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CityCouncil | 2013-03-19 | 4 | The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded that she understands a letter from the City and County of San Francisco indicates San Francisco does not care about the property or have any designs on it, which implies that San Francisco would not care if Alameda keeps the land or transfers the land back [to the federal government]; stated the matter is not high on Alameda's priority list but needs to be resolved at some point. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read resolution language about the reason Alameda would create the nature reserve: "Whereas the proposed 511 acre refuge area offers a rare and vast inner urban opportunity for limited public access and education, a rest and retreat from the built environment, introduction of native plant species, expansion of wetlands and wildlife recovery and protection efforts consistent with the existing or any future biological opinion listed by the Fish and Wildlife Service." Mayor Gilmore stated the VA is holding an additional meeting based on residents' concerns; inquired about the meeting details. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the meeting will be held April 10th at the Officer's Club from 4 to 7 p.m. The City Manager stated the information is on the City website; the VA extended the deadline for comments to April 19th based on comments from the previous Council meeting. Mayor Gilmore complemented the VA for listening to the concerns of Alameda citizens and scheduling the meeting. Councilmember Daysog thanked Mayor Gilmore and the City Manager for holding the VA's feet to the fire. Councilmember Chen concurred with Mayor Gilmore; stated the VA will continue to be a good partner; the resolution is a fitting conclusion to the letter of support given to the VA at the last Council meeting. Councilmember Chen moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (13-114) The City Manager stated budget sessions have been scheduled for April 18th and May 28th; budget adoption is anticipated for June 11th; June 25th is being held as a backup meeting date if more time is needed; staff will present updated five-year projections; the budget is a two-year budget. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 March 19, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-03-19.pdf |