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An ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 5-1 of the San Leandro Municipal Code to Establish Parklets
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WHEREAS, the quality of life and wellness of residents and visitors is declared by the City Council to be in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, public interest and the City are best served when strategies for economic vitality, complete streets and neighborhood engagement are aligned; and
WHEREAS, in cities such as San Francisco and Oakland, parklets, plazas, and seating areas have been created in the parking lanes of the public right-of-way by interested neighborhood groups and businesses that sponsor and maintain the installations with oversight by city staff; and
WHEREAS, a parklet program would temporarily reclaim parking lanes of city streets and turn them into new public parklets, plazas, and seating areas. Through this process streets are converted into inviting and pedestrian-friendly public spaces for people to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the neighborhood around them; and
WHEREAS, a program has been presented and the City Council is familiar with the contents thereof and declares that a two year, two permit pilot program should begin immediately; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends approval of said pilot program.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and made a part of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. This program is categorically exempt pursuant to subsection (c) of section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
SECTION 3. Amendments to the Municipal Code.
1. Title I, Chapter 1-3, Article 10, Section 1-3-1005(c) of the City of San Leandro Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(c) hear and recommend to the City Council proposals that affect the traffic circulation in the City, if such proposals are referred to the Commi...
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