2012-03-20 CC CS MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 20.2012- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call — Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Tam and Mayor Gilmore —
4.
[Note: Councilmember Bonta arrived at 6:15 p.m.]
Absent: Councilmember Johnson — 1.
Public Comment
Uraed havina Council aaarove the East Bav Reaional Park District (EBRPD) aroaosal to
create a wildlife refuge: Leora Feeney, Friends of Alameda Wildlife Refuge /Audubon
Society (submitted handout); Richard Bangert; Michael Lynes, Golden Gate Audubon
Society; Donald Dvorak, Friends of Alameda Wildlife Refuge; Pat Gammon, Friends of
Alameda Wildlife Refuge; and Joyce Larrick, Friends of Alameda Wildlife Refuge.
Discussed the need to reserve land for the youth: Ron Matthews, Alameda.
Expressed concern with the proposed deal with EBRPD to lease 150 acres of potential
parkland for $1 per year; Peter Holmes, Alameda.
Spoke about community involvement with the Alameda Futsal Club: Ed Owens,
Alameda Futsal Club.
Provided background on Measure WW money: Pat Bail, Alameda.
Objected to EBRPD's actions: Griff Neal, Alameda Attack Lacrosse.
Discussed the need for development to help fund community benefits: Karen Bey,
Alameda.
The meeting was adjourned to closed session to consider:
(12 -115) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (54956.8); Property: Alameda Point
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Ott, Alameda Point COO; Negotiating parties: City of
Alameda and East Bay Regional Park District; Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of
Payment.
(12 -116) Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (54956.9); Name of Case:
SCC Alameda Point, LLC, et al v. City of Alameda, et al. U.S. District Court Case No.
CV -10 -5178.
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Following the closed session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Gilmore
announced that regarding Existing Litigation, Council discussed strategy and gave
direction to staff on how to proceed.
Mayor Gilmore called a recess to hold the regular Council meeting at 7:22 p.m. and
reconvened the closed session at 11:11 p.m.
Following the closed session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Gilmore
announced that regarding Real Property, Council discussed strategy and gave direction
to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the special meeting at 11:31
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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