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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 18 | Discussed infrastructure needs of the disabled and the importance of improving accessibility: Beth Kenny, Commission on Disability. Stated it is important for Alamedans to vote on the item; infrastructure upgrades are important to the City: Deb Knowles, Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA). Stated fixing the storm water and pumping system is critical to Alameda; urged Council to support the item: Ruth Abbie, CASA. Suggesting wedding the term climate change to infrastructure in the budget: Gaby Dolphin, Alameda. Stated that he is in full support of the measure, which is an opportunity for citizens to invest in the place they live; urged proceeding tonight: Jonah Hendrickson, Alameda Point Redevelopers. Expressed concern over the vagueness and Alameda Point fiscal neutrality: John Knox White, Alameda. Mayor Spencer expressed concerns with fiscal neutrality; stated the language has to be clear and transparent to the voters; the City's Climate Action Plan should be added to the body of the language; the word repair and/or replace should be added to the Fire Station section; the categories need to be prioritized and include the percentages; the voters should know where the money is going; she does not support the 75 words as written; the body should address the water at Alameda Point, sea level rise and flooding as part of the City's Climate Action Plan; requested more specificity regarding what the voters will be voting for. Vice Mayor Vella stated people currently purchasing homes in Alameda are way above the averages listed; expressed concerns with costs being passed on to renters, both commercial and residential; stated it is misleading to say the water crisis at Alameda Point was due to infrastructure and not a valve not being turned off; she is concerned with the fiscal neutrality policy; the language should be clear about what the funds are going towards; she does not agree with not allowing Councilmembers to use titles; she supports percentages for each category. Mayor Spencer concurred with Vice Mayor Vella regarding Councilmembers using titles. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees with the request for infrastructure needs; he feels rushed on the issue; he is concerned with how the priorities will be chosen; the taxpayers should not have to pay for infrastructure needs at Alameda Point; the bond will also end up being paid for by the tenants; he concurs with statements made regarding Councilmembers using titles. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it does not matter if her name is on the ballot argument; the infrastructure needs in Alameda are critical; she would like to see the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |