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CityCouncil | 2014-04-15 | 6 | Bids for Repair and Resurfacing of Certain Streets, Phase 33, No. P.W. 02-14-04. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated allowing Alameda streets to deteriorate at a faster rate than the City can repair is unacceptable; that she would like staff to find ways to spend more than what is currently being spent on street repair. The Public Works Director provided an example of how long streets have gone without repair; stated he agreed to repave a street not paved since 1961. Councilmember Daysog stated infrastructure issues are growing; a plan should be developed that recognizes there will be tradeoffs to reach the $5 million delta; Council has to make tough decisions on behalf of the citizens, funds need to be put back into priorities. The Public Works Director stated his department will be working closely with the City Manager's office in the upcoming budget cycle to work through the issues. Mayor Gilmore concurred with Councilmember Daysog; stated there are tough tradeoffs; getting the public to prioritize needs is difficult; Council relies on public input; the City could not get the two-thirds vote to pass a measure since 50% of the public perceives that the roads are okay. The Public Works Director stated as the condition of the streets goes down, the voice of the public gets louder and repairs become more expensive. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Mayor Gilmore about the public's perception; stated the deterioration does not stop; in addition to asking the public for tradeoffs, she encourages City staff to look for tradeoffs within City funds; as stewards of the City, Council relies on staff for information regarding the condition of City streets as well as feedback from the public. The Public Works Director stated that he considers street repair as a City asset; like a home which is not maintained, roads will deteriorate and cost more to repair. Councilmember Tam inquired if the City anticipates any potential increase in Countywide Measure B funds. The Public Works Director responded the amount would depend on what passes and competing priorities. The City Manager suggested bringing the issue back with more appropriate outreach; stated the discussion is straying into a Measure B discussion which is not on the agenda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 15, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-04-15.pdf |