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2009-09-15 Special ARRA MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Tuesday, September 15, 2009 The meeting convened at 11:17 p.m. with Chair Johnson presiding. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Beverly Johnson Boardmember Lena Tam Boardmember Frank Matarrese Boardmember Marie Gilmore Vice Chair Doug deHaan 2. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3 -A. Approve Comment Letter on Draft Final Record of Decision for Alameda Point Installation Restoration Site 1 (1943 -1956 Disposal Area). Leslie Little, Economic Development Director, gave an overview of the comment letter which reiterates the ARRA's objection to any remedy that leaves buried waste on the site, and that any contaminated debris should be excavated and disposed offsite. Member Matarrese requested a few modifications to the letter, which include: 1) description of the landfill as an "unlined land fill ", 2) escalate the signature to include the City Manager and the Mayor, and 3) copy the letter to our Congressional delegation (Stark, Boxer, Feinstein) and the RAB. Member Matarrese motioned to approve the Comment Letter with the aforementioned modifications. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair deHaan and passed by the following voice votes: Ayes — 5, Noes — 0, Abstentions — 0. 4. ORAL REPORTS None. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no speakers. 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY None. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. by Chair Johnson. Respectfully submitted, Irma Glidden ARRA Secretary