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CityCouncil | 2021-10-05 | 4 | areas in the City. Mr. Huynh responded Webster Street improvements were done; stated the Plan identifies other corridors within Alameda with a concentration of AC Transit bus lines; the intention is to address gaps on Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City has already spent $1 million on both Park and Webster Streets; inquired whether TSP has been implemented on Park Street. Ms. Fuhrman responded in the affirmative; stated the Plan proposes expanding TSP on the Island to enhance bus service; other lines go around the Island; additions would be on Santa Clara Avenue, Otis Drive and Alameda Point. Councilmember Knox White requested clarification that TSP is not being proposed for Park Street since the City already has a smart corridor in existence there, to which Ms. Fuhrman responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated $230,000 is being proposed to invest in a private company's fiber network; inquired whether the private company is known. The Information Technology Director responded the City recently received a quote from Comcast. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry regarding partnering with an Infrastructure Service Provider (ISP), the Information Technology Director stated the City does not want to be the ISP provider, but wants to look into opportunities to partner with providers on the City's fiber network in order to offer free WiFi to residents; requested Mr. Huynh provide examples from other cities. Mr. Huynh stated leases or joint use agreements can be used to incentivize private companies to expand their networks in Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated Alameda is not getting into the internet business; the provider will be offering a free service to consumers, which he would like to better understand later, not tonight; expressed support for the goals. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Comcast cannot pay for the infrastructure, which is why the City would pay. The Information Technology Director responded the City contacted Comcast to request the cost of bring fiber to the gym at Alameda Point, which would cost the City $230,000. Councilmember Knox White stated the main strategy is to build out a network; other things, such as the TSP, would be used off of the network; inquired whether steps could come back to Council later, if Council would not be making the decision tonight and if tonight is simply an agreement to move forward with the vision and strategy having Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 5, 2021 3 | CityCouncil/2021-10-05.pdf |