Agmt 2015 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Etc.

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• Identify and address real or perceived community concerns about the development of a trail along San Leandro Creek, such as trail safety, impact on property values, crime and liability. • Identify opportunities and constraints regarding the development of the San Leandro Creek Trail as well as a planning-level assessment of costs for construction, operations, and maintenance of the facility. This will include consideration of opportunities for community-based stewardship. • Identify alignment options for the Trail including trailheads and access points to provide connections to adjacent schools, parks, commercial centers and transit nodes. • Identify at-grade street crossing locations (e.g. Hegenberger Road and 98th Avenue), and develop conceptual design treatments for facilitating crossings by trail users. • Evaluate key issues to be addressed for under-crossings at I-580/Benedict Drive/MacArthur Boulevard, I-880, Bancroft Avenue, East 14th Street(CA-185), San Leandro Boulevard, BART,Alvarado Street, and Union Pacific tracks. • Develop general concepts for interpretive signage that reflects the history, culture and ecology of San Leandro Creek; this will include consideration of best management practices for addressing the concerns of the native Tribal community. • Develop recommended trail standards and sample cross-sections. • Develop a prioritized list of project segments and key milestones to be achieved as part of an implementation strategy. • Consider the needs of watershed restoration, habitat, and flood control as part of the preliminary planning and design process. C. The anticipated start date of the Master Plan is March 2015, with a final plan completed by April 2016. AGREEMENT In consideration of the foregoing, and for other valuable consideration which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree to the following: 1. The Parties agree to work collaboratively towards the development of the Master Plan. The Master Plan will develop a plan, design concepts, and an implementation strategy for a six-mile multi-use trail and path along the San Leandro Creek in the cities of San Leandro and Oakland. The Master Plan will consolidate and expand on the earlier outreach work by furthering community and organizational partnerships and conducting an in-depth feasibility analysis of the opportunities and constraints to constructing a multi-use trail through this unique watershed corridor. 2. The Parties shall provide direction to the development of the Master Plan, including: • Participating in project kickoff meeting and monthly project meetings 72478v1