pages: CityCouncil/2010-06-15.pdf, 35
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CityCouncil | 2010-06-15 | 35 | discussed at the meeting; SunCal requested that the Navy support the six month ENA extension. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam inquired whether the Deputy City Manager - Development Services' made a determination that there was a breach of the Agreement. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded that she did not make the determination, but staff and the legal team made the determination that the City was supposed to be notified and invited to attend the meeting; that she was not invited to the meeting or a subsequent negotiation session. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Gilmore inquired whether or not the Washington, D.C. meeting was an outcome of the email which invited Council, the Interim City Manager and Deputy City Manager - Development Services to the meeting and reminded everyone that the subcommittee had been formed. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the meeting may have been; stated that she was never provided with a date or invited to attend. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam requested clarification on what transpired in Washington, D.C. and how communication occurred. Mr. Brown stated initially, the meeting was with the Department of Defense; that he heads SunCal's renewable energy plan; SunCal wanted to discuss opportunities to sell power to the federal government; solar power issues were discussed; negotiating was not done; the status of the ENA was discussed; that he still wants the Council subcommittee meeting to occur. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam inquired whether meeting discussions were communicated to staff. Mr. Brown responded that he called the Interim City Manager the next day; stated the Interim City Manager returned his call but he and the Interim City Manager were unable to connect; that he believes that SunCal CEO Frank Faye sent a text message to the Mayor regarding the meeting; the meeting was not focused on Alameda Point; that he strongly disagrees with the breach of Agreement position; the Agreement has a specific provision that states the developer is authorized to communicate directly with the Navy regarding the project or project site as long as the developer keeps the City informed. The Interim City Manager/Executive Director stated Mr. Brown's phone call was after the fact; Mr. Faye advised her that he would take direction from Council and not the subcommittee. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether SunCal requested the Navy to support an ENA extension. Regular Meeting Alameda Public Financing Authority June 15, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-06-15.pdf |