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CityCouncil | 2015-01-21 | 9 | both capable of fighting their own battles; the City is fortunate to have EBRPD as the steward of wonderful land; she does not object to establishing a good working relationship between the City and Park District, however, the road runs two ways; she has not seen the Park District reach out to the City; there are opportunities for the City to work with the Park District in the future at Alameda Point and on the main Island; right now, the memory of the litigation and refusal to settle bothers her; the City cannot keep doing EBRPD's work, so she cannot support the referral. Councilmember Daysog stated Mr. Bangert referred to land on Alameda Point near Encinal High School; in the mid 1990's, the City, particularly neighbors in the area including himself, were concerned about an EBRPD project being contemplated; a great agreement was reached with EBRPD at the time, which became a model of how the City can air out concerns; Crab Cove did not reflect how the situation worked in the 1990's; there is a lot of good in the proposal before Council; through whatever mechanism, the liaison committee or the City Manager meeting the General Manager, details will be ironed out and a positive relationship will return; the residents of the City, as well as Council, need to let State and federal representatives know the community's sentiments; he is fine with the referral. Mayor Spencer stated the City Manager is part of the team and Council is working with the City Manager moving forward; that she was elected to represent all Alamedans and everyone is working together; she appreciates the comments about moving forward; in regards to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's comments, the prior Council rezoned the property to housing which led to the litigation; however, everyone wants what is best for the community moving forward; she has had conversations with EBRPD representatives; she also attended meetings with the Sierra Club and has spoken with State and federal representatives; everyone appreciate the park and will work together in regards to the referral; during litigation, conversations occur and positions are taken; then, the City moves forward, which is where the City is now; suggested that the City invite EBRPD to an upcoming Council meeting; stated EBRPD could update the Council on the project's status; then, the City could meet with EBRPD as appropriate; the City cordially inviting EBRPD to a meeting provides an opportunity to update the City about the project, with staff and Council recognizing this is post litigation; she does support the referral and she is a friend of Crown Beach and collected signatures. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the Council referral as amended to include outreach to others: federal, lobbyists, State. Mayor Spencer stated the referral is to direct the City Manager to initiate the conversation; requested the motion be clarified. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the Council referral from the Vice Mayor to increase collaboration between the City of Alameda and EBRPD including the amendments adding enlisting the help of federal and State officials. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the motion includes the City Council directing the City Special Meeting Alameda City Council 9 January 21, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-21.pdf |