2015-04-07 Special CC Minutes
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -APRIL 7, 2015- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:24 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese,
Oddie and Mayor Spencer – 5.
Absent: None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(15-204) Update by the Interim Fire Chief on the Fluid Spill in the Estuary.
The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(15-205) April Squire, Alameda, and Monty Heying, Alameda, provided a handout and
discussed the estuary spill that occurred in October 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (CONTINUED)
(15-206) Update by the Interim Fire Chief on the Fluid Spill in the Estuary. Continued.
Addressed the February 10th fuel spill; stated the City and the community deserves the
truth about what happened; the Coast Guard should take responsibility: Brock deLappe,
Alameda Marina.
(15-207) Update on Safety of Vacant Buildings at Alameda Point.
The Division Manager gave a brief presentation.
Discussed squatters accessing the building; stated additional signage is needed; staff
has promised to share testing results; the buildings need to come down; suggested
hiring veterans to assist including patrol, litter clean up and graffiti removal: Doug Biggs,
Alameda Point Collaborative (APC).
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she was distressed by the news story; she
toured the buildings, including Building 78 which is adjacent to the former Veteran’s
housing; the Fire Department has been using buildings to practice; hazardous mitigation
training is available; welcomed APC to email Council with problems; stated that she
would rather hear directly from APC than on the news.
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Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council is to give direction or if the matter is
just an update, to which the City Attorney responded in the negative; stated there is no
action.
The Assistant City Manager stated staff will be coming back to Council with a report.
Vice Mayor Matarrese requested a scenario in the report that funds are taken from
lease revenues to demolish problem buildings.
Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to see a written report for the community at
the next go round; test results should be included for the public; areas will be cleaned
and made less unsightly; the City has limited funds and different scenarios should be
discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.