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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE JUNE 12, 2023 AUDITORIUM Present: Councilmembers Rader (Chair), Bullock, Baker Also: City Engineer Papke, Law Director Vargo, Council staff Call to Order: 7:01 p.m. Approval of the minutes of the May 22, 2023 meeting of the Public Works & Sustainability Committee. nd Without objection from the committee, Chairman Rader approved the minutes of the May 22 meeting of the Public Works & Sustainability Committee. RESOLUTION 2023-32 –A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the City Engineer of the City of Lakewood to prepare and execute an application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for the stated described project and to submit same to the Northeast Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) for consideration of funding by Ohio Association of Regional Councils (OARC) on behalf of Lakewood. (Referred to PWS 6/5/23) City Engineer Papke spoke about the requirements for CMAQ funding, pinpointing 5 intersections in Lakewood that are eligible. Through NOACA, preliminary plans for funding were submitted after traffic studies were applied. Mr. Papke described safety as a priority for the improvement of the intersections. He explained that the th resolution is required by the end of the month, being reason for the request for approval at the June 20General Meeting. The minimum City contribution for funds is 20%, but the City can score higher by contributing more. Chair Rader asked about the competitiveness of the grant. Mr. Papke explained that the City of Lakewood will be competing with other cities and their projects. If Lakewood does not receive funding, there are plans prepared for two signals on Detroit Ave. There has already been some budget set aside for theproject. Councilmember Bullock expressed his concern about the City’s potential contribution of 40% within the legislation. Mr. Papke described the importance of a higher contribution for a higher chance of receiving funding and moving the project forward. Councilmember Bullock and Mr. Papke went over other advancements of infrastructure that could be applicable to the city. Councilmember Baker asked about the advancement of leading walk signals for pedestrians. Mr. Papke spoke about the study that can occur once funds are awarded as part of the Traffic Engineering and Planning Development. Leading pedestrian intervals were described as unsafe in busy intersections but helpful in areas without a left turn lane. Two intersections were mentioned as potential areas for improvement. Councilmember Baker and Mr. Papke went over the project plan development criteria with ODOT. ADA curve ramps were mentioned as part of the compliant code. Councilmember Baker and Mr. Papke spoke about the update of signals at the corner of each elementary school. Mr. Papke described the work being done on the programs regarding safe routes to school. There are studies in the works that can potentially make those areas eligible for funding.