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1998-11-10 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 10, 1998- -6:30 P.M. Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 6:50 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Absent: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr, Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 5. None. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (98-582) Public Employee Performance Evaluations; Titles: City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. (98-583) Conference with Labor Negotiator; Agency Negotiator: Human Resources Director and Austris Rungis; Employee Organizations: Alameda Police Officers Association - APOA, International Association of Firefighters, Local #689 - IAFF, United Public Employees Association #790 (Police Technicians) - SEIU, and Alameda Police Managers Association - APMA. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and the Mayor announced that regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator, Council gave instructions to the City's negotiator. [Regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluations, no action was taken.] Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Di. e B. elsch, CMC City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 10, 1998- -7:30 P.M. Mayor Appezzato convened the Adjourned Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Samuel Butler, Love Fellowship Church, gave the Invocation. ROLL CALL - Present: Absent: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr, Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 5. None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (98-584) Mayor Appezzato announced that Veterans Day would be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11th, at 11:00 a.m. in Veterans Park; invited all those with the opportunity to attend. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*98-585) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on October 20, 1998. Approved. (*98-586) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 1998. Accepted. (*98-587) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Financial Report for period ending September 30, 1998. Accepted. (*98-588) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of $939,857 to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc., for Main Street Pump Station Improvements, No. P.W. 06-98-16. Accepted. (*98-589) Recommendation to accept work of Steiny Electric for Park Street Signal Coordination, Phase 2, No. P.W. 05-97-11. Accepted. (*98-590) Recommendation to authorize execution of Memorandum of Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 Understanding with the Alameda Unified School District and Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan regarding funding and staff support for the Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth and Families. Accepted. (*98-591) Resolution No. 13057, "Authorizing Destruction of Certain City of Alameda Community Development Department Obsolete Records." Adopted. (*98-592) Ordinance Granting Consent for a Proposed Merger of AT&T Corporation and Tele-communications, Inc., Parent of the Cable Television Franchise Holder, United Cable Television of Alameda. Introduced. (*98-593) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,921,715.17. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (98-594) Public Hearing to consider a Negative Declaration (IS-97- 04), a Rezoning (R-97-06) from R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) to R- 5-PD (General Residential with a Planned Development Combining Zoning District) on 1.2 acres at 1500 to 1518 Broadway Avenue and 2607 to 2615 Santa Clara Avenue, and from R-4 to R-4-PD (General Residential with a Planned Development Combining Zoning District) on 0.5 acre (approximately 25,000 square feet) at 2617 and 2619 Santa Clara Avenue, 2606 and 2610 St. Margaret Court and 2618 to 2622 Janis Circle, and a Development Agreement (DA-97-02) to retain the uses and standards of the R-5/P-D zone for 25 years. The Development Agreement pertains to the entire site being rezoned. Applicant: Edward and Madlyn Murphy; (98-594A) Resolution No. 13058, "Adopting Negative Declaration (IS- 97-04) and Finding of No Significant Impact for a Proposed Rezoning of 1.2 Acres at the Northeast Corner of Broadway Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue from R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) to R-5/P-D (General Residential/Planned Development Combining Zoning District) and Rezoning of an Additional Adjacent 0.5 Acres from R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) to R-4/P-D (Neighborhood Residential/Planned Development Combining Zoning District) and a Development Agreement (DA-97-02) to Retain the Uses and Standards of R-5/P-D Zone for 25 Years." Adopted; (98-594B) Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning 1500, 1506, 1514, 1516 and 1518 Broadway Avenue, and 2607, 2609, 2611, 2613 and 2615 Santa Clara Avenue from R-4 (Neighborhood Residential Zoning) to R- 5-PD (General Residential with a PD Planned Development Combining Zoning District) and Reclassifying and Rezoning 2617 and 2619 Santa Clara Avenue, 2618-2622 Janis Circle, and 2606 and 2610 St. Margaret Court from R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) to R-4-PD (Neighborhood Residential/Planned Development Combining Zoning District). Introduced; and Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 (98-594C) Ordinance Adopting a Development Agreement between Edward and Madlyn Murphy and the City of Alameda, DA-97-02, for 1.2 Acres at the Northeast Corner of Broadway Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue to Retain the Uses and Standards of the R-5/P-D Zone for 25 Years. The Development Agreement Pertains to the Entire Site being Rezoned. Introduced. Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. Opponents Michael Callan, Alameda; and Cindy Marsh, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the public portion of the Hearing. Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the staff recommendations [adoption of Resolution and introduction of two Ordinances]. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Appezzato stated the City has been in intense discussion with the Murphys regarding this property for a long time; that he would support the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1. (98-595) Public Hearing to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-98-7) and Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (ZTA-98-3) to establish regulations and standards for establishing and operating work/live studios as a commercial/industrial use in specified manufacturing and industrial districts. The business owner would be allowed to live in the work/live studio as an accessory use to a business. Proposed regulations would require the majority of the space to be reserved and regularly used for work activity. The amendments propose to allow work/live studios in existing buildings in the C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing), M-1 (Intermediate Industrial), and M-2 (General Industrial) Districts that have been converted to work/live studios. Applicant: City of Alameda; and (98-595A) Resolution No. 13059, "Adopting a Negative Declaration for Zoning Text Amendment, ZA-98-3, which Amends Alameda Municipal Code to Adopt Regulations and Standards for Establishing and Operating Work/Live Studios as a Commercial Use." Adopted; and (98-595B) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 Code by Amending Section 30-2 (Definitions), Subsection 30-4.10 (C- M, Commercial Manufacturing District), Subsection 30-4.11 (M-1, Intermediate Industrial Manufacturing District), Subsection 30-4.12 (M-2, General Industrial Manufacturing District), Subsection 30-7.6 (Schedule of Required Minimum Off-Street Parking Space), and by Adding Section 30.15 (Work/Live Studios) of Chapter XXX (Development Regulations). Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents Frank Matarrese, Economic Development Commission; Bill Garvine, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce; Will Garfinkle, Alameda; Ben Garfinkle, Alameda; Bill Smith, Alameda; Donald Lindsey, Alameda; and Lee Harris, President, Planning Board. Opponents Charles Ward, Alameda; Gerhard Degemann, Alameda; and Ray Bolton, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the public portion of the Hearing. During the public portion of the Hearing the following various comments were made by staff, President of the Planning Board, and Mayor & Councilmembers: The Planning Director stated not more than 400 sq. ft. could be used for a dwelling, e.g. the size of a studio apartment; work/live studios would be required to be a work area subordinate to the business; people would be permitted to live where their business is conducted; work- and living areas would be required to be integrated and to function as one unit; spaces would not be conducive to families; there would be no open space or outdoor playing areas necessarily. Mayor Appezzato commented the City would not be able to dictate the size of families in work/live studios, to which the Planning Director concurred. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a developer could have a project with a series of 1,000 sq. ft. dwelling units within one enclosed building. The Planning Director responded it would be possible to take an existing building and divide it into several work/live studios each with 1,000 sq. ft. minimum; each building could contain several Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 units. Mayor Appezzato stated the School District is concerned about the number of children in work/live studios. In response to concerns raised by Mayor Appezzato, Planning Board President Harris stated the Ordinance was carefully drafted to make sure Measure A was kept intact; if lifestyle lofts and San Francisco-type arrangements were adopted, there would be concern; the Ordinance devotes 70% of space to non-living [space]; if more intense restrictions were included, the proposal would be less viable; the City paid for consultant work and public study work sessions were held; the Planning Board considered [all] the issues. In regard to the matter of parking spaces, the Planning Director stated the Draft Ordinance proposes a minimum of one and one-half parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. work/live studio, and an additional one half parking space for each 500 sq. ft. of studio space; the Ordinance also provides a process for granting a Use Permit , e.g. the City could reduce parking where it makes sense [to do so]. Mayor Appezzato questioned how the matter of parking would be addressed if there was a 20,000 sq. ft. building and 20 (twenty) 1,000 sq. ft. work/live units. The Planning Director responded said matter would be subject to Use Permit control. (Conclusion of Comments during Public Portion of Hearing) Councilmember Kerr stated that, for the most part, the proposal has a great deal of merit; Measure A was passed to preserve Alamedas heritage and to prevent overcrowding in Alameda; the work/live Ordinance should be designed to do the same; many of the buildings along the north waterfront have had years of history; some [structures] like 1501 Buena Vista Avenue have brickwork which will never be constructed again; the proposed Ordinance would encourage preservation in the industrial areas; Measure A requires 2,000 sq. feet of lot area per dwelling unit; said restriction should be applied also to work/live studios; the number of work/live studios on a lot should not exceed the number that result from dividing the total lot area by 2,000; density limitations should not be reduced by the proposed Ordinance [Kerrs Proposed Addition to Draft Ordinance: [Section] 30-15.4(e) - The total number of work/live studios on a lot shall not exceed the number (rounded down) resulting from dividing the total lot area expressed in square feet by 2000]. Councilmember Kerr further stated there are health considerations; there should be inspections and certification of non-toxic conditions before people are allowed to live in a [work/live] building [Kerrs Proposed Change: Section 30.15.5(d) of Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 Proposed Ordinance shall be changed to add the words "or in a non work/live unit in a building where work/live units are allowed" after the work studio in the first line. The first two lines would read: PERMITTED WORK ACTIVITY: The work activity in a work/live studio or in a non- work/live unit in a building where work/live units are allowed. . .] Councilmember Kerr further stated Alameda is a confined island and [there was] no zoning for a long time; there are major differences in zoning immediately adjacent to one another; many of the neighborhoods were subdivided in the late 1800's with heavy industrial use adjacent to traditional single-family dwelling neighborhoods; the proposed Ordinance should be used to soften those transitions: [Kerrs] PROPOSED CHANGES/ADDITIONS: [Section] 30.15.1 (g): The words "and will" in the second line should be replaced by "in order to [Section] 30.15.1(h): Where adjacent lots are zoned residential, the exterior design of structures converted to work/live should be designed to increase compatibility with the adjoining residential use when changes to the exterior are made. Landscaping should be added on the sides of work/live lots which are adjacent to residential zones, if space permits. Councilmember Kerr remarked that she has also provided additions to the building envelope for consideration: [Kerrs Proposal: [Section] 30.15.5(k) ADDITIONS TO BUILDING ENVELOPE: if the adjacent lots are all zoned commercial or manufacturing at the time of conversion to work/live. . If adjacent lots are zoned residential at the time of conversion to work/live that no expansion and no increase in the building footprint or the gross floor area will be allowed.] Councilmember Kerr stated there would not be expansion to lot line buildings if the adjacent lots were residential, which softens the impact on adjacent residential lots; the proposal should apply only to existing buildings on a trial basis and within a limited area suggested by the Planning Board; if the 1.5 [parking] spaces per 1,000 square feet parking requirement cannot be met presently, she would not support allowing an expansion of the footprint of the building; that she will support the Ordinance with the aforementioned changes. Councilmember Lucas stated that she supports Councilmember Kerrs proposal for a 2,000 sq. ft. minimum to comply with the second Measure A (1991) and avoid extreme density, and the removal of Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 toxic hazards; and requested the Planning Director to address Councilmember Kerrs aforementioned proposals. The Planning Director stated Councilmember Kerr made a number of good suggestions; that she [Planning Director] has one concern regarding [Kerrs proposal]: a limitation on any expansion of a building adjacent to residential [areas]; the intent of draft proposal is to limit expansion to existing buildings; the possibility for the need of certain additions, e.g. a stairwell, entrance lobby, wet wall is recognized; a proposal not to allow any kind of an addition would preclude any kind of adaptive reuse; another concern regarding [Kerrs] proposal is the disallowance of the addition of floor area; some of the very tall warehouses may wish to insert--without a change to the building envelope-- a floor as a loft or mezzanine. In regard to Councilmember Kerrs concern about contamination of food, the Planning Director stated that not all units will be prohibited from having an enclosed kitchen. The Planning Director further stated that Councilmember Kerrs specific wording for the design standard of compatibility with adjacent residential uses, implies when a building is converted it must have exterior changes to make it compatible; that it may be desirable for many of the buildings to be left as they are, such as the Del Monte Building. She would be happy to review the wording if Council moves forward with [Kerr] suggestion and to make it clear: only if a building is modified would exterior changes be screened for compatibility with the industrial uses and adjacent residential area(s). Councilmember Kerr stated her proposal was intended for exterior changes to a building; in addition, the Planning Director made a very good point regarding some warehouses being three stories high; it was not her intention to restrict the addition of floor area within the same footprint; and the language should be changed to reflect that [intent]. Councilmember Daysog stated that he had questions related to Measure A; how would someone with a work/live space and business license with no economic activity be viewed? As residential? What is the potential for huge warehouse spaces readapting and creating apartment units? The Planning Director stated Councilmember Daysogs concern(s) is an enforcement issue; commercial properties are inspected annually by the Fire Department, and business licenses reviewed; design of individual units would be required to be integrated to work against a lifestyle loft approach; [an unauthorized use] would be a great financial risk; banks are part of the enforcement mechanism; there is no guarantee of unauthorized use of said areas; however, there are tools for enforcement, e.g. inspections and design. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there had been any discussion Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1992 on developers desiring to create work/live studios outside of the designated northern waterfront area. The Planning Director responded that the City would only allow adaptive reuse of existing buildings, an appropriate public policy would be in place and a good governmental reason for said policy. Vice Mayor DeWitt stated a couple of years ago he was approached by members of the art community in Alameda; said members indicated there is a demand for this type [work/live studios] of use and requested that he represent them; Kay Young, local artist, wrote a letter stating, in part, "part of Alamedas General Plan encourages a large artistic cultural awareness overall and specifically the encouragement of art studios along the northern waterfront; before Alameda can become a leader in artistic communities, which it has the potential to accomplish, it is important to welcome the inclusion of housing for the very souls who are artistic, challenging, connected and motivated to help create a new living community in Alameda. You have no idea how many times I have been contacted by current East Bay artists or by newly arrived artists seeking this type of living opportunity..."; Kay Young believes Alameda will be put on the map by [approving] the ordinance; the [proposed] use of the area is a good use and better than the use of the existing warehouses; said warehouses bring in traffic, noise and pollution; historic buildings would be kept intact and the traffic reduced; the City has done everything possible to make sure Measure A is not hindered; at the time Measure A was being written, he fought for the rebuilding of some of the housing project areas in the West End; Measure A was amended so that Esperanza Village and Parrot Village could be developed; the authors of Measure A kept their faith in him and he is going to keep faith with Measure A also; that he is going to do everything possible to ensure that Measure A stands; and that he supports the proposed ordinance. Mayor Appezzato stated live/work [studios] is a very romantic concept and appears very viable, however, that he has some very major concerns; the City should not rush in; the proposal should be done right; Measure A is a part of the Charter and must not be violated, including its spirit; comments about raising the square footage requirement to 2,000 [sq. feet] could very well make proposal not economically viable; Council should proceed carefully; there is no developer banging on the door to create a work/live studio; that he wants community consensus; the community must understand that Measure A will not be dodged; the Economic Development Commission [EDC] is requesting the Council to defer matter for review purposes; and that he would like the matter deferred to the EDC, and perhaps Planning Board, for review, including the comments made; the available existing buildings should be used; combinations considered must be consistent with Measure A and also allow the Project to be viable; if the majority Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 t:3 of the Council this evening votes to go forward, he will get behind it; however, he will not vote for the ordinance tonight because of the concerns [raised] this evening; the EDC and community should have another shot at the proposal. Councilmember Kerr stated there is confusion that she is suggesting to raise the minimum size of a work/live studio to 2,000 sq. feet, which is not the case; the total number of work/live studios on a given lot would be the total area of the lot expressed in square feet divided by 2,000; e.g. a 4,000 sq. ft. lot with one studio of 3,000 [sq. ft.] and one studio of 1,000 [sq. ft.] would meet her definition expressed [earlier]; and she accepts the Planning Directors suggestions that (1) restrictions on floor area expansion near residential zone would not apply if the footprint is not expanded, and (2) the limitation on exterior changes would not exist if changes were necessary to implement. the work/live studio. Councilmember Daysog stated work/live studios synthesize a number of issues, including economic development, job creation, housing and Measure A; for that reason, the matter should move slowly; community consensus should be created; and he supports the Mayors suggestion to defer the issue. Councilmember Lucas stated work/live studios are sensible; there is a demand for said studios; once the ordinance is in place, many applications may be received; that she likes Councilmember Kerrs proposed changes; and the matter would come back to Council for final passage. Councilmember Lucas moved Council pass [introduce] the Ordinance as proposed and include the changes by Councilmember Kerr and the Planning Director. Councilmember Kerr stated the State Code does not define work/live studios as dwelling units and supersedes Alamedas Code; that she believes there is a demand [for studios]; the buildings existing uses would not be prohibited; said areas would not be required to be work/live studios; one more use of the buildings would be allowed; and the market would determine the highest and best use of these buildings. Mayor Appezzato stated one reason for work/live studios is to make them economically viable. The Assistant City Attorney stated Councilmember Kerrs amendments are fairly substantive and in deference to the publics opportunity to comment on the Ordinance, Council may wish to consider reintroducing the Ordinance for its first reading at the very next available Council Meeting. Mayor Appezzato stated introduction would be considered at the Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 November 17th Council Meeting. Councilmembers Lucas and Kerr agreed. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Kerr and Lucas - 3. Noes: Councilmember Daysog and Mayor Appezzato - 2. Abstentions - None. Absent - None. (98-596) Ordinance No. 2778, "Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property within the City of Alameda from R-4-G (Neighborhood Residential, Special Government Combining District) and M-2-G (General Industrial, Special Government Combining District) to 0 (Open Space District) by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S., for that City-Owned Strip of Land Along the East Side of Main Street Between Atlantic Avenue and Singleton Avenue." Finally passed. Vice Mayor DeWitt moved final passage. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (98-597) Allen Derr, Alameda, thanked Matt Naclerio [Public Works Director] for getting bus stops by Mastick Senior Center; thanked Gerhard Degemann for pushing Measure B; read a poem in honor of Veterans Day. (98-598) Janice Dubiel, Alameda, stated on Shoreline Drive, she witnessed a man brutally and savagely beating a woman inside a car; there was a terrible struggle and the woman kicked out the front windshield of the car; that she [Ms. Dubiel] provided the license plate number to the police, who took a report; it seemed the woman would have needed medical care; the police department informed her no one caught up with the car in Alameda; she asked the officer handling the case whether the license plate number was of assistance, to which the officer responded in the affirmative and stated they knew [car owner] as a transient with drug problems; the officer also stated there were people who reported this incident on the other side of the island after her call which means the beating had continued all the way across the City; the officer said he would try to locate the man [driving the car] in one more place; when the officer said the man was a transient and used drugs, she was not sure that was relevant; her question is: does being with that man preclude this womans right to some type of real police protection?; that she has concerns about police priority in Alameda. Mayor Appezzato suggested Ms. Dubiel speak to the City Manager and Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 -*S City Attorney; stated they will give advice on how to fill out a report; the City can take it from there and help her; and explained the Council cannot discuss the matter tonight. Councilmember Lucas requested the City Manager to provide an off- agenda report regarding the incident. (98-599) John Fee, Alameda, inquired why Marlene Davis has not seen her truck; stated that he would like to see pressure put on the Police Department; some officers have laughed at Mrs. Davis; maybe a police commissioner could help the Mayor, Council and City Manager; further stated he is interested in work/live studios and raised various questions regarding same. (98-600) Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, stated the credit for passing Measure B should go to those who helped the campaign and the voters of Alameda; at a candidates forum, a young lady said there was nothing for her to do in Alameda to which the Mayor had responded there are a lot of programs in Alameda: Park and Recreation, Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, swim team, soccer, and AUSD; there should be an activity list for youths in Alameda compiling the various organizations activities; if a student wanted to join soccer, they could use the list to determine where to go; perhaps the Social Service Human Relations Board would be a good place to start; said list should be made available at all schools, City Hall, and the Park & Recreation Department. Mayor Appezzato request the City Manager to review the matter; stated the Rotary Club publishes an annual book listing all community groups. Councilmember Kerr stated it sounds like it would be a good project for the Youth Collaborative. (98-601) Richard Neveln, Alameda, congratulated Mayor Appezzato and Councilmember Daysog on their election victories; commented on work/live spaces. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (98-602) Councilmember Daysog stated that he requested the City Manager to provide Council with an update on the General Plan; the General Plan has chapters on different aspects of the community; the Economic Development Commission [EDC] is moving forward with establishment of an economic strategic vision for Alameda; that he recognizes the EDCs desire to have that vision included in the General Plan; it is time to see the General Plan not as a technical guide but as more elaborate, relating all the different parts of Alameda to a larger whole; the points raised by Mr. Degemann [paragraph no. 98-600] this evening regarding establishing a document identifying issues for youth should be included in the Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998 General Plan; a chapter on economic development or youth is not required by state law, however, it is time to think comprehensively of integrating all the different elements of our community. (98 -603) Councilmember Daysog stated Cirque du Soleil wants to perform at Jack London Square again; as a result of development in Jack London Square, they are looking for parking space; requested the City Managers Office to look into offering parking space at Alameda Point and transporting people across the estuary by water taxis if it is possible. (98 -604) Mayor Appezzato stated there will be an open house at Alameda Point on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 2 :00 p.m.; encouraged all those interested to attend. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Appezzato adjourned the meeting at 9 :35 p.m. in memory of all veterans who served our country. Respectfully submitted, Did e B.`elsch, CMC City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 10, 1998