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Bill Lockyer Bay Trail Bridge 2 April ] 9, 2010 Since 2002, the City and partner agencies have been working toward design and construction of abridge across the slough north of Oyster Bay Regional Park. The City's partners in the project include: Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Association of Bay Area Governments California State Parks Coastal Conservancy East Bay Regional Parks District Port of Oakland San Francisco Bay Trail Project Funding for the project also came from: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Federal Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users A groundbreaking event was held on July 17, 2009, and construction has progressed steadily. A grand opening is being planned for Friday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m., in advance of "Bike to Work Day" in the Bay Area, which is May 13. DISCUSSION Because of Bill Lockyer's vision and dedication to make the San Francisco Bay Trail a reality, Mayor Santos is recommending the bridge, upon its completion, be named the "Bill Lockyer Bay Trail Bridge." The Mayor has been in contact with Treasurer Lockyer who has agreed to accept the honor. San Leandro Administrative code Section 1.10.110 requires that a recommendation be made to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee for the naming of a City facility. While the policy speaks to traditionally naming a City facility after the death of the person to be honored, the policy allows that "similar recognition may be given in the case of a living prominent citizen whose accomplishments and contributions to the community clearly demonstrate a commitment over and beyond what would be normally associated with the performance of their work." At its March 23, 2010 meeting, the Rules and Communications Committee agreed with the Mayor's recommendation and directed staff to contact the partner agencies for concurrence. There has been no objection from the partner agencies to name the bridge the "Bill Lockyer Bay Trail Bridge." If the City Council supports the recommendation, staff will work with the Engineering and Transportation Department to make arrangements for appropriate signage for the bridge in acknowledgement of it being named the "Bill Lockyer Bay Trail Bridge" for unveiling at the grand opening event.