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CITY OF ALAMEDA •CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY M ARCH 1 2011 7
[Note: Regular Council Meeting convenes at 7:00 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers,
corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Oak Street]
The Order of Business for City Council Meeting is as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. Agenda Changes
3. Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements
4. Oral Communications, Non- Agenda (Public Comment)
a. Consent Calendar
0. Regular Agenda Items
7. City Manager Communications
8. Oral Communications, Non- Agenda (Public Comment)
9. Council Referrals
10. Council Communications (Communications from Council)
1 1 Adjournment
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY 0:00 P.M.
IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION, AND HOUSING AUTHO
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, separate Agenda
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1 ROLL CALL city council
2. AGENDA CHANCES
I PROCLAMATIONS SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 -A. Proclamation Declaring March 1 through march 31, 2011, as the Period for the
Annual "Across the Pages: an Alameda Community Reads" Program. (Library)
3 -B. Proclamation Proclaiming March through June 2011 as Historic Preservation
Season. (Community Development)
3 -C. Presentation of 100 Best Communities for Young People Award Plaques to the
City. Council and Youth Collaborative Representatives. (Economic Development)
3 -D. Presentation on the East Bay Regional Park District's New Tidewater Boating
Center.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NON AGENDA (Public Comment)
A limited number of speakers may address the council in regard to any matter
over which the Council has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is
not on the agenda; this section is limited to 15 minutes; additional public
comment will be addressed under Section 8
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or
adopted by one motion unless a request for removal for discussion or
explanation is received from the council or a member of the public
5 -A. Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting held on
February 15, 2011. (City Clerk)
5 -B. Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
5 -C. Recommendation to Accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Period
Ending September 30, 2010. (Finance)
5 -D. Recommendation to Accept the Work of Gallagher and Burk, Inc., for the Buena
Vista Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project, No. P.W. 02- 09-05. (Public Works)
5 -E. Recommendation to Accept the Work of Gallagher and Burk, Inc., for the Repair
and Resurfacing of Certain Streets, Phase 29, No. P.W. 02- 09 -06. (Public
Works)
S.F. Recommendation to Accept the Work of Suarez Munoz construction, Inc. for
the Webster Street 1 Wilver "Willie" Stargell Avenue Intersection Project
Landscape and Irrigation Improvements, No. P.W. 06- 09 -18. (Public Works)
5 -G. Final Passage of ordinance Amending Sections 30 -6, 30 -36, and 30 -37, of the
Alameda Municipal code to Improve the Design Review and Sign ordinance
Provisions for the city of Alameda. (Community Development)
6. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
6 -A. Adoption of Resolution Increasing Civil Penalties for Parking violations of the
Municipal code and the California vehicle Code. (Finance)
7. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from City Manager)
7 -A. Green Thumbs, Green Minds Seed Garden Tool Library
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON AGENDA (Public Comment)
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Council has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the
agenda; speakers not called under Item 4 may address the Council at this time
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Conferences or meetings attended
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WH FIR EAS the City of Alameda recog the i of reading for
information, enjoym and personal growth; and
WYEIZEAS, readers are l ea d er s, and reading is the b asis of all true education; and
WHEO/OZEAS, reading is an activity that knits g en erat io ns together, opens the
imagination of the family, and bridges the boundaries of communities
and cultures; and
WYEIREAS, open, inter enerational dial br n s. a healthier ers ective to
p g g p erspective
children, y outh, arc.. adults; and
W -H EREAS, the Alameda Free Library will en e .local residents to r ow, eat, and
a gg g
read local; and
W EO,EAS, .cross the Paaes. an Alameda Cori mUnit .heads Procrraiv, will bring the
residents of th Island City together with th two selections Farm City
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by Novella Carpenter and Seedfol ks by Paul Fleischman, and
programming centered around the themes of the books; and
W FIR EAS, the Alameda Free Library will host programming associated with
green initiatives, w are .the p re dominant the in b oth title
selections for the 201 Comm unity Reads p roaram; and
1�iEIRFAS, across the gages is presented by the Friends of the Alameda Fre
Library and the Alameda Free Library.
NOW, 7WEIREFOIZE, BE Ir "RESOLVED, that I, Marie L. G i lmore, Mayor of the City of
Alameda, do hereby pr oclaim March 1 -31 as
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and urge all Alameda residents to join me in helping to make this program a citywide
success.
Marie L. G i lmore
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WHE'/REAS.7 the Cit of Alameda is home to more than 10,000 vinta buildin in
all manner of architectural st from Victorian to Art Moderne; and
W -h FIR EA S,
historic preservation promotes commerce throu Herita Tourism
and revitalizes nei and
WHEREAS
man residents and v*
n visitors learn about local herita b enjo
histor displa at the -Al M u s e u ms and tourin the Me
House to s fi.rsthand.an authentic lgthcentur y Alameda home; and
W H FIR EA S.
Most municipalities dedicate: onl the month. of Ma to Historic
y
Preservation, while here in Alameda, we..celebrate a four month
Historic Preservation Season; and
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le h u ill
durin the :season; g Alam of istor a n d architect re w
be I celebrated ted ar s,. ceremonies, slide shows
prop y e. a. With aw d and
.walkina tours; and
WRE"REAS
two Preservation ents that Occur o I
n...e n v in Alameda will
celebrate their: 14th. y ear: the Kids Queen Victoria Exhibit and the
P Aw.ards..:Extrava of the ..Alameda Architectural
Preser Societ and
HFIREAS,
Historic. Preservation: Season is pro u dl sponsored b the Historical
Advisor B oars ..of.the Cit of..Alameda, the Alameda Architectural
Preservation Societ the Alameda Association of Realtors, the
Alameda Museum, the Alameda Stin, the Chamber of Commerce, the
Greater Alameda Business Association, the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, the Park Street Business Association, and the West
Alameda Business Association.
NOW., TWFIREFOIZE, BE IT RESOLVED., that 1. Marie L. Gilmore, Ma of the Cit of
Alameda, do hereb proclaim March throu June 2011, as
and call upon the Alameda communit to j oin. communities across the United States in
reco and participatin in the man events durin this special observance,
Marie L. Gilmore it Council
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����T'uesday, �'�Iarch 1, =oo p.�n.: City council declares Historic Preservation season
open! Proclamation read by I'�Iayor Marie Gilmore. City Council Chambers,
City ��63 Santa Clara .Avenue. Information: '�4'�.4SOD.
���Saturday, march 1 p.m.: Meyers f louse and hardens. docent led tour of this
official Ala� 11�Ionunzent includes Henry 1'�eyers's architectural studio and
a display of vintage building details. �o21 Alameda .Avenue. f for 1'�eyers
Guild rnembers� for others. Information: 5��.340�.
���Thursday l�llarch 31, '7 :oa p .rn. "�a�ade �asernents that Promote Preservation of
I�istoric Resources," a talk by .Anthony Veerkanzp, National Trust for Historic
Preservation., sponsored by the Alameda Architectural Preservation society
�AAPS Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14�o Lafayette street. .free for
rnernbers� for others. Information: 479.C4S9.
d¢� Saturday, April 23, 1 4 p .n1. IIIleyers House and Gardens. I3ocent led tour of this
official Alarrleda 11�Tonument includes Henry �eyers's architectural studio and
a display of vintage building details. 2a� 1 Alameda Avenue. Pr ee far 11�Ieyers
Guild n�.en�.bersy for others. Inforrrlation: 5��.340�.
�¢��"`hursday, April �S, 7 :0o p.rrl. "�`ernside the estate and �'ernside the
Neighborhood." Author �'r�� editor Dennis Bvanosky and a��chit�ct
preservationist Richard Rutter: discuss the transfarrrlation from the bucolic
paradise that was the arig�nal Cohen estate to the best planned, neighborhood
on the Island. Alameda l�useunl, X324 Alameda Avenue. �`ree for rnernbersa
10 far others. Information: '�4S.a7��.
���Saturday, April 30, 4 =fla p.rn.= Rededication of Paul's Newsstand on Santa Clara
Avenue at Parr street, Park street Illstarzc District. Details to follow.
Information: S��.l'��7.
Saturday, l'I�ay �l, 1 �.:oo a.rn. "Kids &Queen Victoria," the 14th annual art show,
featuring the children of Ala r�.eda and her l�Iajesty. superintendent of
Schools �irsten Vitale will officiate. Alar.�.eda Museum, X324 Alameda
Avenue Free, sponsored by the .�.larne da 1Vluseunz and the Ilstorical
Advisory Board. Information: '�4S.o'�9�.
Satur lljlay 14 11:oo a.rn. `str N orth of Lincoln. �'he N eighborhoo d mo wn
as �weclgewood." A walk with author .,�.lalr�e�a �'ur� editor Dennis �vanosky
and architect preservationist Richard Rutter study in contrasts, frorr�
Victorian homes of the 1 S'� os Italianate style to a dip into maritime history of
the 1�3os. Details to follow. Free, sponsored by the I Iistorical Advisory
Board. Information: `�4S.o796.
���Thursday, may 1�3, =oo p.rn= "Preservation A't�ra +Gala," the 14th annual
celebration of historic preservation projects on the Island, sponsored by
AAPS. Details to follo�r. Infor mation= 479.459.
�d�'Thursday, ay o o p �n "Storyb Style "r'�.uthor and architect A rro l
Ge�.lner with slides fro�ra. his book, featuring Stonehenge and St on
Santa Clara 1�.venue. .Alarr�eda �useurn, 234 .Alameda Avenue. Free for
$10 for others. Infor� '�4S.o'�9�.
S aturday, 11�ay �S, 1 4 p rra.. 11�Ieyers House and Gardens Docent led tour of this
official .Alameda II�Ionul�,.e�at includes I Ienry ll�eyers's architectu��al studio and
a display of vintage building details. 2021 Alameda .Avenue Free for 11�eyers
+Guild �r�.e�nbersa $5 for others. Inforn�..ation� 5��.3402.
���Saturday, June 1�4 p.� I'�eyers House and Gardens. Docent -led tour of this
official Alameda �Ionument includes I�enry 1�IeyTers's architectural studio and
a display of vintage building details. �o� l Alarrzeda Avenue. Free for 11�Ieyers
Guild rneanbers� $5 for others. Information= S€��.340�.
June 30, =oo p. n ".A.�v. 11�I eets Queen victoria." I�istorian and
foriner AAPS President Paul Roberts on reno�rned Alameda arcla.itect A.�LV.
Pattlanl. Alameda ZI�Iuseurr�., �3�4 Alarr�eda .Avenue. Free for rn embers� $10
for others. Information 745. o 9�.
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL A ND ALAM
REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ARRA) MEETING
TUESDAY- FEBRUARY 15 2011- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor /Chair Gilmore convened the meeting at 6.00 p.m.
Roll Call Present: Councilrnernbers /Board Members Bonta, deHaan,
Johnson, Tarn and Mayor /Chair Gilmore 5.
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(11 -068 CC) Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation; Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases:
Two
ARRA} Conference with Real Proper Negotiators; Property: Alameda Point;
Negotiating parties. ARRA and Navy; Under negotiation: Price and terms
Mayor /Chair Gilmore called a recess to hold the regular meeting at 7.50 p.m. and
reconvened the closed session at 1 2.30 a.m.
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor /Gilmore
announced that regarding Anticipated Litigation, legal strategy was discussed and the
City Council provided direction; and regarding Real Property, price and terms were
discussed; direction was given to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor /Chair Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 1:38
a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Special Joint Meeting
Alameda City Council and Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
February 15, 2011
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- F 15 2011- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tarn and
Mayor Gilmore 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(11- )Mayor Gilmore announced that the Resolution of Appointment [paragraph no.
11- would be addressed after special orders of the day,- which would be followed by
the Alameda Landing matter [paragraph no. 11 CIC1 on the joint meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(11- Proclamation Declaring January 30, 2011 to April 4, 2011 as A season for
Nonviolence.
Mayor Gilmore read and presented the proclamation to Cynthia Wasko, Social Service
Human Relations Board (SSHRB) President.
(11- Proclamation Declaring February 15th as Kathy L. Moehring Day.
Mayor Gilmore read and presented the proclamation to Kathy Moehring.
Speaker: Judi Friedman, West Alameda Business Association.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(11- Resolution No. 14550, "Appointing Charles Patrick Wallis as a Member of the
Planning Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
5.
The city clerk administered the oath of Office and presented Mr. Wallis with a
certificate of appointment.
Mayor Gilmore called a recess to hold the joint meeting at 8:14 p.m. and reconvened
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the meeting at 9: p. m.
ORAL CoMMLlNICATICNS Nt3N- AGENDA
Crrier Karacaylak, Alameda, invited everyone to attend his daughter's art exhibit
at the Alameda Library and provided an announcement about the exhibit.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gilmore announced that the recommendation to approve the Acting City
Manager and Acting City Attorney pay [paragraph no. 11 1, the recommendation to
accept $397,216 from the US Department of Homeland Security [paragraph no. 11_ 1
and the Resolution Increasing Parking Penalties [paragraph no. 11_ 1 were removed
from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor Banta moved approval of the remainder of the consent calendar.
Councilmember Tara seconded the motion, �rhich carried by unanimous voice vote 5.
�lterris so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph
number.]
*'l }Minutes of the special city council Meeting held on ,anuary �6, 1; and the
special and Regular city council Meetings held ❑n February �o Approved.
}Ratified bills in the amount of $�,9�9,344.76.
}Recommendation to Accept the Treasury Report for the Quarter Ending
December 3 �o o. Accepted.
("`11- )Recommendation to Adopt the Legislative Program for 2011. Accepted.
(11- )Recommendation to Approve Acting City Manager Pay at $213,524 Per Year
and Acting City Attorney Pay at $196,484 Per Year Effective December 29, 2010 for the
Duration of the Acting Assignments.
The Acting City Manager and Acting city Attorney left the room.
The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilrnen�ber deHaan stated the previous city Manager vvas making $��o,000; the
pay is for an interim period during the selection process; inquired �rhether $2' �,ogo is
the highest pay.
The F�urnan Resources Director responded the interim Police chief's salary is currently
$�'i �,6�4.
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Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Acting Police Chief benefits are higher, to
which the Human Resources Director responded the amount includes most all benefits,
with minor exceptions, such as equipment or uniform pay; stated the salary is pretty
much the full compensation.
Councilmember deHaan noted the process has not started for the City Attorney.
Mayor Gilmore stated the City still has a City Attorney.
Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Johnson stated the public should understand there are retirement
benefits, which are a very substantial cost.
The Human Resources Director stated the full benefit package is higher for the Police
Chief if the PERS retirement contribution is counted; the amount .fo public safety is
around 30 while for miscellaneous, the contribution is closer to 12 the health and
welfare benefit is also not included.
Councilmember Johnson stated the amounts are known; the amount is closer to 70% of
pay for public safety; that she does not know the amount for non safety.
The Human Resources Director stated the amount is around 30
Councilmember deHaan stated the amount [$2'13,524] is the base pay, not the entire
package.
The Human Resources Director stated the amount is base plus any benefits which are
considered salary; the compensation package is exclusive of the PERS contribution that
the City pays and any health and welfare benefits for medical, dental .arid life insurance.
Councilmember Tara seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote 5.
Recommendation to Accept $397,215 from the US Department of Homeland
Security's Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program for the Replacement of a Fire
Rescue Vehicle Using the Alameda County Fire Department's Competitive Bid Award,
Appropriate $99,304 from the General Fund to Meet the Matching Funds Requirement
of the Grant, and Authorize Purchase.
The Acting Deputy Fire Chief gave a brief presentation.
In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Acting Deputy Fire Chief stated
the converted delivery van is used to transport equipment for training; the van is unsafe.
Councilmember deHaan inquired how the Fire Department responds to hazardous
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incidents, to which the Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded mutual aid.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Oakland has a rescue response vehicle, to
which the Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded Oakland and Alameda County have
rescue response vehicles.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether special equipment is the bulk of the cost.
The Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded $500,000 is for the vehicle only; stated the Fire
Department has acquired equipment through a previous grant.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the equipment .would be put into the rescue
vehicle, to which the Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Gilmore inquired ghat makes the rescue vehicle so expensive.
The Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded in addition to the cab. and chasse, the vehicle
would offer fire fighter protection for Code 3 responses involving lights, sirens, and
request of right -of -way at intersections.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the grant could be used for equipment,
to which the Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded the grant can only be used for a
rescue vehicle.
Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the City would be contributing $10o,00.0.and getting
$500,000 in value, to which the Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Bonta commended the Fire Department for going after outside funding
sources.
Councilmember Johnson inquired why the $100,000 would be taken out of the General
Fund, not the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
The Controller responded the vehicle Replacement Fund has limitations and require
certain qualifications bet met.
Councilmember Johnson stated Council direction should be to take the $100,000 from
the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
The Acting City Manager stated existing vehicles pay into the vehicle Replacement
Fund; the current vehicle carne from the Davy and depreciation was not being paid.
Councilmember Johnson stated Council can amend the rules for the vehicle
Replacement Fund.
The Controller stated the Vehicle Replacement Fund is an extension of the General
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Fund; Council could authorize using a designated portion of the Vehicle Replacement
Fund.
Vice Mayor Bonta inquired how much is in the Vehicle Replacement Fund, to which the
Controller responded a little over $2 million.
Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the $2 million has been budgeted for other things.
The Acting City Manager responded the Fire Department needs a truck, engine, and
ambulance which would total $1.7 million; stated the Police Department also has needs;
the City does not have enough money in the fund to pay for everything needed.
Councilmember Johnson stated using the Vehicle Replacement Fund would force
Council to set priorities.
The Acting City Manager stated unfortunately, fire trucks and engines are very
expensive.
Councilmember Johnson stated the Vehicle Replacement Fund payment could be
accelerated.
Councilmember Tam stated forcing the money to come from the V.ehic.le Replacement
Fund would create an inherent inequity because the converted delivery van was
inherited from the Navy and depreciation has not been paid.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated payments should be accelerated to cover older vehicles;
questioned whether the City has other older vehicles that do not qualify to use the
Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Councilmember deHaan stated the City holds onto a lot .of vehicles that h
usefulness; the Fire Department has an old .white truck that came from the Navy; the
City has over 500 vehicles; that he is surprised the 1981 converted delivery van still
operates.
The Public Works Director stated the City's fleet has been reduced by. twenty or thirty
vehicles; the inventory is approximately 400, including equipment; .a. Council. resolution
states any Navy vehicle that does not pay into the Vehicle Replacement Fund cannot
use the Fund.
Mayor Gilmore suggested that Council approve the staff recommendation and have a
discussion later regarding how many Navy vehicles the City has and whether to.arnend
the resolution; at a later date, Council can address the policy.
Councilmember Tara moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote 5.
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