2006-07-05 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY- -JULY 5, 2006- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(06 -342) Mayor Johnson announced that the recommendation to
appoint Rebecca A. Kozak [paragraph no. 06 -349] was withdrawn from
the agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(06 -343) Welcoming of new Police Chief, Walter Tibbet.
The City Manager introduced the new Police Chief and the City Clerk
administered the Oath of Office.
Police Chief Tibbet thanked Council for the opportunity to serve as
Police Chief and introduced his family.
(06 -344) Library project update.
The Project Manager provided a brief update.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired why there was only one bidder for each
of the three individual Information Technology Contracts.
The Project Manager stated the Contracts were sole source Contracts
for Library technology.
Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the three Contracts came in on
budget.
The Project Manager responded the Contracts came in $200,000 less
than expected; stated the furniture Contract came in lower also;
the total savings would probably take care of all contingency
requirements.
Councilmember deHaan stated the project is on time and on budget;
inquired whether $1 million of the $2 million Measure 0 money would
be spent.
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The Project Manager responded the Measure 0 reserve for the branch
budget is approximately $1.5 million at this time; stated over $2
million should return to Measure 0 funds for branch improvements.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether some redevelopment bond money
was used.
The Project Manager responded $2 million of redevelopment money was
allocated to the project; $1 million went into funding the
construction contract immediately.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the other $1 million
earmarked for the project would go back to redevelopment.
The Project Manager responded in the affirmative; further stated
$670,000 in Measure 0 funding would be earmarked for the main
branch until the State audit is completed, which should occur in
December.
Mayor Johnson thanked the Project Manager for the project being on
time and on budget.
The Project Manager stated another tour of the building should take
place next month.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Johnson announced that the recommendation to accept the Park
Street Clock [paragraph no. 06 -347] was removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number.]
( *06 -345) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on June
20, 2006. Approved.
( *06 -346) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,209,974.98.
(06 -347) Recommendation to accept the Park Street Clock donated by
Frank and Debbie George, Pillow Park Plaza owners.
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Mayor Johnson thanked the George's for the beautiful clock; stated
the George's wanted to donate the clock for many years; the clock
adds to Park Street's character and appearance.
Debbie George thanked Development Services for handling the process
swiftly and professionally.
Mayor Johnson requested that the City hold a dedication ceremony
and install a plaque recognizing the George's.
Frank George thanked Council and the community.
By consensus, the motion carried by unanimous vote - 5.
( *06 -348) Recommendation to award Contracts [with Veicon
Technology, Inc. and Sirsi Corporation DBA SirsiDynix] in the
amount of $417,445.56 for Information Technology in the New Main
Library. Accepted.
(06 -349) Recommendation to appoint Rebecca A. Kozak to the Bay
Area Library and Information System (BALIS) Advisory Board.
Withdrawn.
( *06 -350) Resolution No. 13982, "Calling for a General Municipal
Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election, to
be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 and
Requesting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to Permit the
County Clerk /Registrar of Voters to Render Specified Services to
the City Relating to the Conduct of Said Election." Adopted.
( *06 -351) Resolution No. 13983, "Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute the Grant Contract between the State of California
Department of Boating and Waterways and the Alameda Police
Department." Adopted.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(06 -352) Resolution No. 13984, "Reappointing Roberto Rocha to the
Civil Service Board." Adopted;
(06 -352A) Resolution No. 13985, "Appointing Michael E. Soderberg to
the Civil Service Board." Adopted;
(06 -352B) Resolution No. 13986, "Appointing DuWayne A. Crone to the
Commission on Disability Issues." Adopted;
(06 -352C) Resolution No. 13987, "Appointing Paulina Kirola to the
Commission on Disability Issues." Adopted;
(06 -352D) Resolution No. 13988, "Reappointing Judith A. Lynch to
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the Historical Advisory Board - Community -at -Large Seat." Adopted;
(06 -352E) Resolution No. 13989, "Appointing Mark Irons to the
Historical Advisory Board - Contractor Seat." Adopted;
(06 -352F) Resolution No. 13990, "Reappointing Jeff Cambra to the
Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board." Adopted;
(06 -352G) Resolution No. 13991, "Appointing Harold J. Holmes to the
Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board." Adopted;
(06 -352H) Resolution No. 13992, "Reappointing Billie Trujillo to
the Housing Commission." Adopted;
(06 -352I) Resolution No. 13993, "Reappointing Karen A. Butter to the
Library Board." Adopted;
(06 -352J) Resolution No. 13994, "Reappointing Anne Cook to the
Planning Board." Adopted;
(06 -352K) Resolution No. 13995, "Reappointing Andrew J. Cunningham
to the Planning Board." Adopted;
(06 -352L) Resolution No. 13996, "Reappointing Ann McCormick to the
Public Utilities Board - Engineer Seat." Adopted;
(06 -352M) Resolution No. 13997, "Reappointing Michael J. Kreuger to
the Transportation Commissioner." Adopted; and
(06 -352N) Resolution No. 13998, "Reappointing Robert L. McFarland
to the Transportation Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolutions.
Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented
certificates to Board and Commission members.
Mayor Johnson thanked the Board and Commission members for their
willingness to serve.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(06 -353) The following speakers discussed Measure A: Former
Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda; Karen Butter, League of Women
Voters (submitted letter) ; Arthur Lipow, Alameda Public Affairs
Program; Ashley Jones, Alameda; Janet Gibson, Alameda; Helen Sause,
Housing Opportunities Makes Economic Sense (HOMES) ; Pat Gannon,
Alameda; Doug Biggs, Alameda; Reyla Graber, Alameda; Nita Rosen,
Alameda; Denise Brady, Alameda; Former Councilmember Lil Arnerich,
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Alameda.
(06- 354) Duane Rutledge, Dublin, discussed his appeal process
regarding the housing lottery at Bayport.
(06 -355) Robert Sikora, Alameda, discussed the Plug in Partners
program and the environment.
(06 -356) David Kirwin, Alameda, raised questions about the Buy
Alameda campaign.
Mayor Johnson suggested Mr. Kirwin speak to the Finance Director.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(06 -357) Councilmember Matarrese requested an explanation of the
process for the Bayport Housing lottery; inquired when Mr.
Rutledge's case would reach an end.
The Development Services Director outlined the process; stated
staff received Mr. Rutledge's appeal and would review the matter;
if Mr. Rutledge disagrees with the staff ruling, he could appeal to
the Community Improvement Commission; noted the process to provide
information regarding the rules is being clarified.
(06 -358) Councilmember Matarrese inquired when the clean air
inventory resolution would be on the Council agenda, to which the
City Manager responded July 18, 2006.
Councilmember Matarrese requested the resolution include Alameda
Power & Telecom's action regarding Plug in Partners.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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