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Councilmember Narum noted this development was approved during her time on the Planning Commission and noted the trail's creation was connected to a notion of Alviso Adobe Community Park eventually spanning across Old Foothill Road. In response to Councilmember Narum, Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano confirmed there is a plan for a crosswalk. He clarified the crosswalk was proposed as a condition of approval but it was omitted from the final list of conditions. He confirmed the cost for the crosswalk is on the City but noted the design work and some other area improvements were covered by a grant. In response to Councilmember Balch, Traffic Engineer Tassano clarified the crosswalk will have a pedestrian hybrid traffic signal as opposed to a full traffic signal so it will only cost about $150,000 to create the crosswalk. Councilmember Balch stated he can see both sides of the issue. He stated the Castleridge Trail achieves many of the goals the Meadowlark Trail was designed to achieve. He advised the crosswalk would be a great amenity to the neighborhood east of Foothill Road. Councilmember Balch moved to amend the contract, not require the trail, and send the issue to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee to recommend how to best use the money. Mayor Brown seconded the motion. Mayor Brown noted the Castleridge Trail was not envisioned in 2005-2006 when the development was being planned. She lauded the City's many trails for residents but advised a dirt loop around eight homes would not be a significant community amenity. Councilmember Narum expressed support for the motion, noting how the other area trails were not yet conceived when she approved the development on the Planning Commission. She requested the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee consider the crosswalk when assessing uses for the developer's fee. In response to Councilmember Testa, Interim City Manager Dolan confirmed there have been past discussions about having a parking lot for trail users in the open space, but the Jorgensen Lane neighbors were more offended by the parking lot than the trail. Councilmember Arkin stated she is generally in favor of more trails but advised after viewing it herself, it would only benefit the local residents who do not want it. She echoed comments about the Castleridge Trail being a good alternative and in expressing concerns about parking. She expressed her support of the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Brown to amend the contract to not build the trail and refer the item to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee for recommendation on how to best use funds for an amenity for review, such as adding a crosswalk on Foothill Road or other options, for a community benefit. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Brown recessed the meeting at 9:50 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:56 p.m. 29. Review and consider the City's Legislative Framework with the 2022 Focus Areas and establish the City's legislative positions on selected bills, and request City staff to monitor remaining legislation throughout the 2022 legislative cycle to determine whether the City Council should take a formal position on additional legislation City Council Minutes Page 10 of 16 May 17,2022