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Draft Meeting Minutes-January 22, 2018
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018
1. CONVENE
President Mitchell convened the meeting at 7:00pm
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Curtis led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Mitchell, Board Members Burton, Cavanaugh, Curtis, Sullivan, Teague.
Absent: Board Member Koster.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
*None*
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
2018-5113
2018 Planning Board Regular Meeting Schedule
The schedule can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3309855&GUID=564A7F70-E6F4-483E-9D04-65171CDB4D32
Board Member Teague asked for confirmation that Columbus Day is not an Alameda holiday.
Staff Member Thomas confirmed.
Board Member Teague made a motion to approve the 2018 calendar. Board Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2018-5112
Staff Presentation on Repairing Alameda's Aging Infrastructure and Related Survey
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-4E0D-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...
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