1983-03-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MARCH 1, 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.
Kelvin Merrick, Young Life Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 1, 1983, be approved as submitted;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
following 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 -099 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of six months
to June 5, 1983, to complete improvements for Tract 4120 (Harbor Bay Isle Village
1). Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*83 -100 Resolution No. 9987 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3832 for division of property
within Parcel D of Alameda Marina Village, permitting recording thereof and finding
said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (Alameda Marina Village).
Adopted.
*83 -101 Resolution No. 9988 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3832 and approving
bonds as to sufficiency (a division of 69.575 acres within Parcel D of Alameda
Marina Village, Alameda Marina Village Associates, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*83 -102 Resolution No. 9989 "Authorizing the Department of General Services of
the State of California to purchase a sedan and a response van /truck for the Fire
Department." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*83 -103 Introduction of Ordinances No. , New Series "Amending Title XVII
of the Alameda Municipal Code to provide a two -hour time limit for parking at
1731 Clement Avenue, to provide a two -hour time limit for parking near St. Barnabas
Church and School, to establish a yield right -of -way on Windsor Drive at its intersection
with Harvard Drive and to prohibit vehicles weighing more than 6000 pounds on Fernside
Boulevard from Versailles Avenue to Otis Drive." Passed to Print.
March 1, 1983
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*83 -104 Ordinance No. 2125, 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." Finally adopted.
*83 -105 Ordinance No. 2126 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." Finally adopted.
*83 -106 Ordinance No. 2127, New Series "Authorizing grant of easement for public
utility purposes to the Bureau of Electricity, City of Alameda (tidelands easement)."
Finally adopted.
*83 -107 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $367,065.56.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
resolutions reappointing Member to the Pension Board and commending the "Friends
of the Library" be considered out of sequence at this time; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -108 Resolution No. 9990 "Reappointing Vincent L. Luczak as a Member of the
Pension Board."
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. The Deputy City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Luczak.
83 -109 Resolution No. 9991 "Commending the "Friends of the Library" for their
outstanding volunteer work in support of Library operations."
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.
President Corica expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council to the "Friends
of the Library" for their contributions and read the resolution.
Argine Carter, President, Friends of the Library,expressed appreciation for the
commendation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
83 -110 From Patrick and Loretta Yip, 301 Fair Haven Road, regarding building
of restroom facilities in front of the Shore Line residential areas.
Michael Anderson, East Bay Regional Park District, explained that the number and
location of restroom facilities is determined by State and County regulations.
March 1, 1983
Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight, expressed concern regarding the appearance of the
restrooms.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
83 -111 From Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, signed by Committee
Chairman Oscar Zeisz, requesting permission to erect a Memorial Monument in honor
of Alameda Veterans of the Vietnam Wars, at the flagpole area on Bay Farm Island.
President Corica expressed concern regarding the Harbor Bay Isle sign at location
of flagpole and proposed Monument site.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
communication be accepted, the concept pursued with appropriate bodies, and staff
directed to investigate whether the Harbor Bay Isle sign is on State property;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -112 Resolution No. 9992 "Amending the 1982 -83 Budget to reflect the reduction
of the employer contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System."
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 -113 Resolution No. 9993 "Approving Cooperation Agreement with the County of
Alameda for issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds."
Councilmember Stone 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83 -114 Councilmember Diament noted that her concern regarding the Oakland Scavenger
Company was with the City's Affirmative Action Program, and the City is in conformance
with the policy and Revenue Sharing Funds are not affected.
83 -115 Councilmember Stone inquired regarding scheduling of the Ad Hoc Efficiency
Committee report on the Bureau of Electricity.
It was the consensus of the Council that a joint meeting be scheduled with the
Council and Public Utilities Board for April 5, 1983.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 8:10 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, March 15, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
E FELSCH, Deputy City Clerk
March 1, 1983