2003-01-21 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - JANUARY 21, 2003 - - 7:30 P.M.
Acting Mayor Daysog convened the Regular Meeting at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers DeWitt, Kerr, Matarrese
and Acting Mayor Daysog - 4.
Absent: Mayor Johnson - 1.
AGENDA CHANGES
(03 -016) Acting Mayor Daysog announced that the Public Hearing to
consider a Call for Review of the Historical Advisory Board's
Decision to not include 1423 Morton Street on the Historical Study
List [paragraph no. 03 -024] and the Public Hearing to consider an
Amendment to the City of Alameda General Plan for a new, revised
Housing Element [paragraph no. 03 -025] would be continued to
February 4, 2003.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting Mayor Daysog that the recommendation to adopt Amendment No.
2 to FY 2002 -03 Community Development Block Grant [paragraph no 03-
018], the resolution Opposing the Draft Projections of 2003: A
Smart Growth Forecast [paragraph no 03 -019], and the resolution
Urging the California Legislature to Reject the Governor's Proposed
Shift of Local Vehicle License Fee Revenues [paragraph no 03 -020]
were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember DeWitt moved approval of the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Johnson - 1.1
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number]
( *03 -017) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on
January 7, 2003. Approved.
(03 -018) Recommendation to adopt Amendment No. 2 to FY 2002 -03
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan to allocate
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One -Time Public Service Authority and available Funds and to
authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Grant
Agreements and Related Documents.
Councilmember Kerr requested staff to require that Sentinel Fair
Housing's literature include information about the Rent Review
Advisory Committee within two months.
The Community Development Manager responded that the request was
within the realm of the contract with Sentinel Fair Housing.
Councilmember Kerr stated the purpose of the grant is to aide the
relations between tenants and landlords.
Councilmember DeWitt noted the request has been previously made to
Sentinel Fair Housing.
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the staff recommendation,
including the requirement that Sentinel Fair Housing's literature
include information about the Rent Review Advisory Committee within
two months.
Acting Mayor Daysog stated that he has concerns about singling out
Sentinel Fair Housing; all organizations should provide information
about the services available in the City.
Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Kerr, and
Matarrese - 3. Abstentions: Acting Mayor Daysog - 1. [Absent: Mayor
Johnson - 1.]
(03 -019) Resolution No. 13549 "Opposing the Draft Projections of
2003: A Smart Growth Forecast Developed by the Association of Bay
Area Governments Through the Smart Growth Strategy /Regional
Livability Footprint Project." Adopted.
Morten Wellhaven, Alameda, recommended that Council educate the
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) on the need for another
bridge in the City and to include said information in the letter to
ABAG.
Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember DeWitt stated the City faces the difficulty of
providing adequate housing.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion.
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Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese suggested the letter
include the City's constraint of being limited by the number of
crossings; one mitigation would be to provide an additional
crossing.
Councilmember Kerr noted the staff report discusses limitations,
however the limitations are not included in the letter to ABAG;
requested staff to specifically note the necessity of another
bridge in the letter to ABAG.
Councilmembers DeWitt and Matarrese agreed to amend the motion to
include Councilmember Kerr's request.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Johnson - 1.]
(03 -020) Resolution No. 13550 "Urging the California Legislature
to Reject the Governor's Proposed Shift of Local Vehicle License
Fee Revenues and to Honor the 1998 Commitment to Restore the
Vehicle License Fee." Adopted.
Councilmember Kerr stated the Vehicle License Fees (VLF) are used
to pay for services offered to the public; two years ago the State
lowered the VLF and instituted a VLF backfill; this year, the State
cut the backfill from the budget but did not raise the VLF back to
original amounts; the magnitude of the cuts is the equivalent of
reducing forty Police Officer or Fire Fighter positions, the entire
Library budget, or the maintenance of all City parks.
Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Johnson - 1.]
( *03 -021) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,448,787.15.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(03 -022) Resolution No. 13551 "Appointing Anne E. Cook as a Member
of the City Planning Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Johnson - 1.]
The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented Ms. Cook with a
certificate of appointment.
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(03 -023) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning
Board's decision to approve a one -year extension of time, until
November 12, 2003, to vest Use Permit UP01 -0022, which approved
establishment of a communications tower in Washington Park at 740
Central Avenue near Westline Drive. Applicant: American Tower
Corporation and City of Alameda. Appellant: Bonnie Waters; and
(03 -023A) Adoption of Resolution No. 13552, "Sustaining the
Planning Board's Approval of an Extension of Use Permit for
American Tower Corporation, and Denying Appeal by Bonnie Waters,
740 Central Avenue, Washington Park." Adopted.
Acting Mayor Daysog opened the Public Hearing.
Proponent: Bonnie Waters, Appellant.
There being no further speakers, Acting Mayor Daysog closed the
public portion of the hearing.
The Planning and Building Department Planner gave a brief oral
report.
Councilmember Kerr stated that she is opposed to cell towers in
parks.
Councilmember DeWitt stated the Federal Comm
has stated that telecommunication facilities
health problems; the entire City is
telecommunications network; the City becomes
the communication systems work effectively;
increase with good communication systems.
unications Commission
will not cause human
affected by the
more attractive when
property values will
Councilmember DeWitt moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers DeWitt, Matarrese, and
Acting Mayor Daysog - 3. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1. [Absent:
Mayor Johnson - 1.]
(03 -024) Public Hearing to consider a Call for Review of the
Historical Advisory Board's Decision to not include 1423 Morton
Street on the Historical Study List (CA02- 0015); and adoption of
related resolution. The site is located within the R -4,
Neighborhood Residential Zoning District. Applicant: David
Baker /Architectural Preservation Society. Continued to February 4,
2003. Continued to February 4, 2003. Not heard.
(03 -025) Public Hearing to consider an Amendment to the City of
Alameda General Plan for a new, revised Housing Element (Housing
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Element 2001 -2006) and an Initial Study with Mitigated Negative
Declaration pursuant to the Environmental Quality Act; and
(03 -025A) Resolution Adopting the 2001 -2006 Housing Element of the
General Plan of the City of Alameda. Continued to February 4, 2003.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(03 -026) Council approval of Mayor serving on the Congestion
Management Agency (CMA).
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of appointing the Mayor to
the CMA.
Councilmember DeWitt seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Kerr inquired whether there are
alternates for other agencies, and specifically the Congestion
Management Agency.
The City Manager responded a list of liaison seats was provided to
the City Council.
Councilmember Kerr requested an updated list of Council liaison
appointments.
Councilmember DeWitt responded the Mayor will clarify the matter
when she returns.
Councilmember Kerr noted the importance of the City being
represented wherever possible, including alternates.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Johnson - 1.]
(03 -027) Acting Mayor Daysog announced that the Alameda Special
Olympics bowling tournament would be Saturday, January 25, 2003 at
Mel's Southshore Bowl.
(03 -028) Acting Mayor Daysog requested staff to explore and
provide recommendations about creating a joint committee of Alameda
and Oakland City Councilmembers to discuss issues that affect both
cities; noted Oakland Councilmember Danny Wong has expressed
interest.
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Councilmember Kerr suggested the joint committee discuss the
Fruitvale Railroad Bridge.
(03 -029) Acting Mayor Daysog announced Mayor Johnson is
representing the City of Alameda in Washington D.C. at the U.S.
Conference of Mayors.
(03 -030) The City Manager stated that Congressman Pete Stark is
holding an open house meeting on Saturday January 25, 2003 in the
City Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Daysog adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 8:15 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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