{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 1, "text": "MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nTUESDAY- - -FEBRUARY 1, 2005 - -7:30 P.M.\nMayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:21 p.m.\nROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,\nMatarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.\nAbsent :\nNone.\nAGENDA CHANGES\nNone.\nPROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS\n(05-047 - ) Proclamation declaring January 30, 2005 through April 4,\n2005 as A Season for Nonviolence in the City of Alameda.\nMayor Johnson read the Proclamation and presented it to Pat Dilks\nof the Children's Learning Center representing the Youth\nCollaborative.\nMs. Dilks thanked the Council for their support.\n(05-048) - Update on the new main library project.\nThe Project Manager submitted a timeline and provided an update on\nthe project.\nMayor Johnson inquired when the construction budget would be\nsubmitted, to which the Project Manager responded that the\nconstruction budget was set by the $17.4 million contract.\nMayor Johnson inquired when the spending schedule would be\nprovided, to which the Project Manager responded that a schedule\nwould be provided this month.\nVice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the steel prices were locked in\nbefore the end of 2004, to which the Project Manager responded in\nthe affirmative; stated the rebar subcontractor withdrew because of\nbankruptcy.\nCONSENT CALENDAR\nMayor Johnson announced that the minutes [paragraph no. 05-049],\nand the Resolution Authorizing the Application to the Metropolitan\nTransportation Commission [paragraph no. 05-054] were removed from\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n1\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 2, "text": "the Consent Calendar for discussion.\nCouncilmember deHaan moved approval of the remainder of the Consent\nCalendar.\nCouncilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by\nunanimous voice vote - 5.\n[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding\nthe paragraph number . ]\n(05-049) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council meetings\nheld on January 18, 2005.\nMayor Johnson requested that the minutes of the Regular City\nCouncil Meeting should be revised to reflect that she was not\nabsent.\nCouncilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Special City Council\nMeeting and revised Regular City Council Meeting.\nCouncilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by\nunanimous voice vote - 5.\n(*05-050) Ratified bills in the amount of $4,627,942.61.\n(*05-051) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Investment Report\nfor period ending December 31, 2004. Accepted.\n(*05-052) Recommendation to approve Agreement with Ameresco Half\nMoon Bay, LLC for the purchase of power from Landfill Gas\nGeneration. Accepted.\n(*05-053) Resolution No. 13812, \"Authorizing the Application to\nCalTrans for a Bicycle Transportation Account Grant for\nImprovements to the Bay Farm Island Bicycle Bridge Approach.\nAdopted.\n(05-054) Resolution No. 13813, \"Authorizing the Application to the\nMetropolitan Transportation Commission for a Regional Bicycle and\nPedestrian Program Grant for the Cross Alameda Trail Phase I.\"\nAdopted.\nCouncilmember deHaan inquired whether the purchase of the right-of-\nway for the linear park was part of the Alameda Belt Line property,\nto which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative.\nThe City Attorney stated that the Alameda Belt Line litigation\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n2\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 3, "text": "involves the exercise of the right to purchase the entire Alameda\nBelt Line property, not just the 22-acre site.\nMayor Johnson stated that the purchase of the right-of-way for the\nlinear park was separate from the down zoned area [Measure D,\n2000].\nCouncilmember deHaan inquired whether the curb on Ralph Appezzato\nMemorial Parkway was under the City's jurisdiction, to which the\nPublic Works Director responded the street from curb to curb is\nwithin the public right-of-way\nCouncilmember deHaan inquired whether improvements have been made\nto the area, to which the Public Works Director responded that\nthere were no improvements on the south side of Appezzato Memorial\nParkway because the City only owns the area to the curb; the\nAlameda Belt Line property runs from the back of the curb to the\nfence line.\n ouncilmember deHaan moved adoption of the Resolution.\nCouncilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by\nunanimous voice vote - 5.\n(*05-055) Resolution No. 13814, \"Approving Submittal of a Revised\nApplication, Incorporating a Flat Parking Lot and Budget\nAdjustments, to the Office of Library Construction Under the\nCalifornia Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library\nConstruction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000. Adopted.\nREGULAR AGENDA ITEMS\n( 05-056) - Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning\nBoard's approval of Design Review, DR04-0101, to allow a 5,300\nsquare foot new commercial building (veterinary hospital) to\nreplace approximately 2,000 square feet of commercial buildings,\nwith a parking lot expansion to 23 spaces; and adoption of related\nresolution. The property is located at 1410 Everett Street in the\nC-C Community Commercial and R-5 Hotel Residential Zoning\nDistricts. Appellant: John Barni, Jr. Applicant : Park Centre\nAnimal Hospital.\nThe Supervising Planner provided a brief overview of the project.\nVice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether rezoning from R-5 to C-C would\nmake the existing property conform to the General Plan designation,\nto which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative.\nMayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing.\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n3\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
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{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 5, "text": "receive notification live within 300 feet regardless of the Everett\nStreet or Central Avenue address.\nVice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether someone would be unaware that\nCentral Avenue was involved if they did not review the plans, to\nwhich the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative.\nCouncilmember Matarrese inquired whether use permits run with the\ncurrent proprietor or with the property, to which the Supervising\nPlanner responded that use permits run with the land; stated use\npermits do not change the zoning.\nMayor Johnson inquired whether the notice is valid, to which the\nCity Attorney responded that the notice complies with the\nrequirements of the Municipal Code and the current practices of the\nPlanning Department.\nCouncilmember deHaan requested clarification on the dog walking\npractices.\nMr. Busse stated that currently the dogs are walked on the existing\nbank property as well as in the neighborhood.\nCouncilmember deHaan inquired whether dogs are boarded, to which\nMr. Busse responded in the affirmative.\nCouncilmember deHaan inquired whether there is design latitude on\nthe Central Avenue side, to which Mr. Busse responded enhancements\nhave been made; additional latticework is being added.\nCouncilmember deHaan stated he was concerned with trees covering\nthe sign.\nCouncilmember Matarrese inquired whether landscaping was one foot\nfrom the lot line and five feet from the edge of the sidewalk.\nMr. Busse responded that there would be a five foot two inch\nlandscape buffer from the existing sidewalk.\nMayor Johnson stated that she supports the project Design Review\nis the only issue before the Council; good improvements have been\nmade.\nCouncilmember deHaan stated that he is concerned about the\nnotification.\nCouncilmember Matarrese stated that the project should be re-\nnoticed, and Design Review should be sent back to the Planning\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n5\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 6, "text": "Board.\nVice Mayor Gilmore stated that she would like to go on record as\nliking the design, especially the changes the architect has made\n;\nshe is concerned about the noticing issue.\nMayor Johnson stated that she concurs with Vice Mayor Gilmore; not\nincluding the address on Central Avenue in the notice may have\ncaused confusion; she feels badly for the business because of the\nproject delay.\nCouncilmember Daysog stated that speakers mentioned that the design\ndoes not fit the residential character of the neighborhood;\narguments could be made that the design is an improvement over the\nexisting structure; the project is a positive step.\nCouncilmember deHaan moved that the matter be sent back to the\nPlanning Board for proper notification.\nCouncilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by\nunanimous voice vote - 5.\nCouncilmembers Matarrese, Gilmore, Daysog, and Mayor Johnson went\non record that the only reason the matter was being sent back to\nthe Planning Board was to allow proper notification.\n(05-057 - ) Public Hearing to consider Amendment to Zoning Map to\nrezone approximately 7,800 square feet (1/5 acre) at 1410 Everett\nStreet, APN 070-170-15, from R-5 Hotel Residential to C-C Community\nCommercial; and\n(05-057A) Introduction of Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning\nCertain Property within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning\nOrdinance No. 1277, N.S., from R-5 (General Residential Zoning\nDistrict to C-C (Community Commercial Zoning District, for that\nProperty Located at 2507 Central Avenue at Everett Street. Not\nintroduced.\nMayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing.\nProponents (In favor of rezoning) : Robb Ratto, Park Street Business\nAssociation; Steve Busse, Park Centre Animal Hospital.\nOpponents (Not in favor of rezoning) : John Barni, Alameda.\nThere being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public\nportion of the hearing.\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n6\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 7, "text": "Vice Mayor Gilmore moved that the matter be sent back to the\nPlanning Board for proper notification.\nCouncilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by\nunanimous voice vote - 5.\nMayor Johnson called a recess at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened the\nRegular City Council Meeting at 10:21 p.m.\n*\nMayor Johnson announced that the recommendation to direct the City\nManager to prepare an ordinance [paragraph no. 05-058] would be\nheard before the discussion regarding options for relocation\nassistance [paragraph no. 05-059].\n(05-058 - ) Recommendation to direct the City Manager to prepare an\nordinance establishing a Theatre Combining District in Chapter XXX,\nDevelopment Regulations.\nLars Hanson, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) , stated that\nPSBA supports establishment of the ordinance.\nMayor Johnson announced that the following speakers are in favor\nbut would not comment Pauline Kelley, Alameda Abigail Wade,\nRegency Antiques; Nick Petrulakis, Books Inc. ; Elizabeth Pinkerton,\nDog Bone Alley; Gene Oh, Alameda Bicycle, Robb Ratto, PSBA.\nCouncilmember deHaan moved to approval of the staff recommendation.\nCouncilmember Matarrese seconded the motion.\nUnder discussion, Councilmember Daysog inquired whether accepting\nthe staff recommendation allows the Central Cinema to continue\noperating, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative.\nOn the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice\nvote - 5.\n(05-059) Discussion regarding options for relocation assistance\nlegislation and a temporary moratorium on all new construction,\ndemolition and condominium conversion in the \"West End Atlantic\nCorridor Area\" (bounded by Webster Street, Main Street, Pacific\nAvenue and Ralph J. Appezzato Memorial Parkway).\nProponents : Mosetta Rose London, Alameda; Donald Cummingham,\nAlameda ; Modessa Henderson, Harbor Island Tenant Association\n(HITA) ; Motoe Yamada, Alameda; Emily, Lin; Michael Wharton, Alameda\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n7\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 8, "text": "Unified School District i Gerbrehiwot Tesfandrias, Alameda Michael\nJohn Torrey, Alameda. Samya Ahmed, HITA; David de la Torre,\nAlameda; Lorraine Lilley, HITA; Tom Matthews, Renewed Hope; Lynette\nLee, Renewed Hope; Isolina Cadle, HITA; Michael Yoshii, Buena Vista\nUnited Methodist Church; Judge Richard Bartalini, Alameda; Arnold\nFong, Alameda resident and RPO; Lily Lueng, Alameda.\nNeutral Dr. Mary Abu-saba, Alameda; Deborah James, Alameda; Craig\nMiott, Alameda.\nOpponents: Jack Sullivan, Alameda resident and Rental Property\nOwner (RPO) i Jun Saraspi, RPO; John Goerl, RPO; Shirley Green,\nAlameda resident and RPO; Paul Anders, Alameda resident and RPO;\nMerle Pagel, Alameda resident and RPO; Maewood Zarback, Alameda\nresident and RPO; Roger Armstrong, RPO; Rosemary McNally, Alameda\nresident and RPO; Angela McIntyre, Alameda Association of Realtors;\nHarry McMillan, RPO; Ann O'Rourke, Alameda resident and RPO; former\nCouncilmember Hadi Monsef, Alameda; Chris Mazala, Mason Management\nDon Camara, Alameda resident and RPO; Lisa Fowler, Gallagher and\nLindsey Eileen Walker, Alameda resident and President of Alameda\nAssociation of Realtors; Ann Bracci, Alameda; Dave Gallagher, RPO;\nHanna Fry, Alameda resident and RPO; Mark Palmer, Alameda resident\nand RPO; Ellen Purdy, Harbor Bay Realty; Ed Murphy, Alameda\nresident and RPO; Arch Woodliff, Alameda resident and RPO; Suha\nErdem, Alameda resident and RPO; Cynthia Ridenour, Alameda resident\nand RPO; former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda; Thomas Cooke,\nBonanza Apartments; Carol Martino, Realty World Martino Associates;\nKathy Lautz, Apartment Owners Association; Steve Edrington, Rental\nHousing Association of Northern Alameda County.\n(05-060) After speaker Cynthia Ridenour, Councilmember Matarrese\nmoved that the Regular Meeting be continued past midnight.\nVice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous\nvoice vote - 5.\nCouncilmember Daysog stated that as a graduate student he worked on\na project analyzing the impacts of rent control in Berkeley and\nSanta Monica; in both cases, rent control laws did not help the\npeople; he is concerned that someone would use the proposed\nordinance to file a lawsuit for reasons having little or nothing to\ndo with the Harbor Island Apartment situation; the emphasis of the\nproposed ordinance is wrong by focusing on landlord/tenant\nrelations; involvement in landlord/tenant relations is done\ninformally via the Rent Review Advisory Committee; requested that\nstaff, landlords and residents work together to develop something\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n8\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 9, "text": "other than an ordinance that speaks to short notice mass evictions\nand voluntary relocation assistance.\nMayor Johnson requested staff to determine how local and State\nstatutes could be put to better use; stated the maintenance and\nquality of life issues at the Harbor Island Apartments could have\nbeen handled better.\nCouncilmember Matarrese stated that he has not met one person who\nhas defended the 15 Asset Management Group's action; requested\nstaff to review whether there is a hole in the condominium\nconversion ordinance and whether there is an attempt to circumvent\nthe ordinance; the proposed ordinance does not address the impact\nof not providing a reasonable, fair amount of public notice for\nvacating the complex completely; the Alameda Unified School\nDistrict is trying to close a gap of over a million dollars ;\nperhaps the 15 Asset Management Group should pay an impact fee; the\nHarbor Island Apartment issue will not be resolved soon; encouraged\ninvestment and improvement in the West End; stated process should\ninclude social impacts.\nVice Mayor Gilmore stated the goal should be preventing a Harbor\nIsland Apartment situation from happening again; the question is\nhow to go about it; the City needs to work to enforce current laws\nthe former residents suffered greatly; West End residents need to\nknow that they are just as important as residents in other sections\nof the City; landlords have stated that the proposed ordinance will\nnot work from their standpoint i challenged the landlords to work\nwith the City and the residents and come up with a way of\npreventing the situation from happening again; stated steps need to\nbe put in place to have it happen sooner rather than later.\nCouncilmember deHaan stated that redeveloping the West End will\ncause displacement; a good social eye is needed for what is\noccurring the City knew that something was going astray; a wedge\nhas been driven between the landlords and tenants; the size of the\nHarbor Island Apartments makes it difficult to manage; the property\ncannot afford to be kept out of the rental market; that he does not\nbelieve the ordinance or moratorium are the answer.\nCouncilmember Daysog stated the concerns that people had regarding\nmandatory relocation assistance could be the same concerns\nregarding mandatory impacts; the City needs to be creative in\nfollowing through with a voluntary relocation program.\nMayor Johnson stated that she had no expectation that the Council\ncould create an ordinance tonight ; she does not think the drafted\nordinances are the answers; stated that she concurs with Vice Mayor\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n9\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 10, "text": "Gilmore's challenge to have property owners and residents work\ntogether and provide suggestions; no one in Alameda has not been\noffended by the actions of 15 Asset Management Group.\nCouncilmember Matarrese stated that he is looking for some type of\nquantifiable action in going forward; over the last year and a\nhalf, Council had knowledge of the crime situation around the\ncomplex; Housing Authority reports stated Section 8 units were\nbeing decertified because standards were not being met; requested\nthe City Manager to compile indicators such as crime, Code\nEnforcement complaints, and Housing Authority Section 8 de-\ncertification which would allow Council to set a policy on how to\nreact should there be another large complex that is spinning in the\nsame fashion as the Harbor Island Apartments situation.\nMayor Johnson requested an inventory of ordinances that have not\nbeen strongly enforced to allow Council to set a policy on\nenforcement.\nCouncilmember Matarrese requested staff to review the Harbor Island\nApartments in relation to Alameda Municipal Code Section 13-11.3\nMayor Johnson requested an inventory of ordinances that apply to\nAlameda, whether State or local.\nCouncilmember deHaan stated that he would like to review how other\ncities have utilized the State ordinances and whether other cities\nhave been effective.\nMayor Johnson stated that it is important for the Council to set a\npolicy utilizing existing ordinances.\nCouncilmember Daysog requested feedback from staff on his draft\nvoluntary relocation assistance.