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File Number: 16-111 <br />Mayor Cutter initiated a discussion of pedestrian improvements at Bancroft Avenue and <br />Dowling Boulevard. Councilmember Lopez indicated that many concerns and comments from <br />the community will be addressed by the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project. <br />Mayor Cutter confirmed that the new Marina Mulford Library will be built in the same location <br />as the existing library. Councilmember Reed requested that staff consider involving the <br />Library -Historical Commission in the design of the Marina Mulford Library. <br />Councilmember Lopez stated her support for the Marina Mulford Library Design project. <br />N. Thom presented a plan for financing the proposed projects. <br />Mayor Cutter noted that there are new timelines for spending Measure BB funds. <br />Staff requested the Committee's support for bringing these projects to the February 9th Work <br />Session. The Committee agreed to the request and recommends bringing the projects <br />forward to the entire City Council. <br />2. C. Discussion Regarding Future Agenda Items <br />Planned for the March meeting is the draft report of the Downtown Parking Management <br />Study and an update on the Library AV Equipment replacement (Main Library and MCC). <br />Staff will conduct a survey of other facilities and will provide the Committee with the findings. <br />An update will also be provided on the Main Library improvements, such as flooring and <br />furniture. <br />The Red Light Camera update will go to Council in April. <br />Councilmember Reed discussed crosswalks and asked staff to evaluate the area of Bancroft <br />and Oakes near Paradiso Restaurant for the possibility of installing a crosswalk. She has <br />observed pedestrians run across the street to get to establishments on Bancroft Avenue and <br />traffic won't slow down for them. Councilmember Lopez agreed, saying her constituents have <br />also brought this issue to her. <br />K. Cooke said staff will do an FHWA evaluation of a crosswalk at that location and will provide <br />feedback to the Committee. Mayor Cutter looks forward to the results of the evaluation, <br />suggesting that perhaps reducing speed from 30 to 25 MPH may help the issue. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />None <br />4. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Reed expressed her desire to change the Committee Meeting dates to the <br />third Tuesday of the month. Her preference is to have it after a work session and not after a <br />council meeting. Councilmember Lopez asked that the fourth Tuesday be excluded as a <br />choice. Mayor Cutter offered Wednesday as an option and also possibly switching <br />City of San Leandro Page 3 Printed on 4/26/2016 <br />