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Accept History Walk Signage 2 September 4, 2007 . On June 16, 2003 by Resolution No. 2003-136, the City Council approved $2,500,000 for the Downtown Decorative Lighting and Pedestrian Improvements in Account No. 961-83-054 . On September 2, 2003 by Resolution No. 2003-013RDA, a contractual services agreement was approved with the Office of Michael Manwaring for an amount not to exceed $53,420 to develop the Downtown History Walk Signage project. This contract did not include preparation of the construction documents since the scope of a Phase 1 project needed to be determined first. . On April 12, 2004 by Resolution No. 2004-003RDA, a contractual services agreement was approved with the Office of Michael Manwaring for an amount not to exceed $27,500, to develop the construction documents for the History Walk Signage project . On September 6, 2005 by Resolutions No. 2005-134 and 2005-017RDA, a contract was awarded to Fluoresce Lighting and Signs to construct the project. The RDA also designated the City Council to act as its agent for oversight, administration, and acceptance of this project. City Council Committee Review and Action . On February 5, 2004, the City Council Facilities Committee approved the design development plans for the Downtown History Walk Signage project and the scope for a Phase 1 project Applicable General Plan Policy . General Plan Policy 38--Historic Preservation Program to preserve and maintain San Leandro's historic resources. The General Plan includes several policies and actions that support the proposed History Walk Signage project. Under the goal of Public Awareness of Local History, the following policies are applicable: . Encourage the development of books, videos, pamphlets, exhibits, displays and other media that commemorate San Leandro history and historic resources (Policy 40.01) . Promote festivals, walking tours, and special events that celebrate San Leandro history and culture (Policy 40.02) . Encourage the identification of historic resources with plaques and markers (Policy 40.03) . Promote murals, monuments, statues, and other forms of public art that commemorate San Leandro history and culture. Such projects should be incorporated in public buildings and major public work projects wherever feasible. (Policy 40.04) Permits and/or Variances Granted . An encroachment permit from Caltrans was obtained for the signage located on Davis and East 14th Streets Environmental Review . A California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Negative Declaration was filed for this project