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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
The meeting convened at 8:05 p.m., at the conclusion of the Community Improvement
Commission Meeting, with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilmember Monsef. The Invocation was given by Reverend David Gattey,
Northbrae Community Church, Berkeley.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Diament announced that the report regarding Tract 3841 and the resolution
regarding Tract 5222 would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion
later in the meeting.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
following remaining items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and
President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk (*).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*84-739 From Planning Director recommending a hearing date Of September 18, 1984,
for Tentative Map 4276, Whalers Cove at the end of Tideway Drive, Ballena Bay.
Approved.
*84-740 From Planning Director recommending a hearing date of September 18, 1984"
for Environmental Impact Supplement for and proposed Amendment to the Master Plan
for Marina Village. Approved.
*84-741 From Public Works Director recommending a time extension of two years,
to February 6, 1986, to complete the improvements for Tract 3841 (Harbor Bay Isle,
Sandpiper Cove). Approved.
*84-742 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Uniacke
Construction for the separation of storm and sanitary sewers on Lewelling Court
and Doris Court, No. P.W. 4-84-9. Approved.
*84-743 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Balanco
Corporation for separation of catch basins on Clay Street east of Regent Street,
No. P.W. 3-84-4. Approved.
*84-744 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by R.M.T.
Landscape Contractors for construction of Assessment District 81-1, Harbor Bay
Business Park Perimeter Landscape, No. P.W. 2-84-1. AnprOY8d,
September 4, 1984
*84 -745 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Oliveira
Fence, Inc. for Harbor Bay Business Park Fence Construction, Assessment Districts
81 -1 and 83 -1, No. P.W. 4 -84 -8. Approved.
*84 -746 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Atlas Tree
Service for pruning of City street trees in various locations in the City of Alameda,
No. P.W. 5- 84 -11. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*84 -747 Resolution No. 10425 "A resolution authorizing execution of Program
Supplement No. 7 to Local Agency for Federal funding to install automatic gates
and lights on Marina Village Parkway at Southern Pacific Railroad crossing."
Adopted.
*84 -748 Resolution No. 10426 "A resolution authorizing execution of agreement
with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for crossing protection at Marina
Village Parkway." Adopted.
*84 -749 Resolution No. 10427 "A resolution approving Final Map of subdivision
known as Tract 5221 and accepting certain easements and rights of access (a residential
subdivision project on Bay Farm Island at Brittany Landing, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)."
Adopted.
*84 -750 Resolution No. 10428 "A resolution approving Final Map of subdivision
known as Tract 5223 and accepting certain easements and rights of access (a residential
subdivision project on Bay Farm Island at Brittany Landing, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider).
Adopted.
*84 -751 Resolution No. 10429 "A resolution authorizing execution of agreement
for construction and completion of improvements in connection with subdivisions
5221, 5222 and 5223 and approving bonds as to sufficiency (Brittany Landing, Ponderosa
Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*84 -752 Resolution No. 10430 "A resolution awarding contract to P & F Construction
for repair of P.C.C. sidewalk, curb and driveway for fiscal year ending June 30,
1985." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*84 -753 Ordinance No. 2210, New Series "An ordinance amending the Alameda
Municipal Code by adding subsection (4) to Section 17 -344.1 thereof to establish
a twenty -four minute parking zone in front of 2055 Santa Clara Avenue. Finally adopted.
BILLS
*84 -754 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of 52,862,416.39.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
*84 -755 From Sharon Lewis, Ian Keye, and Donna Dare, 1915 Schiller Street, requesting
the emergency ordinance prohibiting and suspending issuance of Building Permits
for construction on certain properties that are inconsistent with proposed zoning
and the architectural plans for an office building at 1921 Schiller Street be
agendized for the September 18, 1984, Council Meeting.
September 4, 1984
The following persons spoke in support of the request:
Steven McCarthy, Attorney
Ian Keye, 1915 Schiller Street
Sharon Lewis, 1915 Schiller Street
Dona Dare, 1911 Schiller Street
Vic Viviano, 1202 Lincoln Avenue, owner of the property at 1921 Schiller Street,
spoke in opposition to the request.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, to accept
the communication and refer to the Planning Board along with their concern regarding
rezoning in the area; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84-756 From Terri Bertero, Casitas Alameda Homeowners' Association, Inc., desiring
to address the Council on the proposed expansion of the Harbor Bay Business Park.
The Planning Director noted that Harbor Bay Isle Associates has applied for a
General Plan Amendment and rezoning and preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report is underway at this time.