\nVice Mayor Gilmore stated that going through the process has raised\npublic\nawarenessi a committee of tenant and landlord\nrepresentatives should be formed to keep the momentum going and\ndiscuss the issues; landlords have been reactionary to tenants'\nideas; landlords and tenants should work more cooperatively in\ndeveloping ideas for preventing the situation from occurring again.\nMayor Johnson requested that suggestions on the framework of the\ncommittee be brought back to Council at the next City Council\nmeeting.\nVice Mayor Gilmore moved that staff follow up on direction provided\ntonight.\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n10\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 11, "text": "Counci lember Matarrese clarified that the motion was to direct\nstaff to: 1) provide a compilation of indicators relating to crime,\nCode Enforcement, and Housing Authority Section 8 de-certification\nwhich would enable the Council to develop a policy on how to react,\nand 2) provide a framework for a committee which would include\ndefining what happened at the Harbor Island Apartments and how to\nprevent the situation from happening again.\nMayor Johnson stated Councilmember Daysog's voluntary relocation\nassistance draft should be included.\nCounci lmember Daysog stated the proposed committee could review his\nsuggestion.\nCouncilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by\nunanimous voice vote -5.\nORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA\n(05-061) Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda, stated the\nCity Attorney received a copy of the State law on rentals two years\nagoi noted Committees, except those she has chaired, often do not\nsunset on time; stated landlords would get together to respond to\nCouncilmember Gilmore's challenge [to come up with a something to\nprevent a Harbor Island Apartment situation from happening again]\n.\n(05-062) Judge Richard Bartalini, Alameda, thanked Councilmember\nDaysog for returning property he left in the Chambers at a previous\nmeeting.\n(05-063) Steve Edrington, Rental Housing Association, stated that\nhe could provide Council with copies of the rental housing laws.\n(05-064) Arch Woodliff, Alameda, noted that he chaired the\ncommittee which dealt with rent in 1974 and first founded the Rent\nReview Advisory Committee.\nCOUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS\n(05-065) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the\nSocial Service Human Relations Board. [Partial term expiring June\n30, 2007]\nMayor Johnson nominated Dennis Hanna for appointment to the SSHRB.\n(05-066) - ) Vice Mayor Gilmore request staff to provide information on\nthe cost for filing an appeal; stated Mr. Barni indicated his\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n11\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 12, "text": "Lara Weisiger\nCity Clerk\nThe agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown\nAct.\nRegular Meeting\nAlameda City Council\n12\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 13, "text": "MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING\nTUESDAY- - -FEBRUARY 1, 2005 -6:45 P.M.\nMayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m.\nRoll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,\nMatarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.\nAbsent :\nNone.\nThe Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider :\n( 05-044) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name\nof case : Younger-Wunar, Inc. V. City of Alameda.\n(05-045) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name\nof case: Gallagher & Burke, Inc. V City of Alameda.\nFollowing the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened\nand Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Younger-Wunar Inc. V.\nCity of Alameda, the Council obtained briefing and instructions\nwere given to Legal Counsel; and regarding Gallagher & Burke, Inc.\nV. City of Alameda, the Council obtained briefing and instructions\nwere given to Legal Counsel.\nAdjournment\nThere being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the\nSpecial Meeting at 7:10 p.m.\nRespectfully submitted,\nLara Weisiger\nCity Clerk\nThe agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown\nAct.\nSpecial Meeting\nAlameda City Council\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 14, "text": "MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL,\nCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION AND\nALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING\nTUESDAY- - - -FEBRUARY 1, 2005- -7:27 P.M.\nMayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:05 p.m.\nROLL CALL -\nPresent : Councilmembers/Commissioners/Board Members\nDaysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and\nMayor/Chair Johnson - 5.\nAbsent :\nNone.\nAGENDA ITEMS\nJOINT ACTION:\n(05-046CC/05-005CIC) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly\nFinancial Report and approve mid-year budget adjustments.\nThe Interim City Manager/Executive Director stated that the report\nshows the revenues and expenditures for the first six months of the\nFiscal Year and recommended adjustments.\nThe Finance Director stated the report provides a snapshot view;\nmatters could get better or worse; the amended budget has a $4.8\nmillion deficit; a report on closing the deficit would be presented\nat the February 15 City Council Meeting; 45% of the estimated\nrevenues have been received; expenditures are at 43.5% of budget\nthe estimated fund balance is based on estimated revenues and\nappropriations.\nCouncilmember/Commissioner/Board Member Daysog inquired how much of\nthe projected $13.4 million fund balance is designated, to which\nthe Finance Director responded approximately $8.5 million.\nCouncilmember/Commissioner/Board Member Matarrese inquired whether\nthere would be a budget adjustment due to the 43.5% run rate.\nThe Interim City Manager/Executive Director responded that a budget\nadjustment would be made that would equal the estimated overrun of\n$4.8 million.\nMayor/Chair Johnson stated the budget situation is a very serious\nproblem.\n  ouncilmember/Commissioner/Board Member Daysog moved acceptance of\nthe staff recommendation.\nSpecial Joint Meeting\nAlameda City Council, Community\n1\nImprovement Commission and Alameda\nReuse and Redevelopment Authority\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 15, "text": "Councilmember/Commissioner/BoardMember Matarrese seconded the\nmotion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.\nCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION ACTION:\n05-006CIC) Resolution #05-133, \"Approving and Authorizing\nExecution of an Assigment and Assumption Agreement and First\nAmendment to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between MovieTECS,\nInc. and the Community Improvement Commission of the City of\nAlameda. (2305 Central Avenue, Video Maniacs) Adopted.\nLars Hanson, President of the Park Street Business Association\n(PSBA), stated that PSBA supports the resolution; adoption of the\nresolution would be the first step toward restoring the historic\nAlameda theatre.\nDuane Watson encouraged building the parking structure.\nDebbie George, Alameda, urged adoption of the resolution.\nRobb Ratto, PSBA, thanked the Council for taking a historic step in\nmoving forward with the parking structure, the restoration of the\nAlameda theatre, and the new theatre complex.\nCommissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution.\nCommissioner deHaan seconded the motion.\nUnder discussion, Commissioner deHaan stated that the theatre\nproject has been a long time coming.\nChair Johnson stated that many people still do not believe that the\ntheatre project is moving forward; affirmative steps need to be\ntaken to let people know that the theatre is going to reopen.\nOn the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice\nvote - 5.\nADJOURNMENT\nThere being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the\nspecial meeting at 8:20 p.m.\nRespectfully submitted,\nLara Weisiger, City Clerk\nSecretary,\nCommunity\nImprovement\nCommission\nSpecial Joint Meeting\nAlameda City Council, Community\n2\nImprovement Commission and Alameda\nReuse and Redevelopment Authority\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 16, "text": "Agenda for meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.\nSpecial Joint Meeting\nAlameda City Council, Community\n3\nImprovement Commission and Alameda\nReuse and Redevelopment Authority\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}
{"body": "CityCouncil", "date": "2005-02-01", "page": 17, "text": "MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL ALAMEDA PUBLIC\nIMPROVEMENT CORPORATION MEETING\nTUESDAY - -FEBRUARY 1, 2005- -7:25 P.M.\nChair Johnson convened the Annual Meeting at 8:03 p.m.\nROLL CALL -\nPresent :\nBoard Members Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,\nMatarrese, and Chair Johnson - 5.\nAbsent :\nNone.\nMINUTES\n(05 5-01) - Minutes of the Annual Alameda Public Improvement\nCorporation Meeting of February 3, 2004.\nBoard Member Daysog moved approval of the minutes.\nBoard Member Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by the\nfollowing voice vote: Ayes : Board Members Daysog, Gilmore,\nMatarrese and Chair Johnson - 4. Abstentions : Board Member deHaan -\n1.\nORAL COMMUNICATIONS\nNone.\nBOARD COMMUNICATIONS\nNone.\nADJOURNMENT\nThere being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Annual\nMeeting at 8:04 p.m.\nRespectfully submitted,\nLara Weisiger\nSecretary, Alameda Public Improvement\nCorporation\nThe agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown\nAct.\nAnnual Meeting\nAlameda Public Improvement Corporation\nFebruary 1, 2005", "path": "CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf"}