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CityCouncil | 2012-02-07 | 9 | Speakers: Kurt Peterson, Alameda, encouraged Council to express concerns to the Navy regarding the Navy's proposed reduction in Restoration Advisory Board meetings; and Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, stated the City should not get itself into any further debt; community members want to have input on the development of Alameda Point. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the City Attorney stated the City would look at lease revenue bonds that would not impact the General Fund; the City has insurance on current leases; the pollution liability and policies in place protect the City; the City is covered as well as possible; that she cannot say there would be no possibility that the City would have some liability; the City will continue to look for other vehicles to add protection; the risk is minimal. Mayor Gilmore stated the Navy still retains the responsibility for clean up. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to have a follow up report on possible exposures to liabilities. The City Attorney stated that she would be happy to provide a report; the largest liability would be environmental; the City is very well covered; the Navy retains responsibility for the clean up and the City has pollution liability insurance; developers would have insurance; the City would use lease revenue bonds as a financing tool. Vice Mayor Bonta moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (12-046) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Article Il (Boards and Commissions) of Chapter Il (Administration) to Reduce Membership on Various Commissions. Not Introduced. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation; noted a revision to the ordinance. Vice Mayor Bonta stated public engagement would be helpful; proposed that the subcommittee make on an effort over the next four months to provide a proposal for Board and Commission meetings and structure improvements; stated that he would volunteer to be on the subcommittee. Councilmember Johnson stated that the Youth Commission provides an opportunity for high school students to be involved; that she would prefer to leave the Youth Commission at eleven members. The Assistant City Manager stated the Youth Commission has had problems reaching a quorum. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-07.pdf |