City Council
City of Alameda
Meeting Agenda
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council
Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501
7:00 PMTuesday, September 19, 2023
MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
Joint Meeting - 6:59 p.m.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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The Council may take action on any item listed in the agenda SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
1 Roll Call - City Council
2 Consent Calendar - Items are routine and will be approved by one motion; members of the public may speak once for up to 2 minutes on the entire Consent Calendar; following public comment, the Council can remove items and speak for up to 5 minutes on each item; recording a non-affirmative vote should be done without removal
2-A 2023-3381 Recommendation to Approve Jennifer Ott, City Manager, Andrew Thomas, Interim Base Reuse and Economic Development Director, Annie Cox, Acting Management Analyst, and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney, as Real Property Negotiators for 1.7 Acres of City Owned Property Located at 677 West Ranger Avenue and along Pan Am Way (Alameda Food Bank). (Base Reuse 24061810)
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3 Public Comment on Closed Session Items Only - 6 members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes; 7 or more may speak for up to 2 minutes 4 Adjournment to Closed Session to consider:
4-A 2023-3372 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
CITY NEGOTIATORS: Jennifer Ott, City Manager, Jessica Romeo, Human Resources Director, Edward Kreisberg, Outside Counsel, and Doug McManaway, Deputy City Attorney
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: International Association of
Firefighters Local 689 (IAFF)
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Salaries, Employee Benefits and Terms of Employment
4-B 2023-3384 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
PROPERTY: 677 West Ranger Avenue (1.7 Acres Located on Pan Am Way between West Midway Avenue and West Ranger Avenue), Alameda, CA
CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager Jennifer Ott, Interim Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Andrew Thomas, Annie Cox, Acting Management Analyst, Assistant City Attorney Len Aslanian NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Alameda and The Alameda Food Bank
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Purchase
5 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session, if any 2023-3420 September 19, 2023 Closed Session Announcement Attachments: Announcement
6 Adjournment - City Council
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE ALAMEDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (APFA) MEETING - 6:59 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
1 Roll Call - City Council and APFA
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2 Consent Calendar - Items are routine and will be approved by one motion; members of the public may speak once for up to 2 minutes on the entire Consent Calendar; following public comment, the Council/SACIC can remove items and speak for up to 5 minutes on each item; recording a non-affirmative vote should be done without removal
2-A 2023-3395 Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Alameda Public Financing Authority (APFA) Held on September 21, 2021. [APFA] (City Clerk)
3 Agenda Items - 6 members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes; 7 or more may speak for up to 2 minutes
3-A 2023-3357 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of City of Alameda and City of Alameda Public Financing Authority Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Alameda Financing Authority 2023 Lease Revenue Bonds for the City Aquatic Center in an Amount
Not-to-Exceed $16,000,000 and Approving Certain Documents in Connection with the Issuance and Sale of the Bonds and Authorizing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Finance Director to Execute the Documents and Take All Related Actions in Connection Therewith [City Council/APFA];
Adoption of Resolution of the Alameda Public Financing Authority Adopting Amended By-Laws [APFA];
Adoption of Uncodified Ordinance on Urgency Basis Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Leases with the City of Alameda Financing Authority.
The actions involved are categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15322 (in fill projects). (Finance 10024051)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Notice of Public Hearing
Exhibit 2 - Site Lease
Exhibit 3 - Lease Agreement
Exhibit 4 - Assignment Agreement
Exhibit 5 - Indenture
Exhibit 6 - Bond Purchase Agreement
Exhibit 7 - Preliminary Official Statement
Resolution
Resolution - Alameda Public Financing Authority
Resolution - Alameda Public Financing Authority Bylaws
Ordinance
Correspondence
Presentation
Presentation - REVISED
4 Adjournment - City Council and SACIC
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
1 Roll Call - City Council
2 Agenda Changes
3 Proclamations, Special Orders of the Day and Announcements - Limited to 15 minutes
3-A 2023-3064 Proclamation Declaring October 1 through 7, 2023 as Public Power Week.
4 Oral Communications, Non-Agenda (Public Comment) - Limited to 15 minutes; members of the public may speak for up to 2 minutes regarding any matter not on the agenda; any remaining speakers may comment under Section 9 September 19, 2023 Oral Communications Submittal2023-3423 Attachments: Submittal
5 Consent Calendar - Items are routine and will be approved by one motion; members of the public may speak once for up to 2 minutes on the entire Consent Calendar; following public comment, the Council can remove items and speak for up to 5 minutes on each item; recording a non-affirmative vote should be done without removal; routine items include, but are not limited to:
annual reports and hearings, budget adjustments, contracts, grants, final passage of Ordinances, Police policies and items returning to Council
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5-A 2023-3396 Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on July 18, 2023. (City Clerk)
5-B 2023-3394 Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
Attachments: Bills for Ratification
5-C 2023-3305 Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report on the Settlements for the Period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, including 1) General Liability Claims and Litigation Settlements, 2) Workers’ Compensation Settlements, and 3) Personnel Settlements; and Related Closed Session Disclosure Report. (City Attorney 10023040) Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Settlement Report
5-D 2023-3337 Recommendation to Authorize Updates to the Existing Alameda Police Department Policy Manual to Conform to Best Practices and to Ratify Policies that Have Been Updated Pursuant to Legal Updates, Significant Liability Issues, and Imminent Safety. (Police 10031100) Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Policy Updates
5-E 2023-3328 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Forty-Five Month Agreement with Terraphase Engineering Inc., for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000, Including Contingencies, to Provide Environmental Support Services Related to the Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Project.
