City Brief

Approved the purchase of two para-transit buses from Federal Transportation Administration funds at the total cost of $120,000 Passed a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding for collaboration with the U.S.Bicycle Hall of Fame to plan the induction dinner and ceremonial event. Directed staff to continue working with the Bicycle Advisory Commission and Caltrans in evaluating potential improvements to the Mace Boulevard bicycle overcrossing. Received an informational report from the Public Works department about neighborhood electric vehicle accessibility. Received an update on the Climate Action Team member appointments. Revised job specificationsfor the environmental resource supervisor and environmental resource specialist positions. Approved plans,specifications and bid advertisements for the El Macero drainage pump station improvements. Passed resolution proclaiming May 2008 as National Preservation Month.