1999-10-05 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 5, 1999- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 8:13 p.m..
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson,
Kerr and Mayor Appezzato.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(99-492) Proclamation declaring October 15, 1999 as
Mammography Day".
Mayor Appezzato presented the Proclamation to Carol Simms,
the Breast Health Team for the East Bay Metro Unit of the
Cancer Society.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Mayor Appezzato announced that the recommendation regarding State
Grants for Ferry Vessel Purchase [paragraph no. 99-494] was removed
from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember DeWitt 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.]
(*99-493) Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on
September 9, 1999, September 17, 1999, and September 21, 1999, and
the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 21, 1999.
Approved.
(99-494) Recommendation to approve Application for State Grants in
the amount of $4.75 Million for Alameda Oakland Ferry Service
Vessel Purchase.
Councilmember Kerr inquired how the purchase of a new catamaran
[vessel] can replace two monohuls [vessels]; further questioned the
impetus of acquiring new vessel since Blue & Gold provides two
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vessels to supplement the Encinal during commute hours; stated the
City is not free to use funding for anything other than ferry
service; when the City wanted to get rid of the Express II, the
State stated money would have to be returned if the City stopped
using and working on the vessel; inquired what the City would gain
which Blue & Gold does not provide currently.
The Public Works Director responded the City would be provided
greater flexibility; during Alameda Oakland Ferry Service Contract
negotiations, a stumbling block was requiring the operator to
provide vessels in addition to the Encinal; if the City had both
vessels to provide for the 15 daily runs, there would have been
more flexibility and discussions with operators would have
differed; providers would not have to own or purchase vessels in
order to operate the service.
In response to Councilmember Kerr's inquiry regarding whether Blue
& Gold will give riders breaks on fare increases since the City
will be providing another vessel, the Public Works Director stated
operations are reviewed annually; staff expects with only two ferry
boats being operated, there would be a reduction in operating- and
crew costs, which should translate into a reduction in fares.
Mayor Appezzato stated the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
unanimously voted to grant funds to the City of Alameda for
purchase of the ferry.
Councilmember DeWitt moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*99-495) Resolution No. 13146, "Supporting the Sale of the Oakland
Athletics to Oakland Investors L.P. and Retention of the Team in
Oakland." Adopted.
(*99-496) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by Amending Section 2-7 (City Recreation Commission);
Subsection 2-7.1 (Commission Created; Purpose) of Section 2-7 (City
Recreation Commission); Section 2-9 (City Golf Commission);
Subsection 2-30-1(f) (Appointments of Heads of Departments) of
Section 2-30 (Departmental Organization), of Article III
(Departments, Offices and Bureaus) of Chapter II (Administration)
and Subsection 23-1.5 (Hours of Public Use of Parks) of Section 23-
1 (Parks and Squares), Chapter XXIII (Parks, Recreation Areas and
Public Property); for the Purpose of Renaming the Recreation
Commission to the Recreation and Park Commission. Introduced.
(*99-497) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,338,687.51.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(99-498) Resolution No. 13147, "Appointing Robert M. Wood as a
Member of the City Golf 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 Mr.
Wood with a Certificate of Appointment.
(99-499) Resolution No. 13148, "Reappointing J.C. Shirriel as a
Member of the City Recreation Commission." 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 Mr.
Shirriel with a Certificate of Reappointment.
(99-500) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the
City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Lease Agreement Between the
City of Alameda and East Bay Regional Park District for Use of 5.78
Acres of Land at Crown Memorial State Beach for a Dog Exercise
Area. Introduced.
Mayor Appezzato announced that the Human Society's Annual Dinner
was being held this evening; the Society supports the
recommendation.
Councilmember Johnson moved introduction of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(99-501) Ordinance No. 2809, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding Subsection 1-4.10 (Call for Review) to Section 1-4
(General Code Revisions) of Chapter I (General) to Provide New
Policy and Procedure for Call for Review." Finally passed.
Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the Ordinance.
Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(99-502) Ordinance No. 2810, "Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain
Properties within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance
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No. 1277, N.S., for that Property Located at 2201 Santa Clara
Avenue." Finally passed.
Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(99-503) Ordinance No. 2811, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Amending Subsection 8-22.12 (Appeal to City Council) of Chapter
VIII (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) to Increase Number of Days to
File an Appeal of Transportation Advisory Committee Actions."
Finally passed.
Councilmember DeWitt moved final passage of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(99-504) Ordinance No. 2812, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Amending Subsection 2-1.6 (Order of Business) of Section 2-1
(The City Council), Article I (The City Council and Meetings of the
City Council) to Chapter II (Administration) Eliminating the Public
Works Director from Mandatory Attendance." Finally passed.
In response to Councilmember DeWitt's inquiry, the City Manager
stated it is appropriate to have the City Clerk, City Attorney and
City Manager at Council meetings as Council's employees; by
tradition, the Public Works Director has attend meetings; the
Public Works Director does not always have matters on Agendas; no
other Department Head is required to attend Council meetings;
singling out one person is not fair.
Councilmember DeWitt moved final passage of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(99-505) Richard Neveln, Alameda, announced Eugene Cernan, the
last man to walk on the moon, will be on the USS Hornet tomorrow at
1:00 p.m.; stated input is needed at the Public Transit Committee
meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.; weekend bus service is needed at
Alameda Point.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(99-506) Mayor Appezzato announced that Alamedan Gerhard Degemann
received an award from the Alameda County Education Foundation for
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being a supporter of education.
(99-507) Mayor Appezzato complimented the Alameda Free Library and
the Library Director on author Rosemary Wells presentation to the
community last Sunday.
(99-508) Mayor Appezzato complimented the Police Department; read
a message from the President of Temple Israel Alameda thanking
Alameda Police Officers for "their professionalism, courteousness,
and attentiveness" during their ten-day holy period.
(99-509) Mayor Appezzato announced if Senate Bill 3, the Library
Bond Act, passes, each grant recipient will receive 65% of project
cost for building and upgrading libraries.
(99-510) Mayor Appezzato stated staff will bring forward names for
the new non-profit housing organization; there is a request to
increase membership from seven members to nine members; when the
matter is on the agenda, Council can consider approving increase.
(99-511) Vice Mayor Daysog announced the Police Chief released a
pamphlet regarding Megan's Law which is available to the public.
(99-512) Vice Mayor Daysog stated the Social Service Human
Relations Board has completed a Community Assessment of different
health and social well-being indicators; requested a review of
Community Assessment's key findings at the next Council meeting.
(99-513) Vice Mayor Daysog stated Governor Davis signed bills
regarding domestic partners benefits; requested staff to review
legislation and how it applies to local governments.
The City Manager inquired whether the matter could be addressed in
an off-agenda report, to which Vice Mayor Daysog responded in the
affirmative.
(99-514) Councilmember DeWitt stated profiling of motorists by
race has been in the news; the Governor did not sign a Bill on said
matter; black leaders and politicians were surprised the Governor
did not support the legislation; although profiling motorists is
not mandatory by law, the City Manager has stated the City of
Alameda will keep track of the race of individuals stopped by the
Police; Alameda will have a profile and information will be
available for review.
(99-515) Councilmember Kerr thanked the City Manager for writing
a letter clarifying that no one on the City Council or staff has
considered, or is considering, shutting down Littlejohn Park; the
letter was easy to understand and rumors were killed.
(99-516) Mayor Appezzato requested a copy of the City's Y2K [Year
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2000] video be provided to Emeryville Councilmember Davis.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
Regular Meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Respectfully submitted,
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Di ne B. Felsch,
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 5, 1999- -6:50 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Roll Call - Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson,
Kerr and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(99-491) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation;
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of
Section 54956.9; Number of Cases: One.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor Appezzato announced that the Council authorized
initiation of litigation.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:25 p.m.
ectfully submitted,
Dire B. Felsch, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
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