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CityCouncil | 2009-09-15 | 5 | Mr. Rasmussen responded scoping the project has some flexibility; stated a project needs to build something of a capital nature. Councilmember Gilmore inquired when bond counsel's opinion would be received, to which Mr. Collins responded a few days to a week. Mayor Johnson called the public speakers. Proponents (In support of using funds for Boys & Girls Club) : Karen Bay, Alameda. Opponents (Not in support of using funds for Boys & Girls Club) : Mike Cooper, Recreation and Park Commission; Jean Sweeney, Alameda (submitted document) ; former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda; Helena Lankel, Alameda; Rebecca Redfield, Alameda; Gretchen Lipow, Alameda; Debra Arbuckel, Alameda; Red Wetherill, Alameda; and Rosemary McNally, Alameda. Vice Mayor deHaan requested clarification on private versus non- profit organizations. The Interim City Manager responded the IRS code has specific definitions; stated IRS regulations for private activity bonds are very grey. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether other [non-profit] organizations have asked for funding, to which the Interim City Manager responded the Miracle League has raised the issue. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Beltline property, Estuary Park, and northern waterfront were discussed. The Recreation and Park Director responded Estuary Park and the Beltline property are on the Recreation and Park Commission November 2008 list. Mayor Johnson inquired whether other non-profits were considered, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded none were considered at that time. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the Quarterly Sales Tax Report [paragraph no. 09-349 ] was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice Mayor deHaan moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf |