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CityCouncil | 2019-11-05 | 8 | online. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern about long-term electricity shut downs. The Public Work's Fleet Services Manager noted electricity shut downs are the primary reason to have a mixed fleet. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for bringing back a future capital budget for infrastructure redundancy. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated gasoline powered vehicles experienced difficulties without power outages due to pumps relying on power to function; expressed support for solar panel installation at charging stations to store power as a backup; stated the policy to move away from fossil fueled vehicles helps reduce the complications causing recent fires. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated the climate section of the staff report is explicit about the fact that the vehicles will cut the emissions produced in half. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (19-603) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Service Provider Agreement with CDM Smith to Extend the Term by Three Years and Increase Compensation by $2,200,000, Including Contingencies, for a Total Aggregate Compensation Not to Exceed $2,572,928, to Complete the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) and the Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project, and (19-604) Resolution No. 15606, "Adopting Caltrans' Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10 for Consultant Selection. Adopted. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he does not have a concern for the item itself; inquired what the City and Council can do to move the project along; noted there are two projects on Central Avenue; outlined projects delayed by Caltrans; stated Caltrans is treating local streets similar to freeways. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded many have been frustrated by the process for a long time; stated the City using federal money is causing difficulties; discussed improving the safety of Central Avenue sections; stated there are a number of schools in the project area, with a number of safety risks, and many accidents; noted Council approved the project in 2016; stated over half of the project area is designated as a State highway; Caltrans is self-described as a big, slow Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-05.pdf |