1998-09-15 Special and Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - SEPTEMBER 15, 1998- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call - Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr,
Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(98 -493) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Name
of cases: J.M. Pardue Construction, DBA Aladdin Builders
v. City of Alameda.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and the Mayor announced that Council gave instructions to the City
Attorney.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
ectfully submitted
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Di =ne B. Felsch, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - SEPTEMBER 15, 1998- -7:10 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Roll Call - Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr,
Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(98 -494)
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 the Mayor announced that initiation of litigation was not
authorized at this time.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Special Meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ectfully submitted,
Diane B. Fe
City Clerk
sch, CMC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -SEPTEMBER 15, 1998- -7:29 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Special Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Roll Call - Present:
Absent:
Agenda Item
Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt,
Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
None.
(98- 495) Recommendation to authorize the use of the City
use in the "Game of Alameda" board game, as proposed
Alameda Education Foundation's upcoming fundraiser.
Judy Blank, Alameda Education Foundation, urged Council
the Foundation to use the City Seal; commented on the
which will be provided by the fundraiser.
Councilmember Lucas moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Kerr,
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
Special Meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
ectfully submitted,
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Diane B. Felsch, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - SEPTEMBER 15, 1998- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 7 :55 p.m.;
announced that Council met in Closed Session regarding pending
litigation and gave instructions to the City Attorney, stated
Council would meet in Closed Session following the Regular Meeting
to consider the matter of anticipated litigation.
Vice Mayor DeWitt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr,
Lucas and Mayor Appezzato - 5.
ABSENT: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(98 -496) Proclamation declaring October l,' 1998 Alameda Meals on
Wheels Day.
Mayor Appezzato presented the Proclamation to Linda Soulages,
President; and Ed Kaufman, Vice President and Treasurer, of Meals
on Wheels.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Appezzato announced that the authorization to allocate
additional funds for Building 530 Upgrades [paragraph no 98 -501]
and accept work of Alten Construction, Inc. [paragraph no. 98 -504]
were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor DeWitt moved adoption of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
( *98 -497) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on August 18, 1998, the Special City Council Meeting held on
August 25, 1998, and the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on September 1, 1998.` Approved.
( *98 -498) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of
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$104,401 to Ranger Pipelines, Inc., for the Yosemite
Avenue/Moreland Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, No. P.W.
07-98-18. Accepted.
(*98-499) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of
$149,544 to Team Ace Joint Venture for Upgrades to Building 90 at
Alameda Point, No. P.W. 05-98-13. Accepted.
(*98-500) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize calling for Bids for Main Street Improvements and
Greenway Projects, No P.W. 05-98-09, EDA Award No 07-49-04118 and
directing the Public Works Director to advertise for Bids upon
receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Accepted.
(98-501) Recommendation to authorize allocation of additional
funds in the amount of $118,764 for Building 530 Upgrades, No. P.W.
11-97-29.
Councilmember Kerr stated the original bid was $500,000; there was
an increase of $85,000; Council is being requested to authorize an
additional $118,764; requested staff make better estimates.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog stated [additional] funding is not drawn from
the General Fund; many of the Base properties might need more work
than anticipated; staff should provide better estimates.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Vice Mayor DeWitt stated staff needs to do a
better job on estimates; requested the City Manager to provide
information on how departments develop estimates.
Councilmember Daysog stated various Commissions provide
recommendations to Council; perhaps a Public Works Commission could
be considered to oversee process.
Mayor Appezzato welcomed the City's new Public Works Director
Matthew Naclerio.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
(*98-502) Recommendation to accept the work of FANFA, Inc., for Bay
Farm Island Dike Emergency Repair Project, No. P.W. 02-98-01.
Accepted.
(*98-503) Recommendation to accept work of Ransome Company for
Street Maintenance and Repair, Phase 2, Alameda Point, No. P.W. 12-
97-30. Accepted.
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(98-504) Recommendation to accept work of Alten Construction,
Inc., for Remodeling of the Western Portion of the Center Building
of Historic Alameda High School for the Temporary Main Library, No.
P.W. 03-97-04.
Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, stated the contractors and architects
did a wonderful job on the temporary Main Library, as did the
Library Director and the Friends of the Library.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*98-505) Recommendation to accept Year End Financial Report for
1997-98 Fiscal Year. Accepted.
(*98-506) Resolution No. 13039, "Approving and Authorizing
Execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Respect to
the Investment of Surplus Moneys and Amending Investment Policy."
Adopted.
