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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
AUGUST 6, 1991
The meeting convened at 7:47 p.m. (following the Special Meeting of
the Community Improvement Commission) with President Withrow presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Arnerich. Reverend
Dorothy Kimbrell gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Lucas, Roth,
and President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
91-528 President Withrow announced that, at the Special Meeting held
prior to the regular meeting, Council adjourned to Closed Session to
meet with the City's designated representatives to consider:
Labor Relations, pursuant to Subsection (a) of the Government Code
Section 54957.6 of the Brown Act: gave further instructions to the City
negotiators and no action was taken.
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY.
91-529 Presentation of Certificates of Service to Members of variol,
Boards and Commissions.
Gertrude Woods, Library Board
Jack Fink, Pension Board
Jessica Persoff, Planning Board
Donald J. Holmes, Social Service Human Relations Board
William McConnell, Social Service Human Relations Board
Presented Certificates to Ms. Woods and Mr. Holmes and commended them
for their service. Ms. Woods and Mr. Holmes expressed appreciation.
Mayor Withrow commended Mr. McConnell and Ms. Persoff, who could not
be present.
91-530 Resolution No. 12142 "Appointing Vicki Lane as a Member of the
City Civil Service Board."
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded the
motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The Deputy City Clerk administered the Oath of Office.
91-531 Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
Financial Reporting awarded to Zenda James, Finance Director,
Government Finance Officers Association.
Mayor Withrow commended the Finance Director; the Finance Director
noted the Award is to the City and expressed appreciation to the City
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Auditor for his help.
CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Councilman Arnerich, (91-545) report regarding
contract with Environmental Resources was pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion which was carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
*91-532 Report from the Assistant City Manager providing the status of
lease negotiations at 1537 Webster Street. Accepted.
*91-533 Report from Public Works Director recommending acceptance of
the work by Interstate Grading and Paving, Inc. for the Doolittle
Landfill Pedestrian Pathway, No. P.W. 7-89-10. Accepted.
*91-534 Report from Public Works Director recommending acceptance of
the work by MCE Corporation for Earthquake Damage Repair at various
locations, No. P.W. 3-90-5. Accepted.
*91-535 Report from Public Works Director recommending adoption of
plans and specifications for the repair of Portland Cement Concrete
Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and Driveway in various locations, No. P.W.
7-91-9. Accepted.
*91-536 Report from Public Works Director recommending acceptance of
the work by J.R.'s Landscaping for Minor Street Patching with asphalt
concrete for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1991, No. P.W. 5-90-8.
Accepted.
*91-537 Report from Public Works Director recommending acceptance of
the work by J.R.'s Landscaping for the repair of Portland Cement
Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and Driveway for the Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 1991, No. P.W. 5-90-7. Accepted.
*91-538 Report from Finance Director submitting Investment Report for
period ending June 30, 1991. Accepted.
*91-539 Report from Finance Director transmitting Annual Report, City
of Alameda Investment Program, 1990-91. Accepted.
*91-540 Report from the Finance Director recommending award of contract
for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel (MSP 7-91-2) to Valley Oil Company.
Accepted.
*91-541 Report from the Finance Director recommending award of contract
for Transit Mix Concrete Materials (MSP 7-91-1) to RMC Lonestar.
Accepted.
*91-542 Resolution No. 12143 "Authorizing the filing of an Application
for a Consortium Form of Governance between Alameda County Cities to
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serve as a Service Delivery Area for the Federal Job Traini-
Partnership Act Program." Adopted.
*91-543 Ordinance No. , N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal CoL
by amending Section 13, to Title X thereof relating to Floodplain
Management." Introduced.
*91-544 Bills, certified by the City Manager to be correct, were
ratified in the amount of $1,909,653.31.
91-545 Report from Public Works Director recommending award of contract
for operation and maintenance of the Gas Control System at the
Doolittle Landfill with Environmental Resources, Inc. (ERI), through
June 30, 1992.
Councilman Arnerich inquired if the Public Works Department would be
monitoring the scope of the work of ERI at the end of six months, and
the Public Works Director replied affirmatively.
Councilmember Roth moved acceptance. Councilmember Camicia seconded
the motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
91-546 Written Communication from Emergency Services Director, Alamede
Red Cross, requesting exemption from Transient Occupancy Tax whE
providing temporary shelter for individuals and families in crisis.
Jim Franz, American Red Cross, stated he was present to answer
questions Council may have.
Councilmember Lucas inquired if Mr. Franz had seen the staff report
suggesting he be reimbursed for the tax, and if so, would that be
acceptable to him, to which he replied that it would.
Councilmember Camicia moved the recommendation [that no exemption be
granted from Transient Occupancy Tax [TOT], but that American Red Cross
file for reimbursement with the City from Affordable Housing Fundl.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
Councilman Arnerich stated it would be Mr. Franz's responsibility to
provide a full report to the City, when requested by City Manager; and
Mr. Franz replied the City would receive the report.
91-547 Report from Chair, Historical Advisory Board [HAB], recommending
that Buena Vista Park or Bridgeview Park be renamed in honor of former
Mayor Chuck Corica.
Charles Tillman, Alameda, commended Chuck Corica for his dedication,
impact on, and interest in, Alameda, and requested the park be name
Chuck Corica Park,
Don Roberts, Alameda, concurred with Mr. Tillman, stated it would b,
appropriate to name a park after Chuck Corica, and urged Council name
the other park in honor of John Towata for his excellent civic record.
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Shirley Cummins, Alameda, requested Buena Vista Park be renamed after
Chuck Corica, because he is deserving.
Dr. Alice Challen, Alameda, stated the Buena Vista park should be
renamed Chuck Corica Park, and noted he helped establish the park.
Salvatore Monaco, Alameda, agreed with comments of speakers.
Robert DeCelle, Chair, Historical Advisory Board, stated his report
contains a list of accomplishments of Chuck Corica, and requested
Council rename Buena Vista Park after Chuck Corica; and in the
interest of the Japanese population and the honor of John Towata, HAB
suggests Bridgeview Park be renamed after Mr. Towata.
Bonny Moore, Alameda, stated a park should be named after Chuck Corica
because of what he had done for Measure A [1973] and Alameda.
Councilmember Roth stated he has a problem, not with the name but the
item, because HAB should not be recommending names; if a park is to be
named, Recreation and Parks Department should make the recommendation,
if an old building [is to be named], HAB could recommend; he does not
like changing old established names; there will be new parks; and
Council should have a policy for determining names.
Councilman Arnerich stated he will request staff provide policy to
Council on the proper board or commission to recommend names; he will
not send the matter back because people want the park named after Chuck
Corica, and he will vote for that.
Councilmember Lucas stated she likes suggestion park or recreation
facility names should come through Recreation Commission; policy to
make commissions aware of where authority lies is a good idea; perhaps
Council should request staff outline these matters; and when a new
name is needed, Mr. Corica's name should be on the list.
Councilmember Camicia stated if that is a motion, he will second it;
would like to ask that when Council receives the policy, two other
names be listed: Charles Gonsalves, Medal of Honor winner, for naming
something significant; and Nancymarie vanPraag also warrants
attention.
Councilmember Lucas clarified the motion is to request staff provide a
City policy to name facilities; the suggestion is that each Commission
has the right to propose names for what is within its authority.
Councilman Arnerich inquired what is proposed for the renaming of Buena
Vista Park.
Councilmember Lucas stated Recreation Commission did not make the
recommendation, and suggested, until City Policy is made, Council
should not vote on renaming the park.
Councilman Arnerich agreed the matter should go back to staff for a
policy, but will vote tonight for Chuck Corica.
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President Withrow clarified the motion, if approved, would take care
the item before Council, and no further action would be taken on it.
Councilmember Roth stated perhaps Councilmember Lucas could
her motion to permit Councilman Arnerich to move.
The City Attorney stated there is an existing procedure where
Councilmember can have a substitute motion.
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another
President Withrow clarified a substitute motion or another motion can
be made and Council may take care of the motion first, and requested
Councilman Arnerich state his motion.
Councilman Arnerich stated his motion is to accept the recommendation,
although he believes it should not have come from HAB, Buena Vista Park
be renamed Chuck Corica Park; and refer back to staff for a
recommendation of policy for renaming facilities.
President Withrow entertained a second; and hearing no second, stated
the motion lapses; and called for the vote on the Lucas motion,
seconded by Camicia.
Councilman Arnerich requested clarification of the motion, inquiring if
it includes names.
Councilmember Lucas stated it would include the names Councilmembc
Camicia suggested.
Councilmember Camicia stated what has been requested is a policy that
clarifies who names what; responsibility for naming should be
resolved; and withdrew the names.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-548 Report from Chair, Recreation Commission, requesting that
Bridgeview Park be renamed Towata Park in honor of former Recreation
Commissioner John Towata.
John Towata, Jr., Oakland, shared with Council his father's interest,
and concerns for others, his service in various City organizations and
appreciation of the Bronze Medallion awarded by the City; stated
Bridgeview Park's passive and peaceful setting, emulates his father's
natural character, and naming a park after him, would be a great honor.
Don Sherratt, Chair, Recreation Commission, commented Alameda is
fortunate to have had John Towata in the community and to have the
opportunity to honor him for accomplishments; naming Bridgeview Park
after Mr. Towata is appropriate.
Charles Tillman, Alameda, stated no family is more dedicated to making
Alameda a better place to live; and he highly recommends tha
Bridgeview Park be renamed for Mr. Towata.
Shirley Cummins, Alameda, stated she hopes after a policy is provideci
the names of Chuck Corica for Buena Vista Park, and John Towata for
Bridgeview Park will be recommended to Council.
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Councilmember Lucas stated the recommendation for renaming Bridgeview
Park comes from the Recreation Commission, clearly within its
authority; Mr. Towata is in high esteem in the community; and moved
to rename Bridgeview Park as John S. Towata Park. Councilmember
Camicia seconded the motion.
Councilman Arnerich noted a committee is being organized to provide a
memorial to honor Mr. Towata at the location of a field across from
McKinley Park, used by Japanese Americans from 1918 to 1938; and he
will vote in favor of the motion.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-549 Report from Chair, Finance Committee, regarding Golf Enterprise
Fund Transfer.
Bert Morgan, Alameda, stated the Enterprise Fund was established to
keep the Golf Course from disintegrating and isolate funds to maintain
the Course; major improvements, long range plans and budgeting are
needed; and there is no surplus as the fund is designated for
maintenance and continuation of operation.
Gary Thomas, Finance Committee, stated the Committee was asked to look
into possible available funds in the Enterprise Fund, if fees could be
increased over Commission's recommendation, and the use of excess Golf
Course funds; meetings were held with Golf Commission and
subcommittees; the Committee made three recommendations to the
Commission, none of which were accepted.
Councilmember Camicia inquired how the Finance Committee determined
$200,000 would be an appropriate transfer, to which Mr. Thomas replied
the $200,000 is a token number the Committee felt would show good faith
on the part of the Commission, would not impinge on their capital
projects and would leave a reserve with which they would feel
comfortable.
In response to Councilmember Lucas, Mr. Thomas commented on the
revenues; stated the Committee considered that leaving a million
dollars in the Golf Enterprise Fund was a safety factor; stated the
Committee suggested that if its recommendation was approved and
projections did not match, the Committee would support coming back and
saying the transfer should not be made.
The City Manager stated a question existed about the amount of revenue
for the month of June; a great deal of work has been done on the Golf
Course this year which affected the amount of play and revenue; and
the $1.35 million is a retained earnings figure which includes fixed
assets, if $552,000 of retained earnings is subtracted out, the
remainder would be the cash figure that should be used in
consideration.
Councilmember Roth inquired if the capital improvements included the
new restaurant/clubhouse; and Mr. Thomas replied it included all the
items on the Commissions's list.
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Councilmember Roth stated the Commission does not have a surplus but
saving money for a new restaurant/clubhouse, in the long-range pictul
is projecting spending, and subsequently making, a lot of money;
Council should not take any one year and say there is a surplus.
Mr. Thomas stated monies increased every year; the Committee believes
making a small transfer now and continuing to work on improvements into
the future, would be a show of good faith.
Councilman Arnerich stated the Commission was charged to raise more
money by former Council and recommended fees be raised; if the
Committee approached the Commissioin at that time, the amount could,
perhaps, have been included in the fees; reviewed figures and noted
the balance to look at is $500,000 not one million.
Mr. Thomas stated about a year ago, the Committee recommended to
Council a transfer of funds from the Golf Commission; the Council at
that time referred the matter to the Golf Commission; the Committee
was again requested to look at possible revenue from the Golf Course;
some good ideas have come from the meetings of the Committee and
Commission for working together.
Charles Tillman, Alameda, stated by 1995, Council will be pulling
$500,000 into the City treasury, should wait for the next audit to find
out the correct figures, and if money is available, take it; and
suggested the Golf Commission begin their projects.
Ruth Spangler, Alameda, stated she is against the transferring of func,
out of the Golf Enterprise Fund.
Ed Trevathan, Alameda, agreed with Mr. Morgan, stated Alameda has one
of the best Courses around; if the Commission is allowed to do what
they want with the money for a few years, they can make it even better.
Rick Stone, Member, Golf Commission, stated he has been on the
Commission about four months, would like Council to leave the matter as
the Commission recommended; the Commission needs to stay on course;
and he would appreciate Council's support in that direction.
Bob Gannon, Member, Golf Commission, stated if fees are raised players
who travel some distance will play closer to home; if the Commission
is allowed to do what it must now, in two to four years, the Course can
furnish the City with at least $500,000.
Shirl Ames, Chair, Golf Commission, stated the Commission had a good
meeting with Finance Committee, and contributes $105,000 to City
expenses; heavy rains curtail revenue; Mr. Thomas stated the
Committee considered the transfer could be rescinded if necessary but
she does not believe once a recommendation is made, it would be
rescinded; requested Council delay any recommendation; and the
Commission needs to go ahead with the budget.
Paul Aragon, Member, Golf Commission, stated he does not belie
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possible emergencies concerning waterflow problems have been factore
in; green fee increases have not been approved; suggested Council
defeat proposal, review when income base is known, reduce figure, or
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tie [figure] into performance; and he does not believe this is a
one-time contribution.
Councilmember Lucas discussed revenues with Mr. Thomas.
Christopher Hanson, Alameda, commented on Councilmember Roth's
suggestion previously, that the fee should be raised an extra dollar
per play; the City would get its money and the Golf Course would have
its enterprise fund.
President Withrow stated $200,000 buys four firefighters or is left for
future development of the Golf Course; Council is not lookiing to raid
areas in the City but to making the least damaging impact.
Councilmember Camicia commented consolidation of departments must be
looked at; privatization is needed; he would like the Committee to
come back with bold projects to approach the future, and the Commission
to look farther than the bounds of the Golf Course.
Councilmember Lucas stated Councilmember Camicia has voiced Council's
concerns very clearly; a contribution from the Golf Course would be
appropriate; she is concerned with the amount, if there is only a
half-million in reserves; the community is in trouble, many are losing
jobs and people must rally together; she would support a contribution
from the Golf Course of $100,000.
Councilmember Roth stated if the City leased the course to someone else
to manage, the City would expect $500,000 a year minimum on a
return-on-investment; he favors his proposal that Council give [the
Commission] the fee increase and let them have their work done, add a
dollar for the City; and he would like to make the motion that Council
add a surcharge of a dollar to the fee increase.
Councilmember Camicia stated he would second the motion if he is told
what the amount will be, and inquired if the surcharge would apply to
every round, including seniors, youth, etc.
Councilmember Roth replied the amount could be from $180,000 to
$250,000; and he would not add the dollar on monthly tickets.
The City Manager suggested $1.00 be added only to the rounds the Golf
Commission recommended for their $2.00 increase which would exclude
e.g., youth, military; and commented fees are not to go into effect
until January first, therefore, for this fiscal year, only six months
of revenue would be in the figure and the dollar would apply to
approximately 200,000 rounds.
Councilmember Camicia estimated $85,000 [revenue from the surcharge].
Councilmember Roth stated the $1.00 per round could add $85,000; and
as Councilmember Lucas suggested, $100,000 could be taken which would
leave the Course some reserve.
Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion.
Councilman Arnerich inquired if the motion would be for one time.
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Councilmember Roth stated he believes it should be ongoing.
Councilman Arnerich stated he wanted that clear because he would wa_
the money to go into the hiring of firefighters but if the money is
one-time only, the hiring could only be for one year; and wondered if
the funds would go into retrofitting City Hall.
President Withrow commented he does not view the matter as ongoing; he
would not favor that until the Golf Course had completed [its]
modernization and program; and at that time, a change may occur.
Councilman Arnerich commented firefighters would not be hired for only
one year and perhaps that money would be put into other places like
City Hall; if [the motion] passes, he will challenge through the
Courts because he believes what Council is doing is illegal in the face
of opposition of Proposition 13; he will take the matter to the courts
and get a legal opinion on Propositions 13 and 84; the Golf Commission
should be allowed to complete projects they have planned, if the
projects are completed in 1994 or 1995, Council could be looking at
$300,000 to $500,000; and he will be voting against this proposal, or
taking any monies until the projects are completed.
Councilmember Camicia stated as he understands the motion, Council is
not taking the $200,000; is adding a dollar.
President Withrow clarified the motion includes the dollar for tI
rounds starting in January, plus the $100,000.
Councilman Arnerich stated if Council is planning to do that, why not
refer the matter back to the Golf Commission for a study at its next
meeting and a report back to Council on what the impact will be on the
golfers and the fee they will charge; and if they feel comfortable,
they can make the recommendation.
Councilmember Camicia stated the issue is broader than the Golf Course;
if Councilman Arnerich will state how the $200,000 can be made up, he
will support [Arnerich's suggestion].
Councilman Arnerich replied Council can remove two or three people
upstairs [in City Hall] at about $70,000 a year, and that would be
$210,000.
Councilmember Camicia stated he would like a much broader discussion
about the way City government is run; if discussion will take place
about consolidating departments, and reducing the number of department
heads, he will remove his [second to] motion.
Councilman Arnerich stated he has been in favor of what Councilmember
Camicia is suggesting.
Councilmember Camicia withdrew his second to the motion.
Councilmember Roth repeated his motion is to add $1.00 per round to al,
the rounds charged as individual rounds, for instance, the weekend play
with those few [certain] exemptions [e.g., youth, seniors] and that
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Council withdraw $100,000 from the Enterprise.
Councilmember Lucas clarified the $100,000 would be a one-time
withdrawal.
Councilmember Roth agreed; stated that his intention, however, is that
at some point, the Golf Course will pay something every year because
the City is not making investments into the Course without some kind of
return to the City as it is not good business; but at the present it
is to be one-time for $100,000.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which was carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lucas, Roth, and President
Withrow - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Arnerich and Camicia - 2. Absent:
None.
Councilmember Roth commented he likes Councilmember Camicia's idea of
talking about some other things because matters must be settled and
Council must not keep delaying.
91-550 Report from City Manager regarding City Policy relative to the
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption of the policy. Councilmember Roth
seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-551 Report from Public Works Director regarding parking within the
Business Districts. (Councilmembers Arnerich and Camicia)
Al Wright, President, Park Street Business Association CPSBA], stated
the move to remove the meters on Park Street was started by a group of
merchants acting independently without consulting PSBA, which does not
have a recommendation at this time; PSBA recently formed a Task Force
within the district to look at four parking issues: 1) removal of
parking meters; 2) parking enforcement in general; 3) attendant
parking lots; 4) parking structure.
President Withrow inquired about PSBA's feeling toward the adverse
impact of parking meters on potential shoppers; noted a count, made
before noon in the immediate Park Street area, of about 250 empty
parking spaces at meters which would indicate some other problem that
numbers are not coming to Park Street area, and parking meters may be
doing a good job of controlling parking.
Mr. Wright stated merchants provide mixed reports, some saying meters
should be removed as people are going to South Shore; and others want
turnover that meters provide; discussed use of the attendant parking
lot, noted empty stores on Park Street indicating economy is affecting
businesses which affects parking.
Councilmember Roth requested when the PSBA committee looks at the
parking situation, that Redevelopment be tied in.
Mr. Wright replied affirmatively.
Councilmember Roth stated one of his concerns is that people who get
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parking
changes
may be
realizes
tickets do not appreciate meters and do not return; mak:
that may be alleviated by things happening in redevelopme:
premature; he would like them tied together although
[Park Street businesses] cannot afford to wait long.
Mr. Wright agreed waiting is a problem and Park Street may not survive
that long.
Councilmember Lucas stated people who get tickets on Park and Webster
Streets become upset about shopping in those areas; enforcement is
agressive and inquired if something could be done to create more good
will; noted idea of placing stickers on meters suggesting people park
in validated parking lots.
