COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE & AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING
Hybrid Participation - Digital Zoom Meeting/Conference Room 2A February 28, 2024
5:30 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Salinas.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Angela Andrews, City Council Member, Mayor Pro Tempore
George Syrop, City Council Member
Mark Salinas, Mayor
Staff Present:
Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Kathy Garcia, Deputy Director of Public Works
Judy Phung, Senior Secretary
Byron Tang, Senior Transportation Engineer
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were none.
Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting Held on April 27, 2023 The item was moved by Council Member (CM) Andrews, seconded by CM Syrop, and approved unanimously.
Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting Held on October 26, 2023 CM Andrews suggested an amendment to a Public Comments section of the minutes to correct the surname of Mary Clements, a member of the public.
Public Comments
There were none.
SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project Discussion
Sheena Patel, with Gray-Bowen-Scott, alongside Parag Mehta and Chris Brecheisen, with Kimley-Horn, provided the report and presentation.
Public Comments
There were none.
Committee Questions / Discussion
CM Syrop recommended a route design that incorporates Alternative 1 with a part of Alternative 2, specifically a connection between Breakwater Court and Whitesell Street. He would like signs for pedestrians and bicyclists to guide them around the infrastructure along the shoreline.
CM Andrews mentioned the potential risks of sea level rise and asked if stakeholders had provided comments related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). She would like the PID to be closer to finalization as the project cost estimates are already high. She expressed preference in Alternative 1 and was interested in aesthetic lighting created for points of interest.
Mayor Salinas asked if there had been an analysis done on bike and pedestrian data for Alternative 1. Mr. Mehta explained that their research allows for Clawiter Road to remain unchanged and Whitesell Street to have even sidewalk widths and Class IV bike lanes. He was in favor of Alternative 1. He emphasized that the overpass should be aesthetically pleasing because it is the gateway to the city.
The item was moved by CM Andrews, seconded by CM Syrop, and approved unanimously for recommendation to Council.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CM Andrews requested the following items: (1) a review of the maintenance, lighting, and improvements of the downtown parking structures, (2) feedback on decorative crosswalks, (3) updates on the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), and (4) a follow-up discussion on the Orchard Avenue Traffic Calming Project.
CM Syrop brought up the idea of future metered parking. Director Ameri replied that an enforcement parking program has been developed and is ready to be presented to the Committee. CM Syrop asked for updates on the BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project.
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
Mayor Salinas will deliver a public State of the City Address on Thursday, February 29.
CM Andrews praised Linear Park and wants to discuss similar opportunities for other communities within the city.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
MEETINGS
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