Proposed Relocation of CASS, Inc. In support of the proposed relocation of Custom Alloy Scrap Sales (CASS) from its Peralta Street, Poplar Street and Union Street facilities in West Oakland to 101 Admiral Robert Toney Way in the Gateway Industrial District, the City and CASS continue to negotiate the terms of a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA). The agreement requires a portion of Port property. The City and Port have also been negotiating the terms of that sale agreement. The CASS outreach consultant, Craig Communications, will implement the outreach plan for public engagement, entitled the CASS Community Engagement Plan (CEP) dated August 2022, which can be found here. If you would like to receive information regarding the CASS Project, or be added to the Craig Communication mailing list, to receive project updates, please contact Tracy Craig at (510) 331-4866 or tracy@craig-communications.com. Additional information and project updates may also be found at https://www.customalloy.com/news Oakland Maritime Support Services (OMSS) The building permit applications submitted by OMSS for the proposed project at 10 Burma Road are in process, with a goal for construction start in 2025. The proposed project is for a new facility that includes truck parking, a truck servicing facility, fueling stations including alternative fuels, and a building housing business and personal service, retail sales for truck parts and a convenience store. Truck Management Plan (TMP) Implementation Update Safety Improvements at Intersections Near the Port: OakDOT’s 7th Street Connection Project will reconnect West Oakland and Downtown for people walking, rolling, and taking the bus. The planned improvements on 7th Street between Mandela Parkway and MLK Jr. Way include new or upgraded traffic signals and pedestrian signals, pedestrian lighting and wayfinding, curb ramps, bulb-outs, high-visibility crosswalk markings, protected bike lanes, street trees, landscaping, and green stormwater infrastructure. The project is currently in the design phase with construction expected to begin in 2027. To learn more, visit www.oaklandca.gov/7thStreet. For questions, email mpd@oaklandca.gov. Heavy-Duty Truck Parking Rules: In April 2022, Oakland City Council adopted legislation to update truck parking regulations, which banned detached trailers citywide and designated West Oakland as an area that prohibits parking of all commercial vehicles except on designated streets. To implement these changes, OakDOT installed new parking signage, trained technicians, and programmed citation enforcement systems. In February 2024, OakDOT welcomed a new group of fifteen Parking Control Technicians, bringing the unit closer to full strength and helping to ensure it has the resources to consistently patrol and respond to enforcement requests. Efforts are underway to bring additional technicians on board to fully staff the unit. More information on the new truck parking regulations is available on the City’s website. |
