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TransportationCommission | 2016-05-25 | 11 | these issues. She said if the vote moves forward they would continue the conversation with AC Transit and the Commission. Commissioner Bellows stated that staff and WETA have done a lot of outreach already and the HOA are on board. She explained that the concept is not ideal, but it is better than the status quo. Commissioner Bertken asked staff if they would see this plan again before it goes before the City Council. Commissioner Bellows replied the concept would go before the City Council. Jennifer Ott replied if the Commission approved the plan it would move forward to the City Council on June 7. She explained that in the fall, they would provide the Commission with an update on how the plan is going and answer questions and receive comments about the details of the plan. Commissioner Vargas recommended to place on the top of the list to look at keeping the parking charges at the minimum or close to the $2.00 range, similar to the Fruitvale BART and Vallejo Ferry parking models. Regarding the residential parking permit program, he would look to the HOAs to come up with a plan and he hoped to not scare motorists away with parking ticket prices, but maybe with a first offense issue a warning. Commissioner Hans moved to approve staff recommendations. Commissioner Vargas seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0; 1 abstention by Commission Schatmeier who could not take part in the Commission discussion or vote. 5.C. Discuss the Citywide Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plans Existing Conditions and Goals/Objectives Jennifer Ott introduced the presentation. Brian Sullen and Bill Hurl, CDM Smith, were hired to prepare the plan and they presented the report. Staff Payne replied they were comparing apples and oranges a little bit when speaking about the "Travel within Alameda" slide. She said ultimately, staff is attempting to show the magnitude of the magnate schools and charter schools in the west end, but it became a little convoluted. However, she said the main point is Alameda Unified School District enrollment has been stable, but there has been an increase in student enrollment citywide because of this 1,500 students who are charter school students. Commissioner Schatmeier asked if density was then the main indicator for success for the bike share stations. Brian Sullen explained that he was referring to the bike share station density and how many stations there are in the area. Page 11 of 17 | TransportationCommission/2016-05-25.pdf |