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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -APRIL 15, 2008- - -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:16
p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(08-149 ) Mayor Johnson addressed the Resolutions of Appointment
[paragraph nos. 08-152 and 08-152A ] prior to the Consent Calendar.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(08-150) Proclamation declaring April through June 2008 as
Historic Preservation Season.
Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to the Planning and
Building Director to pass onto the Historical Advisory Board Chair.
(08-151) Proclamation declaring April 19, 2008 as Earth Day
Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to Bryan Gower, Dave
Nederhood and Faith Rusca, Crosstown Cafe. Mayor
Johnson
acknowledged Pam Evans with the Alameda County Green Business
Program.
Mr. Gower thanked Council for the proclamation; stated Ms. Evans
helped Crosstown Café become a certified Alameda County Green
Business.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(08-152) - Resolution No. 14193, ""Appointing Lola W. Brown as
a
Member of the Recreation and Park Commission"" and
(08-152A) Resolution No. 14194, ""Appointing Gina M. Mariani as a
Member of the Recreation and Park Commission.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolutions.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,2,"The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Ms.
Brown and Ms. Mariani with Certificates of Appointment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Johnson announced that the Minutes [paragraph no. 08-153] and
the Resolution Opposing Aerial Spray Program [paragraph no. 08-161]
were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are
indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ]
(08-153) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on April
1, 2008.
Councilmember Gilmore requested that the minutes be continued until
the report from the consultant is available.
( * 08 -154) - Ratified bills in the amount of $3,557,709.01.
( *08-155) Recommendation to accept and authorize recordation of
Notices of Completion for Bayport Fleet Industrial Supply
Center/East Housing Residential Phase 2 Public Backbone
Infrastructure Haile Sewer Pump Lift Station and Sewer Pump Lift
Station No. 6 improvements. Accepted.
(*08-156) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize Call for Bids for Cyclic Sewer Replacement, Phase 5, No.
P.W. 10-06-22. Accepted.
(*08-157) Recommendation to find the project categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act, adopt Plans and
Specifications, and authorize Call for Bids for Fernside Boulevard
Bike Path and Street Improvements, San Jose Avenue to North of Otis
Drive, No. P.W. 03-08-10. Accepted.
(*08-158) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of
$241,820, including contingencies, to RMC Water and Environment for
hydraulic model analysis of Alameda Sanitary Sewer Collection
System. Accepted.
(*08-159) - Resolution No. 14195, ""Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for
the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Transportation Development
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,3,"Act, Article 3 Funding, in the Amount of $40,000 to Update of
City's Bicycle Master Plan and Execute All Necessary Documents to
Implement the Project. Adopted.
(*08-160) Resolution No. 14196, ""Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit an Application for Measure B Paratransit Funding for Fiscal
Year 2008-2009 and to Execute All Necessary Documents to Implement
the Project. Adopted.
(08-161) Resolution No. 14197, ""Opposing the California Department
of Food and Agriculture Aerial Spray Program to Eradicate the Light
Brown Apple Moth and Supporting Legislation to Place Restrictions
on the Program. Adopted.
Proponents (In favor of Resolution) : Sally Cahill Frank Egger,
North Coast Rivers Alliance (submitted letter) ; Michael John
Torrey, Alameda; and T'Hud Weber, Alameda.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff looked into Assemblymember
Swanson's proposal.
The Deputy City Manager responded the proposed resolution includes
four Assembly Bills and two Resolutions; AB 2892 is pending before
the Assembly Agriculture Committee; AB 2760 was considered by the
Assembly Natural Resources Committee yesterday; other Assembly
Bills will go before the Assembly tomorrow; San Francisco Board of
Supervisors passed a resolution today opposing the spray; AB 2892
discusses bringing the matter to the vote of the people.
Mayor Johnson stated that she likes the idea of a moratorium.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to remove the
last sentence after LBAM of the NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; the
formulation was not locked down; the Secretary of California
Department of Food and Agriculture stated that workers would not be
allowed in fields if this type of spraying occurred; data was not
gathered to establish safety; data was not presented on whether
aerial spraying is effective in an urban area.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the Secretary advised that the Apple
Moth problem was discovered in March 2007; by October 2007,
spraying started.
Councilmember deHaan stated spraying was the Secretary's preferred
method; other methods are available; all options should be
considered before spraying starts.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution with the
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,4,"(*08-162) Ordinance No. 2980, ""Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding Section 3-53 (Claims) to Division VIII (Refunds and
Corrections) to Chapter III (Finance and Taxation) to Establish
Uniform Requirements and Procedures Applicable to the Presentation
and Processing of Claims for Money or Damages with the City of
Alameda That Are Not Currently Covered by State Law or Other
Provisions of the Alameda Municipal Code.' Finally passed.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
( 08 - 163 ) Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to adopt the
Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Action Plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
related documents, agreements, and modifications.
The Community Development Program Manager gave a Power Point
presentation.
Mayor Johnson inquired how much money would be going to the Blight
Buster program, to which the Community Development Program Manager
responded $180,000.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether other funding sources are available
for said program since Alameda Point is on federal property.
The Community Development Program Manager responded the City is
passing demolition costs on through the Development Agreement.
The Development Services Director stated demolition costs would be
passed on to the developer once the former Base is developed.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether funds would be advanced and then
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,5,"go back into the CDBG funding, to which the Development Services
Director responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan stated the Action Plan has three new programs ;
the Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) self-employment initiative
funding is $165,000 and covers a third of the overall funding;
inquired whether past services have continued support.
The Community Development Program Manager responded funding depends
on circumstances; stated capital projects have one-time funding
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the APC would be an ongoing
program.
The Community Development Program Manager responded APC funding is
flexible; stated Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a
special designation which allows for greater flexibility.
Councilmember deHaan stated APC funding is $125,000; inquired
whether other programs would not be able to continue.
The Community Development Program Manager responded the intention
is to have the APC program be a start-up; stated milestones would
need to be reached.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether programs that are not
recommended for funding could be revisited.
The Community Development Program Manager responded that public
service programs would not be revisited at this time; stated any
additional funding would go to direct services that are already
funded.
Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing.
Proponents (In favor of staff recommendation) : Cynthia Wasko,
Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) ; Michael John Torrey,
Alameda; Cherri Allison, Family Violence Law Center Liz Varela,
Building Futures with Women and Children; Sue Sigler, Alameda Point
Collaborative; Franklin Hysten, Alternatives in Action; Sue
Retherford, Bananas; Jim Franz, Red Cross; and Paul Russell,
Alameda Food Bank.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public
portion of the hearing.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is a criteria for allocating
funds, to which Ms. Wasko responded in the affirmative.
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,6,"Mayor Johnson inquired whether long time recipients are encouraged
to seek other funding sources.
Ms. Wasko responded the issue has not been a problem in the past ;
stated the competition becomes more rigorous as funding becomes
more difficult.
Mayor Johnson stated that applicants should be advised to
strengthen applications as soon as possible if it appears that
funding will decrease.
Ms. Wasko stated funding is for a two-year cycle; hopefully, the
economy will improve.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the funding cycle is on an
annual basis; stated an adjustment might be needed if funding is
decreased.
The Community Development Program Manager responded funding is on a
two-year cycle and is contingent on satisfactory Contract
performance.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether federal funding is annual,
to which the Community Development Program Manager responded in the
affirmative.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether applicants are aware that the
funding is received from the federal government on an annual basis
and could be lower next year, to which the Community Development
Program Manager responded in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Tam stated that the SSHRB and staff have done a terrific
job; non-profits make Alameda's community compassionate; she is
glad that the SSHRB and staff have come up with fair and balanced
recommendations
Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(08-164) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning
Board's approval of a Final Development Plan, Major Design Review,
Planned Development Amendment for reduced parking, and a tentative
map for the construction of ten new office buildings located at
2800 Harbor Bay Parkway within the Harbor Bay Business Park in the
Commercial Manufacturing and Planned Development Zoning District
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,7,"(C-M-PD) ;
(08-164A) Resolution No. 14198, ""Upholding the Planning Board
Approval of Final Development Plan, Mayor Design Review and Planned
Development Amendment (File No. PLN 07-0061) at 2800 Harbor Bay
Parkway. Adopted, and;
(08-164B) Resolution No. 14199, ""Approving Tentative Map 9689 (File
No. PLN 07-0061) for the Subdivision of a 29.31 Acre Parcel into 14
Parcels fort he Development of 10 Office Buildings, Associated
Parking, Landscaping and Other Improvements. Adopted.
The Planning Services Manager gave a Power Point presentation and
submitted a handout outlining three additional conditions of
approval.
Councilmember deHaan stated that 5,500 square feet is a good size
for a restaurant and is almost twice the size of Applebee's.
The Planning Services Manager stated that staff wants to provide
the neighborhood with the ability to review potential restaurants;
Council could consider a lower threshold.
Vice Mayor Tam stated the staff report notes that the existing
Business Park has an overage in parking; she sees the possibility
of a spill over from the ferry parking lot into the proposed
development; inquired whether shared parking would be possible.
The Planning Services Manager responded the Ferry Terminal parking
lot capacity is 225 cars and is full on some days.
Councilmember deHaan stated the Ferry capacity is at 50% and only
runs during commute hours.
The Planning Services Manager stated the City is not prepared to
buy the property to expand the Ferry Terminal parking lot; most
ferry operators want better shuttle service, which would increase
ridership.
Councilmember deHaan stated satellite parking and shuttle services
are important.
The Applicant gave a Power Point presentation.
Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing.
Proponents (In favor of Appeal) : Tom Lynch, Alameda; Reyla Graber,
Appellant Harvey Wilson, Residents for Responsible Development
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,8,"(RRD) i Patricia Gannon, RRD (submitted letters) i Gerry Long, RRD i
May Johnston, Alameda; Corrine Lambden, RRD (submitted comments) ;
Michael Robles Wong, Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners
Association; Melissa Plaisance, Headlands Homeowners Association:
Richard Rutter, Alameda; Annie Rutter, Alameda; Chad Otten,
Appellant (submitted petition) ; Brenda Harrigan, Alameda; Anda
Bockis, Alameda; Ewart Wetherill, Alameda. Ignacio Goyret, Alameda;
Nancy Ross, Alameda: and Anna Faria-Poynter, Alameda.
Opponents (Not in favor of Appeal) : Art Autorino, Alameda; Mel
Grant, SFX Preferred Resorts; Eric Ibsen, Alameda; John McManus,
Cushman and Wakefield; Scott Newman, SRM Associates; Sandy
Sidorsky, Alameda; Adam Howard, Bank of Alameda; Neil Sekhri,
Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP, Applicant's Attorney; Gary Fanger,
Alameda; Andy Tung, Gracepoint Fellowship Church; Edward Kang,
Gracepoint Fellowship Church; and Clement Chu, Cantamar Homeowners
Association.
Neutral : Michael John Torrey, Alameda.
* * *
(08-165 - ) Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the
meeting past midnight.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public
portion of the hearing.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether fast foot restaurants can
be prohibited.
The Planning Services Manager responded the City does not have a
definition of fast food restaurants.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a definition could be
established in order to prohibit fast food restaurants.
The Planning Services Manager responded a definition could be
established.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is concerned that fast food
restaurants create trash and drive-through traffic; a pre-
construction biology survey is one of the additional conditions of
approval provided tonight ; inquired whether the Applicant is
willing to do the necessary regulation activity if the survey finds
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,9,"it necessary
The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated
the proposed condition is in conformance with the California
Department of Fish and Game guidelines and criteria.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the site renderings do not show any
trees between the walking and gravel paths and water; currently,
trees are between the path and the water; inquired whether the
trees would be removed.
