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CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 15 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether the residents are currently not paying any monies. The Community Development Director responded there is no assessment because the property is still publicly owned. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there would be less monies received if the residents are exempt. The Community Development Director responded there would be less money, but the bonds have been issued; stated Catellus committed to tying the debt services to new residential construction, so it will not impact the existing residents. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Catellus votes at the election, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether anyone connected to the property votes, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated the voting is strictly limited to the registered voters in the CFD. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-590) Recommendation to Receive an Informational Report on the Public Access Pathways Associated with the Tidal Canal Project. The Public Works Project Manager and Recreation and Parks Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the survey was a scientific survey. The Recreation and Parks responded in the negative; stated the survey was only to get a read of the residents in the neighborhood. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the survey has been shared on the City's website, to which the Public Information Officer responded in the negative; stated staff wanted the survey targeted to the specific neighborhood. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated if public money is being put into improving public access and paths, the survey should not be restricted to a certain neighborhood. The Recreation and Parks Director stated once the feasibility study is done, the public input process will include the entire community, not just the one neighborhood. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she thought the idea is to give more residents access to the water; inquired why the survey was not opened up community wide. The Public Information Officer responded the survey was conducted to test the section Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 October 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |