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PlanningBoard | 2012-05-14 | 6 | Board member Knox White asked where the Safe Routes to School money comes from. Mr. Dao responded that the money does and will come out of the Bike and Pedestrian fund which is $600M. Board member Knox White stated that Transform, his employer, runs the Alameda Safe Route to School Program. He clarified that he does not work on that program and does not receive any funding from that program; however he does receive funding from the current Measure B, and that funding will discontinue on June 30. He also expressed his concerns with cost containment of Measure B because projects can go wildly over cost and the amount voters have approved. He also proposes that the Board ask City Council to ask ACTC to adopt a policy to protect voter funds from being used on projects that go over cost. He stated he would like to formally ask City Council to adopt a policy that says when the City is in the planning process that plans will be supported that impact greenhouse gasses and support the City's Climate Initiative. He further expressed the necessity to clarify to City Council that there are only two specific projects in the TEP: the Fruitvale Rapid Bus, and the 880 Broadway/Jackson, The rest of the projects listed are examples of eligible projects. He acknowledged that it is likely that the City will get some of the money, but it is unlikely that the Park Street, High Street, and the Fruitvale Bridge will all become Lifeline Bridges in the next 15-20 years. He stressed the need to let the Council know that it is not a plan where $250M in projects is guaranteed, when in fact we are guaranteed about $85M. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked for clarification on the geographical equity statement. Board member Knox White responded that geographical equity should be asked for in the County-Wide plan that uses TEP funding for leveraging. The leveraged funds are significantly inequitable and going to the least populated parts of the County. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked for clarification on Board member Knox White's statement about only two projects being listed as guaranteed projects. Board member Knox White responded that of the six projects listed, only two are guaranteed; and the other four are examples of eligible corridors. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked Board member Knox White if the term "to be fully funded" in the staff report means that it is guaranteed. Board member Knox White stated that no where in the TEP does it state that the Miller Sweeny Bridge will get $94M from the tax; although it is found in the County-wide Transportation plan, which is separate of the vote and is updated/changed every four years and one can only hope that ACTC will not change the plan. Board member Knox White made the motion to provide Council with the written document he prepared citing certain clarifications on the TEP. Board member Burton seconds motions Board member Ezzy Ashcraft during discussion questions the amount of information the Board is being asked to accept on board member Knox White's good word. Stating that normally when a motion is made there is the ability to reference back to information provided to both the Board and the public. She stated she is troubled that there isn't more information and is Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 12 May 14, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-05-14.pdf |