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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - -DECEMBER 16, 2008- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:11 p.m. Boy Scout
Troop 89 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
Installation
(08-531) The Honorable Judge C. Richard Bartalini administered the
Oaths of Office to Councilmembers deHaan and Gilmore; City Auditor
Kevin Kearney and City Treasurer Kevin Kennedy.
Consideration of Appointment of Vice Mayor
(08-532) Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of appointing Councilmember
deHaan as Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Comments by Reelected Councilmembers
(08-533) Vice Mayor deHaan, Councilmember Gilmore, the City
Auditor, and City Treasurer each made comments and thanked their
supporters.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an
asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ]
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,2,"(*08-534) - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on
November 18, 2008; the Special City Council Meeting held on
November 25, 2008; the Special Joint City Council and Alameda Reuse
and Redevelopment Authority Meeting held on December 2, 2008.
Approved.
(*08-535) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,218,632.51.
(*08-536) Recommendation to accept the Impact Fee Report for Police
and Fire services (Fund 161) . Accepted.
( *08-537) Recommendatior to accept the work of Gallagher & Burk,
Inc. for the repair and resurfacing of certain streets, Phase 28,
No. P.W. 04-08-12. Accepted.
(
*08-538) Recommendation to accept the annual report for the Public
Art Fund as required by the Public Art Ordinance. Accepted.
(*08-539) Resolution No. 14291, ""Authorizing the City Manager to
Enter into a Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Alameda and
the State of California Department of Transportation for Funding
the Realignment of the Path at the North Side of the Bay Farm
Island Bicycle Bridge in the amount of $40,000."" Adopted.
(*08-540) Resolution No. 14292, ""Approving an Amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Alameda City Employees
Association and the City of Alameda for the Period Beginning
January 1, 2009 and Ending December 31, 2009. "" Adopted.
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Mayor Johnson called a recess at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened the
Regular Meeting at 9:12 p.m.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(08-541) The City Manager and Deputy City Manager discussed federal
stimulus funding.
Mayor Johnson stated the U.S. Conference of Mayors is pushing for
funding to go directly to cities; Trenton, New Jersey is applying
for funding to help convert city buildings into green buildings.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the report is good and
comprehensive; requested that the report be posted to the website.
The Deputy City Manager stated the unfunded Community Improvement
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,3,"Project (CIP) list is extensive.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the concern is how quickly projects can be
implemented; the bidding process and immediate project
implementation are important.
The Deputy City Manager stated that she is working with the Public
Works Department on the matter.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether the Wilver ""Willie"" Stargell
Avenue Extension Project has funding.
The Assistant City Manager responded the State committed $4
million; $9 million is committed from a private match.
The Deputy City Manager stated staff is trying to get additional
funding in case the $9 million does not come through.
The Assistant City Manager stated land acquisition already
occurred; the $9 million in developer contributions is uncertain.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether taxpayer money would be
used if development businesses are not doing well; further inquired
whether something could be extracted if the City bailed out the
developer.
The Assistant City Manager responded any money put in by the City
comes out on the backside.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the matter should be placed on an
agenda.
The Deputy City Manager stated that the City does not know which
projects would be eligible for funding.
Mayor Johnson stated stimulating economic activity is the purpose
of the stimulus package; the Wilver ""Willie"" Stargell Extension
Project is a critical part of Alameda Landing redevelopment.
Councilmember Tam stated a lot of the projects are for repairs to
existing buildings; the Wilver ""Willie"" Stargell Extension Project
is a new, major transportation project; inquired how the $5 million
Harbor Bay Parkway reconstruction project falls in the priority
listing.
The City Engineer responded the road is in bad condition but does
not have the traffic flow of other parts of the City; stated the
portion from Doolittle Drive to Ron Cowan Parkway is being
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,4,"considered for reconstruction.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether Harbor Bay Parkway is a City
roadway and is not shared with the State, to which the City
Engineer responded in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the $5 million Harbor Bay Seawall
Project is high priority.
The Deputy City Manager responded the project is submitted through
the appropriate process every year; stated the project continues to
be a priority.
Mayor Johnson requested an update on the State's budget situation.
The Deputy City Manager stated the State is in bad shape; a $40
billion deficit is projected through June, 2010; the Governor
called an emergency session on December 1; the State budget will be
released mid January; a May revise budget will be released; the
picture is not pretty.
Mayor Johnson stated inaction would cause problems at the local
level.
The Deputy City Manager stated initially, the problem would be with
cash flow; payments could be delayed; the situation worsens without
solutions.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the State thought it was over the first
hurdle; the City thought there was a balanced budget; the other
shoe has not fallen yet.
Mayor Johnson stated the problem is compounded by the State
adopting an unbalanced budget.
(08-542) The City Manager provided a brief oral report on the
telecom sale; stated residents can call 567-9350 for service.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(08-543) Eric Otani, M.D., Alameda Hospital Healthcare District,
discussed time critical issues for Emergency Medical Response
calls; stated minutes matter in certain cases; cardiac arrest and
trauma patients need to get to a hospital right away for treatment
;
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,5,"sudden deaths are a big killer in the country; the mortality rate
increases 10% per minute.
(08-544) Gretchen Lipow Alameda, urged Council to immediately
dissolve its relationship with D. E. Shaw; stated hedge funds are
about to go bust; economics are forecasting a continued downturn in
the economy ; the City should be very careful not to step into a
dark hole.
Mayor Johnson requested an explanation on what would happen if D.E.
Shaw failed.
The Assistant City Manager stated D.E. Shaw is funding the project;
D.E. Shaw would be in default of the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement (ENA) if funding stopped and the ENA would terminate.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated D.E. Shaw is putting $10 million into the
project; the City will be lucky to get through the first phase; the
next phases are uncertain; all developers are going through a
sorting out phase; that he is looking forward to getting
information on Catellus' status.
Mayor Johnson stated there is good reason for uncertainty;
uncertainty is well justified right now.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the General Fund could lose $1 million to
$2 million each year if the project does not continue.
The Assistant City Manager stated negotiations would be difficult
regarding the developer's capability.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the matter should be a discussion point as
the project moves forward.
Councilmember Tam stated the City does not control funding that the
developer receives; the City can control the relationship with the
developer; the relationship would be terminated if D.E. Shaw goes
bankrupt the City has protections.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the City should be aware; the devil is in
the details.
Mayor Johnson stated the matter could be placed on an agenda for
further discussion; the City would be in the same circumstances no
matter who was the developer.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the matter should be placed on the
next Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) agenda; that
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,6,"he would like to address activities related to SunCal and ARRA and
the tie to the General Fund.
The Assistant City Manager stated SunCal and ARRA activities have
no affect on the General Fund.
Mayor Johnson stated people need to know that the General Fund is
not affected by SunCal dealings.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated he is concerned with SunCal's viability to
support Alameda Point marketing, maintenance, and funding;
marketing decisions need to be made.
The Assistant City Manager stated the matter would be addressed.
(08-545) Bill Smith, Alameda, stated that he would like to see the
City lobby for a stimulus package for Public Works' projects.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
(08-546) Public Safety service level update.
Councilmember Matarrese stated Fire Department overtime funding is
a concern; requested that the Fire and Police Chiefs and City
Manager provide information on current service levels and
anticipated changes; stated the purpose of the referral is to: 1)
inform the public on the current status of public safety service
levels versus the budget; 2) provide Council with the opportunity
to give policy direction prior to significant changes in public
safety service levels; and 3) prepare for mid-year budget reporting
and discussion around future cuts anticipated in 2009 due to
continuing economic downturn.
The City Manager stated the intent is to avoid any major
adjustments in the current fiscal year; cost control measures have
been implemented; the adopted budget includes brown out
implementation in order to manage Fire Department overtime. an
outside firm is conducting an analysis on Measure P impacts an
outside consultant is conducting an operation and service review
for the Fire and Police Departments.
Mayor Johnson stated projections need to be updated in order to
determine what needs to be done to keep the budget balanced through
the end of this fiscal year.
The City Manager stated the City receives revenue receipts in
December; staff is still assuming a $700,000 revenue deficit;
detailed information would be provided at the February mid-year
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,7,"provided.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not think Council
approved brown outs; Council took money from the Golf fund with the
hope that Measure P would pass and brown outs would not be
necessary; Council was to revisit the issue.
Councilmember Gilmore stated Council discussed taking money from
the Golf fund for the Fire Department; everyone agreed that Measure
P was a long shot; the budget was adopted with the assumption that
brown outs would occur once overtime funds were depleted; brown
outs were approved when the budget was adopted; Council needs to
discuss how to apply any Measure P revenues.
Mayor Johnson stated that her recollection is similar to
Councilmember Gilmore's additional money was found to fund a fire
engine for a longer period of time that she does not have a
problem bringing brown out discussions back to Council; the Fire
Chief needs to advise Council on brown out impacts.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the City will get to the point where
funds are unavailable for wants and needs; that she is hesitant to
suggest revenue enhancements that require a vote of the people;
Public Safety comprises two-thirds of the General Fund; the budget
gap cannot be closed without affecting Public Safety; other
departments have been cut to the bone; the community enjoys a high
level of service from all departments; the City needs to be
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,8,"fiscally responsible.
Mayor Johnson stated the Fire Chief needs to propose ways to
maintain twenty-sever suppression positions without using overtime. ;
other alternatives have not been reviewed; staff needs to be very
creative and think outside the box; every possibility needs to be
reviewed before proposals are made; organizational flattening has
been suggested but has not come back for Council discussion.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated Councilmember Matarrese is requesting
service level quantifications; response times need to be clarified;
comparing service levels with dollars needs to be discussed
drastic steps need to be taken; monumental events have taken place
since the budget was adopted.
Mayor Johnson stated the issue needs to be brought back for
discussion.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the timeframe needs to be discussed.
The City Manager stated staff is working on the budget daily and is
waiting to receive revenue figures this month.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he cannot wait until revenue figures
are received; Measure P anticipated bringing in a lot of revenue.
The Interim Finance Director stated the City would not reap Measure
P benefits for twenty-four months. the current and next fiscal year
budgets need to be bifurcated.
Mayor Johnson stated the Fire Chief needs to advise Council on
appropriate service levels.
Councilmember Tam stated Council never assumed Measure P revenue
transparency is needed and revenues need to be known; Alameda does
not want to end up like the City of Oakland, which over projected
revenues; staff has been working on every changing circumstance
reports would be provided on anticipated Measure P revenues, auto
dealership sales tax losses, Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
unfunded liability actuarial study, and State Board of Equalization
negotiations; the Fire and Police Chiefs provided fiscal
sustainability reports; Council may not agree with the findings ;
the City Manager is commissioning an independent study.
The City Manager stated said information would be provided in
February or March.
Councilmember Tam stated Dr. Otani is familiar with triaging at
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,9,"Alameda Hospital i Alameda is a lot better off than other cities
triage levels need to be identified before dipping into the fund
balance.
Mayor Johnson stated the current economic situation is long term;
Council needs to discuss long-term changes now; that she does not
think a hiring freeze is the best way to deal with a budget
shortfall Council does not want to leave Police Officers off the
streets; all supervisory positions are filled.
The Interim Finance Director stated policies would be discussed in
January service and programming decisions cannot be made until
costs are known; the goal is to have everything done by June 30,
2009 so that the City has a strategic, sustainable Citywide plan.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that Council consider directing
staff to analyze flattening the organization; stated analysis
should include eliminating top positions where consolidation and
efficiencies could be made at management levels versus individuals
delivering services.
The Interim Finance Director stated analysis would include
flattening the organization and span of control in relationship to
service levels versus line services.
Mayor Johnson stated supervisory and management positions need to
be reviewed to ensure that employees in said positions supervise.
Councilmember Tam stated the organization seems very lean in terms
of top management; the proposed cost center budget would help in
understanding how management positions impact the General Fund; a
number of management positions have not been filled.
The City Manager stated structural changes have been made since
February because of economic changes; the hiring freeze is not a
long-term solution; State and federal funding issues need to be
reviewed.
Mayor Johnson requested a more detailed report on how the budget
would be balanced through the end of the current fiscal year.
The City Manager stated that a report would be provided outlining
mechanisms and generated savings.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether a briefing has been scheduled for
PERS issues.
The Interim Finance Director responded that a conference call is
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,10,"scheduled for tomorrow; stated the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 period
is the worry; the City will be hit with between a 1% and 5%
increase if losses are not recovered.
Mayor Johnson stated people need to know how the PERS system works i
PERS does not take any risks; PERS sends the City a bigger bill if
investment goals are not met; requested a long-term budget
forecast.
The Interim Finance Director stated today's market makes it very
difficult to do a five-year forecast; a five-year revenue and
expense projection could be done once the City gets passed the next
six months and service levels are established for the next twenty-
four months; now is the time to stay cash rich; that she has been
advised that rates will drop 3% to 4% in March or April.
Mayor Johnson stated expenses need to be forecasted.
The Interim Finance Director stated the City would not be able to
write a check for unfunded liabilities in one or two years; the
City can chip away at unfunded liabilities within sixty months.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated a new, national recovery plan is proposed
every week; other cities are closing down one day per week; the
City needs to understand all options.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that the Fire and Police Chiefs
make a presentation on current service levels and potential cuts
before any significant change is proposed for service delivery;
stated Council needs to provide policy direction before pulling the
trigger.
The City Manager stated staff would discuss plans for next year's
budget as well as potential brown outs at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Johnson stated discussion should include flattening the
organization also.
The City Manager stated the issue would be part of the policy
discussion.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated other options should be presented also.
Mayor Johnson stated staff should be creative; Sunnyvale and
Rohnert Park police vehicles are labeled ""Police/Fire"".
