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CityCouncil | 2005-12-20 | 5 | Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the timing for applying for the grant, to which the Public Works Director responded by the end of the month. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether specifics could be worked out later. The Public Works Director responded that some granting agencies allow more flexibility than others; changing basic items such as limits and width might not be possible. Mayor Johnson stated the bike path is important; many children ride bikes from Bay Farm Island to east end schools; inquired whether a more detailed grant application would place the City in a better position to receive the grant. The Public Works Director responded that he did not think more detail was needed; the agency wants to have a basic description of the project and cost estimate; stated he would look into the matter; an explanation of the benefits is required. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the grant could be used for other projects, what is the scope of the project, and whether the public has been involved. The Public Works Director stated that the Public Works Department does not have the money to pay for staff time until a project is identified he assured a concerned resident that the loading and unloading zones at Lincoln Middle School would be preserved and that staff would meet with residents to seek input once the grant is received and there is a preliminary design. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the improvement was part of the Master Bike Plan, to which the Public Works Director responded improvements in the area are included in the Master Bike Plan. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Lincoln Middle School Safe Routes to School project had funding. The Public Works Director responded the project received a grant ; the same process is being followed for the proposed project whereby the City applied for the grant and then met with the school and the residents. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the two projects would dovetail together. The Public Works Director responded that the two projects would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 December 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf |