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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority,2007-04-04,1,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
of the ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, April 4, 2007- - 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present:
Boardmembers deHaan, Matarrese, Gilmore, Tam and Chair Johnson
- 5.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
Property:
Alameda Naval Air Station
Negotiating parties:
ARRA and Alameda Point Tenants (ANAM; USS Hornet; Puget
Sound International)
Under negotiation:
Price and Terms
Staff presented reports to the ARRA regarding the status of the leases with ANAM, USS Hornet,
and Puget Sound International. Staff solicited and received guidance and direction as to each of
the leases.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
Property:
Alameda Naval Air Station
Negotiating parties:
ARRA and Alameda Point Tenants (Edge Innovations)
Under negotiation:
Price and Terms
Staff presented a report to the Board and the Board provided direction to Staff.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9(c))
Number of cases: 1
Staff presented recommendation to the Board. Direction given to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Strugg
Glidden
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
April 4, 2007",AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2007-04-04.pdf
CivilServiceBoard,2007-04-04,1,"OF
of
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007
1.
The meeting was called to order at 5:06 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL: Members Michael Robles-Wong, Avonnet Peeler, Michael Rich, and Executive Secretary
Karen Willis.
ABSENT:
Member Roberto Rocha
STAFF PRESENT: Jill Kovacs, Senior Management Analyst, and Stacey Meier, Administrative Technician
I, Human Resources.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Pam Sibley, Frances Gong, Linda Justus and Terry Flippo.
3.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 2007 were presented for Board
approval. Member Peeler moved to accept, Member Rich seconded, and carried by a
3-0 vote.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Board President Robles-Wong questioned why EMS Education Coordinator had been extended. Jill
Kovacs stated that it is a specialized class and there are not many people who meet the qualifications. A
member of the public stated that EMS Education Coordinator should have expired per the Civil Service
Rules. Jill Kovacs stated that the file would need to be pulled in order to research why it had been
extended. Board President Robles-Wong stated that the department that extended the EMS Education
Coordinator eligible list needed to be advised of the Rule, and that Human Resources would need to hold a
new exam due to the fact that the current list is expired. Questions were raised regarding the revised
Administrative Technician I, Administrative Technician II, and Administrative Technician III specifications.
Jill Kovacs explained that revisions to the series involved expansion to include a development services
financial transactions specialization. Item 4-D was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Member Peeler moved to accept the consent calendar with the exception of item 4-D, List of Specifications.
Member Rich seconded and carried by a 3-0 vote.
Discussion: Regarding item 4-D, Board Member Rich stated that he would like to see the red lined copies of
the revised specifications. Jill Kovacs stated that some specification changes are straightforward and some
are complex. Board President Robles-Wong stated that in the case of a complex revision a brief report and
summary of what had been changed would be helpful. Jill Kovacs suggested that the Civil Service Board
could be copied on Bargaining Unit notices regarding specification changes which include the
circumstances involved in specification changes.
Member Peeler made a motion to approve item 4-D. Member Rich seconded and carried by a 3-0 vote.
SUMMARY REPORT FOR EXAMINATION ELIGIBLE LISTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE
MONTHS OF JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2007:
4-A
ELIGIBLE LIST ESTABLISHED
DATE ESTABLISHED
EXAM NO.
Assistant Engineer (Traffic)
1/5/2007
206-56
Fire Building Code Compliance Officer
3/12/2007
207-17
Junior Engineer
2/15/2007
206-64
Library Technician (Volunteer Services)
1/30/2007
206-58
Plan Check Engineer
2/16/2007
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Police Officer (Academy Graduate)
2/26/2007
206-75
Police Officer (Lateral)
2/26/2007
206-74
Police Officer (Recruit)
3/5/2007
206-76
Program Specialist I/II (Integrated Waste
1/25/2007
206-63
Mgmt Program)
Recreation Program Coordinator
1/31/2007
206-68
Senior Clerk
3/15/2007
207-06
Senior Electrical Engineer
2/1/2007
206-10PR
Stock Clerk
2/28/2007
207-19
Supervising Librarian (Adult Services)
1/18/2007
206-50
Supervising Librarian (Children's Services)
1/17/2007
206-49
Transportation Coordinator
1/5/2007
206-71
4-B ELIGIBLE LISTS EXTENDED:
DATE ESTABLISHED
EXAM NO.
Computer Services Coordinator
10/10/2006
206-53
Electrical Helper
9/13/2006
206-47
EMS Education Coordinator
4/13/2005
205-10
Fire Apparatus Operator
9/19/2006
206-08PR
Fire Captain
10/12/2005
205-46PR
Jailer
10/20/2005
205-48
4-C
ELIGIBLE LIST EXPIRED/
DATE ESTABLISHED
EXAM NO.
