pages: CityCouncil/2012-07-17.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2012-07-17 | 9 | The AMP General Manager stated a minimum customer acceptance threshold was established for cases when the notice was done years ago; Phase 6 from 2004 had 10 districts, which is too many districts; going forward, the time between deciding on a district and building would be as short as possible; the list would come back more frequently. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding multi-family homes, the AMP General Manager stated multi-family homes do not receive any money from AMP, which will change; the current way payment is done is very confusing; all changes will be done together following community input. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Councilmember deHaan left the dais at 10:47 p.m. and returned at 10:48 p.m. * (12-400) Recommendation to Accept the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) Community Needs Assessment - Summary of Results. Cynthia Wasko, SSHRB Chair, gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Gilmore thanked Ms. Wasko and the SSHRB members; stated the survey is an excellent tool and would also benefit the School District. * (12-401) Councilmember deHaan moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Bonta thanked Ms. Wasko and the SSHRB; stated the survey is always improving; knowing trends over time and isolating areas of interest would be very helpful; inquired about the disparity between census data and the number of Asian respondents. Ms. Wasko stated the survey was available in Chinese and published in a Chinese newspaper; contacts within the Asian community were also used; noted 190 people did not respond to the question [about ethnicity], which could tip the scale; stated better outreach would be done next time. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Alameda could be compared to other cities, to which Ms. Wasko responded several questions were also asked by other cities; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 July 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-07-17.pdf |