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CityCouncil | 2012-05-15 | 8 | In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry regarding population split, Mr. Dao stated the TEP programs and projects are well balanced plan and achieve infrastructure to accommodate needs as well as geographic equity; 41% of the population is in the northern part of the County. Mayor Gilmore stated Table 2 of the proposed funding has two items: the rapid bus service at $9 million dollars and the Miller-Sweeny Bridge at $94 million; inquired whether both are fully funded, to which Art Dao responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore stated Alameda would receive $103 million dollars if the measure passes. Mr. Dao noted the Broadway-Jackson interchange project is included as well. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry regarding the Broadway-Jackson interchange, Mr. Dao stated projects are seldomly funded solely with sales tax money; aside from sales tax money, regional, State and federal discretionary funds can be pursued; provided an example. Andy Slivka, Carpenters Union, Alameda County Building Trades Council and Alameda resident, urged Council to approve the plan and support placing the matter on the ballot. John Knox White, Planning Board, stated five out of six Planning Board members support placing the measure on the ballot; expressed concern with only two projects being approved by the voters and the mechanism for leveraging funds; discussed Councilmembers serving on regional bodies. Mayor Gilmore concurred with Mr. Knox White's suggestion to have Council policies regarding Councilmembers serving on regional bodies. Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated that he supports the Planning Board motion and urged supporting placing the measure on the ballot; stated the Plan is already behind the curve for bike and transit use. Carol Gottstein, Alameda, expressed skepticism regarding sea level rise and questioned whether Mr. Knox White's employer works on related projects. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry about projects, Mr. Dao stated the Miller-Sweeny Bridge, Park Street Bridge and the High Street Bridge all fall under the major commute corridor category which has $800 million in funding; ACTC selects which projects to fund through a biannual capital improvement plan process; corridor projects could be partially or fully funded. Ms. Lengyel, ACTC Deputy Director of Policy, Public Affairs and Legislation, stated the County recognizes the importance of the two bridge projects; the Miller-Sweeny Bridge is in Tier 1 funding, which is considered to be fully funded; the TEP and the Countywide Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 15, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf |