2013-03-19 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 19, 2013- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam
and Mayor Gilmore — 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(13 -101) Mayor Gilmore announced that the Public Hearing [paragraph no. 13 -112] was
being continued to April 2, 2013.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(13 -102) Mayor Gilmore read a statement regarding the season of non - violence word of
the day: Honor.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA
(13 -103) Ken Peterson, Alameda, expressed concern with the upcoming budget,
inquired about estimates being used for post - employment benefits.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gilmore announced that the resolution waiving Bay - Friendly requirements
[paragraph no. 13 -1091 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
— 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph
number.]
( *13 -104) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on February
19,_2013. Approved.
( *13 -105) Ratified bills in the amount of $6,372,515.25.
( *13 -106) Recommendation to Accept the Work of MCK Services Inc. for the Repair and
Resurfacing of Certain Streets, Phase 31, No. P.W. 02- 12 -04. Accepted.
( *13 -107) Recommendation to Approve an Agreement between the Department of the
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Army and the City of Alameda for the Bay Farm Island Shoreline Protection Feasibility
Study, Allocate $22,710 from the Urban Runoff Fund (Fund 351), Provide a Local Match
of $382,710, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Required Documents.
Accepted.
( *13 -108) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum
Of Understanding with the East Bay Collection System Advisory Committee Regarding
Sharing Cost of Consultant Services Not to Exceed $50,000 per Year, and to Execute
all Necessary Documents to Implement the Project. Accepted.
(13 -109) Resolution No. 14781, "Waiving Bay - Friendly Landscape Requirements in
Accordance with Section 30 -59.3 of the Alameda Municipal Code for Renovations of the
Golf Greens at the Chuck Corica Golf Course." Adopted.
Mayor Gilmore stated that she pulled the item in order for the new Councilmembers and
public to hear about Greenway Golf's advanced turf management techniques.
The Recreation and Parks Director stated environmental consciousness is one of
Greenway's main tenets; Greenway strives to reduce chemical input into turf and
reduce water usage; Greenway's turf management has more uniform and suitable
grasses to allow consistent watering instead of having to water to sustain the weakest
grasses; Greenway has already reduced chemical output by about 62% and golfers are
very happy with the quality of the greens.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Bay Friendly Landscaping Program Manager Teresa
Eade has explained that golf courses rely on different surfaces; Alameda made a
sensible turf choice and will come out ahead.
Councilmember Chen stated that he visited the golf course and was very impressed
with the field supervisor; he plays golf, but never thought about what is underneath turf
and now has a different perspective.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote — 5.
( *13 -110) Resolution No. 14779, "Amending the City of Alameda Management and
Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) Salary Schedule Establishing the
Classifications of Library Circulation Coordinator and Fire Administrative Services
Supervisor." Adopted.
( *13 -111) Ordinance No. 3064, "Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a Lease Amendment with
the Artemis Racing, USA Extending Their Current Lease for Up to One Year in Building
12 Located at 1050 West Tower, a Portion of Taxiway H and Access to the Seaplane
Lagoon at Alameda Point." Finally passed.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(13 -112) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Certifying the Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the North Park Street Regulating Code (State
Clearinghouse #2011052058);
(13 -112 A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Alameda
Municipal Code Contained in Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) Related to the
North Park Street Planning Area; and
(13 -112 B) Adoption of Resolution "Approving Citywide Design Manual Amendments.
(This project regulates development within the area bounded by the Oakland- Alameda
Estuary, Tilden Way, Lincoln Avenue, and Oak Street).
Continued to April 2, 2013.
(13 -113) Resolution No. 14780, "Affirming Support for Creation of a Nature Reserve at
Alameda Point." Adopted.
The Chief Operating Officer —Alameda Point gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Chen stated that he likes the term nature reserve more than federal
facilities, open space or wildlife refuge; he has studied the resolution and is very happy
with the revisions; encouraged Councilmembers to approve the resolution.
Stated US Fish and Wildlife Service will manage the area, not the Veterans
Administration (VA); the resolution seeks to set a zoning designation, sets broad goals
and creates opportunities; provided an example: Richard Bangert, Alameda.
Expressed support for the resolution; stated the map should reflect what is really there;
the resolution sets a goal of where to go in the future; the term nature center signifies a
cross between people and wildlife; a VA representative indicated the VA cares about
and wants to work with the community: Irene Dieter, Alameda.
Councilmember Tam stated the City and County of San Francisco has jurisdiction over
the southwest corner of the area; Alameda hopes jurisdiction will be transferred;
inquired whether the boundary is where the County line is at low tide.
The Chief Operating Officer — Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the
County line runs along the southwest corner of the property; some submerged property,
which is in the City and County of San Francisco, will come to the City of Alameda as
part of the first phase conveyance; Alameda will be the land owner of the submerged
parcel but will not have Police authority or land use control; some of the land will also be
transferred to the VA.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether San Francisco is supportive of the transfer.
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The Chief Operating Officer— Alameda Point responded that she understands a letter
from the City and County of San Francisco indicates San Francisco does not care about
the property or have any designs on it, which implies that San Francisco would not care
if Alameda keeps the land or transfers the land back [to the federal government]; stated
the matter is not high on Alameda's priority list but needs to be resolved at some point.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read resolution language about the reason Alameda would
create the nature reserve: "Whereas the proposed 511 acre refuge area offers a rare
and vast inner urban opportunity for limited public access and education, a rest and
retreat from the built environment, introduction of native plant species, expansion of
wetlands and wildlife recovery and protection efforts consistent with the existing or any
future biological opinion listed by the Fish and Wildlife Service."
Mayor Gilmore stated the VA is holding an additional meeting based on residents'
concerns; inquired about the meeting details.
The Chief Operating Officer — Alameda Point responded the meeting will be held April
10th at the Officer's Club from 4 to 7 p.m.
The City Manager stated the information is on the City website; the VA extended the
deadline for comments to April 19th based on comments from the previous Council
meeting.
Mayor Gilmore complemented the VA for listening to the concerns of Alameda citizens
and scheduling the meeting.
Councilmember Daysog thanked Mayor Gilmore and the City Manager for holding the
VA's feet to the fire.
Councilmember Chen concurred with Mayor Gilmore; stated the VA will continue to be a
good partner; the resolution is a fitting conclusion to the letter of support given to the VA
at the last Council meeting.
Councilmember Chen moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote —
5.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(13 -114) The City Manager stated budget sessions have been scheduled for April 18th
and May 28th; budget adoption is anticipated for June 11th; June 25th is being held as a
backup meeting date if more time is needed; staff will present updated five -year
projections; the budget is a two -year budget.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(13 -115) Consideration of Mayor's Nominations for Appointments to the Planning Board
and Social Service Human Relations Board ( SSHRB).
Mayor Gilmore nominated Dania Alverez - Morroni and Stanley Tang for appointment to
the Planning Board and Michael Robles -Wong for appointment to the SSHRB.
Councilmember Chen commended the Mayor on her appointments; stated making the
Planning Board and SSHRB more diverse and bringing in different skill sets will improve
both Boards.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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