2004-06-01 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - JUNE 1, 2004 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:57 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore, Kerr,
Matarrese and Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(04 -253) Proclamation declaring June 5 -16 as Affordable Housing
Week.
Mayor Johnson read the proclamation and presented it to Michael
Yoshi, Renewed HOPE Housing Advocates.
(04 -254) Presentation on New Main Library Project.
The City Manager stated that the Library Project Manager would
provide a verbal update on the Project at the first City Council
Meeting of each month.
Mayor Johnson stated that staff is doing a great job keeping the
project on schedule.
The Library Project Manager stated that the Linoaks Motel has been
demolished; final survey is scheduled for June 2; the bid notice
will be advertised June 4 and will continue through the end of
June; negotiations are continuing on the Hom property; the
Resolution of Necessity and the final Environmental Impact Report
for the acquisition and demolition of the Hom property will be on
the June 15 City Council agenda; furnishings, equipment and the
Library move are in the early planning phases.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested clarification of the term, "Resolution
of Necessity ", to which the Library Project Manager responded the
term refers to determining that the acquisition of the property is
for the public benefit.
Mayor Johnson inquired when construction would end, to which the
Library Project Manager responded April, 2006 or earlier.
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The Library Project Manager stated that comments received from new
library construction managers emphasized the need to start the
moving plans as soon as possible.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Johnson announced that the Resolution to Revise the Citywide
Development Impact Fee Schedule [paragraph no. 04 -261] was removed
from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember 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.]
( *04 -255) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 6,
2004; Special Joint City Council, Community Improvement Commission
and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meeting, and Special
Joint City Council and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Meeting of May 13, 2004; the Special City Council Meeting, the
Special Joint City Council and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority Meeting, and the Regular City Council of May 18, 2004.
Approved.
( *04 -256) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize Call for Bids for Alameda Free Library - New Main Library
Project, No. P.W. 01- 03 -01. Approved.
( *04 -257) Resolution No. 13710, "Ordering Vacation of the Existing
Transmission Line Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -42; 074 - 0905 -43
and Recordation of Quitclaim Deeds (62 Unit Affordable Housing and
Catellus /Bayport Residential Projects) [ID No. 9]." Adopted.
( *04 -258) Resolution No. 13711, "Ordering Vacation of Unrecorded
Electrical Power Pole Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -2 -3; 074-
0905-39; 074 - 0905 -42, and 074 - 0905 -43 and Recordation of Quitclaim
Deeds (62 Unit Affordable Housing and Catellus /Bayport Residential
Projects) [ID No. 10]." Adopted.
( *04 -258A) Resolution No. 13712, "Ordering Vacation of an
Unrecorded Electrical Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -2 -3; 074-
0905-42; 074 - 0905 -43; and 074 -1353- 5,6,7,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
and Recordation of Quitclaim Deed (Cate llus /Bayport Residential
Projects) [I.D. No. 1]." Adopted.
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( *04 -259) Resolution No. 13713, "Ordering Vacation of Storm Drain
Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -40; 074 - 0905 -42 and Recordation of
Quitclaim Deed (Cate llus /Bayport Residential Projects) [I.D. No.
2]." Adopted.
( *04 -259A) Resolution No. 13714, "Ordering Vacation of the Storm
Drain Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -39; 074 - 0905 -42 and
Recordation of Quitclaim Deed (Catellus /Bayport Residential
Projects) [I.D. No. 3]" Adopted.
( *04 -259B) Resolution No. 13715, "Ordering Vacation of the Storm
Drain Easement within A.P. N. 074 - 0905 -42 and Recordation of
Quitclaim Deed (Cate llus /Bayport Residential Projects [I.D. No.
4]." Adopted.
( *04 -259C) Resolution No. 13716, "Ordering Vacation of the Storm
Drain Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -42 and Recordation of
Quitclaim Deed (Cate llus /Bayport Residential Projects) [I.D. No.
5]." Adopted.
( *04 -259D) Resolution No. 13717, "Ordering Vacation of the Storm
Drain Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -42 and Recordation of
Quitclaim Deed (Cate llus /Bayport Residential Projects) [I.D. No.
