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CityCouncil,2005-01-04,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - -JANUARY 4, 2005- - -6:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(05-001) Public Employment; Title: City Manager.
(05-002) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Title: City
Attorney.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council discussed Public
Employment and recruitment of the new City Manager, and Public
Employee Performance Evaluation of the City Attorney.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
January 4, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-01-04.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-01-31,13,"and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel, the Council discussed the case and stated staff would
provide an Off-Agenda Report on the upcoming process; regarding
Alameda City Employees Association, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, and Management and Confidential Employees
Association, the Council obtained briefing from labor negotiators;
regarding City Attorney, the Council gave direction to labor
negotiators.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
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Alameda City Council
January 17, 2006",CityCouncil/2005-01-31.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-02-01,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -FEBRUARY 1, 2005 -6:45 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider :
( 05-044) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name
of case : Younger-Wunar, Inc. V. City of Alameda.
(05-045) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name
of case: Gallagher & Burke, Inc. V City of Alameda.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Younger-Wunar Inc. V.
City of Alameda, the Council obtained briefing and instructions
were given to Legal Counsel; and regarding Gallagher & Burke, Inc.
V. City of Alameda, the Council obtained briefing and instructions
were given to Legal Counsel.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
February 1, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-02-15,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - -FEBRUARY 15, 2005- -6:30 P.M.
Acting Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Matarrese
and Acting Mayor Gilmore - 4.
Absent :
Mayor Johnson - 1.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(05-071) Conference with Labor Negotiator; Agency Negotiators:
Human Resources Director and Craig Jory Employee Organizations:
Management and Confidential Employees Association, International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Police Association Non-
Sworn.
Prior to the Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Johnson announced
that the Council obtained a briefing and instructions were given to
Labor Negotiators.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Acting Mayor Gilmore adjourned the
meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
February 15, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-02-15.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-03-15,13,"information on transportation remediation efforts at Bayport.
Councilmember Daysog noted data indicates that transportation
solutions have to be citywide.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
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Alameda City Council
March 15, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-04-05,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - -APRIL 5, 2005- -5:30 P. .M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(05-133) Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Title: City
Attorney.
(05-134) Conference with Labor Negotiators; Agency Negotiators:
Human Resources Director and Craig Jory Employee Organizations :
Police Association Non-Sworn (PANS) International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW) and Management and Confidential Employees
Association (MCEA) .
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Public Employee
Performance Evaluation, the Council provided direction; and
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Council obtained a
briefing from Labor Negotiators.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
April 5, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-04-19,13,"was originally granted 39 units to meet housing needs for the
homeless: APC entered into an agreement with the City to replace
the original units in east housing near the corner of Atlantic
Avenue and Fifth Street the City told APC that there are no funds
to build the 39 units; the City is contemplating financing a 39- -
unit project through other funds instead; the City specifically
designated project revenues from the Catellus Project as the
primary source for the 39 units, including $2 million from the sale
of land; that designation of funds is not shown in the accounting
presented tonight; without the agreement with APC to relocate
units, the Bayport Project would not have happened; the use of the
Catellus funds could go a long way toward making units more
affordable and serve the homeless.
buncilmember/Commissioner Matarrese requested an Off Agenda Report
in response to Mr. Biggs' comments.
(05-159CC/05-018CIC) Joint Public Hearing to consider authorizing
the City Manager/Executive Director to enter into a Disposition and
Development Agreement with Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P.
,
approval of the 33433 Report, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Alameda Theater, Cineplex and Parking Structure
Project (State Clearinghouse #2004-122-042).
(05-018A/CIC) Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing
Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the
Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment
Associates, L.P., and Approving Certain Mitigation Measures for the
Project and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
(05-159A/CC) Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing
Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the
Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment
Associates, L.P., and Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program. Continued to May 3, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council and
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Community Improvement Commission
April 19, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-05-03,13,"was created because of the new gymnasium, City Hall moving into the
east wing of the high school, and the Library moving into the
middle wing of the high school; parking was increased from 32
spaces to 58 spaces; Council approved an ordinance modification for
diagonal parking; the Recreation and Park Department is the only
part of City Hall remaining in the east wing and will be moving out
within a month; the Library is projected to move out within 17 or
18 months. much of the parking demand will be eliminated; the
parking garage construction provides an opportunity to move back to
parallel parking; a parking plan would need to be brought back to
Council for approval.
Vice layor/Commissioner Gilmore stated that she has great sympathy
for bicyclists; a large segment of the youth population will either
ride bikes or take the bus to the theatre.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated the dollar value of
parking spaces is understood now.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that the parking structure would solve a
lot of the parking problems.
louncilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated that the project is good
for all of Alameda, especially the youth.
louncilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the theatre project is
important for the whole City; dollars would be kept in town; the
historic theatre will rot if the project does not move forward.
Vice Mayor Gilmore moved adoption of the Resolution Approving and
Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement
Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda
Entertainment Associates, L.P., and Adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program [paragraph no. 05-
194CC].
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution Approving
and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development
Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda
Entertainment Associates, L.P., Approving Certain Mitigation
Measures for the Project, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program [paragraph no. 05-021CC].
Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council and
3
Community Improvement Commission
May 3, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-05-17,13,"Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether segmenting is clearly not the
case for the project, to which the Supervising Planner responded
staff does not believe segmenting has occurred.
Councilmember Daysog inquired why CEQA would be required for the
trees.
The Supervising Planner stated the project is a single family home ;
there is a landscape plan which is part of the project; the HAB had
purview over the two new oak trees in the landscape plan as a
condition of a previous approval [to allow removal of an oak tree] ;
the HAB was concerned with ensuring the two new replacement trees,
which are required when an oak tree is allowed to be removed, would
be located in a spot where the trees would thrive.
In response to Vice Mayor Gilmore's inquiry regarding the basis for
the appeal, Mayor Johnson stated the concern is the construction
process and the impact on and protection of the two existing trees.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether an arborist was hired, to which the
Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff believes there are adequate
measures in place to protect the two existing trees, to which the
Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the Appellants believe the
measures are adequate.
Ms. Nader responded the problem is she understood there would be no
construction activity after the Appeal was filed; the Applicant
used a front end loader on top of the root system of the trees on
April 25, which the arborist instructed him not to do without
protection; the Applicant exposed and cut into several tree roots;
the certified arborist, which she hired to look at the trees,
determined the damage could be mortally wounding; that she was
informed by City staff that the City does not have money for a
certified arborist to ensure the trees are protected; the damage
occurred after the appeal; the owner has blatantly disregarded the
recommendation from his own arborist; the Applicant drove over the
root system to move fill across the property; Code Compliance
indicated tread marks were not apparent; her arborist indicated any
contamination in the fill would kill the trees.
Mayor Johnson inquired what the City could do about the issue.
The Supervising Planner responded staff attempts to do everything
possible to ensure that property owners comply with regulations
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May 17, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-06-07,13,"8:00 p.m. i Friday night will be the first of the Concerts at the
Cove; the third Thursdays of the month will offer a variety of
festivities; encouraged everyone to attend.
(05-287) Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association, stated
there is a misconception that the Park Street streetscape is being
done to eliminate parking in order to create a need for the parking
structure; two parking spaces have been lost on Santa Clara Avenue
because of the new bus plaza and one parking space has been lost in
front of Bonniere Bakery on Park Street; stated he spoke in favor
of the original Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for the theatre
four years ago; a Request for Proposal was sent out and no one ever
came forward with any plans.
Vice Mayor Gilmore moved approval of addressing the Council
Communications items past midnight.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(05-288) Discussion regarding City of Alameda Management Practice
#37 : Staff-Council Communication Policy.
Mayor Johnson stated that an informational library is being
compiled which would allow Council to have access to information at
one location at City Hall; she feels that Alameda Management
Practice #37 is more restrictive than what the Charter provides
the Practice should be reviewed and either revoked or replaced.
Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Mayor Johnson.
Councilmember Daysog stated that issues that led to past
discussions on the matter should be discussed when brought back to
Council.
Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that everyone seems to agree to place the
matter on the agenda.
(05-289) - Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to
the Public Utilities Board.
Mayor Johnson nominated Peter W. Holmes and John R. McCahan.
(05-290) Councilmember Matarrese requested an update on the
Bridgeside Center; stated there were previous discussions regarding
the Video Station's ability to either occupy a space at the Center
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Alameda City Council
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June 7, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-06-21,13,"ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(05-311) The following speakers spoke in favor of the
theatre/parking structure project : Pauline Kelley, Alameda,
Debbie George, Alameda, Michael Britt, Alameda Eyes Optometry
Catherine Brewer, Alameda; Melody Marr, executive Director,
Chamber of Commerce; Lorre Zuppan, Alameda; Kathy Leong,
President, Chamber of Commerce; Mel Waldorf, Alameda; Robb
Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) (submitted
handout) ; Frank George, Alameda; Lars Hanson, PSBA; Kate Pryor,
Alameda.
The following speakers expressed concern with the
theatre/parking structure project Bill Woodle, Alameda Jon
Spangler, Alameda; Richland Tester, Alameda; Morgan, Alameda
( submitted handout) ;
Kevin
Frederick,
Alameda;
Deborah
Overfield, Alameda; Valerie Ruma, Alameda; Ani Dimusheva,
Alameda; Steph Wades, Alameda.
Following Jon Spangler's comments, Councilmember Matarrese
inquired whether the theatre would cost $25 million.
The Acting City Manager responded that the parking structure and
the theatre cost is $25 million.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the theatre cost was $9
million.
The Development Services Manager responded that the historic
theatre project cost is $9.6 million; $10.5 million is for the
352 space parking structure; the multi screen cinema is a
combination of private and public dollars; $5.3 million has been
raised privately by the developer; there is a contribution of
$2.8 million in loans; the vertical features will be put into
the new theatre for an additional $760,000; the total project
cost is about $28 million with the developer's contribution.
Councilmember Daysog requested an Off Agenda Report specifying
project costs.
Councilmember deHaan stated an economic feasibility study and
market study was performed in 1997; inquired whether the
operations of movie theatres have changed stated it would be
prudent to review an updated market study.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
June 21, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-06-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-07-19,13,"Mayor Johnson stated the Council could not do so tonight.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether live theater with
unlimited seating is already allowed in all C-1 districts, to which
the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese stated putting a ceiling of 49 seats
restricts risk to and impact on the neighborhood; the same concerns
exist with live theater; some performances might not be wanted in
neighborhoods; allowing a movie theater has less impact than a live
theater ; there is not a huge risk; the existing business would be
legalized; that he would be happy with only selecting several of
the areas as a trial; there is not a great impact on the other
sixteen districts since live theaters with unlimited seating are
permitted.
Mayor Johnson stated that she does not have a problem with Central
Cinema, but would like to restrict the regulation as much as
possible; if the use could be restricted to a small number of C-1
areas or if very residential C-1 areas could be eliminated, the
City should do soi although live theater has been allowed for a
long time, allowing boutique theaters now should be done in a more
restrictive way; that she supports the station business districts,
which are part of Alameda's historyi the stations have to keep
going to create a walk-able community; however, the areas have
conflicts because residences are adjacent to businesses; that she
would like to go forward with Central Cinema, while restricting the
use to as few C-1 areas as possible; the matter of limiting the
areas has not been thoroughly reviewed.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there have been requests for
live theaters in other areas, to which the Supervising Planner
responded the only one she is aware of is the Altarena.
The Acting City Manager stated staff had multiple meetings on how
to reduce the number of areas; there was concern about spot zoning
staff did extraordinary noticing to ensure residents around the
station areas were aware of the proposed change the Council could
move forward tonight and staff could come back at a later date to
undo portions [limit number of districts].
Mayor Johnson stated her goal is to limit the use to as few areas
as possible; one idea is to name several areas a different zoning
districti people do not notice use until there is a problem.
Councilmember Daysog stated [Central Cinema's ] start was high
drama, but has potential to be a feel good story; time will only
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
July 19, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-07-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-08-02,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- - - -AUGUST 2, 2005- -7:27 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
MINUTES
(05-037) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Community
Improvement Commission (CIC) meeting of June 21, 2005; the Special
Joint CIC and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority meeting of
June 28, 2005; and the Special Joint City Council and CIC Meeting
of July 19, 2005. Approved.
Vice Chair Gilmore moved approval of the minutes.
Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5. [Note: Commissioner Matarrese abstained from
voting on the June 28, 2005 minutes. . ]
AGENDA ITEM
(
05-038) Recommendation to approve the amended Contract with
Architectural Resources Group, Inc. by increasing the Contract
amount an additional $307,414 to provide additional pre-planning
and construction administration services for the rehabilitation of
the Alameda Theater.
The Development Services Director gave a brief report.
Commissioner deHaan stated that the original November 2003 Contract
was for $79,000 and has increased to close to $1 million; inquired
whether the Commission was made aware that additional phases would
be added.
The Development Services Director responded that the November 2003
Contract was for the beginning phase; the Commission should have
been advised that other phases would be added.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether there would be a bid package
within the next month or two, to which the Development Services
Director responded in the affirmative.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether there would be construction
administration throughout the project.
Special Meeting
Community Improvement Commission
1
August 2, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-08-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-08-16,13,"working with the Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to assess the
building; ARG has worked with engineers and other specialists to
determine what needs to be done to bring the building up to code
and to repair, reverse and restore some of the damage that has been
done; a lot of seismic work has to be done, such as reinforcing the
concrete façade marquee area that is only held up by four redwood
posts; fire sprinklers have to be installed; the electrical and
plumbing work has to be redone the water in the basement is a
combination of a leak from a storm drain as well as ground water
intrusion.
The Development Manager stated that the lobby carpet was replaced;
the mezzanine carpet is torn; the lobby mirror, mezzanine mural,
and light fixtures have been removed; the curtain has suffered
water damage; the floor of the auditorium has been built up buffer
walls have been installed along side walls; holes were made in the
auditorium ceiling for lighting; there is significant water damage
along the alley due to a storm drain.
Councilmember deHaan stated the retail revenue would be received
from the historic theater; inquired whether retail revenue would be
received from the Cineplex.
The Development Services Director responded in the negative. stated
that the developer is building the Cineplex with his own financing
and would receive the rents from his own retail space.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the rent revenue was
significant to the developer to make the project work.
The Development Services Director responded that the funding is
part of the picture; the Cineplex retail is only 3,400 square feet.
The Business Development Division Manager stated the revenue from
the retail space counts toward the percentage rent the developer
will pay.
Councilmember deHaan stated one of the seven auditoriums in the new
Cineplex has 78 seats; the historic theater balcony accommodated
150 seats; inquired what is the concern with renovating the
balcony.
The Development Services Director responded that the DDA allows the
developer to use the balcony at a later point at his own expense if
he chooses; the spaces are not soundproof, provide 62-64 seats each
and would be used to show boutique films.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Cineplex building could
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Alameda City Council
13
August 16, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-08-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-09-06,13,"***
Mayor Johnson called a recess at 9:01 p.m. and reconvened the
Regular City Council Meeting at 9:10 p.m
The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that the Applicant
is unable to redesign the house; the house is designed for an
elderly person in a wheelchair; the hallways are 5 feet wide;
several bathrooms have a turning radius for a wheelchair.
Mayor Johnson stated redesigning the sidewall would make the house
look better noted the wall looks like a factory wall.
Councilmember deHaan concurred with Mayor Johnson stated that an
architectural separation between the stories would not be that
costly.
The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that the Appellant
could be requested to consider a different exterior sidewall
design.
The Appellant agreed.
Mayor Johnson stated the building could look a lot better than the
drawings; less detailed work is easier for an owner-builder; making
the building look better is worth the effort; the larger issue of
design review needs to be addressed; awareness of neighborhood
compatibility needs to be addressed in the design review process.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
( 05-432 - ) Resolution No. 13893, ""Empowering the City Attorney to
Employ Special Legal Counsel. "" Adopted and
(05-432A) Recommendation to approve Policy regarding Hiring
Procedures for Special Legal Counsel.
Councilmember Daysog extended his appreciation to the City Attorney
for addressing some of the Council's issues; stated that the
resolution is not just for the Council but for the City for many
years.
Vice Mayor Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Alameda City Council
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September 6, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-09-20,13,"cure all : ; safeguards should be put in place to ensure that
apologies to the community will not be necessary because the boat
was missed; recommendations are a small example of the direction
that has been taken to ensure that matters will be addressed in a
proactive manner.
Councilmember Daysog stated improving the system for Council
accountability should be reviewed; ouncilmembers can learn a lot
from the Hurricane Katrina disaster; various levels of government
were involved, but the accountability rested with the President for
what went wrong; Kennedy Wilson's purchase of the property
represents a substantial investment in a part of the City that is
being redeveloped; Kennedy Wilson communications seem to be open
and receptive; he cautions moving the project sideways; the
condominium conversion ordinance is not ready to be modified, but
should be reviewed.
Mayor Johnson stated the direction recommendation could be to
request a study of the condominium conversion ordinance to examine
different methods.
The City Manager summarized Council's directions: 1) set up
a
meeting with Kennedy Wilson and Task Force representatives to
discuss the City's expectations, and how to avoid a similar
situation, 2) outline internal operations to ensure that the pieces
are put together to inform each other that all enforcement issues
are being communicated across department lines, and 3) study the
potential impacts of a condominium conversion ordinance.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to include
revising fine violations for boarded up buildings to a per-unit
basis with prosecution to the fullest extent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(05-463) Richard Neveln, Alameda, discussed establishing a tourist
bureau; inquired when bus shelters would be installed on Park
Street.
Mayor Johnson responded that the bus shelters should be installed
by the end of next month.
(05-464) Don Grappo, IOOF, discussed sidewalk damage and tree
trimming issues at the corner of Park Street and Santa Clara
Avenue; stated that street repaving has caused an obstruction in
roof drainage; noted that the cell sites need to be raised.
(05-465) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed Alameda Point.
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Alameda City Council
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September 20, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-11-01,13,"was requested because of street and sidewalk issues; the Police
Department review was requested for insight special requests would
be discussed among all department heads.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the zoning district allows up
to 60 feet with the granting of the Use Permit.
The Development Services Director responded in the affirmative;
stated the parking structure is exempt.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether only the cineplex was being
discussed, to which the Development Services Director responded in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that comments at the Planning Board
meeting and tonight's meeting are no different the Planning Board
took diligence in reviewing the Municipal Code for the cineplex
height requirements and did a credible job in reviewing extending
hours past midnight; stated he has no problem as long as the hours
are monitored.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution upholding
the Planning Board's approval with a condition that there be a
monthly analysis of late-night screenings and a review after 12
events or a year, whichever comes first.
The Development Services Director stated that there would be a
master review after 12 events.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Planning Board would review the
matter, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the
affirmative.
Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes - Vice Mayor Gilmore, Councilmember
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 3. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1.
Abstentions: Councilmember deHaan - 1.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(05-526) Status of the Infrastructure Improvement Project/Plan,
including scope, issues, timelines and questions.
Counci lmember Daysog requested that the Council forward
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November 1, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-11-01.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-12-06,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 6 , 2005 - - - 6:01 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(05-053) Conference with Real Property Negotiators; Property
Fleet Industrial Supply Center Negotiating party: Community
Improvement Commission and ProLogis, Inc. i Under negotiation Price
and terms.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Chair Johnson announced that the Commission directed staff to
prepare a timeline sheet and a summary of off-agenda issues.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Community Improvement Commission
December 6, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-12-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2005-12-20,13,"Counci lmember Daysog stated that he understands the argument that
the 2005 $10 fee does not buy the same services as in 1992 and that
there were some shifts in HUD priorities resulting in loss of
dollars; taxes are an overwhelming concern; he is not convinced
that there is a strong argument for residents backfilling the
shortfall instead of the Board making cuts that others make when
funding is lost.
Mr. Allen stated the survey would ask the people whether they feel
the service is valuable enough to consider placing an increase on
the ballot; the survey is to test the waters and see if people feel
the service is worth the contribution; every other government has
raised fees since 1992.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the request is whether the City
should put $5,000 into asking a question to determine whether or
not increasing the assessment fee should go on the ballot ; the
program is valuable enough to invest $5,000.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of allocating $5,000 for the
survey with the conditions that the JPA Board use an open bidding
process [or provide an explanation if there are impediments in
using the bid process]. and that the data and final report be a
matter of public record.
Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the open
bidding process would cause problems, to which Mr. Allen responded
in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson stated that the Contract has not come to the Board;
the process has been very different there would be no problem
under normal circumstances but there could be a problem in this
instance.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether a written explanation could be
provided regarding why the Board could not go out for an open
public bid before the Contract goes to the Board for approval.
Mayor Johnson responded that the Board has not been involved in any
process to select a consultant.
Vice Mayor Gilmore stated her preference would be to request that
the process go out to open bid if the Board has not gone through a
process to either select a contractor or approve a Contract; she
would also like to know if there is some impediment in doing so.
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Alameda City Council
13
December 20, 2005",CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-02-07,13,"2005 allocation and the infrastructure plans.
Mayor Johnson requested that a street resurfacing schedule be
provided.
Councilmember deHaan requested that a sidewalk resurfacing schedule
be provided.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the field renovation included
sprinkler systems in addition to drainage, to which the Public
Works Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson stated that certain trees, such as eucalyptus trees,
grow rapidly and pruning of the trees is costly; suggested
reviewing the possibility of replacing trees that are too expensive
to maintain.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether project timelines would be
brought back to the Council, to which the Public Works Director
responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan stated that residents have to pay an $85
permit fee to repair a sidewalk square; inquired whether the fee
could be lowered to encourage homeowners to take care of the
replacement.
The Public Works Director responded both property owner and City
responsibilities are identified when sidewalk inspections are
performed; homeowners are given the option of using the City's
contractor; in which case, the City would cover the encroachment
permit.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired what was the outcome of the rubberized
sidewalk experiment, and whether the City was contemplating having
rubberized sidewalks.
The Public Works Director responded that the feedback has been
positive; currently, the City is not doing any rubberized
sidewalks the Council would receive a proposal for installing
rubberized sidewalks; a $90,000 grant would be applied to
sidewalks; the intent is to piggyback on the City of Oakland's
Contract for rubberized sidewalks.
Councilmember Daysog stated a level of complexity exists in terms
of the timing of available dollars; oversight is needed; there are
two types of budgeting issues: 1) the two-year budgeting process
and midyear adjustments, and 2) dedicating dollars when the reserve
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council and
3
Community Improvement Commission
February 7, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-02-21,13,"square feet of retail space is planned; developers should be
advised of what the community wants and needs; the City does not
have to take whatever is being offered anymore; he is concerned
with the irst-come-first-serve - - - philosophy ; stated he was one of
the strongest advocates in allowing South Shore to be developed to
full potential; he has problems with South Shore wanting more space
and all pieces of the pie.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Catellus has made formal
applications to change entitlements.
The City Manager responded the City is in negotiations with
Catellus; stated Catellus is going through a public input process.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that Catellus was conducting the
public process.
Mayor Johnson stated the public should be aware that the Catellus
and Del Monte projects are not a done deal.
Councilmember Daysog suggested spending $20,000 to $25,000 on a
statistically valid survey of 900 residents to get a sample of the
City's thoughts regarding retail needs.
(06-088) Councilmember Matarrese stated a portable ""Cigarettes
Cheaper"" sign has been placed in the landscaping off of the Park
Street Bridge before Blanding Avenue.
(06-089) Councilmember Matarrese stated an AC Transit Inter-Agency
Liaison Committee meeting was scheduled for tomorrow; he has
requested information regarding the Emery-go-Round in the past;
requested that the City Manager obtain information on the operating
costs, routes, etc. from the City of Emeryville if information is
not provided at the meeting tomorrow; a similar system could be a
good mitigation factor for congestion caused by development.
Mayor Johnson suggested obtaining information on the City of San
Leandro shuttle.
Councilmember Matarrese stated Emery-go-Round is fare box free and
is very effective.
Councilmember deHaan stated that the San Leandro shuttle is fare
box free also; transportation funds were used for the service.
Councilmember Matarrese noted information should be obtained on the
Humphrey-go-Bart shuttle services operated by the University of
California, Berkeley.
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February 21, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-03-07,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - -MARCH 7, 2006- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(06-100) Conference with Property Negotiator - Property: Ballena
Isle Marina; Negotiating parties: City of Alameda and Ballena Isle
Marina LLP; Under negotiation: Price and terms.
(06-101) Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property : 2990
Main Street and 2 Mecartney Road; Negotiating Parties : City
of
Alameda and the Bay Area Water Transit Authority; Under
Negotiation: Price and terms.
(06-102) Conference with Labor Negotiators - Agency Negotiators :
Craig Jory and Human Resources Director Employee Organizations :
Alameda City Employees Association, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, and Management and Confidential Employees
Association.
(06-103) Conference with Labor Negotiators - Agency Negotiators:
Marie Gilmore and Frank Matarrese; Employee City Attorney
Mayor Johnson called a recess at 7:40 p.m. to hold the Regular
Council Meeting and reconvened the Closed Session at 9:15 p.m.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Ballena Isle Marina, the
Council obtained briefing from staff and gave direction to real
property negotiators; regarding 2990 Main Street and 2 Mecartney
Road, the Council obtained briefing and gave instruction; regarding
Alameda City Employees Association, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, and Management and Confidential Employees
Association, the Council obtained briefing from labor negotiators;
regarding the City Attorney, the Council discussed the City
Attorney.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
1
March 7, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-03-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-03-21,13,"been shown at the historic theater for over twenty years; the
marketplace has not created an economical reuse of the historic
theater; the building is beautiful and should be saved; she would
not vote to save the theater at any price; she is concerned with
how costs have escalated.
ouncilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated a quantum step has been
made in the design; concerns have been expressed regarding the Oak
Street traffic elements; stated two incoming lanes should be
reviewed; roll-up doors are on the Oak Street side adjacent to the
parking structure; he would like to review alternatives; commended
the Historical Advisory Board and Architectural Preservation
Society for working to make the design better; input has resulted
in a majority of the architectural changes but does not mean that
the mass and sizing were proper or acceptable; pricing is a
concern.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Gilmore inquired what happens if the bids
are too high.
The Development Services Director responded all bids could be
rejected; precautions have been made to pre-qualify bidders.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Gilmore stated value engineering was
performed on the Library project; inquired whether value
engineering could be done on the theater project.
The Development Services Director responded the historic theater
has been value engineered; $1.8 million would be financed by the
developer for the Furniture Fixtures and Equipment a larger
contingency [15%] was carried because historic renovations tend to
have surprises; the contingency could be lowered when construction
estimates are complete; value engineering would involve the most
historically significant features to be restored; 70% of the hard
construction budget is in systems.
Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired what was the current cost for the
historic theater, to which the Development Services Director
responded $12.849 million.
Councilmember/Commissioner
Matarrese
stated
the
staff
recommendation has three elements 1) Review of the Section 106
findings, 2) adoption of a resolution [final design], and 3)
adoption of plans and specifications for bidding out the historic
theater and parking structure; general consensus was that the
current design is much better than before and is a credit to the
architect and individuals who provided comments; the bidding
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Community Improvement Commission
March 21, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-03-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-04-04,13,"rather than later.
(06-189 ) Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to make
a
personal statement regarding the recent article in the Alameda
Journal i he does not condone that type of behaviori he is sorry for
any distress caused to Ms. Overfield or her family; he regrets any
undue burden that has been placed on the Council or staff regarding
the issue; thanked the people that have supported him.
(06-190) Councilmember deHaan stated that he visited the Grand
Street Bridge with the City Manager and noticed major
deterioration; the cement barrier has deteriorated and fallen into
the lagoon; the overall integrity of the bridge is questionable.
(06-191) Councilmember deHaan stated that he is concerned that the
Commission term limits are not governed by the City Charter
requested a discussion on how to limit terms to eight years when
filling partial terms.
Mayor Johnson stated she sees a problem with having differing term
limit rules.
(06-192) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that Public Works has a crack
sealing and street resurfacing schedule; the upper portion of Grand
Street between Central Avenue and Lincoln Avenue is starting to
show age; requested Public Works to review the matter.
Councilmember deHaan stated there was a lot of activity the last
time the matter was discussed; the rain has caused a delay in
current activity.
(06-193) Mayor Johnson stated she received an e-mail regarding an
accident or stalled vehicle in the tube; the number one priority is
getting the obstacle cleared; requested that the police protocol be
reviewed.
The City Manager stated that the Acting Police Chief has responded
to the e-mail; the issue is getting a tow truck to the site.
Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she was caught in the delay; she saw
the tow truck trying to get through; traffic backs up if there is a
stall in the tube.
Mayor Johnson stated the tow truck should come from Oakland.
Councilmember deHaan stated Caltrans had prepositioned a tow truck
for clearing in the past; suggested reviewing the matter.
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CityCouncil,2006-04-18,13,"should begin.
Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated a Council/Board/Commission discussion on
filling the vacancy from within should be scheduled.
Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated he was
willing to take his motion off the table and have the
Council/Board/Commission discuss the matter in two weeks.
Councilmember/Board/Commissioner deHaan moved approval of meeting
in two weeks to discuss the matter.
Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Absent : Vice
Mayor/Board Member/Commissioner Gilmore - 1. ]
The City Manager clarified that the matter would be discussed at
the May 2 Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings.
Commissioner Torrey stated he did not receive any notice of the
meeting in advance.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 9:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council,
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority,
3
Community Improvement Commission, and
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
April 18, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-04-18.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-05-02,13,"Mr. Irons responded inspectors driving around the Island in
electric vehicles would not be a problem; electric vehicles have
limitations; if the country wanted to change fire engines to bio-
diesel, it could be done.
Councilmember deHaan requested that Adoption of Resolution
Establishing Guiding Principles [paragraph no. 06-236] be reopened;
stated priorities should not be set completely; the City will use
the greenest technology.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(06-239) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to
the Film Commission.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the terms were staggered.
The City Clerk responded the staggering would be done by lottery
after nominations are made.
Mayor Johnson nominated: Jeanette L. Copperwaite (Historic
Experience) i Kenneth I. Dorrance (Retail/Property Management) ;
David J. Duffin (Film/Video Industry) ; Liam Gray Arts/Cultural) ;
Orin D. Green (Film/Video Industry) ; Patricia A. Grey (Film/Video
Industry) ; Tamar Lowell (Water/Marina Based Experience) ; Theatte
(Teddy) B. Tarbor (Community-art-large)
Mayor Johnson stated that committees would be established.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the nominated applicants were
Alameda residents, to which Mayor Johnson responded in the
affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan stated only two commissions allow non-
residents; the Charter requires applicants to be residents.
Mayor Johnson stated that all Film Commission categories require
Alameda residency; a non-resident can fill the Business Association
Executive Director seat if the category cannot be filled by a
resident.
Councilmember deHaan stated he leans toward applicants being
residents.
Mayor Johnson stated the issue could be considered; she prefers
Alameda residents.
Councilmember Daysog stated that existing non-resident Board
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May 2, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-05-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-05-16,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- - -MAY 16, 2006- -5:30 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent : None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(06-018) Conference with Real Property Negotiators; Property: Fleet
Industrial Supply Center; Negotiating parties: Community
Improvement Commission and ProLogis; Under negotiation: Price and
terms.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Chair Johnson announced that the Commission obtained a briefing
from real property negotiators and provided direction on
negotiation parameters.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Community Improvement Commission
May 16, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-05-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-06-06,13,"Councilmember Matarrese stated the matter will end up with the
Community Improvement Commission; requested that the appeal process
be placed on an agenda and that staff ensures that the appeal is
presented to the CIC; the matter needs to be addressed sooner
rather than later.
Councilmember deHaan stated that the issue should be addressed
quickly.
The City Manager stated that the Executive Director would be
contacted.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(06-300) Councilmember deHaan stated that the lights are not
repaired in the Tube; urged moving forward on the matter.
(06-301) Councilmember Matarrese stated that he has received
letters stating that the speed limit is not being enforced in the
Tube.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Gilmore adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 9:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
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June 6, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-06-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-06-20,13,"MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- - -JUNE 20, 2006--7:25 - P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Annual Meeting at 9:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Daysog moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner 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. ]
(*06-032) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement
Commission Meetings of June 7, 2006. Approved.
(*06-033) Recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to
execute an amendment to the Master Consulting Agreement with
Harris & Associates for engineering and construction support
services for the remaining phases of the Bayport Project by
adding additional budget authority in an amount not to exceed
$265,000.00, of which $115,000.00 will be reimbursed by the
homebuilder for In-tract Plan Review and Inspection. Accepted.
REGULAR AGENDA
(06-034)
Public Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No.
06-143, ""Adopting the Five-Year Implementation Plan : Fiscal
Years 2005/06 - 2009/10 for the Alameda Point Improvement
Project. "" Adopted.
The Development Services Director provided a brief presentation.
Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing.
There being no speakers, Chair Johnson closed the public portion
of the Hearing.
Commissioner Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
Annual Meeting
Community Improvement Commission
1
June 20, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-06-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-07-05,13,"Redevelopment Authority resolution.
Board Member Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 9:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda
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Reuse and Redevelopment Authority,
and Community Improvement Commission
July 5, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-07-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-07-18,13,"Counci lmember Matarrese stated that he received a complaint about
the treatment of the sycamore trees along Parrot Park.
Mayor Johnson stated the City needs to be careful on how trees are
pruned; direction was given to do a ten-year prune on Gibbons Drive
a couple of years ago.
Councilmember deHaan stated the trees survived; the trees can take
severe pruning but severe pruning is not a good process.
(06-376) The following discussed Measure A: Diane Lichtenstein,
Housing Opportunities Make Sense (HOMES) ; Helen Sause, HOMES ;Laura
Thomas, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Gretchen Lipow, Alameda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(06-377) Mayor Johnson stated she received an e-mail indicating
the cost of solar permits in Alameda is higher than other cities;
requested the matter be reviewed.
(06 -378 - ) Councilmember Matarrese stated a tenant at the Clement
Avenue storage rental facility complained about sludge seepage
between storage unit concrete cracks; the tenant inquired whether
the City could contact the owner.
The Acting City Manager stated Alameda County would be contacted as
well to ensure there is not health issue.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that a report be brought back to
Council on the matter.
(
06-379 - ) Councilmember deHaan requested that the possibility of
renaming Tinker Avenue to Willie Stargell Avenue be placed on the
next agenda.
(06-380) Councilmember deHaan stated that recently retail leakage
has been well documented at Alameda Landing only a certain amount
of leakage can be captured; a certain amount is needed in certain
categories; he would like to review limiting the number of square
feet in existing and future shopping centers; he would like to
discuss big boxes and boxes in general requested that the matter
be placed on the next agenda.
(06-381) Mayor Johnson requested that the US Conference of Mayor's
ICLEI initiative be placed on the next Council agenda under Council
Communicationsi stated placing the matter under Council
Communications would be the appropriate first step to see whether
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July 18, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-07-18.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-07-26,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY - -JULY 26, 2006- - -6:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourn to Closed Session to consider:
(06-383) Conference with Real Property Negotiators; Property: 2900
Main Street; Negotiating parties City of Alameda and Alameda
Gateway, Ltd. i Under negotiation: Price and terms.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that Council received a briefing from
Real Property Negotiators and gave direction.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
July 26, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-07-26.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-09-05,13,"simple and is massive.
Mayor Johnson stated Design Review is not being considered; that
she agrees with the HAB that the alterations as proposed would
adversely affect the historic significance of the dwellings; the
compromises reached are not enough to maintain the historic
character of the buildings review of the historic nature should
not be limited to the front.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would support sending the
matter back to see if the HAB can work out a solution to meet the
goal of maintaining the historic integrity as much as possible.
Councilmember Daysog stated a decision could be made on design
issues that the HAB reviewed; the main issue is the Golden Mean;
the Golden Mean is based on nature, such as trees and seashells;
digging down might satisfy the ratio on paper, but he is worried
and would like the HAB to review the matter further.
Mayor Johnson stated size is an issue and relates to historic
character.
Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she has concerns with size, massing,
and the width of the driveway; however, the structures meet the
zoning regulations; the zoning regulations need to be changed or an
overlay needs to be added that applies to Victorians and historic
structures if Council does not like the way the project looks; the
project should not be penalized because Council does not like the
way it looks; sides of Victorian structures tend to be plain; the
structure is old and has not been cared for someone is willing to
""rehab"" the structures; being strict on every project might keep
people from attempting to fix historic structures; questioned
whether allowing historic structures to decay is better; stated
someone has to pay for the project; three of the four outstanding
issues have been resolved; the walkway is not under the HAB's
purview; that she supports overturning the HAB's decision and would
provide direction to staff to negotiate with the architect and
receive input from AAPS on the front walkway.
Mayor Johnson stated that the City has additional authority because
demolition of a historic structure is being requested; the proposal
is to almost triple the size of three adjacent structures
concurred with Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion to send the
matter back to the HAB; stated relative size to the neighborhood
should be considered.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he concurs with Mayor Johnson; the
projects on Pacific and San Jose Avenues are disproportionate and
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September 5, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-09-19,13,"workshops should include a wide range of individuals and should be
noticed and open.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of directing the Fire
Marshal and other Department Heads, including the City Manager and
Planning and Building Director, as needed, to take the matter back
to a workshop open to the public and publicly noticed to resolve
issues raised and bring other issues to the forefront, particularly
to look at the equity and value, the threshold amount, and the way
that the worth is calculated and projected across the project as
well as looking at the on-going operating costs versus the benefit
of the revised code.
Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that stakeholder
comments should be noted and compared to what staff thinks is
needed.
Councilmember deHaan stated the cost of follow up needs to be
placed in the equations.
The Fire Marshal stated one and two family dwellings do not have
on-going maintenance costs; inspections are performed by the
homeowners.
Mayor Johnson stated examples should include costs for different
types of structures.
Councilmember deHaan requested clarification on whether garages are
part of the square foot determination.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether garages are exempted for single-
family homes and duplexes.
The Fire Marshal responded garages would be required to have a
sprinkler if attached to the dwelling.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether a detached garage would need to have
a sprinkler, to which the Fire Marshal responded only if the garage
is more than 300 square feet.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
(06-474) Ordinance No. 2952, ""Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain
Property Within the City of Alameda from Open Space (O) to
Community Manufacturing Planned Development (CM-PD) by Amending
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September 19, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-10-03,13,"Alameda City Council
13
October 3, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-10-17,13,"Council is serious about the matter and will be serious in pursuing
the purchase; the next level is to make sure there are on-going
searches along with what is being done with the Beltline.
Mayor Johnson stated finding money for City parks is very
difficult.
Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she likes the idea of utilizing the
Beltline Task Force; citizens' expertise would be pulled together
efforts would not be duplicated and would be coordinated; hopefully
the same staff person could be utilized on both issues.
Councilmember Daysog stated one thing to consider is the option of
not doing anything; there is something to be said about the virtues
of industrial space in light of the fact that said space is
receding on the other side of the Estuary and other parts of the
East Bay; industrial space equates to jobs; potentially, a number
of jobs will be out at Alameda Point; building does not have to
occur everywhere; there are costs associated with open space; he
likes that the City is moving forward with the Beltline property;
the General Plan designates a plan for open space; however,
sometimes hard choices need to be made; he would rather put focus
on the Beltline property and contemplate whether to continue
envisioning the area as open space rather than industrial space
because of jobs.
Mayor Johnson stated Alameda is short on open space; there are few
opportunities for adding open space to the City's inventory; the
City needs to take the opportunities when possible; the area is
residential also; the neighborhood was built before there was
planning the area would not have been developed the same way if
planning had been available; she is not convinced that the area
should go back to industrial.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that Council voted unanimously to
keep the General Plan the way it is.
Councilmember deHaan stated funding is a concern; previously, $4
million was requested for the park area; the City would be
obtaining 4. 2 acres during the transaction and then would need to
look at the obligation of trying to figure out how to obtain the
other acres as the acres become available.
Mayor Johnson stated the Task Force would look into acquiring the
entire property, not part.
Councilmember deHaan requested detailed information on what the
maximum number of units would be for R-2 levels and an explanation
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October 17, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-10-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-11-21,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY- - -NOVEMBER 21, 2006- -7:32 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 9:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present :  ouncilmembers/Commissioners
Daysog,
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese
and
Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None
Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog left the dais at 9:12 p.m. and
returned at 9:15 p.m.
*
CONSENT CALENDAR
Counci ilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [ Absent : Councilmember/
Commissioner Daysog - 1. ] [Items so enacted or adopted are
indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ]
( *06-568CC/*06-068CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council
and Community Improvement Commission (CIC) Meeting held on October
17, 2006, the Special CIC Meeting held on November 1, 2006, and the
Special Joint City Council and CIC Meeting held on November 14,
2006. Approved.
(
*06-569CC/*06-069CIC) Recommendation to accept the FY07 First-
quarter Financial Report and approve budget adjustments. Accepted.
AGENDA ITEMS
(06-570CC/06-070CIC)
Presentation of Concept Plans for Northern
Waterfront Development and recommendation to approve an Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement with Encinal Real Estate, Inc. for relevant
properties within the Northern Waterfront redevelopment area.
The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation.
Ellen Lou and Carrie Byles, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP
[Architects], provided a power point presentation.
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Community Improvement Commission
November 21, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-11-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2006-12-05,13,"Financial Statements for the Year ended June 30, 2006.
The City Auditor commended staff on the audit; stated the audit
went smoothly; thanked Maze and Associates for doing a fine job.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner deHaan moved approval
of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Daysog seconded the
motion.
Under discussion, louncilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner
Daysog thanked City staff, City Auditor, and Maze and Associates ;
stated the audit is a perfect reflection of where the money is
going; the audit shows a debt load comparison and puts the data in
context; the public can learn much from the audit.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
***
Mayor/Cha Johnson called a recess at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened the
Joint Meeting at 9:13 p.m.
***
(06-599CC/06-076CIC) Joint Public Hearing to consider adoption of
resolutions and introduction of ordinances related to the Catellus
Mixed Use Development Project.
The Supervising Planner gave a brief Power Point presentation.
The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager gave a brief
report.
Karen Altschuler, with SMWM, provided a brief report on the plans
for physical improvements.
Tom Marshall, Catellus Executive Vice President, provided a brief
report on project phasing.
Mayor/Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing;
stated speakers would be limited to two minutes.
Proponents (In favor of staff recommendation) : Nicholas Simpson,
Miracle League; Jaime Moreno, Boys and Girls Club of Alameda; Ed
Clark, West Alameda Business Association (WABA) ; Barry Luboviski;
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Redevelopment Authority, and Community
Improvement Commission
December 5, 2006",CityCouncil/2006-12-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-01-02,13,"fault that the same set of Planning Board members did not vote on
the issue; the City needs to be user friendly for both a big
development company and a homeowner; Council would have a different
reaction if a homeowner was unable to get a decision from the
Planning Board; big picture issues need to be balanced; she does
not want anyone to think that an attempt to do an end run around
the Planning Board is the normal course of business; the Applicant
has no choice other than to have the matter heard.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the 3-1-1 vote was not a
majority and was de facto denial and therefore able to be appealed,
to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue is not an end run around
the Planning Board; precedents are not being set the process is
working as designed to work.
Councilmember deHaan stated ""end run"" might not be the correct word
to use; the Planning Board offered the option to hear the issue
again; the vote might have been different and come to Council
anyway.
Mayor Johnson stated the remedy for the process available to the
Applicant is either to accept the denial or appeal : the matter
would not go back to the Planning Board again because a decision
was made on a de facto basis; inquired whether the next process
would be to have the Applicant come to Council if the Applicant
does not agree with the de facto finding, to which the Planning and
Building Director responded in the affirmative.
( (07-012) Recommendation to appropriate Capital Improvement Project
funds in the amount of $1,094,293 and request Proposals to program
the Carnegie Library Building for use as the City of Alameda One-
Stop Permit Center.
The Planning and Building Director provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired what the work product would be for
the allocation.
The Planning and Building Director responded the funds are set
aside to date for the entire project by the Planning and Building
Department; staff would like to appropriate the funds into an
account for a feasibility study; the first step would be to solicit
proposals from qualified consulting teams; the award of Contract
for design services would come back to Council: construction
document costs are unknown; she anticipates approximately $75,000
to $100,000 for a study; the mechanical, plumbing and electrical
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January 2, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-01-16,13,"The Public Works Director responded sometimes planting cannot be
done at the same location because of the root ball; stated the Tree
Master plan has restrictions regarding planting locations.
Mayor Johnson stated the goal is to plant as many trees as
possible; Westline Drive and Harbor Bay waterfront areas have
existing trees; Council needs to be very careful in setting a
precedent regarding removing trees in areas with a view; concurred
with Councilmember Matarrese regarding reviewing and updating the
Master Tree Plan; inquired whether the City would do the pruning
every year at the expense of the Homeowners Association.
The Public Works Director responded the City would prune the first
and fifth year; the City would prune in the intervening years at
the homeowner's expense.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the five-year pruning policy would
be re-instituted starting this year; the City would prune the trees
down to the 25% crown with an arborist's consultation and City
funds; the City and arborist would be involved if the homeowners
wants the trees pruned within the five year interim; the cost would
be born by the homeowners.
Councilmember deHaan requested than an arborist review topping the
trees to bring the trees back into proportion.
Mayor Johnson stated the 25% crown pruning is quite substantial.
Councilmember Gilmore stated she would never vote to remove a tree
unless other options were considered; the trees are behind in the
normal pruning schedule; concurred that the Master Tree Plan needs
updating; stated coastal areas need attention; suggested reviewing
avenues for having coastal trees pruned more frequently and
involving the Homeowners Association with the pruning in the
intervening years.
Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of upholding the Public Works
Director's decision with direction for staff to work with a
certified arborist to prune the trees and reduce the height and
fullness without jeopardizing the trees and to work on updating the
Master Tree Plan.
Vice Mayor Tam stated she has lived in the area for a long time
her front tree grew to two and a half inches in diameter in thirty
years; the City needs to be more conscious in maintaining and
pruning trees.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion with additional
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January 16, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-01-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-02-06,13,"expressed interest in serving as the League's representative.
Councilmember Gilmore stated currently Vice Mayor Tam is serving a
Presidential appointment on a sub-committee; it would most
efficient if she was also the City's representative to the
California League of Cities.
Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of Vice Mayor Tam serving as
the League's representative.
Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember deHaan could serve as the
alternate.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of Councilmember deHaan
serving as the League's alternate.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
Mayor Johnson stated that the job is huge; suggested that Vice
Mayor Tam and Councilmember deHaan work together to cover more
ground.
Vice Mayor Tam stated she is in support of dividing the
responsibilities for representing the City; Councilmember deHaan
could attend the East Bay Division meetings; she will try to work
on regional issues.
(
07-065) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to
the Housing Commission.
Mayor Johnson nominated Walter Schlueter for appointment to the
Housing Commission.
(07-066) Councilmember deHaan stated Alameda's deep water port is
an asset; the matter was previously reviewed and there was no
interest in cruise ships coming to the former Naval Air Station; he
continues to endorse reviewing cruise ship port options at Alameda
Point ; Pier 3 should be considered.
(07-067) Councilmember deHaan requested that the City Manager
share thoughts expressed at the Joint City Council and Golf
Commission meeting.
The City Manager stated an operations review would be conducted
Request for Proposals (RFP) will be initiated similar to the RFP
conducted for the telecom division of Alameda Power and Telecom
(AP&T) .
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February 6, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-02-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-02-20,13,"MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - -FEBRUARY 20, 2007- -7:27 P.M.
Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Commissioner Matarrese led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present : Commissioners deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese,
Tam, and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
MINUTES
(07-003) Minutes of the Community Improvement Commission Meeting
held on January 16, 2007. Approved.
Commissioner Tam moved approval of the minutes.
Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(07-004) Report on Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking Structure
Project Construction update.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief Power Point presentation.
Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the likelihood of bringing
back value-engineering items.
The Redevelopment Manager responded the likelihood is good if there
are no significant surprises.
Commissioner deHaan stated the date has expired on approximately
25% of the items.
The Redevelopment Manager stated the majority of the façade items
have no immediate time limit.
Commissioner Gilmore inquired what is the last date for adding in
the bas-relief; further inquired what type of finish is on the bas-
relief.
The Redevelopment Manager responded staff has requested the
Contractor to hold the price for six months; stated the bas-relief
finish is cast concrete.
Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is concerned the cost expended for
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Community Improvement Commission
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February 20, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-02-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-03-06,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - -MARCH 6, 2007 -5:45 p.m.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider :
(07-099) Workers' Compensation Claim (54956.95) ; Claimant:
Jeremiah Harrison; Agency Claimed Against : City of Alameda.
(07-100) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(54953.9 ) ; Name of Case: Codino V. City of Alameda.
(07-101) Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Negotiators
Craig Jory and Human Resources Director Employee Organizations :
All Bargaining Units.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Workers' Compensation
Claim, Council heard the presentation and recommendation of staff
and gave direction to staff; regarding Existing Litigation, Council
heard the presentation and recommendation of staff and gave
direction to staff; regarding Labor, Council heard the
presentations of staff and the Labor Negotiator and gave direction
to the Labor Negotiator.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
March 6, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-03-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-03-20,13,"direction to: 1) make the Friday fee schedule the same as Monday
through Thursday instead of the weekend rate, with the exception of
monthly pass holders 2) add a $160 non-resident senior monthly
pass fee with no surcharge; 3) make the tournament schedule Monday
through Friday with clarification that carts are required and
included in the fee.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates all the hard
work done by staff and the Golf Commission.
Councilmember deHaan stated some rates have been reduced; golfers
will be coming back to play golf on Fridays.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(07-132) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed electric vehicles.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(07-133) Councilmember deHaan stated tires are embedded along the
shoreline of Mount Trashmore; requested that staff look into
removing the tires.
( (07-134) Councilmember deHaan suggested implementing a summer work
program to remove graffiti at bus shelters and utility boxes
throughout the City.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the graffiti abatement program was
still in place.
The City Manager responded that the matter would be reviewed.
(07-135) Councilmember deHaan requested a moment of silence in
recognition of entering the fourth year of the Iraq War and in
remembrance of service members who have lost their lives.
(07-136) Councilmember Matarrese stated a Green Building Code
presentation was made to the Planning Board; requested that staff
accelerate implementing said code.
(07-137) Councilmember Matarrese requested an update on the next
phase of bus shelter installation.
(07-138) Councilmember Matarrese stated an order was issued to
call up eight hundred California National Guard members based in
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March 20, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-03-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-04-17,13,"further direction.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Vice Mayor Tam requested clarification on the
motion.
Councilmember deHaan stated Council would receive the existing
draft Plan and review the City's current commitment and how it
overlays with the Plan; the Plan would come back to Council for
review and consideration of whether or not to adopt the Plan.
Vice Mayor Tam reiterated that the motion was to receive the report
this evening with direction for staff to evaluate strategies and
determine whether or not endorsement and adoption should be
recommended to Council.
Mayor Johnson stated Council agrees with the goals; more
information is needed on the Plan.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she would like to affirm what the
City can do and the City's goals even if there are things in the
Plan that need further research or that cannot be answered when the
matter comes back; she does not want the Plan to drop off the face
of the earth even if the plans do not dovetail; the issue is
important; the City has made commitments to the homeless population
in the past.
Vice Mayor Tam stated she is comfortable with endorsing the Plan;
she reviewed the strategies.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
(07-182) - Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to adopt FY
2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute related documents,
agreements and modifications
The Community Development Program Manager gave a brief Power Point
presentation.
Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing.
Henry Villareal, SSHRB, stated the SSHRB unanimously supports the
public service funding as recommended; the SSHRB supports staff's
recommendation to restore funding to BANANAS first; the American
Red Cross Alameda Service Center should be considered next if
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13
April 17, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-05-15,13,"deliberation and make a decision; then, the forum would occur ;
there would be a work product ; there would be a record of what
happened [at the forum], including what people said and what was
discussed: the discussion should be written down and memorialized.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she concurs with Councilmember
Matarrese; the Planning Board had a lengthy discussion several
years ago and the only record was that a meeting was held to
discuss Measure A; that she would not want to take time and effort
to establish a structure to have an impartial forum and not have a
record of the forum; that she supports having full minutes of the
discussion written down and memorialized.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the discussion would be
limited to Alameda Point only, to which Councilmember Matarrese
responded in the negative.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the Ad Hoc Committee should determine
the parameters.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there would be an impact on
any lawsuits, to which the City Attorney responded that she would
prepare a confidential opinion for the Council.
Councilmember Gilmore stated regardless of the Ad Hoc Committee's
structure or its decisions, Measure A is still the law in Alameda;
unless citizens circulate a petition to have the matter placed on
the ballot and voted upon, Measure A remains the law.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion with the clarification from
Councilmember Gilmore.
Councilmember deHaan requested the motion be restated.
Councilmember Matarrese restated the motion to deny the appeal and
uphold the decision of the Planning Board with the following
conditions : that the context is both the Housing Element and
transportation; that the Ad Hoc Committee be expanded to include
three members of the Appellant group to be determined by the
Appellants; workshop deliverables are establishing facts,
limitations, and benefits of Measure A, to obtain public input and
to provide a written account of deliberations and outcomes of the
workshop.
Mayor Johnson inquired how people would be informed of the Ad Hoc
Committee's Meetings stated the motion should include direction
that the Ad Hoc Committees meeting schedule be made public.
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May 15, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-05-15.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-06-05,13,"Councilmember deHaan stated redemption fees have changed; inquired
whether there is a windfall for recycling.
Mr. Simonson responded a windfall is difficult to determine; stated
there is a net zero cost to process materials in the franchise
agreement ACI retains all commodity revenue the amount of profit
is not known because the processing costs are unknown; many
jurisdictions receive a per ton processing revenue; $15 to $20 per
ton is typical; commodity prices have risen over the last couple of
years; ACI is taking a risk that the commodity revenues could fall
below what was originally proposed.
Councilmember deHaan stated redemption has increased almost 100%.
Mr. Simonson stated redemption has no impact on the franchise
agreement.
Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing.
Proponents : Robb Ratto, PSBA.
Neutral : Len Grzanka, Alameda.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public
portion of the hearing.
Councilmember deHaan requested clarification on the opportunities
for rate increases.
The Public Works Director stated a major franchise review occurs
every third year; cost of living adjustments are made in rate years
four and five; the next true up will be in rate year nine.
Councilmember deHaan stated the CPI does not cover operational
costs.
The Public Works Director stated a risk analysis was done; ACI
agreed to take the risk on the commodities market ACI took the
risk that the CPI would not keep up with expenses.
Mayor Johnson stated that Alameda has a good Contract the City of
Hayward's contract does not include food waste; Alameda is one of
the first to provide food waste recycling and expand the service to
commercial.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that complaints were received at the
beginning ; now ACI has the system down and citizens are used to the
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Alameda City Council
13
June 5, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-06-19,13,"Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether not reserving
units is required by law or policy.
The Development Services Director responded probably policy; stated
units need to be occupied.
Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired what would be the qualifying income
level.
The Development Services Director responded 80% of the median and
below.
Mayor/Chair inquired whether a teacher would qualify.
The Development Services Director responded an entry-level teacher
would not; stated part-time teachers and some staff would qualify.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the School District has been looking for
ways to provide affordable housing for staff; inquired whether a
second tier could be created for City employees if enough School
District employees do not qualify.
The Development Services Director responded staff has not looked
into the matter; stated that she has not seen it [tier systems ]
done in other communities. other communities give preference to
Police, Fire, and school teachers.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether a legal
prohibition exists, to which the City Attorney responded in the
negative.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated preference points are
given to Alameda residents.
The Development Services Director stated preference points are
given to people who live and work in the City.
ouncilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the staff
recommendation with the condition that affordable housing be
offered to School District employees first and City employees next.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(07-304 CC ) Resolution No. 14019, ""Approving and Adopting the
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda
2
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority,
and Community Improvement Commission
June 19, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-06-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-07-03,13,"attend the meeting tonight she hopes that more residents attend
the future discussion to voice opinions on the matter.
Councilmember deHaan stated the no-cost conveyance was lost through
the City's own actions but does not mean that the $108 million
requested by the Navy was not driven because of lack of funding.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he disagrees with Councilmember
deHaan; the $108 million demanded by the Department of Defense is
directly correlated to money not being available for clean upi the
whole clean up issue has been driven by a lack of money that was
dedicated to clean up; Councilmembers were elected to look out for
the City's interests and to lead; sometimes it is necessary to yell
to lead.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether a vote on the matter is needed, to
which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative.
Mayor Johnson stated there is consensus to bring the matter to a
future Council agenda.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the draft resolution would include
reference to the healthcare needs for Alamedans and veterans and
the support services necessary for active and injured veterans
coming home from the war.
Mayor Johnson suggested adding language to provide an adequate
level of funding for homeland security; stated funding shortfalls
have left many areas of homeland securities still untouched; the
City is in the process of creating an interoperable radio system.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the cost of that [ interoperable
ratio system] is pennies compared to the war.
Councilmember deHaan stated other activities need to be flushed out
and should be part of the report that comes back.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the draft resolution references the
California National Guard; she does not know what type of situation
would cause Alameda to need the National Guard; recent newspaper
articles have mentioned how various National Guard units are
missing necessary equipment; requested information on cases where
Alameda would use the National Guard and whether equipment was
available to do the work.
Mr. Abbey stated presently there are four divisions of equipment
armored equipment would be left in Iraq because of bacterial
growth.
Regular Meeting
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Alameda City Council
July 3, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-07-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-07-17,13,"The Fire Marshall responded that he and the Building Official
felt that 25% is a reasonable trigger.
Mayor Johnson inquired what is the threshold for other cities.
The Fire Marshall responded the threshold varies; stated some
cities use the assessed value of the property; assessed value is
not a consistent way of evaluating a trigger point for
retrofitting; the City would be using the International Code
Council Building Valuation Data chart which is based on
occupancy type, building and construction type, and square
footage.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether a property owner could get an
appraisal if they disagree with the assessed value.
The Fire Marshall responded the property owner could go through
the appeal process and present an appraisal.
Mayor Johnson stated that she likes the idea of using the
current value rather than the assessed value.
Councilmember Gilmore requested an explanation on how valuation
is based on occupancy.
The Building Official stated the evaluation method is used for
permits to determine the value of a project; the International
Code Council has a chart that looks at the cost of doing
different types of construction nationwide; numbers are
realistic.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether restaurants are compared
to restaurants and plain retail space with plain retail space,
to which the Building Official responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether 25% is a typical threshold based
on current value, to which the Fire Marshall responded the
threshold varies.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether other cities have a similar
ordinance, to which the Fire Marshall responded in the
affirmative.
Mayor Johnson requested examples of the thresholds.
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Alameda City Council
July 17, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-08-07,13,"COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(07-377 - ) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to
the Public Art Commission and Transportation Commission.
Mayor Johnson nominated Rod A. Arrants to the Public Art Commission
and Nielsen Tam to the Transportation Commission.
(07-378) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she attended League of
California Cities Executive Forum a couple of weeks ago; the League
is requesting opposition to Assembly Bill 414 because the Bill
requires that cities review fair share housing on non-residential
zoned land in a uniform way with no exceptions to community
uniqueness.
(07-379 ) Vice Mayor Tam stated she spoke to a Moraga City
Councilmember who works for CalTrans; the Moraga City Councilmember
suggested contacting the CalTrans Director to discuss the Webster
Street and Posey Tube lighting issue.
(07-380 - ) Vice Mayor Tam stated that a lot of cities are looking
into Charter review; requested that staff provide Council with
guidelines and parameters for forming a Charter Review Committee;
the focus would be on cleaning up some of the language dating back
to 1930 addressing the Secret Police Fund, Council compensation,
meeting schedules, and the role of the Public Utilities Board.
(07-381) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she wished to publicly
acknowledge the Friends of the Library and Library Foundation for
having an incredibly successful fundraiser for public art on
Sunday.
(07-382) Councilmember deHaan thanked the Planning and Building
Director for providing feedback on the notification processi stated
the guidelines are not adequate for Alameda Landing, the Northern
Waterfront, and Alameda Point; better public notification is
needed; requested feedback on additional ways to provide and expand
notification.
(07-383) Councilmember Matarrese stated that he received an email
from Congressman Stark's office regarding the Federal Drug
Administration lab at Harbor Bay Business Park; the Commissioner
has suspended immediate plans for closing the lab and consolidating
labs; Alameda needs to continue to express interest in keeping the
lab open and not consolidating labs because labs perform testing on
incoming agriculture: adequate pharmaceutical and food protection
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Alameda City Council
August 7, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-08-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-08-21,13,"are not due to congestion.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to have the Public
Works Department and transportation specialists review the issue;
additional hours might create an impact at the intersection and
should be reviewed.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the owners are proposing to eliminate
four diesel pumps and auto repair service hours on Saturdays; a
six-month review is needed in addition to reviewing the traffic
impact at the intersection; the Use Permit should include language
regarding revocation upon abuse of conditions.
Councilmember deHaan stated that latitude is needed if owners
change he would be very concerned if ownership changed to a
company owned gas station that was dedicated to high volume.
Councilmember Gilmore stated traffic impacts should also be
included.
Mayor Johnson stated that traffic impacts could be covered in the
condition for revocation; the site is not large enough to
accommodate a lot of pumps.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of granting the extension of
hours with the condition that there will be a six-month evaluation
period to address traffic and operational impacts and that Council
has the ability to revoke the Use Permit if conditions are abused
or neighborhood deterioration occurs, regardless of the owner.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated the goal to get back
to residential zoning is important.
The City Attorney stated a resolution would be drafted that
reflects Council's action tonight said resolution would be brought
back to Council as a consent item.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that the resolution include
language that the removal of four diesel pumps constitutes a
different condition than what the Planning Board evaluated.
Councilmember deHaan stated the resolution should contain language
noting that the repair activity is light.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the resolution should have
a
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Alameda City Council
August 21, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-09-04,13,"so; the Public Works Director will be providing a report on the
matter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 9:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
September 4, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-09-04.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-09-11,13,"City of Alameda
Summary of Priority Setting Workshop - September 11, 2007
ATTACHMENT A - COUNCIL'S HIGHEST AND HIGH PRIORITIES
Note: Bold items below are those projects receiving a total of three dots from Councilmembers for
either the high or highest priority.
Lead Department
Projec
Priorify
AP&T
Address Telecom financial issue - implement
5 highest
plans/recommendations
Housing Authority
Work with the Housing Commission to develop an
3 highest
acquisition and development plan for expanding
1 high
affordable housing opportunities using the
remaining Measure A Guyton exemption (Alameda
Hotel; Islander)
Development Services
Former Navy Base Redevelopment - Secure
3 highest
Conveyance of Alameda Point from Navy and
negotiate development entitlements with SunCal
Planning & Building
Transportation Element Update (General Plan)
3 highest
Planning & Building
Customer Service Improvement Committee work
3 highest
items (project ADD)
Public Works
Transportation/Traffic Planning (Transportation
2 highest
master plan; pedestrian plan)
1 high
Public Safety
Disaster Preparedness/Update Disaster Mitigation
1 highest
Plan and the EOC Plan
3 high
Planning & Building
Soft-story seismic retrofit incentive program
1 highest
2 high
Recreation, Parks and
Prepare and implement comprehensive operation
3 high
Golf
review of Golf Course operations
Planning & Building
Housing Element Update (General Plan)
2 highest
Recreation, Parks and Golf
Renovate Godfrey Field; Rittler Field; Lincoln Park Field
2 highest
Replace Krusi Park Recreation Building
Library
Develop a long range plan for library service (includes
1 highest
Measure O funds allocation for branch improvements)
1 high
Development Services
Former Navy property development - Conduct
1 highest
homeless/PBC screening for Coast Guard Housing and
1 high
related Community Reuse Plan amendment. Includes
lease of ball field/park area and coast guard housing
Administrative/Support
Review web hosting, design and maintenance services
1 highest
Services
and conduct needs assessment of current contributors
1 high
Administrative/Support
Review compensation system (broadened to include
1 highest
Services
review of full system)
1 high
Planning & Building
Prepare Local Action Plan for Climate Protection
1 highest
1 high
Public Works
Continuous improvement of systems (Street tree
1 highest
master plan; sewer master plan; storm drainage master
1 high
plan)
Administrative/Support
Explore options to generate revenue for infrastructure
1 highest
Services
improvements
Administrative/Support
Budget review and tracking (project ADD)
1 highest
Services
Planning & Building
Land Use Element - Retail and Business Services
1 highest
Section Update (General Plan)
Planning & Building
Develop a Facilities Master Plan: identify funding and
1 highest
prepare master plans for building infrastructure
improvements
Management Partners, Inc.
9",CityCouncil/2007-09-11.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-09-18,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - SEPTEMBER 18, 2007-6:30 p.m.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(07-442) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(54953.9) i Name of Case: Harbor Bay Isle Associates V. City of
Alameda.
(07-443 ) Conference with Labor Negotiators; Agency Negotiators:
Craig Jory and Human Resources Director Employee Organizations
:
All City Bargaining Units.
***
Mayor Johnson called a recess to hold the Regular Council meeting
at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the Closed Session at 9:35 p.m.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Legal, Council gave
direction regarding settlement parameters; regarding Labor, the
matter was not heard.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
September 18, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-10-02,13,"Mayor Johnson stated the issue is significant for Alameda;
currently, the Railroad is stating that there would be only three
trains per day, but there is no future limit; Alameda is fortunate
to have the City of Oakland's cooperation on the matter; the next
meeting will include Councilmember Kernighan's office.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other meetings with the
Oakland Councilmembers are planned, to which Mayor Johnson
responded in the affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
October 2, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-10-16,13,"Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
2
October 16, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-10-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-11-06,13,"The Planning Services Manager responded in order to eliminate the
open checkbook problem, staff is recommending adding back the
underlined language in the resolution, which was removed by the
Planning Board; stated in addition to said language, the following
new sentence should be added at the end of the condition: ""Not
withstanding the above, if a right turn lane is provided as part of
the Stargell Extension Project, this condition shall no longer be
in effect.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired who would pay for the Stargell
extension.
The Planning Services Manager responded the project is a joint
effort between Catellus and the City further stated staff and the
adjacent property owner are discussing trading a remnant piece of
land at the east side of her property for the land needed to create
a right turn pocket; creating the right turn would guarantee access
to her property; everything in the condition would stand if the
plan does not work; the only additional cost would be for 8 feet of
asphalt if the land swap is done.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Vice Mayor Tam's suggestion
to raise crosswalks would create disabled access issues, to which
the Planning Services Manager responded in the negative; stated the
raising would be ADA compliant.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Planning Board wanted to
have the walkway due to the problems at Towne Center, to which the
Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the parking plan was
problematic or whether Catellus was simply concerned about losing
parking spaces.
The Planning Services Manager responded the loss of parking is
always a concern for retailers; stated the total loss in the
Planning Board plan was not astronomical; the real concern was
circulation.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether having a penetration every
other aisle was considered, to which the Planning Services Manager
responded said suggestion is another iteration that could be
explored.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Planning Board felt
strongly about the plan.
The Planning Services Manager responded the Planning Board was
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
November 6, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-11-20,13,"allow information from other City departments to be displayed.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether finding other functional
quarters would be cheaper to maintain and renovate, to which the
Planning and Building Director responded that might not be the case
and would require analysis.
Councilmember deHaan stated the real goal is to save the historical
building and make it functional; there have been discussions about
the City's commitment to restoration. the project could be done
cheaper quartered somewhere else.
Mayor Johnson stated Planning and Building would subsidize the
historic restoration and renovation since the Department would use
the building.
Councilmember deHaan stated the cause is more than worthy people
just need to understand that it would be a commitment over and
above in cost.
Mayor Johnson stated two birds are being killed with one stone.
Councilmember deHaan stated the former Children's library is
another opportunity to centralize the City's office space; he
requested that centralizing the City's operations be reviewed; he
was hoping to see more of said vision and plan; inquired whether a
different department could go in the [Carnegie] building, but the
Planning Department was selected due to greater access to funding
inquired where money would come from to relocate a different
department.
The City Manager responded funding set aside from building permits
has to be used for Planning and Building services; that she could
not identify other potential funding sources at the moment.
Councilmember Gilmore stated other departments have been moved into
buildings owned by the City the last times there were moves; the
Recreation and Parks Department was moved into a City owned
building; the City is only paying maintenance and tenant
improvements, which is an entirely different story than finding
8,000 to 10,000 square feet of space in the open market.
Councilmember deHaan stated Councilmember Gilmore has a valid
point currently, the City occupies Building 1 at Alameda Point
rent free; the City might not have said luxury at a later point in
time; he would like for the City to lessen the future burden and
better utilize facilities over which the City has control, such as
the former Children's library.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
November 20, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2007-12-04,13,"on the General Fund when shortages occur, particularly for Police
and Fire.
Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(07-571) Consideration of Mayor's appointment to the Rent Review
Advisory Committee.
Mayor Johnson appointed Jerome Harrison.
(07-572) - Councilmember deHaan noted that he would place the matter
of campaign reform on the agenda using the Council Referral
process; he would like to see limits on the amount from individual
donors and the total amount spent for a campaign he hopes to get
support in moving the matter forward.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
13
Alameda City Council
December 4, 2007",CityCouncil/2007-12-04.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-01-02,13,"Mayor Johnson stated it is important to be aware of how much money
is spent every month.
The City Manager stated expenditures are on track; revenue is down;
there have been 8,000 fewer rounds than last year; the Golf Manager
position has not been filled.
Mayor Johnson stated that the Recreation and Park Director is doing
a great job.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
Councilmember deHaan stated the Recreation and Park Director spends
part time at the Golf Course; the intensity of management oversight
has to be ongoing; he leaves the possibility of a part-time Golf
Complex Manager up to the City Manager Recreation and Park
Department land has certain leasing restrictions; the legal aspect
needs to be reviewed.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she would like to be prepared for
any eventuality; she hopes that the City can continue to operate
the Golf Course in a more prudent manner.
Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of pushing forward with an RFP
so that there is an option if it becomes apparent that there are
things the City cannot do; the RFP should be tied to the Master
Plan; wiggle language should be added to the RFP so that the City
can tell the potential operator what the City would like done; the
City needs to have something to hold the potential operator's feet
to the fire.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the RFP could be deferred to
a month or SO.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired what type of information would be
provided in a month from now that is not available now.
Councilmember deHaan responded Council would have quite a bit more
information; strong facts would be coming from the Golf Commission.
Mayor Johnson stated that she thinks that the Golf Commission
viewed the matter in a two prong process: 1) looking what the City
can do and 2) moving forward with an RFP; the RFP should have
flexibility; concurred with Councilmember Gilmore regarding more
information not being available in a month.
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13
Alameda City Council
January 2, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-01-15,13,"regarding different scenarios.
(08-030) Recommendation to approve the proposed New Bus Stop
Locations and the proposed future rerouting of the AC Transit Bus
Line 63 within the City of Alameda.
The Supervising Civil Engineer introduced AC Transit
representatives and Transportation Commission members.
The Program Specialist II gave a brief Power Point presentation.
Councilmember deHaan stated the bus line goes to Oakland at two
different spots; inquired what is the overall run time for the
route.
Tony Bruzzone, AC Transit Manager of Service and Operation
Planning, responded fifty minutes each wayi stated the bus line
goes past the 12th Street BART Station and terminates at 11 th Street
and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Councilmember deHaan inquired how many minutes the bus line is in
Alameda, to which Mr. Bruzzone responded thirty-seven minutes.
Councilmember deHaan inquired where is the vast majority of
ridership, to which Mr. Bruzzone responded ridership is all in
Alameda.
Vice Mayor Tam noted for the record that Council received an email
from Claudia Davidson; stated Ms. Davidson was advocating for
alternative bus stops on Willow Street closer to the medical
facilities; stated that she responded to Ms. Davidson and noted
that Council's desire is to implement its transit policies with
minimal interference with the neighborhood and it is important to
balance the desires of the residents who want to park directly in
front on their homes with those that need to take the bus and walk
further. encouraged Ms. Davidson to clarify her alternative.
Opponents (Not in favor of the staff recommendations) : Liz Cleves,
Alameda, (submitted handout) ; Diane Voss, Alameda; Jack Boeger,
Alameda Ed Gersich, Alameda; Claudia Davison, Alameda, (submitted
handout) ; George Wales, Alameda; and Chris Placencia, Alameda.
Proponents (In favor of the staff recommendations) : Ursula Apel,
Alameda, (statement read by Susan Decker) ; Will Matievich, Alameda;
Susan Decker, Alameda; and Michael John Torrey, Alameda.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired how much time would be saved if
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Alameda City Council
13
January 15, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-02-05,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (HABOC) MEETING
TUESDAY - -FEBRUARY 5, 2008- -7:25 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Commissioner Torrey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present : louncilmembers/Commissioners
deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, Commissioner
Torrey, and Mayor/Chail Johnson - 6.
Absent :
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 6. [Items so enacted or adopted are
indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ]
(
*HABOC) Minutes of the Special Board of Commissioners Meeting held
January 2, 2008. Approved.
AGENDA ITEMS
(08-042) Recommendation to authorize the City to submit a Notice of
Interest for a Public Benefit Conveyance of Estuary Park and for
the Housing Authority to submit a Notice of Interest for a homeless
accommodation at the north housing parcel.
The Recreation and Park Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the park area
adjacent to buildings would be included.
The Recreation and Park Director responded in the negative; stated
the Coast Guard will retain the area as a play area; parking would
be accommodated in a lot between the two fields and by existing on-
street parking.
The Housing Authority Executive Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated the surplus property
includes 282 housing units; the Housing Authority is interested in
tearing down and rebuilding 120 units; inquired whether other
agencies could do the same.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council and Housing
1
Authority Board of Commissioners
February 5, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-02-19,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL,
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ARRA, , AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- - - -FEBRUARY 19, 2008- - -7:25 P. M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present :
Councilmembers/Board Members/Commissioners
deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and
Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
(08-10 CIC) - Update on the Alameda Theater, Cineplex, and Parking
Structure Project.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a brief presentation.
Chair Johnson stated the marquee panels look very good and almost
like new.
The Redevelopment Manager stated differentiating between the new
and restored panels is difficult.
Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether options would be provided
for softening the look of the parking structure's northern
elevation.
The Redevelopment Manager responded staff recommends maintaining
the contingency until the Theater project is closed out; stated
staff is working with an architect on options and pricing.
Commissioner Matarrese requested an update on the Central Avenue
bike lane and parallel parking.
The Redevelopment Manager stated diagonal parking has been
converted to parallel parking in front of the Central Avenue School
District offices in order to facilitate a bike route, which is part
of the General Plan.
Commissioner Matarrese congratulated staff for completing the
parallel parking.
Commissioner deHaan inquired whether monthly parking passes have
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse
1
and Redevelopment Authority, and
Community Improvement Commission
February 19, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-03-04,13,"city clerk to the approval of Council should be a cleanup issue.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether alternatives should be
provided for public discussion forums.
Vice Mayor Tam responded in the affirmative; stated it is hard to
generate interest on Charter issues at regularly scheduled
meetings; it would be helpful to have focused citizen interest and
expertise.
Mayor Johnson thanked Vice Mayor Tam and Councilmember Gilmore for
the hard work.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that the Senior Assistant City
Attorney has been excellent in keeping the subcommittee on track
and on task; the Deputy City Clerk has provided much needed
history.
Mayor Johnson stated the subcommittee would bring the matter back
to Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(08-102) - David Howard, Alameda, stated $6 million was transferred
from the Business Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP) to two
trust accounts for the School District. the balance is now $2
million; the accounts have very little transparency; the accounts
are managed by the City; the money is not segregated; questioned
why the Finance Department is unable to answer questions regarding
the matter; stated an audit report needs to be provided to the
public; people might question management of the funds and not
approve the parcel tax.
