Summary Title: Authorize the Acquisition of One Police Boat and Trailer for $202,832.33 Recommendation to: (1) Approve an Agreement with Lake Assault Boats, LLC for the Acquisition of One Marine Patrol Boat and Trailer for $185,235 Plus the City’s Payment of Applicable Sales Tax for a Total Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $202,832.33; (2) Amend Police Grants Funds Revenue Budget to Account for the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) Grant in the Amount of $80,000; and (3) Amend Police Grants Expenditures Budget in the Amount of $202,832.33 for Both the DBW and Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grants. (Police Department 218)
Authorize the acquisition of one police boat and trailer for 202 832,000. By approving an agreement with lake assault boats plus a. Authorizing the applicable sales. And we have the speakers on this. And so is it all right if I call? Because at this point, okay, we have three speakers, Kurt Braun for the lap and then Rob Rado. Good evening, Curt Brown. Waterfront homeowner and lifelong Alameda resident. I support Alameda. Having a police boat. The recent. $8 million law enforcement and salvage. Expenditure shows that an ongoing problem with infractions does exist, and the sheriff and Coast Guard boats are not being used to patrol the estuary. So that job. Now falls to the cities of Oakland and Alameda. And the old boat that Alameda has is irreparably damaged. And and the new one is state grant funded. So I have no. No fiscal. Impact on the on the general fund. So. Um. Um. The Department of Voting Waterways. Has also has. Grant moneys to actually operate the boat. So I'd like to put a plug in for the the aware funding that's also available from the voting waterways and. To abate whatever vessels become abandoned derelict in our waters. And we don't want our estuary to revert back to the dump site. It was becoming just two years. Ago before. The cleanup. Thank you. Thank you. Rock the lap. Then Rob Rado. At a mayor council. I would like to second Kurt's position of support for the patrol boat, given the extensive shoreline of Alameda with really literally millions of dollars of assets along that shoreline, waterfront housing, marinas. It's absolutely critical that the police department have the equipment necessary to patrol and do law enforcement from the water side of our island. I think that Chief for Larry has done an excellent job parlaying both the support from the Division of Boating and Waterways, as well as other grant funds, so that there will be zero impact on the general fund of the city to support this critical piece of equipment that's necessary for officers to be out on the water . One of the things that point I made earlier in a discussion about this was that the boat be an all weather capable boat. And Chief Larry has definitely met that requirement with a fully enclosed pilot house for his officers. So I strongly encourage the council to support receiving these grant funds to get this necessary piece of equipment for the Alameda Police Department. Thank you. Thank you. Rob Rando Park Street Business Association Executive Director. And I'll make it unanimous. We believe we believe that you should support this agenda item this evening, as I've said it numerous occasions, including the last time we were all here last week, I believe the police department in this town does a fantastic job of keeping us incredibly safe in one of the most urbanized areas. In the entire country. I'm not going to pick on Oakland tonight. But you know what I mean. Any tool that the police department can receive to increase their vigilance, especially as the other speakers said on our coastline. Because we're an island, you remember, right? We're an island. Okay. You know, that is a good thing. We urge you to approve it quickly so we can move on to other things on the agenda this evening. Thank you very much. Thank you. I remember they sort of pulled us, right? No. Oh, remember? You think I didn't pull it? I think the. Because we had the three spot. All right. But actually, Matt Amir, thank you. For the reasons contained in the staff report and outlined by our three speakers, I'd like to move approval of Agenda Item five to authorize the acquisition of one police boat and trailer for $202,032.33 Bitcoin. Any comments. And I just want to add, I mean, I agree with all the speakers. Thank you for the comments you made. And I did meet with Chief Hillary last week because I had a few questions, but I think one of the speakers alluded to the fact that we are replacing a police boat that is 15 years old and this new one is also estimated to last for another 15 years. And and it's being built custom built for our needs. And better still, it is all grant funded. So, again, commendations to chief for Larry. We love it when our department heads find funds outside of our general fund. So thank you, Madam Chair. And I also want to thank Chief Larry for reaching out to all of us to answer our questions in advance of the meeting. Any other comments? All those in favor. I either both. Oppose. A motion carries unanimously. Thank you. All right. Six a. We're moving on to the regular agenda items now. Six A. Doctor resolution commending Johnny Russo for his service to the city of Alameda as city manager. On. A. No. All right. So now I'm going to read the resolution. Now that we have his name cleared up, John. A Russo. Whereas John Russo began his service to the city of Alameda on June 13th, 2011, and John Russo, through decisive action, was able to create an efficient and responsive city hall building employee morale by providing a consistent message of excellence and accountability. Accountability. And. WHEREAS, under his leadership and based on his personal philosophy of openness and transparency, John Russo facilitated the city's first ever Sunshine Ordinance, which was adopted on November 1st, 2011, and promotes transparency and responsiveness in local government. And. Whereas, under John Russo's decisive and determined leadership, the city made significant strides to put the former Naval Air Station and as Alameda back into productive reuse, including the no cost conveyance of 900 acres of former military property. Ex executed the Nassau Alameda Tidelands Trust Exchange Agreement with the State Lands Commission approved a rezoning amendment, master infrastructure plan, environmental impact report, transportation demand management plan and Waterfront Town Center Plan and establish an exclusive negotiation agreement for a first phase development of a 68 acre mixed use site. And first, through his collaborative approach, John Russo was instrumental in working with the public safety labor groups, whereby safety employees now contribute more toward their pension and health care than any time in the past leading the way in Bay Area Cities. And. Whereas, Gianni Russo balanced the city's general fund budget while increasing reserves, maintaining service levels and creating a 22 year plan for repairing and replacing all city sewers and roads. And. WHEREAS, during his tenure as city manager, John oversaw tirelessly, advocated for more parks, played a critical role in identifying funding and support for estuary park athletic fields , the Alameda Point Sports Complex and the Jane Sweeney Open Space Park and protected the beloved Chuck Greca golf complex to sustain it for future generations to enjoy. And or, as Gianni Russo focused on reestablishing a robust economic development program, creating jobs and growing the City of Alamitos tax base. In an effort to fund central city services and work, Johnny Russo is committed to providing the community with professional, courteous and efficient service, oversaw the remodeled permit center and launched the new Alameda Your Service Program for commercial development projects and rose through his insightful directives as both the city manager and a public utility board member, Johnny Russo has made a major contribution to the operation and future success of Alameda Municipal Power AMP. And with his innovative recommendations, AMP has been able to accrue significant resources to enhance its green program and efficiencies customers and various. Johnny Russo has been a strong advocate for the city of Alameda, both locally and regionally, evidenced by the numerous grants the cities received during his tenure. Securing a regional seat on the rest on the Water Emergency Transportation Agency Leader Board and earmarking Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure B funds for Alameda is complex but essential transportation efforts. And. Whereas, Johnny Russo never saw an In-N-Out Burger that he didn't like, brought a refreshing sense of humor to the position of city manager, serenaded the office regularly and perfect pitch and will be greatly missed. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Alameda does hereby express its sincere appreciation for Johnny Russo's years of service to the Alameda community, it further resolved that the City Council of the City of Alameda does hereby congratulate Johnny Russo on his many accomplishments as city manager and wishes him well in his new position as city manager of Riverside. Oh, right. Okay. I understand. We need a motion. Oh. And then we can make comment. Yes. Okay. Well, I will. I move. Adoption of the resolution commending John E Russo for his service to the city of Alameda as city manager.