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CityCouncil | 2017-12-19 | 5 | Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Nick Pereira. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments. Mr. Pereira made brief comments. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-762) Gaby Dolphin, Alameda, submitted information and discussed smart meters. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the role the City has with the Public Utilities Board (PUB). The City Manager responded the only role the City has is the appointment of the PUB members; stated the PUB removed the opt-out sunset provision; residents can opt-out indefinitely. Mayor Spencer inquired what is the cost for consumers to opt-out. The City Manager responded $100 to $125 is the initial cost and then, $10 a month; stated the cost is for a meter reader to physically come out to the property to read the meter and can fluctuate. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether an informational report from Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) can be agendized in the future, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to list steps the community can take to be posted on the City's website. The City Manager stated the Smart Meter program started with the intent of enabling AMP to become greener and allow citizens to monitor energy usage. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like staff to inquire whether the opt-out fee is assessed on individual meters or the bank of meters in multi-family units. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (17-763) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Real Estate Exchange Agreement between the City of Alameda ("City") and PUR Atlantic LLC ("PUR Atlantic") to Exchange Approximately 820 Square Feet of City Owned Property for Approximately 2,173 Square Feet of PUR Atlantic Owned Property in Order to Facilitate Construction of the Cross Alameda Trail Project along Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway between Main and Webster Streets and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement Its Terms. Introduced. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 December 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf |