pages: CityCouncil/2008-08-05.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2008-08-05 | 6 | Mayor Johnson requested that the Council be provided updates on the status of certification; stated the matter should be wrapped up and finalized. In response to Councilmembe: Matarrese's inquiry regarding the timeline, the Library Director stated the Request for Proposals (RFP) process should take four months. Councilmember Matarrese noted that the library service is not free; stated the survey indicated that people value the service and are willing to pay for it; requested that the information on the LEED certification include the estimated certification date. Councilmember deHaan stated $16 million would be needed in the future; hopefully, $2.5 million would cover costs including the electrical and heating systems; inquired whether there would be State level grants. The Library Director responded the Strategic Plan puts the City in a better position than most should there be a State construction bond. Ms. Page stated that her calculations are that less than half of the funding would be needed for the makeover; the infrastructure and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements are the big unknowns; another city had to install sprinkler systems, which added costs; encouraged Council to go forward with an RFP as quickly as possible. Proponents Honora Murphy, Alameda; Karen Butter, Library Board Member ; Luzanne Engh, Alameda Free Library Foundation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a prioritized list has been prepared in the event the $2.5 million is not sufficient, to which the Library Director responded not enough is known about the structural and system issues. Mayor Johnson suggested that the staff recommendation be modified to include language about beginning to develop a plan that would come back to Council for review; stated the Council would need to set priorities. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City should not over invest in the West End library building since it is not the future West End library; the plan for what would be executed to meet the short term goal should come back to Council i that he would like an analysis of funding streams, with the ability to extend Measure O being among Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 August 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-05.pdf |