PRR 15348 SummitPRR 2 PDF

Wlassowsky, Wlad
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'Wil Buller'; Chun, Peter; Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Sean DiestLorgion; Harlan, David; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don
RE: Sprouts Bus Stop
If you are in direct communication with the contractor please schedule a meeting and invite us, I hope it is feasible.
Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Transportation Engineer
City of Oakland
Transportation Services Division
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 4344
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:34 PM
To: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Chun, Peter; Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Harlan, David; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don
Subject: RE: Sprouts Bus Stop
Mohamed,
There has been no progress. We had hoped to wait as long as we could (past political election seasons at least)
before approaching the Bank again with a last attempt at reason in hopes that some concession was feasible with
mitigations from our side. We were going to ask the Bank if there was anything that they could think of that could
properly mitigate a concession by them?
It appears time is up. Is there any way we can meet with the contractor/developer to try and reschedule the bulb
work to allow us a brief period to approach the Bank one last time?
Wil Buller, PE, TE, PTOE
Traffic/Transportation Engineer
AC Transit - Service & Operations Planning
wbuller@actransit.org
510-891-5414
From: Alaoui, B. Mohamed [mailto:BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:22 AM
To: Chun, Peter; Wil Buller; Robert Del Rosario; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; David Harlan; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don; Wang, Joe
Will,
What is the status of AC Transits conversation with Summit Bank. Has there been any progress?

City of Oakland
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Oakland CA 94612
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From: Chun, Peter
To: Wil Buller; Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Harlan, David; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Wang, Joe
Wil and Mohamed,

You need to coordinate this issue and arrange a meeting between AC Transits Line 51 Project, Building Services, and
Sprouts. John and I are unaware of the design for either the Line 51 Project or Shops on Broadway Development
project. We are working with the Construction Manager on their Traffic Control Plan.
Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 6:27 PM
To: Chun, Peter; Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Peter,
Was a meeting set up with Contractor, City, and ACT to ensure we are all on the same page as per our conversation
last Friday?
510-891-5414
From: Chun, Peter [mailto:PChun@oaklandnet.com]
To: Wil Buller; Robert Del Rosario; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; David Harlan; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don
Wil,
The Sprouts design plans were reviewed and approved by Building Services. Any design change (bulb-out removal) needs to
go through the Developer and through Building Services for approval. John and I have been working with the contractor on
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the Traffic Control Plan (TCP). We gave them your number to arrange for the temporary relocation of the bus stop when that
phase of the project comes up. Currently they are only impacting 30th Street. They will however need to work in the area of
the bus stop and coordinate with you. We will ask the contractor to send you a construction staging plan that indicates when
they will need to move the bus stop.
I am copying David Harlan, Engineering Manager of the Building Services Division of the City. His Staff needs to know about
the changes you are asking the Developer to make at this corner.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 11:59 AM
To: Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Chun, Peter
Everyone,
Just wanted all to know what was had occurred to cause the commotion. The contractor for the Sprouts project
contacted me about the temp bus stop relocation and happen to mention the bulb on the south side of the
intersection they were about to start constructing which included traffic signal pole arm order (someone needs to
check the permit). I told him this was not supposed to happen and immediately contacted Peter & John to inform
them. I recommended a follow up meeting today/tomorrow to make sure we were all on the same page with this.
Evidently the construction permit application hadnt changed but the traffic control plan had not been approved yet.
It is my understanding that Peter & John cleared this matter up with the contractor. We should still have a follow up
meeting to make sure were all on the same page moving forward. BTW, I thought we were still discussing where
best to place the final stop if southbound far side didnt work out. Either nearside pulled back or far side of the
uncontrolled (200 upstream).
510-891-5414
From: Robert Del Rosario
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 2:21 PM
To: Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Sanchez, Arturo M; Wil Buller; Joseph Robinson
Hi Wlad,
My understanding is the same as yours. We have not made any progress with Summit Bank and still have a back-up plan to
move the stop north to the crosswalk. In addition, I spoke with the contractor yesterday and told him that any work involving
the bank needs to be vetted through the City first. We also agreed with the contractor that we would temporarily move the
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bus stop back to Hawthorne in order for the contractor to construct the drainage at 30th. This will be for a period of several
months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and we will be happy to assist.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
From: Wlassowsky, Wlad [mailto:wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 11:47 AM
To: Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Robert Del Rosario; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Sanchez, Arturo M; Wil Buller
Hi again Robert, any update?

I understand that Wil called my staff, thinking that Sprouts is moving ahead with constructing the bulbout on the Summit Bank
side. That is not how we left the discussion, so I just wanted to check in and confirm that this is still the case, unless you were
able to get Summit Bank to concur with the bulbout construction. The fallback plan was to locate the stop on the farside of the
driveway of Sprouts, back around 200 upstream from 30th.
Darin, can you confirm also that Sprouts is NOT planning to build this bulbout? Thanks all.
From: Wlassowsky, Wlad
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 10:04 AM
To: Robert Del Rosario
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Sanchez, Arturo M
Robert,
On the flip side, has AC made any headway with Summit Bank after we met with you and Dennis Butler a couple of months
ago? Thanks.
From: Robert Del Rosario [mailto:RDelRosa@actransit.org]
To: Sanchez, Arturo M
Cc: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean DiestLorgion
Subject: Sprouts Bus Stop
Good morning Arturo,

AC Transit recently received a call from the Sprouts contractor asking us to move the bus stop during construction. Were you
able to have a discussion with the contractor to try to preserve our current bus stop location through construction? The
current stop is nearside of 30th along Broadway going southbound.
Please let us know if you made any progress with this item.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Robert del Rosario
Director of Service Development
AC Transit
510.891.4734
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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'Sean DiestLorgion'; Harlan, David; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don; Wang, Joe
Will,

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
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Wil and Mohamed,

Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
last Friday?
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Wil,
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

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Hi Wlad,
months.
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,
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Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Friday, August 01, 2014 4:43 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Wright, Andre; Parks, Jamie
FW: Sprouts EIR/traffic study & bus stop relocation
Andre,
Can you please run me the 5 year collision history at the Broadway and 30th Street intersection? Thanks. My computer cant
seem to do it.

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Oakland CA 94612
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Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 4:31 PM
To: Parks, Jamie; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Cc: Vollmann, Peterson
Subject: Sprouts EIR/traffic study & bus stop relocation
Im putting together some information on the continued protest of the bus stop relocation at 30th/Broadway (Summit Bank)
and need some additional information. Can one of you point me to or provide the following:
-Current(if available) and projected # of pedestrians crossing 30th from the proposed relocated bus stop to the Sprouts side?
-Ped collision history/analysis of same?
-Right turns off of Broadway onto 30th to the Sprouts driveway (I think it was reported as 120/hr. peak) compared to the
current.
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Wladimir Wlassowsky, P.E.

Oakland Public Works Department
510.238.6383
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Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Friday, July 25, 2014 4:07 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Parks, Jamie
Oluwasogo, Ade; Starr, Iris; Neary, Mike
RE: Line 51-Summit Bank Stop relocation letter
Line 51-Summit Bank Stop relocation letter (2).docx
My comments.

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Oakland CA 94612
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Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 1:47 PM
Cc: Oluwasogo, Ade; Starr, Iris; Neary, Mike
Subject: Line 51-Summit Bank Stop relocation letter
Importance: High
Im putting together a draft letter/response, in case one becomes necessary, and Id appreciate your comments and
input. Right now Im planning to have an internal meeting that includes Planning, Economic Development, CAOs office (Arturo
Sanchez) and us so we can discuss and be on the same page. Please keep this confidential as its only a draft now.
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 5:19 PM
'Sean DiestLorgion'
Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'Wil Buller'
Revised Pro/Con Analysis
Hello Sean,
Can you send us a revised pro/con analysis for the 30th and Summit far side location by early tomorrow morning?
We need it for an internal discussion. Please include ridership numbers for the stop in question, also if you could create
separate pro/con columns it would make it more clear.

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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:51 AM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Summit Bank
Would it be useful to have AC provide a formal response to some of the statements made in the Summit Bank letter?

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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'Robert Del Rosario'
Parks, Jamie
RE: Request for Relocation of Bus Stop
As per procedure I would expect them to have been. Im sure AC can produce copies of the documentation.

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
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Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:48 AM
To: Robert Del Rosario; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Cc: Parks, Jamie
Subject: RE: Request for Relocation of Bus Stop
Has AC Transit received a formal letter/notification from Summit Bank challenging the stop relocation? And do you have
records of them being notified 1) for the community meeting in November and 2)of the specific stop relocation (Ive seen that
one). If so, they cant say they havent been noticed.
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Thanks Wlad. We can decide how we want to proceed after tomorrows meeting.
-Robert
To: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Robert Del Rosario
Subject: FW: Request for Relocation of Bus Stop
From: Levin, Brooke A.

Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 2:24 PM
To: Neary, Mike; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Cc: Todd, Amber
Mike and Wlad,

Please see the attached letter about the relocation of the bus stop at Summit Bank.
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Amber,
We are aware of this- it is an AC Transit project for the line 51.
Brooke A. Levin
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From: Todd, Amber

To: Levin, Brooke A.
Cc: Pschirrer, Kelly
Subject: Request for Relocation of Bus Stop
I am sorry to bother you so much today Brooke. Please see the attached scanned copy of a request for a bus stop relocation
on 30th and Broadway. Could you tell me who this request should be routed too.
Thank you,
Amber Todd
Special Assistant to
Henry Gardner
Interim City Administrator
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
atodd@oaklandnet.com
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Friday, June 06, 2014 5:22 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Chun, Peter; Wang, Joe; Parks, Jamie; Oluwasogo, Ade
RE: Bus Stop Move
FYI, I am unavailable because of attending the memorial service of Kenneth Pattons wife.

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Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:52 PM
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad
Cc: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Chun, Peter; Wang, Joe; Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller; Parks, Jamie
Subject: RE: Bus Stop Move
Sean and Mohamed are actually pre-meeting now, but it sounds like Mohamed is unavailable for the Monday morning meeting
that some of our board members requested with the property owner. It would be great if you could send another staff
member to ensure that the City is represented.
Thanks,
Robert
Cc: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Chun, Peter; Wang, Joe; Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller; Jamie Parks
Robert,
No, I will defer to my project and AC staff, Mohamed and Peter. I have to be available at the next level should it come to a
formal letter/appeal. When we met this week, Sean and Mohamed were going to schedule a pre-meet, strategize, etc. before
we scheduled individual meetings. Highly suggest we stick to that plan.

Subject: Fwd: Bus Stop Move
Hi Wlad,
Are you available to attend a meeting with Summit Bank and our board members to discuss the bus stop relocation (see the
letter below)? We are meeting on Monday at 9:30am on the 10th Floor of AC Transit.
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Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
Begin forwarded message:
From: "H. E. Christian (Chris) Peeples" <CPeeples@actransit.org>
Date: June 3, 2014 at 3:34:43 PM PDT
To: Board Comments <boardcomments@actransit.org>
Cc: Robert Del Rosario <RDelRosa@actransit.org>, David Armijo <darmijo@actransit.org>, Beverly Greene
<bgreene@actransit.org>
Subject: FW: Bus Stop Move
From: STEVE NELSON [mailto:stnelson@summitbanking.com]

Sent: Tuesday, 03 June 2014 15:26
To: H. E. Christian (Chris) Peeples
Subject: Bus Stop Move
Good Afternoon Mr. Peeples

Summit bank has received a letter from AC Transit stating their intention to move a bus stop from a location
currently in front of a parking lot to a location in front of the bank.
This would result in the loss of at least 4 parking spaces, create safety and security issues for the bank and the
banks customers and puts the bus stop in a position that increases the risk of an accident.
Over the years, there have been several pedestrians hit in the crosswalk and accidents where cars driving
westbound on 30th turning left onto Broadway cannot see or rushing to beat the light have been at
fault. Drivers focusing their attention on the stopped bus would add to the already dangerous intersection and
we believe would increase the danger to pedestrians.
This loss of parking and increase risk to the bank and clients and resulting loss of clientele would be very
damaging to the bank and would likely force Summit to relocate after being in the same location for 32
years. In addition to the Damage suffered by the bank, the landlord would lose a 32 year tenant and would
likely have to reduce rents in order to fill the vacancy.
We have contacted the AC Transit representatives and expressed our concerns, but the replies have a tone
that seems to indicate that any discussion that will take place is more form than substance.
Im hoping to speak with you about these issues.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 4:22 PM
Farmer, Casey
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean DiestLorgion; Robert Del Rosario; Ruhland, Lisa; Debbi Dooley
Re: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
Hello, I will be late. Regards, Beverly

Beverly Greene, AC Transit
Director, Legislative Affairs & Community Relations
510-891-7255 (o)
510-501-6883 (m)
On Jul 21, 2014, at 12:36 PM, "Farmer, Casey" <CFarmer@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Bev, Sean, and Robert, and Wlad,
Were awaiting a response from AC Transit and PWA as to whether you are available for tomorrows meeting.
Libby, myself, and the Summit Bank staff are all available. If this date does not work, we would not be able to
pin down a time that works for everyone until August.
Best,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

To: 'Debbi Dooley'; Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON; libbyforoakland@gmail.com; Ignacio De La Fuente;
bobberry@berrybrostow.com; Odette Pollar; Mary Warren Internet
Subject: RE: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
July 22 is a very busy Council Committee day. My only availability would be at 4:30pm.
Would Monday July 28 work? Im available anytime before 1pm.
Thanks,
Casey
From: Debbi Dooley [mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com]
To: Farmer, Casey; Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Unfortunately, on Monday July 21st the Summit Bank Foundation is having its charity golf tournament which
will involve everyone at the bank all day, and starting on July 23rd, our senior staff will not be in town for the
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rest of the week. Please let me know if you can propose alternative dates before that time. I look forward to
your reply.
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Executive Assistant to Shirley Nelson
Chairman and CEO
Email: ddooley@summitbanking.com
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
From: Farmer, Casey [mailto:CFarmer@oaklandnet.com]
To: Debbi Dooley; Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org
Subject: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Im hoping we can get a meeting set for the follow up to the discussion about the bus stop.
Here are a few options:
Monday, July 21 at 10am
Monday, July 21 at 12noon
Monday, July 21 at 1pm
Wednesday July 23 at 4pm
Please respond with the dates that work for you & your stakeholders/departments.
Best,
Casey Farmer
Policy Analyst and Community Liaison
City Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney
Oakland, District 3
cfarmer@oaklandnet.com
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
Thank you.
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Wil Buller; Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Sean DiestLorgion; Harlan, David; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Wang, Joe
Wil and Mohamed,

Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
last Friday?
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Wil,
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Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
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Everyone,
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months.
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,
ago? Thanks.

Robert del Rosario
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Wil,
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Everyone,
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Hi Wlad,
months.
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,
ago? Thanks.

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Robert del Rosario
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Friday, November 14, 2014 12:07 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Oluwasogo, Ade; Lau, Si; Wang, Joe; Chin, John
RE: Sprouts Bus Stop-Line 51
Wlad,
After we talked John and I called Wil Buller. I do not know why he called John about this issue. It turns out Wil is working
directly with the Sprouts Construction Superintendent.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

To: Chun, Peter; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Cc: Oluwasogo, Ade; Lau, Si; Wang, Joe
Subject: FW: Sprouts Bus Stop-Line 51
FYI
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'Robert Del Rosario'; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: 'Sean DiestLorgion'; Sanchez, Arturo M; Wil Buller

Robert,
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Robert del Rosario
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Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>

Farmer, Casey; Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org
SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON; libbyforoakland@gmail.com; Ignacio De La Fuente;
RE: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
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Hello Casey:
Unfortunately, on Monday July 21st the Summit Bank Foundation is having its charity golf tournament which will involve
everyone at the bank all day, and starting on July 23rd, our senior staff will not be in town for the rest of the week. Please let
me know if you can propose alternative dates before that time. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
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Cell 510.863.4059
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Thursday, June 26, 2014 10:01 AM
Farmer, Casey; SWN; paulboero@gmail.com; STEVE NELSON
RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org; Stoffmacher, Bruce; Schaaf,
Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
RE: Meeting at 30th and Broadway
Hello Casey:
Thank you for the information on the next meeting. Unfortunately, Ive just spoken to Mr. Steve Nelson, the President of
Summit Bank, and the executive staff will be unable to attend the meeting on that date and time due to important meetings
that cannot be rescheduled. Several senior staff members would also not be able to attend due to previous
appointments. We would like to reschedule the meeting to sometime in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 2nd. This will allow
our executive staff to make the meeting and it will be more convenient for our customers who plan to attend and raise their
concerns about the relocation. Please see if you can make these arrangements for the afternoon on July 2nd. I know that you
want all interested parties to have a voice on this important issue.
Sincerely Deb Dooley
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:12 PM
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Subject: Meeting at 30th and Broadway
Hello all,
Please note that AC Transit and Transportation Services met today to review the intersection, traffic flow, parking issues, and
the proposed changes in order to prepare for our large meeting next week. Unfortunately, we needed to change the time to
ensure that all representatives could be available.
New Time: Tuesday, July 1 at 9:30am
Location: Meet at the corner of 30th and Broadway (where the current bus stop is)
Purpose: To hear from the concerns of the community members, merchants, and property owners in the vicinity. (All are
welcome!)
Attendees:
Staff from Summit Bank
Paul Boero, property owner
Staff from Auto Body Shop
Representatives from the office of Councilmember Schaaf
Representatives from the office of Councilmember Gibson McElhaney
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Wlad Wlassowsky (City of Oakland Transportation Services Department)

Robert Del Rosario and Sean Diest Lorgion (AC Transit Operations and Transportation Planning Departments)
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Sanchez, Arturo M
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette
RE: 30th St Bus Stop Background
Hi Arturo,
I have attended 2 community meetings at Summit Bank with merchants, property owners, customers, and neighbors. They
both oppose the proposed changes, and feel that they were not informed of any potential changes until they received a letter
in May which stated that the stop would be moved.
The option that the community members and Councilmember McElhaney prefer is to keep the bus stop slightly behind where
it is currently located on Broadway but closer to Hawthorne Street .
This proposal would remove 2 parking spots behind the existing stop on 30th Street to allow for the bus to more conveniently
pull over and cause less risk at the crosswalk on 30th Street. (This means that between the new exit driveway at Sprouts and
30th Street there would be NO parking, only a red/bus zone.) This option would be amenable to the design of Sprouts as there
would be lots of space for bus riders to get off the bus and enter the shops that will be located on this corner.
The community is strongly opposed to the bus stop being moved to the far side as it would be directly in front of their
business causing both safety, foot traffic, and parking concerns. For the type of business they operate (a small bank to which
customers come in or leave with significant amounts of cash), safety is of primary concern. A few customers have been robbed
at this corner and they fear that this change will only incite more crime. The merchants are nervous about potential loitering at
stops (not people waiting for the bus but those who pretend to wait at the bus stop but in fact could engage in robbery, theft,
or car burglaries, as has been seen at other locations). The convenient access to parking is also essential for their business.
They believe that bus traffic will increase for customers and employees of Sprouts, thus they are concerned about a move to
the other side of the street from the grocery store as pedestrian traffic on a small/busier street (30th) could be more
problematic. The community members are strongly opposed to the bulb out option if the stop is moved to the front of their
business because it will
The community raised the following questions of Public Works and AC Transit:
How many right turns are expected at the corner of 30th and Broadway? (per hour/day)
What is the estimated speed of drivers approaching and going through this intersection? (this affects the following ?)
How far back should we move the bus stop back on 30th/Broadway to maximize pedestrian safety and traffic safety in
order to use the new street light technology that AC Transit is hoping to utilize on Broadway to increase efficiency of
the bus? (see preference by community in 1st paragraph above)
Other permutations of the stop relocations could have been analyzed, such as moving the stop in question to the far side of
29th (which would prompt a move of the stop at 27th to the far side of 27th which could be beneficial for many reasons).
Throughout this process, it was clear that there are many Planning, Transportation, and Economic Development projects which
overlap in this neighborhood, but to which the community does not feel that they are receiving adequate information. One
element that was brought up in the last meeting, unbeknownst to most, was that the Sprouts project will require 18 months of
construction --- which will also require the bus stop to be relocated regardless of a potential stop location move or not.
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
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Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
From: Sanchez, Arturo M

Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 5:21 PM
To: Farmer, Casey
Subject: Fwd: 30th St Bus Stop Background
I understand you may have determined an alternative placement. Can you tell me what that was and is Lynette in favor of your
alternative?
AMS
Sent from my iPhone
From: "Wlassowsky, Wlad" <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com>
Date: July 25, 2014 at 4:58:54 PM PDT
To: "Sanchez, Arturo M" <asanchez@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Cotton, Chantal" <CCotton@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: 30th St Bus Stop Background
Arturo and Chantal, a little background:
Here is a view of the

location. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Broadway+%26+30th+St,+Oakland,+CA+9461
1/@37.818565,122.262227,3a,90y,282.35h,77.17t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s0m0wlxfWw_Yv7rEhRP1Dsg!2e0!
4m2!3m1!1s0x808f8755a66ed2f9:0x9cfd169b42a980c8!6m1!1e1
The current stop is in front of the used car lot, to the right, and the proposed location is in front
of Summit Bank, to the left. From a traffic safety and operational standpoint, the proposed is
the best location
The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan provided a comprehensive analysis of transit stops along
Broadway to improve stop spacing and transit efficiency. Based on this analysis, the Plan
recommends
o relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to far-side. See Figure
6.3 in the BVSP
(http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak043019.pdf).
o relocating the northbound stop from 29th St to far-side of 30th St.
o construct curb extensions at all bus stops
Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations in greater
detail on Broadway. Draft recommendations at 30th St are consistent with the
BVSP. (http://www.actransit.org/why-fix-the-line-51/)
These recommendations were presented at public open houses in Fall 2013, and notices of the
open houses were sent to all addresses within 400 feet of the project.
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The southbound relocation as part of the Line 51 project would eliminate 4 parking spaces on
Broadway, but would add 2 new spaces at the existing bus stop location for a net reduction of 2
spaces.
As described above, the stop re-location is unrelated to the Sprouts development.
o However, Sprouts was conditioned to provide improvements at the bus stop adjacent to
their site given that the development will generate new transit trips. In this case, a curb
extension was the relevant improvement for consistency with the BVSP, and because
the curb extension was not already part of the Line 51 project.
o Construction of the curb extension would add 1 parking space compared to the far-side
relocation without a curb extension, i.e. without the bus bulb, five parking spaces would
be eliminated; with the bulbout, its four.
Generally, regarding authority to approve bus stops, The Oakland Municipal Code, Section
10.40.090 authorizes the Citys Traffic Engineer the authority to establish bus stop locations:
10.40.090 Bus zone to be established.

A. The Traffic Engineer is authorized to establish bus zones opposite curb space for the loading and
unloading of buses or common carriers of passengers and to determine the location thereof subject to
the directives and limitations set forth herein.
B. The word "bus" as used in this section means any motorbus, motor coach, trackless trolley coach, or
passenger stage used as a common carrier or passengers.
C. No bus zone shall exceed sixty (60) feet in length, except that when satisfactory evidence has been
presented to the Traffic Engineer showing the necessity therefor, the Traffic Engineer may extend bus
zones not to exceed a total length of any one city block.
D. Bus zones shall be indicated by painting the curb red or by the erection of appropriate signs or both.
E. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle except a bus in a bus zone.
(Prior traffic code 176)
The City has a stated Transit First Policy. See attached.
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Farmer, Casey
Monday, July 21, 2014 2:10 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'sdiestlo@actransit.org'; 'Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org)';
'Beverly Greene'
Ruhland, Lisa; 'Debbi Dooley'; Ranelletti, Darin
Wlad,
Thank you so much for your analysis, drawing the connection with the BVSP, and for making yourself available tomorrow at
4:30pm.
Best,
Casey

Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 2:07 PM
To: Farmer, Casey; 'sdiestlo@actransit.org'; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org); 'Beverly Greene'
Cc: Ruhland, Lisa; 'Debbi Dooley'; Ranelletti, Darin
Hi Casey,
Sorry for not responding earlier, but I didnt think this meeting time was confirmed. I could make myself available at 4:30. I
am copying Darin Ranelletti, Deputy Planning Director, to bring him into the loop.
Since the last meeting Ive learned that the stop relocations and support for better transit service along Broadway was
specifically identified in the Citys recently-approved Broadway/Valdez Specific Plan. The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan
provided a comprehensive analysis of transit stops along Broadway to improve stop spacing and transit efficiency. Based on
this analysis, the Plan recommended:
relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to far-side. See Figure 6.3 in the BVSP
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak043019.pdf
relocating the northbound stop from 29th St to far-side of 30th St.
construct curb extensions at all bus stops
Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations in greater detail on Broadway. AC Transits plan
for the stop relocation at 30th St are consistent with the BVSP. Hopefully Darin can attend or send a representative to speak to
the plan implementation.
From: Farmer, Casey

To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org); Wlassowsky, Wlad; Beverly
Greene
Cc: Ruhland, Lisa; Debbi Dooley
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Libby, myself, and the Summit Bank staff are all available. If this date does not work, we would not be able to pin down a time
that works for everyone until August.
Best,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON; libbyforoakland@gmail.com; Ignacio De La Fuente; bobberry@berrybrostow.com;
Odette Pollar; Mary Warren Internet
Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
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Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org);
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Ruhland, Lisa; Debbi Dooley

Best,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Debbi Dooley; Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org
SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON; libbyforoakland@gmail.com; Ignacio De La Fuente;
Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
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Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Subject:
Farmer, Casey
Debbi Dooley (ddooley@summitbanking.com); Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad;
sdiestlo@actransit.org
Meeting about 30th and Broadway
Importance:
High
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Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Farmer, Casey
Thursday, June 26, 2014 2:12 PM
Debbi Dooley
SWN; paulboero@gmail.com; STEVE NELSON; RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad;
sdiestlo@actransit.org; Stoffmacher, Bruce; Schaaf, Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
To clarify I meant Wednesday July 2 at 4pm, per Debs suggestion.

Thanks,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:56 AM
To: Debbi Dooley
Cc: SWN; paulboero@gmail.com; STEVE NELSON; RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org;
Stoffmacher, Bruce; Schaaf, Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
Subject: Re: Meeting at 30th and Broadway
Thank you Deb. We very much want to ensure the Summit can be well represented at this meeting.
I will suggest 4pm on Tuesday July 2.
Paul, Wlad, Robert, Sean, and District 4 staff - Please confirm that this time will work for you.
Thank you,
Casey
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 26, 2014, at 10:00 AM, "Debbi Dooley" <ddooley@summitbanking.com> wrote:
Hello Casey:
Thank you for the information on the next meeting. Unfortunately, Ive just spoken to Mr. Steve Nelson, the
President of Summit Bank, and the executive staff will be unable to attend the meeting on that date and time
due to important meetings that cannot be rescheduled. Several senior staff members would also not be able
to attend due to previous appointments. We would like to reschedule the meeting to sometime in the
afternoon on Wednesday, July 2nd. This will allow our executive staff to make the meeting and it will be more
convenient for our customers who plan to attend and raise their concerns about the relocation. Please see if
you can make these arrangements for the afternoon on July 2nd. I know that you want all interested parties to
have a voice on this important issue.
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
<image003.png>
2969 Broadway
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Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Cc: RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org; Stoffmacher, Bruce; Schaaf, Libby;
Ruhland, Lisa
Hello all,
Please note that AC Transit and Transportation Services met today to review the intersection, traffic flow,
parking issues, and the proposed changes in order to prepare for our large meeting next week. Unfortunately,
we needed to change the time to ensure that all representatives could be available.
Purpose: To hear from the concerns of the community members, merchants, and property owners in the
vicinity. (All are welcome!)
Attendees:
Robert Del Rosario and Sean Diest Lorgion (AC Transit Operations and Transportation Planning
Departments)
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
Thank you.
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Debbi Dooley
SWN; paulboero@gmail.com; STEVE NELSON; RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad;
sdiestlo@actransit.org; Stoffmacher, Bruce; Schaaf, Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
Re: Meeting at 30th and Broadway
Thank you,
Casey
Sent from my iPhone
Hello Casey:
Thank you for the information on the next meeting. Unfortunately, Ive just spoken to Mr. Steve Nelson, the
President of Summit Bank, and the executive staff will be unable to attend the meeting on that date and time
due to important meetings that cannot be rescheduled. Several senior staff members would also not be able
to attend due to previous appointments. We would like to reschedule the meeting to sometime in the
afternoon on Wednesday, July 2nd. This will allow our executive staff to make the meeting and it will be more
convenient for our customers who plan to attend and raise their concerns about the relocation. Please see if
you can make these arrangements for the afternoon on July 2nd. I know that you want all interested parties to
have a voice on this important issue.
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
<image003.png>
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Ruhland, Lisa
Hello all,
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Please note that AC Transit and Transportation Services met today to review the intersection, traffic flow,
parking issues, and the proposed changes in order to prepare for our large meeting next week. Unfortunately,
we needed to change the time to ensure that all representatives could be available.
Purpose: To hear from the concerns of the community members, merchants, and property owners in the
vicinity. (All are welcome!)
Attendees:
Departments)
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
Thank you.
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Farmer, Casey
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:12 PM
Debbi Dooley (ddooley@summitbanking.com); Shirley Nelson (swnsummit@comcast.net);
paulboero@gmail.com
Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org); Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org;
Meeting at 30th and Broadway
Hello all,
Please note that AC Transit and Transportation Services met today to review the intersection, traffic flow, parking issues, and
the proposed changes in order to prepare for our large meeting next week. Unfortunately, we needed to change the time to
ensure that all representatives could be available.
Purpose: To hear from the concerns of the community members, merchants, and property owners in the vicinity. (All are
welcome!)
Attendees:
Robert Del Rosario and Sean Diest Lorgion (AC Transit Operations and Transportation Planning Departments)
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
Flynn, Rachel
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 5:35 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Ranelletti, Darin; Vollmann, Peterson; rdelrosa@actransit.org
RE: Line 51 Bus Stop
From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
One correction, Shirley Nelson is Founder of Summit Bank and Chair of the Board.
From: Flynn, Rachel
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 4:53 PM
Cc: Ranelletti, Darin; Vollmann, Peterson; rdelrosa@actransit.org
Subject: Re: Line 51 Bus Stop
Robert,
Summit Bank will fight a bus stop no matter what you offer.
Shirley Nelson is the president and is the one who brought her entire Board into stopping the bus stop at the
bank. She also contacted City Council and the Mayor in her efforts to stop it.
Sprouts is doing the same. Our options are, a) 29th Street or b) no stop at all.
Do we need to contact your GM or do you have the authority to make the recommendation of a or b?
Thanks, Rachel
On May 27, 2015, at 4:27 PM, "Wlassowsky, Wlad" <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Sounds like a reasonable approach
Sent from my iPhone
From: Robert Del Rosario <RDelRosa@actransit.org>
Date: May 27, 2015 at 3:39:21 PM PDT
To: Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: Ade Oluwasogo <aoluwasogo@oaklandnet.com>, "Alaoui, B. Mohamed"
<BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com>, Wil Buller <wbuller@actransit.org>
Subject: RE: Line 51 Bus Stop
Hi Wlad,
We hesitated on a response letter, particularly because our Interim GM and your Interim
City Administrator are involved in BRT negotiations. As you know, 29th is the least
preferable of the three options when compared to nearside and farside of the 30th. It
sounds like Sprouts is going to push back hard on this item. Can we approach the bank
and offer more amenities/mitigations and have Sprouts fund it?
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
-----Original Message----From: Wlassowsky, Wlad [mailto:wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com]
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Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 3:57 PM

Cc: Ade Oluwasogo; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Robert,
Did AC offer a response to this letter, or did anyone from the City Administration
follow up with AC?
-----Original Message----From: Wlassowsky, Wlad
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 9:04 AM
To: 'Robert Del Rosario'
Cc: Oluwasogo, Ade; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Subject: FW: Line 51 Bus Stop
Robert,
FYI, you may already have received this.
-----Original Message----From: Flynn, Rachel
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 5:06 PM
To: Levin, Brooke A.; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Subject: Line 51 Bus Stop
-----Original Message----From: Woo, Winnie

To: kkelly@actransit.org
Cc: Flynn, Rachel; 'Maryam Paracha'
Sending the attached on behalf of John Flores. Hard copy to follow.
Winnie
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
Flynn, Rachel
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 4:53 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Ranelletti, Darin; Vollmann, Peterson; rdelrosa@actransit.org
Re: Line 51 Bus Stop
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Robert,
Thanks, Rachel
Sent from my iPhone
Date: May 27, 2015 at 3:39:21 PM PDT
Hi Wlad,
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
Robert,
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follow up with AC?
Robert,

Winnie
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Flynn, Rachel
Friday, April 17, 2015 5:06 PM
Levin, Brooke A.; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Line 51 Bus Stop
DOC041715.pdf

Winnie
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Flynn, Rachel
Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:07 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Sprouts
Sprouts Bus Stop 04-2015.docx
Wlad Did you get a chance to review? Thanks, Rachel

From: Flynn, Rachel
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:55 PM
Subject: Sprouts
Hi Wlad, Attached is the draft letter.

I spoke with a rep from Summit Bank today and they indicated that the Bank founder and president, Shirley Nelson, will cry
bloody murder if we even mention a stop in front of her bank.
So unfortunately, that location remains out of the question. Let me know if the letter is okay and we can forward to John to
put on his letterhead. Thanks, Rachel
Rachel Flynn AIA
Director l Planning & Building Department
City of Oakland
510 . 238 . 2229
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Flynn, Rachel
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:55 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Sprouts
Sprouts Bus Stop 04-2015.docx
Hi Wlad, Attached is the draft letter.

I spoke with a rep from Summit Bank today and they indicated that the Bank founder and president, Shirley Nelson, will cry
bloody murder if we even mention a stop in front of her bank.
So unfortunately, that location remains out of the question. Let me know if the letter is okay and we can forward to John to
put on his letterhead. Thanks, Rachel
Rachel Flynn AIA
Director l Planning & Building Department
City of Oakland
510 . 238 . 2229
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Flynn, Rachel <RFlynn@oaklandnet.com>

Friday, March 06, 2015 4:18 PM
Low, Tim; Wang, Joe; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ray, Cliff
Taylor, Marie (Allene)
RE: Sprouts Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
It's not just double parking, but the use of on-street spaces that are supposed to be available for customers.
-----Original Message----From: Low, Tim
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 4:16 PM
To: Wang, Joe; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ray, Cliff
Cc: Taylor, Marie (Allene); Flynn, Rachel
Subject: FW: Sprouts Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
Wouldn't meter enforcement/traffic cops cite double parking and/or block driveway/alleyway entrance?
To: Taylor, Marie (Allene); Ray, Cliff; Low, Tim
Cc: Wald, Zachary
Subject: Sprouts Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
Marie -- I sent an e-mail to Cliff Ray yesterday, but don't know if he received it. The Summit Bank on Broadway @ 30th Street
is complaining about construction vehicles taking up parking spaces and blocking access. Who can check on this? Thanks,
Rachel
-----Original Message----From: Wald, Zachary
To: Flynn, Rachel
Subject: Fwd: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
Fyi - the Summit Bank folks are going crazy!
Zac Wald
Chief of Staff
City Councilmember Lynette McElhaney
510-238-7033
-------- Original Message -------From: STEVE NELSON <stnelson@summitbanking.com>
To: Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>
Subject: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
CC: "Wald, Zachary" <ZWald@oaklandnet.com>,SHIRLEY NELSON <snelson@summitbanking.com>,"Lynette Gibson McElhaney
(lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com)" <lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com>
Zack we are trying to be patient but these guys seem to think that they have no responsibilities whatsoever. When I needed to
leave today and asked who I can talk to about getting a truck moved and they said they would not move it because they were
cutting asphalt. Until I told them I was calling the police they refused to let me out.
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Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 6, 2015, at 11:55 AM, Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Zac:
>
> Here are some more pictures now they are blocking our own alleyway where the President and Chief Credit Officer park
their cars.
>
> Thanks for all your help. - Deb
>
> Deb Dooley
> Executive Assistant to Shirley Nelson
> Chairman and CEO
> Email: ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com>
>
> [cid:image003.png@01D05804.5C6809E0]
> 2969 Broadway
> Oakland, CA 94611
> (510) 839-8800, x1247
>
> From: Wald, Zachary [mailto:ZWald@oaklandnet.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 9:05 AM
> To: SWN; Debbi Dooley
> Cc: STEVE NELSON; McElhaney, Lynette
> Subject: RE: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
>
> This is working through the planning department now. Please let me know if you see any change on the street.
>
>
>
> Zac
>
>
>
> Zachary Wald
>
> Chief of Staff for Lynette McElhaney
>
> Oakland City Councilmember, District 3
>
> 510-238-7032
>
>
>
> -----Original Message---->
> From: Shirley Nelson [mailto:swnsummit@comcast.net]
>
>
> To: Debbi Dooley
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>
> Cc: Wald, Zachary; STEVE NELSON; McElhaney, Lynette
>
> Subject: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
>
>
> I cannot open
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> Sent from my iPad
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>
>> On Mar 5, 2015, at 12:47 PM, Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com>>
>
> wrote:
>
>
>> Hello Zac:
>
>
>> Here are the photos of the cones blocking Summit Bank parking on 30th
>
> Avenue next to the bank. There are no parking signs and the construction people could not produce a permit saying that
they could block parking.
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>> Please let me know if you need anything else.
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>> Thanks - Deb
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>> Deb Dooley
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>> Executive Assistant to Shirley Nelson
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>> Chairman and CEO
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>> Email:
ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com%3cmailto:ddoole
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>> 2969 Broadway
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>> (510) 839-8800, x1247
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>> From: Wald, Zachary [mailto:ZWald@oaklandnet.com]
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>> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 9:09 AM
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>> To: SHIRLEY NELSON; McElhaney, Lynette
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>> Cc: Debbi Dooley; STEVE NELSON; SWN; Farmer, Casey
>
>> Subject: RE: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
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>> Shirley >
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>> Can you please send me a picture of where they are obstructing the
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> parking...?
>
>
>> Thank you!
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>
>> Zac
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>> Zachary Wald
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>> Chief of Staff for Lynette McElhaney
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>> Oakland City Councilmember, District 3
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>> 510-238-7032
>
>
>> From: SHIRLEY NELSON [mailto:snelson@summitbanking.com]
>
>
>> To: McElhaney, Lynette
>
>> Cc: Debbi Dooley; STEVE NELSON; SWN; Wald, Zachary
>
>> Subject: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
>
>> Thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate your help. There have been
>
> a few confrontations with our customers, vendors etc with these people.
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>> Best,
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>> Shirley
>
>
>> Sent from my iPad
>
>
>> On Mar 4, 2015, at 1:54 AM, McElhaney, Lynette
>
>
<lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com<mailto:lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com<mailto:lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com%3cmailto:lmcelha
ney@oaklandnet.com>>> wrote:
>
>> Deb,
>
>
>> With this message I am tapping Zac Wald, my chief of staff, to follow
>
> up with the administration. Zac is the #1 go to guy for resolving these types of challenges. He'll be in touch with you soon.
you can reach him directly at (510) 238-7032.
>
>
>> All the best, Lynette
>
>
>
>
>> On Mar 3, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Debbi Dooley
>
>
<ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com%3cmailto:ddool
ey@summitbanking.com>>> wrote:
>
>> Hello Lynette:
>
>
>> We are having a problem across the street from the bank with
>
> construction people blocking all of the bank's customer parking with orange cones. They have not put up any signs saying
"No Parking" nor will they show us a permit from the City to block our customer's parking. What can be done about this? I
hope you can help us. I look forward to your reply.
>
>
>> Thanks - Deb
>
>
>> Deb Dooley
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>> Chairman and CEO
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>> Notice of Confidentiality: This e-mail, and any attachments, is
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> intended only for use by the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any distribution,
reading, copying, or use of this communication and any attachments by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly
prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, immediately notify Summit Bank by e-mail or
telephone. Thank you.
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Notice of Confidentiality: This e-mail, and any attachments, is intended only for use by the intended recipient(s) and may
contain privileged or confidential information. Any distribution, reading, copying, or use of this communication and any
attachments by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received
this e-mail in error, immediately notify Summit Bank by e-mail or telephone. Thank you.
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From:
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Subject:
Gallo, Aliza
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:49 AM
Ranelletti, Darin; Wlassowsky, Wlad
FW: bus stop at 30th & Broadway
FYI let me know if you want to participate in a call or meeting with Jeff.
Thanks.
Aliza Gallo
Economic Development Manager
Economic & Workforce Development Department
City of Oakland
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-7405 office
(510) 774-5264 mobile
agallo@oaklandnet.com
www.oaklandnet.com
www.oaklandBAC.com
From: Jeff Neustadt [mailto:jeff@portfoliodevco.com]

Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:13 AM
To: Gallo, Aliza
Cc: Williams, Keira L.
Subject: Re: bus stop at 30th & Broadway
Thanks to you both for the heads up. I am returning from Portland today and will give you a call to better understand
their concerns.
Thanks
Jeff Neustadt
Portfolio Devco
925-939-3010
On Jul 23, 2014, at 7:32 AM, "Gallo, Aliza" <AGallo@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Jeff
Good Morning.
I attended a meeting yesterday evening regarding the bus stop and Summit Bank is opposing the new
bus stop directly in front of their bank - issues: customer parking, safety, elderly customers,
commercial deposit activity. There were questions about your project in terms of construction
schedule; project traffic improvements; developer responsibility to build bus stop bulb out; are there
compromise opportunities with your project and the bank concerns.
I think Darin will be calling you but wanted to give you a heads up. Of course, all are delighted about
the Sprouts development, CVS and potential housing developments but they are concerned about their
customers and the number of individuals crossing Broadway and 30th streets.
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Any thoughts.
Aliza Gallo
Economic Development Manager
Department of Economic and Workforce Development
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7405 office
(510 774-5264 mobile
agallo@oaklandnet.com
-----Original Message----From: Williams, Keira L.

Sent: Tue 7/22/2014 1:36 PM
To: Jeff Neustadt (jeff@portfoliodevco.com)
Cc: Gallo, Aliza (AGallo@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: bus stop at 30th & Broadway
Hi Jeff,
I hope you're having a good summer thus far.
As you may know, AC Transit's working on a plan to upgrade its service for the 51A line between
Berkeley and Alameda via Broadway. Upgrades include moving bus stops from the near side to the far
side of intersections to improve bus timing. Other improvements include bus control of stoplights,
sidewalk improvements, etc.
Being discussed is a proposal to move the bus stop currently on Broadway in front of your project to
the other side of 30th, in front of Summit Bank. Do you have a preference on the bus stop remaining
where it is or moving? I'm not sure how much wiggle room AC has. The bank doesn't like the
proposal. There is a meeting with Summit this afternoon that Aliza will be participating in, along with
CM McElhaney and Public Works. It would be great to know your views asap. Thanks.
Keira
Keira Williams | Retail Specialist

City of Oakland
Dept. of Economic & Workforce Development
510-238-3853 office | 510-387-8003 mobile | 510-238-6538 fax | Twitter @keirawilliams_
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315, Oakland, CA 94612
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kwilliams@oaklandnet.com <mailto:kwilliams@oaklandnet.com> | www.oaklandnet.com

<mailto:kwilliams@oaklandnet.com>
Oakland Ranked the Most Exciting City in America

<http://www2.oaklandnet.com/News/OAK033058> - Movoto, May 2013
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Jeff Neustadt <jeff@portfoliodevco.com>

Monday, March 30, 2015 1:57 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Follow up
Flagged
Wlad,
I received your voice mail last week and look forward to speaking with you. I noticed you were not copied on this email from
last Thursday which outlined our concerns regarding the bus stop. I look forward to speaking with you this week. I will be in
the area all day Tuesday if you want to meet for a few minutes.
Thanks,
Jeffrey Neustadt
Managing Member
Portfolio Development Properties, LLC
30th and Broadway, LLC
1330 Broadway Suite 1050
Oakland CA, 94612
jeff@portfoliodevco.com
Phn: 925-939-3010 Fax: 925-476-4030
To: Ranelletti, Darin; Farmer, Casey; Oluwasogo, Ade
Cc: Jeff Neustadt; Vollmann, Peterson; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Aliza; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Subject: RE: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Darin and Casey,

Sorry for the delay in responding. Im attaching a copy of AC Transits response to the proposal from Sprouts to move the bus
stop at Broadway/30th, originally planned to be in front of Summit Bank, then on the Sprouts side of the street, to 29th
Street. AC had previously evaluated and rejected this proposed location when Summit Bank objected to the stop in front of
their bank.
From: Ranelletti, Darin [mailto:DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 8:26 PM
To: Farmer, Casey; Oluwasogo, Ade
Cc: Jeff Neustadt; Vollmann, Peterson; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Aliza; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Subject: Re: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Hi Casey,
I forwarded this to Wlad's office on Feb 12th. It looks like Mohamed Alaoui, the staff person working on this project, is out of
the office. Ade Oluwasoso is taking a look at it in Mohamed's absence. Ade, do you have an update?
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Thanks,
Darin
Darin Ranelletti, Deputy Director | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite 3315 | Oakland, CA 94612 |
Phone: (510) 238-3663 | Fax: (510) 238-6538 | Email: dranelletti@oaklandnet.com | Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
Sent from my mobile device.
On Feb 27, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Farmer, Casey <CFarmer@oaklandnet.com> wrote:

Hi Darin,
What is the update on this issue?
Wlad has this item come before your office? Please see the concerns below. Wed like to know you analysis.
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
Policy Director and Community Liaison
City Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
From: Ranelletti, Darin

Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 4:36 PM
To: Jeff Neustadt
Cc: Vollmann, Peterson; McElhaney, Lynette; Farmer, Casey; Gallo, Aliza
Thanks Jeff. We'll take a look at it and get back to you.

Darin
Darin Ranelletti, Deputy Director | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite 3315 |
Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510) 238-3663 | Fax: (510) 238-6538 | Email: dranelletti@oaklandnet.com |
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
On Feb 10, 2015, at 5:51 PM, Jeff Neustadt <jeff@portfoliodevco.com> wrote:

Darin,
Thanks for meeting with us last week to discuss the bus stop situation on Broadway near
30th. We have looked at the situation further and discussed it with some others who are
familiar with the situation. I believe we have come up with a solution which will satisfy all
impacted parties. We propose relocating the former 30th St. stop to the far side of 29th St. It
will service the same section of Pill Hill, it is within the AC Transit spacing guidelines and does
not create the conflicts that the 30th St. location does.
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Below is a summary of the reasoning.

Reasons for leaving the current bus stop at Hawthorne (far side) and moving the next stop to
29th
The current stop at Broadway and Hawthorne was moved to the far side of the
intersection and is now on the same block as the previous 30th St. stop. Prior to this,
as you can see on Google Earth, it was approximately 275 further north before the
intersection with Hawthorne, in front of the Honda Dealership.
The entire length of Broadway between Hawthorne and 30th is being developed
with new retail shops encouraging pedestrian traffic and the Hawthorne stop
adequately services the entire block.
The new Hawthorne stop better serves the hospital and medical offices in the
area.
Moving the bus stop to the far side of 29th puts it approximately 1300 feet from
Hawthorne (within the AC Transit target distance) and satisfies the need to be on the
far side of the intersection.
The spacing is constant with other bus stop spacing on Broadway. (See attached)
The distance between the current bus stop, between 27th and 28th and the new
29th St. stop is 475 feet and this is further than the proposed mid-block bus stop
between Hawthorne and 30th would be.
In addition these stops service a large senior housing building on 28th as well as
the opposite side of Pill Hill.
The north bound stop will remain past the intersection at 30th.
Problems with a second Bus stop on the same block between Hawthorne and 30th.
There is no need to have 2 stops on the same block.
Moving the Bus Stop Mid-block between Hawthorne and 30th puts it 450 feet
from Hawthorne at an un-signalized cross walk. This is closer than other bus stops in
the area and has been identified by AC Transit and the city as a less desirable location
due to safety issues.
Moving it to the corner of 30th before the intersection interferes with the right
turn access to 30th and the shopping centers only parking lot entrance. This has been
identified as a problem by city staff and the projects traffic engineer and does not
accomplish AC Transits objective to move the stops to the far side of the intersection.
Our project was designed and approved with an open design anticipating the bus
stop would be moved.
Additional issues raised by the owners of the shopping center and Sprouts in a
letter attached hereto, relating to the open design of the projects elevators, outdoor
dining areas and customer seating areas.
We hope this is a solution the impacted parties can support. As mentioned above, I have
attached some maps with spacing and the letter from Sprouts which I provided at our
meeting. I look forward to getting your feedback.
Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
Managing Member
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Oakland CA, 94612

Phn: 925-939-3010 Fax: 925-476-4030
<Bus Line 51 Stops and Summary.pdf>
<Hawthorne to 29th.pdf>
<Sprouts Letter_Bus Stop Issue Oak 2-2015.pdf>
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Jeff Neustadt <jeff@portfoliodevco.com>

Monday, March 09, 2015 8:15 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin; Farmer, Casey; Oluwasogo, Ade
Vollmann, Peterson; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Aliza; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Re: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Wlad,
We are sorry to see AC Transits response. The fact is until recently AC Transit had a bus stop on the far side of 29th when they
moved from in front of the Mercedes dealership. This is a reasonable compromise which will satisfy all impacted parties as well as
satisfy the needs of the bus patrons. Stops at Hawthorne and 29th do an excellent job serving both the hospital and the shopping
on Broadway which runs all the way down to 29th. There is no need to have a second stop on the same block between Hawthorne
and 30th.
Based on our project design, our company as well as Sprouts senior management strongly oppose AC Transits proposal of moving the
30th stop in front of our outdoor patio and seating areas and would like to have a meeting as soon a possible to share our
concerns. Please let us know your availability and who else should be in attendance at the meeting.
Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
1840 San Miguel Dr. Suite 206
Walnut Creek, 94596
925-939-3010
From: "Wlassowsky, Wlad"

Date: Friday, March 6, 2015 at 4:47 PM
To: "Ranelletti, Darin", "Farmer, Casey", "Oluwasogo, Ade"
Cc: Jeff Neustadt, "Vollmann, Peterson", "McElhaney, Lynette", "Gallo, Aliza", "Alaoui, B. Mohamed"
Darin and Casey,
their bank.

Hi Casey,
Thanks,
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Darin

Hi Darin,
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031

To: Jeff Neustadt

Darin

Darin,
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29th
The new Hawthorne stop better serves the hospital and medical offices in the area.
Moving the Bus Stop Mid-block between Hawthorne and 30th puts it 450 feet from
Hawthorne at an un-signalized cross walk. This is closer than other bus stops in the
area and has been identified by AC Transit and the city as a less desirable location due
to safety issues.
Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
Managing Member
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Oakland CA, 94612

Phn: 925-939-3010 Fax: 925-476-4030
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Levin, Brooke A.
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Starr, Iris
Neary, Mike
RE: AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation-30th/Broadway
Thanks
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 2:24 PM
To: Levin, Brooke A.; Starr, Iris
Cc: Neary, Mike
Subject: RE: AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation-30th/Broadway
None beyond what we discussed last Friday, which is the evaluation of other locations, which are less than ideal. We are, as
we speak, in discussions with them to see if they can shorten the stop, thereby reducing the parking loss from 4 to 3.
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Starr, Iris
Cc: Neary, Mike
Subject: RE: AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation-30th/Broadway
Thanks Wlad. Did AC come up with any changes?

Cc: Neary, Mike
Subject: AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation-30th/Broadway
Importance: High
I received a call this morning from Councilmember Schaaf on the subject stop relocation. The bus stop is proposed to
move in front of Summit Bank, thereby displacing about 4-5 parking spaces in front of the bank. AC Transit and
TSD (myself included) met with Councilmember Schaaf (a friend of the owner of Summit), Casey Farmer, former
CM de la Fuente and four reps from Summit Bank two weeks ago. AC committed to reviewing alternative stop
relocations, which they have done. The other locations however, are less than ideal, and the proposed stop is still
significantly a better location for a variety of safety and circulation reasons.
There is a followup meeting this afternoon at 4:30 with the same parties, and I foresee that the bank will still be
dissatisfied with the findings that the stop should remain where proposed (i.e. in front of the bank), and may appeal to
the City Administrator, and/or threaten to take legal action.
Councilmember Schaaf was not happy that the alternatives analysis could not identify any additional reduction of
parking spaces taken. She had hoped that AC/city staff could have identified saving one or two spaces. Ill keep you
apprised of the results of the meeting.

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510.238.6383
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Levin, Brooke A.
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Starr, Iris
Neary, Mike
Thanks Wlad. Did AC come up with any changes?

Cc: Neary, Mike
Importance: High

510.238.6383
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Levin, Brooke A.
Monday, June 30, 2014 2:24 PM
Neary, Mike; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Todd, Amber
FW: Request for Relocation of Bus Stop
Request for Bus Stop Relocation Broadway and 30th.pdf
Mike and Wlad,

Amber,
Brooke A. Levin
Director
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428
From: Todd, Amber

Thank you,
Amber Todd
Henry Gardner
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Libby Schaaf <libbyforoakland@gmail.com>

Monday, June 16, 2014 11:14 AM
Fwd: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
AC Transit Bus Stop Reposition.pdf
I've also looped in Lynette office, but could use your thoughts on this matter. Thanks, Libby
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schaaf, Libby <LSchaaf@oaklandnet.com>
Date: Fri, May 23, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Subject: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
To: libbyforoakland@gmail.com

Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:56 AM
To: Schaaf, Libby
Cc: STEVE NELSON; SWN; SHIRLEY NELSON
Subject: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
Importance: High
Good Morning Councilwoman Schaaf:
Steve Nelson and Shirley Nelson asked me to send you the attached letter the bank received from AC Transit. AC
Transit would like to relocate the current bus stop at southbound Broadway, just north of 30th Street, to just south of
30th Street and extend 100 feet south of 30th Street on Broadway. This would but the bus stop right in front of the
bank, wiping out the 4 parking spaces allotted to the bank for its customers. The bus stop also imposes a security risk
to the bank with both access and visibility. Please let us know who we should contact or what we need to do next to
stop this relocation. Also, is there anything that you can do as a council person to stop this action?
We would appreciate anything that you can do. I look forward to your reply.
Thanks - Deb
Deb Dooley
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Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
Low, Tim <TLow@oaklandnet.com>

Friday, March 06, 2015 4:16 PM
Wang, Joe; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ray, Cliff
Taylor, Marie (Allene); Flynn, Rachel
FW: Sprouts Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
Wouldn't meter enforcement/traffic cops cite double parking and/or block driveway/alleyway entrance?
To: Taylor, Marie (Allene); Ray, Cliff; Low, Tim
Cc: Wald, Zachary
Subject: Sprouts Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
Marie -- I sent an e-mail to Cliff Ray yesterday, but don't know if he received it. The Summit Bank on Broadway @ 30th Street
is complaining about construction vehicles taking up parking spaces and blocking access. Who can check on this? Thanks,
Rachel
-----Original Message----From: Wald, Zachary
To: Flynn, Rachel
Subject: Fwd: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
Fyi - the Summit Bank folks are going crazy!
Zac Wald
Chief of Staff
City Councilmember Lynette McElhaney
510-238-7033
-------- Original Message -------From: STEVE NELSON <stnelson@summitbanking.com>
To: Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>
Subject: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
CC: "Wald, Zachary" <ZWald@oaklandnet.com>,SHIRLEY NELSON <snelson@summitbanking.com>,"Lynette Gibson McElhaney
(lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com)" <lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com>
Zack we are trying to be patient but these guys seem to think that they have no responsibilities whatsoever. When I needed to
leave today and asked who I can talk to about getting a truck moved and they said they would not move it because they were
cutting asphalt. Until I told them I was calling the police they refused to let me out.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 6, 2015, at 11:55 AM, Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Zac:
>
> Here are some more pictures now they are blocking our own alleyway where the President and Chief Credit Officer park
their cars.
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>
> Thanks for all your help. - Deb
>
> Deb Dooley
> Executive Assistant to Shirley Nelson
> Chairman and CEO
> Email: ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com>
>
> [cid:image003.png@01D05804.5C6809E0]
> 2969 Broadway
> Oakland, CA 94611
> (510) 839-8800, x1247
>
> From: Wald, Zachary [mailto:ZWald@oaklandnet.com]
> To: SWN; Debbi Dooley
> Cc: STEVE NELSON; McElhaney, Lynette
> Subject: RE: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
>
> This is working through the planning department now. Please let me know if you see any change on the street.
>
>
>
> Zac
>
>
>
> Zachary Wald
>
> Chief of Staff for Lynette McElhaney
>
> Oakland City Councilmember, District 3
>
> 510-238-7032
>
>
>
> -----Original Message---->
> From: Shirley Nelson [mailto:swnsummit@comcast.net]
>
>
> To: Debbi Dooley
>
> Cc: Wald, Zachary; STEVE NELSON; McElhaney, Lynette
>
> Subject: Re: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
>
>
> I cannot open
>
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> Sent from my iPad
>
>
>
>> On Mar 5, 2015, at 12:47 PM, Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com<mailto:ddooley@summitbanking.com>>
>
> wrote:
>
>
>> Hello Zac:
>
>
>> Here are the photos of the cones blocking Summit Bank parking on 30th
>
> Avenue next to the bank. There are no parking signs and the construction people could not produce a permit saying that
they could block parking.
>
>> [cid:image007.jpg@01D05742.9876B980]
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> [cid:image008.jpg@01D05742.9876B980]
>
>
>> Please let me know if you need anything else.
>
>
>> Thanks - Deb
>
>
>> Deb Dooley
>
>
>> Chairman and CEO
>
>> Email:
>
>
>> [cid:image009.png@01D05742.9876B980]
>
>> 2969 Broadway
>
>
>> (510) 839-8800, x1247
>
>
>> From: Wald, Zachary [mailto:ZWald@oaklandnet.com]
>
>
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>> To: SHIRLEY NELSON; McElhaney, Lynette

>
>> Cc: Debbi Dooley; STEVE NELSON; SWN; Farmer, Casey
>
>> Subject: RE: Construction vs Parking - 30th & Broadway
>
>
>> Shirley >
>
>> Can you please send me a picture of where they are obstructing the
>
> parking...?
>
>
>> Thank you!
>
>
>> Zac
>
>
>> Zachary Wald
>
>> Chief of Staff for Lynette McElhaney
>
>> Oakland City Councilmember, District 3
>
>> 510-238-7032
>
>
>> From: SHIRLEY NELSON [mailto:snelson@summitbanking.com]
>
>
>> To: McElhaney, Lynette
>
>> Cc: Debbi Dooley; STEVE NELSON; SWN; Wald, Zachary
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RE: MEDIA REQUEST FW: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Wlad, if you want to discuss Im available after 2:30. Im concerned about how we can respond to this if Rachel has already said
this was OPWs decision.
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Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: MEDIA REQUEST FW: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Importance: High
His deadline is today we should answer soon

From: Neary, Mike
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 11:45 AM
To: Shaff, Kristine; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Cc: Levin, Brooke A.
I cant believe Rachel said that . . . It was the Planning Departments Conditions of Approval, and the apparent fact that they
never communicated them to directly impacted properties in the area that led to this entire problem. Then, it went political.
This was NOT a Public Works decision.
Wlad, lets discuss a response to this.
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Neary, Mike
Subject: MEDIA REQUEST FW: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Importance: High
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Please advise. thanks

From: Sam Levin [mailto:Sam.Levin@eastbayexpress.com]
To: Shaff, Kristine
Subject: FW: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Hi Kristine Im writing about this bus stop removal on Broadway and 30th Line 51 southbound. To give you quick summary in case
you werent up to speed on this: the stop was supposed to be moved from Sprouts side of street (northside / nearside) to south site
(far-side) in front of Summit Bank. That was in the approved Sprouts EIR. Summit Bank subsequently opposed and the city said the
stop couldnt be there. By then Sprouts said it couldnt have a spot in front of their store either, so now theres no stop there.
I just spoke with Rachel Flynn who told me that the ultimate decision was made by Public Works, which is why Im bugging you! I
thought I had covered my bases reaching out to Rachel / City Administrators Office / Mayors Office, but I guess I shouldve looped
you in too.
Im writing this for next week handing in draft today, sorry for short notice.
510-879-3773.
Thanks!!
-Sam Levin
East Bay Express, Senior Writer
510-879-3773
@SamTLevin
From: Sam Levin

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 9:43 AM
To: "Kenny, Cathy", "rflynn@oaklandnet.com", "ederryck@oaklandnet.com"
Subject: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Hi Cathy, Rachel, and Erica hope youre all well. I just got off the phone with Cathy am following up with an email here as per our
quick chat. I thought Id include you all since it appears this situation Im writing about involved City Administrators Office / Mayors
Office / and Planning.
Im planning on writing about the removal of the Line 51 southbound bus stop on Broadway and 30th by the new Sprouts
development and would love to get some background from the appropriate city folks about why that happened. These attached
letters from John Flores and Kathleen Kelly provide some pretty good background, but Id love to have a chat with someone in the
city to learn more about why AC Transits preference of having the bus located on the south side of the street at 30th was not
feasible from the citys perspective + get a better sense of the thinking behind the citys proposed alternatives (midway between
Hawthorne and 30th; or at 29th). My understanding is that the business at that 30th/Bway site, Summit Bank, specifically reached
out to CAOs office + Mayors office to express their opposition to that site, which is why Im reaching out to you all.
Anyway, I know this is pretty low level / maybe not on your radar, but Id love to get the citys take on this. If I should direct my
inquiry to any other officials /depts, lemme know.
I can be reached at 510-879-3773. In terms of deadline, Id love to chat with someone/get info by noon tomorrow (Fri) ideally.
Thanks in advance!
Sam
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To: Shaff, Kristine
you in too.
510-879-3773.
Thanks!!
-Sam Levin
510-879-3773
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Thanks in advance!
Sam
-Sam Levin
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Friday, February 06, 2015 1:02 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Levin, Brooke A.
Re: Sprouts Bus Stop
Thanks. And did you call AC Transit following Arturo's email? Would be good to document. Did Darin actually send this
message to Sprouts back in November? When you say you spoke to him, are you referring to Sprouts?
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Mike,
Yes, I did send on the email message from Arturo Sanchez back in November to Darin. I also spoke with him, and nonetheless,
he said that he is ready to approach the mayor on this.
From: Neary, Mike [mailto:mjneary@oaklandnet.com]

To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Levin, Brooke A.
Wlad, as discussed, I suggest you send along whatever emails were sent to Planning back when this decision was formally
made and agreed to with Arturo. Its unfortunate if that word did not get passed on to the developer, but that was the decision
by the City Administrator.
Michael Neary, P.E.

Assistant Director
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To: Neary, Mike; Levin, Brooke A.
Subject: FW: Sprouts Bus Stop
Importance: High
Brooke and Mike,
You may recall that last year Summit Bank protested the proposed bus stop relocation to their side of Broadway/30th. Several
council members were involved including our current mayor. The pressure they exerted was enough to have the City
Administrators office meet with Summit, and then AC Transit, and subsequently direct staff to keep the bus stop on the
opposite side of the street, which is now the Sprouts store side, unless AC Transit was able to convince Summit Bank that
moving the bus stop to their side would be acceptable. See email below.
My staff attended a meeting today with Planning (Derin Ranelletti) and Pete Vollman, the Sprouts development team and AC
Transit. Sprouts is now protesting the retention of the bus stop in front of their store. Im giving you a heads up because
there was no resolution reached at the meeting, and my staff advised me that this issue will be coming back our way (again).
I will be giving Derin a call as soon as I hit send.

Cc: Ranelletti, Darin
Subject: Re: Sprouts Bus Stop
Wlad both Derin and I recall that the was stop was to stay. Derin will be calling sprouts to advise them. Please call ac transit to
confirm they will not be moving it... We did agree ac transit would still try to work with the bank. Can you please ask them if
they have had further discussions? Thanks.
AMS
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Gentlemen,
After we met with AC Transit a couple of months ago, one of you was going to let Sprouts know that the bus stop was
going to stay on their side of the street. Did that take place? It seems that the Sprouts construction manager is not aware of
this
From: Alaoui, B. Mohamed

To: Chun, Peter; 'Wil Buller'; 'Robert Del Rosario'; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: 'Sean DiestLorgion'; Harlan, David; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don; Wang, Joe
Will,

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
From: Chun, Peter

Wil and Mohamed,
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Sprouts. John and I are unaware of the design for either the Line 51 Project or Shops on Broadway Development project.
We are working with the Construction Manager on their Traffic Control Plan.
Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.

City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
last Friday?

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510-891-5414

Wil,
The Sprouts design plans were reviewed and approved by Building Services. Any design change (bulb-out removal)
needs to go through the Developer and through Building Services for approval. John and I have been working with the
contractor on the Traffic Control Plan (TCP). We gave them your number to arrange for the temporary relocation of the bus
stop when that phase of the project comes up. Currently they are only impacting 30th Street. They will however need to
work in the area of the bus stop and coordinate with you. We will ask the contractor to send you a construction staging plan
that indicates when they will need to move the bus stop.
I am copying David Harlan, Engineering Manager of the Building Services Division of the City. His Staff needs to know
about the changes you are asking the Developer to make at this corner.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.

City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

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Everyone,
contacted me about the temp bus stop relocation and happen to mention the bulb on the south side of the intersection they
were about to start constructing which included traffic signal pole arm order (someone needs to check the permit). I told him
this was not supposed to happen and immediately contacted Peter & John to inform them. I recommended a follow up
meeting today/tomorrow to make sure we were all on the same page with this. Evidently the construction permit application
hadnt changed but the traffic control plan had not been approved yet. It is my understanding that Peter & John cleared this
matter up with the contractor. We should still have a follow up meeting to make sure were all on the same page moving
forward. BTW, I thought we were still discussing where best to place the final stop if southbound far side didnt work out.
Either nearside pulled back or far side of the uncontrolled (200 upstream).

510-891-5414

Hi Wlad,
My understanding is the same as yours. We have not made any progress with Summit Bank and still have a back-up
plan to move the stop north to the crosswalk. In addition, I spoke with the contractor yesterday and told him that any work
involving the bank needs to be vetted through the City first. We also agreed with the contractor that we would temporarily
move the bus stop back to Hawthorne in order for the contractor to construct the drainage at 30th. This will be for a period of
several months.
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Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734

I understand that Wil called my staff, thinking that Sprouts is moving ahead with constructing the bulbout on the
Summit Bank side. That is not how we left the discussion, so I just wanted to check in and confirm that this is still the case,
unless you were able to get Summit Bank to concur with the bulbout construction. The fallback plan was to locate the stop on
the farside of the driveway of Sprouts, back around 200 upstream from 30th.

Robert,
On the flip side, has AC made any headway with Summit Bank after we met with you and Dennis Butler a couple of
months ago? Thanks.

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AC Transit recently received a call from the Sprouts contractor asking us to move the bus stop during construction.
Were you able to have a discussion with the contractor to try to preserve our current bus stop location through construction?
The current stop is nearside of 30th along Broadway going southbound.
Robert del Rosario

AC Transit
510.891.4734
c510.326.9654
f510.891.4874
www.actransit.org <http://www.actransit.org/>
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Thursday, February 05, 2015 4:53 PM
Wlad, as discussed, I suggest you send along whatever emails were sent to Planning back when this decision was formally
made and agreed to with Arturo. Its unfortunate if that word did not get passed on to the developer, but that was the decision
by the City Administrator.
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Subject: FW: Sprouts Bus Stop
Importance: High
Brooke and Mike,

You may recall that last year Summit Bank protested the proposed bus stop relocation to their side of Broadway/30th. Several
council members were involved including our current mayor. The pressure they exerted was enough to have the City
Administrators office meet with Summit, and then AC Transit, and subsequently direct staff to keep the bus stop on the
opposite side of the street, which is now the Sprouts store side, unless AC Transit was able to convince Summit Bank that
moving the bus stop to their side would be acceptable. See email below.
My staff attended a meeting today with Planning (Derin Ranelletti) and Pete Vollman, the Sprouts development team and AC
Transit. Sprouts is now protesting the retention of the bus stop in front of their store. Im giving you a heads up because
there was no resolution reached at the meeting, and my staff advised me that this issue will be coming back our way (again).
I will be giving Derin a call as soon as I hit send.
Cc: Ranelletti, Darin
AMS
Sent from my iPhone
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Gentlemen,
After we met with AC Transit a couple of months ago, one of you was going to let Sprouts know that the bus
stop was going to stay on their side of the street. Did that take place? It seems that the Sprouts construction
manager is not aware of this
Will,

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
From: Chun, Peter
Wil and Mohamed,

You need to coordinate this issue and arrange a meeting between AC Transits Line 51 Project, Building
Services, and Sprouts. John and I are unaware of the design for either the Line 51 Project or Shops on
Broadway Development project. We are working with the Construction Manager on their Traffic Control
Plan.
Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
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Was a meeting set up with Contractor, City, and ACT to ensure we are all on the same page as per our
conversation last Friday?
510-891-5414
Wil,
The Sprouts design plans were reviewed and approved by Building Services. Any design change (bulb-out
removal) needs to go through the Developer and through Building Services for approval. John and I have been
working with the contractor on the Traffic Control Plan (TCP). We gave them your number to arrange for the
temporary relocation of the bus stop when that phase of the project comes up. Currently they are only
impacting 30th Street. They will however need to work in the area of the bus stop and coordinate with
you. We will ask the contractor to send you a construction staging plan that indicates when they will need to
move the bus stop.
I am copying David Harlan, Engineering Manager of the Building Services Division of the City. His Staff needs to
know about the changes you are asking the Developer to make at this corner.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Everyone,
Just wanted all to know what was had occurred to cause the commotion. The contractor for the
Sprouts project contacted me about the temp bus stop relocation and happen to mention the bulb on
the south side of the intersection they were about to start constructing which included traffic signal
pole arm order (someone needs to check the permit). I told him this was not supposed to happen and
immediately contacted Peter & John to inform them. I recommended a follow up meeting
today/tomorrow to make sure we were all on the same page with this. Evidently the construction
permit application hadnt changed but the traffic control plan had not been approved yet. It is my
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understanding that Peter & John cleared this matter up with the contractor. We should still have a
follow up meeting to make sure were all on the same page moving forward. BTW, I thought we were
still discussing where best to place the final stop if southbound far side didnt work out. Either
nearside pulled back or far side of the uncontrolled (200 upstream).
510-891-5414
Hi Wlad,
My understanding is the same as yours. We have not made any progress with Summit Bank and still have a
back-up plan to move the stop north to the crosswalk. In addition, I spoke with the contractor yesterday and
told him that any work involving the bank needs to be vetted through the City first. We also agreed with the
contractor that we would temporarily move the bus stop back to Hawthorne in order for the contractor to
construct the drainage at 30th. This will be for a period of several months.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734

I understand that Wil called my staff, thinking that Sprouts is moving ahead with constructing the bulbout on
the Summit Bank side. That is not how we left the discussion, so I just wanted to check in and confirm that this
is still the case, unless you were able to get Summit Bank to concur with the bulbout construction. The fallback
plan was to locate the stop on the farside of the driveway of Sprouts, back around 200 upstream from 30th.
Robert,
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On the flip side, has AC made any headway with Summit Bank after we met with you and Dennis Butler a
couple of months ago? Thanks.

AC Transit recently received a call from the Sprouts contractor asking us to move the bus stop during
construction. Were you able to have a discussion with the contractor to try to preserve our current bus stop
location through construction? The current stop is nearside of 30th along Broadway going southbound.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
c510.326.9654
f510.891.4874
www.actransit.org
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Monday, July 28, 2014 10:20 AM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Summit Bank
Wlad, is Arturo here Wednesday or Tuesday?

Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 4314 | Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-6659 | (510) 238-6412 Fax
mjneary@oaklandnet.com
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Wlassowsky, Wlad; Parks, Jamie; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Oluwasogo, Ade; Starr, Iris
RE: Line 51-Summit Bank Stop relocation letter
Line 51-Summit Bank Stop relocation letter.docx
Quick comments attached.

Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Cc: Oluwasogo, Ade; Starr, Iris; Neary, Mike
Subject: Line 51-Summit Bank Stop relocation letter
Importance: High
Im putting together a draft letter/response, in case one becomes necessary, and Id appreciate your comments and
input. Right now Im planning to have an internal meeting that includes Planning, Economic Development, CAOs office (Arturo
Sanchez) and us so we can discuss and be on the same page. Please keep this confidential as its only a draft now.
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Wang, Joe
RE: Document1
Summit Bank.docx
Some comments . . .
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 3:11 PM
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Neary, Mike
Thanks. Need to clarify for the community who is requesting the stop relocation.
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Mike,
The correspondence is directed to Henry Gardner and Barbara Parker. I dont know if AC Transit has received a letter of
protest yet. When we met with them last week to go over other stop relocation issues, they did not mention that they had
received a letter. I will check with them today. Robert DelRosario (AC Senior Planner) and I will be meeting with Summit Bank
and the council reps tomorrow at 4:00pm.
From: Neary, Mike
Thanks. Wlad, lets discuss. I assume AC is aware of this, are they preparing a response?
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Cc: Todd, Amber
Mike and Wlad,
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Amber,
Brooke A. Levin
Director
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428
From: Todd, Amber

Thank you,
Amber Todd
Henry Gardner
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: OMC Bus Stop-For the 30th/Broadway Bus Stop Relocation-Line 51/Summit Bank Showdown
If we dont have them in place now lets get some administrative guidelines for practical interpretation of this. I also assume
the or is of passengers? Passenger Stage, how old is this language? And how often do we exceed the 60-foot limit?
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Parks, Jamie
Cc: Neary, Mike
Subject: OMC Bus Stop-For the 30th/Broadway Bus Stop Relocation-Line 51/Summit Bank Showdown

A. The Traffic Engineer is authorized to establish bus zones opposite curb space for the loading and unloading of
buses or common carriers of passengers and to determine the location thereof subject to the directives and limitations
set forth herein.
B. The word "bus" as used in this section means any motorbus, motor coach, trackless trolley coach, or passenger
stage used as a common carrier or passengers.
C. No bus zone shall exceed sixty (60) feet in length, except that when satisfactory evidence has been presented to the
Traffic Engineer showing the necessity therefor, the Traffic Engineer may extend bus zones not to exceed a total
length of any one city block.

510.238.6383
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Monday, June 30, 2014 2:30 PM
Levin, Brooke A.; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Thanks. Wlad, lets discuss. I assume AC is aware of this, are they preparing a response?
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Cc: Todd, Amber
Mike and Wlad,

Amber,
Brooke A. Levin
Director
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428
From: Todd, Amber

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Thank you,
Amber Todd
Henry Gardner
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
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Attachments:
Neary, Mike
Levin, Brooke A.
Amirzehni, Gus; Calabrese, Christine; Hao, Calvin; Kattchee, Susan; Lau, David W; Mitchell, Jason;
Morgan, Tom; Pschirrer, Kelly; Shaff, Kristine; Starr, Iris; Vicentina, Cathy
(CVicentina@oaklandnet.com); Wlassowsky, Wlad; Wong, Nila
Weekly Update
Weekly Report - 06-27-14.doc
The update from BEC.

Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
(510) 238-6659 | (510) 238-6412 Fax
mjneary@oaklandnet.com
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: Weekly Report 06-25-14
Brooke, FYI, Wlad is getting a high level of lobbying from three council members and now an ex council member on one
particular location referred to in your weekly for the Line 51 project with AC Transit. It will be in my weekly but youll be gone .
. . its Summit Bank at 30th and Broadway. Whether the stop is located as proposed or not, there will be a net loss of one
parking space in the area, but the bank appears to assume the metered spaces fronting its property are for the banks
customers (this was noted in an email received from them). Ill keep you posted as we work with AC Transit on this. As these
come up, Im going to propose that Economic Development might be involved in assessing impacts such as this. The proposed
relocation is generally an improvement for traffic safety, pedestrian safety, and operation of the bus line, which happens to be
AC Transits busiest line. We (BEC) dont have the resources nor the expertise to opine on whether relocating existing metered
parking to spaces across the street is truly an economic hardship to a business.
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
From: Pschirrer, Kelly On Behalf Of Levin, Brooke A.
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:20 PM
To: Gardner, Henry
Cc: Hom, Donna; Sanchez, Arturo M; Orologas, Alexandra; Todd, Amber; Kattchee, Susan; Morgan, Tom; Mitchell, Jason;
Neary, Mike; Pschirrer, Kelly; Levin, Brooke A.
Subject: Weekly Report 06-25-14
Dear Henry,
Here is Public Works Weekly Report.
Sincerely,
~Brooke
Brooke A. Levin
Director, Oakland Public Works
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
Wlad, I remember giving you some edits on this, which you included . . . I dont recall reading the entire email and didnt notice
that the original email noted the relocated bus stop would wiping out the 4 parking spaces allotted to the bank for its
customers. Those are metered parking spaces for the area, not dedicated to the bank, so if that comes up it should be so
noted. I assume the four spaces will be relocated to the north. Also, from Google Maps it appears there is a driveway cut north
of 30th but bollards blocking access to the car lot. Hopefully that is not a needed driveway as that would not allow the
restoration of the four spots. Please make sure someone is looking into that.
Thanks.
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
To: Libby Schaaf
Cc: Neary, Mike
Subject: RE: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
Councilmember Schaaf,
I thought I had sent this response to you last week, but I had it as a draft. In any event, I spoke with Casey Famer in D3 office,
and she has arranged a meeting with the bank next Tuesday morning at 9:30. I spoke with Bruce Stoffmacher, who is planning
to attend. Here is a little background:
AC Transit has a project to improve service on their 51 Line, the busiest in their system. We are working with them,
as the bulk of the improvements include upgrades to the Citys aging traffic signal system and some improvements
require review of traffic safety impacts. There are also a few bulbouts (sidewalk widening) at bus stops to improve
boarding and drop-offs at high-usage stops. A number of locations also have stop relocations proposed: bus stops on
a far side of a signalized intersection are safer and more efficient for several reasons: the bus can pull into a stop
and use the intersection to maneuver into position; it is operationally more efficient; and riders leaving the bus are not
required to walk in front of the bus to cross the street where they are not visible to cars that might be making rightturns.. The signals will also have transit signal priority, allowing a longer green light time, or shorter red light time,
improving the reliability and travel time.
AC has gone through the notification process recently, and City staff is accompanying them when a site meeting is
requested to hear concerns from residents or businesses, and for staff to address the concerns, either on the spot or as
a follow-up. If the complainant is still not satisfied, they can send a letter to AC Transit, stating the reasons that the
response is inadequate. AC Transit will confer with the City on a response to the letter, and we will work with AC
Transit in their reply. Our staff will be meeting with AC Transit next week to review the stop relocations and next
steps, including responses to the complainants.
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There were a number of community meetings that were held on the project in November 2013, including this area on
Broadway; the city council approved an agreement with AC Transit in October of last year, although the specific
locations of the stops were not designated at the time.
From: Libby Schaaf [mailto:libbyforoakland@gmail.com]

Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 11:14 AM
Subject: Fwd: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank

To: Schaaf, Libby
Importance: High
Thanks - Deb
Deb Dooley
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Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
AC Transit has a project to improve service on their 51 Line.docx
See comments, attached.

Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
To: Neary, Mike
Subject: RE: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
BERFORE I SEND THIS OFF, PLEASE REVIEWID LIKE TO COPY LYNETTE

Councilmember Schaaf,
AC Transit has a project to improve service on their 51 Line, the busiest in their system. We are working with them, as the bulk
of the improvements include upgrades to the Citys aging traffic signal system. There are also a few bulbouts (sidewalk
widening) at bus stops to improve boarding and drop-offs at high-usage stops. A number of locations also have stop
relocations proposed: bus stops on a far side of a signalized intersection are safer and more efficient because the bus can
pull into a stop and use the intersection to maneuver into position. The signals will also have transit signal priority, allowing a
longer green light time, or shorter red light time, improving the reliability and travel time.
AC is going through the notification process, and City staff is accompanying them when a site meeting is requested to hear
their concerns, and for staff to address the concerns, either on the spot or as a follow-up. If the complainant is still not
satisfied, they can send a letter to AC Transit and to the City, stating the reasons that the response is inadequate, and we will
reply. Our staff will be meeting with AC Transit next week to review the stop relocations and next steps, including responses
to the complainants.
There were a number of community meetings that were held on the project in November 2013, and the council approved an
agreement with AC Transit in October or last year, although the specific locations of the stops were not designated at the
time.
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To: Schaaf, Libby
Importance: High
Thanks - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
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(510) 839-8800, x1247
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
FW: FW: Relocation of Bus Stop In Front of Summit Bank
Wlad, Libby called me about this, are you aware of this situation?
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director

To: Schaaf, Libby
Importance: High
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Thanks - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Vollmann, Peterson
RE: Sprouts EIR/traffic study & bus stop relocation
The Shops at Broadway EIR has current and projected traffic volumes (Figure 4.12-5 and Figure 4.12-10). Current ped volumes
are in Figure 4.12-6.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/agenda/oak042434.pdf
The EIR doesn't have crash data, but we could find that from Crossroads (I can't do this though since I am leaving in a couple
minutes and out next week).
current.
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510.238.6383
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Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'Robert Del Rosario'; 'Wil Buller'
Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Oluwasogo, Ade
I think a good option is a 40-foot bulb here instead of 60-feet. I understand the desire to have 60-foot bulbs where possible to
allow potential articulated service in the future. However, there is no articulated service on the 51 now and none planned... A
40-foot bulb should allow for 2 parking spaces between the end of the bulb and the first driveway.
Thoughts?

To: Robert Del Rosario; Wil Buller
Cc: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Parks, Jamie; Oluwasogo, Ade
Importance: High
Robert and team,

Have you looked at possible design modification to the bus bulb? Specifically, to scoot it forward, leaving the first one or two
parking spaces near the corner at the bank. Please reply all. Thanks.
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; STEVE NELSON; Ranelletti, Darin; Beverly Greene
Cc: ignacio@idlfsolutions.com; Vollmann, Peterson
Wlad et al.,
AC Transit did notify all of the businesses along the project corridor in general terms last fall. The purpose of the
notification was to a) inform businesses and residents of the project and 2) invite those interested to a series of
community meetings to discuss the project scope and intent.
In May of this year, AC Transit sent notifications to businesses, residents and property owners affected by proposed
bus stop relocations. This is the notification process that prompted the meetings with the Summit Bank business
and property owner.
I would be happy to discuss our process with you in detail during tomorrow's meeting.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
From: Wlassowsky, Wlad <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com>
To: STEVE NELSON; Ranelletti, Darin; Beverly Greene; Robert Del Rosario
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Steven,
I dont know what part of the BVSP you saw, so Im requesting that Darin respond on behalf of the Planning Department. I
would find it unusual that a traffic study is done on a Saturday, for the reasons you set forth. Further, my understanding is
that the recommendation for the far side stop in front of Summit Bank was a condition of the Sprouts project, largely as a
result of the work done for the BVSP.
As far as notification, Im asking AC Transit to respond. My recollection is that there was a community meeting held in
November 2013 and that affected addresses were notified by mail. This would be all addresses along the corridor, not just the
addresses with bus stop relocations. Robert/Beverly, can you provide that info?
I dont believe that Mercedes has exclusive use of parking on Broadway. When we were out at the site visit, I did observe that
there was white curb painted, which indicates a loading/unloading zone for any member of the public. If there is more to it,
please let me know and I can have my staff investigate.
Cc: ''Ignacio De La Fuente' (ignacio@idlfsolutions.com)'
Wlad
The part of Broadway Valdez plan that we have been allowed to see appeared to have a traffic study initially performed on a
Saturday. Is that the Comprehensive study that the city relied on when developing this plan?
If so does it make sense to perform a traffic study for a business district plan on a Saturday when most non-retail businesses
are closed? I have worked at the bank on many Saturdays and I know for a fact that the number of cars driving on Broadway is
drastically reduced on weekends.
In addition, the study and resulting plan appears to have been developed long before the Sprouts project was
planned. Shouldnt there have been another full study done to see if the Sprouts and now the CVS projects change the best
location for the bus stop?
None of this changes the fact that we have not been notified until recently that this would be taking place. Had we been
notified in a timely manner we likely would not have renewed our lease in our current location.
It also doesnt answer a question we have asked on multiple occasions. How and why did the city approve granting exclusive
use of 1/3 to of the parking on the block to Mercedes?
Your email below seems to indicate that Summit Bank has exhausted all avenues via the administrative process with the
city. Please let me know if that is not correct.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
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To: Farmer, Casey; sdiestlo@actransit.org; RDelRosa@actransit.org; Beverly Greene
Cc: Ruhland, Lisa; Debbi Dooley; Ranelletti, Darin
Hi Casey,
From: Farmer, Casey

Greene

Best,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

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Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
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Cell 510.863.4059
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Yes. I am generally around tomorrow morning although I won't be in until 9. I also have an 11am call, but I can easily drop-off
the call if that's when this conversation needs to happen (just grab me if that's the case).
Here are my basic talking points (subject to suggestions):
- All else equal, far-side stops are preferred for transit operations and safety. Far-side stops reduce bus delay by allowing buses
to take advantage of signal timing, and near-side stops are less safe because they encourage cars to turn right in front of buses.
- The Broadway-Valdez Specific Plan includes far-side stop relocations throughout Broadway for the above reasons.
- AC Transit conducted more detailed analysis to determine appropriate bus stop locations for Line 51 and to refine the BVSP
as needed. Analysis at 30th St showed no extenuating circumstances that would lead to near-side stops:
1) LOS A with and without relocation (based on Fehr & Peers Line 51 analysis, year 2015)
2) Sprouts development will increase right turns from Broadway to 30th, which would increase issues with cars turning infront of buses at a near-side stop
3) AC Transit is paying for traffic signal upgrades that only benefit the bus if stop is located far-side
4) Sprouts is paying for curb extension improvement that can only happen if stop is located far-side
5) Provides ideal stop spacing
- Therefore, not only are far-side stops generally preferred, but the specifics of 30th St also suggest a far-side stop

Sent: Mon 7/21/2014 8:39 PM
To: Parks, Jamie
Cc: Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Subject: Re: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
...and would you feel comfortable answering this? Thanks for stepping in...
On Jul 21, 2014, at 5:45 PM, "Parks, Jamie" <JParks@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Darin - FYI, BVSP studied both PM peak and Saturday midday peak. AM peak was analyzed at only a subset of
intersections, because it was determined to be far less congested than either PM or Saturday (ie, any AM impacts would showup in the PM or Saturday analysis). This is particularly true because the retail uses envisioned for the project area generate
very few AM trips but a lot of Saturday trips.
In any case, I don't see how the LOS analysis done for BVSP is relevant to the bus stop relocation. The recommendation
was based on improved transit operations, and has no substantial affect on traffic operations (so it really doesn't matter what
time period is studied).
Jamie
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To: STEVE NELSON; Ranelletti, Darin; 'Beverly Greene'; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org)
Cc: ''Ignacio De La Fuente' (ignacio@idlfsolutions.com)'; Vollmann, Peterson
Steven,
I don't know what part of the BVSP you saw, so I'm requesting that Darin respond on behalf of the Planning
Department. I would find it unusual that a traffic study is done on a Saturday, for the reasons you set forth. Further, my
understanding is that the recommendation for the far side stop in front of Summit Bank was a condition of the Sprouts project,
largely as a result of the work done for the BVSP.
As far as notification, I'm asking AC Transit to respond. My recollection is that there was a community meeting held in
I don't believe that Mercedes has exclusive use of parking on Broadway. When we were out at the site visit, I did
observe that there was white curb painted, which indicates a loading/unloading zone for any member of the public. If there is
more to it, please let me know and I can have my staff investigate.

Wlad
The part of Broadway Valdez plan that we have been allowed to see appeared to have a traffic study initially
performed on a Saturday. Is that the "Comprehensive" study that the city relied on when developing this plan?
If so does it make sense to perform a traffic study for a business district plan on a Saturday when most non-retail
businesses are closed? I have worked at the bank on many Saturday's and I know for a fact that the number of cars driving on
Broadway is drastically reduced on weekends.
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In addition, the study and resulting plan appears to have been developed long before the Sprouts project was planned.
Shouldn't there have been another full study done to see if the Sprouts and now the CVS projects change the best location for
the bus stop?
None of this changes the fact that we have not been notified until recently that this would be taking place. Had we
been notified in a timely manner we likely would not have renewed our lease in our current location.
It also doesn't answer a question we have asked on multiple occasions. How and why did the city approve granting
exclusive use of 1/3 to of the parking on the block to Mercedes?
Your email below seems to indicate that Summit Bank has exhausted all avenues via the administrative process with
the city. Please let me know if that is not correct.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800

Hi Casey,
Sorry for not responding earlier, but I didn't think this meeting time was confirmed. I could make myself available at
4:30. I am copying Darin Ranelletti, Deputy Planning Director, to bring him into the loop.
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Since the last meeting I've learned that the stop relocations and support for better transit service along Broadway was
specifically identified in the City's recently-approved Broadway/Valdez Specific Plan. The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan
<http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak043019.pdf>
Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations in greater detail on Broadway. AC
Transit's plan for the stop relocation at 30th St are consistent with the BVSP. Hopefully Darin can attend or send a
representative to speak to the plan implementation.
From: Farmer, Casey

To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org); Wlassowsky, Wlad;
Beverly Greene
We're awaiting a response from AC Transit and PWA as to whether you are available for tomorrow's meeting.
Libby, myself, and the Summit Bank staff are all available. If this date does not work, we would not be able to pin down
a time that works for everyone until August.
Best,
Casey
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From: Farmer, Casey

Would Monday July 28 work? I'm available anytime before 1pm.
Thanks,
Casey

Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Unfortunately, on Monday July 21st the Summit Bank Foundation is having its charity golf tournament which will
involve everyone at the bank all day, and starting on July 23rd, our senior staff will not be in town for the rest of the week.
Please let me know if you can propose alternative dates before that time. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
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Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
I'm hoping we can get a meeting set for the follow up to the discussion about the bus stop.
Best,
Casey Farmer
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
From:
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Parks, Jamie
Ranelletti, Darin
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Darin - FYI, BVSP studied both PM peak and Saturday midday peak. AM peak was analyzed at only a subset of intersections,
because it was determined to be far less congested than either PM or Saturday (ie, any AM impacts would show-up in the PM
or Saturday analysis). This is particularly true because the retail uses envisioned for the project area generate very few AM
trips but a lot of Saturday trips.
In any case, I don't see how the LOS analysis done for BVSP is relevant to the bus stop relocation. The recommendation was
based on improved transit operations, and has no substantial affect on traffic operations (so it really doesn't matter what time
period is studied).
Jamie
To: STEVE NELSON; Ranelletti, Darin; 'Beverly Greene'; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org)
Cc: ''Ignacio De La Fuente' (ignacio@idlfsolutions.com)'; Vollmann, Peterson
Steven,
Wlad
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Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Hi Casey,
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From: Farmer, Casey

Greene

Best,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Parks, Jamie
Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'Robert Del Rosario'
Line 51 - Oakland Community Mtg Notification - For Review and Comment*
I've attached a copy of the mail-out from last September. This was supposed to go to all addresses within 400' of affected
locations, per City direction. However, AC Transit produced the address list so I'm not sure if one was sent to Summit Bank. I
would assume so, but I know that the address-generator programs aren't perfect.
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; 'Robert Del Rosario'
Cc: Parks, Jamie

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
Cc: Parks, Jamie
-Robert
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Cc: Todd, Amber
Mike and Wlad,

Amber,
Brooke A. Levin
Director
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428
From: Todd, Amber

Thank you,
Amber Todd
Henry Gardner
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
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Vollmann, Peterson
'wbuller@actransit.org'; Sean DiestLorgion; Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop
Relocation - 30th & Broadway
Pete - Wil Buller and Sean Diest-Lorgion are the primary contacts at AC Transit, and I have copied them here. I think Summit
Bank has already been in contact with Sean, but it sounds like they are contacting multiple people simultaneously about this.
Jamie
From: Vollmann, Peterson
To: Parks, Jamie
Subject: FW: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation - 30th &
Broadway
JamieWho at AC Transit was working on the Line 51 project.

Peterson Z. Vollmann, Planner III | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite 2114 |Oakland, CA 94612 |
Phone: (510)238-6167 | Fax: (510) 238-4730 | Email: pvollmann@oaklandnet.com | Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning

To: Vollmann, Peterson
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; Parks, Jamie; Lee, Calvin; Flynn, Rachel; Debbi Dooley
Subject: RE: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation - 30th &
Broadway
Mr. Vollman
AC Transit informed us at a meeting in their office that they were not aware of a traffic study performed in relation to their
plan to move the Bus Stop.
This is particularly disturbing given the fact that there have been multiple accidents and pedestrians struck by cars at this
intersection. Additionally, there have been robberies where someone laid in wait at the existing Bus Stop in question which
not only aided but gave the perpetrator a great advantage in committing armed robbery. Moving a bus stop that is already
being used as camouflage by criminals to a location directly in front of a bank where clients and armored car services bring in
and take out cash every day is extremely irresponsible.
Both the City of Oakland and AC Transit have been informed of the increased hazards that will be created by placing a bus
stop in front of a financial institution as well as the dangers specific to this intersection due to the number of drivers turning
from a west bound direction on 30th to south on Broadway that compete with drivers coming from the west on 30th.
If the city and AC Transit choose to ignore these dangers, we intend to save the evidence that the City and AC Transit were
notified of these dangers and provide that proof to anyone injured when a bus is present or victimized by someone pretending
to be waiting for a bus at the stop.
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AC Transit also admitted that they only recently removed one of these highly desirable Far Side bus stops one block away at
the corner of 29th and Broadway. This begs the question of why they didnt just remove what they describe as the undesirable
stop and leave the coveted stop. It appears there is a desire to squander taxpayer funds just because they are available.
They also admitted that they did not provide Summit Bank with notification of their intended move until the letter we
responded to earlier this month. With all due respect to your comments during out phone conversation, I believe we prefer
that a judge makes the determination as to whether or not Summit has the right to a legal challenge.
I believe that we have made sufficient attempts to resolve the issue through your requested channels and the Rigid stance of
both the City and AC Transit seem to indicate that there is not much to be accomplished via your administrative processes.
If I am mistaken and some other site can be found for the relocation of the stop please let me know.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
From: Vollmann, Peterson [mailto:PVollmann@oaklandnet.com]
To: STEVE NELSON
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; Parks, Jamie; Lee, Calvin; Flynn, Rachel; Debbi Dooley
Broadway
Mr. NelsonAfter discussing your concerns about the loss of on-street parking in the area I took a look at the proposed improvements
related to these coming projects. With the closure of numerous existing curb cuts for the Sprouts project and the CVS project it
looks like this stretch of Broadway will gain nine new on-street parking stalls while losing six or seven from the proposed bulb
outs for the Line 51 bus stops. I know that the metered spaces will no longer be directly in front of your business, but the area
will actually see an increase in parking on Broadway by two or three spaces.
From: Shirley Nelson [mailto:swnsummit@comcast.net]

To: Vollmann, Peterson; Flynn, Rachel; 'Debbi Dooley'
Cc: 'SHIRLEY NELSON'; 'STEVE NELSON'; Parks, Jamie; Lee, Calvin; Harlan, David
Broadway
If you can get Planning Commission staff reports and hearings

along with the Environmental Documents, we can start with
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that. Can we get the three sets of plans that are in for review
now?
We can then make the determination as to whether we need
actual copies of everything in the file.
Thanks so much.
Shirley Nelson
Chairman & CEO
SUMMIT BANK
2969 BROADWAY
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94611
snelson@summitbanking.com
From: Vollmann, Peterson [mailto:PVollmann@oaklandnet.com]

To: Flynn, Rachel; Debbi Dooley
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON; Parks, Jamie; Lee, Calvin; Harlan, David
Broadway
Yes.
DebWas there something specific that you were looking into? If you would like actual copies of everything in the file we will need
to send it out to our copy services and there will be a fee associated with this. However, if you would just like to review the
Planning Commission staff reports and hearings along with the Environmental Documents I could provide those rather quickly
with on-line links. Also, it seems that there is a concern over the proposed bulb-out at the front of the Summit Bank property
given your inquiry about the bus stop changes. I believe there are three sets of plans in for review right now for public
improvements at 30th & Broadway, one submitted by AC Transit for the Broadway Line 51 upgrades, public improvements
required by the Shops/Sprouts projects and required public improvements by the CVS at the old Mercedes dealership across
the street from Summit.
From: Flynn, Rachel

Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON; Debbi Dooley
Broadway
Hi Pete Can you please respond to this inquiry? Thanks, Rachel
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Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 11:17 AM
To: Flynn, Rachel
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON; STEVE NELSON
Subject: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation - 30th & Broadway
Importance: High
June 25, 2014

Rachel Flynn
Director of the Planning and Building Department
City of Oakland
Hello Ms. Flynn:
Shirley Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Summit Bank, and Steve Nelson, President and COO of Summit Bank, are requesting
copies of all the files that have been collected by the City of Oakland on the Sprouts Shopping Center Project which will be on
the corner of 30th and Broadway in Oakland, and copies of all the files on the request by AC Transit to the City of Oakland on
the relocation of the southbound bus stop at 30th and Broadway. Please let me know when these copied files will be available
and we will have our courier pick them up from your office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I
look forward to your reply.
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
30th St Bus Stop Background
Wlad - Here's my understanding of the background for the stop relocation. Happy to talk more before Tuesday if needed.
Jamie
The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan provided a comprehensive analysis of transit stops along Broadway to improve stop
spacing and transit efficiency. Based on this analysis, the Plan recommends
o relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to far-side. See Figure 6.3 in the BVSP
Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations in greater detail on Broadway. Draft
recommendations at 30th St are consistent with the BVSP.
These recommendations were presented at public open houses in Fall 2013, and notices of the open houses were sent
to all addresses within 400 feet of the project. (NOTE: AC Transit was in charge of this, so I have no record of a letter
being sent to Summit Bank)
As part of value-engineering, the southbound curb extension at 30th was eliminated from the Line 51 project.
However, far-side relocations have independent utility for safety and operations even without complementary curb
extensions, so the relocation was maintained as part of the project.
The southbound relocation as part of the Line 51 project would eliminate 4 parking spaces on Broadway, but would
add 2 new spaces at the existing bus stop location for a net reduction of 2 spaces.
o However, Sprouts was conditioned to provide improvements at the bus stop adjacent to their site given that
the development will generate new transit trips. In this case, a curb extension was the relevant improvement
for consistency with the BVSP, and because the curb extension was not already part of the Line 51 project.
o Construction of the curb extension would add 1 parking space compared to the far-side relocation without a
curb extension. (Should confirm this with AC Transit but I think we'd save enough room with the bulb to gain
a space back)
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Parks, Jamie
I wasn't invited and I'm have other meetings now. Will check in after about the outcome.
Jamie Parks
City of Oakland
510.238.6613 (o)
510.318.1425 (m)
-------- Original message -------From: "Wlassowsky, Wlad" <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com>

Date: 06/25/2014 1:39 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: "Parks, Jamie" <JParks@oaklandnet.com>,"Alaoui, B. Mohamed" <AAlaoui@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: RE: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation 30th & Broadway
We are meetng today at 2:30 with AC. Are you a part of this meetng? You should be!
From: Parks, Jamie

Subject: Fwd: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop Relocation - 30th &
Broadway
Have we resolved whether we are moving forward with the bus stop relocation at Broadway/30th? I think we should
unless there is a compelling reason not to. Looks like Summit Bank continues to be concerned.
I believe Sprouts is moving forward with building the bus bulb.
Jamie Parks
City of Oakland
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510.238.6613 (o)
510.318.1425 (m)
-------- Original message -------From: "Vollmann, Peterson" <PVollmann@oaklandnet.com>

Date: 06/25/2014 1:22 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: "Flynn, Rachel" <RFlynn@oaklandnet.com>,Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON <snelson@summitbanking.com>,STEVE NELSON
<stnelson@summitbanking.com>,"Parks, Jamie" <JParks@oaklandnet.com>,"Lee, Calvin"
<CLee4@oaklandnet.com>,"Harlan, David" <DHarlan@oaklandnet.com>
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Attachments:
Parks, Jamie
Fwd: Request for Copies of Files: Sprouts Project - 30th and Broadway; AC Transit Bus Stop
Have we resolved whether we are moving forward with the bus stop relocation at Broadway/30th? I think we should
unless there is a compelling reason not to. Looks like Summit Bank continues to be concerned.
I believe Sprouts is moving forward with building the bus bulb.
Jamie Parks
City of Oakland
510.238.6613 (o)
510.318.1425 (m)
-------- Original message -------From: "Vollmann, Peterson" <PVollmann@oaklandnet.com>

Date: 06/25/2014 1:22 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: "Flynn, Rachel" <RFlynn@oaklandnet.com>,Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>
Cc: SHIRLEY NELSON <snelson@summitbanking.com>,STEVE NELSON
<stnelson@summitbanking.com>,"Parks, Jamie" <JParks@oaklandnet.com>,"Lee, Calvin"
<CLee4@oaklandnet.com>,"Harlan, David" <DHarlan@oaklandnet.com>
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Parks, Jamie
Sean DiestLorgion; Robert Del Rosario
Chun, Peter; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: Bus Stop Move
All - Not sure how the meeting went, but just a quick reminder that the Sprouts development on 30th has a condition of
approval to build the SB far-side bus bulb. The developer is currently designing this bulb.
If for some reason we decide not to pursue the stop relocation (which isn't my preference), we would need to let the applicant
know and go through the process of eliminating that condition.
Jamie
Thanks,
Robert
Robert,

Hi Wlad,
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Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734


Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
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(510) 839-8800
Thank you.
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Paul Boero <paulboero@gmail.com>

Farmer, Casey
Debbi Dooley; SWN; STEVE NELSON; RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean
DiestLorgion; Stoffmacher, Bruce; Schaaf, Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
Re: Meeting at 30th and Broadway
Casey,
Wednesday, July 2, at 4pm works for me. Thank you,
Paul Boero
On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Farmer, Casey <CFarmer@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Thanks,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

To: Debbi Dooley
Thank you,
Casey
Sent from my iPhone
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Hello Casey:
Thank you for the information on the next meeting. Unfortunately, Ive just spoken to Mr. Steve
Nelson, the President of Summit Bank, and the executive staff will be unable to attend the meeting on
that date and time due to important meetings that cannot be rescheduled. Several senior staff members
would also not be able to attend due to previous appointments. We would like to reschedule the
meeting to sometime in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 2nd. This will allow our executive staff to
make the meeting and it will be more convenient for our customers who plan to attend and raise their
concerns about the relocation. Please see if you can make these arrangements for the afternoon on July
2nd. I know that you want all interested parties to have a voice on this important issue.
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
<image003.png>
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247

Ruhland, Lisa
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Hello all,
Please note that AC Transit and Transportation Services met today to review the intersection, traffic
flow, parking issues, and the proposed changes in order to prepare for our large meeting next week.
Unfortunately, we needed to change the time to ensure that all representatives could be available.

Purpose: To hear from the concerns of the community members, merchants, and property owners in
the vicinity. (All are welcome!)
Attendees:
Departments)
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Thank you.
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Ranelletti, Darin <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com>

Monday, March 16, 2015 10:19 AM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Vollmann, Peterson; Gallo, Aliza; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Oluwasogo, Ade; Flynn, Rachel
Wlad,
What is the status of the proposed bus stop associated with Sprouts? When we met with AC Transit and Jeff Neustadt in
February the next step was for TSD to make a preliminary decision about bus stop location and then Jeff would be informed
about the decision. At that time it seemed like TSD was leaning towards the mid-block stop in front of the Spouts store. Has
that decision been made yet and has it been communicated to Jeff?
Thanks,
Darin
From: Jeff Neustadt [mailto:jeff@portfoliodevco.com]

Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 8:15 PM
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin; Farmer, Casey; Oluwasogo, Ade
Cc: Vollmann, Peterson; McElhaney, Lynette; Gallo, Aliza; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Wlad,
We are sorry to see AC Transits response. The fact is until recently AC Transit had a bus stop on the far side of 29th when they
moved from in front of the Mercedes dealership. This is a reasonable compromise which will satisfy all impacted parties as well as
satisfy the needs of the bus patrons. Stops at Hawthorne and 29th do an excellent job serving both the hospital and the shopping
on Broadway which runs all the way down to 29th. There is no need to have a second stop on the same block between Hawthorne
and 30th.
Based on our project design, our company as well as Sprouts senior management strongly oppose AC Transits proposal of moving the
30th stop in front of our outdoor patio and seating areas and would like to have a meeting as soon a possible to share our
concerns. Please let us know your availability and who else should be in attendance at the meeting.
Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
1840 San Miguel Dr. Suite 206
Walnut Creek, 94596
925-939-3010
From: "Wlassowsky, Wlad"

Date: Friday, March 6, 2015 at 4:47 PM
To: "Ranelletti, Darin", "Farmer, Casey", "Oluwasogo, Ade"
Cc: Jeff Neustadt, "Vollmann, Peterson", "McElhaney, Lynette", "Gallo, Aliza", "Alaoui, B. Mohamed"
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Darin and Casey,

their bank.

Hi Casey,
Thanks,
Darin

Hi Darin,
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031

To: Jeff Neustadt
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Darin

Darin,
29th
The new Hawthorne stop better serves the hospital and medical offices in the area.
Moving the Bus Stop Mid-block between Hawthorne and 30th puts it 450 feet from
Hawthorne at an un-signalized cross walk. This is closer than other bus stops in the
area and has been identified by AC Transit and the city as a less desirable location due
to safety issues.
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Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
Managing Member
Oakland CA, 94612
Phn: 925-939-3010 Fax: 925-476-4030
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
Ranelletti, Darin
Vollmann, Peterson
Sanchez, Arturo M; Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Subject:
Pete,
Did you ever hear back from Jeff on the bus stop staying in it's current location during construction? Apparently the
construction manager was going to start building the bulb-out at the bank and move the bus stop (see below).
Thanks,
Darin
Phone: (510) 238-3663 | Fax: (510) 238-6538 | Email: dranelletti@oaklandnet.com | Website:www.oaklandnet.com/planning
On Nov 18, 2014, at 7:08 PM, "Sanchez, Arturo M" <asanchez@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Wlad both Derin and I recall that the was stop was to stay. Derin will be calling sprouts to advise them. Please
call ac transit to confirm they will not be moving it... We did agree ac transit would still try to work with the
bank. Can you please ask them if they have had further discussions? Thanks.
AMS
Sent from my iPhone
Gentlemen,
After we met with AC Transit a couple of months ago, one of you was going to let Sprouts
know that the bus stop was going to stay on their side of the street. Did that take place? It
seems that the Sprouts construction manager is not aware of this
Will,
What is the status of AC Transits conversation with Summit Bank. Has there been any
progress?

City of Oakland
163
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
From: Chun, Peter
Wil and Mohamed,

You need to coordinate this issue and arrange a meeting between AC Transits Line 51 Project,
Building Services, and Sprouts. John and I are unaware of the design for either the Line 51
Project or Shops on Broadway Development project. We are working with the Construction
Manager on their Traffic Control Plan.
Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
Was a meeting set up with Contractor, City, and ACT to ensure we are all on the same
page as per our conversation last Friday?
510-891-5414
To: Wil Buller; Robert Del Rosario; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti,
Darin
Wil,
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The Sprouts design plans were reviewed and approved by Building Services. Any design
change (bulb-out removal) needs to go through the Developer and through Building Services
for approval. John and I have been working with the contractor on the Traffic Control Plan
(TCP). We gave them your number to arrange for the temporary relocation of the bus stop
when that phase of the project comes up. Currently they are only impacting 30th Street. They
will however need to work in the area of the bus stop and coordinate with you. We will ask
the contractor to send you a construction staging plan that indicates when they will need to
move the bus stop.
I am copying David Harlan, Engineering Manager of the Building Services Division of the
City. His Staff needs to know about the changes you are asking the Developer to make at this
corner.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Everyone,
Just wanted all to know what was had occurred to cause the commotion. The
contractor for the Sprouts project contacted me about the temp bus stop relocation
and happen to mention the bulb on the south side of the intersection they were about
to start constructing which included traffic signal pole arm order (someone needs to
check the permit). I told him this was not supposed to happen and immediately
contacted Peter & John to inform them. I recommended a follow up meeting
today/tomorrow to make sure we were all on the same page with this. Evidently the
construction permit application hadnt changed but the traffic control plan had not
been approved yet. It is my understanding that Peter & John cleared this matter up
with the contractor. We should still have a follow up meeting to make sure were all on
the same page moving forward. BTW, I thought we were still discussing where best to
place the final stop if southbound far side didnt work out. Either nearside pulled back
or far side of the uncontrolled (200 upstream).
510-891-5414
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Hi Wlad,
My understanding is the same as yours. We have not made any progress with Summit Bank
and still have a back-up plan to move the stop north to the crosswalk. In addition, I spoke with
the contractor yesterday and told him that any work involving the bank needs to be vetted
through the City first. We also agreed with the contractor that we would temporarily move
the bus stop back to Hawthorne in order for the contractor to construct the drainage at
30th. This will be for a period of several months.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734

I understand that Wil called my staff, thinking that Sprouts is moving ahead with constructing
the bulbout on the Summit Bank side. That is not how we left the discussion, so I just wanted
to check in and confirm that this is still the case, unless you were able to get Summit Bank to
concur with the bulbout construction. The fallback plan was to locate the stop on the farside
of the driveway of Sprouts, back around 200 upstream from 30th.
Robert,
On the flip side, has AC made any headway with Summit Bank after we met with you and
Dennis Butler a couple of months ago? Thanks.
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AC Transit recently received a call from the Sprouts contractor asking us to move the bus stop
during construction. Were you able to have a discussion with the contractor to try to preserve
our current bus stop location through construction? The current stop is nearside of 30th along
Broadway going southbound.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
c510.326.9654
f510.891.4874
www.actransit.org
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Ranelletti, Darin
Monday, August 04, 2014 9:45 AM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Starr, Iris; Parks, Jamie; Neary, Mike
Lets do 1:00 pm. Pete can meet at 1:00 pm but not 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm. Can you send out an invite? Ill see if Rachel can join
us for one or both of those times.
Darin

Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 9:41 AM
To: Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Starr, Iris; Parks, Jamie; Neary, Mike
Subject: RE: 30th St Bus Stop Background
Darin, I can meet at 1:00, or now it can be 1:30 if Pete can make it, since Arturo requested the reschedule to 2:00pm. We can
meet at the Lake Merritt Conf. room, if that still works for you all. Let me know.
Yes, Rachel was asked to provide documents early on (for the Sprouts), but I havent spoken with her about it. Aliza Gallo has
also been involved, but not sure if shes briefed Rachel.
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 9:37 AM
How about we meet at 1:00 pm tomorrow? Pete has a conflict so he cant make the meeting with Arturo at 2 pm. Has Rachel
been in the loop on this?
Darin

Subject: Re: 30th St Bus Stop Background
It would also be good to talk briefly before our meeting with Arturo. I'm not finding any legitimate reason to deny the AC
Transit stop relocation. I'm hoping we have policy and practical considerations in alignment with our two departments.
On Aug 1, 2014, at 6:31 PM, "Ranelletti, Darin" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Wlad, do you need help getting the ped crossing data? Pete should have that from the Sprouts EIR.
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Darin
Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510) 238-3663 | Fax: (510) 238-6538 | Email: dranelletti@oaklandnet.com | Website:
www.oaklandnet.com/planning

To: Ranelletti, Darin; Robert Del Rosario
Subject: FW: 30th St Bus Stop Background
Robert and Darin,

FYI. Robert, I believe that AC was going to answer a couple of the questions below. We have the information
about right turns into the Sprouts development, and Im hoping to get the # of pedestrians crossing there too.
We will be meeting with Arturo from our City Administrators office next week to discuss. Let me know if
theres anything that we should be aware of, in addition to all of the information thats been shared to
date. Thanks.
From: Farmer, Casey

Cc: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Schaaf, Libby; McElhaney, Lynette
Hi Arturo,
I have attended 2 community meetings at Summit Bank with merchants, property owners, customers, and
neighbors. They both oppose the proposed changes, and feel that they were not informed of any potential
changes until they received a letter in May which stated that the stop would be moved.
The option that the community members and Councilmember McElhaney prefer is to keep the bus stop
slightly behind where it is currently located on Broadway but closer to Hawthorne Street .
This proposal would remove 2 parking spots behind the existing stop on 30th Street to allow for the bus to
more conveniently pull over and cause less risk at the crosswalk on 30th Street. (This means that between the
new exit driveway at Sprouts and 30th Street there would be NO parking, only a red/bus zone.) This option
would be amenable to the design of Sprouts as there would be lots of space for bus riders to get off the bus
and enter the shops that will be located on this corner.
The community is strongly opposed to the bus stop being moved to the far side as it would be directly in
front of their business causing both safety, foot traffic, and parking concerns. For the type of business they
operate (a small bank to which customers come in or leave with significant amounts of cash), safety is of
primary concern. A few customers have been robbed at this corner and they fear that this change will only
incite more crime. The merchants are nervous about potential loitering at stops (not people waiting for the
bus but those who pretend to wait at the bus stop but in fact could engage in robbery, theft, or car burglaries,
as has been seen at other locations). The convenient access to parking is also essential for their business. They
believe that bus traffic will increase for customers and employees of Sprouts, thus they are concerned about a
move to the other side of the street from the grocery store as pedestrian traffic on a small/busier street (30th)
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could be more problematic. The community members are strongly opposed to the bulb out option if the stop is
moved to the front of their business because it will
What is the estimated speed of drivers approaching and going through this intersection? (this affects
the following ?)
How far back should we move the bus stop back on 30th/Broadway to maximize pedestrian safety and
traffic safety in order to use the new street light technology that AC Transit is hoping to utilize on
Broadway to increase efficiency of the bus? (see preference by community in 1st paragraph above)
Other permutations of the stop relocations could have been analyzed, such as moving the stop in question to
the far side of 29th (which would prompt a move of the stop at 27th to the far side of 27th which could be
beneficial for many reasons).
Throughout this process, it was clear that there are many Planning, Transportation, and Economic
Development projects which overlap in this neighborhood, but to which the community does not feel that they
are receiving adequate information. One element that was brought up in the last meeting, unbeknownst to
most, was that the Sprouts project will require 18 months of construction --- which will also require the bus
stop to be relocated regardless of a potential stop location move or not.
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059

To: Farmer, Casey
I understand you may have determined an alternative placement. Can you tell me what that was and is Lynette
in favor of your alternative?
AMS
Sent from my iPhone
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location. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Broadway+%26+30th+St,+Oakla
nd,+CA+94611/@37.818565,122.262227,3a,90y,282.35h,77.17t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s0m0wlxfWw_Yv7rE
hRP1Dsg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f8755a66ed2f9:0x9cfd169b42a980c8!6m1!1e
1
The current stop is in front of the used car lot, to the right, and the proposed
location is in front of Summit Bank, to the left. From a traffic safety and
operational standpoint, the proposed is the best location
The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan provided a comprehensive analysis of
transit stops along Broadway to improve stop spacing and transit efficiency.
Based on this analysis, the Plan recommends
o relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to farside. See Figure 6.3 in the BVSP
(http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak
043019.pdf).
Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations
in greater detail on Broadway. Draft recommendations at 30th St are consistent
with the BVSP. (http://www.actransit.org/why-fix-the-line-51/)
These recommendations were presented at public open houses in Fall 2013, and
notices of the open houses were sent to all addresses within 400 feet of the
project.
The southbound relocation as part of the Line 51 project would eliminate 4
parking spaces on Broadway, but would add 2 new spaces at the existing bus
stop location for a net reduction of 2 spaces.
As described above, the stop re-location is unrelated to the Sprouts
development.
o However, Sprouts was conditioned to provide improvements at the bus
stop adjacent to their site given that the development will generate new
transit trips. In this case, a curb extension was the relevant improvement
for consistency with the BVSP, and because the curb extension was not
already part of the Line 51 project.
o Construction of the curb extension would add 1 parking space compared
to the far-side relocation without a curb extension, i.e. without the bus
bulb, five parking spaces would be eliminated; with the bulbout, its four.
Generally, regarding authority to approve bus stops, The Oakland Municipal
Code, Section 10.40.090 authorizes the Citys Traffic Engineer the authority to
establish bus stop locations:

