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Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting Highlights of March 13, 2012
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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
CITY COUNCIL FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
March 13, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
San Leandro City Hall
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
Sister Cities Gallery
HIGHLIGHTS
Committee Members: Councilmember Cutter, Councilmember Souza (Chair - Absent), Councilmember Starosciak
City staff present: Keith Cooke, Ken Joseph, Lianne Marshall, Maureen O’Callaghan, Austine Osakwe, Nick Thom, Uche Udemezue, Chris Zapata
Outside Presenters: None
Public present: None
The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m. Agenda Item 2 was moved to Item 1.
1. Discussion Regarding BART - San Leandro Boulevard Pedestrian Interface Project
Nick Thom gave a brief presentation on the BART - San Leandro Boulevard Pedestrian Interface project. He presented a drawing of the project showing the sidewalk widening, crosswalks, new traffic signals, driveways and selected trees.
Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. Councilmember Starosciak asked if parking issues have been discussed. Uche Udemezue stated that no decision has been made regarding on-street parking, but staff will discuss over the next couple of months restrictions and metering stations. City Manager Chris Zapata asked how much is budgeted for the project. Nick stated that the budget is $6.2 million, with $4.6 million in Grant funds.
2. Discussion Regarding Undergrounding Master Plan / East 14th Street Undergrounding Project
Austine Osakwe gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Undergrounding Master Plan / East 14th Street Undergrounding project. He gave a brief history of the project and discussed the administration of the master plan, funding sources and criteria of the project.
Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. Councilmember Starosciak asked who directs Comcast to do the undergrounding. Keith Cooke stated that ...
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