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Highlights of the Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting of March 7, 2018
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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
CITY COUNCIL FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
March 7, 2018
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
San Leandro City Hall
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
(Sister Cities Gallery)
HIGHLIGHTS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pauline Cutter called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
1.A. Attendance
Committee members present: Mayor Pauline Cutter, Council Member Corina Lopez and Council Member Deborah Cox
City staff present: Senior Engineer Reh-Lin Chen, Engineering & Transportation Director Keith Cooke, Deputy City Manager Eric Engelbart, Associate Engineer Mark Goralka, Interim City Manager Jeff Kay, Principal Engineer Michael Stella and City Engineer Nick Thom.
Public present: None.
1.B. Announcements
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.A. Staff Update on the Main Library and Marina Community Center Audio Video Equipment Project
Associate Engineer Goralka provided an update on the current design for Main Library and Marina Community Center Audio Video Equipment project.
Committee Requests/Direction to Staff:
Committee recommends that we offer a laptop or other device to users of the space, perhaps charge a fee for use of this hardware. This would accommodate both the “Bring Your Own Device” users as well as users that do not have their own smartphone or compatible device.
Committee recommends that a few standard room layouts be offered to users of the space and that any changes outside of pre-set reconfiguration would require a fee to cover the cost of custom set up.
Committee would like the water stained ceiling tiles addressed and a solution that avoids future problems when matching or replacing the ceiling in the Karp Estudillo Room.
Committee suggested that consultants be paid for the percentage work completed, since the AV consultant’s inexperience has necessitated an additional consultant to complete the design.
2.B. Staff Update Report for Discussion on East 14th Street Paving and Potential Relinquishment by the State
Deputy City Manager Engelbart provided a brief update on future re-paving of State Route 185 (East 14th Street) and an analysis of potential relinquishment of this Route by Caltrans to the City.
Committee Requests/Direction to Staff:
Committee would like to see a funding plan for long term maintenance of the relinquished roadway. Committee also recommends continued conversation with utilities and further outreach for street rehabilitation projects. Committee has an interest in preserving the pavement condition when major utility work is proposed such as curb-to-curb resurfacing requirements.
2.C. Staff Update on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
City Engineer Thom reviewed active CIP projects with the committee.
Committee Requests/Direction to Staff:
Committee approved pedestrian improvements at Williams Street/Dolly Avenue and Bancroft Avenue/Haas Avenue for the 17-18 Pedestrian Crossing Improvement project.
Committee asked that the project title for Downtown Wifi Expansion be amended to reflect work at Manor Boulevard/Farnsworth Street.
Committee would like funding for Farrelly Pool and schedule to be included on future agenda.
Committee asked for outreach to the neighborhood prior to construction of the
MacArthur Boulevard/Superior Avenue roundabout.
Committee requested that coordination with utilities occur to avoid or minimize incidences of cutting new pavement.
Committee asked for outreach to the community regarding work required to finish paving and curb ramp construction for improved pedestrian crossings on SLB. This work was deferred from the current resurfacing project and instead will be done in the fall of 2018.
Committee asked that a CIP project be submitted for permanent/upgraded improvements at San Leandro Boulevard/Best Avenue.
2D. Discussion Regarding Future Agenda Items
Committee would like to discuss updates on the follow items:
- Updates on bond funding for CIP projects
- Status on FEMA maps and mitigation
- Update on recycled water project at WPCP
- Update on Casa Peralta Improvements
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Lopez informed the Committee of the receipt of correspondence from AC Transit with regards to BRT construction at Durant Avenue.
5. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.