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File Number: 16-529 <br />Director Theresa Mallon, Senior Engineer Austine Osakwe, Public Works Director Debbie <br />Pollart, Principal Engineer Michael Stella, City Engineer Nick Thom and City Manager Chris <br />Zapata <br />Public present: None <br />1.B.Announcements <br />Item 2.C will be presented before 2.D <br />2.DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />2.A Discussion Regarding MacArthur Boulevard/Superior Avenue Traffic Roundabout <br />Project <br />K. Lei provided handouts and presented an update on the MacArthur Boulevard/Superior <br />Avenue Traffic Roundabout Project. <br />Concerns of the Committee included: Speeding and high rate of collisions in the project area; <br />bike lanes/ramps taking precedence over the project landscaping; shared right of way <br />between pedestrians and bicyclists and making separation safe and functional for both. <br />Staff will look into the possibility of traffic calming on Superior Avenue, as well as the <br />possibility of designating the street for local traffic only. This could help in getting residents to <br />support the roundabout. Staff will also look into the potential increase in police monitoring <br />and enforcement of the intersection. <br />Mayor Cutter asked that staff include Superior Avenue in the Project Updates Item to keep the <br />Committee apprised of changes and modifications. Staff will also work on the beautification <br />aspect of the project. C. Zapata suggested outreach with the Arts Commission and the <br />surrounding neighborhood regarding art/landscaping element. <br />Staff anticipates going to construction in the fall of 2017. In conclusion, a roundabout will <br />make the intersection more efficient, will help reduce speeding, will increase overall safety <br />and will beautify area. <br />2.C Project Updates <br />K. Cooke provided an update on current and planned CIP projects. <br />2.C.1 Traffic Safety at Schools <br /> <br />The City will receive an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant for traffic safety education for K-8, <br />as well as senior adult education. Staff plans to forward grant for approval to Council on <br />10/03/2016. The grant provides for the incorporation of continued traffic safety education into <br />the school curriculum, with a very strong emphasis on railroad safety. Another main focus is <br />looking towards improving traffic circulation patterns for both pedestrian and vehicles near <br />San Leandro schools. <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/1/2016