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File Number: 12-097 <br />Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. <br />Councilmember Souza asked how the Triangle project will be impacted due to <br />Redevelopment funding. Uche Udemezue stated that the project will not be impacted <br />because it was implemented before the State made cuts to Redevelopment. Staff had <br />concerns regarding the acquisition, but has been assured that there are no issues. <br />Chris Zapata asked what the City is responsible for in terms of miles of streets, alleys <br />and parking lots. Ken responded that the City is responsible for 179 centerline miles. <br />Councilmember Starosciak asked if all selected streets will have the same process or if <br />there are different processes. Ken explained that there will be various treatments <br />depending on street conditions. Councilmember Souza stated that staff may consider <br />outreach to ask residents if the priority is aesthetics or getting streets fixed. <br />Councilmember Cutter asked why the curb ramps are so long. Ken explained that <br />there has to be some sight distance for safety reasons. Councilmember Cutter asked <br />how much notice residents will receive before construction begins. Ken stated that <br />information will go out in the next week regarding construction in May. <br />2. Discussion Regarding AC Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) <br />Jim Cunradi from AC Transit gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding Bus Rapid <br />Transit (BRT). He discussed the history of the project and the issues from the <br />community, including the San Leandro monument, parking, traffic, neighborhood <br />access and commercial loading. The key elements of the project are dedicated bus <br />lanes, including visible platforms in the middle of the street for ease of boarding, <br />advanced propulsion hybrid electric vehicles with doors on both sides, and off -board <br />fare payment. A public meeting will be held on March 1, 2012 with a brief presentation <br />and open house format with stations so residents can make comments on the spot at <br />various stations. <br />Discussion ensued. Jim responded to questions from the Committee. He addressed <br />concerns for streets with T -access. Chris Zapata asked how residents will be notified <br />of the public meeting. Jim explained that e-mail blasts, mailings, advertisements in the <br />San Leandro Times, and a notice on the City website provided information regarding <br />the meeting. <br />3. Discussion Regarding ACTC / City Master Funding Agreement (Q&A) <br />Keith Cooke gave a brief presentation regarding the provided ACTC / City Master <br />Funding Agreement. He explained the guidelines of the new ACTC policy regarding <br />the use of funds. The guidelines include: 1) timely use of funds; 2) rescission of funds; <br />3) projects must be used for transportation purposes only; 4) no substitutions of funds; <br />5) fund exchanges must be made for transportation purposes; 6) staff cost limitations; <br />7) Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Complete Streets Policy must be kept up to date; <br />and 8) pavement condition index reporting. <br />Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. <br />Councilmember Starosciak asked staff to provide as much education as possible <br />regarding the Complete Streets Policy to Council members. She stated that she would <br />like the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to assist and give input on <br />the Complete Streets Policy. Councilmember Cutter asked that staff provide <br />City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 2/28/2012 <br />