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CityCouncil | 2010-07-27 | 12 | Councilmember Tam seconded the motion with the modification to include additional language she proposed [before recommending to the City Council for final approval]. Councilmember Matarrese agreed to amend the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether including efforts to become greener would be included, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese and Tam concurred with amending the motion. The Interim City Manager stated Council would approve the ultimate lease. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice - 5. (10-385 CC/ARRA) Recommendation to Approve a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Alameda, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and the Alameda East Bay Miracle League; and (10-385A CC) Resolution No. 14479, "Supporting the Alameda East Bay Miracle League Efforts to Construct Miracle Park, Which Will Provide Special Needs Persons with the Opportunity to Play Baseball as Team Members in a Formally Organized Baseball League in the City of Alameda." Adopted. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services gave a brief presentation. Councilmember/Board Member Matarrese inquired whether the resolution of support would identify and commit the City to the site; further inquired whether the resolution would be strong enough to state that there would be a site and money would be provided. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded staff provided the Miracle League with the draft resolution for review; stated the Miracle League believes that the resolution is sufficient; staff coordinated with the Miracle League to ensure that needs would be met. Speakers: John Pecson, Alameda Soccer Club; Roberta Rockwell, Miracle League; and Nino Borsoni, Miracle League. Mayor/Chair Johnson thanked the Miracle League and staff for putting together a project that would go forward in the foreseeable future, rather than at an unknown time in a certain phase of development fifteen years from now; congratulated everyone on putting things together. Councilmember/Board Member Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation; Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 12 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission July 27, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-27.pdf |