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CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 4 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (05-101) Martin White stated that the Development Services Department provided moderate income housing for the Bayport housing development at 110% of the median income but cut off at 80% of the median income; redevelopment law does not allow for cut offs; stated he met with the Director of Development Services about the matter. Mayor Johnson requested staff to provide Council with a report on the matter. Councilmember Daysog stated that moderate income, by definition, is 80% to 110% of median. (05-102) - Hallemariam Alema, Alameda, stated that he won the lottery for moderate income housing in the Bayport housing development; he has an income of $64,000 and has been disqualified. Mr. Alema's wife stated that the Development Services Director is unable to provide reasons for the disqualification. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the couple won the lottery; the range for moderate income is 110%; $64,000 is below the range and is the reason for disqualification. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-103) Selection of Councilmember and alternate to serve as the League of California Cities East Bay Division representative. Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember Daysog has volunteered to serve as the City's representative and Vice Mayor Gilmore has volunteered to serve as the alternate. louncilmember Matarrese moved that Councilmember Daysog serve as the City's S representative for the League of California Cities East Bay Division and that Vice Mayor Gilmore serve as the alternate. Mayor Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Daysog stated that the East Bay Division meeting he attended two weeks ago was very nice. (05-104) - Councilmember Matarrese stated that he looks forward to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2005 4 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 5 | providing Council with a report on the AC Transit Council Liaison Committee Meeting held last Thursday. (05-105) - Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmember deHaan wanted the matter of increasing the number of members on the Recreation and Parks Commission brought back to Council. Councilmember deHaan responded that the Commission could address the matter. (05-106) Councilmember deHaan stated that he is pleased that trash containers are being changed at bus stops and throughout the business districts; inquired what was the reason for the change and who provides the maintenance; that he is concerned that the surfaces could be graffitied. The Interim City Manager responded that City staff maintains the containers. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether maintenance is part of the garbage contract, to which the Interim City Manager responded the garbage contractor empties the containers. (05-107) Mayor Johnson requested that the theatre design guidelines and schedule update be brought back to Council at the next City Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2005 5 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 6 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 1, 2005 - - 6:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:40 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. (05 5-089 - ) Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Property: 1429 Oak Street; Negotiating parties : City of Alameda and County of Alameda; Under negotiation: Price and terms. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council gave direction to the Real Property negotiators. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:50 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 March 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 7 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - MARCH 1, 2005 - - - 6:40 P. M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:50 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. (05-008) Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Property: 1435 Webster Street (Webster Parking Lot D - APN 074-0427-005-01) ; Negotiating parties : John E. Farrar Living Trust and Community Improvement Commission Under negotiation: Price and terms. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Chair Johnson announced that the Commission gave direction to Real Property negotiators. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission March 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 8 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY - - - MARCH 1, 2005 - - - 6:50 P.M. Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 6:55 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Commissioner Torrey, and Mayor/Chair Johnson - 6. Absent : None. The Special Joint Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: ( 05-090 - ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name of cases : Housing and Urban Development [Claim No. 178760 and 177448] Following the Closed Session, the Special Joint Meeting was reconvened and Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the Council/Commission gave direction to Legal Counsel. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners March 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 9 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - -MARCH 1, 2005--7:27P.M. Chair Johnson convened the meeting at 8:02 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. MINUTES (05-009) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission (CIC) Meetings of January 18, 2005; the Special Joint City Council, CIC and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of February 1, 2005; and the Special Joint City Council and CIC Meeting of February 15, 2005. Approved. Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Note: Chair Johnson abstained from voting on the January 18 Minutes. ] AGENDA ITEM (05-010) Recommendation to award a grant in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from Business and Waterfront Improvement Project tax increment funds for the purchase of a used vehicle to tow the Green Machine operated by the West Alameda Business Association for the cleaning of the public sidewalk and to authorize the Executive Director to execute a standard grant agreement. Chair Johnson stated that Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) requested that she convey that PSBA is in full support of the staff recommendation. Sherri Stieg, West Alameda Business Association (WABA) , urged support of the staff recommendation; stated that additional areas would be cleaned; noted there will be a Farmer's Market every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting June 8, 2005. Chair Johnson congratulated WABA for the success of the streetscape project. Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation. Commissioner Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by Special Meeting Community Improvement commission March 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-01 | 10 | unanimous voice vote - 5. ADJOURNMEN'T There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Community Improvement commission March 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-01.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - - MARCH 15, 2005 - - 7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:32 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. AGENDA CHANGES (05-110) - Mayor Johnson presented the Resolution Commending Captain Rich McWilliams [paragraph no. 05-112] prior to the Consent Calendar. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (05-111) Proclamation declaring March 2005 as Red Cross Month. Mayor Johnson read and presented the Proclamation to Jim Franz, American Red Cross. Mr. Franz stated that the Red Cross has a wonderful partnership with the City; noted that Mayor Johnson accepted the Good Neighbor Award for the City's support of the Red Cross a couple of months ago. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (05-112) Resolution No. 13821, "Commending Alameda Police Department Captain Rich McWilliams for His Contributions to the City of Alameda. " Adopted. Mayor Johnson read and presented the Resolution to Captain Rich McWilliams. Captain McWilliams thanked the Council for the kind words; stated that it has been a pleasure to work for the City. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the recommendation to adopt Zoning Regular Meeting 1 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 2 | Ordinance Text Amendment ZA03-0003 [paragraph no. [05-115 ] was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice Mayor Gilmore 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 paragraph number . ] (*05-113 - ) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, the Special Joint City Council and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting, and Regular City Council Meeting held on March 1, 2005. Approved. (*05-114) Ratified bills in the amount of $6,660,114.93. (05-115) Recommendation to adopt Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, ZA03-0003, - Citywide Guide to Residential Design. Richard W. Rutter, Alameda, stated that the guidelines are a good tool for the public and staff to utilize; urged adoption. Elizabeth Krase, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) , stated that the guidelines are long overdue; urged adoption. Kevin Frederick, AAPS, urged adoption of the guidelines. Janelle Spatz, AAPS, stated that AAPS supports and encourages adoption of the guidelines. Ross Dileo, Alameda, urged endorsement of the guidelines. Christopher Buckley, AAPS, urged adoption of the guidelines. Denise Brady, AAPS, stated that the guidelines have been in the works for a very long time; urged adoption. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese thanked staff for developing the guidelines; stated the guidelines are very comprehensive and provide some good guidance; noted that the window section of the guidelines prohibits use of aluminum windows stated Regular Meeting 2 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 3 | certain materials should not be prohibited as technology and materials progress; the focus should be on the design and appearance criteria, not the material. The Supervising Planner stated that a new fiberglass window has been manufactured which is superior to the wood clad windows in many ways; the guidelines are intended to be a living document and can be amended; staff is recommending adoption of the guidelines for a year. Vice Mayor Gilmore thanked staff and the community for the time, energy, and effort given to the guidelines stated that the guideline pictures are useful for understanding what is and is not permitted. The Supervising Planner thanked AAPS for all of their input. Mayor Johnson stated that staff was working on the guidelines when she was on the Planning Board years ago; stated a voice vote, rather than ordinance, is a good process. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*05-116) - Recommendation to authorize the Mayor, City Manager and/or Designee to send letters opposing the proposed suspension of mandated cost reimbursements. Accepted. (*05-117) Resolution No. 13822, "Upholding the Planning Board's Decision to Readopt ZA04-0002 to the Webster Street Design Guidelines, Known Henceforth as the Webster Street Design Manual. " Adopted. Councilmember deHaan commended the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) for taking the lead; urged the Park Street Business Association (PSBA) to adopt a similar guideline. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (05-118) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning Board's denial of Major Design Review DR04-0082 and Variance V04- 0014 to permit the conversion of an existing detached garage to be used as a dwelling unit. The site is located at 1608 Santa Clara Avenue within the R-4, Neighborhood Residential District. Applicant/Appellant Michele and Frank Mulligan; and (05-118A) - Resolution No. 13823, "Upholding the Planning Board's denial of Major Design Review DR04-0082 and Variance V04-0014 to Regular Meeting 3 Alameda City Coun… | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 4 | permit the conversion of an existing detached garage to be used as a dwelling unit. " Adopted. The Supervising Planner gave a brief oral report. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the Planning Board made a recommendatior to Council, to which the Supervising Planner responded that the Planning staff denied the variances. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents ( In favor of Appeal) : Frank Mulligan, Appellant (submitted handout) i Jeff Kassow, Alameda: Walter DeCalle, Alameda; Christina Locklear, Alameda. Opponent (Not in favor of Appeal) : Leo Beaulieu, Alameda. After Mr. Mulligan's comments, Councilmember deHaan inquired how Mr. Mulligan obtained the referenced photo album, to which Mr. Mulligan responded that the trustee provided him with the album. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the permit provided to Council is the one on file with the Planning Department, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative; stated the "SFD" notation on the permit is for the use of the lot. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether there was anything at the location before the structure was built. Mr. Mulligan responded that he did not know; stated there may have been a garage, but no driveway. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there are any records that indicate that there was a previous garage, to which the Supervising Planner responded there was a permit for demolition of a garage dated April 1984; a second permit for a new garage was issued in June of 1984 and finaled in October 1984. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the City issued plumbing and mechanical permits which would be necessary for a kitchen and a bathroom, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson stated that a dwelling unit could not have been built on a zero property line in 1984; inquired whether building a dwelling unit with a garage permit would have been legal in 1984, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the negative; the permit would lack the rear and side … | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 5 | dwelling unit requirements. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Mayor Johnson stated that the Planning Board was concerned that the structure did not meet building codes; inquired what would happen if Council denied the variances. The Supervising Planner responded that the property owner would need to re-institute the garage use that was approved in 1984, extend the driveway to the garage, remove the French doors, install a garage door, and remove the kitchen and bathroom. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a garage could have a residential unit, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the negative. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated the structure does not comply with the set backs for a dwelling unit; noted that garages are allowed to sit on two property lines; stated placing a dwelling unit on two property lines would never have been approved in 1984; that she has seen countless situations where people apply for a permit, the inspector finals the permit, and then plumbing and electrical are installed after the fact; she has a great deal of sympathy for the property owners, but approval of the appeal would send a message that the permitting process does not need to be followed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the appraisal form was in error, to which the Supervising Planner responded that she has not seen the appraisal form. Councilmember Matarrese stated there might be safety factors involved because plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits were not obtained; that he has sympathy for the property owners ; the real estate agent and appraiser are at fault. Mayor Johnson stated that she also has sympathy for the property owners; Council would be very arbitrary to approve the construction after the fact. Councilmembel deHaan inquired whether the structure could stay in place as a legal garage. The Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative; there may be some openings that are too close to the property lines and may need to be closed; some of the plumbi… | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 6 | have been permitted in 1984, to which the Supervising Planner responded that she did not know. Councilmember Daysog stated that he wished the rules were otherwise; it is difficult to make things right for the property owners. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Board. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05 -119 - ) Public Hearing to consider Zoning Text Amendment ZA05- - 0001 and Rezoning R05-0001 to create a Theater Overlay District and rezone certain properties to the Theater Overlay District; and (05-119A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-2 (Definitions) ; Amending Subsection 30-3.2 (Combining Districts) ; Adding a New Subsection 30-4.22 (T- Theater Combining District) ; and Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Properties Within the City of Alameda to Include the Theater Combining District. The Management Analyst provided a brief report. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Mayor Johnson stated that Melody Marr, Chamber of Commerce, submitted a letter stating that the Chamber is in favor of Zoning Text Amendment ZA05-0001 and Rezoning R05-0001. Proponent (In favor of ordinance) : Robb Ratto, PSBA. Opponent (Not in favor or ordinance) : Gary McAffe, Alameda. After Mr. Ratto's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether the proposed ordinance would have an impact on the Central Cinema, to which the Management Analyst responded in the negative; stated the proposed ordinance pertains to multi-screen cinemas. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Councilmember Daysog moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 7 | (05-120) Public Hearing to consider a Citywide Zoning Text Amendment ZA04-0001 to review and revise Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-6, Sign Regulations, clarifying current regulations and establishing internal consistency with various Alameda Municipal Code sections with the primary focus on regulations pertaining to Window Signs and (05-120A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-2 (Definitions) of Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) of Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) by Adding a New Section 30-6 (Sign Regulations) to Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) Introduced. The Supervising Planner gave a brief report. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a medical office not in a commercial area is allowed to have a temporary sign, to which the Supervising Planner responded A-frame and I-frame signs are not permitted anywhere in Alameda. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the proposed ordinance was for all retail areas, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents: (In favor of ordinance) : Robb Ratto, PSBA; and Sherri Stieg, WABA. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the City does not have the resources to walk down each business district street to enforce the ordinance; the City is counting on and expecting PSBA and WABA to help clean up the signage in town. Councilmember deHaan stated that some of the retailers are going to have a rude awakening; enforcement of the proposed ordinance needs to be implemented fairly. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the proposed ordinance is primarily for signs facing outward and not inside signs, to which the Supervising Planner responded that signs which are part of the interior décor would not be considered to be a sign. Councilmember deHaan stated that tonight is monumental; thanked staff for all of their work. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved introduction of the ordinance. Regular Meeting 7 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 8 | Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-121) - Recommendation to approve the Theatre Design Guidelines and presentation of conceptual parking structure designs. The Development Services Director provided a brief summary. Mayor Johnson inquired how wide the sidewalks are on Central Avenue, to which the Development Services Director responded 14 feet i stated sidewalks on Oak Street are 8 feet. Mayor Johnson stated that the design guidelines provide a sense of what the community would like to see when the architects come back with actual plans. Councilmember Matarrese inquired about the timeline. The Development Services Director responded the design guidelines could be attached to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) ; the DDA should be finalized within the next couple of days for public display and a hearing in April; noted that the public hearing notice for a DDA is extensive and lengthy. Councilmember Matarrese inquired the impact of not including the guidelines in the DDA. The Development Services Director responded having the guidelines as part of the DDA gives it more importance. The City Attorney stated that the DDA does not have to have any attachments. Mayor Johnson stated if the guidelines are not adopted tonight, they would not be attached to the DDA or the DDA would be delayed. The Development Services Director stated Council could adopt the guidelines separately. Mayor Johnson stated that she would prefer to have the guidelines attached; that she is prepared to go forward with the approval of the design guidelines. Councilmember deHaan stated that the scope of the architect's desires should not be limited; inquired whether there would be two or three different design concepts. Regular Meeting 8 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 9 | The Development Services Director responded that the developer would start with conceptual plans, submit an application to the Planning Department, and the design review process would begin; she is not expecting multiple concepts to be submitted. Mayor Johnson noted that Melody Marr, Chamber of Commerce, submitted a letter stating that the Chamber is in favor of the Theatre Design Guidelines. Richard W. Rutter, Alameda, stated that it appears there will be a traffic impact on Oak Street; suggested considering making Oak Street be increased to 60 feet wide. Nick Petrulakis, Alameda, urged moving forward with the guidelines. Scott Brady, Alameda, stated that he was concerned that the guidelines are overly specific in terms of architectural design elements. Christopher Buckley, AAPS, stated that the preliminary review is a good idea; outlined AAPS's suggested changes to the guidelines. Chuck Millar, Alameda, stated that he was concerned with the proposed contemporary design. Mayor Johnson requested the Development Services Director to respond to the design issue. The Development Services Director stated the design was done by an environmental group to study the mass and make a judgment about whether or not it fits within the contexts and is consistent with the Secretary of Interior standards; stated there has been a lot of community concern because of the image the environmental planner created to do basic evaluation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a review by the State was required to determine impacts on surrounding historical areas. The Development Services Director responded a review would not be needed if Federal funding were not used. Councilmember Daysog stated the Historical Advisory Board and other interested groups should have input. Elizabeth Krase, AAPS, submitted a handout ; stated that she welcomes the rehabilitation of the historic theatre with reservations. ; she is concerned with the projected overhangs. Regular Meeting 9 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 10 | Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the projected overhangs would overwhelm the historic theatre, to which Ms. Krase responded in the affirmative. Kevin Frederick, Alameda, stated that no consideration, thought, or respect has been given to Alameda; noted the proposed design is bizarre. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there have been any designs from the architect, to which the Development Services Director responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether designs were presented at last night's Planning Board meeting, to which the Development Services Director responded the developer had his architect work on some of the concepts to clarify questions. Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated the community is reacting to the mass of the structure; noted overhangs would block the views down the street. Debbie George, Alameda, stated the theatre is positive for Alameda; urged moving forward. Al Wright, Alameda, stated that he was extremely happy to have a theatre in Alameda soon. Robb Ratto, PSBA, stated the public has had ample opportunity to provide input; urged the process not be delayed and adoption of the guidelines. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to take out the word "contemporary" from the guidelines he does not see the need to give that type of general guidance; without the Cineplex, the theatre would rot in place; stated nothing is lost by taking out the word "contemporary. Mayor Johnson concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; inquired whether omitting the word "contemporary" has any negative impact, to which the Development Services Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese stated there is ample time to massage the design once the true design is presented; that he can accept the design guidelines. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is the strongest advocate of the theatre; inquired whether the retail spaces would be part of Regular Meeting 10 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,11 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 11 | the developer's operation. The Development Services Director responded that there are two projects: 1) the potential historic restoration project conducted by the City, and 2) the multiplex and retail stores, which would be constructed and owned by the developer; the developer would own and lease the retail spaces. Councilmember deHaan stated the mass must remain for the theatre; inquired whether there would be the ability to design without the protrusions by removing retail square footage. The Acting City Manager responded that staff would need to review the matter and return to Council. Councilmember deHaan stated that he does not believe that there is any need for signage other than the renovated marquee noted that vertical accent latitude should be left to the architect. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the community and staff have taken their best shot at the design guidelines; design guidelines are not going to be perfect, especially in the abstract. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation with removing the word "contemporary" from the Theatre Design Guidelines. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he sees the design guidelines as a platform that allows more discussions involving members of the Historical Advisory Board; the guidelines do not lock the City into bad design; there is a major challenge ahead in trying to have an economically viable theatre which minimizes the projection problem at the same time. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council has been working on the theatre project for years and has been very supportive; thanked staff for all of their work. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Gilmore requested that the Transportation Commission review traffic issues on Oak Street and provide Council with recommendations as soon as possible. Regular Meeting 11 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,12 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 12 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (05-122) Mina Talebzadeh, Alameda, requested the City to recognize Spring Equinox as a day of peace and harmony. Mayor Johnson requested Ms. Talebzadeh to provide language for a proclamation Gina Mariani was not present but wanted to be on record in support of Ms. Talebzadeh's request. (05-123) Michael J. McGhee, Volunteer Veterans Advocate, submitted a letter; stated that the City currently offers services for veterans but there is no office or City official assigned to coordinate the services urged the City to appoint a committee to investigate veterans' services, to clarify the City's jurisdiction over veteran programs, and create a City office of Veterans Affairs for benefits. (05-124) Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated that he and Audrey Lord Hausman, co-founder of Pedestrian Friendly Alameda, will be training at a conference in April; stated that it is wonderful to see the Alameda Police Department enforcing pedestrian rights and safety. (05-125) Al Wright, Alameda, stated that on several occasions the American flag has been improperly displayed in front of City buildings flags flown at the Police Department are not consistent with City Hall; stated that he objects to the American flag being flown at half mast to honor local citizens; stated that all flags on City property should be in compliance with when the President of the United States directs the flag to be flown at half mast ; requested that Council direct staff to issue appropriate directives to all departments. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-126) Councilmember Daysog stated that the Chipman Middle School Drum and Flag Corps requested a City flag for display in parades. (05-127) Councilmember Daysog stated there is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley who is moving forward with an initiative regarding urban casinos; requested staff to analyze the initiative and provide a recommendation as to whether Council should support the initiative. (05-128) - Councilmember deHaan requested that the Transportation Commiss… | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,13 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 13 | information on transportation remediation efforts at Bayport. Councilmember Daysog noted data indicates that transportation solutions have to be citywide. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,14 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 14 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - MARCH 15, 2005 - - - 6:35 P. M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-011) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name of case Community Improvement Commission V. Rite Aid Corporation, Thrifty, Payless, Inc. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Chair Johnson announced that the Commission obtained briefing from Legal Counsel and instruction was given. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,15 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 15 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MARCH 15, 2005- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-108) Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Property: 2900 Main Street; Negotiating Parties City of Alameda and Alameda Gateway, Ltd; Under Negotiation Price and terms. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council obtained briefing and instructions were given to Real Property negotiators. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:25 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 March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,16 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 16 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - - MARCH 15, 2005 - - - 7:27 P.M. Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : ouncilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. CONSENT CALENDAR louncilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember/Commissioner Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ] ( 5-109CC/*05-012CIC) Recommendation to approve a form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement between University Avenue Housing and Alameda Point Collaborative. Approved. AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 7:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Community Improvement Commission March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,17 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 17 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MARCH 15, 2005- -7:34 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 10:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-129) Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council discussed the performance of the City Manager. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 11:00 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 March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf,18 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 18 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MARCH 15, 2005- -7:35 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 11:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-130) Public Employment - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council discussed recruitment of the new City Manager. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 11:45 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 March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-22.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-22 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MARCH 22, 2005- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:05 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-131) Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council gave direction to the City Manager. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:40 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 March 22, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-22.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-03-22.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-03-22 | 2 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -MARCH 22, 2005- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-132) Public Employment - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council gave direction to Recruiter. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:50 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 March 22, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-22.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY - - APRIL 5, 2005 - - 7:30 P. M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 9:07 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (05 -136 - ) Proclamation declaring April 3-9, 2005 as the Week of the Young Child. Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to Peter Stensrud, Woodstock Child Development Center. Mr. Stensrud stated that after school programs are essential; thanked the Council for the proclamation. (05-137) Update on the new main library project. The Project Manager gave a brief project update. Mayor Johnson stated there have been comments regarding noise issues. that a suggestion was made to hand out flyers to property owners in the area. The Project Manager stated that he will talk with the property owners and tenants beginning next week; noted the noisiest part of the project is now; stated that he plans to post a weekly update at the Times Star building directory. Councilmember Matarrese suggested advising the public on how to utilize the web camera for updates. The Project Manager stated the web camera is accessible from the City and Library websites. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 2 | Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ] (*05-138 - ) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, the Special Joint City Council and Community Improvement Commission Meeting, and the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 15, 2005; and Special City Council Meetings held on March 22, 2005. Approved. (*05-139) Ratified bills in the amount of $4,165,275.22. (*05-140) Recommendation to accept the City of Alameda Investment Policy. Accepted. ( *05-141) Recommendation to approve two-month Contract extension for William C. Norton for City Manager services. Accepted; and ( *05-141A) Resolution No. 13824, "Requesting that the Public Employee Retirement System Board Waive the 960-Hour Rule for William C. Norton. " Adopted. (*05-142) Resolution No. 13825, "Approving Revised Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Resolution Between the Alameda Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit and the City of Alameda for the Period Commencing December 28, 2003 and Ending December 24, 2006. " Adopted. (*05-143) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing Execution of Lease Between the City of Alameda (Lessor) and the County of Alameda (Lessee) for Real Property Located at 1429 Oak Street. Introduced. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (05-144) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning Board's approval of Rezoning, R04-0002, to rezone 1/2 acre from R-5 to C-C; Variance, V04-0018, for a second driveway when one driveway is permitted by the Alameda Municipal Code; Use Permit, UP04-0013, for expansion of the vet clinic, and Design Review, DR04-0101, to allow a 5,300 square foot new commercial building (veterinary hospital) to replace approximately 2,000 square feet of commercial buildings, with a parking lot expansion to 23 spaces. The property is located at 1410 Everett Street, 2501 Central Avenue and 2507 Central Avenue, in the C-C Community Commercial and R-5 General Residential Zoning Dist… | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 3 | (05-144A) Resolution No. 13826, "Upholding the Planning Board's Recommendation to Approve Rezoning R04-002, Variance V04-018, Use Permit UP04-013 - and Major Design Review, DR04-101, for Construction of a Veterinary Clinic, with an amendment to include that the Applicant has a dog walking policy and that kenneling is limited to clients. Adopted. The Supervising Planner provided a brief presentation on the project. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents (In favor of appeal) : John Barni, Jr., Appellant (provided diagram) ; Monica Pena, Alameda; Heather Beales, Alameda; and Joe Meylor, Alameda. Opponents (Not in favor of appeal) : Lawrence Henderson, Alameda; Susan Corlett, Alameda: Helen Mohr Thomas, Alameda; Diane Schaffer, Oakland; Cathy Wydner, Applicant; Steve Busse, Park Centre Animal Hospital Geni Manchester; Mary Applegate, Applicant; Nancy Matthews, Alameda (submitted letter) ; and Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Public Works Department reviewed the current site plan and verified that the plan met vehicle standards for safety and setbacks. The Supervising Planner responded that there are hundreds of instances where buildings are up to the edge of the sidewalk in the commercial districts; stated that she would assume there were no restrictions since the Public Works Department reviewed the plan and did not raise the issue. The Acting City Manager stated that the Engineering Department would have commented if the site distance were a problem. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the commercial area was willing to have dogs walk in the area, to which Mr. Ratto, PSBA, responded absolutely. Councilmember deHaan stated dog walking in neighborhoods has always been a problem; that he feels more comfortable with the concessions [made by Applicant regarding dog walking] that have been made tonight ; that he is very satisfied with the architectural design Regular Meeting … | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 4 | changes ; that he can live with the client only boarding concession; that he did not hear dogs barking at the site; noted that the site is a very professional and confined operation; a lot of dogs have to stay in kennels for a period of time and are picked up later in the day; that in mind, he feels comfortable with moving forward with the project. Mayor Johnson stated that the Applicant has been very accommodating. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution upholding the Planning Board's recommendation. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan inquired how the recommended concessions [regarding kenneling and dog walking would be reflected in the motion. The Supervising Planner stated the conditions of approval do not include the Applicant's agreement that only patients be kenneled on site, not general kenneling; as to walking in the neighborhood, a condition could be crafted that encourages use of streets other than Regent Street and the south side of Central Avenue, which might be difficult to enforce. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the approval could reflect that the Applicant has an adopted dog walking policy, to which the Supervising Planner responded the dog walking policy could be incorporated. Mayor Johnson inquired whether including the policy was acceptable to the Applicant, to which the Applicant responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese amended his motion to incorporate reference to the Applicant's dog walking policy as well as the kenneling of client animals only. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-145) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning Board's approval of Design Review, DR04-0113, and Planned Development, PD04-0004, for the construction of a new 6,000 square foot community center and four detached sixteen-car garages, exterior modifications to existing apartment buildings, and other site modifications at the 615 unit Harbor Island Apartments Regular Meeting Alameda C… | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 5 | Complex. The site is located at 433 Buena Vista Avenue within the R-4 PD, Neighborhood Residential Planned Development Zoning District. Applicant: Chris Auxier for Alameda Multi Family Ventures LLC. Appellant: Lorraine Lilley; and (05-145A) - Resolution No. 13827, "Upholding the Planning Board of the City of Alameda's Decision to Approve Design Review DR04-0113 and Planned Development PD04-0004 to Construct a 6,000 Square Foot Community Center and Four Detached Garages, Exterior Modifications to Existing Buildings, and Other Site Modifications at the 615 Unit Harbor Island Apartment Complex Located at 433 Buena Vista Avenue, Located in an R-4 PD, Neighborhood Residential Planned Development Zoning District. Adopted. The Supervising Planner provided a brief presentation on the project. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether asbestos abatement is part of the permitting process. The Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents (In favor of appeal) : Lorraine Lilley, Harbor Island Tenant Association; Modessa Henderson, Harbor Island Tenant Association; Lynette Lee, Oakland; Delores Wills Guyton, Harbor Island Tenant Association; Eve Bach, Arc Ecology ( submitted handout ) ; Reginald James, Alameda; and Michael Yoshi ( submitted handout) . Opponent (Not in favor of appeal) : Mark R. Hartney, Alameda Multi Family Ventures. Following Ms. Henderson's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired what type of engineering review must be done to ensure the building is structurally safe. The Supervising Planner responded that all of the plans would be reviewed. The Project Architect stated that work must conform with the 2001 California Building Code (CBC) ; noted that he is unaware of any part of the existing building that is not structurally sound; stated that the Building Department would have notified the property owners if the building was not structurally sound. Mayor Johnson inquired whether that is how the process works. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 April 5, 200… | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 6 | The Supervising Planner responded that plans reviewed by the Building Department would be checked against the Alameda Building Code; stated any new construction has to be done according to the 2001 CBC ; that any rehabilitation to the existing buildings needs to be done to Code, but not necessarily the 2001 CBC . Mayor Johnson inquired whether there would be any work done that would trigger a requirement for all buildings to be brought up to code, to which the Supervising Planner responded that she was not qualified to answer the question; stated the Building Official would need to respond. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether any safety issues would be addressed by the Building Official before the buildings were reoccupied and whether a Certificate of Occupancy would need to be issued. The Supervising Planner responded that the Building Code requires that only safe buildings be occupied. The Project Architect stated that he was not aware that the Building Department identified any structural problems. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired how the balconies would be checked. The Project Architect responded that a Structural Engineer would make sure that the existing balconies are structurally sound. Mr. Hartney stated that the Community Center and any additional work on the old building needs to be built to 2001 CBC ; noted that the Planning Department would check the safety of every building before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The Acting City Manager stated that the exterior work is primarily cosmetic; noted that nothing was being done that would structurally change the balconies; stated that he would ensure that the Building Official check the balconies and that the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) trigger would be reviewed. The Project Architect stated that the 2001 CBC has a provision that excludes any upgrades from complying with the ADA for residential buildings built and occupied before 1991; noted that any new work done to the Community Center needs to conform with the current standards. Councilmem… | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 7 | The Acting City Manager responded that the Fire Marshall determined that there were some Fire Code problems and notified the property owner; stated a report from the Fire Marshall indicated the problems were repaired with the exception of the fire alarm system and elevator. The Project Architect stated that agreements have been developed with the Building, Planning and Fire Departments regarding the level of upgrades that need to be satisfied. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Planning Department was under a deadline for the project. The Supervising Planner responded that there is a statutory deadline under the Permit Streamlining Act; stated that once a project has been deemed complete, action needs to be taken within [60 days]. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the approval for the Community Center was via the Permit Streamlining process and whether there are other aspects of the overall project that would be subject to the Permit Streamlining process. The Supervising Planner responded that all discretionary permits are subject to the Permit Streamlining process which includes the Design Review and the Planned Development amendment for the Community Center and the new garage buildings. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there are issues other than what is being addressed tonight that are subject to the Permit Streamlining process. The Supervising Planner responded that the structural issues are not part of the Permit Streamlining processi stated the structural and plumbing issues are not under the Planning Board's purview. Mayor Johnson stated the Building Code Appeals Board reviews building code deviations. The Supervising Planner stated that the Building Code Appeals Board addresses instances where a building permit is not issued because of a technical requirement when the applicant believes that an alternate method for construction would be appropriate. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 8 | Councilmember Daysog stated that it appears that acceptance of the Community Center design green lights thee project and that structural issues would be dealt with administratively Mayor Johnson inquired whether structural findings could be brought back. The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated an off agenda report would be provided. Councilmember Daysog inquired what is the tenant status, to which the Acting City Manager responded there are four tenants remaining on leases or have approval from the property owners to stay for two or three months. Mr. Hartney stated that there is a 60-day timeframe for the Permit Streamlining Act; that the deadline was in February the Planning Board requested another study session and an extension, which was granted; stated that three tenants would be remaining as of tomorrow at noon; noted that the remaining tenants are under long- term leases. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the cosmetic work would trigger a requirement to upgrade the electrical or plumbing, to which the Supervising Planner responded that she would provide Council information on the matter. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Community Center was considered an amenity to the project and whether the City has any way of regulating the size or square footage of a building that can be deemed a Community Center. The Supervising Planner responded that there is no regulation; stated that the Fifteen Group wanted to provide an opportunity for some amenities but the building would not be a sufficient size to hold tenant meetings. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the prior use of two units as office space was an expansion of use and whether there is an issue with Measure A, to which the Supervising Planner responded that staff would provide Council information on the matter. Mr. Hartney stated that the plans show that the building was permitted for 615 units; noted that it is not a change of use if the owner chooses to take two units off the market to use for its own purpose, and then put t… | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 9 | if the two office space units return to rented units, to which Mr. Hartney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the intent to upgrade the electrical and plumbing. The Project Architect responded that drawings for improvements need to be submitted for a building permit; stated the drawings would be reviewed to ensure conformance with the conditions of approval and agreements that were negotiated through the Design Review processi noted that interior upgrade permits have already been submitted. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the elevators, to which the Project Architect responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese requested a review on the process of safety issues prior to occupancy and clarification on lead and asbestos abatement. inquired how the sewer issues are connected with the process of upgrading the exteriors of the buildings and whether sprinklers would be required in the building. The Acting City Manager responded lead and asbestos abatement and sewer problems are not addressed as part of the exterior review but would take place in the ministerial part of the building permits noted a qualified contractor would need to perform the lead and asbestos abatement work; stated that the sewer issue would probably not be triggered but should be addressed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the sewer work would be required to be done, to which the Acting City Manager stated that the sewer work should be reviewed. The Project Architect stated that the sewer work is a condition of approval i noted that some of the work has already been done and presented to the Public Works Department. The Acting City Manager stated that there are parts of the project which would require sprinklers. The Project Architect stated that public hallways and common areas would be protected with a fire sprinkler system and the fire alarm system would be upgraded; stated that reports from the Applicants are required as part of the demolition permitting process; noted testing has been done for l… | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 10 | The Project Architect stated that parking has been a concern since the beginning; noted that eliminating the carports has maximized the amount of parking on the site; stated that he cannot guarantee that there will not be an overflow. Councilmember Daysog noted that the Judge made a decision and the redevelopment project must go forward. Mayor Johnson concurred with Councilmember Daysog stated that information has been requested on issues raised. Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of resolution denying the Appeal. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, and Mayor Johnson -5. Noes Vice Mayor Gilmore and Councilmember Matarrese - 2. (05-146) - Ordinance No. 2937, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-2 (Definitions) ; Amending Subsection 30-3.2 (Combining Districts) i Adding a New Subsection 30-4.22 ( T-Theater Combining District) ; and Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Properties Within the City of Alameda to Include the Theater Combining District. Finally passed. Councilmember deHaan moved final passage of Ordinance. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05 - 147 ) Ordinance No. 2938, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-2 (Definitions) of Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) of Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) by Adding a New Section 30-6 (Sign Regulations) to Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) " Finally passed. Councilmember Matarrese moved final passage of Ordinance. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (05-148) Michael McGhee, Alameda, stated that he wants to develop a resource guide of veterans' services available in Alameda; the Housing Authority should refer veterans seeking housing to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,11 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 11 | Operation Dignity; that he welcomes help from the City Council or private businesses. (05-149) Deborah James, Alameda, stated that Redding Property Management Group is trying to evict tenants without going through due process. (05-150) Reginald James, Alameda, stated that there are reoccurring fires from a malfunctioning dryer at the Esperanza Community Center; noted problems should be addressed. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-151) Selection of Councilmember and alternate to serve as the Association of Bay Area Governments representative. Councilmember Matarrese moved that Vice Mayor Gilmore serve as the Association of Bay Area Governments representative and Councilmember deHaan serve as the alternate. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-152) Mayor Johnson read the names of the members of the newly formed Task Force: Vice Mayor Gilmore, an Alameda Unified School District Board Member, Acting City Manager Bill Norton or designee, Lorraine Lilley, Tom Matthews, Kendra Holloway, Steve Edrington, Hadi Monsef and Carol Martino. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what was the timeframe for providing findings, to which the Acting City Manager responded 60 days. Councilmember Matarrese inquired about the goal of the Task Force, to which the Acting City Manager responded preventing future mass evictions and creating more affordable housing. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the focus would be centric to the surrounding Harbor Island Apartments or to a broader area. The Acting City Manager responded there is more opportunity in the West End but possibilities should not be limited. Mayor Johnson noted that information is not coordinated enough ; staff in different departments reviewed building code violations and fire code violations in the Harbor Island Apartments staff should review the issue of coordinating that information. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,12 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 12 | (05-153) Councilmember Daysog requested that staff respond to a resident' inquiry regarding the rules of operating a roving coffee shop. Mayor Johnson stated the resident wants to operate a coffee truck in the City parking lot by the Dog Park; the resident indicated that East Bay Regional Park representative Doug Siden supports the idea. (05-154) ouncilmember deHaan stated that the Cineplex and parking structure designs are dove tailing together; requested the designs be presented at the same time and an overall design provided. ADJOURNMEN'T There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,13 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 13 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -APRIL 5, 2005- -5:30 P. .M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:45 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-133) Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Title: City Attorney. (05-134) Conference with Labor Negotiators; Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Director and Craig Jory Employee Organizations : Police Association Non-Sworn (PANS) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) . Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, the Council provided direction; and regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Council obtained a briefing from Labor Negotiators. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:25 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 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,14 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 14 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - - APRIL 5, 2005 - - - 5:31 P.M. Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:25 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Joint Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-135CC/05-013CIC Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Name of cases : Alameda Belt Line V. City of Alameda, Alameda Belt Line V. City of Alameda, and City of Alameda V. Alameda Belt Line. Following the Closed Session, the Special Joint Meeting was reconvened and Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that the Council/Commission obtained briefing from Legal Counsel. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Alameda Cit Council and Community Improvement Commission April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf,15 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 15 | APRIL 5, 2005 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MINUTES PLACEHOLDER The April 5, 2005 CIC Minutes have not been approved by the Commission. | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY- - -APRIL 7, 2005- - -4:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 4:10 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-155) - Public Employment - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that no decision was made. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:10 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 April 7, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-08.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-08 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY - - APRIL 8, 2005 - 3:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 4:10 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-156) Public Employment - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that no decision was made. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:10 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 April 8, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-08.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - - APRIL 19, 2005 - - 7:30 PM Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:07 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. AGENDA CHANGES (05-160) Mayor Johnson announced that the Resolution Commending Alameda Police Department Sergeant Jon Westmoreland would be presented after Special Orders of the Day. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (05-161) Proclamation declaring April 23, 2005 as Earth Day Alameda 2005. Mayor Johnson read and presented the Proclamation to Paul Groff, Allegra Printing. Mr. Groff thanked the Council for the Proclamation. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (05-162) Resolution No. 13828, "Commending Alameda Police Department Sergeant Jon Westmoreland for His Contributions to the City of Alameda. " Adopted. Mayor Johnson read and presented the Resolution to Sergeant Jon Westmoreland. Sergeant Westmoreland thanked the Council and stated that he was honored to have served the City. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement for the acquisition of real property [paragraph no. 05-166], the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 2 | recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager to use $201,000 in Measure B ferry reserves [paragraph no. 05-169], and the Resolution Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund [paragraph no. 05-174] were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ] ( 05-163) - Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on April 5, 2005 and the Special City Council Meeting held on April 7, 2005 and April 8, 2005. Approved. (*05-164) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,826,558.48 ( *05-165) Recommendation to approve Agreement with Community Playgrounds, Inc. in the amount of $98,930 for Leydecker Park Playground Renovation Project. Accepted. (05-166) Recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement for the acquisition of real property from the East Bay Municipal Utility District for $110,800 plus closing costs. Councilmember deHaan requested clarification on the impacts of drawing $110,800 from the Recreation and Park Commission's existing budget. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he understood that the $110,800 was coming from the Open Space Fund. Mayor Johnson stated that the Open Space Fund was a result of the property sold at the Harbor Bay Business Park; Council directed that the sale proceeds be placed in a separate Open Space account. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the money was also being used for the Estuary Park Project. The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative. stated purchasing the full amount of land [for Estuary Park] shown in the General Plan could cost up to $5 million; there will be discussions with the developer and the Bay Conservation and Development Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 3 | Commission (BCDC) regarding requirements for a pathway Councilmember deHaan inquired whether having an approximate $300,000 delta will limit the capabilities of carrying on with the project. The Acting City Manager responded there would be limitations in getting a larger share of the land; discussions with the developer and grant approval would determine how much land the City could obtain; staff must recommend proceeding because the project is shown in the General Plan. Councilmember deHann moved approval of the recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement for the acquisition of real property from the East Bay Municipal Utility District for $110,800 plus closing costs [paragraph no. 05-166] and Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Estuary Park Project [paragraph no. 05-174]. Under discussion, Mayor Johnson inquired whether the grant was the same one the City previously applied for and did not receive and whether the chances for approval were better. The Acting Recreation and Park Director responded the current grant was from the Land and Water Conservation Act; the previous grant was under the Roberti-z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program; the State prefers to fund developments rather than acquisitions. Mayor Johnson requested staff to advise Council on whatever efforts are needed to succeed. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated that it is important to acquire the last strip of property before the Bay Farm Bridge because the property completes the Bay Trail and precludes building another house at one of the choke points of the City; the development of Estuary Park should move forward with whatever money is left; when the opportunity comes up with the developer, money can be found. The Acting City Manager stated there are ways to work with the developer to maximize the amount of land the City can obtain; the matter would be discussed with the devel… | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 4 | Accepted. (05-169) Recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager to use $201,000 in Measure B ferry reserves for ferry boat repairs. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated there seems to be more ferry boat repair issues with the Harbor Bay Ferry than the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service; if so, requested a review of ferry boat operators' maintenance schedules. Councilmember deHaan stated that the Harbor Bay Ferry costs need to be reviewed; an Off Agenda Report notes that the Peralta was sent back up to Washington for super structure modifications the Peralta is a young ship; there were flaws in the materials used; requested the review address the Peralta. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ( *05-170) - Resolution No. 13829, "Preliminarily Approving Annual Report Declaring Intention to Order Levy and Collection of Assessments and Providing for Notice of June 21, 2005 Hearing Thereof - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2. " Adopted. ( (*05-171) Resolution No. 13830, "Preliminarily Approving Annual Report Declaring Intention to Order Levy and Collection of Assessments and Providing for Notice of June 21, 2005 Hearing Thereof - Maintenance Assessment District 01-01 (Marina Cove) . " Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 5 | Adopted. (*05-172) Resolution No. 13831, "Approving Tentative Map, TM04- 0004, for a Sixteen Lot Subdivision at Harbor Bay Business Park." Adopted. (*05-173) Resolution No. 13832, "Approving the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Report "Taming Natural Disasters" as the City of Alameda's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Adopted. (05-174) Resolution No. 13833, "Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Estuary Park Project. Adopted. Refer to comments and motion under the recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement for the acquisition of real property [paragraph no. 05-166]. (*05-175) Introduction of Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S., from R-5 (General Residential) Zoning District to C-C (Community Commercial) Zoning District, for that Property Located at 2507 Central Avenue at Everett Street. Introduced. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (05-176) Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to adopt FY 2005-06 through FY 2009-10 Consolidated Plan, adopt FY 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, amend FY 2004-05 CDBG Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute related documents, agreements and modifications and (05-176A) Recommendation regarding CDBG public service recommendations Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Speaker: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 6 | (05-177) - Ordinance No. 2939, "Approving and Authorizing Execution of Lease between the City of Alameda (Lessor) and the County of Alameda (Lessee) for Real Property Located at 1429 Oak Street. " Finally passed. Mayor Johnson stated that the County Health Center is moving into the former Children's Library site; there is now a home for the Recreation and Park Department and the County Health Center thanked the Acting City Manager for finding a very good solution to a potentially difficult problem. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the County's opportunity provides the City with the benefit of improvements and maintaining a building that is a City asset; the move is a fine solution and keeps the County services central to the bus line and the center of town. Councilmember Matarrese moved final passage of the Ordinance. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, the Acting City Manager stated that the Public Works Department put in partitions and did a lot of the work in a short period of time; the County will have a ribbon cutting ceremony either later this week or next week; the cost of the materials was paid for by the County; a City building has been fixed up with a combination of City forces and County funds; everyone came out a winner. Mayor Johnson stated that the building was not occupied for at least eight years and was in fairly blighted conditions. Councilmember deHaan stated that he appreciates the Acting City Manager's win-win solutions. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-178) - Discussion of the Harbor Bay ferry system. Councilmember Daysog stated that he received many e-mails regarding the Harbor Bay ferry; noted that the City was able to get a one Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 7 | year reprieve; suggested a Town Hall meeting be held regarding the ferry system in three to four months; stated that some riders feel out of the loop regarding ferry issues; noted that a Town Hall meeting would provide a better sense of timetables for improving ferry services and costs issues; suggested a more formal way of communicating with riders be developed by the Transportation Commission or an adhoc committee that reports to City Council. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Councilmember Daysog; suggested that the Town Hall meeting occur soon; stated that the city cannot afford to lose the ferry service; traveling across the Bay Farm Island Bridge would affect commuters and is unacceptable: stated that informing commuters that everything will be done to keep the ferry in service is an urgent matter and maintains credibility for transit solutions at Alameda Point. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is in favor of having the Town Hall meeting sooner, but that it is important to collect information for presentation. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not see any advertising for the ferries; noted that fuel cost issues should be investigated; stated that the City will not lose the ferry service; that there is a long-term possibility that the Water Transit Authority will operate the ferries; the City needs to continue operating successfully until then; there should be a Council briefing on the state of the ferries and then a public workshop. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the maintenance issues are important; noted if the ferry is out of service, commuters find other means of commuting and it is difficult to get them back once habits have changed. Councilmember Daysog suggested that the Council Meeting be the Town Hall meting. Councilmember deHaan stated that there was a fare box increase of 25% and 40% is needed; the capacity of the ferry service and parking limitation is a difficult dynamic to solve; that the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service was successful because parking spaces were increased and ridership … | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 8 | staff and Grant Allocation Committee endorsed; more work needs to be done to refine the information; there are plans to have a Town Hall meeting next week or the following week; then staff will provide a status report to Council; a better job can be done on marketing the ferry. Mayor Johnson stated that when the ferry problem became apparent, the Acting City Manager immediately took action and set up meetings with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission; thanked the Acting City Manager for the efforts taken to negotiate one more year. Vice Mayor Gilmore requested that e-mails be sent to concerned citizens [regarding the Town Hall meeting] in addition to the normal noticing procedures. (05-179) Consideration of Mayor's nominations (3) for appointment to the Golf Commission. Mayor Johnson nominated Ray Gaul, Jane Sullwold, and Bill Schmitz to the Gold Commission. Councilmember deHaan stated that he was extremely impressed with the applicants' depth; he would hope that the individuals look at other commissions and boards. Mayor Johnson concurred with Councilmember deHaan. (05-180) - Consideration of the Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board. Continued. (05-181) Selection of alternate to serve on the Alameda County Lead Abatement Joint Powers Authority Board. Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember deHaan has indicated an interest to serve as the alternate. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved that Councilmember deHaan serve on the Alameda County Lead Abatement Joint Powers Authority Board. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-182) Councilmember Daysog noted that today is the City of Alameda's 151st birthday. (05-183 - ) Councilmember deHaan requested a report on the Lincoln School drop off area situation; there is concern with the next Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 9 | generation of remediation intruding into the existing field area. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the School District staff is presenting a plan to the School Board on April 26. The Acting City Manager stated that the meeting may be sooner than April 26 and that he would verify the date. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the plan intrudes into the field area, to which the Acting City Manager responded that the plan goes partially into the field area and basketball paved area. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired how the plan would effect putting in a full size regulation soccer field, to which the Acting City Manager responded the matter would be addressed at the meeting and City staff would bring back information. Mayor Johnson stated that she has informed a couple of School Board members and the Superintendent that she is concerned about taking away field space; noted that the basketball courts are not just used by the school. (05-184) Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the window display ordinance came back to Council, to which the Acting City Manager responded that there is 30-day implementation period to allow people time to adjust before enforcement. (05-185) Mayor Johnson requested that increasing the size of the Recreation and Park Commission be placed on the next agenda. (05-186) Mayor Johnson stated the Finance Director is working on a more aggressive policy to buy in Alameda; noted that the check registers indicate how much the City spends outside of Alameda and are very disturbing stated that sales tax revenue is being given to other cities a purchasing position might be needed to coordinate better prices and ensure that purchasing is done in Alameda as much as possible. (05-187) - Mayor Johnson stated the Council should consider a Business Recruiter position in the next budget. Councilmember deHaan stated that every Economic Development Commission study indicated a Business Recruiter as a top priority; noted that buying in Alameda is important. (05-188 - ) Councilmember Matarrese stated important projects are … | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 10 | Downtown Vision Plan, the Bicycle Master Plan, etc; staff reports should have a section that reviews basic conformance to the policy documents that have been adopted for non-conformance there should be an explanation of the pros and cons; noted the plans may need to be updated; projects such as the Theatre, Bridgeside Shopping Center and the Base need to check conformances to existing plans. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,11 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 11 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY- - -APRIL 19, 2005- -7:27 P.M. Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint Meeting at 7:56 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None MINUTES (05-157CC/05-016CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Community Improvement Commission Meeting held on April 5, 2005. Approved. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Gilmore moved approval of the minutes. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. AGENDA ITEMS (05-158CC/05-017CIC) Recommendation to approve the Annual Operating and Capital Budget for the Bayport Project. The Acting City Manager stated the budget scenario is considerably better based upon the profit participation section that allows participation in some of the developer's profit. The Development Services Director gave a brief report on the project. ouncilmember/Commissioner Daysog inquired whether bond issuance is not required because revenue generated would cover public improvements and still provide an $800,000 profit. The Development Services Director responded that one bond was issued early in the project; the project's bottom line does not require using any other bonds to finish the project. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether bond capacity is freed up for other potential uses in the future. The Development Services Director responded in the negative; stated the existing agreement does not just contemplate the current phase the obligations of the projects are linked; any project proceeds Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 1 Community Improvement Commission April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,12 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 12 | that flow from Phase I tax increments are obligated to Phase II unless negotiated differently. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether Phase II has been negotiated, to which the Development Services Director responded Phase II has a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) . Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether the DDA provisions could be renegotiated, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the bottom line of the next phase is more favorable. The Development Services Director responded that a developer advance is not required; available funds would be required to be put into the infrastructure in a different pattern. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the Research and Development Park and Business Park look more favorable, to which the Development Services Director responded that she could not respond; there are other issues related to the economics. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the profits rolling into the next project allow for a more favorable situation, to which the Development Services Director responded possibly. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the price of homes is the principal factor for the current situation, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated the break-even point was $650,000. The Redevelopment Manager noted the average sale price of the homes was $725,000. louncilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated that news is good overall; profit participation was initially questionable. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation Counci lmember/Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative (APC), stated that the APC Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 2 Community Improvement Commission April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,13 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 13 | was originally granted 39 units to meet housing needs for the homeless: APC entered into an agreement with the City to replace the original units in east housing near the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Fifth Street the City told APC that there are no funds to build the 39 units; the City is contemplating financing a 39- - unit project through other funds instead; the City specifically designated project revenues from the Catellus Project as the primary source for the 39 units, including $2 million from the sale of land; that designation of funds is not shown in the accounting presented tonight; without the agreement with APC to relocate units, the Bayport Project would not have happened; the use of the Catellus funds could go a long way toward making units more affordable and serve the homeless. buncilmember/Commissioner Matarrese requested an Off Agenda Report in response to Mr. Biggs' comments. (05-159CC/05-018CIC) Joint Public Hearing to consider authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P. , approval of the 33433 Report, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Alameda Theater, Cineplex and Parking Structure Project (State Clearinghouse #2004-122-042). (05-018A/CIC) Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P., and Approving Certain Mitigation Measures for the Project and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program; and (05-159A/CC) Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P., and Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program. Continued to May 3, 2005. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submit… | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf,14 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 14 | APRIL 19, 2005 JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND ALAMEDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MINUTES PLACEHOLDER The April 19, 2005 Joint HABOC/APFA Meeting Minutes have not been approved. | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-04-21.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-04-21 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY - -APRIL 21, 2005- -4:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-189) - ) Public Employment - Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that direction was given to the recruiter and no decision was made. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 10:30 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 April 21, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-21.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - - MAY 3, 2005 - -7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the regular meeting at 9:29 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. AGENDA CHANGES (05-196) Mayor Johnson addressed the Resolutions Appointing Members of the Golf Commission [paragraph no. 05-207, 05-207A, 05- 207B] after Special Orders of the Day PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (05-197) Proclamation declaring May as "Older Americans Month. " Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to Don Oransky, President, Mastick Advisory Board. Mr. Oransky thanked the Council for the proclamation. (05-198) Update on the new main library project. The Project Manager gave a brief project update. Vice Mayor Gilmore commended the Project Manager and staff for keeping the project running smoothly by putting out many fires daily. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so adopted or enacted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ] ( *05-199 - ) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on April 19, 2005 ; and the Special City Council Meeting held on April 21, 2005. Approved. (*05-200) Ratified bills in the amount of $ 2,201,788.60 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 2 | (*05-201) Recommendation to authorize Call for Bids for Legal Advertising for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2006. Accepted. (*05-202) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2005. Accepted. (*05-203) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2005 and approve third quarter budget adjustments. Accepted. (*05-204) Recommendation to set Hearing to establish Proposition 4 Limit for Fiscal Year 2005-06 for May 17, 2005. Accepted. (*05-205) Recommendation to accept the work of SpenCon Construction, Inc. for Repair of Portland Cement, Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, Driveway and Minor Street Patching Phase 5, Fiscal Year 2004-05, No. P.W. 08-04-08. Accepted. ( *05-206) Recommendation to approve an Agreement with Alameda County to continue participation in the Alameda HOME Consortium and authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate and execute necessary documents. Accepted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 05-207) - Resolution No. 13836, "Appointing Ray A. Gaul as a Member of the Golf Commission. Adopted. (05-207A) Resolution No. 13837, "Appointing Bill T. Schmitz as a Member of the Golf Commission. " Adopted. (05-207B) Resolution No. 13838, "Appointing Jane Sullwold as a Member of the Golf Commission. Adopted. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented certificates of appointment to the Golf Commission members. (05-208 ) Ordinance No. 2940, "Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S., from R-5 (General Residential) Zoning District to C-C (Community Commercial) Zoning District, for that Property Located at 2507 Central Avenue at Everett Street. Finally passed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 3 | Counci lmember Daysog moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote - -5. (05-209) Recommendation to accept the West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Concept Plan. The Community Programs and Housing Division Manager gave a Power Point presentation on the Plan. Mayor Johnson stated the Plan would make important changes to the area; requested staff to review ways to accelerate the Plan; stated that a member of the Housing Task Force Committee recommended that the Committee review the Plan, provide input, and delay the vote. Councilmember deHaan stated that the quality of life at the West End is important because of the high population density; the Boys' and Girls' Club brings positive steps to the area; funding sources are important; he is always concerned with transportation issues; the Transportation Commission needs to be engaged; requested to see more detail on the sources of estimates for varied activities; stated that he has no problem with delaying the acceptance of the Plan; inquired whether the Plan could be delayed. The Community Programs and Housing Division Manager responded there has been an extensive public comment process the draft plan was presented at a community meeting in February; Board and Commission input has been requested; there is no problem in delaying the acceptance; acceptance of the conceptual Plan is requested; different components would be brought back to Council at various times. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the short-term, simple projects could be accomplished quickly. The Community Programs and Housing Division Manager responded in the affirmative; stated there is funding available for planting additional trees on an infill basis, and installation of trash receptacles at the Webster Street and Poggi Street corridor. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the trash receptacles would be selected by Public works. The Community Programs and Housing Division Manager responded that BMS Design would select the trash r… | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 4 | the Plan was not broader. The Community Programs and Housing Division Manager responded the census tract has the highest concentration of minorities and low Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 5 | income. the priority was to work with residents to bring more services into the neighborhood using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; residents voiced concern about not being able to walk freely through the neighborhood because of the Harbor Island Apartment and Chipman Middle School the area to the south is not a low to moderate income neighborhood. Councilmember Daysog stated the Plan could be used as a tool to identify City resources that could be used to improve neighborhoods; the sidewalks are in horrible condition; the paving on Santa Clara Avenue is odd. Mayor Johnson stated the name of the Plan can be changed to be more specific; there are sidewalk, street, tree, and lighting issues everywhere in the Cityi there is nothing more odd than the paving on Gibbons Drive; increased sidewalk maintenance funding and more aggressive repair schedules need to be reviewed; CDBG funds could not be used if the Plan was expanded and could result in a thirty- year Plan instead of a ten-year Plan; that she does not have a problem with delaying acceptance until the Housing Task Force Committee report is received; suggested direction be provided to rename the Plan. Councilmember deHaan stated expanding the scope cannot be done with the existing funding; the West End could be reviewed further at a later date; that he is uncertain what the impact would be in deferring acceptance until after the Housing Task Force Committee review. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there are projects that are ready to move forward; stated the Plan could be accepted with direction to bring the matter back to Council after receiving the Housing Task Force Committee report. The Community Programs and Housing Division Manager responded that tree, trash can, and bus shelter locations could begin to be determined; staff could synchronize with the Housing Task Force Committee and report back to Council. the Plan provides a vision of the future and encourages residents to participate and not allow development which might become an impediment … | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 6 | infrastructure and repairs; Public Works would provide an infrastructure report at the next City Council Meeting; Council would receive a model showing the performance of the budget over a period of ten years in late July or early August reports will outline what needs to be done to correct problems i funding recommendations can be discussed. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would not be on the Council if not for the support of residents south of Pacific Avenue and Lincoln Avenue; many people needed to sell their homes with the Base closure; the neighborhood faces a lot of development Council would be missing an opportunity if there is no coordination with activities occurring north of Pacific Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of accepting the Plan, modifying the title to reflect the Plan's intent to target the most needy census tract in the City and requiring that the Plan return to Council coinciding with the Task Force report to revise concepts in the Plan if needed. Councilmember deHaan stated that there is $500,000 in resources that can go towards activities right away; going forward and accepting the Plan is prudent; the elements within the first and third year are very straightforward. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Johnson stated that she is very concerned with the infrastructure everywhere in Alameda; the sidewalks and streets are not in the same condition as a few years agoi Council needs to address the issues and set priorities on the infrastructure deficit. Councilmember Daysog stated re-designating the name is important; he is fine with remaining north of Pacific Avenue and Lincoln Avenue if the Plan is not opened up to Harbor Island Task Force. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (05-210) Wilbur Richards, Alameda, complimented the Council on the quality of City services. (05-211) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, stated the President is proposing to put oil refi… | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 7 | (05-212 - ) Rob Siltanen, Alameda, submitted a letter requesting that the Alameda Point vision include sensible traffic solutions, middle class housing, and a small town Alameda feel. (05-213) - Jon Spangler, Cross Alameda Trail Steering Committee, stated that Saturday, June 4, is National Trails Day there will be a trail walk between Main Street and Webster Street. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-214) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she and Councilmember deHaan attended the Association of Bay Area Government conference regarding casinos last week; there appears to be a one size fits all negotiation strategy there is no recognition of the obvious differences between urban and rural casinos; the Governor' S negotiator promised that the Governor would take a hard look at Indian tribes looking to have land restored; the negotiator was not aware of anything pertaining to the Koi proposal on Swan Way; stated tribal lobbying efforts have not made it all the way up the ladder. ( 05-215 ) Councilmember Matarrese stated that there is a special June election for a Measure A parcel tax; the tax would allow the School District to extend the current parcel tax; requested that Council give direction to place the matter on the next City Council meeting agenda; stated there is a gap in School District funding a County Financial Advisor would be required if the School District slips into financial disarray; the City does not need a County person advising how money is spent. (05-216) ouncilmember deHaan stated that he is concerned that the reservation shopping battle has just begun; some cities want to move forward with casinos because of economic woes. (05-217) Councilmember deHaan requested staff to review costs and funding sources to centralize City administration particularly the Public Works and Development Services Departments. Mayor Johnson stated that she would support the idea. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he assumed that the matter would be addressed with the budget and the ten-year outlook. (05-218 ) Mayor Johnson requ… | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 8 | ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:38 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 9 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -MAY 3, 2005- -5:30 P. M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:45 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-190) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Title: City Attorney (05-191) - Worker's Compensation Claim; Claimant : James MacKey Agency Claimed Against City of Alameda. (05-192) Conference with Labor Negotiators; Agency Negotiators Human Resources Director and Craig Jory; Employee Organizations : International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ( IBEW) and Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) . Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, the Council discussed the City Attorney's performance; regarding Worker's Compensation Claim, the Council gave instructions to Legal Counsel: and regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Council gave instructions to Labor Negotiators. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:45 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 May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 10 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - MAY 3, 2005 - - - 7:05 P.M. Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (05-019) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.91 Number of cases: One. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Chair Johnson announced that the Commission obtained briefing from staff and Legal Counsel and gave direction. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,11 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 11 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - - - MAY 3, 2005 - - - 7:25 P.M. . Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Joint meeting at 8:08 p.m. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5. Absent : None. MINUTES (05-193CC/05-020CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Community Improvement Commission Meeting held on April 19, 2005. Approved. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog moved approval of the minutes. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. AGENDA ITEMS (05-194CC/05-021CIC) Joint Public Hearing to consider authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P. , approval of the 33433 Report, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Alameda Theater, Cineplex and Parking Structure Project (State Clearinghouse #2004-122-042) ; (05-194A/CC) Resolution No. 13834, "Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P., and Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program. Adopted; and (05-021A/CIC) Resolution No. 05-134, "Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P., Approving Certain Mitigation Measures for the Project, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program. " Adopted. The Business Development Division Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 1 Community Improvement Commission May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,12 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 12 | The Development Services Director provided a brief update on the project. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired about the traffic remediation requirements. The Development Services Director responded there was one major traffic improvement to upgrade a signal at Santa Clara Avenue and Oak Street; there are struggles with traffic improvements at the intersection; modifications need to be made to all of the equipment at the intersection because the equipment is old; the estimate to do the work is about $100,000; the design plan will provide a nice public environment to half the block of Oak Street by extending the public sidewalk from eight feet to fourteen feet and providing garage and theatre outside lighting to accommodate people, cars and bicycles entering and exiting the garage. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether determining the scope is an on-going process, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor/Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents: Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society; Susan Decker, Alameda; Lars Hanson, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) i Pauline Kelly; Barbara Marchand, Alameda Civic Light Opera; Cathy Leong, Alameda Chamber of Commerce; Mike Corbett, Harsch Investments and Robb Ratto, PSBA. Opponents: Gary McAfee, Alameda; Jennifer Van Airsdale, Alameda; Joan Steber, Alameda; John McNulty, Alameda John F. Ruake; Zach Kaplan, Alameda; and Lucy Gigli, Bike Alameda (submitted handout) . Expressed concern with bike safety on Central Avenue between Oak and Walnut Streets: Robert Van de Walle, Alameda; Andy Cutright, Alameda; Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Mark Haskett; and Jillian Saxty, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor/Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. louncilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated that the Council should follow through with the commitment to reconfigure the parking [ on Central Avenue between Oak and Walnut Streets) to the original parall… | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,13 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 13 | was created because of the new gymnasium, City Hall moving into the east wing of the high school, and the Library moving into the middle wing of the high school; parking was increased from 32 spaces to 58 spaces; Council approved an ordinance modification for diagonal parking; the Recreation and Park Department is the only part of City Hall remaining in the east wing and will be moving out within a month; the Library is projected to move out within 17 or 18 months. much of the parking demand will be eliminated; the parking garage construction provides an opportunity to move back to parallel parking; a parking plan would need to be brought back to Council for approval. Vice layor/Commissioner Gilmore stated that she has great sympathy for bicyclists; a large segment of the youth population will either ride bikes or take the bus to the theatre. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated the dollar value of parking spaces is understood now. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that the parking structure would solve a lot of the parking problems. louncilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated that the project is good for all of Alameda, especially the youth. louncilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the theatre project is important for the whole City; dollars would be kept in town; the historic theatre will rot if the project does not move forward. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved adoption of the Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P., and Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program [paragraph no. 05- 194CC]. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P., Approving Certain Mitigation Measures for the Project, and Ad… | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,14 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 14 | voice vote - 5. Mayor/Chair Johnson directed staff to bring the Central Avenue bike lane issue back to Council. (05-022CIC) Resolution No. 05-135, "Approving and Authorizing Payment of Certain Public Improvements to the Park Street and Otis Drive Intersection. Adopted; and (05-195CC) Resolution No. 13835, "Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Public Improvements Construction Agreement Between the City and Harsch Investment Corporation. Adopted. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the project is critical to Alameda's economic engine. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired what type of funding would be used. The Development Services Director responded that staff recommends using Community Improvement Commission funds for the project; the primary benefit finding is required because the intersection is just outside the formal boundaries of a redevelopment project area; the improvements are tied to the form and function of the rest of the redevelopment project area; Redevelopment Law has a provision that recognizes that there are projects that may be outside the boundaries which are a primary benefit to the function of the rest of the project area. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether other funding sources were considered. The Development Services Director responded that there was a discussion about using some sales tax dollars from the new South Shore Shopping Center development. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan inquired how the two-third, one- third cost sharing was derived. The Development Services Director responded that the formula was a result of negotiations with the developer ; there was a dispute over the assignment of the impact of the intersection; the developer Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 4 Community Improvement Commission May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,15 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 15 | felt that he should not be responsible for making all the improvements to the intersection; traffic modeling shows that there are other background projects not yet developed, but approved, which would also impact the intersection; the negotiation used the actual number of trips coming off the project and the impact on the intersection. Councilmember/Commission deHaan stated that there might be further requirements for further entitlements; inquired what the affect would be on the traffic remediation. The Development Services Director responded that the entitlements received for the project anticipate 112,000 square feet of new retail square footage at the South Shore Shopping Center and would likely increase; circulation issues related to the gas station would need to be examined independently additional improvements can always be made; a need for further improvements is anticipated by 2020. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated that he was concerned that the same [ redevelopment funds are being used for many issues. inquired whether there is a detailed breakdown of where redevelopment funding stands. The Development Services Director responded that there are sufficient funds; anticipated improvements can be made with existing tax increments and not bonds. The Acting City Manager stated that at the next meeting staff would provide a Community Improvement Commission multi-year budget to show how much money remains. Councilmember/Commissioner Matarrese stated the project is very important the rationale and logic fits into the true meaning of redevelopment that he defends the approach of taking redevelopment funds for the Library project; his motion to adopt the resolutions stands. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated the investment is necessary if the money means that the City would have stores such as Borders or Chicos. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that the City needs to be frugal with redevelopment money but also needs to use the money wisely; moving forward with projects that help continue the redevelopment… | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf,16 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-03 | 16 | Counci lmember/Commissioner deHaan stated that he is comfortable with delaying other major retail developments to allow South Shore Shopping Center to mature; he supports and looks forward to the renewed Center, but has concerns with funding. Commissioner Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution Approving and Authorizing Payment of Certain Public Improvements to the Park Street and Otis Drive Intersection [paragraph no. 05-022CIC]. Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Public Improvements Construction Agreement Between the City and Harsch Investment Corporation [paragraph no. 05-195CC]. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-023CIC) Recommendation to approve an Amended Contract with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. by increasing the Contract amount an additional $44,275 to provide additional pre-planning services for the proposed Alameda Theatre Project. Commissioner Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, Community Improvement Commission The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 6 Community Improvement Commission May 3, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-03.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-04.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-04 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY -MAY 4, 2005- - - 4:00 P.M. (05-219) - A Special Meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Public Utilities Board meeting. Lara Weisiger, City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 4, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-04.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-04.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-04 | 2 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY- -MAY 4, 2005- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider : (05-220) Public Employment; Title: City Manager. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that Council gave direction to the recruiter. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:45 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 May 4, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-04.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-07.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - MAY 7, 2005 - - - 9:30 A.M. (05-221) - A Special Meeting was called to allow the Council to attend an Alameda Point Community Workshop. Lara Weisiger, City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 7, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-07.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-10.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-10 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - - - MAY 10, 2005 - 6:30 P.M. (05-222) - A Special Meeting was called to allow the Council to attend a Town Hall Meeting on the Harbor Bay Ferry service. Lara Weisiger, City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 10, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-10.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY - -MAY 12, 2005- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 5:10 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. [Note: Councilmember Matarrese arrived at 6:30 p.m. ] Absent : None. Agenda Items (05-223) Recommendation to approve an Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson for consultation services on City Attorney contract negotiations. Councilmember deHaan inquired what the cost and projected hours would be for the consultation services. Mayor Johnson responded the cost and projected hours would depend upon what the Council requests. Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the hourly rate, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded $250. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether $250 per hour was the norm, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded the rate was not outside the norm and was within the realm of legal services costs today. Mayor Johnson stated that she expected the rate to be higher. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she thought the rate would be in the $300 to $350 per hour range. Mayor Johnson stated that the rate is reasonable; that there are no fixed duties. The Acting City Manager stated that the Council could provide the outside attorney with a scope of work and inquire how many hours would be anticipated. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there was a charge for today's meeting with the outside attorney, to which the Mayor responded in the affirmative. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 2 | Councilmember Daysog inquired what the outside attorney could do that the Council could not do. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council does not provide attorney services the City Attorney would have a conflict of interest in advising the Council on her contract. Councilmember deHaan moved approval the recommendation predicated on further discussion of the scope of work in closed session. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that a discreet number of issues are of concern; that he was not clear on the conflict. Mayor Johnson stated there would be a conflict if there are legal issues; requested further explanation from the Assistant City Attorney. The Assistant City Attorney stated if Council asks a legal question regarding interpretation of any provision of the City Attorney' S contract or requests the contract be approved as to form, there would be a conflict; the City Attorney would not be able to provide information [legal advice] another attorney's services would be necessary. Mayor Johnson noted that Council has to hire an attorney to sign [approve the form of ] the City Attorney's contract. Councilmember Daysog stated that the City of Oakland requested the City of San Francisco to comment on whether the Oakland City Attorney position should be an elected position. Councilmember deHaan stated the Council needs to understand and clean up the mechanisms of the contract, and ensure the contract language is legal. Mayor Johnson stated when the contract has been changed on a routine basis, outside attorneys have signed [approved the form of ] the contract without communicating with the Council, which is not a very good procedure. Councilmember deHaan stated that the Council is requesting more detailed information. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the Council is trying to determine the history of the current situation and review salary scales; an Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 3 | outside attorney would need to sign off on [approve as to form] the contract if Council wanted to give the City Attorney a raise. Mayor Johnson stated the entire contract should be reviewed; the Council needs to know whether a new contract or an addendum to the existing contract would be needed if the Council wanted to give the City Attorney a raise. Councilmember deHaan stated that he did not have a problem with proceeding. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to protect the Council's bargaining prerogative; there could be some matters of interpretation in the course of bargaining; inquired whether the outside attorney would be a go-between for the Council. Mayor Johnson responded the Council would define the outside attorney's role. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the City Attorney directly represents the Council; the proposed Agreement [with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson for consultation services] would be executed by the City Attorney's office. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Assistant City Attorney had a copy of the Agreement. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated only the City Attorney can hire outside attorneys under the City Charter. Councilmember Daysog stated that the meeting tonight is the result of a review of the City Attorney's budget; that he wants to process to maintain the Council's prerogative. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council maintains all prerogatives and would not give up anything. Councilmember Daysog noted an outside attorney involved could have a possible conflict; stated that he does not want an outside attorney to encroach on budget issues. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she did not realize that an Agreement was already drafted; that she does not want to agree to something that she has not reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated that she would like to review the scope of work in the Agreement inquired who drafted the Agreement. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 4 | The Assistant City Attorney responded Mr. Hartinger drafted the Agreement. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she thought that the Council was meeting to agree to hire an outside attorney and that the scope of work would be determined later; that she does not want her second to the motion to be considered as an approval of the Agreement. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council should not sign an Agreement without reviewing the scope of work; inquired whether the Council could make a motion to authorize the City Attorney to sign the Agreement hiring the outside attorney to work with the Council and finalize the Agreement when the scope of work is determined. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the motion could be made in open or closed session, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded the motion must be made in open session. Councilmember Daysog stated that the scope of work would still need to come back to the Council. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the Council's agenda is to consider hiring an outside attorney to help with labor negotiations regarding the City Attorney's contract; the outside attorney would be the labor negotiator in closed session; the City Attorney would have a direct conflict in advising the Council on interpretations regarding her contract. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the scope is in paragraph 1 of Mr. Hartinger's letter [proposed Agreement]. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the scope of service is very narrow. Mayor Johnson stated that the scope can always be changed and looks fine; the Council could have the outside attorney do as little or as much as requested. The Assistant City Attorney stated retainers are not normally paid to outside counsel. Mayor Johnson suggested the retainer and the late payment provisions be removed; stated the Agreement should be left as is to allow the Council flexibility; outside counsel would not perform any services the Council does not want. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she would like Mr. Hartinger to Special Meeting Alameda City Coun… | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 5 | review all documents [City Attorney contract and amendments) provide a history of the current situation, and advise the Council regarding moving forward with yearly amendments or bundling all the previous amendments into one contract. Mayor Johnson stated that her first intention is to get legal advice. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to begin negotiations with the City Attorney first. Mayor Johnson stated that negotiations cannot be initiated because the Council needs legal advice. Councilmember Daysog stated outside counsel might not be necessary ; if issues were not resolved during negotiations, then interpretation would be needed. Mayor Johnson stated that she is not comfortable with initiating negotiations until there is a better understanding of the contract. ; inquired whether the retainer and late payment provisions could be removed from the Agreement. Mr. Hartinger responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog stated negotiating directly with the City Attorney should be the Council's prerogative; inquired whether Mr. Hartinger had any comment on the Council requesting his assistance on interpreting aspects of the negotiations. Mr. Hartinger stated the matter should be discussed at the right time; direction should be given in closed session. Councilmember deHaan moved to approval of the Agreement, with the modifications to remove the retainer and late payment provisions. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Council is giving up any prerogative by entering into the Agreement, to which Mr. Hartinger responded in the negative. Councilmember Daysog inquired what happens when there is a conflict of interpretations. Mr. Hartinger responded Council should trust the [outside] attorneys it hires or seek another opinion and discharge the attorney. Mayor Johnson stated the ultimate way to settle legal disputes is Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 6 | to go through the courts; that she hopes that the Council would not get into said situation. Councilmember Daysog stated that the vote might take the Council to unintended destinations. Vice Mayor Gilmore concurred with Councilmember Daysog but stated the matter could be discussed in closed session. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council has complete control. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the language should be clarified to: "advising and/or representing the City Council. " Mayor Johnson suggested the language in the scope remain as is, except for the addition of "as directed by the Council" at the end. Councilmember Daysog inquired what would fall within "additional matters" in the scope of engagement. Mr. Hartinger responded "additional matters" is a catchall phrase if the Council requested him to do something else. Councilmember deHaan stated the Agreement would not have to be reopened to have Mr. Hartinger do something else. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the modified motion [to approve the Agreement, with modifications to remove the retainer and late payment provisions], which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes : Councilmembers deHaan and Gilmore, and Mayor Johnson - 3. Noes : Councilmember Daysog - 1. [Absent Councilmember Matarrese - 1. ] The Assistant City Attorney stated that the City Attorney hires all attorneys under the City Charter the City Attorney is hiring the outside attorney to advise the Council regarding interpretation of her contract. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Council is authorizing the City Attorney to sign the Agreement as discussed and whether the outside attorney would work for the Council. The Assistant City Attorney responded that the outside attorney would not work for the Council; the City Attorney controls all legal counsel under the City Charter; the City Attorney is on the hook for the legal advice given. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 7 | Mayor Johnson stated that she is not sure the Council needs legal advice on hiring an attorney; that she does not agree that the City Attorney has control over what the outside attorney would do. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the City Attorney would hire the outside attorney to interpret the City Attorney' S contract. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council has directed the City Attorney to sign the Agreement with changes; inquired whether there would be a problem. The Assistant City Attorney stated any additional matters for which the Council requests [outside counsel's services would have to go through the City Attorney. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Assistant City Attorney had any problem with the modified Agreement that the Council directed the City Attorney to sign. Councilmember Daysog stated Mr. Hartinger's letter [Agreement ] is addressed to the City Attorney; the word "you" refers to the City Attorney. Mayor Johnson stated that the second "you" in paragraph 1 refers to the City Council; the Council needs to determine Mr. Hartinger's intention; the City Attorney would have a conflict of interest if the outside attorney working for the Council had to go to the City Attorney for advice. The Assistant City Attorney stated that the scope is very narrow; the Council would need to stay within the scope. Mayor Johnson inquired whether "you" in the sentence "provide legal services for additional matters that you request... refers to the Council or City Attorney. Mr. Hartinger stated the Agreement is addressed to the City Attorney; the City Attorney is the conduit through which retention would occur. * Mayor Johnson called a recess at 5:47 p.m. and reconvened the Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. (05-224) - Adjournment to Closed Session to consider : Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Negotiators Arthur Hartinger of Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 8 | Meyers, Nave, Riback Silver and Wilson; Employee : City Attorney. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Johnson announced that the Council discussed the City Attorney contract and gave direction to the Negotiator. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:30 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 8 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,1 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - - MAY 17, 2005 - - 7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. AGENDA CHANGES (05-227) Mayor Johnson announced that the Resolution Declaring Support for Measure A [paragraph no. 05-228] would be addressed first; and next, the Resolution Recognizing the Selection of the City of Wuxi, China as Alameda's Friendship City [paragraph no. 05- 229] would be addressed along with the welcome and presentation honoring Friendship City delegation [paragraph no. 05-229A]. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (05-228) Resolution No. 13939, "Declaring Support for Measure A, Alameda Unified School District Parcel Tax Measure. Adopted. Michael McMahon, School Board President, stated voters approved a $109 parcel tax in 2001, which gave the schools an additional $1. 8 million; the Board is requesting that the Council adopt a resolution supporting expansion of the tax for the next seven years. Amy Costa, District Director for Senator Don Perata, stated Senator Perata could not be present due to budget negotiations; conveyed Senator Perata's support for Measure A; State funding has been volatile; Measure A would provide funding stability to the school district. Richard Heaps, Alameda Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Council President and 2001 Measure A Oversight Committee Member, stated Measure A has the support of the PTA Council; the Oversight Committee has seen the results of reduced class sizes and other programs supported by the 2001 Measure A funding, and would like to see the funding continue and expand. Ron Mooney, Alamedans for Better Schools Co-Chair, urged adoption of the resolution; thanked the Councilmembers for their individual support; stated school funding is set by the State; the Measure provides funding that the District uses to support critically important programs noted an argument was not filed against the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 Ma… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,2 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 2 | Measure. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese stated the schools have an impact on the whole City; the funding will keep programs in place and forestall any possibility of outside control, which would consist of the County or State telling Alameda how to run its school district. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated kids are owed a good, quality education; the City cannot count on the State to provide funding. Councilmember Daysog stated the resolution is of vital interest to the City. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated the quality of education is one of the most important things in the City. Mayor Johnson stated schools would face cuts if the Measure does not pass Senator Perata is trying to equalize State funding of education; school facilities in other communities are higher quality; the Alameda Unified School District has done an excellent job with the amount of funding it receives; she was impressed with the teacher and students when she visited a second grade class at Miller School. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (05-229) Welcome and presentation honoring Friendship City delegation from Wuxi, China; and (05-229A) Resolution No. 13940, "Recognizing the Selection of the City of Wuxi, China as Alameda's Friendship City and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Formulation and Implementation of Sister City Relations. Adopted. Jim Franz and Stuart Chan of the Social Service Human Relations Board introduced interpreter Tu Zhongliang, Deputy Director, Wuxi Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, who introduced the Wuxi delegation: Wang Zhuping, Vice Chairman, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) ; Zhou Yonggeng, Secretary General CPPCC; Bian He, Deputy Secretary General CPPCC; and Jiang Guoliang, Director of Study, Culture and History CPPCC. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May … | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,3 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 3 | Mayor Johnson introduced the Friends of Wuxi Committee : Nancy Li, Chair; Hans Wong, Vice-Chair; and Otto Huang, Honorary Chair. Mayor Johnson read the resolution, which the translator also read in Chinese. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Johnson and Wang Zhuping signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) . Mr. Zhuping stated he is happy to sign the MOU to establish sister City relations with Alameda and hopes relationships will develop further. Mayor Johnson stated the entire community is proud to be moving forward with the Sister City relationship, particularly residents of Chinese heritage and ancestry. The delegation presented gifts to the City. Mayor Johnson presented a pewter plate with the City seal. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the recommendation to authorize installation of an All-Way Stop Control [paragraph no. 5-235 ] was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ] ( * 05-230 - ) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on May 3, 2005 and the Special City Council Meeting held on May 4, 2005. Approved. ( * 05-231) - Ratified bills in the amount of $3,161,657.93. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,4 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 4 | (*05-232) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2005 for sales transactions in the Fourth Calendar Quarter of 2005. Accepted. ( *05-233) Recommendation to adopt Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for one animal control vehicle. Accepted. (*05-234) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for Cyclic Sewer Repair Project, Phase 4, No. P.W. 05-03-11. Accepted. (05-235) Recommendation to authorize installation of an All-Way - Stop Control at the intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Sherman Street. Don Patterson, Alameda, stated that he opposes the four-way stop sign; the Transportation Technical Team (TTT) did not address the real problem of why Sherman Street is operating as a major thoroughfare; the General Plan Traffic Element's goal and intent is to have a transportation plan with traffic controls and techniques that direct and keep traffic on major streets; questioned how the City can make decisions without the advice of a professional traffic engineer on staff; stated said position has been vacant since October 2003; urged Council to direct the Acting City Manager to hire a traffic engineer suggested the application be withdrawn; noted the individual who filed the application has not participated in any of the public hearings and must not be very serious about the request stated the stop sign should only be addressed in the context of a total transportation plan, not a band-aid approach that would only exacerbate the problem by moving traffic faster along Sherman Street. Stanton Scott, Alameda, stated that he has witnessed many accidents at the intersection; increased traffic has become more aggressive; that he supports some form of traffic controls; stop signs would be good. Mary Amen, Alameda, stated that she represents a group of Santa Clara Avenue residents who are opposed to the stop sign; she gathered signatures in the four blocks directly affected; the residents would like the City to implement traffic calming dev… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,5 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 5 | Department is called to ticket cars parked in red zones at all corners of the intersection on a daily basis; submitted photographs of cars parked in the red zone. Kathy Gardner, Alameda, stated the intersection does not have cross walks; drivers on Santa Clara Avenue do not stop for pedestrians there should be a stoplight, not a stop sign, at the intersection; drivers on Sherman Street cannot see traffic on Santa Clara Avenue something needs to be done; there have been multiple accidents an all-way stop sign is not the best solution; crosswalks and pressure sensitive stoplights should be installed. The Public Works Director stated the intersection meets the traffic volume warrant and accident warrant; the TTT recognized that the stop sign would impact residents; Council is being requested to approve the all-way stop because it is the best short-term way to address the traffic operation issues; the TTT recognized an all-way stop is not the best long-term solution; Public Works staff is to provide long-term traffic operation safety at the intersection, including a review of installing a traffic signal or flashing yellow signal; Public Works will review how to improve traffic circulation in the area, how to de-emphasize Sherman Street, and coordination of traffic corridors. Mayor Johnson stated that she has asked for an overall, comprehensive review of the issue over the years, instead of putting in four-way stops when the City receives requests inquired what impact a four-way stop would have on Sherman Street would the stop encourage more traffic on Sherman Street; should the City discourage additional traffic on Sherman Street stated the City has been trying to equalize traffic on Santa Clara, Lincoln and Buena Vista Avenues; inquired whether the proposed stop sign would put an unfair burden on Lincoln and Buena Vista Avenues; stated every street in Alameda is a neighborhood; pushing traffic from one street to another is not fair; a comprehensive review is needed to address traffic issues; that she wants a better … | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,6 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 6 | working on a comprehensive strategic plan and there has only been one accident each of the last four years, Council should postpone review until information from the strategic plan is available. The Public Works Director stated there is a concern that since all way stop warrants are met , the City might open itself up to liability. Mayor Johnson stated there would be many more four-way stop signs if the City studied every intersection to determine whether warrants are met. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry about whether the City Attorney wished to address liability, the City Attorney stated not in public; holding the matter over would not be a problem. Councilmember deHaan stated that he travels on Sherman Street; a number of accidents are probably not reported; that he has witnessed accidents ; lateral corridors are impacted when vehicles travel to the South Shore area; vehicles travel 40 mph down Santa Clara Avenue; crossing the intersection is a challenge; hopefully, traffic can be diverted [off of Sherman Street] at some point. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff has data on whether peak traffic on Sherman Street has changed; stated there are probably younger families in the Gold Coast now; Sherman Street traffic volumes might be increasing because it is probably easier for workers to commute down Sherman Street rather than traveling down Constitution Way and Eighth Street. Mayor Johnson stated analysis of Councilmember Daysog's idea would be interesting to review and is why the City needs to pay attention to the impacts of stop signs; Constitution Way should handle more traffic; the City should be encouraging drivers to use Constitution Way; the City should review whether drivers are discouraged from using Constitution Way because of the traffic controls. Councilmember Daysog stated Constitution Way narrows down to one lane at Eighth Street there is a bottleneck on Eighth Street at Santa Clara and Central Avenues at commute hours, which makes it more convenient to use alternate routes, such as S… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,7 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 7 | onto Grand Street to travel to South Shore; drivers try to find the easiest path; for example, changes on Buena Vista Avenue are causing Pacific Avenue to become a major road; everything has secondary impacts; that he understands the concerns about a four- way stop; however, a measure of control is needed [at Santa Clara Avenue and Sherman Street] The Public Works Director stated Councilmember Daysog's idea has not been reviewed; data could be analyzed; staff reviewed the traffic characteristio on Sherman Street; the average daily volume along Sherman Street is 5,500 vehicles at Buena Vista Avenue, 3,100 at Pacific Avenue and 2,500 at Santa Clara Avenue the grid system is designed to filter people and is working; both Sherman Street and Santa Clara Avenue are minor streets; traffic volumes on Santa Clara Avenue are higher than Sherman Street; since volumes on Santa Clara Avenue are acceptable, then volumes on Sherman Street must also be acceptable. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Santa Clara Avenue is wider than Sherman Street, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. stated Santa Clara Avenue is designated as a minor street in the General Plan. Mayor Johnson stated Sherman Street should not be treated the same as Santa Clara Avenue as far as traffic loads. The Public Works Director stated that he agrees there needs to be a strategic plan; the all-way stop is the best option for now with the funding available; noted Council approved funding to complete a Pedestrian Plan tonight, which is an element of the TMP . Councilmember Matarrese stated the City should do anything possible to decrease the volume of traffic on Sherman Street; the character of Sherman Street is different than Santa Clara Avenue; the biggest problem is the excessive speed on Santa Clara Avenue; suggested the Police Department put together a program which tickets people traveling above the speed limit on Santa Clara Avenue to slow down traffic; stated most of the accidents are probably cause by excessive speed, rather than… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,8 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 8 | intersection and review whether traffic would be pushed to Lincoln and Buena Vista Avenues before a four-way stop sign is installed the traffic lights on Constitution Way should be timed to prevent bottlenecking and encourage drivers to use it. Councilmember Matarrese stated speakers mentioned that the City does not have a certified traffic engineer requested staff to comment on the matter. Councilmember Daysog noted there have been two pedestrian deaths on Constitution Way, which should be kept in mind; stated there should be a greater review of the data; requested a comparison with previous levels to determine whether Gold Coast residents are commuting down Sherman Street. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated the problem is traffic traveling to the Gold Coast or South Shore filters down Sherman Street, as well as Bay and Saint Charles Streets, to avoid the bottleneck on Eighth Street. Councilmember deHaan noted people are using other routes because Grand Street is becoming a bottleneck in the morning a remedy is needed while waiting for the traffic study; police activity is temporary; pedestrian crosswalk paddles and blinking lights work well and should be considered; the intersection was a high priority for a traffic signal fifteen years ago; a solution is needed. Councilmember Daysog concurred with Councilmember deHaan's suggestion to install pedestrian paddles; requested the liability issue be addressed related to postponement. The Public Works Director stated paddles could not be installed until there are crosswalks at the intersection; Public Works would need at least four weeks to compile data requested by Council. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of postponing the matter. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the motion included direction for staff to review alternative remedies and other issues raised by the Council. Councilmember Daysog amended the motion to include direction to staff to review alternative remedies and other issues raised by Council. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Coun… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,9 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 9 | officers begin enforcement in the area immediately to slow down traffic while analysis is being completed. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the speed board [radar trailer] retains data, to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the equipment has the capacity to retain information, to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson stated Oakland's equipment has messages, such as : "please drive slowly this our neighborhood" or "children at play; suggested use of the radar trailer and, if effective, the purchase of additional radar trailers. Councilmember deHaan stated other cities have permanent speed display devices. The Public Works Director stated staff applied for grants and may have received funding for a smaller device showing traveling speed on Lincoln Avenue; suggested staff be authorized to proceed with putting up pedestrian and speed limit signs, along with the enforcement and radar trailer. Mayor Johnson stated that Council would not object to staff taking said actions; drivers forget everywhere in Alameda is someone's neighborhood. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ( *05-236) Resolution No. 13941, "Authorizing the use of Measure B Countywide Discretionary Fund Grant from Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) and Matching Funds from the City's Local Measure B Allocation to Complete a Citywide Pedestrian Plan. Adopted. (*05-237) Resolution No. 13942, "Extending Period for Providing Low and Moderate Income Housing Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16 for 30 Units Within the Bachelor Officers' Quarters at Alameda Point. Adopted. ( *05-238) Resolution No. 13943, "Resolution of Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Alameda Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for FY 2005-06 and Set a Public Hearing for June 7, 2005 " Adopted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,10 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 10 | (*05-239) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code to Increase the Composition of the Recreation and Park Commission from Five to Seven Members by Amending Subsections 2-7.2 (Membership; Appointment ; Removal). 2-7.3 (Qualification: Voting of Section 2-7 (City Recreation and Park Commission) Introduced. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (05-240 ) Public Hearing to establish Proposition 4 Limit (Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2005-06; - and (05-241) Resolution No. 13944, "Establishing Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2005-06. Adopted. Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-242) Public Hearing to consider collection of Delinquent Business License Fees via the Property Tax Bills. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Huong Anh Silver, SOS Urethane Foam Roofing, stated the company has been closed since 1996 and does not have a contractor license. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Ms. Silver contacted the Finance Department, to which Ms. Silver responded in the affirmative; stated the Finance Department stated paperwork was not adequate and SOS Urethane Foam Roofing has been listed in the telephone book. Sherman Silver, SOS Urethane Foam Roofing, stated that he shut down the roofing company ; that he is keeping his license with the State contractors board until he dies; he removed the sign in his front yard tonight; outlined his medical condition; stated he is not roofing anymore. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Council could vote on the rest and hold over SOS Roofing to allow staff to take a closer look, to which staff responded in the affirmative. In response to Mr. Silver's question about review of his materials, Mayor Johnson stated the Finance Director would review everything. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,11 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 11 | Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the motion was to exclude SOS Urethane Foam Roofing, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the matter would come back to Council if additional action was necessary, to which staff responded in the affirmative (05-243) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Historical Advisory Board's approval of a Landscaping Plan for planting two Coast Live Oak trees on the vacant property at 301 Spruce Street. The submittal of a Landscaping Plan, as part of new development proposals, was required by the Historical Advisory Board as a condition for the removal of one Coast Live Oak tree in 2001; and adoption of related resolution. The site is located at 301 Spruce Street within the R-4 Neighborhood Residential Zoning District. Applicant Bill Wong for Hai Ky Lam. Appellant: Patrick Lynch and Jeanne Nader. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents (In Favor of Appeal) : Patrick Lynch, Appellant; Jeanne Nader, Appellant. Opponents (Opposed to Appeal) : Ivan Chiu, representing Applicant. There being no further speakers Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Following the Appellant's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired why there has been uncertainty about whether there was a Code violation. The Supervising Planner responded the Police were called when removal of the oak tree began; the officer was not aware Coast Live Oaks are protected; Planning staff was very clear that there was a violation when contacted about the tree. Mayor Johnson requested the Appellants to provide staff with a copy of a letter from former City Manager Jim Flint. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,12 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 12 | The Supervising Planner noted the Council is considering the Historical Advisory Board (HAB) approval that the two replacement oaks are in the proper place; a requirement of allowing the tree to be removed was that the HAB would review the landscaping plan. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the existing two oaks would remain in place, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative; noted one is partially on City property. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether staff reviewed damage to the remaining trees. The Supervising Planner stated the HAB required that the oak trees be protected during development and required a registered arborist advise the Applicant. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated the two existing oak trees are being maintained in their present condition and two more oak trees are being planted in positions determined by a landscape architect; inquired whether the complaint is that the two new oak trees are not in the correct position. The Supervising Planner responded the complaints are that the HAB determined that the project was categorically exempt from California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) and the two trees on the site are not properly protected. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the landscape plan has been modified since approved by the HAB. The Supervising Planner responded the site plan has been modified, not the landscape plan; the building was moved five feet from the existing tree. In response to Vice Mayor Gilmore's inquiry about whether building a single family home is categorically exempt from CEQA, the Supervising Planner stated CEQA permits construction of single family homes to be categorically exempt. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired why building of the house, which is exempt from CEQA, could not proceed even if a CEQA review were required for adding new trees. The Supervising Planner responded Mr. Lynch is referring to segmentation; CEQA and the courts do not look kindly upon segmenting a project into pieces, which would be exempt individually, but which taken together wou… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf,13 | CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 13 | Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether segmenting is clearly not the case for the project, to which the Supervising Planner responded staff does not believe segmenting has occurred. Councilmember Daysog inquired why CEQA would be required for the trees. The Supervising Planner stated the project is a single family home ; there is a landscape plan which is part of the project; the HAB had purview over the two new oak trees in the landscape plan as a condition of a previous approval [to allow removal of an oak tree] ; the HAB was concerned with ensuring the two new replacement trees, which are required when an oak tree is allowed to be removed, would be located in a spot where the trees would thrive. In response to Vice Mayor Gilmore's inquiry regarding the basis for the appeal, Mayor Johnson stated the concern is the construction process and the impact on and protection of the two existing trees. Mayor Johnson inquired whether an arborist was hired, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff believes there are adequate measures in place to protect the two existing trees, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the Appellants believe the measures are adequate. Ms. Nader responded the problem is she understood there would be no construction activity after the Appeal was filed; the Applicant used a front end loader on top of the root system of the trees on April 25, which the arborist instructed him not to do without protection; the Applicant exposed and cut into several tree roots; the certified arborist, which she hired to look at the trees, determined the damage could be mortally wounding; that she was informed by City staff that the City does not have money for a certified arborist to ensure the trees are protected; the damage occurred after the appeal; the owner has blatantly disregarded the recommendation from his own arborist; the Applicant drove over the root system to move fill across the proper… | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |
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