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1985-01-15 Regular CC Minutes422 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY JANUARY 15, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. (following a Regular Meeting of the Community Improvement Commission) by President Diament. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Hanna, and the Invocation was given by Reverend Wally Riches of Twin Towers United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES The minutes of the regular Council meeting held December 18, 1984, were approved as written on a motion by Councilmember Hanna, seconded by Council- member Gorman, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Monsef, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5, that the Consent Calendar be approved. Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *). RESOLUTIONS *85 -031 Resolution No. 10513 "A resolution approving Parcel Map No. 4497 for division of property and permitting recording thereof (Harbor Bay Business Park)." Adopted. *85 -032 Resolution No. 10514 "A resolution adopting plans and specifica- tions for Regent Street sanitary sewer reconstruction, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *85 -033 Resolution No. 10515 "A resolution awarding contract to Atlas Tree Service, Inc. for pruning of City street trees and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *85 -034 Ordinance No. 2226 N.S. "An ordinance amending the Alameda Muni- cipal Code by amending Section 17 -333 thereof to install a 'No Parking' zone on Grand Street adjacent to Wood School." Finally adopted. BILLS *85 -035 An itemized list of claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $1,034,562.25. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 85 -036 From City Manager regarding five -year strategic planning processes for the City of Alameda. January 15, 1985 The City Manager reviewed information as outlined in his written report. Councilmember Hanna moved, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that Council accept the report and authorize staff to commence preparation of a strategic planning program. The motion carried by unani- mous voice vote - 5. 85 -037 From City Manager concerning status of Rezoning Program to achieve General Plan conformity. Chuck Corica, 1000 Post Street, proposed that Council consider an ordinance which would accomplish downzoning and re- enforce Measure A. Barbara M. Thomas, Post Office Box 1381, distributed copies of a proposed ordinance to Council and cited other jurisdictions where similar ordinances have been enacted to achieve downzoning. She stated that such an ordinance could provide a simple means to accomplish the desired zoning changes with- out necessity for extensive and timely hearings that would be involved with downzoning parcels individually. Because Measure A effectively downzones residential property, Ms. Thomas believed that there would be no taking of property involved with this action, which she said would only serve to reflect Measure A. She noted that only residential density, but not the use of the property, would be affected. Councilmembers and staff noted that consideration of such an ordinance would still require appropriate public hearings to allow an opportunity for public input and awareness of the process. Councilmember Gorman moved, and Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, that Council accept the staff report and the ordinance distributed by Ms. Thomas and that the City Manager and City Attorney be requested to review the proposed ordinance and report back to Council on February 5, 1985. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 85 -038 From Finance Director regarding City of Alameda investment policies and guidelines. The Finance Director responded to various Council inquiries and provided pertinent information regarding the City's investment policies. It was also pointed out that Paragraph 2, "Delegation of Authority ", in the Investment Policies and Guidelines, should be modified by deleting the phrase "by the City Council." On a motion by Councilmember Gorman, which was seconded by Councilmember Hanna, Council accepted the report and adopted the Policies and Guidelines by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 85 -039 Resolution No. 10516 "A resolution appointing William McConnell as a member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." It was moved by Councilmember Hanna, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: _ Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -040 Resolution No. 10517 "A resolution appointing Rochelle Drake as a member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." January 15, 1985 a r Councilmember Hanna moved that the above resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gorman and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -041 Resolution No. 10518 "A resolution appointing Mae Ashton as a member of the Recreation Commission." A motion to adopt the resolution was offered by Councilmember Hanna, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council - members Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -042 Resolution No. 10519 "A salary classification resolution for part -time and temporary non -civil service positions." Councilmember Gorman moved for adoption of the aforementioned resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanna and carried as follows: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -043 Resolution No. 10520 "A resolution determining unpaid assessments and providing for issuance of bonds, Marina Village Assessment District 84 -3." Stephen Casaleggio was present on behalf of bond counsel. Certain typographical errors in the resolution were noted for correction. Councilmember Lucas moved that the resolution be adopted, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Gorman, and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -044 Resolution No. 10521 "A resolution awarding sale of bonds, Marina Village Assessment District, 84 -3." Scott Clinton from Stone & Youngberg was available to respond to any inquiries regarding the first series of bonds. It was moved by Councilmember Lucas, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -045 Resolution No. 10522 "A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute rehabilitation agreements with the Alameda Girls' Club and the Alameda Boys' Club." Councilmember Gorman moved that the resolution be adopted; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Monsef and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 85 -046 Resolution No. 10523 "A resolution authorizing modification of Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans to increase City contribution to the Patton Way (Phase I) Project up to $5,500,000." A motion for adoption of the resolution was made by Councilmember Gorman, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, and carried by the following vote: January 15, 1985 v Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 85 -047 Ordinance N.S. "An ordinance authorizing execution of amend- ment to lease with Almar, Ltd. and Ballena Isle Marina." Councilmember Lucas stated she believed a one -time payment of $514 for the addition of land to the lease in question would be insufficient. She also expressed concern that there was no amendment to the lease as referred to in the proposed ordinance. It was clarified that the amendment was in the form of an amended legal description attached to the original lease. A motion for introduction of the proposed ordinance was offered by Council - member Gorman, with the stipulation that staff provide copies of the appro- priate amendment at the time the ordinance is scheduled for final adoption, and that the strip of land involved may only be used for a Sea Scout pier and breakwater. Councilmember Hanna seconded the motion; however, the motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Lucas and Monsef - 2. Absent: None. (Note: The City Charter requires the affirmative vote of four members of the Council to approve lease of real property for a period in excess of one year.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 85 -048 Councilmember Lucas requested a list of subsidized housing units in the City. The City Manager indicated he would provide the requested list to all Councilmembers. NEW BUSINESS 85 -049 President Diament referred to a County report submitted to the Board of Supervisors on January 3, 1985, citing Alameda and Fremont as having abused the redevelopment process (specifically, not relieving urban blight). President Diament stated it was grossly unfair, and she would like to transmit a letter to the Board. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Gorman moved that the meeting be adjourned to an executive session; motion seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:35 p.m. The next regular Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 7 Di.iie B. Felsch City Clerk January 15, 1985