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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY--JULY 7, 2015--7:00 - P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese,
Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent:
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(15-421) Mayor Spencer announced the Del Monte hearing [paragraph no. 15-438 is
continued to July 21, 2015.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(15-422) Mayor Spencer announced that the Navy Reserve will be celebrating its 100th
Anniversary on Saturday.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(15-423) Allen Sangco, Alameda; Liza Gabato Morse, Alameda; Allen Sangco (read a
letter on behalf of Ruben Tilos), Alameda; Denise Lai, Alameda (showed pictures); and
Diana Cristales, Alameda, discussed the Sister City events with Dumaguete, Philippines
and expressed support for Mayor Spencer.
(15-424) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, announced the Restoration Advisory Board
(RAB) meeting is rescheduled to Saturday July 18th with a tour afterward.
(15-425) Ken Peterson, Alameda, discussed the budget process and the City's
finances.
(15-426) David Twist, Alameda, expressed concern over the approval of a 50 foot tall
building on Tideway; questioned whether neighbors should have received notice.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Spencer announced that final passage of the ordinance approving the
Disposition and Development Agreement [paragraph no. 15-434 was removed from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,2,"paragraph number.]
(*15-427) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on June 2,
2015. Approved.
(*15-428) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,236,624.14.
(*15-429) Recommendation to Award Three Separate Contracts in the Amount of
$75,000 Each (Total Expenditure of $225,000) to the Following Providers: AECOM,
Construction Testing Services, and Ninyo & Moore for On-Call Geotechnical
Investigative Services and Quality Assurance Program Services. Accepted.
(*15-430) Recommendation to Award Three Separate Contracts in the Amount of
$150,000 Each (Total Expenditure of $450,000) to the Following Providers: Brown
Reynolds Watford Architects, Muller & Caulfield Architects, and Shah Kawasaki
Architects, for On-Call Architectural Consulting Services. Accepted.
(*15-431) Recommendation to Award a Third Amendment to the Agreement in the
Amount of $79,975, Including Contingencies, to Water Works Engineers for the
Preparation of Engineering Documents and Engineering Services During Construction
for the Abandonment and Relocation of Existing Sanitary Sewer Main and Lagoon
Seawall, No. P.W. 01-12-03. Accepted.
(*15-432) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to
an Agreement with Verde Design Landscape Architects to Add an Amount Not to
Exceed $35,300 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $209,445 for Design
Services for Estuary Park. Accepted.
(*15-433) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Amend an Agreement with
Carlson Barbee & Gibson to Add the Amount of $151,500 for a Total Contract Amount
of $309,500 for Civil Engineering and Surveying Consulting Services for Alameda Point.
Accepted.
(15-434) Ordinance No. 3127, ""Approving a Disposition and Development Agreement
(DDA) (and Related Documents) between the City of Alameda and Alameda Point
Partners, LLC (APP) for the Site A Development at Alameda Point. Finally passed.
Expressed concern with Site A issues including the value of new housing; stated that he
would like to put misleading development myths to rest: Ken Peterson, Alameda.
Expressed support for the project: Michael McDonough, Alameda Chamber of
Commerce.
Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval [final passage of the ordinance].
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,3,"Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated there were concessions and changes in
response to community members' comments; the project did evolve; encouraged
everyone to stay involved in the process as there are many more meetings at Planning
Board level; stated that she is confident Joe Ernst will continue to work with the
community for a project that best meets the needs of Alameda.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*15-435) Ordinance No. 3128, ""Approving a Development Agreement between the City
of Alameda and Alameda Point Partners, LLC (APP) for the Site A Development at
Alameda Point. Finally passed.
(*15-436) Ordinance No. 3129, ""Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-17
Density Bonus Ordinance. The Proposed Zoning Amendments are Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guideline 15061(b)(3). Finally
passed.
