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CityCouncil | 2005-10-18 | 5 | Councilmember Matarrese stated that the IT change would be helpful to have in a written report for reference. (05-505) Recommendation to authorize payment for and ratification of an open market purchase from Leader Industries of an ambulance in the amount of $142,743.35. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-506 - ) Councilmember deHaan stated that the new owners of the Harbor Island Apartments have outlined how they are going to operate the new complex; he feels comfortable with the new owners ; the curb strip on Appezzato Parkway needs to be addressed; planting trees is important to balance the community in spite of existing litigation; the area is high density and lends itself to transportation alternatives the City should make every effort to properly indoctrinate the new population and the virtues of public transportation in a meaningful way inquired how staff was addressing the issues. Mayor Johnson noted that someone mentioned to her that there was a bus stop along the dirt area on Appezzato Parkway people have to walk through the mud to get to the bus stop in the winter months ; requested staff to investigate the matter. Councilmember deHaan stated that the bus shelter is one of the cheaper shelters and only has two seats; bus shelter accommodations should be better. (05-507) - ) Councilmember deHaan stated that there is a new spirit at the League of California Cities because of Propositions 1A and 76; 84% percent of the voters supported cities; there was a workshop on revenue, taxation, transportation, communication and public works; the workshop addressed how the telecommunication revolution would affect cities; the policy could be set at the State and could overturn some franchise agreements. (05-508) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the League of California Cities noted that Proposition 1A was successful but did not do Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 18, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-10-18.pdf |