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2006-08-15 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - AUGUST 15, 2006- -7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:44 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. [Note: Councilmember Daysog arrived at 7:45 p.m.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (06 -403) Proclamation declaring the week of August 13 -19, 2006 as Farmers' Market Week. Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to Allen Moy, Assistant Director of the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, and Ed Clark, President of the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) . Mr. Moy thanked Council for the proclamation and on -going support. Mr. Clark stated WABA is delighted with the Farmers' Market; invited Council to the Peanut Butter and Jam Festival in September. Mayor Johnson stated people appreciate that the Farmers' Market is open in the evenings on Thursdays. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Note: Vice Mayor Gilmore abstained from voting on the Special Joint City Council and Social Service Human Relations Board minutes.] [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by as asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] ( *06 -404) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Community Improvement Commission (CIC) Meeting held on July 26, 2006; the Special Joint City Council and Social Service Human Relations Board Regular Meeting 1 Alameda City Council August 15, 2006 held on July 27, 2006; the Regular City Council Meeting held on August 1, 2006; and the Special Joint City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, CIC and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting held on August 2, 2006. Approved. [Note: Vice Mayor Gilmore abstained from voting on the Special Joint City Council and Social Service Human Relations Board minutes.] ( *06 -405) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,857,231.92. ( *06 -406) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2006. Accepted. ( *06 -407) Recommendation to adopt specifications and authorize Request for Bids for a cleaning service for the Police Administration Building for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 and 2007 -2008. Accepted. ( *06 -408) Recommendation to enter into an extension of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (Amendment No. 1) with Ballena Isle Marina L.P. and Ballena Shores LLC. Accepted. ( *06 -409) Recommendation to accept the work of SpenCon Construction, Inc. for Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, Driveway and Minor Street Patching Phase 6, Fiscal Year 2005 -2006, No. P.W. 07- 05 -06. Accepted. ( *06 -410) Resolution No. 14005, " Authorizing the Purchase of One New Fire Engine Using the City of Bakersfield Fire Department's Competitive Bid Award." Adopted; and ( *06 -410A) Recommendation to approve a Purchase Agreement with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. to Include Equipment in the Amount of $393,393.13. Accepted. ( *06 -411) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Lease of City -Owned Property at 3367 Fernside Boulevard to Arthur M. Jawad and Julia Jawad. Introduced. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (06 -412) Recommendation to rename Tinker Avenue to Willie Stargell Avenue. The Planner III provided a brief presentation. Nick Cabral, Alameda, stated renaming Tinker Avenue has been a long time coming and will be a fresh start for the West End. Regular Meeting 2 Alameda City Council August 15, 2006 Don Petersen, Alameda, stated that he supports the staff recommendation; noted that Wilver is the correct first name; recommended using the name Wilver "Willie" Stargell. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he liked the idea of using both the given name and famous name; inquired whether Councilmember Daysog would support the idea. Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative; stated all the hard work should be attributed to the Encinal High School Alumni Association. Councilmember deHaan stated he had the privilege of attending school with Willie Stargell; he is pleased to have such a fine person representing Alameda's gateway. Mayor Johnson stated the correct spelling of the given name should be verified; she liked the idea of using the given name and famous name. Henry "Nick" Evans, Alameda, commended Council for honoring one of Alameda's greats. Councilmember Daysog stated that everything written indicates that Willie Stargell was a great baseball player and humanitarian; Alameda owes a great amount of gratitude to Willie Stargell; other young players are carrying on the tradition. Mr. Cabral stated Willie Stargell gave stars out every time he hit a homerun; suggested placing a star before and after his name. Councilmember deHaan stated Willie Stargell had the nickname "Pops" which indicated how his fellow teammates felt about him; Willie Stargell was involved with a Sickle Cell Anemia campaign. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation with direction to use the name Wilver "Willie" Stargell Avenue and place a star before and after the name. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (06 -413) Ordinance No. 2949, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Deleting Section 2- 63.10, Third Party Claims, and by Adding a New Section 2 -65, Disposition of Property Consisting of Sections 2- 65.1 through 2 -65.5, to Article V, Administrative Policies and Procedures." Finally passed. Regular Meeting 3 Alameda City Council August 15, 2006 Councilmember Matarrese moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (06 -414) Ordinance No. 2950, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article XVIII Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood Frame One and Two Story Residential Structures to Chapter XIII (Building and Housing)." Finally passed. Councilmember Matarrese stated a lower fee was discussed for smaller scaled projects; inquired how the $150 flat fee was chosen. The Building Official responded that he reviewed two to three years of permit history and did not find any seismic retrofit projects for less than $150; stated a minimum permit fee would be used for projects less than $150. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the minimum permit fee is incorporated in the ordinance, to which the Building Official responded the minimum permit fee is incorporated in the Master Fee Schedule. Councilmember deHaan moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (06 -415) Discussion of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Mayor Johnson stated that a number of cities have signed on to the agreement; the matter should come to Council for approval. Herb Behrstock, Alamedans for Climate Protection, stated he is in favor of the agreement; the City has been doing great work to continue keeping Alameda in the lead on climate protection; the initiative helps take Alameda to the next level; 275 cities have endorsed the resolution, which represents approximately 40 million people; the resolution outlines twelve different areas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Regular Meeting 4 Alameda City Council August 15, 2006 Mayor Johnson requested that the item be placed on a future agenda for Council action. (06 -416) Selection of two Councilmembers to serve on the Oakland Alameda Ad Hoc Liaison Development Impact Committee. Mayor Johnson stated that the cities of Oakland and Alameda agreed to form the committee; Oakland Council President De La Fuente and District Two Member Keringhan would serve; she was informed that she should serve; Councilmember Matarrese indicated that he is interested in serving. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated since the Oakland Council President is serving; Mayor Johnson should serve. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Matarrese serving on the Oakland Alameda Ad Hoc Liaison Development Impact Committee. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (06 -417) Councilmember Matarrese requested an update on the Planning Department staffing levels and permit process improvement plans. (06 -418) Councilmember Matarrese stated the bus shelters on Santa Clara Avenue at Willow Street and Walnut Avenue have taken a beating; graffiti abatement has clouded the plastic roofing; requested looking into correcting the condition of the bus shelters. (06 -419) Councilmember Matarrese stated the City had a favorable ruling on the Beltline; thanked everyone involved; stated the City has approximately $1 million in open space funds; suggested the $1 million be used to set up an escrow account as an added sign that the City is serious about having the land as open space; everything should be done to push the process to acquire the property; residents voted to have open space on the property in 2002. (06 -420) Councilmember deHaan stated that he hopes that performance indicators are still being done on permitting and inspection processes. (06 -421) Councilmember deHaan stated the City would be remiss in overlooking Jean Sweeney's efforts with the Beltline matter; commended the legal team for defending the Beltline property. Regular Meeting 5 Alameda City Council August 15, 2006 (06 -422) Councilmember Daysog requesting looking into replacing the three old flags coming into Alameda through the Tube. (06 -423) Mayor Johnson stated Jean Sweeney did a great job in tracking down the Beltline Contract; she hopes that better contract tracking has been implemented within the City. (06 -424) Mayor Johnson stated the Coast Guard Island ball field would be a good facility to add to the City's inventory; the City uses the Coast Guard field for soccer already; suggested the Coast Guard be approached to determine whether the City could use the ball field for other uses; stated the City could contribute to some improvements. The City Manager stated the Recreation and Park Director has had some discussions with the Coast Guard and is working on expanding the use beyond the soccer. Mayor Johnson stated people from the softball associations have mentioned that the Coast Guard field would be the best field for college exhibition games. (06 -425) Mayor Johnson stated the City has been reviewing the need for additional senior housing over the years; requested that the Housing Authority Executive Director provide an update to Council and the public regarding adding senior housing to the City's inventory. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:15p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council August 15, 2006