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2003-06-17 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - - JUNE 17, 2003 - - 7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:00 P.M. Councilmember DeWitt led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the Adoption of Resolution Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget [paragraph no. 03 -2761 was 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 - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] ( *03 -269) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Recreation and Park Commission Meeting held on May 28, 2003; the Special City Council Meeting held on May 29, 2003; and the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on June 3, 2003. Approved. ( *03 -270) Recommendation to award contract for Legal Advertising for Fiscal Year 2003 -04. Accepted. ( *03 -271) Recommendation to approve Contractor Agreement with Community Playgrounds, Inc. in the amount of $80,000 for the Franklin Park Playground Renovation Project. Accepted. ( *03 -272) Recommendation to approve Contractor Agreement with Community Playgrounds, Inc. in the amount of $70,000 for the Regular Meeting 1 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 Littlejohn Park Playground Renovation Project. Accepted. ( *03 -273) Recommendation to authorize allocation of $29,710 from the Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry Long Term Vessel Maintenance Reserve and $35,000 of Transportation Improvement Funds to offset back -up transportation expenses incurred during Fiscal Year 2002 -2003. Accepted. ( *03 -274) Recommendation to approve Plans and Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for Annual Sewer Point Repairs and Asphalt Concrete Pavement Replacement, No. P.W. 05- 03 -12. Accepted. ( *03 -275) Resolution No. 13597, "Amending the Conflict of Interest Code by Amending Paragraph Two of Resolution No. 9460 Relative to Disclosure Positions and Disclosure Categories and Rescinding Resolution No. 13470." Adopted. (03 -276) Resolution No. 13598, "Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2003 -04, and Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in said Fiscal Year." Adopted; and (03 -276A) Recommendation to approve Fiscal Year 2003 -2004 Capital Improvement Program Projects. Councilmember Matarrese requested staff to provide information regarding the 20 budget reductions and the municipal impacts of the State budget. The City Manager stated the City Council and staff participated in a budget workshop on May 29, 2003; the City Council adopts a two - year financial plan; budget adjustments are made mid -year; State legislature and the Governor have to resolve the State's $38 billion deficit; program revenues may be reduced; the Vehicle License Fees, which could be reduced, generate about $4.5 million in City revenue per year; the staff report suggests continuing the selective hiring freeze, reducing budgets by 20 next fiscal year and continuing to undertake other cost containment measures to be prepared for further reductions in revenue; after the State budget is adopted, Council will be able to make decisions based upon concrete information. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) is one source of revenue received from the State; Alameda receives $4.5 million per year in VLF fees; the VLF contributes to 7 -80 of the City's budget. The City Manager stated the total budget for this year is $344 Regular Meeting 2 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 million; the $62 million General Fund is the critical budget; the City Council has the least amount of spending flexibility in the General Fund. Vice Mayor Daysog inquired whether two- thirds of the VLF pays for Police and Fire services, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated the budget workshop gave Council the opportunity to give feedback regarding the reductions proposed by departments; inquired how that information [Council feedback] was reflected and incorporated into the budget. The City Manager responded the 20 in the budget; staff is working service levels; Council can make time. reductions reviewed were included on Council's request regarding adjustments to the budget at any Mayor Johnson inquired whether the 20 reductions would go forward as proposed by the department heads, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated Council provided input on alternatives and suggestions to the proposed 20 reductions; cutting crossing guards should not be a priority; inquired whether alternatives were considered. The City Manager responded the only alternatives would be reductions in other departments or drawing down from the General Fund Reserves; stated the crossing guards, which are not mandated by State warrants (requirement), cost $44,000 per year; the only other recourse would be to draw down the General Fund Reserve to pay for said positions. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff considered the alternate cuts proposed by the Recreation and Park Department. The City Manager stated the Recreation and Park Department adjustments discussed at the Budget Workshop were incorporated; three positions for the park directors /park leaders were restored; the full time recreation supervisor position will be held in abeyance. Mayor Johnson inquired whether other departments are responding to input received from Council, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. The Finance Director stated the City expects a VLF revenue of $4.5 Regular Meeting 3 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 million; $3 million backfill comes from the State General Fund; the City could lose the VLF backfill from the State. Councilmember Kerr stated Sacramento is talking about permanently cutting the backfill and permanently increasing the amount taken from the tax increment in redevelopment districts; the League of California Cities is having a statewide protest meeting on the steps of City Hall in Oakland on June 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.; the funds which are being cut are generated in Alameda, not Sacramento. Vice Mayor Daysog stated the City has a budget and has to keep the business of City Hall moving along; the General Fund Reserve money belongs to the people of Alameda for services in Alameda; requested staff to indicate when Police and Fire issues [raised at the budget work session] would be resolved; thanked staff including the small capital improvement projects as a part of the budget process. The City Manager stated staff would provide information on the Police and Fire services issue to Council within 60 days; Council may then reconsider the issue. Marietta McCain, Alameda Crossing Guard, stated the crossing guards were not aware of any cuts; crossing guards read about the cuts in the Alameda Journal; the planned cuts are going be very dangerous for the safety of children; she has been a crossing guard at Earhart School on Bayfarm Island for 5 years; some of the crossing guards have worked as crossing guards for 12 years or more; there is no guarantee that jobs will be kept according to seniority; the count of children crossing in crosswalks taken by the Police Department was taken at the end of the school year when most of the children were out on a field trip; supervisors took an original count of children crossing in crosswalks and will submit the information to Council; most crossing guards are 62 years old and rely on their jobs to supplement Social Security income; urged Council not to cut crossing guard jobs; stated it is no longer safe for anyone to step into a crosswalk and expect that cars will stop. Mayor Johnson inquired where Mrs. McCain is a crossing guard, to which Mrs. McCain responded at Davey Packet near Earhart School. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Davey Packet is one of the unwarranted intersections. The City Manager responded the Police Department would provide a list identifying each of the intersections. Mayor Johnson stated that at the budget workshop, she raised the issue of reviewing the safety of intersections regardless of Regular Meeting 4 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 meeting the State requirement. The City Manager stated staff will provide information to Council within 60 days; a decision can be made before the advent of the next school year. Mrs. McCain further stated there will be no crossing guard at Stn Street and Central Avenue near Paden Elementary School; the area near Paden Scholl is called death pan alley; High Street and Lincoln Avenue is a highly populated area staffed by a crossing guard who has been there for 13 years; 3rd Street and Brush Street is also a dangerous area; the crossing guard at Fillmore Street and High Street near Otis School might be cut. Councilmember Kerr stated she would like to find a way around cutting crossing guard positions; that she is concerned with the safety of children and crossing guards being able to supplement their Social Security; suggested looking into alternative sources for funding the crossing guard positions. The City Manager stated staff will look into other options; the information will be included in a report to Council. Mayor Johnson stated the other issue to be addressed is the emergency coordinator position in the Fire Department. Vice Mayor Daysog inquired whether the 20 cuts are being implemented now. The Finance Director stated departments are funded 98% and have funds to carry their programs; if Council acts on an alternative, program changes can be held in abeyance and not implemented. The City Manager stated once Council appropriates the budget, the City Manager and staff have the authority to move funds around to address issues. Councilmember Matarrese stated the options are: 1) use General Funds to make up the difference, 2) cut positions or programs, 3) we move money around; the crossing guards, park programs and the emergency service coordinator are essential services. Councilmember Kerr stated the City has set aside $1.58 million in reserves for the upcoming operating shortfall; not all of the reserve is unencumbered; the City does not have control over the amount of money it receives, but the Council does have control over how to spend it. Regular Meeting 5 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 Mayor Johnson stated Council will definitely be looking at the issue very carefully throughout the summer. Councilmember Matarrese stated it is important to get figures out to the public; everyone considers safety and quality of life issues a priority. Vice Mayor Daysog moved adoption of resolution and approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ( *03 -277) Resolution No. 13599, "Authorizing Open Market Purchase of a 2003 Johnston 3000 Series Three - Wheeled Mechanical Sweeper pursuant to Section 3 -15 of the City Charter." Adopted. ( *03 -278) Resolution No. 13600, "Ordering Vacation of Parcel No. 5 Easement within Block 13, Tract 1866. (South Shore Shopping Center)" Adopted. ( *03 -279) Resolution No. 13601, "Approving Finding that the Community Improvement Plan for the Alameda Point Improvement Project is Consistent with the General Plan of the City." Adopted. ( *03 -280) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,036,742.86. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (03 -281) Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 13602, "Approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Ordering Levy of Assessments, Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84 -2." Adopted. Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (03 -282) Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 13603, "Approving Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment and Ordering Levy of Assessments, Maintenance Assessment District 01- 01. (Marina Cove)" Adopted. Councilmember Kerr moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 (03 -283) Public Hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment to remove the truck route designation and change the street designation from Major to Minor along a section of Buena Vista Avenue (Broadway to Grand Avenue), request for all -way stop controls at Buena Vista Avenue and Chestnut, Walnut and Willow Streets, and reallocation of Traffic Calming Funds; and (03 -283A) Resolution No. 13604, "Approving a General Plan Amendment to Amend Figure 4 -1 Street and Transit System and Figure 4 -3 Truck Route to Remove the Truck Route Designation and Change the Street Designation from Major to Minor Along a Section of Buena Vista Avenue (From Broadway to Grand Street)." Adopted. The Planning and Building Director provided a brief oral report. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether the truck route designation is being removed from Buena Vista Avenue and whether the street is being changed to a minor street, to which the Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Kerr stated the truck route is not being moved to Lincoln Avenue; the truck route is being moved to Clement Avenue. Councilmember DeWitt stated the truck route is being moved to Clement Avenue; the solution would be to open up Clement Avenue to keep traffic off Lincoln Avenue or other streets. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents: Bob Sikora, Alameda; Martha Sikora, Alameda; Douglas Holmes, Alameda; Dorothy Boynton, Alameda; Deb Greene, Alameda; Mary Allen, Alameda; Mary Clare James, Alameda; Ginni Dofflemyer, EPAC; Heidi Ladendorf, Alameda; Rob Worley, Alameda; Mercedes Milana, Alameda; Bill Smith, Alameda. Opponents: Christopher Barefoot, Alameda; Jean Gagnon, Alameda; Clyde Serda, Alameda; Ellen Alva Hales, Alameda; Matthew Ledford, Alameda; David Isely, Alameda. Following the comments of Mr. Barefoot, Mayor Johnson stated Council is not redirecting cars from Buena Vista Avenue to Lincoln Avenue or Santa Clara Avenue or Pacific Avenue; trucks are being directed off of Buena Vista Avenue to make the street safer; Council will monitor the impact on other streets. Regular Meeting 7 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 Councilmember DeWitt requested the City Manager provide an explanation of how Clement Avenue would be opened up. Mayor Johnson requested Mr. Barefoot contact the City Manager; stated Council is not attempting to move traffic from Buena Vista Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, Pacific Avenue, Santa Clara Avenue or any other residential street. Following the comments of Mr. Serda, Mayor Johnson directed staff to review pedestrian safety issues on Lincoln Avenue. The City Manager responded staff would monitor other streets to understand impacts. Following Mr. Ledburns comments, Mayor Johnson stated one of Council's priorities is improving pedestrian safety; pedestrian safety and traffic concerns are difficult issues; Council's goal is to make streets safe, to enforce the speed limits and make crosswalks more visible. The City Manager stated there are three components to improving traffic safety: 1) enforcement 2) engineering, and 3) education. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Matarrese directed staff to address concerns voiced on aspects of safety along the streets; stated removing the truck route on Buena Vista Avenue and maintaining the truck route on Clement Avenue will redirect traffic to an underutilized industrial street; suggested using alternate route signs to get traffic onto Clement Avenue; stated dimensions warrant redesignating Buena Vista Avenue as a minor street that is not a truck route; traffic controls at Willow Street are warranted. Councilmember Kerr moved the motion in two parts: [Adoption of Resolution] 1) amending the General Plan as listed in the recommendations [1) remove the truck route designation along a section of Buena Vista Avenue (Broadway to Grand Street) and 2) Change the street designation from Major to Minor along a section of Buena Vista Avenue (Broadway to Grand Street]; and [approval of] 2) further non - general plan amendments, which concern the installation of the stop controls and the reallocation of funds. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese directed staff to implement a way to Regular Meeting 8 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 redirect truck traffic from Buena Vista Avenue to Clement Avenue, such as using alternate route signs; requested a report on what can be done to increase safety and maintain the speed limit on Lincoln Avenue. Councilmember DeWitt requested the City Manager to respond to the inquiry about the timeline for extending Clement Avenue. Vice Mayor Daysog requested staff to provide an update on the Alameda Unified School Districts efforts to identify traffic hot spots. (03 -284) Recommendation to authorize a $0.25 Fare Increase for Alameda Harbor Bay (AHBF) and Alameda /Oakland (AOFS) Ferry Services. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether the Alameda /Oakland and Harbor Bay Ferry services offer free Muni tickets, to which the Ferry Services Manager responded the Muni program on the Alameda /Oakland Ferry continues, but is only available on $10, $20 and $40 ticket books. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether the free Muni ticket is available on a single ticket, to which the Ferry Services Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Kerr stated the Alameda /Oakland Ferry subsidy is less than half of Harbor Bay's subsidy; that she supports Option 4 to increase the Harbor Bay Ferry by $0.50 and retain the Muni program for all ticket holders and raise the Alameda /Oakland Ferry by $0.25. Vice Mayor Daysog stated Harbor Bay residents should not have to bear any more burden than other Alamedans; that he supports Option 1, which is recommended by staff. Councilmember Kerr stated the cost of running the Harbor Bay Ferry is considerably higher than the Alameda /Oakland Ferry. Councilmember DeWitt stated the subsidy for the Harbor Bay Ferry is more than the Alameda /Oakland Ferry because the service does not include Oakland riders. Councilmember DeWitt moved acceptance of Option 1 to increase one - way fares by $0.25 [for both services]. Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Regular Meeting 9 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes: Councilmember Kerr - 1. Councilmember Kerr stated that she is very concerned about the health of the Alameda /Oakland Ferry because it carries the most passengers and serves two cities. (03 -285) Recommendation to authorize Harbor Bay Maritime to exercise its option to extend the term of the East End Ferry Service Contract from July, 1 2003 to June 30, 2004, to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement for the one - year term extension and authorize allocation of $186,900 in Transportation Improvement Funds (TIF) for Operating Subsidy. Councilmember DeWitt requested staff to provide an oral report. The Ferry Services Manager stated Council is considering the final one -year extension of the existing Harbor Bay Maritime Contract for the operation of the Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry; Harbor Bay Maritime has been operating the Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry under a multi -year contract which started in 1999; the Contract will end in June 30, 2004. Vice Mayor Daysog inquired what happens if the Harbor Bay Ferry service does not meet the 950 on -time performance requirement. The Ferry Service Manager responded the City monitors on -time performance of both ferry services; stated the Alameda /Oakland service is monitored; four days every quarter, on -time performance is recorded; spot checks are done of the vessel logs for the Alameda Harbor Bay service; there is no penalty for not attaining the 950 on -time performance for the Harbor Bay Maritime; however, there are liquidated damages if there is no service within 6 hours of a major breakdown. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how the term of the Contract coincides with the other ferry service contracts. The Ferry Service Manager responded the current Contract with Blue and Gold Fleet, which is a cost plus fixed fee arrangement, expires on June 30, 2004; stated the City issued a Request for Proposals last February; a proposal was received from Red and White Ferries and Blue and Gold Fleet; proposers are vying for the opportunity to begin service effective February 1, 2004 for an initial 17 -month term and four one -year extensions. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether both Contracts could be renewed at the same time to better judge how to distribute public subsidy dollars; inquired whether the Harbor Bay Maritime Contract could be Regular Meeting 10 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 extended to January 1, 2004 in order to review the two ferry services Contracts at the same time. The City Attorney responded in Contract recital E, Harbor Bay Maritime has exercised its option to extend the Agreement for a fourth extension period extending from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 and has met all the requirements for such an extension; stated the option is exercised by Harbor Bay Maritime, which desires to extend the Contract to June 30, 2004; the specific question of extending the Contract to January 1, 2004 was addressed. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether Harbor Bay Maritime did not want to extend the contract to January 1, 2004, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Kerr stated efficient allocation of public transportation dollars could be accomplished by reviewing ferry service contracts at the same time. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the Alameda /Oakland Ferry Service Contract could be extended to June 2004, to which the Ferry Services manager responded in the affirmative. The City Attorney stated the ferry service is not a bid, but a Request for Proposal; Council can request additional consideration or additional proposals for the specific service. The Ferry Service Manager stated in 1999 a Request for Proposal was published inviting operators to propose on both ferry services and at that time no operators proposed on both services. Councilmember Kerr requested that the Alameda /Oakland Ferry Service and Harbor Bay Ferry Service Contracts be synchronized in order to review subsidies at the same time. Councilmember DeWitt requested staff to schedule a ferry services workshop. The City Manager responded a workshop would be scheduled within 6 -8 months to review the proposals and to discuss subsidies and service levels. Councilmember Kerr inquired whether staff can publish a Request for Proposal for a longer Alameda /Oakland Ferry Service Contract to synchronize the contracts in the middle of next year, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting 1 1 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 The City Attorney stated Public Works will develop a number of scenarios in terms of extending current service and prepare a new Request for Proposal to provide some flexibility. Councilmember DeWitt moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (03 -286) Ordinance No. 2901, "Repealing Ordinance No. 2900 Authorizing Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Alameda." Finally passed. Councilmember DeWitt moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (03 -287) Ordinance No. 2901, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subsection 3 -58.18 (Exemption, Family Transfer) of Section 3 -58 (Real Property Transaction Taxes) of Chapter III (Finance and Taxation) to Extend Real Estate Transfer Exemption to Domestic Partners as Defined by State Law." Finally Passed. Leslie DeFacio, Alameda, stated no value can be placed on helping all families stay in a home with the same tax rules. Vice Mayor Daysog thanked Mr. DeFacio for the additional information he provided. Vice Mayor Daysog moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote. Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 3. Noes: Councilmembers DeWitt and Kerr - 2. Councilmember DeWitt stated that he is not voting to support the Ordinance because the City is facing a financially difficult time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA (03 -288) Joel Ng, Falun Gong, provided Council with a Video cd and written materials on Falun Gong practices. (03 -289) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed technology. Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (03 -290) Consideration of Mayor's nominations (2) for appointment to the Civil Service Board. [One full term and one partial term expiring June 30, 20051 Mayor Johnson nominated Michael J. Robles -Wong for reappointment to the Civil Service Board. Partial term nomination held over. City Attorney prepare Resolution of Reappointment. City Clerk notify nominee of reappointment. (03 -291) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Economic Development Commission. [Retail /Commercial Seat for partial term expiring August 31, 20061 Mayor Johnson nominated Jessica Lindsey for appointment to the Economic Development Commission. (03 -292) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Housing Commission. [Senior Tenant Seat] Mayor Johnson nominated Edward W. Flanagan for reappointment to the Housing Commission. (03 -293) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Library Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Mark A. Schoenrock for reappointment to the Library Board (03 -294) Consideration of Mayor's nominations (2) for appointment to the Planning Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Marie Gilmore and John A. Piziali for reappointment to the Planning Board. (03 -295) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Public Utilities Board. Held over. (03 -296) Consideration of Mayor's nominations (4) for appointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board. [Two full terms, one partial term expiring June 30, 2004 and one partial term expiring June 30, 2005] Mayor Johnson nominated Cynthia Wasko for appointment to partial term expiring June 30, 2005 and Steven R. Currie and Theresa Thomas for reappointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board. Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 Partial term expiring June 30, 2004 held over. (03 -297) Councilmember Kerr requested staff to examine whether a tree damaged by side shows [car racing] at Bay Street and Eagle Avenue can be salvaged. (03 -298) Councilmember Kerr requested information regarding the Use Permit hours for Container Care International. (03 -299) Councilmember Kerr reminded everyone of the League of California Cities press conference at Oakland City Hall on June 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the State budget impacts on local government. (03 -300) Mayor Johnson requested staff to review the possibility of adopting a Blight Ordinance. The City Manager inquired whether Mayor Johnson is referring to areas outside the project [redevelopment] areas because those [redevelopment areas] are defined as blighted areas by State law; inquired whether the Mayor would like to include project areas as well. Mayor Johnson requested staff to review both [inside and outside redevelopment areas]; stated there are a lot of residential area within the redevelopment areas. (03 -301) Councilmember Matarrese stated business retention has been discussed in the past; there is community concern about the Chevron station, which is a large contributor to sales tax revenue, disappearing from South Shore; requested staff to develop a timeline and strategy, particularly working with the Economic Development Commission (EDC), using said types of businesses as case studies for how the City can retain businesses; definitive time and milestones when the matter will be reviewed by the EDC. The City Manager inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese was addressing an overall, Citywide retention program. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative; stated particularly highlighting a challenge like the Chevron station poses. The City Manager stated staff would return to Council within 90 to 120 with a proposal. Councilmember Matarrese stated a joint meeting with the EDC might be warranted. Regular Meeting 14 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 The City Manager stated a joint session could be scheduled at Council's request. (03 -302) Vice Mayor Daysog stated the issue of a bridge or tunnel was raised in response to ABAG requirements; the City might want to being thinking of an approach to deal with another bridge or tunnel. The City Manager stated staff would begin reviewing the matter. (03 -303) Councilmember Kerr requested staff to review incorporating the Association of Bay Area Government's new Lease Purchase Home Ownership Program into the City's program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:06 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting 15 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003 Regular Meeting 16 Alameda City Council June 17, 2003