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CityCouncil | 2010-05-18 | 8 | Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -5. * * Mayor Johnson called a recess at 11:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:01 a.m. * (10-243) Urban Farm and Garden Plan The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Matarrese stated the Plan is good. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the Plan would include the school community gardens, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated the soil in Alameda is better than other areas of the region. Councilmember Tam stated Bay Farm Island used to be a farm; overlaying existing parks is a great idea; that she would caution using Alameda Point because there is so much clean up. Mayor Johnson stated raised gardens are being used. The Interim City Manager stated the Plan would be easier for natural flora and fauna. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Alameda had many farms; the triangle area near Washington Park has been discussed [as a possible site]. Mayor Johnson stated the area is called Portola Triangle. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (10-244) Recommendation to Accept the Third Quarter Financial Report. The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired about the State Board of Equalization liability. The Interim City Manager stated the City would exhaust the administrative appeal process; staff is having discussions with Livermore; a lot of cities are trying to resolve issues. Councilmember Matarrese stated money needs to be set aside. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 18, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-18.pdf |