pages: CityCouncil/2005-11-01.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2005-11-01 | 14 | infrastructure plan ideas to the staff prior to the matter being on the agenda in December ; suggested community oversight be established; requested future discussions on how streets are prioritized for crack sealing treatment. Mayor Johnson stated she would not want to have the infrastructure report delayed in order to review options; the Council should review what other cities do; she was very disappointed when the Council learned that the infrastructure spending was cut nearly 50%, which made making the reserve appear to be false; stated the reserve is not false; deferred maintenance occurred; stated there is crack sealing all over the City; a decision was made not to do crack sealing; the Council needs more information on what is prioritized and the affects of the decisions; a long catch-up game is required due to the cuts. Councilmember Daysog requested some level of discussion about an oversight committee that would inform the Council on issues. Mayor Johnson stated there should be a discussion on available options and goals. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the infrastructure report would be brought to the Council, to which the City Manager responded December. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether park deterioration would be included in the report. The City Manager responded the report includes sidewalks, streets, street tree planning, field maintenance, facility maintenance, sewers, and storm drains. (05-527) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she attended the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Conference in Oakland last week; the main topic of conversation was affordable housing there was a strong recognition that individuals are being priced out of the Bay Area market. the 20-3 year old group stated housing was a real problem; unfortunately the language at the conference was harsh on both sides and was not a good coming together to exchange ideas. (05-528) Councilmember deHaan stated that the Chamber of Commerce had a briefing on the Ninth Avenue project in conjunction with the Port of Oakland for 3,500 to 4,000 homes; there is continual build out on the other side of the Estuary the City is in litigation which restricts fulfilling commitments expressing the City's concerns regarding constraints are important. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 November 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-11-01.pdf |