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CityCouncil | 2009-04-07 | 9 | limited; concurred with Councilmember Gilmore's comments regarding reviewing all options. The Interim City Manager stated staff would need thirty days to go through the process with the Golf Commission, work with Kemper Sports, and consider options. (09-139) Update on federal funding for City projects. The Deputy City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Alameda County Waste Management Authority (WMA) are look at applying for energy efficiency block grants as a region. The Deputy City Manager responded that she heard about WMA's plans and would check with ABAG; stated larger agencies want to tap into formula funds for bigger projects. Councilmember Matarrese thanked staff for the comprehensive report; stated that he is happy that the City is keeping track of projects; inquired why the City would borrow money for sewer projects when the Sewer Fund is robust. The Public Works Director stated some loans could be 0% or 1% interest and the City can earn 3% interest. Mayor Johnson stated that having an increase in Community Deve lopment Block Grant funding is nice. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (09-140) Kent Lewandowski, Sierra Club, submitted letter; addressed the Sierra Club's concerns regarding SunCal's development proposal. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (09-141) - Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Civil Service Board and Economic Development Commission. Nominated Dean Batchelor as a member of the Civil Service Board and Dennis H. Viehweg as a member of the Economic Development Commission. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-04-07.pdf |