pages: CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2012-03-07 | 7 | The Assistant City Manager noted in the past, the library elevator has been out of service frequently and patrons with disabilities cannot get upstairs. The City Manager stated the elevator fits as a capital project and a staff injury avoidance expense. *** Councilmember Johnson left the dais at 10:10 p.m. and returned at 10:11 p.m. * In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry regarding when projects would start, the City Manager stated staff would start with Fire House 3, the Carnegie, the pool and the sports field. The Controller further responded the Board of Equalization would start collecting at the beginning of the next quarter, which would be October 1st; stated there is lag time; the City would receive the money for the October through December quarter at the end of March 2013 at which time bonds would be issued. The City Manager stated staff would work on plans and other prep work; however, people probably would not see work begin until September 2013. Mayor Gilmore stated having people in the community know the timeline is important. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding Fire Station 3, the Division Chief stated the current plans are for a two-story, two-bay station; two-bay means the station would hold two fire apparatus. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is currently at the station, to which the Division Chief responded right now one, bay is reinforced; the other is un-reinforced and has a reserve engine in it. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry about Fire Station 5, the Division Chief stated the current location is not the ideal location. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is comfortable with the organization running the animal shelter; inquired how the City would have oversight of the other non-profits. The City Manager responded deeds are not being turned over; if there are issues, the City still has the leasehold; for example, the museum will have benchmarks and the lease would be revoked if benchmarks are not met. The Police Chief reviewed the animal shelter oversight. *** (12-113) In compliance with the Sunshine Ordinance, Councilmember Tam moved that Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 March 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf |