pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-15 | 16 | Mayor Johnson stated that the Eco-pass survey should be reviewed before other options are considered. The City Manager stated the green building and landscaping ordinance would be presented at the next Council meeting. Mayor Johnson inquired when the Styrofoam ban goes into effect, to which the City Manager responded the ban went into effect on July 1st Mayor Johnson stated that the City of Oakland is going through litigation regarding plastic bags; Alameda can move forward on the matter when the coast is clear. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what policy is in place regarding employee use of City vehicles. The City Manager responded a number of administrative procedures are in place; information would be provided to Council. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he wants to know what steps are taken when employees drive a City vehicle, such as determining whether the trip is necessary or carpooling is available to reduce costs and carbon footprint. Vice Mayor Tam stated a complaint was received from an employee regarding being required to use an electric vehicle: inquired whether there was a procedure requiring that the employee had to use the electric vehicle. The City Manager responded the electric vehicle was assigned to the function of the job. Mayor Johnson inquired whether electric vehicles are stationed throughout the City. The City Manager responded various departments have been assigned electric vehicles stated some are used for carpooling, others are assigned to individuals; the electric vehicles have charging issues; two electric vehicles are fast charging. Councilmember deHaan requested an evaluation of electric vehicles to see whether the vehicles' purpose is being fulfilled; stated future decisions will need to be made. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 July 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf |