pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-15 | 15 | (08-315) - Bill Hudson, Recreation and Parks Department employee, stated that the City's well-trained - workers would be sacrificed by contracting out services at the Golf Course. COUNCIL REFERRALS (08-316) ICLEI update with specific auto use and congestion issues highlighted. Councilmember Matarrese stated cuts made to the tree program were almost directly counter to what was approved in the Climate Protection Plan; requested a status report on 1) the City Vehicle Use Policy; 2) Eco-pass for City employees, including alternatives; and 3) biodiesel use in City vehicles; directed the Youth Commission and Transportation Commission work on an automobile trip reduction plan for various schools in time for the 2008-2009 school year; stated Island Drive and Central Avenue and Oak Street have no traffic problems during the summer; traffic problems come back when school resumes the City discussed the matter at a joint meeting with the School District in March 2007; Lincoln Middle School, Alameda High School, and Chipman Elementary School were recognized as areas that needed attention. Mayor Johnson stated that Amelia Earhart Elementary School should be added. Councilmember Matarrese stated said school is tied to Lincoln Middle School. Mayor Johnson stated the Lincoln Middle School Parent Association performed surveys and have encouraged students to ride bicycles and carpool. Councilmember Matarrese stated the ICLEI Plan is to be evaluated bi-annually. The City Manager stated an update is scheduled for August ; she is not sure whether anything could be accomplished before the beginning of the school year. Mayor Johnson stated School Board student representatives could meet with Youth Commission members to start putting things in place to work on in the fall. Councilmember deHaan stated the City Vehicle Use policy would be coming back to Council. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 July 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf |