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CityCouncil | 2007-08-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -AUGUST 7, 2007- - -7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:43 p.m. Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers deHaan, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 4. Absent : Councilmember Gilmore - 1. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (07-363) Presentation by East Bay Municipal Utility District on water conservation. Doug Linney, Ward 5 Representative, discussed East Bay Municipal Utility District's perspective on the current water shortage in California. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the City could work with East Bay Municipal Utility District on a more efficient irrigation system for use at the Coast Guard facility. Mr. Linney responded the issue would be reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated there was a leaking fire hydrant at the former Base; a lot of water is wasted from leaking hydrants and sprinkler systems that do not function properly. (07-364) Presentation of the Horace Carpentier Long Wharf Award for the Bridgeside Center. Doug Siden, East Bay Regional Park District, and Sandra Thelfel, Waterfront Action Executive Director, presented the Horace Carpentier Long Wharf Award. Mayor Johnson stated that the City is honored to receive the Award; both sides of the Estuary need to work on improving access to the Estuary she appreciates the improvements made on the Oakland side; the Alameda Landing project will open a large section of the Estuary to the public; Chuck Foster stated that the Estuary will become the Rivera of the Bay Area. Regular Meeting 1 Alameda City Council August 7, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-08-07.pdf |