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CityCouncil | 2015-02-17 | 12 | Charges.' Adopted. The Public Works Coordinator made brief comments and Alison Lechowicz, Bartle Wells Associates, gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she is fully aware of reasons to revise the fees and is ready to move forward. Councilmember Daysog stated the annual sewer rate is exactly what was in presentation; the 3% increase is normal inflation and reasonable. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the majority of the 19,500 customers have to protest in order for the fee revisions not to go into effect, to which Ms. Lechowicz responded in the affirmative; stated 50% plus one is needed. Councilmember Oddie's inquired how many miles of pipeline will be replaced, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded the consent decree requires replacing three miles per year for the next 23 years. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Public Works Coordinator stated the fees go into a dedicated sewer fund and are collected on the County Tax Roll. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the 23-year plan will be presented at a future meeting, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated the Sewer Master Plan is near completion. The Public Works Director stated sewers are the City's largest asset at $202 million; replaced pipes have a longer seismic lifetime. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding trenching accommodating broadband as well as sewer, the Public Works Director stated building a broadband infrastructure is feasible but depends on the condition of the pipes. *** (15-133) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue meeting past 11:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval [of continuing the meeting]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Spencer stated page 8 of the staff report indicates since 2010, there have been significantly higher increases than what is being discussed tonight. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 February 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-17.pdf |