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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1988
88 -684 The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. (at the conclusion of a
Closed Session to consider Seeterlin v. City of Alameda) with
President Corica presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Monsef; and
Reverend Robert Keller gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Monsef,
Thomas, and President Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of October 20, 1988, and the
Special Council Meeting of October 26, 1988. Councilmember Camicia
seconded the motion, which was carried by the following voice vote:
for the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of October
20, 1988: unanimous voice vote - 5; and for the minutes of the
Special Council Meeting of October 26, 1988: Ayes: Councilmembers
Arnerich, Camicia, Monsef and President Corica - 4. Noes: None.
Abstention: Councilmember Thomas [due to absence from the October
26, 1988 meeting] - 1.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
88 -685 Proclamation declaring November 12th through November 19th
as "Scouting for Food for the Alameda Food Bank Week."
President Corica announced the Food Bank is in difficulty and the
citizens, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are making a concerted effort
to obtain food to help people in need in Alameda; presented the
Proclamation to Tom Tuttle, Chairman of the Scouting for Food
Steering Committee; and accepted cans of food, on behalf of
Council, from the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to begin the program.
Mr. Tuttle addressed Council, explaining that the Scouts will
distribute bags to homes on the 12th and return for the filled bags
of food on the 19th.
88 -686 President Corica presented a Scroll to Robert Nylander,
designating 1630 Ninth Street as a City Historical Monument. (See
88 -696)
88 -687 President Corica presented a Scroll to Woody Minor, former
member of Historical Advisory Commission, designating the Adelphian
Club at 2167 Central Avenue as a City Historical Monument. Mr.
Minor expressed appreciation for the structure and for Council's
recognition of it. (See 88 -695)
CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Councilmember Camicia, Item No. 1 -E, (See
88 -714) a resolution authorizing reprogramming UDAG loan repayment
funds, was removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
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regular agenda.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Monsef
and was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*88-688 From Acting Public Works Director recommending acceptance
of work by Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for repair and resurfacing of
certain streets, Phase 10, P.W. No. 2-88-5. Accepted.
*88-689 From Acting Fire Chief recommending that a public hearing
date be set for November 15, 1988, to consider Fire Department
inspection and plan checking fees. Accepted.
RESOLUTIONS
*88-690 Resolution No. 11581 "Urging support of Proposition 85
(Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 1988)." Adopted.
*88-691 Resolution No. 11582 "Authorizing purchase of equipment
for Franklin Park from the Project Contingency Fund, an open market
purchase of a multi-purpose play unit and allocation of $6,800 from
the Dwelling Unit Tax Account." Adopted.
BILLS
*88-692 A List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the sum of $1,078,966.54.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to take Resolution Items Nos.
12 through 15 out of order. (88-693, a resolution reappointing
Robert O'Maley to the Golf Commission; 88-694, a resolution
appointing Cal Santare to the Golf Commission; 88-695, a
resolution designating the Adelphian Club as a City Historical
Monument; and, 88-696, a resolution designating 1630 Ninth Street
as a City Historical Monument) Councilmember Thomas seconded the
motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-693 Resolution No. 11583 "Reappointing Robert O'Maley as a
member of the Golf Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the oath to Mr. O'Maley.
88-694 Resolution No. 11584 "Appointing Cal Santare as a member of
the Golf Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
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Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the oath to Mr. Santare.
88-695 Resolution No. 11585 "Designating the Adelphian Club at
2167 Central Avenue as a Historical Monument." Adopted.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5. (See 88-687)
88-696 Resolution No. 11586 "Designating 1630 Ninth Street as a
City Historical Monument.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimous voice vote - 5. (See 88-686)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
88-697 From Clayton Guyton, 457 Buena Vista, #305, requesting
Council to adopt a "Just Cause" Measure to balance tenant and
landlord rights.
Mr. Guyton expressed to Council, his concerns regarding tenants
receiving notice, and requested if a tenant is to be evicted, a
reason be given to that tenant.
Heriberto Hernandez, 457 Buena Vista Ave., #307, stated his concern
is the security of his children, and as a renter, he is afraid he
may receive a 30-day notice without reason, and would appreciate
Council's consideration of "just cause".
Modessa Henderson, 465 Buena Vista Ave., stated when a person
applies for a new apartment, a reason must be given for leaving the
previous apartment; and requested landlords be required to give a
reason for eviction.
