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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - OCTOBER 18, 2005 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(05-497) Proclamation declaring the month of October as Disability
Awareness Month.
Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to Ed Cooney,
member of the Commission on Disability Issues.
Mr. Cooney thanked the Council for the proclamation and for
recognizing the value of people who live with disabilities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Gilmore moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
[ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number. ]
( * 05-498) - Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on October 4, 2005, and Special City Council Meeting held on
October 5, 2005. Approved.
(*05-499) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,008,412.36.
(*05-500) Recommendation to authorize execution of a Contract with
Southern California Risk Management Associates for Third Party
Administrator Services for the City's Workers' Compensation
Program. Accepted.
(*05-501) - Recommendation to award Abandoned Vehicle Towing Contract
to A & B Towing. Accepted.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,2,"(*05-502) Resolution No. 13902, ""Approving and Adopting the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Overall Annual Goal of
11% for Federal Fiscal Year 2005-2006. "" Adopted.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(05-503) Resolution No. 13903, ""Appointing Avonnet M. Peeler as a
Member of the Civil Service Board. Adopted;
(05-503A) Resolution No. 13904, ""Appointing Audrey M. Lord-Hausman
as a Member of the Commission on Disability Issues. "" Adopted; and
(05-503B) Resolution No. 13905, ""Appointing Janet W. Iverson as a
Member of the Historical Advisory Board. (Landscape Architect,
Architect, Building Design Seat). "" Adopted.
Vice Mayor Gilmore moved adoption of the resolutions.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented Ms. Peeler with
a certificate of appointment.
05-504) Recommendation to approve the proposed change in roof
color for the Alameda Free Library - New Main Library Project, No.
P.W. 01-03-01.
The Project Manager gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the architect recommended a roof
color.
The Project Manager responded that the architect favored the
lighter gray, but would be comfortable with either gray; stated the
lighter gray has more reflectivity and would keep the structure
cooler.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Library Building Team (LBT) had
a strong color preference.
The Assistant City Manager responded that the darker gray color was
the LBT's unanimous selection.
Councilmember Matarrese requested a report outlining items removed
through value engineering; requested a run down of cost
differences; stated that copper roofs are extremely durable;
inquired whether the proposed roof would have yearly maintenance.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,3,"The Project Manager responded that the proposed roof would not
require annual maintenance; the roof and paint materials have a 25-
year guarantee; the architect stated that a coating could be
applied if the paint starts to fade after 25 years; cleaning,
priming and repainting would be done after 25 years and an
additional 25 years would be guaranteed; the cost is between $3 and
$6 per square foot, which would amount to approximately $25,000 to
$30,000.
Mayor Johnson inquired what was the cost difference between a
copper roof and the proposed roof.
The Project Manager responded the cost difference is approximately
$60,000 stated the copper roof was a deductive alternative in the
bid package. the architect put in a series of deductive
alternatives and add alls in response to budget concerns; the
roofing deductive alternative was an approximate $20,000 value; all
add alls were rejected and all deductive alternatives were
accepted.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the cost difference for installing
the cooper roof was $60,000.
The Project Manager responded in the negative; stated the value
engineering cost was $60,000 there is currently no price on the
installation of a copper roof; the contractor stated that work
would need to be stopped for 45-65 days until the current
subcontract was extinguished, a new subcontract was executed,
materials were acquired, and the roof installed the contractor
wants to start putting in the heating and cooling duct work; the
duct work could get wet if installed before closing the building.
Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the roof's base metal.
The Project Manager provided a handout responded that the base
metal is 24-gage galvalume steel composed of 45% zinc and 55%
aluminum.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there would be deterioration
of the base metal without the protective shield.
The Project Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the color
coating was also warranted for 25 years.
Councilmember deHaan stated that copper roofs bleed; inquired
whether copper could stain the structure.
The Project Manager responded that staining could potentially
occur. .
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,5,"Councilmember Matarrese stated that the IT change would be helpful
to have in a written report for reference.
