2019-10-01 CC CS MinutesSpecial Meeting
Alameda City Council
October 1, 2019
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 1, 2019- -5:30 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5.
[Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 5:34 p.m.]
Absent: None.
Public Comment
Clay Fry, Studio FCF, submitted a letter and urged Council to approve the lease of the
Carnegie Building.
Patricia Dedekian, Carnegie Innovation Hall, discussed her experience restoring hi storic
buildings.
Michael Sturtz, Carnegie Innovation Hall, discussed the process and the efforts to make
the project.
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Councilmembers Oddie and Vella recused themselves and left the dais at 5:41 p.m.
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Former Mayor Trish Spencer, Alameda, commended Councilmember Oddie for
recusing himself; stated that she opposed the settlement with the former City Manager
along with Councilmember Vella, which was wrong in the Grand Jury report; stated that
she opposes payment of any attorney fees; suggested any approval include release of
the audio tape, which the community wants.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(19-526) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code §
54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Eric Levitt. Not heard.
(19-527) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8); Property: Pathway D, between 3335 Liberty Avenue & 1450
Eastshore Drive, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation
and Parks Director, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Mr. &
Mrs. Delaney; Under Negotiation: Price and terms for easement
Special Meeting
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(19-528) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9; Number of
cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action)
(19-529) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8); Property: 2264 Santa Clara Avenue (the Carnegie Building) and 1429
Oak Street (Foster House); City Negotiator: Debbie Potter, Community Development
Director; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and Carnegie Innovation Hall; Under
Negotiation: Price and terms of payment of property lease
(19-530) Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government
Code, Section 54956.9 (e)(3)); Claimant: Malia Vella; Agency claimed against: City of
Alameda
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk
announced that regarding Pathway D and Anticipated Litigation, the Council staff
provided information and Council gave direction with no vote taken .
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 7:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:54
p.m.
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Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk
announced that regarding the Carnegie Building, staff provided information and Council
provided direction with no vote taken; and regarding the Liability Claim, staff provided
information to Council; no action was taken and no direction was given.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 1:06
a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
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