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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15, 1996, 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was convened at 7:00 p.m. with President Appezzato
presiding.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas
and President .Appezzato - 4.
None.
Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
(96-556) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 54956.9
Number of Cases: One
(96-557) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Personnel Director and Austris Rungis
Employee Organization(s):
International Association of Firefighters, Local #689 - IAFF.
Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session
Following the Closed Session, President Appezzato announced that
regarding the Significant exposure to litigation the City Council
gave instructions to the City Attorney and directed that matter be
brought back to the November 4, 1996 Closed Session.
President Appezzato announced that regarding the conference with
labor negotiator the City Council obtained a briefing from the City
Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, President
Appezzato adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully 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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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15, 1996
The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. with Mayor Ralph Appezzato
presiding. Councilmember DeWitt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
ABSENT:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Councilmembers Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas
and President Appezzato - 4.
None.
(96-558) Proclamation declaring Saturday, October 26, 1996, as
"Make A Difference Day", and designating the Meyers' House Opening
as a Make A Difference Day project.
President Appezzato read the Proclamation and stated that it would
be provided to Mr. George Gunn, Curator of the Alameda Museum, at
a later date.
(96-559) Presentation of Certificate of Service to Cal A. Santare,
former Member of the City Golf Commission.
President Appezzato presented the Certificate to Mr. Santare and
thanked him for his numerous contributions to the City.
Mr. Santare thanked the City Council and discussed the goals and
accomplishments of the current and former Golf Commissions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Appezzato annouriced that the following agenda items would
be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion: (96-569)
[Report from Community Development Director recommending
authorization to execute an Agreement with the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Economic Development Administration for acceptance of a
$75,000 Grant Award]; (96-570) [Report from Community Development
Director summarizing West Alameda Target Area Activities]; and
(96-571) [Ratification of bills in the amount of $1,790,429.01].
Councilman Arnerich moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar, Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous voice vote - 4.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
(*96-560) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
of October 1, 1996. Approved.
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(*96-561) Report from Chair, Cable Television Advisory Committee,
transmitting the ascertainment findings and recommending the
process for preparation of Cable Television Franchise renewal.
Accepted.
(*96-562) Report from Public Works Director requesting acceptance
of work for Traffic Signal Installation by Richard A. Heaps,
Electrical Contractors, Inc. at Atlantic Avenue and West Campus
Drive, No. P.W. 01-96-01. Accepted.
(*96-563) Report from Public Works Director recommending to reject
all bids for the Construction of a New Recreation Building and
Playground Improvements for Krusi Park, No P.W. 08-95-16 and to
direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Construction of
the Playground Area upon Notice from the Public Works Director to
proceed. Accepted.
(*96-564) Report from Public Works Director recommending
authorization to extend the current Residential Recycling Contract
for a six-month period. Accepted.
(*96-565) Report from Deputy Chief, Fire Department, recommending
authorization of Joint Purchase of Fire Department Defibrillators
with Alameda County. Accepted.
(*96-566) Report from Finance Director transmitting Investment
Report for Quarter ending September 30, 1996. Adopted.
(*96-567) Resolution No. 12827 "Supporting the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority .(ARRA) Application for Local Agency
Military Base Recovery Area (LAMBRA) Designation from the
California Trade and Commerce Agency." Adopted.
(*96-568) Resolution No 12828 "Declaring Days and Time City Hall
is Open to the Public and Repealing Resolution Numbers 3663 and
12574." Adopted.
(96-569) Report from Community Development Director recommending
authorization to execute an Agreement with the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Economic Development Administration for acceptance of a
$75,000 Grant Award.
Neil Patrick Sweeney, Alameda, stated that the purpose of the grant
is to increase the City's capacity to undertake new and innovative
commercial revitalization, and base conversion matters should be
publicized on the Internet.
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Councilmember DeWitt moved acceptance of the report and
recommendation.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
(96-570) Report from the Community Development Director summarizing
West Alameda Target Area Activities.
President Appezzato stated that it is a report that Council has
requested to be sent quarterly.
Councilmember DeWitt stated that he is very pleased with the report
because it indicates that the Department is producing a newsletter
which includes many of the activities in the Webster Street area,
reaches many of the different ethnic-type businesses, and
describes the various activities with regard to improving the
appearance of Webster Street.
Councilmember DeWitt moved acceptance of the report.
President Appezzato stated that there are a lot of nice things
happening on Webster Street, and the West Alameda Business
Association and those who live in the West End should be
congratulated for their efforts.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
(96-571) Ratification of Bills in the amount of $1,790,429.01.
Mr. Don Bergen, Alameda, qtated that he would like to point out to
the Council and Alameda that since the last Council Meeting, the
City has spent a total of $1,790,429.01.
Councilmember DeWitt moved that Council ratify the Bills.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(96-572) Public Hearing to consider Parcel Map Application, PM-7026
for two commercial lots dividing 8.1 acres at 2410 Mariner Square
Drive. Applicant Lincoln Properties; and
Resolution No. 12829 "Approving Parcel Map, PM-7026, for the
Property Located at 2410 Mariner Square Drive." Adopted.
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President Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing.
There being no speakers, the public portion of the Hearing was
closed.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
(96-573) Public Hearing to consider a Tentative Map Application,
TM-7063, to allow the conversion of the parcel developed with eight
office/research and development buildings, associated parking and
landscaped areas from a single ownership to 8 condominium
ownerships. Applicant: John McInerney III for Empire Parkway
Centre, L.P.; and
Resolution No. 12830 "Approving Tentative Map, TM-7063, for the
Property Located at 1301, 1311, 1321, 1351, 1401, 1411, 1431, and
1451 Harbor Bay Parkway (Empire Parkway Centre)." Adopted.
President Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing.
There being no speakers, the public portion of the Hearing was
closed.
At the request of Councilman Arnerich, the Interim City Manager Mr.
Wonder noted that the term condominium ownership is used for office
and research buildings in this instance.
In response to Councilman Arnerich's inquiry regarding parking
requirements, the Interim City Manager stated that the original
development was approved in 1983; that requirements have changed;
and the issue will be addressed by the. Planning Board when a
Planned Development Amendment is considered.
The Planning Director stated that staff is in the process of
preparing a recommendation to the Planning Board regarding the
Planned Development Amendment and will be recommending the
development of a Transportation Systems Management Program. The
Planning Director further stated that the Program will cost the
Applicant money and used to offer public transportation incentives
to the employees.
Councilman Arnerich moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
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(96-574) Report from Public Works Director on status of Lease
between Alameda Unified School District and the City of Alameda for
temporary relocation of Alameda Free Main Library; and
authorization to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Library
Relocation Architectural Services.
Councilmember DeWitt stated that City staff should move quickly on
the matter.
Councilmember DeWitt moved approval of the report and
recommendation.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilman Arnerich inquired about funding
sources.
President Appezzato responded that the item will come back to the
Council.
The Interim City Manager explained that funding sources are being
explored, including Library Construction money and Certificates of
Participation.
President Appezzato thanked the School District and Historic
Alameda High School [HAHS] Foundation for their cooperation; he
stated that the East Wing of Historic Alameda High School, which
temporarily houses City Hall, was jointly funded by the School
District, the City and contributions from the HAHS Foundation; that
the entire community is excited about the accomplishment; the
Veterans Building was loaned to the School District, which is
another joint effort the community needs to be aware of; the School
District is offering the City the West Wing for a temporary
library; and he compliments both the District and Foundation for
working together with the City Council as a team.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
(96-575) Report from Public Works Director recommending
authorization to enter into an Agreement with the Bureau of
Electricity for a loan to fund the Four Series Circuit Streetlight
Projects.
President Appezzato announced that the matter was postponed and
will be brought back on the next Agenda.
(96-576) Report from Finance Director regarding effect of
Proposition 218 ("The Right to Vote on Taxes Act" Initiative).
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Earl Peacock, Alameda, Chair of the Grass Roots Committee for Fair
Taxation, stated that Proposition 218 provides taxpayers with the
opportunity to vote on taxes, and suggests the Council support it.
Don Bergen, Alameda, stated that Proposition 218 is a good
proposition; people are tired of being over taxed and this is the
beginning of a revolution.
President Appezzato stated that the report is meant to be
informative only.
In response to Councilmember DeWitt's request for an oral report by
staff on the potential impacts of Proposition 218, the Finance
Director reviewed the report and stated that between $1.5 million
and $5 million dollars of City revenues would be effected by
passage of the Proposition.
Councilman Arnerich stated that the Proposition will give the
people of California the opportunity to vote on fair representation
on taxation.
Councilmember Lucas moved acceptance of the report.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA (Public Comment)
(96- 577) Tom Teare, Alameda, CLASS representative, stated that on
September llth the Port of- Oakland released Environmental Documents
for the Oakland Airport Expansion, which consists of 18 major
projects to accommodate anticipated growth needs; many of the needs
have potential impacts on Alameda; public comment period ends on
November 21, 1996; and he questioned what the City Council was
planning to do about the matter.
The City Attorney stated that the Council adopted a procedure for
compiling staff's comments; last Saturday a hearing before the
Airport Operations Committee was attended by Councilmember DeWitt;
the City has obtained consultants to analyze various aspects
requiring expertise; anyone with comments should attend the
Committee's meeting on October 30, 1996; and she will contact Mr.
Teare.
(96 -578) Don Bergen, Alameda, spoke in opposition to the domestic
partners program recently approved by the City of Oakland.
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(96-579) Neil Patrick Sweeney, Alameda, stated that the City should
publicize meetings more broadly, and commented on the City and
County of San Francisco's various programs outlined in Mayor Willie
Brown's Annual Report.
(96-580) Kurt Bohan, Kaylor Energy Products, Hanger 20, Alameda
Naval Air Station, stated that Alameda must deflect Oakland
aircraft back over the Bay and protect Alameda's airspace.
(96-581) Allen Derr, Alameda, stated that the lease is coming up on
Mastick [Senior Center], and perhaps Council could address the
issue within the next few months.
(96-582) John Fee, Alameda, discussed various drug problems.
(96-583) Michael Hellmann, Chair of the Mayor's Committee for the.
Disabled, stated that he was addressing the City Council as a
layperson; that contracts and RFPs for architectural services for
the temporary relocation of the Carnegie should consider the
Americans With Disabilities Act; and that he does not want Alameda
in any kind of bad position on this critical construction issue.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council)
(96-584) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to
the Economic Development Commission: One Community-At-Large Member
and a Member with Manufacturing/Industrial/Marine related
expertise. (Held over from the October 1, Regular Council Meeting)
President Appezzato nominated Mr. Doug DeHaan and Mr. Francis J.
Matarrese.
(96-585) Consideration of an Alternate Date for the Regular Council
Meeting of November 5, 1996, due to the Consolidated Municipal
Election and Presidential General Election on Tuesday, November 5.
Mayor Appezzato stated that due to Election Day, Council will meet
on Monday, November 4, 1996, at 7:30 p.m.
(96-586) Councilman Arnerich stated that he discussed with the
former City Manager the matter of placing three flag poles, similar
to those at Independence Plaza, at City Hall after it is renovated;
a fountain with underground lighting to illuminate the flags was
also discussed; and he would like a report to Council in 30 days or
the second meeting in November.
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(96-587) Councilmember DeWitt stated that there is concern
regarding traffic on Fernside Blvd. from High Street to Encinal
Avenue, and he requested the Interim City Manager to direct the
Police Department to increase traffic enforcement in the area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, President
Appezzato adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DIANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance and in accordance
with the Brown Act.
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