2000-09-05 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 10:34 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
(00 -491) Presentation by Charles Foster, Port of Oakland, of
Pacific Gateway: An Illustrated History of the Port of Oakland by
Woody Minor.
Mayor Appezzato announced that the Presentation was rescheduled to
a later date [September 19, 2000 Regular Council Meeting].
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Appezzato announced the recommendation to approve City's
Response to 1999 -2000 Alameda County Grand Jury Report [paragraph
no. 00 -4931 was removed from the Consent Calender for discussion.
Councilmember DeWitt moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calender.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an
asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
( *00 -492) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on August 15, 2000. Approved.
(00 -493) Recommendation to approve City's Response to 1999 -2000
Alameda County Grand Jury Report.
Peggy Doherty, Alameda, suggested City work shops on the Brown Act
include the public.
Mayor Appezzato noted the Fair Political Practices Commission holds
public hearings.
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Ms. Doherty clarified that her suggestion was referring to the in-
service work shops for the City staff and City Council.
Councilmember DeWitt moved approval the recommendation to approve
the City's response to the 1999 -2000 Alameda County Grand Just
Report.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
( *00 -494) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize Call for Bids for Alameda Point Buildings 11 and 400A,
Phase 2, No. P.W. 01- 00 -01. Approved.
( *00 -495) Recommendation to adopt Amendment No. 1 to FY 2000 -01
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to include Washington
Park Restroom Design and to increase funding for Midway Trailer
Acquisition; and authorize execution of Grant Agreements and /or
Modifications and related documents. Approved.
( *00 -496) Ratified bills in the amount of $7,405,423.07.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(00 -497) Resolution No. 13270, "Reappointing Douglas DeHaan as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
DeHaan with a Certificate of Reappointment.
(00 -498) Resolution No. 13271, "Reappointing Francis J. Matarrese
as a Member of the City Economic Development Commission."
[Manufacturing /Industrial Seat] Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the Resolution.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Matarrese with a Certificate of Reappointment.
(00 -499) Resolution No. 13272, "Appointing Gail A. Wetzork as a
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Member of the City Economic Development Commission." [Community -at-
Large Seat] Adopted.
Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Wetzork with a Certificate of Appointment.
(00 -500) Resolution No. 13273, "Reappointing Anthony J. Corica as
a Member of the City Golf Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of Resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Corica with a Certificate of Reappointment.
(00 -501) Resolution No. 13274, "Appointing Sandre R. Swanson as a
Member of the City Golf Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Swanson with a Certificate of Appointment.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(00 -502) Angus McDonald, Alameda, submitted and read a letter from
John Cruz, Code Compliance Officer, dated August 30, 2000 notifying
him [Mr. McDonald] of an inspection to determine whether his
property is in violation of the Alameda Municipal Code; stated the
letter does not indicate what the City is looking for; the City
does not have a right to enter homes; requested the City Council to
direct staff to call residents prior to sending letters.
Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager to speak to Mr. McDonald
regarding the matter.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether Mr. McDonald received any
indication about the potential [Code] violations, to which Mr.
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McDonald responded in the negative.
(00 -503) Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated the General Plan update
process should involve the highest possible percentage of the
people; involvement should not be just in Public Hearings and
should allow Alamedans to put together the documents and gather
information; requested the City Council to increase the number of
meetings proposed for General Plan update; further stated there
should be increases based on the 1990 [General] Plan process; the
Webster Street Rejuvenation- and Park Street Vision processes
should be used as a model; there should be input on the editing and
writing level [from citizens], not just from a hired consultant.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(00 -504) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to
the Public Utilities Board. [Engineer seat; partial term expiring
6/30/2002.] Not addressed.
(00 -505) Councilmember DeWitt announced that the September 6, 2000
Public Transit Committee Meeting will held be at the Alameda Power
& Telecom Conference Room.
(00 -506) Councilmember DeWitt stated children are back in school
and everyone should drive safely.
(00 -507) Councilmember Kerr announced that the Recreation and
Parks Department and volunteers have organized the first "Art in
the Park" on Sunday, September 10, in Jackson Park; invited
everybody to attend the event.
(00 -508) Mayor Appezzato announced that the Home Tour would be on
Sunday, September 10, and the Meyers Home would be open with
proceeds going to the Alameda Museum.
(00 -509) Mayor Appezzato announced that Library 2000 will hold a
meeting [campaign kick -off] at the Alameda Hotel, on Sunday
September 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; urged library supporters to
attend.
(00 -510) Mayor Appezzato stated there was a recent newspaper
article about the City of Hayward receiving twelve new bus
shelters; Hayward joined the Bus Shelter Consortium which includes
AC Transit and the Cities of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Newark
and San Leandro; the City of Alameda has an ordinance [prohibiting
advertisements on bus shelters]; suggested a Public Hearing be held
regarding matter; further stated citizens would not have to pay for
bus shelters with tasteful advertising.
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Councilmember Johnson stated the installation and maintenance of
bus shelters would be paid for; a prior Council voted not to allow
advertising on bus shelters; the Public Transit Committee is
preparing to make a recommendation [to Council] on said matter.
(00 -511) Mayor Appezzato stated that he received letters thanking
the City's refuse collector and various City staff; include a
letter from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) thanking
the City for its assistance.
The City Manager stated that due to the spike in energy costs, ABAG
created a power pool serving 55 jurisdictions; the Cities of
Alameda and Palo Alto helped ABAG to purchase energy and continue
the pool in a financially significant way.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 10:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane B. Felsch, CMC
City Clerk
The Agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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