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TransportationCommission | 2016-03-23 | 2 | 4. Consent Calendar 4.A. Transportation Commission Minutes - Approve Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2016 Commissioner Schatmeier moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hans seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. 5. New Business 5.A. Cross Alameda Trail Gap Closure on Atlantic Avenue: Accept a Status Update and Approve Grant Application Submittal Rochelle Wheeler, Alameda Public Works Transportation Planner, presented the report. Commissioner Vargas asked for the cost estimate on the range of what the concept may cost, not the actual design, but the construction costs. Rochelle Wheeler explained that staff brought the $200,000 cost, which pertains to the project concept at its minimum and without the signal work to the Commission in January. She went on to say that staff developed the design that was currently attached within the staff report and the $200,000 is the cost of construction. However, she explained that the grant application would now include the signal work and mid-block crossing, so the estimate would be $600,000. Yet, the grant monies received from Measure B would be up to $600,000, therefore staff may receive the full amount needed to complete the work. Commissioner Schatmeier explained that staff asked the Commission to approve the project in concept in January, but he asked what would staff need from the Commission at this point. Rochelle Wheeler replied the environmental review stating that this was categorically exempt and this particular element that staff is attempting to move forward. Commissioner Schatmeier asked staff if the Commission decided to take action and accept staff recommendations would that allow staff to proceed. Commissioner Bellows said she had a concern about an issue that was brought up during the January Commission meeting. She explained that apparently the curb ramps came into question and they may become obliterated. So, she asked for clarification on whether staff analyzed all ADA access for all modes of transportation. Rochelle Wheeler replied that she received the email that was forwarded to the Commission from Mr. Grishtohl. She said staff would like to separate users through the crosswalk as much as possible and staff will be looking at what is allowed in the vehicle and municipal code because the idea is to separate users as much as possible. Commissioner Bertken asked if the Commission was approving an environmental review of this portion of the project concept. Page 2 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf |