pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-03 | 16 | Councilmember Gilmore stated the study should be done regardless of whether granting agencies are not in favor of a transit bridge because the geological and technical information would be useful in the future. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the bicycle/pedestrian bridge study would need to be redone to include transit. The Public Works Director responded some information would need to be redone, but some of the geotechnical information could be used. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated that he wants to make sure that the motion includes the attempt to make the bridge lifeline and multi-modal. Councilmember Gilmore concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; stated Oakland should help pay if the bridge is determined to be feasible; Alameda would be willing to take the first step but would not be willing to continue down the path on its own. Mayor Johnson stated Oakland indicates that the proposed project is a priority; inquired whether there has been any discussion regarding contributing to the $48 million, to which the Public Works Director responded that he does not think so. The Public Works Director stated that Council direction is to move approval of adopting the resolution with the following changes 1) the preference is that transit be included on the bridge however, if the granting agencies will not award funds with a transit component, the PSR should move ahead for bicycles and pedestrians because the information received will be valuable moving forward with a transit bridge in the future; 2) ensuring a bridge is truly feasible and is lifeline; 3) find out who would operate and maintain the bridge; and 4) approaching other jurisdictions regarding contributing to the local match. Mayor Johnson stated the City needs to be clear that it does not intend to operate or maintain the bridge. Councilmember Matarrese stated the bridge should not be built if no one is willing to handle operation or maintenance i inquired whether the City would get any money back if something comes up midway through the study that shows that the proposed bridge is infeasible. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 February 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf |