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CityCouncil/2016-12-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2016-12-20 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--DECEMBER 20, 2016--6:15 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived at 6:18 p.m. and Councilmember Daysog arrived at 6:25 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (16-648) Conference with Legal Counsel Workers' Compensation Claim (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: Robert Haun; Agency claimed against: City of Alameda Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:51 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 December 20, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-12-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-01-03.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-01-03 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -JANUARY 3, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 16 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived at 7:06 p.m.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (17-02) Mayor Spencer stated her referral regarding lighting [paragraph no. 17-19] would be moved to a later date. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-03) Christopher Buckley, Alameda, expressed concern over referrals being postponed; urged Council to move through the meeting to get to the tree referral [paragraph no. 17-18]. (17-04) Erik Strimling, Alameda Renters Coalition, expressed his appreciation for flashing cross walks; discussed various issues renters are facing, including maintenance issues and rent increases; expressed concern over renters worrying about having an adversarial relationship with landlords; urged Council to adopt a rent cap. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer stated the Open Government Commission appointment [paragraph no. 17-07 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*17- - 05) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 6, 2016. Approved. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 January 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-01-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -JANUARY 17, 2017--5:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Mayor Spencer arrived at 5:43 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-021) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); CASE NAME: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al; COURT: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; CASE NUMBERS: RG1474654 and RG16823346 *** Note: Mayor Spencer left the meeting at 5:52 p.m. and returned at 6:01 p.m. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council January 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-02-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-02-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - FEBRUARY 7, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (17-52) Proclamation Declaring February 7, 2017 as St. Joseph Notre Dame Men's Cross Country Champion Cooper Teare Day. Mayor Spencer read and presented the proclamation to Cooper Teare. Coach Fong, St. Joseph Notre Dame, said a few words. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-53) Lil Arnerich, Alameda, commended employees, including Alameda Municipal Power employees, encouraged Council to invite employees and give them love, guidance, and shake their hands to say thank you for a job well done (17-54) Gabrielle Dolphin, Alameda, submitted a handout, discussed socially responsible investments for Alameda. (17-55) Dennis Owens, Alameda, expressed concern that the current development impact fee is $23,000 for construction of one bedroom apartment. (17-56) Kevin Kennedy, City Treasurer, commented on negotiations between the City and the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS); stated the current FAAS offer is close to the City's number; a successful conclusion should be reached soon. (17-57) Kevin Kearney, City Auditor, stated the City and FAAS negotiation is tough; FAAS and City staff have worked very hard; he hopes the Council has the strength and endurance to cross the finish line. (17-58) Swati Shah, FAAS Volunteer, spoke about a kitten she was fostering that was shot with a BB gun. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 February 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-02-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-02-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -FEBRUARY - 17, 2017--10:00 - A.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 10:04 a.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment (17-091) Kurt Peterson, Alameda, thanked the City for conducting the workshop, which is overdue; stated the City is developing at a fast pace, especially the West End; expressed concern over building without infrastructure to get on and off the Island. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding the number of speaker slips, Mayor Spencer stated that are 13 slips. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of limiting the speaking time to 40 minutes, with the rest speaking later. Councilmember Matarrese stated there is not a later time for public comment. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council could hear speakers later; Council is not taking action today. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired where the time would be taken from; stated the meeting needs to end at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Spencer stated that she did not review the agenda or see it until it went live; she wants to hear from the public first; she did a referral to hold a priority setting workshop; the first two hours of the meeting on strengths and opportunities did not include any information for the public and does not have any explanation on the agenda; she thinks it is appropriate to hear from the public. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the priority setting workshop has been discussion since the new City Manager was hired; she requested the workshop in her first meeting with the City Manager; she does not want to take time away from strengths and opportunities. Mayor Spencer stated three Councilmembers want to proceed. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding proceeding, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is a motion to limit the total time. Special Meeting Alameda City Council February 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - - FEBRUARY 21, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella arrived at 7:30 p.m.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (17-106) Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft proposed moving the Williams-Sonoma lease [paragraph no. 17-132 to the top of the regular agenda. Mayor Spencer inquired about the number of speakers; stated the first regular item [call for review: paragraph no. 17-127 has 10 speakers; proposed the Bladium Parcel Map [paragraph no. 17-131] and the Williams-Sonoma lease [paragraph no. 17-132 be called after the call for review. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the Mayor's suggestion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Williams-Sonoma lease would probably not take long. Councilmember Matarrese stated the agenda should remain as is. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (17-107) Mayor Spencer announced there is a vacancy on the Rent Review Advisory Committee for the Housing Provider Seat, and that rent workshops would be held on February 23rd, and March 16th and 30th. (17-108) Mayor Spencer did the daily reading on love for Season for Nonviolence. (17-109) Mayor Spencer stated that she would be adjourning in memory of Betty Sanderson, John Villa, Solana Henneberry, Michael Devlin, and Dona Hoard. (17-110) Proclamation Declaring February 2017 as Black History Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Robbie Wilson. Ms. Wilson made brief comments. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-03-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-03-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- MARCH 7, 2017--5:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Janet Davis, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS), urged Council to fund FAAS at the level requested. Chris O'Connell, FAAS, provided an overview of animals, building conditions and workers; urged full funding. Charlotte Tlachac, FAAS, stated that she fosters animals; expressed support for funding and positions requested. Swati Shah, FAAS, outlined her experience volunteering at the shelter; expressed support for FAAS. Susan Getman, FAAS, stated the proposal takes off the table hiring four staff; stated a part-time veterinary care position should be funded. Wendi Poulson, FAAS, expressed her support for FAAS. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-141) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (54956.8); Property: 1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Jill Keimach, City Manager; Organizations Represented: Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (17-142) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6); City Negotiators: Jill Keimach and Nancy Bronstein; Employee Organizations: Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) and International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF); Under Negotiation: Salaries and terms of employment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that regarding Real Property, direction was given to staff. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 6:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:04 a.m. Special Meeting Alameda City Council March 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-03-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-03-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - - MARCH 21, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Eric Gantos, Hot Rod, submitted a letter; urged the Council to vote to take the next step and have the City negotiate a deal based on the terms of the Letter of Intent (LOI). Eerik Hantsoo, Sila Nanotechnologies, outlined the history of Sila and the demand for battery technology; stated Sila is expanding into commercial deployment; requested to be permitted to negotiate with the City for Building 510. Michael Laufer, Kairos Power, stated Kairos Power also has a proposal for Building 530; Kairos Power is a nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing safe and clean energy; outlined the company's growth; stated the building would be used as a research facility and radioactive materials would not be used on the site. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-168) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Numbers: RG14746654 & RG16823346 (17-169) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8); Property: Alameda Point - Building 530 - 120 W. Oriskany Avenue, Alameda, CA; City Negotiator: Nanette Mocanu/Cushman & Wakefield; Organizations Represented: Hot Rod Shop Inc., Kairos Power, LLC and Free Wire Technologies; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (17-170) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8); Property: Tennis Courts near O'Club Area (no address); City Negotiator: Nanette Mocanu/Cushman & Wakefield; Organizations Represented: Gotham Greens\810 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and… | CityCouncil/2017-03-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -APRIL 4, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (17-213) Proclamation Declaring the Month of April 2017 as National Autism Awareness Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Jody Moore, Alameda Autism Community Network. Ms. Moore provided a handout and made brief comments. (17-214) Proclamation Declaring April 4, 2017 as Ron Cowan Day. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Ron's wife, Shahla Cowan, and son, Kirk Cowan. Mayor Spencer, Councilmember Oddie, Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments. (17-215) Mayor Spencer did a reading on celebration for the Season for Nonviolence. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-216) Arnold Brillinger, Alameda, discussed the Alameda shuttle. (17-217) Irene Dieter, Alameda, expressed concern over Council referral titles. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced that the Alameda West Lagoon agreement [paragraph no. 17-222 was removed from the consent calendar for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED APRIL 4, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY--APRIL 7, 2017--5:30 - P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (17- 227 Continued) Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report for the Rent Program, Direct Staff to Prepare Certain Amendments to the Rent Review, Rent Stabilization, and Limitations on Evictions Ordinance, Consider Revisions to Ordinance No. 3132 Governing the Rent Review Advisory Committee, and Authorize Staff to Prepare an Updated Fee Study to Pay for Implementing the Ordinance. Fixed Term Leases Vice Mayor Vella requested to reopen fixed-term leases; stated that she has additional questions. In response to Mayor Spencer inquiry, the Council agreed to reopen the issue. Vice Mayor Vella stated temporary tenancies can be offered to a tenant one time and can also be offered to a new tenant; inquired whether changing tenants under temporary tenancies would be subject to the 5% cap. The Community Development Director responded termination for no cause is the only scenario which has a 5% cap for the subsequent tenant; stated staff is not proposing the cap be expanded to other scenarios. Vice Mayor Vella stated there has been a complaint that fixed term leases are somewhat of a loophole; provided an example of having a 5% increase after multiple tenants with three month fixed term leases, which would total above a 5% increase in one year. Mayor Spencer stated Council received an email suggesting having a limit of one 5% increase per year, which she would support. The Community Development Director stated staff could add a provision if supported by Council. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like to give said direction. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 1 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -APRIL 18, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-240) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG16841240. Not heard. (17-241) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8); Property: Chuck Corica Golf Complex, 1 Clubhouse Memorial Road, Alameda, CA 94502; City Negotiators: Jill Keimach, City Manager and Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director; Organizations Represented: Greenway Golf Associates, Inc.; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (17-242) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) (17-243) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action) (17-244) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Jill Keimach, City Attorney - Janet Kern and City Clerk - Lara Weisiger Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that regarding the four matters heard, direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:01 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 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- MAY 2, 2017--5:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:32 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-272) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG16841240 (17-273) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG14746654 (17-274) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Jill Keimach, City Attorney - Janet Kern and City Clerk - Lara Weisiger Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that direction was given to staff regarding all three items. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:01 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 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MAY 16, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (17-305) Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would agree to move the Mastick Annual Report [paragraph no. 17-307 after the Proclamation [paragraph no. 17-306]. The City Manager stated there is a request to move the rent item [paragraph no. 17- 325]. Mayor Spencer inquired about the number of speakers for each item. The City Clerk responded there is one speaker under Oral Communication, over 40 speakers on the rent item, two speakers on the Straws on Request referral [paragraph no. 17-328 and one speaker on the Main Street Neighborhood Request for Proposals (RFQ) [paragraph no. 17-324 item. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would like to hear items in order or move the rent item above the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) item [paragraph no. 17-322]; proposed the order of be: Mastick Annual Report, ACTC, rent and Main Street Neighborhood RFQ. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to hear the rent item first. Mayor Spencer inquired if Councilmember Oddie would like to hear rent above the Mastick Annual Report. Councilmember Oddie responded the rent item is more important because it is an ordinance. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted staff from ACTC is present. Councilmember Matarrese stated ACTC staff is present to give a presentation; the citizens of Alameda are also present and should take precedence; he would like to hear the rent item first. Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie concurred with Councilmember Matarrese. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-05-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-05-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- MAY 17, 2017-5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Councilmember Matarrese left the meeting at 9:50 p.m.] Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. AGENDA ITEM (17-329) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 to Provide Direction on Funding Requests for Budget Adoption on June 6, 2017. The City Manager, Finance Director, and Mike Meyer with NHA Advisors, gave a Power Point presentation and responded to questions. The City Treasurer made brief comments on the budget; urged Council to spend cautiously and set aside as much money as possible. The City Auditor expressed support for hiring NHA Advisors; made brief comments on the budget. The City Manager continued the presentation and responded to questions. Expressed support for improving the Carnegie Building; outlined ways to keep the downtown vibrant, including making the Carnegie Building a cultural destination: Donna Layburn, Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA). Provided the book Alameda at Play to Council; stated Alameda was the third city to have a Recreation Department; discussed the history and importance of parks: Former Councilmember Lil Arnerich, Alameda. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 7:11 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m. *** The Community Development Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Recreation and Parks Director, Library Director, City Manager, Information Technology (IT) Director, Public Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-05-23.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-05-23 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MAY 23, 2016- -6:00 P.M. (17-330) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a City/Community Action for Sustainable Alameda (CASA) Love Our Green Island Workshop regarding the progress and next steps implementing the City's Local Action Plan for Climate Protection. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 23, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-23.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-06-06 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -JUNE 6, 2017- -4:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived at 4:04 p.m.] Absent: None. Public Comment Stated the matter should be addressed in open session; discussed proposed amendments to the lease, including drainage improvements: Beverly Blatt, Golf Commission. Stated the Golf Commission unanimously supports improving the North Course; discussed drainage and irrigation issues: Ed Downing, Alameda. Read and submitted comments on behalf of Jane Sullwold: Robert Sullwold, Alameda. Expressed support for Greenway Golf and Golf Course improvements: Bill Schmitz, Alameda. Provided a history of the golf course; stated the public supports renewing the North Course; urged the matter be addressed in open session: Joe Van Winkle, Alameda. Expressed support for Greenway; noted increasing costs will cause the operator to pass costs on to players and the majority are senior citizens: Mark Swartz, Alameda. Provided a history of Golf Course projects, expenses and Greenway Golf: Bob Wood, Alameda. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-331) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Rodriguez, Michael V. City of Alameda, et al.; Court: United States District Court, Northern District of California; Case Numbers: C14-02075. (17-332) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of Cases: three (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action). Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-06-20 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-JUNE 20, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-369) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Jill Keimach, City Attorney - Janet Kern and City Clerk - Lara Weisiger. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announce direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:47 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 June 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-06-27.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-06-27 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JUNE 27, 2016- -2:00 P.M. (17-411) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Tour of Astra Space. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 27, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-27.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- - -JULY 5, 2017-6:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella arrived at 6:03 p.m. and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived 6:05 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-412) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of Cases: Two (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action). One case was not heard. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that regarding one case of Anticipated Litigation, direction was given to staff to bring an action and to further disclose information. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:11 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 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 18, 2017-6:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Beverly Blatt, Golf Commission, stated the matter should be addressed in open session; discussed proposed amendments to the lease. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-447) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Bailey V. City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda; Case Numbers: RG15781129. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:38 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 July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-07-28.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-07-28 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY--JULY - 28, 2016- - -10:30 A.M. (17-491) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Tour of the Northwest Territories at Alameda Point. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 28, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-28.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-08-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-08-20 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUNDAY- - -AUGUST 20, 2016--2:00 P.M. (17-492) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Town Hall being called by Mayor Spencer and Councilmember Oddie to address cannabis. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council August 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-08-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-09-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-09-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -SEPTEMBER 5, 2017--5:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:33 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived at 5:35 p.m.] Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (17-493) Workshop on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Section 30-5.15 (Medical Dispensaries and Cultivation) of the Alameda Municipal Code in its Entirety; Adding a New Article XVI (Cannabis Businesses); Adding a New Section 30-10 (Cannabis); and Amending Sections 24-11 (Smoking Prohibitions in Places of Employment and Unenclosed Public Places) and 24-12 (Smoking Prohibitions in Housing). The City Manager and the Community Development Director made introductory remarks. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Council would not be voting on the ordinance tonight. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the purpose of the workshop is for Council to provide direction. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the workshop is a first reading of the ordinance, to which the City Manager responded in the negative. Neil Hall, SCI Consulting Group, and the Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what vertical integration means. Mr. Hall responded vertical integration means a cultivator can also be a manufacturer and can hold a license for everything but testing. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether testing is a standalone license, to which Special Meeting Alameda City Council September 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-09-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-09-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--SEPTEMBER - 19, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-531) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Jill Keimach. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that the discussion would continue on October 17, 2017. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:59 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 September 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 3, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-567) Conference with Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of Cases: One (As Defended - City Exposure to Legal Action). (17-568) Conference with Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of Cases: One (As Responded (Amicus Curiae - City Exposure to Legal Action). (17-569) Conference with Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of Cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action). Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that regarding City Exposure to Legal Action, a status report was provided and direction was given to staff; regarding Amicus Curiae, that she is a member of Mayor's Against Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Discrimination which sent out a request to mayors to participate in litigation that is anticipated regarding Masterpiece Cakeshop versus Colorado Civil Rights Commission; Council authorized the Mayor and City Council to sign onto the U.S. Supreme Court friend of the Court brief being submitted in support of the rights of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and a same sex couple who was refused service by a commercial bakery; the commercial bakery argued that it should be exempt from a law prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ people based on its owners asserted religious opposition to same sex marriage; the Amicus brief, which is being drafted by attorneys from th… | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-10-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-10-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING HURSDAY--OCTOBER 5, 2016--6:00 P.M. (17-602) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a City/Community Action for Sustainable Alameda (CASA) Workshop regarding the Next Steps for Updating the City's Local Action Plan for Climate Protection. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--OCTOBER 17, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Ruth Dixon-Mueller, League of Women Voters of Alameda, read from a letter submitted by the League; stated the League urges the City Council to support an independent review to provide a fair and open report to the public on the Fire Chief selection process. Paul Foreman, Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT), read from a letter submitted by ACT; stated ACT objects to the Council proceeding with the City Manager's evaluation; until the City Manager's allegations are fully investigated and any necessary actions are taken, the evaluation should be delayed or at least limited to participation by the Councilmembers who are not accused of misconduct; urged the Council to listen to the City Attorney. Ken Peterson, Alameda, stated that he agrees with the League of Women Voters and ACT; the City Manager and City Attorney evaluations should be put off until the situation is clear; after the situation is resolved, the Councilmembers involved in the action should recuse themselves. David Mitchell, Alameda, stated the memo written by the City Manager to the City Council was unfortunate, contains a lot of unsubstantiated accusations, and, along with the editorial piece, tarnishes the names of Councilmembers and the Fire Department; the City should exercise extreme restraint going forward and have an internal process that uses discretion; in the event of future instances of misconduct, the matter should be investigated before information is released; he works with everyone on the Council and all members try to do the right thing; expressed concern about the information impacting the upcoming election. Gray Harris, Alameda, urged Council to go forward with the City Manager's review, which has been agendized since April; stated false accusations should not derail Council's work; the… | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-10-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-10-20 | 1 | 460 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY- - -OCTOBER 20, 2016--6:30 P.M. (17-645) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Marina-Windsor Neighborhood Watch Meeting. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-10-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-10-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SATURDAY--OCTOBER - 21, 2017-9:00 A.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella arrived at 9:07 a.m.] Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. AGENDA ITEM (17-646) Workshop on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Section 30-5.15 (Medical Dispensaries and Cultivation) in its Entirety; Adding a New Article XVI (Cannabis Businesses); Adding a New Section 30-10 (Cannabis); and Amending Sections 24-11 (Smoking Prohibitions in Places of Employment and Unenclosed Public Places) and 24-12 (Smoking Prohibitions in Housing). The Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation and responded to Council questions. Stated recreational dispensaries were supported by the Alameda voters; expressed concern over recreational dispensaries not being created and prohibiting smoking: Howard Harawitz, Alameda. Inquired about taxation; expressed support for having and taxing dispensaries: Dave Maxey, Alameda. Stated the Alameda High School Parent, Teacher and Student Association (AHS PTSA) supports the overall PTA Council's resolution; urged Council to keep marijuana away from students; expressed support for the 1,000 foot buffer zone and concern over locating a dispensary on Park Street: Katherine Lamb-Tansey, AHS PTSA. Submitted information; stated Alameda would be a prime location for Steephill Labs, which is involved with testing marijuana; urged Council to allow testing facilities; discussed the business and jobs: Donald Land, Steephill Labs. Expressed concern over and discussed a statement the Mayor made in a video; urged families and citizens be protected: Mark Cachia-Riedl, AHS PTSA. Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING UESDAY--NOVEMBER 7, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Roll Call was done during Agenda Changes.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (17-647) Councilmember Oddie expressed concern over the number of speakers for the cannabis [paragraph no. 17-669 and transportation [paragraph no. 17-666 items; suggested moving the items up on the agenda. Mayor Spencer stated that she would not support hearing the items above the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like the two items be moved to the top of the regular agenda. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of hearing the cannabis item after the public hearing [paragraph no. 17-666 and the transportation plan. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is agreeable to hearing the cannabis item after the pension item. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote; Ayes: Councilmembers Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 2. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (17-648) The Community Development Director introduced the new Rent Program Director, Suzanne Warner. Ms. Warner made brief comments. (17-649) Proclamation Declaring November 15, 2017 as America Recycles Day. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to John Lipp and Janet Davis, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-11-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-11-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 21, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (17-683) Mayor Spencer announced the litigation report [paragraph no. 17-691 would not be heard and the Recreation and Park fees [paragraph no. 17-697 and Sister City item [paragraph no. 17-702 would be continued to December 5, 2017. Mayor Spencer request her referral [paragraph no. 17-696 be moved up. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would support moving the meeting expeditiously to allow hearing all items. Councilmember Oddie inquired where Mayor Spencer would like to hear her referral. Mayor Spencer responded that she would like to move the item after the fee item. The City Manager noted a number of regular items have to be heard tonight. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of leaving the agenda as is. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 3. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of hearing the referral after the MARAD lease [paragraph no. 17-700]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the referral can go after both time critical leases. Vice Mayor Vella stated the item is only 10 minutes. Councilmember Oddie stated he would like to move the referral after the Planning Board resolution. Councilmember Oddie made a substitute motion to approve hearing the referral after the Planning Board resolution [paragraph no. 17-696]. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--DECEMBER - 5, 2017--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (17-713) Mayor Spencer announced the Parcel Map resolution [paragraph no. 17-726 was withdrawn by staff; requested the Sister City item [paragraph no. 17-732 be heard earlier on the agenda. Council agreed to hear the Sister City item after the Master Fee hearing [paragraph no. 17-731]. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-714) Charles Rodenbusch, Alameda, expressed concerns with pedestrian safety at two-way stops. (17-715) Marianne Carter, Alameda, submitted information; expressed concern with improvements needed at Alameda Point Gym. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced the access to the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal [paragraph no. 17-718], the Information Technology Strategic Plan [paragraph no. 17-719], and Federal Carbon Fee resolution [paragraph no. 17-724 were withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*17-716) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting Held on October 21, 2017 and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2017-12-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--DECEMBER 19, 2017--5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (17-744) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of cases: Three (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action) Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:35 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 December 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-01-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-01-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -JANUARY 2, 2018- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (18-001) Steven Schiesser, Alameda, expressed concern with the imbalance of low wages versus increasing housing prices. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*18-002) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on December 5,2017. Approved. (*18-003) Ratified bills in the amount of $5,848,965.23. (*18-004) Ordinance No. 3207, "Ordinance Approving a Real Estate Exchange Agreement between the City of Alameda ("City") and PUR Atlantic LLC ("PUR Atlantic") to Exchange Approximately 820 Square Feet of City Owned Property for Approximately 2,173 Square Feet of PUR Atlantic Owned Property in Order to Facilitate Construction of the Cross Alameda Trail Project along Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway between Main and Webster Streets and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement Its Terms." Finally passed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-01-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-01-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) TUESDAY--JANUARY 16, 2018- -6:59 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor/Chair Spencer - 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember/Commissioner Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*18-015CC/18-001SACIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and SACIC Meetings Held on December 5 and 19, 2017. [City Council and SACIC]. Approved. (*18-016CC/18-002SACIC) SUMMARY: Issue Certificate of Completion to Wind River Pursuant to the DDA. Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Certificate of Completion to LVA4 Alameda WRW, L.P. and LVA4 Alameda WRW II, L.P. pursuant to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the former Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda. [City Council and SACIC]. Accepted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk and Secretary, SACIC The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Joint Meeting of the Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission January 16, 2018 1 | CityCouncil/2018-01-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-01-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-01-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY- - -JANUARY 18, 201--6:00 P.M. - (18-053) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Sustainability Forum. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. 1 | CityCouncil/2018-01-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-01-30.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-01-30 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -JANUARY 30, 2018- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 3:32 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-054) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (e) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action)1 Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that there was no reportable action. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council January 30, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-30.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-02-06.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-02-06 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - FEBRUARY 6, 2018- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-055) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Myers, Jason V. City of Alameda, et al; Court: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG15777911. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding existing litigation case name: Meyers, Jason V. City of Alameda, et al - direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:26 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 February 6, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-06.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - FEBRUARY 20, 2018- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (18-081) Proclamation Declaring February 2018 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Linda Ahmad, Valerie Nicolas and Kale Jenks, Daniel Rader, Elizabeth Dodge, and April McCarver, Alameda Family Services. Ms. McCarver, Ms. Dodge and Mr. Raider made brief comments. (18-082) Proclamation Declaring February 19, 2018 as Day of Remembrance. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Mas Takano, Kent Taketa, Judy Furuichi, John Towata, and Ken Narahara. A gentleman introduced those accepting and made brief comments. Mr. Towata made brief comments. (18-083) Mayor Spencer did the daily reading for the Season for Nonviolence on communication. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (18-084) Nancy Schegel, Alameda, stated Centre Court has ongoing trouble with green waste pickup; expressed concern with parking in red zones outside the Centre Court gate near at Earhart School; suggested pylons be installed. (18-085) Mitch Dunn, Alameda Maker Farm, outlined activities to come into compliance with the City's regulations; discussed information that was not correct in a recent news report; inquired about a drone policy. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-03-06.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-03-06 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- MARCH 6, 2018- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:18 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (18-109) Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of moving up the Greenway Golf lease [paragraph no. 18-124]. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would only support the motion if there is agreement to continue the meeting past 11:00, if needed, to address Site A [paragraph no. 18-126]. The City Manager noted the AC Transit funding agreement [paragraph no. 18-127 also needed to be heard tonight. Councilmember Matarrese requested a friendly amendment to the motion to also agree to hear the Site A and AC Transit items. Vice Mayor Vella and Mayor Spencer accepted the friendly amendment. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would withdraw the Housing Policy referral [paragraph no. 18-136 because the income disparity was included in the City's legislative plan and the matter would be addressed as part of the Housing Element update. Regarding the Consent Calendar, Mayor Spencer announced the Marcy Wong Donn Logan agreement [paragraph no. 18-122) and the Alameda County agreement resolution [paragraph no. 18-123 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 March 6, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-06.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-03-09.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-03-09 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY-MARCH - - 9, 2018- - -1:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 1:32 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-139) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (e) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the Mayor announced that the City Council has received the final investigative report from its independent investigator, Michael Jenkins of the California law firm Jenkins & Hogan; the report includes confidential advice regarding potential litigation given to the City Council which the Council is currently assessing in conjunction with its attorneys; the City will release factual findings of the investigative report as soon as possible after the requisite legal analysis has been completed and delivered to the City Council; the City Manager has been placed on paid administrative leave with full salary and benefits during this assessment by unanimous vote of the City Council. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:14 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 March 9, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-09.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-03-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-03-20 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - - MARCH 20, 2018- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (18-144) Mayor Spencer announced the Public Hearing on the Impact Fee [paragraph no. 18-160] was continued to May 15th and the Amber Kenitics Ordinance was withdrawn and would return at a later date [paragraph no. 18-161]. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (18-145) The Acting City Manager made an announcement regarding a sinkhole in the City of Oakland on the other side of the Posey Tube; announced, that pursuant to the Sunshine Ordinance, notice is being given that the City would begin negotiations with bargaining groups. (18-146) Mayor Spencer did a reading for the Season for Non-Violence on restorative justice. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (18-147) Janice Heredia, Alameda Housing Authority, announced upcoming workshops covering terminations of tenancy, rent increases and fair housing training. (18-148) Pat Lamborn, Alameda, urged Council to follow up on the referral direction to take title of the parcel to complete Shoreline Park on Harbor Bay Parkway; submitted information. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced that the Legislative Agenda [paragraph no. 18-151] and Encinal Marina Resolution [paragraph no. 18-154 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 March 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-04-03.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-04-03 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-- -APRIL 3, 2018- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-175) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (e) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) (18-176) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Attorney - Janet Kern and City Clerk - Lara Weisiger Following the Closed Session regarding Litigation, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that direction was given to staff to schedule another two closed sessions. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 7:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:07 p.m. *** Following the closed session regarding Performance Evaluation, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 10:52 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 April 3, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-04-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-04-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-04-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-- -APRIL 16, 2018- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Mayor Spencer stated there are 34 speakers; inquired whether Council wants to consider limiting the time to two minutes. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Council is considering a serious matter; that she would prefer to keep three minutes and speakers be held to three minutes. Mayor Spencer requested speakers not go over the three minutes. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested speakers not be able to cede time. Mayor Spencer stated none of the speakers have requested time be ceded; noted she would call the speakers in the order submitted. Expressed concern over Councilmembers Oddie and Vella participating in the Closed Session; urged the Jenkins report be released or at least the determination whether Councilmembers Oddie and Vella violated the Charter and the recommended action; read the March 9 Closed Session announcement; noted Ms. Keimach has not seen the report: Paul Foreman, Alameda Citizens Task Force. Expressed concern over special interests running the City and decisions being made in secret; urged Council to reconsider firing Ms. Keimach, Councilmembers Oddie and Vella to recuse themselves, and to release the report and refer it to the Grand Jury: Cameron Bateman, Alameda. Urged Councilmembers to proceed with caution; stated the public should hear the alleged tapes and be involved in the decision making process: Camille Khazar, Alameda. Urged Councilmembers Oddie and Vella to recuse themselves and the report be released to the public: Jim Sweeney, Alameda. Requested that all versions of the investigative report be released and the tape recording be made public: Former Councilmember Karin Lucas, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 16, 2018 1 | CityCouncil/2018-04-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-04-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-04-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -APRIL 17, 2018- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 4:17 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-203) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Acting City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), and Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (18-204) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiators: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Acting City Manager; and Jennifer Ott, Director of Base Reuse & Transportation Planning; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (18-205) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 120 W Oriskany, Building 530, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Nanette Mocanu; Potential Buyer: Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc.; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Labor, Council received a briefing; regarding Northwest Territories, and Building 530, direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:45 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 Apr… | CityCouncil/2018-04-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-05-01.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-05-01 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- MAY 1, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Urged Councilmembers Vella and Oddie recuse themselves from any decisions regarding the City Manager, which does not mean they are guilty of anything: Heinrich Albert, Alameda. Expressed his displeasure with the conflict; suggested following a conflict resolution model: Ken Peterson, Alameda. Stated the matters related to the City Manager should be rescheduled to a later date after the report is released; urged Councilmembers Vella and Oddie recuse themselves: Jim Sweeney, Alameda. Stated shifting the focus to the taping completely ignores the core issue; urged the Council to uphold due process and resolve the matter in an above board fashion: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Mayor Spencer suggested the City Attorney explain whether Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie have to recuse themselves from the closed session items. The City Attorney responded Councilmembers Oddie and Vella do not have a financial conflict of interest; stated the entire City Council hires and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk; any kind of performance evaluation or decision on continuing employment of any one of the three is within the purview of all five Councilmembers. Discussed a potential wrongful termination lawsuit; urged a settlement be reached: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Stated the record shows Ms. Keimach was strongly and relentlessly pressured to hire a Fire Chief who was supported by the Firefighters union, Domenick Weaver; Ms. Keimach received 16 letters from elected, appointed and union officials in a one month period urging her to hire Mr. Weaver; Mr. Oddie said that he was concerned because somebody said to him Jeff DelBono doesn't run this City, Jill does; Councilmember Oddie told people that he had two other votes to fire Ms. Keimach; Ms. Keimach was told, by mo… | CityCouncil/2018-05-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-05-15.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-05-15 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MAY 15, 2018- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:13 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (18-275) Mayor Spencer announced the Alameda Point Transpiration Demand Management item [paragraph no. 18-294 was withdrawn from the agenda and the Impact Fee Hearing [paragraph no. 18-296 was continued to June 19, 2018. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (18-276) The Acting City Manager invited the public to a West Alameda Business Association West End Community Forum, co-hosted by the City, on Thursday, May 24th. (18-277) Proclamation Declaring May 2018 as Older American Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Paul Hauser, Mastick Advisory Board, and the Recreation Manager. Mr. Hauser and the Recreation Manager made brief comments. (18-278) Proclamation Declaring May 2018 as Jewish American History Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Rabbi Chester and Genevieve Pastor-Cohen, Temple Israel, and Rabbi Meir Schmotkin, Chabad of Alameda. Rabbi Chester, Rabbi Schmotkin, and Ms. Pastor-Cohen made brief comments. Expressed concern that people conflate Judaism, a religion, and Zionism, which is a political ideology: Howard Harawitz, Alameda. Expressed support for the significant changes made to the original proclamation; stated the City should aspire to elevate freedom and human dignity to all in the community: Paula Rainey, Alameda. (18-279) Proclamation Declaring May 15, 2018 as Kate Pryor and David Lee Day. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Kate Pryor and David Lee. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 1 | CityCouncil/2018-05-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-05-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-05-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY-MAY 18, 2018- -9:00 A.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 9:08 a.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment (18-307) Kurt Peterson, Alameda, discussed the need for transit plans to be cohesive; stated every project's impact on other projects should be determined. Work Session (18-308) Recommendation to Accept the 2018/2019 City Council Workplan The Acting City Manager gave a Power Point presentation and the Council provided suggestions on moving and adding items on the workplan. Requested that speakers be able to comment on each workplan goal: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Mayor Spencer stated that she would allow speakers to briefly comment on each. Housing/Homelessness Stated the rent program is failing; expressed concern over the matter being delayed; keeping people in housing is the best way to reduce homelessness: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Discussed a San Jose housing program for teachers; urged the City to work with the School District: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Traffic Congestion Expressed concern over AC Transit not being on time to the ferry terminal and over the Central Avenue project: David Maxi, Alameda. Stated turn lanes are not meant to be used as passing lanes; suggested controlling the lanes form commutes; a lane should not be removed: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 18, 2018 1 | CityCouncil/2018-05-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -JUNE 5, 2018- - -7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella was present via teleconference from the Hilton at 10000 Beach Club Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (18-314) Mayor Spencer announced the State of the City [paragraph no. 18-338 would not be heard; inquired whether the Assessment Report [paragraph no. 18-340 could be heard after the Public Hearing [paragraph no. 18-339]. The Council concurred. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (18-315) Proclamation Declaring June 2018 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15, 2018, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Dena Aindow, District Attorney's Office, and Vanessa Baker, Adult Protective Services. Ms. Aindow and Ms. Baker made brief comments. (18-316) Proclamation Declaring June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Niklas Ratzlaff and Dezaree Doroliat, NEA Community Learning Center. Mr. Ratzlaff made brief comments. (18-317) The Public Works Director introduced the new City Engineer. (18-318) The City Clerk made a brief announcement about the new meeting Rules of Order. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-06-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-06-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-JUNE 19, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-354) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting City Manager and City Manager (18-355) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiators: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Acting City Manager; and Jennifer Ott, Director of Base Reuse & Transportation Planning; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Public Employee Appointment/Hiring and Real Property direction was given to staff and no vote was taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:47 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 June 19, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-07-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-07-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 5, 2018- -4:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived at 4:32 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-388) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting City Manager and City Manager Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 9:15 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 July 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 1 | 298 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 10, 2018- -4:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella was present via teleconference from the Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-389) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Zachary Ginsburg V. City of Alameda; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case No.: RG15791428 (18-390) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Nos.: RG14746654, RG16823346 & RG16841240 (18-391) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Area 51 Productions V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case No.: RG14741702 (18-392) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting City Manager and City Manager Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Ginsburg and Boatworks, the City Council received an update on the cases status; regarding Area 51 Productions, the Council unanimously voted to approve a settlement with direction for notice to the codefendant. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 6:01 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:25 a.m. *** Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that Appointment/Hiring direction was given to staff by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft: No; Matarrese: No; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Spencer: Aye; Ayes: 3; Noe… | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-07-24 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 24, 2018- -4:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 4:03 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Briefly outlined what Nautilus Data Technologies does: Jim Connaughton, Nautilus Data Technologies. Gave a Power Point presentation outlining what SpinLaunch does: Ryan Hampton, SpinLaunch. Continued the Power Point presentation outlining what SpinLaunch does: Jonathan Yaney, SpinLaunch. Urge Council to indemnify Councilmembers against spurious changes: Eric Strimling, Alameda Renters Coalition. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-415) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation (1) pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action) (18-416) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting City Manager and City Manager (18-417) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: 120 W. Oriskany, Building 530, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Nanette Mocanu; Potential Tenant: Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. or SpinLaunch Inc.; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (18-418) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation (2) pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action) (18-419) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code § 54956.9; Case Name: Daysog, Tony, et al. V. City of Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 24, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--SEPTEMBER - 4, 2018- -5:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-456) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiator: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager and Jennifer Ott, Director of Base Reuse & Transportation Planning; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (18-457) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Assistant City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), and Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) and International Association of Firefighter, Local 689 (IAFF); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Real Property, the Council authorized members to discuss specific terms with the Park District in an effort to complete the agreement, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4; Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1; and authorized the liaison subcommittee members to reach out to Park District liaison subcommittee members and the Interim City Manager to reach out to the Park District General Manager for the same purpose, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5; and regarding Labor, direction was given to staff. Adjournment There … | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-09-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--SEPTEMBER - 18, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella was present via teleconference from the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, 1900 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-490) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiator: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (18-491) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Assistant City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), and Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) and International Association of Firefighter, Local 689 (IAFF); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (18-492) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and e(2) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 relating to the District Attorney's investigation into the Jill Keimach tape recording Number of cases: One (As Defendant - -Exposure to litigation against the City) (18-493) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting/Interim City Attorney and City Attorney Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Cle… | CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-10-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 2, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-527) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government Code section 54956.9(a); Case Name: Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), et al. V US; Court: In the United States Court of Federal Claims; Case Number: 14-817C (18-528) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government Code section 54956.9(a); Case Names: Velez, et al. V. City of Alameda, et al. and Stevens V. City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Numbers: RG18910164 and RG18920434 (18-529) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiator: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment (18-530) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Assistant City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), and Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (18-531) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting/Interim City Attorney and City Attorney (18-532) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/descripti… | CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-10-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ESDAY--OCTOBER 16, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-561) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting/Interim City Attorney and City Attorney (18-562) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager (18-563) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Assistant City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), and Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (18-564) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiator: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding the City Attorney, direction was given to staff; regarding City Manager, staff provided an update; regarding Labor, Council received a briefing and gave direction to staff; and regarding Real Property, direction was given to staff by unanimous voice vote - 5. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda… | CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-11-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- NOVEMBER 7, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment: Gaby Dolphin, Alameda, stated hiring a new City Manager and City Attorney is not business as usual; suggested holding Town Hall meeting meet and greets to allow candidates to answer questions. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-595) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager (18-596) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting/Interim City Attorney and City Attorney (18-597) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Assistant City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), and Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding the City Manager, City Attorney, and Labor, direction was given to staff. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:36 p.m. *** Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Labor, direction was given to staff. Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 7, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-11-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-11-27 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY -NOVEMBER 27, 2018- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment John Knox White, Alameda, expressed concern over the City Manager hiring process not being publically discussed or announced; stated some of the process should be reconsidered due to the recent election; two City Attorney applicants expressed interest in applying after the change in leadership; suggested reopening the City Manager application period through the end of the year without impacting the timeline, including newly elected officials in discussion and providing a public announcement about the process tonight. Ken Peterson, Alameda, discussed prior City Managers and urged Council to hire someone suited for the job. Tony Daysog, Alameda, expressed support for involving the public in the City Manager hiring process, which should be extended to identify additional candidates. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-623) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government Code section 54956.9(a); Case Name: Campbell, Joseph V. City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG18912595 (18-624) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government Code section 54956.9(a) Case Name: Clyde Grossman et al V. City of Alameda, et al.; Court; Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG15777784 (18-625) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager (18-626) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting/Interim City Attorney and City Attorney (18-627) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY Negotiators: David L. Rudat, I… | CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-12-04.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-12-04 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - DECEMBER 4, 2018- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (18-651) Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to consolidate the McKay Hearing [paragraph no. 18-662 and the certificate of sufficiency [paragraph no. 18-662B]. Mayor Spencer stated that should would like to move the referral update [paragraph no. 18-661] above the McKay Hearing; stated that she does not want to consolidate the two items; the is the first time the matters are being heard; the issues are different; if the items are combined she would like speakers to have three minutes. Councilmember Oddie inquired the number of speakers. The City Clerk responded there are approximately 9 speakers on each and some people submitted slips for both. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of moving the certificate of sufficiency to the regular meeting and consolidating it with the McKay Hearing, and hearing the combined matter after the referral update. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion with an amendment to give the speakers three minutes. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft accepted the amendment to the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (18-652) Proclamation Declaring December 4, 2018 as Sea Fox Crew Appreciation Day. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 December 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-04.pdf |
CityCouncil/2018-12-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2018-12-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC) TUESDAY- -DECEMBER 18, 2018- 5:00 P.M. Mayor/Chair Spencer convened the meeting at 5:08 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor/Chair Spencer - 5. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor/Commissioner Spencer moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*18-663 CC/18-014 SACIC) Recommendation to Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2018. Accepted. (*18-664 CC/18-015 SACIC) Recommendation to Accept the Fourth Quarter Financial Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2018. Accepted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Spencer adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk and Secretary, SACIC The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission December 18, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 1 | 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- -JANUARY 2, 2019- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:21 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (19-005) Paul Medved, Alameda, discussed sea level rise and urged Council to take action. (19-006) Mari Perez Ruiz, Alameda Renters Coalition, discussed the housing crisis, renters and changes to the rent ordinance. (19-007) Frida Cassidy Schiesser, Girl Scout Troop #33067 and Alameda Renters Coalition, discussed the lack of rent control and the effects of displacement. (19-008) Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition, urged Council to amend the rent control ordinance; discussed the impacts on seniors and disabled. (19-009) Eric Strimling, Alameda Renters Coalition, discussed Rent Review Advisory Committee meetings and cases and questioned ways for tenants to get hearings about rent increase reviews. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor Knox White requested the rent budget resolution [paragraph no. 19-013 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-01-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-01-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SATURDAY--JANUARY 5, 2019- -8:30 A.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 8:39 a.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-023) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager (19-024) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Attorney Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the Mayor announced that regarding City Manager and City Attorney, direction was given to staff. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council January 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-01-10 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED JANUARY 2, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY- - -JANUARY 10, 2019- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (19-025) Recommendation to Receive the Report on the Initiative Measure to Change the Land Use Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on McKay Avenue, by Amending the General Plan Designation from Office to Open Space, and by Amending the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to Open Space District and Consider the Following Options: Option 1 - Adopt the Ordinance; or Option 2 - Adopt a Resolution Submitting the Ordinance to the Voters. The City Council had no further discussion of the matter and addressed the revising the ballot question at a 6:02 p.m. Special Meeting. (19-026) Adoption of a Resolution Submitting to the Voters an Ordinance Entitled "Caring Alameda Act" the Special Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, that Proposes to Have the Voters Confirm Resolution No. 15461, which Amended the General Plan Text and Land Use Diagram, and Ordinance No. 3234, which Amended the Citywide Zoning Map for the Property on McKay Avenue (APN 74-1305-26-2) to Allow for Senior Assisted Living and Support Services for Homeless Individuals; and Consider Authoring a Direct and Possible Rebuttal Argument. The City Council had no further discussion of the matter and addressed the revising the ballot question at a 6:02 p.m. Special Meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:02p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Continued January 2, 2019 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 January 10, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-01-15.