pages: CityCouncil/2009-12-02.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2009-12-02 | 14 | Council wants to go. A comprehensive asset management policy and strategy will take months to draw up, so before staff starts off in one direction, let's get a working outline, make sure we are on the right track in terms of business points, and then it is easier to go back and deal with the language. Mayor/Chair Johnson called the speakers Andy McKinley, General Manager and Harbor Master of Grand Marina, expressed his support in working with the City to maximize the income from the marine industry. He provided the Board with a copy of a letter regarding an economic threat (permit) by the State Water Resources Control Board. Bill Elliot, Bay, Ship & Yacht Company President expressed his concern about the two owners (Alameda Gateway and the City) of the property which Bay Ship & Yacht occupies; that they are in litigation, which puts their business in an unsuitable situation. He wants to work with the City to draw up a lease, which is mutually beneficial to all parties. Mayor/Chair Johnson recommended that a more appropriate approach for Mr. Elliot to discuss this issue is to set up a meeting with staff, as the larger impediment is the litigation. The Interim City Manager agreed and stated that it is a strategic issue and is best that the Council has an opportunity to discuss the issue in Closed Session and get an update from the City Attorney as to the status of the litigation, and to see what role, if any, the Council and staff can deal with in terms of the strategy with respect to the litigation and how it can positively impact Bay Ship & Yacht. As the Mayor stated, the issue needs to be carefully discussed inside so as not to compromise either side. Bob Henn, Bay Ship & Yacht, also supports having a dialogue with the City. The Assistant City Attorney committed to calling Mr. Henn to discuss the issue without possibly jeopardizing any confidential settlement communications. Leslie Cameron, Owner of Bay Ship & Yacht, supports a continued relationship between the City and Bay Ship & Yacht and stated some key points: Bay Ship & Yacht provides $90,000 to $110,000 sales tax dollars per year, has spent $17 million on its facility, pays over $100,000 per year in property taxes, spent $600,000 in Alameda this year, and is actively involved in many community projects. Bay Ship & Yacht currently employs 250 people. Ms. Cameron expressed that she appreciates the support of the City. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and 14 Community Improvement Commission December 2, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-02.pdf |