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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf,1 | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-09-10 | 1 | APPROVED MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, September 10, 2008 The meeting convened at 7:27 p.m. with Chair Johnson presiding. 2-A 1. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Beverly Johnson Boardmember Doug deHaan Boardmember Frank Matarrese Boardmember Marie Gilmore Vice Chair Lena Tam 2. CONSENT CALENDAR 2-A. Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council, ARRA, and CIC of August 19, 2008. Approval of the Consent Calendar was motioned by Member Matarrese, seconded by Member deHaan and passed by the following voice votes: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstentions: O. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3-A. Authorize PM Realty Group to Enter into a Contract with St. Francis Electric for Pier 2 Electrical Upgrades at Alameda Point for a contract not to exceed $1,344,744. Leslie Little, Development Services Director, gave an overview of the item and discussed the Spring 2006 sublease of MARAD approved by the ARRA for 20 years for use of the piers at Alameda Point. Pier 2 is an older, unreliable facility, and doesn't comply with current standards. To upgrade to code, the underground transformers would need to be relocated above ground to meet Alameda Power & Telecom (AP&T) requirements. In January 2007, the ARRA approved design work for the electrical upgrade for Pier 2 improvements and the project was bid. A bid was received for $1.7M for the project. The Board then directed staff to revise the project to reduce the total cost. Staff and MARAD worked closely with AP&T to revise the technical requirements to just upgrade the existing systems, which reduced the project cost significantly for the next bid. Three bids were received, with St. Francis Electric with the lowest bid at $1.29M. Staff is requesting approval to add a 5% contingency with add-on alternative for concrete x-raying and independent testing for the Pier 2 Electrical upgrades, for a total cost not to exceed $1,344,744. Member Matarrese commented that the impact to the ARRA budget is that we are + $400,000, and a… | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf |
AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf,2 | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-09-10 | 2 | projects that were going out for bid on this year. Ms. Little replied that the last roof repair project was finished, as well as the preliminary assessment of the pier conditions, and that work will be scheduled to start the piling and pier replacements. The greatest issue is that there are old systems at Alameda Point - if there were a water or sewer problem or other major activity, we need cash on hand to resolve those issues. Member Matarrese expressed his concern that we're funding infrastructure that doesn't belong to us, the City doesn't own the property, it still belongs to Navy. We're adding value to what the Navy is putting a high price tag on. He stated that he would much rather put that money toward unfunded liabilities of General Fund services. Member Gilmore agreed, stating that, in theory, should we have a major system malfunction, there are tenants that pay to cover these issues. There should be a balance while we're in a holding position with the Navy. Vice Chair Tam motioned for approval of the Contract with St. Francis Electric, the motion was seconded by Member deHaan and passed by the following voice votes: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0 3-B. Alameda Point Update - Presentation of the Draft Development Concept. Debbie Potter, Base Reuse and Community Development Manager, introduced Pat Keliher and Peter Calthorpe, Urban Designer, who presented a powerpoint presentation of the draft development concept to the Board and public. The presentation can be viewed at www.alamedapointcommunity.com. After the presentation, Chair Johnson opened the item to the Boardmembers for discussion. Member Matarrese asked if both plans assume a $108M payment to the Navy, to which Ms. Potter replied, "yes." Member Gilmore asked Mr. Calthorpe for more specific information regarding his comment on the importance of phasing the transportation enhancements so housing could keep pace with the capacity in the tube, asking if it can work, and when we will know. Pat Keliher, SunCal's Alameda Point Project Manager, explain… | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf |
AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf,3 | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-09-10 | 3 | gives priority to the buses and encourages increased ridership. Mr Keliher added that all questions will be answered between the concept plan submittal and master plan submittal, and that the transportation solution is a driving factor. Member Gilmore requested a meeting before the City Council which is focused on transportation issues be part of SunCal's presentation schedule. Mr. Keliher affirmed her request. Member Gilmore further discussed that the two plans are not Measure A compliant, and asked what SunCal's plan was if the citizens were to reject their proposals. Mr Keliher responded by saying that they have no magic Measure A plan that could be financed, and there is no third alternative, they would have to start over. Member Gilmore appreciated his honesty on the matter. Member Matarrese addressed the transportation issue regarding commercial traffic - truck routes, etc., and asked whether there was going to be a recommendation from the Transportation Commission. Ms. Potter explained that the plan is to route the Development Concept to all the boards and commissions for review and comment. Member Gilmore requested that the school year commute traffic also be addressed. Member Matarrese requested to see a commercial and industrial component of the plan, to be examined with the same depth, what might be envisioned, and what are some of the plans to bring the commercial and businesses in. He further discussed that Alameda does not have a large commercial tax base. Economically, the tax burden is spread and residential tax payers are shouldering the main load and maybe are at capacity. He would like to know the best mix of commercial and how we might attract commercial business. Vice Chair Tam discussed the importance of their role (as the ARRA Board) for the long-term in guiding and approving a Development Plan that future councils and the community can adaptively react to, manage, and govern under different challenges; as this plan will manifest beyond the time that they're on this Board. She stated it is … | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf |
AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf,4 | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-09-10 | 4 | after characterization. Mr. Humphreys provided a summary of his letter and discussed some of the technical details, highlighting the deficiencies in the Navy's proposed plan to remediate Site 1. Mr. Humphreys explained that his letter is straightforward, stating that Site 1 has been releasing contaminants to the bay for a number of decades and deficiencies in the site need to be remedied. There is uncharacterized industrial-type waste that could be released in event of earthquakes, shoreline erosion, inundation by global warming, and by burrowing animals. The City asked for trenching, with the stated objectives to verify there weren't any intact drums. The trenching report showed that, of the 11 trenches the Navy identified, seven of them showed levels of radioactive contamination. It was concluded that the radium contamination is widespread and scattered. He said a letter was sent from the Navy to the environmental agencies proposing to move portions of Site I to Site 32, to shrink site 1, because they had found radioactive waste deeper. He also described photos of liquefaction and sand boils during the Loma Prieta earthquake, which he explained was a mechanism of how contaminated waste could be released in the future, if left in place. Member Matarrese reiterated that we have expertise on this board and commended the RAB for taking a vote, making a stand and bringing these issues to light. He had two key concerns; first that the material found was not ordinary household waste, rather, it is industrial waste plus radioactive, which appears to be pervasive. It seems the Navy glossed over this in their proposed plan. Secondly, Member Matarrese commented that it was disturbing that the plan was to excavate some of the radioactive material and just bury it on another part of Alameda Point. He requested the Board get a technical recommendation corroborating this report so that the ARRA can take a position with the Navy and the regulators that what is proposed is not acceptable. David Brandt, Deputy Executive Director… | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf |
AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf,5 | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2008-09-10 | 5 | 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) (Any person may address the governing body in regard to any matter over which the governing body has jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.) There was one speaker, Bill Smith, who spoke about various topics. 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY Vice Chair Tam informed the other Members that Michael Park from the Alameda Theater would like to schedule a re-shoot of the Council Members for his film that previews movies, because of construction noise in the background. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 11:22 p.m. by Chair Johnson. Respectfully submitted, Aluma Glidden Irma Glidden ARRA Secretary | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2008-09-10.pdf |
CityCouncil/2008-09-10.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2008-09-10 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- -SEPTEMBER 10, 2008--6:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (08 - ) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (54957) ; Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that Council reviewed the performance of the City Manager ; no action was taken. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council September 10, 2009 | CityCouncil/2008-09-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-09-10 | 1 | or of TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 10, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of September 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of August 13, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of July 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through August 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of August 2008. Approved. Director Chisaki mentioned an error in the Director's Report. A volunteer had been in touch with staff to do a Spanish "sing-along", not "story time", at the West End Library. President Belikove asked if the Foundation needed any help for the Michael Pollan event, and volunteered to sell 5 tickets. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Member Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2008-09-10 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 10, 2008 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert mentioned that he didn't see anything in the August meeting's draft minutes about moving collections from the branches to the Main as part of the neighborhood library improvement process. Director Chisaki responded that weeding the branch collections has been going on for some time, and didn't feel it was necessary to mention in the minutes. Lambert inquired about the Bechtel grant, but Chisaki had nothing new to report on the subject. Lambert wondered how the Animal Shelter kiosk in the Main Library's lobby was doing. Chisaki said there have been over 1,000 hits a month, but didn't know if adoptions had increased as a result. Per a request from Member Butter, Chisaki will contact the Police Department to see if they have any correlating data. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Projects (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki met with the Public Works Director on project management details; caps will be set on how much is spent on each item. $60,000 is set aside for permits, etc., which leaves approximately $2 million intact for the actual work. It was decided there would be no formal MOU between Public Works and the Library, as they are both general fund departments. The last few tweaks are being put on the RFP which will be released soon. Project manager Laurie Kozisek, City Engineer Barbara Hawkins, and possibly Bob Haun of the Housing Authority will participate in the screening and selection process. A committee will be formed to oversee progress, with Member Wetzork as the Chair/Library Board liaison. Chisaki ran through a list of the people and organizations that would be involved, and because it came up as an even number, suggested a second board member for the committee. Vice President Hartigan said he would be amenable to sitting on the Committee if they found a need for another member. NEW BUSINESS A. Art Exhibit Committee (R. Belikove) The committee h… | LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2008-09-10 | 3 | Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 10, 2008 C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Lambert) Marc Lambert had the most recent copy of the Friends newsletter and drew attention to a picture taken at the End of Summer Reading Program Ceremony which featured several Library Board members. The By-Law and Budget Committees have finally been convened, and they met with the Friends' President on August 21st. D. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. A patron requested that the "My Space" website be blocked, because teens use it to chat and it distracts others who are trying to study. The Library is indeed a place to study, learn and read, but it is also a place to attend programs, community events, and maybe have a cup of coffee in our Café, making this a popular community meeting place. There are other sites very similar to "My Space" that would have to be blocked as well, and these are used by teens and adults alike. Blocking these sites would make many of the Library's other customers very unhappy. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS President Belikove had listened to Michael Krasny's August 26 report on the future of libraries and found it very interesting and informative. One of the items touched on corporate participation to help fund and support Library programs, and Belikove thought this might be something to explore. Vice President Hartigan thought this was a very good, out-of-the-box idea, although it might be a huge administrative deal to manage. It was suggested that this venture may be better pursued by the Foundation, as Library staff is stretched very thin already. Gaming, such as what we now have, was another item mentioned in the report that had positive effects on bringing people to the Library. Belikove advised the Board that Yom Kippur starts on October 8 at sundown, and by coincidence is the night of the next Board meeting. Belikove would like to attend, and with the sun going down earlier now, polled the Board about the possibility… | LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf,4 | LibraryBoard | 2008-09-10 | 4 | Page 4 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 10, 2008 The Library has received grant award letters for "On-Line Homework Help" through Tutor.com and also for "Digital Story-Telling", but no money will be forthcoming until the State's budget passes. The Library/City budget is looking very grim. The Real Property Transfer Tax (Measure P) would benefit the Library if it passes, but it doesn't have a champion at this point and employees of the City/Library can't lobby for it. Member Butter indicated that the League of Women Voters just came out in favor of the measure, however, and it will be listed on their website urging people to vote yes. The City is putting together a factual presentation to show people where their City dollars are spent. It must be factual and non-partisan. The acting Finance Director was brought in to be a change agent, and is keeping everyone within their budget lines. The Library has been asked to come up with a plan for an additional 5% cut, so a variety of scenarios are being prepared, including completely eliminating one of the Main's regular open days or totally closing one of the branches. Director Chisaki went on to speak about Veicon, who is the vendor that manages our thin client (public computers) and print system. There have been numerous problems for which Veicon has been given deadlines to make fixes on, but they have not successfully responded to all issues. The City Attorney has been involved with all of this, so is well aware of what is going on; it is very likely that we will discontinue service through Veicon. Talks are already underway with Envisionware who manages the Computer Lab equipment; they will do an install for us but don't manage thin client systems, so David Boxton will take over the administration of this piece. Chisaki will keep the Board updated as things move forward with the vendor change. On the upside of things, the Library is very popular. Storytimes have reconvened and the children are glad to be back after summer break. There … | LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf |
PublicArtCommission/2008-09-10.pdf,1 | PublicArtCommission | 2008-09-10 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 CONFERENCE ROOM 360, CITY HALL 2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE - 7:00 PM CONVENE: Acting Chair Leal called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Vice Chair Lee, Commissioners Candelario, Ibsen and Leal ABSENT: Commissioners Cervantes STAFF PRESENT: Jon Biggs, Planning Services Manager/Secretary to Public Art Commission; Maria Luisa Flores, Intermediate Clerk, Planning & Building MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting of August 13, 2008 Motion (Ibsen)/Second (Leal) to approve as submitted Ayes: 4; Noes: 0. Motion passed. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None REGULAR AGENDA: (4A.) Discussion on Development of Identification Signage for Public Arts Projects By consensus, the Commission asked staff to develop formal guidelines for public art identification signage and bring them back to the Commission at it's next meeting for consideration. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Staff reported. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS: | PublicArtCommission/2008-09-10.pdf |
PublicArtCommission/2008-09-10.pdf,2 | PublicArtCommission | 2008-09-10 | 2 | None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jon Biggs, Planning Services Manager/Secretary Public Art Commission G:\PLANNINGIPACIAgendas_Minutes\Minutes_08\9-10-08 draft minutes.doc 2 | PublicArtCommission/2008-09-10.pdf |
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