1988-01-19 Minutes14
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY,OF ALAMEDA
HELD --------- TUESDAY ----- JANUARY 19, 1988
The meeting convened at 6:04 p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Camicia, Haugner, Monsef,
Thomas, and President Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
President Corica announced Council would adjourn to Closed Session
at which time the City Manager requested an open session.
88-032 To consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of
performance, or dismissal of a public employee or to hear
complaints or charges brought against such employee by another
person or employee. The employee to be discussed is the City
Manager.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Monsef made a motion to
proceed with the meeting in Council Chamber to accommodate the
public attendance; and to establish the procedure for the meeting
that there would be fifteen minutes for the public to address
Council in favor of retaining the City Manager, fifteen minutes
for the public opposed to retaining the City Manager, and fifteen
minutes for Council discussion following public input. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried by majority voice
vote.
The City Council, in the Council Chamber, proceeded to hear the
following speakers in favor of retaining the City Manager:
Anne Diament, 1409 St. Charles Street.
Linda Soulages, 2846 Van Buren Street
William Leitz, 1555 Oak Street.
Bill Withrow, 133 Cumberland Way.
Richard Sherratt, 1138 Ballena Boulevard.
Donald Dowdell, 2510 Santa Clara Avenue.
Scott Catlett, 422 Moor Avenue, Fremont.
Those who spoke in opposition to retaining the City Manager were
as follows:
John Barni, Jr., 1277 Bay Street.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street.
Gerhard Degemann, 19 Sandpiper Place.
Barbara Borden, 343 Oleander Avenue.
Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive.
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Following discussion during which each of the Councilmembers
stated their positions regarding the matter, Coungilmember Thomas
made a motion to terminate the City Manager immediately and give
him three months severance pay. Councilmember Monsef seconded the
motion.
The City Manager addressed Council regarding his position and
requested an opportunity to resign.
Following discussion in consideration of the request, the motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Monsef, Thomas and President Corica - 3. Noes:
Councilmembers Camicia and Haugner - 2. Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DIANE B. FELSCH
City Clerk
This agenda for this meeting was posted 24 hours in advance in
accordance with the Brown Act.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY, OF ALAMEDA
HELD - - - - - - - TUESDAY --- JANUARY 19, 1988
The meeting convened at 7:55 p.m. (at the conclusion of a Special
Meeting of the City Council, and a meeting of the Community
Improvement Commission) with President Corica presiding. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Haugner. Reverend
Robert Keller gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Camicia, Haugner, Monsef,
Thomas, and President Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Council Meetings of December 15, 1987, and January 5, 1988
and the Special Council Meeting of December 28, 1987.
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following voice votes: Regarding the minutes of the Regular
Council Meetings of December 15, 1987, and January 5, 1988,
unanimous voice vote - 5; regarding the minutes of the Special
Council Meeting of December 28, 1987: Ayes: Councilmembers
Camicia, Haugner, Monsef and President Corica - 4. Noes: None.
Abstentions: Councilmember Thomas - 1. [Due to absence at that
meeting]
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Thomas requested Item No. 1-D, regarding renewal of
maintenance contract (See 88-059) be removed from the Consent
Calendar and placed on the regular agenda.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Item No. 1-D noted above. Councilmember
Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*88-033 From Finance Director on City's investment portfolio as of
December 31, 1987. Accepted.
*88-034 From Recreation and Parks Director regarding renovation of
classrooms at the Mastick Senior Center with Proposition 30 Senior
Center Bond Act Funds. Accepted.
*88-035 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work
by O.C. Jones & Sons for construction of Marina Village Parkway
street improvements, Project No. 7, Assessment District 84-3, P.W.
No. 3-86-6. Accepted.
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RESOLUTIONS
*88-036 Resolution No. 11379 "Resolution of intention to vacate a
sanitary sewer easement and a portion of an additional sanitary
sewer easement located within the Alameda Marina Village
development, fixing time and date for a public hearing, and
ordering publication and posting of notice." Adopted.
*88-037 Resolution No. 11380 "Ordering vacation of existing public
utility easement within Lot 23, Tract 4289 and accepting a new
public utility easement within Lot A, Tract 4541." Adopted.
*88-038 Resolution No. 11381 "Ordering vacation of existing public
utility easements and acceptance of new public utility easements
within Lot A, Tract 4541 and Lot A, Tract 4122. Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*88-039 Ordinance No. 2371 N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by adding Chapter 3 to Title VIII, electric service, thereof
relating to undergrounding of electrical facilities in aerial
districts." Adopted.
BILLS
*88-040 A List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $2,770,512.69.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
88-041 From John Stewart, 1531 Court Street, expressing
dissatisfaction with the management of current gas line and sewer
work.
Donald Dowdell, 2510 Santa Clara, Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric
(P.G.& E.), stated P.G.& E. is replacing forty miles of gas main
in the City and connective services, has aggressive schedule, is
working in conjunction with Public Works resurfacing project in a
cooperative relationship; and the area of Mr. Stewart's problem
will be aggressively corrected this week.
Councilmember Haugner inquired if City staff responded, to which
the Public Works Director replied it has.
The Council, by unanimous voice vote, accepted the communication on
the floor.
88-042 From Joel Frankel, 1301 High Street, concerning Use/Variance
Permit noticing requirement.
President Corica noted a response to Mr. Frankel has been made by
the Planning Director.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5. q
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88-043 From Joseph M. Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, regarding the
Fire Chief's request for additional Fire Fighters.
Mr. Sullivan stated he would like Council to reconsider the need
of the Fire Department and the new and any duties it has; and
urged Council support the request of Fire Chief for additional fire
fighters.
Councilmember Monsef stated he is not against providing required
manpower to the Fire Department, but he wants to see the study
completed and when it is, then adequate manpower will be given to
the Fire Department, and wants to know the results of the study
concerning the number of chiefs needed.
John Barni, Sr., 1380 East Shore Drive, urged Council to support
requests of the Fire Chief, stated the ambulance staffing takes
from the fire fighting; the request of the Fire Chief may be too
low; and if there is an abundance of administrators, over a period
of time, that will take care of itself.
Shirley Cummins, 549 Santa Clara Avenue, stated that the reason for
not having so many fires over the last few years might be due to
the inspections that have been made by the Fire Department
personnel; that the chiefs also work; that all sides of the
issues should be considered and the work of the fire fighters
observed.
John Ravet, 1816 St. Charles Street, stated the fire fighters are
doing a good job; questions if people hired to do studies are
qualified; stated there have been 10 fires in the last four years
in his small 4 block section of the City; stated he has heard that
there were $915,000 worth of losses last year; there may at some
point be streets burning as Park Street once did; believes City
needs the chiefs plus others; and that the current chiefs are
shift chiefs and not all on at the same time.
Councilmember Thomas noted there was a study done in 1979 by an ad
hoc committee which stated the City needed 95 to 96 people on fire
suppression and also established the Operational Fire Chief
position; believes Council must wait for the study; added that if
people are off on leave, or on Workers' Compensation, it requires
overtime or extras or putting a piece of equipment out of service,
hopes the study will address these problems and resolve the rest of
Council's concerns, and agreed four fire fighters are needed.
Councilmember Camicia commented that in the studies Council saw, it
was indicated that fires are down 50% over the last ten years in
this City, that the Council added two fire fighters, and a study is
being done to determine how to approach the department in the
future and two fire fighters, or four, or none, may be hired, but a
fortune may be saved by having the study.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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President Corica suggested Items numbered 5, 6, and 7, (88-044,
88-045, and 88-046 be taken together as they address the same
issue.
Councilmember Camicia so moved, Councilmember Haugner seconded the
motion and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-044 From Margaret Kallman, 1900 Harvard Drive, requesting the
contract with Hyde and Associates be reinstated.
(Discussion under 88-046)
88-045 From James Hackbarth, Co-Chairperson, C.E.A.S.E., P.O. Box
1978, San Leandro, suggesting Council re-evaluate the termination
of Hyde and Associates' contract.
(Discussion under 88-046)
88-046 From Jo Ann Eichten-Alioto, 3025 Thompson Avenue, regarding
Port of Oakland and Washington lobbyists.
The following relates to paragraphs 88-044, 88-045, and 88-046.
Margaret Kallman, 1900 Harvard Drive, requested Council reinstate
the contract with the Washington lobbyist, believes expertise is
needed for the kinds of complex problems the City cannot avoid;
the problem that concerns her most is airport noise; and believes
the negotiations with the airport are at a stalemate and input is
needed on how to approach the airport.
President Corica commented that a letter from Congressman Pete
Stark addressed the matter of the airport, that he doesn't believe
it is necessary to go through a lobbyist as Council can deal
directly through Congressman Stark and his office in Washington.
President Corica stated Senators Cranston, Wilson and others can be
contacted; and that Councilmembers and Mayor will be listened to
in Washington.
Kallman stated she believes the cross-airport road might be another
bargaining chip.
Councilmember Camicia stated he was in Washington in November, met
with staffers of Aviation Subcommittee; was informed that if a
letter was sent from Council to the Subcommittee Chairman Norman
Mineta , the subcommittee would follow through and attempt to apply
some pressure to the Federal Aviation Authority; that there is no
question that a lobbyist can be more effective than Council 3000
miles away and $750 per month is not too much to pay to get this
moving.
President Corica suggested the Assistant City Manager draft a
letter, and suggested that Mrs. Kallman [at her request] be allowed
to participate.
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Councilmember Haugner stated she appreciated the letter; and the
only effective support is a lobbyist with Council.,
William Kane, 2615 Bayview Drive, noted his aviation background;
stated he believes there is a complaint problem but does not know
if a noise problem is established; requested Council stay with
original decision not to fund the lobbyist, and offered his
assistance in trying to solve the noise complaint problem.
James Hackbarth, 3345 Washington Court, stated he is concerned more
effort is not being put forth by Council, gave some figures in his
letter regarding expense of going to Washington; would like to see
somethng done about the safety issue; is in the noise abatement
meetings and it is conversation without action.
Councilmember Camicia commented there should be consideration of
rehiring the lobbyist; doesn't know if 100% can be counted on from
representative Pete Stark.
President Corica suggested attaching the letter from Congressman
Stark regarding his plan to introduce a bill to alleviate noise
problem, and attach it to a letter to other representatives in
Washington.
Councilmember Camicia stated it is a good idea but they are not on
the aviation subcommittee and that's where the lobbyist can help;
Council can write letters but need someone there to help.
Councilmember Haugner stated senators have a lot of other people
and issues to take care of, and if it has to be handled at the
federal level, someone should be back in Washington and it is money
well spent.
Councilmember Camicia noted the spending of other cities on
lobbyists.
Councilmember Thomas stated achievements of lobbyist [Floyd Hyde]
were not significant; believes Assistant City Manager did
exceptional job and has expertise in this area; if, after efforts
are made and Council cannot handle this, a lobbyist should be
obtained who specializes in it, or other lobbyists should be
considered instead of just this one.
President Corica agreed.
Councilmember Camicia stated there are lobbyists that specialize in
municipal problems of a broad range, and those who specialize in
businesses and associations who lobby for airplane manufacturers
and airports; there can be a review; and suggested there be a
deadline of perhaps two months and then reconsideration of the
issue.
Councilmember Monsef stated an issue can always be brought back to
Council; Council has made a decision, should stick to it and give
it a try.
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Councilmember Camicia agreed as long as there is some progress.
Council, by unanimous voice vote, accepted the communication on the
floor.
HEARINGS
88 -047 Consideration of proposed Negative Declaration (IS- 87 -11)
and proposed Zoning Text Amendment, ZA -87 -5, which would amend
Article 4C and related sections of Chapter 1, Title XI (Zoning)
relating to off - street parking regulations.
President Corica explained the procedure of the hearing.
The Planning Director explained the subject of the hearing.
The public portion of the hearing was opened.
On the call for proponents, there were none.
On the call for opponents, there were none.
The public portion of the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Camicia moved the recommendation. Councilmember
Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
President Corica suggested consideration of the related ordinance
at this time and it was agreed by consensus of Council.
88 -048 Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending Article 4C and related
sections of Chapter 1, Title XI of the Alameda Municipal Code,
relating to off - street parking regulations."
Councilmember Haugner made a motion to introduce the ordinance.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
88 -049 From City Manager regarding the Legislative Program and
priorities for fiscal year 1987 -88.
Councilmember Haugner mentioned it is good to be kept up -to -date
regarding state and federal government, and made a motion to accept
the report and recommendation. Councilmember Monsef seconded the
motion and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -050 From Finance Director on capital financing'alternatives.
Gertrude Woods, 1247 Sherman Street, President, Board of Trustees,
Alameda Free Library, suggested the library funding matter could be
placed on the ballot; stated it appears Council must decide on a
site for the library before citizens can be asked to pass a funding
bill; that the report is excellent; and asked how Council and the
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Board can work together to provide a new library for Alameda.
