pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-03.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-03 | 13 | attend the meeting tonight she hopes that more residents attend the future discussion to voice opinions on the matter. Councilmember deHaan stated the no-cost conveyance was lost through the City's own actions but does not mean that the $108 million requested by the Navy was not driven because of lack of funding. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he disagrees with Councilmember deHaan; the $108 million demanded by the Department of Defense is directly correlated to money not being available for clean upi the whole clean up issue has been driven by a lack of money that was dedicated to clean up; Councilmembers were elected to look out for the City's interests and to lead; sometimes it is necessary to yell to lead. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a vote on the matter is needed, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson stated there is consensus to bring the matter to a future Council agenda. Councilmember Matarrese stated the draft resolution would include reference to the healthcare needs for Alamedans and veterans and the support services necessary for active and injured veterans coming home from the war. Mayor Johnson suggested adding language to provide an adequate level of funding for homeland security; stated funding shortfalls have left many areas of homeland securities still untouched; the City is in the process of creating an interoperable radio system. Councilmember Matarrese stated the cost of that [ interoperable ratio system] is pennies compared to the war. Councilmember deHaan stated other activities need to be flushed out and should be part of the report that comes back. Councilmember Gilmore stated the draft resolution references the California National Guard; she does not know what type of situation would cause Alameda to need the National Guard; recent newspaper articles have mentioned how various National Guard units are missing necessary equipment; requested information on cases where Alameda would use the National Guard and whether equipment was available to do the work. Mr. Abbey stated presently there are four divisions of equipment armored equipment would be left in Iraq because of bacterial growth. Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council July 3, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-03.pdf |