CANCELLED/ EXHAUSTED
Administrative Management Analyst
9/12/2006
206-44PR
Asst Line Superintendent
10/19/2006
206-54
Engineering Office Assistant
10/18/2006
206-46
Maintenance Worker I
3/1/2006
205-58
Office Assistant
10/17/2006
206-55
Permit Technician I
10/3/2006
206-51
Permit Technician III
8/28/2006
206-43
Planner III
4/5/2006
206-15
Public Safety Dispatcher
3/10/2006
205-25/26
Redevelopment Manager
10/5/2006
206-45PR
Utility Accountant
10/9/2006
206-57PR
4-D LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS:
Administrative Technician I (Revised)
Administrative Technician Il (Revised)
Administrative Technician III (Revised)
Development Manager (Revised)
Public Works Supervisor (Revised)
5.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5-A Activity Report - Period of December 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007
Board Member Rich asked if any of the separations were disciplinary. Jill Kovacs statedthat
there had been one disciplinary separation. Member Rich stated that there seems to be a large
number of separations within the City.
5-B
Civil Service Rules Review
Jill Kovacs explained that Human Resources analysts each went through Avonnet Peeler's copy of",CivilServiceBoard/2007-04-04.pdf
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the Rules, on which she had made notes, and made additional margin notes. Board President
Robles-Wong asked whether or not the Bargaining Units and the City Attorney had seen copies. Jill
Kovacs stated that the process had not reached that stage, everything is still very preliminary and
any corrections are still only thoughts. Board President Robles-Wong stated that he would like
more input at a non-regular meeting after the Bargaining Units have provided input. He stated that
he would like to redirect the Rules back to Karen Willis, and would like to supply a note and copy to
the City Attorney. Member Rich requested that routine language changes such as updating
""Personnel"" to ""Human Resources"" be separated from the substantive items to be reviewed. Jill
Kovacs stated that Human Resources staff would identify such issues. Member Peeler stated that
illegal controlled substances have to be treated separately from alcohol under Article 6, Section 1- -
C. Board President Robles-Wong added that Under Article 6, Section 7, the test process systems
are too broad and need to be more specific. He stated that he would like a copy of the noted Rules
sent to the City Attorney and Bargaining Units prior to the next meeting, and have them provide a
list of suggested changes, concerns, or additions if not` already noted. The Board agreed that the
next step in the Rules revision process would be decided at July's regular meeting.
Board Member Rich asked if the City has an affirmative action plan. Jill Kovacs stated that there is
a policy prohibiting discrimination, but that affirmative action reporting was discontinued a number
of years ago.
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Pam Sibley, a member of the public, stated that she hoped that Civil Service procedures could be as they
once were. She stated that in the reclassification process you are required to test for your own job, and
then you are required to go on probation for another year with no change of duties. She also stated she
feels like that Civil Service process has lost its integrity. Board President Robles-Wong stated that he is
familiar with the Civil Service Process and feels like something is missing. He stated that he would like a
thorough evaluation, and for staff to go back and look at examples of similar situations. Board Member
Rich agreed and stated that the clearest examples would need to be found or it may get too confusing.
Executive Secretary Willis stated that the Bargaining Units are always notified in a reclassification situation.
7.
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD)
(None)
8.
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF)
Executive Secretary Willis shared that Board Member Rocha had broken both wrists which lead to him
being unable to attend the meeting. She stated that she would check on him in the upcoming week to see
how he was doing. She also shared that the Civil Service Ordinance had gone through the City Attorney
and had been approved. The next step is to schedule it for Council. Board Members will be notified when
that particular Council Meeting will take place.
9.
Due to the July 4th Holiday the next Civil Service Board Meeting will be held on July 11, 2007.
10.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Willis
Human Resources Director &
Executive Secretary to the Civil Service Board",CivilServiceBoard/2007-04-04.pdf
GolfCommission,2007-04-04,1,"ALAMEDA GOLF COMMISSION
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bob Wood called the special meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Ladies
Lounge, Chuck Corica Golf Complex, #1 Clubhouse Memorial Road, Alameda, CA.
1-A.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken and members present were: Commissioner Bill Delaney,
Commissioner Betsy Gammell, Vice Chair Ray Gaul, Commissioner Bill
Schmitz, Secretary Jane Sullwold and Chair Bob Wood. Absent: Commissioner
Sandré Swanson. Also present were Interim General Manger Dale Lillard and
Golf Services Manager Matt Plumlee.
2.
AGENDA ITEMS:
2-A
Approval of the Marshal Program and Benefits. (Action Item)
Chair Wood reported that representatives from the Marshal Program, Golf Commission
and Management met to discuss the proposed changes to the Marshal benefits. The
meeting resulted in a reduction of the proposed cart fee of $10 to $7. Also it was agreed
upon that Marshal's would be allowed to play golf one time on the weekend provided
that they are playing with a paying threesome and the Marshal does not make the
reservation. The program will be reviewed in three to six months and if the financial
climate at the Complex has improved the benefits will be increased. There was some
confusion regarding the rate a customer playing with a marshal will pay for a golf cart.
The rate will be the applicable rate at the time of play and based on the age of the player.
The same benefits will be included in the management practice for the employee benefits.
