2014-10-07 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -OCTOBER 7, 2014- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Councilmember Chen led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam
and Mayor Gilmore – 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(14-407) Proclamation Declaring October 8, 2014 as Walk and Roll to School Day.
Mayor Gilmore read and presented the proclamation to Blanche Kim, who started the
Walking School Bus at Lum School.
Ms. Kim made brief comments.
(14-408) Proclamation Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Gilmore read and presented the proclamation to Karen Kenney, Girls Inc.
Ms. Kenny provided pins and a handout and made brief comments.
(14-409) Proclamation Declaring October as National Disability Awareness Month.
Mayor Gilmore read and presented the proclamation to Kelly Harp, Commission on
Disability Issues.
Ms. Harp made brief comments.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(14-410) Paul Beusterien, Bay Isle Point Homeowners Association, expressed
opposition to moving the Harbor Bay Club; urged the City Council to help the
association keep the area’s recreational balance.
(14-411) Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA), expressed appreciation
for the Fire, Police and Public Works Departments response to recent fires.
Mayor Gilmore stated Alameda is fortunate to have very responsive public safety and
Public Works Departments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gilmore announced that the resolution amending the Management and
Confidential Employees Association salary schedule [paragraph no. 14-419] was
removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote
– 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph
number.]
(*14-412) Minutes of the Special and Regular Council Meeting of September 2, 2014.
Approved.
(*14-413) Ratified bills in the amount of $4,148,511.13.
(*14-414) Recommendation to Accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Period
Ending June 30, 2014 Collected During the Period April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014.
Accepted.
(*14-415) Recommendation to Grant an Extension of Time of One Year, to October 2,
2015 in which to Complete the Final Map for Mapes Ranch at 2001 Versailles Avenue.
Accepted.
(*14-416) Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $796,923.22,
Including Contingencies, to Chrisp Company for the Shore Line Drive/Westline
Drive/Broadway Bikeway Project. Accepted.
(*14-417) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second
Amendment to an Agreement with Pacific Municipal Consultants for Graphic Art and
Marketing Support for the Community Development Department, Extending the Term
for 24 Months, to June 30, 2016, and Adding $150,000 for a Total Contract Amount of
$224,000. Accepted.
(*14-418) Resolution No. 14972, “Recognizing the Temporary Appointment of Juelle
Ann Boyer to Serve as Administrative Specialist III with a Working Title of Interim
Finance Director.” Adopted.
(14-419) Resolution No. 14973, “Amending the City of Alameda Management and
Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) Salary Schedule by Revising the Salary
Range for the Classification of Human Resources Manager and Approving a Workforce
Change in the Human Resources Department to Add One Senior Human Resources
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Analyst Position.” Adopted.
The Administrative Services Coordinator gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft reviewed Human Resources’ information technology issues
outlined in the staff report; stated the City should look into improving technology in
Human Resources.
The Assistant City Manager stated staff has been looking for systems that could
integrate with the Finance program; funds might be requested in the next budget cycle;
options are being reviewed.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote – 5.
(*14-420) Ordinance No. 3111, “Amending Chapter 30 of the Alameda Municipal Code
to Address Commercial Recreation Uses, Arcades, Ground Floor Office Uses, and the
Definition of Family. This Action is Categorically Exempt pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations.” Finally passed.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(*14-421) Resolution No. 14974, “Commending Housing Authority Executive Director
Michael T. Pucci for His Contributions to the City of Alameda.” Adopted.
Expressed appreciation for Mr. Pucci’s contributions: Helen Sause, Alameda Home
Team.
Mayor Gilmore read the resolution and presented it to Mr. Pucci.
Mr. Pucci made brief comments.
Councilmember Daysog and Chen made brief comments.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote –
5.
(14-422) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City
Manager to Negotiate and Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a
Lease with Watertight Restoration, Inc. for Three Years in a Portion of Building 43
Located at 2440 Monarch Street, Suite 200 at Alameda Point. Introduced.
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The Economic Development Division Manager gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Chen moved introduction of the ordinance.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote – 5.
(*14-423) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City
Manager to Negotiate and Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a
Lease with Steeltown Winery LLC for Ten Years with Two Additional Five-Year Options
in a Portion of Building 43, Located at 2440 Monarch Street, Suite 100 at Alameda
Point. Introduced.
The Economic Development Division Manager gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved introduction of the ordinance.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote –
5.
Mayor Gilmore inquired the date of an upcoming special event, to which the Economic
Development Division Manager responded October 17, 2014.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(14-424) The Community Development Director provided a handout and made an
announcement about an upcoming job fair that would be held on October 15, 2014.
Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted a successful job fair was held before Target opened.
The Recreation and Parks Director announced the City received a $2.2 million grant for
the cross Alameda trail in the Jean Sweeney Park.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(14-425) Robb Ratto, PSBA, expressed appreciation for the Senior Code Enforcement
Officer working on Sunday to permit businesses open after the fires; made an
announcement about an upcoming car show.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(14-426) Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined a recent homeless outreach effort on
September 24, 2014.
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(14-427) Councilmember Daysog stated City staff should consider working with property
owners to improve the appearance of the corners of Webster Street and Buena Vista
Avenue and Webster Street and Eagle Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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