A. The Traffic Engineer is authorized to establish bus zones opposite curb space for the
loading and unloading of buses or common carriers of passengers and to determine the
location thereof subject to the directives and limitations set forth herein.
B. The word "bus" as used in this section means any motorbus, motor coach, trackless
trolley coach, or passenger stage used as a common carrier or passengers.
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C. No bus zone shall exceed sixty (60) feet in length, except that when satisfactory
evidence has been presented to the Traffic Engineer showing the necessity therefor, the
Traffic Engineer may extend bus zones not to exceed a total length of any one city
block.
D. Bus zones shall be indicated by painting the curb red or by the erection of
appropriate signs or both.
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
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Sent:
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Cc:
Subject:
Ranelletti, Darin
Monday, August 04, 2014 9:37 AM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Starr, Iris; Parks, Jamie; Neary, Mike
How about we meet at 1:00 pm tomorrow? Pete has a conflict so he cant make the meeting with Arturo at 2 pm. Has Rachel
been in the loop on this?
Darin

Subject: Re: 30th St Bus Stop Background
It would also be good to talk briefly before our meeting with Arturo. I'm not finding any legitimate reason to deny the AC
Transit stop relocation. I'm hoping we have policy and practical considerations in alignment with our two departments.
On Aug 1, 2014, at 6:31 PM, "Ranelletti, Darin" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Darin
Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510) 238-3663 | Fax: (510) 238-6538 | Email: dranelletti@oaklandnet.com | Website:
www.oaklandnet.com/planning

Robert and Darin,

FYI. Robert, I believe that AC was going to answer a couple of the questions below. We have the information
about right turns into the Sprouts development, and Im hoping to get the # of pedestrians crossing there too.
We will be meeting with Arturo from our City Administrators office next week to discuss. Let me know if
theres anything that we should be aware of, in addition to all of the information thats been shared to
date. Thanks.
From: Farmer, Casey

173

Hi Arturo,
I have attended 2 community meetings at Summit Bank with merchants, property owners, customers, and
neighbors. They both oppose the proposed changes, and feel that they were not informed of any potential
changes until they received a letter in May which stated that the stop would be moved.
The option that the community members and Councilmember McElhaney prefer is to keep the bus stop
slightly behind where it is currently located on Broadway but closer to Hawthorne Street .
This proposal would remove 2 parking spots behind the existing stop on 30th Street to allow for the bus to
more conveniently pull over and cause less risk at the crosswalk on 30th Street. (This means that between the
new exit driveway at Sprouts and 30th Street there would be NO parking, only a red/bus zone.) This option
would be amenable to the design of Sprouts as there would be lots of space for bus riders to get off the bus
and enter the shops that will be located on this corner.
The community is strongly opposed to the bus stop being moved to the far side as it would be directly in
front of their business causing both safety, foot traffic, and parking concerns. For the type of business they
operate (a small bank to which customers come in or leave with significant amounts of cash), safety is of
primary concern. A few customers have been robbed at this corner and they fear that this change will only
incite more crime. The merchants are nervous about potential loitering at stops (not people waiting for the
bus but those who pretend to wait at the bus stop but in fact could engage in robbery, theft, or car burglaries,
as has been seen at other locations). The convenient access to parking is also essential for their business. They
believe that bus traffic will increase for customers and employees of Sprouts, thus they are concerned about a
move to the other side of the street from the grocery store as pedestrian traffic on a small/busier street (30th)
could be more problematic. The community members are strongly opposed to the bulb out option if the stop is
moved to the front of their business because it will
What is the estimated speed of drivers approaching and going through this intersection? (this affects
the following ?)
How far back should we move the bus stop back on 30th/Broadway to maximize pedestrian safety and
traffic safety in order to use the new street light technology that AC Transit is hoping to utilize on
Broadway to increase efficiency of the bus? (see preference by community in 1st paragraph above)
Other permutations of the stop relocations could have been analyzed, such as moving the stop in question to
the far side of 29th (which would prompt a move of the stop at 27th to the far side of 27th which could be
beneficial for many reasons).
Throughout this process, it was clear that there are many Planning, Transportation, and Economic
Development projects which overlap in this neighborhood, but to which the community does not feel that they
are receiving adequate information. One element that was brought up in the last meeting, unbeknownst to
most, was that the Sprouts project will require 18 months of construction --- which will also require the bus
stop to be relocated regardless of a potential stop location move or not.
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
174
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059

To: Farmer, Casey
I understand you may have determined an alternative placement. Can you tell me what that was and is Lynette
in favor of your alternative?
AMS
Sent from my iPhone

location. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Broadway+%26+30th+St,+Oakla
nd,+CA+94611/@37.818565,122.262227,3a,90y,282.35h,77.17t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s0m0wlxfWw_Yv7rE
hRP1Dsg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f8755a66ed2f9:0x9cfd169b42a980c8!6m1!1e
1
The current stop is in front of the used car lot, to the right, and the proposed
location is in front of Summit Bank, to the left. From a traffic safety and
operational standpoint, the proposed is the best location
The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan provided a comprehensive analysis of
transit stops along Broadway to improve stop spacing and transit efficiency.
Based on this analysis, the Plan recommends
o relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to farside. See Figure 6.3 in the BVSP
(http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak
043019.pdf).
Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations
in greater detail on Broadway. Draft recommendations at 30th St are consistent
with the BVSP. (http://www.actransit.org/why-fix-the-line-51/)
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These recommendations were presented at public open houses in Fall 2013, and
notices of the open houses were sent to all addresses within 400 feet of the
project.
The southbound relocation as part of the Line 51 project would eliminate 4
parking spaces on Broadway, but would add 2 new spaces at the existing bus
stop location for a net reduction of 2 spaces.
As described above, the stop re-location is unrelated to the Sprouts
development.
o However, Sprouts was conditioned to provide improvements at the bus
stop adjacent to their site given that the development will generate new
transit trips. In this case, a curb extension was the relevant improvement
for consistency with the BVSP, and because the curb extension was not
already part of the Line 51 project.
o Construction of the curb extension would add 1 parking space compared
to the far-side relocation without a curb extension, i.e. without the bus
bulb, five parking spaces would be eliminated; with the bulbout, its four.
Generally, regarding authority to approve bus stops, The Oakland Municipal
Code, Section 10.40.090 authorizes the Citys Traffic Engineer the authority to
establish bus stop locations:

A. The Traffic Engineer is authorized to establish bus zones opposite curb space for the
loading and unloading of buses or common carriers of passengers and to determine the
location thereof subject to the directives and limitations set forth herein.
B. The word "bus" as used in this section means any motorbus, motor coach, trackless
trolley coach, or passenger stage used as a common carrier or passengers.
C. No bus zone shall exceed sixty (60) feet in length, except that when satisfactory
evidence has been presented to the Traffic Engineer showing the necessity therefor, the
Traffic Engineer may extend bus zones not to exceed a total length of any one city
block.
D. Bus zones shall be indicated by painting the curb red or by the erection of
appropriate signs or both.
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Darin

Robert and Darin,

FYI. Robert, I believe that AC was going to answer a couple of the questions below. We have the information about right turns
into the Sprouts development, and Im hoping to get the # of pedestrians crossing there too.
We will be meeting with Arturo from our City Administrators office next week to discuss. Let me know if theres anything that
we should be aware of, in addition to all of the information thats been shared to date. Thanks.
From: Farmer, Casey

Hi Arturo,
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What is the estimated speed of drivers approaching and going through this intersection? (this affects the following ?)
How far back should we move the bus stop back on 30th/Broadway to maximize pedestrian safety and traffic safety in
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059

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the best location
recommends
6.3 in the BVSP
spaces.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015 3:43 PM
Flynn, Rachel; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Ranelletti, Darin; Vollmann, Peterson
RE: Line 51 Bus Stop
Rachel,
I am working through a response with my GM and we will get back to you shortly.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
From: Flynn, Rachel [mailto:RFlynn@oaklandnet.com]
To: Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT
Cc: Ranelletti, Darin; Vollmann, Peterson; Robert Del Rosario
One correction, Shirley Nelson is Founder of Summit Bank and Chair of the Board.
From: Flynn, Rachel
Cc: Ranelletti, Darin; Vollmann, Peterson; rdelrosa@actransit.org
Subject: Re: Line 51 Bus Stop
Robert,
Thanks, Rachel
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Hi Wlad,
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
Robert,
follow up with AC?
Robert,

Winnie
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Hi Wlad,
months.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734

Robert,
ago? Thanks.
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Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Wil Buller; Sean DiestLorgion; Beverly Greene; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Summit Bank Bus Stop
Hi Wlad,
I informed our General Manager and Board of Directors of our collaborative recommendation to relocate the bus stop at
southbound Broadway/30th as part of the Sprouts development project. Since the bus stop and bus bulb were part of that
projects scope, it allows us to de-couple the stop relocation from the Line 51 project. We further expressed that the
recommendation only came after careful consideration and what we thought to be the best course of action at this point.
Separating this stop relocation proposal from the Line 51 project and coupling it with the development of the Sprouts market
later this year has the following merits:
1.
2.
3.
4.
It diffuses the current impasse with the bank and no one needs to act in haste
It allows the Line 51 project to move forward without the threat of legal action
It allows both parties to continue to identify alternate solutions and mitigations
Sprouts is already required to install a farside bulb, so this is not a change in scope
The only downside being that there may be less incentive for Sprouts to insist on this stop relocation. However, we hope
Public Works will still support a farside relocation and this action allows a final decision to be made at the end of the year,
when the political climate is calmer.
The GM agreed and directed us to proceed. How would you like to handle informing those involved of the decision? If you like,
we can prepare an email and forward it to you for review before sending it out. Otherwise just let us know if you choose to
handle the notification. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, though I will be out of town for the next two
weeks.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
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Wlad,
We are willing to move forward with the 40 bulb at the corner if it comes down to that. With the additional side street space,
isnt there not net loss of parking overall for the intersection?
Thanks,
Robert
To: Wil Buller; Sean DiestLorgion
Cc: Robert Del Rosario
thanks Wil. I agree that we can speak to the notification process if need be, and that it was pretty robust. At this point, Id like
to discuss Jamies suggestion of a 40 +/- bulb to mitigate parking loss. Can we have an answer this afternoon before the
meeting?
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean DiestLorgion
Mr. Nelsons selective memory is misleading him into a mis-quote here. I dont even remember this coming up in
the meeting with Council/Directors/GM. If it did, all I remember saying at different times during the course of the
public outreach is that the notification process was directed/approved by the City. I think we need to continue to
drive home that there is no required process and the process is redundant for this very reason. To ensure that all
potentially impacted businesses/residents are notified and have an opportunity to work with us on a resolution. I
believe the process has worked here and I think we have afforded this business owner much more attention than
any other along the corridor.
To: Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller
Subject: FW: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
Sean, Wil,
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This is completely opposite of what ac transit said in the meeting at their office.
AC Transit admitted to us all that they left notification up to the city of Oakland.
I'll get you all sworn statements to that effect today.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 21, 2014, at 11:02 PM, "Robert Del Rosario" <RDelRosa@actransit.org> wrote:
Wlad et al.,
AC Transit did notify all of the businesses along the project corridor in general terms last fall. The
purpose of the notification was to a) inform businesses and residents of the project and 2) invite
those interested to a series of community meetings to discuss the project scope and intent.
In May of this year, AC Transit sent notifications to businesses, residents and property owners
affected by proposed bus stop relocations. This is the notification process that prompted the
meetings with the Summit Bank business and property owner.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734

Steven,
I dont know what part of the BVSP you saw, so Im requesting that Darin respond on behalf of the
Planning Department. I would find it unusual that a traffic study is done on a Saturday, for the reasons
you set forth. Further, my understanding is that the recommendation for the far side stop in front of
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Summit Bank was a condition of the Sprouts project, largely as a result of the work done for the
BVSP.
As far as notification, Im asking AC Transit to respond. My recollection is that there was a

community meeting held in November 2013 and that affected addresses were notified by mail. This
would be all addresses along the corridor, not just the addresses with bus stop
relocations. Robert/Beverly, can you provide that info?
I dont believe that Mercedes has exclusive use of parking on Broadway. When we were out at the site
visit, I did observe that there was white curb painted, which indicates a loading/unloading zone for any
member of the public. If there is more to it, please let me know and I can have my staff investigate.

Wlad
The part of Broadway Valdez plan that we have been allowed to see appeared to have a traffic study
initially performed on a Saturday. Is that the Comprehensive study that the city relied on when
developing this plan?
If so does it make sense to perform a traffic study for a business district plan on a Saturday when most
non-retail businesses are closed? I have worked at the bank on many Saturdays and I know for a fact
that the number of cars driving on Broadway is drastically reduced on weekends.
In addition, the study and resulting plan appears to have been developed long before the Sprouts
project was planned. Shouldnt there have been another full study done to see if the Sprouts and now
the CVS projects change the best location for the bus stop?
None of this changes the fact that we have not been notified until recently that this would be taking
place. Had we been notified in a timely manner we likely would not have renewed our lease in our
current location.
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It also doesnt answer a question we have asked on multiple occasions. How and why did the city
approve granting exclusive use of 1/3 to of the parking on the block to Mercedes?
Your email below seems to indicate that Summit Bank has exhausted all avenues via the administrative
process with the city. Please let me know if that is not correct.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800

Hi Casey,
Sorry for not responding earlier, but I didnt think this meeting time was confirmed. I could make
myself available at 4:30. I am copying Darin Ranelletti, Deputy Planning Director, to bring him into
the loop.
Since the last meeting Ive learned that the stop relocations and support for better transit service along
Broadway was specifically identified in the Citys recently-approved Broadway/Valdez Specific
Plan. The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan provided a comprehensive analysis of transit stops along
recommended:
relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to far-side. See Figure 6.3 in the
BVSP http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak043019.pdf
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Using the BVSP as a base, AC Transit's Line 51 project examined stop locations in greater detail on
Broadway. AC Transits plan for the stop relocation at 30th St are consistent with the
BVSP. Hopefully Darin can attend or send a representative to speak to the plan implementation.
From: Farmer, Casey

To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org; Robert Del Rosario (RDelRosa@actransit.org); Wlassowsky,
Wlad; Beverly Greene
Were awaiting a response from AC Transit and PWA as to whether you are available for tomorrows
meeting.
Libby, myself, and the Summit Bank staff are all available. If this date does not work, we would not be
able to pin down a time that works for everyone until August.
Best,
Casey
From: Farmer, Casey

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Thanks,
Casey

Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Unfortunately, on Monday July 21st the Summit Bank Foundation is having its charity golf tournament
which will involve everyone at the bank all day, and starting on July 23rd, our senior staff will not be in
town for the rest of the week. Please let me know if you can propose alternative dates before that
time. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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2969 Broadway
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Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
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Cell 510.863.4059
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Wlad et al.,
AC Transit did notify all of the businesses along the project corridor in general terms last fall. The purpose of the
notification was to a) inform businesses and residents of the project and 2) invite those interested to a series of
community meetings to discuss the project scope and intent.
In May of this year, AC Transit sent notifications to businesses, residents and property owners affected by proposed
bus stop relocations. This is the notification process that prompted the meetings with the Summit Bank business
and property owner.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
Steven,
Wlad
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Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Hi Casey,
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Greene

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Casey
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Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Hi Casey,
AC Transit is available to attend the meeting.
Thanks,
Robert
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Wlad,
Thank you so much for your analysis, drawing the connection with the BVSP, and for making yourself available tomorrow at
4:30pm.
Best,
Casey

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Greene

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Casey
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Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
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Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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We did confirm that the addresses for Summit Bank were on our original distribution list; however, we dont have confirmation
from the post office if the notification reached its final destination. We have a box of notifications that were returned to
us. We can quickly sift through them to see if the Summit Bank notification bounced back to us.
Regardless, we certainly did reach out to them for the bus stop relocation notification.
Thanks,
Robert
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I've attached a copy of the mail-out from last September. This was supposed to go to all addresses within 400' of affected
locations, per City direction. However, AC Transit produced the address list so I'm not sure if one was sent to Summit Bank. I
would assume so, but I know that the address-generator programs aren't perfect.
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City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
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-Robert

Cc: Todd, Amber
Mike and Wlad,

Amber,
Brooke A. Levin
Director
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428
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Henry Gardner
City of Oakland
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Amber,
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Thank you,
Amber Todd
Henry Gardner
City of Oakland
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 2:25 PM
Parks, Jamie; Sean DiestLorgion
Chun, Peter; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Wil Buller
RE: Bus Stop Move
2014_06_10 Meeting Summary_Broadway at 30th_SB_Response Meeting.docx
And here is the attachment

Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 2:22 PM
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Cc: Chun, Peter; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Wil Buller
Thanks Jamie. Thats a good point. I hope we can proceed with the bus stop relocation as well. Attached are Seans notes
from the meeting. The outcome is a field review but incorporating staff from the Sprouts development and Mercedes
Benz. We will let you know when the meeting is scheduled.
-Robert
510.891.4734
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Jamie
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,

Hi Wlad,
Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Thank you.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 2:22 PM
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RE: Bus Stop Move
Thanks Jamie. Thats a good point. I hope we can proceed with the bus stop relocation as well. Attached are Seans notes
from the meeting. The outcome is a field review but incorporating staff from the Sprouts development and Mercedes
Benz. We will let you know when the meeting is scheduled.
-Robert
510.891.4734
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Jamie
Thanks,
Robert
Robert,
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Hi Wlad,
Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Thank you.
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Saturday, June 07, 2014 2:51 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Chun, Peter; Wang, Joe; Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller; Parks, Jamie
RE: Bus Stop Move
Understood. I will let you know the outcome of the meeting. Hopefully, future meetings will be scheduled by staff
rather than by our board members.
Thanks,
Robert
Subject: Re: Bus Stop Move
Robert, unfortunately that's very short notice. Most of us will be attending a funeral for one of our co-workers
spouse. Very sudden passing, and we won't be available to attend. Lets have our staffs get together afterwards and
discuss response.
On Jun 6, 2014, at 4:52 PM, "Robert Del Rosario" <RDelRosa@actransit.org> wrote:
Sean and Mohamed are actually pre-meeting now, but it sounds like Mohamed is unavailable for the Monday
morning meeting that some of our board members requested with the property owner. It would be great if
you could send another staff member to ensure that the City is represented.
Thanks,
Robert
Robert,
No, I will defer to my project and AC staff, Mohamed and Peter. I have to be available at the next level should
it come to a formal letter/appeal. When we met this week, Sean and Mohamed were going to schedule a premeet, strategize, etc. before we scheduled individual meetings. Highly suggest we stick to that plan.

Hi Wlad,
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Are you available to attend a meeting with Summit Bank and our board members to discuss the bus stop
relocation (see the letter below)? We are meeting on Monday at 9:30am on the 10th Floor of AC Transit.
Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
Cc: Robert Del Rosario <RDelRosa@actransit.org>, David Armijo <darmijo@actransit.org>,
Beverly Greene <bgreene@actransit.org>


Summit bank has received a letter from AC Transit stating their intention to move a bus stop
from a location currently in front of a parking lot to a location in front of the bank.
This would result in the loss of at least 4 parking spaces, create safety and security issues for
the bank and the banks customers and puts the bus stop in a position that increases the risk
of an accident.
Over the years, there have been several pedestrians hit in the crosswalk and accidents where
cars driving westbound on 30th turning left onto Broadway cannot see or rushing to beat the
light have been at fault. Drivers focusing their attention on the stopped bus would add to the
already dangerous intersection and we believe would increase the danger to pedestrians.
This loss of parking and increase risk to the bank and clients and resulting loss of clientele
would be very damaging to the bank and would likely force Summit to relocate after being in
the same location for 32 years. In addition to the Damage suffered by the bank, the landlord
would lose a 32 year tenant and would likely have to reduce rents in order to fill the vacancy.
We have contacted the AC Transit representatives and expressed our concerns, but the replies
have a tone that seems to indicate that any discussion that will take place is more form than
substance.
Thank you.
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Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Notice of Confidentiality: This e-mail, and any attachments, is intended only for use by the intended recipient(s) and may contain
privileged or confidential information. Any distribution, reading, copying, or use of this communication and any attachments by
anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error,
immediately notify Summit Bank by e-mail or telephone. Thank you.
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Thanks,
Robert
Robert,

Hi Wlad,
Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
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Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Thank you.
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Hi Wlad,
Thanks.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
Thank you.
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Ranelletti, Darin
AMS
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Gentlemen,
After we met with AC Transit a couple of months ago, one of you was going to let Sprouts know that the bus
stop was going to stay on their side of the street. Did that take place? It seems that the Sprouts construction
manager is not aware of this
Will,

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
From: Chun, Peter
Wil and Mohamed,

You need to coordinate this issue and arrange a meeting between AC Transits Line 51 Project, Building
Services, and Sprouts. John and I are unaware of the design for either the Line 51 Project or Shops on
Broadway Development project. We are working with the Construction Manager on their Traffic Control
Plan.
Sorry, I am
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Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
Was a meeting set up with Contractor, City, and ACT to ensure we are all on the same page as per our
conversation last Friday?
510-891-5414
Wil,
The Sprouts design plans were reviewed and approved by Building Services. Any design change (bulb-out
removal) needs to go through the Developer and through Building Services for approval. John and I have been
working with the contractor on the Traffic Control Plan (TCP). We gave them your number to arrange for the
temporary relocation of the bus stop when that phase of the project comes up. Currently they are only
impacting 30th Street. They will however need to work in the area of the bus stop and coordinate with
you. We will ask the contractor to send you a construction staging plan that indicates when they will need to
move the bus stop.
I am copying David Harlan, Engineering Manager of the Building Services Division of the City. His Staff needs to
know about the changes you are asking the Developer to make at this corner.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774
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Everyone,
Just wanted all to know what was had occurred to cause the commotion. The contractor for the
Sprouts project contacted me about the temp bus stop relocation and happen to mention the bulb on
the south side of the intersection they were about to start constructing which included traffic signal
pole arm order (someone needs to check the permit). I told him this was not supposed to happen and
immediately contacted Peter & John to inform them. I recommended a follow up meeting
today/tomorrow to make sure we were all on the same page with this. Evidently the construction
permit application hadnt changed but the traffic control plan had not been approved yet. It is my
understanding that Peter & John cleared this matter up with the contractor. We should still have a
follow up meeting to make sure were all on the same page moving forward. BTW, I thought we were
still discussing where best to place the final stop if southbound far side didnt work out. Either
nearside pulled back or far side of the uncontrolled (200 upstream).
510-891-5414
Hi Wlad,
My understanding is the same as yours. We have not made any progress with Summit Bank and still have a
back-up plan to move the stop north to the crosswalk. In addition, I spoke with the contractor yesterday and
told him that any work involving the bank needs to be vetted through the City first. We also agreed with the
contractor that we would temporarily move the bus stop back to Hawthorne in order for the contractor to
construct the drainage at 30th. This will be for a period of several months.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
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I understand that Wil called my staff, thinking that Sprouts is moving ahead with constructing the bulbout on
the Summit Bank side. That is not how we left the discussion, so I just wanted to check in and confirm that this
is still the case, unless you were able to get Summit Bank to concur with the bulbout construction. The fallback
plan was to locate the stop on the farside of the driveway of Sprouts, back around 200 upstream from 30th.
Robert,
On the flip side, has AC made any headway with Summit Bank after we met with you and Dennis Butler a
couple of months ago? Thanks.