Anthony M. Bradford, 403 Buena Vista Avenue, stated the landlord
is attempting to evict him, and he is unprepared to fight the
eviction as he has not been given a reason for the eviction; and
requested "just cause" be placed on the ballot.
Bonny Moore, 627 Lincoln Avenue, #22, stated if a decision cannot
be reached on the proposed Measure at this meeting, perhaps it
could be delayed for additional input, because it is so important.
Councilmember Camicia stated he does not have any problem regarding
a "just cause" ordinance or resolution that gives a very broad
leeway to a landlord in terms of renting or evicting a tenant; and
would like a report in that regard that does not infringe on the
rights of property owners, but asks them to give a reason, however
broad it may be; and would also like to see included, language
that makes it City policy to adopt both Federal and State
guidelines prohibiting discrimination.
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President Corica commented cities must be governed by the Federal
and State laws prohibiting discrimination; and, he has no problem
with exploring the subject matter further.
Councilmember Camicia stated he would put his comments in the form
of a motion, clarifying that he would like a broad statement that
both tenants and landlords can use; and that he is referring
strictly to "just cause."
Councilmember Arnerich seconded the motion to put the matter over
and explore it closely.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-698 From John Scott Graham, 1728 Tregloan Court, regarding
eviction of renters and lessees by property owners and developers.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Camicia seconded the notion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-699 From John Barni, Jr., 875 Island Drive,
Zoning Ordinance which requires "Use Permits."
Councilmember Thomas stated Mr. Barni's point is well taken; it
would appear that review of a Use Permit should be on an early
basis, not after a business has purchased expensive equipment and
has been operating many years.
President Corica commented perhaps staff should explore a program
whereby there will be a review only if there has been, or will be,
a drastic change in the business.
Councilman Arnerich added that a public outcry on what is happening
in the neighborhood would be a consideration.
Following a discussion on the expiration, review and renewal of Use
Permits, during which the Planning Director noted that the present
Use Permit process is not one that automatically provides a time
limit, and the time limit is usually one to two years,
Councilmember Thomas stated she believes this review is an
exception; perhaps a change of ownership might provide a trigger
for review of a permit, and the staff can consider the points
discussed.
regarding City
Councilmember Thomas made a notion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-700 President Corica announced that the City has a new Fire
Chief; introduced Robert LaGrone to the audience; and stated he
believed the City Manager has made an excellent choice.
HEARINGS
88-701 Reconsideration
subdivision of a portion
of Vesting Tentative Map Tract 4499, a
of Tract 4290, for 42 residential lots and
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five common area lots on 7.87 acres at Vista Pointe, Village IV.
Applicant: Harbor Bay Village IV Associates.
Councilmember Thomas stated that in view of the fact that there
will be another meeting Thursday night [Special Council Meeting,
November 3, 1988], she believes the hearing should be tabled, and
so moved. Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion.
88 -702 Consideration of vacation of portions of a 55 -foot public
utilities easement located within Lot 1 and Lot 4, Parcel Map No.
3832 -1.
President Corica explained the procedure of the hearing.
The Acting Public Works Director provided 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 accept the recommendation.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to take the related resolution
out of order. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -703 Resolution No. 11587 Ordering the vacation of portions of a
55 -foot public utilities easement within Lot 1 and Lot 4, Parcel
Map No. 3832 -1.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -704 Consideration of proposed Negative Declaration, IS- 88 -15,
and General Plan Amendment, GPA -88 -1, to change the land use
designation from General Commercial to Special Single - Family
Residential, and proposed Rezoning, R -88 -5, to change the zoning
from C -2, General Commercial District to R -4, Neighborhood
Residential District the properties located at 1323, 1327, 1331,
1339, 1341, 1345, 1349, 1351, 1353, 1355, 1357 Park Avenue; and
2414, 2415, 2416, 2417, 2418, 2419, 2420, and 2421 Marti Rae Court.
Applicant: City of Alameda.
President Corica explained the procedure of the hearing.
The Planning Director explained that the three items all relate to
whether or not the City should change the uses that would be
allowed to occupy the properties on the westerly side of Park
Avenue between Encinal and Central, and gave the background of the
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matter.
The public portion of the hearing was opened.
