2001-03-07 ARRA MinutesAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, March 7, 2001
The meeting convened at 5:35 p.m. with Chair Appezzato presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Ralph Appezzato, Mayor, City of Alameda
Beverly Johnson, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Barbara Kerr, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Tony Daysog, Councilmember, City of Alameda
Absent: Albert DeWitt, Councilmember, City of Alameda
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2001.
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Member Kerr moved approval of the minutes. The motion was seconded by Member
Daysog and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes -3; Noes -0; Abstentions -0 (Member
Johnson arrived after the vote).
3. ACTION ITEMS
3 -A. Report and recommendation from the Director of Development Services to authorize the
Executive Director to amend the existing five year sublease (including a five year
renewal option) with Simmba Systems to allow a second five year renewal option.
There were no public speakers.
The public hearing was closed for Authority discussion.
Member Daysog moved approval of the recommendation. The motion was seconded by
Member Johnson and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes -4; Noes -0; Abstentions -0.
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4. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from APAC.
Lee Perez, Chair APAC indicated that in mid -June APAC is working on having a community
town forum to enlighten the community of their accomplishments, introduce existing Alameda
Point tenants and inform the community of the future plans for Alameda Point, including
introduction of the Master Developer.
Member Kerr stated the community meetings that APAC have put on have been important for
the City and are always well done.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
(Any person may address the governing body in regard to any matter over which the
governing body has jurisdiction, or of which it may take cognizance, that is not on the
agenda.)
Richard Neveln, 1328 Park Street stated that development of the Northern Waterfront and the
piers at the Base will be in need of dredging and the Port Services staff are doing a tremendous
job to help the City of Alameda. However, more is needed as more waterfront developments
occur at Alameda Point. The City of Alameda needs to create a Port authority of its own to
operate and run the Port with professionals like the Port of Oakland, for the betterment of the
citizens of Alameda.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
7. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION OF THE ARRA TO CONSIDER
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR 5:45 p.m.
Property: Alameda Naval Air Station
Negotiating parties: ARRA, U.S. Navy, and the Master Developer
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Chair Appezzato announced the Board had met in special session and gave instructions to Real
Property Negotiators. No action was taken.
The closed session was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Res . ect
Luc r tia Akil, ARRA Secretary
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