pages: CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2005-12-20 | 6 | blend together and build on each other; the Safe Routes to School project would come to the Council early next year; construction should start in the summer of 2006; the proposed project would follow. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the public process would be the same, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated that it is important that the two projects dovetail together and marry in the proper way. The Public Works Director ensured that the two projects would work together. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the grant could be used for another project. The Public Works Director responded that the grant is not portable; changes can be made based on constraints discovered while working on the design. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there were any other proposed bike projects that would require grants. The Public Works Director responded that the proposed project is one of the higher rated projects in the Bike Master Plan. Mayor Johnson stated that the proposed project was determined to be a top priority based upon the Bike Master Plan; requested that a process be established to allow the Council to prioritize projects which could receive grant funding; stated the area is dangerous and the proposed improvements are important. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the Resolution with the caveat that the project be dovetailed together with the Safe Routes to School project. The Public Works Director stated that the projects would have different schedules the proposed project would fall behind the Safe Routes to School project. Councilmember deHaan stated the problem needs to be cured in trying to get the children to school safely, mitigating on-going problems at Lincoln Middle School, and getting the community involved in both projects so that the decision has continuity. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there were discussions regarding Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf |