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CityCouncil | 2016-04-05 | 6 | REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (16-159) Response to City Council Referral Regarding a Possible Wetlands Mitigation Bank at Alameda Point. The Base Reuse Director gave a brief presentation. Stated the wetlands mitigation bank might not be allowed on public trust land, per the State; the issue of no public access contradicts the vision of a regional park bringing people in contact with nature; another issue is a wetlands mitigation bank is a for profit operation which precludes receiving public tax money, and is not a good fit for Alameda Point: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie stated the wetlands mitigation bank is a 5 to 6 year project; inquired if the City sold the land to the Park District whether the Park District could turn the land into the Wetlands Mitigation. The Base Reuse Director responded the City cannot sell the property because the City is a trustee of the land and the City must maintain ownership; the maximum the City could do is a 66 year lease; the City could negotiate discretionary terms. Councilmember Oddie stated the wetlands are a tool to help combat climate change; inquired whether the Veterans Administration (VA) has to provide some mitigation, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated the project could be good for the City and the VA. The Base Reuse Director noted public access cannot be counted towards the bank. (16-160) Recommendation to Appoint the Nominated Members to the Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Panel. The Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired if one nominee from the vote could be excluded so that he could recuse himself; stated the nominee is a client of his and he would like to avoid the appearance of favoritism; he is concerned about an ad hoc committee that has no agenda and no minutes advising the Council on policy; he would like to reinstate the Economic Development Commission (EDC). The Community Development Director stated staff anticipates the meetings will be noticed, minuets will be kept and the public would be invited. Councilmember Oddie stated the recommendation is to approve the Mayors Economic Redevelopment Advisory Panel in lieu of reestablishing the EDC; on April 7, 2015, Vice Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-05.pdf |