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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 25 | Councilmember Oddie stated the City has discussed a storm water proposal; there has been extensive polling, but not extensive public outreach; the City does not have a climate plan so sea level rise is not clear; public safety infrastructure at the former Base is not being addressed; the public has not provided input at public meetings; he will not support a bond at this time. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated there is $35 million for the first bond draw down. Mayor Spencer stated said amount is the first draw down, not the entire bond. Councilmember Oddie inquired what the other $60 million is going for. The Public Works Director responded there is certainty around the maximum spending in each of the three categories over the course of the entire $95 million. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Acting Assistant City Manager stated a slide shows where staff is proposing where the funds go under each category. Mayor Spencer stated Councilmember Oddie is asking for specificity. The Acting Assistant City Manager stated the percentages are shown. Councilmember Oddie stated specificity, such as paving five miles, is only within the first $35 million. The Acting Assistant City Manager stated staff does not have a list of the projects. Councilmember Oddie stated projects are not known for two-thirds of the bond. Mayor Spencer inquired regarding which five miles would be paved, to which the Public Works Director responded there is a five year paving plan; projects planned for later years would be advanced. Mayor Spencer inquired whether voters could go and see specific projects which are being funded for duration of the bond. The Public Works Director responded that he would be hesitant to specify which roads would be paved in a specific year because any plan changes would have to go back to voters. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the bond requires two-thirds to pass, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Council would have to approve the ordinance by four affirmative votes. Mayor Spencer stated that she is not planning to support the bond; the City has not had Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 25 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |