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2008-10-21 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - OCTOBER 21, 2008- -7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:54 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (08 -440) Proclamation declaring October 2008 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to Susan Bunker. Ms. Bunker thanked Council for the proclamation. (08 -441) Proclamation recognizing the benefits of public power and honoring Alameda Power and Telecom for its contributions to the community. Mayor Johnson read and presented the proclamation to the Alameda Power and Telecom General Manager. The Alameda Power and Telecom General Manager thanked Council for the proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] ( *08 -442) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on October 1, 2008; Special City Council Meeting held on October 2, 2008; Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on October 7, 2008. Approved. ( *08- 443) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,722,309.26. Regular Meeting 1 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 ( *08 -444) Recommendation to accept the Annual Report for the Managed Investment Portfolio for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008. Accepted. ( *08 -445) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for Signal Coordination on Eighth Street, Otis Drive, and Park Street /San Jose Avenue, No. P.W. 01- 08 -03. Accepted. ( *08 -446) Resolution No. 14277, "Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Contract Between the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways and the Alameda Police Department." Adopted. ( *08 -447) Resolution No. 14278, "Approving an Agreement with Ameresco Butte County LLC for the Purchase of Power from Landfill Gas Generation for a 20 -Year Term." Adopted. ( *08 -448) Resolution No. 14279, Proposition 7." Adopted. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS "Recommending Opposition to (08 -449) Discuss the principles and framework for the potential cuts to balance the City's Fiscal Year 2009 -10 budget. The City Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the meeting. Tony Santare, Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board (submitted comments); Ewart A. Wetheral, Mastick Senior Center (submitted comments); Barry Christensen, Mastick Senior Center; Jim Thomas, Mastick Senior Center; Virginia Fierro, Mastick Senior Center; Arlene Talbot, Alameda; Patricia Meier, Alameda; Olga Crowe, Alameda; Domenick Weaver, Alameda Firefighters (submitted study); Albert J. Hahane, Residents for Cardinal Point; Ken Gutletsen, Alameda; Robbie Dileo, Alameda Museum; Chuck Millar, Alameda Museum. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the meeting. Councilmember Matarrese stated decisions will not be made on potential cuts tonight; that he would like Council to give direction on policy standards to provide measurement and flattening and restructure the organization, which have been addressed at prior budget hearings; cuts should be made farthest away from the Regular Meeting 2 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 point of service delivery; the City has a structural problem that needs to be fixed; consolidating departments should be reviewed. Councilmember deHaan stated more impacts can be anticipated due to the current financial crisis; concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; stated funding was strong from 1995 to 2000; that he would like to compare current staffing with levels ten years ago; he is appalled that Mastick Senior Center closure is being considered as a potential cut. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City Manager and Department Heads are responsible for determining how to deliver service; that he wants to outline what services need to be protected; public safety staffing needs to be maintained at a level to ensure adequate response time; that he is pleased that the Police Chief is urging Council not to consider a Special Duty Unit reduction which would result in the loss of a parolee, a probationer, sex registrant monitoring, special operations capabilities, and surveillance and investigative functions; the City is kept safe because of parolee surveillance, speed limit enforcement, and property crime investigation; the City has three missions: 1) keeping the City safe; 2) protecting individual citizens; and 3) protecting infrastructure; the City cannot eliminate sidewalk and tree pruning maintenance. Mayor Johnson stated the Fire and Police Departments' Sustainability Reports should have included economic analysis and been a financial planning tool for the next five or ten years; reports should include the retirement medical cost issue. Councilmember Gilmore stated follow up should be given to the possibility of contracting out certain Finance Department functions, such as payroll, parking citations, business licenses, etc., as well as combining Risk Management and Human Resources into one administrative department; consolidating Boards and Commissions should be reviewed because City time is used to staff the Boards and Commissions; contracting out engineering services should be reviewed; that she is not sure about contracting out Fire services to the County; that she does not see how public safety services will not be touched given the fact public safety accounts for 660 of the General Fund. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like the City Manager to explore the possibility of contracting in; Alameda Unified School District could contract with the City for field maintenance and payroll services; part -time versus full -time employment should be reviewed for professional services. Regular Meeting 3 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 Mayor Johnson stated issues should be reviewed with more of an open mind; Council has been clear on minimizing public service cuts as much as possible; many cities utilize retirees to supplement public safety forces; the Fire Dispatch Center was contracted out years ago; the Police Chief provided a brief analysis on the matter, but numbers were not provided. The City Manager stated that the issue was noted as something to consider in the future because more analysis is needed. Mayor Johnson stated the issue should be reviewed if there is a possibility to save money and provide the same service; every issue should have an associated dollar amount. The City Manager stated that staff is working to ensure that costs are identified in future studies; structural changes can be reviewed; the amount needed to balance the [2009 -2010] budget is substantial. Mayor Johnson stated Council needs to know the exact amount of money that would be saved by eliminating positions, including retirement benefit costs. Vice Mayor Tam stated the City does so much with so little; the City's public utility is doing very well; fifty percent of the Assistant City Manager's time is charged to Alameda Point; Mastick Senior Center is a model for the region; the Police and Fire Departments are incredible; it is important to see whether structural changes would have an impact on the General Fund; that she is not sure whether all Public Works' programs are charged to the General Fund; questioned whether funding is received for tree trimming and sidewalk repair; stated clear assessments need to be made regarding contracting out public safety services to Alameda County; the City is not facing easy choices. Councilmember Gilmore stated Council is discussing 2009 -2010 budget cuts now; economic advisers do not see the financial situation getting better for a few years; she does not want the City to become another Vallejo. Councilmember Matarrese stated people do not want to put a price tag on public safety services or the Mastick Senior Center, but the services cost money; the City's core missions and need to be reviewed. Councilmember deHaan developed over several avoid further impacts. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 stated the City's financial situation years; corrections need to be made now to I Mayor Johnson stated the City cut $4 million [from the budget] this year; millions of dollars were cut the year before; structural reform is needed. The City Manager stated expenditures and revenues will continue to be monitored; the community will be impacted. Mayor Johnson stated Council voted to place Measure P on the ballot to increase revenue; people need to be given a choice between increasing revenue or making cuts; a public safety parcel tax polled very poorly. Councilmember Matarrese stated some departments night need to be consolidated; the City cannot support the current structure; sharing services with the School District should be reviewed; the City cannot afford not to develop the North of Lincoln Avenue and Alameda Landing projects. The City Manager stated the Revenue Enhancement Team looked at a variety of revenue raising opportunities; discussions involved using Marina fees to help support public safety services in the area. Mayor Johnson stated Council needs more information on Marina fees. Councilmember Gilmore stated tonight's report is very clear and helpful; requested that the report be posted more predominately on the City's website. Councilmember Matarrese stated an analysis would be needed following the outcome of Measure P; quarterly reports will be provided in November; mid -year reports will be provided in February; the budget will be reviewed in May. Councilmember deHaan stated most municipalities are going through the same exercise and are making drastic cuts. Mayor Johnson stated Measure P would lessen cuts, but cuts would still need to be made. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (08 -450) Recommendation to receive the Fiscal Sustainability Committee report on Other Post Employment Benefits. The Interim Finance Director gave a presentation. Regular Meeting 5 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 Mayor Johnson inquired what happens when a retiree reaches an age to qualify for Medicare, to which the City Manager responded that information would be provided. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a significant number of increased participates need to be assumed. The Interim Finance Director responded actuarial assumptions are based on certain revenue and cost growth estimates; stated actuarial assumptions need to be updated every twenty -four months. Mayor Johnson stated that projecting the number of retirees in the next ten years is important. The Interim Finance Director stated that employee census growth is addressed [in actuarials]. Mayor Johnson requested clarification on national health care in ten years. The Interim Finance Director stated Bartel Associates' theory is that national health care costs would be the base line; the amount would be subtracted from the City's liability. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not agree with said assumption; assumptions need to have a rational basis; reducing the health care rate of inflation to 4.2% is irresponsible. Councilmember Matarrese stated the assumption should not be made. The Interim Finance Director continued the presentation. Kevin Kennedy, Fiscal Sustainability Chair and City Treasurer, gave a brief presentation. (08 -451) Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of continuing the meeting past midnight. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Tam stated that the $6 million cash payment assumes a 4.5% and 7.75% fixed rate of return. Mr. Kennedy stated the higher rate of return is being used; the money set aside to deal with the liability can be invested like a pension fund investment; the City's General Fund can only have Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 highly rated securities with very limited maturity; the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) has a program that cities can use to set up irrevocable trusts to fund OPEB benefits. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the City would need to contribute more if the return is not 7.750. Mr. Kennedy responded figures should not deviate very much unless staff levels significantly change or there is an unusual employee turnover. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the Fiscal Sustainability Committee's recommendation, to which Mr. Kennedy responded a straight thirty -year amortized schedule. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether outstanding loans from Alameda Power and Telecom (AP &T) and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) are returning approximately 60 interest each. The Development Services Manager responded ARRA is paying interest only to the General Fund; stated the principle would not retire; AP &T is not paying anything on its obligation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether lease revenues are pumped into the General Fund as an interest only payment. The Development Services Manager responded a payment of $130,000 is made, which is 6% in interest. Councilmember Matarrese stated the interest comes from lease payments; lease revenue is to go into infrastructure and maintenance at the former Base, but is going into the General Fund. Mayor Johnson stated Council needs to decide whether revenue should come to the General Fund or go into crumbling infrastructure that the City does not own. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether redevelopment funds would be protected from State raiding if revenues were put into the General Fund. The Development Services Director responded lease revenue funding does not have anything to do with tax increment received from the State; stated the law states that a city's General Fund can make the payment; ARRA is scheduled to make principle payments this fiscal year. Regular Meeting 7 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 Councilmember Matarrese stated the question is whether principle payments should be made; decisions need to be made on the best place for cash flow. Mr. Kenney stated the City is trying to work another $2.5 million into a budget that is already strained to ensure that obligations are met; the City may get to a point where the retiree budget will engulf the entire budget for current services. Mayor Johnson questioned how the of public safety when payments benefits. Mr. Kennedy stated that a lot of the current economy is exposing hidden by a strong economy. City would provide needed levels are required for retiree health cities are looking at the issue; a lot of weaknesses that were Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the Committee's recommendation is Alternative B, which requires raising an additional $2.3 million on top of $1.2 million; stated Alternative B would increase the shortfall of approximately $4 million next year to $6.3 million; questioned whether the Committee is suggesting that the City not tap into the fund balance for said amount. Mr. Kenney responded in the affirmative; stated the General Fund balance could be spent down to zero if significant changes are not made to free up revenue going forward; stated the City has a $75 million liability; staff presented a variety of payment options; there is a lot to be said for pre- funding as much as possible. Mayor Johnson inquired how many retirees are assumed on Attachment B and what are the premiums. Mr. Kennedy responded the current population was considered and assumptions were made regarding turnover and change in demographics. Councilmember Matarrese stated no one is supporting the pay- as -you- go approach; the question is how much the City will pay over and beyond the annual premium; the money needs to be squeezed out of an already tight budget; that he appreciates the work of the Fiscal Sustainability Committee; he prefers a fixed figure even if adjustment would be needed; the obligation is real and contracted; that he likes the idea of taking the from an ARRA loan to help fund the obligation. Mayor Johnson concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; stated a fixed number has to be set; funding was not provided for the 1079 Regular Meeting 8 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 and 1082 Plans; Council is dealing with the consequences. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Michael D'Orazi, IAFF 689, stated the Police and Fire Associations did not get off to a good start when the City was approached for transferring the 1082 Plan to PERS; the ball was set in motion through a meeting with Former Mayor Chuck Corica; actuarial assumptions were obtained from PERS which showed that the City would save 130 on employer costs for pensions and there would be $3 million left over after the conclusion of transfer of funds; public retiree healthcare benefit discussions were limited because everyone felt that life expectancy for public safety employees was shorter; discussions continued for adding spouses to the benefit; the 13% could have been used to help pre -fund pension costs; pre - funding is an important option to consider; urged Council to be cautious; stated only two people are left in the 1082 Plan; the 1079 Plan unfunded liability will decrease substantially over the next few years. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. The Interim Finance Director noted that the City would have more than an additional $700,000 shortfall if the ARRA obligation repayment was not included in the current budget and 2009 -2010 budget. Councilmember Gilmore thanked the Interim Finance Director and Fiscal Sustainability Committee for the report; stated that she knew there was an OPEB liability, but she did not know what target the City needed to shoot for to start paying for the obligation. Mr. Kennedy stated that the Fiscal Sustainability Committee would not provide a final report in January. Councilmember Matarrese thanked for input and the Interim presentation; stated that no on costs; the 1079 and 1082 PlE opportunity for some ramping ul back with a hybrid approach whi and Alternative E. the Fiscal Sustainability Committee Finance Director for a clear anticipated the rise in healthcare as are in sunset and provide an ; that he would like staff to come h would include pre- funding ramp up In response to Mayor Johnson's payment, Mr. Kennedy stated one way be pre- funding with a bond; if a issued, a 5% interest rate would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 I comments regarding mandatory to make payment mandatory could $50 million pension bond were equal $2.5 million in interest payments; earning 60 -8o would result in additional revenue; the interest payment would be non - negotiable. Councilmember deHaan stated that Peralta Community College District had an approximate 20 delta between what was borrowed on a bond and what was earned. Mayor Johnson stated that a number needs to be set and consequences need to be known; requiring non - discretionary payments could be established through an ordinance or could be part of the Charter. Mr. Kenney stated that he would have an issue with issuing a bond on the entire obligation; a number of cities have partially pre - funded the obligation. The Interim Finance Director stated pension obligation bonds are taxable; borrowing $75.4 million of taxable municipal debt at today's rate would result in a $3.2 million payment; the bond would be a serial bond and would never stop. Mr. Kenney stated bond counsel could provide more information on the matter. The Interim Finance Director stated that paying the $75.4 million over thirty years would result in paying three times the amount; a bond would be good for pre- funding the obligation and controlling the difference of the delta every year. Mr. Kenney stated the pay -as- you -go approach is irresponsible; commended Council for facing the issue; stated more information is needed on how a pension bond would work. Mayor Johnson stated information is needed on paying the obligation over thirty years, the 1079 and 1082 Plans, and using [1079 and 1082 Plan] decreases to pay for the current [OPEB] plan. Councilmember Matarrese stated consensus is: not to select the pay - as- you -go approach; to shoot for the $4.4 million; to review the pension bond alternative; and to see how $2.8 million from the 1079 and 1082 Plans figure into payment; further stated a resolution or ordinance could be considered as a vehicle for locking in the payment commitment. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she wants information on General Fund repercussions. Vice Mayor Tam requested clarification on the $3 million that was to go into the OPEB [when the 1079 and 1082 Plans ended] and where Regular Meeting 10 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 the 13% savings went that the City incurred as a result of the conversion from the 1079 and 1082 Plans; stated that she wants to avoid repeating past mistakes. Mayor Johnson stated actuarial numbers need to be reviewed in order to ensure that payments are adequate. Councilmember Matarrese stated dramatically increased healthcare costs and participant fluctuation need to be considered. Councilmember deHaan stated today has to be the worst of all times to pay but might be the best in terms of securing a bond. Mr. Kennedy stated markets have been frozen; IBM borrowed money at 250 basis points over Treasury, which is ridiculous. The Interim Finance Director stated that the last quarter statistics indicated that the Municipal Bond market was 250 less than demand; timing is the issue; updated actuarial assumptions are needed; real numbers are needed. Councilmember Matarrese stated accurate information is needed, but he does not want the matter pushed aside. (08 -452) Report on the impact of the Chuck Corica Golf Complex Fee Increases. The Interim Golf Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember deHaan stated rounds have increased, but cart rentals have decreased. The Interim Golf Manager stated golfers are making careful spending decisions. Mayor Johnson stated one month's data is not enough to track impacts. Jim Strehlow, Alameda, stated fewer people will play golf because of the current economic conditions; Council should not rely on short -term impacts. Jane Sullwold, Alameda Golf Commission, stated September 2008 only had four weekends and did not include Labor Day weekend, which was included in September 2007 statistics; revenue increased by approximately $24,000; the first month was a very positive experience under the new rate structure; the Interim Finance Director has been extremely helpful in providing information to the Regular Meeting 1 1 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 Golf Commission. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding figures, Ms. Sullwold stated the Par 3 Course continues to increase in play and decrease in revenue. Mayor Johnson inquired whether increased rates would decrease play. Ms. Sullwold responded higher rates decreased play in the past; stated the Par 3 Course if price sensitive. (08 -453) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Master Siting Agreement with AT &T to upgrade their distribution system in order to provide Lightspeed Services in Alameda and to execute all necessary documents to implement the project. The Public Works Coordinator gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether every site would require a permit. The Public Works Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated notification would be provided to property owners within 300 feet of a site. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Council has the ability to say no to the Agreement. The Public Works Coordinator responded in the negative; stated the City would have the right to control the way equipment would be installed within the public right -of -way. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the franchising roll has been taken over by the State, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated the staff report indicates that the City would receive a 5% franchise fee; inquired how much the 5% is in dollars. The Public Works Coordinator responded 50 of gross revenue for video services; stated the actual dollar amount would depend on sales. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the 50 [franchise fee] is in the budget. The Public Works Coordinator responded in the negative; stated constructing the system would take approximately eighteen months. Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 Mayor Johnson inquired why the City cannot charge franchise fees on satellite dishes. The Public Works Coordinator stated franchise fees are for occupation of right -of -ways. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether all cabinets would be on public property, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded all cabinets would be within the public right -of -way. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any cabinets would be placed on private property at any point. The Public Works Coordinator responded there are no plans to place the cabinets on private property. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether locations would be new. The Public Works Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated AT &T estimates that seventy -seven boxes will be installed; the quantity depends depend on cable length; the new cabinets would be within 150 feet of the existing Serving Area Interface (SAI) cabinets. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether electrical underground boxes were placed on public or private right -of -ways, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded public right -of -way. Mayor Johnson stated placing some of the cabinets on private property would be beneficial; placing cabinets in landscape areas would be better. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether AT &T would be willing to subsidize staff's efforts. The Public Works Coordinator responded AT &T would be pay for permits. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether permit fees would be adequate, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Tam stated the Agreement has a lot of protections for the City. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation. Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08 -454) Resolution No. 14280, "Approving the Amended and Restated Northern California Power Agency Power Pooling Agreement." Adopted. The Utility Planning Supervisor provided a brief presentation. The City Manager stated that the Agreement was unanimously approved at the Public Utilities Board meeting last night. Mayor Johnson inquired whether all Northern California Power Agency members are changing the Agreement, to which the Utility Planning Supervisor responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the Agreement would have any affect on the source of power generated. The Utility Planning Supervisor responded there should be no impact; stated the City has been operating under revised procedures for a number of years. Vice Mayor Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA 08 -455) Griff Neal, Alameda, submitted handout; stated undergrounding costs were estimated to cost homeowners between $1,500 and $2,000; that his estimate is $10,000; electric services can be reimbursed but cable and phone service costs are divided by the number of services; hook up costs are not reimbursed if a house requires a non - standard service hook up. Mayor Johnson requested that information be provided to Council on how charges work and the reimbursement process. Councilmember Matarrese requested that the matter be placed on an agenda so that Council can take action. Mr. Neal suggested selling AP &T to balance the budget. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. Regular Meeting 14 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (08 -456) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Social Services Human Relations Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Douglas Biggs. (08 -457) Councilmember deHaan stated that gas prices are down; ferry fees were raised; inquired whether the increase should be revisited. The City Manager responded that she would check with the Public Works Department. Mayor Johnson stated that fees could possibly be reduced. (08 -458) Councilmember Matarrese stated that he attended the AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee Meeting; he requested that Council receive a report on the meeting because discussions included casual carpooling and line 63; the line 63 route changes only saved two minutes. Mayor Johnson inquired what were the thoughts on casual carpooling. Councilmember Matarrese responded points of discussion included: 1) casual carpooling is bad for the bus system; 2) the City should place a sign for a designated casual carpooling zone; and 3) casual carpooling should be moved to a ride share location; stated the matter is a question of policy. Councilmember deHaan stated concerns involved sheriff's issuing tickets. Councilmember Matarrese stated tickets are issued if someone pulls up to a red zone that is a bus stop. (08 -459) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she attended the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting last Thursday; PG &E made a presentation; PG &E is trying to reduce its carbon footprint; Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville are trying to create a municipal public power entity; studies show that rates would be loo higher because of PG &E's broad base; that she has been elected to the Executive Board which requires reviewing legislation on local control for the Light Brown Apple Moth issue. Mayor Johnson inquired what is PG &E's renewable portion of their portfolio. Regular Meeting 15 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 The AP &T General Manager responded 110; stated AP &T is number one in the State. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson announced that the November 4, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting will be adjourned to November 6, 2008 due to the November 4, 2008 General Municipal Election. There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 1:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting 16 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008