1988-11-03 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD THURSDAY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOVEMBER 3, 1988
The meeting convened at 8:00 p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Monsef,
Thomas, and President Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS
88 -715 Resolution No. 11591 "Authorizing execution of Settlement
Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Harbor Bay Village Four
Associates and Harbor Bay Village Five Associates for settlement of
existing lawsuits." Adopted.
President Corica explained the background of the matter; stated he
believes the subject agreement is a good one and all-of the items
Council wanted have been included; and requested the City Manager
explain the changes in the Settlement Agreement.
The City Manager noted the minor typographical errors in the
agreement that will be changed, and explained Mello Roos financing.
Charles McNeil, 101 Chinaberry Lane, President, Baywood Village
Homeowners Association, stated the homeowners believe the action is
precipitous, as they would like to go over the information and then
make a response.
President Corica stated one of the reasons for expediting the
resolution, is because the School District must have the Council
action to meet deadlines for placement of items on the next ballot.
Bill Withrow, President of the Harbor Bay Isle Homeowners'
Association, 133 Cumberland Way, expressed appreciation for the
extensive commitment made by the Mayor, the City Manager and the
Council, and stated he sees no reason for delay.
Dr. Wilfred Hodgkin, 1036 College Avenue, congratulated Council and
officials of Harbor Bay Isle for the Settlement Agreement, which he
believes solves the disputed problems equitably and safeguards the
City's interest; and urged Council approve the Agreement.
Jessica Persoff, Planning Board member, 1712 Dayton Avenue,
congratulated Council and officials of Harbor Bay Isle for their work
on the Agreement; and discussed a number of details within the
Agreement.
Sam Huie, Board of Education member, stated he was delighted with the
agreement; Council is to be commended for its diligence; and the
Agreement is a welcome relief for the School District.
Pete Templeton, 376 Channing Way, stated the community of Harbor Bay
Isle has not reviewed the document [Agreement], believes the intent
of the document is worthy of consideration and commended Council, but
has a problem with the form and format; noted certain concerns; and
requested Council review the document and hold public hearings.
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President Corica and the City Manager addressed Mr. Templeton's
concerns.
Pamela De Simone, 185 Inverness Way, President, Sandpiper Cove
Homeowners Association, stated she believes the residents do not have
enough time to review the Agreement and respond to Council and stated
certain concerns, which the City Manager clarified.
President Corica commented that there is no way to finalize every
item in detail; the City now has the land and the money with which
to work; Council has attempted to get the best and the most possible
for Alameda; and there will be input through the Planning Board and
the Council in the future.
Edward Marshall, 32 Wellfleet Bay, stated he would like to applaud
both sides for the work done and the settlement reached; the time to
settle has come and he sees no reason to delay.
Steven Bookspan, 141 Stanbridge Lane, offered congratulations for a
job well done, and stated his concern has been expressed before.
Ron Lappa, 140 Gainsborough Court, commented regarding traffic
problems and the funding of proposed cross - airport road.
President Corica commented it is not settled that there will be a
cross - airport road; and, there will be opportunity for public input.
Rosalie McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane, Alameda, Alliance of
Homeowners, stated she believes Council and City Manager deserve much
credit for what has been obtained for the City but believes there has
been no time to study the Agreement, and requested Council hold the
matter to the next Council meeting, and detailed certain concerns.
Steve Brimhall, Doric Development, 1141 Harbor Bay Parkway, stated
this has been a very long process; this Agreement is a good
framework on which to go forward; there will be many public hearings
and it is a good healthy process; and believes the Agreement is a
fair compromise.
Rich Sherratt, 1138 Ballena Blvd., stated he is representing
Concerned Citizens for Good Government, and the Board has expressed
it is pleased that the City has taken the action to move ahead and
negotiate; and commended Council on the work done.
Christopher Hanson, 543 Palace Court, stated Council has done a very
good job, and the Agreement represents an eloquent compromise.
Gerhard Degemann, 19 Sandpiper Place, stated both sides have provided
a good Agreement, and questioned the policing of a limited access
from McCartney Road [to a possible ferry terminal).
The City Manager responded there were many alternatives discussed;
the Planning Board, and Council will review proposals; and there
will be public hearings.
President Corica noted the Agreement was a joint effort of all of
Council and the City Manager, and there will be hearings and public
input; and the first step has been taken for the school, fire
station and recreational vehicle (RV) storage, which were major
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concerns.
Councilmember Monsef commended the Mayor and City Manager for
excellent work in negotiating and incorporating Council input; the
Agreement gives citizens what the City has been requesting; the City
is getting more than it was to have initially; Council went to
litigation to get what has now been accomplished, and litigation cost
less than $5000; Agreement terms are fair to City and developer;
time is of the essence, and he has no problem supporting the final
version of the Agreement as presented.
Councilman Arnerich commented Council has reviewed eleven drafts of
the agreement, noted any hours spent reaching an equitable solution;
there must be give and take; the City Manager answered each question
presented tonight; for ten years there have been problems and
Council could meet with citizens from every section of Alameda but
there would still be some dissatisfaction; this is the first step,
and Council will proceed in an orderly manner to completion.
Councilmember Camicia stated he is happy to support this Settlement
Agreement; it provides for the citizens of Alameda what the City
wants, a school, a park and a fire station.
Councilmember Thomas
needs; she addressed
for participants in
input in the past;
further review, but
unanimous, and it is
the public needs.
stated the Agreement provides for HBI's public
concerns expressed by citizens and appreciation
negotiations, including citizens who offered
stated she would like a delay so people could
believes the vote on this matter should be
time to work on these projects and provide for
President Corica stated public input will be valuable when the items
of the Settlement Agreement go forward; and the input of Alameda
citizens is an example of practicing democracy.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
88 -716 Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adjourn to a Closed
Session Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion which was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Corica announced Council would adjourn to a Closed Session
to consider a new library site.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
4, IANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance with
the Brown Act.
ectfully subn(i ed
November 3, 1988