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CityCouncil | 2018-04-17 | 12 | Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Matarrese - 1. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the RFP with labs carved out. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-223) Recommendation to Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") in an Amount not to Exceed $184,000 for Caltrans to Review and Approve the Project Initiation Document (PID), which is Required by Caltrans, to Determine the Project's Scope, Cost and Schedule for the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project; and Execute a Contract with CDM Smith in the Amount of $372,928, Including Contingency, for Engineering, Planning, and Outreach Services to Prepare the PID. Vice Mayor Vella recused herself and left the dais. The Transportation Coordinator gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Caltrans will approve the plan for Central Avenue or Webster Street, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated Caltrans will conceptually approve all the scenarios to further analyze in the next phase. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Caltrans could eliminate a scenario, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what further Caltrans approvals will be required, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded further design documents, construction and environmental documents; stated everything needs to be approved because the funding is federal money. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the grant funds are anticipated, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated staff is looking at additional funding sources for the project. Stated Bike Walk Alameda is looking forward to the project moving forward: Brian McGuire, Bike Walk Alameda. Urged Council to move forward with the project: Denyse Trepanier, Bike Walk Alameda. Stated businesses should not be restricted and need to be at the table for all discussions: Linda Asbury, West Alameda Business Association. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 17, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-04-17.pdf |