2002-11-06 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL (ADJOURNED REGULAR) CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY - - NOVEMBER 6, 2002 - - 7:30 P.M.
Acting Mayor DeWitt convened the Special (Adjourned Regular)
Meeting at 7:34 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Kerr, Johnson and
Acting Mayor DeWitt - 4.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(02 -496) The City Manager introduced Karen Willis, the new Human
Resources Director.
(02 -497) Acting Mayor DeWitt announced that the newly elected Mayor
and Councilmembers will be sworn in at the Regular City Council
Meeting of December 17, 2002.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting Mayor DeWitt announced that the Resolution Approving Revised
Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Resolution Between the
Alameda City Employees Association and the City of Alameda
[paragraph no.02 -505] and the Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing
Conveyance of Abandoned Right -of -Way on cypress Street, East of
Third Street [paragraph no.02 -507] 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 -4.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number.]
( *02 -498) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on October 15, 2002. Approved.
( *02 -499) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Investment Report for
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period ending September 30, 2002. Accepted.
( *02 -500) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Sales Tax Report for
period ending September 30, 2002 for Sales Transactions in the
Second Calendar Quarter of 2002. Accepted.
( *02 -501) Recommendation to accept the work of BBI Construction for
Mastick Senior Center Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Project, No. P.W. 10- 00 -17. Accepted.
( *02 -502) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize Call for Bids for Annual Resurfacing Project, Phase 23,
No. P.W. 08- 02 -10. Accepted.
( *02 -503) Recommendation to extend the deadline to file the Final
Map for Tract 7232 (43 County Road) to November 21, 2003.
Accepted.
( *02 -504) Recommendation to allocate Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 Revenue
Alignment Budget Authority (RABA) Funds to various Public Works
Projects. Accepted.
(02 -505) Resolution No. 13536 "Approving Revised Memorandum of
Understanding and Salary Resolution Between the Alameda City
Employees Association and the City of Alameda for the Period
October 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2003." Adopted.
Alan Elnick, Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA), stated the
new agreement requires that all members pay union dues with no
exceptions.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether ACEA could become a full
agency shop by a vote of the members, to which Mr. Elnick responded
in the affirmative.
Evy Chase, ACEA, urged council to adopt the resolution.
Marion Miller, President, ACEA, urged Council to adopt the
resolution.
Terry Flippo, ACEA, urged Council to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog requested that staff provide a summary of the
significant changes to include the aggregated costs and revenues.
The Employee Relations Manager stated the principal points of the
agreement includes a 4% increase retroactive to October 1, 2001, a
second 4% increase retroactive to July 1, 2002 and a one -third
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equity adjustment granted to classifications deemed below parity,
some changes in the language related to the agency shop, and an
enhanced dental benefit; further stated the increases are
proportionately charged to the General Fund, Special Funds, AP &T,
Housing Authority, Golf Course, and Development Services.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the budget would need to be
revised to accommodate the changes.
The City Manager responded the existing operating budget
accommodates the adjustments; further stated the first 40
retroactive increase will be drawn from reserves.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the first 4% retroactive
increase will be the only amount drawn from reserves, to which the
City Manager responded in the affirmative.
The City Manager stated there is room within existing budgets,
adopted by the City Council, to accommodate the remaining
adjustments.
Councilmember Daysog inquired about how the 4% increase translates
into an aggregate amount.
The Finance Director responded the first 40 (retroactive to October
1, 2001) is estimated at $305,000 and the second 40 (retroactive to
July 1, 2002) is estimated at $478,437.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the adjustments are
sustainable over the years, to which the City Manager responded in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether ACEA members' requests for
PERS retirement enhancement is offered, to which the City Manager
responded in the negative.
Councilmember Daysog stated cost
using reserves; noted that in
benefits for the police force,
funded.
cuts should be considered before
order to accommodate improved
some police positions were not
The City Manager stated the City Council's interest was
communicated to the bargaining unit; further stated the agreement
is responsible and reflects appropriately how bargaining groups are
compensated.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the retired police officer
positions are being filled.
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The City Manager responded in the affirmative; further stated 75-
800 of the retired police officers were replaced.
Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
( *02 -506) Resolution No 13537 "Approving Revised Memorandum of
Understanding and Salary Resolution Between the City of Alameda and
Alameda Police Officer Non -Sworn Unit for the Period January 1,
2002 Through December 27, 2003." Adopted.
(02 -507) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of
Abandoned Right -of -Way on cypress Street, East of Third Street.
Introduced Ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr stated the lots on the 300 block of Cypress
Street were built upon, subdivided, property lines were lost, and
only half of the street was paved; further stated the City is
donating land to give the north lots a front yard.
Councilmember Kerr moved introduction of ordinance.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
( *02 -508) Introduction of Ordinance Eliminating the Existing Time
Limit on Incurring Debt for the Community Improvement Plan for the
West End Community Improvement Project. Introduced Ordinance.
( *02 -509) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,425,936.19.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(02 -510) Resolution No. 13538 "Appointing Teresa E. Thomas as a
Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Ms.
Thomas with a Certificate of Appointment.
(02 -511) Ordinance No 2886 "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
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Repealing and Replacing Chapter XXI (Solid Waste and Recycling)."
Finally passed.
Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed residential recycling.
Councilmember Johnson moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
(02 -512) Ordinance No. 2887 "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Replacing Subsection 23 -3.3 (Allowing Branches to Extend Over
Sidewalks) of Section 23 -3 (Trees and Shrubbery) of Chapter XXIII
(Parks, Recreation Areas and Public Property)." Finally Passed
Michael John Torrey, Alameda, stated that he has concerns regarding
branches extending over sidewalks on Atlantic Avenue.
Councilmember Johnson stated the ordinance requires an 8 -foot
vertical clearance over the width of the sidewalk and a 13 -foot 6-
inch clearance over any street.
The City Manager stated the ordinance sets a standard; if
complaints are received the City will require the property owner to
maintain the standard.
Councilmember Johnson moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(02 -513) Albert Gaster, Alameda, congratulated the candidates who
ran in the November 6th election; thanked Councilmember Kerr for her
great work for the City of Alameda; requested that Council
reposition Oral Communications (Agenda Item #6) before the Regular
Agenda Items.
(02 -514) Al Wright, Alameda, submitted photographs of the dead end
on Old County Road; requested that the City of Alameda abate the
weeds and provide landscaping similar to the Portola Triangle.
(02 -515) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed electric vehicles.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(02 -516) Consideration of Acting Mayor's appointment to the
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Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Paratransit
Advisory Planning Committee (PAPCO).
Acting Mayor DeWitt appointed Evelyn Sullivan to the Alameda County
Transportation Improvement Authority Paratransit Advisory Planning
Committee.
(02 -517) Councilmember Daysog congratulated Councilmember Johnson
on her victory in the November 6th Election; congratulated
Councilmember Kerr on her campaign.
(02 -518) Councilmember Johnson congratulated Councilmember Daysog
on his reelection to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Acting Mayor DeWitt adjourned the
Special (Adjourned Regular) Meeting at 8:20 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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