2002-09-03 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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
(02 -411) Proclamation declaring September 15, 2002 as Home Tour
Day in Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato stated on September 15, 2002, the Alameda Legacy
Home Tour will include a special presentation, which will be
demonstrated tonight.
Following the special dance presentation, Mayor Appezzato read the
proclamation and presented it to Dolores Rhoades, Chair, Alameda
Legacy Home Tour.
(02 -412) Proclamation Recognizing September 16 -22, 2002 as
National Pollution Prevention Week.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to John
Jacobs, Bank of Alameda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kerr moved approval 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 -413) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on August 20, 2002. Approved.
( *02 -414) Recommendation to accept report on Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program. Accepted.
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( *02 -415) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the
Lease of City Owned Property Located at 1525 Bay Street to Karen
Zimmerman and Kenneth Edgerly DBA ABC Preschool. Introduced.
( *02 -416) Ratified bills in the amount of $ 7,325,366.50.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(02 -417) Resolution No. 13524, "Appointing Jeff M. Holzman as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Holzman with a Certificate of Appointment.
(02 -418) Resolution No. 13525, "Reappointing Robert B. Hessler as
a Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Hessler with a Certificate of Reappointment.
(02 -419) Resolution No 13526, "Reappointing Sherri Stieg as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(02 -420) Resolution No. 13527, "Appointing Betsy Gammell as a
Member of the City Golf Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(02 -421) Resolution No. 13528, "Reappointing Kirk D. Elliott as a
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Member of the City Recreation and Park Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(02 -422) Resolution No. 13529, "Reappointing Christine Johnson as
a Member of the City Recreation and Park Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(02 -423) Resolution No. 13530, "Reappointing Georg Oliver as a
Member of the City Recreation and Park Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(02 -424) Recommendation to accept Action Plan for Improving Public
Notification Procedures.
The City Manager stated that Council requested an action plan for
improving public notification procedures at the Regular City
Council Meeting of August 20, 2002; further stated the action plan
is included in the Agenda packet for tonight's meeting.
Tom Pavletic, Alameda, stated that he is grateful to the Council
for taking swift action to remedy the public notification
procedure; further stated the action plan process should be
expedited.
Joseph Woodard, Alameda, stated that the action plan for improving
the notification procedures should not take longer than two weeks.
Betty Anderson, Citizens of Alameda for Responsible Development,
stated the action plan process is unnecessarily long and
cumbersome; staff should seek input from residents; further stated
that notice radius and lead times need to be expanded.
Noel Folsom, Alameda, stated all Boards and Commissions do not need
to provide a report; notice requirements should be based on
individual projects and notices should have wider distribution.
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Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated that he has concerns regarding the
November 30th deadline to report back to Council; the public and the
Transportation Commission should be included in the review process;
suggested an interim ordinance be considered to increase the notice
range to a 300 -foot radius, all residents be included, a 1000 -foot
radius be used for parks, schools, community centers and City
facilities, and notice be provided one week prior to Board and
Commission Meetings.
Jean Sweeney, Alameda, stated that she endorses previous speakers;
requested Council to expedite the matter.
Mayor Appezzato suggested that the City Manager double noticing
requirements effective immediately and report back to Council with
recommendations from the Boards and Commissions.
Councilmember Kerr stated residents requested that distance and
timing be increased and the size of the project be considered in
the noticing requirements; concurred with Mayor Appezzato's
suggestion to double noticing requirements.
Councilmember Daysog concurred with Mayor Appezzato and
Councilmember Kerr regarding doubling noticing requirements;
suggested that Council include the public and appropriate
Commissions in the review process; further suggested that Council
move the report deadline from November to October in order to
expedite the process; requested the City Manager to submit a report
to Council by the third week in September.
Councilmember Johnson concurred with Mayor Appezzato's suggestion
[to double noticing requirements]; suggested noticing requirements
be at a minimum of 300 -feet or double the current requirement;
stated the Public Utilities Board, Planning Board, Social Service
Human Relations Board and Economic Development Commission are the
key Boards and Commissions which should be involved in the
notification review process; noted the public will have the
opportunity to provide input at Board Hearings.
In response to Mayor Appezzato's inquiry whether the City Manager
understood Council's direction, the City Manager responded in the
affirmative and noted that he might not be able to meet
Councilmember Daysog's request [to report back by the third week in
September].
The City Attorney noted an ordinance would be needed to change the
Municipal Code; stated that staff would respond expeditiously.
Councilmember Kerr inquired whether staff would provide an
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emergency ordinance or a resolution to direct the City Manager to
double noticing requirements.
The City Attorney responded that appropriate legislation could be
provided at the next Council Meeting or the City Manager could
simply exercise his discretion [to double noticing requirements]
pending final legislation.
Councilmember Johnson stated the City Manger should implement said
direction until an ordinance is drafted.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the staff recommendation [to
accept the Action Plan].
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(02 -425) Camilla Whyte, Alameda, thanked everyone who spoke in
support of the Krusi Park cellular phone antenna matter; requested
Council to review Zone 0 (Open Space District) language [in the
Municipal Code]; noted the Krusi Park Tiny Tot Playground is
dedicated to Ida M. Krusi.
Councilmember Kerr inquired whether the plaque honoring Ms. Krusi
is still displayed in the playground; requested staff to ensure the
plaque is still displayed.
(02 -426) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed electric vehicles.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(02 -427) Councilmember Daysog requested the City of Alameda adopt
an Ordinance supporting regional firearm control, similar to the
City of Oakland's Ordinance.
(02 -428) Councilmember Johnson requested staff to update Council
on the status of the Del Monte facility.
(02 -429) Vice Mayor DeWitt invited everyone to attend Art in the
Park on Sunday September 8, 2002 in Jackson Park between 11 a.m.
and 5 p.m.
Councilmember Kerr stated Art in the Park is the 3rd Annual event
showcasing Alameda artists.
(02 -430) Councilmember Kerr requested staff to update Council on
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the status of the PG &E Transmission Agreement and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Biological Agreement.
(02 -431) Councilmember Johnson invited everyone to attend the West
Alameda Business Association's 1St Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly
Festival on Saturday September 7, 2002 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(02 -432) Vice Mayor DeWitt invited everyone to attend the Special
City Council Meeting on September 11, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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