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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2011-10-05 | 2 | 81 Member Tam discussed the City's other obligation to provide work-force and affordable housing. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point informed the Board that since staff has been receiving a lot of inquiries regarding remediation, there will be a presentation from the Environmental Consultant, Peter Russell, at the November ARRA meeting. Chair Gilmore stated that, in addition to the no-cost conveyance, the City gets control over the land. This is a valuable opportunity to develop more long term leases because we can provide tenants with certainty. Member deHaan recognized and thanked the members of the BRAG and other numerous community organizations over the past 15 years. Chair Gilmore joined Member deHaan in recognizing the community organizations that brought us to this point. Member Bonta moved to approve the Term Sheet. Member Tam seconded the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by a roll call vote: Member deHaan - Aye, Member Johnson - Aye, Member Tam - Aye, Vice Chair Bonta - Aye, Chair Gilmore - Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0. Abstentions: 0 5. ORAL REPORTS (11-071) Oral Report from Member deHaan, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Representative - Highlights of September 1, 2011 RAB Meetings. Member deHaan introduced Richard Banger, RAB member, who was present in the in audience. Mr. Banger compiled a great amount of information on the history and activity regarding the remediation of Alameda Point on his website: www.alamedapointenvironmentalreport.com The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point added that, with Mr. Banger's help, key information about remediation will be included on the City's website. Staff is also working with the Environmental Consultant, Peter Russell, to provide a less technical, shorter executive summary, but have technical minutes still available. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) Carol Gottstein, Alameda citizen, spoke about the base cleanup and informed the public about the repository at City Hall West which includes a large amount of information regarding the Alameda Point remediation. Ms. Gottstein recently joined the RAB and encouraged others to join or attend the RAB meetings. 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager stated that staff and the Council owes a debt of gratitude to Jennifer Ott (Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point) for all her hard work in bringing us to this point. Vice Chair Bonta thanked Ms. Ott publicly, commending her on the great work and that the Board is proud of the fantastic results. Chair Gilmore thanked Ms. Ott for staying the course and working through many years of frustration. Member Johnson thanked the attorneys for a team effort. 8. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2011-10-05.pdf |