2006-11-14 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - NOVEMBER 14, 2006- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Meeting at 7:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(06 -533) Mayor Johnson announced that the Public Hearing to
consider a proposal by Warmington Homes [paragraph no. 06 -543] was
continued and would be noticed for a later date.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(06 -534) Proclamation declaring November as Lung Cancer Awareness
month.
Mayor Johnson read the Proclamation and presented it to Sandy
Phillips Britt, Lung Cancer Alliance.
(06 -535) Proclamation congratulating and commending the Alameda
Collaborative for Children, Youth and Their Families for ten years
of service to Alameda residents.
Mayor Johnson read the Proclamation and presented it to Audrey
Lord - Hausman.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Johnson announced that the Resolution Setting Free All Day
Parking [paragraph no. 06 -539] was removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
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.]
( *06 -536) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on October 17, 2006; and the Special Joint City Council and
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meeting, and Special City
Council Meeting held on November 1, 2006. Approved.
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( *06 -537) Ratified bills in the amount of 7,328,150.29.
( *06 -538) Recommendation to appropriate in the General Fund the
2006 -2007 Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program (COPS AB 3229)
Grant Funding in the amount of $144,820 to enhance frontline police
services. Accepted.
(06 -539) Resolution No. 14031, "Setting Free All -Day Parking for
the Park Street and the West Alameda Business Districts on All
Saturdays Between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day." Adopted.
The Development Services Director requested that the Resolution be
amended to include the Saturday following Thanksgiving similar to
the request last year.
Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the Resolution as amended by
the Development Services Director.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the meters in front of the High
School would be included.
The Development Services Director responded in the affirmative;
stated all metered parking would be free.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
( *06 -540) Resolution No. 14032, "Superceding and Rescinding
Resolution No. 13277 Designating the Person to Perform the Duties
of the City Manager in the Event of His /Her Absence or Disability."
Adopted.
( *06 -541) Resolution No. 14033, "Resolution Approving Revised
Memorandum of Understanding Between the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the City of Alameda for the Period
Commencing January 1, 2005 and Ending December 31, 2008." Adopted.
( *06 -542) Resolution No. 14034, "Resolution Approving Revised
Executive Management Compensation Plan for the City Clerk,
Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Human Resources
Director and the Executive Management Team Commencing June 25, 2006
and Ending June 23, 2007." Adopted; and
( *06 -542A) Resolution No. 14035, "Resolution Approving Revised
Salary and Establishing a Five -Day Workweek Alternative Option with
Corresponding Salary for the Classification of Fire Chief."
Adopted.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
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(06 -543) Public Hearing to consider a proposal by Warmington
Homes, California for a General Plan Amendment (GP05 -002) rezoning
(R05 -004), Master Plan (MP05 -001), Tentative Map (TM05 -002), and
adoption of a mitigated Negative Declaration (IS05 -0003) for a
development of forty (40) new, detached single- family residences,
and related utilities, streets, open space and visitor parking and
an appeal of certain conditions of approval on Development Plan and
Design Review permits (PD05 -02). The project site is located at the
northwest corner of Grand Street and Fortmann Way at 2051 -2099
Grand Street. Continued;
(06 -543A) Adoption of Resolution Adopting the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the
Grand Marina Village Development Located at the Northwest Corner of
Grand Street and Fortmann Way (State Clearinghouse #2006 -04- 2145).
Not adopted;
(06 -543B) Adoption of Resolution Approving General Plan Amendment
(GPA- 05 -02) for Grand Marina Village to Amend the General Plan Land
Use Diagram to Change the Designation of Approximately 8.3 Acres to
Specified Mixed Use and Amend Sections 2.2, 2.3, and 2.6 and
Associated Tables of the Land Use Element to Reflect the Specified
Mixed Use Designation. Not adopted;
(06 -543C) Introduction of Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning
Property Located Adjacent to the Oakland Estuary and Grand Street
from M -2, General Industrial (Manufacturing) District to MX, Mixed
Use Planned Development District (MX). Not introduced;
(06 -543D) Introduction of Ordinance Approving Master Plan MP05 -01
for a Mixed Use Development Including Single- Family Residential,
Recreational Marina, Maritime Commercial, and Open Space Uses,
Located within a Project Area Encompassing Approximately 8.36 Acres
of Land and Water at the Intersection of Grand Street and the
Oakland Estuary. Not introduced;
(06 -543E) Adoption of Resolution Approving Tentative Map, TM05-
0002, for Property Located Between Grand Street, Fortmann Way, and
the Oakland Estuary. Not adopted; and
(06 -543F) Adoption of Resolution Upholding the Planning Board
Approval of Planned Development, PD05 -02 and Design Review DR05-
0126 for Grand Marina Village. Not adopted.
Continued to be noticed for a later date.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(06 -544) Bill Stremmel, ACTIA Citizen Advisory Committee, stated
there was a lack of direction and detour management during the
closure of the Posey Tube on October 31; outlined the incident;
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stated disaster preparedness should include comprehensive plans for
detouring traffic around the tubes or bridges and ensure everyone
is informed of alternate routes when accidents occur.
Mayor Johnson requested that the City's protocols be reviewed.
Councilmember deHaan outlined a similar situation that occurred at
the Park Street Bridge; stated redirecting traffic earlier would be
advantageous.
The City Manager stated the Police Chief would report back on the
matter.
(06 -545) Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association, thanked the
Council and staff for the free meter parking and wished everyone a
happy Thanksgiving.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(06 -546) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to
the Commission on Disability Issues, Housing Commission, Recreation
and Parks Commission, Social Services Human Relations Board, and
Transportation Commission; and Mayor's appointment to the Rent
Review Advisory Committee.
Mayor Johnson nominated Margaret A. Hakason to the Commission on
Disability Issues; Joy Pratt to the Housing Commission; Joseph S.
Restagno to the Recreation and Park Commission; Jonathan D. Soglin
to the Social Service Human Relations Board; and Srikant
Subramaniam to the Transportation Commission; and appointed Gail
Patton to the Rent Review Advisory Committee.
(06 -547) Councilmember Matarrese requested that the midyear budget
review include budget tracking, and updates on staffing and
revenues.
Mayor Johnson noted updates were in February the last two years.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he wants to ensure the last
several years' direction on how the City is accomplishing the
delivery of services is being followed; requested that the
continued decline in sales tax be highlighted to make the public
aware.
(06 -548) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she received complaints
about cars parking too close to intersections, for example at St.
Charles Street and Lincoln Avenue; drivers cannot see until they
are out into the oncoming traffic lane because cars are parked too
close to the intersection; the paint has worn off of red curbs, in
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particular along Central and Lincoln Avenues.
(06 -549) Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to know
when the ten -year financial forecast item would be scheduled.
(06 -550) Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City received
feedback on the Theater Cineplex funding.
The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated City staff,
the developer and the Bank of Alameda met last week to review
conditions and confirm that there are no major issues; closing is
expected to occur in December; the developer has provided the bank
with the appraisal, plans and specs, the initial deposit, and the
partnership capital account statement; acceptance of the general
contractor still remains; the developer is negotiating with Overaa,
the City's contractor; the final construction bid and contract have
to be finalized and submitted to the bank; it is on schedule and
should close in December.
Councilmember deHaan stated monthly updates were provided on the
Library project; suggested similar briefings be scheduled at least
bi- monthly.
Councilmember Matarrese suggested that the updates be monthly.
Councilmember deHaan concurred that he would prefer monthly
updates.
Mayor Johnson noted that the public is curious because work is
underway.
(06 -551) Councilmember deHaan congratulated Mayor Johnson, and
Councilmember Matarrese on being re- elected and Lena Tam on being
elected to fill Councilmember Daysog's seat.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 8:23 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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