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TransportationCommission | 2016-03-23 | 5 | Commissioner Schatmeier stated that the Commission approved the concept last month and the cycle track and removal of the lane was part of the concept. He explained that the Commission listened to a lot of public comments that were relevant and caused some concerns. He said the Commission asked staff to address those concerns, but for this meeting the revised plan is not before the Commission tonight and they are not going back and revisiting the issue of the cycle track or the single lane. He understood that this meeting was to move the grant application forward and the Commission understood that it was categorically exempt. Rochelle Wheeler explained in particular staff would like the Commission to approve the midblock crossing location and signal improvements. Commissioner Bellows replied for this meeting staff came to the Commission in order to apply for more grant money to create a complete concept including the signals. She explained that until the Commission blessed the action, staff would have to withdraw the preliminary application. She further explained that the final application was not due until after the May meeting. She said the May meeting will allow the Commission to decide if design is not going in the right direction and if not, staff will not send the final application. Rochelle Wheeler replied the Alameda Housing Authority would still move forward with their plans, but they would not include the transportation plans. Commissioner Bertken said based upon Commissioner Vargas' comments he wanted to understand the amount of money that would be available and what staff would be asking for in this current grant. He asked staff if the City receives this grant would that include all of the traffic signaling and everything that was discussed or would that be an additional grant that has to come down the line. Rochelle Wheeler replied the $600,000 includes changes to the signals and mid-block crossing. Commissioner Bellows replied this would create a more complete project. Commissioner Miley moved to approve staff recommendations. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-1; Commissioner Vargas voted no. 5.B. Approve Submittal of Transportation Grant Applications: Active Transportation Program and TIGER Rochelle Wheeler presented the Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant portion of the presentation. Commissioner Bellows asked staff if the applications would be due in January. Rochelle Wheeler replied June 15, 2016. Page 5 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf |