2003-12-02 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY - - DECEMBER 2, 2003 - - 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 8:49 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore, Kerr,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kerr moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding
the paragraph number.]
( *03 -555) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on
November 12, 2003; and the Special and Regular City Council
Meetings held on November 18, 2003. Approved.
( *03 -556) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to extend
the First Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the
City of Alameda and East Bay Municipal Utility District to
September 30, 2005. Accepted.
( *03 -557) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of
$650,000, including contingency, to Clyde G. Steagall, Inc. for
construction of Alameda Point Pier 3 Electrical Upgrades, No. P.W.
08 -02 -08 and amend the Fiscal Year 2003 -04 Budget. Accepted.
( *03 -558) Resolution No.13667, "Authorizing Application to the
California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Competitive Grants Program
for Public Outreach to Protect the Local Marine and Coastal
Environments and to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into All
Agreements Necessary." Adopted.
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( *03 -559) Resolution No.13668, "Supporting Enhanced Regional
Funding for Maintenance of Local Streets and Roads." Adopted.
( *03 -560) Resolution No.13669, "Amending the Management and
Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) Salary Schedule
Establishing the Salary Ranges for the Positions of Executive
Assistant, Deputy City Clerk and Paralegal." Adopted.
( *03 -561) Resolution No. 13670, "Approving the Open Space
Acquisition Fund in the Capital Improvement Budget and
Appropriating $1,000,000 as a City Match for the State Urban Park
Act of 2001 Grant Application for Estuary Park." Adopted
( *03 -562) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,984,250.07.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(03 -563) Public Hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment GPA
03 -0003, Amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan; and
(03 -563A) Adoption of Resolution Amending the 2001 -2006 Housing
Element of the General Plan. Continued to January 6, 2004.
Mayor Johnson noted the public hearing would be opened and
continued to January 6, 2004.
The Planning and Building Director recommended continuation to
January 6, 2004; stated the Housing Element and several
implementing ordinances [paragraph no. 03 -564] should be reviewed
together when all items are ready for consideration.
Councilmember Kerr moved that the matter be continued to January 6,
2004.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(03 -564) Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA
03 -0005, relating to second units; Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA 03-
006, creating inclusionary housing requirements for residential
projects; Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA 03 -007, creating residential
density bonus provisions and incentives for affordable housing;
(03 -564A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Article XXX of the
Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Second Units;
(03 -564B) Introduction of Ordinance Adding Section 30 -16 of Article
XXX of the Alameda Municipal Code to Create Inclusionary Housing
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Requirements for Residential Projects; and
(03 -564C) Introduction of Ordinance Adding Section 30 -17 of Article
XXX of the Alameda Municipal Code to Create Density Bonus
Provisions and Incentives. Continued to January 6, 2004.
Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Matarrese noted that Council has not received
recommendation from the Planning Board.
Councilmember Kerr moved that the matter be continued to January 6,
2004.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous vote - 5.
(03 -565) Ordinance No. 2911, "Levying Special Taxes Within
Community Facilities District No. 03 -1 (Bayport Municipal Services
District)." Finally passed.
Vice Mayor Daysog moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Kerr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
(03 -566) Ordinance No. 2912, "Approving and Authorizing the Sale
of the Western Half of the Vacated Portion of Market Street Located
South of Bridgeview Isle Drive." Finally passed.
Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(03 -567) Ordinance No. 2913, "Approving and Authorizing the Sale
of the Eastern Half of the Vacated Portion of Market Street Located
South of Bridgeview Isle Drive." Finally passed.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired where the sales proceeds would be
allocated.
The City Manager responded that a designated account was
established.
Councilmember Kerr moved final passage of the ordinance.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
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unanimous voice vote - 5.
(03 -568) Ordinance No, 2914, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Repealing Subsection 8 -22.12 (Appeal to City Council) of Section
8 -22 (Abatement, Removal of Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled or
Inoperative Vehicles); Adding New Subsection 2 -8.6 (Appeal of
Transportation Commission Decision) to Section 2 -8 (Transportation
Commission) of Chapter II (Administration) and Subsection 8 -1.5
(Appeal of Technical Transportation Team); Renumbering Subsections
8 -1.5 (Place of Traffic Control), 8 -1.6 (Traffic Signals Controlled
by Officer), 8 -1.7 (Safety Zones), 8 -1.8 (Neglect or Refusal to
Stop), and 8 -1.9 (Police Officer Defined) of Section 8 -1 (General)
of Chapter VIII (Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Alternative
Transportation Modes); and Amending Subsection 2 -8.2 (Membership,
Term of Office, Removal), Subsection 2 -8.5 (Duties) of Section 2 -8
(Transportation Commission) of Chapter II (Administration),
Subsection 8 -8.1 (Angled Parking) of Section 8 -8 (General Parking
Regulations), Subsection 8- 14.3(b), (No Cruising Zones) of Section
8 -14 (Cruising), Subsection 8 -22.11 (Hearing and Decision by
Transportation Advisory Committee), of Section 8 -22 (Abatement
Removal of Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled or Inoperative Vehicles),
Subsection 8 -27.3 (Transit Stops) of Section 8 -27 (Transit
Operations) of Chapter VIII (Traffic and Motor Vehicles),
Subsection 12 -11 (Definitions) of Article II (On Street Parking
Meter Zones), Subsection 12 -13.1 (Installation of Parking Meters)
of Section 12 -13 (Parking meters), Subsection 12- 17.6(a) Permit
Required) and Subsection 12- 17.8(d) (Prohibitions and Fines) of
Section 12 -17 (Preferential Parking) of Chapter XII (Parking Lots
and Parking Meters)." Finally passed.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the ordinance made the appeal
process consistent, to which the Public Works Director responded in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese moved final passage of the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON- AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(03 -569) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the
Civil Service Board.
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Mayor Johnson nominated NakMin Oddie for appointment.
(03 -570) Vice Mayor Daysog requested a monthly status report on the
Advanced Center for Emerging Technologies (ACET) project.
The City Manager stated the Development Services Director would
update the Council.
(03 -571) Councilmember Gilmore inquired when the City Council would
be updated regarding the proposed golf course and hotel at Alameda
Point.
The City Manager stated the matter would be on the January Alameda
Reuse and Redevelopment Authority agenda; the three development
teams have been advised that proposals have been put on hold
pending a decision from ARRA.
(03 -572) Councilmember Kerr stated that she received a
communication regarding structures built in the backyard of Bay
Cove; a resolution passed by Council last year for the Bay Cove
development states: " that no accessory structures shall be
permitted within any required yard; covenants, conditions and
restrictions established for this project shall incorporate this
restriction ". Permits indicate a complaint was filed on August 7,
2003; permits were issued after the complaint; structures have been
built; a Plan Development amendment is going to the Planning Board;
the process seems to be muddy; forwarded correspondence received
from neighbors and Bay Cove Homeowners Association to the City
Manager's and Planning Director's office for an explanation.
The City Manager stated that staff would provide an off - agenda
report to the City Council.
(03 -573) Councilmember Kerr advised traffic pattern into the San
Francisco Airport changes with the weather; flying was particularly
low over the western half of Alameda; requested staff to review the
possibility of planes flying further west.
The City Manager advised that the flight patterns are governed
exclusively by the FAA; staff would determine whether adjustments
can be made; the City has received increasing complaints from
citizens.
Councilmember Kerr suggested reviewing the possibility of quiet
hours in order to divert air traffic after certain hours; that she
is concerned about the air pollution; provided correspondence to
Acting Assistant City Manager.
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(03 -574) Mayor Johnson noted Saturday's tree lighting will be at
5:30PM at City Hall.
(03 -575) Councilmember Matarrese welcomed Suzanne Ota to the
Council Meetings.
The City Manager stated that Ms. Ota' s resume reflects a strong
background in general city management; that he is delighted to have
her join on an interim basis.
(03 -576) Mayor Johnson welcomed the new staff member of the City
Clerk's office.
The City Clerk introduced Lana Stoker as the new Deputy City Clerk
joining Alameda from the City of Piedmont.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 9:07 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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