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SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard,2012-03-19,1,"CITY COUNCIL/AUSD SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING OF AUSD SUBCOMMITTEE
March 19, 2012
2200 Central Avenue,
Superintendent's Conference Rm
Alameda, CA 94501
UNADOPTED MINUTES
SPECIAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: The special sub-committee meeting of the AUSD City/School joint sub-
committee was held on the date and place mentioned above.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Sherratt and Mayor Gilmore at 9:03 AM.
PRESENT for AUSD BOARD: Members Mooney and Sherratt
ABSENT: None
PRESENT for CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Gilmore and Councilman Bonta
ABSENT: None
CALL TO ORDER / GENERAL INTRODUCTION: City Council Members, Board Members and their respective
staff introduced themselves.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the November 28, 2011 meeting were considered.
MOTION: Member Mooney
SECOND: Member Sherratt
That the minutes from the November 28, 2011 meeting be approved as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ORAL COMMUNICATION: none.
CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUES - CITY PRIORITIES:
City Ballot Measure: Recreation & Parks / Pool Location and Preliminary Specifications
The Subcommittee discussed the City Council vote last Wednesday regarding the half cent sales tax measure for the June
ballot. This special tax will require a 2/3 majority vote and the use for such tax will need to be specifically identified.
Such specific projects might include vehicles and a new fire station; pools; Carnegie building; golf course; and/or
an
all-
weather lighted turf field.
The Subcommittee discussed the pools, with staff noting that one 50 meter pool costs about $5M. This size allows for
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lanes and would require about 7 acres (3-4 for the pool and another 3-4 for parking). Alameda High School does not have
7 acres available to accommodate such a swim center. One idea is to have satellite parking with a shuttle to the pool if
adequate acreage is not available. The Subcommittee clarified that the pool at Alameda High School is on school district
property and does not belong to the City.
The Subcommittee discussed the possibility of locating a pool on the former naval base and the difficulties in
transporting/shuttling students for physical education classes.
The Subcommittee discussed the possibility of hosting meets, noting that parking will be an issue when considering at
least 2 spectators per swimmer at such events. The Subcommittee discussed the possibility of building a small hotel to
accommodate out-of-area swimmers and families.",SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard/2012-03-19.pdf
SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard,2012-03-19,2,"Vacant Building HAHS
The Subcommittee noted interest in Kofman Auditorium is a separate issue and not part of the pools discussion. The
Subcommittee noted that in the event of a major earthquake, only the Kofman lobby and auditorium have been retrofitted
aside from the student classrooms. District staff has been directed to look for interim space for the District Office but
vacating the site will require fencing around the area. The Board plans to hold larger public meetings to discuss the cost of
retrofitting vs. tear down costs.
A member of the public noted that a single swim center would have to figure out how to accommodate students at both
comprehensive public high schools.
Report on Redevelopment
With the dismantling of redevelopment agencies, the Subcommittee discussed the City as a successor entity with 80%
economic development and 20% affordable housing with the Housing Authority serving as a separate entity. The City will
be putting together an oversight Board of 7 members.
The Subcommittee noted the school board has nominated Board Member McMahon to serve on the oversight Board. The
District and the City will discuss two agreements - Mastick and the pass through ($4M) before the oversight Board
meetings. Staff will meet at the end of the month to discuss these issues further and are working jointly on a resolution.
Tidelands, Eagle Avenue, Next Steps
The Subcommittee noted the redevelopment agreement between the City and the District is an unusual one and required
more engagement and discussion of options.
A member of the public asked about the proposed Project Leaf community garden idea for the former Island High School
site on Eagle Avenue. The Subcommittee noted staff is waiting to hear back from the state regarding a $2.5M grant to
develop the property.
The Subcommittee noted that the District must follow the law in terms of how surplus property is disposed of and the
District has little control over who owns the property and no discretion to prefer one project over another.
Alameda Point Next Steps
The Subcommittee noted that the disposition strategy will be going before the Planning Board in 12-18 months and that
City staff will be consulting with the District to discuss where the District would like acreage. Currently the set aside site
is near the proposed business park, and the District may prefer to be located closer to the residential areas. The
Subcommittee noted prior to going before the Planning Board, staff will work with the District on the location of the 12
acres; this project is at least 4 years away.
Rollover MOU for Pools for 2012-13
The Subcommittee noted the MOU expired in June and suggested a rollover. The Subcommittee noted that lead abatement
is not part of the agreement and added that staff is hopeful some nonprofit and/or community organization would be
willing to help support the lead abatement fix.
New Business
None at this time.
Adjournment
President Sherratt and Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM.
THIS MEETING WAS RECORDED (AUDIO ONLY) AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT
http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Document-Archives
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