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Item No. 4 (continued) M /S: Biagi /Mosher to accept the recommendation of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and contribute $500 for the publication of the Discount Booklet for senior citizens. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 84 -46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER 5. Roosevelt Avenue Reconstruction Project (1101 -01) (Continued from 2/27/84) Report of City Manager and Director Public Works 2/21/84 Ralph Nobles, 3720 Country Club Drive, urged that Council keep in mind that Roosevelt Avenue is a principal thoroughfare in the City with regard to width and appearance. Mr. Nobles suggested the present width be maintained and that the planter strips be eliminated with the sidewalk at the curb. He suggested that the few trees worth saving could be accommodated by jogs in the sidewalk. Director of Public Works Addiego replied to questions and commented concerning what would be involved if the 40 foot width is maintained and an integrated curb, gutter and sidewalk used. Mr. Addiego also commented concerning the desirability of undergrounding PG &E lines and doing water, sewer and storm drain work also, while the street is being reconstructed. He reported that he is talking with PG &E representatives in an attempt to have the undergrounding done in 1985 instead of 1986 according to present plans. M /S: Britschgi /Biagi to instruct staff to proceed with the Roosevelt Avenue Reconstruction Project as quickly as possible based on maintaining the 40 foot street width. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 84 -47 Nita Spanqler, 970 Edgewood Road, referred to her request of February 27, 1984, that consideration be given to the use of bicycles on Roosevelt Avenue. City Manager Smith and Mr. Addiego explained that bicyclists may use Roosevelt Avenue in the same manner as other vehicles in accordance with State law. A separate lane for bicycles on each side of the 40 foot street cannot be accommodated unless the much - needed on- street parking is eliminated. It was suggested that bike lanes might be established on wider, less used nearby streets. Council members indicated an interest in Mr. Smith's suggestion that it might be appropriate at this time to review the Bikeways Plan on which the Public Works Department has spent considerable time a few years ago. (Memo 3/8/84) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Reg. Mtg. 3/5/84 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 376