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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: January 12, 1998 TO: John Jermanis, City Manager FROM: June Catalano, Development Services Director WC BY: Leslie Gould, Manager of Redevelopment Projects J!r SUBJECT: West San Leandro Strategic Plan Committee SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL In September 1997, Council members toured the West San Leandro area to discuss issues and problems. Staff followed up with a memo in October, outlining on -going City initiatives in this section of the City, and discussing the appointment of a citizens advisory committee. Staff has worked to refine the mission and scope of work for a West San Leandro Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide input for a strategic plan that covers critical neighborhood issues such as traffic, noise, and future development; and then prioritize City initiatives for the district. The group would meet monthly over the course of a year to discuss the issues, learn about existing conditions and available programs from City staff, and then develop preliminary recommendations to present to the Council. It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposal to create such an advisory committee, and appoint an ad -hoc subcommittee to appoint the Advisory Committee members. BACKGROUND During the Council tour of District Six last September, Council members learned about a variety of challenges faced by the district, including traffic impacts on residential neighborhoods, declining academic performance in the schools, security issues in Marina Boulevard apartments, and a lack of open space north of Davis Street. Follow-up memos by staff described several on -going City initiatives that respond to some of the issues. A specific plan for the Davis Street West area has been prepared that outlines alternatives to resolve traffic congestion and neighborhood traffic impact issues. A program to work with owners on renovation of neighborhood shopping centers has been initiated. The City's new apartment rehabilitation program identified Marina Boulevard as a target area for rehabilitation funds. Neighborhood representatives are involved in City negotiations regarding airport noise impacts. Despite this variety of initiatives, there is no coordinated method for citizen input at this time. DISCUSSION It is recommended that the Council consider forming a West San Leandro Advisory Committee that would provide an avenue for citizen input about programs and priorities for the District. A summary of the proposed Committee mission and agenda is attached. Clearly traffic would be one major area of focus, as 141