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CityCouncil | 2021-09-21 | 26 | seems great; the matter can always be put forth by a Councilmember; Council can provide direction to have the matter return one month prior to the execution of the one year extension. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she accepts all of the amendments made by Councilmember Knox White. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has been persuaded on the matter; she has listened to many of the speakers over the year process and holds respect for the time, effort and passion put into the program; expressed support for the work of the Assistant City Manager; stated the process is iterative; thanked staff and AFS for further illustrating the program; expressed support for the pilot program; stated it is important to move forward with the program now; staff will take the discussion points made by Council into consideration when finalizing negotiations. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (21-594) Resolution No. 15820, "To Apply for the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA Grant to Fund Planning and Design of De-Pave Park and Allocate $50,000 in Matching Funds, if Awarded.' Adopted. Expressed support for the work being done; stated many people have been instrumental in bringing the project to this point; DePave Park is an opportunity Alameda must take; the Park will be a unique resource for wildlife due to location, will have significant potential to sequester carbon and will be a beautiful place of respite and learning for all Alamedans; urged Council to vote in favor of the grant application and matching funding: Linda Carloni, Golden Gate Audubon Society. Expressed support for comments provided by the Gold Gate Audubon Society and for the matching funds; stated the matching funds will make a difference in the application; noted the City was previously unsuccessful in the attempt at grant funding for DePave Park; stated previous budget requests have been for $280,000 and a $50,000 request is a bargain: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined a newspaper article that she authored about DePave Park and the second chance at grant funding efforts. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of the staff recommendation [including adoption of the resolution]. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 21, 2021 22 | CityCouncil/2021-09-21.pdf |