Peg Roberts, 2120 La Campania, and Tom Inman, 2985 Via Bahia, expressed concern
regarding traffic in the proposed project.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
communication be accepted and referred to the Planning Board; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84-757 From Public Works Director and Fire Chief submitting report and recommenda-
tion on status of State Mandated Fire Safety and Exit Program, Title 24, Article 7,
Of the California Administrative Code.
Councilmember Hanna expressed concern that some property owners have not complied with
the regulations and made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
City Attorney proceed as rapidly as possible to pursue the matter in Superior
Court to achieve compliance; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Lucas suggested that the Municipal Court Judge be sent a letter
requesting cooperation in achieving compliance at the Municipal Court level, and
the Council agreed by consensus.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
Municipal Court Judge also be sent a copy of the staff report; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Diament announced that the report withdrawn from the Consent Calendar
would be considered at this time.
84-758 From Public Works Director recommending reduction of bond from 33,200,000
to $1,515°000 for subdivision improvements within Tract 3841 (Harbor Bay Isle,
Sandpiper COY8\,
September 4, 1984
In response to inquiry by Councilmember Hanna regarding sand that had been placed
along bike paths for use by the developers, the Public Works Director stated that
Ponderosa Homes had been requested to either remove the sand or provide an asphalt
path by September 5 and staff would be checking to see that it had been done.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, to accept
the report and approve the recommendation; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
84 -759 Resolution No. 10431 "A resolution appointing Lewis E. Hurwitz a member
of the Social Service Human Relations Board."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, 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.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Hurwitz.
84 -760 Resolution No. 10432 "A resolution authorizing execution of agreement
with Automatic Data Processing, Inc., to provide data processing services for
the City's Payroll System."
Councilmember Monsef requested that in the future staff obtain four of five proposals
for comparison.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, 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.
84 -761 Resolution No. 10433 "A resolution establishing salary range for Program
Specialist, Community Development Department."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1.
Absent: None.
84 -762 Resolution No. 10434 "A resolution amending Grant Agreement with the
Economic Development Corporation of Alameda."
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, 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.
84 -763 Resolution No. 10435 "A resolution approving Parcel Map 4374 for division
of property, permitting recording thereof, and finding said Parcel Map consistent
with the City's General Plan (Ballena Bay Leased Lands)."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, 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.
September 4, 1984
President Diament announced that the resolution which had been removed from the Consent
Calendar would be considered at this time.
84 -764 Resolution No. 10436 "A resolution approving Final Map of subdivision
known as Tract 5222 and accepting certain easements and rights of access (a residential
subdivision project on Bay Farm Island at Brittany Landing, Ponderosa Homes, Sub-
divider)."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, 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.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
84 -765 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Article 6, Chapter 1 of Title XI thereof relating to time periods and
transferability of variances and use permits."
President Diament noted that the ordinance would be withdrawn and agendized at
a future meeting.
84 -766 Ordinance No. , New Series "Establishing regulations and procedures
for the removal of overhead utility facilities and the installation of underground
facilities by means of underground utility districts."
Councilmember Lucas recommended that a time limit for use of overhead lines be
established, and Council agreed by consensus to impose a time limit of 12 months.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, to introduce
the ordinance with the above amendment; the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
84 -767 Ordinance No. 2211, New Series "An ordinance approving the assignment
and terms and conditions of that certain lease between Ballena Isle Marina and
Ballena Bay Office Building No. 2 with contingency provision for City becoming
lessor."
Councilmembers Monsef and Lucas expressed objection to some provisions of the
lease.
After discussion, Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gorman, that the ordinance be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers
Lucas and Monsef - 2. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
84 -768 Councilmember Hanna inquired as to why construction at Washington Park
was so slow and why bid contract had been awarded during summer months.
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Councilmember Gorman expressed concern regarding the trees dying in the pots along
the "Triangle."
The City Manager stated staff would provide a report.
84 -769 Councilmember Lucas noted that Seven - Eleven is providing an identification
program whereby children can come in and be fingerprinted in case they should
be lost, and the Police Department had not been supportive of the program.
The City Manager noted the schools had also participated in such a program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
84 -770 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Avenue, expressed concern regarding storage
and moving of nuclear weapons at the Naval Air Station, and Mayor Diament stated
she would write the Naval Air Station and request a response.
84 -771 John Barni, Sr., 1380 East Shore Drive, stated that the sale of City property
at Willow and Otis had not received enough publicity.
The Public Works Director stated that it had been advertised and sold.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:30 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Tuesday, September
18, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
September 4, 1984