| Central Freeway Citizens Advisory Committee - July 12, 2004 |
|
Click here for a PDF version of the agenda CENTRAL FREEWAY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEEMeeting Notice 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of the May 3, 2004 Meeting - ACTION* (attachment 1) 3. Update on the Central Freeway Replacement Project - INFORMATION/ACTION (attachment 2) This item is a status report for the Central Freeway Replacement project. The project's two main elements, the Caltrans led touchdown ramp, and the DPW led Octavia Boulevard, are both under construction, and anticipated to be complete in mid-2005. DPT is continuing to use parking control officers where warranted to manage the increased traffic load, on city streets, and to manage detours near the construction site. Octavia Central, the Authority's public awareness office continues to disseminate information about the project and to address concerns raised by neighbors and commuters relative to the construction. Ancillary projects are intended to help reconstruct the urban fabric near the touchdown ramp, and address the changing traffic patterns resulting from the project. We are working on developing a prioritized ancillary project list and will be issuing a RFP in the next thirty days for consultant assistance in this effort. The project is on budget and might have a surplus of funds that could be used for additional ancillary projects. The original ancillary project budget was fiscally constrained and not based solely on need. The project currently has adequate funds to construct the first phase. Funding for the second phase, which includes the ancillary projects, Van Ness repaving, and the south of Market signal interconnection, will be subject to land sales. Land sales are scheduled to occur after approval of the new zoning as a part of the Planning Department's Better Neighborhood's Plan. This is an information/action item. 4. Update on the Ancillary Projects – INFORMATION/ACTION* (attachment 3) This is a status report for the Ancillary Projects which are part of the Central Freeway/Octavia Boulevard Project. The Ancillary projects will be used to tie the Central Freeway Replacement project into the surrounding community. These projects fall into several categories, but are generally to reconstruct the neighborhood fabric, or to address an operational/safety concern resulting from the new traffic patterns. There were several public meetings held. At these public meetings a general consensus was reached regarding the improvements that the residents would like to see in this area. Based upon these meetings and input from City departments, the City and the Authority have compiled a preliminary list of potential ancillary projects. The next step in this process is to develop a comprehensive list of potential ancillary projects, and to develop a prioritization methodology. The Authority will be advertising a Request for Proposals for consultant assistance in taking a systematic approach to defining, developing, and prioritizing the ancillary projects. We expect to award this contract in late summer and complete this process by the end of 2004. This is an information/action item. 5. Next Steps 6. Next Meeting Date 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment *Materials attached CFCAC MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SHOULD CONTACT STEVEN NGUYEN AT 522-4834 This meeting location is wheelchair accessible. In order to allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting, you are requested to refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products. All times shown are for information only. Items will be called at the discretion of the Chair. If you prefer receiving future agendas via email instead of regular mail, |
