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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 23 | to be a next step for non-payment; in other instances, a lien is placed on the property. The Community Development Director stated the matter will be added to the list for December. (18-342) Recommendation to Provide Direction on Potential Revenue Measures to Submit to Voters for the November 6, 2018 General Election. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding Encinal Avenue repairs, the Public Works Director responded the street is owned and maintained by Caltrans. Mayor Spencer stated a plan is needed to get Caltrans to maintain the road; she will have trouble supporting other requests until said plan is done. The Public Works Director continued the presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired why the slide indicates emergency response rather than seismic repair, to which the Public Works Director responded the wording could be changed and continued the presentation. *** (18-343) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the referrals. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of hearing the remaining items. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye; Councilmember Matarrese: Aye; Councilmember Oddie: Aye; Vice Mayor Vella: Aye; and Mayor Spencer: Aye. Ayes: 5. Expressed support for the infrastructure bond; stated that he is not too keen on the sales tax measure; the infrastructure bond can specifically address climate change adaptation issues; expressed concern over the language "other;" stated there is already a long list that adds up to about $200 million; Council is not going to need flexibility to deal with other things; as far as Alameda Point, the potable water upgrade should be funded; money can be recouped through Developer Impact Fees at a later time without conflicting with the fiscal neutrality policy; the priority should be streets and sidewalks; the word potholes is not needed; storm drain pumping stations should be called out; sea level rise is not going to be the City's first problem; the Houston area flooding was not sea level rise; climate change and parks should be prioritized: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Mayor Spencer requested clarification regarding the bond measure timeline. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 23 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |