pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2009-07-07 | 4 | County thinks that a decision could take twelve months; the federal government would need to approve the requested change in operations stated Mayor Johnson sent a letter stating that traffic congestion and emergency services would be significantly impacted and could not be mitigated; the County's attorneys are reviewing the matter. Mayor Johnson stated the Harbor Bay Isle Bridge does not have a bridge tender during the middle of the night; one commercial business needs to have the estuary bridged open; the federal government could save a lot of money by allowing less than twenty four hour bridge tenders; that she made it very clear that the bridges are the County's responsibility and the City cannot help with additional funding. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the County acknowledged receiving $900,000 in dedicated funding for bridge operations. The Public Works Director responded in the negative; stated everyone specified projects to fund when Measure B was reauthorized; a decision was made by an Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) Policy Advisory Committee and projects were selected; the County is contending that the greater Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf |