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CityCouncil | 2006-11-21 | 8 | and Congressional legislation staff. Councilmember deHaan stated another issue is time extension. The Housing Authority Executive Director stated staff has been working on a WRDA amendment that includes a no-cost conveyance, studies to review the cost to retrofit the Fruitvale Avenue Railroad Bridge, transferring the property to the City, property owners or an entity created either by the City or the Homeowners Association. Councilmember Matarrese requested that a summary report be brought back to Council: stated a lot of options have been discussed; he wants to hear what the residents have to say and evaluate the options; the Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for maintaining the waterway and the Fruitvale Avenue Railroad Bridge the Fruitvale Avenue Railroad Bridge has not been maintained if it is not working; the City needs to be compensated for deferred maintenance; retrofitting costs will be large; said costs should not be born by the City for receiving the transfer and should be put in front of Congressional delegates. Mayor Johnson stated that she received a list of sunken vessels: requested an update on outstanding obstructions in the Estuary Councilmember deHaan requested that the Army Corps of Engineers spell out the width and depth criteria that would be maintained in the Estuary stated obligations need to be spelled out. The City Manager stated that all concerns would be addressed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired when the next briefing would take place, to which the City Manager responded the beginning of the year. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ] ( *06-556 - ) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held on November 14, 2006. Approved. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 November 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-11-21.pdf |