1982-11-02 Regular CC Minutes3 7
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 1982
The Council convened at 7:50 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority Meeting)
with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor
Sherratt. The Invocation was given by Rev. John Foley, Court Street United Methodist
Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of
the Special Council Meetings of September 10 and September 27, 1982, and the Regular
Council Meetings of September 21 and October 5, 1982" be a?prOY8d as submitted: the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by CouncilmunDiament, that all items an the
Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and Prssident Corica - 5. Noes: N:ri2.
Absent: NOn2,
Items so enacted are indicated by an asterisk (*),
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82-881 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of improvements and
release of bond for Parcel Map No. 3597 /18 Garden Road). Approved.
*82-882 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by J. E. McAmis,
Inc., for dredging of the Alameda Small Boat Ramp, No. P.W. l-8l-l-D. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*82-883 Resolution No. 9912 "Changing the name of the southern portion of
Sea Bridge to Victoria Bay." Adopted.
+82-884 Resolution No. 9913 "Awarding contract to Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for
repair and resurfacing of Fernsid2 Boulevard and High Street and authorizing execu-
tion thereof." Adopted.
*82-885 Resolution No. 9914 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for modificatior of
traffic signals at Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue, calling for bids and directing
City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*82-886 Resolution No. 9915 "Authorizing execution of Supplement No. 05 to the
Master Agreement for the Federal-Aid Program with the State of California and
to incorporate the Project of Traffic Signal Modification at Atlantic Avenue
and Webster Street." Adopted.
November 2, 1982
*82 -887 Resolution No. 9916 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for construction
of a bicycle path under north end of the Bay Farm Island Bridge, calling for
bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*82 -888 Resolution No. 9917 "Authorizing open market purchase of various vehicles
for the Public Works Department." Adopted.
*82 -889 Resolution No. 9918 "Authorizing execution of amendment to service
agreement with Gates, McDonald & Company to extend the existing agreement and
amend the consideration provision thereof, relating to Self- Insured Workers'
Compensation Program for the City and Bureau of Electricity." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*82 -890 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Title XVII of the Alameda
Municipal Code to establish the intersections of San Antonio Avenue with St. Charles
Street and with Morton Street as four -way stop intersections." Passed to Print.
*82 -891 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing grant of easement for public
utility purposes to the Bureau of Electricity, City of Alameda (Tidelands Easement.)"
Passed to Print.
BILLS
*82 -892 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of $291,342.80.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
82 -893 From Ralph E. Mandell, 1319 Burbank Street, expressing concerns regarding
activities in the vicinity of Webster Street - Washington Park area.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that staff be
directed to meet with Mr. Yandell and provide him with reports regarding the
matter; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -894 From Jackie Thomas, 1514 Fountain Street, regarding the street lighting
system now compared to some years ago and blockage of street lighting by trees.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Public
Works Department be directed to coordinate trimming of trees with Bureau of Electricity
and to monitor all trees in City to insure specifications are adhered to.
Councilman Gorman expressed concern that the motion indicated would monitor lighting
of every tree in the City.
The motion carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt,
Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Gorman - 1. Absent: None.
President Corica suggested street lighting be measured in areas obscured by trees
as opposed to the ones not obscured by trees.
November 2, 1982
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82-895 From Pacific Gas and Electric Company, signed by D. A. Dowdell, requesting
the week of November 15-21 be proclaimed "Alameda ZIP Week' and explaining the
Zero Interest Plan (ZIP) Program.
Mr, Dowdell spoke in support of the request and agreed to the amendment to the
seventh paragraph as suggested by the Bureau of Electricity.
President Corica suggested the proclamation also be amended to add "and City
of Alameda" after PGand E in the fifth and sixth paragraphs and to add "and the
Alameda City Council has been in the forefront in displaying its concern about
energy problems." at the end of paragraph eight.
Mr. Dowdell expressed agreement with the proposed amendments.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the communi-
cation be accepted and the proclamation approved as amended; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82-896 From Chairman of Recreation Commission submitting recommendations to
accept proposal to lease the Bay Farm Recreation Center, that staff be directed
to develop a lease with the Friendship Corporation, and requesting revenues from
the lease be committed to the Recreation and Park DepDrt02nt,
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diam8nt, that the report
and proposal to lease property be accepted with stipulation that staff investigate
lessee's proposal that City have lO% ownership and that income from existing
community use of the building be allocated to Recreation and Parks functions
and the rest to the General Fund; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
5
In response to inquiry of Councilman Sherratt, the City Manager stated he would
check the agreement with the operator of Golf Course Concession to see if it
has a "first right of refusal" clause.
82-897 From City Manager submitting proposals for a Legislative Advocate in
Washington D.C.
Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, the report be
accepted and recommendation approved that Floyd Hyde and Associates be selected
to represent the City in Washington O.C.
President Corica suggested that selection of Floyd Hyde and Associates be approved
with the condition that a survey of nearby cities does not reveal a difference
in cost in excess of 25%.
Councilman Gorman and Councilman Stone accepted the suggested condition, and
the motion, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Corica suggested that cities in the East Bay Division of the League
Of California Cities be surveyed.
82-898 From Assistant City Manager submitting future annual costs as determined
by the Public Employees' Retirement System Actuary relative to termination of
participation in Social Security.
