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2020-03-17 Regular CC MinutesRegular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2020 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - MARCH 17, 2020- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5. [Note: Councilmembers Oddie and Vella were present via teleconference.] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (20-168) Councilmember Vella moved approval of hearing the Charter amendment at a later date. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess to hold the special urgency meeting at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. *** PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (20-169) Proclamation Declaring March as Women in History Month 2020. Not heard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (20-170) The City Clerk read the following public comment: Rosalinda Corvi, Alameda, stated given that everyone is supposed to be sheltered-in-place, a problem is posed for signature gathering for the petitions: Initiative to Keep Safe Areas in Alameda and an initiative for expansion of open space at Crab Cove for the November ge neral election; in-person signature gathering is not a reasonable option; urged Council to approve the print and mail option for signature gathering where people could certify that they are the circulator of the initiatives and also sign the initiatives; a nother option in the midst of Coronavirus pandemic perhaps could be the use of electronic signatures. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2020 2 Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*20-171) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on February 18, 2020. Approved. (*20-172) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,925,387.41. (*20-173) Recommendation to Accept the Work of MCK Services, Inc. for Repair and Resurfacing of Portions of Otis Drive and Pacific Avenue, No. P.W. 03-15-02. Accepted. (*20-174) Recommendation to Accept the Work of MCK Services, Inc. for Repair and Resurfacing of Certain Streets, Phase 38, No. P.W. 02-19-03. Accepted. (*20-175) Recommendation to Approve a Policy for the City’s Approach to Councilmember Initiated Events. Accepted. (*20-176) Resolution No. 15638, “Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Grant Agreement Between the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways and the City of Alameda by and through the Alameda Police Department.” Adopted and; (*20-176 A) Resolution No. 15639, “Amending the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Police Grants Fund Estimated Revenue and Expenditures by $75,000 Each for the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant.” Adopted. (20-177) Ordinance No. 3269, “Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Provisions to Section 4-32 (Firearms and Weapons) of Article V (Firearms and Explosives) of Chapter IV (Offenses and Public Safety), Requiring Safe Storage of Firearms and Enhancing Enforcement Provisions.” Finally passed. Urged Council to pull the item and continue until after the COVID -19 epidemic is over; stated this is the wrong time to place additional burdens on the people of Alameda or on City staff; people need come together and help each othe r: Steve Slauson, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (20-178) Ordinance No. 3270, “Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Provisions to Section 4-36 (License Requirements for Firearms and Munitions Dealers) of Article V (Firearms and Explosives) of Chapter IV (Offenses and Public Safety), Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2020 3 Requiring Firearms Dealers to Provide Video Surveillance and Enhancing Enforcement Provisions.” Finally passed. Urged Council to pull the item and continue until after the COVID -19 epidemic is over: Steve Slauson, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie moved final passage of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; a nd Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (20-179) Mayor’s State of the City Address. Not heard. (20-180) Public Hearing to Consider Accepting: 1) an Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan and Housing Element, 2) an Annual Report on the Status of the Transportation Choices Plan and Associated Work Program Priorities, and 3) an Annual Report for the West Alameda Transportation Management Association (TMA). Consideration of an Annual Report is Exempt from Review Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only Applies to Actions that have the Potential to Cause a Significant Impact on the Environment. Not heard. (20-181) Adoption of Resolution Establishing Policies on Street Width, Lane Width, Crosswalks and Bulb-Outs to Promote Safe, Livable Streets and Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Choices; and Recommendation to Provide Direction to Staff on Tools for Improving Safety at Intersections. Not heard. (20-182) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XII (Designated Parking) to Improve Procedures for Management of Public Parking on City Streets and in City Lots; and Recommendation to Approve a Policy for the Use of License Plate Recognition Technology for the Purpose of Parking Enforcement. Not heard. (20-183) Recommendation to Accept 2020 Annual Report on the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP). Not heard. (20-184) Recommendation to Provide Direction on Potential Measures Amending the City Charter. Not heard. (20-185) Recommendation to Provide Direction on Potential Revenue Measures to Submit to Voters for the November 3, 2020 Election. Not heard. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2020 4 (20-186) The City Manager expressed gratitude for staff and Council keeping lines of communication open while going through COVID-19 items. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (20-187) Consider Directing Staff to Provide Health Insurance to Part-Time Employees Working Over 20 Hours per Week in Time for Fiscal Year 2020-21. (Councilmember Oddie) Councilmember Oddie made brief comments regarding the referral. Councilmember Vella stated there are currently many issues occurring; whether or no t someone has healthcare could mean the difference between getting tested or treated; expressed support for the item. The City Manager stated if Council moves forward with the item, direction should be provided to staff to bring back a report with both the cost, benefits of the proposal and a way to implement; staff can also bring back an interim option solely for testing. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the proposal; stated that she would like to add treatment in addition to testing; should someone test positive, treatment will be needed. Councilmember Vella expressed support. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is consensus to add direction to staff to bring back the costs and benefits of the proposal, implementation, and even soone r, covering the cost of testing and treatment for those relevant part -time employees. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the proposal; stated that he appreciates the idea of acting sooner for testing and treatment of COVID-19. Councilmember Daysog stated there needs to be a distinction between permanent part - time from non-permanent part-time positions; some part-time staff members work all year and some work only part of the year; any report set to return to Council should distinguish the staff members’ status. The City Manager stated there are 30 part-time employees defined as permanent part- time working 20-hours per week or more; the evaluation is being prepared to return for Council consideration. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2020 5 Vice Mayor Knox White outlined an instance i nvolving a teacher supplementing healthcare with employment at Starbucks; stated the issue is important; inquired whether the item can be wrapped into other employment changes; expressed support for identifying any Council or staff issues that might affect part-time or full-time staff. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft’s inquiry, the City Attorney responded the Vice Mayor giving brief, general direction related to the item is acceptable. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the item; stated staff s hould not feel the need to come to work while ill or not get tested due to not being able to afford healthcare; inquired whether a motion is needed to approve the item. The City Manager stated a motion is requested. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the item, incorporating comments from the City Manager and Councilmembers related to potential implementation . Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (20-188) Consider Providing Direction to Staff on Handling Late Rent Payments. (Councilmember Oddie) Not heard. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (20-189) Councilmember Vella stated the Lead Abatement meeting for the month has been cancelled due to COVID-19; the meetings are set to reconvene in April. (20-190) Councilmember Oddie expressed gratitude to all City staff in supporting the residents of Alameda and to the Mayor for leading the effort. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she appreciates Councilmember Oddie’s efforts in following up with the Alameda Healthcare District. (20-191) Councilmember Daysog stated that he is thankful for many people remaining positive despite the difficulties being faced; express ed gratitude toward Councilmembers for exhibiting the same positivity. (20-192) Vice Mayor Knox White expressed gratitude; stated the Registrar of Voters has updated results and Measure A is passing. (20-193) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed gratitude toward staff, Councilmembers, and the community. ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2020 6 There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.