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• Elements of this project were taken from the City Council San Leandro/BART Area Revitalization Strategy, as well as the Downtown Plan and Urban Design Guidelines Previous City Council Action(s) • A City Council Work Session was held in February 2003 to discuss possible improvement projects for the downtown area. The proposal for the installation of the downtown decorative lighting was favorably received by the Council Members • Closure of the West Joaquin entrance was approved by the Facilities Committee on March 22, 2006 City Council Committee Review and Action • City Council appointed advisory committees were established for the development of the Central San Leandro/BART Area Revitalization Strategy and the Downtown Plan and Urban Design Guidelines • Facilities Committee approved the closure of the West Joaquin pedestrian plaza at its March 22, 2006 meeting • On September 4, 2007 by Resolution 2007-116 the City Council certified the TOD Strategy Enviromnental Impact Report Applicable General Plan Policy • Complies with General Plan Policy Focus 42.03 for Urban Design Improvements. This policy calls for the use of urban design elements such as: bollard pavers, fountains, signage, tree lighting, and street furniture to establish a stronger design identity for San Leandro's commercial areas and create a more inviting street environment for pedestrians • Complies with the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy Permits and/or Variances Granted ~ No variances are required for this project Environmental Review • A CEQA categorical exclusion was filed for the new ortlamental street lighting and trash enclosure relocation • The closure of West .Ioaquin was included in the Downtown TOD Strategy. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was completed and approved for the TOD Strategy Code Compliance Review • Plans will be reviewed by affected regulatory agencies and utility companies as appropriate