AC Transit recently received a call from the Sprouts contractor asking us to move the bus stop during
construction. Were you able to have a discussion with the contractor to try to preserve our current bus stop
location through construction? The current stop is nearside of 30th along Broadway going southbound.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Re: RESCHEDULED: Summit Bank/Sprouts-Bus Stop Relocation
2 wld be a better time. I have a mtg from 1-2.

AMS
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On Jul 30, 2014, at 3:36 PM, Wlassowsky, Wlad <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Can you suggest a better time, then?
-----Original Appointment----From: Woo, Winnie On Behalf Of Sanchez, Arturo M
Subject: Tentative: RESCHEDULED: Summit Bank/Sprouts-Bus Stop Relocation
When: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 1:30 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where: ConfRoom - Lake Merritt (Dalziel, Suite 4314)
Arturo may be stuck in a meeting.
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Sunday, July 27, 2014 7:09 PM
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Cotton, Chantal
Wlad,
I visited the area around which this has come up as an issue. I have to say that this is not an easy issue to address. I can
understand the reasons necessitating the move from IFO future sprouts site to IF Summit Bank based on our policy and AC
transits own policy for their system However, I cannot and am not inclined to support a relocation to IFO of the Summit Bank.
There are a few reasons why and I will explain. They are largely based on my own experience with increased foot traffic and
associated loitering, the potential for crime (not due to bus stop but in recognition of the robbery trends downtown), and
nuisance impacts from other areas of the city.
Relocating to IFO of Summit does not make sense bc:
1. The sidewalk is narrow and folks waiting for the bus will naturally linger iFo both the administrative and banking
entrances of Summit.
2. In downtown the bus/bart locations have been sites of robberies and or nuisance behavior (see location iFO of
Delauers). This can potentially impact the bank and its customers and while it is unknown the potential is too great
to ignore.
3. There are other alternatives.
4. The likelihood this will drive out a bank location from this neighborhood is great and that risk outweighs many other
considerations especially when there alternative sites.
I am not sure where you stand on this but I do think our policy provides a way for you to not allow the move or to determine
another location is more appropriate:
There must be balance struck between the economic development opportunities (in the instant case the opportunity of
sprouts and of retaining an important commercial entity like Summit Bank in this neighborhood) and the bus stop location.
I would look at either 29th (there is a pet store and tattoo location) but there storefronts appeared to me a little more recessed
than banks. Or and this would be a hard one for same reason as bank is there some change to parking ifo Mercedes dealer
that can be made to accommodate the bus? I would be more in support of 29th after light.
Those are my thoughts and the way I would balance all the interests. Is a location to the north closer to 31 not possible?
AMS
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location. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Broadway+%26+30th+St,+Oakland,+CA+94611/@37.818565,
122.262227,3a,90y,282.35h,77.17t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s0m0wlxfWw_Yv7rEhRP1Dsg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x
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The current stop is in front of the used car lot, to the right, and the proposed location is in front of Summit
Bank, to the left. From a traffic safety and operational standpoint, the proposed is the best location
The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan provided a comprehensive analysis of transit stops along Broadway to
improve stop spacing and transit efficiency. Based on this analysis, the Plan recommends
o relocating the southbound Line 51 stop at 30th St from near-side to far-side. See Figure 6.3 in the
BVSP (http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak043019.pdf).
Broadway. Draft recommendations at 30th St are consistent with the BVSP. (http://www.actransit.org/whyfix-the-line-51/)
These recommendations were presented at public open houses in Fall 2013, and notices of the open houses
were sent to all addresses within 400 feet of the project.
The southbound relocation as part of the Line 51 project would eliminate 4 parking spaces on Broadway, but
would add 2 new spaces at the existing bus stop location for a net reduction of 2 spaces.
o However, Sprouts was conditioned to provide improvements at the bus stop adjacent to their site given
that the development will generate new transit trips. In this case, a curb extension was the relevant
improvement for consistency with the BVSP, and because the curb extension was not already part of
the Line 51 project.
o Construction of the curb extension would add 1 parking space compared to the far-side relocation
without a curb extension, i.e. without the bus bulb, five parking spaces would be eliminated; with the
bulbout, its four.
Generally, regarding authority to approve bus stops, The Oakland Municipal Code, Section 10.40.090
authorizes the Citys Traffic Engineer the authority to establish bus stop locations:
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set forth herein.
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Re: Bus Stop relocation on Broadway-Summit Bank/Sprouts Development
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Ok. Thx. Can you send docs?

AMS
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Understood, but if we dont we contradict the three documents cited, and would then also be putting it in
front of the Sprouts site. There are plenty of bus stop locations in front of banks in the downtown
area. Thanks. Im looping Chantal into this.
Subject: Re: Bus Stop relocation on Broadway-Summit Bank/Sprouts Development
I am away at BES. I am aware of issue. There has to be another solution rather than putting a stop ifo a bank.
AMS
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Arturo,
Just left you a message on this, and was trying to get a meeting together next week. Your
calendar shows you as unavailable. Is that correct? Would really like the CAOs office support
on this.

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I am away at BES. I am aware of issue. There has to be another solution rather than putting a stop ifo a bank.
AMS
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Arturo,
Just left you a message on this, and was trying to get a meeting together next week. Your calendar shows you
as unavailable. Is that correct? Would really like the CAOs office support on this.

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Wednesday, March 04, 2015 6:30 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Robert Del Rosario
Wil Buller; Oluwasogo, Ade
Hi Wlad
We have reviewed the Sprouts/Mr. Neustadts proposal to relocate the bus stop along southbound Broadway at 30th Street to
the far side of 29th Street. Due to the following reasons, AC Transit does not support this recommendation and prefers to
maintain a bus stop at 30th Street:
The bus stops at Hawthorne Avenue and 30th Street serve different parts of the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
Some of the buildings within the Summit Campus are closer to the bus stop at Hawthorne Avenue; others are closer to
the bus stop at 30th Street.
Today, with a bus stop at both 30th Street and Hawthorne Avenue, the average distance from the closest bus stop to
the eleven Summit Campus entrances is 913. The proposed relocation of the bus stop at 30th Street to 29th Street
would increase that distance to 1164. The added distance caused by moving the stop to 29th Street is exacerbated by
the incline of heading north on Broadway.
The location of the Sprouts and other retail near 30th Street should generate additional ridership (from both customers
and employees) along the bus routes operating along this corridor which in-turn strengthens the need to retain the
bus stop at 30th Street. The pedestrian friendly environment also makes the bus an even more attractive means of
getting to/from the new development. There is also a new CVS Pharmacy being constructed on the southeast corner at
Broadway and 30th Street.
The bus stop needs to be placed where there is the largest availability of destinations (Alta Bates Summit Medical
Center, Sprouts, CVS), which is 30th Street. This is consistent with the Citys Transit First policy and the
recommendations called out in the Broadway-Valdez Specific Plan.
While the distance between the remaining Hawthorne Ave and 29th Street bus stops is within AC Transits stop spacing
guidelines for local service( 800-1300 feet), bus stops may be located more closely based on attractors, stop activity or
demand, transfer points or other land uses that may warrant it. In lieu of our preferred option on the far side of 30th
Street, keeping a bus stop near 30th Street (near the medical facilities) is more important than the operational benefits
of maintaining a far-side stop by moving to 29th Street.
The proposed 475 between the existing bus stop between 27th and 28th Street and the proposed bus stop at 29th
Street is much closer than the distance from the existing bus stop between 27th and 28th Street to AC Transits
proposed bus stop on the near side of 30th Street (1100).
The deviation from our preferred spacing of 1000 is much greater with the stop at 30th Street relocated to 29th Street
(1300, 475) than if the bus stop remained at 30th Street (675, 1100).
The large senior facility along 28th Street is already served by the bus stop at 28th Street. Adding a stop at 29th Street
does not improve access to/from that facility.
The potential conflicts between right turning vehicles and buses are one reason why AC Transit prefers far side bus
stops. With that said, we dont relocate a bus stop a) from signalized to uncontrolled intersections and encourage
pedestrians to cross at unprotected crosswalk or b) that creates exorbitant walking distances for a large number of our
riders. Again, our preference is to be on the far side of 30th Street.
The proposed location on the far side of 29th Street also presents operational challenges. In the past, the business
located just south of the bus stop would park vehicles in the driveway adjacent to the bus stop. This proved to be very
disruptive to our operations.
AC Transit has supported the idea of relocating the bus stop along southbound Broadway from the near side of 30th Street to
the far side of 30th Street. This is consistent with AC Transit Board Policy No. 508- Bus Stop Policy. If the stop cannot be moved
far side, for whatever reason, AC Transit is asking that the existing near side bus stop be sufficiently lengthened (~140 total
bus stop length) to allow buses to stop further away from the intersection while still allowing buses to pull flush to the curb.
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Not only will this improve operations, but pulling the front of the stopped bus approximately 45-50 from the crosswalk will
increase visibility of pedestrians crossing at 30th Street and will reduce conflicts between right turning vehicles at 30th Street
and buses continuing south along Broadway.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Sean Diest Lorgion

Senior Transportation Planner
AC Transit
1600 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone (510) 891-4750
Cell (510) 520-5753
Fax (510) 891-4874

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 10:23 AM
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller; Ade Oluwasogo
Subject: Fwd: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Did Mohamed send this to you? We would like an official response. Thanks

From: "Ranelletti, Darin" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com>
Date: February 12, 2015, 4:37:15 PM PST
To: "B. Mohamed Alaoui" <BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: Peterson Vollmann <PVollmann@oaklandnet.com>, Wlad Wlassowsky <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com>
Mohamed,
Please see below and attached. Can you review and discuss with AC Transit and either respond to Jeff or
provide me with a response for him?
Thanks,
Darin
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From: "Jeff Neustadt" <jeff@portfoliodevco.com>

To: "Darin Ranelletti" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Vollmann, Peterson" <PVollmann@oaklandnet.com>, "McElhaney, Lynette"
<lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com>, "Farmer, Casey" <CFarmer@oaklandnet.com>, "Aliza Gallo"
<agallo@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Darin,
29th
area.
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Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
Managing Member
Oakland CA, 94612
Phn: 925-939-3010 Fax: 925-476-4030
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Monday, February 23, 2015 4:17 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Wil Buller; Oluwasogo, Ade; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Robert Del Rosario
Wlad
We have reviewed the Sprouts/Mr. Neustadts proposal to relocate the bus stop along southbound Broadway at 30th Street to
the far side of 29th Street. Due to the following reasons, AC Transit does not support this recommendation and prefers to
maintain a bus stop at 30th Street:
The bus stops at Hawthorne Avenue and 30th Street serve different parts of the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
Some of the buildings within the Summit Campus are closer to the bus stop at Hawthorne Avenue; others are closer to
the bus stop at 30th Street.
Today, with a bus stop at both 30th Street and Hawthorne Avenue, the average distance from the closest bus stop to
the eleven Summit Campus entrances is 913. The proposed relocation of the bus stop at 30th Street to 29th Street
would increase that distance to 1164. This added distance is exacerbated by the incline of 30th Street.
The location of the Sprouts and other retail near 30th Street should generate additional ridership along the bus routes
operating along this corridor which in-turn strengthens the need to retain the bus stop at 30th Street. The pedestrian
friendly environment also makes the bus an even more attractive means of getting to/from the new development.
There is also a new CVS Pharmacy being constructed on the southeast corner at Broadway and 30th Street.
The bus stop needs to be placed where there is the largest availability of destinations (Alta Bates Summit Medical
Center, Sprouts, CVS), which is 30th Street. This is consistent with the Citys Transit First policy.
While the distance between the remaining Hawthorne Ave and 29th Street bus stops is within AC Transits stop spacing
guidelines for local service( 800-1300 feet), bus stops may be located more closely based on attractors, stop activity or
demand, transfer points or other land uses that may warrant it. In this case, keeping a bus stop near 30th Street (near
the medical facilities) is more important than the operational benefits of maintaining a far-side stop by moving to 29th
Street.
The proposed 475 between the existing bus stop between 27th and 28th Street and the proposed bus stop at 29th
Street is much closer than the distance from the existing bus stop between 27th and 28th Street to AC Transits
proposed bus stop on the near side of 30th Street (1100).
The deviation from our preferred spacing of 1000 is much greater with the stop at 30th Street relocated to 29th Street
(1300, 475) than if the bus stop remained at 30th Street (675, 1100).
The large senior facility along 28th Street is already served by the bus stop at 28th Street. Adding a stop at 29th Street
does not improve access to/from that facility.
The potential conflicts between right turning vehicles and buses are why AC Transit prefers far side bus stops. With
that said, we dont relocate a bus stop a) from signalized to uncontrolled intersections and encourage pedestrians to
cross at unprotected crosswalk or b) that creates exorbitant walking distances for a large number of our riders.
The proposed location on the far side of 29th Street also presents operational challenges. AC Transit previously had a
bus stop along southbound Broadway at 29th Street. The type of business around the bus stop generated certain
behavior (driveway/parking) that had proven to be very disruptive to our operations.
AC Transit has supported the idea of relocating the bus stop along southbound Broadway from the near side of 30th Street to
the far side of 30th Street. If the stop cannot be moved far side, for whatever reason, AC Transit is asking that the existing near
side bus stop be sufficiently lengthened (~140 total bus stop length) to allow buses to stop further away from the intersection
while still allowing buses to pull flush to the curb. Not only will this improve operations, but pulling the front of the stopped
bus approximately 45-50 from the crosswalk will increase visibility of pedestrians crossing at 30th Street and will reduce
conflicts between right turning vehicles at 30th Street and buses continuing south along Broadway.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Thank you,
Sean Diest Lorgion

AC Transit
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone (510) 891-4750
Cell (510) 520-5753
Fax (510) 891-4874

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 10:23 AM
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller; Ade Oluwasogo
Did Mohamed send this to you? We would like an official response. Thanks

From: "Ranelletti, Darin" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com>
Date: February 12, 2015, 4:37:15 PM PST
To: "B. Mohamed Alaoui" <BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: Peterson Vollmann <PVollmann@oaklandnet.com>, Wlad Wlassowsky <wwlassowsky@oaklandnet.com>
Mohamed,
Please see below and attached. Can you review and discuss with AC Transit and either respond to Jeff or
provide me with a response for him?
Thanks,
Darin

From: "Jeff Neustadt" <jeff@portfoliodevco.com>
To: "Darin Ranelletti" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com>
Cc: "Vollmann, Peterson" <PVollmann@oaklandnet.com>, "McElhaney, Lynette"
<lmcelhaney@oaklandnet.com>, "Farmer, Casey" <CFarmer@oaklandnet.com>, "Aliza Gallo"
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<agallo@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Broadway Near 30th - Bus Stop
Darin,
29th
area.
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Regards,
Jeffrey Neustadt
Managing Member
Oakland CA, 94612
Phn: 925-939-3010 Fax: 925-476-4030
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Monday, August 04, 2014 5:36 PM
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Robert Del Rosario; Wil Buller
Hi Wlad
Wil and Rob are both out. Rob asked me to follow up with you regarding your email.
I took a look at Caseys email to Arturo (below) and have a few comments/questions about the following statements:
1) This proposal would remove 2 parking spots behind the existing stop on 30th Street to allow for the bus to more
conveniently pull over and cause less risk at the crosswalk on 30th Street.
Im not clear about which configuration we are commenting on- the existing conditions with the curb cuts/light
fixtures/trees where they are or the proposal provided by BKF? Either way, I dont agree with her statement that
removing two parking spaces will allow for the bus to conveniently pull in AND cause less risk at the crosswalk on 30th
Street.
A 40-ft bus needs approximately 90 (40 bus + 50 pull-in distance) to pull around a parked vehicle and get close to the
curb face. The removal of the first two parking spaces will create a bus stop that is approximately 100 long. In an ideal
situation, based on the 90 distance necessary to pull a bus into the bus stop, the bus pole would end up 10 from the
crosswalk. Due to an existing light fixture along the sidewalk, we would only be allowed to shift the bus pole to be
shifted up to ~6.5 north of the crosswalk while maintaining sufficient pull-in room. With that said, there is also a curb
cut at the existing location that does not allow for the 2nd door ramp to be deployed. In order to provide a landing area
for the ramp, the bus pole would need to be placed approximately 54 from the existing crosswalk, eliminating 4
parking spaces (including the parking space within one of the three curb cuts). The third driveway north of 30th Street
would be adjacent to the bus stop and would allow the bus to pull into the bus stop.
2) (This means that between the new exit driveway at Sprouts and 30th Street there would be NO parking, only a
red/bus zone.)
The current plan from BKF shows 14 proposed parking spaces between the exit driveway and 30th Street. I dont
believe that removing all the parking is on the table.
3) The community members are strongly opposed to the bulb out option if the stop is moved to the front of their
This statement was left incomplete. Can you find out what she was trying to say?
4) How far back should we move the bus stop back on 30th/Broadway to maximize pedestrian safety and traffic safety
in order to use the new street light technology that AC Transit is hoping to utilize on Broadway to increase efficiency
of the bus? (see preference by community in 1st paragraph above)
Im not the appropriate person to discuss sufficient sight distance to maximize pedestrian safety. Your folks can do the
calculation with an 8.5-ft wide bus stopping on the near side at various distances from the crosswalk. I would say that
the proposal to remove two spaces does not increase visibility of the pedestrians. As I mentioned up above, removing
4 spaces at a minimum is needed to allow our buses to actually use the stop.
With regards to the Transit Signal Priority, I believe the issue is really related to not being able to request the priority
until after stopping/loading/unloading. The TSP just wont be as effective as if they were requesting TSP on the
approach from hundreds of feet away. I dont think there is a specific distance that makes it work better. Our buses
would have to approach the intersection, stop, load/unload, and then request an early green/extended green and try
to merge back into traffic safely. Its just not as effective.
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I hope this helps. Please give me call to discuss prior to your meeting with Arturo.
Thanks,
Sean Diest Lorgion

AC Transit
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone (510) 891-4750
Cell (510) 520-5753
Fax (510) 891-4874
Click Here!
Sean

To: Sean DiestLorgion
Cc: Wil Buller
Fyi... Can you follow up?

Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
Date: August 1, 2014 at 1:50:29 PM HST
To: "Ranelletti, Darin" <DRanelletti@oaklandnet.com>, Robert Del Rosario <RDelRosa@actransit.org>
Robert and Darin,
FYI. Robert, I believe that AC was going to answer a couple of the questions below. We have the information about right turns
into the Sprouts development, and Im hoping to get the # of pedestrians crossing there too.
We will be meeting with Arturo from our City Administrators office next week to discuss. Let me know if theres anything that
we should be aware of, in addition to all of the information thats been shared to date. Thanks.
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From: Farmer, Casey

Hi Arturo,
? How many right turns are expected at the corner of 30th and Broadway? (per hour/day)
? What is the estimated speed of drivers approaching and going through this intersection? (this affects the following ?)
? How far back should we move the bus stop back on 30th/Broadway to maximize pedestrian safety and traffic safety in
Best,
Casey
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
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Cell 510.863.4059

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alternative?
AMS
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the best location
recommends
6.3 in the BVSP
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 10:01 AM
Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Wil Buller
RE: Revised Pro/Con Analysis
30th and Broadway_Bus Stop Alternatives Analysis_071514_ACT_revised.pdf
Hi Mohamed
Attached you will find the re-formatted table (including the ridership).
Thanks,
Sean
From: Alaoui, B. Mohamed [mailto:AAlaoui@oaklandnet.com]
To: Sean DiestLorgion
Cc: Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Wil Buller
Subject: Revised Pro/Con Analysis
Hello Sean,
Can you send us a revised pro/con analysis for the 30th and Summit far side location by early tomorrow morning?
We need it for an internal discussion. Please include ridership numbers for the stop in question, also if you could create
separate pro/con columns it would make it more clear.

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
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Hamilton, Harry
FW: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Ok! THANK YOU HARRY!

Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 2:27 PM
To: Shaff, Kristine
Subject: Re: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
I talked to Rachel again.. She says this wasnt actually a final decision of Public Works in this case.. So I think Im all set! Thanks
Kristine.
Sam
-Sam Levin
510-879-3773
@SamTLevin
From: Sam Levin

Date: Friday, September 25, 2015 at 10:58 AM
To: Kristine Shaff
you in too.
510-879-3773.
Thanks!!
-Sam Levin
510-879-3773
@SamTLevin
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Thanks in advance!
Sam
-Sam Levin
510-879-3773
@SamTLevin
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His deadline is today we should answer soon

From: Neary, Mike
To: Shaff, Kristine; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Cc: Levin, Brooke A.
Michael Neary, P.E.
Assistant Director
Importance: High

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510-879-3773.
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-Sam Levin
510-879-3773
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Thanks in advance!
Sam
-Sam Levin
510-879-3773
@SamTLevin
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Shaff, Kristine
Friday, September 25, 2015 11:11 AM
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Neary, Mike
MEDIA REQUEST FW: East Bay Express inquiry RE Line 51 bus stop on Broadway and 30th
Letter to John Flores Line 51 Bus Stop Location.pdf; John Flores.pdf
Importance:
High

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you in too.
510-879-3773.
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510-879-3773
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Thanks in advance!
Sam
-Sam Levin
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@SamTLevin
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Shirley Nelson <swnsummit@comcast.net>

Farmer, Casey; 'Debbi Dooley'; Ruhland, Lisa; Wlassowsky, Wlad; sdiestlo@actransit.org
'SHIRLEY NELSON'; 'STEVE NELSON'; libbyforoakland@gmail.com; 'Ignacio De La Fuente';
bobberry@berrybrostow.com; 'Odette Pollar'; 'Mary Warren Internet'
Casey, I will be out of town until the 4th of August starting on the
23rd of July. The State of Tennessee is dedicating a new
highway to my late brother and we must be there for the
ceremonies. My son Steve Nelson will also be away.
Shirley Nelson
Chairman & CEO
SUMMIT BANK
2969 BROADWAY
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94611
snelson@summitbanking.com

Thanks,
Casey
Importance: High
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Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
Wlad, where is Summit Bank?

