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1. The Hopyard median island/parkway landscape renovation project ($41,250) should be funded. As the Council is aware, the CIP includes a number of median improvement projects intended to address substandard median and streetscape areas throughout the City. Generally, staff feels that these projects offer an aesthetic benefit to the community and therefore warrant funding. The 1994/95 CIP includes a redesign and construction of the Sunol median (generally the area across from the Senior Center) for the purpose of replacing a portion of the existing paving stone design with a combination of plant material and paving stone. However, considering the fact that this median does not immediately impact local residents in the area, staff feels it appropriate to move this project to the unfunded streets projects category and transfer $41,250 of the revenue earmarked for the project to the Hopyard median project. In addition, staff will continue to review available CIP revenues to determine if the Street Landscape Improvements project ($154,500) which called for the complete renovation of the street landscaping on the northeast side of Hopyard Road from Del Valle Parkway to Secretariat can also be addressed during this same period. 2. The Kottinger Creek storm drain bypass/Second Street to Arroyo del Valle project ($550,000) is currently listed as a high priority unfunded project. A request has been made to move this to a funded project. As the Council is aware, this project is intended to intercept storm flow from St. Mary's Creek at the crossing of Kottinger Drive to eliminate potential flooding in the area. Currently, staff is ~nalizing a report on this drainage condition, which it intends to present to the Council within the next ninety days. Incorporated in that report will be a recommendation regarding the potential funding for this project. As a result, at this time, staff recommends that the project remain as high priority unfunded. 3. Councilmembers and staff have received an informal request from the East Bay Regional Park District to participate in the joint purchase of Ridgelands property. As discussed at the workshop, this concept is in the early stages of development and it is expected that representatives from the East Bay Regional Park District will be at the City Council to discuss this matter at the June 20th meeting. As a result, at this time, staff is not recommending that funding be identified for this project. However, in the event that it is determined that this project warrants funding, staff recommends it first be sent to the City's Park and Recreation Commission for review and recommendation. SR95:210 -3-