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1981-03-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY MARCH 3, 1981 Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Diam8nt, The Invocation was given by Rev. Roger Bauer, Immanuel Lutheran ChUrCh, ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of January 26, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica noted that a request had been received to withdraw the resolution regarding the Fourth of July Parade route from the Consent Calendar for discussion later in the 0e2tiDg. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the follow- ing remaining items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Items so enacted, adopted, or approved are indicated by an asterisk ( REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81-158 From Acting Secretary of Planning Board requesting that a hearing date of March 17, 1981, be scheduled to consider General Plan Amendment GPA-81-1 to change the Land Use Plan map designation for the Pope/Webster Street site of Makassar Straits Village from Open Space to Special Multi-Family. Approved. *81-159 From Acting City Engineer recommending an extension of 18 months to September 4, 1989" be granted to Harbor Bay Isle Associates to complete improvements in Tract 4254. Approved. *81-160 From Acting City Engineer recommending an extension of 18 months to September 4, 1482, be granted to Harbor Bay Isle Associates to complete improvements in Tract 4288. Approved. *81-161 From Finance Director submitting Interest Report for January, 1981. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *81-162 Resolution No. 9491 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Yellow Cab Company of Alameda County, " Inc., relating to City's elderly and handicapped taxi service. '/ Adopted. March 3, 1981 *81-163 Resolution No. 9492 "Authorizing execution of agreement with St. Francis Taxicab Service, Inc., relating to City's elderly and handicapped taxi service." Adopted. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *81-164 Ordinance No. 2040, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Section 12-285.1 to Article 8 of Chapter 2, Title XII thereof relating to use of wood signs." Adopted. *81-165 Ordinance No. 2041, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Subsection (86) to Section 17-333 relating to no parking regulations on San Jose Avenue between Park Avenue East and Park Avenue West." Adopted. FILING *81-166 Affidavit of City Manager and Chief of Police monies expended out the Police Secret Fund from January 1, 1981, to February 13, 1981, were expended in the manner provided by Charter. Bureau of Electricity Financial and Operating Report for six months ended December 31, 1980. BILLS *81-167 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 103,990.11. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA 81-168 Presentation of Resolution of Commendation to Richard Young, retiring Chief of Police. (The Resolution was adopted February 17, 1981.) President Corica read the Resolution of Commendation to Chief Young and expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Council and community on an outstanding job. Chief Young responded that it has been a pleasure working and living in the City of Alameda. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81-169 From Solar Ideas, Inc., signed by Ted S. Hall, concerning Community Energy Program - Solar Ideas for Alameda. Mr. Hall summarized the Community Solar Energy Program and stated they were requesting support from several organizations as well as from the City Council. The following persons spoke in support of the Solar Energy Program: Mike Gregory, 1180 Regent Street James Wilson, 1536-A Mozart Walter DeCelle, 910 Walnut Street Frances Southerland, 636 Larchmont Isle March 3, 1981 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communication be accepted and referred to staff for review and report back to Council; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -170 From Friends of Leydecker Neighborhood Park, signed by L. E. Peters, regarding night ball games at Leydecker Park. Mr. Peters objected to procedures used to schedule teams for the ball games and requested to see the City records relating to rosters and schedules. Councilman records so Councilman the matter Sherratt recommended that Mr. Peters make an appointment to see as not to disrupt department operations. Sherratt stated that the Council had made a policy decision regarding of ball games at Leydecker Park at the February 3, 1981, meeting. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -171 From City Manager regarding structure, organization, and administration of Housing Program and Housing Authority. William Trujillo, Chairman of the Housing Authority, stated that the Commissioners had not had adequate time to evaluate the report and respond to the contents. The following persons spoke in support of accomplishments made by the Housing Authority: Russell E. Palmer, 2017 Central Martha Killebrew, representative of the Red Cross Grace Douglas, 520 Park Street Councilman Tillman requested information regarding the City Attorney not being retained as legal counsel for the Housing Authority and stated this was a concern as the City is reimbursed approximately 510,000 for his legal services. The City Attorney requested permission to release the confidential memo regarding the reasons he was given that he was not retained as legal counsel to the Housing Authority. With consent of Council, he read the memo. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that a Special Meeting be scheduled with the Housing Authority to discuss concerns and some ideas that might lead to a more efficient operation by coordinating some of the programs with the City; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -172 From City Manager concerning housing concepts and local initiatives relative to housing. With the consent of Council, President Corica directed that this report be scheduled at the meeting with the Housing Authority. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the meeting with the Housing Authority be scheduled March 10, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5. March 3, 1981 81-173 From City Manager regarding impacts of the State Budget. The City Manager summarized the report and stated that the financial impact on Alameda would be a revenue loss of approximately 31.68 million. Councilman Diament requested that Assemblyman Harris and Senator Petris be forwarded a copy of the report. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that a formal resolution be prepared for the next Council meeting recording opposition to the Governor's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-174 From Finance Director pertaining to Financial Audit Service. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted and the recommendations outlined in the report to set up procedures for developing a competitive selection process for financial audit services approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81-175 Resolution No. 9493 "Certifying the environmental document for the Patton Way Project and approving said project." Russell Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue, stated that he would urge the Council to certify the EIR and disapprove the project as it is not designed nor funded and funds are not available for future maintenance. The City recommended that the last portion of the last sentence in comment '3 on page 196 of the EIR be deleted as follows: "and the potential legal challenge to the use of public monies to improve private property." Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the deletion be made as recommended by the City Attorney; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81-176 Resolution No. 9494 "Authorizing submittal of application for Economic Development Act Grant Funds to widen and extend Harbor Bay Parkway." Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81-177 Resolution No. 9495 "Authorizing submittal by the City Manager of an application to the California Energy Commission for a low-interest loan for the Street Light Conversion Program." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: N002, March 3, 1981 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -178 Ordinance No. , New Series, "An ordinance of the City of Alameda relating to the construction, operation, regulation and control of Cable Television Systems within the City's territorial limits." Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, recommended the ordinance not be introduced and a new committee be appointed to consider the matter. Russell Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue, recommended a Citizens Committee be involved in preparation of Requests for Proposals. President Corica noted that the ordinance has been modified somewhat and recommended instead of a 15 -year franchise that the Council consider negotiation after 5 years. He further recommended that a group of citizens knowledgeable in financial matters evaluate the ordinance. After Council discussion, Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 3. Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica - 2. Absent: None. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Cable Television Advisory Committee advise staff regarding a consultant to submit for Council approval; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 3. Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica - 2. Absent: None. 81 -179 Ordinance No. , New Series, "Authorizing execution of amendment to lease between City, as lessor, and Alameda Swimming Pool Association, as lessee, by extending termination date thereof from May 31, 1986, to May 1, 1991." Councilman Tillman noted that the Alameda Swimming Pool Association is planning to make improvements and requested they be asked to investigate the use of solar energy. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -180 Councilman Sherratt stated that cities have been supporting an 85/15 split of Park Bond Act Funds, and the Board of Supervisors had recommended an 80/20 split. He suggested the City might want to support a compromise between 15 and 20 of 17.5 inasmuch as the deadline for allocation is near, and the City might lose all of the money. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that Council ask Mayor Corica to request at the Mayors' Conference that they compromise between 15 and 20 at 17.5. President Corica recommended that the City not take that position as he felt it was still possible to get the majority of the Board of Supervisors to support the 85/15 split. Councilman Sherratt withdrew his motion, and Councilman Stone withdrew her second. March 3, 1981 President Corica stated that the Council would consider the resolution regarding the Fourth of July Parade which had been withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. 81 -181 Resolution No. 9496 "Authorizing Fourth of July Parade and route therefor in the City of Alameda." Howard Thomas, Chairman of the Mayor's Fourth of July Parade Committee spoke in support of the resolution and stated he would like to address the Parade Budget. The City Manager suggested Mr. Thomas discuss the proposed Parade Budget with him as no appropriations had been made for Parade expenses. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 81 -182 Councilman Tillman requested a medallion be presented to Dr. Robert French for his work on the Otis Mini -Park and his services to the Alameda Family Services. 81 -183 Upon inquiry by Councilman Tillman, the City Manager stated he was working on relocating the Historical Society to the Mastick Senior Center and would so inform the Library Board. 81 -184 Councilman Tillman requested the City Manager to send a letter on behalf of the Council requesting that the pot holes be fixed and the litter between the telephone company and theater cleaned up at South Shore. 81 -185 Councilman Stone requested the City Engineer to contact Ms. Ann Muir and Congressman Miller regarding the proposed signing of Miller- Sweeney Bridge. ADJOURNMENT 81 -186 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The Council, staff, and members of the community stood in a moment of silent tribute to the memory of Georgette Cunningham. At the conclusion of the Executive Session, 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 11:45 p.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk March 3, 1981