1994-05-17 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 17. 1994
The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. (following the Annual Industrial
Development Authority Meeting) with President Withrow presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lucas. Reverend
Roger Bauer, Immanuel Lutheran Church, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL -
Present: Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich,
Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Withrow announced that report 94-259 concerning bids for
Repair of Portland Cement Concrete, report 94-260 concerning bids
for Minor Street Patching, report 94-261 on Request for Proposals
for Water Management Services, and report 94-262 regarding SB1839,
were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the
request of Councilmembers.
Councilmember Appezzato moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Roth seconded the motion which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
*94-252 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 3, 1994,
and Special Council Meeting of May 5, 1994. Approved.
*94-253 Report from Public Works Director recommending Award of
Contract to B&B Grading & Paving, Inc. for Mariner Square Drive
Bicycle Path, Tynan Avenue to Marina Village Parkway, No. P.W. 03-
94-03. Accepted.
*94-254 Report from Public Works Director recommending Adoption
of Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for Landscape
Maintenance of Median Strips and Special Areas for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 1995, No. P.W. 04-94-08. Accepted.
*94-255 Report from Public Works Director recommending Letter of
Support from City of Alameda to Caltrans to Continue Using RIDES as
the Regional Transportation Demand Management/Rideshare
Coordinators. (Mayor Withrow) Accepted.
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*94-256 Report from Finance Director Transmitting Investment
Portfolio for period ending April 30, 1994. Accepted.
*94-257 Resolution No. 12528 "Resolution of Intention to Levy
an Annual Assessment on the Alameda Business Improvement Area of
the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 1994-95 and Setting Public
Hearing. Adopted.
*94-258 Bills, certified by the City Manager as true and correct,
were ratified in the sum of $1,537,538.02.
94-259 Report from Public Works Director recommending Adoption
of Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the Repair of
Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, and Driveway for
the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1995, No. P.W. 04-94-06.
In response to Vice Mayor Roth's inquiries, the Public Works
Director replied that the specifications are essentially the same
as last year; however, the procedural aspect of the contract has
been clarified; and indicated that, because the budget has not been
approved, the quantities may be changed at the City's desire; nine
bid items alter the concrete work; and the same general changes are
true of the next agenda item's bid. [Paragraph No. 94-260]
Vice Mayor Roth moved acceptance of report and recommendation.
Councilmember Appezzato seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
94-260 Report from Public Works Director recommending Adoption
of Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for Minor Street
Patching with Asphalt Concrete for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1995, No. P.W. 04-94-07.
Vice Mayor Roth stated his questions have been answered [under
Paragraph 94-259], and moved acceptance of report and
recommendation. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
94-261 Report from Public Works Director recommending Approval
of Request for Proposal and Authorization to Advertise for
Proposals for Water Management Services for the South Shore Lagoon
System for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1995.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he received a major complaint about
the cleanliness of the lagoon after the water was lowered;
homeowners were cleaning their portion of the lagoon, and watched
refuse from other homes flow back down, when the water came back
in; he inquired if there is a procedure under which the lagoons are
inspected after the water is lowered, and the refuse is picked up.
The Public Works Director explained that the residents are allowed
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to clean up for their own purposes while the water is down;
however, they are not required to work on the lagoon; the City
cleans the areas considered public, around the gates where there is
silt.
Councilmember Appezzato inquired if remedial action can be taken
such as encouraging the Homeowners to look into the matter of some
people not doing their share.
The Public Works Director stated staff could see if a cooperative
program can be worked out.
Mayor Withrow stated Councilmember Appezzato has a good point
concerning communicating with the Homeowners' Association; as an
established body, they could coordinate, rather than the City.
The City Manager stated staff would talk to them.
Councilmember Appezzato moved acceptance of the report and
recommendation. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
94-262 Report from the Planning Director regarding SB 1839,
Amending Requirements for Housing Elements of Local General Plans.
Councilmember Lucas stated she pulled this matter from Consent
Calendar to compliment staff on bringing this item to Council's
attention; the report points out that the State's growth
projections have been consistently higher than those of the
Association of Bay Area Governments and higher than the actual
growth; that needs to be remedied; pointed out other issues raised
in the report, and stated those factors are important in the
consideration of Housing Elements.
Councilmember Appezzato and Mayor Withrow concurred.
Councilmember Lucas moved acceptance of the report and
recommendation [to direct staff to write letter to State Senator
Marian Bergeson requesting she amend the Bill as described in the
report]. Councilmember Appezzato seconded the motion which carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
Actions Related to Base Conversion Process.
94-263 Status Briefing on Base Conversion Process.
Wilma Chan, Candidate for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors,
presented Council with a survey concerning base conversion; and
stated she hopes Council will draw upon citizen energy and
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interest.
William Garvine, Alameda, stated he is concerned by aspects of Ms.
Chan's report [survey]; read campaign literature which implies
citizens were not participating and opportunities were limited;
many Base Closure meetings have been held with a great amount of
citizen response, and he hopes the survey is not used as a
political tool to indict Council, BRAG or candidates for Alameda
County Supervisor.
Gerhard Degemann, Alameda, concurred with Mr. Garvine's comments.
Neil P. Sweeney, Alameda, requested toxic cleanup; noted meetings
on Base Conversion; suggested information should be sent to media
all over the world to obtain ideas.
Mayor Withrow stated City has expended a great deal of effort to
hold meetings, provide information to the public and to involve the
citizens.
Project Manager Parker briefed Council on a request received by
WESTDIV from the U.S. Department of Interior Fish & Wildlife
Service for 575 acres of land and 375 acres of water for
conservation and management of migratory birds and endangered
species, Building 19, flight control tower and parking lot for bird
observation location and offices. He has prepared a letter
requesting decision on this matter be deferred indefinitely until
a Community Reuse Plan is submitted.
Following Council comments supporting the letter, Mr. Parker stated
that the response will be sent before the June 1st deadline.
The Project Manager reported on the Coast Guard's request to raise
their [prior] request of 482 housing units to 582; Council
commented in favor of the Coast Guard request; and Councilmember
Lucas stated a major community impact will occur and she believes
the School District would be interested in this issue.
The Project Manager reported on briefing session regarding the
Department of Defense rules concerning base closure laws; he •
believes multiple aspects of rules need further refinement to fall
in line with the intent of the President's Five-Point Program and
to accomplish a fast recovery, and he recommends a joint letter
signed by Mayors of San Francisco, Alameda, Oakland and Vallejo, to
the President with copies to all our congressional delegations,
outlining concern and a response to DOD rules.
Following discussion on the contents of the letter, the need for
urgency to write the President, and instruction by the City
Attorney on legal procedure to move the urgency matter,
Councilmember Appezzato moved that Council declare a sense of
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urgency, obtain [required] four affirmative votes and proceed.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Lucas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the
letter protesting the regulations as proposed by DOD. Vice
Mayor Roth seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
The Project Manager gave an update on the Request for Proposals for
consultants to draw up the Community Reuse Plan; stated a base
planner has been hired who will receive and analyze the proposals;
and commented on efforts by Council, and public participation
including 200+ BRAG volunteers.
94-264 Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning (R-92-2) for 2301
and 2305 Eagle Avenue; 2300, 2301, and 2305 Buena Vista Avenue; and
1712 Oak Street from M-1 (Intermediate Industrial District) and C-M
(Commercial Manufacturing District) to R-5 (General Residential
District); and
Ordinance No. , N.S. Reclassifying and Rezoning that Property
within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277
for properties located at 2301 and 2305 Eagle Avenue; 2300, 2301,
and 2305 Buena Vista Avenue; and 1712 Oak Street.
The Planning Director explained the background of the matter.
In response to President Withrow's inquiry as to the benefits or
downside risks, the Planning Director stated the advantages are
that the zoning is brought into compliance with stated City
development goals expressed in the General Plan and the Business
and Waterfront Improvement Project Area Plan for that area; the
disadvantage is that a non-conforming use will be created by the
acupuncture office [2301 Buena Vista].
Council discussed e.g., non-conforming uses, Use Permits, rezoning
for compliance purposes with General Plan, with the Planning
Director.
Jane Lam, Alameda, daughter of Harvey and Kay Lam, owners of 2301-
2303 Buena Vista stated the Lams are present because of concern
about rezoning; the primary concern is: if destruction occurred to
more than 70%, their medical facility could not be rebuilt;
discussed Use Permits; noted the building has held a medical
facility since the early 1900s; if the facility could not be
rebuilt following destruction, the loss to her parents would be
great because the facility is their primary income, and the
community would also suffer loss.
Councilmember Lucas suggested the Lams go through the Use Permit
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process. Ms. Lam replied she will discuss the matter with her
parents.
The City Attorney suggested at the second reading of the ordinance,
adoption could be contingent upon approval of a Use Permit for 2301
Buena Vista; if the Use Permit is not approved, the ordinance will
be brought back to Council for further deliberation.
Councilmember Appezzato stated the Lams' property would retain
residential zoning which makes the property more valuable.
Ms. Lam stated that although value is a concern, their main
concern is the future of the medical facility as it is their only
source of income.
President Withrow closed the public portion of the hearing.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he does not believe the Use Permit is the
solution; the non-conforming use is a real problem and there should
be a classification that makes them conforming; and inquired if
residents have been noticed because people are not present who have
objected in the past.
The Planning Director stated residents have been noticed.
Councilmember Lucas stated she has heard from some property owners;
they now seem to understand the situation more and therefore are
not objecting.
Vice Mayor Roth inquired if he could be assured that if the [Lam]
house burned down, it could be rebuilt and their business could
continue.
The Planning Director stated if, today, the property were zoned R-
5, burned down and destroyed greater than 70%, that business could
not be restored; it could be restored with a Use Permit.
At Councilman Arnerich's request for the purpose of making a
motion, the City Attorney restated her suggestion that Council may
introduce the ordinance tonight, pass the ordinance at second
reading, and make the ordinance contingent upon securing the Use
Permit; if the Use Permit is not secured, the ordinance would be
brought back to the Council for further action.
Councilman Arnerich stated that if too many restrictions were
placed on the Use Permit, it could be appealed to the Council; and
the City Attorney agreed.
Councilmember Lucas seconded Councilman Arnerich's motion as stated
by the City Attorney at his request.
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Vice Mayor Roth commented the ordinance would rezone all the
properties, and if the Use Permit is not issued for 2301 Buena
Vista Avenue, Council would be looking at the ordinance again or
creating a new ordinance.
The City Attorney stated, for the second reading, her office can
draft and turn the ordinance into two ordinances: one ordinance on
the five properties and one ordinance on the one [Lams'] property,
which would permit the rezoning of the five properties to go ahead,
and if there is a problem with the Use Permit, the ordinance [for
2301 Buena Vista Avenue] will become null and void and will come
back to Council for further action.
Following the City Attorney's response to Vice Mayor Roth,
Councilman Arnerich amended his motion to incorporate her response.
Councilmember Lucas agreed to the amendment; and the motion carried
by the following voice vote: Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich,
Lucas and President Withrow - 4. Nayes: Vice Mayor Roth - 1.
Absent: None.
Councilmember Lucas moved to waive the fee for the permit
application. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
94-265 Report from Chair, Economic Development Commission [EDC],
regarding the procurement of goods and services.
Robert Baker, Greater Alameda Business Association, stated there is
a 5% variance [preference] to [local] vendors of supplies; believes
there should be a 5% variance across the board.
William Garvine, Alameda Chamber of Commerce, discussed Buyers'
Guide created by the Chamber; and requested support of EDC's
recommendation for City to publish list of intended purchases.
Susan Jeffries, Alameda, requested support for 5% differential and
encourages Council and staff in their efforts to encourage City
businesses.
Councilman Arnerich stated it is not difficult to apprise City
businesses of purchases, and appreciates Chamber's efforts to make
businesses known.
Vice Mayor Roth requested that a directory of Alameda businesses be
made available to each City department, and regularly updated.
Mr. Garvine stated a list suggested by EDC would help; the Chamber
did not recommend the proposed 5% variance; communications have
improved, and awareness on both City and business sides will go a
long way to solving urgent purchase needs of the City.
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Vice Mayor Roth stated he would like [a preference of] 5% across
the board for all [local] goods and services.
The City Attorney stated that to give a preference for public works
contracts, a Charter Amendment would be required; for materials and
supplies, currently 5% is allowed, and for greater than 5% a
Charter Amendment would be necessary; for financial preference to
laborers, the Charter provides a tie breaker if everything is
equal, and a Charter Amendment would be necessary for any changes;
and for other than general laborers, the Council may adopt an
ordinance with appropriate findings granting a financial preference
to what would be in the general category of professionals.
In response to Mayor Withrow, the City Attorney replied
professionals could be added by ordinance; and she would recommend
going back and revising materials and supplies [Section 3-16 of
the City Charter] to make it clearer.
Councilman Arnerich noted the one-year business license requirement
should be looked at; Alameda businesses should not be required to
be in business for one year [preceding the making of a bid].
The City Attorney cited a California Supreme Court case (Domar)
that will analyze whether or not, if the Charter says "lowest
responsible bidders," a preference can be given to minority- and
women-owned business; and from that, it could extrapolated that if
financial preference can be given, local preference also could be
given.
Councilman Arnerich moved to accept the Economic Development
Commission [EDC] recommendation.
Councilmember Lucas questioned if an agreement can be reached on
how to solve the problems without incurring the costs of
implementation which are a concern to the City Manager.
President Withrow suggested volunteers might be utilized in the
process.
The City Manager stated volunteers could assist; the City is
attempting to purchase more locally; pointed out difficulties of
providing lists of all items purchased on a monthly basis; and
lists could be provided for items purchased on a regular basis.
Mayor Withrow stated Council needs feedback on how we are moving
towards increasing the share of our procurement dollars going into
the City of Alameda; and encouraged a computerized process to
provide reports.
The City Manager suggested that staff work with the Chamber and
businesses, and report back to Council.
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Mayor Withrow requested a reporting mechanism concerning efforts
being made and percentage of dollars that are being invested in
Alameda businesses, and those that are not.
Vice Mayor Roth commented Council can state its policy is to shop
Alameda.
Mayor Withrow requested staff come back and advise Council how it
may affect the procurement policies of the Bureau of Electricity,
Housing Authority, and any other element within the City that is
not necessarily a direct part of our government.
Vice Mayor Roth made a substitute motion [to Councilman Arnerich's
motion] to hold off on the [EDC] recommendation and staff come back
with a more complete package. Councilmember Lucas seconded the
motion.
Councilman Arnerich stated, provided it comes back with the proviso
that it will be to shop diligently in Alameda and keep the services
here as much as possible.
President Withrow inquired if Vice Mayor Roth would accommodate the
amendment, and Vice Mayor Roth stated that was implied.
Councilmember Lucas agreed to the amendment.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he believes Councilmembers are all
agreeing that the City Attorney will put together a package to be
reviewed by the City Manager and come back to Council. Vice Mayor
Roth concurred. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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Council recessed to reconvene at 9:55 p.m.
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94-266 Report from President, Planning Board, regarding 1994-96
recommendations for follow-up to the Area Wide Strategy Report.
Vice Mayor Roth moved that a special [Meeting] work session be
scheduled on this matter in the future, because the matter is
complex.- Councilmember Lucas seconded, and stated Council may have
to rearrange the priority of the projects for financial reasons.
Councilman Arnerich agreed.
Councilmember Appezzato stated the Board's recommendation includes
pursuit of funding for short-term priority [projects], medium-term
priority [projects], and he assumes that will be decided at the
work session.
Mayor Withrow stated Council will define those items.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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94-267 Report from President, Social Services Human Relations
Board [SSHRB], supporting full funding for the Alameda Primary Care
and Mental Health Clinic.
Lois Workman, President, SSHRB, stated the Clinic is open only
eight hours a week, a month is required to get appointments, and
the Board wonders if Alameda is getting equal share compared to
other clinics and needy citizens in each area; and requested
Council send a letter to the County Board of Supervisors supporting
keeping the Clinic open; and Council form a study subgroup with
members of SSHRB under leadership of a Councilmember to review the
utilization of tax revenues and parity of health services in
Alameda County.
President Withrow commented the issue she raised is significant;
resources are being distributed in a matter not beneficial to
Alameda; he would like a report on what is being spent in Alameda
and in other areas, what we contribute, and what funds return [to
Alameda]; and that is the only way we can successfully defend our
share, including retaining the Clinic; the building belongs to the
City and is leased for $1 a year which is the City's contribution
in addition to what the taxpayers put in.
Councilman Arnerich agreed with President Withrow; he understands
people are using free space for offices in the Clinic and that
should be investigated to find out who is using the building and
for what purposes; perhaps rent should be taken from those persons
and used for additional hours of staff time; and moved a strongly
worded letter by staff to Steven Szalay, Administrator, and Board
of Supervisors to let them know Council is concerned about
continual [County] cutbacks; and stated a study group is not
needed.
The Board President stated the purpose of the study group is to
find out how many clients use the clinic compared to other clinics;
how much money is being paid in taxes for those purposes; and that
the Board would like a member of Council to head the group.
Vice Mayor Roth stated if the Board wants a subcommittee, the Board
can do that.
Councilman Arnerich stated he would like to make the motion that
Council send a letter, strongly worded, reflecting Council's
concern about the hours of operation and the status of the clinic;
and if the SSHRB wants to have a study group, let it be within
their province to do so.
Councilmember Appezzato stated perhaps there are some [County]
records that could be acquired.
In response to Councilmember Appezzato, the City Manager explained
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the difficulty of finding out the actual value of services coming
back to the City; the County has stated funds are not broken down
by jurisdiction; however, staff will work on the matter.
Barbara Guenther, Alameda, stated we need to look at what the
County is doing with the Clinic, the disparity of services
throughout the County, e.g., staff, number of visits, services
offered, field public health care; and she would like a member of
Council to head the group.
President Withrow stated he will volunteer to head a subgroup with
the Board in order to get the matter moving.
Councilman Arnerich incorporated that into his motion.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
Herb Severns, Alameda, stated the City could go in [the Clinic] and
find out who has an office; and perhaps data could be supplied by
ABAG and the Board of Equalization.
94-268 Report from Assistant City Manager recommending Letter of
Clarification regarding Baseball Facility.
President Withrow gave the background on the issue of providing the
City with a Class A Baseball facility; noted meetings held with the
East Bay Regional Park District [EBRPD]; and Peralta Community
College District [PCCD]; the Letter of Clarification was agreed to
by the staffs of the Park District and the PCCD; Council must vote
on it, and it will then come before the PCCD on May 24th; if
passed, we can proceed and develop the facility; if not passed and
the agreement is allowed to expire, we would need to start all over
again with the College District or some other location; however,
the funding would still come to the City of Alameda.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he will support it [the Letter],
however, if not agreed to on May 24th, he would like to agendize an
alternate site for a baseball facility, look at Godfrey Park and/or
the Navy Annex if that is a possibility; and would like that held
the first meeting in June.
President Withrow stated he strongly supports that because we have
waited long enough.
In response to Councilman Arnerich, the City Manager stated the
City has until July 1st to come up with the funding under the
agreement with the Peralta College District and if we do not have
the funding, the Agreement is null and void; the funds are to be
distributed to the City in August; if the Clarification of
Agreement is not approved by July 1st, the City would need to wait
for the next round of funding [distribution] which would be August
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1995 or later.
Councilmember Appezzato stated sites that may house a quality ball
field are Godfrey [Park], Naval Air Station, and possibly the Naval
Annex.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he believes transfer of land from the NAS
for the ballfield is possible; and all options should be reviewed.
Councilman Arnerich stated the matter should be brought back the
first meeting in June. Council, by consensus, approved.
