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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 10 | East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Bond Counsel's opinion regarding Measure WW; since direction was given, staff was informed that EBRPD's Bond Counsel's opinion probably would not be forthcoming for quite a while; that she is requesting that the matter be placed on the next City Council agenda in order to have a full discussion and a decision made one way or another. Speakers Dorothy Freeman, Alameda; Joseph Woodard, Estuary Park Action Committee; Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda; Reed Wetherill, Alameda; Debra Arbuckle, Northside Neighbors; Rosemary McNally, Alameda; Gretchen Lipow, Alameda; Michael John Torrey, Alameda Rich Sherratt, Alameda Boys & Girls Club. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of placing the matter on the December 1 City Council agenda. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Tam stated the procedural issues seems like a catch 22 that was created by Council relying on comments made by EBRPD management; EBRPD will not know whether the project is eligible until an application is submitted; an application cannot be submitted unless the project is on a list; irrespective of the merits of the project, it has to be discussed; having a full, substantive discussion on December 1 and getting the issue resolved one way or another before the end of the year is appropriate. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not have a problem with bringing the matter back for discussion; that she would like staff to request that EBRPD to get an opinion from Bond Counsel. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what is taking so long. The Interim City Manager responded the EBRPD Assistant General Manager has indicated that Bond Counsel's opinion would not be forthcoming and that no opinion on the eligibility of project can be rendered by the District in whole or in part until a completed application is submitted; a determination would be made as the application goes through the processi a January answer should not be anticipated. Mayor Johnson stated the request needs to be made; EBRPD representatives indicated to Council and the Boys & Girls Club that the project seems to meet Measure WW requirements. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |