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CityCouncil | 2014-02-04 | 6 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how soon the proposed improvements would be seen. The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded bids could be sent out once the assessments for the next year are determined; stated improvements could be seen by September 1, 2014. Noted maintenance is costly; stated the PSBA Board unanimously approved a plan to double the assessment over the next three years and have a Consumer Price Index increase annually thereafter: Robb Ratto, PSBA. Mayor Gilmore inquired if the PSBA and West Alameda Business Association (WABA) elections are separate, to which the Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the elections are independent and separate. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether garbage overflow clean-up would be paid if there is enough funding. The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated overflow garbage could be maintained by someone onsite. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the design of the garbage containers could also be an impediment. Councilmember Tam stated there have been issues because of absentee property owners; inquired if the proposal is broadly supported. The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded balloting is based on votes casts; stated the WABA Board has voted unanimously in favor of the proposal and are willing to do outreach to educate members; the proposal will pass as long as 50% vote in favor. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of awarding the contract to NBS. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Councilmember Chen and Daysog - 2.] (14-045) Summary: This is a public hearing to address the following items: (1) certifying Alameda Point's Final Environmental Impact Report, a document assessing environmental impacts associated with the Alameda Point project, (2) approving changes to the City's General Plan as it relates to Alameda Point which will result in increased employment opportunities and will modify the street network supporting a transit-oriented development, (3) amending the zoning code, and (4) approving a Master Infrastructure Plan to establish standards for backbone infrastructure to accommodate the redevelopment of Alameda Point. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 4, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-02-04.pdf |