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CityCouncil | 2012-03-20 | 4 | address the Broadway/Jackson project separately. The Public Works Director stated that all stops would be pulled to place the matter the first Planning Board Meeting in May. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he understands that the full flesh and bones of the Broadway/Jackson project are yet to be decided; concurred with Councilmember Tam that it is important to get input from the Planning Board and Transportation Commission. The Public Works Director stated the staff suggestion is to have the TEP approved tonight while knowing that there will be a lot of public input and there is no consensus among all stakeholders at this point. Councilmember Tam stated that she is not fixated on the Broadway/Jackson project and trying to get consensus with Oakland Chinatown; her concern is with asking citizens to vote on the proposed tax in perpetuity; that she would like to have further discussion on the matter beyond tonight. In response to the Assistant City Manager's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated the Broadway/Jackson project is scheduled for the second [Planning Board] meeting in May; reiterated that staff would try to place the matter on the first Planning Board meeting in May. The Assistant City Manager stated staff reports for the May 15th Council meeting would have already gone out before the Planning Board meets; the staff report would not contain any comments from the Planning Board meeting. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the Planning Board is scheduled to only address the Broadway/Jackson project, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the Transportation Commission is scheduled to review the Broadway/Jackson project. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded the Transportation Commission held a meeting last year on the TEP; stated the Transportation Commission was requested to provide priorities; the Broadway/Jackson project has been discussed in the past on many occasions. The Public Works Director inquired whether there is time to have a Broadway/Jackson presentation before the first Planning Board meeting in May, to which the Supervising Civil Engineer responded a presentation could be done in April. Councilmember deHaan questioned whether another meeting would be warranted. Mayor Gilmore stated Council would be asking citizens to vote on the matter without Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 March 20, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-20.pdf |