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CityCouncil | 2010-07-27 | 9 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff would be sending a letter to the Coast Guard. The Public Works Director responded sending a letter to the Coast Guard is not one of the options; stated letters sent to the Department of Transportation would eventually get to the Coast Guard. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Coast Guard is recommending such procedure, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated letters should be very strong in stating that the City does not support any change to current bridge operations since the County has not worked with the City; the County has not used a good faith process; the City should oppose any changes and force the County to work with the City. Councilmember Tam stated that she attended a forum at Aeolian Club on the issue; inquired what is the City's financial contribution to the bridges and whether the City has the option to take over the bridges. The Public Works Director responded the Park Street and Miller-Sweeney [Fruitvale] Bridges are owned by the County; stated the City has no financial responsibility; County sales tax is earmarked for maintenance; the City has no responsibility to pay for bridge maintenance; the County should have known that there would be on-going costs for maintenance when it accepted ownership; the Coast Guard would not be interested in reducing services that would reduce maritime use. Captain Payne stated the County collects money for bridge operation through road and gas taxes and is reimbursed for half of the Miller-Sweeney [Fruitvale] Bridge operation from the Federal government. Councilmember Tam stated that she is interested in what Alameda contributes from its share of the gas or sales tax; the situation is similar to when the City closed Fire Station 5; economics and probability drove the closure; constructive solutions should be considered rather than criticisms. The Public Works Director stated gas tax is based upon population and miles of roads for the entire County; focus should not be on costs; the Coast Guard stated that costs should not be addressed; the Coast Guard is concerned that maritime service not be unreasonably impacted; that he thinks maritime service would be impacted. Councilmember Tam stated that she does not have a dispute with writing letters on behalf of the community underscoring the need for the 24/7 operation; other options, other than operating at a loss, should be reviewed if the County and City do not have funding. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 9 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission July 27, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-27.pdf |