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CityCouncil | 2011-07-19 | 9 | Committee; and Jim Oddie, AC 34 Committee. Mayor Gilmore stated the City takes the lead and usually does the planning; the City has no expertise in the America's Cup or maritime industry and would be looking to the speakers for contacts and expertise. Councilmember deHaan thanked the speakers for all the hard work and interest; stated now is the time to move forward. Councilmember Johnson stated the old berths near the Hornet should be considered for use. Councilmember deHaan stated the dredging should be pretty well completed by the time they would be needed. Ms. Cameron stated clean up has started; expediting the clean up would help. Councilmember Johnson stated the City should consider renting out berths, which would help pay to make the berths useable. Mayor Gilmore suggested that the Acting Community Development Director work with the speakers to prioritize the areas that are more important. The Acting Community Development Director stated that she would be happy to coordinate the effort and talk to the Navy. Councilmember Johnson stated berthing space would be at a premium; the City should repair the berths as long as the numbers work out. Mayor Gilmore stated that staff should start moving now in order to project the idea that Alameda is in the game. Councilmember Tam stated that she was told that Alameda has approximately 1,200 berths; suggested working on marketing and reviewing other items that might require capital. Councilmember deHaan stated some of the berths would be for visitors; teams do not like to be adjacent to competitors; vacant hanger space is available; the Restoration Advisory Board is addressing the [sea plane] lagoon, which could be a resource. Vice Mayor Bonta thanked everyone for all of the time and commitment; stated opportunities are available to generate revenue for the City; third parties will want to have a clear statement regarding the City's intentions with respect to the American's Cup, which is provided by the proposed resolution that the America's Cup Committee can use while pursuing opportunities; adoption of the resolution is important to move forward. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 July 19, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-07-19.pdf |