Mr. Wright stated merchants need to be educated to embrace the,
validation concept and use it.
Councilman Arnerich stated merchants should inform customers of
validation; and employees should not use customer parking.
Councilmember Roth stated he agrees one of the problems is aggressive
enforcement of meters and noted some examples.
Mr. Wright stated he met with Police, is convinced the Department is
doing the best it can, understands many tickets are voided each week
only irate people are heard from, not those with voided tickets;
more leniency is shown, more people might misuse the system.
Councilmember Roth inquired if the tickets are voided by the Court o.
the Police Department.
The Police Chief replied the Department voids tickets obviously in
error or for some other compelling reason; others are voided by Court;
noted turnover of parking technicians which may result in some training
problem but most employees deal courteously and in a manner required by
Department policy; noted 40,000 to 50,000 tickets per year are written
with few complaints reflecting that, generally, a good job is done.
Shirley Nelson, West Alameda Business Association, stated WABA does not
want the meters removed from Webster Street at this time.
President Withrow stated the 40-50,000 tickets per year reflects people
who will not be doing business in Alameda; the report is informational
and he will expect to review the matter at budget time.
Councilman Arnerich moved acceptance of the report. Councilmember Roth
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-552 Report from Public Works Director recommending adoption of plans
and specifications and calling for bids for the Doolittle Drive
Widening Project, No. P.W. 6-90-10.
Councilman Arnerich inquired what kind of impact this project woL
have on Doolittle Drive, particularly at commute time, and the PublL.
Works Director stated one lane of traffic in each direction is to be
kept open at all times.
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Councilman Arnerich discussed the location of the fencing with the
Public Works Director.
Councilmember Roth discussed the color of the fencing relative to
blending in with the Golf Course.
Councilman Arnerich moved to accept the recommendation. Councilmember
Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-553 Report from Public Works Director recommending extension of the
terms of office of the Solid Waste Management Recycling Committee
Members and expansion of the scope of the Committee to include
oversight responsibilities for Curbside Recycling Contract.
* Report from Chair, Solid Waste Management Recycling Committee
(SWMRC), recommending Committee two-year reappointments and SWMRC serve
as the Oversight Committee for the curbside recycling contract.
Don Roberts, Alameda, stated advisory committees should report to
Council as they are an arm of Council; and Council should extend
advisory oversight authority to the Committee.
Councilmember Roth inquired about length of terms; and why terms
cannot be staggered, as he believes the advisory committee will be
ongoing.
The Public Works Director stated that, at a Council Meeting subsequent
to the one at which the resolution authorizing the Committee was
adopted, the former-Mayor announced appointments and noted terms would
be for two years.
Councilmember Roth requested staff come back with a policy to uniformly
follow on appointments to Committees.
President Withrow stated he agrees a citizens' committee should report
to Council.
The Public Works Director stated there is no intention to keep the
Committee from reporting to Council; the only concern is that they not
administer the contract on a day-to-day basis, as that is the
responsibility of staff.
President Withrow stated Committee should provide a check-and-balance
feedback on an issue that is sensitive within the community.
Councilmember Lucas stated the Committee should be called an Advisory
Committee rather than an Oversight Committee.
Councilman Arnerich stated he believes that makes more sense.
President Withrow stated, in his mind, an Oversight Committee is
advisory; they cannot give orders.
Councilmember Lucas agreed, as long as that is understood.
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President Withrow stated he likes the name Recycling Committee.
Councilmember Roth stated the Committee, in its letter, appears to w,
to ensure the contract is being performed, and want control.
President Withrow stated the Committee cannot give orders or direction
to Oakland Scavenger and he does not believe that is their intent;
however, that can be made clear to the Committee.
Councilmember Roth moved extension of the terms of the Recycling
Committee as advisory to the Council, and the Committee should work out
staggered terms for the next four years. Councilmember Camicia
commented some could be two year terms, some four year terms.
Council discussed the length of terms, number of committee members,
six, and beginning terms, which were two years because of the belief
the work of the Committee would be over in two years.
Councilmember Camicia stated perhaps the term should be two years, and
if, at the end of two years, the Committee is needed, Council can then
reappoint; and so moved. Councilmember Roth seconded the motion which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
91-554 Resolution No. 12144 Adjusting the Police and Fire Fee
Requirements as required by Chapter 2, Title XX of the Alamed
Municipal Code.
Councilmember Roth moved adoption. Councilmember Lucas seconded t
motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmemb_
Arnerich, Roth, Lucas and President Withrow - 4. Noes: Councilmember
Camicia - 1. Absent: None.
91-555 Ordinance No. , N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code,
Title IV, Section 4-223 and adding Subsection 4-223.1 pertaining to
dogs on School District property."
Councilman Arnerich moved introduction; and noted he will be meeting
with Jim Duncan, representative to East Bay Regional Parks, and Jerry
Kent, General Manager, to see if a dog run can be accommodated below
lower Washington Park.
Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
91-556 Shirley Cummins, Alameda, stated she opposes cutbacks of
personnel, favors concessions, salary reductions if necessary;
addressed multiple reports required from staff; commended Council for
excellent job.
91-557 Simon Levine, Alameda, stated he opposes a second ferry servi
in Alameda; highrises in Harbor Bay Isle would be a safety problem a
should be acted on.
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NEW BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
91-558 Consideration of a nomination for Senior Tenant appointment to
the Housing Commission,
President Withrow nominated Evelyn Stinchcomb as Senior Tenant Member
of the Housing Commission. Councilmember Lucas seconded the
nomination.
91-559 Consideration of Alameda Naval Air Station Base Retention
Committee appointments.
President Withrow stated the Committee being established is comprised
of three subcommittees, a Retention Subcommittee with an objective of
retaining NAS and the jobs, a Current Operations Subcommittee which
would refer to workload that is currently being assigned to NAS and
would watch to ensure that would not be eroded, looking at common
interest issues with other cities where bases have been closed or
exposed to being closed; e.g., toxic issues, cleanup of contaminents,
priorities of receiving property; and a Strategic Planning Committee
which would focus on the potential utilization of that property if
there is a closure.
Councilman Arnerich appointed Duncan "Duke" Campbell, for Retention;
Victor Quintell for Current Operations; and Gerald Ghiselli for
Strategic Planning.
Councilmember Roth appointed Doug deHaan for Retention; Arthur Wagner
for Strategic Planning; and Jacque Cohen for Current Operations.
Councilmember Lucas appointed Chuck Corica for Current Operations; Jan
Henault for Retention; and Loretta Breuning for Strategic Planning.
Councilmember Camicia stated only one of the persons he has talked to
has filled out an application so he will make only one announcement;
and appointed Ruth Abbe to Current Operations.
President Withrow noted it is not mandatory for this Committee, that
applications be filed.
President Withrow appointed Vernon Pecchenino for Retention;
Christopher Hanson for Current Operations; and Kenneth Hansen for
Strategic Planning.
Councilmember Roth inquired if the structure of the Committee could be
discussed.
President Withrow stated the normal process would have staff providing
structure that would incorporate the essence of what Council has
discussed; Council will review, possibly modify, and take action; and
inquired when that would come to Council.
The City Manager stated he would discuss with staff and inform Council.
91-560 Report from Vice Mayor Lucas suggesting the establishment of an
Architectural Control Committee.
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Councilmember Lucas stated she suggested the matter because she has
concern for design, and also, major projects are being worked
currently; e.g., the Business Improvement District; Civic Center
being discussed, a parking garage which needs design input; perhaps
the Committee could administer the design review ordinance which is
quite well written; her question is, how far-reaching does Council
want [the Committee] to be; there was criticism in the past when
applied to single-family homes; however, the ordinance applies to
single-family homes but is administered by staff; her purpose is to
obtain design review by citizens for commercial buildings.
Councilman Arnerich stated he does not like design review which
addresses the color of citizen's homes and other such items; if the
Committee is to review non-residential, he will back it; and Council
needs to know what the Committee's charge will be.
Councilmember Roth stated he has a problem with the suggestion;
sometimes, with design review, buildings have not turned out well; and
sometimes without design review, good things are done; need to look at
design review and remove minor residential things from the ordinance so
the Planning Department is not overloaded with petty items; e.g.,
screen doors; need design review by staff on commercial buildings;
but planned development is what needs to be done, that is Planning
Board's responsibility, and another Committee in addition to the Boar-
is not needed.
