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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUGUST 2, 1988
The meeting convened at 7:32 p.m. with President Corica presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Monsef, and Rev.
Doug Henderson gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Camicia, Haugner, Monsef,
Thomas, and President Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Haugner made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of July 19, 1988 and Special Council
Meeting of July 14, 1988. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion
and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
88 -490 Presentation by East Bay Municipal Utility District on Water
Supply Management Program.
Jerome Gilbert, General Manager, Ken Kofman and Brian McCrea were
present; a slide presentation was made concerning the current
program for maintaining high quality water, (for which the Water
Supply Plan formed the basis), the use of Sierra water, the
location of reservoirs was described, as well as security,
shortage, health and safety problems, possible solutions, area
growth and its impact, EBMUD service area, pipes from Sierra
delivering water to terminal storage, alternative storage terminal
sites, the cost and necessary security of same, etc.
President Corica inquired why there is such a big problem now when
water has been conserved since the last drought, to which Mr.
Gilbert replied that there is a current drought for the second year
in a row, and outside irrigation has not decreased.
Councilmember Haugner suggested EBMUD Water Saving Kits be made
available to Alameda, to which Mr. Gilbert replied his staff would
prepare for that service immediately.
President Corica suggested they be made available through the Fire
Stations.
Councilmember Haugner requested that EBMUD notify the City Manager,
for Council, of the Water Supply Management Plan hearing date.
Councilmember Thomas inquired why there is not an absolute limit
set on water for households and as an alternative to the Buckhorn
Reservoir, to which Mr. Gilbert replied when there is an absolute
crisis situation, which may occur with another dry winter, that
will be necessary; but a rate schedule benefitting people who use .
less, and charging a great deal more for those who use high amounts
is working well; and records show gross savings; customers are
saving 25 -30 %; regarding escalating water rates as alternative to
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Buckhorn: EBMUD serves large apartment houses, commercial
establishments, hospitals, etc.; State law requires charges to be
only on cost; he is not aware of any utility that has done that;
it is not practical to tide over a drought, is a good idea
theoretically but not possible.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Thomas stated she would vote No on Item No. I -J on
the Consent Calendar, the Ordinance relating to defacement of
public buildings and other property, (See *88 -500).
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to approve the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was
carried by a unanimous voice vote- 5 [with one exception:
Councilmember Thomas' No vote on Item No. 1 -J ( *88 -500) noted
above.]
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*88 -491 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of the
work by J. Huizar and Sons for Grand Street /Shore Line Drive
Sanitary Sewer Pump Station and Force Main, P.W. No. 2 -86 -1.
Approved.
*88 -492 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work
by Mountain Cascade, Inc. for major storm drain system, P.W. No.
2 -88 -2. Approved.
*88 -493 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work
by Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for construction of Patton Way
(Constitution Way), Phase II, Atlantic Avenue extension, P.W. No.
5- 86 -11. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*88 -494 Resolution No. 11528 "Awarding contract to O.C. Jones &
Sons, for Bridge View Isle Bicycle Staging Area, P.W. No.
5- 87 -12, and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
*88 -495 Resolution No. 11529 "Awarding contract to Bob Maloy &
Associates for removal of existing and supply of new library book
stacks, P.W. No. 5 -88 -9, and authorizing execution thereof."
Adopted.
*88 -496 Resolution No. 11530 "Authorizing execution of Grant
Agreement with the County of Alameda for minor home repair services
for fiscal year 1988 -89." Adopted.
*88 -497 Resolution No. 11531 "Authorizing execution of Grant
Agreement with the Alameda Emergency Food Bank, Inc. for costs of
insurance and utilities for fiscal year 1988 -89." Adopted.
*88 -498 Resolution No. 11532 "Adopting a clarification to the
revised Alameda County Solid Waste Management Plan." Adopted.
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*88 -499 Resolution No. 11533 "Awarding contract to Weststar
Distributing, Inc. for Greensmaster Mower for the Golf Course and
authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*88 -500 Ordinance No. 23971 N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by amending Title XVIII, Chapter 3, Section 18 -311 thereof
relating to defacement of public buildings and other property."
Adopted. [A No vote was cast by Councilmember Thomas.]
BILLS
*88 -501 A List of Claims, certified by the City Manager to be
correct was approved in the amount of $1,276,680.72.
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RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
88 -502 Resolution No. 11534 "Appointing Robert D. Nichol as a
member of the Historical Advisory Commission." Adopted.
Council, by unanimous consent, adopted the Resolution.
88 -503 Resolution No. 11535 "Appointing Robert C. Bitten as a
member of the Public Utilities Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
88 -504 From Ray M. Jordan, Owner /Operator, The Twilight Zone, 2317
Central Avenue, Alameda, requesting Section 12 -323 of the Alameda
Municipal Code be deleted to allow after -hours dancing.
Mr. Jordan expressed appreciation for those who have helped with
the Twilight Zone, stated alcohol is not allowed in the club;
people are checked when they enter; requested a special Variance
for the club to allow extended hours for dancing; stated he is
providing an alcohol -free and drug -free club for young people; and
if he cannot control the people of the Twilight Zone, he will shut
it down.
Councilmember Monsef commended Mr. Jordan for what he has done,
and stated his concern, if the club is allowed to stay open, is
that it may draw people from neighboring cities to Alameda when
their clubs close for the night.
Bill Kane, 2615 Bayview Drive, stated he is very impressed with the
operation, there should be a review of Police records and
consideration of that.
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President Corica stated Mr. Jordan has honored his commitments;
the Twilight Zone is doing well, and it should be left alone.
Councilmember Thomas stated Mr. Jordan's suggestion that [a
Variance] only be allowed for places that do not serve alcohol is a
good point, and she does not see any harm in extending the hours
for dancing, and she would like to look at it carefully.
Councilmember Haugner stated she would like the matter brought back
to Council; and perhaps consider a trial period.
President Corica stated he supports the Police Department report
[that after -hours type clubs typically draw large numbers of people
and result in increased traffic, noise, and disturbances to the
area; and cancellation of the ordinance would allow and encourage
other after -hour dance clubs to operate within the City].
Councilmember Haugner stated the Twilight Zone provides something
for young people in a City where there is very little, and made a
motion that more information be provided to Council at the next
Council meeting with input from the City Attorney and, if
necessary, the Planning Department, regarding possible ways to
handle the Twilight Zone, which does not serve liquor, to maintain
public dancing after 1:30 a.m.
Councilmember Thomas stated she would second the motion provided it
is brought back in four weeks instead of two, due to the absence of
the City Attorney. Councilmember Haugner agreed.
The motion was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmember Camicia, Haugner, and Thomas - 3. Noes:
Councilmember Monsef and President Corica - 2. Absent: None.
88 -505 From John Scott Graham, 1728 Tregloan Court, suggesting the
nuclear missiles- medicine - fuel - research question be placed on the
next election ballot.
Helen Dodt, 1723 Chapin Street, stated she would like to see
Council addressing local problems, i.e., housing, jobs and fairness
and equality throughout the community, before addressing federal
problems; would like Alameda to accept what the Navy sends, but
not request more; and it would be a good idea to put on the ballot
whether there should be a nuclear free zone in Alameda.
President Corica
Air Station, and
largest employer
Council's charge
of Alameda.
Councilmember
and directed
"Establishing
reference.
Councilmember
stated he has always been supportive of the Naval
the Defense System; the Naval Air Station is the
in the area, and the largest minority employer;
is to do what reflects the majority of the people
Haugner made a motion to accept the communication,
the City of Hayward's Ordinance No. 87 -024, C.S.,
Nuclear Free Hayward," be placed on file for future
Camicia seconded the motion and it was carried by
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unanimous voice vote - 5.
HEARINGS
88 -506 Consideration of rezoning, R -88 -3, a 34.5' by 87.5' lot, on
which a single - family house is located, from C -2, Central Business
District, to R -4, Neighborhood Residential District at 1510 Everett
Street. Applicant: Edward and Celestine Brennan.
President Corica explained the procedure of the hearing.
The Assistant Planning Director explained the background of the
matter.
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 made a motion to take the related ordinance
out of order. Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -507 Ordinance No. , N.S. "Reclassifying and rezoning
certain properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning
Ordinance No. 1277, N.S.; Applicant: Edward and Celestine
Brennan; R -88 -3; that property located at 1510 Everett Street."
Introduced.
By consensus of Council, the introduction of the ordinance was
unanimously approved.
88 -508 Consideration of Sewer Service Fee Amendments.
President Corica explained the procedure 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.
The Public Works Director explained the background of the matter
and suggested possible funding alternatives.
President Corica stated one of the reasons the matter is before
Council is because there have been some complaints from Alameda
citizens who are owners of apartment buildings with multiple
meters, who believe they are being charged more than other
apartments with one meter; the Public Works Director has been
responding to those concerns; and Council is also.
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Councilmember Camicia made a motion to take the related ordinance
out of order. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -509 Ordinance No. , N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by amending Article 2, Chapter 3 of Title VI, Sewer Service
Charge Ordinance of the City of Alameda." Introduced.
Councilmember Camicia moved introduction of the ordinance;
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -510 Vacation of a Sanitary Sewer Easement located at the
northeast corner of Park Street and Otis Drive.
President Corica explained the procedure of the hearing.
The Public Works Director explained the background of the matter.
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 made a motion to take the related resolution
out of order. Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -511 Resolution No. 11536 "Ordering vacation of a Sanitary Sewer
Easement located at the northeast corner of Park Street and Otis
Drive." Adopted.
Councilmember Haugner moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
88 -512 From Public Works Director submitting a status report on
parking needs for business district(s).
On request of President Corica, the Public Works Director discussed
the $10,000 funding of the project and various aspects of the
parking study.
In response to Councilmember Thomas' question regarding the scope
of the parking analysis, the Public Works Director responded the
parking analysis would be City -wide, residential and commercial,
and the City is being assisted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Monsef inquired about the status of the parking
survey the Chamber of Commerce is doing.
Anne Hulen, Chamber of Commerce, 2314 Central Avenue, stated the
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Chamber survey has begun and is
to the commercial parking,
explained their approach to the
ongoing, and their survey is geared
community -wide; and she further
survey.
President Corica stated if the survey is City -wide, $10,000 does
not appear to be a great deal of money.
The Public Works Director stated the survey will be very detailed
and helpful in the future.
Councilmember Monsef agreed the information is necessary and moved
to accept the recommendation (to direct staff to continue to pursue
the comprehensive parking -needs study efforts, including the
various funding options]. Councilmember Haugner seconded the
motion.
Councilmember Thomas stated her concern is that this will be done
also in the context of the General Plan, and inquired if there is
some way to keep from duplicating effort.
The Public Works Director replied this study is information the
consultants would rely upon as the bid proposals do not include
this study, and if a consultant were to do it, it would cost
$50- 60,000.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
88 -513 Resolution No. 11537 "Establishing Drug Free Zones within
1,000 feet of Alameda public schools." ( Councilmember Camicia)
Adopted.
Wayne Pearce, 1136 Fontana Drive, stated there is a breakdown of
the system with a lack of penalties; suggested lobbying Sacramento
to try to get the Counties working together, shut off the conduits
from Mendocino County and Oregon; Oakland must be cleaned up; the
marijuana abatement is quite successful; and there are known
dealers in Alameda.
John Scott Graham, 1728 Tregloan Court, stated cigarettes and
alcohol are being claimed as drugs, so there must be some
distinction made.
Don Roberts, 880 Portola Avenue, stated he supports the resolution,
believes it is symbolic, and lack of jobs started the drug problem.
President Corica stated he supports the resolution as it will send
a message that Alameda is not the place to come with drugs.
Councilmember Haugner stated if people can reach a certain age
without taking drugs, they may never use them; agreed with the
Mayor that the resolution sends a signal to the U.S. Attorney's
office in San Francisco and others; the school district will be .
paying a share for the signs; and she would like private schools
to consider same.
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Councilmember Monsef suggested going further and declaring the
whole City is to be drug free.
Councilmember Camicia stated his idea was not the symbolism to drug
dealers but sending a message to the students.
President Corica suggested this be tried now and
develop the drug -free area further.
Councilmember Camicia moved the resolution
Councilmember Haugner seconded the motion.
later perhaps
be adopted.
Councilmember Thomas stated she would like to see this extended to
private schools and then perhaps to drug -free Alameda, but reality
is needed and if children see signs and learn to disregard them,
that will send a signal that it is not being enforced; is
concerned about what kind of signs are going up; and signs should
be located near the school and on school property.
Councilmember Camicia stated the cost is a problem but perhaps
Council could look at how to fund for private schools that might
also want to participate.
President Corica stated he would like a letter to be sent from the
Council to the private schools, informing them the public schools
are establishing drug -free zones, and they will probably want to
participate and pay the same proportionate share as the public
schools.
Councilmember Camicia stated he would accept that as an amendment.
Councilmember Haugner stated she would withdraw her earlier second.
Councilmember Thomas stated she would like to see child -care
facilities included.
The Interim City Manager noted the cost would be approximately
$1,000 for four signs.
President Corica suggested the resolution be adopted and the
private schools asked if they would care to, and can afford to,
contribute a share of the money; and possibly they could find
someone who could do it for less than $250 per sign.
Councilmember Camicia stated the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors is going to put a ballot initiative on that is going to
assess every parcel in the County $10 to fight drugs; there are a
range of things that can be done here, in the County, and in
Sacramento; and hopes Council will do more.
President Corica noted people can call TEL -ACOP and report, and
remain anonymous if they are aware of drug dealings.
Councilmember Haugner moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Camicia seconded, and stated he was incorporating the
Mayor's amendment. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote
- 5.
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Subsequently, President Corica noted his earlier comments did not
constitute an amendment. Councilmember Camicia acknowledged
President Corica's notation.
88 -514 Resolution No. "Authorizing execution of an agreement
with Blayney -Dyett for planning services for revision of the City
of Alameda General Plan." (Continued from July 19, 1988 Council
Meeting.) Continued to August 16, 1988.
The Assistant Planning Director gave the background of the matter,
noting the review panel made a unanimous choice for Blayney- Dyett,
believing Blayney -Dyett was far above the others.
Councilmember Monsef stated he believed the EIP proposal was better
presented, e.g., the way the cost breakdown was made; and would
like greater detail on why one was selected over the other one.
The Assistant Planning Director stated, while EIP was second in
preference, it has very little experience in general plans and
major elements of general plans; EIP is working on two general
plans (for Antioch and Santa Barbara), the only two the firm has
ever been involved with; the other three firms have 24 to 50
general plans with which they have had experience.
Councilmember Monsef stated EIP has more experience with the City
of Alameda, to which the Assistant Planning Director responded they
have done environmental assessment reports for the City.
Councilmember Monsef inquired about assessment from Antioch and
Santa Barbara, to which the Assistant Planning Director replied
Antioch, whose work has been in progress for a year, had positive
and negative comments; and Santa Barbara could not give comments
because the work has only started.
President Corica inquired who was on the panel, to which the
Assistant Planning Director replied they were current and past
president of the Planning Board (Robert Wood and Jessica Persoff),
the City Engineer, the Community Development Director, and the
Assistant Planning Director.
