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CityCouncil | 2015-07-07 | 4 | *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 7:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:36 p.m. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Ms. Giuntini, Mr. Davenport and Mr. Sorensen with Certificates of Appointment. (15-440) Update and Follow-Up on Harbor Seal Haul Out Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Alameda and the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at Alameda Point. The Economic Development Division Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired who is on the committee, to which the Economic Development Division Manager responded WETA contacts the members, which include: Mark Klein, Richard Bangert, Lenora Feeney and Irene Dieter. Thanked staff and WETA for putting in a diligent effort: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie inquired the status of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) hearing to approve the permit. The Economic Development Division Manager responded there is no hearing; a follow- up meeting would be held to informally ask BCDC what will be required from the City and the next steps. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the City will be submitting a preliminary support letter expressing the importance to Alameda. The Economic Development Division Manager responded the Dr. Harvey transmittal letter stated the work is of the Alameda community, City of Alameda, and WETA; stated BCDC is interested in seeing the project succeeding which has never been done before; BCDC is providing Alameda with a road map to complete the project. Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the timeframe, to which the Economic Development Division Manager responded a tentative schedule was drafted but staff will return to Council if a full court press is needed. Mayor Spencer thanked staff for proceeding with the project; stated she is hopeful it will work and would like updates to be monthly or quarterly. The Economic Development Division Manager inquired whether going through the City Manager's office with written correspondence until milestones are reached would be sufficient, to which Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative. (15-441) Resolution No. 15062, "Approving the Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 7, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-07-07.pdf |