Iris Starr, AICP
Manager of Transportation Planning and Funding
City of Oakland | Oakland Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency
(510) 238-6229 | (510) 238-7112 Fax
istarr@oaklandnet.com
Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566

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Thanks
Iris Starr, AICP
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Robert Del Rosario
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Robert
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current location.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800

Hi Casey,
the loop.
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meeting.
Best,
Casey
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Thanks,
Casey

Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
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Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
Thank you.
Thank you.
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''Ignacio De La Fuente' (ignacio@idlfsolutions.com)'
Wlad
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800
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Greene

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Casey
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Casey
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Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
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DiestLorgion; Schaaf, Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
Sorry all. July 2 is my 10 year anniversary and heading to Palm Springs for rest of week.
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To: Farmer, Casey
Cc: Debbi Dooley; SWN; STEVE NELSON; RDelRosa@actransit.org; Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean DiestLorgion; Stoffmacher, Bruce;
Schaaf, Libby; Ruhland, Lisa
Casey,
Wednesday, July 2, at 4pm works for me. Thank you,
Paul Boero
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Casey
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Casey
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Hello Casey:
Thank you for the information on the next meeting. Unfortunately, Ive just spoken to Mr. Steve
Nelson, the President of Summit Bank, and the executive staff will be unable to attend the meeting on
that date and time due to important meetings that cannot be rescheduled. Several senior staff members
would also not be able to attend due to previous appointments. We would like to reschedule the
meeting to sometime in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 2nd. This will allow our executive staff to
make the meeting and it will be more convenient for our customers who plan to attend and raise their
concerns about the relocation. Please see if you can make these arrangements for the afternoon on July
2nd. I know that you want all interested parties to have a voice on this important issue.
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247
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Ruhland, Lisa
Hello all,
Please note that AC Transit and Transportation Services met today to review the intersection, traffic
flow, parking issues, and the proposed changes in order to prepare for our large meeting next week.
Unfortunately, we needed to change the time to ensure that all representatives could be available.

Purpose: To hear from the concerns of the community members, merchants, and property owners in
the vicinity. (All are welcome!)
Attendees:
Departments)
Best,
Casey Farmer
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The contractor was looking to move the stop because of utility work in the right of way as well as the close proximity of the
building to the edge of the sidewalk. They were actually asking to move the stop back up Broadway further toward Hawthorne.
I asked Jeff to discuss with the contractor why it needs to be moved at all since the sidewalk is remaining open during
construction. I dont know why they would be trying to start constructing bulb-outs at this early stage of the construction. The
finish work in the right of way usually comes toward the end of construction. I just saw the TCP that was forwarded for the
early stages and it only showed 30th Street being closed off to pedestrians and didnt indicate any protection for work on
Broadway, which would be needed if they were removing sidewalks for new bulb outs.

Cc: Sanchez, Arturo M; Wlassowsky, Wlad
Pete,
Did you ever hear back from Jeff on the bus stop staying in it's current location during construction? Apparently the
construction manager was going to start building the bulb-out at the bank and move the bus stop (see below).
Thanks,
Darin
Phone: (510) 238-3663 | Fax: (510) 238-6538 | Email: dranelletti@oaklandnet.com | Website:www.oaklandnet.com/planning
On Nov 18, 2014, at 7:08 PM, "Sanchez, Arturo M" <asanchez@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Wlad both Derin and I recall that the was stop was to stay. Derin will be calling sprouts to advise them. Please
call ac transit to confirm they will not be moving it... We did agree ac transit would still try to work with the
bank. Can you please ask them if they have had further discussions? Thanks.
AMS
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After we met with AC Transit a couple of months ago, one of you was going to let Sprouts
know that the bus stop was going to stay on their side of the street. Did that take place? It
seems that the Sprouts construction manager is not aware of this
Will,
What is the status of AC Transits conversation with Summit Bank. Has there been any
progress?

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
(510)238-3469
From: Chun, Peter
Wil and Mohamed,

You need to coordinate this issue and arrange a meeting between AC Transits Line 51 Project,
Building Services, and Sprouts. John and I are unaware of the design for either the Line 51
Project or Shops on Broadway Development project. We are working with the Construction
Manager on their Traffic Control Plan.
Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
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Was a meeting set up with Contractor, City, and ACT to ensure we are all on the same
page as per our conversation last Friday?
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Darin
Wil,
The Sprouts design plans were reviewed and approved by Building Services. Any design
change (bulb-out removal) needs to go through the Developer and through Building Services
for approval. John and I have been working with the contractor on the Traffic Control Plan
(TCP). We gave them your number to arrange for the temporary relocation of the bus stop
when that phase of the project comes up. Currently they are only impacting 30th Street. They
will however need to work in the area of the bus stop and coordinate with you. We will ask
the contractor to send you a construction staging plan that indicates when they will need to
move the bus stop.
I am copying David Harlan, Engineering Manager of the Building Services Division of the
City. His Staff needs to know about the changes you are asking the Developer to make at this
corner.
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Everyone,
Just wanted all to know what was had occurred to cause the commotion. The
contractor for the Sprouts project contacted me about the temp bus stop relocation
and happen to mention the bulb on the south side of the intersection they were about
to start constructing which included traffic signal pole arm order (someone needs to
check the permit). I told him this was not supposed to happen and immediately
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contacted Peter & John to inform them. I recommended a follow up meeting

today/tomorrow to make sure we were all on the same page with this. Evidently the
construction permit application hadnt changed but the traffic control plan had not
been approved yet. It is my understanding that Peter & John cleared this matter up
with the contractor. We should still have a follow up meeting to make sure were all on
the same page moving forward. BTW, I thought we were still discussing where best to
place the final stop if southbound far side didnt work out. Either nearside pulled back
or far side of the uncontrolled (200 upstream).
510-891-5414
Hi Wlad,
My understanding is the same as yours. We have not made any progress with Summit Bank
and still have a back-up plan to move the stop north to the crosswalk. In addition, I spoke with
the contractor yesterday and told him that any work involving the bank needs to be vetted
through the City first. We also agreed with the contractor that we would temporarily move
the bus stop back to Hawthorne in order for the contractor to construct the drainage at
30th. This will be for a period of several months.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734

I understand that Wil called my staff, thinking that Sprouts is moving ahead with constructing
the bulbout on the Summit Bank side. That is not how we left the discussion, so I just wanted
to check in and confirm that this is still the case, unless you were able to get Summit Bank to
concur with the bulbout construction. The fallback plan was to locate the stop on the farside
of the driveway of Sprouts, back around 200 upstream from 30th.
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Robert,
On the flip side, has AC made any headway with Summit Bank after we met with you and
Dennis Butler a couple of months ago? Thanks.

AC Transit recently received a call from the Sprouts contractor asking us to move the bus stop
during construction. Were you able to have a discussion with the contractor to try to preserve
our current bus stop location through construction? The current stop is nearside of 30th along
Broadway going southbound.
Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
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Wlassowsky, Wlad; Parks, Jamie; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
RE: Sprouts EIR/traffic study & bus stop relocation
The existing Pedestrian counts crossing 30th on Broadway at the pm peak hour are 14, and 12 at the Saturday peak hour. No
future pedestrian counts are projected in the EIR, however there is a discussion about pedestrian safety on page 4.12-53 of the
EIR, which Jamie already sent you a link to it looks like.
The existing right turns off Broadway onto 30th Street at the pm peak hour is 29 and 21 during Saturday peak hour. The existing
plus project would be 112 at the pm peak hour and 116 at the Saturday peak hour.

current.
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: 30th & Broadway bus stops/bulb outs
As a quick follow up here are other banks in the area that also have bus stops directly in front of their business:
California Bank 20th & Franklin
Chase Bank 14th & Broadway
Comerica Bank 12th & Broadway
Wells Fargo 12th & Broadway
Bank of the Orient 12th & Webster
Bank of the West Telegraph & 49th
From: Vollmann, Peterson

To: Flynn, Rachel; Ranelletti, Darin; Miller, Scott
Cc: Wlassowsky, Wlad
Subject: 30th & Broadway bus stops/bulb outs
RachelScott asked me to give you an overview on the proposed bus stop relocation at 30th and Broadway from the nearside (north of
30th) to the farside (south of 30th) of the intersection. My understanding is that as part of the AC Transit line 51 improvements
there is a best practice proposed for moving bus stops from the nearside to the farside of an intersection so that travel time
may be shortened so that buses are not waiting at signals after passengers have boarded the bus. This was reflected in two
environmental documents that the City has prepared. The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan includes Policy C.5.1 to locate buses
at the farside of intersections to improve transit travel time, this is also addressed in the EIR for the BVSP on page 4.13-92 of
the DEIR. The Shops on Broadway project also addresses this in the DEIR on page 4.12-56 where the specific improvements to
the intersection to move the bus stop to the farside and construct a bulb out are included as Improvement Measure TRANS-6,
which we incorporated as a Condition of Approval on the project. This is not a mitigation measure so it isnt mandated, but it
was required of the applicant to submit plans showing these improvements and if approved by Public Works (Transportation
Services) they must install them.
Ive heard from Summit Bank about this issue and the concerns that they have raised are related to loss of on-street parking,
pedestrian safety and crime. I informed them that while there will be a loss of on-street parking directly in front of their
business due to the installation of the bulb out and bus stop there will be a net gain of on-street parking in the immediate
block of two to three stalls with the Shops on Broadway project and the CVS project across the street. With regard to
pedestrian safety the bulb outs will reduce the distance across the intersection and slow traffic which are generally seen as
safety enhancements for pedestrians. With regard to crime they had a concern that people could be pretending to wait for a
bus with intent to rob the bank or bank customers. Ive never heard of this as an issue, but I could see the concern late at night
if there were an ATM out front next to the bus stop, which there isnt in this case. However, Im not sure what the difference
would be with the bus stop directly across 30th Street. I know I can think of a number of banks that have bus stops directly in
front and I havent heard of this being an issue. Immediate examples are the Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Comerica Banks all
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right here downtown on Broadway. I think Bank of the West on Telegraph in Temescal also has a bus stop directly in front, and
Im sure there are likely to be others since banks often are located at corners of intersections on major streets.
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
30th & Broadway bus stops/bulb outs
RachelScott asked me to give you an overview on the proposed bus stop relocation at 30th and Broadway from the nearside (north of
30th) to the farside (south of 30th) of the intersection. My understanding is that as part of the AC Transit line 51 improvements
there is a best practice proposed for moving bus stops from the nearside to the farside of an intersection so that travel time
may be shortened so that buses are not waiting at signals after passengers have boarded the bus. This was reflected in two
environmental documents that the City has prepared. The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan includes Policy C.5.1 to locate buses
at the farside of intersections to improve transit travel time, this is also addressed in the EIR for the BVSP on page 4.13-92 of
the DEIR. The Shops on Broadway project also addresses this in the DEIR on page 4.12-56 where the specific improvements to
the intersection to move the bus stop to the farside and construct a bulb out are included as Improvement Measure TRANS-6,
which we incorporated as a Condition of Approval on the project. This is not a mitigation measure so it isnt mandated, but it
was required of the applicant to submit plans showing these improvements and if approved by Public Works (Transportation
Services) they must install them.
Ive heard from Summit Bank about this issue and the concerns that they have raised are related to loss of on-street parking,
pedestrian safety and crime. I informed them that while there will be a loss of on-street parking directly in front of their
business due to the installation of the bulb out and bus stop there will be a net gain of on-street parking in the immediate
block of two to three stalls with the Shops on Broadway project and the CVS project across the street. With regard to
pedestrian safety the bulb outs will reduce the distance across the intersection and slow traffic which are generally seen as
safety enhancements for pedestrians. With regard to crime they had a concern that people could be pretending to wait for a
bus with intent to rob the bank or bank customers. Ive never heard of this as an issue, but I could see the concern late at night
if there were an ATM out front next to the bus stop, which there isnt in this case. However, Im not sure what the difference
would be with the bus stop directly across 30th Street. I know I can think of a number of banks that have bus stops directly in
front and I havent heard of this being an issue. Immediate examples are the Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Comerica Banks all
right here downtown on Broadway. I think Bank of the West on Telegraph in Temescal also has a bus stop directly in front, and
Im sure there are likely to be others since banks often are located at corners of intersections on major streets.
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Wil Buller <wbuller@actransit.org>

Tuesday, December 02, 2014 6:38 PM
Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Robert Del Rosario; Wlassowsky, Wlad
RE: Meeting Follow Up
Mohamed,
The attached pictures show the work completed and the bus stop moved at Hawthorne. This should resolve the
temp bus stop issue. Please forward this news to the contractor for the new development. Thank you,
510-891-5414
From: Wil Buller
To: 'Alaoui, B. Mohamed'
Cc: Robert Del Rosario; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT
Subject: Meeting Follow Up
Mohamed,
In quick summary and follow up:
A) I have confirmed and arranged with our contractor to perform the work at Hawthorne immediately to avoid a temp bus
stop impact related to metered parking. The work should be done by tomorrow or the following Monday.
B) We appreciate the contractor rescheduling the bus bulb and signal work at 30th allowing ACT to complete their efforts
with Summit bank. ACT will work to resolving this with the Bank and determining where the final bus stop will land by
the end of January 2015 as discussed in our meeting.
Thanks,
Wil
ps please forward appropriately to parties listed below as you determine necessary
-----Original Appointment----From: Alaoui, B. Mohamed [mailto:BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:25 PM
To: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Chun, Peter; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti, Darin; Smith, Don; Choi, Henry; Becca Homa; Wil
Buller; Robert Del Rosario; 'rob.smith@deacon.com'; 'vandegrift@deacon.com'; Sean DiestLorgion; Linda Morris
Subject: Broadway and 30th Street Bulbout at Summitt Bank
When: Monday, November 24, 2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (GMT-08.00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where: ConfRoom - Broadway (Dalziel, Room 4304)
When: Monday, November 24, 2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.
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On behalf of Becca Homa from AC Transit
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Alaoui, B. Mohamed
Meeting Follow Up
Mohamed,
In quick summary and follow up:
A) I have confirmed and arranged with our contractor to perform the work at Hawthorne immediately to avoid a temp bus
stop impact related to metered parking. The work should be done by tomorrow or the following Monday.
B) We appreciate the contractor rescheduling the bus bulb and signal work at 30th allowing ACT to complete their efforts
with Summit bank. ACT will work to resolving this with the Bank and determining where the final bus stop will land by
the end of January 2015 as discussed in our meeting.
Thanks,
Wil
ps please forward appropriately to parties listed below as you determine necessary
-----Original Appointment----From: Alaoui, B. Mohamed [mailto:BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:25 PM
To: Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Chun, Peter; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti, Darin; Smith, Don; Choi, Henry; Becca Homa; Wil
Buller; Robert Del Rosario; 'rob.smith@deacon.com'; 'vandegrift@deacon.com'; Sean DiestLorgion; Linda Morris
Subject: Broadway and 30th Street Bulbout at Summitt Bank
When: Monday, November 24, 2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (GMT-08.00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
When: Monday, November 24, 2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.
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On behalf of Becca Homa from AC Transit
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Mohamed,
There has been no progress. We had hoped to wait as long as we could (past political election seasons at least)
before approaching the Bank again with a last attempt at reason in hopes that some concession was feasible with
mitigations from our side. We were going to ask the Bank if there was anything that they could think of that could
properly mitigate a concession by them?
It appears time is up. Is there any way we can meet with the contractor/developer to try and reschedule the bulb
work to allow us a brief period to approach the Bank one last time?
510-891-5414
From: Alaoui, B. Mohamed [mailto:BAlaoui@oaklandnet.com]
To: Chun, Peter; Wil Buller; Robert Del Rosario; Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT; Ranelletti, Darin
Cc: Sean DiestLorgion; David Harlan; Wang, Joe; Smith, Don; Wang, Joe
Will,

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
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Wil and Mohamed,

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Sorry, I am
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Peter,
last Friday?
510-891-5414
Wil,
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774
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Everyone,
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Hi Wlad,
months.
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,
ago? Thanks.

Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Monday, November 17, 2014 6:27 PM
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Peter,
last Friday?
510-891-5414
Wil,
Thank you,
Peter
Peter Chun, T.E.
City of Oakland
(510) 238-7774

Everyone,
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Hi Wlad,
months.
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,
ago? Thanks.

Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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Monday, November 17, 2014 11:59 AM
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Sean DiestLorgion; Chun, Peter
Everyone,
510-891-5414
Hi Wlad,
months.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
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Robert,
ago? Thanks.

Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
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c510.326.9654
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Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:19 AM
Sean DiestLorgion; Beverly Greene; Alaoui, B. Mohamed
RE: Summit Bank Bus Stop
Hi Wlad,
Did you need us to send out a notification or are your folks going to handle this one?
510-891-5414
To: Wlad Wlassowsky-BRT
Cc: Wil Buller; Sean DiestLorgion; Beverly Greene; Mohamed Alaoui (malaoui@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: Summit Bank Bus Stop
Hi Wlad,
I informed our General Manager and Board of Directors of our collaborative recommendation to relocate the bus stop at
southbound Broadway/30th as part of the Sprouts development project. Since the bus stop and bus bulb were part of that
projects scope, it allows us to de-couple the stop relocation from the Line 51 project. We further expressed that the
recommendation only came after careful consideration and what we thought to be the best course of action at this point.
Separating this stop relocation proposal from the Line 51 project and coupling it with the development of the Sprouts market
later this year has the following merits:
1.
2.
3.
4.
It diffuses the current impasse with the bank and no one needs to act in haste
It allows the Line 51 project to move forward without the threat of legal action
It allows both parties to continue to identify alternate solutions and mitigations
Sprouts is already required to install a farside bulb, so this is not a change in scope
The only downside being that there may be less incentive for Sprouts to insist on this stop relocation. However, we hope
Public Works will still support a farside relocation and this action allows a final decision to be made at the end of the year,
when the political climate is calmer.
The GM agreed and directed us to proceed. How would you like to handle informing those involved of the decision? If you like,
we can prepare an email and forward it to you for review before sending it out. Otherwise just let us know if you choose to
handle the notification. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, though I will be out of town for the next two
weeks.
Thanks,
Robert
510.891.4734
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Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean DiestLorgion
Robert Del Rosario
Mr. Nelsons selective memory is misleading him into a mis-quote here. I dont even remember this coming up in
the meeting with Council/Directors/GM. If it did, all I remember saying at different times during the course of the
public outreach is that the notification process was directed/approved by the City. I think we need to continue to
drive home that there is no required process and the process is redundant for this very reason. To ensure that all
potentially impacted businesses/residents are notified and have an opportunity to work with us on a resolution. I
believe the process has worked here and I think we have afforded this business owner much more attention than
any other along the corridor.
To: Sean DiestLorgion; Wil Buller
Subject: FW: Meeting about 30th and Broadway
Sean, Wil,
FYI
Cc: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Ranelletti, Darin; Beverly Greene; ignacio@idlfsolutions.com; Vollmann, Peterson
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Thanks,
Robert
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Steven,
BVSP.


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Wlad
current location.
Thank you.
Steve Nelson
President/COO
Summit Bank
2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
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Hi Casey,
the loop.
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meeting.
Best,
Casey
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Thanks,
Casey

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Importance: High
Hello Casey:
Sincerely - Deb
Deb Dooley
Chairman and CEO
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2969 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 839-8800, x1247

Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
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Best,
Casey Farmer
Oakland, District 3
Direct 510.238.7031
Cell 510.863.4059
Thank you.
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Friday, November 14, 2014 11:47 AM
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'Sean DiestLorgion'; Sanchez, Arturo M; Wil Buller

Robert,
ago? Thanks.

Robert del Rosario
AC Transit
510.891.4734
c510.326.9654
f510.891.4874
www.actransit.org
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Wlassowsky, Wlad; Alaoui, B. Mohamed; Parks, Jamie
Neary, Mike
OMC Bus Stop-For the 30th/Broadway Bus Stop Relocation-Line 51/Summit Bank Showdown

set forth herein.
510.238.6383
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Wlassowsky, Wlad
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Wlassowsky, Wlad
Starr, Iris; Chun, Peter
RE: parking spaces lost w/ new bus stop by Summit Bank on Broadway
No, this is part of the Line 51 project, and ACs board member scheduled the meeting. I talked with Robert DelRosario and told
him we couldnt make it (too short notice, we hadnt met with AC, as we had agreed at our coordinating meeting, etc.).
From: Starr, Iris
To: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Chun, Peter
Subject: FW: parking spaces lost w/ new bus stop by Summit Bank on Broadway
Importance: High
Are you guys in on this meeting?

Iris Starr, AICP
(510) 238-6229 | (510) 238-7112 Fax
From: Beverly Greene [mailto:bgreene@actransit.org]

Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 10:14 AM
To: Stoffmacher, Bruce
Cc: Starr, Iris; Schaaf, Libby; Nosakhare, Shereda
Subject: Re: parking spaces lost w/ new bus stop by Summit Bank on Broadway
Hello, AC Transit is meeting with Summit Bank on this Monday, 6/9/14, at 930am at AC Transit (1600 Franklin, Oakland). Steve
Nelson is coming from Summit Bank. Would it be possible for someone to join the meeting from CM Schaaf's office?
Best regards, Beverly
Beverly Greene, AC Transit
Director, Legislative Affairs & Community Relations
510-891-7255 (o)
510-501-6883 (m)
On Jun 4, 2014, at 5:42 PM, "Stoffmacher, Bruce" <BStoffmacher@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Dear Iris,
Libby was speaking w/ Summit Bank (Broadway) about their concerns about lost parking. Would it be possible
to have a meeting w/ AC Transit (Beverly Green ccd) to discuss ways to maximize parking? I understand bank
is concerned about customers leaving w/ money and not having safe access to close-by parking.
Thank you.
Bruce
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Bruce Stoffmacher
Community Liaison / Policy Analyst
Office of Councilmember Libby Schaaf,

City of Oakland - District 4
o: (510) 238-7041
f: (510) 238-6129
bstoffmacher@oaklandnet.com
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Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 4344

Wil and Mohamed,

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

Hi again Robert, any update?

Good morning Arturo,

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Wil and Mohamed,

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

Wil Buller, PE, TE, PTOE

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

Hi again Robert, any update?

Cc: Wlassowsky, Wlad; Sean DiestLorgion

Good morning Arturo,

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Wladimir Wlassowsky, P.E.

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

From: Levin, Brooke A.

Mike and Wlad,

From: Todd, Amber

Mohamed Alaoui, P.E., T.E.

From: Robert Del Rosario [mailto:RDelRosa@actransit.org]

From: STEVE NELSON [mailto:stnelson@summitbanking.com]

Good Afternoon Mr. Peeples

Beverly Greene <bgreene@actransit.org>

Hello, I will be late. Regards, Beverly

From: Farmer, Casey

Wil and Mohamed,

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

Hi again Robert, any update?

Good morning Arturo,

From: Wil Buller [mailto:wbuller@actransit.org]

Hi again Robert, any update?

Good morning Arturo,

From: Wlassowsky, Wlad

Hi again Robert, any update?

Good morning Arturo,

Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>

Debbi Dooley <ddooley@summitbanking.com>

Wlad Wlassowsky (City of Oakland Transportation Services Department)

From: Sanchez, Arturo M

Arturo and Chantal, a little background:

Here is a view of the

10.40.090 Bus zone to be established.

The City has a stated Transit First Policy. See attached.

From: Wlassowsky, Wlad

From: Farmer, Casey

Hi Bev, Sean, and Robert, and Wlad,

From: Farmer, Casey

Hi Bev, Sean, and Robert, and Wlad,

From: Farmer, Casey

Monday, July 21 at 11am

To clarify I meant Wednesday July 2 at 4pm, per Debs suggestion.

Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 3:57 PM

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