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2002-07-16 Regular CC 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. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 July 16, 2002 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 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 16, 2002 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. Brotherhood of Electrical Establishing Salaries for Cable Technician II, Cable Technician." Adopted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 16, 2002 13508, "Amending the International Workers (IBEW) Salaries Schedule by the Positions of Cable Technician I, Technician III, and Cable Head -End 3 ( *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. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 16, 2002 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. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 16, 2002