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CityCouncil | 2011-11-15 | 3 | ended questions are best. Mayor Gilmore stated that she agrees with the idea of holding a public meeting; she is concerned with requesting public input via a computer; not everyone has computer access or is comfortable with using computers. The Senior Management Analyst stated staff would continue to work with the subcommittee to refine approaches for obtaining information. Councilmember Tam inquired what has been the response rate to past surveys. The Deputy City Manager responded the website survey has been up for four weeks and has received approximately 175 responses; the tree survey went up this morning and has received 85 responses. Councilmember Tam stated focus should be on outreach as well. The Assistant City Manager stated Council has requested staff to work on a public participation policy; the policy would be brought back to Council by March. Mayor Gilmore stated that she is in favor of doing the public survey but not with most of the questions; concurred with Vice Mayor Bonta regarding open ended questions. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation, with amendment to survey questions and addition of holding a meeting to gain public input. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (11-565) Resolution No.14635, "Approving the Update to the City of Alameda's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex, and Authorizing Its Inclusion in the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Report on Taming Natural Disasters.' Adopted. Fire Captain Oliver gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore stated that a lot of time, energy, and thought went into the Plan. Fire Captain Oliver stated that many departments provided input; the Plan would allow the City to be eligible for grant funding, particularly for Public Works and would offer eligibility for waiver of the 6.25% local match for public assistance money after a disaster. Councilmember Tam stated the Soft Story Program is mentioned in the assessment and would provide a means for the City to be more proactive. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 November 15, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-11-15.pdf |