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CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 13 | through; is there a Plan B. Mayor Spencer stated that she heard complaints about EBMUD not immediately responding and not immediately communicating with the City; she would like to know what calls came in and when, what response was taken and how notice was given to residents; she also received complaints that people did not know the meeting with the Police Chief was going to take place; having the public know about meetings with the Disaster Council is important; there are claim forms on the City of Alameda website for residents to submit a claim for damages; she would like to know when Councilmembers were notified and the response taken; many residents were disappointed in the response; Nixle is one way people can be notified; she would like to know how the project will be funded and which issues will be addressed first; inquired when Council will receive a report on what specifically happened; requested review of the incident and the long term solution be addressed separately. The Assistant City Attorney stated the City Attorney's Office is conducting an independent investigation of the incident and working with EBMUD and the State Water Board to complete a report required by the State; the report should be ready in two to three months. Mayor Spencer inquired whether residence and business owners can provide their feedback by contacting the City Attorney's Office, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the contact information can be added to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) section on the City website, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired when staff anticipates returning to Council with the long term plan. The City Manager responded staff will have to review the whole infrastructure plan; stated a contract will be presented to Council on October 17, which will take approximately six months. The Base Reuse Director stated staff has documentation of the existing conditions and can lay out the different ways to finance the infrastructure; the project will happen in phases; a report on the current issues can be done at the same time as the financing options. Vice Mayor Vella requested a breakdown of the $650 million; inquired whether the focus can be on the pressing needs. The Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative; stated there are a lot of different ways to structure the improvements. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 October 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |