1983-01-18 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 1983
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Diament. The Invocation was given by Rev.
Wally Riches, Twin Towers United Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 21, 1982, be approved as submitted;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
items listed on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers 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
*83 -021 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of two years
to January 7, 1985, to complete improvements for Tract 4382 (Harbor Bay Isle Village 3
North). Approved.
*83 -022 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of two years
to January 7, 1985, to complete improvements for Tract 4122 (Harbor Bay Isle Village 4).
Approved.
*83 -023 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of one year
to January 19, 1984, to complete improvements for Tract 4136, Waterford Terrace.
Approved.
*83 -024 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of improvements and
release of bond for Parcel Map No. 3657 (1403 Caroline Street). Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*83 -024a Resolution No. 9964 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Beach Road
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise
same." Adopted.
*83 -025 Resolution No. 9965 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Island Drive
Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement, calling for bids and directing City Clerk
to advertise same." Adopted.
January 18, 1983
*83 -026 Resolution No. 9966 "Amending personal services agreement between City
and James R. Sanderson (Engineering Services relating to the Harbor Bay Isle Project).
Adopted
BILLS
*83 -027 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of 5145,155.92.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
83 -028 From Alameda Improvement Association, signed by Vice President, Bill
Hillery, regarding the 1983 -84 Fiscal Budget.
Mr. Hillery and Andrew Bates, 1514 Broadway, spoke on upcoming budget deliberations
and cost of the pension plans.
President Corica noted the Council was aware of the concerns,and the budget sessions
would be open to the public and input would be welcome.
HEARINGS
83 -029 Hearing on proposed Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority in
connection with the development of approximately 185 units of low rent housing
for senior citizens in the area known as the Pope /Webster Street site of Makassar.
President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing.
On the call for proponents, William Trujillo and John Fenstermacher, Members
of the Housing Advisory Commission, spoke in support of the project.
On the call for opponents, Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor, spoke in opposition to the
project.
President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
After Council discussion, Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gorman, that the applicable resolution be considered at this time; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -030 Resolution No. 9967 "Approving Cooperation Agreement between the City
of Alameda and the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda relating to the development
of 185 units of conventional low rent senior citizen housing at the Pope /Webster
Street Site of Makassar Straits Village."
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
January 18, 1983
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
83 -031 From Public Works Director submitting report on Methane Recovery Proposal
for Doolittle Disposal Site.
President Corica inquired as to the status of placing the property up for sale.
The City Manager stated that the Planning Board is working on rezoning of the
property, and he would like to have it rezoned before it is placed on the market.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the report be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -032 Resolution No. 9968 "Authorizing filing of an Urban Development Action
Grant Application on behalf of the Doric Development Incorporated Proposal."
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut, stated he would be in favor of imposing certain conditions
such as considerations of public safety and welfare.
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stone, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
83 -033 Resolution No. 9969 "Approving Public Utilities Board action authorizing
agreement between the Northern California Power Agency and Pacific Gas and Electric
Company for binding arbitration on outstanding issues for the interconnection
agreement."
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
83 -034 Resolution No. 9970 "Authorizing execution of Architectural Services
Agreement with Italo A. Calpestri, III, for the Mastick Senior Center, Phase II."
In response to inquiry of Councilmember Stone, the City Manager stated Italo Calpestri
had been chosen for the work because of his involvement in the original redesign
of Mastick Senior Center.
Councilmember Stone requested that in the future all architects in the City be
informed when work is available so they would have an opportunity to respond.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
83 -035 Resolution No. "Resolution of the City of Alameda approving, authorizing
and directing execution of agreement for Bond Counsel Services with Jones Hall
Hill & White, a professional law corporation.
83 -036 Resolution No. "Resolution of the City of Alameda approving, authorizing
and directing execution of agreement for Bond Counsel Services with Wilson Morton
Assaf and McElligott, a professional law corporation."
President Corica noted that the two resolutions listed above had been withdrawn
and requested Mac McCart, President of City Bond and Mortgage Company, to explain.
Mr. McCart stated that the State will award allocation of Revenue Bonds based
on a Federal formula, and since the City is two- thirds down the list, he would
recommend the City go in with Alameda County.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with the County for Mortgage Revenue
Bonds; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
83 -037 Resolution No. 9971 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Floyd H. Hyde
Associates, Inc. relating to Federal liaison and technical assistance services.
In response to inquiry of President Corica as to whether the services provided
would be the same as provided San Leandro, the City Manager stated that the basic
proposal is on a monthly basis and would last until the time used on City projects
reaches S12,800. He further stated Mr. Hyde would work on whatever projects the
City feels most important which at this point are the UDAG Grants and the relationship
with the Housing and Urban Development Department. He also noted expenses would
be in addition to the 512,800.
President Corica requested the City Manager to monitor the expenses carefully.
Councilmember Stone requested the City Manager to be very selective of services
provided under the contract.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica -
5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -038 Resolution No. 9972 "Reappropriation of County Support Funds for Fernside
Boulevard."
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83 -039 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 9 -121 thereof to limit the number of domestic fowl allowed to
be kept by City residents."
Donna Simpson, 1835 Nason Street, expressed concern regarding noise created by
chickens.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
ordinance be introduced and passed to print and staff look into provisions regarding
noise.
Councilmember Diament inquired as to fowl other than domestic, and President Corica
requested staff also research that matter.
January 18, 1983
The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83 -040 Discussion of establishing a Commission on Aging.
Councilmember Stone stated that she had requested discussion of establishing a
Commission on Aging be agendized as research had shown that under the Older Americans
Act of 1980, agencies with such Commissions had been more successful in obtaining
funds.
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of Council that the matter be
referred to the Social Service Human Relations Board, Mayor's Committee for the
Handicapped, Senior Council, Recreation Commission, Mastick Senior Citizen Board
for input on establishment of Commission on Aging and requested to address whether
should be some consolidation with existing entity or a new Commission. Also requested
information regarding budgetary considerations and input from County and State
as to the value of such a Commission.
83 -041 Councilmember Sherratt expressed concern regarding sand being dumped on
Webster Street by trucks working on the Shuwa construction project.
The Public Works Director stated the Superintendent of Streets had authority to
order anyone causing such problems to clean up.
83 -042 Councilmember Stone inquired as to possibility of borrowing City funds
for a traffic signal at Otis Drive and Fernside Boulevard such as was done for
Par 3 Golf Course.
The Public Works Director stated Caltrans had been contacted regarding warrants,
and if placed on the list for funding, that could be possible. He further stated
he was awaiting a reply.
83 -043 Councilmember Stone referred to property at 2001 Versailles Street along
Tilden Way and recommended it be referred to Planning Board to address zoning
as it relates to the residential area now and perhaps might want to hold a public
hearing.
After discussion, Councilmember Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Diament, that the matter be referred to the Planning Board for review; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
83 -044 Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament,
that the Council adjourn to Executive Session for a 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 Council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:00 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, February 1, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEM SPEE E, ity Clerk
January 18, 1983