COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
Hybrid Participation - Digital Zoom Meeting/Conference Room 2A October 25, 2023
5:30 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Mayor Mark Salinas ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Angela Andrews, City Council Member, Mayor Pro Tempore Ray Bonilla Jr., City Council Member
Mark Salinas, Mayor
Staff Present:
Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Dustin Claussen, Assistant City Manager
Suzan England, Utilities Engineering Manager
Kathy Garcia, Deputy Director of Public Works
Elli Lo, Senior Management Analyst
Jade Kim, Assistant Transportation Engineer
Judy Phung, Senior Secretary (Meeting Recorder)
Mariza Sibal, Associate Civil Engineer
Byron Tang, Senior Transportation Engineer
Michael Wolny, Management Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were none.
1. Approval of Minutes of the Council Infrastructure Committee (CIC) Meeting Held on June 28, 2023
The item was moved by Council Member Bonilla, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and approved unanimously.
2. Approval of Minutes of the Council Infrastructure Committee (CIC) Meeting Held on September 14, 2023
The item was moved by Council Member Bonilla, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and approved unanimously.
3. East Bay Greenway Multimodal Project - Discussion and Recommendation to Council
Jhay Delos Reyes and Gary Huisingh with Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) and Byron Tang, Senior Transportation Engineer, provided the presentation.
Public Comments
Carl, a member of Bike East Bay, suggested a two-way cycle track along Grand Street and Whitman Street.
Robert, a team member of Bike East Bay, requested more direct communication from the City about project updates and improvements along Mission Blvd.
Jill, a team member of Bike East Bay, wanted increased safety measures on Mission Blvd.
Alejandro, a member of Bike East Bay, also wished for a safer route on Mission Blvd.
Committee Questions / Discussion
Councilmember Andrews inquired about community outreach that was done and if Bike East Bay had been addressed of the proposed alignment for the East Bay Greenway Multimodal (EBGWMM) Project. CM Andrews mentioned a potential loss of parking, to which Director Ameri concurred. However, the project will bring about major improvements for bicyclists.
Councilmember Bonilla was in favor of the project and would like to see pedestrian safety improvements along Mission Boulevard.
Mayor Salinas was in support of the project but requested that incentives are offered, such as a voucher program for funded bikes, for the neighborhoods that may be affected by the loss of parking.
4. Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Improvements - Phase II Project Administration Building Update, Remaining WPCF to “Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF)”, and Laboratory Dedication
Greg Robley with MWA Architects provided the presentation.
Public Comments
There were none.
Committee Questions / Discussion
Director Ameri expressed the desire to dedicate the laboratory to the late Farid Ramezanzadeh, who served as the City’s Laboratory Supervisor for nearly 20 years. Mayor Salinas was in support of it.
CM Andrews supported the idea of a name change from Water Pollution Control Facility (WCPF) to Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and encouraged making areas available within the facility for artwork and murals.
CM Bonilla commended the lab dedication and emphasized that the facility should be enjoyed by all staff who have given design input.
5. Informational Report: FY24 Quarter 1 Capital Improvement Program Progress Report
Elli Lo, Senior Management Analyst, provided the report and presentation.
Public Comments
There were none.
Committee Questions / Discussion
CM Bonilla recommended a visual indicator on the City CIP webpage showing progress and quarterly updates.
6. Proposed 2024 Agenda Planning Calendar: Review and Comment Director Ameri proposed a Sidewalk Ordinance discussion for the Committee in January 2024. Assistant City Manager Claussen added that the ordinance will be more current and have better information.
Public Comments
There were none.
Committee Questions / Discussion
There were none.
ORAL REPORTS
There were none.
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.
MEETINGS
Attendance
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10/25/23
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Angela Andrews ✓ 5 0 0
Ray Bonilla Jr. ✓ 3 1 0
Mark Salinas ✓ 5 0 0