Meeting on September 17

Concord Community Reuse Project
Draft Revised Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
Edi Birsan made a presentation on his research of the DEIR. In Chapter 4 "Transportation", Figure 4-14 shows major street improvements which include upper Monument Boulevard widened to 6 lanes and Meadow Lane widened to 4 lanes (see number 15 and 16 on map). How can Meadow Lane be widened with out eminent domain of single family residences? The public review comment period was extended and now ends October 26, 2009 at 5 p.m.!

Monument Redevelopment Forum
An upcoming public meeting on a date to be determined will follow up on the development of Urban Design Guidelines.

City of Richmond's Draft General Plan
Community Health and Wellness Element
This is a brilliant GP element that we should consider for Concord's GP. Of particular interest is Goal HW4 "Encourage Safe and Convenient Public Transit and Active Circulation Options". Here are the policies:

HW4.1 Expanded and Affordable Public Transit
HW4.2 Enhanced and Accessible Paratransit
HW4.3 Safe and Convenient Walking and Bicycling
HW4.4 Safety and Accessibility
HW4.5 Complete Streets

Concord Trails Master Plan

Here is some information on the Concord Trails Master Plan that was presented by Ray Kuzbari that I missed in the August 20 meeting:

• A new Concord Trails Plan will be adopted by the City Council in October, and will be included in Concord’s General Plan.
• Bicycle trails paralleling Monument Blvd. are planned in the Concord Trails plan.
• One route will be a Class III Bike Connection Trail from Sunshine Drive to Linden Drive which connects to a Class II Bike Lane from Walter Way to Mohr Lane and the Iron Horse Regional Trail.