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| AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2006-06-07 | 2 | Page 2 Recreation. In response to member deHaan's question regarding the value of the dredge materials, should the golf course project NOT go forward, Elizabeth Johnson explained that we would be paid a Tipping Fee for the dredge materials. Member Daysog questioned the delay in having an economic analysis. In response, Chair Johnson reminded the Board that there was a several-year process where this consideration was going on - we had a Hotel expert and even had an RFP on hotel complexes. At that time, however, the downturn in the economy left the only people willing to propose a project was that we owned a five-star hotel and paid them to manage it, and that was something the ARRA wasn't willing to do. Elizabeth Johnson further discussed that the ARRA, in 2004, directed staff to go ahead with preparation of the EIR in anticipation of the Hotel market coming back. Debbie Potter, Base Reuse and Community Development Manager, concurred with this discussion, adding that the hospitality industry has taken a while to bounce back since 9/11. She further explained that once the EIR is certified, and we negotiate a Tipping Fee with the Army Corp and the Port of Oakland that makes sense, then we can restudy the issue of the economic viability of the project. There was one speaker on this item, David Kerwin, who asked when and how often soil testing will be done, expressing concern about loosened toxic materials if the property is not used for a golf course. Elizabeth Johnson responded that there will be a site-testing protocol in place. Approval to certify the final EIR was motioned by Chair Johnson and seconded by Member deHaan and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes - 4; Noes - 1 (Member Daysog); Abstentions - 0. 4. ORAL REPORTS 4-A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, RAB representative. Member Matarrese stated that he was unable to attend the last meeting and has no report. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There were no speaker slips. 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY None. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Irma Glidden ARRA Secretary | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2006-06-07.pdf |