6]." Adopted.
( *04 -259E) Resolution No. 13718, "Ordering Vacation of the Storm
Drain Easement within A.P.N. 074 - 0905 -42; 074 -1353- 5,6,7,15 and
Recordation of Quitclaim Deed (Catellus /Bayport Residential
Projects) [I.D. No. 7]." Adopted.
( *04 -259F) Resolution No. 13719,
Drain Easement within A.P.N.
Quitclaim Deed (Catellus /Bayport
8]." Adopted.
"Ordering Vacation of the Storm
074 - 0905 -42 and Recordation of
Residential Projects) [I.D. No.
( *04 -260) Resolution No. 13720, "Authorizing the City Manager to
Apply for Five Percent Unrestricted State Funds and Two Percent
Bridge Toll Revenue Funds for Operating Subsidy and Capital
Projects for the City of Alameda Ferry Services and to Enter Into
All Agreements Necessary to Secure These Funds." Adopted.
(04 -261)
Impact FeE
within the
Resolution No.
13721, "Revising
Schedule for the Construction
City of Alameda." Adopted.
the Citywide Development
of Capital Facilities
Vice Mayor Daysog stated money collected from residential or
commercial development goes to a variety of activities; that he
appreciates that inflation adjustments are made; requested an off
agenda report explaining why there are different fees in different
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assessment districts.
Vice Mayor Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
( *04 -262) Resolution No. 13722, "Establishing Affordable Housing
Guidelines for Residential Developments in the City of Alameda."
Adopted.
( *04 -263) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Lease for Real Property Located at 1435 Webster
Street (Parking Lot D). Introduced.
( *04 -264) Ratified Bills in the amount of $2,407,738.13.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(04 -265) Recommendation to accept the Citywide Retail Policy
Report.
The City Manager stated that the policy report created a vehicle to
engage the community; the report does not presume that there will
be new retail at Enterprise Landing, does not express a preference
about where new retail should be located, does not make any
decisions regarding tenant mix, does not define the retail capture
rate for new retail projects in respect to sales leakage, and does
not answer questions regarding the potential impact that specific
retail projects might have on existing businesses.
The Redevelopment Manager gave a Power Point presentation.
Mike Corbitt, Harsch Investment, stated that many high -end retail
merchants want to be in Alameda.
Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBR), urged
acceptance of the staff recommendation.
Joan Konrad, Alameda, urged acceptance of staff recommendation;
stated that she is concerned with only 130,000 square feet of
retail; the Del Monte building is deadly for pedestrian traffic; a
mixed -use policy for residential, retail, commercial and other
supporting uses at Alameda Point, might not be possible because of
Measure A; requested that trees be planted with generous growth
area.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda Point is limited to 130,000
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square feet of retail, to which the Redevelopment Manager responded
that the General Plan for Alameda Point provides for two 50,000
square -foot neighborhood- shopping areas; staff is exploring the
viability of 130,000 square -foot retail.
Karen Bey, Alameda, urged acceptance of the report; stated
competition is good for the community.
Douglas deHaan, Economic Development Commission, provided a
handout; stated that many good things are happening in the City;
that he is concerned with the amount of proposed new retail; that
Alameda already has 1.5 million square feet of available space;
urged endorsement of Policy Report.
Mary Ellen Proctor, Alameda, stated that the Policy Report was a
good road map for the future.
Christine Firstenberg, Metrovation Brokerage, urged support of the
staff recommendation; stated that the trade area has opportunity
for small and large retailers in current and future shopping
centers; Alamedans spend an outrageous amount of money off the
Island.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether a specific timeframe should
be met to ensure competition with other retail centers, to which
Ms. Firstenberg responded the sooner, the better.
Helen Sause, Housing Options Makes Economic Sense (HOMES),
commended staff for conducting a thoughtful process; stated that
she is concerned with the impact of Measure A and the housing
density restraints; that Council should look carefully at any large
scale retail development impacts.
Sherri Stieg, West Alameda Business Association (WABA), stated that
WABA is in favor of the Policy Report; urged approval.
Deidre Dixon, Harbor Bay Realty, stated real estate agents support
the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Matarrese thanked participants; stated approval of
the report is not approval of the recommended policies; there is a
window of opportunity; concerns raised when the Economic
Development Strategic Plan was accepted in 2000 are being
validated.
Councilmember Kerr stated that it is problematic to justify new
shopping centers when there is enough square footage in existing
buildings and proposed projects; that she does not want a high
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density or transit - oriented City created to support stores;
transportation and retail should be for the residents; the Report
encourages and supports retail projects demonstrating high quality
design compatible with Alameda's historic character; when Strategic
Economics presented retail mix suggestions, Council wanted
assurance that there would be no harm to existing retail business;
Council was never satisfied with any of the proposed retail mix for
Enterprise Landing; the report should recognize that something
needs to be done about projects that are already planned; that she
is concerned that the policy report does not recognize the City as
it is and may not give the right direction.
Mayor Johnson stated that the City should go forward with accepting
the Policy Report; that Council requested the Report in order to
review retail in the City as a whole.
Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Councilmember Kerr regarding
Enterprise Landing; stated that most of the proposed policies can
be applied to existing or new locations; the report should be
viewed as project neutral; as entitlements and approvals are given,
the policy can be used as a standard for review.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the recommendation.
Vice Mayor Daysog stated Trader Joe's demonstrates that Alamedans
want quality shopping; Alameda is behind on value - oriented and
quality shopping; the report provides the springboard needed to
move forward to meet the needs of the residents.
Councilmember Kerr noted reports are quoted forever, and show up as
approved policy; accepting a document is not necessarily a safe.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1.
(04 -266) Public
"Confirming the
and Levying an
Improvement Area
Hearing to consider
Business Improvement Area
Resolution No. 13723,
Reports for FY 2004 -05
the Alameda Business
r FY 2004 -05." Adopted.
Annual Assessment on
of the City of Alameda fo
Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing.
There being no speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of
the Hearing.
Vice Mayor Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
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Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(04 -267) Public Hearing to consider introduction of Ordinance
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 30 -16,
(Inclusionary Housing Requirement for Residential Projects) to
Chapter XXX (Development Regulations). Introduced.
Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing.
There being no speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of
the Hearing.
Vice Mayor Daysog inquired whether there would be inflation
adjustments, to which the Planning Manager responded in the
affirmative.
Councilmember Kerr stated that inclusionary housing drives up the
cost of the market rate housing in the same project; Alameda has
adopted strong inclusionary housing requirements; that introduction
of the Ordinance is being presented as a necessity to have the
Housing Element certified; that she does not like Alameda endorsing
what Sacramento wants the City to do.
Councilmember Gilmore moved introduction of the Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1.
Mayor Johnson called a recess at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened the
Regular Council Meeting at 9:51 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(04 -268) Clyde Ryan, Alameda, submitted a letter regarding
crossing guards.
(04 -269) Leonora Sea, Advancing California's Emerging Technologies
(ACET), thanked Council and staff for their help and support;
invited Council to the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 4,
2004 at 10:00 a.m.
(04 -270) Robb Ratto, PSBR, and Sherri Stieg, WABA, thanked Council
for passing the Associations' budgets. [paragraph no. 04 -265]
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(04 -271) Consideration of Mayor's appointment to the Paratransit
Advisory Committee.
Mayor Johnson appointed Marlene Cooney to the Paratransit Advisory
Committee.
(04 -272) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the
Social Services Human Relations Board.
Mayor Johnson nominated Amanda Flores -Witte for appointment to the
Social Services Human Relations Board.
(04 -273) The Council discussed the timeline of the remaining
budget meeting dates; Mayor Johnson requested that the Council be
polled to check availability for a budget meeting on Tuesday, June
8th, which would allow deliberations to commence on Thursday, June
10th.
ADJOURNMENT
(04 -274) There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned
the Regular Meeting at 10:09 p.m. in memory of Frank McCormick.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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