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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,1,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - MAY 20, 2014- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
Roll Call -
Present:
Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam and
Mayor Gilmore - 5.
[Note: Councilmember Daysog arrived at 6:04 p.m.]
Absent:
None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(14-189) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (54956.9), Case Name:
East Bay Regional Park District V. City of Alameda, Superior Court of the State of
California, Alameda County; Case No. RG12655685.
(14-190) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation
pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff - City
Initiating Legal Action).
(14-191) Conference with Legal Counsel; Workers' Compensation Claim (54956.95);
Claimant: Earl Johnson; Agency claimed against: City of Alameda
Following the closed session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Gilmore
announced that regarding Existing Litigation, Anticipated Litigation, and Worker's
Compensation, direction was given to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,2,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - MAY 20, 2014- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam
and Mayor Gilmore - 5.
Absent:
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(14-192) Proclamation Declaring May 19 to May 23, 2014 as Saint Joseph Notre Dame
High School Pilots Basketball Week.
Mayor Gilmore read the proclamation and presented it to Simon Chiu, Chris Pondok
and Don Lippi from Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.
(14-193) Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2014 as Harvey Milk Day.
Mayor Gilmore read the proclamation and presented it to Dr. Henry Villareal and Gene
Kahane, Co-Chairs of the Harvey Milk Day Celebration.
Mr. Kahane presented the Councilmembers with posters from a School District contest
honoring Harvey Milk.
(14-194) Proclamation Declaring May, 2014 as Older Americans Month; and Mastick
Senior Center Annual Report.
Mayor Gilmore read the proclamation and presented it to Ron Limoges, Mastick Senior
Center Advisory Board President.
The Senior Services Manager and Mr. Limoges gave a Power Point presentation.
(14-195) Presentation by Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) on the
Interstate-880/23rd/29th Avenue Project.
Stefan Garcia, ACTC; Garrett Gritz, Design Consultant; and Val Ignacio, Scott McCrank
and Walter Wallace, CalTrans, gave a Power Point presentation.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,3,"Councilmember Daysog left the dais at 7:52 p.m. and returned at 7:54 p.m.
Councilmember Chen left the dais at 8:06 p.m. and returned at 8:08 p.m.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how long the project would take.
Mr. Garcia responded the traffic portion of the project will take approximately four years,
and the actual project will take five years.
Councilmember Daysog inquired when the 29th Street portion of the project would be
completed, to which Mr. Garcia responded approximately two and a half years.
Councilmember Tam inquired what the status is of the proposed High Occupancy
Vehicles (HOV) lanes.
Mr. Ignacio responded the Hegenberger Avenue and Davis Street projects will be
completed this year; the Davis Street to Marina Avenue project will be completed by the
summer of 2015.
Mr. Garcia added neither of the HOV projects will be impacted by the 29th Avenue
project.
Mayor Gilmore inquired whether staff has notified Park Street businesses.
The Public Works Director responded the Park Street Business Association (PSBA)
attended a meeting on April 8th; stated staff will monitor and receive input from PSBA
regarding impacts.
Mayor Gilmore suggested leafleting businesses on Park Street.
The Public Works Director stated staff would do so.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(14-196) Robert Kirwin, Alameda Boy Scouts Troup 73, submitted information; outlined
the Eagle Scout project he would like to do to sand the wood at the bike bridge
entrance.
(14-197) Kevin Yee, Alameda, discussed the City's ordinance that addresses playing
sports in public streets; suggested amending the municipal code.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gilmore announced that the Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for Cyclic
Sewer Replacement Project [paragraph no. 14-200 and the Resolution establishing the
International Association of Fire Fighters Supplemental Retirement and Health Plan
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,4,"[paragraph no. 14-204 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
- 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph
number.]
(*14-198) Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings the Special Joint City Council
and Alameda Public Financing Authority Meeting; and the Regular City Council Meeting
Held on April 15, 2014. Approved.
(*14-199) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,652,786.50.
(*14-200) Recommendation to Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize a Call for
Bids for Cyclic Sewer Replacement Project, Phase 11, No. P.W. 06-13-16. Approved.
Mayor Gilmore and Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft recused themselves.
Councilmember Chen moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
-
3. Abstentions: Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 2.
(*14-201) Recommendation to Adopt of Plans and Specifications and Authorize a Call
for Bids for Raised Median and Curb Bulb-Out Improvements on Grand Street at Wood
School, No. P.W. 03-14-16. Approved.
(*14-202) Recommendation to Approve Implementation Phase of Federal Transit
Administration Grant Funds for Improving Transit Access to and from Alameda Point.
Approved.
(*14-203) Resolution No. 14919, ""Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Request to
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of $125,917 in Fiscal
Year 2014/2015 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project
Funding and to Execute All Necessary Documents."" Adopted.
(*14-204) SUMMARY: Adopt a Resolution Establishing the International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF) Supplemental Retirement and Health Plan (Plan) and Trust
Agreement for IAFF Employees Hired After June 7, 2011 as Provided in the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and IAFF, including the ""Pick
Up"" by the City of Employee Contributions, Appoint Positions of Trustee and Plan
Administrator, and Delegate Authority to the Plan Administrator to Execute Plan
Documents.
Resolution No. 14920, ""Establishing the City of Alameda International Association of
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,5,"Fire Fighters (IAFF) Supplemental Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement for IAFF
Employees Hired After June 7, 2011 as Provided in the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City and IAFF.' Adopted.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft wanted the item to be summarized for the public.
The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
- 5.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(14-205) Resolution No. 14921, ""Appointing Cheryl Saxton as a Member of the Golf
Commission.' Adopted.
Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(14-206) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of the Third Lease
Amendment with Artemis Racing, USA for Twenty-Four Months with Two Additional
Options for Eighteen Months and Six Months in Building 12 Located at 1050 West
Tower Avenue, a Portion of Taxiway H and Access to the Seaplane Lagoon at Alameda
Point. Introduced.
The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Gilmore stated that she hopes the America's Cup will return to the San Francisco
Bay.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when the location of the next America's Cup be
announced, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded that she
does not know.
Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
(14-207) Resolution No. 14922, ""Initiating Proceedings for a Proposed Increase in
Assessments, the Consolidation of Zones 2 and 3 into a Single Zone 8 (Webster
Street), and the Filing of an Assessment Engineer's Report for Island City Landscaping
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,6,"and Lighting District 84-2, Proposed Zone 8."" Adopted; and
(14-207 A) Resolution No. 14923,° Preliminarily Approving the Annual Report Declaring
Intention to Order Levy and Collection of Assessments and Providing Notice of Public
Hearing on July 15, 2014, Island City Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
84-2, Zone 8."" Adopted.
Councilmembers Chen and Daysog recused themselves and left the dais.
The Public Works Administrative Services Manager gave a Power Point presentation.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the stagnant rate of assessment is similar
for both Webster Street and Park Street, to which the Public Works Administrative
Services Manager responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tam inquired how many opportunities has Webster Street had to
increase the assessment.
The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded there was one
opportunity in 2007 which did not pass.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether changes have been made since 2007 that would
make the assessment more likely to pass.
The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated
more information is available to the property owners and there is more outreach.
Provided background information; outlined service impacts due to lack of funds and
outreach efforts to property owners: Sandip Jariwala, Webster Street Business
Association.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolutions.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3.
[Absent: Councilmembers Chen and Daysog - 2.]
(14-208) Resolution No. 14924, ""Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the Electrical Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) and the City of Alameda
for the Period Commencing February 23, 2014 and Ending December 26, 2015.'
Adopted.
The Administrative Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
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Thanked the Council for approving the MOU: Bill Garvine, EUPA.
