1993-12-07 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 7, 1993
The meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m., with President Withrow
presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scouts, Pack
1076, Den 3. Reverend Wayne DuBois, Brotherhood Spiritualist
Church, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL -
Present: Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich,
Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
[See paragraph 93-734]
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
93-721 Jack Ottovich, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs of
Alameda County; Chairman, County of Alameda Veterans Day Parade
Committee, presented the William J. Meyers Memorial Trophy, the
most outstanding trophy given every year, to the City of Alameda
for its participation in the Parade.
93-722 Presentation of Certificate of Service to Librado "Lee"
Perez, former Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board.
Mr. Perez was not present to receive the Certificate.
93-723 Presentation of Certificate of Service to Peter
Templeton, former Member of the Planning Board.
Mayor Withrow presented Certificate of Service to Mr. Templeton,
and commended him for his dedication and efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lucas stated she would abstain from approval of the
minutes of November 16, 1993 (*93-724), as she did not attend the
meeting.
Vice Mayor Roth moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5, with the exception of Councilmember
Lucas's abstention on paragraph *93-724.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
*93-724 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 16,
1993, and the Special Council Meeting of November 8, 1993.
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Approved. [One abstention: Councilmember Lucas]
*93-725 Report from Public Works Director Recommending Adoption
of Specifications and Calling for Bids for Planting of Street Trees
in the City of Alameda, No. P.W. 11-93-15. Accepted.
*93-726 Report from Finance Director Transmitting Quarterly Sales
Tax Report for period ending September 30, 1993. Accepted.
*93-727 Resolution No. 12477 "Authorizing Application for
1994-95 Transportation Development Act (TDA Funds for
Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects." Adopted.
*93-728 Bills, certified by the City Manager to be true and
correct, were ratified in the amount of $2,052,048.21.
REGULAR AGENDA
Actions Related to Base Conversion
93-729 Status Briefing on Base Conversion Process.
Don Parker, Base Conversion Project Manager, reported on the
federal screening process which began October 15th and ends April
15th when the property will be referred to Health and Human
Services for Homeless Screening Process. In response to President
Withrow's request, the Project Manager stated he will report to
Council on whether a Coast Guard determination of interest would
end the period of federal screening process.
Mr. Parker commented on interim leasing activity, status of draft
budget, a meeting with Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC), Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), and representative of
East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission (EBCRC), dealing
with two studies being done: aviation and port uses; noted
potential for commercial maintenance facilities will be looked at;
MTC is updating their port priority use study; and will determine
if port priority designation will remain; will also prepare study
on NAS to see if a foreign trade zone status would make sense; and
the Navy will provide briefing on potential for aviation/port uses.
Councilmember Appezzato discussed process, expressed displeasure in
not receiving information expeditiously.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he would like staff to bring back at the
next Council Meeting, seaport-designated areas, e.g., NAS, Alameda
Gateway, for Council to make a policy statement and a
recommendation to MTC and BCDC.
Councilmember Lucas discussed timeframe of interim leases with Mr.
Parker.
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Replying to Councilmember Appezzato, Mr. Parker stated neither BRAG
nor City staff has eliminated any potential uses from the Base.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he has a major concern about
process; is committed to total evaluation of the Base without
eliminating any uses not democratically reviewed.
Councilmember Appezzato discussed process, noting a memo from staff
with attachment he believed he should have received earlier; a
letter from staff concerning BRAC Transmission Associates; he
telephoned BRAC and received more information including letter from
Dalforth Aviation which he believes he should have received
earlier; Council should receive all information; does not believe
anything intentional is going on but wants process understood; the
intent of the City Charter and Alameda Municipal Code must be
followed and the matter needs to be addressed.
The Project Manager stated the BRAC group is a consultant,
proposals from many consultants are being entertained, and inquired
if Councilmember Appezzato wishes all copies of all consultants'
proposals.
Councilmember Appezzato replied whatever the Project Manager thinks
is necessary for Council to do its job; and stated he would like to
know why he did not receive the Dempsey letter.