94-269a Ordinance No. , N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by Amending Subsection 12-4.5(A) of Section 12-4 (Public Off-
Street Parking), Article I (Parking Lots), Chapter XII (Parking
Lots and Parking Meters), to Establish Parking Rates by Resolution,
and Subsection 12-13.3 (Marking of Meter Zones and Parking
Therein), of Section 12-13 (Parking Meters), Article II (On-Street
Parking Meter Zones), Chapter XII (Parking Lots and Parking
Meters), Establishing Hours of Operation, Maximum Time Limits and
Signage." Introduced.
94-269b Resolution No. 12529 "Amending Master Fee Resolution
No. 12191 Establishing Parking Meter Rates." Adopted.
Jerry Sherman, Alameda, stated this is part of parking strategy
developed for Park Street; he believes it is what all the merchants
feel would be best for Park Street, however, the extension of time
to 8:00 p.m. is unwarranted, and he requested removal.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he will support the two-hour meters, not
necessarily electronic meters, but will not support raising parking
fees, nor extension of time to 8:00 p.m.
The Public Works Directed stated staff has no problem dropping the
extension to 8:00 p.m.; that may be needed in the future; staff
recommendation is to increase the rates to allow purchase of
electronic meters over a period of five years, change over the
first phase of meters using mechanical heads in the first year.
Councilmember Appezzato moved to accept the recommendation [to 1)
by ordinance, require that off-street meter rates be established by
resolution, and that the Public Works Director establish hours of
operation and maximum time limits for on-street meters, and 2) by
resolution, authorize an increase in meter rates to 50 cents per
hour] without the time extension from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arnerich, Appezzato,
Lucas and President Withrow - 4. Nayes: Vice Mayor Roth - 1.
Absent: None.
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At the City Clerk's request, Mayor Withrow clarified that the
motion included the ordinance and the resolution.
94-270 Resolution No. 12530 "Providing for the Borrowing of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1994-95 and the Issuance and Sale of 1994 Tax
and Revenue Anticipation Notes Therefor." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
94-271 Ordinance No. 2662, N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code to Establish the "E" Estuary District as Subsection 30-4.21 of
Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations), Chapter XXX
(Development Regulations)." Final Adoption.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Vice Mayor Roth seconded the
motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
94-272 Ordinance No. 2663, N.S. "Reclassifying and Rezoning
Certain Properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning
Ordinance No. 1277 in the Area Bounded by the Mouth of the Estuary
on the West, City Limits on the North, Miller-Sweeney Bridge on the
East, and Pier and Bulkhead Line on the South." Final Adoption.
Vice Mayor Roth moved adoption of the Ordinance. Councilmember
Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
94-273 Consideration of rescheduling the June 7, 1994, Regular
Council Meeting to Wednesday, June 8, 1994, following the June 7
Primary Election.
Councilmember Lucas moved to reschedule the meeting to June 8,
1994. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
94-274 Gordon Christopherson, Alameda, readdressed concerns
regarding the site plans [for project located at 2801-2803 Marina
Drive], and commented garbage has been collected, but recycling is
running over, submitted photographs of site for Council review, and
commented on grading requirements.
94-275 Herb Severns, Alameda, suggested a fund-raising effort
associated with Denim and Diamonds in Alameda to help the City's
budget.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (Communications from Council)
94-276 Vice Mayor Roth stated he would like an item placed on
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the agenda in the future: a State Bill is going to be considered
concerning large power users being able to buy power from all
sources, which may allow the Bureau of Electricity to sell excess
power, and he would like that explored and perhaps placed on the
Public Utilities Board agenda.
94-277 Councilman Arnerich requested the City Manager and Public
Works Director to look into installing stop signs, or hash marks in
the crosswalks, at Versailles and Encinal Avenues for pedestrian
safety.
94-278 President Withrow requested the City Manager look at
arterial roads around Mastick Senior Center to determine the
feasibility of road markings similar to, for example, the kind used
in the City of Oakland on Harrison Street by the Senior Center.
ADJOURNMENT
President Withrow adjourned the meeting at 10:51 p.m.
ectfully sub •
a4a,
D NE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance.
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