1984-05-15 Regular CC MinutesV VI 4..3
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MAY 15, 1984
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Diament presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Hanna. The Invocation was given by Rev.
Martell Twitchell, retired.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 3.
Absent: Councilmembers Gorman and Lucas - 2.
President Diament announced that Councilmember Lucas was out of the country and
Councilmember Gorman had an emergency.
MINUTES
President Diament noted that the Minutes of April 3, 1984, would be held over as she
had not attended that meeting and a quorum was not present to vote.
JoAnn Litherland, who made the first City of Alameda Flag presented the Flag
to the Council.
President Diament expressed appreciation to Ms. Litherland on behalf of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmembers
Gorman and Lucas - 2.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *)
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*84 -305 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending hearings be scheduled
May 29, 1984, regarding rezoning and General Plan Amendment for Alameda Gateway,
Ltd. Project. Approved. (Subsequently changed to June 7, 1984)
*84 -306 From Finance Director submitting Investment Portfolio for the period
ending March 31, 1984. Accepted.
RESOLUTIONS
*84 -307 Resolution No. 10319 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for minor street
patching with asphalt concrete and for installation of house laterals, for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1985, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to
advertise same." Adopted.
*84 -308 Resolution No. 10320 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for separation
of storm and sanitary sewers on Doris Court and Lewelling Court, calling for
bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
May 15, 1984
*84-308 Resolution No. 10321 "Awarding contract to Balanco Corporation for
separation of catch basins on Clay Street east of Regent Street and authorizing
execution thereof." Adopted.
*84-309 Resolution No. 10322 "Awarding contract to 0.C. Jones & Sons for construction
of Harbor Bay Parkway widening, Doolittle Drive to Maitland Drive, and authorizing
execution thereof." Adopted.
*84-400 Resolution No. 10323 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Port
of Oakland relative to construction of Harbor Bay Parkway widening." Adopted.
*84-401 Resolution No, 10324 "Awarding contract to Dawson and JR's Construction
for reconstruction and resurfacing of Municipal Parking Lot oAo and authorizing
execution thereof." Adopted.
*84-402 ResolutionNo.10325 "Authorizing execution of agreement with TJKM Transportation
Consultants to perform a Comprehensive Traffic Engineering Study." Adopted.
*84-403 Resolution No. 10326 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Harbor
Bay Isle Associates for Assessment District 84-1 contract administration." Adopted.
*84-405 Resolution No. 10327 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for pruning
of City Street Trees in various locations in the City of Alameda, calling for
bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*84-406 Resolution N0, 10328 "Adopting plans, special provisions and specifications
for Mechanical Systems Maintenance at the Police Administration Building, calling
for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*84-407 Resolution No. 10329 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Theresa
Cameron-Kerr for personal services to Community Development." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*84-408 Ordinance Nn, 2193, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Article 10 to Chapter 5 of Title XII thereof to prohibit the sale of
liquor and gasoline on the same premises." Finally adopted.
*84-409 Ordinance No. 2194, New Series "Authorizing grant of certain City-
owned property to Ponderosa Homes (one-foot wide strip of land across Sea View
Parkway)." Finally adopted.
*84-500 Ordinance No, 2195, New Series "Amending Title XVII of the Alameda
Municipal Code to provide for an additional parking meter on San Jose east of
Park Street" Finally adopted.
*84-501 Ordinance N0, 2196, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending Section 17-335.1 thereof relating to the City Employees' parking
lot regulations." Finally adopted.
*84-502 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct
was approved in the amount of 51,617,009,46,
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
May 15, 1984
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
84 -503 From Joseph M. Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, regarding Council actions
relative to the United Cable Television Franchise and the "Red Brick Building."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 3.
President Diament noted that a hearing would be held on the United Cable Television
matter when the final date of completion is established.
APPEALS
84 -504 From David A. and Evelyn T. Lennette, 1325 Court Street, appealing the
decision of the Planning Board relative to Variance 84 -13 concerning a six -foot
high fence along their Jackson Street property line.