(08-103) - Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed Base reuse.
(08-104) Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, stated the City entered into an
agreement with the School District in 1991; Municipal Officers for
Redevelopment Reform (MORR) has done a lot of research regarding
the impacts of redevelopment money on public schools; the intent of
a 1991 Agreement between the Community Improvement Commission and
School District was to provide affordable housing for School
District employees and was never met; requested an audit; stated
the money should be put into the School District's budget.
Mayor Johnson requested that the City Attorney's office provide
Council with a copy of said Agreement.
(08-105) - Ken Peterson, Alameda, stated Los Angeles and the City of
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
March 4, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-03-18,13,"Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is concerned that the
proposed ordinance does not put a cap on the number of square feet;
he understands the unintended consequences that a cap would place
on the reuse of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center warehouse, Del
Monte Building, and Naval Air Station hangers; suggested using the
smallest square footage of historic buildings as the threshold for
not allowing more than 10% non-taxable items; stated that he would
like to have the historic buildings called out because said
buildings require special attention.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether there was any discussion
regarding the superstore issue at the Planning Board level.
The Supervising Planner responded the Del Monte Building is 250,000
square feet; redevelopment plans include a grocery store;
typically, grocery stores are between 30,000 and 50,000 square
feet; additional requirements were put into the findings which
would require reviewing how a project would affect the economic
vitality of existing businesses; the City would have the discretion
to say whether a project is right for Alameda or not superstores
were addressed in a more general manner.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Council could approve the
Planned Development Amendment and give direction for the Planning
Board to review the superstore issue and call out the large
historical buildings stated that she has an interest in the matter
but does not want to hold up the process.
The City Attorney responded in the affirmative stated
alternatively additional language could be added to the second
reading of the ordinance.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that the Planning Board has been
involved and connected with the matter ; she does not want Council
or staff to craft language without input and discussion from the
Planning Board; the matter could be placed on a Planning Board
agenda in order to have more public discussion.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he concurs with Councilmember
Gilmore regarding historic buildings; Council gave direction on a
grocery component in a massive store; language was provided to
staff and the Planning Board.
Councilmember deHaan stated that sales leakage should be discussed;
entitlements have been made in various areas; studies have shown
that Alameda does not need more than one more grocery store even
with full build-out; a lot of data is available; balancing leakage
is important.
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13
March 18, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-04-01,13,"Ms. Perkins suggested the City Manager address the work effort
involved with GABS-45. -
Councilmember Matarrese stated the work effort needs to be
allocated against the priority; staff would have to inform Council
of everything that needs to be done to meet the priority and make
sure post retirement and long-term obligations are sustainable.
Councilmember deHaan stated long-term impacts are being discussed;
the current mentality is to look at two years; there are things
other than GASB-45 with long range impacts; both the long-term and
short-tern have to be examined; the best guess for the out years
needs to be made; said issues will be discussed at the budget
hearings.
The City Manager stated that the Mayor is suggesting the number ten
priority be the economic sustainability strategy and GASB-45 is
just a part of said priority because it is part of the budget.
Mayor Johnson stated that is correct inquired whether the first
nine items are ranked in order.
The City Manager responded not necessarily.
Ms. Perkins stated the intent is to set the top ten priorities, not
focus on the order.
Councilmember deHaan stated extra tasks happen all the time, for
example the Brown Apple Moth; that he would not ask what needs to
be displaced to work on said item; priorities need to be addressed
when drastic things change.
Mayor Johnson stated Council always has the ability to change the
priorities that she is sure Council will do so.
The City Manager stated staff wants to ensure change is done in a
systematic way and that impacts are understood.
Mayor Johnson stated changing the priorities might mean setting
something aside; further stated that she hates to see Item 24, the
West Alameda Neighborhood improvement project, way down on the
list; inquired whether the item would be not be done since it is
Item 24.
The City Manager responded in the negative.
Councilmember Matarrese stated receiving updated work plans would
be helpful; some items might have been accomplished.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
April 1, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-04-15,13,"hopes are to have Ferry riders stop for a cup of coffee. i Ferry
riders barely make it in time to board; restaurants demand more
parking; he would like to re-think having a restaurant near the
Ferry Terminal.
The Applicant stated attracting restaurants to the Business Park
has been a real challenge; current cafés operate between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m. and are struggling; the Ferry Terminal location
represents a better opportunity to get traffic and be successful.
Councilmember Gilmore stated Condition #30 addresses the
Transportation System Management and existing shuttle service for
the Business Park; inquired whether additional language could be
added to reach out to the Harbor Bay Home Owner Associations in an
attempt to pull resources to get a shuttle system working around
the residences.
The Applicant stated that the shuttle service is operated and paid
for by Business Park owners; he does not have the ability to
obligate expanding the shuttle service to residents; he would be
happy to discuss the idea with residents in his role as President
of the Business Park.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is not requesting the
Applicant to obligate the Business Park to provide shuttle service;
she is obligating the Applicant to have a dialogue.
Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember Matarrese requested that
the matter to brought to the Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC)
.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Business Park is
responsible for shuttle service as a mitigation of the traffic
created; the residential side has no such vehicle; the matter is a
City issue; the City should coordinate an effort that brings the
Harbor Bay community and Business Park together to discuss shuttle
service; language should be crafted to prohibit fast food
restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King, etc.
Councilmember deHaan stated that the project blessing is that
employees could live in the area.
Councilmember Matarrese stated residents could either take the
shuttle or bicycles.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the ferry terminal has bike parking,
to which the Applicant responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson seconded the motion.
Regular Meeting
13
Alameda City Council
April 15, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-04-15.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-05-06,13,"times just to get around the corner.
The Police Lieutenant stated enforcement would be increased; the
vehicle code allows for three circumstances when crossing a bike
lane : 1) entering and existing the roadway; 2) parking; 3) setting
up for a turn when within 200 feet of an intersection.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether emergency vehicles would not
use any part of the loading zone, to which the Police Lieutenant
responded in the negative.
Councilmember deHaan stated that many intersections have defacto
turn lanes that work well.
Mayor Johnson stated there are defacto turn lanes everywhere in
Alameda.
Michael Krueger, Alameda, stated that he does not oppose parking
removal, loading and drop zones, or emergency accessi he is
concerned with the creation of the defacto right turn lane; other
alternatives should be explored, i.e. bulb-outs or an official
right turn lane; a temporary measure could be taken with the intent
of a more elegant solution in the future; he would like to see the
drop off zone and emergency access in place for the grand opening
[of the theater]
Mayor Johnson stated that the Police Department believes their
recommendation is safer.
Ricardo Pedevilla, Bike Alameda, stated that he is concerned with
the loading zone.
Debbie George, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) stated that
PSBA supports the staff recommendation.
Robb Ratto, PSBA, stated the Transportation Commission did not
recommend anything at its last meeting; that he made a motion to
accept the staff recommendation, which was seconded by another
member. ; the vote was lost five to two; the Transportation
Commission decided to move on to other business; he does not think
that an emergency vehicle would be able to make a right-hand turn
with a bulb-out at the corner; suggested that the issue be reviewed
after 90 days.
Kyle Conner, Cineplex Developer, stated that he concurs with the
Police and Fire Department recommendation.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he has concerns regarding the
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Alameda City Council
May 6, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-05-20,13,"Councilmember deHaan stated one or two Councilmembers could work
with the City Manager on the matter.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmembers deHaan and Matarrese
would work with the City Manager, to which Councilmembers deHaan
and Matarrese responded in the affirmative.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 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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13
May 20, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-05-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-06-03,13,"(08-250 ) Report on proposed PERS Golden Handshake Retirement under
California Government Code Section 20903. Withdrawn.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(Public Comment)
(08-251 - ) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, stated that the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would perform a disaster
preparedness demonstration in the City of Oakland on June 25, 2008,
between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 11:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
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June 3, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-06-17,13,"the Police facility; stated Library and Golf issues in the amount
of $4.9 million have rates of 3.9% to 5.75%.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that a maximum should be set for each
issuance.
The City Manager stated 5.5% is a blended rate; refinancing would
not go forward if expected savings are not realized.
louncilmember/Authority Member Matarrese stated the 2022 date
should not be exceeded the previous proposal did not go forward
because there was no savings, the term was extended, and debt would
be pushed back; now, debt would not be pushed back and the term
would not be extended.
Mr. Reynolds stated the interest rate and savings are two different
numbers; a $317,600 savings is the underwriter's best guess based
on current market conditions; 5.5% would produce less than $317,600
in savings.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the savings goal should be approximately
$317,000.
Councilmember/Authority Member Gilmore stated that anything over
$300,000 in savings works.
ouncilmember/Authority Member deHaan stated that he would like the
first two-year savings to be at least $400,000.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that deferring debt payments is not the
best way to do budgeting.
Mr. Reynolds stated that bond counsel drafted the resolution with
the idea that a limit would be placed on the average interest rate.
Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the most important issue is savings ;
management's goal is to defer payments to limit budget cuts; that
she does not want to pay more and save less due to deferring.
Mr. Reynolds stated an interest only payment would be made; savings
would be limited in the first two years; the present value savings
would change slightly with annual savings versus up front savings.
Councilmember/Authority Member Matarrese moved adoption of
resolutions as long as the duration of the bond would be the same
and the savings threshold would not be less than $300,000.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda Public
Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and
3
Redevelopment Authority, and
Community Improvement Commission
June 17, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-07-01,13,"and Modesto are in the process of taking back City control of the
golf courses.
Mr. Singer stated that he was not aware of said situation but would
not be surprised; he has seen every type of scenario.
Councilmember Gilmore stated that she understands that Oakland did
some major renovations and leased the golf course to an outside
operator; the operator wants to renegotiate the lease because the
cash flow is not there; inquired how the City would be protected
from the same situation.
Ed Getherall, NGF Project Manager, responded the operator entered
the lease when the market was at its peak; stated operators run out
cash flow models; he would be surprised if Alameda did not get some
interest.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
July 1, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-07-15,13,"Charter Amendments.' Adopted;
(08-312A) Resolution No. 14247, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Requiring the Auditor to Have a Certified
Public Accountant License or a Related Degree, and Eliminating the
Bond Requirement; and Proposing Said Charter Amendment. Adopted;
(08-312B) Resolution No. 14248, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Requiring the Treasurer to be Licensed and
Revising the Duties of the Office; and Proposing Said Charter
Amendment. "" Adopted
(08-312C) Resolution No. 14249, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Eliminating Transportation from the
Jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Board; and Proposing Said
Charter Amendment. "" Adopted;
(08-312D) Resolution No. 14250, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Requiring Contracts to be in Writing and the
City is not Bound by a Contract that Does not Comply with the
Charter; and Proposing Said Charter Amendment."" Adopted;
(08-312E) Resolution No. 14251, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Deleting Reasons for Removal of Historical
Advisory Board Members; and Proposing Said Charter Amendment.
Adopted;
(08-312F) Resolution No. 14252, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Authorizing Council to Determine when City
Offices are to be Open for Business; and Proposing Said Charter
Amendment. Adopted; and
(08-312G) Resolution No. 14253, ""Calling a Consolidated Municipal
Election in the City of Alameda on November 4, 2008, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Electors a Proposal to Amend the City
of Alameda Charter by Allowing the City Manager or Designee to
Exceed Sum Provided by General Law and Forego Competitive Bid for
Public Work or Improvement or Purchase of Materials or Supplies in
an Emergency ; and Proposing Said Charter Amendment. Adopted.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
July 15, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-08-05,13,"Agenda for meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Regular Meeting
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August 5, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-08-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-08-19,13,"The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated overtime would
incur if there were multiple, major emergencies at the same time;
stated non-emergency calls do not incur overtime.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other cities charge for
calls.
The Fire Chief responded that some cities charge for water
evacuation and lock in/lock out calls.
Mayor Johnson stated substantial cost recovery fees should be
imposed for elevators being stuck in commercial buildings.
The Fire Chief inquired whether Mayor Johnson was referring to a
charge for the response cost.
Mayor Johnson responded in the affirmative; stated a basic fee
could be charged, plus an amount per hour or half hour.
The Fire Chief inquired whether a residential lock in or lock out
would have a full cost recovery or flat fee.
Mayor Johnson responded the fee should be high enough to make
residents think twice about calling the Fire Department rather than
a locksmith.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there is a way to track
whether an elevator call is repetitive.
The City Manager responded the matter can be researched; stated
that power outages differ from maintenance issues; research would
be done on what other cities charge.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there is a formalized
procedure for diverting repeat calls to other agencies.
The Fire Chief responded in the affirmative; stated the City
received a grant to put together a program to deal with repeat fall
victims who need to be directed to some other social service to get
attention and care.
The Police Chief stated that the Police Department works with a
number of social agencies also.
Mayor Johnson stated that direction to review fees is the same for
the Fire Department and Police Department.
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13
August 19, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-09-16,13,"responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan stated technical aspects are not the issue
tonight ; the issue is what Alamedan's want; every EDC leakage study
contained a paragraph stating that existing retailers would not be
affected; urbanists advise that the City should look at retail
nodes i Alameda has fourteen retail nodes which are extremely
important the businesses discussed tonight are anchors; a major
Alameda asset [nodes could collapse if anchors disappear i that he
is concerned with the fabric of Alameda; retail mix needs to be
reviewed and should go to the EDC for review.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the retail leakage analysis was done
through the EDC.
The Supervising Planner responded the Alameda Landing project was
thoroughly vetted through a wide variety of Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Johnson stated that she remembers a series of EDC meetings
held throughout the community; inquired whether the meetings were
part of the retail analysis, to which the Planning Services Manager
responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember deHaan stated there were no less that four different
retail analyses; all of the analyses said the same thing.
***
(08-400 ) Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the
meeting past midnight.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
***
Councilmember Matarrese stated a resolution adopted by the Planning
Board in 2003 required the applicant to submit a plan for a Planned
Development Amendment and Major Design Review prior to the issuance
of building permits for the Phase that includes the present car
wash site, Building 1800, Building 1000, and subsequent phases ;
inquired how said resolution impacts tonight's discussion.
The Supervising Planner responded the Applicant was required to
come back with a different design for the shoreline area and gas
station location; the Planning Board did not want the 2003 Building
1000 built until a new Planned Development Amendment addressed the
shoreline area; the Applicant complied in 2005 and currently is
going through Planning Board hearings the 2003 Building 1000 is
not the same building being discussed tonight the 2003 building
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
September 16, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-10-07,13,"Councilmember Matarrese stated the Police Department could issue
tickets for idling; that he likes the idea of having direct City
enforcement available for areas that could cause potential
problems.
Mike Corbitt, Harsch Investments, stated his main concern is to
allow Kohl's seasonal hours until 12:00 a.m. ; restaurant hours are
also a concern.
Councilmember Gilmore stated conditions could be added regarding
restaurants staying open until midnight and extending Kohl's
seasonal hours.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether twenty-four hour deliveries
are being controlled.
Mr. Corbitt responded that he would need to ask the neighbors.
Councilmember deHaan inquired how long Mr. Corbitt has been with
the shopping center, to which Mr. Corbitt responded nine years.
Councilmember deHaan inquired how much traffic has increased.
Mr. Corbitt responded a good shopping center would produce more
traffic; stated parking capacity is good.
Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the vacancy rate.
Mr. Corbitt responded the shopping center is approximately 80% to
90% occupied.
Councilmember deHaan stated that occupancy is at 80% for 545,000
square feet.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the hours of operation
allowing restaurants to remain open until midnight and the Planning
Director to approve extending holiday hours for Kohl's and
requiring Use Permits for extended hours beyond business hours.
[Adoption of Resolution No. 14275]
Mayor Johnson inquired whether a Use Permit would be required for
deliveries beyond existing hours, to which Councilmember Matarrese
responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
October 7, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-10-21,13,"Mayor Johnson inquired why the City cannot charge franchise fees on
satellite dishes.
The Public Works Coordinator stated franchise fees are for
occupation of right-of-ways.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether all cabinets would be on
public property, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded
all cabinets would be within the public right-of-way.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any cabinets would be placed
on private property at any point.
The Public Works Coordinator responded there are no plans to place
the cabinets on private property.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether locations would be new.
The Public Works Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated
AT&T estimates that seventy-sever boxes will be installed; the
quantity depends depend on cable length; the new cabinets would be
within 150 feet of the existing Serving Area Interface (SAI)
cabinets.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether electrical underground boxes
were placed on public or private right-of-ways, to which the Public
Works Coordinator responded public right-of-way.
Mayor Johnson stated placing some of the cabinets on private
property would be beneficial. placing cabinets in landscape areas
would be better.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether AT&T would be willing to
subsidize staff's efforts.
The Public Works Coordinator responded AT&T would be pay for
permits.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether permit fees would be
adequate, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded in the
affirmative.
Vice Mayor Tam stated the Agreement has a lot of protections for
the City.
Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation
Regular Meeting
13
Alameda City Council
October 21, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-10-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-11-06,13,"Handshake Retirement under California Government Code Section
20903.
The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Golden Handhshake would
be extended beyond Recreation and Park.
The Human Resources Director responded the Golden Handshake is for
the Golf Complex and Recreation and Park maintenance portion only.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approved of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(08-472) Former Councilmember ""Lil"" Arnerich inquired how the
Alameda Theater and parking structure are doing financially.
Mayor Johnson responded both are doing very well; stated jobs have
been created theater, the BurgerMeister Restaurant and Wine Bar
revenues are higher than expected.
The City Manager stated that she would be happy to provide an
update under City Manager Communications.
Former founcilmember Arnerich outlined the accounting procedures at
the Swim Club; stated that he requested financial information on
the Alameda Theatre and parking garage and has not received any
information; the public has not received any information.
Mayor Johnson stated that she would be very happy to share
information with the public; the City Manager would provide
information at the next Council meeting; Council would like to
share the good news with the public.
(08-473) - Deborah James, Alameda, discussed oversight at the Alameda
Boys and Girls Club.
(08-474) Mark Wagner, Kid's Chalk Art Project, submitted handout
;
thanked the City for supporting the project; stated the chalk
drawing was 90,000 square feet; 6,000 people worked on the project
for two weeks at the former Base; thanked the City for waiving
rental fees and helping with obtaining a special permit; stated
putting positive, creative energy into children is a great way to
invest in the future; the handout has contact information if anyone
Adjourned Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
November 6, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-11-18,13,"Mayor Johnson inquired whether Ms. Ogle-Delling is claiming a
financial hardship; stated the house is worth a lot of money which
would go to the estate.
Ms. Ogle-Delling stated that she is here to put the blame where it
is due, which is on her brother.
Mayor Johnson stated that she is not sure whether Council has the
ability to reduce or waive the fines.
Ms. Ogle-Delling stated that she understands that Council is the
only entity that can reduce or waive the fines.
Mayor Johnson stated that she would need to discuss the matter with
the City Attorney.
(08-492) Norma Arnerich, Alameda, submitted handout discussed the
closure of the Mif Albright Par 3 Course; urged Council to consider
reopening the Course.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
November 18, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-11-18.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-12-02,13,"cars fit within 33 feet.
The Supervising Civil Engineer responded one car; stated four
additional spaces would be available in front of Angela's.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the bike oasis would have a
bulb out.
The Supervising Civil Engineer responded in the affirmative i stated
a 20 foot wide bulb out is proposed for pedestrian crossing and
cars existing Lot C.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the bulb out would not be needed if
there were no crosswalk, to which the Supervising Civil Engineer
responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson stated putting bike parking under the marquee would
not be a good idea; bike parking should be across the street.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the collision analysis is
reflective of the general safety of traffic flowing in or about the
theater area; stated there was a huge increase in traffic at
Central Avenue between Park Street and Oak Street from May to
August questioned whether there is a problem; stated the area was
a dead zone in 2005 and 2006; that he does not see any reason to do
anything other than the bulb out to protect the marquee ; there is
not enough convenient bike parking.
The Supervising Civil Engineer stated collision information is one
piece of the puzzle; other information is being collected.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the area was much more dangerous
with fewer people.
The Development Services Director stated the proposed bulb out is
not just for traffic calming but is to provide additional capacity
on the sidewalk.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue was mitigated by working
with the operator.
The Development Services Director stated Angela's would be adding
patio dining also.
Mayor Johnson stated that a bulb out is needed to protect the
marquee; concurred with Councilmember Gilmore regarding the
crosswalk.
Regular Meeting
13
Alameda City Council
December 2, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2008-12-16,13,"and Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that regarding Alameda Point,
Council and the ARRA received a briefing from staff regarding a
matter relating to negotiations with SunCal Council and the ARRA
provided direction to staff and agreed to waive a legal conflict
regarding SunCal negotiations; regarding Existing Litigation,
Council provided direction to Legal Counsel regarding settlement
parameters; regarding Anticipated Litigation, Council discussed the
claim and two EEOC claims. no action was taken; Council follow up
is expected; regarding 1829 Paru Street, the Commission received a
briefing from its Real Property Negotiators and gave direction to
negotiate the purchase of the affordable unit; and regarding Labor,
Council discussed labor negotiations with its Labor Negotiator;
Council received a briefing from its Labor Negotiator; no action
was taken.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the
Special Joint Meeting at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse
2
And Redevelopment Authority, and
Community Improvement Commission
December 16, 2008",CityCouncil/2008-12-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-01-06,13,"Councilmember Gilmore inquired how many times the Fire Department
backed off of the full, initial response.
The Fire Chief responded there were 32 working structure fires and
28 gas leaks, which would have require the full response resources
sent.
Mayor Johnson stated AMR provides backup; inquired what are the
response time requirements for AMR.
The Fire Chief responded the time requirements are the same as the
City's the City's average response time is much better than the
requirement; for ambulances, the City's average response time is 4
minutes and the County standard is 8 minutes.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is trying to balance the
deficit of $344,000 against the 5% the Council's purview is
deciding whether or not to sacrifice response time 5% of the time;
that he does not have confidence that someone might not be injured
severely; $344,000 is a small amount against the General Fund; that
he is not willing to take the risk; the City responds faster than
Oakland, but Oakland does not have to cross a bridge to get to a
trauma center how the response is delivered is the purview of
management; that he expects management to come up with creative
ways to keep the critical level of service; cities are in place to
keep the peace, which is the job of the Police Department, to keep
people healthy and safe, which is the job of the Fire Department
and sewer system, and to preserve infrastructure which is Public
Works' job; that he voted to take money from Golf in June because
Golf is less important than maintaining fire response at the
current level; services should be prioritized; services that are
less important should be cut to make sure that the [response] range
is met 100% of the time the response time is an average that he
does not want to play odds for $344,000; that he would like
direction given to the City Manager to look for a way to bridge the
$344,000 at the same time, the City should look at how the service
is provided, which is being done by an outside consultant. inquired
when the report is due.
The City Manager responded the organizational review would be ready
in late March or April.
The Fire Chief stated no city can ensure 100% safety for all
citizens from a risk management point of view; the City achieves a
very high standard of 90% currentlyi of the 15 critical incidents
medical calls being discussed, on average half would be trauma
cases.
Regular Meeting
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January 6, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-01-06.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-01-20,13,"the former Naval Air Station is a 2006 price; the world has
changed; he does not want to pay the 2006 price; citizens need
to keep an eye on the Afghanistan situation to ensure that the
matter does not turn into something that the Russian's
experienced back in the 1980's the issue needs to be tied
directly to financial hearings.
Councilmember Tam stated teasing out specific scenarios on the
amount of federal funding the City would have received if not
for the war would be difficult; the 2007 Resolution was very
expansive; the issue is a moving target; Council needs to be
very clear on how the City would be impacted in budget
deliberations.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated a sixteen month troop withdrawal was
one of the President's strong platforms; Afghanistan is a
concerning factor; the Russians were extremely unsuccessful and
brought their economy to its knees; he has mixed emotions the
Iraq situation is heading in the right direction;
the
Afghanistan situation is a wait-and-see approach.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the August 2007 resolution was sent
to Governor Schwarzenegger; suggested that the resolution be
sent to President Obama.
Councilmember Matarrese suggested pointing out that the overall
Iraq expenditure is a drain and continues to be.
Mr. Halpern stated the 2006 Resolution is vague on withdrawal
timetables; there is no mention of the 180,000 contractors in
Iraq; information on budgetary priorities can be provided; there
is a website that translates the costs of the war to cities.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether a cover letter would be
submitted with the resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese responded a cover letter was attached to
the previous resolution.
Councilmember Tam stated that she is comfortable with
reaffirming the City's commitment to peace; in 2007, Council
called upon the President, Congress, Governor Schwarzenegger,
and State legislatures to take immediate steps to establish a
diplomatic approach ending the violence in Iraq; now there are
new players; suggested the resolution be sent to new bodies.
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January 20, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-02-03,13,"half of the $1 million, to which the Public Works Director
responded in the negative.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would love to have an
estuary crossing because riding through the Tube is terrible;
stated there is a lot of ship traffic; the price tag is upwards of
$50 million; inquired whether the Coast Guard and Port of Oakland
agree that a bridge would be allowed; to which the Public Works
Director responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the bridge would belong to
Alameda and whether Alameda would be responsible for maintenance
and operation.
The Public Works Director responded the issues would need to be
reviewed in the PSR.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there is a possibility
that the $1 million would be spent and there would not be a
project, to which the Public Works Director responded possibly.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the City would be obligated
to go forward with the project if $100,000 is allocated and the two
grants are not received.
The Public Works Director responded the City would be obligated if
only one grant was received, but the City would not move forward
with the PSR unless both grants were received.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether any funding has been identified for
the project.
The Public Works Director responded the bicycle/pedestrian bridge
estimate is $48 million; stated a completed PSR would make the City
more competitive for additional State, federal, and regional funds.
Mayor Johnson inquired what is the likelihood of receiving $50
million for a bicycle/pedestrian bridge in the near future.
The Public Works Director responded a lot of changes are being made
in the federal government; stated the project is long term; the
project would be broken down into pieces.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff looked at a multi-purpose
bridge, such as a combined transit and pedestrian/bicycle bridge.
The Public Works Director responded a multi-purpose bridge is
included as an option in the feasibility study; stated AC Transit
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Alameda City Council
13
February 3, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-02-07,13,"The City Manager stated pay-as-you-go for OPEB differs from pay-as-
you-go for capital improvement projects.
The Interim Finance Director stated that she would change the
wording.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the document should be in plain
English.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether XII.D.! should include : ""the
City may consider allowing a value-to-debt ratio of 3:1. ""
The Interim Finance Director stated the ratio might be considered
in certain circumstances for a really good project.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the City has ever done so, to
which the Interim Finance Director responded not to her knowledge.
Councilmember Matarrese stated if the reason not to follow the
policy outweighs the benefit of following it, the matter could come
to Council; there should not be wiggle room.
The Interim Finance Director stated that she would leave the
sentence, but take out the 3:1 ratio; she would keep in mind said
theme about exceptions when she goes through the document : reviewed
Human Resources Management [Section XIII] ; inquired whether the
section should be deleted and addressed under personnel policies
and procedures.
Mayor Johnson stated part relates to the Council's role in the
budget i suggested parts that are not Council budget issues be
removed.
The Interim Finance Director stated the theme in the first one
[XIII.A.: 1] could be used and the rest of the ""how tos"" could be
collapsed.
Mayor Johnson stated Council needs to see which positions are
funded and which are not under XIII. A. 3.
The Interim Finance Director stated the budget template would show
that [ funded positions]
Councilmember Matarrese stated financing should meet, not drive,
the requirements of organizational structures and supervising.
Mayor Johnson inquired where cut items would end up; stated that
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
February 7, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-02-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-02-17,13,"Vice Mayor deHaan stated he IT issue should be addressed also.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether direction was given to pay for the
IT expense out of the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Vice Mayor deHaan responded in the negative; stated the Vehicle
Replacement Fund has been frozen; the IT expense would be an
obligation this year he would like to know the scope of work for
the IT item; the need to update the system is a result of the
audit.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the Interim Finance Director would
bring back the IT proposal.
Mayor Johnson stated direction should be clear not to pay for the
IT expense until further information is provided.
The City Manager stated the expenditure has not occurred; staff is
projecting the expense; any plan would need to come to Council
before resources are allocated; staff wanted to note that the
budget did not have money for the expense this year; the proposal
was to take the money from the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the plan is to address a way to
build the IT fund.
The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the IT fund
was implemented over the last three years.
Mayor Johnson stated the [IT] system is broken; upgrades need to be
addressed; mandatory contributions should be established.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Council could reduce the amount
authorized for contracts, to which the City Attorney responded
Council would need to adopt an ordinance.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to see more
visibility for contracts over $50,000.
Mayor Johnson stated the matter could be placed on the next Council
Regular Meeting
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13
February 17, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-03-03,13,"street ; the historic context of the street should have been
evaluated by the HAB rather than a Design Review.
The Planner III stated the 1200 block of Bay Street has set backs
of approximately 30 feet or less; approximately twelve homes near
1150 Bay Street maintain the 34-37 foot set back; the west side of
Bay Street does not have a uniform set back.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether 1115, 1128, 1134, and 1160 Bay
Street have less than a 30 foot set back and have porches with
similar designs.
The Planner III responded 1232 and 1114 Bay Street have a set back
less than 34-37 feet; stated that he cannot confirm set backs for
the other houses.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of granting the appeal with
reference only to the seven-foot extension of the porch into the
yard.
Councilmember Tam inquired what would be done with the HAB decision
to grant a Certificate of Approval to alter more than 30% of the
value of the building.
Mayor Johnson stated that the Appellant has indicated that the only
issue is the front porch.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the motion is to uphold the appeal
specific to the seven feet of the front porch area.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether the property owner could proceed
if a porch was built that would not encroach seven feet.
The City Attorney responded that there is no legal issue with the
fact that the design of the porch extends forward seven feet
stated there is no set back violation in the front yard; the porch
design is the issue based on the 30% value of the building or
alternatively the variance of the side yard set back.
louncilmember Tam stated the Planning Board considered the design
review and approved the entire project, including the front porch
and the variance for the front porch and reduced side yard set
back.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the houses were built in a certain
fashion and none of them have front porches; a similar issue
occurred on Encinal Avenue; a row of three or four Victorians are
viewed as historic.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
March 3, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-03-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-03-17,13,"Vice Mayor deHaan stated a merchant could experience flooding due
to an adjacent property; inquired how charges would be billed.
The City Attorney responded the property owner creating the public
nuisance would be charged if proof could be established.
Councilmember Matarrese questioned whether people should be calling
911 for non-life threatening situations.
Mayor Johnson stated an education process is needed for what is and
is not an appropriate call.
The Fire Marshall stated the plan is to place articles in the
newspaper in addition to business district outreach.
Mayor Johnson stated a lot of fire calls are a result of smoking
food on stoves.
Councilmember Matarrese stated a fire is a fire; people panic and
throw water on oil; serious injuries can occur; the Fire Department
should not be called for a flooding issue unless someone is in
physical danger.
Councilmember Tam stated a neighbor thought there was some
hazardous materials floating in the lagoon; the neighbor called
911; although the floating material turned out to be pollen, she
would not like to create a situation where people are not
comfortable calling for necessary help; the Fire Department has two
trucks with ladders; there is only one high rise building in
Alameda.
The Fire Marshall stated Alameda has many hulti-story buildings; a
high rise is considered any building over seventy-five feet tall.
Mayor Johnson stated City Hall is fifty-five feet tall.
The Fire Marshall stated the longest ladder carried by aerial
trucks is thirty-five feet; the seventy-five foot ladder is needed
for multi-story buildings.
Councilmember Tam stated Ruby Bridges Elementary School had a
couple of [false] fire alarms; the Fire Department responded Ruby
Bridges is now being charged.
Mayor Johnson stated that she does not think that the School
District should be charged; the School District needs to fix the
alarms. ; School District buildings are public buildings and need to
be protected; that she would be fine with exempting the School
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
March 17, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-04-21,13,"Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to have the
Interim City Manager provide information on what it would take to
develop a Sunshine Ordinance; most online journalism is
editorialism; source documents need to be provided; facts need to
be made clear.
The Interim City Manager stated that she has figures on how many
man hours would be needed; that she assumes the proposed Task Force
would have a ninety-day target date; City staff could provide a
certain number of hours.
Mayor Johnson inquired what Councilmember Tam is thinking in terms
of group size and scope.
Councilmember Tam responded each Councilmember could designate a
resident; stated the Assistant City Attorney could help gather some
of the pressing issues; that she is thinking more in terms of an
ordinance rather than a Charter amendment.
Mayor Johnson stated an ordinance is a good idea.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Interim City Manager would
advise how the proposed committee would be formed.
The Interim City Manager responded that she could make an educated
guess on staff involvement and number of meetings.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Interim City Manager is
suggesting that staff come up with some ideas, work with the
proposed committee, and bring something back to Council.
The Interim City Manager responded staff would come back with a
report; stated the deliverable would be very specific.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether said suggestion is what
Councilmember Tam has in mind, to which Councilmember Tam responded
in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the proposed committee would be
similar to an Ethics Committee.
The Interim City Manager responded the proposed committee would
address access to information.
Councilmember Tam stated Dan Purnell, Executive Director of the
Public Ethics Commission for Oakland, noted that the first step is
a Sunshine or Code of Conduct Ordinance in order to have an ethics
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
April 21, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-05-05,13,"The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a line could be inserted
between General Fund and Special Fund groups to reflect an accurate
fund balance.
The Interim City Manager responded the second column from the right
shows the breakdown; continued with the presentation.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the $5.6 million due from other
funds is broken down.
The Interim City Manager responded the chart does not show who owes
the money.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he continually asks about the $5.6
million.
The Interim City Manager stated the $5.6 million includes three
notes: 1) $2. 1 million owed to the City from AMP; 2) $2.4 million
due from the CIC; and 3) $1.2 million due from the ARRA.
In response to Vice Mayor deHaan's inquiry about the CIC paying
back $480,000, the Interim City Manager stated a five-year
repayment schedule starts this year.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a breakdown of notes would
be included in the next report, to which the Interim City Manager
responded in the affirmative
Mayor Johnson stated the State is going to be in a very serious
situation because local governments do not have money to contribute
to the State.
The Interim City Manager stated the State decides when to write
repayment checks.
Mayor Johnson stated in cities that do not have money in reserves,
immediate cuts would need to be made if the State borrows money.
The Interim City Manager stated not being in a cash rich position
is very risky; cities need to reduce the cost of doing business.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the CIC budget shows a lot of red; money
is being moved into the General Fund at the expense of having an
unbalanced CIC budget.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
May 5, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-05-05.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-05-19,13,"The Interim City Manager stated miscellaneous retail is used when
there is no other identifiable source and the business does not fit
into the industrial code of index.
Councilmember Tam stated that staff should have some idea of the
type of merchandise sold by classifying revenues; staff would not
be able to understand whether revenues are on par with the industry
without said information.
The Interim City Manager stated indicating miscellaneous retail
cross checks against a certain tax rate.
Councilmember Tam stated the issue has come up in other
jurisdictions where applicants have put down miscellaneous retail;
the business license was challenged in court later; the court made
a ruling in the 4th Appellant District in the City of Corona; the
ruling states ""Where a particular use of land is not expressly
enumerated in a City's municipal code as constituting a permissible
use, it follows that such use is impermissible; inquired whether
the use is not permissible if the City does not have an explicit
permissible use for medical marijuana dispensaries.
The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the Zoning
Administrator would need to determine whether the use is close
enough to a permissible use in a particular location; otherwise,
the use would not be permissible.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval to uphold the decision of
the Bureau of Licenses to revoke the business license.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Gilmore stated PSBA and WABA work
very hard to attract new businesses; many times PSBA, WABA and the
Development Services Department are aware of potential businesses
looking for space before a business license is pulled; that she is
not getting the sense that any dialogue occurred between the
Appellant and business associations; that she is uncomfortable
given the incomplete disclosure on the business license and lack of
contact with local business associations; the Appellant did not
solicit the opinions of the business associations. the process
seems to have been done under cover.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the business activity is illegal and
is in conflict with Proposition 215; the City is caught in the
middle; the findings of the two previous hearings merit upholding
the decisions of the Interim Finance Director and Bureau of
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
May 19, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-05-19.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-06-02,13,"The Public Works Director reviewed the map at the request of the
Mayor.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether homeowners are aware that they are
within the floodplain area and are eligible to buy insurance
through the federal government.
The Public Works Director responded the issue is disclosed when
purchasing a home; homeowners cannot close without evidence of
insurance.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether the City has flood insurance
since the City owns most of the Golf Course, to which the Public
Works Director responded the City is self insured.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Alameda Point was reviewed.
The Public Works Director responded Alameda Point is not mapped
stated federal properties are not mapped by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) ; the City is required to do a Letter of
Map Amendment before development.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated various studies have been performed on the
Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) and Alameda Point property;
inquired why studies were not included.
The Public Works Director responded map amendments are typically
paid for by the developer.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated extensive studies have been performed and
there are concerning factors with developing Alameda Point ; the
FISC property would have the same impact.
The Public Works Director reviewed the FISC map.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he was not aware that the FISC
property is in a flood zone.
The Assistant City Manager stated the property would need to be
mitigated out of the flood zone as part of the development.
The Public Works Director stated the identified areas have been in
the floodplain for years.
Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether plans include remediation of the
FISC floodplain area.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
June 2, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-06-02.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-06-16,13,"Councilmember Gilmore stated that she does not want the City to
be committed to providing a long-term subsidy in the form of
money as opposed to just the building the subsidy should come
from a paying tenant.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the City pays a subsidy to the
Museum that goes into the pocket of a private landlord; other
cities have models where the city and non-profit provide a
cultural service and the building is paid for from long-term
foundation grants and sales from gift shops, which is consistent
with the Carnegie foundation gift.
The Interim City Manager stated that she would need sixty days
to consider use options.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(09-261) Written Communication from the League of California
Cities requesting designation of Voting Delegate for the
League's 2009 Annual Conference.
Mayor Johnson selected Councilmember Tam as the representative
and Vice Mayor deHaan and Councilmember Gilmore as alternates.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval.
Mayor Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(09-262) Councilmember Gilmore stated that she went to
Sacramento with Vice Mayor deHaan and Councilmember Tam; the
Governor is suggesting taking away $2.4 million from the City;
the State will be running out of money soon, and the Legislature
is taking weekends off and not dealing with the problemi that
she came away feeling very disheartened.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Legislature is at an impasse and
does not know where to go.
Councilmember Tam stated the State will run out of cash by July
28; federal law precludes the State from declaring bankruptcy;
cites are allow to go bankrupt.
Regular Meeting
13
Alameda City Council
June 16, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-06-16.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-07-07,13,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- - -JULY 7, 2009- - -7:27 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners
deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor/Chair
Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
MINUTES
(09-266 CC/09-23 CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint CIC and Housing
Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting and the Special Joint City
Council and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and Annual
CIC Meeting Held on June 16, 2009. Approved.
Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the minutes.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
(09-267 CC) Public Hearing to Consider the Community Improvement
Commission's Report to the City Council, Recommendations of the
Planning Board, Recommendations of the Economic Development
Commission, and All Evidence and Testimony for and Against the
Proposed Ninth Amendment to the Community Improvement Plan for the
Business and Waterfront Improvement Project and the Proposed
Seventh Amendment to the Community Improvement Plan for the West
End Community Improvement Project; Introduction of Ordinance
Amending the Community Improvement Plans for the Business and
Waterfront Improvement Project and the West End Community
Improvement Project to Make Technical Clarifying Changes; and
(09-24 CIC) Public Hearing to Consider Hearing All Evidence and
Testimony for and Against the Adoption of the Proposed Amendment.
Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that redevelopment law requires the
hearing to be conducted following certain rules and conducted the
hearing accordingly.
Mayor/Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing.
In
response to Vice Mayor/Commissioner's deHaan request for
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council and
Community Improvement Commission
July 7, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-07-21,13,"(09-310) Councilmember Matarrese stated the block of Clement Avenue
between Oak Street and Walnut Avenue has abandoned vehicles with
trailers attached; the abandoned property at Oak Street and Clement
Avenue going west is full of graffiti.
Mayor Johnson inquired how the Police Department monitors abandoned
vehicles.
The Interim City Manager stated an update would be provided under
City Manager Communications at a future meeting.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated some vehicles have been tagged but not
towed; one tagged recreational vehicle has been around for three
years and is just moved.
(09-311) Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether any direction has been
given regarding not watering certain areas of Leydecker Park.
The Recreation and Park Director responded water has been
concentrated on athletic fields due to the 30% water reduction
imposed by the East Bay Municipal Utility District ( EBMUD) ; the
reduction was changed to 15% on July 1; perimeter areas would begin
being watered.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated some areas probably have been left in a
state of disrepair.
The Recreation and Park Director stated hopefully, the areas will
come back.
Mayor Johnson stated the long-term issue is to put in bay friendly
landscaping.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 9:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
13
July 21, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-08-03,13,"In response to Vice Mayor/Authority Member/Commissioner deHaan's
inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated the 5.5 authorized
positions is Council plus half of the Deputy City Manager position
that works on intergovernmental relations.
louncilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore inquired
whether the Library's collection level is anticipated to be stable
from year to year.
The Library Director responded the number of items would remain the
same because more money will be spent for fewer items and there
will be less money to spend.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore inquired
whether any City services are leveraged with the Boys and Girls
Club, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded in the
affirmative, especially dances and sports.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore stated
constituents complain about the Lincoln Park Bartell Field
maintenance; the field is not being dragged.
The Recreation and Park Director stated the matter would be
investigated.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Tam inquired what is
the thinking regarding evaluating the transition of the Meyers
House & Garden to a historic preservation non-profit.
The Recreation and Park Director responded the thought is to review
different options for the property.
The Interim City Manager stated opportunities have been raised with
respect to utilization of the facility.
Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated the
City spent money on property that the City does not own.
The Recreation and Park Director stated there was a subsidy in the
past; now, the City only spends money from the trust.
Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired when information would be available on
the trust.
The Interim City Manager responded staff has done some preliminary
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council, Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and
Community Improvement Commission
August 3, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-09-01,13,"provide an oral report at the next Council Meeting.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(09-340) - Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to
the Economic Development Commission and Historical Advisory Board.
Mayor Johnson nominated Robert McKean and Bruce C. Reeves for
appointment to the Economic Development Commission and Matthew D.
Hoffman for appointment to the Historical Advisory Board.
(09-341) Vice Mayor deHaan stated the three soccer fields at
Estuary Park are unusable because of the lack of watering;
requested that the mater be reviewed.
The Park and Recreation Director stated that he would review the
matter.
(09-342 - ) Councilmember Tam provided a report on the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) emergency training she attended;
stated the best part of the training was the interaction with City
staff; policy changes need to be made on response times; labor
contracts need provisions that reflect the need to deal with
disasters.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the nature of the provisions was
discussed.
Councilmember Tam responded the Public Works Director in Oakland
said that his staff can only do certain things stated multi- -
tasking is necessary in a disaster.
The Police Chief stated the Police Department will be having
meetings with the Interim City Manager and Fire Department
regarding lessons learned from Oakland as well as other
communities ; an exercise is planned for the winter.
Mayor Johnson stated the School District should be included in the
exercise.
The Interim City Manager inquired whether Councilmember Tam was
referring to amending vendor contracts or contracts with other
agencies, to which Councilmember Tam responded both.
The Interim City Manager stated Alameda is an island; supplies need
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
September 1, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-09-01.pdf
CityCouncil,2009-09-15,13,"Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether or not the indoor pool would be
opened again, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded
rehabilitation costs would be more than the cost of a new facility.
Vice Mayor deHaan stated the City has made a commitment to the
Miracle League that he would like to have the Miracle League
included in the discussion.
Mayor Johnson stated the list needs to be reviewed; a price needs
to be placed on the projects; parks cannot be let goi the Boys &
Girls Club project is not the type of project that voters had in
mind when voting on Measure WW; a long-term impact could be that
future EBRPD bond measures might be a hard sell.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the Measure AA process needs to be
evaluated because Measure AA delivered what was expected.
Mayor Johnson recessed the meeting at 10:50 p.m. and reconvened
the regular meeting at 11:20 p.m.
***
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(09-362) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection 30-5.14
(Barriers and Fences) of Article I (Zoning Districts and
Regulations) of Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) by Adding
Subsection 30-5.14 ( e) to Require Administrative Use Permits in
Non-Residential Districts for Temporary or Permanent Barriers or
Fences Within a Required Setback or Along a Property Line that
Faces a Public Street or a Public Access Easement. Applicant: City
of Alameda. Continued.
(09-363) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinances
Amending Ordinance No. 1277, N.S. to Rezone Approximately : 4.7
Acres Located at 1 Singleton Avenue, APN 074-0905-010-01 from M-2-
PD, General Industrial (Manufacturing) Planned Development
District, to R-4-PD, Neighborhood Residential Planned Development
District Zoning Designation; 5 Acres Located at 2189 and 2201
Clement Avenue, APNs 071-0289-007-03 and 074-0289-004-00, from M-2,
General Development Residence District, to R-2-PD, Two-Family
Planned Development District Zoning Designation; 4.14 Acres Located
at 2015/2025 Grand Street, APN 072-0381-002-00 and 072-0381-001-00,
from M-2, General Industrial (Manufacturing) District to R-4-PD,
Neighborhood Residential Planned Development District; 2.78 Acres
Located at 2100 Clement Avenue/1924 Willow Street, APN 071-0228-
001-02 from M-1, Intermediate Industrial (Manufacturing) District
Regular Meeting
Alameda City Council
September 15, 2009",CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf