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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Complete the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Adaptation Project for $500,000 to Develop an Adaptation Concept. (Transportation 20962740)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As stated in the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (2019), the northern shoreline of Alameda by the Posey and Webster Tubes is a high priority adaptation project in that it is a low-lying area. The City of Alameda (City) is pursuing a sub-regional approach to adaptation in conjunction with key stakeholders - the City of Oakland, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), community-based organizations, etc. - since sea level rise is an issue encompassing a larger area than just Alameda. A sub-regional approach will help achieve expedited and consensus-driven sub-regional solutions that are more apt to be grant funded for the next project phases of environmental clearance, permitting, design and construction. The purpose of this agenda item is to request City Council approval of a resolution allowing City staff to proceed with the Caltrans-funded planning grant for the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Adaptation project to develop a concept. The project webpage is www.alamedaca.gov/ShorelineWebsterPoseyTubes.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Adaptation Project is for the cities of Oakland and Alameda to work together to develop a holistic adaptation concept for the estuary near downtown Oakland and Alameda's Marina Village area including the Webster/Posey Tubes, which benefits both jurisdictions. Staff will routinely seek input and active participation from community-based organizations to ensure the concept is responsive to community needs. The City's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (2019) (CARP) includes an adaptation project for the northern shoreline area to ...
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