2000-03-01 ARRA MinutesAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE 3—A_
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, March 1, 2000
The meeting convened at 5:35 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Ralph Appezzato, Mayor City of Alameda
Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Beverly Johnson, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Barbara Kerr, Councilmember, City of Alameda
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 2000.
2 -13. Report and recommendation from the Deputy City Manager to approve line item transfers
in the Alameda Point Budget for Costs Associated with Water System Maintenance
and Capital Improvements.
Member Daysog moved approval of the minutes as presented for the
regular meeting of February 2, 2000 and the line item transfers in the Alameda
Point Budget for Costs Associated with Water System Maintenance and
Capital Improvements. The motion was seconded by Member Johnson and
passed by the following voice vote: Ayes - 5. Noes - 0. Abstentions - 0.
Discussion.
Member DeWitt asked staff for a better explanation of why these funds are needed to
approve line item transfers?
Deputy City Manager, David Berger responded that there was some form of
miscommunication on the water system budget when staff prepared the original budget
and this item was overlooked. This was discovered later in the year and through some
negotiation with Matt Naclerio, the Manager of Alameda point infrastructure, staff was
able to move some line items around, as this was just an oversight. However, there is
no net impact on the fund and staff is not asking for a supplemental appropriation out of
the ARRA fund. Staff is requesting the Board to move some appropriations in the
maintenance area to cover this unbudgeted item, which includes the water system
operation cost.
Member Kerr asked what is the Fox Avenue Improvement Project that is referred to in
the staff report?
Deputy Berger responded that he believed that it was a water line replacement that was
EDA funded.
Nanette Banks responded that it was a water line replacement project. Early on when
staff began
operations and maintenance of the base, it was determined that there was only one
supply of water into the base and if something happened, there would not be a backup.
A line was moved that feeds Coast Guard Housing into the base that would serve as a
backup source of water. This project was managed by our Public Works Department
and originally funded through the Navy Caretaker Funds but it did not cover the entire
cost of the project.
3. ACTION ITEMS
None.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from BRAG.
Lee Perez stated that they have the same report as they did last month, as they
continue to plan for their town meeting and things are going well.
4 -B. Oral report from the Deputy City Manager (non - discussion items).
None.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Gary W. McAfee, Alameda Historic Complex, 2614 Bayview Drive, expressed to the
Board that, assuming they read his article in the newspaper, he was prepared to
answer any questions they might have. He stated that with respect to his application to
do something with the base, a number of people have been following him around in old
cars with black license plates. They do not seem to have jobs and someone has hired
them from out of town. Mr. McAfee indicated that he intends to write the police
department a letter and if they do not arrest them, he is going to put a steel bumper on
his truck and start ramming them.
Chair Appezzato suggested that he not do that, but advised Mr. McAfee to talk to the
police department if he fears for his safety.
Mr. McAfee responded that they would not take anything he says seriously as the
Board is aware of the issues and his application in the town.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully,
Lucretia Akil
ARRA Secretary
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