(*98-507) Resolution No. 13040, "Approving Parcel Map No. 7291, a
One-Lot Subdivision for Three Condominium Units Located at 1129-
1131 Regent Street, Alameda." Adopted.
(*98-508) Resolution No. 13041, "Authorizing Open Market Purchase
from GCS Western Power and Equipment, Pursuant to Section 3-15 of
the Alameda City Charter, for a Vactor 2103 Catch Basin/Sewer
Cleaner for the Urban Runoff Program." Adopted.
(*98-509) Resolution No. 13042, "Authorizing the Public Works
Director to Negotiate in the Open Market, Pursuant to Section 3-15
of the City Charter, for Removal and Dismantlement of Two Elevated
Water Tanks, Alameda Point, No. P.W. 06-98-17." Adopted.
(*98-510) Introduction of Ordinance Providing Procedures for the
Issuance and Sale of Local Obligation Revenue Bonds by the City of
Alameda, Including General Provisions and Definitions, Powers and
Procedures Relating to Such Bonds. Introduced.
(*98-511) Introduction of Ordinance Providing Procedures for the
Issuance and Sale of Refunding Improvement Bonds by the City of
Alameda, Including General Provisions and Definitions, Powers and
Procedures Relating to Such Bonds. Introduced.
(*98-512) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Sublease Agreement Between the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority, as Sublessor of an Interest Acquired from
the United States of America Acting Through the Department of the
Navy, and the City of Alameda, as a Subtenant, for the Use of the
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Alameda Point Tennis Courts as a Recreational Facility.
Introduced.
( *98 -513) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,175,122.02.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(98 -514) Resolution No. 13043, "Appointing Basil S. Shiber as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Shiber with a Certificate of Appointment.
(98 -515) Resolution No. 13044, "Appointing Sherri L. Stieg as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote 5.
(98 -516) Resolution No. 13045, "Reappointing Charles Ward as a
Member of the City Economic Development Commission." Adopted.
Vice Mayor 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.
Ward with a Certificate of Reappointment.
(98 -517) Resolution No. 13046, "Appointing Kirk D. Elliot as a
Member of the City Recreation Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Elliot with a Certificate of Appointment.
(98-518) Resolution No. 13047, "Appointing Carol Ryan as a Member
of the City Recreation Commission." Adopted.
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Councilmember Lucas 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.
Ryan with a Certificate of Appointment.
(98-519) Resolution No. 13048, "Appointing Georg O. Washington as
a Member of the City Recreation Commission." Adopted.
Vice Mayor DeWitt moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Mr.
Washington with a Certificate of Appointment.
Mayor Appezzato invited the Chair of the Recreation Commission to
address the Council.
Chair Wetzork stated it is a pleasure to welcome the new appointees
to the Recreation Commission; the Commission has a very full
schedule for the next few years; Commissioners will need to
accomplish a great deal within said period, e.g. Alameda Point.
Mayor Appezzato stated the number of applicants for Boards and
Commissions is astronomical; the City Council receives copies of
all of the applications; and congratulated the new appointees.
(98-520) Introduction of Ordinance Granting a Non-Exclusive Cable
Television Franchise Renewal to United Cable Television of Alameda,
Inc., d/b/a TCI Cablevision of Alameda for a Period of Five Years.
Introduced.
Councilmember Daysog moved Introduction of the Ordinance.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Mayor Appezzato inquired whether there had been
discussion ever regarding a home security aspect to the Cable
System; stated that he had received a telephone call from John
Crittenden, founder of the Alameda Journal.
The Acting City Manager stated that he would prefer to get back to
the Mayor on the matter, and Mr. Crittenden would be contacted.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
(Public Comment)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council)
(98-521) Councilmember Kerr stated neighbors complain about the
project at 460 Buena Vista Avenue; there are problems, including
noise complaints; there is no on-site manager; since 460 Buena
Vista Avenue is all rentals now, there should be an on-site
manager, as is required; and requested staff to review: requirement
for on-site manager, turnover rate, tenants, and types of problems
occurring.
Councilmember Lucas stated that she received a call on the matter;
she spoke to the Mr. Pucci, the Director of the Housing Authority;
and suggested that he be contacted again.
(98-522) Mayor Appezzato requested staff to review the Economic
Development Commission's recommendation to consider a satellite
parking policy for the Park Street Historic District.
(98-523) Mayor Appezzato stated Council has acted on blighted
properties; there is a problem on [3233] Encinal Avenue; requested
staff to provide an off-agenda report on the matter and to advise
neighbors on what is holding up completion of the project.
(98-524) Mayor Appezzato requested staff to provide an off-agenda
report on noise complaints regarding an after-hours establishment
on [1436] Webster Street [Island Paradise Club].
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:24 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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Alameda City Council
September 15, 1998