1984-01-17 Regular CC Minutes4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 1984
The meeting convened at 7:40 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Community Improvement
Commission Meeting) with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilmember Gorman. The Invocation was given by President Diament.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meetings of December 6 and December 20, 1983, be approved
as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Diament announced that the Salary-classification resolution would be withdrawn
from the Consent Calendar and considered later in the meeting.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna,that the following,
remaining 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
*84-023 From Finance Director submitting Investment Portfolio as of December 31,
1983. Accepted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
+84-024 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing grant of Easement for public
utility purposes to the Bureau of Electricity, City of Alameda (Easement from Bridge
View Isle)." Introduced and passed to print.
*84-025 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing execution of agreement with
the Bay Conservation and Development Commission imposing restrictions on the use
of real property, relating to the Easement from Bridge View Isle." Introduced and
passed to print.
*84-026 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing acquisition of certain real
property from Aeolian Yacht Club, relative to the exchange of real property for Fernside
Extension." Introduced and passed to print.
*84-027 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing transfer of certain City-owned
real property to Aeolian Yacht Club, relative to the exchange Of real property for
Fernside Extension." Introduced and passed to print.
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+84-028 Ordinance No. 2176, New Series "Authorizing amendment to lease between
City and Martin O'Toole to provide that upon installation all alterations, additions
and improvements made to the premises shall become the property of City in accordance
with California Property Law." Finally adopted.
BILLS
+84-029 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of C972,294.55.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84-030 From City Manager concerning the status of contracting for maintenance and
operation of the Municipal Golf Courses.
The following persons spoke in opposition to contracting for maintenance and operation
Of the Municipal Golf Courses:
Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive
Robert Blomberg, 1332 Pearl Street
Chuck Corica, 1000 Post Street
Ronald Ratto, 2305 Alameda Avenue
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut
Flory Rodd, 1816 Harvard Drive, and Svend Svendsen, 3026 Gibbons Drive, spoke on
the matter but expressed no position.
After discussion, Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas,
that the recommendation to authorize the distribution of a request for proposal for
a study by a private firm with recommendation to Council by March 6 be approved.
After further discussion, Councilmember Hanna and C8UnCilm20ber Lucas agreed to withdraw
the motion.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the recommendation
that the City Manager's Office be directed to undertake a study of the Golf Course
operation to be completed by April 30, 1984, be approved; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - G.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion that the recommendation to develop and distribute
a request for proposal to contract golf course operations be approved and an overall
indepth study made to address ramifications to employees and current concessionaires
if operations are under contract, and the information back to Council prior to July 1,
1984; the motion FAILED for lack of a second.
Councilmember Gorman requested the City Manager's study include further analysis of the
information he presented relative to operations at other Golf COUrses,
Councilmember Lucas requested further details relative to feasibility of revenue bonds
for paying off debt and capital improvements.
84-031 From Finance Director submitting Management Letter for 1982-83 Audit.
In response to inquiry of Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, the City Manager stated
that staff would attempt to address the concerns.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the report be
accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
84 -032 Resolution No. 10232 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for renovation of
Upper Washington Park, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same."
In response to inquiry of Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue, the Recreation and
Parks Director stated that the restrooms would be accessible to the handicapped from
both inside and outside.
Councilmember Gorman 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.
84 -033 Resolution No. 10233 "Creating the position of Executive Director of Housing
Authority and establishing salary therefor."
Councilmember Gorman 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.
84 -034 Resolution No. 10234 "Supporting National League of Cities resolution to
protect local control and consumer interests in cable legislation.'
President Diament announced that the Salary- classification resolution which was withdrawn
from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time.
84 -035 Resolution No. 10235 "Salary- classification resolution - creating one position
of Development Specialist and establishing salary therefor."
Councilmember Lucas expressed concern that the Development Specialist would be working
on housing rehabilitation and on new low - income housing and stated that she would
vote against the resolution.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, 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.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
84 -036 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amend-
ing Article 1, Chapter 1, Title XVII, and Article 1, Chapter 2, Title XIII, thereof,
relating to motor vehicle carriers and permits."
The following persons spoke in opposition to the ordinance:
Carol and Lance Hopkins, Goodwill Cab Company
James Kennedy, Attorney for Goodwill Cab Company
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance
be introduced in its present form with a modification to make radio dispatch service
a requirement.
In response to inquiry of Councilmember Hanna, the City Manager stated that a Notice
of Intention to Issue Permit could be advertised if no public hearing were held.
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Councilmember Gorman amended the motion to include advertisement of a Notice of Intention,
and the amendment was accepted by Councilmember Hanna.
Councilmember Lucas suggested provisions be added that an application may be denied
an owner or driver if they have been convicted of a felony, narcotic, prostitution,
or other crime of moral turpitude within the last two years.
The City Attorney recommended that Sec. 7 -117 be amended so that a permit would be
valid only so long as the driver continues to operate a permitted taxicab as either
an employee or independent contractor.
Councilmember Gorman amended the motion, accepted by Councilmember Hanna, to include
the suggestion of Councilmember Lucas and the recommendation of the City Attorney.
Councilmember Monsef stated he would abstain until he had reviewed the final draft.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas,
and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilmember Monsef - 1.
Absent: None.
Councilmember Monsef suggested the fine for driving a nonpermitted cab be increased
to $100.
Councilmember Gorman requested the Police Chief to report as to whether there had
been a problem that would justify the suggested increase.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
84 -037 Ordinance No. 2177, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding
Chapter 5 to Title XI thereof, consisting of Sections 11 -511 to 11 -5135, relating
to community noise."
The City Attorney recommended a minor addition be made on page 7, (f) (3) after word
provision - -'only applies to (f) (1)."
Councilmember Garman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance
be finally adopted with the minor addition recommended by the City Attorney; the
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, and President
Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Lucas and Monsef - 2. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
84 -038 President Diament noted that resignations had been received from Edward Earle,
Housing Authority; Robert Shahbazian, Social Service Human Relations Board; and Paul
Kapler, Recreation Commission.
84 -039 In response to inquiry of Councilmember Hanna, Councilmember Lucas explained
that the County had refused to permit Berkeley to be a voting member of the ACTEB/
ACAP Board because the Council does not pledge allegiance to the flag at their meetings
and noted their interests are represented by County Supervisor Santana.
84 -040 Councilmember Lucas stated that the Flag Committee is working with the Chamber
of Commerce, and the preliminary proposal is to judge the flag entries during the
boat show at Mariner Square in April. She stated they are attempting to get additional
design submittals and hope to have a more definite outline for the next Council meeting.
January 17, 1984
84 -041 Councilmember Hanna referred to parking problems around Parrot Village and
suggested neighbors reporting automobiles parked long periods of time might be an
effective approach.
Councilmember Lucas stated that it seems some people live in Parrot Village, not
under the authority of the Housing Authority, and park less than the 72 -hour period
required for enforcement. She stated that there had also been an increase in illegal
activities in the area.
The City Manager stated that if specific information were reported from persons observ-
ing illegal activities, the Police Department would investigate.
84 -042 Councilmember Hanna referred to a letter from Dr. Glasser, Alameda Hospital,
implying there was a delay in an emergency situation, and the City Manager stated
that he had a copy and would explore Dr. Glasser's concerns and provide information
to the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
84 -043 The following persons spoke in favor of the AC Transit proposal to route
buses from Versailles Avenue to Broadway:
Elsie Becker, 2809 Yosemite Avenue (submitted petition) Harold Gypson, 1728 Versailles
Antionette Carbone, 3121 Fernside Boulevard James Royer, 3100 Fernside
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed change:
Joan Kenny, 1717 Versailles Avenue Sally Baldi, 1610 Broadway
Vivian Cowan, (submitted petition) (presented petition)
President Diament recommended that the matter of the proposed change be referred to the
Traffic Advisory Committee for review and interested parties notified of the meeting.
The Council agreed with the recommendation by consensus.
Councilmember Hanna recommended staff request AC Transit to hold the proposed change
in abeyance.
The Council agreed with the recommendation by consensus.
FILING
84 -044 Easement agreement with United Cable Television of Alameda, Ltd.
License agreement with AC Transit for bus shelter at Santa Clara Avenue and
St. Charles Street.
ADJOURNMENT
84 -045 With consensus of Council, President Diament ordered the meeting adjourned
to Executive Session for a 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 Council, the meeting adjourned
at 11:20 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held Tuesday,
February 7, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectful jy submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE,'City Clerk
January 17, 1984