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1995-06-06 Regular CC Minutes4) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1995 The meeting convened at 7:41 p.m., with Mayor Appezzato presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Mannix. Reverend Michael Lacey, St. Philip Neri Church, gave the invocation. ROLL CALL - Present: Absent: Councilmembers Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President Appezzato - 5. None. PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (95-343) President Appezzato commended the Encinal High Varsity Baseball Team for winning the North Coast Section 2A Title on June 3, and presented a Certificate of Appreciation and City pin to each member. (95-344) President Appezzato read a letter addressed to the City Council received from Mayor Norick of Oklahoma City expressing appreciation for Alameda's condolences regarding the April 19th tragedy. CONSENT CALENDAR President Appezzato announced that the following items were pulled for public discussion: 4-F (95-353) [Status report from Public Works Director on Harbor Bay Express II Alameda]; 4-1 (95-354) [Resolution Approving Program Supplement No. 012 to Local Agency- State Agreement No. 5014 for Funding Bay Farm Island Bike Bridge (Part B)], No. P.W. 1-92-01); 4-J (95-355) [Resolution Preliminarily Approving Annual Report, Declaring Intention to Order Levy and Collection of Assessments and Providing for Notice of August 1, 1995 Hearing Thereof - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2]; and 4-K (95-356) [Resolution Granting a Noise Monitoring Facility Easement to the City of Oakland (Port of Oakland)]. Councilmember DeWitt moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk. (*95-345) Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 16, 1995, and Special Council Meeting of May 16, 1995 (Closed Session). Approved. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 183 (*95-346) Report from Public Works Director recommending award of contract in the amount of $156,250 to Lucas Concrete for the repair of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter and driveway for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996, No. P.W. 4-95-06. Approved. (*95-347) Report from Public Works Director recommending award of contract in the amount of $35,529 to Re-New Sealer, Inc. for Minor Street Patching with asphalt concrete for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996, No. P.W. 4-95-07. Approved. (*95-348) Report from Public Works Director recommending authorization to issue a Request for Proposals regarding non- residential and commercial recycling services in Alameda. Approved. (*95-349) Report from Public Works Director recommending action on H.R. 1555 and S.652 (Federal Legislation on Telecommunications Reform). Approved. (*95-350) Report from Finance Director concerning SB602 (Wright), legislation proposing changes in Sales Tax Allocation for Motor Vehicle Lease Revenues. Approved. (*95-351) Resolution No. 12646, "Urging the Board of Directors of the East Bay Municipal Utility District to Not Compromise its Decision Won in Superior Court regarding Dougherty Valley." Adopted. (*95-352) Bills, certified by the City Manager to be true and correct, were ratified in the sum of $2,264,015.78. Ratified. (95-353) Status report from Public Works Director on Harbor Bay Express II Alameda. Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, requested an oral status report on the ferry. The Public Works Director stated that the ferry had been running very well, and reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Lucas moved acceptance of report. Councilman Arnerich second the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. - (95-354) Resolution No. 12647 "Approving Program Supplement No. 012 to Local Agency-State Agreement No. 5014 for Funding Bay Farm Island Bike Bridge [Part B], No. P.W. 1-92-01." Earl Peacock, Alameda, requested a status report on the bascule span on the bridge. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 184 The City Manager stated that the bascule span was completed and would be installed on the 15th; that the contractor was working on the approach to the bridge on the north side; that the project should be completed in 2 -1/2 months; that costs have remained within given budget; and that seven or eight sources have contributed to funding the project. Vice Mayor Mannix moved adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (95 -355) Resolution No. 12648 "Preliminarily Approving Annual Report, Declaring Intention to Order Levy and Collection of Assessments and providing for Notice of August 1, 1995 Hearing Thereof - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84 -2." Earl Peacock, Chair, Committee for Fair Taxation, addressed the City Council regarding assessments and the Landscaping and Lighting District. In response to Mr. Peacock, the City Manager explained the the Landscaping and Lighting District, the establishment of zones and funding sources. Councilman Arnerich moved adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember DeWitt second the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (95 -356) Resolution No. 12649 "Granting a Noise Monitoring Facility Easement to the City of Oakland [Port of Oakland]. Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, addressed the City Council regarding terms of the Grant of Easement. In response to Mr. Degemann's inquiry, the City Manager explained the terms of the Grant of Easement, and Noise Monitoring Terminal No. 7 at Fire Station No. 4; stated that the Easement was being provided at no dollar cost to the Port; and that the value for granting the easement was access to and use of the information to help keep airport /aircraft generated noise at acceptable levels. In response to Councilman Arnerich's suggestion to add hold harmless clause and maintenance responsibility wording to the Grant of Easement, the City Manager read from Attachment "A ". In response to the City Manager, Councilman Arnerich suggested that future staff recommendations include indemnification and maintenance stipulations. Councilman Arnerich moved adoption of Resolution. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote - 5. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 185 AGENDA ITEMS (95-357) Resolution No. 12650 "Appointing Rahim Aurang as a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." Councilmember Lucas moved adoption of Resolution. Vice Mayor Mannix seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote - 5. At this time, the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Aurang. Mr. Aurang accepted the appointment, and thanked the Mayor and City Council. (95-358) Citizen Input on New Library Site and Financing Options: Carnegie or Linoaks; and Report from Historical Advisory Board recommending that the Carnegie Library be retained as the main library and that an addition be constructed to the Carnegie Library on City-owned land. President Appezzato stated that a new library was a priority for the City; that site selection was most important; that the final site selection should not be at the expense of the bond issue to pay for a new library; that members of the Council were committed to a new library; proposed that the site selection for the new library be placed on the ballot; proposed placing three measures on the November, 1996 Ballot: a measure for the Linoaks site as a location for the library, a measure for the Carnegie site as a location for the library, and a third measure for the bond issue to pay for the new library; that the costs would be approximately $6,000 for each measure, approximately $18,000 total; and that by placing the measures on the ballot, the site selection would be decided by the vote of the people. Councilmember DeWitt stated that he preferred a particular site; that he was willing to postpone his decision until comments from the public were heard; and that the site selection should be decided by the vote of the people. Councilmember Lucas spoke in support of President Appezzato's proposal; and stated that if said matter remained a divisive issue, support for the financing option would be lost. Vice Mayor Mannix expressed concern for President Appezzato's ballot proposal, and deferred to the public for comments. Councilman Arnerich spoke in opposition to placing site selection for the library and the bond issue on the November, 1996 Ballot; and stated that the Council would be derelict if it did not go on record with a site selection for the library. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 186 Paul H. Breitkopf, Alameda, questioned whether or not the City of Alameda, which closes its City Hall on Fridays to conserve its resources, could suddenly commit to financially supporting the Alameda Museum and Cultural Center; agreed to current library's inadequacy; stated that it was outrageous to suggest that an addition to the Carnegie Library would be a mutilation; that the same seismic retro-fit and renovation work would be required if it were part of a library or museum; and that funding for the museum could cost the City $30,000 to $50,000 annually. Susan Correa, Alameda, spoke in support of the Carnegie Library site location; questioned financing/staffing concerns for the Carnegie Building as a cultural center; expressed concerns for maintaining (financially and structurally) both the new library and a cultural center; concurred with the Historical Advisory Board's recommendation; and spoke in support of the most economical plan and Mayor Appezzato's proposal. Barbara Kahn, Alameda, spoke in opposition to placing the bond issue on the ballot without a specific dollar amount; and in support of the new library site at Linoaks. Melvin Kahn, Alameda, spoke in opposition to placing site selection on the ballot; in support of the new library site at Linoaks; stated that the new library needed to accommodate the handicapped; and that the Carnegie Building should be saved. Lois Hanna, Friends of the Library, spoke in support of the new library site at Linoaks; in support of the proposed relocation of the Alameda Historical Museum to the Carnegie Building; stated that the Carnegie Building should be saved; and urged Council to make the decision on the new library site location. William M. McCall, Sr., former Alameda Mayor, quoted a former city manager: "...that the electors have delegated to the Council the right, the power, and the duty to act..."; and spoke in support of the Carnegie Building being rehabilitated. Nancy J. Gill, Alameda, spoke in opposition to the proposed Carnegie Library expansion and expressed concern for the loss of historical status; and in support of the new library site at the Linoaks site. David Baker, Alameda, congratulated the Council for working together; spoke in support of placing the matter of site selection on the ballot; and recommended that monies be contributed towards 21st Century information super-highway technologies. Alice Huie, Alameda, spoke in support of a new library at the Linoaks site. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 187 Gertrude B. Woods, Alameda, spoke in support of Mr. McCall's statement regarding Council's duty to act; in support of the new library site at Linoaks; and in support of using the Carnegie Library Building as a museum and cultural center. Robbie Dileo, President of Alameda Historical Society a.k.a. The Alameda Museum and Cultural Center, spoke in support of new state- of-the-art library at the Linoaks site; and in support of preserving the Carnegie Building. Ann M. Muir, Alameda, spoke in support of Council making a decision regarding the site selection; in opposition to placing site selection on the ballot; in support of new library at the Linoaks site; in opposition to the proposed Carnegie Building expansion; and in support of preserving the Carnegie Building. Honora Murphy, President, Friends of Alameda Free Library, spoke in support of a new library at the Linoaks site; in support of preserving the Carnegie Building as a museum; in opposition to the proposed Carnegie Building expansion; and urged Council to dedicate the Carnegie Building to the Alameda Museum and Cultural Center. John Fee, Alameda, spoke in support of the new library at the Linoaks site; and in support of preserving the Carnegie Building. Mark T. Longley-Cook, Alameda, urged Council to keep costs down; and urged Council to make a decision regarding site selection. Dr. Carol Gottstein, Alameda, spoke in opposition to the proposed Carnegie Building expansion; expressed concern regarding Carnegie losing historical status; spoke in support of dedicating the Carnegie Building to the Alameda Museum and Cultural Center; and noted that the Carnegie Foundation stated that the building did not have to remain a library and could be used for other purposes. Linda Nelson, Acting Chair, Alameda Chapter of the League of Women Voters, spoke in support of a new library at the Linoaks site; and gave recommendations for library services and operation. Andrew P. McCormack, Alameda, spoke in support of the new library at the Carnegie Building. Susan M. McCormack, Alameda, spoke in support of the new library at the Carnegie Building. Judy Pollard, Alameda Victorian Preservation Society, spoke in opposition to the Linoaks site; suggested that Council review the American Library Magazine which features Carnegie renovations; referred to the following conditions attached to Mr. Carnegie's offer of money for a public library: 1) the community had to provide a suitable site, and 2) formally agree to continue the Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 188 support through local tax funds; and stated that a museum would not have the guarantee of taxpayers' support. Chuck Corica, former Alameda Mayor, spoke in support of the new library at the Linoaks site; spoke in support of preserving the Carnegie Building; in opposition to the Carnegie Building expansion; and in support of dedicating the Carnegie Building to the Alameda Museum and Cultural Center. Council recessed at 9:28 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Discussion resumed on the site selection of a new library site. Dave Plummer, Historical Advisory Board, stated that the Historical Advisory Board unanimously endorsed a scaled-down library project that would not incorporate the Nazarene Church property; reviewed said project with Council; referred to a report on the library program which detailed how to design a library, and that its source was, "Practical Administration of Public Libraries, 1962"; reviewed contents of report with Council; suggested that Council take a closer look and that costs be lowered; and stated that the State of Michigan managed to preserve its Carnegie Library and retain historical status, after its expansion to two-levels. Christopher Buckley, Alameda, stated that the Carnegie Building must be preserved; that if the Linoaks site was selected for the new library that the total costs of the new library and preserving the Carnegie Building would be significantly more expensive, approximately $20 million; that the costs for rehabilitating the Carnegie Building as the City's main library would be approximately $17 million; suggested that before the City makes a decision on what to do about said item, that the City decide what to do about the proposed Civic Center Parking Garage; discussed cost savings regarding parking garage issue; that the City needed to make better use of the Alameda Museum and Cultural Center, and that it was an outstanding asset to the community; that the City owed the Museum\Center some assistance and that its lease was expiring; and that the newspaper advertisement regarding said matter contained a number of misleading statements. Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, stated that he had not made up his mind regarding the site selection; spoke in support of the bond issue; and that the bond money must be used only as stated on the ballot. Gary Wayne McAfee, Alameda, spoke in support of the Carnegie Building being preserved and used as the main library; stated that the bond issue would not tell the City what the population wants because of the various options which all require substantial monies; and suggested that the new library be scaled down to an approximate cost of $8 million. Regular Mccting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 c.4 189 Angus C. MacDonald, Alameda, spoke in support of the Carnegie Library; in opposition to a new state -of- the -art library; suggested that an information center be constructed rather than a new library due to the rapid change of library science and technologies. Liz Rogers, Alameda, spoke in support of preserving the Carnegie Building; in opposition to the proposed Carnegie Building expansion; in support of the new library at the Linoaks site; and stated that Council needed to make a decision. Bill Withrow, former Alameda Mayor, spoke in support of the new library at the Linoaks site; in support of preserving the Carnegie Building; and stated that the Council needed to exercise their leadership and make a decision tonight. Naomi L. Hatkin, Alameda, spoke in support of the preserving and expanding the Carnegie Building; and suggested that the Historic Advisory Board review all plans for restoration and expansion. Dr. Jerry Healy, Alameda, addressed the Council regarding parking problems at the library, and usage problems for high school and college students; spoke in opposition to placing site selection on the ballot; in support to preserving the Carnegie Building; and in support of a new state -of- the -art library at the Linoaks site. Amey Stone, Alameda, spoke in support of preserving the Carnegie Building; in support of the new library at the Linoaks site; and stated that a decision needed to be made. Hadi Monsef, Alameda, spoke in support of a new state -of- the -art library at the Linoaks site; in opposition to a scaled -down library; and suggested that Council pursue funding. Richard Roth, Alameda, spoke in support of a new library at the Linoaks site; in opposition to placing the bond issue on the ballot; and stated that Council was elected to make a decision. President Appezzato stated that the current Council had made numerous decisions over the last five months; that Council had been decisive and courageous; that the library issue had been talked about for 11 years, beginning October 16, 1984; and that this Council raised taxes to refurbish City Hall and three fire stations, purchase a new computer for the Police Department, allocate $700,000 for the Mastick Senior Center, and upgrade the Alameda High School for City Hall's temporary occupancy, Councilmember Lucas stated that over the years she had observed the Linoaks site struggle within the community; stated obstacles that the Linoaks site had faced; reviewed various budget /staff reductions within the City; stated that the City was tasked to use its energies for the Naval Air Station; and that the City nor the Regular Meeting, Almicda City Council Tow 6, 1995 1 2 The City Manager concurred with Mr. McCall; stated that the current transfer was $3.6 million; and that the City anticipated a reduction to $3 million, which represented approximately 8% of the City's General Fund Budget. President Appezzato closed the public portion of the Hearing, and stated that he would lobby against AB 318. Councilman Arnerich moved adoption of the Resolution. Vice Mayor Mannix seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (95 -360) Public Hearing to consider Introduction of Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Properties with the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277 for that Property Located at 456 Pacific Avenue. Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. Prononent(s) Barbara A. Kerr, Alameda. Discussion was held regarding the protection of affordable housing, home ownership, rezoning, and subdividing. Following the public portion of the Hearing, Councilmember DeWitt moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (95 -361) Report from Community Development Director regarding City position of placement of Fleet Industrial Supply Center on Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) 1995. Don Roberts, Alameda, spoke in support of staff's recommendation that Council provide a recommendation to BRAC 1995 commissioners to place FISC Alameda Facility /Annex under BRAC closure. Lee Perez, Alameda, also spoke in support of staff's recommendation. Dennis H. Green, President, Board of Directors, Alameda Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber recently passed a resolution stating opposition to the title transfer; and urged Council to question proposal. Discussion was held regarding the homeless, the marketability and leasing of said property, and lease clauses. Bill Garvine, Executive Director, Alameda Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns regarding the lease process, funding for toxic clean -up, utility and infrastructure upgrades, project management; Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 193 spoke in support of supporting and building the business community of Alameda; and spoke in opposition to the title transfer. Bill Withrow, former Alameda Mayor, stated that the staff report was complete in raising pertinent issues; spoke in support of the Chamber of Commerce's position; in opposition to degradation by giving away facilities to homeless support groups; in opposition to the objective for future employers to hire 15-20% of their employment base from homeless persons; in support of competition; and in support of the lease. Helen L. Sause, Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG), spoke in support of economic development; expressed concern for the use and reuse of land at the Naval Air Station; and urged Council to support BRAC's position and to move forward. Discussion was held regarding various types of possible impediments. President Appezzato stated that if the General Services Administration (GSA), after they lease said property to the City declares it excess, which was what Oakland was hoping for, the screening process would be much more onerous than what the City was currently facing with the 1994 adjustment to the Community Development Act; that the City of Oakland was planning to do was to have it declared excess with a 50-year lease commitment on said property; that the property may sell for 10 cents on the dollar; that Oakland had the money to purchase the property and Alameda did not; that if GSA declared the land excess, and Alameda did not have the money to purchase the land, somebody outside of Alameda could purchase the land. Greg Beattie, Ad Hoc Committee for Advanced Technology, Alameda Chamber of Commerce, spoke in opposition to recommendations; in support of using the supply center property for a fast-track development project; in opposition to expanding the Office of Economic Adjustment's (OEA) jurisdiction of said property; and expressed concerns and questioned various aspects of the lease. Barbara A. Kerr, Alameda, spoke in opposition to the BRAC process due to the homeless incumbents and toxic cleanup costs. President Appezzato stated that the City of Richmond was requesting BRAC to close their facility because of the advantages under BRAC; and that individuals from the Navy, including Mike Petahoff who was in charge of the Navy's toxic cleanup, favor the BRAC closure as the best way to proceed. In response to Vice Mayor Mannix's inquiry, the City Manager stated that the City could proceed with the pursuit of the partnership Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 194 with the Chamber of Commerce in studying and advancing a previously established project. Vice Mayor Mannix stated that significant progress had been made under ARRA; that matters had moved forward considerably given their restraints; that Council and ARRA had every intention of protecting the City from a senseless invasion of homeless individuals; that the homeless individuals who generate most of the fear for citizens were those seen at the BART Station and on Market Street in San Francisco or Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley; that the reason citizens see homeless individuals was because funding for their livelihood was available at said locations; that homeless individuals would not be funded by the citizens of Alameda; expressed concern for the fear generated when referring to homeless individuals; that the the objective for future employers to hire 15-20% of their employment base from homeless persons was not a requirement; and spoke in support of homeless persons who becomes employed because of training or other means. At this time, President Appezzato recessed discussion on Item 5-G [Report regarding City position of placement of Fleet Industrial Supply Center on Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) 1995.] and addressed Item 5-1. [For conclusion of BRAC issue, refer to page 14]. 5-1. (95-362) Resolution No. 12653 "Approving a Negative Declaration, IS 95-3, for the temporary relocation of City of Alameda offices to the East Wing of Historic Alameda High School and the permanent relocation of the Community Development Department, a Police Department Annex, and Offices of the West Alameda Business Association to 1701 Webster Street." Councilmember DeWitt moved that the Resolution be adopted. Vice Mayor Mannix seconded the motion. President Appezzato stated that he was in support of approving the Negative Declaration, but since he voted against the annex on Webster Street, that he would vote no on said portion of Resolution. In response to President Appezzato's inquiry, the City Manager stated that Council could take a separate vote or indicate preference. Councilmember Lucas spoke in support of Mayor Appezzato's position. The Public Works Director stated that there was a question raised by the Planning Board with regard to additional parking; that staff prepared a supplemental report recommending that Council not require additional parking as part of Council's action. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 i9 The motion was amended as follows: Councilmember DeWitt moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Mannix, that the Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, IS 95-3, for the temporary relocation of the City of Alameda Offices to the East Wing of Historic Alameda High School be adopted, and that additional parking not be required, which carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilmember DeWitt moved, seconded by Councilman Arnerich, that the Resolution permanently relocating the Community Development Department, a Police Department Annex, and Offices of the West Alameda Business Association to 1701 Webster Street be adopted, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arnerich, DeWitt, and Vice Mayor Mannix - 3. Noes: Councilmember Lucas and President Appezzato - 2. (95-363) Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 12652 "Confirming the Business Improvement Area Report for FY 1995-96 and Levying an Annual Assessment on the Alameda Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for FY 1995-96." Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. Due to no speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the public portion of the Hearing. Councilmember Lucas moved that the Resolution be adopted. Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion resumed on Item 5-G (95-361) [Report regarding City position of placement of Fleet Industrial Supply Center on Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) 1995.]. Councilmember DeWitt stated that one of the City's priorities should be purchasing the property back from the Naval Air Station, which the City originally sold to the Naval Air Station, rather than lease the land; and spoke in support of staff's recommendation. Councilmember DeWitt moved that the recommendation be accepted that the City Council provide a recommendation to BRAC 1995 Commissioners to place FISC Alameda Facility/Annex under BRAC closure. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion. President Appezzato addressed conditions of the McKinney Act; and stated that the Standards of Reasonableness provided control. The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Lucas, Vice Mayor Mannix and President Regular Meeting, da City Council June 6, 1995 196 Appezzato - 4. Noes: Councilman Arnerich - 1. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) (95-364) Barbara A. Kerr, Alameda, stated, in reference to Vice Mayor Mannix's remarks regarding the homeless issue under the agenda item concerning the FISC Alameda Facility/Annex, that no one was knee-jerking in response to the matter. Vice Mayor Mannix responded that his remarks were directed towards a general atmosphere which is raising its head in the City. (95-365) Gerhard W. Degemann, Alameda, expressed appreciation for the City Council and thanked them for their leadership and accomplishments. 7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council) (95-366) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Civil Service Board. Mayor Appezzato nominated Vicki J. Lane for reappointment. (95-367) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Housing Commission (Senior-Tenant Member). Mayor Appezzato nominated Ruth S. Lamb for reappointment. (95-368) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for an appointment to the Library Board. Mayor Appezzato nominated Archie Waterbury for reappointment. (95-369) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for two appointments to the Planning Board. Mayor Appezzato nominated Marie Gilmore and Beverly J. Johnson for reappointments. (95-370) Consideration of Mayor's nominations for two appointments to the Social Service Human Relations Board. Mayor Appezzato nominated Jim Franz and Lois Workman for reappointments. (95-371) Councilmember Lucas requested that staff report back regarding J. Love's Cafe & Cabaret due to various unresolved problems. Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 197 (95-372) Vice Mayor Mannix requested that the City Attorney provide a written explanation clarifying Resolution No. 12611 adopting the 12 Midnight Rule. (95-373) Vice Mayor Mannix announced that the United Pilipino Association's (UPA) had repaid the loan on the Concordia Street property; and thanked the UPA for their outstanding work over the years. Pursuant to Resolution No. 12611, Section 1 (k), Rules of Order, the following Items were held over to the Tuesday, June 20, 1995, City Council Meeting: (95-374) Public Hearing to consider Resolution Disapproving TCI's Rates and Charges for Basic Cable TV Service Tier and Associated Equipment from July 14, 1994 to Present, and Prescribing Rates and Charges for Same Pursuant to Sections 76.936, 76.940, 76.941 and 76.942 for the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. (Carried over to June 20, 1995) (95-375) Report from Finance Director regarding implementation of exemption for seniors and very low income families from the 2% Utility Users Tax increase. (Carried over to June 20, 1995 (95-376) Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Section 23-4 (Weeds and Other Deleterious Growths) in its Entirety and Replacing with Revised Section 23-4 (Weeds, Rubbish and Rubbish Control) of Chapter XXIII (Parks, Recreation Areas and Public Property). (Carried over to June 20, 1995) (95-377) Written Communication from Kenneth R. Conroy, Alameda, suggesting certain changes to the ordinance regulating the barking of dogs. (Carried over to June 20, 1995) (95-378) Written Communication from Don Roberts, Alameda, requesting that any substantive responses to a Councilmemberfs question(s) on agenda items be provided in writing to each Councilmember and the media, and available for public access. (Carried over to June 20, 1995) Regular Meeting, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 158 8. ADJOURNMENT (95-379) Mayor Appezzato adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m., in memory of former City employee Sumiko Matsurra, who worked for 17 years in the Public Works Department. Respectfully submitted, A4/ D E B. FELSCH, CMC City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Mecling, Alameda City Council June 6, 1995 17