1991-03-12 Special CC Minutes69
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
MARCH 12, 1991
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m., with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Thomas, Withrow, and
President Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
91-148 From City Manager requesting authorization to send two City
officials to National Noise Aviation Policy Meeting in Seattle,
Washington.
President Corica noted there have been three meetings slated
throughout the country on the National Noise Aviation Policy, the
closest one to this City is Seattle, Washington, and Council is
considering City officials going to Seattle to give public testimony
on the City's concerns.
Councilmember Camicia noted the newspaper had stated a delegation is
going to Washington to fight the base [Naval Air Station] closure and
Councilmember Withrow's name was included; inquired if that matter
could be acted on at this time, or if Council must meet again to
authorize expenditure for Councilmember Withrow.
President Corica stated he had discussed the matter with the City
Manager; he understands Councilmember Withrow has been invited to go;
if there is not [sufficient] time to place the matter on the agenda,
believes Council should send him [Withrow] back and handle the funding
later.
Councilman Arnerich concurred and stated the new Mayor will be taking
office and should make his wishes known in Washington; and President
Corica still has a month of service, and perhaps Council will look at
[sending) two people.
Barbara Tuleja, 22 Purcell, stated she is representing CLASS, an
association of homeowners which is concerned about the airport;
requested Council approve City representation at Seattle; she is
going to Seattle, and believes it is very important to have expression
of City concerns.
Councilmember Withrow stated he believes it is important that the
proper signal be sent and [moved] that Council send President Corica
and the City Manager to Seattle to represent the City to ensure that
all factions understand that Council considers that to be a very
important issue in this City. Councilmember Camicia seconded the
motion.
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Councilman Arnerich stated he supports the motion, believes
important for Mayor Corica to attend, and, in addition to the Citj
Manager and the Mayor, perhaps Councilmember Camicia, should also be
included as he has been very active in the airport issue and will be
remaining on Council.
Councilmember Camicia stated this is not an inexpensive trip, and he
knows the Mayor has a relationship with the Secretary of
Transportation, so he appreciates the offer, but believes Council is
well represented.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-149 From Public Works Director recommending authorization to award
contract for Alameda/Oakland Ferry Services to Blue and Gold Fleet for
the period March, 1991 to March, 1992.
President Corica commented on copies of a letter received by Council
from Quentin Kopp who is giving strong support for the City to obtain
more money in the Caltrans priority list for 1991-92 Transit Capital
Improvement Funds, and was instrumental in starting the ferry service;
Alameda was fortunate to have plans in at a time when Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wanted the ferry system starteo
and he believes, for those who have dreamed about reviving the ferI
system in Alameda, remembering the old time ferries, it
heartwarming to see the ferry system in operation; commended staff on
its efforts; stated it is important that Blue and Gold Fleet will
increase the number of trips; noted Alameda has about three-fourths
of the ridership and he looks forward to seeing ridership increase
with the new ferry service and the new ferry terminal the City will
have.
Councilman Arnerich moved to award the contract to Blue and Gold.
Councilmember Withrow seconded the motion which was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-150 Resolution No. 12080 "Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results
of General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, March 5, 1991."
Adopted.
Whole number of votes cast:
Total number of votes for each candidate:
For Office of Mayor:
Bill Withrow
Anthony J. "Lil" Arnerich
Herb Severns
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12,005
5,882
5,508
251
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For Office of Councilmember:
Karin Lucas 5,149
Richard A. Roth 4,432
Joseph A. Camicia 4,304
Barbara M. Thomas 2,497
Don Roberts 1,905
Ralph J. Appezzato 1,525
Clayton Guyton 655
Stephen F. J. Corrigan 518
Betty Q. Williams 481
Ronald M. Basarich 423
For Office of Member, Board of Education:
Marge Rose 7,160
Sam Huie 5,297
Timothy F. Freeman 5,099
Leonard C. Spadoni 2,127
Total number of votes cast for Charter Amendments:
Measure A - Shall the City of Alameda Charter and
General Plan be amended to limit the maximum
density for any residential development within
the City of Alameda to one housing unit per
2000 square feet of land excepting the repair
or replacement of existing residential
single-family or multiple-units which are
damaged or destroyed by fire or other disaster
and excepting replacement units under Charter
Section 26-2?
Yes: 8,987 No: 2,215
Passed.
Measure B - Shall the Charter of the City of
Alameda be amended to allow a preference of
not to exceed five percent (5%) on all bids
or contracts for materials and supplies and
public works projects for labor and materials
made by a person who had an established place
of business in the City continuously for the
preceding one year if the quality of material
and supplies and work is equal?
Yes: 5,283 No. : 5,401
Not Passed.
Total number of votes cast for Ordinance Amendment:
Shall Pension Ordinance 1079 be
amended to allow any pensioner's widow or
widower who remarries to receive 50% of the
pensioner's pension under Pension Ordinance
1079?
Yes: 6,462 No: 4,455 Passed.
Votes by precinct are attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
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Councilmember Withrow moved adoption. Councilmember Camicia seconded
the motion, which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Corica congratulated the winners, stating he knew they would
all work hard for the benefit of the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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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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