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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-05-07 | 2 | understanding of using monetary expenditure as a baseline, but was concerned that spending money doesn't necessarily mean progress. He would like a break-down in more incremental, more defined product. Mr. Keliher acknowledged Member deHaan's concerns, and offered to choose core topics that ARRA would like to have reports on, and speak about substantive issues at the meetings. Chair Johnson discussed that the milestones are already in place and it's not necessary to add extra "interim' milestones. Member deHaan explained that all he's requesting is for SunCal to stick with timeline, report on current activities, and provide a progress report on key issues and accomplishments. Member Gilmore requested a brief description, and to provide context for what's going on, rather than just the dry milestones that are shown on the chart. Member Matarrese agreed and said it is worthwhile to list whether we're behind, or on, schedule; and to show progress on something that is significant as a milestone so that the public can anticipate what's going to happen. It is also useful to check things off. Member deHaan expressed that he just doesn't want to see SunCal in the same position they were when they had to request an extension, as September is approaching quickly. Member Gilmore requested no powerpoints, explaining that time spent making the presentation should not take away from time spent working on the project. Mr. Keliher agreed. There was one public speaker, Bill Smith, who spoke on various topics, including public transit. 4. ORAL REPORTS 4-A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) representative. Member Matarrese was unable to attend the meeting and did not have a report. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no speakers. 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Member deHaan provided feedback and expressed his concerns about the May 5th community meeting regarding Transit Oriented Alternatives. He was concerned that the poor turnout was due to lack of publicity about the meeting, that notice of the meeting was not posted on the main bulletin board at City Hall, and there was no newspaper release, except for a 1/8 page advertisement. He discussed that last year's meeting on the same topic, held at Mastick Senior Center, had strong community input, lots of interest, lots of dialogue and the community was engaged. It was well-publicized and got the community talking about the issue. Debbie Potter explained that the meeting was noticed on the Alameda Point website, and an email blast to all previous interested-party lists was sent, as well as an email blast to SunCal's list. There was also a 1/4 page advertisement which ran three times in the newspaper. She acknowledged that the notice was not posted on the bulletin board; but that the methods of publicity for this meeting were actually the same, if not more, than what has been done in the past, with the addition of SunCal's email list, and has been an effective way of notifying people who have interest. Member deHaan expressed the importance of public relations and requested he receive the handouts prior to the meetings. | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-05-07.pdf |