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Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on March 20, 2018. (City Clerk)
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 20, 2018- -5:30 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(18- ) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiator: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Acting City Manager and Jennifer Ott, Director of Base Reuse & Transportation Planning; Potential Terms: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment
(18- ) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Title/description of position to be filled: Acting City Manager.
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that regarding Real Property and Public Employee Appointment/Hiring, direction was given to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY- -MARCH 20, 2018- -6:45 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor/Chair Spencer - 5.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(18- ) Proclamation Declaring March 2018 as Women’s History Month.
Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Gracie Na, Robbie Dileo, and Linda Dawson.
Ms. Dileo, Ms. Dawson and Ms. Na made brief comments.
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Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft left the dais at 6:46 p.m. and returned at 6:54 p.m.
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(18- ) Proclamation Declaring March 2018 as Women in Military History Month.
Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to JoAnnn Martinez and Amy Wirts, US Coast Guard.
Ms. Martinez and Ms. Wirts made brief comments.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Spencer noted the Acting City Manager served in the Army.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk and Secretary, SACIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 20, 2018- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(18- ) Mayor Spencer announced the Public Hearing on the Impact Fee [paragraph no. 18- ] was continued to May 15th and the Amber Kenitics Ordinance was withdrawn and would return at a later date [paragraph no. 18- ].
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(18- ) The Acting City Manager made an announcement regarding a sinkhole in the City of Oakland on the other side of the Posey Tube; announced, that pursuant to the Sunshine Ordinance, notice is being given that the City would begin negotiations with bargaining groups.
(18- ) Mayor Spencer did a reading for the Season for Non-Violence on restorative justice.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(18- ) Janice Heredia, Alameda Housing Authority, announced upcoming workshops covering terminations of tenancy, rent increases and fair housing training.
(18- ) Pat Lamborn, Alameda, urged Council to follow up on the referral direction to take title of the parcel to complete Shoreline Park on Harbor Bay Parkway; submitted information.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Spencer announced that the Legislative Agenda [paragraph no. 18- ] and Encinal Marina Resolution [paragraph no. 18- ] were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*18- ) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on February 20, 2018. Approved.
(*18- ) Ratified bills in the amount of $4,648,110.66.
(18- ) Recommendation to Approve the 2018 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda.
Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to add: “…and ferries” after the word BART for other methods of commuting under the Transportation section bullet, and add Statewide banking cannabis services under Public Safety and Homeland Security; stated cannabis banking is a public safety issue.
Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like to add transparency of medical and insurance costs under Health and Human Services.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated pending legislation Assembly Bill (AB) 3037 would recreate a version of redevelopment to set aside billions of dollars in property taxes each year for local economic development and affordable housing; she would like to pursue supporting the pending legislation under redevelopment.
Mayor Spencer stated that she is unsure what the pending legislation is.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the language is in the staff report.
Vice Mayor Vella stated the bill is currently listed as a bill Council would support.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the issue has recently been raised and she would like to ensure it is covered.
Mayor Spencer stated the language states to support the implementation of State housing bills.
Vice Mayor Vella stated the request is regarding the redevelopment section; clarified Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft simply listed a specific bill title.
Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of the Legislative Agenda for 2018 with the amendments raised by Council.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*18- ) Resolution No. 15354, “Approving the Records Retention Schedule.” Adopted.
(*18- ) Resolution No. 15355, “Allowing Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Forms.” Adopted.
(18- ) Resolution No. 15356, “Confirming a Ground Lessor’s Consent and Estoppel Certificate and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of the Ground Lessor’s Consent and Estoppel Certificate with Encinal Marina, Ltd., Doing Business as Grand Marina.” Adopted.
Mayor Spencer stated that she would like the public understand the request.
The Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the current lease provides for the possibility of changes; expressed concerns with the lease locking the City into more than the current lease.
The Assistant Community Development Director responded a lease can be amended at any time with mutual agreement by all parties; stated nothing more is being tied into the agreement.
The City Attorney stated the City is consenting to collateral security so the City cannot arbitrarily withdraw; changes would have to be an arrangement the tenant would make with the bank; the City the lease would be approved for the term of the loan.
Mayor Spencer inquired when the City would be able to change the term.
The Assistant Community Development Director responded the lease expires in April of 2029.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the lease is being extended, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded in the negative.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether there are any other instances where the tenant uses the City’s property as the security.
The Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated staff ensures proceeds are used to benefit the property.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the recommendation in the staff report and allow the security to go forward [adoption of the resolution].
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*18- ) Resolution No. 15357, “Approving the Application for Grant Funds for California Climate Investments Urban Greening Program for 0.9 Miles of the Cross Alameda Trail between Main Street and Constitution Way; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Accept the Funding, Should the City be Awarded the Grant.” Adopted; and
(*18- B) Resolution No. 15358, “Approving the Application for Grant Funds for Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Bicycle Facilities Grant Program for 0.9 Miles of the Cross Alameda Trail between Main Street and Constitution Way; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Accept the Funding, Should the City be Awarded the Grant.” Adopted.
(*18- ) Resolution No. 15359, “Supporting Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (June 5, 2018 $4 Billion General Obligation Bond).” Adopted.
(*18- ) Ordinance No. 3209, “Approving a 15-Year Lease Amendment with an Option for a 10-Year Extension Between the City of Alameda and Greenway Golf Associates, Inc., for Premises Located at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex. [Requires four affirmative votes].” Finally passed.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(18- ) Resolution No. 15360, “Appointing Elizabeth Rush as Member of the Public Art Commission.” Adopted.
Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will support the nomination; she would like community members on Commissions to understand they are representing all issues and not lobbying for a particular organization.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Ms. Rush with a certificate of appointment.
(*18- ) Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plans for Fiscal Years 2010-2011 through 2017-2018, Allocating $550,000 in CDBG Funds to Demolish Buildings at North Housing Site on Property to be Conveyed to the City and Habitat for Humanity, and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications.
The Housing Authority Management Analyst gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the San Diego Road property is still proceeding and where the money will come from.
The Management Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated money from substantial rehab can only be used for certain items, San Diego Road qualifies as substantial rehab.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the requested amendments to the CDBG Action Plans.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(18- ) Public Hearing to Consider a Recommendation to Approve Willdan Financial’s City of Alameda Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee Update and Nexus Study; and
(18- B) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XXVII, Section 27-3 (Citywide Development Fees) to Re-Adopt Pre-Existing Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee. Continued to May 15, 2018.
(18- ) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Second Amendment to a License with Amber Kinetics, Inc. for Twenty-Four Months for Use of an Unimproved Lot Located at 641 West Red Line Avenue at Alameda Point and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents. Not heard.
(18- ) Resolution No. 15361, “Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Budget.” Adopted.
The Acting City Manager made a brief comments.
The Acting Financing Director and Susan Mayer gave a Power Point presentation.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the City could use transfer tax money to address homeless issues or the rent crisis.
Ms. Mayer responded the mid-cycle budget will occur in May or June; stated staff will return to Council for input on programs and feedback on which items to bring back as a formal budget amendment.
Councilmember Oddie inquired where the full impact of the Utility Users Tax (UUT) revenue stream is shown; stated the revenue stream was previously declining.
The Acting City Manager responded the revenue stream was a declining revenue stream and has improved.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) includes Air BnBs at this time, to which the Acting City Manager responded in the negative.
Mayor Spencer stated the UUT is one of five components used to calculate employees’ raises; she would like to see an update on the numbers; expressed concern with the significant change in trajectory triggering automatic raises.
The Acting City Manager stated staff did a projection and determined the UUT does not have a significant impact on the Balance Revenue Index (BRI); the matter can be brought back to Council.
Mayor Spencer stated the transfer tax and UUT have increased significantly; both should be disclosed when the matter comes before Council; there could be a significant increase in employee expenses if a raise is triggered; the revenue needs to be monitored.
The Acting City Manager concurred.
Councilmember Oddie stated the transfer tax is a volatile revenue stream in the BRI; a reduction could also happen; a number of different factors are in the formula.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether any components are decreasing.
Councilmember Oddie responded there is a possibility next year.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the five components are reviewed annually to see if the raises are automatically triggered, to which the Acting City Manager responded on the affirmative.
Ms. Mayer stated the information will be a part of the expenditure projection for FY2018-19.
Mayor Spencer inquired what numbers were used on the prior year expenditure compared to the current year.
The Acting City Manager responded the numbers listed are actual amounts; stated when staff returns with projections, the review will include increases.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the numbers can be disclosed to Council and the public as part of the report.
The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated assumptions are always a part of the budget.
Mayor Spencer stated that she would like the matter to return to Council with the prior year assumptions.
Ms. Mayer stated the information will be included in the budget workshop.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the transfer tax includes the recent transfer tax from Site A.
Ms. Mayer responded in the negative.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the amount will be added in.
Ms. Mayer responded the transfer tax will be added; stated the actuals were based on June through December 2017 and Site A had not occurred.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired when the budget workshop would be, to which the Acting City Manager responded the end of May is the possible date.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired where public employee raises are posted.
The Human Resources Director responded the salary schedules are posted on the City website.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether retail stores closing is being taken into consideration moving forward with regards to sales tax.
The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Ms. Mayer continued the presentation.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why there is an increase in expenses in year 2041.
Ms. Mayer responded the increase is based on actuarial science.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the information assumes staffing levels.
Ms. Mayer responded the information is based on the City’s employment base at the time of the actuarial evaluation.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the $203,000 expenditure for Council referrals, the cannabis program and the North Housing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would be paid by the cannabis licensing and application fees.
Ms. Mayer responded the expenditure funds upfront cost before the fees are collected.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the $75,000 for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is an ongoing expense; requested an itemized breakdown of where the money is going.
Ms. Mayer responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the North Housing MOU is complete.
The Acting City Manager responded in the negative; stated staff is very close.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the $203,000 includes the $88,000 being requested in the next agenda item.
Ms. Mayer responded in the negative.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the fees for the cannabis would pay back the money spent to date.
The Community Development Director responded staff does not anticipate recouping said costs.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the presentation includes unanticipated expenditures.
The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Spencer requested more detail on the unanticipated expenditures.
Ms. Mayer stated the EOC Capital Project had been funded, but not operations, which was an omission in the original budget.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether or not the Fire equipment was anticipated.
The Deputy Fire Chief gave a brief description on the unanticipated expenditures.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a specific breakdown of the expenditures.
The Deputy Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated he can list the items.
Mayor Spencer stated the breakdowns should be included in the midyear budget.
The Deputy Fire Chief concurred; listed the breakdown.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the EOC expenditures includes new monitors.
The Deputy Fire Chief listed the expenditures for the EOC and operations.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether a new person would be hired, to which the Deputy Fire Chief responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the cost is a one-time cost, to which the Deputy Fire Chief responded the EOC costs are continuous.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether $75,000 is a recurring cost, to which the Deputy Fire Chief responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the $80,000 is a one-time cost, to which the Deputy Fire Chief responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the $203,000 for the Community Development side includes new employees, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a breakdown for the $203,000.
The Community Development Director responded $100,000 is the reimbursement for the cannabis and the $103,000 includes reimbursing staff time to undertake the North Housing MOU, Council referrals related to inclusionary housing and the airport committee.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the cost is ongoing or one-time money.
The Community Development Director responded staff would be requesting a budget to deal with referrals.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Recreation and Parks maintenance is a one-time fee or recurring, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded one-time.
Mayor Spencer requested said information be included in the future to ensure transparency to the public.
The Acting City Manager stated the information can be added into the staff report.
Councilmember Matarrese stated it would be helpful to have the scenario of what would happen if the funding is not approved.
Councilmember Oddie stated it would be good to see the unfunded liabilities balance.
Mayor Spencer suggested providing more analysis on where the City is currently and what is being projected moving forward.
Ms. Mayer continued the presentation.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the 2019-20 budget would balance with the action being done by Council tonight; stated that she would like to focus on what the budget looks like moving forward.
Ms. Mayer stated Exhibit 4 shows the 2019-20 gap being $2 million; tonight’s action would close half of the gap.
Mayor Spencer inquired when staff would start discussing the shortages and what needs to be done to rectify them.
Ms. Mayer responded staff hopes to bring suggestions about how Council would like to close the gap at the May workshop.
Mayor Spencer stated that she believes May is too late; further stated the focus needs to be on the gap; questioned what happens in the long term if staff asks for something now.
The Acting City Manager stated there is no guarantee requests will be met; the budget is very complicated; staff is scrambling to get the information together for Council by May.
Mayor Spencer inquired when an organization like the City looks at freezing salaries or hiring.
Ms. Mayer responded staff will return with several solutions that can be implemented in two months.
Mayor Spencer inquired when the City should start taking action in Ms. Mayer’s professional opinion.
Ms. Mayer responded today.
The Finance Director continued the presentation.
Mayor Spencer inquired the total amount of expenditures is that is being requested for approval tonight in both General Fund and non-General Fund, separate from the pension contribution.
The Finance Director responded the total expenditure is almost $14 million.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the total includes pension, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Spencer inquired how much is separate from the pension.
The Finance Director responded without pension, the total is $382,000 from the General Fund.
Mayor Spencer inquired how much the non-General Fund expenditures are minus the pension, to which the Finance Director responded almost $2 million.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the total is approximately $2.5 million separate from the pension, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Spencer inquired what the pension pay down is, to which the Finance Director responded $6 million.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the majority of the request is to pay down pensions, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
The Acting City Manager responded the pay down is per the Council policy.
Mayor Spencer stated it is important to be clear on what is being requested from each fund.
Vice Mayor Vella moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired why lights at the skateboard park are not a part of the request.
The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff is currently working on a solution.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the request is for five street lights.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the motion is only on the item before Council which does not include the item mentioned by Mayor Spencer.
Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of calling the question.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion to call the question, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1.
On the call for the question on the motion, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1.
(18- ) Recommendation to Adopt the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) Recommended Report on Homelessness in Alameda; and
(18- B) Resolution No. 15362, “Amending the General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 to Appropriate $88,400 to Implement Key Program Recommendations.” Adopted.
The Community Development Director introduced the new Community Development Analyst.
The Community Development Director, the Housing Authority Housing and Community Development Analyst and SSHRB Member Sherice Youngblood gave a Power Point presentation.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what the term marginally housed means.
Ms. Youngblood responded people that may be sleeping in cars or sleeping on couches at friends or relatives houses.
Mayor Spencer inquired what $120,000 is for annually for the mobile outreach costs.
The Community Development Analyst responded continuation of the current Operation Dignity contract, which involves passing out health kits or driving people to appointments.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the mobile outreach is multiple people.
The Community Development Analyst responded there are two staff people on mobile outreach.
Mayor Spencer inquired what the $120,000 is for, to which Ms. Youngblood responded the money covers staff costs.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the cost is more, to which Ms. Youngblood responded the cost is more, but there is support from Operation Dignity.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the plan is to install 20 parking meters.
The Community Development Analyst responded the amount is currently not known; stated it depends on the locations.
Mayor Spencer inquired if there is an estimate on how much money might be received from the parking meter investment.
The Community Development Analyst responded there is not a lot of data yet; stated other cities have sponsors which provide revenue.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City is going to reach out to businesses to see if they want to sponsor a meter annually.
The Community Development Analyst responded staff can look into the idea; stated the program details have not been finalized; continued the presentation.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired what is the total for the outreach.
The Community Development Analyst responded $208,400.
Stated the number of homeless is growing daily due to the rent crisis: Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC).
Stated homelessness needs to be addressed with housing: Liz Varela, Building Futures.
Councilmember Oddie suggested emphasizing the need for more housing; provided an example of Utah addressing homelessness; stated the issue needs to be addressed before it turns into a huge crisis; the tenants need to be protected to ensure they are not priced out.
Vice Mayor Vella stated building more housing and adopting policy is essential to keeping people in their homes; cooling stations in the summer are as important as warming stations in the winter; she likes the parking meter idea; she would like an update on whether the County approved a grant.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated review should be done about the parking meters interfering with the right of way and what has been done in other cities.
The Community Development Analyst stated the parking meters clearly identify funds do not pay for parking and the amount can be any amount the person wants to contribute; stated the locations of the meters would be far away from anywhere that would impede traffic.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how homeless individuals find out about 211.
Ms. Youngblood responded 211 is widely publicized.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how many homeless children are currently in Alameda.
The Community Development Analyst responded that she can get the number and send it to Council.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how is someone determined to be a homeless Alamedan.
Ms. Youngblood responded it is based on place of residency.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether having a shower truck and a clothes closet is possible.
The Community Development Analyst responded Building Futures has implemented a weekly laundry program for homeless individuals and is looking into other options.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is prepared to support the request.
Councilmember Matarrese thanked the SSHRB; stated that he supports the mobile outreach team, which is critical; he is unsure about the parking meters; in the next budget discussion, he would like to address using the transfer tax for a contribution to housing for people below a certain income level; he is ready to support the recommendation minus the parking meters.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the request for the $120,000 will return to Council at a later date, to which the Community Development Director responded the item will return at the mid-cycle budget update.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the $120,000 could be funded tonight.
The Community Development Director responded the intent can be noted and the item can be picked up as part of the mid-cycle budget process.
Mayor Spencer stated that she might not approve the mid-cycle budget; she would like to support the $120,000.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the item can be adopted as an expenditure, and whether the item was properly agendized.
Mayor Spencer stated items are modified all the time.
The Community Development Director responded the question is whether or not the resolution can be amended to add the $120,000.
The City Attorney stated the item is agendized to add money to the homeless project; the amount can be augmented.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the money for the parking meters can be put towards intensive case management.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he agrees with Vice Mayor Vella’s suggestion.
The Community Development Director responded Building Futures will serve as many clients based on the dollar amount.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the resolution could be amended to give direction to see if there are local businesses or community partners that would be interested in sponsoring a meter, so that City funds are not being expended.
Mayor Spencer stated that she would still like to include the request for the parking meters; she believes the City will end up with the sponsorship.
Councilmember Oddie inquired how much staff believes the parking meters will raise.
The Community Development Director stated it would depend on whether the City gets sponsorship and recoups the installation cost.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether the money for the meters can be paid off when the City is reimbursed from sponsorship, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the money would go back into homeless programs.
Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the money could go to Building Futures to provide for more case management.
The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Council could earmark the money to support case management.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of resolution] to appropriate an additional $88,400 from the General Fund in the Fiscal Year identified to the programs that are listed with two provisos: 1) any revenue raised around the parking meters is placed into the outreach program and supplemental case management, which is identified as $25,000, and 2) direct staff to appropriate $120,000 for case management for the Operation Dignity contract and mobile outreach.
Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(18- ) Resolution No. 15363, “Amending Resolution No. 15319, “Calling an Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide Election on November 6, 2018 and Submitting to the Voters at That Election a Measure that Proposes to Amend the City Charter by Incorporating into the Charter Ordinance 3148 (Rent Stabilization Ordinance), with Certain Modifications,” by Amending Section 3 (Ballot Question).” Adopted.
The City Clerk and City Attorney gave a brief presentation.
Stated the Charter amendment is problematic for Alameda; the most vulnerable need legal protection and housing; expressed concerns with the language of the ballot question: Catherine Pauling, ARC.
Mayor Spencer stated the second option is the simplest and easiest to understand.
Councilmember Matarrese suggested adding Ordinance 3148 to the wording of number two.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification whether the language would read: shall the Charter be amended by incorporating Ordinance 3148, the City’s rent review…,” to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution with amendment.
Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(18- ) The Acting City Manager announced that the Lime Bike pilot program will be extended for a 60 day period; staff will take the issue to the Transportation Commission and bring the RFP and an MOU to Council addressing some of the concerns that have been raised.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the referral [paragraph no. 18- ] can be withdrawn since the matter is returning to Council.
The City Attorney responded the makers of the referral would need to withdraw it.
Mayor Spencer stated that she has safety concerns; she has never seen a child wearing a helmet while using a Lime Bike.
The Acting City Manager stated concerns will be addressed when staff returns to Council.
Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff is requesting an extension tonight.
The Acting City Manager responded that she is only giving Council an update and stating the matter will return to Council in May.
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(18- ) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining items past 10:30 p.m.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of hearing the remaining items.
Mayor Spencer seconded the motion which failed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 2. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmember Oddie and Vice Mayor Vella - 3.
Councilmember Oddie moved approval of hearing only the Lime Bike referral.
Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which failed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Matarrese, Councilmember Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft and Vice Mayor Vella - 2.
Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of hearing the motorized commercial vehicle referral [paragraph no. 18- ].
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion which failed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Matarrese, Mayor Spencer and Vice Mayor Vella - 3. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmember Oddie and Mayor Spencer.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
(18- ) Update on Tracking of Council Direction through the Referral Process.
(18- ) Consider Directing Staff to Provide Information on the Citywide Dockless Bike Sharing Program and Return to Council with Additional Safety Requirements. (Mayor Spencer and Vice Mayor Vella) Not heard.
(18- ) Consider Banning Motorized Commercial Vehicles, Including Robotic Commercial Vehicles, from Sidewalks and Commercial Drone Aircraft Used for Deliveries. (Councilmember Matarrese) Not heard.
(18- ) Consider Clarifying the Maximum Allowable Number of Units per Site and Potentially Removing the Multi-Family (MF) Housing Overlay Designation for Various Sites. (Mayor Spencer) Not heard.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(18- ) February 2018 Stopwaste Topic Brief on the Reusable Bag Law. [Informational Only] (Councilmember Oddie)
(18- ) Councilmember Oddie stated that he and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft attended the student walk-out; he is confident the next generation will be able to lead and take care of the City.
(18- ) Councilmember Matarrese stated an opportunity to take address and resolve items on the agenda was missed.
ADJOURNMENT
(18- ) There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting in memory of former Councilmember Lil Arnerich at 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.