These actions are statutorily exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to actions that have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment, 15308 (actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment) and 15183 (projects consistent with a community plan, general plan or zoning). (Transportation 20962743) Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Design Concept
Exhibit 2 - Agreement
5-F 2023-3340 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Service Provider Agreement with CSG Consultants, to Extend the Term of the Agreement through December 31, 2023, for Third Party Plan Check Services. (Planning, Building & Transportation 20962720)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Second Amendment
Exhibit 2 - Original Agreement and First Amendment
5-G 2023-3341 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Dream Ride Engineering, Inc. for Full Service Elevator Maintenance and Repairs in City Building Facilities
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(Various Locations) for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $183,898.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 60341590)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agreement
5-H 2023-3376 Final Passage of Ordinance Approving the Transfer by Quitclaim Deed of Approximately 0.11 Acres of City Property at the Del Monte Development Site to Alta Buena Vista Owner, LLC, in Exchange for the Clement Avenue Right-Of-Way Between Entrance Road and Sherman Street to the City per the Development Agreement for the Del Monte Warehouse Project.
In 2008, the City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report for the Northern Waterfront General Plan Amendment. Additionally, in 2014, the City Council adopted a subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Del Monte Master Plan and Development Agreement. None of the circumstances requiring further California Environmental Quality Act review are present. (Public Works 31041520)
5-I 2023-3377 Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan and Approving Density Bonus Application No. PLN23-0179 to Increase the Alameda Marina Sitewide Housing Unit Count from 760 Units to 801 Units.
The Alameda Marina Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2016102064) and the Alameda General Plan 2040 Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2021030563) were certified in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. None of the circumstances necessitating further environmental review exists under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163. (Planning Building and Transportation 20962700)
5-J 2023-3378 Final Passage of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease with Pyka Inc., a Delaware Corporation, for Building 39, Located at 950 West Tower Avenue at Alameda Point, Alameda, California, for an Eight Year Lease Term with an Additional Three Year Extension Option for Research and Development of Autonomous Electric Aircraft.
In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Base Reuse 29061822)
Attachments: Lease Redline
Correspondence
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5-K 2023-3379 Final Passage of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the License with Amber Kinetics, Inc., a California Corporation, to Extend the License Term for Twelve Months and to Establish a New Monthly Rent for the Unimproved Lot Located at 641 West Red Line Avenue for Electrical Systems Storage.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
6 Continued Agenda Items - Public comment and speaking times are determined based upon the prior meeting
7 Regular Agenda Items - 6 members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes; 7 or more may speak for up to 2 minutes
7-A 2023-3371 Adoption of Resolution Appointing Clifford Tong as a Member of the Golf Commission.
7-B 2023-3366 Work Session on the Draft City of Alameda Three-Year Strategic Plan (Fiscal Years 2023-2026). (City Manager 10021030)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Draft Alameda Strategic Plan
Exhibit 2 - Strategic Retreat #1 Report
Exhibit 3 - Strategic Retreat #2 Report
Exhibit 4 - Community and Staff Engagement Report
Presentation
Correspondence from Staff
Councilmember Jensen Slide
Vision Statement Edits
Correspondence - Updated 9/20
7-C 2023-3348 Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for the Approximately 2,280-Square-Foot Property at 1715 Lincoln Avenue (APN 72-299-11) from C-1, Neighborhood Business District, to R-5, Residential District, in Conformance with the Property’s General Plan Land Use Designation of Medium-Density Residential, as Recommended by the Planning Board.
Under the California Environmental Quality Act, use of Alameda General Plan 2040 Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse #2021030563. No Further Environmental Review is Required. (Planning, Building & Transportation 20962710)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Planning Board Resolution No. PB-23-15 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Zoning Map Amendment
Exhibit 3 - General Plan Excerpt: Land Use Diagram
Ordinance
Presentation
7-D 2023-3338 Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 59-Month Lease with All Good Living Foundation for the Property Located at 1900 Thau Way, Alameda, CA.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Lease
Ordinance
Presentation
8 City Manager Communications - Communications from City Manager 9 Oral Communications, Non-Agenda (Public Comment) - Members of the public may speak for up to 2 minutes regarding any matter not on the agenda 10 Council Referrals - Matters placed on the agenda by Councilmembers may be scheduled as future agenda items or dispositive action may be taken on sufficiently noticed time sensitive legislative matters; presentations are limited to 5 minutes; Councilmembers can speak for up to 3 minutes; 6 members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes; 7 or more may speak for up to 2 minutes
11 Council Communications - Councilmembers can speak for 9 minutes to address any matter not on the agenda, including reporting on conferences or meetings
12 Adjournment - City Council
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