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CityCouncil,2019-01-10,1,"MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED JANUARY 2, 2019
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY- - -JANUARY 10, 2019- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella,
and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent:
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(19-025) Recommendation to Receive the Report on the Initiative Measure to Change
the Land Use Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on McKay Avenue, by
Amending the General Plan Designation from Office to Open Space, and by Amending
the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to Open Space District
and Consider the Following Options: Option 1 - Adopt the Ordinance; or Option 2
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Adopt a Resolution Submitting the Ordinance to the Voters.
The City Council had no further discussion of the matter and addressed the revising the
ballot question at a 6:02 p.m. Special Meeting.
(19-026) Adoption of a Resolution Submitting to the Voters an Ordinance Entitled
""Caring Alameda Act"" the Special Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Alameda
on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, that Proposes to Have the Voters Confirm Resolution No.
15461, which Amended the General Plan Text and Land Use Diagram, and Ordinance
No. 3234, which Amended the Citywide Zoning Map for the Property on McKay Avenue
(APN 74-1305-26-2) to Allow for Senior Assisted Living and Support Services for
Homeless Individuals; and Consider Authoring a Direct and Possible Rebuttal
Argument.
The City Council had no further discussion of the matter and addressed the revising the
ballot question at a 6:02 p.m. Special Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at
6:02p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
Continued January 2, 2019 Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
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January 10, 2019",CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf
CityCouncil,2019-01-10,2,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY--JANUARY 10, 2018- -6:02 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella,
and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent:
None.
AGENDA ITEM
(19-028) Resolution No. 15475, ""Amending Resolution No. 15473, ""Calling a Special
Election in the City of Alameda on April 9, 2019 for the Submission of a Proposed
Initiative Measure to Change the Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on
McKay Avenue, by Amending the General Plan Designation from Office to Open Space,
and by Amending the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to
Open Space District,"" by Amending Section 1 (Ballot Question). Adopted; and
(19-028A) Resolution No. 15476, ""Amending Resolution No. 15474, ""Submitting to the
Electors an Ordinance Entitled ""Caring Alameda Act"" at the Special Municipal Election
to be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, April 9, 2019,"" by Amending Section 3
(Ballot Question). Adopted.
Stated that he submitted a letter after the last Council meeting regarding impacts;
expressed support for the questions and disappointment over the measure proceeding:
Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative.
The City Clerk gave a brief presentation and noted the resolution numbers have
typographical errors.
Councilmember Oddie inquired if Council makes a motion, should the correct resolution
number be stated versus what is printed, to which the City Clerk responded in the
affirmative.
Councilmember Vella stated the intent of the language is to be responsive to what the
initiative reports to do.
Vice Mayor Knox White stated the language is written very well; suggested changing
the word ""former"" to ""existing.""
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested describing the buildings as ""vacant"" federal buildings,
because it informs the public that the buildings are not being used.
Councilmember Vella stated agreed with changing the word to ""vacant.""
Councilmember Oddie stated ""vacant"" is the better word choice.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
December 4, 2018",CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf
CityCouncil,2019-01-10,3,"Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution, updating the typo from 15472
to 15473 throughout, and changing the word on the draft ballot question from
""conversion of former federal buildings"" to ""conversion of vacant federal buildings.""
Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4.
Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1.
Vice Mayor Knox White suggested using the term ""vacant.""
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is good to have the consistency; inquired if the term
""vacant"" would replace the word ""existing,' to which Vice Mayor Knox White responded
in the affirmative.
Councilmember Oddie inquired if both [measures] fail, what would happen to the action
previously taken by Council.
The Interim City Attorney responded if both measures fail, the action Council took in
December to change the land use designations would remain in place.
Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution with the corrected resolution
numbers and amended language provided by Council.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4.
Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there is still time if the Friends of Crab Cove to withdraw the
initiative until 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 11th; stated there is a mechanism in place
whereby they can e-mail the City Clerk.
Councilmember Vella stated issues outlined in the report prepared pursuant to Elections
Code Section 9212 was helpful and informative to reference while drafting the ballot
question.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:03
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
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July 10, 2018",CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf
CityCouncil,2019-01-10,4,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY--JANUARY 10, P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call - Present:
Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
Absent:
None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(19-027) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff -
City Initiating Legal Action)
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Attorney
announced that Council took no action but provided direction to staff to schedule
another closed session on anticipated litigation on January 21, 2019.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:30
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
January 10, 2019",CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf
HistoricalAdvisoryBoard,2019-01-10,1,"APPROVED MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
CITY HALL ROOM 391
1. CONVENE
Chair Saxby called meeting to order at 7:01pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Saxby, Board Members Jones, Lau, Sanchez, Wit.
Absent: None.
Staff: Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager
3. MINUTES
3-A 2019-6408
Draft Meeting Minutes - October 4, 2018
Chair Saxby and Board Member Sanchez provided corrections to the minutes.
Board Member Sanchez made a motion to approve the minutes. Board Member
Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
Staff Member Tai informed the Board that the property owner for item 7-A has requested
the City to stop processing the development application until further notice.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATION
*None*
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
2019-6388 Certified Local Government Program - 2017-2018 Annual Report
Staff Member Tai explained the purpose of the CLG annual report. Board Member
Sanchez asked if upcoming training opportunities were part of the CLG program to which
Staff Member Tai responded no.
Chair Saxby asked about the benefits of being a CLG. Staff Member Tai summarized the
benefits including eligibility for grant monies from the state, which are around $10,000 for
survey work.
Approved Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 2
January 10, 2019",HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2019-01-10.pdf
HistoricalAdvisoryBoard,2019-01-10,2,"7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2019-6400
PLN17-0140 - 1100-1250 Marina Village Parkway - Applicant: Steelwave,
Acquisitions, LLC - Public Hearing to consider a preservation feasibility analysis for the
Shipways Residential Project. The environmental impacts of the proposed project were
considered in the Alameda Shipways Residential Project Environmental Impact Report
(SCH#2017042021).
This item was continued at the request of the property owner.
8. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Board Member Sanchez described the Request for Proposals process for reuse and
rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library building. The City's selection panel will convene on
January 29 to review two proposals.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Staff Member Tai reviewed a correspondence from Greg McFann, Building Official about
proposed amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code that would automatically appoint
members on the HAB in designated skilled positions (architect, contractor, designer) to
serve as the Housing and Building Code Appeals Board. Staff anticipates the City Council
to hear this matter in February 2019.
Board Member Sanchez asked about the Code Enforcement process responsibilities as it
relates to a homeowners purchasing a home.
Board Member Tai explained that the current property owner on record is responsible for
correcting outstanding violations and that the City usually works with homeowners to
achieve compliance.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Saxby adjourned the meeting at 7:35pm.
Approved Meeting Minutes
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January 10, 2019",HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2019-01-10.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2019-01-10,1,"ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, January 10, 2018
TIME:
7:03 p.m. Called to Order
PLACE:
City Hall Council Chambers
An audio recording of the meeting may be heard at https:llalameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The following are action minutes in keeping with the Sunshine Ordinance 2-91.17.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Limoges, Vice Chair Alexander and Commissioner Robbins
Absent: Commissioners Pondok and Chen.
Staff: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Park Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of December 13, 2018 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
M/S Commissioner Robbins / Vice Chair Alexander / All in favor with a 3 - 0 vote.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMUNICATIONS
Speaker: Dorothy Freeman of Jean Sweeney Open Space Park (JSOSP) Fund showed a video of the
new JSOSP that included many positive comments from the public.
REPORTS FROM THE RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR
ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave report. See Exhibit 1.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Chair Limoges:
Attended and enjoyed the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Grand Opening. Gave
feedback on the entrance as it is on a curve and is an abrupt turn. Public has requested
more Pickleball courts in the parks.
An Alameda resident expressed interest in developing a small playground at Jackson
Park. How do they go about it? Answer: The subject can be agendized or brought up
when the 2 year budget for Capitol Improvement Projects is discussed.
Vice Chair Alexander:
Attended JSOSP Grand Opening and said the park is beautiful.
Attended Hoop Shoot and was pleased to see so many girls participate.
Asked about clocks at Washington and Leydecker tennis courts that show when the next
person's turn is.
Commissioner Robbins:
Attended Sweeney Park Grand Opening. Received feedback on the need for dog waste
bags and additional water fountains. ARPD does not stock the dog waste bags due to the
expense and as the park grows, there will be more drinking fountains.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6-A Review and Make Recommendations on the Encinal Terminals Waterfront Open Space
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-01-10,2,"Development Plan. Mike O' Hara was available to clarify and answer questions. Mr. O' Hara presented
the design to the Bay Conservation Development Commission Design Review Board and overall they
were very positive.
Commissioner Discussion
Commissioner Robbins:
Need seating with shade such as a more permanent shade sail or canopies as we don't
have enough shade in our parks, especially when there's not mature trees.
Asked about what the large deck is for as he is concerned about the safety of the public
and suggested railings around it. Answer: It is a kayak launch.
Does the plan address sea water rise? Answer: Yes, it has to provide a detailed sea
level rise adoption plan.
Encouraged having two Volleyball Courts instead of one.
Vice Chair Alexander:
Liked the beach area and sand volleyball area.
Suggested adding a water feature like the ""mud puddle"" at JSOSP.
Chair Limoges:
Liked the sloped grass area and the beach area.
Agrees there needs to be more shade structures.
Vice Chair Alexander made Motion to approve the Encinal Terminals Waterfront Open Space
Development Plan with the comments made.
M/S Vice Chair Alexander / Commissioner Robbins / All in favor with a 3 - 0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
7-A Review and Make Recommendations on the Alameda Marina Open Space Design
Presentation by Sean Murphy, Bay West Project Lead, included information about:
Interpretive playable components such as rocks, logs, climbable art, rebuilt dinghy, etc. would
provide play options since a playground isn't allowed in Tidelands. Playgrounds will be
included in the interior private open space areas.
Pavilion by the Water Life Park will have public restroom, outdoor shower, kayak and stand-up
paddle board rentals.
The entire site will have connectivity of Open Space areas.
Commissioner Discussion
Chair Limoges:
The site historical/interpretive signage could be digital with a pole/panel that has an
enclosed iPad type feature that can be interactive and changing.
Include more shade structures.
Slope the lawn or put steps in the middle of the Harbor View Park to improve view and
usage.
Would like to see all developers include small community garden plots. Could be small
6' X 6' areas for the community, even if it's in the private area not the public area. Could
include fruit trees in the public area scattered throughout in place of some of the
decorative trees.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-01-10,3,"Commissioner Robbins made Motion to approve the Alameda Marina Open Space Design with the
comments made.
M/S Commissioner Robbins / Vice Chair Alexander / All in favor with a 3 - 0 vote.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
None discussed
SET NEXT MEETING DATE: Thursday, February 14, 2019
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Limoges made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
All in favor with a 3 - 0 vote.
Chair Limoges adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-01-10,4,"EXHIBIT 1
ARPD Director's Report - Presented by ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge
01/10/19
Mastick Senior Center
This month Mastick is hosting the Senior Services Action Team. This is a quarterly meeting
of community based organizations providing services to the senior community in Alameda.
It provides networking, education and problem solving opportunities.
Parks Maintenance
At Littlejohn Park, the asphalt pathways were resurfaced and the baseball field is now fully
renovated. The new playground replacement will be completed within a couple weeks.
The Longfellow Park restroom was revamped by Public Works.
The magnolia tree at Longfellow Park is not doing well. It has been assessed by two
independent arborists and while it's not a safety concern, it needs to be removed. This tree
has a long history with the community and we are working to be respectful of that. We are
exploring opportunities to mill the wood for benches placed in the park and create some type
of memento from the wood that ARPD will give out to the community. We will replace it with
a new magnolia tree and have already made many changes to ensure it can be healthy and
grow quickly.
Sweeney Park is a huge success and it's also taking a significant amount of resources for
maintenance. We expect this to level out in time.
Recreation Services
The ""Out of this World"" Dance Party for February 8 at the O' Club is almost sold out.
Commissioners are encouraged to stop by.
Six local winners of the Hoop Shoot are now going to San Mateo for the regional finals.
Projects
Krusi Park Recreation Center
Completing plan check review and going out to bid soon for the site work.
Still on track to complete construction by the end of 2019.
Encinal Boat Launch Facility
Received a $1,450,000 grant from the Division of Boating and Waterways for
construction.
Completing plan check review and anticipate construction to be in the fall in order to
avoid disrupting summer programs and activities.
Golf Course Parking Lot and Event Center
Working on a resurface and restriping of the parking lot including moving utilities.
The Event Center building permit was issued in December. Other permits are
pending.
Public Pathways on Fernside and Eastshore
Attorneys are completing a title report and reviewing some final issues to ensure
a
complete and thorough analysis.
Staff is working to bring a recommendation to the Commission in February or March.",RecreationandParkCommission/2019-01-10.pdf