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Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Held on June 18, 2019. (City Clerk)
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 18, 2019- -5:30 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
[Note: Councilmember Vella was present via teleconference from 1364 Burbank Street, Alameda, CA 94501]
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(19- ) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Emma Hood Swim Center, 2256 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Amy Wooldridge, Interim Assistant City Manager, City of Alameda; Negotiating Parties: City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease of the property
(19- ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Boatworks v City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG14746654; Court: First District Court of Appeal; Case Numbers: A151063, A151919
(19- ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Requests for the City to participate as amicus in pending litigations: (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. EEOC and Aimee Stephens, Court: United State Supreme Court, Case No.: 18-107; Case Name: Altitude Express Inc. v. Zarda, Court: United States Supreme Court, Case No.: 17-1623; Case Name: Bostock v. Clayton County, Court: United State Supreme Court, Case No.: 17-1618
(19- ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Guzman v City of Alameda; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG17885538
(19- ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claim (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95); Claimaint: James Howley; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced that:
Regarding Real Property, the Council received information from staff and gave direction with no vote taken.
Regarding Boatworks, the Council received information and gave direction with no vote taken.
Regarding the amicus, the City has been asked to sign on to an amicus brief to be filed in three cases, as previously mentioned, in which the US Supreme Court will consider how Title VII’s ban on workplace sex discrimination protects Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Queer (LGBTQ) people from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and many federal courts have recognized that anti-LGBTQ discrimination is a form of sex discrimination; the Supreme Court will now decide whether to revoke these non-discrimination protections; the Council has voted unanimously to authorize the City Attorney to sign in favor of recognizing that anti-LGBTQ discrimination is a form of sex discrimination.
Regarding Guzman and the Liability Claim, the Council received information and gave direction with no votes taken.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 6:57 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JANUARY 2, 2019- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Vice Mayor Knox White led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
[Note: Councilmember Vella was present via teleconference from 1364 Burbank Street, Alameda, CA 94501 and left the meeting at 10:03 p.m.]
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(19- ) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the meeting would be recessed to address the budget after the aquatic facility discussion [paragraph no. 19- ].
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(19- ) Proclamation Declaring June 2019 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15, 2019 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. [610-40]
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the proclamation and presented it to Dena Aindow, District Attorney’s office, and Vincent Gordon, Adult Protective Services.
Ms. Aindow and Mr. Gordon made brief comments.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced the grant resolution [paragraph no. 19- ] was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*19- ) Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings Held on May 21, 2019. Approved.
(*19- ) Ratified bills in the amount of $5,461,351.98.
(*19- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute: 1) An Emergency Medical Services First Responder Advanced Life Support Agreement with the County of Alameda, for Five Years with the Option of Five One-Year Extensions; and 2) An Ambulance Transport Services Agreement with the County of Alameda, for Five Years with the Option of Five One-Year Extensions. Accepted.
(*19- ) Recommendation to Award a Contract for the Publication of Legal Notices to the Alameda Sun for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Accepted.
(*19- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement, Substantially in the Form of the Attached Agreement, Between the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda and the City of Alameda to Provide Housing Services for the City of Alameda and Additional Policing Services for the Housing Authority of
the City of Alameda. Accepted.
(*19- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to: 1) Execute an Agreement with National Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard for Participation in Cooperative Purchasing; and 2) Execute an Agreement with Public Restroom Company for Purchase and Installation of a Restroom at Encinal Boat Launch Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $136,968. Accepted.
(*19- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Chrisp Company for the Replacement of Pavement Markings and Signs, No. P.W. 03-19-15, in an Amount Not to Exceed $602,219, Including Contingency. Accepted.
(*19- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Water Main Extension Agreements with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) for Alameda Point’s Adaptive Reuse Areas Phase 1 and Phase 2 and Pay $212,072 and $153,885, Respectively, for the Required Design and Estimated Construction Cost Deposit. Accepted.
(19- ) Resolution No. 15547 “Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept up to Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000) in Senate Bill (SB) 2 Planning Grants Program Funds for Work on General Plan Updates, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Environmental Review Consistent with State Laws to Streamline Housing Production.” Adopted.
Councilmember Daysog stated the item is seeking State funds to update the General Plan; questioned whether staff is able to provide ways Council can follow through on threshold requirements under item 3 of SB2 “Nexus to accelerating housing production”.
The Planning Services Manager stated the State is granting money to Cities in order to ease the process of creating housing; the application process provides priority policy areas; outlined requirements listed in SB2 that exclude projects from Nexus requirements.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether an accelerated production process currently exists; to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative.
In response to Councilmember Daysog’s inquiry related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), the Planning Services Manager responded the grant will be used for City time to perform work; stated work and decisions that will affect regulations will go through public process and approval.
Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that Alameda is participating in ways to address the housing crisis and this item is a good use of funds; legislation will come out of Sacramento related to streamlining production of ADU’s.
Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated the cost of housing is being considered for the next generation’s ability to remain living in Alameda; expressed support for long-term housing production goals moving forward.
On the call for the question the motion carried by the following roll call vote: the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(19- ) Resolution No.15548, “Appointing Donna Hom as a Member of the Civil Service Board.” Adopted;
(19- A) Resolution No.15549, “Reappointing John Nolan as a Member of the Civil Service Board.” Adopted;
(19- B) Resolution No.15550, “Reappointing Kathleen Kearney as a Member of the Library Board.” Adopted;
(19- C) Resolution No. 15551, “Reappointing Joyce McConeghey as a Member of the Library Board.” Adopted;
(19- D) Resolution No.15552, “Appointing Moustafa Aly as a Member of the Social Services Human Relations Board.” Adopted;
(19- E) Resolution No.15553, “Appointing Sarah Lewis as a Member of the Social Services Human Relations Board.” Adopted; and
(19- F) Resolution No.15554, “Appointing Johanna Paillet-Growl as a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board.” Adopted.
Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolutions.
Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft presented Certificates of appointment to Ms. Hom, Ms. McConeghey, Mr. Aly, Ms. Lewis and Ms. Paillet-Growl.
(19- ) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda Unified School District Concerning a New City of Alameda Aquatic Facility. Accepted.
The Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there is a minor typo on page 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to which the Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director responded in the affirmative; stated an adjustment will be made.
Councilmember Daysog moved accepting the recommendation; acknowledged Vice Mayor Knox White, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and members of the School Board for working rapidly toward the MOU.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft acknowledged the Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director for her work related to the item, and Vice Mayor Knox White’s work with members of the pool community.
Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White expressed gratitude toward the swim community and School Board staff.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 7:40 p.m. to convene the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission, which adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft reconvened the Regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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(19- ) Public Hearing to Establish the Proposition 4 (Appropriations) Limit for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and
(19- A) Resolution No. 15558, “Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2019-20.” Adopted.
The Finance Director gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
(19- ) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 15559, “Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Fees.” Adopted.
The Finance Director gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for eliminating library late fees; requested further explanation for no longer charging library late fees.
The Finance Director outlined the effects of late fees; stated not charging late fees helps keep patrons returning to the library for services.
Discussed the Impact Fees litigation; encouraged the City Council to create a new study and start over in the process; stated existing studies are flawed: Tom Roth, Boatworks.
Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
(19- ) Public Hearing to Consider Collection of Delinquent Integrated Waste Management Accounts Via Property Tax Bills.
The Public Works Coordinator gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether anyone is contesting the assessment, to which the Public Works Coordinator responded in the negative; stated payment plans are being established for those who need to resolve accounts.
Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
(19- ) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fifteen-Year Lease with One Five-Year Option to Extend, Substantially in the Form of the Attached Lease, with Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. for Building 530, an 82,251-Square Foot Building Located at 120 West Oriskany Avenue, Building 529, a 3,200-Square Foot Building, and Building 600, a 343-Square Foot Building, at Alameda Point. Not introduced.
The Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) expects to receive $2.5 or $25 million dollars in revenue from the project.
The Assistant Community Development Director responded $25 million at full build-out which is expected within six years.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether AMP will need additional staff to manage the extra workload; requested confirmation that the additional work is equivalent to 40% of AMP’s current operation.
The Assistant Community Development Director responded AMP will be able to increase staff over the three to five year period to accommodate operations.
The City Manager stated the workload is about 40% of AMP’s current operations.
Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the anticipated revenue must deduct expense of hiring additional staff; to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative.
Discussed his experience with energy efficiency and marine conservation; stated Nautilus is requesting a lease to go through a vigorous environmental process: Jim Connaughton, Nautilus Data Technologies.
Stated that he opposes the lease; expressed concern over putting a five foot pipe below the harbor seal float and not receiving a response from the project proponent: Mark Klein, Alameda Point Harbor Seal Monitors.
Expressed concern over the project; stated the State is phasing out use of five foot pipes; outlined entities providing concerns related to the project: Lisa Baker, Harbor Seal Monitor.
Expressed concern over the project; stated the technology has been banned for cooling power plants; discussed toxic algae bloom impacts: Lynn O’Connor. Alameda.
Asked questions about Nautilus; urged the project be scrutinized: Geoffrey Burnaford, Alameda.
Urged the Council to vote against the proposed lease; expressed concern over impacts of warmer water; outlined potential effects to wildlife: Linda Carloni, Alameda resident and Golden Gate Audubon Board.
Stated that she opposes the lease; discussed effects of water being pulled from the Bay: Birgitt Evans, Alameda.
Expressed concern about the power supply and urged Council not to approve the lease; stated the project is not appropriate for Alameda: Jill Saxty, Alameda.
Expressed concern over impacts on marine life and raising the temperature in the Bay; urged Council not to approve the lease: Marjorie Powell, Golden Gate Audubon Society.
Discussed the Council’s role in the permitting process and mitigation measures: Richard Bangert, Alameda.
Urged Council not to approve the lease; stated there are other cooling systems; outlined an article shared with Council: Pat Lamborn, Alameda.
Discussed the dolphin pod which lives in the water discharge area: Mary Spicer, Alameda.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she cannot support the project; outlined meetings with Nautilus’ team and a report from San Francisco Baykeeper related to the antiquated approach of once-through cooling; stated there has not been a change to the approach from Nautilus; outlined a letter from Anchor QEA containing outdated data; stated remarks from Mr. Connaughton are related to past projects; there is not sufficient reason to move forward with the project; the project in Stockton is different from the proposed project for Alameda Point; outlined the quality of bay waters affecting marine wildlife; stated Nautilus is not aligned with the values needed at Alameda Point.
Councilmember Vella stated a lot of time has been spent looking at this project and potential uses for the building; expressed concern for number of jobs created and environmental issues relative to marine life and the nearby bird sanctuary; expressed gratitude for the speakers voicing concerns; stated that she cannot support the project; expressed concern that the overall impact to marine life is not worth the project continuing.
Councilmember Oddie acknowledged the speakers; stated the organizations and members providing comments not in support of the project are groups rarely in agreement with one another; a key priority for Council is to support enhanced livability and quality of life which requires protecting wildlife; rejecting the lease is the best way to avoid adverse environmental impacts; outlined the values in maintaining the wildlife of Alameda Point; stated toxic algae will not go away once it is present; the impact of a five-foot hole; the project will cause long term suffering to citizens and residents by not maximizing Site B in the best economic interests for the site; outlined the impact to AMP.
Councilmember Daysog stated the regional and State regulations in place are strong enough to ensure the project does not severely impact the environment; majority of submitted correspondence was not in support of the item; the project proponent has not changed the message over the course of approval; residents’ words of caution should be heeded; outlined AMP’s workload and infrastructure needs; residents have clearly spoken that this is not a project for Alameda Point.
Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he does not support the item, and moved approval of opposing the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(19- ) The City Manager made announcements regarding the Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition award to Council, public Charter meetings, ordinances that are effective as of July 1, including minimum wage and flavored tobacco; stated tickets are on sale for the Mini Makers Faire at Alameda Point.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(19- ) Vice Mayor Knox White made an announcement regarding the Charter workshop; noted the pool subcommittee has been disbanded; outlined issues addressed at the City Council/School Board subcommittee meeting.
(19- ) Councilmember Vella announced that she will attend the upcoming lead abatement meeting and the City Council/East Bay Regional Park District subcommittee meeting.
(19- ) Councilmember Oddie stated that he is representing the City at the upcoming Tobacco awards; a panel of recycling experts from different cities presented including Public Works’ staff.
(19- ) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made an announcement regarding the League of California Cities Housing Community Economic Development meeting related to State housing funding; an Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting discussing funding for complete streets, cross Alameda trail, Alameda Point bus rapid transit; Central Avenue complete streets, Clement Avenue complete streets and the Alameda Point Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal.
(19- ) Consideration of Mayor’s Nominations for Appointment to the Planning Board, Public Art Commission, Public Utilities Board (PUB), Recreation and Parks Commission, and Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB).
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft nominated Hanson Hom and Teresa Ruiz for appointment to the Planning Board; Laura Giuntini for reappointment to the Public Utilities Board (PUB); Tara Navarro for appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission, and Kristin Furuichi Fong for appointment to the SSHRB.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashley Zieba
Deputy City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (SACIC)
TUESDAY- -JUNE 18, 2019- -7:01 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft - 5.
[Note: Councilmember/Commissioner Vella was present via teleconference from 1364 Burbank Street, Alameda, CA 94501]
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog: Aye, Knox White: Aye, Oddie: Aye, Vella: Aye and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: aye. Ayes: 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
(*19- SACIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and SACIC Meeting Held on April 16, 2019. Approved. [610-10]
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(19- CC) Resolution No.15555, Approving and Adopting the City of Alameda Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21.” Adopted;
(19- SACIC) Resolution No.19-09, “Approving and Adopting the Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Budget for FY 2019-20 and 2020-21.” Adopted; and
(19- A CC) Resolution No.15556, “Amending the Salary Schedule and Approving Workforce Changes for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21.” Adopted; and
(19- B CC) Resolution No. 15557, “Amending the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Salary Schedule.” Adopted. [330-20]
The Finance Director gave a Power Point presentation.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated some cities are using their emergency operations center (EOC) for homeless services, and facilities should be used for more than one service; inquired whether the feasibility study could also look at other services a Fire Station might provide.
The Finance Director stated the feasibility study is for existing Fire Station 5 [at Alameda Point].
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated the feasibility study could also look into the possibility of other locations and moving a station; expressed support of maximizing funds related to utilizing and multitasking the EOC.
The Finance Director stated the dollar amount for the feasibility study is $78,000, with additional requests to look into other items such as relocation of what the stations could be used for, an additional $20,000 was added for a total of $98,000.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she suggests looking under the $60,000 line item for recruitment and personnel if additional funding is needed; there are ways to find flexibility in budgeting.
The Fire Chief stated the budget for the feasibility study was increased after conversations with the City Manager for options to re-open Fire Station 5 as a standard size building, or the cost to relocate Fire Station 5; the Fire Department is working with the Community Development Department to bring homeless services to an adjunct building previously used as a training center.
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated the call of action is to utilize the EOC for collective action, not just as a bunker used in emergency situations; smaller, long-term crises such as homeless services should be looked into.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated budget review is a good time to look at possibilities.
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated the crisis of the week prior would have been a good time to utilize the EOC.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated the fires of the previous year which affected air quality would also have been a good time to utilize the EOC.
The Finance Director continued the presentation.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft outlined library services; stated the funds are being put to good use.
The Finance Director continued the presentation.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the request during budget workshops was to ensure playgrounds comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and safety standards, and the possibility of a playground at Jackson Park; stated funds should not be taken away from maintaining and improving parks.
The City Manager responded the initial recommendation during the budget workshop was $250,000 in park maintenance as requests from Recreation and Parks Department and the City Manager recommended budget; stated funding allocation can be reconsidered for year one line items.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern related to the term “deferred maintenance”.
The Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director stated there is a capital improvement fund available which strategically expends as much as possible in the first year and equalize the amount between years one and two with the same level of projects completed.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is concern about deferring funds.
The Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director responded that she is happy the City is going above and beyond the current status.
The City Manager stated the goal is to correct and address items that have been deferred in the past.
Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated the tapes for the budget workshop meetings are available, and the summaries of fund allocation are as previously discussed; stated that he is excited for the year two playground replacement; outlined previously deferred items being addressed as a positive change.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether funds should be flipped for years one and two, to which the Finance Director responded Council may request changes, but also has the opportunity at both mid-year and mid-cycle budget reports.
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated there was a recent large sale at Marina Village; inquired whether the funds will show in the current fiscal year or the following fiscal year, to which the Finance Director responded the cash will not come in now, but the revenue will be recognized in 2018-2019’s budget.
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated there is an option to utilize the money as one-time funds.
The City Manager stated that he does not see financial concern if Council desires to flip the $250,000 and the $175,000 amounts.
The Finance Director continued the presentation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated there was tremendous discussion related to the urban forest during the budget workshop, and the incremental amount is above the original amount brought to the workshop; expressed support for the additional funding.
The Finance Director continued the presentation.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the requested vehicle will be an electric vehicle (EV).
The Finance Director responded that the request for an EV is reasonable.
The Interim Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated an EV works for the department however, the fleet manager will need to evaluate the feasibility.
The Finance Director stated the fleet budget was discussed during the budget workshop; there is a request from the City Manager to evaluate city-wide fleet for all replacements due, and the appropriate size and type of vehicle for use.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White stated that he recalls a fleet policy coming back to Council, to which the Finance Director affirmed.
The Finance Director concluded the presentation.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White stated the fleet replacement policy was not part of the presentation.
The City Manager stated discretion has been given to the fleet manager to look at the two years and try to manage as best as possible; future fleet has been reduced by 10%; the fleet policy has been requested for mid-cycle.
The Finance Director stated Council is being asked to appropriate funding for the replacement of vehicles; however, before the replacement occurs, the fleet policy will be reviewed first and an evaluation will occur with sufficient time for the fleet manager to move forward with purchasing vehicles.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when the fleet policy is expected to return to Council.
The City Manager responded this Fall; stated critical vehicles are slated to be purchased with available funding.
The Finance Director stated rates have been created for the full fleet, and replacement needs based on the currently policy have been reviewed; General Fund contributions for all vehicles has been reduced by 10% to further evaluate the fleet and come back if needed.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not want the City to move forward with vehicle purchasing, unless critical, until the fleet policy has been reviewed by Council.
The City Manager stated the only exception would be if the vehicle is compliant with the climate action plan such as an EV.
Vice Mayor Knox White stated the internal service funds were not included in the presentation, but were discussed at the budget workshop.
The Finance Director stated Council is being asked to approve as an overall budget.
In response to Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White’s inquiry, the Finance Director stated the internal service fund details are located in the “Citywide Budget All Fund Summary” attachment to exhibit 2.
Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog inquired whether this will be the first time Council will adopt a General Fund expenditure budget that crosses the $100 million threshold, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative for the original budget.
Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog acknowledged the budget presentation being thorough and visually stimulating; outlined capital improvement project sections; urged residents to read the document.
Expressed support for the Jackson Park playground: Misha Chellam, Alameda.
Thanked the Council for listening to comments at the budget workshop; expressed support for the Jackson Park playground: J. J. Navarro, Alameda.
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie moved adoption of the resolution adopting the City budget.
Councilmember/Commissioner Vella seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie expressed appreciation for the City staff’s work on the budget; expressed support of the item.
Vice Mayor Knox White stated the motion includes flipping the $250,000 and $175,000 for Recreation and Parks; expressed appreciation of City staff’s work on the budget.
Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft expressed appreciation for City staff’s work on the budget.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Daysog: Aye, Knox White: Aye, Oddie: Aye, Vella: Aye and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: aye. Ayes: 5.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White moved adoption of the Successor Agency to the Community Improvement budget resolution.
Councilmember/Commissioner Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Commissioner Daysog: Aye, Knox White: Aye, Oddie: Aye, Vella: Aye and Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: aye. Ayes: 5.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White moved adoption of the resolution approving the workforce changes.
Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog: Aye, Knox White: Aye, Oddie: Aye, Vella: Aye and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: aye. Ayes: 5.
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White moved adoption of the resolution approving the IAFF salary schedule.
Councilmember/Commissioner Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog: Aye, Knox White: Aye, Oddie: Aye, Vella: Aye and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: aye. Ayes: 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk and Secretary, SACIC
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.