1982-09-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1982
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gorman. The Invocation was given by Rev.
Dale G. Wagner, Jr., First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
MINUTES
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of
the Regular Council Meeting of August 3, 1982, be approved as submitted; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Corica stated that the resolutions regarding Parcel Map No. 3854 would
be held over to the next meeting.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the following
items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following
vote: AveS: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. (Items so enacted are indicated by an (*).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82-557 From Purchasing Agent submitting report on City Auction. Approved.
*82-558 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of Pruning of City
Street Trees P.W. 1-82-1 and filing of Notice of Completion. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*82-558n Resolution No. "Approving Parcel Map No. 3854 for division of Lots
32 thru 35, Block 1, Tract 3904, on Bay Farm Island, permitting recording thereof
and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (Ponderosa Homes,
Subdivider)." Withdrawn.
*82-559 Resolution No. "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3854 and approving
faithful performance bond as to sufficiency (A division of Lots 32 thru 35,
Block 1, Tract 3904, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)." Withdrawn.
*82-560 Resolution No. 9877 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3826 for division of
property at 2100 Otis Drive to create six commercial condominium offices, permitting
recording thereof, and finding said Parcel Map consistent with the City's General
Plan (Frances P. Charvet and Leonard W. Charvet, Owners)." Adopted.
*82-561 Resolution No. 9878 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3735 for division of
property at 1616 Fernside Boulevard, permitting the recording thereof, and finding
said Parcel Map consistent with the City's General Plan (MihailO Crnjanski and
Genevieve Crnjanski, Owners)." Adopted.
*82-562 Resolution No. 9879 "Authorizing execution of amendment to ESA Environmental
Services Agreement relative to Encinal Terminals Master Plan," Adopted.
September 7, 1982
*82-563 Resolution No. 9880 "Authorizing execution of agreement between City
of Alameda and Sight and Insight, a nonprofit corporation, for sublease of a
portion of Mastick Senior Center Complex." Adopted.
*82-564 Resolution No. 9881 'Authorizing execution of agreement between the
City of Alameda and Piedmont Associates for its services in connection with
financial arrangements and evaluation of Alameda Marina Village Associates'
application for Urban Development Action Grant Funds." Adopted.
*82-565 Resolution No. 9882 "Urging Congress to pass Federal Highway Legislation
for continuing monies for street construction and rehabilitation of existing road
and street systems." Adopted.
BILLS
*82-566 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $310,733,21.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
82-567 From Dennis A. Manning, Gannett Outdoor Company of Northern California,
concerning two design review applications made to the Planning Department to modify
and improve the appearance of two billboard locations.
President Corica stated that the communication would be held over to the next
Council meeting at the request of the writer.
82-558 From Arthur Whitehair, 3256 Central Avenue, regarding parking of motorcycles
for sale on Clement Avenue.
The City Manager stated that the ordinance provides for a two-hour parking limit
at that area on Clement Avenue, but the signs had been removed.
Councilman Gorman recommended the matter be referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee
for a firm recommendation back to CUUDCil.
After discussion, Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,
that the two-hour parking limit signs be installed and regulations enforced; the
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, and President
Corica - 3. Noes: Councilman Gorman - 1. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
82-569 From Alameda Rod & Gun Club, Inc,, signed by President Mario Mariani and
Vice President Stuart S. Williams, recommending that the Alameda City Fishing
Pier and Boat Ramp be named after William McCall, Sr.
President Corica recommended that the Navy be included in recognition of the boat
ramp as they had allowed the City to use two acres of parking area and had been
very cooperative through the years.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the communication
be accepted, the request to name the boat ramp after William McCall, Sr., approved
with special recognition to the Navy for their cooperation; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 4.
September 7, 1982
HEARINGS
82-570 Hearing on use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for Entitlement Period XIV.
The City Manager noted a public hearing had been held June 7, and there had been
no comments from the public. He recommended revenue sharing funds be committed to
Police operations.
President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing.
On the call for proponents, there were no speakers. On the call for opponents, there
were no speakers.
President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the funds
be used for Police operations as recommended; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82-571 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission recommending award of commenda-
tion for historic preservation to Ms. Joey Winters for her work at the residence
at 452-454 Santa Clara Avenue.
President Corica announced the report would be held over to September 21, 1882,
82-572 From Chairman of Golf Commission concerning request from United Cable T.V.
for land use.
Councilman Stone recommended that notice be given to the public that the property is
available and proposals accepted.
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, spoke in opposition to leasing the property
to United Cable.
After further discussion, Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Diament, that the report be accepted and the City Manager directed to discuss details
with United Cable Television Corporation and prepare an agreement for Council approval;
the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, and
President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -1.
82-573 From Chairman of Recreation Commission submitting recommendations relative
to proposed lease of the Bay Farm Recreation Center and use of monies from said
lease.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report
be accepted and recommendation that Commission review bids approved with provision
that Council address funds derived from lease at budget time; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82-574 From City Manager regarding issues and uses for the Alameda Disposal 3ite,
President Corica recommended the City retain the property for sale or possible
lease'
September 7, 1982
John Leavitt, Member of East Bay Regional Park District, stated that the District
would be willing to assume responsibility for all or part of maintenance and operation
of the perimeter around Harbor Bay Isle and would investigate the possibility of
obtaining a Federal grant to purchase part of the property or the District might
be in a position tc purchase some land. He recommended that City staff and East
Bay Regional Park District meet together and submit recommendations.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stone, that City staff meet with East Bay Regional Park District staff regarding
use of a portion of the site for park purposes and submit a recommendation back
to Council and that zoning of the site be referred to the Planning Board; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
RESOLUTIONS
82 -574 Resolution No. 9883 "Approving and adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year
1982 -1983, appropriating certain moneys for the expenditures provided in said Budget
for said Fiscal Year and ratifying certain expenditures heretofore made."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted.
In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone, the City Manager stated that the position
of Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks had been budgeted four months, and
if funding for the position is extended, a budget amendment would be required.
He further stated that a Parks Maintenance Worker position had been eliminated,
and combining the Parks Maintenance function with Public Works would be evaluated in
four months (from July 1).
The motion carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Stone,
and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: None.
82 -575 Resolution No. "Approving Final Map of subdivision known as Tract
5049 and accepting certain dedicated easements and rights of access (716 Central
Avenue - Shuwa Investments Corporation, Subdivider)."
82 -576 Resolution No. "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with Subdivision Tract 5049 and approving
bonds as to sufficiency (716 Central Avenue - Shuwa Investments Corporation, Subdivider
President Corica announced that the two resolutions relative to Tract 5049 would
be held over to September 21, 1982.
82 -577 Resolution No. 9884 "Authorizing execution of agreement with DKS for final
design of Patton Way."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1
82 -578 Resolution No. "Dedicating certain real property to public use for
street purposes (Harbor Bay Parkway from Maitland Drive southerly approximately
100 feet - five feet wide)."
September 7, 1982
Thomas Caton, 512 Westline Drive, requested the matter be held over to give the
Island City Gun Club an opportunity to meet and discuss the matter as the property
to be dedicated is located on property leased by the Club.
James Davis, Attorney for Harbor Bay Isle Associates, spoke in opposition to holding
the resolution over.
In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone, Mr. Caton stated that the Island City
Gun Club could probably hold a meeting on Thursday to take a position on the matter.
Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament
and Gorman - 2. Noes: Councilman Stone and President Corica - 2. Absent: Councilman
Sherratt - 1.
After discussion, President Corica ordered a Special Meeting scheduled Friday,
September 10, 1982 at 3:00 p.m. to consider the resolution.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
82 -579 Councilman Stone noted that she had received material from Sacramento on
the Mellow Bill which approved seed money for Adult Day Care Center and requested
the City Clerk to forward copies to the Recreation Department, Mastick Senior Center
Advisory Board, and the Board of Directors of Nonprofit Corporation for the Senior
Center.
82 -800 Councilman Stone referred to a memorandum dated September 3, 1982, regarding
Rental Rehabilitation Program and inquired whether additional rehabilitation staff
would be included in 20% allotted for admininistrative costs. The City Manager
stated that would be considered technical staff, not administrative.
82 -801 Councilman Stone inquired whether property sites under the Rental Rehabilitation
Program would be submitted to Council. The City Manager stated they were required
to meet certain criteria for rehabilitation and would not be submitted to Council
unless staff was specifically directed to do so.
82 -802 In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether the property at
1317 Pacific would be rehabilitated, the City Manager stated that the City intends
to rehabilitate the property and place in the Section 8 Program.
Councilman Stone requested an updated report on that property.
82 -803 In response to inquiry of Councilman Diament as to why rehabilitation for
houses at 1807 Santa Clara and at corner of Sherman and Buena Vista had taken so
long, the City Manager stated that the property on Santa Clara is privately owned,
and it is a matter of financing.
82 -804 Councilman Stone referred to a letter from Alameda Improvement Association
requesting the Council be polled as to whether to instruct City Attorney to file
an appeal and suggested the Council establish a policy on such requests. She suggested
perhaps the Mayor or City Manager poll Councilmembers.
After discussion, President Corica suggested each matter should be considered
individually.
September 7, 1982
82 -805 President Corica referred to the triangle which belongs to Caltrans and
the large sign "Harbor Bay Isle" and stated he felt the sign should say "Bay Farm
Island."
FILING
82 -806 Agreement with DKS for final design of Patton Way.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82 -807 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, recommended the City lease tidelands
on which private docks and piers have been built.
82 -808 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated that he wished to inform the
Council that the School Board had made arrangements with United Cable to appraise
land at 400 Grand Street.
82 -809 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, noted the Treasurer had been ill and
suggested the Council consider appointing someone to act as Treasurer during his
illness.
82 -810 Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor Avenue, expressed appreciation to Councilman Stone
for bringing up the request of Alameda Improvement Association regarding filing
of an appeal.
82 -811 Carroll Tarver, Alameda Improvement Association, expressed concern that
the Consent Decree with Alamedans with Hope approved by Council in October, 1981,
had not been made public and stated that he would hope information regarding the
proposed additional 60 units would be made public.
President Corica stated that the City Manager would furnish the information available.
President Corica requested staff research and ascertain when the information in the
Consent Decree was made public.
ADJOURNMENT
82 -812 Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Council
adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken
at this time.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:15 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, September 21, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGL
City Clerk
September 7, 1982