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1997-11-18 Regular CC Minutes355 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 18, 1997- -7:15 P.M. Mayor Appezzato convened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Daysog. The Invocation was given by Pastor Robert Broekema, First Christian Reformed Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 4. ABSENT: Councilmember Lucas - 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Appezzato announced that certain items were withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] [Items so enacted or approved are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*97-626) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on November 4, 1997. Approved. (97-627) Report from City Manager recommending certain guidelines for the Committee to Replace the Clock Tower and Council designate that funds donated be used for the reconstruction of the City Hall Clock Tower. [Held over from November 4, 1997] John Fee, Alameda, stated that the Clock Tower should be named the Sweeney Constructive Peace Clock, after Neil Patrick Sweeney. Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, stated the second item under Discussion and Analysis of the City Manager's report [Remind all donors that it is their responsibility to consult with their tax preparer *c)r the IRS as to the tax treatment of their donation] is troublesome; donors believe donations are tax deductible, a tax exempt non- profit organization should be established, and the Committee should be in charge of the funds; and that he has other recommendations for consideration. Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 356 Mayor Appezzato stated Committee Member Gerhard Degemann should present his recommendations at the next Committee Meeting and report back to the City Council. Councilmember Kerr suggested Mr. Degemann put his recommendations in writing and provide them to the Council. Bob Wood, Committee Chair, stated the volunteer committee of Alameda citizens is working to obtain private donations that will fund a seismically and historically correct reconstruction of the original tower; the Committee will be reaching out to local residents, businesses, and to others to whom the City holds special meaning; Alameda City Hall is shown and discussed in the book entitled: America's City Halls, copyrighted in 1984 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States; and the Committee urges the Council to approve the City Manager's recommendation [. . .in addition to the routine procedural issues discussed above [in the report], the Council designate the Alameda Tower Committee as a City committee and designate the funds to be used for reconstruction of the clock tower in accordance with discussion above and refunded if the clock is not built]. Mayor Appezzato suggested Mr. Wood meet with Mr. Degemann to discuss [Degemann's] recommendations. Mayor Appezzato stated there is a request to change the name of the Committee to Alamedans Rebuilding The Tower [ARTT] Committee, and also a request that the Committee submit a Budget to the Council in the near future; citizens have asked whether there was project they, as a community, could rally behind; when City Hall was rebuilt and monies were not allocated for the Clock Tower, he thought it would be a good project. Councilmember Kerr inquired why a 501(c) would not be a better arrangement for the collection of donations. The City Manager stated the City is tax exempt; the creation of a non-profit organization would require funds, e.g. legal fees; in either instance, it is possible to offer the tax exempt feature; it is a matter of how comfortable the community is with the process; at a later date, the Committee should provide a budget identifying expenses; interest earnings from Account Funds could be applied to expenses, and expenses limited to those earnings; donations would be preserved, and returned if the Committee was unsuccessful; and the budget issue can be addressed so that the Committee has some freedom and does not have to return to the City Council or City Manager. Councilmember Kerr inquired why it was necessary to include Item No. 2 of the Staff Report [2. Remind all donors that it is their responsibility to consult with their tax preparer or the IRS as to Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 3.57 the tax treatment of their donation]. The Finance Director stated there are different situations for different taxpayers, and each situation should be examined. Councilmember Kerr inquired about the status of the City under the IRS Code. The City Attorney stated municipal corporations are tax exempt. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether anyone who makes a donation to the City could deduct it from their tax return. The Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether individual Councilmembers have the authority to form committees for similar purposes. The City Attorney responded Councilmembers have the authority, absent any Council prohibition; if a committee is recognized by the City, it becomes e City committee and the monies donated must go before the majority of the Council. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether Council was approving the actual construction of the Clock Tower. The City Attorney stated the matter before Council solely addresses the Committee. Councilmember Daysog stated the mere existence of a 501(c)(3) status does not guarantee the process will be smoother; that he is comfortable with the way that the Committee is structured so far; the Committee should be given flexibility to discuss its legal structure; and he likes the idea of the Committee reporting to Council, and Council being highly involved. Vice Mayor DeWitt stated the matter under discussion is the first step, which can be refined and improved upon; that he is very proud of City Hall and being a part of it; and moved that Council approve 1) the Committee name of Alamedans Rebuilding The Tower [ARTT], 2) the procedure for raising funds as presented in the Staff Report, and 3) the Committee providing a budget to the City Council. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Mayor Appezzato provided a brief history of the matter, and stated the Committee is a City Committee and will be subject to the Brown Act. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 (*97-628) Report from City Manager requesting authorization for Deputy City Manager, Alameda Point, to attend Office of the Secretary of Defense Community Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Accepted. (*97-629) Report from City Attorney recommending award of contract for Workers' Compensation Third Party Administration to Gregory B. Bragg and Associates, Inc. Accepted. (97-630) Report from Finance Director transmitting quarterly sales tax report for period ending September 30, 1997 for sales transactions in the second calendar quarter. Mayor Appezzato announced that tax revenue increased by 21% for the quarter; a major portion of said increase came from increased sales tax at Harbor Bay Business Park; and in the future, the business community will be relied on to raise revenue for the community. Councilmember Daysog moved acceptance of the report. Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor DeWitt stated the City must be business friendly to Webster Street businesses which are still suffering from decreased revenue since Base closure. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] (*97-631) Report from Community Development Director transmitting results of Storefront Assistance Program 1996-97 and recommending revision of 1997-98 Application and Program Guidelines. Accepted. (97-632) Report from Community Development Director recommending adoption of Community Development Block Grant FY 1997-98 Action Plan Amendment No. 2. Councilmember Kerr stated that she wanted to discuss the [Report from Community Development Director recommending adoption of Community Development Block Grant FY 1997-98 Action Plan Amendment No. 2] which was already accepted. Councilmember Daysog moved Council reconsider the vote [on the Report from Community Development Director recommending adoption of Community Development Block Grant FY 1997-98 Action Plan Amendment No. 2]. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] Councilmember Kerr inquired, in conjunction with the Rental Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 Rehabilitation Program, whether there is an income-level requirement, e.g. low- to very-low income, for future tenants, to which the Community Development Director responded Administrative Guidelines require that the initial determination of assistance be based upon existing tenancy [rents]; that rents cannot be higher than fair market rents; and fair market rents are determined by HUD guidelines for the area. Councilmember Kerr stated more low-income occupancy in low-income neighborhoods would encourage such areas to remain low-income; new companies arriving in town are looking for rentals and homeownership opportunities for employees, and their influence should be in both lower- and higher-income neighborhoods. The Community Development Director stated that the program reinvests, conserves and enhances existing housing stock. Councilmember Kerr stated such programs could concentrate low- income people in certain neighborhoods, which should be avoided in program planning. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the recommendation [to adopt FY 1997-98 Action Plan Amendment No. 2]. Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1] (97-633) Report from Public Works Director recommending amendment to the Agreement to implement the Alameda County-Wide Clean Water Program. Councilmember Kerr stated that she desired to discuss the previous matter [Report from Community Development Director recommending adoption of Community Development Block Grant FY 1997-98 Action Plan Amendment No. 2, paragraph number 97-632] rather than [Report from Public Works Director recommending amendment to the Agreement to implement the Alameda County-Wide Clean Water Program], and moved approval of staff's recommendation. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] (*97-634) Report from Public Works Director recommending establishment of Stop Signs on the Westbound and Eastbound approaches of Van Buren Street at Grove Street (Alameda Municipal Code Section 8-2.2). Accepted. (*97-635) Report from Public Works Director recommending adoption of Plans, Specifications and Estimates and authorization to call for bids for Construction Contracts to Upgrade Building 39 (Alameda Point, 07-49-03698-39A), No. P.W. 11-97-25. Accepted. Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 360 (97-636) Report from Public Works Director recommending approval of Listing Agreement with Grubb and Ellis for Real Estate Services to sell 10.28 Acre Parcel, APN 074-1339-32-1, located within the Harbor Bay Isle Business Park. Linda Zacharin, Grubb & Ellis, stated that she was present to answer questions. Dave Plummer, Alameda, stated the City should not gamble on property values increasing in the future. John Fee, Alameda, stated Grubb & Ellis will do a good job. Tom Corkhill, Alameda, stated that he was in favor of selling the property; the Real Estate market is too volatile. Noel Folsom, Alameda, stated the Council should not be in speculative investments, and urged the Council to sell the property. Don Roberts, Alameda, stated Council should not be going into speculative ventures with taxpayers money; the opportunity came at the Closed Session two weeks ago: Vice Mayor DeWitt made a motion to sell the property, Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, and the motion failed [by the following vote] Ayes: 2, Noes: 3; that said action should have been announced by the Mayor at the end of the Meeting, as required by State law; and that he urges the entire Council to sell the property now. Mayor Appezzato stated the speculative venture occurred when the City bought the property; City is now getting ready to sell it; there