(05-505) Recommendation to authorize payment for and ratification
of an open market purchase from Leader Industries of an ambulance
in the amount of $142,743.35.
Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(05-506 - ) Councilmember deHaan stated that the new owners of the
Harbor Island Apartments have outlined how they are going to
operate the new complex; he feels comfortable with the new owners ;
the curb strip on Appezzato Parkway needs to be addressed; planting
trees is important to balance the community in spite of existing
litigation; the area is high density and lends itself to
transportation alternatives the City should make every effort to
properly indoctrinate the new population and the virtues of public
transportation in a meaningful way inquired how staff was
addressing the issues.
Mayor Johnson noted that someone mentioned to her that there was a
bus stop along the dirt area on Appezzato Parkway people have to
walk through the mud to get to the bus stop in the winter months ;
requested staff to investigate the matter.
Councilmember deHaan stated that the bus shelter is one of the
cheaper shelters and only has two seats; bus shelter accommodations
should be better.
(05-507) - ) Councilmember deHaan stated that there is a new spirit at
the League of California Cities because of Propositions 1A and 76;
84% percent of the voters supported cities; there was a workshop on
revenue, taxation, transportation, communication and public works;
the workshop addressed how the telecommunication revolution would
affect cities; the policy could be set at the State and could
overturn some franchise agreements.
(05-508) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the League of California
Cities noted that Proposition 1A was successful but did not do
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,6,"anything to protect redevelopment money; no one is certain that the
State will be able to meet all its financial commitments without
looking to cities again.
(05-509) Councilmember Daysog stated that the League of California
Cities endorsed Proposition 76 which addresses the smoothing out
of the fiscal situation at the State level; Proposition 76 could
have impacts at the local level and even more so on school
districts.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,7,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -OCTOBER 18, 2005 - -5:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(05-492) Conference with Labor Negotiators - Agency Negotiator
:
Beverly Johnson; Employee: City Attorney.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council gave direction to the
labor negotiator.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,8,"Employee : City Attorney. Not heard.
(05-494) - Consideration of City Attorney contract. Not heard.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,9,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -OCTOBER 18, 2005 - -6:40 P.M.
(05-495 - ) Conference with Real Property Negotiators; Property: 2900
Main Street ; Negotiating Parties : City of Alameda and Alameda
Gateway, Ltd; Under Negotiation: Price and terms. Not heard.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,10,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- - -OCTOBER 18, 2005- -6:55 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call - Present :  ouncilmembers/Commissioners
Daysog,
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese,
and
Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Joint Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to
consider:
(05-496CC/05-046CIC ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation; Name of case: Citizens for a Megaplex-Free Alameda V.
City of Alameda, et al.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the louncil/Commission
obtained briefing and gave direction to the City Attorney/Legal
Counsel stated the Community Improvement Commission (CIC) is
choosing to assume defense of the litigation since the CIC has the
most invested in this project; the CIC desires to retain control of
the defense.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,11,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 18, 2005 - - - 7:25 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:30 p.m. Junior Girl
Scout Troop #2512 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Gilmore moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number. . ]
( 05-047) - Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission
Meeting of September 20, 2005. Approved.
(*05-048 - ) Recommendation to approve a Predevelopment Agreement with
the Alameda Unified School District for Affordable Housing at the
Island High School site. Accepted.
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
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CityCouncil,2005-10-18,12,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -OCTOBER 18, 2005 - -7:31 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
Public Comment
Bill Smith, Alameda, showed renderings of a transit rail.
(05-510) Study Session on Disaster Preparedness/Emergency
Operations Plan.
The Fire Chief gave a Power Point presentation.
The Council requested information on the following: designated
decision makers, policy versus non-policy decisions, the earthquake
level that bridges can endure, School District and hospital
assistance coordination, long-term drinking water options, hospital
interaction in the event of an epidemic, utilization of the Hornet
for storing supplies, and clearer direction to participants in the
Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 10:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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