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CityCouncil | 2009-01-20 | 2 | Mr. Tenorio thanked Council for the proclamation and introduced team members. (09-026) Presentation by Alameda County on upcoming retrofit of Alameda-Oakland - bridges. Alameda County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker introduced Bill Lepere, Alameda County Public Works Deputy Director, who gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Matarrese stated residents have complained about the banging noise when large vehicles cross a leaf on the High Street Bridge; inquired whether the proposed work would dampen some of the noise. Mr. Lepere responded that he assumes some improvement would be made. Councilmember Matarrese requested the County to provide specific information on the matter. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the proposed work would be structural and not add capacity, to which Mr. Lepere responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam inquired when the Fruitvale Bridge work is anticipated to begin. Mr. Lepere responded the Fruitvale Bridge is not included in the proposed project ; stated the work is still under design. Councilmember Tam inquired about the status of reopening the Glascock rail line on the Oakland side, to which Mr. Lepere responded that he does not know. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what would be the retrofitting level for the bridges, Mr. Lepere responded the retrofitting would be at a level considered for a major event. Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) thanked the County for working with the City and PSBA; stated the Park Street Bridge was fully closed for a number of months twelve years ago; PSBA is in agreement with the bridge closure schedule. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 January 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf |