2002-07-16 Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - JULY 16, 2002 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 7:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Present: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson,
Kerr and Mayor Appezzato – 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(02-330) Proclamation recognizing Juan Vazquez for his
contribution to the College of Alameda.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to Juan
Vazquez.
Mr. Vazquez thanked Council for the proclamation; stated the
College of Alameda will continue to be a vital economic resource
for the City; wished the City success in future development.
(02-331) Presentation by Park Street Business Association on the
Annual Art and Wine Faire.
Robert and Tracy McKean, Co-Chairs of the Art and Wine Faire,
invited Council to attend the 18th Annual Art and Wine Faire on
August 3rd and 4th; presented Council with limited edition wine
glasses.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Appezzato announced that the Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Submit a Grant Application for the Cross-Alameda
Multipurpose Trail [paragraph no. 02-338] was removed from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Kerr stated that she would recuse herself from voting
on the Impartial Analyses and Ballot Argument [paragraph nos. 02-
333, 02-334 and 02-335] due to owning property close to the
Beltline.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
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Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote – 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number.]
(*02-332) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on July 2, 2002. Approved.
(*02-333) Transmittal of City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis on the
Alameda Beltline Railroad Yard Open Space Fiscal Responsibility
Initiative. Accepted.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Daysog, Dewitt, Johnson and Mayor Appezzato – 4. Abstentions:
Councilmember Kerr – 1. [Note: Councilmember Kerr recused herself
due to owning property close to the Beltline.]
(*02-334) Recommendation to designate Authors of the Ballot Measure
Argument in Favor of the Alameda Beltline Railroad Yard Open Space
Fiscal Responsibility Initiative. Accepted.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Daysog, Dewitt, Johnson and Mayor Appezzato – 4. Abstentions:
Councilmember Kerr – 1. [Note: Councilmember Kerr recused herself
due to owning property close to the Beltline.]
(*02-335) Transmittal of City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis on the
Measure to Amend the General Plan and Zoning Classification of
Certain Lands Bound by Marina Village Business Park, Constitution
Way and Sherman Street. Accepted.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Daysog, Dewitt, Johnson and Mayor Appezzato – 4. Abstentions:
Councilmember Kerr – 1. [Note: Councilmember Kerr recused herself
due to owning property close to the Beltline.]
(*02-336) Recommendation to endorse Government Accounting Standards
Board Statement No. 34 (GASB-34) Procedures and to approve the
Capital Assets Capitalization Policy. Accepted.
(*02-337) Recommendation to accept the work of Redgwick
Construction Company for Resurfacing of Certain Streets, Phase 22,
No. P.W 04-01-11. Accepted.
(02-338) Resolution No. 13504, “Authorizing the City Manager or
His Designee to Submit a Grant Application for a Feasibility Study
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Grant for the Cross-Alameda Multipurpose Trail.” Adopted.
Jean Sweeney, Alameda, thanked Council for supporting the Cross-
Alameda Multipurpose Trail.
Bill Stremmel, Alameda, stated that he supports the Cross-Alameda
Multipurpose Trail; discussed his concerns regarding trail
encroachments.
Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the Resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Johnson noted that the Alameda
County Transportation Improvement Authority sponsored a grant
application for a similar project.
Bill Smith, Alameda, stated the trail should not be an off-road
trail.
Councilmember Kerr requested staff to review the Disposition and
Development Agreement with Browman Development Company regarding
trail land.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote – 5.
(*02-339) Resolution No 13505, “Authorizing Sole Source Procurement
of Engines for the Encinal Ferry Vessel Re-Power Project.” Adopted.
(*02-340) Resolution No 13506, “Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit a Grant Application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District for Funds for the Purposes of Applying for Funding for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles on Behalf of Alameda County
Industries (ACI) and Authorizing the Implementation of Same if the
Application is Approved by the Bay Area Quality Management District
Board of Directors.” Adopted.
(*02-341) Resolution No. 13507, “Amending Master Fee Resolution No.
12191 to Add a 5% Permit-Tracking Surcharge to Certain Permits
Processed by the Planning and Building Department.” Adopted.
(*02-342) Resolution No. 13508, “Amending the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Salaries Schedule by
Establishing Salaries for the Positions of Cable Technician I,
Cable Technician II, Cable Technician III, and Cable Head-End
Technician.” Adopted.
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(*02-343) Resolution No 13509, “Authorizing Deposit of Bond
Proceeds in the Local Agency Investment Fund.” Adopted.
(*02-344) Ratified Bills in the amount of $ 1,199,350.98.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(02-345) Resolution No. 13510, “Appointing Jeff Cambra as a Member
of the Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board.”
Adopted.
Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented Mr. Cambra with
a Certificate of Appointment.
(02-346) Resolution No 13511, “Appointing Pedro V. Toledo as a
Member of the City Housing Commission.” Adopted.
Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented Mr. Toledo with
a Certificate of Appointment.
(02-347) Resolution No 13512, “Appointing Mark A. Schoenrock as a
Member of the City Library Board.” Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote – 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented Mr. Schoenrock
with a Certificate of Appointment.
(02-348) Ordinance No. 2884, “Authorizing Execution of Agreements
Between the City of Alameda and Alameda County Industries AR, Inc.,
for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Organic Materials
Services Entered Into as of July 3, 2002 and Between the City of
Alameda and Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. for Solid
Waste Disposal Services Entered Into as of July 3, 2002.” Finally
passed.
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Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the ordinance.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote – 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(02-349) Consideration of Mayor’s nomination for appointment to
the Transportation Commission.
Mayor Appezzato nominated Aidan Barry for appointment to the
Transportation Commission.
(02-350) Councilmember Kerr requested the public provide telephone
numbers on letters submitted to Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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