Councilmember Thomas stated she is impressed by EIP because of more
public participation, and is concerned Blayney -Dyett is using
consultants who have worked with developers who have done major
construction for the City.
The Assistant Planning Director stated the panel discussed working
with Blayney -Dyett to expand the public participation aspect, their
contract shows the modified scope of work and spells out, in
addition to what they proposed in the original submittal, issuing
newsletters, and other mechanisms for soliciting public input and
educating the public; the panel has not found that the
subcontractors have done any major development work in the City,
and Mr. Gillfillan was hired by the City for airport consultation.
President Corica noted EIP will have 8 public hearings or
workshops; Blayney -Dyett will have 10 -14 studies and sessions;
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EIP has prepared general plans for 2 communities, while
Blayney -Dyett has prepared general plans for over 25 cities and
counties, and that experience must have some value.
Councilmember Haugner commented that EIP's two general plans have
not yet been completed; the makeup of the panel is professional;
and moved adoption of the resolution that Council employ
Blayney -Dyett for the General Plan revision.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Monsef stated he is still very much impressed with
EIP's proposal and would like a little more input from the two
cities with which EIP is working.
The Assistant Planning Director replied that the City of Antioch
has not been overly positive, and the City of Santa Barbara has not
commented because it believes it is not far enough into the
process; the panel's concern is that the firm has no recognized
track record in doing the job on time, on a budget, and along the
scope of work proposed.
President Corica requested a list of the cities Blayney -Dyett has
worked with, to which the Assistant Planning Director stated she
will present one; that they are included in the proposal.
Councilmember Monsef asked how strong EIP was in second place, in
the panel's opinion, to which the Assistant Planning Director
replied the vote had been 3 -2.
Councilmember Thomas stated, if there will be further information,
she would like to know, concerning both firms, what kind of add -ons
the firms had requested, and whether they meet their bid price or
have asked for more funds.
President Corica noted the matter will be on the next agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
88 -515 Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending Title XVII of the
Alameda Municipal Code to establish a two -way stop installation on
Everett Street at Blanding Avenue." Introduced.
Councilmember Camicia moved introduction of the ordinance.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
88 -516 President Corica stated he is interested in serving on the
Alameda County Transportation Plan Commission.
Councilmember Monsef so moved. Councilmember Camicia stated he
would second with the stipulation that the Council be informed
regularly regarding what is happening. Hearing no reply,
Councilmember Camicia stated he would vote no. The motion was
carried by the following voice vote: Ayes, Councilmembers Haugner,
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Monsef, Thomas, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilmember
Camicia - 1. Absent: None.
88 -517 Councilmember Haugner stated she would like the Council
Chamber used for the Child Care Alliance meetings.
President Corica noted present policy governed the use of the
Council Chamber, but if Council wishes to change the policy, it
may.
Following Council and staff discussion, Councilmember Haugner
requested a written statement on the policy for the use of the
Council Chamber.
President Corica agreed it would be a good idea for the Council
Chamber -use policy to be provided Council.
NEW BUSINESS
88 -518 Councilmember Thomas stated she has had complaints from
residents regarding towing charges, and requested a draft ordinance
which limits private towing contractors' charges.
88 -519 Vice -Mayor Thomas requested staff to investigate the
feasibility of the establishment of a Port Authority.
88 -520 President Corica stated arrangements for a City Attorney
backup at Council Meetings should be made in the future when the
City Attorney is on vacation.
88 -521 Councilmember Camicia directed staff to acquire information
on the City of Fremont Child Care Tax proposal, and would like it
agendized.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
88 -522 Don Roberts, 880 Portola, discussed water usage statistics,
East Bay reservoirs, and East Bay Municipal Utility District's
( EBMUD) performance and plans.
88 -523 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, commented on EBMUD and
the lack of Times Star coverage when a merger was being considered.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully subm' t ,
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DINE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance in
accordance with the Brown Act.
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