1991-05-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
MAY 21, 1991
The Meeting convened at 7:48 p.m., (following the Community
Improvement Commission Meeting) with President Withrow presiding.
Councilmember Camicia led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Robert
Keller gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Lucas, Roth,
and President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
President Withrow entertained a motion to take Special Orders of the
Day out of order. Councilmember Roth so moved, and Councilman
Arnerich seconded the motion. President Withrow called for
objections, and hearing none, stated motion is approved [Unanimous -
5
].
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
91-342 Proclamation declaring May 21, 1991, as Alameda Youth in
Government Day.
President Withrow commented on the importance of the Day; and
addressed the participants on becoming involved in government.
Carolyn Knudtson, Recreation Supervisor, Recreation and Parks
Department, described the activities of the day, involvement of City
staff; noted that youth represent service clubs and high schools in
Alameda.
The students were introduced by the Recreation Supervisor, and Mayor
Withrow presented Certificates to each student, read the related
Proclamation and presented same to the Recreation Supervisor.
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Mayor Withrow entertained a motion to take the Joint Public Hearing
between the Community Improvement Commission and the City Council
out of order. Councilman Arnerich so moved; Councilmember Roth
seconded the motion which was carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Arnerich, Roth and President Withrow - 3.
Noes: None. Absent [from the dais]: Councilmember Camicia - 1.
Abstentions: Councilmember Lucas - 1 [Lucas is owner of property
within 300 feet of the proposed Business and Waterfront Improvement
Project area].
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
91-343 Joint Public Hearing (Community Improvement Commission (CIC)
and City Council) on adoption of the Community Improvement Plan
(CIP) for the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP) and
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Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) relating
thereto.
Call to Order
Mayor Withrow called the Joint Public Hearing of the Community
Improvement Commission (CIC) of the City of Alameda and the City
Council of the City of Alameda to order; stated the purpose of the
Hearing is to consider and act upon the Community Improvement Plan
(CIP) for the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP) and
the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Community
Improvement Plan, and called for a Roll Call by the City Clerk.
Roll Call
City Council - Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia [took his
seat on the dais immediately following the
roll call], Lucas [absent from dais to
abstain from proceedings], Roth, and
President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
Community Improvement Commission:
Present: Commissioners Arnerich, Camicia, Lucas
[absent from dais to abstain from
proceedings], Roth, and Chairman Withrow
- 5.
Absent: None.
President Withrow requested the Community Development Director
proceed with entering affidavits and certifications into the record.
The Community Development Director entered into the record:
Exhibit "1" Affidavit of publication of notice of Joint Public
Hearing, published once a week for four successive weeks in the
Alameda Times-Star as required by Sections 33349 and 33361 of the
Health and Safety Code;
Exhibit "2" Certificate of mailing Notice of the Joint Public
Hearing, together with a statement concerning acquisition of
property by the CIC, to each assessee of land in the Project Area as
shown on the last equalized assessment roll as required by Sections
33349 of the Health and Safety Code; and
Exhibit "3" Certificate of mailing notice of the Joint Public
Hearing to the governing bodies of each taxing agency within the
Project Area as required by Section 33349 and 33350 of the Health
and Safety Code.
Mayor Withrow announced those documents will be made a part of the
record.
Mayor Withrow called the Joint Public Hearing open, noting the State
law under which the Council/Commission are acting is the Community
Redevelopment Law of the State of California, which requires certain
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procedures in the conduct of the Hearing; a transcript will be made
by a court reporter; and testimony will be sworn and subject to
questions through the Chair.
The City Attorney suggested staff, consultants, and speakers from
the audience be sworn in a single oath.
The Court Reporter, JoAnn Lauritzen, administered the oath.
President Withrow explained the order of procedure for the Hearing.
David Beatty, Special Counsel, McDonough, Holland & Alien,
Sacramento, stated evidence will be introduced in connection with
findings and determinations that will be made in an ordinance
adopting the Community Improvement Plan and read the eleven major
evidentiary findings, which are contained in Section 33367 of the
Health and Safety Code; and noted other statements and
determinations are included in the proposed ordinance adopting the
CIP.
The City Attorney stated, to make the record perfectly clear, she
would like the record to reflect that Councilmember Camicia is now
in attendance and has been in attendance during the last
presentation.
President Withrow announced the receipt of evidence and testimony
would proceed.
The Community Development Director submitted a certification of
certain official actions taken by the City Council, the Planning
Board and the CIC in connection with the preparation of the CIP for
the Redevelopment Project.
President Withrow stated if there are no objections, the
Certification shall be made a part of the record.
The Community Development Director made introductory background
comments about the City's General Plan concerning some of the
deficiencies that presently exist in the City and the benefits from
the redevelopment process to correct the deficiencies; noting
problems are diverse, including Unreinforced Masonry Buildings-(URM)
within the BWIP area, traffic circulation deficiencies, unsafe
public facilities, including City Hall and three fire stations;
sites suffering from toxic contamination, underutilization of
northern waterfront; and that formation of the BWIP will provide
the vehicle for programs and strategies designed to catalyze
reinvestment in Alameda; specific plans will be prepared for major
sub areas, a program of capital public improvements will be
developed and a revitalization program will be formulated.
James Burns, Burns & Watry, Kelseyville, redevelopment consultant,
summarized the CIC's Report to Council, stated the Report is the
basic supporting documentation for the CIP and the ordinance which
will adopt the CIP; noted the Report is the evidentiary document to
be used in court if that becomes necessary, and highlighted the key
elements, stating the report covers basically a blight analysis: 1)
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area blight must be demonstrated, 2) projects to mitigate blights
must be developed, and 3) a source of revenues adequate to pay for
the projects to mitigate blighted conditions must be developed;
negotiations of the taxing agencies in the area have taken place and
agreements made with all but four agencies [AC Transit, Peralta
Community College District, Alameda Unified School District, and the
Alameda County Office of Education]; and stated for the record
that, in coming to an agreement with Alameda County, 8 meetings were
held, 6 meetings with East Bay Regional Parks District, the School
District has, he believes, one outstanding issue remaining and 17
meetings were held; 17 meetings with A.C. Transit, and 7 meetings
with Peralta Community College District and the County Office of
Education.
President Withrow called for questions from the Council/CIC.
Councilman Arnerich requested the word "deficit" be used in place of
"shortfall."
President Withrow, hearing no objections, made Exhibit "5," Report
of CIC, a part of the record, along with the testimony and
documents.
Joan Lamphier, Planning Department, briefly summarized the Final
Environmental Impact Report on the CIP, summarized letters and
comments received and responses to same, noting a purpose of the
Hearing is to consider certification of EIR adequacy and
completeness, mitigation measures are identified in the EIR, and a
mitigation monitoring program is included in the resolution to
certify the document; addressed jobs/housing balance; noted 13
letters received included majority of comments involving
jurisdictional issues with agencies, and remainder addressed fiscal
impacts on individual agencies; and recommended Council and CIC
certify the EIR, and adopt the mitigation monitoring system.
President Withrow announced, hearing no objections, Exhibit
Final Environmental Impact Report, as submitted, will be made a
of the record as part of the Report of the CIC.
"6,"
part
Mr. Beatty reviewed the Community Improvement Plan, stating the
Plan is basically an enabling plan or charter which authorizes the
Commission and establishes goals for the Commission for the
revitalization of the project area, and grants the Commission
certain powers within the project area to perform certain actions,
including construction of public improvements, provision of
opportunities for owner participation, acquisition of property
within the Project area; and noted the length of the Plan is forty
years.
President Withrow called for questions from Council; hearing none,
and no objections, stated Exhibit "7," proposed Community
Improvement Plan [Redevelopment Plan] will be made a part of the
record.
The Community Development Director stated, to complete the
docuLents, she would like to have entered into the record the Rules
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Governing Participation by Property Owners, and the Extension of
Reasonable Preferences to Business Occupants in the Business and
Waterfront Improvement Project, as said Rules have been adopted by
the CIC; the Rules have previously been made available to the
Council and have also been made available for public inspection.
President Withrow called for questions by members of the City
Council or the CIC concerning the Rules; hearing none, made Exhibit
"8," [Owner Participation Rules] a part of the record.
President Withrow directed any written comments received on the
Community Improvement Plan or the Final EIR be placed on the record.
The Community Development Director stated a written comment has been
received, which is a joint comment on behalf of the Alameda County
Superintendant of Schools and the Peralta Community College
District; the Statement of Objections basically raises concerns
about the type of Environmental Impact document prepared, and the
issue of whether the fiscal impact has been addressed on these two
jurisdictions; negotiations are proceeding with the two agencies,
and entered the written comment into the record [Exhibit "9 "].
President Withrow called for statements or testimony in favor of the
CIP or Final EIR.
Helen Sause, Chair, Economic Development Commission, stated she had
been sworn; spoke in support of CIP; noted public meetings held
and mailings made, and urged Council's favorable consideration of
the Plan.
Robert Ford, Alameda, Park Street Business Association (PSBA),
Chair, PSBA Strategic Planning Committee, stated he had been sworn;
noted PSBA's advocacy for approval of the CIP; the CIP is the best
way to affect change desireable for Alameda; a prosperous business
community benefits everyone; and requested Council approve the CIP.
Kimberly Byrne, Alameda, President, West Alameda Business
Association (WABA), stated she had been sworn; is in favor of CIP;
and WABA would like to encourage Council to approve the BWIP.
Greg Beattie, Alameda, Chamber of Commerce, stated he was not sworn
in.
The Court Reporter administered the oath.
Mr. Beattie stated the Chamber of Commerce supports the CIP and
believes the Plan is essential to long term viability of the
northern waterfront, and urged adoption of the Plan.
Cheryl Heihn, Alameda, PSBA, stated she was sworn, would like to see
a more viable and dynamic downtown business district; and
encouraged Council approve the Plan.
Doug Perry, Alameda, Chair, PSBA Economic Revitalization Committee,
outlined PSBA's efforts to improve business; need of support for
efforts of merchants to stem the exodus of businesses and consumers
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from Alameda to improve tax levels and the Plan is essential for
ongoing growth.
William Berg, Alameda, Greater Alameda Business Association (GABA),
stated the Board of Directors of GABA has unanimously passed a
motion in favor of the Plan, and urged Council approve the Plan.
Wil Garfinkle, Alameda, stated he had been sworn; questioned where
funds are coming from for other projects, e.g., seismic retrofit,
pay raises. for the City; and urged Council, before proceeding, to
give serious consideration to the financial impact on other agencies
that will suffer as a result of the CIP.
John Sarni, Sr., Alameda, stated he was sworn; he agrees with Mr.
Garfinkle and questions who will pay for expense of running the City
with funds being utilized for other purposes; addressed
indebtedness to be borne by future citizens, and urged Council take
a good look before passing judgment on the Plan.
The Community Development Director stated the taxing agencies each
have the opportunity to pass a resolution guaranteeing them all the
inflationary increases, and Council has done that; negotiations
with other taxing agencies have been entered into in order to work
with the agencies to mitigate adverse financial impact; the whole
purpose of doing the public improvements is to encourage private
development so that the tax base is increased by the investment in
the area and those increases provide the tax increment. There are
no increases to taxes; the City's credit is not affected by debt;
the purpose is to invest in the area; the investments are public
improvements, the City's ability to provide public improvements is
being supplemented.
Mr. Burns noted the tax increments projected for the first year are
$272,000, and the tenth year are $3,582,000; and the anticipation
is that the City would capture at least 75% of that amount.
Mr. Beatty noted the Commission will not, as a general rule, be
able to incur debt unless at the time it incurs debt, it has
sufficient revenues to pay that debt.
