pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2009-07-07 | 5 | County agree that funding bridge maintenance is important and that the City did not provide any funding; there is no documentation to prove either way - Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what is the Coast Guard's role in controlling commerce activity during the late hours. The Public Works Director responded the Coast Guard has a very big voice which is why the County Public Works Director sent a letter; the County is trying to make the point that there are not many calls for bridges to be open in the late evening and early morning hours; the aggregate company had seven late hour bridge openings in May. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Coast Guard was brought into the discussion in 1994; the matter needs to be revisited. Mayor Johnson stated the Coast Guard does not have a lot of discretion regarding waterway access ; changes are needed in federal legislation; that she does not have the impression that the County pursued all issues; the County believes one option is to have Alameda pay for part of bridge maintenance and operation; the County does not have detailed information on maintenance and operation costs. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Oakland is being asked to participate in bridge maintenance and operation costs. Mayor Johnson stated said issue was pointed out at the meeting. The Public Works Director stated the County feels that the bridges only serve Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated the County recently adopted a budget with significant cuts; the County is still assuming the gas tax funding will be received from the State. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the current County budget includes operators and bridge tenders, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated the County receives a significant amount of money from the City; Alameda does not receive a lot of direct services from the County; people need to know how much of Alameda's property taxes go to the County; inquired whether specific information can be provided. The Public Works Director responded that he will work with the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf |