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added it will help the environment and provide alternatives to driving. He encouraged the City Council to make West Las Positas Boulevard its top priority. Terry Chang of the Tri-Valley Air Quality Community Alliance (TVAQCA) supported the Bernal Community Farm project for its multi-faceted educational and recreational opportunities. She noted the City cannot ignore the realities brought by climate change but can choose to be resilient by promoting ways to nurture the community. Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. Councilmember Testa advised some of the projects could find other funding and they should cut off this low-hanging fruit first. She explained the Bernal Community Farm could get started without being identified for major funding. She advised the library and West Las Positas Boulevard projects should not be identified in this process, noting with West Las Positas Boulevard project can likely get other funding. She noted Century House should be a priority. Councilmember Testa moved to recommend the skatepark as the top priority. Mayor Brown noted the skatepark is going to come back to the City Council with phasing options and a value engineering study so they may not be paying the full price as listed. In response to Councilmember Testa, Interim City Manager Dolan clarified the projects cannot be separated into separate size categories because they all come from the same financial source. Mayor Brown and Councilmember Testa encouraged waiting to see what the City gets from the federal government in grant funding. In response to Councilmember Narum, Interim City Manager Dolan confirmed that $250,000 is already budgeted for the cricket pitch. He confirmed the City Council would have to allocate an additional $250,000 to fund the near-term solution proposed for the Ken Mercer Sports Park. Councilmember Testa advised the cricket pitch should neither be the primary nor the top backup priority because it is a minor expense. She clarified her motion is to make the skateboard park the priority with authorization for Bernal Community Farm MOU to be done enough for the Master Gardeners to gain access, and the near-term cricket funding, followed by the Century House. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. She noted West Las Positas Boulevard is the biggest safety concern but should be considered as repair and replace. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Director Kirkpatrick clarified the grants would only be for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and not the remainder of the roadway. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Interim City Manager Dolan confirmed that $10 million is the figure requested. Traffic Engineer Tassano confirmed the City estimated the total cost at $14 million and requested $10 million. He clarified he is optimistic about receiving a grant but added it is a national grant likely receiving 5,000 applications from which only one or two per state will be chosen. In response to Mayor Brown, Traffic Engineer Tassano clarified the Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC) could be a grant option but advised they have a very specific list requiring an amendment. He reported staff will continue to pursue TVTC grants. Mayor Brown noted roads tend to be funded through grants more frequently than parks. City Council Minutes Page 16 of 18 April 12, 2022