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CityCouncil | 2010-04-06 | 14 | more problematic; questioned the cost effectiveness of paying someone on call. Vice Mayor deHaan stated data shows that most bridges are raised three times per day. The Interim City Manager stated there the proposal last October was the result of previous discussions regarding closing the bridges; that she does not recall four hour [on call response] being mentioned; questioned who would pay to have the bridges opened. Councilmember Tam responded the County would pay for the staffing; stated the County is trying to save $695,000 by looking at some type of compromise. Mayor Johnson stated statistics show an industrial user would occasionally need on demand service at the High Street Bridge; that she does not know the statistics from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. The Interim City Manager inquired whether Council would like staff to prepare a City response during the comment period. Vice Mayor deHaan responded that he would like a response; stated that his concern is whether the City has been engaged in the conversation. Mayor Johnson inquired when the Federal Register published the proposal, to which the Interim City Manager responded March 31st. Mayor Johnson stated the proposal is a good thing to consider; right now, the County is staffing the bridges twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week; the County has budget issues; the first solution was to close the bridges; that she does not think on demand service would be something that the City could not overcome; it seems like the County would pay more in call back time. Councilmember Tam suggested that the Interim City Manager and Public Works Director meet with the County Public Works Director; stated the County has all the data and did an analysis of the call back time; the Fruitvale Bridge is the only bridge that receives public subsidies; there may be some opportunity to man the bridge twenty-four, seven and coordinate with the other bridges if there is a case that can be made for Homeland Security. The Interim City Manager stated that she would follow up on the matter; inquired whether Council wants to respond during the comment period. Mayor Johnson stated a meeting should be set before responding. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Homeland Security is another concern. ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 April 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-04-06.pdf |