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-01-15 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - JANUARY 15, 2019- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:26 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-029) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); City Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit (PANS), Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA); Executive Management Employees (EXME) and Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (AMPU); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (19-030) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Attorney (19-031) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager (19-032) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: A 30 acre portion of Site B, Alameda Point; City Negotiator: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager; Potential Buyer: Abbott Bros. Development, Inc.; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Labor, City Attorney, and City Manager, direction was given to staff with no vote taken. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:55 p.m. *** Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Real Property, direction was given to staff with no vote taken. Special Meeting Alameda City Council Ja… | CityCouncil/2019-01-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-01-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-01-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY- JANUARY 21, 2019- 5:15 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-058) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager (19-059) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); Number of cases: Two (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action) (19-060) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); Number of cases: Two (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding City Manager, direction was given to staff by unanimous voice vote; regarding Initiation of litigation, direction was given the staff by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4; Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1; and regarding Significant exposure to litigation, direction was given to staff with no vote taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council January 21, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-01-31.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-01-31 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY--JANUARY 31, 2019- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:14 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. (19-061) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Attorney (19-062) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that regarding City Attorney, direction was given to staff; and regarding City Manager, the matter was continued to February 1, 2019 at 5:01 p.m. Adjournment At 9:21 p.m., there being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft continued the meeting to February 1, 2019 at 5:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council January 31, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-31.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-02-01.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-02-01 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY- - -FEBRUARY - 1, 2019- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-063) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring: Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Attorney *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 6:30 p.m. to convene the continued January 31, 2019 closed session and reconvened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced that direction was given to staff by unanimous voice vote - 5. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:35 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 February 1, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-02-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-02-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY - -FEBRUARY 5, 2019- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 5:07 p.m.] Absent: None. AGENDA ITEMS (19-065) Presentations by Four Developer Finalists for Development of the West Midway Project at Alameda Point (22-Acre Mixed Use Project, Construction of Backbone Infrastructure, Up to 291 Residential Units, including Commercial Development) and Provide Direction on Next Steps in the Developer Selection Process. [New folder: 440-20 1) Correspondence/Reports, 2) West Midway Project - Alameda Point] The Base Reuse Manager gave a brief presentation. Sean Whiskeman, Catellus, gave a Power Point presentation. Bruce Dorfman, Joe Ernst, Ivana Micic and Kristopher Köster, Alameda Point Partners, gave a Power Point presentation. Michael Phillips, Michael Sorochinsky, and Remy Monteko, Jamestown, gave a Power Point presentation. Josh Roden and Barry Long, Brookfield, gave a Power Point presentation. Discussed his involvement and funding of programs provided by Catellus: Jeff Miller, Alameda Boys & Girls Club. Stated that he is grateful for the space at Alameda Point; expressed commitment to providing long-term positive impact; noted Brookfield contacts, Barry Josh and Keith, reached out with active, engaging conversation: Malyka Chop, Small Size Big Minds. Expressed support for Jamestown; outlined positive details in working with Jamestown: Michael Taft, Subpar Miniature Golf. Stated that she has worked with both Alameda Point Partners and Catellus; spoke in favor of Catellus: Tina Blaine, Rhythmix. Special Meeting Alameda City Council February 5, 2019 1 | CityCouncil/2019-02-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-02-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-02-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -FEBRUARY - 19, 2019--5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:12 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-086) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: 120 W. Oriskany, Building 530, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiators: Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Community Development Director, and Ted Anderson, Cushman & Wakefield; Negotiating Parties: Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. and Hot Rod Shop Inc.; Issue Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (19-087) Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) (19-088) Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subsection (c) Number of Cases: One (As Plaintiff- City of Alameda Initiating Legal Action) (19-089) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Ballena Isle Upland Parcel APN 74-1025-3; City Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager; Debbie Potter, Base Reuse and Community Development Director; Lois Butler, Economic Development Manager; Lisa Maxwell, Assistant City Attorney; Maurice Robinson, Maurice Robinson & Associates LLC; Potential Tenant: West River, Inc.; Current Tenant: SHM Ballena Isle, LLC Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms (19-090) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); City Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), and Executive Management Employees (EXME); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Empl… | CityCouncil/2019-02-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-03-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-03-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- MARCH 5, 2019- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-119) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V. City of Alameda, et. al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Numbers. RG14746654, RG 16823346 and RG16841240 (19-120) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9); Case Name: Zachary Ginsburg V. City of Alameda; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG15791428 (19-121) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); City Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), and Executive Management Employees (EXME); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (19-122) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1) Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting City Manager Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Boatworks, Council received a briefing; Ginsburg, direction was provided by staff by unanimous voice vote - 5; and regarding Labor and Acting City Manager, direction was given to staff with no vote taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:55 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 March 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-03-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-03-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-03-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SATURDAY--MARCH 16, 2019- -8:30 A.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 8:37 a.m. and made brief welcome comments. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Hauser, League of Women Voters, urged the City Council to address the Open Government Commission's role. Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA), urged the Council to set environmental sustainability as a priority. Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition, discussed rent control; urged Council to lower the rent cap. Holly Lim, Filipino Advocates for Justice, discussed her rent situation; urged Council to address the rent cap and just cause evictions. Eleanor Wiley, Alameda, stated that she is a small landlord; urged Council to craft an ordinance that protects renters and small landlords. Richard Bangert, Alameda, suggested funds be allocated to study the costs to construct De Pave Park. Irene Dieter, Alameda, stated that she would like the Council priorities to include electoral reform, specifically ranked choice voting starting with the office of Mayor. WORKSHOP (19-145) City Council Workshop Facilitated by Cynthia Kurtz and Nancy Hetrick The Management Partners report on the workshop is attached hereto and made part of the minutes by reference. Nancy Hetrick, Cynthia Kurtz and Lisa Phan, Management Partners, briefly introduced themselves. Special Meeting Alameda City Council March 16, 2019 1 | CityCouncil/2019-03-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-03-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-03-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-- -MARCH 19, 2019- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-146) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: 120 W. Oriskany, Building 530; City Negotiators: Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Community Development Director, and Ted Anderson, Cushman & Wakefield; Negotiating Parties: Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. and Hot Rod Shop Inc.; Issue Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (19-147) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: 650 West Ranger Avenue; City Negotiators: Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Community Development Director, and Ted Anderson, Cushman & Wakefield; Negotiating Parties: TBD via Request for bids; Issue Under Negotiation: Relocation of Existing tenants (19-148) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d), and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e), of section 54956.9; Number of cases: 6 (19-149) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); City Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), and Executive Management Employees (EXME); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (19-150) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (b)(1); Title/description of positions to be filled: Interim/Acting City Manager (19-151) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claims; (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: Jeffrey Cambra; Agency claimed against: City of Alameda [Note: Councilmember Vella recused herself and was not present for the Liability Claims matter.] Following the Clo… | CityCouncil/2019-03-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--APRIL 2, 2019- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Vice Mayor Knox White led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (19-184) Recommendation to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Various Amendments to the City's Rent Review, Rent Stabilization, and Limitations on Evictions Ordinance (No. 3148) Which May Include Amending Various Sections of Article XV of Chapter VI Concerning Review of Rent Increases, Limitations on Evictions, Eliminating the Sunset Clause, and Making Clarifying Amendments; and (19-184A) Public Hearing to Consider an "Ellis Act" Policy and Resolution No. 15517 "Adopting a Policy Concerning the Requirements, Procedures, Restrictions and Mitigations Concerning the Withdrawal of Residential Rental Units from Rent or Lease (Ellis Act Policy)." Adopted. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff has met with landlord stakeholders in the weeks leading up to the meeting The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated based on Council's decision on the item, staff will reach out to stakeholders. Councilmember Oddie inquired how Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) will be treated. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded ADU's can be an independent unit on a property or within the primary home; stated a permitted ADU is treated as a single family home if the homeowner lives in the main house; if the ADU is not permitted, it is treated as two units to encourage legalization of the ADU; discussed the single family home classification. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated all rental units are subject to the City's termination limitations and are required to pay relocation benefits. Councilmember Oddie inquired what prot… | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-04-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-04-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -APRIL 16, 2019- 5:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Note: Councilmember Vella recused herself from the Liability Claim and left the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-210) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Zachary Ginsburg V. City of Alameda; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case No: RG15791428 (19-211) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), and Executive Management Employees (EXME); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (19-212) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claim; (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: Jeffrey Cambra; Agency claimed against: City of Alameda Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Existing Litigation, the Council unanimously voted to authorize settlement of a claim for plaintiff attorney fees in the amount of $125,000 with the City paying $25,000 and $100,000 to be paid from the Alameda Municipal Power Enterprise Fund; regarding Labor, direction was given to staff by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, and Vella - 4; Noes: Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 1; regarding the Liability Claim Liability, Council authorize settlement of the claim with no financial consideration involved by the unanimous voice vote - 4, with Councilmember Vella absent. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunsh… | CityCouncil/2019-04-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-04-22.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-04-22 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY-APRIL 22, 2019-6:15 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:17 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (19-252) Tour of the Enterprise District (Formerly Site B) at Alameda Point; and (19-252 A) Recommendation to Authorize Staff to Market a 23.9-Acre Portion (Phase 1) of the Enterprise District (Formerly Site B) for Redevelopment Consistent with the City's Goals and Objectives for Commercial Development at Alameda Point. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director made brief comments. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry, the Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated a smaller portion of the site is being proposed similar to Site A; discussed the logic used for Site A, the size and infrastructure; stated staff wants to maximize the value of the adjacent nine acres closest to the new ferry terminal; the other two parcels will not be clean for several years; the focus will be leasing; Astra could be the first campus at Alameda Point. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the smaller areas on the exhibit are not being considered, to which the Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Enterprise District is four blocks; the property going out to the water is Tidelands and cannot be sold; the blocks with views adjacent to the park would be developed after the interior parcels. Councilmember Daysog discussed infrastructure; inquired whether infrastructure would end at West Ticonderoga. Angelo Obertello, Carlson, Barbee & Gibson, responded the final infrastructure build out includes West Hornet. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, Mr. Obertello stated the plan has infrastructure that will be developed in the same corridor at a later date. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director made brief comments about the tour. *** Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 22, 2019 1 | CityCouncil/2019-04-22.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY- - - MAY 2, 2019- -6:30 P.M. (19-253) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Community Open House on Alameda's Rent Stabilization Program. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-05-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALAMEDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (APFA) TUESDAY- - -MAY 7, 2019- -6:59 P.M. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember/Commissioner Vella moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*19-01 APFA) Minutes of the Special Alameda Public Financing Authority Meeting Held on September 4, 2018. Approved. (*19-254 CC/19-02 APFA) SUMMARY: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Extension of the Letter of Credit Related to Two Types of Revenue Bonds for Alameda Point Improvement Project Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Extension of the Letter of Credit with the Combined Entity, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Union Bank, N.A., Related to the Current Outstanding $6,200,000 Alameda Public Financing Authority (APFA) Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (Alameda Point Improvement Project), 2003 Series A, and the Current Outstanding $3,200,000 APFA Taxable Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (Alameda Point Improvement Project), 2003 Series B, with Updated Terms and Conditions. Accepted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk and Secretary, APFA The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Alameda Public Financing Authority May 7, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-05-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-15.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-15 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- MAY 15, 2019- -6:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Councilmember Vella led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (19-288) Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA), stated the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan is not in the budget because it has not been adopted; Council should ask staff to fund the Plan and not wait for next fiscal year, including creation of a Sustainability Coordinator position; things need to be done in the budget now. (19-289) Pat Potter, Alameda, expressed concern over reducing the urban forest budget since the climate action emergency declaration calls for an increase to the urban forest; urged funding converting street lights to LEDs. (19-290) Kayoung Lee, Alameda High Student, discussed environmental proposals in the Climate Action Plan, such as urban forest, LED street lights, and electric vehicles. (19-291) Christy Cannon, Alameda, stated the climate emergency declaration needs to be part of everything. (19-292) Kevin Jensen, Fernside Homeowners Association, urged street lights be converted to LED and service conduit be replaced. (19-293) Debi Ryan, CASA, stated the Climate Plan needs to be considered and incorporated into budget decisions; expressed support for having a sustainability position. AGENDA ITEM (19-294) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 to Provide Direction on Funding Requests. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft provided an overview of how the meeting would run. The City Manager and Finance Director started the Power Point presentation and responded to Council questions. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-05-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY- MAY 16, 2019- -6:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Vice Mayor Knox White led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. AGENDA ITEM (19-295) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 to Provide Direction on Funding Requests. Discussed the School Board's request for mental health funding and what the District is doing to address the issue: Jennifer Williams, School Board. Discussed the School District's mental health crisis, which is a community issue; urged Council to provide support: Kirsten Zazo, Alameda Unified School District. Urged Council to fund what is proposed in the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, which includes 18 projects in the first two years; listed projects; noted up to eight staff are required to fully implement the Plan: Lauren Eisele, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). Discussed leadership being needed to address climate; stated responding to climate change is a core service for Alameda; suggested an Assistant City Manager position be added and dedicated to address climate: Ruth Abbe, CASA. Urged Council not to cut the tree budget, which would mean no more street tree planting; stated street trees already do not get enough maintenance: Christopher Buckley, Alameda. Discussed funding and staffing to implement the Climate Action Plan: Herb Behrstock, CASA. Submitted information; discussed the increase in emissions, importance of leadership and mental health in schools: Sylvia Gibson, CASA. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-05-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY-MAY 17,2019-6:30 P.M. (19-296) The special meeting to continue the budget workshop was cancelled since the workshop was completed on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-20.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-20 | 1 | 245 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY--MAY 20, 2019-- -6:00 P.M. (19-297) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Community Public Comment Meeting on the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 20, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-05-20.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-05-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-05-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-- - -MAY 21, 2019- 5:15 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-298) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) (19-299) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG14746654; Court: First District Court of Appeal; Case Numbers: A151063, A151919 (19-300) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (19-301) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Emma Hood Swim Center, 2256 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Interim Assistant City Manager, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease of the property Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Anticipated Litigation, Existing Litigation, Labor and Real Property, information was provided by staff and direction was given by Council with no vote taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in acc… | CityCouncil/2019-05-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-06-04.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-06-04 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -JUNE 6, 2019- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella was present via teleconference from 1364 Burbank Street, Alameda, CA 94501] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-329) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 751 W. Ranger Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiators: Eric Levitt, City Manager and Debbie Potter, Community Development Director; Potential Buyer: UrbanMix Development, LLC; Issue Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (19-330) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action) (19-331) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG14746654; Court: First District Court of Appeal; Case Numbers: A151063, A151919 Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that: Regarding Real Property, staff provided information to Council and Council provided feedback with no vote taken. Regarding Anticipated Litigation, staff provided information; the case involves a legal challenged raised by Developer Carmel Partners against the City's imposition of development impact fees ("DIF") to the North Housing Admiral's Cove Project; Carmel previously paid approximately $2,116,050 in DIF under protest; by unanimous vote, the Council authorized the City Attorney to settle this matter by refunding $1,473,300 in previously paid DIF, while retaining the remaining $642,750; in exchange, Carmel has a… | CityCouncil/2019-06-04.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-06-06.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-06-06 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY--JUNE 6, 2019- 6:30 P.M. (19-360) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Community Open House on Alameda's Rent Stabilization Program. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 6, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-06.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-06-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-JUNE 18, 2019- -5:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:31 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella was present via teleconference from 1364 Burbank Street, Alameda, CA 94501] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-361) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Emma Hood Swim Center, 2256 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Interim Assistant City Manager, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease of the property (19-362) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG14746654; Court: First District Court of Appeal; Case Numbers: A151063, A151919 (19-363) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Requests for the City to participate as amicus in pending litigations: (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. V. EEOC and Aimee Stephens, Court: United State Supreme Court, Case No.: 18-107; Case Name: Altitude Express Inc. V. Zarda, Court: United States Supreme Court, Case No.: 17-1623; Case Name: Bostock V. Clayton County, Court: United State Supreme Court, Case No.: 17-1618 (19-364) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Guzman V City of Alameda; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG17885538 (19-365) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claim (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimaint: James Howley; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda Following the Closed Session, the … | CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-06-26.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-06-26 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- - -JUNE 26, 2019- -6:30 P.M. (19-390) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a City Charter Workshop. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 26, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-26.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-06-27.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-06-27 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY--JUNE 27, 2019- 6:30 P.M. (19-391) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a City Charter Workshop. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 27, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-27.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 2, 2019- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-392) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: Shelby Gattenby; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that staff gave information to the Council and the Council gave direction to staff with no vote taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Irma Glidden Acting City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-07-16 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 16, 2019- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-414) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG14746654; Court: First District Court of Appeal; Case Numbers: A151063, A151919 (19-415) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: James Howley; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda (19-416) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiator: Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Existing Litigation, Liability Claims and Labor, the Council received information from staff and gave direction with no vote taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 5:41 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 July 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-09-03.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-09-03 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -SEPTEMBER 3, P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Daysog arrived at 5:24 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-452) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Mortimer Howard V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Alameda Superior Court; Case Number: RG18893937 (19-453) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Numbers: RG14746654, RG16823346, RG16841240; Court: First District Court of Appeal; Case Numbers: A151063, A151919 (19-454) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Eric Levitt and City Attorney - Yibin Shen (19-455) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Emma Hood Swim Center, 2256 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease of the property Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Howard, staff provided information to Council and Council provided direction to staff with no vote taken; regarding Boatworks, staff provided information to Council and Council provided direction to staff by unanimous vote to authorize a settlement for the case (Alameda Superior Court Case Number RG14746654, Court of Appeal Case Numbers A151063, A151919), which involves a legal challenged raised by Developer Boatworks against the City's Development Impact Fees ("DIF") ordinan… | CityCouncil/2019-09-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-09-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-09-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -SEPTEMBER 17, 2019- 5:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:31 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Knox White was present via teleconference from Castillo Inn at the Beach, 22 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Councilmembers Daysog and Vella arrived at 5:33 p.m.] Absent: None. Public Comment Michael Sturtz, Carnegie Innovation Hall (CI Hall), listed potential activities, including a public/education cable studio in conjunction with the School District. J. Marlow Schmauder, CI Hall, read a statement on behalf of Puja Dasari. Janet Magleby, Downtown Alameda Business Association, discussed downtown businesses; expressed support for CI Hall. Jennifer Stein, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, discussed partnering with CI Hall. Otto Wright, The Local, stated the project is important for the long term development of the City and the downtown. Ron Limoges, CI Hall, discussed the need for a lease; urged approval. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-496) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment (19-497) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 2264 Santa Clara Avenue (the Carnegie Building) and 1429 Oak Street (Foster House); City Negotiator: Debbie Potter, Community Development Director; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Carnegie Innovation Hall; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment of property lease Special Meeting Alameda City Council September 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-09-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-10-01.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-10-01 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 1, 2019- 5:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 5:34 p.m.] Absent: None. Public Comment Clay Fry, Studio FCF, submitted a letter and urged Council to approve the lease of the Carnegie Building. Patricia Dedekian, Carnegie Innovation Hall, discussed her experience restoring historic buildings. Michael Sturtz, Carnegie Innovation Hall, discussed the process and the efforts to make the project. *** Councilmembers Oddie and Vella recused themselves and left the dais at 5:41 p.m. *** Former Mayor Trish Spencer, Alameda, commended Councilmember Oddie for recusing himself; stated that she opposed the settlement with the former City Manager along with Councilmember Vella, which was wrong in the Grand Jury report; stated that she opposes payment of any attorney fees; suggested any approval include release of the audio tape, which the community wants. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-526) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Eric Levitt. Not heard. (19-527) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Pathway D, between 3335 Liberty Avenue & 1450 Eastshore Drive, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Mr. & Mrs. Delaney; Under Negotiation: Price and terms for easement Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 1, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-10-14.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-10-14 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY--OCTOBER - 14, 2019--6:00 P.M. (19-558) A special meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Gun Safety Town Hall. Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council October 14, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-14.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -OCTOBER - 15, 2019- -4:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 4:33 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 4:35 p.m. and Councilmember Daysog arrived at 5:07 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-559) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Position Evaluated: City Manager - Eric Levitt (19-560) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Emma Hood Swim Center, 2256 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease of the property (19-561) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: 17-Acres of both dry and submerged land on the north side of the City adjacent to the estuary and east of Grant Street, Alameda CA; City Negotiators: Debbie Potter, Community Development Director, Andrew Thomas, Planning, Building and Transportation Director, and Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Community Development Director; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Pacific Shops, Inc., dba Alameda Marina; Under Negotiation: Price and terms to exercise Option to Extend (19-562) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Portion of the 24 Acre Phase 1 Parcel of the Enterprise District at Alameda Point, Alameda CA, Bounded by W. Pacific Avenue, Skyhawk Street, West Oriskany and Orion Street; City Negotiators: Debbie Potter, Community Development Director, and John McManus, Cushman Wakefield; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Astra Space, Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the potential sale of the property (19… | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-11-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-11-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ESDAY--NOVEMBER 5, 2019- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 5:02 p.m.] Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-586) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Position Evaluated: City Attorney - Yibin Shen (19-587) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Ballena Isle Upland Parcel APN 74 1025 3; City Negotiators: Eric Levitt, City Manager; Debbie Potter, Community Development Director; Lois Butler, Economic Development Manager; Lisa Maxwell, Assistant City Attorney; Maurice Robinson, Maurice Robinson & Associates LLC; Potential Tenant: West River, Inc.; Current Tenant: SHM Ballena Isle, LLC; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms (19-588) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiators: Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment. Not heard. (19-589) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation; Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4); Number of cases: One (City As Plaintiff - PG&E as potential Defendant) Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding the Performance Evaluation, the position was evaluated and no reportable action was taken, with no vote taken; regarding Real Property, staff provided information and Council provided direction to staff with no vote taken; and regarding Potential Litigation, staff provided information and Council unanimously voted with the following report out: this case involves a potential legal challenged against Pacific Gas and Electric'… | CityCouncil/2019-11-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 19, 2019- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Daysog arrived at 5:04 p.m. and Councilmember Vella arrived at 5:15 p.m.] Absent: None. Public Comment Tami Flores, Christian Kazaoff and Thomas Altherr, Tack Brewing, made brief comments about the business. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-620) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Building 25, Unit 100, approximately 15,458 rentable square feet, located at 1951 Monarch Street on Alameda Point; City Negotiator: Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Community Development Director and Ted Anderson, Cushman and Wakefield; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Tack Brewing; Under Negotiation: Price and terms (19-621) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories Shoreline Park at Alameda Point; City Negotiators: Debbie Potter, Community Development Director, and Amy Woolridge, Recreation and Parks Director; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and East Bay Regional Park District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment pursuant to a Lease (19-622) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claim (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: Grand Edibles, Inc.; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda (19-623) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6); City Negotiator: Eric Levitt, City Manager; Employee Organizations: Executive Management Employees (EXME); Under Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Building 25, Council provided direction and staff provided information with no vote taken; regarding the Northwest Territories Shoreline Park, staff Special Meeting Alameda … | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-12-03 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- DECEMBER 3, 2019- 5:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Knox White was present via teleconference from 65 Doonan Road, Nedlands, WA AUS Absent: None. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-656) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claim (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: James; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda (19-657) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Positions Evaluated: City Clerk - Lara Weisiger (19-658) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claim (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimant: Grand Edibles, Inc.; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda (19-659) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks V City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Numbers: RG16823346, RG16841240, RG19041531 Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Howley, staff provided information; the matter involves a claim filed by James Howley against the City of Alameda and its Police Department alleging 1) false arrest, 2) excessive force, and 3) unreasonable search and seizure; the claims generally relate to Police Officers' efforts to protect Mr. Howley and prevent him from committing suicide on February 18, 2018; the City maintains that the Police Officers acted in accordance with all applicable laws and policies; nonetheless, in order to avoid the expense and uncertainty of litigation, the City Council voted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4; Noes: Councilmember Vella - 1 to authorize the City Attorney to settle the matter with Mr. Howley in an amount not to exceed $50,000; regarding Grand E… | CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-12-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-12-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--DECEMBER 17, 2019- 5:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 5:26 p.m.] Absent: None. Public Comment Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative, discussed his desire to work together and settle the Crab Cove case. Jack Sylvan, Brookfield Properties, discussed Brookfield's proposal for the Enterprise District. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (19-681) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Friends of Crab Cove V. Vella et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG18933140 (19-682) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957; Position Evaluated: City Manager - Eric Levitt (19-683) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Various Sites at Alameda Point: (a) Site A, Phase 2, area bordered by West Atlantic Avenue and Coronado Avenue on the North and South, respectively, and by Ferry Point and Main Street on the West and East, respectively; (b) Phase 1 of the Enterprise District, area bordered by Pacific Avenue a and W. Ticonderoga Avenue on the North and South, respectively, and by Orion Street and Central Avenue on the West and East, respectively; (c) West Midway, area bordered by West Midway Avenue and West Tower Avenue on the North and South, respectively, and by Pan Am Way and Orion Street on the West and East, respectively; [not discussed] and (d) Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) and Hangar Row, BEQ - Buildings 2, 3, 4, 2660 Monarch Street, 2599 Lexington Street, 2651 Lexington Street, 2701 Lexington Street, and Hangar Row - W. Tower and Monarch Streets; Persons Negotiating: Debbie Potter, Community Development Director, and Michelle Giles, Redevelopment Project Manager; Negotiating Parti… | CityCouncil/2019-12-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2019-12-18.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2019-12-18 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NEDNESDAY--DECEMBEI 18, 2019- - -12:15 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 12:21 p.m. and made brief welcome comments. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Daysog arrived at 1:40 p.m.] Absent: None. WORKSHOP (19-718) Workshop Setting Priorities for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and Reviewing Effective Practices for Elected Officials and Staff The Management Partners report on the workshop is attached hereto and made part of the minutes by reference. Nancy Hetrick and Lisa Phan, Management Partners, introduced themselves. Ms. Hetrick gave a Power Point presentation guiding the workshop. Council participated in an exercise: hidden gem. The City Manager made brief comments. The City Council provided input on priority initiatives under three focus areas, which were gathered from a Council survey prior to the meeting. *** Councilmember Oddie left the meeting at 1:08 p.m. and returned at 1:10 p.m. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recessed at 1:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Vella returned at 2:04 p.m. *** The City Council continued to provide input on priority initiatives under the remaining two focus areas, which were gathered from a Council survey prior to the meeting. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recessed at 2:58 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 3:20 p.m. Councilmember Vella returned at 3:22 p.m. *** Special Meeting Alameda City Council December 18, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-12-18.pdf |
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