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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -DECEMBER - 7, 2010- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent:
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(10-571) Mayor Johnson announced that the City Manager communication on
Renovations to ""Jim's on the Course"" [paragraph no. 10-587 would not be heard.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY & ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Johnson announced that the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Protection
One [paragraph no. 10-579 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor 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.]
(*10-572) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on November 16, 2010.
Approved.
(*10-573) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,111,211.77.
(*10-574) Recommendation to Accept the Police and Fire Services Fee Report.
Accepted.
(*10-575) Recommendation to Accept the Special Tax and Local Bond Measure Annual
Report. Accepted.
(*10-576) Recommendation to Conduct the Affordable Housing Ordinance Annual
Review Consistent with Section 27-1 of the Alameda Municipal Code and California
Government Section 66001 and Accept the Annual Report. Accepted.
(*10-577) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,2,"Agreement Between the City of Alameda and Advanced Data Processing, Inc., dba
Intermedix, for Ambulance Billing. Accepted.
(*10-578) Recommendation to Approve Sublease Agreement with Malayasian
Restaurant Group LLC for 1363 Park Street. Accepted.
(10-579) Recommendation to Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement in the
Amount of $37,500, Including Contingencies, with Protection One for the Maintenance,
Monitoring, and Installation of Alarm Systems on an On-Call, As Needed Basis
Pursuant to Section 2-59.3(b) of the Alameda Municipal Code.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the staff report notes that the Recreation and Park main
office is on Alameda Avenue; inquired whether the Meyers House is located on
Alameda Avenue, not the Recreation and Park main office.
The Maintenance Superintendent responded in the affirmative; stated the address
would be corrected.
Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*10-580) Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $400,000 to Valley
Oil Company for the Annual Fuel Delivery, No. P.W. 09-10-22. Accepted.
(*10-581) Resolution No. 14511, ""Reappointing T. David Edwards as Trustee of the
Alameda County Abatement District."" Adopted.
(*10-582) Resolution No. 14512, ""Amending Resolution No. 14044 to Update Signing
Authority for Local Agency Investment Fund.' Adopted.
(*10-583) Resolution No. 14513, ""Setting the 2011 Regular City Council Meeting Dates.""
Adopted.
(*10-584) Resolution No. 14514, ""Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the
Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.""
Adopted.
(*10-585) Ordinance No. 3025, ""Amending Municipal Code Section 30-4.9a (Community
Commercial Zone) to Amend the Lists of Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses.""
Finally passed.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(10-586) Alameda Municipal Power's Governor's Environmental and Economic
Leadership Award Presentation
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,3,"The Alameda Municipal Power General Manager gave a brief presentation and provided
handouts.
(10-587) Renovations to ""Jim's on the Course"" at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex
Not heard.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(10-588) Resolution No. 14515, ""Appointing Tom Jasper as a Member of the Historic
Advisory Board."" Adopted;
(10-588 A) Resolution No. 14516, ""Reappointing Judith Lynch as a Member of the
Historic Advisory Board."" Adopted;
(10-588 B) Resolution No. 14517, ""Appointing Stuart Rickard as a Member of the
Housing Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 C) Resolution No. 14518, ""Reappointing Bill Delaney as a Member of the
Recreation and Park Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 D) Resolution No. 14519, ""Reappointing Joseph Restagno as a Member of the
Recreation and Park Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 E) Resolution No. 14520, ""Reappointing Bill Sonneman as a Member of the
Recreation and Park Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 F) Resolution No. 14521, ""Appointing Kirsten Zazo as a Member of the
Transportation Commission (Alameda Unified School District Representative).
Adopted;
(10-588 G) Resolution No. 14522, ""Appointing Carrie Huang as a Member of the Youth
Advisory Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 H) Resolution No. 14523, ""Appointing Amanda Khoo as a Member of the Youth
Advisory Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 !) Resolution No. 14524, ""Appointing Danielle McGuinness as a Member of the
Youth Advisory Commission."" Adopted;
(10-588 J) Resolution No. 14525, ""Appointing Mary Orbeta as a Member of the Youth
Advisory Commission."" Adopted; and
(10-588 K) Resolution No. 14526, ""Appointing Leigh Pond as a Member of the Youth
Advisory Commission."" Adopted.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolutions.
Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,4,"The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of
Appointment to Mr. Jasper, Mr. Delaney, Ms. Zazo, Ms. Khoo, Ms. McGuinness, Ms.
Orbeta and Ms. Pond.
(10-589) Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report for the Public Art Fund as
Required by the Public Art Ordinance and Accept a Presentation on a Proposed Update
to the Public Art Program.
The Deputy City Manager - Development Services gave a Power Point presentation.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired how the existing ordinance applied to the Alameda
Towne Center renovation; further inquired what has been learned.
The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded that she would look into
the matter and report back to Council.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the developer did a lot of work [at Alameda Towne Center];
inquired whether the work was done in conjunction with the City or was part of the
development and vision plan.
The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the developer thought
that providing public art is important to urban development; continued the presentation.
Mayor Johnson stated the developer did an excellent job with public art and went
beyond what is required; that she would like to see stand-alone public art; the definition
of public art in the ordinance should be clarified.
Councilmember Tam stated the community has a lot of deserving artists and art groups
who thought the $73,476 [Public Art Fund balance] would be available for their
operating costs; requested an explanation of the fund's restrictions and ordinance
requirements.
The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated revenues and funds are to be
used for: 1) the acquisition, commission, design, installation, improvement, and
maintenance of public art; 2) the acquisition and improvement of real property for the
purpose of displaying public art; or 3) other expenses associated with implementation of
the Public Art Plan.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
(10-590) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute an Agreement with Alameda County for the Exclusive Provision of Advance
Life Support and Ambulance Services by the City of Alameda Fire Department to the
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,5,"City of Alameda.
The Interim Fire Chief gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the annual amount for participating in the Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) District is $857,831; the City has settled the dispute with the
County which has been going on for over five years; that he wanted to form a liaison
committee between the City and Alameda Hospital because a good portion of fire calls
are medical calls; the relationship could result in some mutual savings between the City
and Hospital District and could avoid some of the disconnect in protocol.
Vice Mayor deHaan requested clarification of the financial impact.
The Interim City Manager stated Council gave direction to bring a timeline forward for
the two-fold process to annex into the EMS District and move forward with the
Proposition 218 vote; in order to meet the deadline this year and comply with the
County's letter, $857,000 would need to be appropriated from the General Fund cash
balance; in the future, the hope is to have the money come from a parcel fee; the
annual fee would be $26.43 for a single residential home; $63.00 for a two to five
residential unit; $132.00 for a hotel; $185 for a shopping center; and $395.00 for a large
multi-family residential building; the hope is to have fees on the tax roll next year; the
matter would come back to Council on January 4th
Vice Mayor deHaan stated Alameda Hospital is moving forward to be a Certified Stroke
Center.
Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(10-591) Denise Lai, Alameda, discussed oil spills and the Fire Department response.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Coast Guard regulates having in a single hull craft
bring crude oil into Alameda, to which Ms. Lai responded that she does not know.
Mayor Johnson requested that staff look into the issue and whether protocols are in
place.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired who would be the point of contact for Ms. Lai, to which the
Interim City Manager responded the City Manager's office.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,6,"(10-592) Consider Directing the Interim City Manager to Finalize Negotiations for a
Lease of the Mif Albright Golf Course for Senior and Youth Play, with Designated
Representatives of the Alameda Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and/or Its Working
Subcommittee, Consistent with the Spirit of the Tentative Business Term Sheet Dated
June 3, 2010; and Authorizing Reserving $100,000 from the Golf Course Enterprise
Fund Available Cash Balance to Help Secure the $250,000 Grant Offered by
Wadsworth Golf Charities for Capital Improvements to the Mif Albright Golf Course.
Vice Mayor deHaan gave a brief presentation.
Speakers: Grace Na, Alameda; Coach Burnett; Jane Sullwold, Alameda Golf
Commission; Robert Sullwold, Alameda; David Hamilton, Alameda Golf Club and
Alameda Commuters; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Norma Arnerich, Alameda Junior Golf;
Tony Corica, Alameda; and Gail Van Winkle, Alameda Junior Golf.
Mayor Johnson stated at a prior meeting, Wadsworth representatives were asked about
contributions; that she thought Wadsworth contributions would not solely be money;
representatives described a lot of in-kind contributions and did not commit to certain
amount of money; inquired whether contributions would include money or would be all
in-kind contributions.
The Interim City Manager stated that she was under the impression that contributions
would be a combination of in-kind and cash.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether there are any updates on the matter.
The Recreation and Park Director responded a number of Wadsworth landscape
architect, maintenance, and irrigation partners would provide services.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Wadsworth has indicated how much of the
contribution would be in-kind and how much would be cash, to which the Recreation
and Park Director responded not to him.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the architect partner stated that they would provide in-kind
architectural services and there could be more in-kind contributions going forward; the
hard cash is $250,000.
Mayor Johnson stated that was not stated at the meeting she attended.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated Chris Seiwald, Jack London Soccer League President,
advocated for swapping the property for soccer fields; at the next meeting, Mr. Seiwald
offered a $20,000 matching grant [for soccer] but retracted the offer when he realized
how valuable the Golf Course is to youth; Mr. Seiwald then offered the $20,000 for [golf]
operations; the Alameda Junior Golf Club came up with matching funds.
The Interim City Manager read a quote from a letter from Wadsworth to confirm the
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,7,"Wadsworth's Golf Charities Foundation interest and commitment to save and improve
the Mif Albright 9-hole par 3: ""We will involve a variety of our Across America partners
such as Bob Lowman of Lowman Golf Design and Tim Miles of Golf Visions
Management Company who were also present at our first meeting so that much needed
improvements to the Mif can be completed at a lower cost. Secondly, the Wadsworth
Foundation will commit $250,000 to this project; As I stated in the Meeting on May 11 ,
th
the Wadsworth Foundation would like the City of Alameda to commit $100,000 to the
project""; stated one could conclude that it is a reasonable conclusion that the
contribution would be $250,000 plus design, links, and vision management; the letter
does not state whether either amount is cash.
Mayor Johnson stated Wadsworth's commitment needs to be confirmed.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated Wadsworth representatives stated that a half a million
dollars would be needed in order to bring the Golf Course up to what Wadsworth
thought would be an appropriate standard; Wadsworth representatives stated a
$250,000 commitment would be made if the City contributed $100,000; the commitment
needs to be nailed down.
Mayor Johnson stated Wadsworth representatives described the commitment to be in-
kind and did not commit to a certain amount of cash; including the Council's last
direction regarding negotiations is important; fiscal sustainability is needed and needs to
be considered in the context of the rest of the Golf course; the Interim City Manager
needs to advise how negotiations would be impacted on the potential thirty-year lease
for the other 36 holes; something could be set in motion that would have an negative
impact on the other 36 holes by isolating the 9 holes and then dealing with the other 36
holes; prior Council direction was to look at the 45 holes as a complete complex and not
isolate one part and to consider impact on the rest of the Golf Complex.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated Council has been extremely dedicated to youth and recently
made commitments to the swimming pools and athletic fields, both of which will be a
cost to the General Fund; moved approval of directing the Interim City Manager to
finalize negotiations for a lease of the Mif Albright Golf Course with Alameda Junior Golf
Association.
Mayor Johnson stated a few changes need to be made to items 1 and 2 of the Council
Referral; Council should direct the Interim City Manager to negotiate for a lease but not
finalize negotiations; negotiations should be conducted with the principles of the
Alameda Junior Golf Association; the Interim City Manager needs to confirm the
Wadsworth commitment; prior Council direction needs to be included regarding fiscal
sustainability; the play on the Mif Albright Course is down 21%; play on the Earl Fry
Course is down 12%; golf has been down consistently for years; swimming pools, and
soccer, baseball, and softball fields are under capacity; the Golf Complex needs to be
economically sustainability; that she is not prepared to close 9 holes of 36 holes to
single out a priority for the Mif Albright Course; the Council Referral should not go
forward as presented; the language needs to be adjusted and the Interim City Manager
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,8,"should be directed to explore the issue; Council insisted that the Alameda Theatre be
economically viable and not require an ongoing subsidy; that her goal is to save the Golf
Course, not look at the Mif Albright Course in isolation, and see how the other 36 holes
would be impacted; seconded the motion with said modifications.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he does not accept said modifications.
Mayor Johnson moved approval of moving forward with the Council Referral with her
changes.
Councilmember Tam stated Council should congratulate the Alameda Junior Golf
Association for exceeding expectations; the issue that seems unclear in her mind is the
consistency with Council direction back in March; requested that the City Clerk read the
motion; inquired what is the deadline for accepting the grant.
The Interim City Manager responded at the all-hands meeting with Wadsworth, she
understood Wadsworth's commitment to be a combination of cash and in-kind; stated
during a second conference call, further clarification was given with respect to the grant;
during a third call, Wadsworth advised that the money would not be in jeopardy but that
there has been an incredible interest and activity across the country; that she inquired
whether there was a deadline and the Wadsworth representative responded in the
negative; staff committed to get back to Wadsworth the next day, but the matter was not
discussed at the Council meeting; she advised Wadsworth that she would report back to
them tomorrow; some answer should be provided between now and January.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether Wadsworth has not provided a drop dead date in
which they would retract the grant offer, to which the Interim City Manager responded in
the affirmative.
The City Clerk read Councilmember Matarrese's motion of the March 16th meeting:
""Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of negotiating with both parties with the
understanding that components are needed for a par 3, driving range, and two 18-hole
championship courses; stated the starting point would be two 18-hole courses and
looking for financial feasibility; direction is to come back with a business term sheet
based on the starting point, incorporating the non-profit aspect for operating the par 3
and working backwards from there.""
Councilmember Tam stated the motion was approved; inquired whether the Interim City
Manager then stated that a term sheet would be provided, to which the City Clerk
responded the Interim City Manager stated a term sheet could be provided prior to the
motion.
Councilmember Tam stated through Councilmember Matarrese's motion, Council gave
direction to begin negotiations; the Interim City Manager began negotiations but
negotiations did not happen in the timeframe Council had hoped; the Wadsworth
Foundation and Alameda Junior Golf Association worked furiously in April, May, and
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,9,"June to get a business plan by July; inquired whether a companion term-sheet
comparison from Kemper Sports would come to Council in January.
The Interim City Manager responded Kemper Sports spent almost eight weeks putting
detailed information together before meeting with staff; stated five detailed scenarios
were prepared; two months were lost.
Councilmember Tam stated that she is very supportive of anyone trying to help the City
by offering grants and leveraging funds; she wants the project to be very successful; a
key piece of information is missing to ensure that the Mif Albright Course does not end
up competing with the plan for an executive golf course proposed by Kemper Sports.
The Interim City Manager stated one scenario includes an executive course in addition
to the Mif Albright Course staying the same; the Referral has two actions: the Mif
Albright Course lease and the grant; two different motions could be made if there is
concern about possibly losing the grant; reserving the $100,000 would not hurt.
Mayor Johnson stated said issues are included in her motion, which includes economic
sustainability in context of the entire Golf Complex.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not have any problem with the Council
Referral; action to implement a contract would come back to Council; reserving the
$100,000 to secure $250,000 and other contributions is a good thing; the most
important thing to address is what would happen in the context of the larger complex;
inquired when staff anticipates bringing the Kemper Sport's proposals to Council.
