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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2010-12-01 | 2 | 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no speakers. 6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS 6-A. Alameda Point Community Forums Update. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services gave a presentation and an overview of the community forums. She provided a link to the workbook that people can participate in the going- forward process: ww.alamedapoint-goingforward.com Speakers: Philip Tribuzio, Henry Hernandez 6-B. Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Board Composition: Options for New Structure (continued from November 16, 2010). The Interim City Manager provided a presentation to update the Board on the 'Going-Forward" plan. Speakers: Honora Murphy, John Knox White, Anne Spanier, John Spangler There was confusion among the public regarding the topic of Item 6-B. Member Tam explained that the confusion comes from the wording of the item. The item is an update of the Going- Forward plan, and not a recommendation to change the ARRA Board Structure. Chair Johnson further clarified that this item is not before the Board for a decision, and that the Interim City Manager presented the item as an introduction of the concept, which the Board could either pursue or abandon. Member Gilmore expressed concern that there were advisory groups for Alameda Point that were active for many years [Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG), Alameda Point Advisory Commission (APAC)], but that they were ultimately dissolved by the ARRA. Member Gilmore's concern was that expanding the ARRA Board meant putting important decisions in the hands of non-electeds. Vice Chair deHaan expressed concern that he didn't want his elected position to be undermined by introducing a new structure or re-establishing an advisory group. It would be counter- productive to the long-standing mechanisms currently in place. Member Tam premised her statement by requesting that her comments be taken in the context that she is giving her opinion, and not trying to develop consensus for direction. Member Tam commented that the ARRA's amended bylaws and JPA included provisions to appoint an advisory body, not a voting body. Member Tam suggested an approach that included the parks and school districts (EBRPD and AUSD), the Peralta community; as they all have their own governing boards. The representatives from each of these agencies would have accountability and would foster democracy. Member Tam stated an expansion of the ARRA Board is something that should not be pursued. Member Gilmore and Vice Chair deHaan agreed with Member Tam and support the idea of including other stakeholders. | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2010-12-01.pdf |