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File Number: 23-372 facilities and other destinations throughout San Leandro and nearby communities. Policy T-3.2 Funding. Maximize the City’s eligibility for funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and aggressively pursue such funding to complete desired projects. Policy T-3.3 Designing for Multiple User Groups. Recognize the dual needs of experienced cyclists relying on bicycles for commute trips and daily travel and less experienced cyclists using bicycles principally for recreation. Where needed, develop facilities designed to serve each user group, with recreational routes primarily using low-volume streets and off-street bike paths. Policy T-3.5 Accommodation of Bicycles and Pedestrians. Require new development to incorporate design features that make walking, bicycling, and other forms of non-motorized transportation more convenient and attractive. Facilities for bicycles and pedestrians, including secured bicycle parking, clearly marked crosswalks, well-lit streets and sidewalks, landscaping, and street furniture should be provided within new employment areas, shopping destinations, multi-modal transportation facilities, and community facilities. Policy T-3.6 Pedestrian Environment. Improve the walkability of all streets in San Leandro through the planning, implementing, and maintaining of pedestrian supportive infrastructure. Environmental Review This project qualifies for a statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per California Public Resources Code Section 21083 and CEQA Guideline Section 15262 “Feasibility and Planning Studies”. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts The planning of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update was presented to the general public through the BPAC meetings on April 27, 2023. Four meetings of the Council-Appointed BPAC will be conducted within the next twelve months to solicit input from the public. An online survey will also be conducted to collect data on current bicycle and pedestrian behaviors, perceptions, and needs. Fiscal Impacts The estimated cost of the CSA of $172,307.00 includes the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Online Survey & Analysis, and Trails and Bikeway User Map. If amendments to the agreement are needed, the total amount of the amendments will not exceed 25% of the original contract amount. Staff recommends the appropriation of Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian funds of $115,383.75 to supplement the $100,000.00 of previously appropriated funds. The appropriation will fund the total CSA cost and contingency for amendments to the CSA. Budget Authority Current funding for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update is $100,000.00 in account no. Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 8/30/2023