2001-09-04 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:55
p.m. Andy Viarnez, Tyler Viarnez and Zack Hinton from Scout Troop 3
led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Samuel Butler, Love
Fellowship Church, gave the Invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson,
Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(01 -460) Proclamation declaring the week of September 4 - 8, 2001
as Adult Literacy Week in the City of Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to Donna
Danielson, Adult Literacy Program Director.
(01 -461) Proclamation declaring the week of September 17 - 23,
2001 as National Pollution Prevention Week and Announcement of
Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to Maria
DiMeglio, Waste Management Specialist.
(01 -462) Mayor Appezzato announced that the City made recycling a
priority because Alameda was the second worst community in waste
reduction; now, the City leads Alameda County cities in source
reduction, which is a credit to all citizens in Alameda; as the
City moves forward with new recycling and garbage pick -up next
year, services might include pick -up of food waste; Alamedans
should be proud of the accomplishment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Appezzato announced that the recommendation to award Contract
to Aztec Consultants for Carnegie Improvements [paragraph no. 01-
464] was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
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Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number]
( *01 -463) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting (Closed
Session) , the Special Joint City Council, Community Improvement
Commission and Alameda Public Financing Authority Meeting and the
Regular City Council Meeting held on August 21, 2001. Approved.
(01 -464) Recommendation to award Contract to Aztec Consultants in
the amount of $3,401,000 for Carnegie Phase 1 Improvements, No.
P.W. 08- 99 -22, and authorize additional funds.
Councilmember Johnson stated the City Council is approving an over
$3 Million Contract for Carnegie Building improvements.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Mayor Appezzato stated $788,000 is coming from
the Office of Emergency Services /Federal Emergency Management
Agency, $1,464,000 from Certificates of Participation and the City
will reallocate $178,000 from General Fund Reserves; the Carnegie
Building has been closed and vacant, the City is taking the first
step to make it habitable again and restore its original luster and
beauty.
Councilmember Johnson stated hopefully, members of the community
will believe that there are no intentions to demolish the building.
Mayor Appezzato noted the City is preserving its architecture.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
( *01 -465) Recommendation to authorize the installation of All -Way
Stop Control at the intersection of Central Avenue and Walnut
Street. Accepted.
( *01 -466) Recommendation to approve modification of 2000 -02 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) by: a) adding the Lincoln Park Basketball
Court Project (CIP #96 -09); b) deferring the Resurface Various
Tennis Courts Project (CIP #96 -11); and c) reallocating $32,000 in
Athletic Trust Fund Monies. Accepted.
( *01 -467) Resolution No. 13388, "Amending the Alameda Management
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and Confidential Employees Association (M.C.E.A.) Salary Resolution
by Establishing the Classification of and the Salary for the
Position of Financial Services and Budget Manager." Adopted.
( *01 -468) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,913,422.38
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(01 -469) Resolution No. 13389, "Reappointing John L. Abrate as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Vice Mayor DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(01 -470) Resolution No. 13390, "Reappointing Pattianne N. Parker
as a Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(01 -471) Resolution No. 13391, "Appointing Robert F. Kelly as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Vice Mayor DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Mayor Appezzato called a recess to hold a Special Community
Improvement Commission Meeting at 8:19 p.m. and reconvened the
Regular City Council Meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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(01 -472) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning
Board's Finding that the project is incomplete and that additional
information must be submitted for a proposed Commercial Office
Complex to replace an existing Retail Commercial Complex at the
Bridgeside Shopping Center. The property is located at 2523
Blanding Avenue within the C -2 /PD Central Business District /Planned
Development Combining Zoning District. Applicant /Appellant: Eric
Starr on behalf of Carl Pines /IRES California.
(01 -472A) Resolution No. 13392, "Upholding the Planning Board's
Determination that an Application for Planned Development, Use
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Permit and Major Design Review is Incomplete for Processing, filed
by Carl Pines /IRES (California) , Inc. for Property Located at 2523
Blanding Avenue." Adopted.
There being no speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the public portion
of the Hearing.
Vice Mayor DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Mayor Appezzato called a recess at 9:16 p.m. and reconvened the
Regular City Council Meeting at 9:34 p.m.
(01 -473) Public Hearing to consider Call for Review, by
Councilmember Kerr, of the Planning Board's decision to return
residential infill projects to staff level action.