The City Manager explained the consultant proposal process relative
to BRAC Transmission Associates; stated he did not receive Dalforth
letter from BRAC, will see that a copy of the letter Councilmember
Appezzato received is distributed to all Councilmembers; concerning
the Dempsey letter, he explained the process followed in forwarding
correspondence to Council and staff.
Vice Mayor Roth requested staff bring back at the next Council
Meeting, seaport designated areas, e.g., NAS, Alameda Gateway, for
Council to make a policy statement and recommendation to MTC and
BCDC; the seaport priority designation is not necessary in order to
have a seaport, and stops other development not marine-oriented.
President Withrow stated the BRAC group contacted him; he did not
meet with them, refers consultants to Project Manager or City
Manager, forwards marketing material; and Project Manager is hired
to review packages.
Discussion ensued concerning a mail log maintained for Council
review.
Neil Patrick Sweeney, Alameda, stated his goal is to see many jobs
created in Alameda to increase Police and Fire Departments and
improve economy; reviewed information on base conversion.
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93-730 Mission Statement and Outline of Tasks for new Base Reuse
Advisory Group (BRAG) Human Impact and Resources Subcommittee; and
proposed participating organizations (Mayor Withrow).
President Withrow read the Mission Statement.
Vice Mayor Roth stated the Outline is well done; the task [of the
Subcommittee] is very important; moved to adopt Mission Statement
and invited persons to join. Councilmember Lucas seconded the
motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Withrow announced his appointment of Larry Schulz as
Chair of the Human Impact and Resources Subcommittee.
93-731 Role of NAS Alameda in Regional Airport System Plan.
Councilmember Appezzato)
Don Roberts, Alameda, stated be concurs with Councilmember
Appezzato's viewpoints expressed in his [Appezzato's] memo.
Councilmember Appezzato read memo he wrote to Council, City
Manager, City Attorney, stating he agendized Mayor Withrow's letter
to Lawrence Dahms, MTC, to discuss process; the letter is premature
as no vote was taken by Council and the BRAG has not reviewed the
matter; and recommended letter to Mr. Dahms be retracted.
President Withrow stated he sent copies of, and faxed, letter to
Councilmembers, did not mail letter to Dahms so it does not need to
be retracted; issues in letter are outgrowth of review of Regional
Airport System Plan (RASP), developed by MTC and ABAG, and came to
him in his role as MTC Member, and Member of San Francisco Bay
Region Airport Regional Planning Committee; he provided document
for review and comment; wants City to make its own determination,
and would entertain motion to have Council establish this letter
[to Dahms] as input to MTC in review of RASP.
Councilman Arnerich stated he has a problem with that; he received
copy of [Dahms] letter from Mayor, conversed with him about it, and
stated he [Arnerich] did not support it as, in effect, he [Mayor]
was making a policy statement; expressed displeasure that Mr.
Roberts was provided Councilmember Appezzato's memorandum before it
was given to Council, however, he supports its position; he will
not vote to forward letter until he can obtain findings; and
commented BRAG was organized to make recommendations.
President Withrow stated the letter is addressed to a regional
body; his intent is that this City, whether through BRAG, or other
process implemented by Council, makes a determination; the letter
attacks regional implementation.
Councilman Arnerich stated that is no problem, but it has not been
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acted upon.
Vice Mayor Roth moved Council accept that policy, so City can
determine its own destiny without regional [agencies] dictating;
also, the City has been on record for years that it does not want
an airport on the West End, has opposed keeping Navy squadrons at
NAS, and is one reason the Navy built Lemoore and transferred
squadrons; he knows residents do not want airport at NAS.
Councilman Arnerich stated Council should look into it, allow
responsible committee to review and find out what people want; and
he is not prepared to vote on it tonight.
Vice Mayor Roth stated if MTC goes ahead with their plan in
January, response should be made prior to that time.
Councilmember Lucas stated the issue is regional control; perhaps
concern could be rephrased to let MTC know we object to their
designation of any land on NAS for any particular purpose; BRAG
committee can then make decision.
Councilman Arnerich commented the statement [in letter] could
perhaps be modified and he would have liked time to work on
modification.
Councilmember Appezzato stated if he votes no tonight, his vote
will be on the process, not on the issue.
Vice Mayor Roth suggested changing the language of the letter to
reflect the City "opposes civilian aviation designation and seaport
designation" and add that "the City will determine the uses that
are appropriate." Councilmember Lucas so moved. Vice Mayor Roth
seconded the motion.
Responding to Councilmember Appezzato's request, the City Attorney
stated the City Charter provides that the City is governed by the
City Council; the majority of the City Council is three members and
that majority is, in essence, the spokesperson for the City; while
each individual Councilmember and the Mayor can speak their
personal opinions and speak for the City in terms consistent with
City policy at any time; under the Charter, an individual should
not represent it is making a policy decision for the City Council
which the City Council has not made.
In response to Councilman Arnerich's request, the City Attorney
stated she believes the title was agendized without limitation;
under the Brown Act, what is required is a general statement of the
business to be discussed, and believes the Councilmembers' motion
deals with the role of NAS Alameda and the Regional Airport System
Plan.Councilman Arnerich stated he agrees with Councilmember
Appezzato; and he shares concerns of the role of airport facilities
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at NAS; but at this time, cannot support it [letter] in the manner
it was raised.
Discussion ensued on the possibility of reagendizing, perhaps
holding a Special Meeting.
Councilmember Appezzato stated it is not necessary to rush into
this as [the regional document] is a planning document and he is
sure whatever the City inputs will be accepted; he cannot concur
with trying to change the thrust of what he brought up tonight.
Vice Mayor Roth stated regional groups make decisions cities must
live with, cities need to respond; and he is ready to vote.
The motion was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 3. Nayes:
Councilmembers Appezzato and Arnerich - 2. Absent: None.
93-732 Proposed Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Joint
Powers Authority Agreement. (Mayor Withrow)
President Withrow stated within the legislation recently passed by
President Clinton, developed in conformance with his 5-point plan,
is included a requirement for a reuse authority established for
each base being closed; in compliance with that, a proposed Reuse
and Redevelopment Authority document has come before Council for
review, comment and suggested modifications or approval; if
approved, this is the first stage: a proposed Joint Powers
Authority involving Cities of San Leandro, Oakland, Alameda, and
Alameda County; and the Agreement proposes nine members.
Councilmember Appezzato stated, concerning process, that he
received calls from City Manager and Project Manager about six
weeks ago regarding Joint Power Authority; he called regarding
status last week and found Mayor, Vice Mayor and staff members had
been preparing document; he asked for, and received, the document;
there was no need for secrecy as a lot of people knew about it; he
does not believe meetings should be held or documents circulated
without Council's knowledge.
President Withrow stated he has targeted the matter for this
Council meeting for a few weeks; has not had closed sessions; can
empathize with part of Councilmember Appezzato's comments; there is
no question the Brown Act inhibits dialogue among Councilmembers;
Council is limited by law to two Councilmembers [participating] and
for that reason, historically, one or two Councilmembers develop
something, bring it to the Council for discussion and review by all
Councilmembers and the public simultaneously; it is a way of
starting dialogue, and a decision process in a public manner.
Vice Mayor Roth stated this matter has been publicly discussed at
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commission meetings, and seminars; he and the Mayor knew something
needed to be done, put their efforts together, needed advice of
staff, and the [agreement] is the result; gave examples of
Councilmembers working together on matters and stated the City
Manager informed him Council had been advised he and Mayor were
looking at a base reuse authority.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he does not like the process of City
staff meeting with members of the City Council and a private
contractor who may or may not be an employee. He does not think it
is proper without Council approval.
Councilman Arnerich stated he has two items of concern 1) under
Page 8, D Voting: bloc voting bothers him; 2) Page 9 Item C
Personnel: "The Base Conversion Project Director of Alameda shall
serve as Executive Director of the Authority." He believes the
Director should be a person who answers to the City Manager who
would, in turn, be responsible to the Council.
President Withrow stated the intent of the bloc voting is to
represent a vote of the City, and when becoming a body in a Reuse
Authority involving a larger number of [persons], Council needs to
vote as a body representing the City; and with bloc voting, the
City controls the body.
President Withrow inquired if Councilman Arnerich would feel more
comfortable if, instead of "Base Conversion Project Director,"
the "City Manager, and/or his designee" would function as Executive
Director.
Councilman Arnerich stated he would like that change; if paragraph
C.1 (Personnel), Page 9 contained the language "the City Manager
and/or his designee," [rather than "the Base Conversion Project
Director"], he would move to accept proposal. Vice Mayor Roth
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he will only go along with a block
vote if he has an opportunity to express his dissatisfaction, if he
does not agree with the majority vote.
Vice Mayor Roth stated the vote will be taken in public and
everyone will know.
President Withrow stated everyone will want the right to speak out
concerning their views.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he cannot support on page 6, states
Congressman Dellums will be appointed by the Council, and that
would be an insult.
President Withrow stated the appointment is not Congressman Dellums
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but the position; the federal government cannot enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement with a local level government, and the only way
Congressman Dellums can be represented on this body, is through the
Alameda City Council.
Councilmember Appezzato inquired if having a Member of Oakland
Port Commission would be better than having Mayor of San Leandro.
President Withrow stated the second largest impact after Alameda is
San Leandro in terms of impact of base closure employees, and
industrial supplies, services and equipment procured by the Navy.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he will support this [agreement] in
principal, with further discussion on the items.
Councilmember Lucas stated she is glad bloc vote was explained; it
is important the City retain the power; Authority will work better
in obtaining funding and benefits from federal government and will
assist in communicating to other regional bodies; complimented
creation of document; and she will support it.
The City Manager recommended Council pass Agreement in concept and
subject to changes that can be negotiated between staff of City and
JPA members.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he concurs.
Vice Mayor Roth stated comments must come in as soon as possible.
President Withrow stated if Council approves Agreement in concept
and sends it out to the six bodies, including federal government,
during the time they are reviewing it, he proposes the Agreement be
re-agendized so if there are other items, modifications can be made
at that time; and there would be time to get back to the bodies.
Vice Mayor Roth agreed that he does not believe it is.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Council recessed at 10:00 p.m., and reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
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93-733 Appeal of a decision of the Historical Advisory Board
which established a condition for the approval of Certificate of
Approval, CA-93-14, to permit the demolition of a structure located
at 2526 Blanding Avenue, which is listed on the Historical Building
Study List. Applicant/Appellant: Don Patterson for the First
Samoan Congregational United Church of Christ, and
Resolution No. 12478 "Granting an Appeal of Approval
of a Historical Advisory Board's Approval of Certificate of
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Approval, CA-93-14, at 2526 Blanding Avenue." Adopted.
The following persons addressed Council:
Paul Brietkopf, Vice Chair, Historical Advisory Board, Alameda,
Opponent.
David Plummer, Chair, Historical Advisory Board, Opponent.
Tom Lee, Bay Architects, Representing First Samoan Congregation,
Proponent.
Daniel Reidy, Esq., Attorney for First Samoan Congregation,
Proponent.
Don Patterson, Gallagher & Lindsay Realtors, Representing First
Samoan Congregation, Proponent.
Reverend Saiaiga Itula, Alameda, Pastor, First Samoan Congregation,
Application/Appellant.
Vice Mayor Roth has a problem that HAB has not established historic
value, yet keeps properties on the Historic Building Study List;
the other problem is financing a non-conforming use; and moved to
grant the Appeal, and allow demolition of the building.
Councilmember Appezzato seconded the motion.
Councilman Arnerich stated the building is of no use, and he will
support the motion.
Councilmember Lucas agreed with the motion; stated she likes to
preserve historic architecture; the building is out-of-place at
that site; wishes it could be moved, but efforts have been made,
and it does not make sense to preserve structure at this point.
The Planning Director stated she has an alternative resolution for
granting of the Appeal, which documents findings; Vice Mayor Roth
stated that could be accepted into the record; and the Planning
Director reviewed the resolution.
Vice Mayor Roth incorporated the resolution into the motion.
Councilman Arnerich stated alternate resolutions should be in
Council packets in the future.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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93-734 Mayor Withrow announced Council adjourned to Closed
Session at 7:05 p.m., prior to the Regular Meeting to consider:
Labor Relations, pursuant to Subsection (a) of the
Government Code Section 54957.6 of the Brown Act: Council
discussed the status of Labor Relations, no action was taken.
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93-735 Report from the Assistant City Manager transmitting
"Status of the Youth Committee."
December 7, 1993
Councilman Arnerich moved recommendation that Council concur with
the amended conduct and organization of the Youth Committee.
Vice Mayor Roth seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
93-736 Report from Assistant City Manager recommending
authorization for in-house management of the Chuck Corica Golf
Complex.
Chuck Corica, former Mayor of Alameda, stated he has looked forward
to proposed action for a long time; commented on benefits of in-
house management, quality of Golf Commission and staff, and funds
for capital improvements.
Cal Santare, Chair, Golf Commission, stated the Golf Commission
recommended in-house management unanimously to the City Council.
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Councilman Arnerich moved the meeting be extended past 11:00 p.m.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
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Kevin Kearney, City Auditor, addressed the financial benefit of
in-house management and urged Council approval.
Councilmember Appezzato moved to accept recommendation.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion.
Councilman Arnerich requested City Manager meet with Golf
Commission for their input on direction to take regarding the Golf
Complex.
Responding to Vice Mayor Roth, the City Manager confirmed that
Council went on record supporting capital improvements and has the
mechanism to fund Capital Improvements.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
93-737 Report from Planning Director Recommending Approval of an
Agreement between Alameda and Oakland for Traffic Improvements
related to Super K-Mart in Oakland.
Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, commended staff for their work on the
traffic problems in connection with Super K-Mart.
Councilmember Appezzato moved acceptance of the report and
recommendation. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion.
Councilmember Lucas complimented staff on alleviating the traffic
problems.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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93-738 Report from Finance Director transmitting the
Comprehensive Annual Report - Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1993
(Audit Report).
Kevin Kearney, City Auditor, related to Council that for the last
three years, Certificates by Government Finance Officers
Association have been received indicating high quality of the
Audit Report, and commended staff and Maze and Associates.
Councilman Arnerich commented the City is a well-run business; he
commended diligence exhibited; moved to accept report; Vice Mayor
Roth seconded motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
93-739 Resolution No. 12479 "Authorizing Amendment to
Contract with Municipal Resource Consultants and Instituting
Auditing Procedures for Utility Users Tax and Franchise Fee
Payments." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
93-740 Resolution No. 12480 "Approving Memorandum of
Understanding between City of Alameda and Alameda City Employees'
Association including Salary Resolution for period October 1, 1993
through September 30, 1996." Adopted.
Marie Stahowski, Alameda City Employees Association, (CSEA) stated
ACEA hopes Council will accept the contract as voted in by the ACEA
membership in continued good faith.
Vice Mayor Roth moved adoption. Councilmember Lucas seconded the
motion and expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the ACEA.
Councilman Arnerich commended Ms. Stahowski and the Personnel
Director for their time and efforts.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he supports every issue in the MOU,
except granting future pay raises without knowing what the future
holds, regardless of how small the pay raise is.
The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 4.
Nayes: Councilmember Appezzato - 1. Absent - None.
93-741 Resolution No. 12481 "Approving Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Alameda and United Public
Employees Local #790 SEIU including Salary Resolution for Period
January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1994." Adopted.
Councilman Arnerich moved adoption. Vice Mayor Roth seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
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Councilmembers Arnerich, Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 4.
Nayes: Councilmember Appezzato - 1. Absent - None.
93-742 Resolution No. 12482 "Approving Memorandum of
Understanding between City of Alameda and Alameda Police Managers
Association including Salary Resolution for period December 1, 1993
through December 31, 1994." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved approval. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion. The motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 4.