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting was adjourned
at 11:08 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,2008-12-16,12,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL,
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ARRA) AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- - -DECEMBER 16, 2008- - -6:00 P. M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 6:10
p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers/Board Members/Commissioners
deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and
Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5.
[Note : Councilmember deHaan arrived at 11:09 p.m. ]
Absent :
None.
The Special Joint Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to
consider :
(08-527 CC/ARRA) Conference with Real Property Negotiators
( 54956.1 8) i Property: Alameda Point Negotiating parties City, ARRA
and SunCal; Under negotiations Price and terms.
(08-528 CC) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(54956.9 ; Name of cases: Chow V. City of Alameda; Gong V. City of
Alameda; Velarde V. City of Alameda; Hurst V. City of Alameda.
(08-529 CC) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation;
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 54956.91 Number of cases One.
(08-55 CIC) Conference with Real Property Negotiators; Property :
1829 Paru Street, Alameda; Negotiating parties JP Morgan-Chase
Bank and CIC; Under negotiations Price and terms.
(08-530 ( CC) Conference with Labor Negotiators : Agency Negotiators
Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations All Bargaining
Units.
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Mayor/Chair Johnson called a recess at 7:45 p.m. to hold the
Regular City Council Meeting and reconvened the Closed session at
11:09 p.m.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,13,"and Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that regarding Alameda Point,
Council and the ARRA received a briefing from staff regarding a
matter relating to negotiations with SunCal Council and the ARRA
provided direction to staff and agreed to waive a legal conflict
regarding SunCal negotiations; regarding Existing Litigation,
Council provided direction to Legal Counsel regarding settlement
parameters; regarding Anticipated Litigation, Council discussed the
claim and two EEOC claims. no action was taken; Council follow up
is expected; regarding 1829 Paru Street, the Commission received a
briefing from its Real Property Negotiators and gave direction to
negotiate the purchase of the affordable unit; and regarding Labor,
Council discussed labor negotiations with its Labor Negotiator;
Council received a briefing from its Labor Negotiator; no action
was taken.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 11:30 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,2008-12-16,14,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL,
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ARRA, AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- - -DECEMBER 16, 2008- - -7:31 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 11:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers / Authority Members /
Commissioners deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam and Mayor/Chair
Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the transmittal of the CIC
Annual Report [paragraph no. 08-547 CC/08-56 CIC] was removed from
the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Matarrese moved
approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. .
louncilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Tam seconded
the
motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(08-547 CC/08-56 CIC) Recommendation to authorize the transmittal
of the Community Improvement Commission's Annual Report to the
State Controller's Office and the City Council and accept the
Annual Report.
louncilmember/Commissioner Gilmore stated people have called for
independent audit of the City's books; the City gets independently
audited every year; the City Auditor is in charge of hiring an
outside, independent audit firm; the firm audits all funds,
including enterprise and special funds; the audits are available in
the City Clerk's office and on the website; compliance reports have
to be filed with the State and federal governments a department
head spent a week doing the report, which is generally the job of
manager; the organization is so lean; there is front line staff and
only rare instances of mid level staff; department heads are doing
work which would generally be done by lower level staff; that she
was shocked to hear how much time it takes to complete the reports;
the work reports prepared a year ago listed said type of work below
the line; the focus was on the work that affects the residents and
mandated things did not receive discussion.
Councilmember/Commissioner Gilmore moved approval of the staff
recommendation.
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CityCouncil,2008-12-16,15,"Councilmember/Commissioner Tam seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner Tam stated mandated
reports are required before the City can receive funding for a lot
of its capital projects; funding can be delayed if the reports are
not done correctly and on time.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the audits include
redevelopment.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
(08-548 CC/ARRA/08-57 CIC) Recommendation to accept transmittal of
the : 1) Auditor's Agreed Upon Procedures Report on compliance with
Vehicle Code Section 40200.3 Parking Citation Processing; 2) Agreed
Upon Procedures Report on compliance with the Proposition 111
21005-06 Appropriations Limit Increment; 3 Police and Fire
Retirement System Pension Plans 1079 and 1092 Audit Report for
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2008; 4) Metropolitan Transportation
Commission Grant Programs Financial Statements for Year ended June
30, 2008 ; 5) Community Improvement Commission Basic Component Unit
Financial Statements for the Year ended June 30, 2008; and 6)
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Basic Component Unit
Financial Statements for the Year ended June 30, 2008. Accepted.
(08-549 CC/08-58 CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council,
ARRA and CIC Meetings of October 7, 2008 and October 21, 2008.
Approved.
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned
the Special Meeting at 11:08 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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