CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 4:32 PM by Chair Elisa Márquez ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Elisa Márquez, Chair
Al Mendall, City Council Member
Mark Salinas, City Council Member
Staff Present:
Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Maria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager
Kathy Garcia, Deputy Director of Public Works
Fred Kelly, Transportation Manager
Jan Lee, Water Resources Manager
Crissy Mello, Senior Secretary (Meeting Recorder)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
Discuss Proposed Policy-Related Topics for inclusion in the Council Infrastructure Committee’s Five-Year Planning Calendar Director Ameri introduced Deputy Director Kathy Garcia, Transportation Manager Fred Kelly, and Water Resources Manager Jan Lee, who provided the report and presentation.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions / Discussion
The committee thanked staff for identifying key infrastructure improvements and requested staff to focus on the following items listed in the staff report:
4. Funding Allocation for Pavement Rehabilitation vs. Traffic Calming
5. Planned Implementation for Equity
6. Scarcity of On-Street Parking Supply
7. Funding Levels for Multi-Modal Study Recommendations
8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements
Council Member Salinas and Council Member Mendall stated that the proposed list in the staff report is directly in line with resident requests they receive daily and thanked staff for their effort in collecting direct feedback from the community. Council Member Mendall advised staff that although the focus of the above items is key, staff and the committee cannot ignore the other items also listed and will need to remain flexible in priorities based on community needs and feedback.
Council Member Mendall asked staff if Item 13. Implementation of Solar Projects could be moved to the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) for their review and consideration. The committee agreed with this direction and staff would forward that project discussion at a future CSC meeting.
Chair Márquez requested staff to look for a way to show the Capital Improvement Program in an easier yet comprehensive overview broken down by project budget, per year and a way to discuss policy if needed. Assistant City Manager Hurtado confirmed that moving forward, future Council Infrastructure Committee meetings can be slightly restructured along with staff reports so that it gives the committee opportunities to review any CIP project budget related questions in a more in-depth way before it goes to Council for discussion and approval.
The committee also asked staff regarding Item 5. Planned Implementation for Equity to include equity overall in future staff reports for all projects. Assistant City Manager Hurtado confirmed that they can add a section in the staff report that discusses equity for projects overall. Ms. Hurtado also informed the committee that staff at different levels have joined the Government Alliance on Race and Equity training program which will help the City provide an equity lens for future projects potentially through staff reports and Council presentations. The overall goal will be to lift marginalized communities in Hayward which is in line with Council directive.
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
Chair Márquez asked with staff to reach out to Robert Carlson with the Hayward Local Agencies Committee, as he had feedback to provide for the Bike and Pedestrian Plan.
Adjournment
Chair Márquez adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
SPECIAL COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
Remote Participation - Digital Zoom Meeting
April 16, 2019
4:30 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES