pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf, 27
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 27 | Councilmember deHaan inquired whether residents are required to pay for sidewalk repair, to which the Public Works Director responded the City only repairs sidewalks damaged by street trees. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry about sewers, the Public Works Director responded the City's sewers are doing fairly well because there is a dedicated funding source; dedicated funding sources or fees would allow the City to keep up with on-going maintenance. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Measure B funds were used for the pothole crew, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding Measure B funds being a fixed amount, the Public Works Director stated the amount varies because it is based on sales tax. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the pothole crew defers the need for maintenance, to which the Public Works Director responded resurfacing is still often needed. Councilmember Daysog stated little changes can change people's perception; people think negatively of their surroundings if streets and sidewalks are not maintained; people might have confidence the City is on the right track if improvements cannot be fully funded but common areas are improved. Mayor Johnson stated not dealing with the problem creates a bigger deficit; the Council needs to review the issue; a long-term plan is needed to get infrastructure back in shape. Councilmember Matarrese stated the sewer system is in good shape because it has a dedicated funding source; a similar option for streets, sidewalks, and median strips should be presented to the public; other funding sources will not solve the problem. The Acting City Manager stated the presentation was the first step to identify the problem; the next step is to find ways to fund improvements; having something similar to the sewer fund would be good. Mayor Johnson stated the City must be able to assure the public that a thorough review was completed and there is not any money available in the budget before raising fees; the deficit is huge. Councilmember deHaan stated the most important thing is to set up a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 27 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |