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CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ESDAY--NOVEMBER 2, 2021--5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [The meeting was held via Zoom.] Absent: None. Public Comment on Closed Session Items Read Into the Record: Ernesto Montenero, Sustainable Technologies, discussed remediation and cleanup efforts at Alameda Point; stated Council should consider three issues prior to approving a long-term lease and sale with Astra: 1) safety, 2) harmful emissions, and 3) an increase in carbon dioxide emissions; he would like a long-term lease with the option to purchase; if Sustainable Technologies needs to relocate, the silver lining would be not worrying about potential catastrophic explosions and emissions. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (21-676) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 1770 Viking Street, Alameda Point (Building 170), 1900 Skyhawk Sreet Alameda Point (Building 360), and 1770 Orion Street, Alameda Point (Building 372); City Negotiators: Eric Levitt, City Manager, Lisa Maxwell, Community Development Director, Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Community Development Director, and Ted Anderson, Cushman and Wakefield; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Astra Space, Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for the Potential Sale of the Properties (21-677) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Eric Levitt, City Manager, Gerry Beaudin, Assistant City Manager, and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: Alameda Police Managers Association (APMA) and Alameda Fire Managers Association (AFMA); Under Negotiation: Salaries, Employee Benefits and Terms of Employment (21-678) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Requests for the City to Participate as Amicus in Pending Litigations: (Pursuant to Gove… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 2 | Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding the Litigation, staff provided information with no vote taken; regarding Real Property, staff provided information and Council provided direction with no vote taken; and regarding Labor, staff provided information and Council provided direction by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye; Ayes: 3; Noes: 2. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 3 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) TUESDAY- NOVEMBER 2, 2021- - - 6:59 P.M. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Councilmember Herrera Spencer led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was held via Zoom.] Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember/Commissioner Knox White moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember/Commissioner Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*21-19 SACIC) Minutes of the Joint City Council and SACIC Meeting Held on September 7, 2021. Approved. (*21-679 CC/21-20 SACIC) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment, Substantially in the Form of the Attached, to the Reimbursement Agreement for Estuary Park Access between the Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission, City of Alameda and Catellus Alameda Development, LLC. Accepted; and (*21-679 A CC) Resolution No. 15830, "Amending the Reimbursement Agreement for Estuary Park Access ("Agreement"), Substantially in the Form of the Attached, to Increase the $800,000.00 Budget by $85,000 for a Total of $885,000.00 as Authorized by Agreement Sections 2(A) and (B); Said Increase Shall be Allocated by the City from Its Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Lease Revenue Budget." Adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, SACIC The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council an… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 4 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -NOVEMBER 2, 2021--7:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (21-680) Councilmember Daysog moved approval of hearing the referral regarding License Plate Readers [paragraph no. 21-706 after the continued agenda item. Councilmember Herrera Spencer second the motion which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (21-681) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read and presented a Proclamation to Ricci Zombeck. Ricci Zombeck, former Interim Fire Chief, made brief comments. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (21-682) Brian Kennedy, Alameda, announced the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime; discussed Alameda being a Sanctuary City. (21-683) Marilyn Rothman, Alameda, questioned whether anything is being done about the Police Oversight Commission; stated that she has heard nothing for months; she also has not heard anything about the death of Mario Gonzales; expressed support for a progress report. (21-684) Jenice Anderson, Alameda, stated that she agrees with Speaker Rothman; the City could be a leader in the region; noted that no one is illegal on stolen land. (21-685) Carmen Reid, Alameda, stated that she is disappointed to learn that Councilmembers supported redoing an appraisal from park land to housing in relation to Jean Sweeney Park; the decisions should have been made in public; the matter was brought forth at the Open Government Commission and was denied; urged Council to do better going forward in being more inclusive to neighbors and the community. CONSENT CALENDAR Urged Council send the Centro Legal de la Raza item paragraph no. 21-690 back to staff; stated that she do… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,19 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 19 | Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. (21-700) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XXX to Comprehensively Update Citywide Off-Street Parking and Loading Space Regulations and Make Conforming Changes to Other Zoning Code Sections, as Recommended by the Planning Board. Introduced. The Land Use and Transportation Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether any analysis has been done for the City of Alameda's housing developments regarding parking and unit size. The Land Use and Transportation Planner responded the City does not have academic studies of existing parking, but the Planning, Building and Transportation Director may have local anecdotes. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated a Bay Area group conducted a survey of Bay Area communities' existing residential projects which observed parking; a couple Alameda projects were included in the study; the results are similar to other cities; newer residential projects were found to not have all parking used; the study indicates the City has been over-parking some residential projects; the Planning Board has been working to figure out the correct amount of parking; the City has not been requiring the total amount of parking listed in the ordinance; the City has regularly been providing parking waivers to try and right-size the parking amounts; the ordinance uses the information as a maximum; the ordinance is not seen as something which will provide a large change in the amount of parking for each project; if a project includes more parking than the maximum listed in the ordinance, the project will need to explain the need; discussed the parking spaces for Park Street; stated a number of properties in Alameda cannot fit a single parking space. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the space is commercial or residential, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the space is commercial. The Land Use and Transpor… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,20 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 20 | The City Planner stated State ADU prohibits cities from requiring any parking when the unit is within a half mile of transit; every property in Alameda with the exception of Creedon Circle meets the State criteria and cannot require parking for ADUs. *** (21-701) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of hearing as many items as possible up to midnight. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification that Council Communications would still be heard after the current matter. The City Clerk stated a vote is needed to consider new regular matters after 11:00 p.m.; however, Council can hear the other sections past 11:00 p.m.; Council may vote to establish a hard stop time. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of only hearing the Police policy update [paragraph no. 21- 702 and Council Communications and ending the meeting by midnight. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Councilmember Daysog discussed the maximum number of parking spaces for an ADU based on square footage; noted the proposed minimum off-street parking for a 3,000 square foot ADU is three spaces and one parking space per hotel/motel guest room; outlined the current ordinance parking limits. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated all hotels approved in Alameda in the past 10 years have had 0.83 parking spaces per room; noted not many people bring more than one car to a hotel per room. Councilmember Daysog stated there is an approach which can be taken to justify a reduction in the number of parking spaces from the minimum. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the new ordinance allows less parking spaces to be used without any pr… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,21 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 21 | often require more parking than the project is proposing; many of the minimum parking spaces for projects are too high; outlined recommendations from the Planning Board for less parking spaces for projects. Councilmember Daysog stated a system is already in place which is flexible to accommodate spaces below a lower standard. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the system forces every project to go through the waiver process; staff is trying to avoid the process and streamline for increased efficiency and less cost; the goal is to keep costs down, especially for housing projects. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for requiring charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV); stated the current proposal has been through a number of different Boards and Commissions, however, the Public Utilities Board was not one of them; inquired the implications of expanded EV charging facilities and Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) infrastructure. The Land Use and Transportation Planner responded staff has consulted with AMP staff; the ordinance includes a load management system; parking structures cannot over-build the panel to handle everyone at full power, 24-hours per day; AMP indicates the costs to build are comparable to recent projects; AMP is comfortable with the levels and is eager for customers. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether AMP is comfortable with the existing transmission lines and clean green sources of power and whether AMP is able to adequately accommodate the expanded charging infrastructure. The Land Use and Transportation Planner responded that he cannot answer directly for AMP; however, AMP has not expressed any concerns during discussions. The City Planner stated the EV parking spaces and infrastructure would not happen automatically; the ordinance would apply with new development or new construction of parking spaces which are typically reviewed by AMP. Expressed support for moving away from mandatory minimums and moving towards mandatory maximums without forcing discretionar… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,22 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 22 | changes need to be made in order to reach goals for reduction and vehicle miles traveled: Denyse Trepanier, Bike Walk Alameda. Discussed a space with zero on-site parking; stated the site works; not every commercial project should have zero parking spaces; the example shows what can be built when the market has more flexibility; the City will benefit from more direct influences by market forces; the City has programmatic means to make parking more available and easier to use; urged Council to adopt the policy and consider other ways to improve access to existing parking; discussed parking equity and accessibility: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Expressed concern over the presentation; discussed the presentation displaying improvements to residential properties spurring the need to install EV charging; stated the residential requirements are not being provided clearly to the average citizen: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification for the residential EV requirements. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the information relates to off-street parking; the requirements are triggered when building a parking lot, not when putting an in- home electric circuit; new buildings, new dwelling units, expansions of existing buildings are effected by Section 30-7 provisions; new parking will be required to install EV charging; the average household in Alameda has 1.3 cars; many people use their garage for things other than parking, such as storage; if anyone wishes to provide more than 1.5 parking spaces, questions will be raised; the spaces reflect the data of car ownership among Alameda households. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted the presentation has a typo in the listed addresses. The Land Use and Transportation Planner stated the presentation should have listed 1820 Park Street as the address. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the address corrected in the report; discussed parking for Coffee Cultures; noted businesses can take advantage of other nearby business' parking dur… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,23 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 23 | 19 ridership numbers yet; the numbers are starting to bounce back slowly; she does not park at BART due to the ease of taking AC Transit directly to the Fruitvale Station; stated people are good about wearing masks on BART and AC Transit; discussed parking and construction in the area of Coffee Cultures and the assisted living facility across the street. Vice Mayor Vella stated many cases have ample parking lots and parking alternatives; there are many ways to get to and from locations in the Park Street corridor; expressed support for the matter. Councilmember Daysog stated the current ordinance has a system in place which forces developers to come to the City and ask for lower parking standards; the current proposed ordinance would make it easier for developers to reduce parking requirements; the current system is not burdensome on developers; there is no reason to change it; the current system allows for a lessening of parking requirements in an effort to make housing more affordable; many developers of large projects have been accommodated; he does not see a compelling reason to change the current ordinance; the City should not make matters easier for developers. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. The City Planner stated the work performed by staff is fully supported by the State Senate Bill 2 Planning Grant; the City will seek reimbursement. (21-702) Recommendation to Authorize the Chief of Police to Update Section 310 of the Existing Alameda Police Department Policy Manual to Conform to Existing Best Practices and Statutory Requirements Mandating Notification to the California Department of Justice in Certain Officer Involved Shootings. The Police Captain gave a brief presentation. Stated that he is not a fan of Lexipol; the City should be defining its own police manual; the drafts show fields at the bottom of the proposal which were not … | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,24 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 24 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, with the stipulation that the "Bureau Bureau Commander" be typo corrected. Councilmember Herrera Spencer agreed to include the amendment in the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (21-703) Recommendation to Reorganize the City's Parking Management Program and Parking Fund; (21-703A) Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Parking Fund Budget to Restructure the Parking Fund; and (21-703B) Adoption of Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule for the Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA) and the Alameda Police Officers Association, Non-Sworn (PANS) to Move the Two Parking Enforcement Positions from PANS to ACEA and Reassign Two Full-Time Parking Enforcement Position Allocations from the Police Department to Public Works. Not heard. (21-704) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease with Rhoads Property Holdings, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, Substantially in the Form of Exhibit 2, for Thirty-Six Months for Buildings 338, 608, and 608A-C, Located at 50 and 51 West Hornet Avenue, at Alameda Point. Not heard. (21-705) Recommendation that City Council, Boards and Commissions Annually Review Meeting Schedules for Possible Conflicts that Inhibit Maximum Public Participation. Not heard. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Not heard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Not heard. COUNCIL REFERRALS (21-706) Considering Directing Staff to Provide an Update on License Plate Readers. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer). Not heard. (21-707) Consider Directing Staff to Publicly Share Information on Parking Recreational Vehicles. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer). Not heard. (21-708) Consider Directing Staff to Address Representation for Below Market Rate Homeowners on Homeowner Association (HOA) … | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,25 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 25 | (Councilmember Herrera Spencer). Not heard. (21-709) Consider Directing Staff to Support Removal of the US Navy Constraints Limiting Housing Development at Alameda Point. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer and Councilmember Daysog). Not heard. (21-710) Consider Directing Staff to Address Identifying New Areas at Alameda Point to Develop a Number of Housing Units Above the Originally-Agreed Upon Numbers of the 2023- 2031 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). (Councilmember Daysog). Not heard. (21-711) Consider Directing Staff to Move Jean Sweeney Park Fencing. (Councilmembers Herrera Spencer and Daysog). Not heard. (21-712) Consider Reviewing and Updating the Previous City Council's Priorities at a Regular City Council Meeting. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer). Not heard. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (21-713) Councilmember Herrera Spencer discussed her pin; announced a jewelry sale event hosted by the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter. (21-714) Councilmember Daysog discussed the unveiling of two art pieces in Jean Sweeney Park; announced that he attended a the School Board Subcommittee meeting with Councilmember Knox White; stated there is a report which indicates traffic safety measures and should come before Council. (21-715) Councilmember Knox White discussed the School Board Subcommittee meeting; noted the matter related to traffic enforcement [paragraph no. 21- ] which was not heard is part of significant concerns voiced by parents; stated that he would like to see a public workshop to discuss the Shuumi Land Tax. (21-716) Councilmember Daysog stated Council should discuss traffic impacts from the Oakland Athletics stadium. (21-718) Councilmember Herrera Spencer announced that she attended the County Day of Remembrance with Councilmember Daysog. (21-719) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that she attended an event called Here I Am and a workshop put on by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA); discussed a Diablo Magazine interview; noted Contra Costa County has recently developed a Countywide transit s… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,26 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 26 | There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 11:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 2, 2021 23 | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 5 | not like the idea of a mediation program; the program does not offer a remedy for a tenant whose landlord refuses to participate; expressed concern about enforcement; expressed support for a legal assistance program for tenants that is more tenant-friendly being housed in the City Attorney's office and for continuing the local emergency [paragraph no. 21-692]: Toni Grimm, Alameda Renters Coalition. Expressed support for comments provided by Speaker Grimm; stated the problem with mediation is the program is non-binding, does not include enforcement, discourages tenants from seeking legal advice and has one legal right given up in exchange for another; a landlord represented by counsel knows their rights and benefits, while tenants do not; tenants do not truly have the opportunity to fully negotiate on their own behalf; a mediator is not obligated to give a tenant any legal advice; people benefitting from the service are typically of low-income, elderly, disabled and mothers with children; urged Council not yank the program away from people in uncertain times: Lana Rishina, Alameda. Expressed support for the permanent continuation of conducting City Council meetings via teleconference; stated remote participation is easier for all: Marilyn Rothman, Alameda. Expressed support for the Centro Legal de la Raza matter; stated that she is not fully aware of the impacts the services provide; discussed her experience answering questions for tenants through Alameda Renters Coalition; stated many tenants have benefitted from legal help; when facing eviction, there is an imbalance between tenants and landlords; she has benefitted from services provided by Centro Legal de la Raza; noted that her relationship with her landlord improved due to better understanding: Laura Woodard, Alameda Renters Coalition. Councilmember Daysog requested the resolution declaring an emergency [paragraph no. 21- 692] be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of remainder of the Consent Calenda… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 6 | (*21-686) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on October 5, 2021. Approved. (*21-687) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,379,752.90. (*21-688) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Chrisp Company Pavement Marking and Sign Replacement Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000 for an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $712,218.98; and Recommendation to Accept the Work of Chrisp Company for Fiscal Year 2017-19 Pavement Marking and Sign Replacement Project, No. P.W. 03-19-15. Accepted. (*21-689) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Accept the Work of NBC Construction & Engineering, Inc. for Alameda Point Modular Restroom Building, No. P.W. 09- 20-36. Accepted. (*21-690) Recommendation to Allow the Agreement with Centro Legal De La Raza to Expire and to Authorize the City Attorney's Office to Provide Housing Education and Mediation Services for Landlords and Tenants on a Pilot Basis Using Contracted Resources. Accepted. (*21-691) Recommendation to Approve Findings to Allow City Meetings to be Conducted via Teleconference. Accepted. (21-692) Resolution No. 15831, "Continuing the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Consistent with Government Code Section 8630(c). Adopted. Note: Councilmember Herrera Spencer recorded a no vote, so the item carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Herrera Spencer - 1. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEM (21-693) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with Cultivate, LLC to Increase Compensation by $60,000, for a Total Aggregate Compensation Not to Exceed $354,000 to Continue Providing Technical Planning Support to the City of Alameda General Plan Update through Housing Element Adoption. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the technical planning support being provided includes creating a 3-dimensional video; state… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 7 | consultant contracts; the contract being considered presently helps with public outreach, website, and documents; Cultivate is not a graphics firm; staff holds a contract with Urban Design Associates, which provides drawings; staff can request more video and visual simulations; the option to provide the visual graphics Citywide is interesting; there is a Housing Element workshop on November 16th and he can provide a recommendation at the workshop. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she is happy that the Planning Board is also thinking about visual simulations; the visual aids help conceptualize projects as opposed to the drawings; noted many times people lament the difference between actual project outcomes versus the drawings; Council should be doing the most to help be as transparent as possible in showing impacts. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (21-694) Recommendation to Provide Direction on the Provision of Housing for the City's Unhoused Population, Including Emergency Housing, Transitional Supportive Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing and Prospective Homeless Housing Projects. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is a reason the hotel/motel site is not specified in option number three. The Community Development Director responded staff has not yet identified a location; stated at Council's request, staff put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Marina Village Inn; no responses were received; a Housing Authority proposal has been received for another property; however, a negotiated, written agreement is not yet pinned down; staff is continuing to investigate options and will return with more concrete options. Expressed concern about placing all of the Proj… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 8 | [Did not comment on the agenda item]: Brian Kennedy, Alameda. Councilmember Knox White stated that he appreciates the prioritization of items which provide housing and resources; expressed support for the bottle parcel project concept and the City- owned, available Alameda Point housing; stated that he will support a hotel project which works when found; noted the hotel project will take time; he would like to provide direction for staff not to focus just on the West End, but more on the East End and Bay Farm to the extent possible; the direction will be difficult due to privately owned businesses; he looks forward to opportunities to discuss resilience centers and other services which would also access funds. Councilmember Daysog stated any one of the three options provides Council with an opportunity to go really big in terms of delivering on the needs of persons and families who are homeless; expressed support for the bottle parcel option and the Big Whites; stated that he supports the hotel/motel site option if it is placed in an area which has community commercial zoning; Council must look at the matter as a realistic project for formerly homeless families and also as part of the beautification for the area; expressed support for the hotel/motel option not being a simple housing conversion project, but also a project that can be made beautiful for the area; the matter is a great opportunity for the City to go big. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the projects will apply to homeless people throughout the County or those currently in Alameda. The Community Development Director responded emergency housing will focus on local residents; stated the goal for emergency housing is to provide some opportunities for shelter and beds for those within Alameda in the short-term; emergency housing is not seen as a long- term option and is able to get off the ground fairly quickly; a transitional housing project will be slightly different and needs to go through the County's Coordinated Care System; the City … | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 9 | family homes and whether the sites will help families currently unhoused in Alameda. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the sites are the best opportunity for an expedient solution; there are three homes in varying states of repair and disrepair; one of the sites could be available fairly quickly; the others will follow in sequence; the goal is to have the sites up and running quickly for the colder months. The Economic Development Manager stated since staff does not have funding from other agencies for the project, the target demographic can be Alameda residents. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she understands the City is limited in targeting Alameda residents; inquired the impacts to staff's ability to address those who are unhoused within the City. The Community Development Director responded the sites will provide an opportunity to offer housing to individuals on the streets; staff will have to decide on other solutions if someone is not interested in the housing option; the solutions sought will be complicated and will require input from the City Attorney's office, as well as the Alameda Police Department; the preference is to offer a bed and provide the opportunity for housing first. The City Attorney stated the City's program is targeting volunteer individuals; the program does not intend to compel anyone to be in a location. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification about the Boise case and how the case impacts the City's options for unhoused individuals. The City Attorney stated the Boise decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that local, federal and State agencies cannot criminalize the act of being homeless when there is not sufficient shelter space; the decision is groundbreaking due to various jurisdictions adopting laws which precluded individuals from being out on the street and sleeping on the street at certain nighttime hours; the Court held that the laws are a violation against the 8th Amendment rights related to cruel and… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 10 | fortunate to have the College of Alameda; the relationship will provide a unique opportunity; her least favorite option is the hotel/motel option due to Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT); staff has recommended the need for hotels for many years due to TOT; she is not interested in giving up a revenue stream; the City would have to make-up the lost revenue in order to provide the services being discussed; the City's financial forecast predicts exhausting reserves at some point; it is critical to continue supporting revenue streams; expressed support for the City looking at apartments or other buildings instead of losing a TOT revenue stream and for partnering with the Housing Authority; stated the Housing Authority does a good job and are the housing experts; she agrees with the need for equity across the City; she supports opportunities across the Island which the City can purchase through different revenue streams. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council gave many different directions and instructions in the last round; expressed support for the responses received on how to move forward; there is no reason for Council not to act on the matter; she is comfortable providing direction to staff to move forward with the bottle parcel option; she would like to see more exploration into the hotel/motel option; there are opportunities throughout the City; this is the beginning of much larger and longer conversations; expressed support for looking throughout the entire City in ensuring the most is made of parcels; the need exists and continues to grow; Council should move forward; she looks forward to supporting the options, while recognizing the actions are a first step; the proposal received by the Village of Love is worth exploring; expressed support for moving forward with direction to staff to continue pursuing additional opportunities for the City to fund supportive housing. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has seen the life-changing impacts of transitional and emergency housing; discussed a navigation and residential sta… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,11 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 11 | parking is an important part of the discussion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated many people have been living in their car and develop an emotional attachment; expressed support for not requiring people to give up vehicles being lived in. (21-695) Recommendation to Approve a Commercial Streets Two-Year Work Program to Improve the Park Street and Webster Street Striping Plans; Improve the On-street Parklet Program; Maintain the Alameda Avenue Street Closure; Resume Pre-COVID Parking Management, Fee Collection, and Enforcement Activities; (21-695A) Resolution No. 15832, "Approving Precast Concrete Traffic Control Safety Barricade Standards for Parklets." Adopted; and (21-695B) Resolution No. 15833, "Amending the Capital Budget by Transferring $630,350 in American Rescue Plan Act Project Funds from Capital Improvement Project (CIP) C90300 to Commercial/Slow Streets CIP (C12100) and Increasing Appropriations for the Commercial/Slow Streets CIP (C12100) by $630,350." Adopted. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry related to recusal, the City Attorney stated the Fair Political Practices Commission has loosened the public generally exception in recent years in favor of participation; in the event the City undertakes public safety, street improvement, nuisance abatement or any street work, where either 5% or more than 50 residences are being affected, the public generally exception applies; the Public Works Director indicated more than 50 homes are adjacent to the proposed work; staff has advised Councilmember Daysog that he is not required to recuse himself. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director and the Senior Transportation Coordinator gave a PowerPoint presentation. *** (21-696) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of allowing five minutes for the Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA) and West Alameda Business Association (WABA) representative comments. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrer… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,12 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 12 | at usage and signage to help the City reinstate a parking compliance program: Kathy Weber, DABA. Stated parklets are important to the entire district; the mission is to keep Wester Street safe, clean and inviting; the proposed cement barriers will help with enhanced safety; expressed support for covering insurance costs; stated the insurance costs are doubled to meet the threshold; many businesses are trying to recover from the previous 18 months of shutdown; costs are important: Linda Asbury, WABA. Councilmember Knox White inquired the reason the City is requiring increased insurance after putting in safer concrete barriers. The City Attorney stated staff consulted with the City's insurance carrier related to appropriate levels of protections for outdoor dining spaces; there is a wide range of uses in the area; outlined the recommendations; noted carriers have polled a number of recent verdicts on sidewalk collisions not related to outdoor dining; verdicts cost between $1 million and $10 million. Councilmember Knox White stated the recommendation to increase premiums is due to the insurance company recommendation. The Interim City Engineer stated concrete barriers are not an insurance policy and do not prevent injury; the concrete barriers are a step-up and provide more protection than water-filled barricades; the goal is to elevate the safety along streets. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated other jurisdictions have required concrete k-rails; inquired whether the cement barriers connect with each other similar to k-rails and why the City is not using k-rails. The Interim City Engineer responded the barriers are vehicular traffic barricades made for parklets; stated the barricades are decorative; the City could use k-rails similar to what is used on freeways and construction projects; the recommended cement barriers have been used in other jurisdictions and have a more decorative appearance; the cost difference is not huge; the barricades come in four-foot segments which are easier to manipulate into place. Th… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,13 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 13 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is data which shows the amount of force the barricades can withstand versus k-rails; questioned whether data shows the force able to be withstood is the same. The Interim City Engineer responded that he currently does not have the data to provide; stated data does exist for the systems and has been reviewed by staff. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the data can be searched for during public comment. Stated six lanes were previously dedicated to the automobile on Park Street before COVID-19; discussed the accessibility for automobiles on Park Street and the design of Park Street; stated the design is relatively hostile to anyone not in an automobile; redesigning parklets and improving the concept of Park Street is a good idea; urged Council to follow the staff recommendations; expressed support for transforming Park Street into a park, for providing more elaborate landscaping, trees, vegetation and fountains, for having first-class protected bike lanes with wider sidewalks and for allowing businesses to expand outdoors onto the street with permanent dining and shopping facilities; expressed support for closing Park Street to private automobiles: James Johnston, Alameda. Stated that she does not care for the current commercial streets; she no longer goes near Park Street due to horrible traffic and narrow lanes; the only benefits of parklets is outdoor dining, which will likely decline during the winter; stated the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds would be better spent on the Alameda Fire Department and Alameda Family Services pilot program: Marilyn Rothman, Alameda. Stated that he is a fan of road diets; the parklets on Webster Street and Park Street are great additions to the City; expressed concern about biking infrastructure; stated there is no place to ride safely in the Webster Street and Park Street areas; discussed shared spaces and converting roads; stated that he is not a fan of the white barriers and is a fan of the k-72 barriers on Otis Drive; questio… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,14 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 14 | appreciates the ability to walk down Park Street and use a parklet; the experience for drivers has changed; he hopes part of making the changes permanent includes work on improving signal timing and signage, which will improve the experience; discussed bikepedinfo.org and nacto.org: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Stated not all businesses support the commercial streets program; the program picks and chooses winners; some businesses have lost parking spaces and visibility; some businesses have been closed and cannot open doors due to County rules; businesses need delivery and shipments and disabled people need access; urged Council not restrict vehicle use; questioned whether the County will increase tax rates for businesses that are taxed based on square footage of usable space and whether the City will pay for increased County taxes: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Stated that she would like to see more buildout of Alameda Avenue; expressed support for the removal of cars on Park Street in the future and for a trolley system in the area; discussed pre- pandemic automobile conditions; stated that she would like to see areas more pedestrianized; expressed support for comments from Speaker Bowling related to bike access; stated that she supports keeping the parklets and safety for pedestrians: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Expressed support for the staff report; stated DABA members are looking to a long-term vision in improving parklets; noted businesses are not required to build a parklet; expressed support for Park Street being slower and for the speed limit lowering to 20 miles per hour; urged Council to support the matter and put parking compliance in place; the parking garage is fantastic and always has space available: Ron Mooney, DABA. Expressed support for the staff recommendation to continue the commercial streets program; stated the original program did not do much for biking and walking, but was needed for businesses to survive; the program provides a chance to reimagine Business Districts; expressed support continuing d… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,15 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 15 | expressed concern about the increased premiums being paid by businesses; questioned whether ARPA funding would be used for two years; expressed support for using ARPA funding for the additional $40,000 in increased insurance costs; expressed concern about not addressing all the safety issues and whether the barriers will work. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff has found the data related to barrier impact force. The Interim City Engineer responded Caltrans has research available on k-rail and temporary concrete traffic controls; stated the Federal Highway Administration has portable concrete transition plans, research and barrier guides; there is a wide range of products; the recommendation is an upgrade from the water filled barricades; a previous collision into a water filled barricade caused the barricade to slide; putting up Caltrans' freeway style highway barricades does not guarantee bad things will not happening; stated some cities do nothing and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 2, 2021 12 | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,16 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 16 | some cities require full Caltrans highway k-rails; Alameda is on the spectrum and toward the k- rail end; 20-foot k-rails would be safer than the recommendation; the recommendation is appropriate based on the low speed. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she does not want to compromise the City's safety; accidents have occurred; expressed support for requiring k-rails. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is a fan of the reconfigurations; parking times might change; the Civic Center Parking Garage is available near Park Street and typically has space available; she rides her bicycle throughout the Island; parallel streets to both Webster and Park Streets allow people to safely ride bicycles; discussed Oak Street bicycle accessibility; stated Webster Street has rows of bicycle parking; Bike Walk Alameda collaborated on a map of the City which includes bicycle routes; people have different abilities and comfort levels; the goal is to make the downtown districts welcoming for all; her two criteria are: safety first and aesthetics; she does expect parklets to enhance the visibility of streetscapes; she does not want to see parklets that are an eyesore; expressed support for comments provided from retail shops in the Business District; stated some retailers have used parklets for outdoor pop up events and share the space with restaurants for DoorDash and Uber Eats; a farmers market at Alameda Avenue is enticing; however, vendors need space to unload and park; ending the commercial streets program would be shameful; the City has gained insight on the program; she does not mind funding the program for two years; expressed support for a check-in with Council at the one year mark. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the commercial streets two year work plan with direction to return to Council with the costs for the proposed concrete barriers in all locations, to approve the precast concrete traffic control barricade standards as the standard and hold off on approving the money. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcr… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,17 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 17 | The Planning, Building, and Transportation Director responded staff has assumed costs for 30 parklets; stated staff has figured the total amount of barricades needed; noted Councilmember Knox White's motion is to have a continuous line of barriers; staff will need to come up with a new barrier plan for the blocks; the amount of barriers needed will be an incremental increase; he does not think the cost will double; staff will need to configure gaps between barricades for transit and pathways from parking to sidewalks. Councilmember Daysog stated the motion includes returning to Council; Council will approve the concept; however, the final cost will be approved by Council at a later date. The Interim City Engineer stated the price included in the staff report includes the existing parklets and protection in accordance with the parklet barricade detail; the recommendation does not include unoccupied parklet areas; the staff recommendation differs from the proposed motion made by Councilmember Knox White. The City Manager stated there is an alternate approach; Council can approve the ARPA funding to move forward and provide direction for staff to bring back the alternate approach; staff can return with the alternate approach relatively quickly; Council may appropriate the recommended funding at this time. Councilmember Knox White stated that he is happy to amend his motion. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the City Manager's recommendation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she cannot support the proposed motion at this time; expressed support for working with the current recommendation; stated an increase in cost could be used to underwrite the increased insurance costs to ensure local businesses are not burdened; the process is more complicated than simply placing a long line of barricade down the blocks with parklets; Council may add or make adjustments to the program in the future. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated if k-rails are not included, the resolution should be clear a lower standard is being u… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf,18 | CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 18 | Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a group insurance rate can be done. Vice Mayor Vella requested clarification for the motion on the table. Councilmember Knox White stated the motion approves the City covering the differential between the current insurance coverage rates and any additional coverage required by the City. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like to ensure the motion includes staff being able to look into the recommendation of an umbrella policy, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:16 p.m. (21-697) Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of hearing the ordinance implementing Senate Bill 1383 [paragraph no. 21-698 next. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (21-698) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 21 (Solid Waste and Recycling) to Comply with Senate Bill 1383, Conform with Franchise Agreement, and Implement Strategy Four of Alameda's Zero Waste Implementation Plan Update. Introduced. The Program Specialist gave a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the matter is important and must happen sooner rather than later; the community is supportive of the work. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** (21-699) Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of hearing the Police policy update [paragraph no. 21-702… | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |
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