The Applicant responded in the negative; stated the public area is
maintained by the Business Park; the only Shoreline Park changes
would be path repaving and adding benches.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that the Police Department look
into speeding and running stop signs in the area; providing shuttle
service to the Ferry Terminal through the neighborhoods should be
explored; requested that the issue be addressed at the next AC
Transit liaison committee meeting.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the access road would be closed.
The Applicant responded in the negative; stated the road is
required to remain open; the access road would be built to a
minimum twenty-five foot width.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any Home Owner Associations
signed agreements.
The Applicant responded dialogue was initiated with Home Owner
Association managers in October; Bay Colony and Freeport Board
representatives informed him that notices were placed in respective
newsletters to advise people about the meetings; tonight's issues
were not brought up at the meetings.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Home Owner Associations
signed off on approving the conditions with caveats.
The Applicant responded said Associations advised that the
conditions were acceptable through email acknowledgements.
Councilmember deHaan stated the property is very unique and the
access road is not conducive to traffic flow; the Ferry is very
important; parking is approximately 90% full at the Ferry Terminal ;
the Ferry capacity is only at 50%; shuttle service is very
important he would have liked to have the Transportation
Commission's input; things have changed from when entitlements were
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,10,"established twenty years ago; traffic impacts should be reviewed
segments have been reviewed, but not the whole picture; he is very
concerned with the Ferry service, which is only used during commute
hours ; inquired whether there is a willingness to look at another
design; stated the 300 foot notification requirement is an internal
problem; said notification needs to be changed for large projects;
the 100 foot height limit needs to be taken off the books further
discussion is needed on the matter.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the traffic study was
based on the 5 million square foot build-out.
The Planning Services Manager responded two studies were performed;
stated the original study addressed the 5.2 million square foot
build-out last month, an additional study was performed to confirm
that the project's trip generation would not generate any
significant impacts that were not anticipated in the original
traffic study.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the 1995 study was related
to the airport, to which the Planning Services Manager responded
said study was related to airport expansion.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that traffic management needs to be
reviewed for the existing roads some of the main concerns have
been captured with the three additional conditions of approval ;
requested that fast food restaurant language be added; stated that
due process has been followed; he understood that all Harbor Bay
Home Owner Associations were supposed to be notified; inquired
whether said notification is required.
The Planning Services Manager responded in the negative; stated all
Home Owner Association Presidents will receive notification for any
future Harbor Bay projects.
Vice Mayor Tam stated assertions have been made regarding the
staleness of the 1989 Environmental Impact Report SRM's attorneys
state that ""the City no longer has the discretion to take a second
pass at the question of whether the project should be built due to
potential impacts to wildlife, traffic generation, noise, site
design and layout or ay other impacts unrelated to the narrow
question of the Esplanade project's consistency with the Planned
Development Design Guidelines and conditions of approval""; efforts
are being made to review all past approvals, not redesign the
project from scratch.
The City Attorney stated a major design review is one of the things
before Council tonight Council still has some discretion on how
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,11,"the buildings look, i.e., color and material composition; the
chapter is closed on density and building height issues.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether building setbacks are
already determined by the Agreement, to which the City Attorney
responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Council has the ability to change
the 100-foot building height limit, to which The Planning Services
Manager responded in the negative.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the building setbacks could
be moved back, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the project is subject to a past
Development Agreement the City wants to be known as an entity that
keeps its word, just as the City would hold a developer to the
letter of an agreement; bringing jobs and tax revenue to the City
is good; both sides will not be completely happy because of
competing interests such as setbacks, access road, and building
materials; the Ferry Terminal parking is an issue whether or not
the development is built; she is not sure why the Ferry Terminal
parking problem should be off-loaded on the developer.
Councilmember Matarrese suggested having a second directive to
review restriping the Ferry Terminal parking lot; stated Bay Farm
Island was designed as a fully integrated community when developed
into Harbor Bay; the area was designed with bike paths and with the
intention to have the area built all the way as business: the
benefits provide employment of a low intensity around the edge of
the Business Park; the parcel is buffered by a lagoon and trees
the houses to the west are buffered by the Ferry Terminal. the
design is compatible with the other buildings in the Business Park;
the closest building has the same motif; the objective is to
produce an environmentally friendly construction approach that
reduces carbon footprint and benefits the City; the City also
benefits from diversifying the tax base; the benefits outweigh the
concerns ; the area has been enjoyed as open space but has always
been posted as private property, and zoned as commercial property.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of upholding the Planning
Board's decision [adoption of resolutions) with the following
changes 1) addition of the three conditions provided by staff
regarding parking, restaurant use and biology; 2) addition of a
condition to require that the transportation demand plan include
how to maximize use of Harbor Bay and Ron Cowan Parkways ; and 3)
addition of a condition that the restaurant use prohibits a drive
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,12,"Alameda City Council
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,13,"hopes are to have Ferry riders stop for a cup of coffee. i Ferry
riders barely make it in time to board; restaurants demand more
parking; he would like to re-think having a restaurant near the
Ferry Terminal.
The Applicant stated attracting restaurants to the Business Park
has been a real challenge; current cafés operate between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m. and are struggling; the Ferry Terminal location
represents a better opportunity to get traffic and be successful.
Councilmember Gilmore stated Condition #30 addresses the
Transportation System Management and existing shuttle service for
the Business Park; inquired whether additional language could be
added to reach out to the Harbor Bay Home Owner Associations in an
attempt to pull resources to get a shuttle system working around
the residences.
The Applicant stated that the shuttle service is operated and paid
for by Business Park owners; he does not have the ability to
obligate expanding the shuttle service to residents; he would be
happy to discuss the idea with residents in his role as President
of the Business Park.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is not requesting the
Applicant to obligate the Business Park to provide shuttle service;
she is obligating the Applicant to have a dialogue.
Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember Matarrese requested that
the matter to brought to the Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC)
.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Business Park is
responsible for shuttle service as a mitigation of the traffic
created; the residential side has no such vehicle; the matter is a
City issue; the City should coordinate an effort that brings the
Harbor Bay community and Business Park together to discuss shuttle
service; language should be crafted to prohibit fast food
restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King, etc.
Councilmember deHaan stated that the project blessing is that
employees could live in the area.
Councilmember Matarrese stated residents could either take the
shuttle or bicycles.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the ferry terminal has bike parking,
to which the Applicant responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson seconded the motion.
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,14,"Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated the restaurant is his
only concern.
The Planning Services Manager stated a Conditional Use Permit would
provide the ability to review the issue on a case-by-case basis.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the shuttle service issue is
off the table and will be handled by the City.
Mayor Johnson responded the City will work with Harbor Bay Home
Owner Associations.
Councilmember deHaan stated that the 100-foot height limit needs to
be addressed.
Mayor Johnson stated that the 100-foot height limit is a
Disposition and Development Agreement issue.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following
voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor
Johnson - 4. Abstentions Councilmember deHaan - 1.
Counci lember deHaan stated that he hopes that the City will be
able to review the architectural work to see if some of the
buildings can be staggered; he thinks that there is room for
further review.
(08-166) Recommendation to review Charter Amendments for the
November 2008 Ballot. Continued.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(
(08-167) Mayor Johnson announced that she attended the Mayor's S
Conference in January .
(08-168) Councilmember Matarrese stated AC Transit provided a
report on the 63 line at the most recent Interagency Liaison
Committee ( ILC) meeting the changes have been made at the Encinal
and Monarch end of the route; AC Transit will have to wait to
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,15,"gather data in the fall because school will be out and data would
be skewed; data to analyze the re-routing decision will not be
available until November or December.
(08-169) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she has an ILC question related
to Item 5-C; inquired whether AC Transit is looking at increasing
ridership at Harbor Bay; stated having a shuttle system when AC
Transit already goes to the ferry terminal seems duplicative.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the City needs to talk to AC Transit
about the matter; the Emery-Go-Round directly conflicted with Line
6; there was a tug-of-war that ended with AC Transit withdrawing
some service from Emeryville.
Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese plans to
bring up the issue at an ILC meeting, to which Councilmember
Matarrese responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan stated the shuttle is already in the
commercial area, which is to the City's benefit.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 1:04 a.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,2008-04-15,16,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -APRIL 15, 2008- - -6:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(08-145) Conference with Labor Negotiators; Agency Negotiators :
Craig
Jory
and
Human
Resources
Director; Employee Organizations All Public Safety Bargaining
Units.
(08-146) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation;
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 54956.9 Number of cases: One.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Labor, Council received
a briefing on the status of negotiations; regarding Legal, the item
was not heard.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:40 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,2008-04-15,17,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -APRIL 15, 2008- - -7:27 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners
deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor/Chair
Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(08-147) Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking
Structure Project.
The
Redevelopment Manager gave a Power Point
presentation.
Commissioner deHaan stated that the restoration is exceptional and
is quite impressive.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the recommendation to approve an
addendum to the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development Project
[paragraph no. 08-148CC/08-19CIC] and the recommendation to approve
the first amendment to the Contract with City Design Collective
[paragraph no. 08-20CIC] were removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted
are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ]
( F08-18CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint Community Improvement
Commission and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting
held on March 18, 2008. Approved.
(08-148CC/08-19CIC) Recommendation to approve an addendum to the
Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development Project Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report a Letter of Intent regarding property
exchange by and among Palmtree Acquisition Corporation, Peralta
Community College District and the CIC; a Right-of-Way Contract
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for dedication of the Stargell Right-of-Way; and a Side Letter
between the City of Alameda and Palmtree Acquisition Corporation
for dedication of the Stargell Right-of-Way; - -
(08-19A - CIC) Adoption of Resolution Approving Letter of Intent By
and Among Palmtree Acquisition Corporation, Peralta Community
College District, and the CIC and Authorizing the CIC to Accept the
Deed to Property.
Mayor/Chail Johnson announced that the item would be continued.
(08-20 - CIC) Recommendation to approve the first amendment to the
Contract with City Design Collective in the amount of $6,500 to
include water color illustrations in the North of Lincoln Strategic
Plan for the Park Street Business District.
The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether there would be one
illustration or a series of illustrations, to which the Development
Services Director responded a set of illustrations.
Commissioner deHaan inquired how many illustrations, to which the
Development Services Director responded that she did not know.
Commissioner deHaan stated the process is going well. he is
concerned with the 8% budget increase for the illustrations.
The Development Services Director stated the Contract was sized
with several options; the illustrations were bid as part of an
option to the Contract.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether a watercolor illustration is
necessary.
The Development Services Director responded a computer graphic
illustration would require gathering all of the parcel information.
Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Commissioner Matarrese stated that having pictures is worthwhile;
inquired what would not be done by taking money from another
General Fund source.
The Development Services Director responded the money would come
from Planning Department fees, not a General Fund account.
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CityCouncil,2008-04-15,19,"Commissioner Matarrese inquired what the money would be spent on if
left in the Planning Department.
The Development Services Director responded other studies i stated
the fund is sequestered and created by the Planning Department
through the fee collection process.
Commissioner Matarrese stated questions need to be asked during the
budget processi something will not be done if the money is used for
watercolors.
The City Manager stated the funds are specified for this type of
work; money would not be taken away from another type of study.
Commissioner Matarrese stated that explanations are needed; money
equals services.
Commissioner deHaan inquired where the initial $75,000 came from,
to which the Development Services Director responded a line item in
the CIC budget for planning studies.
Commissioner deHaan inquired why the $6,500 would not come out of
the $75,000.
The Development Services Director responded the Planning Department
assisted with money from their budget; stated the CIC did not have
the funds.
Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMEN'T
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Secretary, CIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
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