Nayes: Councilmember Appezzato - 1. Absent - None.
93-743 Resolution No. 12483 "Approving Memorandum of
Understanding between City of Alameda and Alameda Management and
Confidential Employees Association including Salary Resolution for
period December 1, 1993 through December 31, 1994;" and Declaration
of a Holiday for December 27, 28, 29, and 30, 1993. Adopted.
Councilman Arnerich moved adoption, and requested City Manager
comment on which persons are not included.
The City Manager stated this Memorandum does not include the City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, the three appointed City
Officials, nor the Assistant City Manager or Personnel Director who
are City's negotiators; no pay raises have been given those
employees this year nor for three prior years.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he was going to vote no on this because
Council has asked a lot from Management and Confidential Employees
in the past, they have not had increases and are taking four days
off, which amounts to a pay cut; Council must be aware of market
situation on what is paid employees; City has good people and
should work to keep them; they have agreed and therefore he will
support it, but in fairness, they deserve better.
Vice Mayor Roth seconded the motion which carried by the following
voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arnerich, Lucas, Roth and
President Withrow - 4. Nayes: Councilmember Appezzato - 1. Absent
- None.
93-744 Ordinance No. 2652, N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by Deleting Subsections 30-4.13(L), 30-21.13, 30-22.3, 30-25.4
and 30-37.4 of Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) and
Subsection 30-78.3(B) of Article VI (Real Estate and Subdivision
Regulations) and Amending Subsections 30-14.6 and 30-26 of Article
I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) Chapter XXX (Development
Regulations) Relating to Fees." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved final passage. Councilman Arenerich
seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
December 7, 1993
93-745 Ordinance No. 2653, N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by Adding Article III (Permit Parking), Section 12-17
(Preferential Parking Zones), to Chapter XII (Designated Parking)
Establishing Preferential Permit Parking on Certain Streets."
(Continued from November 16, 1993, Council Meeting.) Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich, Lucas and President Withrow -
4. Nayes: Vice Mayor Roth - 1. Absent: None.
93-746 Resolution No. 12484 "Amending Master Fee Resolution
No. 12191 to Establish Preferential Permit Parking Fees." Adopted.
(Continued from November 16, 1993, Council Meeting.)
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich, Lucas and President Withrow -
4. Nayes: Vice Mayor Roth - 1. Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
93-747 Shirley Cummins, Alameda, stated she agreed with
Councilmember Appezzato concerning process; addressed Navy base
conversion; and raised a question of whether citizens could speak
under New Business and Unfinished Business.
93-748 Gordon Christopherson, Alameda, submitted pictures to
Council, and commented, concerning property related to a building
permit issued to Michael Calpestri at 2801-03 Marina Drive.
NEW BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
93-749 Consideration of Mayor's nomination of appointment to the
Cable Television Advisory Committee (expertise in youth and
minority interests).
Mayor Withrow nominated Max D. Baylosis for appointment to the
Cable Television Advisory Committee.
93-750 Consideration of Mayor's nomination of appointment to the
Civil Service Board.
Mayor Withrow nominated Barry E. Chinn for appointment to the Civil
Service Board.
93-751 Councilman Arnerich requested the City Manager alert
Recreation Department and Police Department to take precautions to
protect our children, on playgrounds and in other situations.
93-752 Councilman Arnerich requested the Police Department move
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forward in obtaining latest in technologies for further protection;
perhaps, send staff to learn of Sunnyvale's use of digitized
process for fingerprinting and palm prints.
93-753 Councilman Arnerich requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of those who died at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
93-754 Councilman Arnerich requested the flag be flown at half-
mast Wednesday through Friday (December 8-10, 1993) in memory of
the tragic death of Polly Klaas, Petaluma.
ADJOURNMENT
93-755 The meeting was adjourned in memory of those who died
during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
Respectfully submitted
DIANE B. FELSCH, C C
City Clerk
The agenda for the meeting was posted 72 hours in advance.
December 7, 1993