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CityCouncil | 2020-02-18 | 14 | Stated that she spends time on the water around the Northwest Territories; paddlers would like to provide input; suggested having a landing spot for stand up paddleboards and kayaks; thought should be given to cleaning up garbage along the shoreline, making a space for nature, wildlife and boat management: Mary Spicer, Alameda. Submitted information; discussed sea level rise; proposed returning the area to wetlands; requested her proposal be conveyed to EBRPD: Aimee Barnes, Alameda. Stated the Sierra Club endorses the MOU; urged approval: Pat Lamborn, Alameda. Stated the MOU has been a long time coming; urged approval: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Councilmember Vella stated that she supports the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Knox White stated he enthusiastically supports the recommendation; Ms. Barnes proposal will not be heard tonight, but looks like a great plan. Councilmember Daysog stated the project will be beautiful; he likes the idea of paddle board parking; discussed progress at Alameda Point. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie requested there be a check in if snags occur; stated that he shared a concern about rodenticides with the City Manager; the project will be amazing; he is thankful the project is moving forward. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is enthusiastic about the project; discussed an annual Navy tour and the Veterans Administration (VA) project; stated the MOU should not be amended; rodenticides can be addressed as part of the lease negotiations. Councilmember Oddie stated if rodenticides are used, the wildlife could eat the dead rodents. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested restrooms be addressed; stated the lease should specify whether the VA or EBRPD will build the restroom facilities. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (20-100) Recommendation to Review the Planning and Building Code Enforcement Program in Response to the City Council's November 19, 2019 Referral, and Provide Direction on Potential Future Changes to the Existing Enforcement Program. The Building Official gave a Power Point presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 February 18, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-18.pdf |