The Interim City Manager responded that she originally planned January but now the
first meeting in February.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the grant is offered for the present location and
configuration; no one knows what the Wadsworth Foundation would do about location;
developing another par 3 could cost another $1 million or more; that he does not think
Wadsworth would be willing to change the configuration; he has a gut feeling that the
grant could be lost; looking after the Golf Course has been guaranteed for fifteen years.
Mayor Johnson stated a particular configuration should not be assumed; a number of
options would be discussed in negotiations.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired when renovations would start if the Kemper Contract
is brought back in February; stated that she assumes construction would start in the
spring; pushing construction dates out farther would result in the practical issue of
getting something constructed.
Mayor Johnson stated the Interim City Manager would need to find out when
construction would start.
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,10,"Ms. Van Winkle stated down time is now.
Mayor Johnson suggested setting a special City Council meeting in January; reiterated
that her motion is to direct the Interim City Manager to negotiate with the principles of
Alameda Junior Golf Association and that the Council Referral include the components
of prior Council direction of fiscal, economic sustainability being considered in the
context of the rest of the Golf Complex.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated $100,000 would be reserved to
secure $250,000; the Interim City Manager would start final negotiations with the
principles of the Alameda Junior Golf Association.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the motion is to direct the Interim City
Manager to finalize negotiations for a lease of the Mif Albright Gold Course for senior
and youth play, with principles of the Alameda Junior Golf Association consistent with
the spirit of the tentative business term sheet dated June 30, 2010, to which Mayor
Johnson responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson stated ""components of the prior Council direction of economic
sustainability as a factor in negotiations and also in the context of the entire Golf
Complex"" would be added to item 2 of the Council Referral; that she does not want to
give direction limited to the Mif Albright Golf Course that could jeopardize the other 36
holes of the Golf Complex.
Councilmember Matarrese stated there are practical reasons for considering the context
of the entire Golf Complex because of shared facilities such as the Club House, utilities,
drainage, and the potential for shared maintenance services.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether the Wadsworth Foundation would be informed
that the City would accept the grant and reserve $100,000 if the motion passes, to
which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tam stated that she supports the motion.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired when there would be closure; outlined the timeline;
inquired whether a drop-dead date could be set.
Mayor Johnson responded a special City Council meeting needs to be set in January.
Councilmember Tam stated that she concurs with Mayor Johnson; inquired whether a
special meeting in January could be set to get the Kemper Sports plans.
The Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff will do everything to
meet the deadline and come up with a recommendation; business terms and conditions
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,11,"would be provided, not a final lease document.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she does not have the sense that Council is
requesting a document but wants business terms in the larger context to know whether
the Mif Albright Course fits; an executable document is not needed.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Note:
under Council Communications, Vice Mayor deHaan amended his vote to abstain.]
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(10-593) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointments to the Housing
Commission; Planning Board; Public Art Commission; and Transportation Commission.
Mayor Johnson nominated Dorie Lofstrom-Perez to the Housing Commission; Karen
Lee to the Public Art Commission; and Thomas Bertken and Jesus Vargas to the
Transportation Commission.
(10-594) Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he reconsidered his vote on the Mif Albright
Golf Course [paragraph no. 10-592 and he would abstain.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:40 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,2010-12-07,12,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD (PUB) MEETING
TUESDAY- - DECEMBER 7, 2010- -5:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Joint Meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Roll Call -
Present:
Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and
Mayor Johnson; and Board Members Gallant, Hamm,
Holmes, McCahan, and McCormick - 10.
Absent:
None.
(10-565 CC/PUB) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name of Cases:
Vectren Communication Services V. City of Alameda, Acting By and Through Alameda
Municipal Power; Bernard A. Osher, Trustee V. City of Alameda, et al City of Alameda
on Behalf of Itself and Alameda Municipal Power, et al V. Nuveen Municipal High
Income Opportunity Fund, et al.
(10-566 CC) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name of Case:
Vanderheiden V. City of Alameda.
(10-567 CC) Conference with Labor Negotiators; Agency negotiators: Interim City
Manager; Employee organizations: Alameda City Employees Association; Executive
Management Employees; Fire Management Association; International Association of
Firefighters; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Management and
Confidential Employees Association; Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Officers Association (Non Sworn).
(10-568 CC) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases:
One.
(10-569 CC) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (54957); Titles: City Attorney,
City Clerk and City Manager. Not heard.
Following the Closed Session, Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Vectren
Communication Services V. City of Alameda, the City Council and PUB received a
briefing on the status of the litigation and provided direction to Legal Counsel; regarding
Vanderheiden V. City of Alameda, the City Council received a briefing from Legal
Counsel regarding the status of the litigation; direction was given to Legal Counsel;
regarding Labor, the City Council received a briefing on the status of negotiations with
various bargaining units and provided direction; and regarding Anticipated Litigation, the
City Council received a briefing on a matter of anticipated litigation and provided
direction to the City Attorney.
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,13,"Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Joint Meeting at 7:00
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,2010-12-07,14,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL,
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ARRA)
AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY--DECEMBER 7, - 2010- -6:59 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Honorary Councilmember
Maddie Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers / Board Members / Commissioners
deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor/Chair
Johnson - 5.
Absent:
None.
MINUTES
(*10-570 CC/ARRA/*10-80 CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and CIC
Meeting, and the Special Joint City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority and CIC Meeting Held on November 16, 2010. Approved.
Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Gilmore moved approval of the minutes.
Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(10-81 CIC) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 10-171, ""Approving and
Adopting the Five-Year Implementation Plan for the Alameda Point Improvement
Project for Fiscal Year 2010 through Fiscal Year 2014-2015."" Adopted.
The Economic Development Director gave a brief presentation.
Commissioner Matarrese stated tax increment comes from leasing; the five-year
horizon would depend on leases; hopefully, the significant leasing policy change should
be at the top of the goals and should be reflected in Part B on page 10 of the Five-Year
Implementation Plan.
Commissioner Gilmore stated the Commission has talked about the concept of doing
long-term leases at Alameda Point; that she requested staff come back with a report
and study because she is not convinced about the feasibility; adding a leasing policy
change to the top of the goals might be premature.
Chair Johnson stated staff could come back with information regarding the matter.
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CityCouncil,2010-12-07,15,"The Economic Development Director stated goals could include maximizing all assets
and leasing to encourage project development which would not be as specific but would
provide guidance in the Plan; the Plan is for the Alameda Point redevelopment project
area, not for ARRA; setting and overlapping goals for ARRA and Alameda Point could
be done in a broader way.
Chair Johnson stated one policy could be for Alameda Point; the Commission needs to
be specific in stating that certain assets are appropriate for long-term lease and others
might need a different policy.
The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated staff would come back next
year with a parallel process for long-term leasing strategies for Alameda Point; the
analytical process has already started.
Commissioner deHaan stated including maximized leasing, as a goal would not hurt.
The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated language could be added
regarding maximizing lease revenue in accordance with the Asset Management Policy.
The Economic Development Manager stated a goal could be to maximize revenues and
assets to assist in development.
Commissioner Gilmore stated that she is okay with something broader.
Commissioner Matarrese stated that he would like to maximize value, not revenue.
Commissioner Tam stated that she likes the concept of broadening the concept of
maximizing lease revenues and value; deferred maintenance has a pent up need,
especially for the water, sewer, and gas systems; inquired whether a concept could be
incorporated regarding being more disciplined in addressing maintenance issues.
The Economic Development Manager responded said issue belongs in the ARRA
budget.
Commissioner Tam stated maximizing revenues; lease revenues in particular, would
result in competition in other markets.
Commissioner Matarrese stated he chose the term ""value"" because tax increment
comes from the value assessed on improvements made, not rent revenue.
Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution with the change.
Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:34
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, CIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse
and Redevelopment Authority, and
3
Community Improvement Commission
December 7, 2010",CityCouncil/2010-12-07.pdf