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1999-07-06 Special and Regular CC Minutes2O MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -JULY 6, 1999- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 4. Absent: Vice Mayor Daysog - 1. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (99-322) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9; Number of potential cases: One. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Appezzato announced the City Council obtained a briefing from the City Attorney on a claim action. Adjournment There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 011) D ane B. Fe sch, CMC City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -JULY 6, 1999- -7:30 P.M. Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 9:45 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Absent: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 5. None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (99-324) Mayor Appezzato announced Mastick Senior Center's Open House on Sunday, July 11, 1999 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (99-325) Mayor Appezzato announced that the East Bay Regional Park District Board approved the dedication of land at Crown Memorial Beach for a dog park; the matter will be placed on the July 20th City Council Agenda. (99-326) Recognition of City Employees' Participation in building the Skate Park. Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager to hold a Special ceremony for the presentation of Certificates; recognized City Departments' and employees' contributions to the Skate Park. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Appezzato announced that the Introduction of Ordinance regarding Alameda Point Building 22 Lease [paragraph no. 99-331] was 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.] (*99-327) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on June 15, 1999. Approved. (*99-328) Resolution No. 13117, "Authorizing an Advance Under the Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Alameda and the Community Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 Improvement Commission." Adopted. (*99-329) Resolution No. 13118, "Commemorating 25 Years of Local Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program, Thanking Alameda Residents, Organizations and Businesses for Their Involvement, and Urging Congress to Continue CDBG Funding at Current or Greater Level." Adopted. (*99-330) Resolution No. 13119, "Designating the Deputy Public Works Director, the Public Works Director, or the City Manager to Act as the Agents on Behalf of the City of Alameda to the State in All Matters Pertaining to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Project #845-63-116, for 2264 Santa Clara Avenue (Carnegie Library)." Adopted. (99-331) Introduction of Ordinance Approving Addendum to Sublease Between Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and Audio Video Technical Services (AVTS) and Accepting Assignment of Interest in Lease of Building 22 at Alameda Point from ARRA as Sublessor, and Granting Option to Purchase Building 22 to Audio Video Technical Services, as Sublessee. Introduced. Richard Neveln, Alameda, inquired about option to purchase limits, benefits to the City, and related costs if City decides not to sell. The Deputy City Manager responded Building 22 is designated as a long term keeper in the Community Reuse Plan; stated negotiations to sell will not take place before the fourth year [of the Lease]; the City perceives long-term users as a tremendous benefit; AVTS is a significant business relocating from San Francisco's media gulch. In response to Councilmember Kerr's inquiry regarding qualified shell improvements, the Deputy City Manager stated shell improvements are required to bring the building up to Code, e.g. roof, exiting, sprinklers; the City negotiates shell improvement costs as a part of all leases; standard practice to abate said costs during the first years of the Contract; shell improvements differ from tenant improvements. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether the purchase price includes depreciation, to which the Deputy City Manager responded the value of shell improvements are subtracted; the sale price is not the purchase price today, but the future value, once the former Base is further revitalized. Councilmember DeWitt moved introduction of the Ordinance. Under discussion, Councilmember DeWitt stated when he ran for office, there were sweetheart leases; checking the price and terms of leases is prudent; the proposed Lease [of Building 22] is not a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 sweetheart lease; AVTS will be a good tenant and hopefully, will attract other tenants. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ( *99 -332) Ratified bills REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS in the amount of $2,726,213.19. (99 -333) Resolution No. 13120, "Appointing Michael J. Robles -Wong as a Member of the City Civil Service Board." 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. Robles -Wong with a Certificate of Appointment. (99 -334) Resolution No. 13121, "Reappointing Carmen R. Britter as a Senior Tenant Member of the City Housing Commission." Adopted. Councilmember DeWitt 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 Ms. Britter with a Certificate of Reappointment. (99 -335) Resolution No. 13122, "Appointing Terri J. Brohard as a Member of the City Library Board." 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 Brohard with a Certificate of Appointment (99 -336) Resolution No. 13123, "Reappointing Member of the City Planning Board." Adopted. and presented Ms. arie Gilmore as a Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carr voice vote 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 ed by unanimous [Ms. Gilmore was not available to take the Oath of Office.] (99-337) Resolution No. 13124, "Reappointing W. Lance Russum as a Member of the Public Utilities Board." Adopted. Councilmember Kerr stated that she regrettably is not supporting the nomination; Mr. Russum is a fine person and has contributed greatly to the community, however, in this particular position she will not support him. Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution. Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson and Mayor Appezzato - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1. [Mr. Russum was not available to take the Oath of Office.] (99-338) Resolution No. 13125, "Reappointing Danielle A. Bailey as a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." Adopted. Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the Resolution. Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Ms. Bailey with a Certificate of Reappointment. (99-339) Resolution No. 13126, "Appointing Judith Guerra as a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." Adopted. Councilmember DeWitt 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 Ms. Guerra with a Certificate of Appointment. (99-340) Resolution No. 13127, "Appointing Richard E. Teske as a Member of the Cable Television Advisory Committee (Business and Finance Seat)." 