pages: CityCouncil/2007-02-06.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2007-02-06 | 14 | (07-068) Councilmember deHaan stated Council discussed setting aside $20,000 to $30,000 to review a salt water pump station; Alameda's housing stock would be vulnerable in an earthquake; a feasibility study should be conducted. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City of Berkeley conducted a feasibility study; stated the Fire Department has not provided Council with sufficient information; Alameda could use the City of Berkeley's information if a study was conducted; she would like the Fire Department to provide information on whether or not the system is feasible. Councilmember deHaan stated the information could be weaved into the Disaster Plan. The City Manager stated staff is in the process of developing the Disaster Mitigation Plan; staff will provide a report on what other cities are doing. Mayor Johnson stated San Francisco is charged with developing an Emergency Response Plan; requested that staff investigate whether Alameda has a representative attending the meetings. (07-069) Councilmember deHaan stated Alameda was established as an electric City in the late 1990's; requested the program be reviewed and reinstated. (07-070) Mayor Johnson stated she attended the Annual Mayor's Conference in Washington, D.C. during the week of January 23; Community Development Block Grant/Section 8 cuts are always a threat but are usually reinstated; interest in alternative power sources, greenhouse gases, and global warming has increased; the Mayor's Conference does a lot to advocate for cities. ADJOURNMENT (07-071) - There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m. in a moment of silence for Ruth Herch. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 February 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-02-06.pdf |