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1983-02-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 1983 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Sherratt. The Invocation was given by Rev. Larry Nelson, Trinity Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 18, 1983, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 83 -069 Proclamation for Michelle Bracamonte in recognition for her act of heroism. President Corica read and presented Michelle Bracamonte the proclamation in recognition for her act of heroism in rescuing a small child from a swimming pool. He noted she had received national acclaim and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City of Alameda. Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the resolution commending Charles G. Rhoades for his years of service be adopted at this time; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS 83 -070 Resolution No. 9978 "Commending Charles G. Rhoades, Maintenance Services Plumber, for thirty -one years of faithful service to the City of Alameda." President Corica presented Mr. Rhoades with a Retirement Certificate and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for his many years of service. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that all items 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 -071 From Assistant City Manager regarding Alameda Unified School District plan for equipment to furnish the access studio and for computers. Approved. February 15, 1983 *83 -072 From Public Works Director regarding damaged pole at the intersection of Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Accepted. RESOLUTIONS *83 -073 Resolution No. 9979 "Amending the City of Alameda Deferred Compensation Plan." Adopted. *83 -074 Resolution No. 9980 "Authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase certain items for the City of Alameda." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *83 -075 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code to provide for a yield right -of -way on Peach Street at Calhoun Street and to remove the yield right -of -way on Calhoun Street at Peach Street." Passed to print. *83 -076 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. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *83 -077 Ordinance No. 2122, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code to provide for certain Animal Shelter fee increases." Finally adopted. *83 -078 Ordinance No. 2123, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by establishing alarm systems regulations." Finally adopted. BILLS *83 -079 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 5128,713.11. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 83 -080 From City Manager regarding restructuring the organization of the Community Development Department. In response to inquiry of Councilmember Stone, the City Manager stated that the position of Rehabilitation Specialist was needed for the Rehabilitation Demonstration Program which was approved by Department of Housing and Urban Development for renter occupied units and creates an additional workload. President Corica stated that he opposed an additional position at this time and would prefer that the money be used for the rehabilitation process to accommodate more homes. Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor, spoke in support of using the funds for additional rehabil itation. Councilmember Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the report be accepted and the recommendations approved with the exception that the Rehabilitation Specialist position not be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. February 15. 1983 83-081 From City Manager concerning Main Street U.S.A. Program. Victoria Boddington, 1412 Broadway, spoke in support of the Program. Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the report be accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Stone suggested the City provide copy services for the Program. RESOLUTIONS 83-082 Resolution No. 9981 "Authorizing agreement with Alameda Marina Village Associates for payment of right-of-way property acquisition." 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. 83-083 Resolution No. 9982 "Authorizing grant application to the Office of Traffic Safety and expenditure of grant funds for a Drunk Driving Enforcement Program for the City of Alameda." Councilmember Gorman 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. 83-084 Resolution No. 9983 "Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report for Encinal Terminals Master Plan (north of Buena Vista Avenue between Sherman Street and Grand Street)." Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, 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. 83-085 Resolution No. 9984 "Authorizing execution of agreement between the City of Alameda, Golden Bear Leasing, Inc, and Jack Cummings, relating to the construction of cart paths and rental of golf carts at the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses. 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. 83-086 Resolution No. 9985 "Salary-Classification Resolution - amending salary of Street Maintenance Supervisor; creating positions of Park Maintenance Supervisor and Loan/Financial Officer by reclassification and amending salaries thereof; creating position of Permit Expediter and establishing salary therefor; and adding position of Custodian." Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, 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. February 15, 1983 83 -087 Resolution No. 9986 "Regarding designation of service delivery areas under the Job Training Partnership Act. Councilmember Stone stated she would abstain as she serves on the ACTEB /ACAP Board. Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilmember Stone - 1. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 83 -089 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code to provide for a mechanical traffic signal at the intersection of Fourth Street /Ballena Boulevard and Central Avenue." The following persons spoke in support of the installation of the traffic signals: Ian Roger, 340 Tideway Drive Joe A. King, 2810 Bayview Drive Lola Brown, Alameda PTA Council President Corica noted that it had been recommended that the developer of Ballena Bay install traffic signals at the time development begins. In response to inquiry of Councilmember Diament as to whether it would be possible to proceed and be reimbursed by the developer, the City Manager stated he would investigate the use of gas tax funds. Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print and staff directed to begin planning and design work immediately and discussions with developer regarding funding of the signals; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 83 -090 Ordinance No. 2124, 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." The following persons spoke in support of allowing more than six domestic fowl per backyard: Tony Martinelli, 1819 Nason Street Mary Levine, 1827 Nason Street Kim Jenkins, 1827 Nason Street Shiela Donnelly, 1109 Lincoln Susan Potter, 1717 - 5th Street The following persons spoke in support of the ordinance limiting the number of domestic fowl allowed in back yards. Fehruary 1 5 _ 1 Q1R1 Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stone, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman and Stone - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Diament, Sherratt, and President Corica - 3. Absent: None. After considerable discussion, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the ordinance be finally adopted and amended to provide a maximum of 20 chickens to be allowed by persons who currently have fowl and register with the Animal Shelter by April 1, 1983, and all others allowed a maximum of six; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None Absent: None. Paul Ekstrom, 1826 Central Avenue, complained that pigeons from a nearby tree on a neighbor's property are ruining his roof. It was the consensus of Council that staff meet with Mr. Ekstrom and attempt to assist him to solve the problem. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 83 -091 Consideration of appointment of Member to Pension Board. President Corica nominated Vincent L. Luczak for reappointment to the Pension Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 83 -092 Councilmember Sherratt requested a report on damage to the new fishing pier, a solution to the problem, and information as to whether the problem is in the design or construction. 83 -093 Councilmember Stone inquired regarding the report from the Rent Review Advisory Committee regarding a mediation proposal, and the City Manager stated he would check the record and provide the information. 83 -094 Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that a resolution be prepared commending the Friends of the Library for their outstanding work in supporting the Library; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 83 -095 Councilmember Diament inquired regarding accessibility to the handicapped of the restrooms to be installed at South Shore Beach. The City Manager stated that he believed they were adequate but he would check and provide the information for further discussion if necessary. NEW BUSINESS 83 -096 President Corica referred to the shields the Telephone Company is placing over the wires and noted they were very unsightly. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 83 -097 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, read various sections of the Charter and expressed his opinion that the Mayor could not run for Council and Councilmembers could not run for Mayor after serving two consecutive terms. February 15, 1983 Carroll Tarver, 114 Haight Avenue, expressed agreement with Mr. Sullivan's opinion. President Corica stated that both the City Attorney and an outside attorney's opinion had indicated that the office of Mayor and Council are separate offices. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, March 1, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (1 DEEN SPEEGLE' City ''Clerk FILING 83 -098 Agreement with Alameda Marina Village Associates regarding property acquisition. Agreement with Golden Bear Leasing, Inc. and Jack Cumming relative to golf course.