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Councilmember Schmidt request for future agenda topic
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
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Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
City Council will consider and adopt a resolution to permanently implement the Coleman Avenue Pilot project.
Commission will review the evaluation of the Coleman Avenue Pilot Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
If made permanent, the changes will affect traffic flow and safety on Coleman Avenue.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (ID 845 2506 8381).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Complete Streets Commission voted 6‑0‑1 to recommend that the City Council make the Coleman Avenue Pilot permanent, install bollards in the bicycle lane at speed humps and crosswalks, extend the speed cushions to the edge of the bicycle lane, and direct staff to evaluate narrowing the southbound travel lane to 10 feet for a bicycle‑lane buffer. The recommendation was approved by the commission.
Decided Aug 27, 2026.
Commission will consider a resolution to create a no‑parking zone at the southwest corner of Laurel Street and Oak Grove Avenue.
What's happening
Why it matters
Stops cars from parking, improving traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and cyclists at that intersection.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (ID 845 2506 8381).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Commission adopted a resolution authorizing the installation of a no‑parking zone at the southwest corner of Laurel Street and Oak Grove Avenue, passing the motion 6‑0‑1.
Decided Aug 27, 2026.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
Staff will propose a resolution to create a no‑parking zone at the southwest corner of Laurel Street and Oak Grove Avenue.
The council will approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from the Bayfront Mitigation Fund for the Willow Road bicycle and pedestrian safety project.
The City Council will approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from unassigned Bayfront Mitigation funds for the Willow Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements project.
The City Council approved an appropriation of $1.75 million from the unassigned Bayfront Mitigation fund for the project.
The City Council is asked to approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from unassigned Bayfront Mitigation funds.
City Council will consider a resolution to make back‑in angled parking permanent at Nealon Park frontage.
Council will consider a resolution to make back‑in angled parking permanent at Nealon Park.
Staff asks the council to choose among three options: continue the current design and seek grant funding, pause the design while waiting for a grant decision, or revise the project to a lower‑cost alternative.
The council is asked to provide direction on the Willow Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.
The City Council will consider a resolution to make back‑in angled parking permanent at Nealon Park.
What's happening
Why it matters
Permanent parking and clarified street access affect traffic flow, safety, and access to nearby schools and parks.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the
Decision update
The City Council adopted a resolution making back‑in angled parking permanent at Nealon Park and directed staff to retain the temporary vehicle access restriction on Blake Street, with a review in one year.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The council will authorize the city manager to execute a maintenance agreement with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc.
The council will consider and adopt a resolution approving the list of projects eligible for FY 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1.
The council will consider a resolution to approve the list of projects eligible for SB1 funds for fiscal year 2026-27.
The council will adopt a resolution approving projects eligible for SB1 funding in FY 2026-27.
City council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year maintenance agreement with Cal‑West for traffic signals and street lighting.
The council will adopt a resolution listing projects that can receive SB1 funds for FY 2026-27.
The council will adopt a resolution approving the list of projects eligible for fiscal year 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving projects eligible for FY 2026‑27 SB 1 funding.