(*15-437) Ordinance No. 3130, ""Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-4.17 G,
Special Government Combining District and the Zoning Map to Ensure Consistency
Between the City of Alameda Municipal Code and Zoning Map and the NAS Alameda
Community Reuse Plan for the 37.36 Acres of Federal Property Located on Singleton
Avenue on the Former Naval Air Station in Alameda. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162, no further Environmental Review is Required. Finally passed.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(15-438) SUMMARY: The City Council is Being Asked to Take Several Actions for the
Master Plan for the Del Monte Warehouse Project, Which was Approved in December
2014, Including Subdividing the Property, Authorizing an Agreement to Transfer Certain
City Owned Land to the Housing Authority and Outlining the Requirement to Develop
Affordable Units. [Continued to July 21, 2015]
(15-439) Resolution No. 15059, ""Appointing Laura Giuntini as a Member of the Public
Utilities Board.' Adopted;
(15-439 A) Resolution No. 15060, ""Appointing Daniel Davenport as a Member of the
Social Service Human Relations Board.' Adopted, and
(15-439 B) Resolution No. 15061, ""Reappointing Mark Sorensen as a Member of the
Social Service Human Relations Board."" Adopted.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolutions.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,4,"***
Mayor Spencer called a recess at 7:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Ms. Giuntini, Mr.
Davenport and Mr. Sorensen with Certificates of Appointment.
(15-440) Update and Follow-Up on Harbor Seal Haul Out Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Alameda and the Water Emergency
Transportation Authority (WETA) at Alameda Point.
The Economic Development Division Manager gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Oddie inquired who is on the committee, to which the Economic
Development Division Manager responded WETA contacts the members, which
include: Mark Klein, Richard Bangert, Lenora Feeney and Irene Dieter.
Thanked staff and WETA for putting in a diligent effort: Richard Bangert, Alameda.
Councilmember Oddie inquired the status of the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission (BCDC) hearing to approve the permit.
The Economic Development Division Manager responded there is no hearing; a follow-
up meeting would be held to informally ask BCDC what will be required from the City
and the next steps.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the City will be submitting a preliminary support
letter expressing the importance to Alameda.
The Economic Development Division Manager responded the Dr. Harvey transmittal
letter stated the work is of the Alameda community, City of Alameda, and WETA; stated
BCDC is interested in seeing the project succeeding which has never been done before;
BCDC is providing Alameda with a road map to complete the project.
Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the timeframe, to which the Economic
Development Division Manager responded a tentative schedule was drafted but staff
will return to Council if a full court press is needed.
Mayor Spencer thanked staff for proceeding with the project; stated she is hopeful it will
work and would like updates to be monthly or quarterly.
The Economic Development Division Manager inquired whether going through the City
Manager's office with written correspondence until milestones are reached would be
sufficient, to which Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative.
(15-441) Resolution No. 15062, ""Approving the Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,5,"and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy of Assessments, Island City Landscaping and
Lighting District 84-2, All Zones."" Adopted.
Vice Mayor Matarrese and Councilmember Daysog recused themselves and left the
dais.
The Management Analyst gave a brief presentation.
In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquiry, the Management Analyst stated
Zone 8 assessments will resume the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate at the end of the
five year period.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution approving the
Engineer's Report, confirming diagram and assessment, and ordering the levy of
assessments, Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, all zones.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
3. [Absent: Councilmembers Daysog and Matarrese - 2.]
(15-442) Resolution No. 15063, ""Approving the Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram
and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy of Assessments, Maintenance Assessment
District 01-01 (Marina Cove). Adopted.
The Management Analyst gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated a positive this year is that there is no allocation
from fund reserves to cover expenses, which will bring in additional assessment and/or
reduced assessment or further allocation of reserves in coming years.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution approving the
Engineer's Report, confirming diagram and assessment, and ordering the levy of
assessments, Maintenance Assessment District 01-01 (Marina Cove).
Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
(15-443) Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results to Determine Whether a
Majority Protest Exists in the Proceedings to Increase Assessments in Island City
Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street). Not adopted; and
(15-443 A) Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results and Providing for No
Majority Protest and the Levy of an Annual Assessment in Island City Landscape and
Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street); Not adopted;
(15-443 B) Resolution No. 15064, ""Declaring the Results of the Assessment Ballot
Tabulation for Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street),
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,6,"Determining the Existence of a Majority Protest and Abandoning the Proceedings to
Increase such Assessments Therein."" Adopted.
Mayor Spencer, the City Clerk and the City Attorney discussed the process.
The Management Analyst gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what is required to pass this measure, to which
the Management Analyst responded fifty plus one majority of the ballots submitted.
In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Management Analyst stated
maintenance of public waste cans is part of the scope of work and can be increased if
the ballot is successful.
Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support the use of the word ""courageous"",
Council's role is to facilitate and not intervene one way or another.
Mayor Spencer opened the public hearing.
Spoke in opposition to increasing the boundary and the assessment: Walter
McQueston, Masonic Hall.
Complimented the City and Park Street Business Association; additional trash
receptacles are needed: Mona Hanson, Alameda.
Discussed trash receptacles: Robb Ratto, Downtown Alameda Business Association.
Mayor Spencer inquired what the Masonic Hall currently pays, to which the
Management Analyst responded the Masonic Hall is not part of the current boundary of
the district; stated as the boundary is being extended to include the Masonic Hall as part
of the ballot.
Mayor Spencer inquired who made the determination to extend the boundary, to which
the Management Analyst responded it was determined through general benefit analysis
by the engineer's report commissioned by staff.
In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated the businesses
within Masonic are part of the PSBA and by law, if there is a benefit, the business has to
pay for the benefit.
In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the
Council approved a contract to conduct the assessment analysis in February 2014; the
analysis is complicated; any assessment increase triggers Proposition 218 special
benefit analysis which requires a parcel-by-parcel review of land use and benefit, rather
than the previous analysis which was based on acreage and frontage; State law
mandates that any entity that benefits must be assessed; there will be hard feelings but
the assessment is complying with State law.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,7,"Mayor Spencer stated there have been engineer's reports since 1996 when Proposition
218 was passed, yet the Masonic building was not addressed earlier; inquired why the
Masonic is now being included.
The Management Analyst responded the increase of assessments triggers revisiting the
special versus general benefit analysis; stated between the formation of the district and
when PSBA requested the increase, the law changed; parcels within the district, like the
Masonic which has been reclassified from for-profit to non-profit, affects the outcome of
the analysis.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated rates have remained flat since the mid 1990's;
even if some entity has not paid assessment in the past, the City is not seeking to
collect retroactive payments.
Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the request for increased assessment is what
triggers the engineer's report/analysis, to which the Management Analyst responded in
the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Matarrese stated there has been no request for increased assessment for
almost two decades and that is the reason why it has not been addressed in the past.
***
Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:19 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
***
Mayor Spencer closed the public hearing.
Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
The City Clerk announced the ballot results: 26.06% of ballots received were submitted
in support of the levy of the proposed assessment; 73.94% were submitted in
opposition.
In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated Council cannot adopt
the resolution to approve the increase; with the failure of the assessment, the matter
cannot come back again for a year.
The Management Analyst stated staff hoped for a different outcome; thanked PSBA and
invited PSBA Executive Director to speak.
Mr. Ratto expressed disappointment; thanked staff and the Council; stated PSBA will
continue to do the best they can to maintain the district with limited funding.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,8,"In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Management Analyst stated
businesses who are not included in the existing district can no longer receive special
benefit services.
In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Management Analyst stated
staff needs to figure out how to maintain services for the businesses outside of the
district without using assessment funds.
In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Management Analyst stated part of the
balloting process was to reflect the current state of the district and those who are
receiving the services.
In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated a vote is needed.
Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution [declaring the results of the
assessment ballot tabulation for Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone
4 (Park Street), determining the existence of a majority protest and abandoning the
proceedings to increase such assessments therein].
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(15-444) The Interim City Manager announced a Council meeting would be held next
Thursday, July 16th
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
(15-445) Consider Directing the City Manager to Draft a Policy to Increase the Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) Above the Current Rate of 10%, with a Portion of All of
Revenues Attributable to the Rate Above the Original 10% Dedicated to Specified
Visitor-Serving Activities. (Councilmember Daysog)
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested the referral be continued; stated she did not
have an opportunity to review exhibits received just today.
Councilmember Daysog stated that he is fine with continuing his referral to another
date.
Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer to discuss the issue tonight and return to
review a proposed utility tax.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,9,"Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he would like to absorb information before discussing
whether or not to move forward.
The City Attorney clarified that the issue is phrased as ""to draft a policy"";
Councilmember Daysog is not seeking to draft the policy in his referral, he is just raising
the issue; referrals are not agendized items, it is for Councilmembers to raise an issue
for Council to decide one of three things: 1) not to consider the issue, 2) move forward
with the issue, or 3) continue the item because it requires more work for which Council
could direct staff to complete before returning to Council.
Councilmember Daysog stated he is fine with the referral coming back on July 21.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated July 21 agenda is already heavy.
Mayor Spencer suggested the referral come back in September.
Councilmember Daysog and staff agreed to bring the item back on September 1st
Suggested Oakland's model be reviewed: Karen Bey, Alameda.
(15-446) Consider Directing the City Manager to Draft Policies with Regard to AirBnb
and Related Temporary Lodging Activities in Residential Homes and Zoning Districts.
(Councilmember Daysog)
Councilmember Daysog stated he will postpone his referral to September 1st as well.
Discussed the benefits of AirBnb; suggested Council review of the City of Malibu's
advertising: Karen Bey, Alameda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(15-447) Consideration of Mayor's Nominations to the Commission on Disability Issues,
Library Board, Planning Board, Public Art Commission, Recreation and Park
Commission, and Transportation Commission. Not heard.
(15-448) Councilmember Daysog stated he knows two families who are being forced to
move out; that he looks forward to doing something meaningful.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,10,"ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 9:05 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,2015-07-07,11,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY--JULY 7, 2015- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call -
Present:
Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie
and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent:
None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(15-418) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation
pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases: Three (As Plaintiff -
City Initiating Legal Action)
Following the Closed Session the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer
announced that direction was given to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:24 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,2015-07-07,12,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) MEETING
THURSDAY--JULY 7, 2015- -6:59 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Spencer convened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. The Alameda 10U Blaze Girls
Softball Team led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call -
Present:
Councilmembers/Agency Members Daysog, Ezzy
Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor/Chair Spencer
- 5.
Absent:
None.
Oral Communications
None.
Consent Calendar
Councilmember/Agency Member Daysog moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Agency Member 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.]
(*15-419 CC/15-012 SACIC) Minutes of the Joint City Council and SACIC Meetings
Held on June 2, 2015 and June 11, 2015. Approved.
Agenda Items
(15-420 CC/15-013 SACIC) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 15058,
""Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Fees."" Adopted.
The Acting Finance Director gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor/Agency Member Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember/Agency Member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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CityCouncil,2015-07-07,13,"Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:07
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, SACIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting, July 7, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
President Biggs called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present were members Blake, Radding,
Williams, and Hyman. Joined by new member Davenport and reappointed member Sorensen at
7:30.
3.
AGENDA ITEMS
3.-A WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER DANIEL DAVENPORT
President Biggs welcomed new member Davenport, who will be sworn in shortly at the City Council
meeting now in progress, and Mark Sorensen, who will continue his service on the Board after
being sworn in.
President Biggs then asked new member Davenport to introduce himself.
Member Davenport shared that he has a ten year old daughter who attended Ruby Bridges, and a
six year old son. He's a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, and a Warriors fan, even before they
were winning.
3.-B UPDATE ON PLANS TO CONDUCT A SECOND HOMELESS COUNT
President Biggs shared that, in response to concern of an increasing number of homeless on the
streets of Alameda, a count was held in September 2014. Board members and community
volunteers met in the Council Chambers at 6:00 am, and were done with the count by 9:00 am. It
had rained early that morning, which the Board felt may have affected the number of homeless
contacted. The Board decided to conduct a second Count, which will take place on July 23.
President Biggs suggested that the volunteers meet at 5:30 am, because sunrise is an hour earlier
than it was in September. He added that he anticipates a large number of return volunteers, who
can be assigned the same Board member team leaders. We would also have the support of APD,
as we did last year. Almost all of last year's backpacks have been distributed, and additional
SSHRB funds will need to be allocated to restock. Backpacks include: phone cars, bus passes,
hygiene supplies, socks, food, and resource materials to access services.