The following changes were made to the Management Practice's footnote: ""The
aforementioned benefits shall apply to all persons eligible to receive complimentary
green fees, including, but not limited to employees, volunteers, Golf Commissioners, City
Council Members, PGA/LPGA and other VIP guests."" The motion was made
by
Secretary Sullwold to accept the Volunteer Marshal Work Program Management Practice
#7 with the modifications discussed. Commissioner Gammell seconded the motion. The
Golf Commission passed the motion unanimously. The new program will be effective
April 15, 2007.
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GolfCommission,2007-04-04,2,"2-B
Approval of the Chuck Corica Golf Complex Policy Changes. (Action Item)
The Golf Commission reviewed the following policy changes:
1.
30/21 day advance reservations (res/non).
2.
9-hole rate on weekdays at anytime on the Jack Clark Course.
3.
Service club members charged according to residency when playing in
club events.
Policy number one would allow City of Alameda Preferential Starting Time
holders to call and make reservations 30 days in advance and all other customers
the ability to call 21 days in advance. The benefits of extending the time is that
customers can call to reserve a tee time further in advance and make plans
accordingly. The question was raised regarding how many times the system
allows a customer to book during the 30/21 time frame. The Golf Services
Manager stated that the current computer system is unable to restrict the number
of tee times a customer can book, although the Preferential Starting Time policy
states that a member can book one weekday and one weekend time or two
weekday times a week. Secretary Sullwold made the motion to accept the policy
changing the advance reservation period to 30 days for Preferential Starting Time
holders and 21 days for all other customers. Commissioner Gammell seconded
the motion. The Golf Commission passed the motion unanimously. The new
policy will be effective May 1, 2007. Policy number two would allow customers
to pay for and play 9-holes of golf at anytime Monday through Friday on the Jack
Clark Golf Course. The Golf Services Manager stated that the problem with
allowing the 9-hole rate all day as opposed to the first 2 hours of the day which is
the current policy is that there is no way to monitor the golfers to ensure that they
do only play 9-holes and not 18. Commissioner Gammell made the motion to not
change the 9-hole rate policy and continue to allow only play the first 2 hours of
the day. Secretary Sullwold seconded the motion. The Golf Commission passed
the motion unanimously. The third policy for review would be to have the service
club members pay the appropriate fee according to residency when playing
in
club events. The current policy is that service club members pay the age
appropriate resident rate when playing in group events. There has been a problem
in establishing whether a player is a senior or not and it was suggested that the
golf starters check identification for all players when they check in. It was stated
that the Service Clubs bring a large number of golfers to play at the Complex on a
regular basis and they should be rewarded by paying a reduced rate.
Commissioner Gammell made the motion to set a policy stating All service clubs
members shall be charged the ""Resident"" (according to age) rates when playing in
club events. Secretary Sullwold seconded the motion. The Golf Commission
passed the motion unanimously.
2-C
Review Draft of the March 8, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes.
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GolfCommission,2007-04-04,3,"Chair Wood stated that the tape of the March 8, 2007 Special Meeting cut off and
there was not transcription available for the Dahlin discussion on the agenda and
he asked if anyone could recall the item. It was mentioned that since there was
not a representative from the Development Services Department the item was
tabled to a future meeting when a representative could be present.
2-D
Discussion on the Commissioner Reports Format and a Briefing Package for
Future Golf Commissioners.
Chair Wood suggested that the current Commissioner Reports be reviewed and that the
Commission begin to used the ""Old Business"" as an area where pending issues be listed
so that they will be revisited in the future and not forgotten. The Interim General Manger
suggested that an item be placed on the agenda called ""Items for Next Agenda', that way
the Commission can discuss items they would like to see on future agendas.
Commissioner Gammell stated that the Commissioner Reports are a good way to ensure
that areas of the Complex are reviewed on a monthly basis. Chair Wood also mentioned
that there should be a packet put together for new Golf Commissioners to brief them on
the role and goals of the Golf Commission. Chair Wood would like to form a committee
to compose a briefing packet for future Golf Commission members. The Interim General
Manager mentioned that there is a similar packet for the Recreation and Parks
Commission and will bring a copy of it for the Commissioners to review. It was
mentioned that the area between #17 green and #18 tee on the Earl Fry Golf Course
is
dangerous and a sign should be placed in the area warning the group that players are
teeing off above them. Chair Wood suggested that a master plan be designed for tree
planting on the golf courses to help in some of the dangerous teeing areas. It was also
mentioned that the tee sign on #6 of the Jack Clark Golf Course is missing. A contractor
doing work on the fence in the area broke the sign. Also the tee sign on #14 of the Earl
Fry Golf Course has orange paint indicating the forward tees and it should be red. The
Superintendent will order a replacement sign and get some red paint from the company to
fix the color. Vice Chair Gaul asked that the Golf Commission explore the possibilities
of using modular buildings for the banquet facility. Chair Wood stated that a committee
to review the item would consist of Vice Chair Gaul as the committee Chair, Chair Wood
and Commissioner Gammell as members. The question was raised from the audience
when a replacement would be selected to fill Commissioner Swanson's seat. The Interim
General Manager stated that the decision to fill Commission appointments is the up to the
Mayor and City Council.
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.
The agenda for the special meeting was posted 24 hours in advance in accordance with the
Brown Act.
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