Tuesday, September 24, 2013
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:12 p.m. · 3 items · 3 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
- Approved one consent item for former redevelopment agency debt payment schedule.
- Approved exploring grant funding for Easy Go Green Transportation Program.
- Approved receiving report on sending city wastewater to regional treatment system.
- Received presentation on 2013 community survey results with no vote taken.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Receive report on sending city wastewater to regional treatment system
In Plain English
The city studied whether to send its wastewater to the East Bay Municipal Utility District instead of treating it locally. The report examines costs and technical requirements for this potential change. If approved, staff continues evaluating different treatment options before making a final recommendation.
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Votes
Receive the report and authorize staff to continue to study various treatment alternatives including annexation by EBMUD, liquids flow to EBMUD and solids to WCWD, and partial flow to WCWD, with focus on Baykeeper issues and reduction of odors
7 to 0
Environment(1 item)
Explore grant funding for Easy Go Green Transportation Program
In Plain English
The city wants to research potential grants to fund a transportation program called Easy Go Green. Staff needs council direction on whether to pursue this funding opportunity. The program's specific goals and services have not been detailed yet.
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Votes
Support the Easy Go Program and direct the City Manager to seek grants for the program
7 to 0
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Receive presentation on 2013 community survey results
In Plain English
A research firm will present findings from a citywide survey conducted in 2013. The survey asked residents about city services, priorities, and quality of life. The presentation helps the city council understand what residents think about city performance and what improvements they want most.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.