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 provided Mr. Teske with a Certificate of Appointment. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 (99-341) Public Hearing to consider a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-99-01, the mitigation monitoring program, and Master Plan Amendment, MPA-99-01. The proposed Master Plan Amendment deletes the previously proposed 180,000 square foot office complex and associated parking on Parcels B and C, approves the proposed Hotel Facility on Parcel C, and retains 55,600 square feet of office uses within the existing headhouse structures. The affected area is generally bounded by the Estuary on the north, the shipways on the east, Marina Village Parkway on the south, and the Rigging International Storage Yard and the Barnhill Property on the west. Applicants: Alameda Marina Village Associates and Extended Stay America Management, Inc.; (99-341A) Resolution No. 13128, "Adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-99-01 and Mitigation Monitoring Program, for Master Plan Amendment, MPA-99-01." Adopted; and (99-341B) Introduction of Ordinance Approving (MPA-99-01) Amendment to the Master Plan for Alameda Marina Village. Introduced. Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. Opponents: Richard Neveln, Alameda. Proponents: Pudge Linman, Extended Stay America. There being no further speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the public portion of the Hearing. Mayor Appezzato stated that he supports the staff recommendation; the project is a progressive move. Vice Mayor Daysog inquired whether windows facing the Estuary could be made consistent with the longer windows. Mr. Linman, Extended Stay America, responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Kerr stated over half of the traffic mitigation money is going to the 1-980 and 1-880 connections; less than half is going to Tinker Avenue, Tynan, Atlantic Avenue Corridor, and Mosely Avenue; no funding is going to Clement Street extension; the on- and off ramps for 1-880 and 1-980 are heavily used by people not coming to Alameda; inquired whether the traffic mitigation funding could be changed to projects in the City of Alameda; further stated the Jackson/Broadway Off-ramp Project's funding depends upon Measure B passage; inquired the possibility of rearranging distributions to allow more money to go to local improvement projects. The Public Works Director stated the Mitigated Negative Declaration breaks out the percentages associated with the project; the City is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 legally required to mitigate only the distribution of trips generated by the proposed project through the City's existing and future network; the distribution cannot be changed. Councilmember Kerr stated the Planning Board Hearing addressed transportation; there will be a kiosk with information on public transportation; requested confirmation that educational material on public transit, including waterfront taxis availability, would be provided to guests at check-in. Mr. Lipman responded in the affirmative, stated Extended Stay wants to team up with City staff to be better prepared about the public transit available in the City of Alameda. Councilmember Kerr stated Measure A limits stays to 31 days; one motel in town has month-to-month rentals; requested staff to find a way, working with Extended Stay America, to ensure that the City is conforming with Measure A. Councilmember DeWitt stated the project will be an asset to the City; Marina Village is one of the most beautiful parts of the City; that he concurs with Vice Mayor Daysog's request for uniform windows; inquired whether the red brick used in the Marina Village development could be used around the windows. Planner Judith Altschuler reviewed the Project's color board; stated a grey color would be used. Councilmember DeWitt inquired whether the same colors are used by the hotel in other cities, to which Mr. Lipman responded colors are site specific; stated normally, exteriors are total efface; Extended Stay worked with staff to develop the building's look. Councilmember DeWitt stated art should be built into the building. Mr. Lipman responded that they have worked closely with Rahn Verhaeghe and Marina Village; the plans do not show the total color scheme and landscaping; there will be a lot of work to enhance the site; Councilmember DeWitt's ideas can be incorporated; currently, the project is still in the design stage; colors are used on a national basis to allow Extended Stay to be easily identified; Extended Stay will try to incorporate Councilmember DeWitt's suggestion into other aspects of the project. Councilmember DeWitt further inquired whether silos near the site are being used. Rahn Verhaeghe, Marina Village, responded that the silos are located on the Barnhill property; and that he is not aware of any immediate plans to destroy or remove the silos; further stated the brick in Marina Village is part of the Shoreline access and will be Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 210 incorporated into the access all along Marina Village; the green roofs which are a symbol of Marina Village were included into Extended Stay design to have the building fit in. Councilmember Kerr stated there is a break from the red brick in the adjacent buildings along the waterfront; e.g. Shipways' and Harbor Master's buildings. Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of Resolution and Introduction of Ordinance]. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Johnson stated that Councilmember DeWitt and she are addressing transit matters; the City will watch to ensure future developments are transit friendly; AC Transit cannot be required to provide bus service, however, the City will watch the issue. Mayor Appezzato process and has On the call for vote - 5. stated the Project went through the Planning Board been developed over the last six months to a year. the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice (99-342) Public Hearing to consider: Resolution No. 13129, "Approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Ordering Levy of Assessments, Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2." Adopted. Mayor Appezzato opened the public portion of the Hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Appezzato closed the Public Portion of the Hearing, announced all ballots must be turned into the City Clerk at this time and called for the tallying of the Ballots. Public Works Administrative Management Analyst Marge McLean announced that the Ballots cast were not in favor of assessment increases for Zones 1, 2 and 3, and requested Council to approve amending the Engineer's Report accordingly. Councilmember Johnson so moved approval of the amendment of the Engineer's Report. Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (99-343) Recommendation to establish an Ad-Hoc Public Transit Committee to develop a Transit Plan; and to allocate funds to support activities of the Committee. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 21 Richard Neveln, Alameda, stated Alameda residents spoke out at AC Transit's recent Hearing on service improvements; there were few improvements for Alameda, the majority went to Oakland; Bay Farm Island and Alameda Point have no weekend bus service; the City of Alameda should put pressure on AC Transit and raise public awareness of the need for public transit. Shirley J. Eastman, Alameda, stated that she attended AC Transit's Public Hearing and was dissatisfied with the outcome of the Public Hearing; the City needs to be firm with AC Transit because the service of the 63- and 49 lines have not been provided; on occasion, weekend riders have to wait an hour to an hour and a half to transfer at Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue due to traffic jams with the 51 line on the way to Alameda from Berkeley; AC Transit has taken away service in the East End; in September, the "0" line will not travel around the East End; there should be a way to influence AC Transit's decision making; the Council should negotiate with AC Transit; Councilmembers should ride the bus to experience the lack of services, recommended more effort be placed into negotiating hourly trips of the "AZ" bus which will travel to the Oakland Airport; stated people in Alameda would like to get to the Airport or railway terminal without making three transfers; suggested several persons from the Council and several persons from the community serve on the Transit Committee. Mayor Appezzato responded two members of the Council have been placed on the Committee. Councilmember Johnson suggested Ms. Eastman apply for membership on the Committee; stated people interested in transit issues should apply; the matter is on the agenda to approve the establishment of the Committee and allocate funding; applications will be solicited and the selection process will move forward; when the Committee has completed its work, the matter will return to Council for approval. Councilmember DeWitt stated the work will be completed in two phases: 1) identification of problems through Public Hearings, research, etc.; and 2) resolution of problems; that he appreciates the comments this evening; the Committee will try to come up with plans to solve problems. Councilmember Kerr stated the Main Gate at Alameda Point is open; suggested the #10 bus enter one gate and exit the other, rather than loop around Alameda Point; stated buses could travel along Main Street and stop at the ferry terminal to provide bus service to mid-day ferry passengers; currently, there is no mid-day bus service to the ferry terminal; said suggestion would save AC Transit time, money and fuel. Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Johnson stated AC Transit is funding some improvements out of reserves; Measure B must be supported if improvements are desired; if Measure B does not pass, there will be substantial cuts in service. Mayor Appezzato stated Measure B provides millions of dollars to AC Transit; Measure B funds only continue through the year 2002; $1.1 Million of Measure B funds are used to maintain roads in Alameda, e.g. repair pot holes; $6 Million is allocated toward ferries; money also goes to operate draw bridges; the matter will be decided by the voters next year. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (99-344) Ordinance No. 2799, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsections 4-3 (Defacing Public Property) of Chapter IV (Offenses and Public Safety), to Restrict the Posting of Flyers/Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way." Finally passed. Councilmember DeWitt moved final passage of the Ordinance. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (99-345) Ordinance No. 2800, "Approving and Authorizing Lease Agreement Between the Alameda Unified School District, as Lessor, and the City of Alameda, as Lessee, for Recreation and Park Department Facilities at Historic Alameda High School, East Wing, 2250 Central Avenue." Finally passed. Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the Ordinance. Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (99-346) Richard Neveln, Alameda, stated AC Transit's budget reflects $174 Million income; $4- to $5 Million should be easily squeezed out of a budget with 42% administration costs; AC Transit service improvements did not include cost cutting or reductions; commented on the historical value of USS Hornet, urged support of tourism through improved transit. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (99-347) Mayor Appezzato complimented the Bureau of Electricity; stated the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30 qualified for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 Financial Reporting. (99-348) Mayor Appezzato requested the City Manager to provide an off agenda report on the Golf Complex's irrigation system, e.g. necessity for Capital Improvement Project. (99-349) Mayor Appezzato stated Alameda County Supervisor Gail Steele has requested five items which best identify Alameda for a mural in Oakland; and inquired how staff will proceed. The Assistant City Manager stated staff identified bridges, beaches, Alameda Point, boats and house boats, and walking paths. Mayor Appezzato inquired whether staff would handle the matter, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. (99-350) Mayor Appezzato commented staff would be addressing liability issues pertaining to bicyclists at the Skate Park. (99-351) Mayor Appezzato stated a flyer should be distributed to the residents of Barnhill Marina on the Bay Conservation and Development Commission's activities. The City Manager stated the Planning Director has been responding on the City's behalf. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dine B. Felsch, CMC City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -JULY 6, 1999- -7:05 P.M. Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 4. Absent: Vice Mayor Daysog - 1. The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (99-323) Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Property: Fleet Industrial Supply Center and Alameda Point; Negotiating Parties: Alameda Unified School District and City of Alameda; Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions. Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened and Mayor Appezzato announced the City Council obtained a briefing and discussed real property negotiations with AUSD. Adjournment There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dian. FeTa(gC City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 1999