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.
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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