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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2010-09-01 | 2 | Member Matarrese moved for approval of Item 2-C. Vice Chair deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice votes: Ayes: 3, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 1 (Tam) 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3-A. Adopt a Resolution Supporting the United States Navy's Transfer of 549 Acres of the Former Naval Air Station in the City of Alameda to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the Development of an Out-Patient Clinic and Columbarium. The Deputy City Manager, Development Services clarified that the staff report combines an information piece which addresses the VA-NAVY deal, and requires no action; and a 'recommendation' portion to adopt a resolution in support of property transfer to the VA. The Deputy City Manager, Development Services summarized the background of the proposed VA project and property transfer. Member Tam inquired if it was necessary that the resolution exclude the 9.7 acres of the Least Tern colony, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services explained that the 9.7 acres is included, along with the buffer zone surrounding the Wildlife Refuge, which is more than half of the 549 acres. The Deputy City Manager, Development Services introduced Larry Jaynes, Capital Asset Manager from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Jaynes gave a brief presentation of the status and projected timeline of the VA project. Speakers: Proponents: Mark Chandler, Commissioner of the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission; Alex McElree, Operation Dignity; Aidan Barry. Opponents: Gary Bard; Leora Feeney, Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge (FAWR) Committee; Ron Barklow; Cindy Margulis; Michael Lynes, Golden Gate Audubon; Jean Sweeney; Jon Spangler; Jim Sweeney; Adam Gillitt; William Smith, Sierra Club; Joyce Larrick, FAWR; Nancy Hird Chair Johnson inquired if there is a specific location identified in the resolution for the VA project, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services responded in the negative, further explaining that the 549 acres are part of a formal request that includes the specific property. Vice Chair deHaan clarified that there was discussion by the Board that the old Phase 3, the area near the USS Hornet, is a feasible location for the VA project, but there are still options to be pursued. Member Tam inquired whether this Fed to Fed transfer from the Navy to the VA is going to happen irrespective of whether or not the Board endorse it or oppose it, to which the Deputy City Manager, Development Services responded that there is a process that has to be followed in order for the Fed-to-Fed transfer to occur, which includes NEPA and a Section 7 Consultation. At this time, there are no guarantees that the process will be completed, but the assumption is that once the process is complete, the transfer will occur. | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2010-09-01.pdf |