In response to Councilmember Camicia, the Finance Director stated
that, assuming voter approval on the project, the least expensive
way to go is a general obligation bond, which requires two-thirds
voter approval.
Councilmember Camicia stated the next step may be to ask for a
report re-stating what the locations are, make the decision and put
the matter on the ballot.
President Corica agreed that a decision must be made.
Following discussion during which it was agreed the funding could
not be placed on the ballot by June, and discussion on the library
sites, Councilmember Monsef commented that he believed previous
Council had, at one point, made a statement of policy to have a new
library, and agreed Council should meet and make some decision.
Councilmember Haugner moved there be a Work Session on the library
at which time Council shall discuss only sites for the library, and
shortly after that, come back and make a decision. Councilmember
Camicia seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
88-051 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of the
improvements and release of bond for Tract 4402 (Harbor Bay Isle
Village III, Lantern Bay).
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to accept the report and
recommendation. Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it
was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-052 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of the
subdivision improvements and release of bonds for Tract 4513
(Woodbridge) and Tract 4122 (Pelican Bay) (Harbor Bay Isle).
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to accept the report and
recommendation. Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it
was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-053 From Public Works Director on status of street sweeping
parking controls.
Frances Hoeschen, 2137 San Antonio, stated she believes the signs
are unfair because she cannot park in front of her house for four
hours every Tuesday, while people across the street or around the
block may park; and that she received a ticket.
President Corica stated if the people in the area don't want the
sign there it can be removed.
The Public Works Director explained that it was done by the City
Council based on complaints of neighbors requesting that signs
go up, and also based on areas where street sweepers found they
could not get into the curbs; all the areas were reviewed by
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Council and adopted by ordinance, so it can be changed, and there
will be another ordinance coming to Council which adds additional
mileage to the street sweepers'program.
Mrs. Hoeschen stated one day out of the month might be alright but
not four days.
Councilmember Monsef stated the area where he lives has no signs,
to which the Public Works Director responded that all of the areas
that the Council has approved for parking controls have signs, but
some areas are not yet on an ordinance for signage; and that can
be done by request and Council's approval.
Following a brief discussion, Councilmember Monsef stated he would
like staff to submit a report to the Council regarding what the
crew believes are additional areas to be added.
The Public Works Director noted that it is intended that it will be
brought before Council at the March 16th meeting.
Councilmember Haugner inquired if there is anything Council can do
for Mrs. Hoeschen, to which the Public Works Director replied that
there have been complaints by residents in that area that the
parking controls have not been enforced, the police responded to
those complaints; and the street sweepers make requests also.
Councilmember Thomas inquired if there could be a check to see how
many residents requested the signage in the area; if the residents
could be polled to see how many do or do not want the signage, and
how costly that would be.
Councilmember Monsef made a notion to accept the recommendation and
requested staff look into the questions Councilmember Thomas
raised. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-054 From Public Works Director on status of Sanitary Sewer Fund
Revenue Program.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the recommendation.
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
88-055 Resolution No. 11382 "Expressing appreciation to United
States Senator Alan Cranston." Adopted.
Councilmember Haugner made a motion to accept the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion, and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-056 Resolution No. 11383 "Expressing appreciation to United
States Senator Pete Wilson." Adopted.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to accept the resolution and
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Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion.
Councilmember Camicia requested staff to place on the agenda, a
resolution for Congressman Pete Stark.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-057 Resolution No. 11384 "Approving the application and the
project agreement for historic preservation grants-in-aid funds for
1988 under the Certified Local Government Grant Program." Adopted.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-058 Resolution No. 11385 "Authorizing appropriation of $50,000
from the construction improvement tax proceeds to finance the
developer's share for the Cross Airport Roadway." Adopted.
Stephen Brimhall, 1141 Harbor Bay Parkway, Executive Vice-President
of Doric Development, stated the issue is more properly stated in
the report that it is "to appropriate $50,000 to fund the traffic
analysis, initial design, and preliminary cost estimate preparatory
to forming the Joint Powers Agency for the Cross Airport Roadway
project."; the money proposed is from a special fund into which
Harbor Bay put almost $1,000,000 in the past year; money was paid
by Harbor Bay, reflected in total cost and passed to homebuyers and
business park tenants; long-term beneficiaries are homeowners on
Bay Farm Island, Harbor Bay Project, tenants in the business park,
the residents of East Alameda, realizes the Roadway is needed and
requested approval so the project can get started.
James Lattie, 16 Nottingham Court, commented that a speaker earlier
in the evening spoke of using the Airport Cross Roadway as a
bargaining chip; he lives on Bay Farm Island (BFI), is not
particularly bothered by the airport noise as he is by the access
to BFI, has not seen access improved in his twenty years as
resident; and would like to see the Cross Airport Roadway built.
Margaret Kallman, 1900 Harvard Drive, stated the Airport probably
would like to get that built and are not being cooperative.
Bill Withrow, 133 Cumberland Way, President, Homeowners Association
of Harbor Bay Isle, stated residents are concerned about traffic;
views proposed Roadway as a relief valve; the diversion of this
traffic should alleviate congestion; and requested Council approve
the resolution authorizing the $50,000, and get the project
underway as soon as possible.
Rosalie McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane, Alameda Alliance of
Homeowners, stated that the Alliance is in opposition to the
$50,000 being granted to this project; is opposed to any of the
half cent sales tax money for the Cross Airport Roadway; there is
no indication it will benefit the City of Alameda; Alliance also
opposes construction improvement tax being used for it; the fund
was set up for Patton Way and resurfacing additional streets; the
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fund was not set up for the purpose proposed tonight; and
belongs to the City for City purposes.
Councilmember Thomas stated she agrees the purpose was for the
overruns to pay for Patton Way; there are still costs; would
rather the costs were paid before spending money for Harbor Bay
Isle.
Councilmember Monsef inquired what the scope of the traffic
analysis is, to which the Public Works Director replied that it
will include how much of the traffic will be coming to Alameda and
how much to the airport, and until that is determined, there is no
way of knowing what the City's share is; and it will also say what
the destination is of the traffic to Alameda, whether it is the
business park or the residents.
Councilmember Monsef inquired if any impact study has been done to
which the Public Works Director responded that there have been some
preliminary studies that have not been updated and that is what
needs to be done as the development of the business park and the
intent of the airport has changed.
Councilmember Monsef stated it has not yet been decided if the
roadway is good or bad, or whether it is wanted or not.
The Public Works Director noted that it is necessary to know what
the alignment is and that the matter had been voted on.
Councilmember Camicia noted that Measure B passed by better than
60% on Bay Farm Island and is not sure Council has an option.
President Corica stated it is a funded project under Measure B but
he has a problem with the $50,000. He stated he believes the
benefactors are HBI, and hopefully BFI, and hopes HBI will pick up
the $50,000.
Mr. Brimhall stated he thinks it is unrealistic and unfair, and
much tax is generated for the City by the business park.
Councilmember Thomas stated she does not believe it is beneficial
to spend taxpayers' money to benefit one entity.
President Corica stated he would like to at least come to a state
of compromise that the City pay half the amount and HBI pay half so
that there will be a 25/25 split.
Mr. Brimhall stated that would be accepted although he still
believes it is unfair, but the project needs to progress.
Councilmember Monsef stated he does not have all the facts to
support it at this time.
Councilmember Haugner made a motion to adopt the resolution as it
stands.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the resolution with a
split of $25,000/25,000 between the City and Harbor Bay Isle.
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion.
Councilmember Thomas stated she believes Council needs to find out
how the City is going to benefit, if it is, and by how much
percentage, does not want to give up the bargaining chip with the
Port at this time, and therefore will vote no.
President Corica stated he had inquired if Harbor Bay Isle would
provide $25,000, they agreed, and he would therefore have to go
along with it, and would be voting for it.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Camicia, Haugner, and President Corica - 3. Noes:
Councilmembers Monsef and Thomas - 2. Absent: None.
The City Attorney commented that the three items on the agenda
regarding the "Normandy" development Parcel Maps (See 88-066,
88-067, and 88-068) had been scheduled for executive session at
7:10 and suggested that Council finish the agenda, adjourn to
executive session, return and discuss these three items.
James B. Davis, 1134 Ballena. Boulevard, attorney for Harbor Bay
Isle, urged Council to approve the Parcel Maps tonight as Council
has no grounds for Appeal.
Following brief discussion by Council, it was agreed by consensus
of Council that the three resolutions would be considered following
the Closed Session to consider the Appeal.
88-059 Resolution No. "Authorizing renewal of existing
landscape maintenance contract with Cagwin & Dorward, landscape
engineering contractors, with certain modifications, and
authorizing execution of renewal of agreement."
Councilmember Thomas stated the item was removed because of a
complaint that several homeowners' associations from Harbor Bay
discontinued services with this company because it is not
satisfactory; suggested perhaps it should be looked into before
going ahead and inquired if their concerns had been checked out by
the Recreation & Parks Director.
The Recreation and Parks Director said he has not as he was not
aware of those concerns; stated they could go ahead on a month to
month basis with the contract until he could check out those
concerns, and return to Council; the services provided for the
City in the past have been more than satisfactory, and their costs
have increased very little over the past five or six years.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion that the Recreation and Parks
Director be permitted to go month to month with this company while
the matter is checked out, and come back to Council with a report.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
88 -060 Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Section 13 to Title X thereof relating to floodplain
management." Introduced.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to introduce the ordinance.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
88 -061 Ordinance No. 2372, N.S. "Amending Chapter 11 of Title XV
of the Alameda Municipal Code relating to smoking regulations to
correct certain typographical errors." Adopted.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the ordinance.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
88 -062 Resolution No. 11079, Salary Resolution for Management and
Confidential Employees. (Adjourned at the January 14, 1988 Special
Council Meeting to January 19, 1988, Regular Council Meeting.)
President Corica suggested the matter be put over to the next
Council meeting. It was agreed by consensus of Council to do so.
President Corica added that, whatever is done, there will be
retroactive payment.
NEW BUSINESS
88 -063 President Corica stated it would be appropriate to recommend
an Interim City Manager and suggested the name of Rob Wonder, the
Assistant City Manager, for Interim City Manager, and that Council
begin advertising for a new City Manager.
Councilmember Thomas so moved.
Following discussion on procedures, Councilmember Monsef suggested
the Assistant City Manager be requested to put together a
guideline, have Council review and possibly adjust it, and do the
best possible in selecting a new City Manager to work with all of
Council; and perhaps the Assistant City Manager could investigate
the lead time in placing magazine advertisements.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Corica commented that he believed Mr. Wonder would do an
excellent job as Interim City Manager.
Councilmember Camicia inquired if the Assistant City Manager would
be considered for City Manager, to which President Corica and
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Councilmember Thomas responded affirmatively, and President Corica
added that Council will need to address the fact that, because the
Assistant City Manager will be assuming more responsibilities, he
should receive more compensation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
88 -064 Eddie Allen, 1546 Webster Street, No. 3, voiced complaints
regarding the processing of claims against the City.
Vice -Mayor Thomas requested staff to forward Mr. Allen an
application for filing of late claims.
88 -065 Shirley Cummins, 549 Santa Clara Avenue, thanked Council for
doing its job; stated it is time for Council to give itself a
raise as it is the lowest paid council around; thanked them for
hiring the Pel,uit Facilitator; and thanked the former City Manager
for all he has done for the City.
ADJOURNMENT
President Corica adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session
p.m. to discuss the cases of Doric Development v.
Alameda, City of Alameda v. Southern Pacific, and Sebago,
City of Alameda, pursuant to Subsection A of the Legal
Section of the Brown Act.
at 10:35
City of
Inc. v.
Counsel
President Corica announced that Council would reconvene following
the Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened at 10:45 p.m. following the Closed
Session.
88 -066 Resolution No. 11387 "Approving Parcel Map 5169 for
division of residential property within the development known as
"Normandy," located at the terminus of Sath Court, permitting
recording thereof, and accepting certain dedicated easements.
(Doric Development, Inc., Owner)" Adopted.
Councilmember Thomas
Councilmember Monsef
unanimous voice vote
made a motion to adopt the resolution.
seconded the motion and it was carried by
- 5.
88 -067 Resolution No. 11388 "Approving Parcel Map 5170 for
division of residential property within the development known as
"Normandy," located at the terminus of Remmel Court and permitting
recording thereof. (Doric Development, Inc., Owner)" Adopted.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -068 Resolution No. 11389 "Approving Parcel Map 5171 for
division of residential property within the development known as
"Normandy," located at the terminus of Christensen Court,
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permitting recording thereof, and accepting certain dedicated
easements. (Doric Development, Inc., Owner)" Adopted.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DIANE B. FELSCH
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance in
accordance with the Brown Act.
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