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Director Kerns asked that if legally feasible, all labor provisions considered
should be included in the document. Director McGlashan noted that if included in the RFP
many of the provisions should be subject to additional legal review, as required.
Chair Jehn asked if there were any comments from the public. Mr. Gregory noted that the
Santa Rosa Council indicated at a recent meeting that if SMART didn’t incorporate a food
and wine center, the City would not embrace SMART’s project. Mr. Wilhelm stated that
most cities have more than two rail tracks and that SMART should make sure two tracks
are adequate. Mr. Buckhorn felt that SMART had done a wonderful job and that it should
not lose track of its ridership goals. Mr. Benjamin asked the Board to look at the last 3
major public works projects that the City of Santa Rosa. Each project has been a failure in
his opinion, being over budget, and off schedule. He encouraged the Board to “hold your
ground and let this project be successful and really help the community”.
Chair Jehn asked the Board for continuation. It was moved by Director Eklund and
second by Director Boro. Director McGlashan asked the public if there were other
suggestions please submit them to staff in advance of the Real Estate Committee on
January 4, 2006. The motion for continuation was passed unanimously.
IX SMART Administrative Code
Mr. Greg Dion summarized the changes he was asked to make to the Administrative Code
from the last meeting. He noted no new comments had been submitted and requested
Board approval. Chair Jehn asked the Board for a motion. Director Eklund moved and
Director Pahre second. It was passed unanimously.
X SMART 2006 Meeting Calendar
Chair Jehn asked the Board for motion. It was moved by Director Eddie and seconded by
Director Kerns. It was passed unanimously.
XI Gap Closure Right of Way Updated
Mr. Nemeth gave an overview of the location of the bike path and Linden Lane breakaway
path. Mike Strider had reviewed and accepted the preliminary design. Staff was seeking
Board concurrence in the development of a recommendation/agreement with Caltrans.
Director McGlashan asked if the soundwall was being relocated now to accommodate the
breakaway path, why it couldn’t be relocated per SMART’s original request. Craig
Tackaberry, TAM, stated the wall would not be moved vertically or horizontally, it would be
constructed deeper, with new footings. Chair Jehn asked the Board for a motion to direct
staff to prepare an agreement with Caltrans. It was moved by Director McGlashan and
seconded by Director Kerns and passed unanimously.
XII Closed Session
XIII Report on Closed Session
Mr. Dion stated that direction had been given to staff on items A thru E and that item A and
D would be reported out in open session.
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