Mr. Lennette presented a model showing the fence and property involved and stated
that the Variance granted by the Planning Board takes out 120 square feet of
his yard.
Helen Morris, 2908 Jackson Street, expressed objections to a six -foot fence and
stated that it obstructed her view from the window.
Councilmember Monsef stated that he had looked at the property and felt it would
not be fair to require the six -foot setback, and planting of two trees in the
setback would not improve her view as the trees would grow up and she would have
no view at all. (Note: the Planning Board condition required a minium of two
trees in the setback area.)
Councilmember Monsef further stated that he had spoken with Ms. Morris, and she
would be willing to accept a five -foot fence, with no setback, instead of a six -
foot high fence, but it would be five feet high all of the way. He further stated
that Ms. Morris would be willing to cut her fence down to five feet height.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the fence where it is, not six feet
high, but five feet high all the way. (Discussion ensued, and no action was
taken on the motion.)
Councilmember Monsef requested to hear from Mr. Lennette on the proposal.
Mr. Lennett stated that basically the proposal was acceptable to limit the fence
to five feet high in the variance area, but the six -foot fence already completed
is more than 20 feet away from Ms. Morris' property and not within the Council's
jurisduction and is not to be changed.
In response to inquiry of Councilmember Monsef, Ms. Morris agreed to the compromise
that the additional fence to be constructed be five feet high and suggested that
an additional foot of decorative wire be placed on top of the fence.
Ms. Morris inquired regarding the planting of trees, and Councilmember Monsef
indicated no trees would be planted in the variance area.
It was the consensus of Council that no trees be planted in the variance area
and that the six -foot setback condition not be imposed.
May 15, 1984
OM.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
Council reject the decision of the Planning Board and accept the appeal with
the condition that the fence be only five feet high for the twenty feet within
the variance area; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 3.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84-505 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission concerning reviewing
procedures of Commission transmittals to the City Council.
President Diament announced that the report would be withdrawn as members of
the Historical Advisory Commission had been unable to attend.
RESOLUTIONS
84-506 Resolution No. 10330 "Authorizing fuel efficient Traffic Signal Management
Program Grant Application and authorizing execution upon approval by the State."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmembers
Gorman and Lucas - 2.
84-507 Resolution No. 10331 "Authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation
of a fire boat from the Coast Guard to the City of Alameda."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmembers
Gorman and Lucas - 2.
84-508 Resolution No. 10332 "Authorizing execution of a contract with the California
Department of Boating and Waterways relative to the purchase and operation of
a Patrol Boat and authorizing open market purchase of said Patrol Boat."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmembers
Gorman and Lucas - 2.
84-509 ResolutionNo110333 "Approving an application to the Economic Development
Administration for a grant for improvements at Harbor Bay Isle (Harbor Bay Parkway
Extension, Phase III)."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmembers
Gorman and Lucas - 2.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
84-510 Lou Baca, President of Alameda Poets stated that in the Souvenir Album
for 1978 Heritage Days, there is a song "Anthem to Alameda."
President Diament expressed appreciation to Fred Scullin for the lyrics he had
presented to the Council.
May 15, 1984
84 -511
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, suggested Mayor Diament address the Council
and provide a report on her recent trip to Japan.
FILING
84 -512 Plans and Specifications for the following: a) Separation of storm
and sanitary sewers on Doris Court and Lewelling Court; b) Minor street
patching and installation of house laterals for Fiscal Year ending June
30, 1985; c) Pruning of City Street Trees in various locations; and
d) Mechanical Systems Maintenance at the Police Administration Building.
Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for a Traffic Engineering
Study.
Agreement with Port of Oakland relative to Harbor Bay Parkway Widening
Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates for Assessment District 84 -1
contract administration.
Agreement with Theresa Cameron -Kerr for personal services to Community
Development.
Contract with California Department of Boating and Waterways relative
to a Patrol Boat.
ADJOURMENT
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
Council adjourn to 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 Council, the meeting adjourned
to June 7, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Adjournment was at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
May 15, 1984