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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 11 | Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the Phase 0 Activities Plan for Site A at Alameda Point with the two extra suggestions by the Vice Mayor including maritime events and a temporary pop-up park. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired whether there were ways to work in maritime activities, to which Ms. Campos responded in the affirmative; stated the Alameda Community Sailing Center and O'Kalani Outrigger Canoe Club could participate in the open house and in other events. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-559) Recommendation to Allocate General Fund Projected Available Fund Balance in Excess of 20% Reserve Requirement (Approximately $14.5 million). The Finance Director gave a brief presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point stated tearing down the buildings will cost approximately $600,000; four bids were received; using lease revenues is preferable; once the cost and unrestricted fund balance is determined, staff will come back to Council with a recommendation; if there are not sufficient funds, staff will be asking to use the General Fund to supplement. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated another option is to do the project in phases if funds are not sufficient. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the project should not be done in phases; the project needs to move forward. Mayor Spencer concurred with Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft; inquired how to expedite the project. The Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point responded the first step is to get bids and audited financials to determine the cost and if there are sufficient funds beyond the $2 million unrestricted fund balance; come back with a recommendation to use lease revenue to tear the buildings down. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding not having sufficient funds, the Interim City Manager stated the item could be taken off the list now, and when the work is done, audited financials could pay back the General Funds. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated everyone agrees the work should be done all at once. The Finance Director continued presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 September 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |