1986-01-30 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 1986
The meeting convened
ROLL CALL: Present:
Absent:
at 7:30 p.m. with President Diament presiding.
Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and
President Diament - 4.
Councilmember Corica - 1.
86-062 Presentation by Yacht Clubs and Marina Industries supporting
the America's Cup Challenge.
Commodore Bailey,Island Yacht Club; Gene Vick, Secretary, Alameda
Yacht Club; and Tom Rossi, Aeolian Yacht Club, stated support for the
St. Francis Golden Gate Challenge.
June Stratford, Chamber of Commerce, expressed the Chamber's interest
in supporting the event, which she believes will be good for Alameda
business.
Susan Shelley, representative of Diana Sailing Company and Jack Barr
Yacht Sales, commented that she has a strong interest in raising
funds in order to keep the America's Cup in Alameda.
Mr. Ron Young, St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco, provided a video
presentation for both Council and the audience.
Mr. William Kirkland, President, Encinal Yacht Club, reaffirmed the
Encinal Yacht Club's interest and reviewed the proposal.
Terry Iverson, Rear Commodore, Encinal Yacht Club, also explained the
proposal.
Mr. Irve Hamilton, representative of the Bayside City Group, stated
that the event will bring greater visibility to Alameda and generate
revenue.
In response to inquiry from Councilmember Lucas, Mr. Ron Young
informed the Council that the St. Francis Yacht Club was impressed
with the Encinal Yacht Club's proposal which will go before the St.
Francis Yacht Club's Board.
In response to inquiry from Councilmember Monsef, Mr. Young stated
that the video would be edited to highlight the East Bay more.
In response to inquiry from the City Manager, Mr. Iverson stated
that assistance from the City would be in the form of traffic control
and Police boats.
Reverend Hodgkin suggested that the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Sea
Scouts participate in the event.
Mr. Kirkland stressed that timing is important, and requested Council
to reaffirm their support.
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Councilmember Hanna stated that he had read the Encinal Yacht Club
proposal carefully and believes that the proposed event is a fine
idea. Councilmember Hanna made a motion that the City of Alameda
endorse the Challenge as presented by the St. Francis Golden Gate
Challenge. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous voice vote - 4. (Note: Councilmember Corica was absent
from the meeting, however, endorsed the event at the Special Council
Meeting held on January 8, 1986.)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, President
Diament adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane B. Felsch
City Clerk