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CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 6 | Barbara Price, Fourth of July Parade Chair, made brief comments. Mayor Spencer presented certificates to Barbara Price, Jim Franz, Mark Sorensen, Blake Brydon, Betty Dittmer, Troy Hosmer, and Kari Thompson. Ms. Price stated the USS Hornet representative could not be here tonight; $1,000 is being donated from the Parade Committee to the USS Hornet. (17-587) Proclamation Declaring October 1 through 7, 2017 as Public Power Week. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Ann McCormick, Public Utilities Board President. Ms. McCormick made brief comments. (17-588) Receive an Update on Recent Water Quality Issue at Alameda Point. The City Manager and Base Reuse Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the grants or loans are only available to the City if it keeps a fiscally neutral position, to which the City Manager responded in the negative; stated the grants and loans are available to the City regardless of the City's position. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the other funding is a tax measure or bond. The City Manager responded the decision depends on what the community would like to do. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she understood funding would be available through potential development; inquired whether the development is being expedited. The City Manager responded the City leases to businesses that rely on the 70 year old infrastructure as the City waits for developers; stated the businesses in the area are at risk with the failing infrastructure. Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the cost. The Base Reuse Director responded the total cost for all the infrastructure at the entire base is $650 million; stated the three adaptive reuse areas total approximately $45 million, which includes all utilities and surface improvements; the area contains tenants that are purchasing buildings. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the proposal includes Site A and spirits alley. The Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative; stated there are several ways Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 October 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |