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City Engineer Rudy Rosas spoke regarding community outreach efforts and project <br /> completion. <br /> Mayor Amezcua asked what efforts are being made to mitigate the impact to the <br /> community, specifically the effects of dust on homes in the area. <br /> City Engineer Rosas shared the measures that are in place to minimize and <br /> suppress dust at construction sites that are conducted both by City staff and the <br /> contracted company. <br /> Mayor Amezcua asked whether the contract for the project stipulates whether or <br /> not the contractor can be removed from the project if deadlines are not met by the <br /> contractor. <br /> City Engineer Rosas explained that the contract lists a liquid damage amount of <br /> $11,420 that can be assessed for each day the project exceeds the agreed upon <br /> deadline and that staff works closely with the City Attorney's Office in those <br /> instances. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke in support of designating the new greenspaces as <br /> parks to allow for more structure, and suggested redesignating the existing <br /> greenspaces on Bristol Street as parks. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza suggested that, given the size and scope of the project, <br /> notices be provided further than the 1000 feet project radius, and asked whether <br /> the community could expect to experience black-out periods during the removal <br /> and installation of electrical components. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez explained that Edison will likely install temporary power <br /> lines to mitigate power disruptions. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza expressed the importance for staff and the contractor to <br /> mitigate the impact of dust on the homes in the area and asked whether the sound <br /> walls would mirror the existing walls on Bristol and whether the bike lanes would <br /> be landscaped. <br /> City Engineer Rosas spoke regarding the sound wall and protected bike lanes. <br /> Councilmember Penaloza shared his hopes that Bristol would look appealing to <br /> both residents and non-residents, and that the project would be conducted properly <br /> and quickly. <br /> Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the project, suggested notification to <br /> residents through means other than mailers, expressed the importance of having a <br /> bikeable and walkable city, and requested periodic updates on the project at future <br /> meetings. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 12 MARCH 4, 2025 <br />