Authorize the award of a professional services contract to Michael Baker International, Inc. for the Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Modification Project (CS19E).

Criticized the council's decision to alter Santa Fe Drive, arguing the project slowed traffic and improved safety, and accused officials of car-centric thinking.

Highlighted safety hazards on Santa Fe Drive, including obstructed turns for emergency vehicles and dangers for pedestrians navigating loose rocks and high curbs.

Argued that the plan to tear out the Santa Fe streetscape is a wasteful vendetta against prior leadership and community planners.

Used a visual presentation to highlight safety concerns for students walking or biking near Santa Fe Drive and criticized sharrows.

Pointed out the lack of community involvement lines in the staff report and emphasized learning from past implementation mistakes.

Supported moving forward with corrections on Santa Fe Drive while requesting ongoing council updates and community transparency.

Stressed the importance of adhering to citizen participation guidelines and user-friendly renderings for future roadway designs.

Questioned whether Michael Baker had specialized bicycle transportation design experience compared to firms like Fehr & Peers.

Thanked the council for listening to residents, citing collision data and supporting a revised, safer design for Santa Fe Drive.

Noted that speeds had dropped on Santa Fe and urged the council to reconsider widening lanes.

Praised the council's bold leadership in pivoting to address flaws in the original Santa Fe project design.

Spoke on behalf of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, advocating to improve rather than remove current infrastructure.