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CityCouncil | 2015-05-12 | 5 | During the SACIC presentation, Councilmember Daysog requested Council be provided information on the disposal of the "bottle" parcel at Bayport. The Community Development Director stated that she would provide a page from the Property Management Plan. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:25 pm. and reconvened the meeting at 9:39 p.m. *** The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a Power Point presentation and responded to questions. John McManus, Cushman and Wakefield, gave a Power Point presentation on market rents and responded to questions. Mayor Spencer stated that she requested a presentation on rents, but was interested in the rent rates of existing tenants; Council should be informed about any difficulties encountered when renewing leases with existing tenants. The Interim City Manager stated staff is looking for direction on the 4.6 new positions and 3 position upgrades; listed the positions by department. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the staff recommendation, particularly in bolstering economic development; made brief comments. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point and Interim City Manager responded to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's staffing questions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments; expressed support for the staffing requests. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern over hiring a full-time, permanent Economic Development position using a funding stream that will stop and suggested using a consultant for two years; expressed support for the Recreation Project Manager position; stated that he would like to see funding for more Library materials; increased Library hours should be considered in the next budget; expressed support for the other new positions. Vice Mayor Matarrese expressed support for the Project Manager and concern over the Economic Development position, which has a finite funding stream and should be filled by contract; stated that he favors embedding the project manager function in the project, but will support the recommendation, which should be evaluated at mid-year or after 2 years. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 12, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-12.pdf |