pages: CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2009-09-15 | 11 | Following Mr. Woodward's comments, the Interim City Manager stated the City would have no obligation to float the cash; the Boys & Girls Club would bear the risk if the $2 million were not approved ; the application has a good chance of success. After the public comment, the Interim City Manager stated with respect to the Council Referral policy, standard operation has been that a vote of three Councilmembers refers the item to staff; however, the original policy included that Council has an opportunity to take an action on a Council Referral; unfortunately, the Boys & Girls Club item went through the referral process under the old process, so staff will come forward with an action item to amend the priority list on October 6 as long as EBRPD bond counsel's opinion about eligibility under the tax exempt status is received. Mayor Johnson inquired who would own the property, to which the Interim City Manager responded the non-profit. Councilmember Matarrese stated programs are not the issue; the policy question is how to use money generated by a tax assessment; the exact wording of the ballot measure should be included as an attachment [ on October 6]; taking money away from one of the projects recommended by the Recreation and Park Commission would result in projects not getting done; $500,000 allocated for the Woodstock Recreation Center renovation could be used for the Boys & Girls Club project if the City would have the same access in perpetuity; the Alameda Point gym belongs to the Navy and project funds should be generated from lease revenues; the IRS tax issue may make the proposed project moot. Councilmember Tam stated the Recreation and Park Commission discussed eleven projects; that she would like to have a matrix noting whether projects are shovel ready and whether money would be taken from a project; the City has funding to acquire the Beltline Property; questioned whether the project is shovel ready; stated that she is trying to understand how Measure WW funds are applied to projects. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the life of Measure WW, to which Mr. Rasmussen responded spending the money, would need to be spent in ten years. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how much money the City has provided for the Boys & Girls Club, to which the Interim City Manager responded approximately $220,000 for design. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf |