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CityCouncil | 2014-07-01 | 10 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees with having a sunset date; the economy has improved since 2012; she is hopeful meet the threshold ACTC needs. Councilmember Daysog requested a summary of the Broadway/Jackson improvements contemplated and the $75 million set aside for the project. Mr. Dao stated there is no decision on the terms of the project's scope; essentially, the project is beyond freeway improvement; ACTC will continue to work towards a solution with Oakland and Alameda to take care of traffic issues; ACTC is committed to achieving environmental clearance in three years. Ms. Lengyel noted Alameda Point is mentioned as part of the project description. Mayor Gilmore thanked ACTC staff; stated it is enlightening to hear the concerns of Oakland and China Town and to see how efficient ACTC staff is; that she is confident the Broadway/Jackson project will move forward in the proposed timeline. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the free estuary crossing is funded by ACTC. The Public Works Director responded the shuttle is funded through 2015; Alameda is currently looking for grant funds to go beyond 2015. Councilmember Chen inquired whether funds for the shuttle are coming out of Measure B, to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative. Mr. Dao stated ACTC is conducting a comprehensive transit study and has made efforts to write the shuttle into the expenditure plan so that it can be eligible for funding out of the $300 million community development project funding. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. Expressed support for the measure: Mary Lim-Lampe, Genesis; and Reverend Krista Fregoso, Genesis and St. John's Episcopal. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution and approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (14-290) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of the First Lease Amendment with Environmental Management Services for Twelve Months in a Portion of Building 7, Suite 103 and 112 Located at 851 West Midway Avenue at Alameda Point. Introduced. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 July 1, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-01.pdf |