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CityCouncil | 2015-05-19 | 11 | Passed on a concern from a business owner whose bill doubled in the past years; suggested business rates be provided in future notices: Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association. The Public Works Coordinator announced a majority protest was not received. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Public Works Coordinator stated commercial accounts have volumetric rates; residential is flat rate on assumed water usage. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why rates are increasing, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded the City entered into a federal consent decree in September 2014 which codifies the requirements for the sewer program; requirements include routine cleaning, a prescribed annual replacement, and 34 pump stations need to be updated to current standards. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-350) Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $7,960,608, Including Contingencies, to Alten Construction for Construction of the Emergency Operations Center, No. P.W. 06-14-23 and Fire Station 3, No. P.W. 12-14-18; to Appropriate Anticipated Loan Proceeds from IBank and to Appropriate 2003 A&B Tax Allocation Bonds Unspent Bond Proceeds. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated FEMA reimbursement has become very difficult; FEMA wants the City to be prepared for disaster mitigation; Alameda has a series of community training to educate citizens; FEMA's plan preferred to bring supplies on the Island; Alameda does not get penalized for not having an EOC but it is highly recommended. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether alternative EOC locations have been examined, specifically the Main Library. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Main Library has been examined and is not a feasible location; the roof solar panels would have to be removed to allow for satellite and there is no room for a communication or data area; a stand-alone communication area would have to be found. The Assistant City Manager noted the Library would have to shut down for employee training. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-19.pdf |