Discussion included assuring that the questionnaire include questions regarding the LGBTQ
community and those with physical and mental disabilities. It was agreed that new volunteers
should be recruited, and President Biggs agreed to screen email responses from the public. Plans
for a training/orientation for new volunteers was discussed, and Monday evening, July 20, at APC
seemed to be the best option. Staff would speak with the City Clerk to locate the September 2014
training video.
BREAK- The Board moved to the Chambers for the swearing in of members Sorensen and
Davenport.
A motion was made to approve an expenditure, not to exceed $1,000, for the purchase of supplies
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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2015-07-07,2,"and materials to conduct a second homeless count, starting at 5:30 am, on Thursday, July 23.
M/S Hyman / Blake Unanimous
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Out of order)
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 28, 2015 were approved as presented.
M/S Williams / Hyman 6-0-1 new member Davenport abstained
3.-C UPDATE ON PLANS TO HOLD THE SECOND ANNUAL CITY OF ALAMEDA
COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARDS RECOGNIZING AND HONORING INDIVIDUALS AND
ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Member Williams announced that the Community Service Awards (CSA) committee had met earlier
that evening. The committee plans to meet one more to establish award categories before sending
out publicity materials and nomination forms in mid-August. The City website will also be used to
help promote the awards event.
Last year's awards were presented at the Everything Alameda event in September, and awardees
were also acknowledged at the October 21, 2014 council meeting during the reading of the Extra
Mile Day Proclamation. This year, in addition to having the awardees acknowledged at the October
21, 2014 Council meeting during the reading of the Extra Mile Day Proclamation, the committee
would like the Board to host an awards ceremony, immediately before the council meeting. The
Elks Lodge is being considered as a location for the ceremony. Committee members will reach out
to local businesses for donation of refreshments for the event.
Awardees, their nominators, their families, and possibly all nominees would be invited to the
ceremony. All Board members would be invited to participate in the awards ceremony. After the
presentation of the awards, all awardees would move to the Council Chambers to be acknowledged
by the Mayor and Council.
As with last year, there will be a cost associated with the purchase of awards and materials.
A motion was made to have the Board host a CSA awards presentation ceremony and reception on
October 20, immediately before the City Council meeting, and to approve an expenditure, not to
exceed $1,000, for the purchase of awards and other materials.
M/S Hyman / Williams Unanimous
3. -D DISCUSSION REGARDING STAFF REQUEST FOR SSHRB, CDI, AND ARPD SENIOR
SERVICES TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST
President Biggs announced that Interim City Manager Warmerdam invited him to a meeting of City
Staff and Kelly Harp, Commission on Disabilities (CDI) President to discuss ways that SSHRB and
CDI might work closer together, including a possible merger. Both groups have missions in
common as related to identifying needs, and resources to meet the needs of vulnerable
populations. CDI has nine members, which presents a challenge to achieving a quorum, even
though they only meet quarterly.
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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2015-07-07,3,"The Commission is staffed by City of Alameda Risk Manager, Lucretia Akil, and has focused much
of their attention recently on the passage of the Universal Design Code project. Their other focus is
on identifying resources for persons with physical disabilities. They held a Disability Fair at the Al
Dewitt Center, and have published resource guides for persons with disabilities.
Jackie Krause, ARPD Senior Services Manager, attended the meeting, and the similar issues faced
by the aging and persons with disabilities was discussed.
Next steps are TBD, and it was suggested that representatives from CDI and SSHRB met to
discuss ways in which they might support one another.
3. -E NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
President Biggs announced that nominations were open for 2015/16 Board President and Vice-
President.
Member Hyman nominated President Biggs to continue in his current role.
Member Hyman nominated Jennifer Williams Vice-President
4.
BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
Staff announced that old City Parking meters are available, if there was interest in using them for a
fund-raising project.
It was requested that the Quality of Life Survey be put on the agenda for a future meeting.
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- NONE
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.
M\S Williams) Hyman Unanimous
Respectfully submitted by:
Jim Franz
Secretary
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