2002-08-06 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - AUGUST 6, 2002 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Appezzato convened the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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AGENDA CHANGES
Present: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson
and Mayor Appezzato - 4.
Absent: Councilmember Kerr -l. [Note:
Councilmember Kerr was out of town on
City business]
(02 -352) Mayor Appezzato announced that the Adoption of Resolution
Approving the Final Map and Bond for Tract 7302 was held over to
the next meeting at the request of staff.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(02 -353) Introduction of Cecilia Cervantes, President of the
College of Alameda, and Charles Taylor, Senior Vice Chancellor of
the Peralta Community College District.
Amy Stone, Trustee, Peralta Community College District introduced
Charles Taylor, Senior Vice Chancellor of the Peralta Community
College District and Cecilia Cervantes, President of the College of
Alameda.
Cecilia Cervantes, President of the College of Alameda, stated that
the College of Alameda will continue to connect successfully with
the City of Alameda and provide more learning opportunities for
citizens; stated she is honored and pleased to be a citizen of
Alameda.
Charles Taylor, Senior Vice Chancellor of the Peralta Community
College District, stated the District will continue its partnership
with the City of Alameda.
(02 -354) Presentation of the California Integrated Waste
Management Board's "Resources for the Future" Award. [Mayor
Appezzato]
The Public Works Director stated the City of Alameda received the
award for the City's commitment to environmental stewardship; the
award is given to jurisdictions who have reached the 500 landfill
diversion goal; the City of Alameda tied for first place with the
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County of Alameda, reaching the highest landfill diversion rate in
the State at 650; thanked businesses, residents, Public Works staff
and operating partners for the success; encouraged citizens to
continue their participation.
The Public Works Director presented Mayor Appezzato with the
California Integrated Waste Management Board's "Resources for the
Future" Award.
(02 -355) Presentation of Certificates of Service to former Board
and Commission Members: Barry E. Chinn, Edwin Cooney, Charles H.
Ward, Gabriel Longoria, Arthur A. Kurrasch, David A. Mercado, Terri
J. Brohard, and Michael J. Gwynn.
Mayor Appezzato presented Certificates of Service to former Board
and Commission Members: Charles H. Ward, Arthur A. Kurrasch, and
David A. Mercado.
Clerk mail Certificates of Service to Barry E. Chinn, Edwin Cooney,
Gabriel Longoria, Terri J. Brohard, and Michael J. Gwynn.
(02 -356) Proclamation Designating the Month of August, 2002 as
Alameda Free Library 125th Birthday Month and Encouraging all
Alamedans to Participate in the Celebration.
Mayor Appezzato read the proclamation and presented it to the
Library Director.
The Library Director provided an overview of activities and invited
Council to attend.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Appezzato announced that the Recommendation to authorize an
Amendment to Consulting Contract with LSA Associates, Inc.
[paragraph no. 02 -366], the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager
to Enter Into a Master Funding Agreement with the Alameda County
Transportation Improvement Authority [paragraph no. 02 -369], the
Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Federal
Surface Transportation Funds [paragraph no. 02 -3701, and the
Resolution Amending the Operating Agreement Between the City of
Alameda and East Bay Regional Park District [paragraph no. 02 -371]
were pulled from the consent calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
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voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Kerr - 1.1
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number.]
( *02 -357) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on July 16, 2002. Approved.
( *02 -358) Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to
the owner of 1321 Webster Street regarding Rent Increases and
Maintenance Concerns. Accepted.
( *02 -359) Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to
State Legislators opposing Senate Bill 1444 unless amended to
exempt closed military bases. Accepted.
( *02 -360) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Sales Tax Report for
Period Ending June 30, 2002 for Sales Transactions in the First
Calendar Quarter of 2002. Accepted.
( *02 -361) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of
$1,728,900 to Ranger Pipelines, Inc. for Infiltration and Inflow,
Phase 8 Sewer Replacement Project, No. P.W. 04- 01 -12. Accepted.
( *02 -362) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and
authorize Call for Bids for the Encinal Ferry Boat Refurbishment
and Repower Project, No. P.W. 04- 02 -05. Accepted.
( *02 -363) Recommendation to accept the work of Phoenix Programs,
Inc. for Landscape Maintenance of Median Strips and Special Areas,
No. P.W. 03- 01 -07, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002.
Accepted.
( *02 -364) Recommendation to accept the work of TruGreen LandCare
for Pruning Trees within the City of Alameda, No. P.W. 03 -01 -06 for
the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002. Accepted.
( *02 -365) Recommendation to accept the work of Action Maintenance
Systems for Janitorial Services in City Buildings, No. P.W. 03 -01-
08, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002. Accepted.
(02 -366) Recommendation to authorize an Amendment to Consulting
Contract with LSA Associates, Inc. for Consulting Services
regarding the Alameda Point General Plan Amendment Environmental
Impact Report.
Councilmember Daysog stated the City of Oakland has expressed
concern regarding the impacts of Alameda Point on the City of
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Oakland; requested direction be given to Consultants to work with
the City of Oakland; encouraged staff to reduce printing and word
processing costs.
Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Dewitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Kerr - 1.1
( *02 -367) Resolution No. 13513 "Supporting the Tri- Valley
Agricultural Water Task Force." Adopted.
(02 -368) Adoption of Resolution Approving the Final Map and Bond
and Authorizing Execution of Subdivision Improvement Agreement and
Accepting Dedications and Easements for Tract 7302 (Bay Cove). Held
over.
(02 -369) Resolution No. 13514 "Authorizing the City Manager to
Enter Into a Master Funding Agreement with the Alameda County
Transportation Improvement Authority to Receive Project- Specific
Funds from Measure B 2000." Adopted.
Vice Mayor DeWitt requested a report on the Broadway Jackson -
Interchange Improvements.
The Deputy Public Works Director stated the first phase of
improvements includes: 1) Jackson northbound on -ramp; 2) separate
left turn at Broadway and Fifth Street; 3) second through movement
at Broadway and Fifth Street; 4) Intelligent Traffic Systems
Management; and 5) new off -ramp at Adeline Street and Martin Luther
King Jr. Way; further stated phase two will focus on: 1) direct
exit from the tube to northbound I -880; 2) a right exit out of the
tubes onto the freeway southbound; and 3) alternative modes of
transportation.
Councilmember Johnson stated the City of Alameda is benefiting from
Measure B, which was passed by the voters in November 2000.
Vice Mayor DeWitt moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Kerr -1 .]
(02 -370) Resolution No. 13515 "Authorizing the Filing of an
Application for Federal Surface Transportation Funds through the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transportation for Livable
Communities Program for the Park Street Streetscape & Town Center
Project and Committing the Necessary Local Match for the Project
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and Stating the Assurance of the City of Alameda to Complete the
Project." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson stated that the City Council is committed to
Alameda business districts; noted the City will receive $921,000
from MTC and will provide a local match of $500,000.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Kerr - 1.]
(02 -371) Resolution No. 13516 "Amending the Operating Agreement
Between the City of Alameda and East Bay Regional Park District."
Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson thanked staff and EBRPD for adding paragraph
six to the Operating Agreement, which prevents utility boxes from
being placed on the beach without City approval.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Kerr - 1.1
( *02 -372) Resolution No 13517 "Authorizing Open Market Purchase of
Six Police Vehicles for the Police Department." Adopted.
( *02 -373) Ratified Bills in the amount of $ 6,942,508.75.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(02 -374) Resolution No. 12518 "Appointing Aidan Barry as a Member
of the City Transportation Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Johnson moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Kerr - 1.]
The City Clerk administered the oath and presented Mr. Barry with a
Certificate of Appointment.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(02 -375) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed electric vehicles.
(02 -376) Richard Neveln, Alameda, encouraged citizens to be
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involved in public transportation issues.
(02 -377) Dorothy Yetter, Alameda, stated that she has concerns
regarding public notification of Design Review applications and the
proposed telecommunications facility being built in Krusi Park;
suggested noticing requirements be increased for projects near City
parks; further suggested City manager approval of telecommunication
towers be reconsidered.
(02 -378) Jon Spangler, Alameda, commended the Library Director for
her abilities and knowledge in support of the new library design.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(02 -379) Councilmember Daysog requested staff to review a letter
received from Robert Siltanen and Gwen Meyer regarding zoning
changes around Webster Street.
(02 -380) Councilmember Daysog requested staff to review current
community outreach policies and provide Council with a memo on
policies and practices; suggested the matter be reviewed by Boards
such as the Planning Board and Social Services Human Relations
Board.
(02 -381) Councilmember Johnson requested staff to provide
information about when the public will be informed of changes in
solid waste /recycling services.
(02 -382) Councilmember Johnson requested the policy regarding the
use of City property for telecommunications towers be brought to
Council for review and direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Appezzato adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:11 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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