1996-03-05 MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 5, 1996
The meeting covened at 7:00 p.m., with President Appezzato
presiding.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor
Mannix and President Appezzato - 4.
ABSENT: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
3. (96-105) Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 54956.9.
Number of Cases: 1
Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session:
Following Closed Session, the Special Meeting reconvened and
President Appezzato announced that Council discussed the claim
against the City and that no action was taken.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
ectfully submitted
DIANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 5, 1996
The meeting convened at 8:56 p.m., with Mayor Appezzato presiding.
Reverend Lois "Suji" Hochenauer, Home of Truth Spiritual Center,
gave the invocation.
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
President Appezzato stated that a number of Boy Scouts interviewed
him for their citizenship merit badges, and that he invited Troop
89 to present the colors this evening.
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
3-A. (96-106) Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month.
President Appezzato read the Proclamation; Councilmember DeWitt
presented same to Mary Sparrow, NAACP; and Sheronda Everfield
recited a poem entitled, "Mirror, Mirror".
Shirley Cummins, Alameda, stated that Black History Month was
recognized every year; that she was not against it, however, every
race, creed and color had suffered mightily.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Appezzato stated that Item 4-A [Minutes of the Regular
City Council Meetings of February 6 and February 20, 1996] was
pulled for discussion.
Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar. Vice Mayor Mannix seconded the motion, which carried by
the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas,
Vice Mayor Mannix and President Appezzato - 4. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
4-A. See Paragraph (96-116).
4-B. (*96-107) Resolution No. 12744 "Approving the Undertaking of
Certain Public Improvements on behalf of the Community Improvement
Commission." Adopted.
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4-C. (*96-108) Report from Public Works Director recommending
authorization to award contract to Richard A. Heaps, Electrical
Contractors, Inc., for Atlantic Avenue and West Campus Drive
Signalization, No. P.W. 01-96-01. Accepted.
4-D. (*96-109) Report from Public Works Director recommending
acceptance of work by McGuire and Hester for Drainage Improvements
at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex, No. P.W. 12-94-21. Accepted.
4-E. (*96-110) Report from Public Works Director recommending
acceptance of work by Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for Repair and
Resurfacing of Certain Streets, Phase 17, No. P.W. 01-95-01.
Accepted.
4-F. (*96-111) Report from Public Works Director recommending award
of Special Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant for Fiscal Year
1995-96 to West Alameda Business Association. Accepted.
4-G. (*96-112) Report from Public Works Director recommending
acceptance of work by Gansek Construction on Disabled Accessibility
Improvements Alameda Main and Children's Libraries, No. P.W. 02-95-
05 Accepted.
4-H. (*96-113) Resolution No. 12745 "Reappointing Donna Vaughn as
Member to the Bay Area Library and Information System Lay Advisory
Board." (Library Board) Adopted.
4-1. (*96-114) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda
Municipal Code by Repealing Chapter XXI (Garbage and Refuse) in its
Entirety and Adding a New Chapter XXI (Solid Waste and Recycling);
Article I (Definitions); Article II (Solid Waste); and Article III
(Recycling). Introduced.
4-J. (*96-115) Bills, certified by the City Manager to be true and
correct, were ratified in the sum of $2,815,990.27. Ratified.
4-A. (96-116) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of
February 6 and February 20, 1996.
Vice Mayor Mannix stated that he would like a correction made to
the Minutes of February 20; that Item 5-F, regarding teenage
curfew, stated "Vice Mayor Mannix spoke in opposition to a teenage
curfew"; when, in fact, he supported teenage curfews, but deferred
to the value judgement of the Chief of Police, who would recommend
a youth curfew should the need arise.
Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the minutes for the Regular
City Council Meetings of February 6 and February 20, 1996, Vice
Mayor Mannix seconded the motion, which carried by the following
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voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix
and President Appezzato - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Arnerich - 1.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5 -A. (96 -117) Appointment of Daniel Corcoran to the Mayor's
Committee for the Disabled.
Mr. Corcoran was presented a Certificate
administered the Oath of Office.
5 -B. (96 -118) Appointment of Kim Vickers to
for the Disabled.
Ms. Vickers was presented a Certificate
administered the Oath of Office.
5 -C. (96 -119) Reappointment of Edwin Cooney to the Mayor's
Committee for the Disabled.
Mr. Cooney was presented a Certificate of Appointment, and
administered the Oath of Office.
of Appointment, and
the Mayor's Committee
of Appointment, and
5 -D. (96 -120) Reappointment of Michael Hellmann to the Mayor's
Committee for the Disabled.
Mr. Hellmann was presented a Certificate of Appointment, and
administered the Oath of Office.
Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.
5 -E. (96 -121) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the
Historical Advisory Board's denial of an Application to remove a
site located at 1715 Park Street from the Historical Building Study
List. Applicant /Appellant: Patrick Ellwood; and
Resolution No 12745 "Denying an Appeal of a Historical Advisory
Board's Denial of HSBL -96 -1 to Remove 1715 Park Street from the
Historic Building Study List."
Patrick Ellwood, Applicant/Appellant, Alamo, spoke in support of
the appeal; stated that he challenged the findings, and commented
on same; stated that there were some historical elements on the
property still intact; that a hired independent architect stated
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that 90% of the building was in an altered condition not tied to
its original historical design; that said 90% was far from
retaining any significance such that it should be retained in its
existing condition; that other buildings on the block consisted of
two gas stations and an auto repair garage, none of which were in
anyway, shape or form any resemblance to the building's
architectural style, construction or period; that it was his
opinion that the building stuck out like a sore thumb because of
its design and context of the rest of the block looking so
different; that the property's facade was never intended to be
floating, if you will, in a free-standing condition; that [the
facade] was meant to tie into a continual exterior facade;
requested that the building be taken off of the historical list;
discussed the building's existing use, and burdens of a historical
designation; stated that the original staff report recommended that
it would be appropriate to remove said property from the [Historic
Building Study] List, and that as a concession, he would be willing
to consider an outside architectural group or some arbitration
process that would provide an independent evaluation to determine
whether the building should be protected or not
President Appezzato commented that the building was constructed in
1879; and that the community held dear its historic preservation.
Appellant Ellwood stated that he, too, supported historic
preservation, but did not believe that the block the property
existed on, represented the bellwether symbol of Alameda.
President Appezzato commented on Park Street renovation and
historic preservation; and expressed concern for Alameda
maintaining its historic character.
Appellant Ellwood stated that if all parties agreed to an
independent evaluation, he would be opposed to sending the matter
back to the HAB after said evaluation; and that the only reason for
obtaining an independent analysis was to have said independence and
not go around in a circle.
Dave Plummer, Historical Advisory Board (HAB), spoke in support of
the Resolution, stated that the express reason for removing the
building from the Historical Building Study List was so that it
could be destroyed; commented on buildings destroyed due to
commercial enterprise; and discussed the findings of the report.
In response to President Appezzato's inquiry, Board Member Plummer
stated that three individuals addressed the matter at the HAB
meeting.
Appellant Ellwood stated that he would be willing to consider, as
a condition of removal, the facade being donated should the
building ever become altered, moved or demolished.
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Councilmember Lucas stated that she did not understand the urgency
at this point, that if the applicant eventually submitted a project
that the community liked, she believed he would receive permission;
and that, at this point, she did not want the building to be taken
off the Historic Building Study List.
Vice Mayor Mannix stated that he supported historic preservation;
that the building was underutilized and had been for a long time;
that the building was inconsistent with that particular commercial
block; what was being considered was 1/8th of the existing facade;
that he would like to preserve the building but it did not make
sense to him; and that he could not concur with the [HAB's]
recommendation.
President Appezzato stated that until he knows what will occur at
the property and more information is provided, he supports HAB's
recommendation.
Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas and
President Appezzato - 3. Noes: Vice Mayor Mannix - 1. Absent:
Councilman Arnerich - 1.
5-F. (96-122) Report from Assistant City Attorney regarding
procedure for issuance of Proclamations. (Councilmember DeWitt)
President Appezzato stated that Section 6-1 of the City Charter
stated that the Mayor shall be the official and ceremonial head of
the City; that there were no written policies and/or procedures
which spell that out, he presumed that the issuance of
proclamations was a function of the ceremonial head of the City:
the Mayor; each Mayor had set their own policy; since he had been
Mayor, he had issued over 65 proclamations, of which 7 were issued
from the Council Chamber; that no one individual nor group had
requested him to issue a proclamation from the Council Chamber;
that because of his active involvement in the community, it had
become his policy to issue proclamations where an organization
meets; that if a group or person should request issuance of a
proclamation from the Chamber, he would do so; and if the Council
does not want the Mayor to be the ceremonial head, the matter
needed to be taken to the voters.
Don Roberts, Alameda, stated that he disagreed with the [Mayor's]
interpretation of the Charter, and that the Mayor was only one of
five Councilmembers; suggested a motion by Council to either: 1)
state specifically that the Mayor was authorized by the Council to
issue proclamations, or 2) that if Council wanted proclamations to
be issued by Council, they be issued in the Council Chamber; stated
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that he had at various times disagreed with all members of Council;
that all five Councilmembers were doing a great job; and thanked
Council for their devotion of time and effort in representing the
City.
Shirley Cummins, Alameda, thanked Council and staff for their
devotion of time and effort; and suggested that proclamations be
issued in private so that other people's feelings are not hurt or
upset.
President Appezzato commented on the publicity received when
proclamations were issued at a location other than the Council
Chamber.
Carol Knight, Alameda, questioned President Appezzato's policy
regarding proclamations, and discussed his position on the matter
when serving as a Councilmember.
President Appezzato stated that each Mayor sets his /her own policy,
absent policies and procedures; and that the Mayor was ceremonial
head, and would interpret same accordingly, until three or, more
Councilmembers decided differently.
In response to Ms. Knight's inquiry, President Appezzato stated
that if he agreed to issue a proclamation, and was requested to
present it in the Council Chamber, he would do so.
Discussion was held regarding the issuance of proclamations to
certain associations.
Ms. Knight stated that she fears because of the open -ended
proclamation [policy], Alameda was open to ridicule of the world.
President Appezzato stated that he disagreed.
Ms. Knight requested that President Appezzato reconsider his stand.
President Appezzato stated that he would continue issuing
proclamations; that proclamations had to be requested, and he did
not issue them automatically; that requests for proclamations were
reviewed by him; and that he would issue a proclamation at a
location requested by an organization /group.
Councilmember Lucas agreed that President Appezzato was the
ceremonial head; stated that, traditionally, the Mayor had the
authority to issue proclamations; that she appreciated the Mayor's
great effort in taking proclamations to the individual
organizations; that she realized it took a lot of time; that she
would not approve certain proclamations, e.g. supporting
heterosexual child molesters; and spoke in support of a Gay and
Lesbian proclamation.
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Vice Mayor Mannix stated that he believed the City Charter had been
accurately interpreted; that it was the Mayor's job to issue
proclamations under current standards; that Councilmembers, as
individuals, could issue proclamations, but not in the name of the
City; that if Councilmembers want a proclamation issued, they could
request it from the Mayor's Office, or bring it to the Council for
approval; and that the current process had a potential to be
divisive and abusive.
Vice Mayor Mannix further stated that there was a need for
definition, perhaps by ordinance, of a proclamation; that there was
a need to consider a non - exclusive process based upon objective
standards; and that there was a need to clarify, pursuant to the
City Charter, who and how proclamations are issued, including the
criteria for, the format of, and forum for proclamations.
Vice Mayor Mannix proposed that Council consider a Work Session to
develop an ordinance regarding proclamations, and stated that he
would be willing to make a motion to that effect.
Councilmember DeWitt agreed, and seconded the motion.
Following discussion, President Appezzato agreed that the issue
could be addressed before. June.
In response to Councilmember DeWitt, Vice Mayor Mannix stated that
the format, or Council policy, would be determined at the Work
Session.
President Appezzato suggested that staff report back to Council
with suggestions, e.g. a citizens advisory group appointed by
Councilmembers.
In response to Councilmember Lucas, President Appezzato stated that
the Work Session would provide full public participation.
The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President
Appezzato - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
Council recessed at 10 :14 p.m. and reconvened at 10 :25 p.m.
5 -G. (96 -123) Report from Planning Director regarding request for
Fee Waiver by Andrew and Susan McCormack for Variance, Major Design
Review, Historical Advisory Board Certificate of Approval and
Building Permit inspection fees for property located at 1238
Versailles Avenue.
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Susan McCormack, owner of The Webster House, requested waiver of
all fees except for school taxes, stated that the HAB never had
fees when the home was originally certified, nor were the
McCormacks notified when the fees came into effect, that the HAB
was helpful, but that difficulties have been experienced with
staff, that if staff's recommendations were adhered to, the
McCormacks would not be eligible for the National Register, nor be
able to remain a Bed and Breakfast in the City, that staff billed
for 17.75 hours from the HAB, of which the first 13 hours were
spent before a site visit was ever made, that hours were billed to
the McCormacks while staff updated lost records and their file,
that she felt the McCormacks were ran in circles and then billed
for it, discussed fees; stated that the McCormacks request the
waiver of fees because the original plans were submitted to the
Planning Department with eight sets meant to go concurrently to all
Departments, which they did not; that instead of going concurrent,
the plans were routed Department by Department; that said plans sat
and waited in each Department until an individual was free to
review them, that said delay cost the McCormacks months, that The
Webster House has major damage to the interior, e.g. hardwood
floors ruined, walls warped, ceiling fell down; that because
permits were delayed, the McCormack's 8 -1 /2% loan with zero points
was lost; that the McCormacks were considering a 9 -1 /2% loan with
two points,' that a new appraisal cannot be given due to the recent
damage since October; that it would cost the McCormacks $91,000
more to do the project; and requested the assistance of the
Council.
Neil Patrick Sweeney, Alameda, spoke in support of the request for
waiver of fees; and stated that it appeared that the City was anti -
business.
Shirley Cummins, Alameda, spoke in support of all fees being
waived; apologized to the McCormacks on behalf of the City; stated
that the City was partially to blame for the McCormack's
misfortune, and inquired whether the City's granting system could
assist the McCormacks should they not be able to secure a loan.
Earl Peacock, Grassroots Committee for Fair Taxation, spoke in
support of all fees being waived; complimented the Chair of the
Planning Board for actions taken; and stated that the City should
extend a helping hand.
Discussion was held regarding Attachment #3, Calculation of
Planning Fees for 1238 Versailles Avenue.
Vice Mayor Mannix stated that he wished to accommodate [the
McCormacks] and move forward, that he did not see how Council could
waive building permit and inspection fees due to creating a
precedent, and spoke in support of waiving the HAB fees due to the
project's length of time.
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Discussion was held regarding fees, fee waiver procedures, and the
HAB's recommendation.
Vice Mayor Mannix recommended that the HAB fees be waived and that
the City continue to collect the building permit and inspection
fees.
In response to President Appezzato's inquiry regarding rationale
for waiving HAB's fee in the past, the City Manager stated that
this would be the first time that HAB fees would be waived.
President Appezzato stated that the building permit and inspection
fees should not be waived, however, spoke in support of waiving the
HAB fees.
Councilmember Lucas concurred with Vice Mayor Mannix.
Vice Mayor Mannix moved acceptance of the report and
recommendation; and approval of a full fee waiver for the Variance,
Design Review, and HAB's fees. Councilmember Lucas seconded the
motion.
Ms. McCormack clarified that the building permit fees were $5,000,
not $2,200.
President Appezzato stated that the Council would address the
$2,864.37, and the remainder could be dealt with later, that
Council could only deal with what was in the public record; and
that building permit and inspection fees would not be waived.
The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmember DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President
Appezzato - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
5-H. (96-124) Report from Public Works Director recommending an
Amendment to Agreement between Blue & Gold Fleet and City of
Alameda.
Roger Murphy, General Manager, Blue & Gold Fleet, stated that he
was present to answer questions, if necessary.
William McCall, Sr., former Alameda Mayor, stated that the City
Charter stated that the responsibility of operating a ferry system
was the Bureau of Electricity's Commissioners [Public Utility
Board], rather than the City Council.
The City Attorney stated that the City cannot own [operate] a ferry
system, and has the Contract to comply with the City Charter's
requirements.
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Mr. McCall, Sr., stated that he did not believe the City was
complying with the City Charter, and he may take the matter to the
Grand Jury.
The City Attorney stated that an Opinion had been made sometime
ago; and that the Opinion would be updated if necessary, and
recirculated.
Councilmember Lucas stated that she was satisfied with the City
Attorney's opinion.
Vice Mayor Mannix moved the recommendation [direct City Manager to
execute the amendment to the AOFS Agreement]. Councilmember Lucas
seconded the motion.
President Appezzato stated that the 1995 deficit was $208,000; that
the subsidy has been reduced from $724,000 in 1993 to $486,000 in
1996; that the total cost of the increase would be $55,700 of said
reduction; that if people wanted said service, people would have to
pay for it; and spoke in support of the motion.
The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President
Appezzato - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
5-1. (96-125) Report from Public Works Director recommending
authorization to issue a Request for Proposals regarding
Residential and Yard Waste Recycling Services in Alameda.
