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CityCouncil | 2013-12-03 | 9 | Mayor Gilmore stated progress on any given item is generally incremental; at the end of three years, the hope is to have progress on most of the issues; a relationship has to be built with the lobbyist. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the 2014 Federal Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Tam - 1.] (13-553) Recommendation to Approve the 2014 State Legislative Agenda and the Contract with Perata Consulting, LLC, in the amount of $90,000, to pursue the City's California Legislative Agenda, which is a $144,000 Program In Total. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry about advocating processes for infill development, the City Manager stated Alameda wants to be prepared to discuss California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reform because it impacts Alameda Point. Councilmember Daysog inquired what is meant by the conclusion of Webster-Posey Tube traffic improvements. The Assistant City Manager responded the Webster-Posey Tube project to lessen congestion is funded but has been stalled for over a decade; stated Alameda, Oakland, and the County are involved. The City Manager clarified that the Webster-Posey Tube project is the Broadway/ Jackson interchange; Alameda does not have transportation infrastructure, and residents have to go off the island for major transportation resources, such as interstate highways, BART or light rail; a concept of better connection between Interstate 880 and the tube has been considered for 11 years; the issue is regional, not just Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like Alameda to play a leading role in the Webster-Posey Tube project. Mayor Gilmore stated Alameda has attempted to take leading role and a solution has not been reached for the past decade; she concurs with the City Manager; if Alameda takes the lead, it is viewed as Alameda's problem; if the County takes the lead as a regional issue, there is more potential for Alameda to work collaboratively with the County and other players to reach a solution and be successful in developing Alameda Point. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like Alameda be the lead in a stalemate solution, rather than give up leadership to the County in hopes they will break the stalemate. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 3, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-03.pdf |