pages: CityCouncil/2006-05-16.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2006-05-16 | 10 | Mayor Johnson inquired when renovations for Woodstock Park would start. The Acting Recreation and Park Director responded the City has until 2012 to spend the grant money; stated Ritler Park would be renovated after Godfrey Park; Woodstock Park would be renovated next; the Woodstock Park design is more involved because of drainage problems in the neighborhood. louncilmember Matarrese inquired why renovation for Ritler Park would be before Woodstock Park. The Acting Recreation and Park Director responded renovation for Ritler Park would be quicker; stated renovation for Woodstock Park would start next year in late summer or early fall. Mayor Johnson stated starting renovation next year makes sense; Woodstock Park would not be open for the baseball season if work started next spring. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the park and facility naming policy would be brought to Council, to which the Acting Recreation and Park Director responded June 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (06-269) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated there have been various lobbying efforts to allow triple tractor trailers on California highways ; California currently bans triple tractor trailers; shipping companies are attempting to get the legislation through the State; the Governor has indicated some interest last time the issue was proposed; a subcommittee vote lost by a margin of eight to five; requested that the matter be placed on the agenda; stated citizen safety is a concern; there is potential for jackknifing and major wear and tear on local roads. Mayor Johnson concurred with Vice Mayor Gilmore; inquired whether triple tractor-trailers could be restricted in Alameda. The City Attorney responded probably not; stated there may be State and Federal preemptions; a number of Alameda streets are considered State highways. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the matter should be placed on Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 16, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-05-16.pdf |