pages: CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf, 13
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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. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 September 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf |