1983-07-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY . JULY 19° 1983
The meeting convened at 8:20 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Community Improvement
Commission Meeting) with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilmember Monsef. The Invocation was given by Rev. Martell Twitchell,
Retired.
ROLL CALL: Present: COUnCil0Bmb8r5 Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the items
On the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk (*).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*83-369 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled August 2,
1483, regarding rezoning from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial, to R-1, One-Family
Residential District, at 1349 and 1351 Weber Street. Approved.
*83-370 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending hearings be scheduled August 2,
1983, regarding General Plan Amendment and rezoning from M-1, Light Industrial
to R-]-PD, One Family Residential, with Planned Development Overlay at 2001 Versailles
Avenue. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*83~371 Resolution No. 10101 "Awarding contract to Davey Tree Surgery Company
for pruning of City street trees in the City of Alameda and authorizing execution
thereof." Adopted.
*83-372 Resolution No. 10102 "Calling for bid proposals for the North Side Storm
Drain Plans and Specifications for Alternate H, Phases II and III and directing
City Clerk to advertise same." AdOpted,
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*83-373 Ordinance No. 2142, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title XVII thereof to install traffic signals
at the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Harbor Bay Parkway." Finally adopted.
*83-374 Ordinance NO, 2143, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title XVII thereof to replace the two-hour parking
limit at 900 Santa Clara Avenue with a 24-minute parking limit." Finally adopted.
BILLS
*83-375 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of S129"019.14.
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RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
83 -376 From Archie Waterbury, 338 Beach Road, requesting to make a presentation
regarding the Bay Area Library and Information System (BALIS).
Mr. Waterbury explained the BALIS Program, and filed a letter dated July 19, 1983,
relative to that subject.
President Diament expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council to Mr. Waterbury
for the information.
83 -377 From Mayor's 4th of July Parade Committee, signed by Jeri Mowery, Chairman
regarding reimbursement for expenses for the Parade.
Deanna Johe, Treasurer of the Committee, spoke in support of the request.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
City reimburse the Committee for the deficit in the amount of 5243.53; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by CouncilmemberHanna,that the resolutions
appointing members to various Boards and Commissions be considered at this time;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -378 Resolution No. 10 103 "Appointing Edwin G. Dankworth a Member of the Public
Utilities Board."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, 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.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Dankworth.
83 -379 Resolution No. 10104 "Appointing Robert E. DeCelle a Member of the Alameda
Historical Advisory Commission."
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.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. DeCelle.
83 -380 Resolution No. 1010.5 "Appointing David L. Gilbertson a Member of the Social
Service Human Relations Board."
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.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Gilbertson.
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83 -381 Resolution No. 10106 "Appointing Pamela K. MacKenzie a Commissioner of
the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda."
Councilmember Monsef 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 - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1.
Absent: None.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ms. MacKenzie.
83 -382 Resolution No. 10107 "Reappointing Charles E. Roberts a Member of the Public
Utilities Board."
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 -383 Resolution No. 10108 "Reappointing Betty A. Williams a Member of the
Civil Service Board."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, 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 -384 Resolution No. 10109 "Appointing Gertrude B. Woods a Member of the Library
Board."
Councilmember Hanna 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
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Woods.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
83 -385 From Public Works Director transmitting Exhibits to the Encinal Land
Agreement with the City of Alameda.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
report be accepted and filed; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
83 -386 From Community Development Director concerning status of City's Housing
Assistance Plan.
Lois Pryor, 1814 Clinton Avenue, spoke in support of the Plan.
The City Manager noted that the Housing Assistance Plan had been revised in response
to requests from HUD, and the recommendation is for rehabilitation of existing units.
He also noted that no new units are planned.
Councilmember Lucas stated that she felt the Housing Assistance Plan included con-
versions that did not conform to Measure A.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the report
be accepted and the modification to the Housing Assistance Plan approved; the motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Monsef, and
President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1. Absent: None.
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RESOLUTIONS
83 -387 Resolution No. 10110 "Urging East Bay Municipal Utility District Board
of Directors to reconsider and withdraw its application for a Secondary Treatment
Facility Waiver."
Kate Quick and Nellie Sanders, League of Women Voters, spoke in support of the
resolution.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
resolution be adopted and forwarded to East Bay Municipal Utility District; the
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas,
Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83 -388 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing a 25 -year lease of Tideland
Trust Property located at the foot of Grand Street to Encinal Industries, Inc."
Councilmember Lucas stated that she was concerned about the proposed lease regarding
financial impacts as compared to the existing lease with Harbor Tug and Barge.
The Public Works Director requested the ordinance be amended to reflect 0.816 acres
instead of 0.79.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
ordinance be amended as recommended, introduced, and staff directed to provide
additional calculations and figures relative to provisions of the lease; the motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef,
and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -389 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing the City to enter into a
Lease Agreement with Encinal Industries, Inc. to lease real property for the Corpora-
tion Yard for a period not to exceed 18 months."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance
be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
83 -390 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
adding Chapter 11 to Title X thereof to require Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
for fire protection in certain buildings."
The following persons spoke in opposition to the ordinance:
David McIntyre, Alameda County Apartment House Association
Fred Joyce, 1217 St. Charles Street
Norm Kornsond, Schirmer Engineering
Don Parker, Alameda Marina Village Associates
David Plummer, 1401 High Street, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
The following persons spoke on the ordinance stating that they had no position:
Grover Chessmore, 1036 San Antonio
Peter Davis, 905 Ironwood
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Upon request, the Clerk read a letter into the record from Associated General
Contractors of California, dated July 19, 1983, opposing the ordinance.
Councilmember Hanna stated he was concerned about the impact of provisions of the
ordinance on new commercial buildings.
The City Attorney recommended the ordinance be amended to make the assessments
equitable.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the ordinance
be amended as recommended and introduced; the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Monsef, Lucas, and President Diament - 5. Noes:
Councilmember Hanna - 1. Absent: None.
83-391 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
repealing Sections 18-521 through 18-525 relating to pinball machines; amending
Section 11-14E2(h) and adding Sections 11-14E2(i) relating to adult entertainment;
and adding Sections 14-14F1 through 11-14F15 relating to game machines."
The following persons spoke in opposition to the ordinance:
Deanna Johe, 3258 Ravens Cove Lane
Charles Olson, 2901 Marina Drive
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the ordinance
be introduced.
Councilmember Hanna stated that the original ordinance submitted by the Planning
Board defined how the provision that 15 or more machines not be permitted within
500 feet of any residentially-zoned district would be measured, and it would be
difficult to measure the distance without the definition.
Councilmember Gorman stated that he opposed the 500-foot provision.
Upon call of the roll, the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Monsef, Lucas, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Gorman and Hanna - 2.
Absent: None.
83-392 Ordinance No. , New Series "Regulating the use of Hazardous Biological
Research in the City of Alameda."
The following persons spoke in support of the ordinance:
Pat McGrath, 1096 Melrose Avenue
Jerilyn Feitelberg, 210 Carob
Oscar Barry, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Councilmember Gorman stated that he did not understand some of the terms and requested
information on the following: 1) Controls now imposed by other agencies; and
2) Whether there have been any accidents since this type of research has been
occurring and circumstances surrounding anyaccidents if they have occurred.
Councilmember Lucas requested information on what other communities are doing in
this area.
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Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
ordinance be held over six months and staff provide the above - requested information
with an interim report as to approach in 60 days; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The City Manager stated he would also provide information on hazardous wastes and
hazardous spills.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
83 -393 Ordinance No. 2144, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Chapter 3 of Title XVII thereof to establish No Parking Zones on portions
of Central Avenue at its intersection with Ballena Boulevard /Fourth Street."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
ordinance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
83 -394 Ordinance No. 2145, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 11- 133(e) relating to the addition of second units in R -1, One
Family Residence Districts."
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance
be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
83 -395 Ordinance No. 2146, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Sections 2 -321, 2 -322 and 2 -323 thereof to remove Ex Officio Members of
the City Golf Commission."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the ordinance
be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, and Monsef - 4. Noes: President Diament - 1. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
83 -396 Councilmember Hanna recommended that a Councilmember be designated to check
the list of bills submitted for each meeting and resolve any questions and volunteered
to be the designee for the first month.
It was the consensus of Council that the recommendation be approved.
83 -397 Councilmember Monsef stated that some jurisdictions are charging an annual
permit fee of $50 to 360 per video game machine and suggested the City check into
that possibility.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83 -398 Consideration of appointment of two members to the Planning Board.
President Diament nominated John Roveda for reappointment to the Planning Board;
the nomination was seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
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President Diament nominated Linda Pritchard for appointment to the Planning Board;
the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Monsef and failed by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmember Monsef and President Diament - 2. Noes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, and Lucas - 3. Absent: None.
83 -399 Consideration of appointment of one member to the Social Service Human
Relations Board.
President Diament nominated Anthony Martinelli for reappointment to the Social
Service Human Relations Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Hanna
and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Diament noted that a report had been received regarding the Corporation
Yard and would be discussed at this time.
The Public Works Director stated that a report had been submitted recommending
bids previously received for the Corporation Yard be rejected and new bids received
for the Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
recommendation be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
FILING
83 -400 Lease of Tideland Trust Property to Encinal Industries, Inc.
Lease Agreement with Encinal Industries to lease real property for the
Corporation Yard.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
83 -401 Gary McAfee, 2615 Bayview Drive, referred to a Building Permit posted on
the Alameda Theater and inquired regarding permit procedures.
After discussion, Mr. McAfee stated that he would review the information further.
83 -402 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, referred to a news item regarding
proposed contribution from the Bureau of Electricity to the City of $100,000 and
stated that he felt a substantial part should be returned to the rate payers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 11:10 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, August 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE, C ty Clerk
July 19, 1983
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