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CityCouncil | 2022-04-19 | 6 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the ways in which the City has partnered with AUSD. The Information Technology Director stated staff is working on a fun project using sensor technology; discussed AUSD using the program to develop its Geographic Information System (GIS) curriculum; stated the idea is to have a pilot program with AUSD to model sensor technology into other areas for City use. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification about the matters Council would be approving. The Information Technology Director stated item 1 is building out the City communications network; item 2 includes deploying public wifi network; item 5 relates to partnering with internet service providers; item 6 is developing the dig once policy and installation standards; item 8 includes interconnecting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and other City facilities. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the staff report indicates approximately $47 million would achieve all components with an annual cost of $550,000; inquired whether any General Fund money will be anticipated on an annual basis for the items to be approved or whether grant funding will be used. The Information Technology Director responded staff is focused on the communications network with an estimated cost of $6 million; stated staff would seek federal funding for the communications network; the project will target business districts, as well as equity-priority neighborhoods, and will connect City buildings. Mr. Huynh stated the plan intent is to not dictate the type of money spent, but to provide a sense of how much improvements cost; most cities use the plan as a tool to seek grant funding; a lot of funding and grant programs are available; most agencies pay for the improvements through a series of federal, State and local grants. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the City Manager recommendation does not obligate any financial resources and any financial commitments would be required to come back to Council for approval either in the budget or as specific items, to which the Information Technology Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer discussed a previous Council Referral for public wifi in business districts; stated the City has yet to accomplish the task; she will be supporting the components; expressed support for hot spots to allow people access to the internet; expressed concern about delays; stated that she is happy to see the matter make progress; she would like to know more about vehicle emission technology and electric vehicles; inquired whether 10% or less of cars in Alameda are electric. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded the amount could be less; stated the percentage is an estimate. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated 10% of the total amount of cars would be a small amount; the number is increasing; however, many people cannot afford a new car; she understands getting an electric car is difficult; a majority of cars in Alameda are using gasoline, which creates emissions; expressed support for a plan which deals with the current issues being Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2022 4 | CityCouncil/2022-04-19.pdf |