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
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approve Comment Letter on Draft Final Record of Decision for Alameda
Installation Restoration Site 1 (1943-1956 Disposal Area).
Point
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 -
ORAL REPORTS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS , NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
There were no speakers.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
Respectfully submitted
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary