1983-06-10 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesREGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD FRIDAY JUNE 10, 1983
The meeting convened at 7:30 P.M. with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lucas. The Invocation was given by Rev. Richard
Neely, Alameda Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament -5
Absent: None.
HEARINGS
83-270 Hearing regarding Planning Board recommendation to approve Tentative Map, and
Council consideration of Final Map for Tract 5121 to subdivide 13,9 acres of City-
owned property along the San Leandro Basin Shoreline into 51 lots.
The Planning Director stated that Council had directed staff to pursue leasing of
the tidelands along the San Leandro Bay, and a Tentative Map would be required under
the State Map Act to subdivide the lots.
President Diament explained procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call
for proponents, there were no speakers. On the call for opponents, there were no
speakers.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the hearing
be closed and the applicable resolutions considered at this time; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
83-271 Resolution No. 10061 "Approving Tentative Map for Tract 5]2], a subdivision
of City-owned tidelands along San Leandro Basin, finding said Tentative Map consistent
with the City's General Plan and determining that discharge of waste into sewer
system will not violate regional water quality control regulations."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83-272 Resolution No. 10062 "Approving Final Map for Tract 5121, subdivision of
City-owned tidelands along San Leandro Basin."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: NOne,
HEARINGS
83-273 Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code to regulate
the location and use of game machines.
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The Planning Director stated that City regulations for game machines of all types
was poorly structured and noted that the Planning Board had held several hearings
On the matter. He explained the definitions as follows: 1) Accessory Uses -
three machines or less; 2) Concurrent Uses - Less than 15 games in conjunction
with other use such as pizza parlor or ice cream parlor; and 3) Arcade - 15 or
more games. He further explained that the ordinance contained restrictions of times
for persons under 18 years of age to play game machines, provisions for adult super-
vision, and provision that arcades not be permitted within 500 feet of residentially
zoned district.
President Diament explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, the following persons spoke regarding various issues relative
to the proposed ordinance:
Albert J. Scott, 2418 Marti Rae Court
Jim Wangeman, Mel's Bowl
Lola Brown, Alameda PTA Council
John J. Leavitt, Park Street Business Association
Wayne McAfee, 2306 Central
Woody Minor, 1325 St. Charles Street
Carroll Tarver, Alameda Improvement Association
Rick Martin, 1700 Pearl Street
On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke regarding various issues
relative to the proposed ordinance:
Anthony Martinelli, 1819 Nason Street
Robert L. Lippert, Jr,, Lippert Theatre
Lawrence Lockwood, Yankee Doodle Roller Rink
Jim Richards, 1522 Paru Street
John Barnard, Attorney for Pizza Time Theatres
Wayne Milani, Chamber of Commerce
Jerome Feitelberg, 210 Carob Lane
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the hearing
be closed and the applicable ordinance considered at this time; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82-274 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
repealing Sections 18-521 through 18-525 relating to pinball machines; amending
Section ll-14D2/h\ and adding Section ll-14E2(i) relating to Adult Entertainment;
and adding Sections ll-l4Fl through ll-l4F2l relating to Game machines."
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the ordinance
be amended so that Section ll-l4F9 prevail relative to the grandfathering issue.
After discussion with City Attorney, Councilmember Lucas withdrew the m0tiOn.
After additional discussion, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Monsef, that the ordinance be amended as follows and reintroduced at the next meeting:
1) Require a supervisory attendant for every 15 machines; 2) Remove provisions
for a different treatment of concurrent uses and arcades; 3) Require that all loca-
tions having four or more machines be required to obtain a Use Permit; and 4) Remove
the requirement that arcades not be permitted within 500 feet of residentially zoned
district.
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Councilmember Lucas stated that she would prefer that arcades not be permitted within
500 feet of schools.
The motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Monsef,
and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1. Absent: NODR,
HEARINGS
83-275 Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant Funds authorized under
the Emergency Jobs Stimulus 8ill,
The Community Development Director stated that 5463,000 in supplemental Community
Development Block Grant funds had been allocated to the City and may be used only
for activities which are eligible for Community Development Block Grant funds.
President Diament explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, the following persons spoke on various aspects of the staff
recommendations:
John Foley, 3004 Encinal Avenue
Helen G. Dodt, Alamedans with Hope
Wayne Milani, Chamber of Commerce
Dorothy Larzelere, Library Board
Jim Richards, Alameda Boys' Club
David Plummer, Member of Historical Advisory Commission, requested consideration
of funding for conversion of Historical Street Lights, Circuit 39.
Woody Minor, 1325 3t. Charles Street, spoke in support of his request.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas that the meeting
be extended to 11:30 p.0. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The following persons spoke on various aspects of the staff recommendations and
indicated they were not totally in favor or against all of the recommendations:
John P. Ravet, West Alameda Business Association
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street
Donna Simpson, 1835 Nason Street
Sam Shapochnik, 748 Lincoln Avenue #14
Dixie Hunt, 105 Cypress Street
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna to close the
public hearing; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna to extend the
meeting to 12:00 midnight; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Gorman - 1.
Absent: None.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, to approve the
projected use of funds as presented by staff and that the applicable resolution be
considered at this time; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1.
Absent: None.
June 10, 1983
RESOLUTIONS
83 -276 Resolution No. 10063 "Authorizing submittal of Statement of Community Devel-
opment Objectives and projected use of supplemental funds to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Community Development and adopting related requirements thereof."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1. Absent: None.
83 -277 Resolution No. 10064 "Appointing Hadi Monsef to Office of Councilmember."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilmember
Monsef - 1, Absent: None.
The City Manager requested consideration of the resolution regarding issuance of
bonds relative to Cornnuts, Incorporated.
83 -278 Resolution No. 10065 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda
authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purpose of financing construction of office
building by Cornnuts, Incorporated."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -279 Resolution No. 10066 "Authorizing the amendment of a contract for professional
services with Michael Visconti and Associates to provide further assistance on the
Alameda Marina Village UDAG Application."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -280 Resolution No. 10067 "Authorizing submittal of applications to the Economic
Administration Jobs Act Project."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the resolution
be adopted.
Councilmember Lucas requested the words "and by the Alameda Historical Society Museum"
before 'closely monitored by the community" in the application relative to City Hall.
Councilmember Gorman stated he would include her request in the motion, accepted by
Councilmember Hanna; the motion as amended carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Monsef, Lucas, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
83 -281 Resolution No. 10068 "Authorizing execution of Parcel Map Agreement with
Encinal Industries, Inc. relating to intersection design,entrance modification and
parking in conjunction with subdivision of Parcel Map 2938."
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Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: NOOe, Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83-282 Ordinance No. , New Series "An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Alameda approving and authorizing execution of Lease Purchase Agreement
with Association of Bay Area Governments."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the ordinance
be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
83-283 Ordinance No. 2134, New Series "An Ordinance reclassifying and rezoning
certain properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance NO. 1277,
New Series. (Dr. Kent J. Farney, 888 Willow Street)."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
88-284 Councilmember Gorman requested staff to update the General Plan to include
1480 census figures.
83-285 The City Manager stated that he had been approached by Alameda Marina Village
Associates regarding an agreement relative to the Community Improvement District
and that negotiations should begin at this time.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the City
Manager be authorized to begin the negotiation process; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
NEW BUSINESS
83-286 President Diament stated she had been approached by a man about a City Flag
and thought it would be a good idea. She distributed material and requested feed
back from the Council as to proposed changes or approval.
83-287 Councilmember Lucas expressed concern regarding conversion of single-family
dwelling units into apartments, more than two units, might be exempt from Measure A
and requested consideration of passing an ordinance relative to that matter.
FILING
83-288 Amendment to contract with Michael Visconti Associates.
Parcel Map Agreement with Encinal Industries, Inc.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
83-289 Bill Thomas, 1518 Pearl Street, stated that the Police Department had not cooperated
with him relative to the Good Neighborhood Program.
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ADJOURNMENT
83-290 President Diament ordered the meeting adjourned 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 meeting, the Council adjourned at
1:00 a.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, June 21, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE')
City Clerk
June 10, 1983
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