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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 3