2011-11-02 Regular ARRA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2011
The meeting convened at 7:32 p.m. with Chair Gilmore presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Chair
Gilmore — 5.
Absent: None.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
( *11 -073) Approve the Minutes of the Special Meetings of September 20, 2011 and the Special
and Regular Meetings of October 5, 2011.
(*11-074) Approve a 47 -Year Legally Binding Agreement with Alameda Point Collaborative for
Buildings 802, 803, 806, 809, 810, 811 and 812 (30 Units of Housing) and Authorize the Executive
Director to Execute the Agreement and any Related Documents.
Chair Gilmore pulled Item 3 -A (minutes) to make a correction. Member Tam moved for
approval of the balance of the Consent Calendar. Vice Chair Bonta seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous voice vote — 5.
Member Tam moved for approval of Item 3 -A with the corrections. Vice Chair Bonta
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote — 5. (Note: Chair Gilmore and
Member Johnson abstained from approving the Minutes of Sept. 20, as they were not
present at that meeting). [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk
preceding the paragraph number.]
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(11 -075) Presentation on Status Report of Environmental Conditions of the Alameda Point
Site.
The Chief Operating Officer — Alameda Point introduced the Environmental Consultant of the
Alameda Point Project, Peter Russell, Russell Resources. Dr. Russell provided a powerpoint
presentation on the status of the remediation and environmental issues of Alameda Point.
Dr. Russell's remediation experience includes numerous sites: Fort Ord, Tustin Air Station, Benicia
Arsenal, Mission Bay clean up, and the Southern and Union Pacific rail yards in Sacramento.
Member deHaan commended Dr. Russell and the RAB for all their efforts in the environmental
program of Alameda Point.
Speakers: Dale Smith, Community Chair of RAB and member for 10+ years. Ms. Smith discussed
soil issues not being addressed and CERCLA sites that are still of concern at Alameda Point.
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Chair Gilmore thanked Dr. Russell and members of the RAB for their technical expertise and
diligence over the decade and more.
5. ORAL REPORTS
(11 -076) Oral Report from Member deHaan, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Representative —
Highlights of October 6, 2011 RAB Meetings.
Member deHaan echoed the statements from Dr. Russell's presentation and reminded the public
that the remediation is ongoing, and that a vast majority of property will be given to the ARRA with
certain restrictions.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
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