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2. Discussion Regarding San Leandro/West Broadmoor/Park/Apricot Intersection <br />Keith Cooke gave a presentation on the safety improvements at the San Leandro/West <br />Broadmoor/Park/Apricot intersection. Through a Transportation Engineering Technical <br />Advisory Program (TETAP) study, this intersection is ranked #5 in our list of 2004 High <br />Collision Locations. The TETAP has helped us develop solutions to traffic safety issues. <br />Staff endeavors to improve public awareness and receive feedback from the public. <br />Keith presented an illustration of a semi -roundabout concept in the subject area that will <br />help channelize traffic. There are two alternatives: 1) a two-way Apricot, semi - <br />roundabout, and a northbound deceleration lane and; 2) a one-way southbound Apricot, <br />semi -roundabout and a northbound deceleration lane. The one way Apricot alternative <br />would be difficult to implement because we could not maintain bike lanes on Apricot. <br />Letters were mailed on April 14, 2009 notifying San Leandro owners and residents of a <br />community outreach meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2009 from 6:30 <br />p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sister Cities Gallery room. Staff from both San Leandro and <br />Oakland will be present. <br />Councilmember Souza asked if there is a preference between the two alternatives, to <br />which Keith's response was no. The alternatives are going to be presented to the <br />community at the outreach meeting and staff hopes to get its input, so as not to overlook <br />anything. <br />The issue of funding was addressed by Councilmember Souza. Temporary improvements <br />will be funded by DSFI. Additional funds will be requested thereafter. <br />3. Discussion Regarding Bay -Friendly Landscape Ordinance <br />Sally Barros, Senior Planner with Community Development, delivered a presentation on <br />Bay -Friendly Landscaping (BFL). She discussed the benefits of BFL and how it will <br />reduce waste and water usage. If the City takes advantage of this approach, it will put the <br />City in line with other Alameda County cities on the Stopwaste BFL Scorecard. <br />Stopwaste will provide funds in the amount of $100,000 for construction costs <br />(landscaping) providing projects meet the minimum score and requirements on the BFL <br />Scorecard, which is administered by Stopwaste. The guidelines were developed in 2006 <br />by Stopwaste and the program is required for municipal programs. Sally noted that the <br />San Leandro Senior Center project will incorporate BFL landscaping. <br />Sally discussed the 7 Principles of Landscaping Sustainability: <br />1. Landscape Locally <br />2. Landscape For Less To The Landfill <br />3. Nurture The Soil <br />4. Conserve Water <br />5. Conserve Energy <br />6. Protect Water And Air Quality <br />7. Create Wildlife Habitat <br />