The Community Development Director read a note from the audience
[Charles Tillman] stating that Independence Plaza was able to reduce
the rents to very low income tenants due to Marina Village tax
increment and the high level of tax increment generated there; so
the City has been able to accomplish housing because of tax
increments, and is affordable in the context of an excellent project
of the City.
President Withrow called for statements or testimony in opposition
to the CIP or Final EIR.
Jack Harpe, Alameda, stated he had been sworn, has been in business
in Alameda over 26 years, sees nothing wrong with redevelopment if
there is a true plan but serving notice on the public that the City
"may condemn your property in any time within the next forty years"
is devastating to a property owner and he believes results in
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property values going down; if homes of older people who have Prop
13 tax savings, were condemned, they could not afford to buy another
property in Alameda and be able to pay taxes on it; some small
business owners on Clement would be affected also.
Robert Minton, Alameda, stated he opposes the Plan; Alameda is not
ready for redevelopment; traffic is impossible and should be cared
for first; private enterprise should have the right to develop
their land; Alameda is a lovely island, mainly residential, and
some are trying to make it a business industry, and that is entirely
out of order; and urged Council think seriously before going ahead.
Charles Fox, Berkeley, stated he has property on Clement Avenue he
is trying to sell; it is retirement income for him and he would
like to know what affect [the Plan] has on property sales and if he
is required to fund improvements, etc.; he likes development but
believes the scale is too large for Alameda and would like Council
to consider that aspect.
David Swain, Alameda, stated he had not been sworn.
The Court Reporter administered the oath.
Mr. Swain stated he does not know if doing improvements on his
property will now be worthwhile; perhaps Alameda should try to
emulate Stanford and Los Gatos retail businesses which open on
European Plan for 2 or 3 hours during lunch and evenings; and
offered his services to help analyze business situations and provide
solutions as he does professionally nationally and internationally.
Fred Kroger, Alameda, stated he believes use of the word "blight" is
incorrect to describe property, generally, in Alameda; believes
redevelopment district is mortgaging future of the City; payback
will be primarily on property owners; private enterprise can and
has made improvements throughout proposed boundaries and could do
more with City help at lower cost; Plan will change the character
of City in wrong direction; urged Council reject CIP.
President Withrow called for any further speakers.
Mr. Beatty stated, in answer to speaker concerns, the Plan is based
on property values going up; regarding eminent domain, the CIC has
no plans now but if it should, low property taxes can be transferred
to new homes as they are protected by the State; regarding Mr.
Minton's concern about more taxes in the Project area, taxpayers in
the area will not pay more than those outside the area; in answer
to Mr. Fox's concern about sale of his property, the area should
not be detrimental and perhaps will make the property more valuable;
regarding Mr. Swain's concerns about improvements, there are no
plans to take his property now or in the foreseeable future, and
investing will be worthwhile; regarding Mr. Kroger's concern about
debt, debt will be paid by tax increments, a reallocation of
property taxes with no added burden on property owners.
Ms. Lamphier, Planning Department, stated the EIR addresses
potential impacts on traffic.
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The Community Development Director added that some proposed
improvements are improvements to traffic circulation; regarding Mr.
Kroger's concern about blight, the report to Council delineates the
evidence on blight findings throughout the area; regarding the
[Tillman] note she read earlier concerning Independence Plaza, she
has been sworn in and can testify that [information] is correct.
Councilman Arnerich clarified regarding transfer of property, that
if a home is condemned, the same tax can be applied, if a person
moves within the State. Mr. Beatty concurred with Councilman
Arnerich's clarification.
Councilman Arnerich stated he believes from speakers and applause,
that the great concern is not so much for private business as people
losing residences, and he can appreciate the fact, but there is
nothing contemplated now or in the foreseeable future.
Mr. Burns confirmed Councilman Arnerich's comment.
Councilmember Roth stated he would like staff to explain planning
required.
The Community Development Director stated the City has, for two
years, been involved in a serious and expensive planning process to
develop a General Plan for the next twenty years; the land uses in
the redevelopment area reflect decisions made in that process; the
CIC and Council will be making decisions about particular sub-areas,
and both merchants and residents of the sub-areas will be able to be
involved in the process.
Dale Gardner, Alameda, President, Encinal Yacht Club, stated he has
been sworn in and would like to inquire about the possibility of
condemnation of the Yacht Club.
Mr. Beatty replied the CIC has no present plans to acquire property
by eminent domain, and Mr. Gardner requested that be entered into
the record.
President Withrow entertained a motion to close the Hearing.
Councilmember Camicia so moved. Councilmember Roth seconded the
motion which was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Roth and President Withrow - 4.
Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Lucas - 1.
President Withrow noted the Joint Public Hearing of the Community
Improvement Commission and the City Council is closed; and
reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Community Improvement
Commission.
President Withrow (following the reconvened meeting of the Community
Improvement Commission) reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at
10:05 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S)
Mayor Withrow announced that, on May 21, 1991, Council adjourned to
Closed Session and took the following action:
91 -344 Labor Relations, pursuant to Subsection (a) of Government
Code Section 54957.6 of the Brown Act: gave further instructions to
negotiator.
91 -345 Personnel Matters, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
of the Brown Act: no action was taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Roth moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*91 -346 From Assistant City Manager recommending award of contract
to Sausal Corporation for the Alameda Municipal Golf Course
Replacement of Maintenance Facilities and Office Complex Remodel,
Project No. P.W. 11- 90 -17. Accepted.
*91 -347 From Public Works Director recommending adoption of plans
and specifications, and calling for bids, for Alteration to
Northside Storm Water Pump Station, No. P.W. 5 -91 -3. Accepted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*91 -348 Ordinance No. 2552, N.S. "Amending Section 17 -3726 of
Chapter 3, Article 7, Title XVII (Traffic Regulations) of the
Alameda Municipal Code Pertaining to Permit Parking in Public
Off- Street Parking Lots." Adopted.
*91 -349 Ordinance No. 2553, N.S. "Amending Section 17 -342 of
Chapter 3, Article 4, Title XVII (Traffic Regulations) Thereof by
Providing a Two -Hour Zone on the East Side of Grand North of Lincoln
Avenue." Adopted.
*91 -350 Ordinance No. 2554, N.S. "Amending Subsection 38 of Section
17 -333, Chapter 3, Article 3, Title XVII (Traffic Regulations) to
Remove the "No Parking" Zone in the 1700 Block of Main Street."
Adopted.
*91 -351 Ordinance No. 25555 N.S. "Amending Chapter 5, Title XI
(Zoning) of the Alameda Municipal Code, to exempt the collection of
refuse and garbage by authorized scavengers from the Noise Ordinance
between 5:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m." Adopted.
BILLS
*91 -352 Bills, certified by the City Manager to be correct, were
ratified in the amount of $2,349,410.24.
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MINUTES
Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of May 7, 1991. Councilman Arnerich seconded the
motion. Mayor Withrow announced that, hearing no objection, the
motion carries. Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the Minutes
of the Special Council Meeting of May 2, 1991. Councilman Arnerich
seconded the motion. Mayor Withrow announced that, hearing no
objection, the motion carries.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
91-353 From Chair, Social Services Human Relations Board, SSHRB,
recommending City reconsider participation in Alameda County
Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) Ambulance System.
Charles Tillman, Alameda, stated he believes the Fire Department has
done a great job; does not believe a change is necessary at this
time.
Fred Claridge, Alameda, stated as a full-time paramedic working in
Oakland, Alameda has quick response time and efficient caring team,
but paramedics can do much more and can dispense drugs at the time
of arrival; often 5 minutes or less can make a difference between
life and death; and urged Council become a member of the paramedic
district.
