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1982-09-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge Of Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament. The Invocation was given by President Corica. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the miOUtfCr of the Regular Council Meeting of August 17, 1982, and Special Council Meeting of August 18, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Stone mode a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that all items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Items so enacted are indicated by an asterisk (*). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *82-813 From Director of Recreation and Parks recommending acceptance of work for irrigation systems at Jackson and Lincoln Parks (P.W. 5-82-3) and recording Notice of Completion. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *82-814 Resolution No. 9886 "Awarding contract to Broadway Motors for furnishing to the City of Alameda one van vehicle for the Police Department and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. *82-815 Resolution No. 9887 "Awarding contract for painting and decorating of portions of City Hall to George E. Masker, Inc. and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. *82-816 Resolution No. 9888 "Authorizing execution of amendment to agreement between the City and the County of Alameda for collection of City taxes on bonded indebtness and special assessments." Adopted. *82-817 Resolution No. 9889 "Requesting cancellation of taxes on real property acquired by the City of Alameda for municipal purposes (Fernside Boulevard Extension)." Adopted. +82-818 Resolution No. 9890 "Authorizing execution of lease with Alameda Business Machines for use of word processing equipment." Adopted. September 21, 1982 BILLS *82 -819 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct was approved in the amount of S157,078.03. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 82 -820 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. Mr. Manning stated that proposals to modify signs at two locations (Webster and Atlantic and Webster and Central) had been submitted to the Planning Department, and the City Attorney had recommended they not be considered. He further requested the Planning staff consider the applications and bring before the proper bodies in the City. Chester Caldecott, Attorney for Gannett Outdoor Company, spoke in support of his request and stated that in his opinion the settlement agreement regarding the signs could be modified, changed, or abolished. The following persons spoke in opposition to modification of the signs: Janet Alcorn, past Chairman of the Sign Ordinance Committee, and stated she was also speaking on behalf of Andy Pagano. Ed Clark, Webster Pharmacy William Hillery, 660 Westline Drive After discussion, Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that no action be taken to modify current settlement agreement or the sign ordinance and to support staff in recommendation not to process applications; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 82 -821 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission recommending award of commendation for historic preservation to Ms. Joey Winters for her work at the residence at 452 -454 Santa Clara Avenue. Russell Sisung, Vice Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission, spoke in support of the recommendation. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted and the recommendation to award commendation to Ms. Joey Winters approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -822 From Community Development Directorsubmitting a status report on applications to Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) for Urban Development Act Grants (UDAG) for Alameda Marina Village and Harbor Bay Isle Business Park. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. September 21, 1982 �� �� �e wp RESOLUTIONS 82-823 Resolution No. 9891 "Designating certain lands in the City of Alameda as the "William M. McCall, Sr. Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp." President Corica recommended that the reference to two terms served as Mayor be clarified as the length of two terms was not the same then as now. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be amended to delete reference to terms and adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. President Corica stated that he would like to work on a resolution commending the Navy for their cooperation relative to the project and also have a plaque installed on the site. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that Mayor Corica and staff develop an appropriate resolution and recognition for the Navy for the next agenda; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82-824 Resolution No. 9892 "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)." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen Gorman and Stone - 2. Absent: None. 82-825 Resolution No. 9893 "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)." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen Gorman and Stone - 2. Absent: NOD8, INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 82-826 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda, approving the terms and conditions of a member agreement between Northern California Power Agency and certain participating members, and authorizing the execution of and delivery of said agreement by officers of the Bureau of Electricity, City of Alameda." Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated that he hoped the Bureau of Electricity would receive 7% of the hydro power coming from the project. Carroll Tarver, 114 Haight Avenue, stated he had no objection to the agreement but wished to express concern on behalf of Fred Laughlin that the Bureau of Electricity had no geologist on their staff. September 21, 1982 Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 82 -827 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing execution of consent and agreement relating to assignment to Almar, Ltd. and Ballena Isle Marina by Marina Operators Incorporated of its interest in a lease with City." Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Sherratt - 1. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 82 -828 President Corica nominated Thelma Bushnell for appointment to the Rent Review Advisory Committee. Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament,that the nomination be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -829 Councilman Gorman requested staff to communicate with Oakland International Airport and express concerns regarding extensive use of North Field Runway by jets going over Bay Farm Island and east Alameda. 82 -830 Councilman Gorman referred to Police coverage required on Webster Street at night and requested a report as to whether there is any proven effects of intense lighting in high crime areas. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 82 -831 Joseph Cambra, Alameda Firefighters Local 689, stated there were several potential promotions in the Fire Department that have had employees in an acting status and requested Council review the possibility of filling the promotional positions. The City Manager stated that it was his understanding Council wished an evaluation of staffing in the Fire Department, and staff is currently working on the evaluation. 82 -832 Carroll Tarver, Alameda Improvement Association, referred to the October 27, 1981 meeting at which the Council had voted to settle the lawsuit with HOPE and noted it had not been listed on the agenda. In response to inquiry of President Corica as to whether staff had checked to see if there had been publicity on that matter, the City Manager stated staff is working on the report, but it had not been completed. 82 -833 Carroll Tarver, Alameda Improvement Association, stated that he had requested the location of 60 housing units to be completed by 1985 and the status of the two units at 700 Central Avenue. The City Manager stated that he had received the letter and would be drafting a response. September 21, 1982 82 -834 Gerhard Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road, requested "Oral Communications, General" be heard near the beginning of the Council meetings. Councilman Gorman noted that if a person wished to speak near the beginning of the meeting that a Written Communication could be submitted which is listed near the beginning of the meeting. 82 -835 Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, September 27, 1982, at 9:00 a.m. FILING 82 -836 Agreement in connection with Tract 5049 Amendment to agreement between the City and County of Alameda for collection of City taxes on bonded indebtedness and special assessments. Lease with Alameda Business Machines for use of word processing equipment. Consent and agreement relating to assignment to Almar, Ltd. and Ballena Isle Marina by Marina Operators. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 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 meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m., to assemble in regular session Tuesday, October 5, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEG City Clerk September 21, 1982