pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 11 | Vice Mayor deHaan stated there is concern whether the project is legal. The Interim City Manager stated that she would urge the Assistant General Manager and indicate Council's eagerness to receive Bond Counsel's opinion; that she does not want to leave anyone with the expectation that the opinion will be forthcoming until the application is completed. Mayor Johnson stated EBRPD representatives need to let Council know if their position has changed and not in vague terms. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he has no problem with calling the question Council needs to make a decision; the question is not if Council can, but if Council should; that he wants EBRPD representatives to come back in person to answer questions. Vice Mayor deHaan stated a wish list needs to be finalized, inquired whether the list is in order; stated Council needs to know what would be given up. The Interim City Manager responded needs need to be revisited and revalidated; stated careful attention needs to be given to deferred maintenance; deferred maintenance projects are limited under Measure WW because projects are required to have a life of twenty-five years. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Council needs to be armed with all information; inquired whether the list would be put together by December 1. The Interim City Manager responded not if the process goes through the Recreation and Park Commission. Councilmember Matarrese stated the list has been vetted twice in the last year by the Recreation and Park Commissioni the list can be brought back at anytime for analysis; the question is whether to wait for a legal decision that he does not have any faith will come. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |