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1982-12-21 Regular CC Minutes5 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY DECEMBER 21, 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. Breta Gill, First Congregational Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 16, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica announced that the Resolution authorizing agreement with Floyd H. Hyde Associates, Inc., relating to Federal liaison and technical services would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for consideration later in the meeting. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the following 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 or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *82 -988 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work for painting and decorating portions of City Hall, George E. Masker, Inc., P.W. 7- 82 -14. Approved. *82 -989 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of two years to January 5, 1985, for tentative subdivision map of Tract 4500. Approved. *82 -990 From Community Development Director submitting an update on UDAG application activities by Alameda Marina Village Associates and Harbor Bay Isle Associates. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *82 -991 Resolution No. 9948 "Accepting proposal as agreement (L.S. Mason & Associates for structural review and Uniform Building Code plan check of buildings in Marina Village Project)." Adopted. *82 -992 Resolution No. 9949 "Appropriating 515,000 from the General Fund to fund the Central Permit Office from January 1, 1983, through June 30, 1983." Adopted. December 21, 1982 *82 -993 Resolution No. 9950 "Awarding contract to Steiny & Company for modification to traffic signals at Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. *82 -994 Resolution No. 9951 "Authorizing open market purchase of various equipment for the Golf Course." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *82 -995 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending City of Alameda Ordinance No. 1929 New Series by amending Exhibit A thereof and adding Exhibit D thereto relating to fees to support the costs of a Central Permit Office." Passed to print. *82 -996 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code to establish a yield right -of -way intersection on Calhoun Street at Mound Street." Passed to print. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *82 -997 Ordinance No. 2116, New Series "Determining and declaring the need for an Industrial Development Bond Authority to function in the City of Alameda." Finally adopted. *82 -998 Ordinance No. 2117, New Series "Authorizing acceptance and execution of a lease agreement between Martin O'Toole, as Lessor, and the City of Alameda as Lessee, relating to the premises known as Bay Farm Island Recreation Center." Finally adopted. *82 -999 Ordinance No. 2118, New Series "Amending Section 17 -333 of the Alameda Municipal Code to restrict parking in the Commercial Districts on Webster Street from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and on Park Street from 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. BILLS *82 -999a An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of S215,806.81. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 82 -1000 From Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission regarding the "Main Street U.S.A. Program." John Barnard, Attorney for Pizza Time Theatre, stated they would like to develop the Alameda Theatre building as a Pizza Time Theatre. Allen Micham, 1601 Central, stated that he felt it would be feasible to operate the facility as a theatre, and that aspect should be explored. Councilman Stone noted that the matter of uses for the theatre would be before the Planning Board and would require Council action after deliberations by the Board. December 21, 1982 Russell Sisung, Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission, noted there were provisions for the Commission to review proposed changes to the theatre. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -1001 From Community Development Director submitting "Alameda Market Assessment and Workforce Evaluation" prepared by McManis Associates. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -1002 Presentation by United Cable Television Corporation regarding Fiber Optic Cable Television System. Robert Towe, representing United Cable Television Corporation, made a presentation relative to a Fiber Optics Cable Television System and requested that the Council approve by vote either: 1) Fiber Optic Cable Television System; 2) Combination of Fiber Optic and Coaxial Cable Television System; or 3) Coaxial Cable Television System as originally proposed -- at United's discretion. Councilman Diament noted that the request seemed reasonable and moved approval; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Gorman. The following persons spoke on the matter: Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -1003 From Community Development Director recommending a strategy for Economic Development by City of Alameda. The City Manager stated that the Economic Development Committee had requested the matter be held over until they had an opportunity to review the report in depth. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the matter be held over until the Economic Development Committee had an opportunity to review and develop recommendations; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -1004 From Public Works Director submitting status report on plans for rebuilding the Corporation Yard. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and recommendation to proceed and funding consideration No. C. approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 82 -1005 Resolution No. 9952 "Appointing Mark J. Hanna as a Trustee of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District." Councilman Stone 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. December 21, 1982 82 -1006 Resolution No. 9953 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3940 for division of portion of Harbor Bay Business Park (Plaza 1), and permitting recording thereof (Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)." 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 82 -1007 Resolution No. 9954 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction and _completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3940 and approving faithful performance bond as to sufficiency (A subdivision of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 3895, Plaza 1 of Harbor Bay Business Park, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)." Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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. 82 -1008 Resolution No. "Approving, authorizing and directing execution of agreement for bond counsel services with Jones Hall Hill & White, a professional law corporation, for issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds." President Corica noted that a proposal for bond counsel services had been received from another firm and with consent of Council ordered the matter held over to the next meeting for additional information. 82 -1009 Resolution No. 9955 "Approving and authorizing execution of agreement for bond underwriter services with Drexel Burnham Lambert relating to issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds." 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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None Bill Thomas, 1518 -G Pearl Street, noted that the firm had a good reputation. 82 -1010 Resolution No. 9956 "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda authorizing sale of 51,000,000 principal amount of City of Alameda 1982 Commercial Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Harbor Bay Isle Associates Project), approving related documents and official statement, and authorizing official action." 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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. 82 -1011 Resolution No. 9957 "Approving application to the State of California for authority to issue $37,500,000 in Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Councilman Stone requested staff explore use of bonds for other than first time home buyers, such as persons wishing to buy larger homes. December 21, 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. President Corica announced that the resolution regarding agreement with Floyd H. Hyde Associates, Inc., withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. 82 -1016 Resolution No. "Authorizing execution of agreement with Floyd H. Hyde Associates, Inc., relating to Federal liaison and technical assistance services." President Corica noted that Mr. Hyde performed the services for the City of San Leandro for S12,000 per year rather than $18,000 and suggested he be asked to perform the services for Alameda for S12,000 per year. Councilman Sherratt suggested he be offered incentives for performance. After further discussion, Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted; the motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gorman and Stone - 2. Noes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, and President Corica - 3. Absent: None. It was the consensus of Council that Mayor Corica contact Mr. Hyde and attempt to negotiate services for the same cost as San Leandro, 512,000, and offer incentives for performance with a ceiling of S18,000. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 82 -1017 Ordinance No , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 15 -6210 thereof relating to rates for collection of garbage and refuse and prescribing method of collection." President Corica stated that he would abstain on this item as he had a relative employed by Oakland Scavenger and would not want to have a possible conflict of interest. Councilman Diament referred to a communication from Judge Landis, San Leandro Councilman, and noted that he had expressed a concern regarding the composition of the rate committee. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: President Corica - 1. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 82 -1018 Councilman Diament noted persons rehabilitating residential buildings in the area designated as the Historical District are encountering problems such as rear yard encroachments and suggested the Historical Advisory Commission investigate and suggested perhaps some zoning changes are needed. Councilman Stone suggested commercial buildings also be included in the study. December 21, 1982 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 82 -1019 Councilman Stone noted that the Public Utilities Board had voted to con- tinue the Environmental Impact Report on the Solid Waste Generating Plant and re- quested a comprehensive report on the Solid Waste Generating Plant be placed on the next Council agenda. In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone, the City Clerk stated that February 1, 1983, would be the deadline for placing a measure on the ballot for the upcoming election to be held on April 19, 1983. FILING 82 -1020 Proposal agreement (L.S. Mason & Associates for structural review and Uniform Building Code plan check of buildings in Marina Village Project). Agreement in connection with Parcel Map No. 3940. Agreement for bond underwriter services with Drexel Burnham Lambert relating to issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Affidavit of City Manager and Chief of Police regarding monies expended from Police Secret Fund. ADJOURNMENT 82 -1021 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation 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 9:40 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, January 4, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk December 21, 1982