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PlanningBoard | 2018-01-22 | 2 | Staff Member Garland gave a presentation. The staff report report and attachment can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3309854&GUID=E443FF5F- AEBC-4EOD-A443-3EB61D3D7312&FullText=1 Board Member Sullivan asked why the City does not keep funds in reserve accounts to deal with infrastructure needs when they are needed. Staff Member Garland said they do keep some funds separate for operating and capital expenses. He said the stormwater fee has been flat since 2000 due to litigation issues. Board Member Sullivan asked why they aren't getting the money they need from the City budget? Staff Member Garland said there is no place to get money for the stormwater system other than the general fund which would mean taking funds from essential City services. Board Member Sullivan asked if the purpose of this was in anticipation of a bond. Staff Member Garland said that a bond would require City Council and then voter approval and this process is a way of getting as much engagement on the issue as possible. Board Member Sullivan asked what they were doing to make this statistically valid and not just the opinion of a random group. Staff Member Garland said the community survey over the summer was scientifically valid. He said they are on track to get about 3000 responses to this survey. Board Member Curtis asked if the City has explored federal grants and funding to supplement these items. Staff Member Garland said that they do pursue other funding and have had some success around transportation and at Alameda Point. He said things like stormwater improvements have less funding available and a greater need. Staff Member Thomas said that our ability to be successful in obtaining grants is greatly tied to our ability to provide a local match. Board Member Burton said that online outreach does not reach large portions of residents. He asked what the City is doing to reach a broad swath of the community. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 2 of 8 January 22, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-01-22.pdf |