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File Number: 12-216 <br />1. Discussion Regarding Selection of Committee Chairperson <br />The item will be tabled until the May Facilities Committee meeting. <br />2. Discussion Regarding Former Hugo's Linen Property <br />Uche Udemezue gave a brief background regarding the former Hugo's Linen property. He <br />explained that the Westgate Parkway project was designed to connect Davis Street to <br />Williams Street, but Caltrans rejected a direct connection to Davis Street. The objective of the <br />project was to relieve traffic on Davis Street. Staff looked at two alternatives for the project. <br />One alternative was the widening of Davis Street and the other was to build a pedestrian <br />crossing across Davis Street. Staff met with the community and they did not want the <br />crossing. It was determined that the widening of Davis Street was the better alternative. The <br />Hugo's Linen property was acquired for the project as it was originally planned, but it was later <br />determined that the property was not needed. The City has been approached by a potential <br />buyer, but certain processes have to be followed to sell it. The property has to be listed and <br />potential buyers must make bids before the City can proceed to enter into a contract and sell <br />the property. Staff is requesting approval from the Committee to proceed to sell the property. <br />Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. <br />Committee Recommendation <br />The Committee recommends proceeding with the sale of the former Hugo's Linen property at <br />2015 Laura Avenue. <br />Discussion Regarding Neighborhood Traffic Calming <br />Keith Cooke gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding Neighborhood Traffic Calming. He <br />explained the criteria for the program, qualified roadways, and speed humps and cushions. <br />Keith discussed last year's list and the upcoming list for 2012-13. <br />Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. Keith explained that <br />an application has not been received for Lake Chabot Road, but feedback signs will likely be <br />installed to slow down the westbound traffic. Uche explained that the process is resource <br />intensive. Neighborhoods do not always agree on the nature and the existence of a traffic <br />problem. Keith stated that there will be challenges on some streets and studies need to be <br />done. Staff is researching converting streets to one-way streets in the area of Kesterson <br />Street based on a request by a resident to relieve traffic volume. Moving forward, the affected <br />neighborhoods need to affirm the existence of the stated traffic problems and commit to <br />making changes to their streets that any potential solution would entail. If these were to come <br />to pass, staff will research options and resources to make the improvements for traffic relief. <br />Councilmember Starosciak stated that she will bring the issue to the homeowner's association <br />meeting. <br />4. Discussion Regarding AC Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) <br />Keith gave a brief update on the AC Transit BRT project. He stated that AC Transit requested <br />a postponement of the April 19, 2012 neighborhood meeting. A meeting will be scheduled for <br />City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 5/15/2012 <br />