On the call for proponents, the following persons spoke:
Albert J. Scott, 2418 Marti Rae Court
Gene Getz, 2618 San Jose Avenue
Jean Wolslegel, 1907 Central
Woody Minor, 2144 McKinley Ave., Berkeley
Geraldine Gingras, 152 Maitland
Denise Rosco, 2701 Central Ave., President, Alameda Victorian
Preservation
Paul Breitkopf, 1823 San Jose Avenue
Josette Martin, 1338 Park Avenue (submitting petition)
William E. Gerlach, 1341 Park Avenue
On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke:
Don Lindsey, 2424 Central Avenue
George Gadsby, 3437 Solomon Lane
Carol Burnett, 2420 Webb Avenue, President, Alameda Board of
Realtors
Don Patterson, Vice - President, Alameda Board of Realtors
Christopher Hanson, P.O. Box 430, Alameda
Fred N. Delanoy, 126 Weymouth Court
Councilmember Camicia discussed parking and placement of the
structure to the back of the property; Mr. Lindsey responded he
would like to restudy the plan and come back with another
submittal.
Councilman Arnerich stated he would like to see alternative
thinking; he is concerned about the rights of Mr. Lindsey but
also the property value rights of the residents; and inquired if
the structure was to be placed in back, would variances be
required; and is the parking lot zoned C -2.
The Planning Director responded it would be difficult to determine
without drawings; and the entire block is zoned C -2.
Councilmember Monsef inquired, if half of the property is changed
to R -4, would it be a good decision to allow the other half to
remain C -2, because perhaps in the future there may be a better
plan, knowing the General Plan is going to be updated, and sooner
or later Council must face that issue and make a decision.
The Planning Director agreed the matter would be reviewed.
Councilmember Monsef stated he does not believe one property could
be rezoned and the rest left as it is; believes the area would be
better off as residential; does not believe the property owner can
come up with something meaningful and get the best use of the
property for their own benefit; this is a heritage area; and he
will not impose upon a neighborhood anything it does not want.
Councilman Arnerich inquired of Mr. Scott that if the building was
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placed in the rear of the parking lot, would there still be
objections, to which Mr. Scott replied the placement of the
building from one side to the other would not affect the feelings
of residents in the area.
Councilmember Thomas stated she believes the hotel definition has
loopholes in it which are loopholes in Measure A; Council should
tighten the definition; there are a number of vacancies in the
business community and stores which may indicate there is a lot of
commercial space which needs to be reduced, the General Plan is
clear; in view of the fact the General Plan is being redone, if
the people of this City want more commercial, there can be input
into the General Plan [review process], but Council needs to go
with the current General Plan and that states the amount of
commercial space should be reduced.
President Corica stated the Council in 1973 made a mistake by not
downzoning the entire City to R -2, when the people overwhelmingly
passed Measure A; it needs to be done; and he supports the wishes
of the residents on Park Avenue.
Councilmember Camicia stated he had hoped a compromise could be
found to keep everybody happy but it does not appear that can
_`happen, therefore he moved to ratify the Planning Board approval of
the Negative Declaration. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion
and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to take the related resolution
out of order. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -705 Resolution No. 11588 "Amending the Combined Land Use Plan
of the General Plan of the City of Alameda by amending the Land Use
Plan Map Designation from General Commercial to Special
Single - Family Residential for the properties located at 1323, 1327,
1331, 1339, 1341 (A, B, & C), 1345, 1349, 1351, 1353, 1355 and 1357
Park Avenue, and 2414, 2415, 2416, 2417, 2418, 2419, 2420 and 2421
Marti Rae Court." Adopted.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to take the related ordinance
out of order. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88 -706 Ordinance N.S. "Reclassifying and rezoning of certain
properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance
No. 1277, New Series; Applicant: City of Alameda, R -88 -5, the
properties located at 1323, 1327, 1331, 1339, 1341 (A, B, & C),
1345, 1349, 1351, 1353, 1355 and 1357 Park Avenue, and 2414, 2415,
2416, 2417, 2418, 2419, 2420 and 2421 Marti Rae Court." Introduced.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to introduce the ordinance.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
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88 -707 Consideration of a proposed Zoning Text Amendment, ZA -88 -5,
adding Section 11- 14B13(y) to the Zoning Ordinance which relates to
the installation of Drug Free Zone signs within one thousand (1000)
feet of Alameda Schools. Applicant: City of Alameda.
President Corica explained the procedure of the hearing.
The Planning Director explained the background of the matter,
noting the Planning Board recommended amending the ordinance as
proposed.
Councilmember Monsef commended Councilmember Camicia for suggesting
this idea, but believes this City could be a unique City, perhaps
the first one to be a drug free City.
President Corica inquired if, because this City is an island, there
were signs at all the entrances, could the penalty be doubled, to
which the City Attorney stated he believes the federal statute is
limited to school areas.
Councilmember Thomas stated a Police Department report indicated
the penalties are triggered by the quantity of drugs not the
location, and therefore it is their opinion that the signs would be
of psychological benefit and no legal impact.
Councilmember Camicia stated the City is making a statement that it
wants the schools to be drug free; there is a rather tenuous legal
premise that these zones are double the penalty, though there is a
particular amount of drugs that must be confiscated within that
penalty.
President Corica stated he has no problem supporting that, however
he would like Councilmember Monsef's concern explored.
Councilmember Thomas stated if the signs are put up, and children
see others using drugs without police enforcement present, it may
not be meaningful.
President Corica stated if the law is enforceable and there is an
arrest once, with penalties doubled, it may have an affect.
Councilman Arnerich stated he shares Councilmember Camicia's view;
Council will be sending a message through the entire City, he is
very concerned about drugs, and would like to see Council pursue
this with vigor.
Gerhard Degemann, 19 Sandpiper Place, stated he supports the drug
free zone, but urged City Council declare the whole City as the
drug free zone just as other cities declare themselves nuclear free
zones.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated no one has decided what
the sign is going to say, and if signs where placed around a school
at 1000 feet it would require 12 signs for each area and the signs
are distractions to drivers.
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Councilmember Thomas commented she does not believe the signs will
make a difference, and might provide a false sense of security, and
she will not vote for it; the money could be used for gang
studies, and to educate the children about gangs, and Council
should give time and support to the DARE program.
Councilmember Camicia stated this is a way to make a statement and
he moved the recommendation.
A discussion followed on the number of signs that would be
necessary, during which it was noted that when the matter was
considered a few months ago, it had been discussed that one to four
signs would be required for each location.
Councilmember Camicia stated the information from the U. S.
Attorney's office was that the proposal was developed for schools;
and would double fines in school-related situations.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion.
Councilmember Monsef stated he will support the proposal with
reservations; believes Council would do more good with signs for
drug-free City, with subsequent action, including education in
schools, and involvement of families and the entire community, and
he would like a report from the City Manager regarding why the City
of Alameda should not be declared a drug free City.
The motion was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Monsef and President Corica - 4.
Noes: Councilmember Thomas - 1. Absent: None.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to take the related ordinance
out of order. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-708 Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by adding Subsection (w) to Section 11-14B13 thereof relating
to Drug Free Zone signs." Introduced.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to introduce the ordinance.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia,
Monsef and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilmember Thomas - 1.
Absent: None.
APPEALS
88-709 Consideration of Appeal of Planning Board denial of
Variance, V-88-31, to allow the conversion of a garage to
additional living space with the relocation of the required parking
space to the driveway in the required front yard, whereas Zoning
Ordinance Section 11-14C7(a) prohibits such location. The property
is located within a R-2, Two-Family Residence District at 553
Taylor Avenue. Applicant/Appellant: Maximo Asuncion.
President Corica described the procedure of the Appeal.
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The Planning Director discussed the background of the matter.
President Corica clarified that the proponents would be the persons
who are in favor of the Planning Board's decision to deny the
Variance, and the opponents would be against the Planning Board
decision.
Chris Corpus, 509 Santa Clara Avenue, commented there are five
parking spaces, there would be no more persons present and
requested approval of the application.
Ben Lopez, United Pilipinos of Alameda, 2200 Central Avenue, stated
the Appellant developed the basement for additional living space
for his family; there is no negative impact on the community and
no problem with parking, and requested Council consider the
Variance favorably.
Michael Gast, 547 Taylor Avenue, stated there are no parking
problems, Appellant needs living space for his two daughters, and
requested Council favor the Appeal.
Jun Saraspi, 517 Taylor Avenue, stated Appellant's improvements on
his home are beneficial to the appearance of the neighborhood and
requested Council favorably consider the Appeal.
T. Germono, 744 Lincoln Avenue, commented he supports the pleas of
the former speakers, Appellant is a good citizen and requested
Council consider Appeal favorably.
Councilmember Monsef inquired if the Planning Board had considered
the humanitarian and hardship matters, to which the Planning
Director responded that there was concern that Appellant needed the
space for his children, and that it was easiest and least expensive
for him to convert the garage space, than excavation beneath the
house or addition to the rear of the building.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to overturn the decision of the
Planning Board; and believes that the parking problems are not as
severe as reflected.
Councilman Arnerich stated he empathizes with the Asuncion family;
does not believe the parking of one car in that neighborhood will
make any difference; it is a dead-end street; there must be some
human compassion; and he will support the motion.
President Corica stated Council has shown compassion many times;
and it does not appear that the Code is violated in this case.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion, which was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
88-710 From Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee, providing a
status report on fundraising effort.
Councilmember Monsef commented that he still supports the concept;
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but there are some grey areas; he would like to see a two -week
delay and questioned if the Committee would be unhappy if the
matter was tabled for two weeks.
President Corica stated the Chairman had been asked if he wanted
the report pulled and he replied he would not.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to table matter for two weeks.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion. The motion failed by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Monsef and Thomas - 2.
Noes: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia and President Corica - 3.
Absent: None.
George Gadsby, 3437 Solomon Lane, stated the City is the biggest
business in Alameda, and it is time to fund a plan.
Christopher Hanson, 543 Palace Court, stated various reasons for
having a strategic plan, and requested acceptance of the report and
allocation of the funds.
Don Roberts, 880 Portola Avenue, stated he favors the strategic
initiatives; Councilmember Monsef's idea is great, but he sees no
reason to have a facilitor like Arthur Young to lead or assist the
very talented people on the Committee.
Edward Withrow, 133 Cumberland Way, presented a communication from
Susan Alquist- Dutcher to Council.
Bonny Moore, 627 Lincoln Avenue, believes Councilmember Monsef had
a beautiful idea, but the Committee is not what it was; and
suggested the strategic planning be turned over to the City
Manager's office, have him help put together a committee that is
monitored.
William Withrow, Chairman of the Committee, reviewed the background
of the matter, noting nothing has been approved by the Council
beyond Phase I; the Committee has not been authorized to hold
substantive meetings; there has been frustration in waiting for
commitment from the Council; requested that Council approve Phases
II and III and commit funding in the amount of $39,500, to go along
with the $10,000 committed by the School Board, and that the
process go ahead.
Bonnie Conner, 163 Sea Bridge, stated the Committee recognized the
need of a facilitator with access to information such as examples
from other cities and would move the group toward a directed
center; believes in the process begun; and requested Council
support strategic planning.
Douglas Taylor, 1001 Grand Street, supports the strategic planning
process and recommends Council allocate the funds to do it;
believes it is a small investment, considering the City budget and
urged Council support it.
Susan Freeman, 1719 Clinton Avenue, stated the City took a
progressive step approving the first Phase of the strategic
planning process and urged Council to continue in a progressive
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mode; that money allocated to strategic planning is an investment
that will give a positive return.
Barbara Rasmussen, 1611 Central Avenue, stated that planning is the
key to being where you want to be in the future; and there are a
great many citizens with the willingness and talent to contribute
to the process.
Diane Coler -Dark, 2857 Jackson Street, stated she is not against
planning, but does not believe Arthur Young Co. is worth the
money.
Kevin Harper, 112 Norwich Road, stated Municipal City Government is
a complex business organization, the City should utilize strategic
plan; and by the end of the process, the people on the Committee
will have put in hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of time and
the amount requested tonight is miniscule by comparison.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated the Committee has been
taken over by real estate people, the Chamber of Commerce and
Harbor Bay Isle; the City has a Planning Department, Planning
Board, and the City Council shall should take care of the City
business.
Councilmember Monsef stated this City needs a plan, a document to
deal with the future of the City; should be happy there are still
so many dedicated people willing to work on it; believes the City
Council should support the program; would like to know what the
City Manager's comments would be regarding the financing, perhaps
in two weeks; should be the City and community's plan, with their
input.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion that Council support the
strategic plan and ask the City Manager to make a report in two
weeks on how to fund Phase II and Phase III. Councilmember Camicia
seconded the motion.
President Corica stated that initially the group was pleased for
the opportunity to be able to go out to raise funding; now there
is a recommendation in the report to approve the Strategic Plan;
has a concern with the Strategic Plan Committee, thanked them for
their efforts, but will not vote for the $39,500.
Councilmember Thomas stated the Council is an elected body, and
cares about the City; the City has had a total change in the
leadership and management of the City; has other priorities such
as funding replacement of existing vehicles, which is good
planning; believes there can be planning by a small ad hoc
committee as there was a few years ago; it could be comprised of
five or ten citizens under the control of the City Staff, of the
City Manager, without outside consultants; and cannot support the
proposed recommendation.
Councilman Arnerich commended Councilmember Monsef for suggesting
the strategic plan; stated strategic planning is an important part
of any City but who does it is another matter; quoted former City
Manager who reported that if the City chose not to go any further,
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Phase I would stand independently; Councilman Arnerich stated he
would like two more weeks to decide, but he is prepared to move.
Councilmember Monsef reiterated his motion was that the Council
support the strategic planning and request the City Manager to
report to the City, in two weeks, how the City can fund the
$39,500.
President Corica stated evidently the Committee cannot get the
funding, believes the $39,000 can be better spent on something
else, there is probably enough expertise within the Committee to
put a document together after the information is gathered.
Councilmember Monsef stated if we plan now the future of the City,
perhaps in twenty or thirty years, there would be no need of a Food
Bank in Alameda, the City may be prosperous and without problems;
and, the problems of today are because of a lack of planning in the
past.
The motion was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia and Monsef - 3. Noes:
Councilmember Thomas and President Corica - 2. Absent: None.
88 -711 From Vice Chairman, Cable Television Oversight Committee,
expressing concern for the manner in which KQEC was removed from
the Channel Line -up.
- *From Frederick S. Friedman, 348 Estabrook Street, San Leandro,
wishing to persuade United Cable to restore Channels 32 and 60.
Councilmember Camicia stated he is an employee of KQED and is a
registered lobbyist in Sacramento on behalf of instructional
television and educational technology and he believes he should
abstain on this matter.
Wilma Johnson, Business Manager of United Cable Television, 2061
Challenger Drive, stated she is on the Cable Television Oversight
Committee and voted for this matter to come before Council because
she believes there should have been better and more adequate notice
to Cable customers that the Channel switch was being made; the
notices were delayed due to lack of certain information; and she
does not expect to have such short notice on any such matter again.
Councilmember Thomas inquired if these stations are available on
UHF, to which Ms. Johnson replied they are and Channel 60 has not
been removed from Cable.
Don Roberts, 880 Portola Avenue, stated he is very impressed with
the new Manager (Ms. Johnson) of Cable; the original contract
with Cable was to provide many more channels than are being
received now.
Councilmember Monsef moved to accept the recommendation [for more
adequate notice]. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion and it
was carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Arnerich, Monsef, Thomas and President Corica - 4. Noes: None.
Absent: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Camicia -1.
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RESOLUTIONS
88-712 Resolution No. "Approving Vesting Tentative Map 4499
located at Seaview Parkway, Tralee Lane and Dublin Way, finding
said Vesting Tentative Map consistent with the City's General Plan
and determining that discharge of water into the sewer system will
not violate regional water quality control regulations (Harbor Bay
Village IV Associates, subdivider)." Tabled.
Councilmember Thomas noted the related hearing had been tabled and
moved the resolution be tabled. Councilman Arnerich seconded the
motion and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
88-713 Resolution No. 11589 "Authorizing allocation of funds from
the Golf Course Enterprise Account for the installation of an
automatic irrigation system on two holes of the Jack Clark Course."
Adopted.
Councilman Arnerich moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arnerich, Monsef,
Thomas and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent [from the
Council Chamber] Councilmember Camicia -1.
88-714 Resolution 11590 Authorizing reprogramming of unexpended
prior year's UDAG loan repayment funds to Business Improvement
District Project.
Councilmember Camicia stated his question is answered and he moved
adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Monsef seconded the
motion and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DIANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance in
accordance with the Brown Act.
November 1, 1988