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CityCouncil | 2006-11-21 | 4 | funding than the federal government. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Army Corps of Engineers would still have the responsibility [for abandoned boats and debris] if the conveyance occurred, to which the District Counsel responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson called the public speakers. Seth Hamalian, Waterfront Homeowners Association, stated a parallel track is needed for the land transfer and a shoreline management plan described by the Army Corps of Engineers; he does not understand how a moratorium meshes with the Army Corps of Engineers' missions; inquired why the moratorium is being selectively enforced. Richard Pipkin, Alameda, stated an Officer in Charge stated the Army Corps of Engineers is a poor landlord at a meeting six months ago; the Army Corps of Engineers usually have a lot of deferred maintenance; poor landlords cause property values to decrease; dredging is necessary in the Estuary; questioned where the landlord has been; stated that he has not heard about concerns for families who have invested in the property a sign of good faith should be given if the Army Corps of Engineers wants to negotiate. Council deHaan inquired how other Estuary projects differ. The District Counsel responded the Army Corps of Engineers had a program under the Economy Act for private dredging near the High Street Bridge through a governmental agency stated a governmental body requested work be done; the Army Corps of Engineers can offer technical knowledge; the Army Corps of Engineers does not have authority to dredge unless there is a federal interest and cost benefit, unless directed by Congressional legislation in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) . Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the dredging was done at the homeowner's expense but was performed by the Army Corps of Engineers; stated the Army Corps of Engineers performed the dredging at the gravel area just before High Street dredging would need to be done eventually. The Project Manager stated the Port of Oakland would need to request the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the project portion; a positive cost ratio would be required to justify spending federal dollars and would need to be related to commercial navigation. Councilmember Matarrese stated a moratorium has been in place for Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 November 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-11-21.pdf |