Paul Berger, Alameda, SSHRB, stated Alameda currently provides quick
medical transport, however the City is limited by law in the level
of service provided when the team arrives; paramedic level
certification would allow the team to administer live-saving
medication and advanced life-support procedures at the scene of the
incident; inability to administer cardiac and allergy reaction
drugs on the scene can mean the difference between life and death;
the SSHRB strongly believes the City should join a large list of
communities which includes most metropolitan cities in the State and
all nine Bay Area Counties, which have upgraded to paramedic level
Emergency Medical Services; Alameda is approximately 10 years
behind the technical medical expertise the City could have; State
law requires all certification be done at County level; there are
innovative ways to keep the best of what Alameda has, which is fast
response time, yet provide citizens with a much higher level of
Emergency Medical Services.
Don Roberts, Alameda, stated he believes the key is the bureaucratic
control involved; understands if Alameda joins the County system,
the City gives up rights to withdraw from that system; if Alameda
could maintain independence and have paramedic system within the
City, that may be an improvement; and urged Council request a study
with statistics to indicate which system supplies greater life
support, before making a final decision to turn over control.
Councilmember Roth moved to adopt the recommendation of the Fire
Chief [to direct staff to acquire additional data from the County,
begin an informational dialogue, and return to Council at a future
date with updated information and options], and answers to questions
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that have been addressed.
Councilmember Camicia stated he believes the study is clearly
worthwhile; and seconded the motion.
Councilman Arnerich commented Alameda County has financial problems;
the paramedic concept is worthwhile cause; the County is not taking
the program over to be benevolent, but wants the fees of possibly
$400,000; the Golf Course's financial condition was turned around
by saying, "if someone else can do it, we can do it;" believes if
paramedics are needed, perhaps Council can implement into the City's
Fire Department system and keep the money at home; he will support
the motion.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-354 From Chair, Golf Commission, recommending greens fee
increases to be effective January 2, 1992.
The City Manager gave an overview of the matter.
Paul Aragon, Golf Commission, stated in 1973, revival of the Golf
Commission was mandated to improve Golf Course finances and the
complex; the Course is the only recreational facility in the City
that is not costing the citizens any money; the Commission has
improved finances and the Complex, and must continue to improve
operations to remain competitive; requested Council recognize the
Golf Course as a self-sustaining recreational facility, approve the
green fee request as presented.
Shirl Ames, Alameda, Chair, Golf Commission, stated Council
requested the Commission to review the golf fees, which the
Commission has done; and urged Council approve recommendation for
the increase and Golf Course capital improvements.
Don Roberts, Alameda, commended the Golf Commission for building the
Golf Course into the finest in the East Bay; stated that 70% of
users are non-residents, and the non-resident fee should be higher
than proposed by the Commission.
At President Withrow's request, the Golf Course Operations Manager
addressed the price sensitivity, noting Alameda is at the low end of
golf fees in the Bay Area; the proposed fees are still at the low
end for resident fees and slightly above low end for non-resident
fees.
President Withrow inquired, if the non-resident fee is raised to
$18, of the 70% that are non-resident users, how many less
non-resident golfers would use the Golf Course.
The Golf Operations Manager stated, at a monthly meeting at the
Men's Club with about 100 members and some non-residents present,
those present indicated the $16 fee was fair and hoped the fee would
not be raised-higher; if raised higher, perhaps there would be a
drop-off for a while and probably a comeback, given the playing
conditions Alameda offers.
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Councilmember Camicia inquired how much of the estimated expenses
for fiscal year 1991-92 is capital projects.
The Golf Operations Manager stated the operations budget for the
current fiscal year will be $1,596,000; and the Golf Commission has
requested $692,000 in capital projects be allocated.
Councilmember Camicia inquired what the payback on improvements will
be.
The City Manager stated, if there is an assumption of no decrease in
revenue, then $500,000 a year would be paid back for capital
projects.
Councilmember Lucas stated the Finance Committee has requested
holding off because of City budget problems with possible reduction
of police officers; the Golf Course has done well, but at this
point, Council is obligated to look at sources to keep public safety
in shape during the recessionary economy; and inquired what harm
there would be to hold off the decision for a month until the
Finance Committee and the Commission could resolve the matter.
The Golf Operations Manager stated the Commission needs to start
planning ahead, but there would be no harm; booking for 1992
tournaments begins in September.
Councilman Arnerich inquired if enterprise funds can be used for
General Fund purposes e.g., Police and Fire Department salaries, and
the City Attorney replied in the affirmative.
Morris Dragna, Alameda, stated Alameda charges less than nearby
courses; fees should not be raised too high for non-residents
because they supported Alameda's courses for many years; the City
has a right to profits as a landlord.
Bob Blanchard, Alameda stated he agrees with Ms. Ames and Mr.
Aragon; golf course is wonderful but the restaurant and pro shop
need improvement which would result in more income in the long run.
Councilmember Roth moved to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m.
Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
Charles Tillman, Alameda, noted grey water will be brought into the
course, saving a great deal of water; the persons working with the
Golf Course know what they are doing and urged Council accept their
recommendations.
John Barni, Sr., Alameda, stated when he was on the Finance
Committee, he brought up the subject of using Golf Course funds for
unfunded capital improvements for the City; he believes the Golf
Commission is doing a great job; he was just trying to bring some
funds to City Hall,
Councilmember Roth stated he believes good facilities attract
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people; capital improvement needs to be done; has no problem with
the Course keeping funds for that purpose; he would like
consideration of a one dollar surcharge that would go into City
funds.
President Withrow stated Council needs to consider only whether golf
fees should be approved or not, the decision on what to do with the
funds can come later.
Council discussion followed on whether fees should be passed and
decision on funds be made later; and whether Finance Committee and
Golf Commission should discuss matters and return to Council.
Councilman Arnerich stated Council charged the Golf Commission to
report with a fee increase which would be appropriate for golfers
and could fund the capital improvements; the Commission has done
that and the matter should be voted on.
Councilmember Lucas moved to bring the matter back to Council in a
month. Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion which was carried
by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Camicia, Lucas
and President Withrow - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Arnerich and Roth
- 2. Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS
91-355 Resolution No. "Certifying the Completion of and making
Findings as to the Final Environmental Impact Report on the
Community Improvement Plan for the Business and Waterfront
Improvement Project and Approving and Adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring Program." Not Heard. Held over to June 4, 1991, Council
Meeting.
91-356 Resolution No. 12107 "Resolution of Intention
Annual Assessment on the Alameda Business Improvement
City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 1991-92." Adopted.
Councilmember Roth moved adoption of the resolution.
Arnerich seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
5.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
to Levy an
Area of the
Councilman
voice vote -
91-357 Ordinance No. , N.S. "Approving and Adopting the
Community Improvement Plan for the Business and Waterfront
Improvement Project." Not Heard. Held over to June 4, 1991, Council
Meeting.
91-358 Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by Amending Section 2-116 (Order of Business) Relating to Order
of Business of City Council Meetings." (Councilmember Roth)
Councilmember Roth moved introduction. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-359 Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
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Code by Amending Subsection 9 (c) of Section 2-117 (Rules of Order)
Relating to Time Limits for Public Discussion." (Councilmember Roth)
Councilmember Roth moved introduction. Councilmember Lucas seconded
the motion which was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Camicia, Lucas, Roth, and President Withrow - 4.
Noes: Councilman Arnerich - 1. Absent: None.
The City Attorney stated that a related resolution would be
considered at the June 18 Council Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
91-360 Councilmember Camicia inquired whether the transfer in Fiscal
Year 1992, called for in the Bureau of Electricity's 10-year General
Plan Report, is actually going to happen; and would like to address
the matter at the next Budget Cycle [Work Session].
91-361 Councilmember Lucas stated she has problems with the design
of the Lyon's Restaurant about which she has written to Council.
Council called, at Councilmember Lucas' request, a Special Council
Meeting, Tuesday, May 28th, to address concerns regarding the
proposed Lyon's Restaurant.
ADJOURNMENT
President Withrow adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DIANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance.
May 21, 1991