2002-05-07 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - MAY 7, 2002 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 7:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson,
Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(02 -183) Mayor Appezzato announced that the Recommendation to
authorize the Mayor to send letters to the owner of the Harbor
Island Apartments and Westdale Property Management regarding rent
increases and maintenance concerns [paragraph no. ] was removed
from the agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(02 -184) Presentation on Pavement Management Program.
The Public Works Director gave a brief Power Point presentation on
pavement management.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether $100,000 is adequate to
maintain crosswalk striping and pole painting, to which the Public
Works Director responded in the negative; noted future Capital
Improvement Projects might divide the City into districts and
allocate funds for restriping and pole painting.
Councilmember Johnson stated an inspection schedule should be
established.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the savings from the new
garbage and recycling Contract [mitigation fee] are designed to
repair sidewalks or streets.
The Public Works Director responded funds are completely
discretionary; funding is needed for Capital Improvement Programs.
Councilmember Daysog complimented Public Works staff and the City
Manager for developing the Pavement Management Program.
Councilmember Kerr stated Buena Vista Avenue has stress marks from
heavy truck traffic; businesses should be charged an assessment for
heavy trucks.
The Public Works Director responded road scales would be needed to
measure loads; street design is based on wheel loads; pavement is
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thicker.
Councilmember Kerr requested the City Manager review whether
businesses using trucks on a specific street could be charged an
assessment.
Mayor Appezzato suggested that the City Manager might want to
review fees trucks must pay for operating their vehicles to see if
any funding is returned to the County.
Councilmember Johnson inquired who pays for maintenance of State
routes, to which the Public Works Director responded Caltrans pays
for State routes resurfacing and repairs.
Councilmember Johnson inquired if Caltrans remains on schedule, to
which the Public Works Director responded Caltrans is fairly
responsive; stated Caltrans is currently working on a one -inch
overlay on Webster Street.
Jon Spangler, Alameda, thanked the Public Works Director and staff
for their responsiveness to bicyclists; stated people should be
persuaded to get out of their cars; encouraged continuing work
towards alternative transportation.
Steven Gerstle, Alameda, stated more sidewalk repairs are needed;
sidewalks and streets should be repaired at the same time.
Vice Mayor DeWitt requested the City Manager or Public Works
Director to respond to Mr. Gerstle.
The City Manager responded 1200 repairs are identified; $250,000 a
year is spent on repairs; the next fiscal year budget will reflect
changes in sidewalk repairs.
Mayor Appezzato requested that Council be provided an update on
sidewalk repairs.
Richard Neveln, Alameda, stated the presentation did not reflect
transit improvements; inquired whether there is additional money
for transit improvements.
Mayor Appezzato responded the presentation is on the Pavement
Management Program.
Councilmember Kerr noted the two -year budget will reflect all
transit issues.
The City Manager stated staff is reviewing transit improvements and
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will submit a report when the next fiscal year budget is before
Council.
(02 -185) Proclamation declaring May 16, 2002 as Bike to Work Day
in the City of Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to John
Knox - White, Bike Alameda.
(02 -186) Proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month in
the City of Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to Tony
Santare and the Mastick Senior Center Director.
Tony Santare invited Council to attend the Open House July 21,
2002.
(02 -187) Proclamation declaring May 19 through May 25 as Public
Works Week in the City of Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to the
Public Works Director and staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Appezzato announced that the recommendation to set Hearing
for June 4, 2002 to seek authorization to place Delinquent Business
License Fees on Property Tax Bills [paragraph no. 02 -1921, the
recommendation to accept Quarterly Financial Report [paragraph no.
02 -194], and the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply
for Five Percent Unrestricted State Funds and Two Percent Bridge
Toll Reserve Funds [paragraph no. 02 -197] were removed from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number]
( *02 -188) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Community
Improvement Commission Meeting, the Special City Council Meeting
and the Regular City Council Meeting held on April 16, 2002.
Approved.
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( *02 -189) Recommendation to authorize Call for Bids for Legal
Advertising for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2003. Accepted.
( *02 -190) Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to send letters to
the owner of the Harbor Island Apartments and Westdale Property
Management regarding rent increases and maintenance concerns. Not
heard.
( *02 -191) Recommendation to approve Agreement with Alameda County
to continue participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium and
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute necessary
documents. Accepted.
(02 -192) Recommendation to set Hearing for June 4, 2002 to seek
authorization to place Delinquent Business License Fees on Property
Tax Bills.
Jack Easterday, Alameda, stated a rental tax for Alameda Care
Center shows up on the delinquent Property Tax Bill; however, said
matter was settled 12 -14 years ago.
Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager and Finance Director to
work with Mr. Easterday.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
( *02 -193) Recommendation to set Hearing for June 4, 2002 to
establish Proposition 4 Limit for Fiscal Year 2002 -03. Accepted.
(02 -194) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Financial Report for
period ending March 31, 2002, including Midyear Adjustments.
Councilmember Kerr stated the City of Alameda has lost $28 million
in property taxes since Proposition 13 passed, which changed the
control of distribution of property taxes to the State.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated Educational Revenue
Augmentation funds go to the School District.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
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( *02 -195) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize Call for Bids for FY 2001 -02 Cyclic Sewer Project
(Fairview Avenue Sewer Replacement, No. P.W. 05- 01 -14); and to
establish a New Capital Improvement Project and authorize
advancement of Sewer Funds for Emergency Repair of Bayo Vista
Street Sewer, No. P.W. 04- 02 -04. Accepted.
( *02 -196) Resolution No. 13445, "Authorizing the City Manager to
Secure and Implement Block Grant Funds from the California
Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling." Adopted.
(02 -197) Resolution No. 13446, "Authorizing the City Manager to
Apply for Five Percent Unrestricted State Funds and Two Percent
Bridge Toll Reserve Funds for Operating Subsidy and Capital
Projects for City of Alameda Ferry Services and to Enter Into All
Agreements Necessary to Secure These Funds for FY 2002 -03."
Adopted.
Councilmember Kerr stated that she supports the application;
inquired about consolidation of the two ferry services; stated
Harbor Bay Maritime operating costs are double that of Blue & Gold;
requested the matter be brought back to Council.
The City Manager responded a report and recommendation would be
provided for Council's consideration.
Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded
unanimous voice vote - 5.
( *02 -198)
Attorney
District
Resolution No.
for Island Cit y
84 -2." Adopted.
( *02 -199) Resolution No.
Report Declaring
Assessments and
Thereof - Island
Adopted.
the motion, which carried by
13447, "Appointing an Engineer and an
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
13448,
"Preliminarily Approving Annual
Intention to Order Levy and Collection of
Providing for Notice of July 2, 2002 Hearing
City Landscaping and Lighting District 84 -2."
( *02 -200) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,155,246.03.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
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None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(02 -201) Councilmember Daysog stated that the owners of O'Ryans
Tavern on Encinal Avenue have expressed a desire to have a smooth
relationship with City staff; owners have received mixed messages;
requested a report be provided to Council on the matter.
(02 -202) Mayor Appezzato noted that he sent a memo to the City
Manager requesting projects be submitted to Assemblywoman Chan for
Proposition 40 funds for Parks and Museums.
(02 -203) Mayor Appezzato noted that he sent a memo to the City
Manager regarding inspection issues for the property located at
1848 9th Street.
(02 -204) Mayor Appezzato inquired whether the Alameda Oakland
Ferry Service issues had been resolved; stated the ferry left
without all passengers.
The City Manager noted a report was provided to Council on the
matter.
Councilmember Kerr stated that during a recent ferry ride, there
were not enough crew members to allow students from Oakland to
board; after the matter was resolved, teachers did not have money
to pay for the trip; requested information on the matter.
(02 -205) Mayor Appezzato stated that the Mayor's Committee on
Disability Issues requested changes to the City's instructions
following a recent difficult issue; requested the matter be
reviewed.
(02 -206) Councilmember Kerr noted that the Rent Review Advisory
Committee matter was pulled due to Harbor Island's request to
resume negotiations with the Rent Review Advisory Committee and the
Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda County.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Agenda for meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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