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CityCouncil | 2013-02-19 | 11 | has to consult with USF&W; a biological opinion has been issued related to the Veterans Administration (VA) project and the transfer of the property from the Navy to the VA. Councilmember Daysog stated there is anxiety since the City is now working with the VA instead of USF&W. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated a recent zoning map labeled the land as a "Federal Facility" which might have caused he anxiety; stated the designation was not intended to minimize support for the property as open space/wildlife, and is merely a way to broadly describe the property to allow flexibility; the VA and Navy have objected to using the term "refuge" because it creates confusion and implies the property is a formal refuge which the USF&W would receive, when in fact it is being transferred to the VA. Councilmember Chen inquired if the VA is aware the refuge is incorporated into the 1996 Reuse Plan and General Plan. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the Biological Opinion ensures the land is conserved in perpetuity to protect the Least Tern. The City Manager stated staff recommends that Council direct staff to provide a written report. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point noted items related to the VA project are on the March 5th agenda. Urged establishing a National Wildlife Refuge at Alameda Point: Richard Bangert, Alameda. * Councilmember Tam left the dais at 10:30 p.m. and returned at 10:32 p.m. Stated the goal of the Club is to explore and protect natural and open spaces; the Club supports resolution: Irene Dieter, San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Expressed support of protecting Alameda's Least Terns and the open space designation: Lenora Feeney, Golden Gate Audubon Society. Urged to hold the Federal Government accountable to protect the wildlife; that he supports the resolution: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Expressed support of the resolution and urged adoption: Patricia Gannon, Sierra Club and Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Refuge member. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 February 19, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-02-19.pdf |