Councilman Arnerich moved to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.z,
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
President Withrow stated he does not believe there is support for
design review in residential area; agrees in commercial areas, that
themes, compatability, flow of architectural schemes, in the Civic
Center and around the City is needed; but a strategic planning
committee could be charged with that kind of role, staffed with persons
with design and architectural background rather than a design review
process per se, give guidance to Planning Board in conjunction with
Council, and would work in the overall picture rather than
issue-by-issue process.
Councilman Arnerich voiced approval of the guidance-type of approach.
Councilmember Lucas agreed; stated her concern is that the City has a
rather good design review ordinance which has not been paid much
attention; unless a citizens group takes serious interest, sometimes
a point of view can get lost.
President Withrow inquired if a strategic planning committee had
charge to monitor design review, would be sufficient; a strateg
planning committee encompasses values and priorities, needs and desirE
of the City, incorporating what the City wants to look like to achieve
a certain type of city, a certain framework of neighborhoods, and could
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move in the direction of a certain design flow pattern and consistency.
Councilmember Lucas stated a strategic planning commmittee would look
at varied aspects, design would be one issue but might get lost, unless
there is one person with that specific charge or a subcommittee is set
up for design or identity; e.g., commercial identity.
Councilmember Camicia requested staff come back with a report which
looks at all current Boards, Commissions and Committees, considers
whether or not they are still needed, how often they meet, necessity of
any Charter changes; perhaps the function [design review] should be
officially incorporated into Planning or another body.
President Withrow noted Councilmember Lucas would like something
structured to ensure design review will be done in the commercial area.
Councilmember Lucas noted a subcommittee may be appropriate.
President Withrow stated he would like to see design review as a
subcommittee of a strategic planning committee to provide a focus into
advanced planning, which currently is not being done.
Councilmember Camicia noted if design review is a subcommittee or
standing committee, that is fine; but he would like a look at what
[bodies] the City has, what they do, and where some may be combined.
President Withrow stated that is fair.
Councilman Arnerich inquired if the matter can be put over, perhaps in
a different form, and agreed with Councilmember Camicia.
Councilmember Lucas noted specific plans for the Civic Center and the
business districts are being worked on, and at a prior Council Meeting,
Council authorized eight hours for Center for Urban Well-being
representative to come; and she would like that person to be involved
in the specific plans and the design aspect; and if persons will be
involved in design, they should be included in the sessions coming up.
The City Manager stated a timeline is being looked at for specific
plans; the Planning Board and Economic Development Commission have
appointed subcommittees to meet together to discuss the process of
specific planning and will be reporting to Council at the next meeting;
and he would like to wait for their recommendation regarding the
timeline and process.
91-561 Councilmember Roth stated a new library, City Hall
rehabilitation, a Bureau of Electricity building are being discussed
which cost money the City does not have; and he would like the City to
at least look at the possibility of building a new building that
includes City Hall, Bureau of Electricity, perhaps the new fire
stations, all on one site, in order to have a more efficient operation;
e.g., the old Skippy site; and perhaps costs might be reduced.
Councilmember Camicia commented $200 a square foot is being considered
to rehab City Hall, which will still be inadequate.
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Councilmember Roth stated a new functional building could be built
$100 per square foot; and Council should look at combining buildi-
into one complex.
91-562 Councilmember Camicia stated he and Councilman Arnerich form a
subcommittee regarding billboards and that they have just begun to get
started, however, would have something for Council at the next
[Council] Meeting.
91-563 Councilmember Camicia referred to the shooting at South Shore
Center, requested Planning Board be directed to look at approval of
South Shore Center, and an ordinance to mandate security of future
developments, a security plan to be filed with City Hall, and possible
retroactivity to cover South Shore Center.
91-564 Councilmember Camicia stated he has received complaints about
the number of pupils in the schools that do not live in Alameda and
inquired about a policy whereby people who work in Alameda are allowed
to place their children in Alameda schools, and he requested
information on how many students, and what costs, are involved.
ADJOURNMENT
91-565 President Withrow, at 11:20 p.m., adjourned the meeting at the
request of Councilman Arnerich, in memory of John Vergez, an Alamed
who played Major League Baseball, and was well-liked and respected
the community.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Calbreath
Deputy City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance.
August 6, 1991