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| AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2006-10-04 | 2 | Page 2 There was one speaker on this item, Diane Lichtenstein, who praised the four workshops outlined in the contract and requested that after each workshop a summary report to be generated (perhaps in the local newspaper as well as the City's website). She also recommended expanding the scope of the ferry analysis beyond the half-mile radius of the station as presently indicated. She also requested that all drafts of the report be available electronically. Approval of 2-C was motioned by Member Matarrese, seconded by Member deHaan and passed by the following voice vote: Ayes - 4; Noes - 0; Abstentions - 1. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3-A. Status Report on East Bay Regional Park District Request for Long-Term Lease. Debbie Potter, Base Reuse and Community Development Manager, stated that, at the September ARRA meeting, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) representatives Doug Siden and Mike Anderson indicated that EBRPD is ready to begin funding improvements at the 26-acre Enterprise Park through the use of Measure AA and Proposition 12 money (totaling $500,000). A portion of the Proposition 12 funds ($100,000) specify that land must be secured by the end of this year, and the project must be completed and the money expended by the end of next year. It also requires a 20-year lease on the land. According to the staff report, there could be a smaller, Phase 1 lease or a lease for the entire 26 acres. There are several other leases in place that encumber some portions of the 26 acres, including Alameda Soccer Club (until 2008) and the Hobby Shop (until 2010). Member Daysog mentioned that 11 years ago, there was concern that EBRPD wanted an RV parking lot as part of their plan for this land. Ms. Potter confirmed that this is no longer an option. Doug Siden, elected EBRPD representative, reiterated the funding and timing requirements. He introduced Mike Anderson, Assistant General Manager, who presented a map of the proposed area and plans. It consists of 10.6 acres and excludes current leased properties. Ultimately, the District would like the entire 26 acres but could start with this plan. Proposed plans include family picnic sites, clean up of the tennis and basketball courts, development of the shoreline trail to tie to the existing beach area, and clean up of the beach and boat launch areas. Future plans include a natural planning resource area and interpretive center, as well as boating instruction at the marina. Chair Johnson pointed out that other community groups have looked at this site, and also questioned what would happen if the community would rather keep some of the facilities as they are. Mr. Anderson responded that if the City prefers to have more community input about use of this area, EBRPD could either use $100,000 of the funds somewhere else in order to not lose them - trimming their ultimate project to $400,000 - or use that first $100,000 to simply clean up the beach area and shoreline trail. Chair Johnson stressed that more community feedback about what type of use for the area is preferable is needed before committing to a 20-year lease. Member Matarrese felt that the primary areas to spend the $500,000 should be the beach, bay trail and picnic grounds. Mr. Anderson agreed that this should be doable and hoped to move | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2006-10-04.pdf |