2002-11-19 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - NOVEMBER 19, 2002 - - 7:30 P.M.
Acting Mayor DeWitt convened the Regular Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Johnson, Kerr and
Acting Mayor DeWitt - 4.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(02 -522) The City Manager announced that the recommendation to
adopt Traffic Calming Program Objectives and Procedure [paragraph
no. 02 -524] would be postponed to a future date at the request of
Councilmember Daysog.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number.]
( *02 -523) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and Special
(Adjourned Regular) City Council Meeting held on November 6, 2002.
Approved.
(02 -524) Recommendation to adopt Traffic Calming Program
Objectives and Procedures and allocate $125,000 in Measure B Funds
for the Program. Not heard.
( *02 -525) Resolution No. 13539, "Approving the Use of Housing Funds
from the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project to Pay a
Portion of the Costs of Certain Infrastructure Improvements within
the East Housing Area." Adopted.
( *02 -256) Resolution No. 13540, "Readopting the City of Alameda
Bicycle Master Plan and Authorizing the Application for FY 2003/04
Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) Funds." Adopted.
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( *02 -527) Resolution No 13541, "Amending the Management and
Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) Salaries Schedule by
Establishing Salary for the Position of CATV Technical Operations
Superintendent." Adopted.
( *02 -528) Resolution No. 13542, "Amending the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Salaries Schedule by
Establishing Salaries for the Positions of Telecommunications
Operations Working Supervisor, Data Technician, and Senior Data
Technician." Adopted.
( *02 -529) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,796,912.10.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(02 -530) Transmittal of Suggestions and Recommendations from
Boards and Commissions on Naming a City Facility or Street in
Memory of Mayor Ralph J. Appezzato.
Acting Mayor DeWitt stated that he has very strong feelings about
providing some type of memorial recognizing Mayor Appezzato; Mayor
Appezzato joined the City by having the east end, west end, and
[former Navy] base become a part of the City; Mayor Appezzato
dedicated his heart, time, life and blood; this is an excellent
opportunity to memorialize an individual who did an outstanding job
for the City.
Councilmember Johnson stated the boards and commissions provided
good feedback.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of naming Atlantic Avenue west
of Webster Street [the "Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway "]
immediately with additional memorials to be decided in the future.
Councilmember Kerr stated the Historical Advisory Board (HAB) was
concerned that Council may be rushing into naming something; the
HAB recommended a more thoughtful approach; noted that she would
not support the motion.
Councilmember Johnson stated Council should acknowledge Mayor
Appezzato's service.
Acting Mayor DeWitt stated that he would be proud to have the
street connecting the City with the [former Navy] base named after
Ralph Appezzato; thanked the boards and commissions for their
review and suggestions.
Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the
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following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Johnson and
Acting Mayor DeWitt - 3. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1.
(02 -531) Recommendation to implement increased Public Notification
Procedures.
Councilmember Kerr requested that the matter be held over to the
December 3rd Council Meeting since the staff report was provided
late.
The City Manager stated that he was going to suggest that Council
hear the speakers in attendance, then continue the matter to
December 3rd for further public comment and action.
Andrea Scarnecchia, Citizens of Alameda for Responsible
Development, stated that she supports the recommendation of the
City Manager and staff; the recommendation addressed community
concerns regarding increasing radius, lead time, notification to
Homeowner Association's and improved communication; suggested that
the policy include: 1) provision for viewing development plan
details outside regular business hours; full plans for class two
and three projects should be made available at the main library
from the time the public notice goes out; the developer should pay
for the cost of the copies; 2) notices should include the process
and implications; a boilerplate paragraph should be added at the
bottom of each notice; submitted a handout with possible language;
and 3) the new procedure be mandatory with clear consequences of
non - compliance and adoption into the Alameda Municipal Code.
Michelle Stempien, Garden Isle Home Owners Association, stated the
current policy for community review of pertinent documents excludes
residents who work common business hours; that she commends City
staff for the recommendation that the Council consider a revised
noticing procedure that includes posting the noticing information
on the City's web page; requested Council to also include other
pertinent documents, such as development plan diagrams, for review
on the web page or on file at the library.
Betty Anderson, Islandia Home Owners Association, stated that she
concurs with previous speakers; inquired whether everyone would be
required to comply with new procedures during the year of
evaluation.
The City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Acting Mayor DeWitt stated the matter would be heard at the next
Council meeting.
(02 -532) Ordinance No. 2888, "Authorizing Conveyance of Abandoned
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Right -of -Way on Cypress Street, East of Third Street." Finally
passed.
Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
(02 -533) Ordinance No. 2889, "Eliminating the Existing Time Limit
on Incurring Debt for the Community Improvement Plan for the West
End Community Improvement Project." Finally passed.
Councilmember Johnson moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
(02 -534) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, wished Council a Happy
Thanksgiving.
(02 -535) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed electric vehicles.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(02 -536) Councilmember Kerr stated a property on the east end of
town is dumping debris in their side yard; noted there is a
requirement to have a dumpster; requested staff to review the
matter.
(02 -537) Councilmember Kerr stated seniors who own and occupy
multiplexes are not receiving a recycling discount from Alameda
County Industries; as a result of owners pushing bins to the
street, billing was to remain the same; owners of multiplexes are
being billed for more recycling bins than were provided.
Councilmember Johnson stated there was no stipulation regarding
costs remaining the same for wheeling bins to the street.
(02 -538) Councilmember Johnson requested staff to monitor the
barge located off of Eastshore Drive.
(02 -539) Councilmember Daysog congratulated Congresswoman Nancy
Pelosi on becoming the House Minority Leader.
(02 -540) Councilmember Kerr wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Acting Mayor DeWitt adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:22 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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