(14-209) Resolution No. 14925, ""Approving a Compensation Plan Between Alameda
Municipal Power Unrepresented Management Employees (UME) and the City of
Alameda for the Period Commencing February 23, 2014, and Ending December 26,
2015.' Adopted.
The Administrative Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Stated AMP's strategic plan emphasized the need to attract and retain employees;
thanked Council and staff for support; urged approval: Doug Draeger, UME.
Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
- 5.
(14-210) Recommendation to Approve City-wide Bench Marks and Performance
Measures.
The City Manager and Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation.
The Assistant City Manager clarified the two exhibits; stated Exhbit 1 is the
Performance Measures presented to the Council in December which includes
comments from the Council and the community; Exhibit 2 is the Performance Measures
proposed for Council approval tonight.
Mayor Gilmore inquired how the number of website visits and the number of website
complaints are related.
The Assistant City Manager responded the number of website visits provides analytic
data regarding whether information on the website is being presented in a useful way;
stated the complaints are broad and are tracked differently.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the Public Works performance
measure ""percent of public service requests responded to in one business day"".
The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded the measure
encompasses many different requests including reports of potholes, garbage on the
street, repairs needed; stated the focus is providing a substantive response and
acknowledgement to the requestor; the measure tracks acknowledging the requests,
not when they are remedied.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,8,"Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the Public Works performance
measure ""percent of departments that qualify as green businesses"".
The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded the Alameda County
Environmental Services Department evaluates private businesses and government
agencies on recycling, composting, water and energy usage; stated the business
meeting a higher standard are Green Certified; the measure applies to each City
department.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the Recreation and Parks Department does not
measure the number of programs offered, number of program participants, and percent
of change in participants similar to the Library.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded the focus was more on revenue and
expenditures; stated the Department considered including number of participants, but
participants can vary and is not always the best measurement; that she could add the
number of programs and activities offered as a measure.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City Attorney title should include Risk
Management, to which the City Attorney responded Risk Management falls under City
Attorney.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Police and Fire Departments measure of
cost of personnel per capita include salaries and benefits, to which both the Police and
Fire Chiefs responded in the affirmative.
Discussed the public computers at the library and the website; stated all meetings
should be listed on one calendar: Carol Gottstein, Alameda.
Councilmember Chen moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog stated he is pleased with the benchmarks and the measures
are a great benefit for residents.
The Assistant City Manager acknowledged Nancy Hetrick of Management Partners;
stated Ms. Hetrick will start the staff training phase after Council approval of the
Performance Measures.
The City Manager stated the performance measure process will begin Jan 1, 2015 and
will not be used as an evaluative tool for three years.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(14-211) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Purchase
Agreement with Vigilant Solutions for Four, Vehicle Mounted, 3-Camera Automated
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,9,"License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Systems and to Negotiate and Execute Related
Documents, Agreements and Modifications in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,000.
The Police Chief gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Chen inquired who provided the draft policy.
The Police Chief responded the draft policy was compiled by the Police Department;
stated the second version of the policy is more customized for Alameda.
Councilmember Chen inquired whether the difference between the three- and four-
camera equipment is the ability to capture more license plates, to which the Police Chief
responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Chen inquired where funds would go if not used for the ALPR.
The Police Chief responded the funds would go back to the fund balance.
The City Manager stated under the two-year budget, half of the funds would go back to
the fund balance, the other half can be used to purchase equipment or one-time capital
expense with City Manager approval.
In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Police Chief stated retention is
typically one year; the California Highway Patrol retention is three months.
Councilmember Daysog inquired what is the guiding framework to determine reasons to
keep data beyond the six-month retention period.
The Police Chief responded there are two key reasons: 1) a pending lawsuit, and 2) a
criminal investigation for an ongoing major crime; stated the draft policy recommends
deleting the data from the server and storing it on a separate device for reference on
active criminal cases.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she received a lot of emails from citizens
concerned that ALPR could be used for racial and religious profiling.
The Police Chief stated the Police Department would not use the ALPR for profiling; the
ALPR just captures license plates and cannot distinguish race, gender, ethnicity, or
religion; the draft policy specifies uses that are prohibited, including invasions of privacy,
harassment, intimidation, or personal use.
In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Police Chief stated the vehicles
with the ALPRs will be marked.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like public discussion regarding
cameras mounted on stationery locations to come back to Council.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,10,"(NCRIC) would customize record deletion to meet Alameda's retention policy.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Alameda Police Department (APD) would
share data with other regional surveillance programs such as Homeland Security, to
which the Police Chief responded in the negative; stated if APD enters an MOU with
NCRIC, other participating agencies would have mutual access.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Homeland Security has an MOU with
NCRIC, to which the Police Chief responded he does not know.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether APD intends to enter an MOU with NCRIC,
to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative.
In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Police Chief stated the MOU with
NCRIC does not have to be approved by Council.
In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Police Chief stated participating
agencies would have equal rights and access to the system and can request data from
a specific time.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether NCRIC would retain a copy of the data
beyond the six-month retention, to which the Police Chief responded in the negative;
stated NCRIC will comply with APD's retention schedule.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether audits could be done every six months, to
which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative; stated NCRIC audits once a year; if
Alameda does an audit at six months, audits would be every six months.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,11,"Councilmember Tam inquired how many officers is APD down, to which the Police Chief
responded six.
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Councilmember Chen left the dais at 9:35 p.m. and returned at 9:37 p.m.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the percent of data retained in the six-month
period could be tracked, to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative.
In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Police Chief stated personal or
identifying information is not collected when a license plate is scanned.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the APD would address erroneous license plate
reads.
The Police Chief responded Officers would follow required steps, including visual and
dispatch confirmation; stated counter-measures are already being developed against
the ALPR technology; staff would be relied upon to take the extra verification steps.
Councilmember Daysog concurred with the Police Chief, stated the ALPR technology is
not on autopilot, human involvement is required.
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Councilmember Tam left the dais at 9:45 p.m. and returned at 9:47 p.m.
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Stated the readers should delete information immediately; expressed concern over the
cost: Donna Eyestone, Alameda.
Expressed concern over other agencies having access to the information: Carol
Gottstein, Alameda.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are adequate safeguards in place; the ALPR
devices will be used on public streets where there is no expectation of privacy; that she
supports the item with the modifications for a six-month retention, two audits per year,
and removal of fixed location cameras.
Councilmember Tam stated policies in other jurisdictions were not vetted by Councils or
the public; commended the Police Chief and staff on being transparent; moved
approval of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether proposed modifications could be included
as direction to the Police Chief and included in the motion.
The Police Chief responded that he would modify the policy.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,12,"Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation and giving direction
to the Police Chief.
The City Manager stated the action to give direction needs to be voted on by the entire
Council.
Mayor Gilmore stated Council should make two separate motions: 1) approval of the
staff recommendation, and 2) giving direction to the Police Chief.
Councilmember Tam amended the motion for approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog stated voting on this matter is following through with his
commitment to arm APD to deal with crime; seconded the motion.
Mayor Gilmore stated that she concurs with her colleagues; she appreciates privacy
concerns; safeguards are in place; smart phones have GPS tracking; license plates are
already out in the public; commended APD for being proactive in holding community
forums.
Councilmember Chen stated that he concurs with the Mayor; the ALPR is a tool to
increase the effectiveness of the APD; requested a daily checklist to ensure the
equipment is not being tampered with; requested a copy of the audits; hopefully,
monthly audits will reassure community of privacy.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Police Chief would agree to more
frequent audits initially.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Mayor Gilmore requested a description of an audit.
The Police Chief responded that he does not have knowledge of a ALPR data audit, but
can describe a similar audit APD conducts; stated a typical audit involves reviewing
information on the access to the data: who accessed the data, when, where, and why; if
there are any blanks, there will be an investigation; further stated not everyone in APD
will have access to the information, not even himself; he has not determined which staff
will have access.
Councilmember Chen inquired whether the audit process is automated and would not
take staff time.
The Police Chief responded in the affirmative; stated the process is automated, but the
computer will not know if the person accessing the information is violating the policy,
human verification is needed.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,13,"Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the system of data collection itself be
hacked or compromised, to which the Police Chief responded he did not know and
would check with NCRIC.
Councilmember Chen suggests a weekly checklist to make sure equipment is working
properly, and has not been tampered with.
Mayor Gilmore stated the equipment must have a regular maintenance schedule.
Councilmember Chen inquired whether a checklist could be added to the regular
maintenance schedule, to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Daysog stated that he leaves it to the City Manager and Police Chief on
how to convey information to the Council.
Mayor Gilmore moved approval of directing the City Manager to give direction to the
Police Chief to modify the ALPR policy to include: 1) audits every six months, 2) regular
equipment maintenance, 3) report of exception to six-month retention, and 4) removal of
stationery cameras from the policy.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
(14-212) Recommendation to Approve the Transportation Demand Management Plan
for Alameda Point.
The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a Power Point presentation.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how management would make necessary changes if
a certain approach does not work.
The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the Transportation
Management Association (TMA) is comprised of City staff, consultants, and a technical
committee; stated the City Council is still in charge; once a TMA is formed, the bylaws
would mandate program goals and objectives; Council ultimately controls the pace of
development; the intent of the TMA is to make sure the project is successful.
Councilmember Daysog stated the TDM is a great forward step for Alameda Point
which changes the behavior, culture and lifestyle of residents and employers; suggested
future residents and employers be educated with a 20-minute discussion.
Councilmember Chen stated that he supports the plan; inquired whether it is too early to
determine if the TDM currently in place at Alameda Landing is working, to which the
Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether the transit subsidies are in addition to the
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,14,"property tax generated from the site, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda
Point responded in the affirmative; stated the special tax revenue budget outlined in the
plan requires each employer or resident association to submit a compliance strategy to
demonstrate how the subsidized services would be used.
Expressed concern over applying the plan to the Del Monte project; suggested the
entire City be engaged; stated the Plan does not have teeth: Debra Arbuckle, Alameda.
Stated driving through the Tube is difficult now; discussed antiques fair traffic: Anne
McDonald, Alameda.
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(14-213) Councilmember Daysog moved approval of continuing past 11:00 p.m.
Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog and Mayor Gilmore - 3. Noes: Councilmembers
Ezzy Ashcraft and Tam - 2.
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Councilmember Tam stated the speaker concerns are well-founded; Alameda has the
second highest bus ridership next to Berkeley; the City has a good culture with a lot of
promise in the TDM; over time, people will be able to see how the TDM works with the
changing public transit opportunities.
Councilmember Daysog stated there are specific ways to deal with fulfilling goals and
obligations; when it comes to generating and capturing the value of Alameda Point, a
portion of the future value might be reserved for capital intensive improvement projects;
that he hopes to see a change in culture.
Mayor Gilmore stated when goals are not met, there should be something in place to
enforce people to change behavior until another plan can be created to meet the goals.
The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point concurred with the Mayor; stated the
parking management strategy is designed to discourage driving by increasing price and
reducing supply; the strategy is not intended to be punitive, but in event things are
failing, the City Council maintains control; ultimately Council controls land disposition
and development rights and can make different decision on how to develop the
property.
Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
- 5.
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CityCouncil,2014-05-20,15,"(14-214) The City Manager announced a ceremony was held to honor the re-opening of
the Mif Golf Course today; urged everyone play the new course; announced a service
would be held on Memorial Day at 11:00 a.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(14-215) Mayor Gilmore announced that she attended the shopping center convention;
an announcement about potential retailers would be made sometime soon.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 11:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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