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Lake Chabot Road reopening

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.

Public comments (9)

OpposedDouglas SpauldingOct 19, 2026

Criticized the mayor's push to reopen Lake Chabot Road, saying $1.5 million isn't enough and money should go to firehouses with failing roofs instead.

City Council - SPECIAL MEETING AND CLOSED SESSIONCouncilmember Boldt may participate via teleconference from 1000 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 2001. (Grand Hyatt Washington Business Center) - Oct 19, 2026 · 25:17 →
ConcernedKey WooMay 14, 2026

Expressed concern that the Lake Chabot Road closure has turned View Drive into a dangerous cut-through thoroughfare with speeding traffic.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 4:16 →
ConcernedCatherine LooseMay 14, 2026

Highlighted home hardening efforts and expressed anxiety about fire season and the urgent need for an additional evacuation route.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 6:17 →
ConcernedUnidentified ResidentMay 14, 2026

Cited wildfire risks, El Niño weather patterns, and timed evacuation studies showing it takes hours to evacuate the community.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 7:31 →
ConcernedUnidentified ResidentMay 14, 2026

Urged the committee to recommend a clear city policy and staff instructions to reopen Lake Chabot Road as quickly as possible for emergency evacuation.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 1:58 →
ConcernedMarianne MillerMay 14, 2026

Argued that road closure constitutes a project under CEQA requiring environmental review and general plan amendments.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 11:37 →
SupportiveBrian LeboMay 14, 2026

Suggested the committee express support for fixing Lake Chabot Road for two-way traffic and forward the item to the City Council.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 13:14 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentMay 14, 2026

Announced a citizen-led revenue measure to fund vital infrastructure, including Lake Chabot Road repairs.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 14:02 →
ConcernedGreg NovakMay 14, 2026

Questioned decision-making regarding locked gates and the lack of recent geological studies for Lake Chabot Road repairs.

Facilities & Transportation Committee - May 14, 2026 · 9:40 →

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