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CityCouncil | 2014-07-01 | 11 | The Economic Division Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Gilmore called a recess at 9:39 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m. *** (14-291) Introduction of Ordinance Adopting the Alameda Point Waterfront Town Center Plan. Introduced. The City Planner gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the 500 acres of nature preserve include Building 25, to which the City Planner responded in the negative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Alameda citizens have proposed specific language about prioritized wetland creation at Seaplane Lagoon/de-pave park, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the negative. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the 500 acre nature reserve is Alameda's designation or Federal designation, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded it is Alameda's designation. Councilmember Tam inquired whether property was conveyed to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the negative; stated the Navy planned to convey the land to USFWS, but negotiations fell through because of landfill liability issues; the Veterans Administration (VA) stepped forward, is willing to accept liability issues and are now the recipients of the land; the USFWS has a biological opinion with strict measures, which restricts the VA from doing anything on the property; the USFWS does not want to upset the delicate environment for the least tern. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the USFWS did not recommend creating wetlands from the area, the wetlands just exist. The City Planner continued the presentation. Mayor Gilmore thanked staff for the presentation; stated the huge project has been years in making; thanked the public and the Planning Board. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 July 1, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-01.pdf |