Councilmember Kerr stated the Traffic Management Capacity Plan
projected around 70 infill projects; any single plan involving 70
units would trigger an evaluation of mitigation measures for its
effect on remaining Tube capacity; the need for Planning Board
review should not be reduced because projects are addressed
individually, particularly west of Grand Avenue; abuses associated
with infill projects caused the formation of Alamedans for a Better
City; buildings were erected closer to the street than plans
indicated; staff approved a 20 -foot, two -story extension for a
building with a seven inch side yard; however, the Planning Board
denied the project; people in central Alameda were fed up with
staff approving ill - conceived infill projects and the destruction
of design integrity; there was a successful movement to have all
infill projects heard by the Planning Board; Planning Board hears
are advantageous because agendas are widely disseminated, e.g.
posted on Channel 15 [Government access channel] and the City's
website, and sent to subscribers; more people are aware of items on
the Planning Board agenda, than administrative reviews;
administrative reviews are not included in the monthly reports;
staff diligently followed guidelines only after mandatory review by
the Planning Board began; the system works; the recommendation is
to have only 10 hours of staff time devoted to an infill project;
serious attention cannot be given to an infill project in 10 hours;
further stated frequently, cars are parked in backyards; when units
are added, informal parking [in backyards] disappears; new units
are required to meet Code parking; however, existing units'
deficiencies are grand- fathered; cars previously parked in
backyards are parked on the street; central Alameda is running out
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of street parking; when the Planning Board addressed the matter, a
Board Member's comments included: 1) public hearings need to be
triggered if there is controversy; 2) the amount of annual infill
projects is not a significant load for the Planning Board; and 3)
policy for infill project should be written for future staff; said
concerns were not addressed; only residents within 300 feet will be
notified; residents who want a Planning Board hearing will have to
pay an appeal fee; having the Planning Board hear infill projects
resulted in better planned projects, better notification to the
public -at -large and kinks were worked out prior to Planning Board
consideration; when projects were not required to be heard by the
Planning Boards, things were a mess; there has been great
improvement; infill projects should continue to be heard by
Planning Board automatically.
Mayor Appezzato opened the Public Hearing.
Proponents (In Favor of Call for Review):
Susan McCormack, Alameda; and
Andrew McCormack, Alameda.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the public
portion of the Hearing.
Mayor Appezzato stated that he would not support the Call for
Review; the Planning Board's decision was unanimous; requested
Planning Board Member Frank Matarrese to discuss the matter.
Frank Matarrese, Planning Board Member, stated that during the
Planning Board discussion, he raised the issues of concern to
Councilmember Kerr; notification was addressed; the history was
reviewed; since staff has used the guidelines, there has been a
good track record; based on the record and performance of staff,
applicants should be relieved of unnecessary burden [Planning Board
hearings]; if an appeal is approved, the appellant does not have to
pay a fee; the process will be streamlined without losing
notification and with due process of appeal.
Mayor Appezzato inquired whether the Planning Board decision was
unanimous, to which Mr. Matarrese responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Appezzato inquired whether the Planning Board considered
streamlining the process important.
Mr. Matarrese responded in the affirmative; stated several Board
Members raised the issue, which was discussed extensively.
Councilmember Kerr stated Planning Board agendas are posted on
Channel 15 [Government Access Channel] and on the City's website;
Planning Board agendas have much wider distribution than letters to
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residents within 300 feet.
In response to Councilmembers Kerr inquiry regarding other
concerns, Mr. Matarrese stated the number of infill projects has
not been a burden on the Planning Board; however, the Board
discussed the burden on individuals completing infill projects.
Councilmember Kerr stated the democratic process is not necessarily
efficient; there should be respect for surrounding property owners
and people interested in guarding historic preservation in the City
of Alameda; before the Planning Board requirement was established,
there were many problems with infill projects.
Mr. Matarrese stated the track record indicates infill projects
have been dealt with appropriately since the guidelines were
established; there has not been controversy; design review protects
the surrounding neighborhood; the Planning Board discussed the
issue at great length.
Mayor Appezzato stated the City is undertaking many projects,
including two major developments at the former Navy Base [Alameda
Point]; the City should streamline the public process; citizens
should be allowed to move quickly on projects; that he has
confidence in City staff; the Planning Department is overwhelmed
and still does a fantastic job; if needed, the Planning Board or
Council can step in.
Councilmember DeWitt inquired whether the procedure is being
revised because numerous infill projects have been reviewed with
little or no controversy during the past four years.
The Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative;
stated in 1995, there was controversy over projects; a group formed
and there were Planning Board discussions; at that time, staff's
recommendation was to have infill projects heard by the Planning
Board; during hearings on several infill projects, public testimony
and Planning Board discussion were summarized as a set of infill
guidelines; the Planning Board adopted the guidelines; infill
projects, which meet the guidelines, have been on the Consent
Calendar and acted upon without public testimony or [Planning]
Board discussion.
Vice Mayor DeWitt inquired whether Planning staff would choose
which applications are heard by the Planning Board.
The Planning and Building Director responded if staff finds a
project meets guidelines, neighbors are notified, and no concerns
are raised, staff will take action [approve project]; if staff
cannot reach an agreement with the applicant, the project will be
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scheduled for Planning Board action; if neighbors contact staff
with concerns which cannot be resolved with the applicant, staff
would place the matter on a Planning Board agenda to allow both
parties to be heard.
Vice Mayor DeWitt inquired how the City will ensure there is
adequate design review on infill projects, to which the Planning
and Building Director responded guidelines were established to
ensure projects meet requirements.
Vice Mayor DeWitt inquired whether staff would continue to process
plans, parking requirements and design review in the same manner.
The Planning Director responded in the affirmative; stated criteria
will continue to be used; rather than placing a matter on the
Planning Board agenda, the decision will be issued with right of
call for review and appeal.
Vice Mayor DeWitt inquired how the Planning Board would know a
project should be reviewed.
The Planning and Building Director responded if people are unhappy
with projects, it is usually drawn to someone's attention; however,
the Planning Board would not receive specific notification of
infill projects.
Councilmember Johnson stated the guidelines were adopted internally
by the Planning Board, not at Council direction; the guidelines
will remain in place, other than the provision that all infill
projects are reviewed by the Planning Board; inquired whether the
guidelines should be formalized.
The Planning and Building Director responded the guidelines were
formally adopted by the Planning Board.
In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding whether or
not following the guidelines would be an appealable action, the
Planning and Building Director stated any staff action is
appealable.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether a violation of the
guidelines would be technically appealable, to which the Planning
Director responded said reason could be the basis for an appeal.
Councilmember Johnson stated the Planning Board adopted the policy;
if the Planning Board does not believe placing the matter on a
Planning Board agenda is necessary, she concurs; there could be a
procedure to inform the Planning Board of infill projects and
decisions to allow the Board to monitor whether the process is
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working; infill projects were controversial; since the guidelines
have been in place, there have been no problems with infill
projects.
The Planning and Building Director stated approvals of infill
projects could be transmitted to the Planning Board to inform the
Board of the project and conditions.
Councilmember Johnson stated said action would allow the Planning
Board to monitor the new policy and determine whether it is
working.
Councilmember Kerr requested approvals be provided to Council, too.
Councilmember Daysog stated infill housing was of critical concern
to residents throughout Alameda when he ran for City Council; that
he promised the voters that he would not make infill easy; the
current system should remain in place.
Mayor Appezzato stated Planning Board and Council oversight has
been addressed; the process should be streamlined.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of overturning the Planning
Board's decision [upholding the call for review].
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion.
THE MOTION FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Daysog and Kerr - 2. Noes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Johnson and
Mayor Appezzato - 3.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of upholding the Planning
Board's decision, with the condition that formalized Guidelines
adopted in 1996 remain in effect, except 1) infill projects shall
no longer be presented to the Planning Board and 2) infill
applications shall be provided to the Planning Board and City
Council until further direction.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Johnson and
Mayor Appezzato - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Daysog and Kerr - 2.
(01 -474) Recommendation to designate the Linoaks Site as the
preferred location for the future Main Library Project. (Library
Board) Accepted.
The Library Director provided a Power Point presentation outlining
milestones in the Main Library Project, including: selection of
library building consultant, community needs assessment, library
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plan of service, building program, site selection, selection of
architect and the grant application process.
Councilmember Johnson suggested information and briefings be
provided to the City Council to keep the proposed timeline from
being pushed back.
Councilmember Kerr stated that she concurs with Councilmember
Johnson's suggestion; the finances of the Agreement with Alameda
Unified School District should be spelled out for Council in
advance to prevent delay in the tight timeline.
