2007-10-16 Special ARRA MinutesPresent: Chair Johnson
Boardmember Doug deHaan
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice Chair Lena Tam
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3 -A. Establish an Alameda Point Advisory Task Force
Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, gave an overview on his report establishing an
Alameda Point Advisory Task Force. Discussion from the Board included requests to identify
each chair of the boards and commissions, along with an alternate. Their role would be to
represent the position of their board or commission, and that they provide feedback based on
their board's position, and that they report back formally to their boards and commissions. It was
agreed that other Stakeholders (non -Board or Commission) are a separate component.
Member deHaan motioned to have one representative from each board and commission,
including the Housing Commission and the Climate Protection Task Force, and have an
alternate for each, which would be a seven - member AP Advisory Task Force. Member
Matarrese seconded the motion, and it was passed by the following voice votes: 5 ayes, 0
noes, 0 abstentions.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
One speaker, Bill Smith, spoke about various topics, including the representation of the residents
at Harbor Island.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Member deHaan discussed his lunch meeting with Clif Bar who took their employees and had a
work party at Alameda Community Gardens. He was impressed by their energy and
camaraderie.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary