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CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 14 | The Public Works Director responded there have been many workshops; stated staff is communicating with consultants to see which other community groups should be involved. Councilmember Oddie inquired what the City is doing to integrate the efforts. The Public Works Director responded the City and the community are working in parallel. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether staff is reviewing more jobs on the Island to help with transportation. The Public Works Director responded a portion of the scope is looking into green jobs. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the project is being synced with the Economic Development Plan to allow more people to work on the Island. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the Climate Action Plan aligns with the goals for 2030 to 2050. The Public Works Director responded the goals are set with timeframes 2030 to 2050; stated the goal is to allow the community to see what a truly carbon neutral City might be in 2050. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City will spend more money for implementation of the consultant's recommendation. The Public Works Director responded the consultant will review ways to fund the work. Mayor Spencer inquired where ideas in the report pertain to Alameda being an Island. The Transportation Coordinator responded Chapter 3 of the Draft Work Scope speaks to bay and open restoration and innovative ideas; stated Chapter 2 under Vision Goals and Objectives to not limit to climate. Mayor Spencer stated the term Marine Permaculture is not listed in the report. The Transportation Coordinator responded the word Marine can be added to the report. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer the word Marine Permaculture be added. Urged Council to pass the project: Pat Potter, BikeWalk Alameda, Urged Council to review opportunities in carbon farming: Damien Mason, Alameda Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |