2000-03-01 ARRA MinutesAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMEDA 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 -B. 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.
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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.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully,
Lucretia Akil
ARRA Secretary