pages: CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2006-02-07 | 13 | 2005 allocation and the infrastructure plans. Mayor Johnson requested that a street resurfacing schedule be provided. Councilmember deHaan requested that a sidewalk resurfacing schedule be provided. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the field renovation included sprinkler systems in addition to drainage, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated that certain trees, such as eucalyptus trees, grow rapidly and pruning of the trees is costly; suggested reviewing the possibility of replacing trees that are too expensive to maintain. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether project timelines would be brought back to the Council, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated that residents have to pay an $85 permit fee to repair a sidewalk square; inquired whether the fee could be lowered to encourage homeowners to take care of the replacement. The Public Works Director responded both property owner and City responsibilities are identified when sidewalk inspections are performed; homeowners are given the option of using the City's contractor; in which case, the City would cover the encroachment permit. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired what was the outcome of the rubberized sidewalk experiment, and whether the City was contemplating having rubberized sidewalks. The Public Works Director responded that the feedback has been positive; currently, the City is not doing any rubberized sidewalks the Council would receive a proposal for installing rubberized sidewalks; a $90,000 grant would be applied to sidewalks; the intent is to piggyback on the City of Oakland's Contract for rubberized sidewalks. Councilmember Daysog stated a level of complexity exists in terms of the timing of available dollars; oversight is needed; there are two types of budgeting issues: 1) the two-year budgeting process and midyear adjustments, and 2) dedicating dollars when the reserve Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 3 Community Improvement Commission February 7, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf |