2004-11-03 Special ARRA MinutesAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
The meeting convened at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Johnson presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Beverly Johnson, Mayor, City of Alameda
Frank Matarrese, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Marie Gilmore, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Tony Daysog, Boardmember, City of Alameda
Barbara Kerr, Boardmember, City of Alameda
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no public comments.
3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Discussion Regarding Continuation of APAC or other Advisory Group to the ARRA.
(Boardmember Kerr)
There were 4 speakers:
Jay Ingram, represents the recreation commission on the APAC – urged to turn over the role and
duties of APAC to the Economic Development Commission.
Jean Sweeney – her understanding was that the BRAG was to sunset as soon as the community
plan was adopted and that their role would be assumed by ARRA and other boards and
commissions. Would like to see APAC sunset and sees no reason for their continuance.
Jim Sweeney – Thinks APAC should be confined to its role and has outlived its usefulness. It’s
time to consider doing away with APAC.
Joan Conrad, APAC Member and member of HOMES –We provide a very valuable service and
hope we can continue.
Sherry Steig, represents the EDC on APAC –There seems to be misimpressions about what was
discussed at Public Meetings (Measure A) – there should be no problem with having open
meetings. . APAC’s main goal is to provide information to the public and the City is well-
served by APAC.
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Boardmember Kerr –Alameda Point should not be separated out by a special committee on a
permanent basis. The work should be part of the City’s regular Boards and Commissions.
AP should be integrated with the rest of the City and be treated the same way. APAC
should set a final sunset should be end of the year.
Boardmember Daysog – Suggested that APAC be re-engineered as opposed to removed
altogether, in a fashion that involves the community at large – having timetables and clear
sunset dates. ARRA has not set clear work-load expectations. It is our responsibility to set
these expectations.
Mayor Johnson – There is a need to focus on making base activities a more visible process.
There is a struggle informing people and APAC does not get the attendance or attention of
the residents; perhaps we should incorporate the Alameda Point issues into the rest of our
Boards and Commissions.
Boardmember Gilmore – APAC has been instrumental in public outreach. There is a need for
more public outreach.
The next workshop is December 2 at Mastick. There are three more meetings thereafter. The
outcome of the December 2, 2004 meeting may determine the continuation of the
subsequent meetings.
Boardmember Mataresse – Requested a staff analysis and that the matter be placed on the next
meeting agenda.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Frankel
ARRA Secretary
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