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1983-09-20 Regular CC MinutesWORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. with President Diament presiding. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, and President Diament - 3. Absent: Councilmembers Gorman and Monsef - 2. 83-483a The purpose of the meeting was discussion of the Capital Improvement Program and Gas Tax Budget. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEG City Clerk September 20, 1983 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Monsef. The Invocation was given by Rev. Larry Nelson, Trinity Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. MINUTES Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 5, 1983, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. CONSENT CALENDAR President Diament noted that the resolution granting easement to United Cable Tele- vision of Alameda had been withdrawn for discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the following remaining items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. Items so enacted are indicated by an asterisk ( *). RESOLUTIONS *83 -484 Resolution No. 10155 "Authorizing execution of amendatory agreement with the United States of America, Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, to increase the Bureau of Electricity's power allocation." Adopted. *83 -485 Resolution No. 10156 "Authorizing open market purchase of a Cargo Van for the Golf Division." Adopted. *83 -486 Resolution No. 10157 "Approving the application for grant funds under the 1983 -84 Roberti - Z'Berg Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program for Washington Park rehabilitation." Adopted. *83 -487 Resolution No. 10158 "A Resolution ordering changes and modifications to work for Harbor Bay Business Park - Assessment District 81 -1." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *83 -488 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance approving and authorizing execution of Lease Agreement relating to Corporation Yard facilities. Passed to print. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *83 -489 Ordinance No. 2155, New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda, California, approving the terms and conditions of a Member Agree- ment between Northern California Power Agency and certain participating members and authorizing the execution of and delivery of said agreement by officers of the City of Alameda (Phase III Agreement for Geothermal Project No. 3)" Finally adopted. _September 20. 1983 *83 -490 Ordinance No. 2156, New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda, California, approving the terms and conditions of a Member Agreement between Northern California Power Agency and certain participating members and authorizing the execution of and delivery of said agreement by officers of the City of Alameda (Third Phase Agreement for Transmission Facilities of the Geysers)." Finally adopted. *83 -491 Ordinance No. 2157, New Series "Amending Section 9 -1413 of the Alameda Municipal Code to allow dogs on the bicycle and walking path adjacent to Shoreline Drive." Finally adopted. *83 -492 Ordinance No. 2158, New Series "Authorizing transfer of certain real property to Encinal Industries, Inc. (Existing site of City's Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter)." Finally adopted. *83 -493 Ordinance No. 2159, New Series "Authorizing acquisition of certain real property from Encinal Industries, Inc. for a New Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter." Finally adopted. BILLS *83 -494 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 5400,139.74. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 83 -495 From City of San Diego, signed by City Clerk, Charles G. Abdelnour, request- ing support of two resolutions regarding Threshold Campaign Statements and Records Management to be submitted to the League of California Cities at the Annual Confer- ence. Councilmember Lucas stated that she would not be in support of the resolution re- garding Threshold Campaign Statements. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that action on the resolution relating to Threshold Campaign Statements be held in abeyance until after the League Conference; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the Council support the resolution relative to Records Management; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 83 -496 From City of Culver City, signed by Mayor Richard R. Brundo, regarding Cigarette Tax, Charter City Revenue vs State Subvention. Councilmember Lucas recommended the City Attorney review the matter and provide a report to Council as to whether there is a basis for the Culver City claim. It was the consensus of Council that the recommendation be approved, and President Diament ordered the communication filed. HEARINGS President Diament announced that the hearing relative to employees at the Bureau of Electricity would be held later in the evening. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 83 -497 From City Manager regarding Christmas preview and Christmas decorations. September 20, 1983 Wayne Milani, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the recommendation for City support and contribution and noted the sidewalks would be cleaned. Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the recom- mendation for City support and contribution be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 83 -498 From City Manager concerning Todd Shipyard property and lease and tidelands lease. John Beery spoke regarding the principals involved in Alameda Gateway, Ltd. After discussion, Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the Council drop the policy of pursuing ship repair activities ex- clusively for the property and authorize the City Manager to'negotiate with Alameda Gateway, Ltd. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 83 -499 From City Manager submitting interim report on Biological Research. Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas that the recom- mendation to allow staff to proceed to provide a comprehensive report be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 83 -500 From Public Works Director recommending redesign of City Parking Lot A adjacent to Municipal Court. The Public Works Director stated that the County had requested parking at the court house for security in moving prisoners. Lt. John Severini, Alameda County Sheriff's Department, spoke in support of the redesign and answered questions. Martha O'Connell - Dawdy, Park Street Business Association, spoke in opposition to the proposed redesign. Councilmember Lucas requested staff to investigate whether the offices in the base- ment of the court house have off - street parking. After discussion, Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, to adopt the staff recommendation for redesign of the parking lot. The City Manager proposed an amendment to the motion, accepted by Councilmembers Monsef and Hanna, that the redesign be paid for from the Parking Meter Fund; the motion, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. RESOLUTIONS 83 -501 Resolution No. Planning Board." Councilmember Monsef noted there had been objections to the appointment by two Councilmembers and that he would like to talk to Mr. Minor and made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the resolution be held over to the next meet- ing; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. "Appointing Woodruff C. Minor a Member of the City September 20, 1983 83 -502 Resolution No. 10159 "A Resolution approving, authorizing and directing execution of financing documents pertaining to the lease - purchase of certain equip- ment." Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -503 Resolution No. 10160 "A Resolution approving Preliminary Official Statement, and authorizing and directing certain actions with respect thereto." Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -504 Resolution No. 10161 "Authorizing purchase of a Custom Pumper for the Fire Department from Mack Truck, Inc and accepting proposal as agreement." Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -505 Resolution No. 10162 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Almeda providing for the borrowing of funds for Fiscal Year 1983 -84 and the issuance of 1983 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes therefor. Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -506 Resolution No. 10163 "Approving the Capital Improvement Project and Gas Tax Budgets for Fiscal Year 1983 -84." President Diament noted that a Work Session had been held earlier on the subject. Councilmember Monsef stated that he would abstain as he had been unable to attend the Work Session. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, and President Diament - 3. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilmember Monsef - 1. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -507 Resolution No. 10164 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Ballena Isle Marina relating to its contribution to the installation cost of Traffic Signals at the corners of Central Avenue, Ballena Boulevard and Fourth Street." Councilmember Lucas recommended that the agreement be amended under Section 5(a) to read "construction on its second or third phase" instead of "on any of said phases." The City Attorney concurred with the amendment, and it was the consensus of Council the amendment be approved. September 20, 1983 Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -508 Resolution No. 10165 "Authorizing execution of agreement between the City, the Alameda Unified School District and the Frank Weeden Foundation relating to their annual contributions to the Alameda and Encinal Swim Centers for maintenance and equipment." Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -509 Resolution No. "Resolution consenting to the inclusion of the territory of the City in the formation of the County Service Area to be established for the provision of Paramedic Emergency Medical Services." President Diament noted that a Work Session had been held on that subject. The following persons spoke in support of the resolution: Anne Taylor, Central- Eastern District Health Council Art Crowe, Allied Ambulance Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the City not be included in the County Service Area; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that staff be directed to provide a report regarding Fire Department providing Paramedic Advanced Life Support in the future, including cost of training, retraining, and additional wages required for Firefighters who become Paramedics; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 83 -510 Resolution No. 10166 "Resolution with respect to the destruction of a civilian airliner by the USSR." Councilmember Hanna stated that he had not received the resolution and should have an opportunity to review legislation before voting. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmember Hanna - 1. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 83 -511 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda, approving the terms and conditions of an amendment to a member agreement between Northern California Power Agency and certain participating members, and authorizing the execution of and delivery of said amendment by officers of the City of Alameda (Geothermal Generating Project Number 3)." Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the ordinance be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. September 20, 1983 83 -512 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda, approving the terms and conditions of an amendment to a member agreement between Northern California Power Agency and certain participating members, and authorizing the execution of and delivery of said amendment by officers of the City of Alameda (North Fork Stanislaus River Hydroelectric Development Project)." Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. 83 -513 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance granting to Alameda Belt Line, a Railroad Corporation, its successors and assigns, the right to use portions of certain streets, highways, and properties within the City of Alameda, for the purpose of the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of a Belt Line Railroad to serve the industrial area and waterfront of said City of Alameda, and the right to acquire, construct, maintain and operate such Belt Line Railroad upon, along, and across designated portions of said streets, highways, and properties." Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. Councilmember Hanna stated that he would urge the Public Works Director to work on getting the spurs out in the Belt Line area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS President Diament stated that the resolution that had been withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. RESOLUTIONS 83 -514 Resolution No. 10167 "Authorizing grant of Easement to United Cable Television of Alameda, Inc. for Cable TV across the San Leandro Channel." In response to inquiry of Councilmember Hanna, the City Manager stated that the resolution would authorize granting of an easement to be approved by the City Engineer for cable crossing between Bay Farm Island and the main island. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. HEARINGS 83 -515 Impasse Hearing relative to employees at the Bureau of Electricity pursuant to Employee Relations Resolution No. 7476. Mary Mocine, Attorney for the Bureau of Electricity Employees Association, distri- buted letters dated April 7 and May 3, 1983, and summarized the history of past actions stating that the employees had petitioned for a separate bargaining unit and been denied. September 20, 1983 The following persons spoke in support of a separate bargaining unit for Bureau of Electricity employees: Heather Murphy, Bureau of Electricity employee Marian Miller, Bureau of Electricity employee Vicki Curtiss James, Bureau of Electricity employee Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the Council adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. President Diament ordered the meeting reconvened to open session. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the Council sustain the decision of the Municipal Employee Relations Officer in denying modifi- cation of bargaining unit; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. President Diament stated that a statement of the Council decision would be prepared for the employee group. NEW BUSINESS 83 -516 President Diament referred to the proposed bicycle path on Fernside Boulevard and requested the matter be referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee. 83 -517 President Diament expressed concern regarding the Airport Land Use Commission action that their plan is not in conformance with the City's General Plan and noted it required a 4/5 vote of the Council to override the Airport Land Use Commission General Plan. FILING 83 -518 Agreements relative to financing documents pertaining to the lease - purchase of certain equipment. Proposal agreement with Mack Truck, Inc. for purchase of a Custom Pumper for the Fire Department. Agreement with Ballena Isle Marina relative to Traffic Signals at the corners of Central Avenue, Ballena Boulevard and Fourth Street. Agreement between City, Alameda Unified School District and Frank Weeden Foundation relative to contributions to the Alameda and Encinal Swim Centers for maintenance and equipment. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 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 11:10 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, October 4, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGL City Clerk September 20, 1983