Mayor Appezzato noted the [grant] application is due in June, 2002.
Karen Butter, Library Board President, stated there has been a long
struggle for a larger, modern Main Library; successful passage of
Measure 0 last November was a significant achievement and
indication that the project has strong community support; the
Library Board worked with a site selection consultant to develop an
extensive list of sites, including renovation and expansion of the
Carnegie Building; community -wide meetings produced a list of 10
possible sites; the Library Board held well- advertised Public
Hearings to receive comment; most people expressed a strong desire
that the City move forward with the site which would be most
advantageous to receive State funds; at its August 8th meeting, the
Library Board voted to recommend the Linoaks as the preferred site
for the Main Library.
Pauline Kelley, Alameda, stated that she is in favor of the Linoaks
site; citizens recommended that the City purchase the Linoaks site
for the Main Library many years ago.
Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBR), stated PSBA's
Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the Library Board's
recommendation that Council select the Linoaks site as the new Main
Library; thanked the Library Director and Library Board for the
extensive and inclusive [site selection] process; further stated
PSBR is pleased with the Council's earlier action regarding the
Carnegie Building [paragraph no. 01 -464]; the Carnegie Building
should be rehabilitated for a future appropriate use, e.g., museum.
Marilyn Ng, Friends of the Alameda Free Library, stated there have
been a number of site studies over the years; after a four -year
study of 27 sites, the Linoaks property was purchased; this year, a
consultant conducted a series of public hearings; the conclusion
was the Linoaks is the most economically feasible location for the
new Main Library; the Carnegie Building was constructed to serve a
population of 20,000; due to the hard work and dedication of
Library 2000, Alameda voters approved a bond measure by over 75% to
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provide the State - required one -third local matching funds; on
behalf of the Friends of the Library, urged the City Council to
accept the Library Board's recommendation.
Kate Quick, Alameda, stated that she attended all three [site
selection] meetings which were open to the public; there was
careful evaluation of numerous criteria to determine a good library
site; at the end of each meeting, the almost unanimous conclusion
was that the site which could be immediately guaranteed should be
selected; the citizens voted to have a library without knowing the
site; urged the Council to locate the new Library at the Linoaks
site.
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Library 2000 and Library Building Team
Member, stated that last November, Alameda voters overwhelming
passed Measure 0, which provides 350 of the cost of building a new
library and allows Alameda to apply for the remaining 650 [of
funding] from the State; the Library Building Team visited
libraries in neighboring communities; the Library has been housed
in inadequate quarters for years.
Frank Matarrese, Library 2000, stated funding has been identified;
there has been an inclusive public process to identify the site;
urged Council to approve the Library Board's recommendation.
Mayor Appezzato stated that after searching for a library site for
many years, Mayor Chuck Corica and City Councilmembers bought the
Linoaks Motel in 1989; the first bond measure failed; the second
measure passed overwhelmingly; that he will support the Linoaks as
the new Main Library site.
Councilmember Johnson stated in the past, meetings regarding
Library site selection would fill the Council Chambers; the issue
has become non - controversial, which is a tribute to the public
process; the bond measure was passed, far exceeding the number of
votes needed; the City should move forward.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the Library Board's
recommendation to select the Linoaks site as the site of the Main
Library.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated the City should get
out of the motel business and into the library business.
Vice Mayor DeWitt inquired whether the State has issued bonds, to
which the Library Director responded that she has not heard that
the State has issued bonds.
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Councilmember Kerr stated that she ran for office in 1996 and 2000
on the platform of expanding the Carnegie Building; that she is
pleased Measure 0 passed and will support the further process to
ensure a new library is built; however, she will not vote for the
Linoaks site.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following
voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson and Mayor
Appezzato - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1.
(01 -475) Ordinance No. 2861, "Levying Special Taxes Within
Community Facilities District No. 4 (Demolition and Backbone
Infrastructure - FISC and East Housing Sites)." Finally passed.
Councilmember Daysog moved final passage of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(01 -476) Ordinance No. 2861, "Approving and Authorizing Execution
of Lease Agreement Between Grand Edibles, Inc., as Lessee, and the
City of Alameda, as Lessor, for the Lease of Real Property at 300
Island Drive." Finally passed.
Councilmember Johnson moved final passage of the Ordinance.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following
voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson and Mayor
Appezzato - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(01 -477) Susan McCormack, Alameda, stated Webster House Bed and
Breakfast needs a rebuild letter which states the City would allow
the home to be rebuilt if it burned down; that she obtained a copy
of the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties with guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating,
restoring and reconstructing historic buildings; the house is
historically significant, a Gothic Revival, the only one of the
type of architecture in the City of Alameda; if plans are on file
with the City, the house could be reconstructed, considered a
historic replica and listed on the National Register; the legal,
conforming Bed and Breakfast would be a C -1, Commercial, usage on
the property; neighbors would not want a gas station, bakery,
dental office or other commercial use on the residential street;
development standards must be followed; inquired whether the City
would consider adopting a Resolution for properties, historic in
nature, which do not have guidelines; stated the structure could be
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rebuilt if replica plans are on file; that she provided a copy of
the Standards to the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor Appezzato stated the matter cannot be discussed; the City
Manager, City Attorney and Planning Director can be asked to work
with Ms. McCormack.
The City Attorney responded there have been a number of meetings;
Ms. McCormack has been advised on the issue; staff will continue to
work with Ms. McCormack.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the zoning would prevent
rebuilding.
The City Attorney responded a status report could be provided;
there have been prior meetings with the City Manager's Office,
Planning Department and the City Attorney's Office; all three
departments concurred on a position, which the McCormacks do not
like.
Councilmember Johnson stated everybody would want the house
rebuilt; something commercial should not be on the site; inquired
whether options could be explored.
The City Attorney responded staff could take directive to explore
options and provide a status report on the matter, including
Municipal Code constraints.
Ms. McCormack stated in order for a Bed and Breakfast to be a
legal, conforming use in the City of Alameda, the property must be
zoned C -1 [Commercial]; a Use Permit does not continue the income
and perpetuity to a lender.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(01 -478) Mayor Appezzato requested a presentation by Alameda Power
& Telecom (AP &T) on the sources of power used by the City to
generate electricity, e.g. thermal and hydro, including
percentages; stated AP &T should explain its future vision for
alternative and biodegradable fuels, which do not pollute the
environment; almost 1000 of the fuel is green [environmentally
friendly].
In response to the City Manager's inquiry regarding the length of
the presentation, Mayor Appezzato stated it should be long enough
to make citizens feel comfortable that staff and the Public
Utilities Board are knowledgeable and concerned.
(01 -479) Councilmember Daysog stated in the future, Councilwoman
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Barbara Lee might not represent Alameda due to redistricting; if
so, requested that the City send a letter thanking Congresswoman
Lee, who was instrumental in helping the City get through the
military base conversion process; stated the City should also
welcome back Congressman Pete Stark, who previously represented
Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato stated there will be a vote by September 14;
Alameda's State Senator Don Perata is leading redistricting.
Councilmember Kerr stated redistricting maps which effect Alameda
are posted on her website; Alameda was in Congressman Stark's
district in 1990, when the district was not dominated by one city;
Congressman Stark held regular town meetings.
Mayor Appezzato stated Congresswoman Lee represented Alameda quite
well.
Councilmember Daysog stated Congresswoman Lee has been a member of
the Alameda Democratic Club and her District director and another
staff member reside in Alameda.
(01 -480) Councilmember Kerr announced Art in the Park, with
original art by Alameda artists, would be Sunday, September 9, from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Jackson Park; noted there would also be
a dedication ceremony for the renovated bandstand.
(01 -481) Councilmember Kerr stated Alameda Point Master Developer
Proposals were on -line at AlamedaPoint.org; the City has come a
long way with computerization; the Information Technology Director
is forward thinking.
(01 -482) Councilmember Johnson stated the City Council has voted
on the library site selection and approved work on the Carnegie
Building; the City should begin reviewing what will be done with
the Carnegie Building.
The City Manager stated a recommendation will be presented to the
Council within the next 30 days regarding a funding source for the
mechanical and electrical improvements to the first floor, which
would allow the building to open.
Mayor Appezzato stated that he would like to know the cost to put
the entire building back into operation as quickly as possible;
Council can decide whether or not to approve funding; the building
would the perfect site for a museum or community center; there are
many things which can be done to round out the civic center.
Councilmember Johnson stated funding sources might be available.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 11:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Acting City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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