1983-04-26 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesREGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY APRIL 26, 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 President
Corica.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilmember Stone - 1.
MINUTES
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 15, 1983, be approved as submitted;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Corica stated that the recommendation to schedule a hearing May 17,
1983, to consider ZA -83 -1 to allow second units with a Use Permit in R -1, One -
Family Residence Districts had been changed to June 7, 1983.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the Consent Calendar be adopted with the abovementioned change; the motion carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President
Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Stone - 1.
Items so enacted are indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*83 -167 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled
May 17, 1983, to consider ZA -83 -1 to allow second units with a Use Permit in R -1,
One- Family Residence Districts. Approved hearing date of June 7, 1983.
*83 -168 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled May 17,
1983, regarding Tentative Map 4276 for nine dwelling units at the east end of Tideway
Drive. Approved.
*83 -169 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled May 17,
1983, regarding rezoning for 888 Willow Street, from R -4 Neighborhood Apartment District
to R -5, General Apartment District. Approved.
*83 -170 From Community Development Director recommending a hearing be scheduled
May 17, 1983, regarding the Three Year Housing Assistance Plan. Approved.
*83 -171 From Community Development Director recommending a hearing be scheduled
May 17, 1983, for Ninth Year Community Development Block Grant Statement of Objectives
and projected use of funds. Approved.
*83 -172 From Finance Director recommending acceptance of 1981 -82 Audited Financial
Statements and Management Letter. Approved.
April 26, 1983
*83 -173 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of six months
to November 18, 1983, to file the Final Map for Tract 4591 (Brittany Landing, Harbor
Bay Isle). Approved.
*83 -174 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of one year
to May 17, 1984, to complete improvements for Tract 3904 (Harbor Bay Isle, Village 2).
Approved.
*83 -175 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Bay Cities
Paving and Grading for reconstruction of Maitland Drive, No. P.W. 7- 82 -13. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*83 -176 Resolution No. 10017 "Authorizing a Fourth of July Parade in the City of
Alameda and approving the route thereof." Adopted.
*83 -177 Resolution No. 10018 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for the oil
seal and oil treatment of certain streets, calling for bids and directing City
Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*83 -178 Resolution No. 10019 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3913 for a division of
condominium purposes of property at 2152 Clinton Avenue, permitting recording
thereof and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (Frederick A.
& Mary C. Loeser, Subdividers)." Adopted.
*83 -179 Resolution No. 10020 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction and
completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3913 and approving
Faithful Performance Bond as to sufficiency (A condominium subdivision of property
at 2152 Clinton Avenue). (Frederick A. & Mary C. Loeser, Subdividers)." Adopted.
*83 -180 Resolution No. 10021 "Awarding contract to J. H. Fitzmaurice, Inc. for
the Alameda /Aeolian Yacht Club Shoreline Development Project and authorizing execu-
tion thereof." Adopted.
*83 -181 Resolution No. 10022 "Authorizing the Lease /Purchase of a Xerox Electronic
5600 Model Copy Machine." Adopted.
*83 -182 Resolution No. 10023 "Declaring canvass of returns and results of General
Municipal Election consolidated with Peralta Community College District Governing
Board Member Election held on Tuesday, April 19, 1983." Adopted.
*83 -183 Resolution No. 10024 "Authorizing amendment to Cooperative Agreement
for development between City and California Department of Boating and Waterways
in connection with Small Boat Ramp and Fishing Breakwater." Adopted.
BILLS
*83 -184 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of 5132,145.24.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
83 -185 From "The Citizens of Alameda" regarding noise from the Weyerhaeuser plant.
April 26, 1983
President Corica noted that staff had spoken to representatives of Weyerhaeuser
Plant, and they are investigating the possibility of erecting a wall.
The following persons expressed concern regarding the noise from the plant.
Ray Mohun, 1598 Buena Vista Avenue
Art Estrada, 1717 Park Street
Christopher Rogers, 1725 Paru Street, #B
Diane Ferrari, 1725 Paru Street
Councilmember Gorman referred to a statement by a speaker that steam blows across
the sidewalk and requested staff investigate as to safety to pedestrians.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
a copy of the staff report be forwarded to concerned citizens and staff work with
Weyerhaeuser and report back to Council regarding proposed mitigation; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
83 -186 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission recommending commendation
to Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Lopez for their work on the residence at 730 Pacific Avenue.
Russell Sisung, Vice Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission, introduced
Mr. and Mrs. Lopez.
President Corica read the proclamation and expressed appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Lopez
for their work.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the recommendation be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
83 -187 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending that a hearing be scheduled
for consideration of amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code regarding regulation
of the location and use of game machines. (Suggested hearing date - May 3, 1983).
Councilmember Sherratt recommended that the hearing be set in June as the outgoing
Council would hear the matter and final passage of the ordinance would be before
the new Council.
President Corica stated that he did not agree and noted the matter had been before
the Planning Board several times.
After discussion, Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gorman, that the hearing be scheduled June 7, 1983. the motion carried by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, and Sherratt - 3. Noes:
President Corica - 1. Absent: Councilmember Stone - 1.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -188 Resolution No. 10025 "Urging the establishment of a separate City Librarians
Department within the League of California Cities."
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that
the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmeml
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Stone - 1.
Councilmember Diament stated that she would present the resolution to the East
Bay Division of the League of California Cities.
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83 -189 Resolution No. 10026 "Authorizing execution of an agreement between the
City of Alameda, Alameda Unified School District, and Alameda Swimming Pool Association
relative to Alameda and Encinal Swim Centers."
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the resolution be adopted and under Section 4 b. of the agreement, "pursuant to
review and approval by the Oversight Committee as established by the Oversight
Committee." be deleted.
Councilmember Gorman stated that the agreement would benefit citizens but that
he had a concern without maintaining control of rates the public might be charged.
President Corica stated that he would have that concern also.
Upon call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament
and Sherratt - 2. Noes: Councilmember Gorman and President Corica - 2. Absent:
Councilmember Stone - 1.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
under Section 4 b. of the agreement, "as established by the Oversight Committee,
be deleted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
83 -190 Resolution No. 10027 . "Authorizing agreement with Harbor Bay Isle to
substitute an agreement in lieu of performance bonds for Village 4."
President Corica noted that that there would be no building until the bonds were
reinstated. He further noted that release of the bonds would be a benefit to
Harbor Bay Isle and the City should realize a gain. He suggested S30,000.
Oscar Barry, Harbor Bay Isle, stated premium cost for the first year would be
close to $20,000 which would be a declining number as the bonds expire. He agreed
to meet the S20,000 for the first year.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that
the resolution be adopted with the stipulation that Harbor Bay Isle provide to
the staff and Council a schedule of policy expirations and the amounts accrued
or saved be forwarded to the City with a minimum of 520,000.
The City Attorney clarified that the first year would be a minimum of $20,000
and thereafter the payment would relate to the actual premium savings for the
number of bonds still withdrawn.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman,
Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Stone -
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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83 -191 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing sale of certain City -owned
property to Jack Harpe and Ilse Harpe (1910 Clement Avenue)."
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica -
4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Stone - 1.
NEW BUSINESS
83 -192 President Corica expressed appreciation to the candidates who ran in the
recent election and congratulated the winners. He stated that he and Vice Mayor
Sherratt would be available to assist the new City Council.
Councilmember Diament, Mayor - elect, stated that she would certainly welcome the
cooperation of everyone concerned.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
83 -193 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, expressed opposition to holding
an adjourned meeting.
83 -194 In response to a concern expressed by Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut, that
United Cable is not meeting provisions of the franchise relative to the School
District, Councilmember Gorman requested that staff communicate with the School
District and determine whether they are receiving what they need on schedule.
FILING
83 -194 Plans and Specifications for oil seal and treatment of certain streets.
Agreement in connection with Parcel Map No. 3913
Lease /purchase of a Xerox Electronic 5600 Model copy machine.
Agreement relative to Alameda and Encinal Swim Centers.
Amendment to cooperative agreement for development of Small Boat Ramp
and Fishing Breakwater.
Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle relative to performance bonds for Village 4.
ADJOURNMENT
83 -195 The Council, staff, and members of the community stood in a moment of silent
tribute to the memory of Irma Nelson and F. C. Stolte as they adjourned to Executive
Session.
At the conclusion of Executive Session, it was determined that no action would be
taken at this time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at
9:15 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, May 3, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE, City Clerk
April 26, 1983