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MINUTES Page 6 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 17, 2010 understands the impacts on the community, and opposes extending BRT to Bay Fair BART. Councilmember Prola commented on the many letters and emails the City received, mostly in favor of BRT. He noted that San Leandro has aTransit-Oriented Development Strategy and a Climate Action Plan, and BRT is necessary to reduce our carbon footprint. Councilmember Prola further noted that this is just a study; if impacts cannot be mitigated, the Council could vote the project down. A motion was made by Councilmember Prola, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Souza noted the similarities between the concerns over BRT dedicated lanes and the controversy over installing medians on Lewelling Boulevard. She commented that it is important to study the various options, and that a final decision on the project would be made later. Councilmember Starosciak commented on the importance of studying the options, including extending BRT to Bay Fair BART and dedicated versus non-dedicated lanes, and she stated support for the staff recommendation. Councilmember Starosciak commented on a letter from a resident, expressing the need for feeder lines to East 14tH Street so that residents can access BRT. Mayor Santos expressed concern about eliminating the northbound left-turn lane onto Farrelly Drive. • Resolution No. 2010-054, Resolution Designating San Leandro's Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) to Be Included and Analyzed in the Final Environmental Statement/Report for AC Transit's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project (indicates support for a LPA terminating at the San Leandro Downtown BART Station and establishing dedicated lanes from the north City limit to approximately Georgia Way). M/S/C Prola and Gregory. Ayes: 6; Noes: 1 (Stephens) Councilmember Gregory commented on how BRT supports smart growth, and stated his support for full build-out of BRT to Bay Fair BART. He has done work in support of active transportation, to keep residents active and combat obesity, and that BRT would help in the battle to move people out of their cars. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS-JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY None.