is no speculation--the City owns the property. Diane Coler-Dark, Alameda, stated land is only worth what people will pay for it; Council should sell the property and not wait six months for a better offer. At the request of Vice Mayor DeWitt, Linda Zacharin, Grubb & Ellis, addressed the City Council; she stated that the property has not had an opportunity to be offered to developers; the market is moving upward, no one knows where the top is; it would be in the City's best interest to put the property on the market; and an indication of the market would be known before six months probably. Councilmember Kerr stated that at the last Closed Session, the staff recommended Council accept one of the offers on the table; tonight staff is recommending that Council list the property; and she inquired whether there was any reason for the change. The City Manager responded that staff received direction at the Closed Session; this evening staff is presenting the matter to Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 36i Council in open session for consideration, and recommending listing the property pursuant to direction received in Closed Session. Councilmember Daysog stated that during the course of the Closed Session, there was an option of selling the property directly to either of the two interested agencies; the City Manager's Office could have [sold the property], but wanted direction from the City Council; Council's direction was to exercise the market; the City Manager could have moved forward, however, it was decided that the issue should be discussed in open session. Councilmember Kerr stated the City Manager had recommended that Council accept one of the offers, however, some of the votes changed [the recommendation]; Council last week considered two offers to purchase the 10 acres: one offer was at $5.88 per square foot net, and the other offer was at $5.75; the Vice Mayor moved to sell the property and she seconded the motion, however, Councilmembers Daysog, Lucas and Mayor Appezzato voted to keep the property; there was no particular reason to address [matter] in Closed Session; the property was listed at $5.15 per sq. ft. net for over a year and no offers were received; the assessments keep mounting and are $14,000 per mo., plus maintenance costs; there was an offer for $5.88 and one for $5.75 per sq. foot two weeks ago; Grubb & Ellis' sales promotion is that they will list the property at $10.00 per sq. foot net, which is double what they quoted on their documentation presented to the City's Economic Development Commission six months ago; if listed with Grubb & Ellis, there would be $15,000 per mo. in costs to recoup, and about a quarter of $1 Million in brokerage commission; to put it on the market is speculation; the property should not be listed; one of the offers should be sought; if listed, City would have only one month to accept an existing offer without paying a commission. Councilmember Daysog stated that he wanted to make two distinctions: 1) the Closed Session meeting was to consider the issue whether or not the City Manager should exercise his right to sell the property at offered price(s) before Council, e.g. approximately $5.00, net of assessments; the Council decided to exercise its due diligence and have the discussion, as it pertains to the [real estate] market, in public; the $5.00 offer(s) were not necessarily market price, and credible sources believe higher [offers] could be received; the Harbor Bay real estate market is doing pretty well as a result of developments, for example the Raiders and Ascend; the market has changed since last year; to place the property on the market is an exercise of Council's due diligence; the base figure was set by the two agencies which approached Council; Council decided to deal with the issue in public and exercise its due diligence; and the two agencies which approached Council can place their bids in the open. Mayor Appezzato stated that Councilmember Lucas was very strongly in support of listing the property for six months or longer; it minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 c. will take four votes to sell the property and three votes to list it; that he did not initially vote to buy the property, and [purchasing the property] truly was speculation; it is Council's fiduciary responsibility to get as much money for the property as possible; the market has changed; Ascend and Wind River have excited the market here; the property is valuable because all of the entitlements are in place; the property is clean and ready to be built on; that he believes the City should try to receive the largest amount of money possible; if the property goes for $10 per sq. foot, $1.8 Million will go into the Assessment District; those funds will be needed if the Cross Airport Roadway is built; there is a shortage of about $2- or $3 Million for the Cross Airport Roadway Project; just $1.00 extra per sq. ft. added to the price already offered, is $500,000 more for the community; six months is worth the effort; and he will support listing the property with Grubb and Ellis. Councilmember Daysog moved to accept the report and list the property with Grubb & Ellis. Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor DeWitt stated the majority of the Council wants to list the property; it should be listed for six months and sold. Mayor Appezzato stated that he did not believe the City should be in the land business, but the City owns the property; and listing it will provide the opportunity to possibly generate additional revenue for the City. Councilmember Kerr stated that because of the $15,000 per month expenses and $235,000 commission, the City would have to get $6.60 per sq. foot., if sold in six months. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt and Mayor Appezzato - 3. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1. Absent: Councilmember Lucas. (*97-637) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,260,767.30. *** Mayor Appezzato called a recessed at 8:57 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:02 p.m. * * * REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (97-638) Public Hearing to consider Housing and Community Development Performance and Needs. Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 ;.) Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. Caroline Vance, Director, Alameda Head Start, Xanthos Program, stated child care is desperately needed for children up to 5 years of age; there is a critical need for quality and affordable full- day, full-year child care services; current issues include affordable and licensable facilities, funding, support and collaboration. Harry McBee, Outreach Worker with the Xanthos Runaway Homeless Youth Program, stated kids have expressed a desire to: 1) do community service, and 2) set up a youth hotline; and he urged Council to support the program and continue to recognize human tragedies. Manuel DePaz, Alameda, representative of the East Bay Central American Refugee Community organization, stated the organization has been working very hard in the areas of employment and educational opportunities, and expressed a need for a multi- cultural center. Tulio Serrano, General Coordinator, Central American Refugees Committee of the East Bay, stated the organization has been located in Alameda for one year at the Court Street United Methodist Church; they are requesting Council and community support, particularly in the areas of work, education and the multi-cultural center project. David McIntyre, formerly with C.A.R.E., requested Council's support of a multi-cultural community center. Rev. Juan M. Saavedra, Building Bridges/Court Street United Methodist Church, expressed a need for a multi-cultural community center. Arnold Fong, Building Bridges, discussed the need for a multi- cultural community center. Rev. Michael Yoshii, Buena Vista United Methodist Church, discussed the need for a multi-cultural community center and City support in locating sites and buildings. Jim Franz, Alameda, stated there are new needs, in addition to old needs; needs include child care, meaningful youth activities, counseling, food and access to other basic necessities; seniors need basic necessities and basic services to remain affordably housed; it is important for Community Development to continue to fund programs that work together in a collaborative effort, which provides for the whole individual and the whole family; there should be services that take place in the evening; and he hopes Council will encourage the continued effort to create a community Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 364 fund, outside of Community Development funds. Richard Neveln, Oakland, stated staff should review all of the existing programs to provide an appropriate safety net and program base for citizens; often transportation needs are omitted; transportation is key to people getting back on their feet and for immigrants to find employment; review of the large packet of information at the East Bay Conversion Reinvestment Commission would be worthwhile; and suggested that AC Transit do a bit more for the area. Mayor Appezzato stated AC Transit will be receiving a substantial amount of money to bring services back to original levels, if the [County] Measure B Ballot Measure is passed by the voters next year. Councilmember Kerr suggested Mr. Neveln contact Assemblyman Don Perata and Senator Barbara Lee because funding for AC Transit should be encouraged at all times. Leonard Spadoni, Alameda, Advocate for youth across the town and the West End Team Program, stated that he was asking for Council's continued support, particularly support in job training & development and conflict resolution; the West End Team Program has grown; and in-kind services run between $100,000 to $150,000. The Mayor closed the public portion of the Hearing. Mayor Appezzato stated community needs are probably greater than ever, however, the City will not receive more money; the Community Development Department should look at combining funds from various groups into one pot to serve more needs and groups, such as the multi-cultural community center; and perhaps there is a room at the Veterans Building [for a multi-cultural center]. Vice Mayor DeWitt stated there are two areas that should be considered : 1) a multi-cultural center, and 2) a one-stop community service-type location. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to know what the organizing principles are in determining who gets funding; he heard two things tonight: collaborative and multi-cultural approach; staff should not drop a list of agencies they believe should receive funding; staff should explain the basis for decisions. Councilmember Kerr stated the concept of a one-stop community center sounds very good, however, another layer of bureaucracy to be funded should be avoided. Vice Mayor DeWitt stated there are a lot of moderate-income people in the City who do not have housing; a homeownership committee is Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 365 being established to increase said ownership; the housing market is becoming more scarce now; he would like a method to help moderate - income individuals obtain housing without suffering from the financial demands of a scarce market; and Community Development should look into ways of helping to ease the burden of a tight housing market. Councilmember Daysog moved acceptance of the report. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] (97 -639) Public Hearing to consider Competent Builders Protest and recommendation to allow Fox Construction to withdraw its bid without penalty and to award contract in the amount of $1,055,700 to Alten Construction, Inc. for Remodeling of the Western Portion of the Center Building of Historic Alameda High School for the Temporary Main Library, No. P.W. 03- 97 -04. [Held over from November 4, 1997] Mayor Appezzato summarized the matter before Council and opened the public portion of the Hearing. John Fee, Alameda, endorsed Alten Construction for remodeling the Western portion of the center building of, Historic Alameda High School. The Mayor closed the public portion of the Hearing. Vice Mayor DeWitt moved Council: 1) allow Fox to withdraw its bid without penalty, 2) award the contract to Alten Construction, and 3) reject the Competent Builders Protest. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] (97 -640) Report from City Manager recommending approval of a process for preparing comments on the Oakland Airport Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement. John Fee, Alameda should be delayed. stated the Oakland Airport expansion project George Thenn, Alameda, stated the City has ten working days before the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is available and ten calendar days to prepare a response; and proposed staff use critical pass scheduling to prepare the EIR response. In response to Mayor Appezzato's question regarding the amount of time given to respond to the EIR, the City Attorney stated the Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 Assistant City Manager wrote a letter requesting additional time to respond to the EIR which was denied; and the Port of Oakland Board intends to certify the EIR at its December 16 meeting. Mr. Thenn stated critical pass is a tool used throughout the design industry because it allows pre-thinking; and staff should begin to prepare the response before the EIR is available. The City Attorney provided Mr. Thenn with information to contact City staff responsible for preparing the EIR response. Councilmember Kerr stated the short time allowed for response is inexcusable; and commended the City Manager for preparing in advance. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the recommendation. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] (97-641) Resolution No. 12942, "Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 by Increasing Various Chuck Corica Golf Complex Rates." Adopted. John Fee, Alameda, stated that he is opposed to fee increases at the Golf Course. Councilmember Kerr inquired of the time basis for locker fee rentals. The Golf Course General Manager responded that the rate [given in the report] is the annual locker fee rental rate. Vice Mayor DeWitt inquired if lower rates are offered to Alameda residents as opposed to non-residents. The Golf Course General Manager responded there is a benefit for City residents. Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] (97-642) Ordinance No. 2784, N.S., "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection 2-1.1 (Council Meetings) of Section 2-1 (The City Council) of Article I (The City Council and Meetings of the City Council) Chapter II (Administration) and Repealing Subsection 2-1.1b in Its Entirety." Finally passed. Vice Mayor DeWitt moved final passage of the Ordinance. Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 3 7 Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Lucas - 1.] ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) (97-643) John Fee, Alameda, discussed various upcoming promotional events at the College of Alameda and alternate fuel methods. (97-644) Richard Neveln, former employee, Naval Aviation Depot, discussed letters that he had written to local newspapers regarding the Nimitz Airfield; suggested Aircraft heritage and other buildings [at Alameda Point] be identified more clearly when before Council for consideration; agendas should identify buildings, such as Aircraft Hanger, Officers' Club, Child Development Center, to enable members of the public to understand the type of building being discussed. Councilmember Kerr complimented the people who held the information show on the toxic clean-up problems at the Base; stated staff provided complete, informed answers to questions. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council) (97-645) Written Communication from Diane Coler-Dark, Alameda, regarding the placement of Recycling and Greenwaste Fees on one bill. [Mayor Appezzato] Diane Coler-Dark, Alameda, thanked the Council for considering her letter and listening to requests for adjustments to the process; stated concerns were regarding sharing of bins and the recipient of bills when a duplex has two recycling bins and one greenwaste bin. Mayor Appezzato stated this is a new program; there will be numerous adjustments and refinements until it is really working; that he appreciates comments from residents; and inquired if the costs involved with refinements, which are burdensome for either the City or the recycling company, could be absorbed by extending the term of the contract. The City Manager stated notes have been made for future modifications [to the recycling program]; during the review process with the contractor, adjustments will be made to make the process more user friendly. Councilmember Kerr requested the City Manager to respond to concerns of Harbor Bay Isle residents who would like to change the size of their recycling bins; San Leandro Recycling has informed said residents there is a $15 fee for changing bins; the residents are outraged because they have not received bins and should not be charged to "change" bins. Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997 368 The City Manager stated said matter could be addressed in the near future. (97-646) Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager to publicly thank Police Sergeant Randy Beatle and the other police officers for their efforts Saturday toward organizing the Alameda High School Homecoming Parade, after the event had been canceled due to rain. (97-647) Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager to meet with the owners of the Islander Motel and provide Council with an off- agenda report regarding problems. (97-648) Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager to meet with the City Manager of Oakland to see if there is anything that can be done to control sound at the Coliseum on rainy nights. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Minutes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 18, 1997