Don Roberts, Alameda, commented that the Request for Proposals
stated that the physically frail or elderly did not have to put
their containers at the curb; that the RFP stated "no charge", and
the draft contract was silent regarding a charge, that neither one
[document] defined elderly nor physically frail; that the RFP
stated that missed collections shall be picked up on the next
working day, that it appeared to him the penalty should be that the
provider loses the revenue for that particular day; that there was
not a very adequate definition for multi-family recycling; that
another phase in said section stated "where appropriate, multi-
family dwellings shall have the option of using single-family
containers and placing their recyclable materials at curbside, and
multi-family complexes using pulling carts or bins shall be
collected on the premises"; and that the question was "where
appropriate, . . . ", stated that he would like to know who was
deciding as to what was appropriate, and if the definition for
carts and bins included toters; that another section stated that
the material may be collected as either co-mingled or source
separated, that when he served on the former Recycling Committee,
the information received was that the more breakdown made by the
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consumer, the less participation in recycling; that the RFP also
indicated that low-income residents were entitled to a fifteen
percent (15%) reduction in rate, but there was no definition of
low-income; concluded that those were questions he would like
answered prior to the Council's approval of the RFP; and that he
would like to provide the Public Works Department with additional
analyses and questions regarding both the RFP and the Draft
Agreement.
The City Manager stated that the matter could be held over until
the next Council Meeting.
Councilmember Lucas moved to continue the matter to the next
Council Meeting. Vice Mayor Mannix seconded the motion, which
carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember DeWitt,
Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President Appezzato - 4. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
5-J. (96-126) Written Communication from President and Chair,
Independent Cities Association, Sherman Oaks, urging the City
Council to join the amicus brief filed in the Appellate Court by
the City of Redondo Beach regarding the lawsuit asserting that
property taxes are local taxes which may not be used for non-local
purposes; and to send a letter of support.
President Appezzato stated that he supported the request.
The City Attorney stated that there was not cost to the City to
participate in the amicus brief; that it was a request for
statewide city support to object to the State's taking and
transferring of property tax revenues from all of the cities to
fund their constitutional obligation to provide money for
education.
Councilmember Lucas stated that it sounded like a good cause.
President Appezzato stated that he supported the amicus brief.
Vice Mayor Mannix moved that the City join in the amicus brief, and
that a letter of support be sent.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion.
President Appezzato stated that a letter was received today from
the Mayor of San Jose requesting that the City join in the same
process.
The City Attorney stated that the staff could draft a resolution
which would consent to the participation in the amicus brief and
all related activities; and that a resolution would be sent to the
Mayor of San Jose indicating Council's concern.
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The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmember DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President
Appezzato - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Arnerich - 1.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (Public Comment)
6 -A. (96 -127) Neil Patrick Sweeney, thanked the Mayor for
explaining the proclamation process; stated that on March 13th
there would be a public forum concerning toxic clean -up; and
announced that Encinal High School needed contributions for the
Music Boosters.
6 -B. (96 -128) Shirley Cummins, Alameda, stated that Mr. and Mrs.
McCormack should not have to pay building fees; that she provided
them with a 1987 Council Meeting tape when they went through zoning
changes; and that she believed the McCormacks needed a City grant
to cover costs.
6 -C. (96 -129) Shirley Cummins, Alameda, discussed the nature of
proclamations, and stated that proclamations concerning lifestyles
should not be issued.
6 -D. (96 -130) Don Bergen, Alameda, discussed recent rash of crimes
published in the Alameda Journal Newspaper; stated that he was glad
one member of the Council supported a curfew; and reported that he
had contacted the YMCA regarding an Alameda branch for teen
programs, and submitted a Written Communication to the City Clerk
for the next Council Meeting agenda.
6 -E. (96 -131) Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, requested that the subject
of the new pedestrian [bike] bridge be placed on the next Council
agenda; and stated that the bridge required light and that the
approach was a safety issue.
The City Manger stated that a report would be provided to the City
Council, and placed on the agenda, if requested by Council.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council)
7 -A. (96 -132) Councilmember Lucas stated that she believed Council
had received a copy of a letter from the Alameda Historical Museum
Board of Directors addressed to the City Manager regarding
subsidies; and that she would like a report from the City Manager
if any subsidies were given to the Museum and /or any promises of
future subsidies.
7 -B. (96 -133) President Appezzato inquired whether residents in the
Krusi Park area were provided a communication concerning scams and
East Bay Municipal Utility District impostors.
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The Public Works Director responded that the matter was being
addressed.
7-C. (96-134) President Appezzato stated that Harbor Bay Isle
Associates had declared Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, and that he would
like a report on its affects on the City.
7-D. (96-135) President Appezzato stated that he would like to set
up a committee to look at the tidelands issues; that 80% of the
Naval Air Station is tidelands; and that one campaign promise was
to establish a committee of experts to look at the future of the
tidelands, leases, and to provide advice to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
8-A. (96-136) President Appezzato adjourned the meeting in memory
of Lorraine Dragna, City of Alameda resident and volunteer.
Respectfully submitted,
/6eti
D ANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
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