November 2, 1982
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report
be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
82-899 Resolution No. 9919 "Salary-classification resolution City Council appointed
positions."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, and Sherratt - 3. Noes: Councilman Stone and President Corica - 2.
Absent: NOO8,
82-901 Resolution No. 9920 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Morton
Technologies for Plans and Specifications for structural rehabilitation of Alameda
City Hall."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
Councilman Diament requested the needs of the handicapped be considered in develop-
ment of the Plans and Specifications.
82-902 Resolution No. 9921 "Authorizing execution of a Grant Agreement with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program
(Eighth Year) and adopting certifications and assurances for receipts of said
funds."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
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.
In response to inquiry of Councilman Diament as to whether the funds now approved
for 1981-82 were tied to a particular program, the City Manager stated that he
believed there were administrative funds available for reprograming and would
investigate.
82-903 Resolution No. 9922 "Authorizing appropriation of $20,000 from the Sewer
Service Fund for the Northside Storm Drainage Basin 3tUdv,
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll Call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. AbS2Jt:
None.
82-904 Resolution No. 9923 "Accepting Engineering Proposal from William B. Kirkland,
Jr. to survey and prepare a Tentative Map and a Final Record Map of City properties
easterly of Fernside Boulevard and East Shore Drive for the purpose of leasing
City property to adjacent land owners and authorizing City Manager to execute
acceptance."
November 2, 1982
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
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.
Councilman Sherratt suggested a copy be sent to Joseph Sullivan.
82-905 Resolution No. 9924 "Approving Specifications and authorizing release
Of requests for proposals for City of Alameda/Bureau of Electricity Long-Term
Disability Insurance Program."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82-906 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing sale of certain City-owned
property to Arzelia 8. Powell and Roberta K. Wright /1317 Pacific Avenue)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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.
82-907 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Alameda, approving the terms and conditions of Amendment No. Two to the
Member Agreement (second phase) for financing and development activities of the
Shell East Block Geothermal Project between Northern California Power Agency and
certain participating members, and authorizing the execution of and delivery of
said Amendment by officers of the City of Alameda."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, 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: NVD8, Absent: None.
82-908 Ordinance No. , New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Alameda authorizing the issuance of Public Power Revenue Bonds by Northern
California Power Agency (Geothermal Generating Project Number 3)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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.
82-909 Ordinance No. , New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Alameda authorizing the issuance of Notes by Northern California Power
Agency (Geothermal Generating Project Number 3)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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.
November 2, 1982
82 -910 Ordinance No. New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Alameda authorizing the issuance of Public Power Revenue Refunding Bonds
by Northern California Power Agency."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
82 -911 Consideration of appointment of member to Civil Service Board.
President Corica nominated Louis C. Steele for appointment to the Civil Service
Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
82 -912 Consideration of appointment of member to Golf Commission.
President Corica nominated Norma A. Arnerich for reappointment to the Golf Commission.
The nomination was seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
82 -913 Consideration of appointment of two members to Recreation Commission.
President Corica nominated James H. Duncan and Darlene O. Pharr for appointment
to the Recreation Commission. The nominations were seconded by Councilman Gorman
and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -914 Councilman Diament noted several projects were nearing completion listed
on the agenda such as lease of the Bay Farm Island Recreation Center, Plans and
Specifications for City Hall, block grant, Northside Storm Drainage Basin Study,
and leasing of tidelands and congratulated staff on showing so much progress on
one agenda.
82 -915 Councilman Stone requested site selection of the Solid Waste Generating
Station be finalized if at all possible so it could go to the voters next year.
82 -916 Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that Council
establish a policy that staff respond within 48 hours, whenever possible, by telephone
to written communications received from citizens to Council; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
FILING
82 -917 Agreement with Morton Technologies for Plans and Specifications for structural
rehabilitation of Alameda City Hall.
Plans and Specifications for traffic signal modification, Webster Street /Atlantic
Avenue.
Grant Agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Community Block Grant
Program (Eighth Year).
Engineering Proposal from William B. Kirkland, Jr. to survey and prepare a
Tentative and Final Record Map of City properties easterly of Fernside
Boulevard and East Shore Drive.
November 2, 1982
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Amendment No. Two to Member Agreement (second phase) relative to the Shell
East Block Geothermal Project.
Supplement No. 05 to the Master Agreement for Federal -Aid Program with State
of California relative to Traffic Signal Modification at Atlantic Avenue
and Webster Street.
Amendment to agreement with Gates, McDonald & Company relating to Self -
Insured Workers' Compensation Program for the City and Bureau of Electricity.
Plans and Specifications for bicycle path under north end of Bay Farm Island
Bridge.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82 -918 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated he was interested in the Alameda
Marina Village Associates Project and there is a 90 -day period for public input on
the plan,and he felt it would be appropriate for the Community Improvement Commission
to hold a meeting.
He further stated that the Community Improvement Commission is scheduled to have
regular meetings, and if a meeting will not be held, it should be publicized.
ADJOURNMENT
82 -919 President Corica ordered the Council adjourned to an Executive Session for
discussion of personnel matters.
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 9:10 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, November 16, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
November 2, 1982