2007-06-19 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 19, 2007- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(07 -278) Mayor Johnson announced that the Public Hearing to
consider Certification [paragraph no. 07 -292] would be continued to
July 17, 2007.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(07 -279) Proclamation recognizing contributions to the City by gay
and lesbian residents and encouraging the community to recognize
these contributions, particularly during the month of June, Gay
Pride Month.
Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to
Salleyanne Monti.
Ms. Monti thanked Council for the proclamation; stated Alameda is a
great place to raise children regardless of individual beliefs;
hopefully, a proclamation will not be needed in the future.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that the Social Service Human
Relations Board provide Council with a protocol recommendation for
flying flags.
Mayor Johnson stated the Pension Board is interested in having
another flag pole.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Matarrese stated he is interested in the 500 local
match requirement outlined in the Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Bicycle/ Pedestrian Countywide Discretionary
Program Grant Funding Agreement [paragraph no. *07 -2871.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an
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asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
( *07 -280) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Planning
Board Meeting held on May 31, 2007; the Special and Regular City
Council Meetings held on June 5, 2007; and the Special City Council
Meeting held on June 6, 2007. Approved.
( *07 -281) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,093,885.29.
( *07 -282) Recommendation to award Contract for Legal Advertising
for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008. Accepted.
( *07 -283) Recommendation to approve an agreement with Ameresco
Manteca, LLC for the purchase of power from Landfill Gas Generation
for a twenty -year term at a fixed price of $73.25/MWH. Accepted.
( *07 -284) Recommendation to accept and authorize recording Notices
of Completion for the Bayport Fleet Industrial Supply Center
(FISC) /East Housing Residential Phase 2 Public Backbone
Infrastructure Improvements along Fifth Street and Stargell Avenue
and the Storm and Sewer Trunkline Project. Accepted.
( *07 -285) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of
$330,000, including contingencies, to Arborwell for pruning of City
trees within the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year ending June
30, 2008, No. P.W. 04- 07 -13. Accepted.
( *07 -286) Recommendation to award Contact in the amount of
$200,000, including contingencies, to Dowling Associates to update
the Transportation Element of the General Plan and conduct an
associated traffic and environmental Review. Accepted.
( *07 -287) Resolution No.
Grant Funding Agreement
Authority, Committing the
to Complete the Project."
( *07 -288) Resolution
Understanding Between
Sworn Unit and the
December 24, 2006 and
14103, "Authorizing the Execution of a
with Alameda County Transportation
Necessary Match and Stating the Assurance
Adopted.
No.14104, "Approving Revised Memorandum of
the Alameda Police Officers Association Non -
City of Alameda for the Period Commencing
Ending December 19, 2009." Adopted.
( *07 -289) Resolution No. 14105, "Approving Revised Executive
Management Compensation Plan for the City Clerk, Assistant City
Manager, Deputy City Manager, Human Resources Director and the
Executive Management Team Established by Resolution 13545 and
Amended by Resolutions 13626, 13689, 13977, 14008 and 14034,
Commencing June 24, 2007 and Ending June 20, 2009." Adopted.
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( *07 -290) Ordinance No. 2966, "Containing a Description of the
Community Improvement Commission's Program to Acquire Real Property
by Eminent Domain in the Alameda Point, Business and Waterfront,
and West End Community Improvement Project Areas." Finally passed.
( *07 -291) Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 14106,
"Approving Parcel Map PM06 -0002 to Allow the Division of an
Existing 14,400 Square Foot Residential Lot into Four Parcels at
471 Pacific Avenue The property is Located in a R -4 -PD,
Neighborhood Residential Planned Development Zoning District.
Applicant: William De Mar." Adopted.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(07 -292) Public Hearing to consider Certification of a Final
Environmental Impact Report and approval of Northern Waterfront
General Plan Amendment (GPA 07 -0002) and Citywide Childcare
Policies: General Plan amendment to designate approximately 110
acres of northern waterfront industrially designated properties to
a specified mixed -use designation and adopt certain general plan
policies to guide the future development of the area, guide future
development citywide, and guide decisions regarding childcare
citywide. The Northern Waterfront project area is generally
bounded by Sherman Street on the west, Buena Vista Avenue on the
south, Grand Street on the east, and the Oakland /Alameda Estuary on
the north; and
(07 -292A) Adoption of Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report for the Northern Waterfront General Plan Amendment
(State Clearinghouse #2002102118);
(07 -292B) Adoption of Resolution Making Findings Regarding
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures, Making Findings
Concerning Alternatives, Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program and Adopting a Statement of Overriding
Considerations in Accordance With the California Environmental
Quality Act for the Northern Waterfront and Child Care Policy
General Plan Amendment (State Clearinghouse #2002102118); and
(07 -292C) Adoption of Resolution Approving General Plan Amendment,
GPA07 -0002: General Plan Amendments to: (A) Amend the General Plan
Land Use Diagram to Change the Designation of Approximately 110
Acres Within the Northern Waterfront to Specified Mixed Use and
Medium Density Residential, and (B) Amend Sections and Associated
Tables of the General Plan. Continued to July 17, 2007.
(07 -293) Resolution No. 14107, "Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement to Allow the City of Alameda to Participate as
a Member of the East Bay Regional Communications System Joint
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Powers Authority and Also Submit A Good Faith Payment Not to Exceed
$54,100 to Support Formation of the East Bay Regional
Communications System." Adopted.
The Interim Fire chief gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Johnson stated that she is glad to see the matter moving
forward; Senator Barbara Boxer is pleased that the region is
forward thinking of forming the Joint Powers Authority; inquired
whether most Alameda County cities would join.
The Police Chief responded the majority have agreed to join; stated
the City of Oakland and City of Berkeley have not responded.
Mayor Johnson stated hopefully the City of Oakland and City of
Berkeley would join; the Oakland Hills fire had some
interoperability issues.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Alameda's estimated cost
is based on 100% participation.
The Interim Fire Chief responded the estimate is a wild guess;
stated the estimate is based upon the expectation of some grant
funding and long -term financing by the City.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the estimate assumes 100%
participation of the cities within the region or is an estimate
based on how many cities are presently involved.
The Interim Fire Chief responded a backbone system is needed first;
stated thirty -one cell sites are expected; fewer cell sites would
be needed with less participation; a portion of the estimate is
the City's cost for purchasing radio equipment; the estimate could
change dramatically; the City is not obligated at this time.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired what is the timeframe.
The Police Chief responded the project is anticipated to have a
five to seven year window; stated the early parts of the project
are already in place; the key is to get the Joint Powers Authority
up and running in order to apply for the funding.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda was already interoperable
with the County, to which the Interim Fire Chief responded the Fire
Department is.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether system upgrades were done six years
ago.
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The Police Chief responded some upgrades occurred; stated the basic
backbone system dates back to late 1992.
Mayor Johnson stated hopefully interoperability will allow the
entire County to communicate.
The Interim Fire Chief stated the Fire Department Dispatch Center
is at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory; parts are harder to get to
keep the system alive and well.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the East Bay Regional
Communication System hinges on the rest of California
municipalities coming together; further inquired whether systems
are in place in other regions.
The Police Chief stated many Northern California agencies are in
the same position of having systems at the end of the cycles and
changes are needed; hopefully all nine Bay Area counties will
develop a system to communicate with each other.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Alameda's system would be
able to be married with the rest of the upcoming systems.
The Police Chief responded the system would be an open architecture
system that would allow others to mesh as the system evolves.
The Interim Fire Chief stated the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requires setting aside certain talk groups with an 800 trunk
system; he participated in setting up a similar system in Orange
County.
Vice Mayor Tam inquired how long it took for all cities to
participate in a Joint Powers Authority in Orange County.
The Interim Fire Chief responded initially, participation was for
the Fire Service; stated the process took five or six years to
become operational; expansion took seven or eight years for all
City services.
The City Manager stated the effort was huge; a lot of decisions
need to be made along the way.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether other cities have radio systems that
would work with the regional system.
The Interim Fire Chief responded Dallas and Florida have 800 trunk
systems in place.
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Councilmember deHaan inquired whether 911 calls can be made on cell
phones [and are directed to Police Dispatch].
The Police Chief responded there is good news on the E -911 system;
Nextel lines are not up and running; the City is at the mercy of
Nextel to make some technological changes; the City has done
everything to be able to receive 911 calls.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other cell carriers would be
able to interface, to which the Police Chief responded in the
affirmative.
Mayor Johnson expressed condolences to the Police Chief on the loss
of Lieutenant Cranford; requested that the Police Chief extend the
City's condolences to the family.
Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(07 -294) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, stated the Relay for Life
event would take place on Saturday and Sunday; this week is Amateur
Radio Week; today is the 73rd birthday of the Federal Communication
Commission.
(07 -295) Cate Kuhne, Alameda, submitted handout; stated that she
received an eviction notice for living in an illegal unit;
documentation shows that the building has been a ten -unit apartment
house since 1945; staff is choosing to ignore said fact; she has
appealed the eviction and has been advised by City staff that she
has no rights; requested Council to review and investigate the
matter and to schedule and hold an administrative hearing by August
19, 2007.
Mayor Johnson requested an Off- Agenda report on the matter.
Councilmember deHaan requested staff to find out where the landlord
is in the process.
(07 -296) Patrick Lynch, Alameda, stated the owner next to his
property was required to file a deed restriction; the deed
restriction was recorded eighteen months ago; construction began
approximately six weeks ago; the owner was required to protect the
Oak trees during construction; the owner has not taken any steps to
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protect the Oak trees; he does not see how the City can pass an
inspection on the foundation since the recommended techniques were
not used; the deed restriction requires that the landscaping be
maintained in a weed free condition; the weeds are six feet tall;
deed restrictions are an instrument that the Navy would like to use
to transfer contaminated property to the City; the Navy will not be
able to use a deed restriction to transfer property with residual
contamination to the City if deed restriction requirements are not
enforced by the City or complied with by the property owner.
Mayor Johnson requested that staff review the matter.
Councilmember deHaan requested an Off- Agenda report.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(07 -297) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to
the Civil Service Board, Commission on Disability, Film Commission,
Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board, Housing
Commission, Library Board, Planning Board, Public Art Commission,
and Social Service Human Relations Board.
Mayor Johnson nominated Linda McHugh to the Civil Service Board;
Jeannette L. Copperwaite, David Duffin, Liam B. Gray, and Orin D.
Green to the Film Commission; Steve R. Fort, Margaret Hakanson,
Roberta Kreitz, Audrey Lord - Hausman, and John Robinson to the
Commission on Disability Issues; Ronald Kahn to the Housing and
Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board; Nancy Gormley, Senior
Tenant Seat, to the Housing Commission; Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and
Gina Mariani to the Planning Board; Katina Huston to the Public Art
Commission; Mike Hartigan to the Library Board; Cathy Nielsen and
Henry Villareal to the Social Service Human Relations Board.
(07 -298) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she attended the memorial
service for Ed Dankworth; Mr. Dankworth served on the Social
Service Human Relations Board and was very active in contributing
to causes related to children, protection for seniors, and health
care with Alameda Family Services; requested that the meeting be
adjourned in his memory.
Mayor Johnson stated she would like to include Lieutenant Cranford
also.
(07 -299) Councilmember Matarrese requested that a resolution
regarding the war in Iraq be placed on the second agenda in July
under Council Communications for Council consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
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(07 -300) There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned
the Regular Meeting at 8:32 p.m. in a moment of silence in honor of
Lieutenant Cranford and Ed Dankworth.
RECONVENED
Mayor Johnson reconvened the regular meeting at 8:33 p.m. to
consider the resolution appointing Bill Sonneman.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(07 -301) Resolution No. 14108, "Appointing Bill Sonneman as a
Member of the City Recreation and Park Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:34 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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