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1981-04-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY APRIL 7, 1981 ConvEned at7c30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Mayor, Toby Anderson. The Invocation was given by Rev. Don Longbottom, Immanuel Baptist 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 Special Council Meeting of February 6, 1981, and the Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 81 -231 Boy Scouts in Government Day. President Corica read a Proclamation honoring the Boy Scouts and expressed Council's appreciation for their participation and interest in City Government. He then introduced the following Boy Scouts and indicated the positions they represented during the afternoon with their counterparts at City Hall. Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Finance Director Police Chief Fire Chief Assistant Fire Chief Acting City Engineer City Attorney Police Captain Fire Captain Director of Recreation and Parks City Clerk City Librarian Toby Anderson Carl Jackson Greg Manfre Tim Walsh Frank Dickey Erik Larsen Greg Falkner Richard Francabandera John Ross Ken Bookspan Anthony Moderg Larry Jimenez Thomas Henderson Eric Steele Kevin Flock Cameron Fowler Bob McClain After the introductions, President Corica thanked the parents and leaders who came to the meeting to support Boy Scouts in Government Day. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone that all of the following 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 ( *). April 7, 1981 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81 -232 From City Manager recommending that a hearing be scheduled Tuesday, April 28, 1981, regarding location of proposed street light conversions. Approved. *81 -233 From Acting Planning Director requesting that a hearing date of April 28, 1981, be scheduled regarding a Housing Element Amendment. Approved. *81 -234 From Acting City Engineer recommending acceptance of improvements of Aughinbaugh Way (Catalina Avenue) from Mecartney Road to Sea View Parkway within Tract 3810. Approved. *81 -235 From Assistant Purchasing Agent recommending approval to purchase seven pieces of Rolling Stock Equipment at the best available price on open market; projections of cost is calculated to be $56,656.00. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *81 -236 Resolution No. 9508 "Endorsing and supporting the goals and objectives of the Great California Resource Rally, 1981." Adopted. *81 -237 Resolution No. 9509 "Authorizing execution of amendment #1 to extend the completion date of the agreement between the City and the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board relating to improvements at the Alameda Estuary Public Access." Adopted. *81 -238 Resolution No. 9510 "Authorizing submittal of grant application to Office of Historic Preservation for funds to prepare Historical Study of City Hall and to carry out certain stabilization and restoration activities on the interior and exterior of City Hall." Adopted. *81 -239 Resolution No. 9511 "Adopting a City of Alameda policy prohibiting sexual harassment within City Government." Adopted. *81 -240 Resolution No. 9512 "Authorizing execution of agreement with United Cab Co. Cooperative Inc., DBA Bay Area Cab, relating to City's elderly and handicapped taxi service." Adopted. *81 -241 Resolution No. 9513 "Supporting an application to the California Energy Extension Service by Solar Ideas, Inc., for funds to carry out a Community Energy Education Program." Adopted. *81 -242 Resolution No. 9514 "Authorizing the City Manager to file a claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 1981 -82." Adopted. *81 -243 Resolution No. 9515 "Authorizing the City of Oakland to file a claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for 1981 -82 Transportation Development Act Article 4.5 Funds on behalf of the City of Alameda to operate and administer the Zone 1 Accessible -Van Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreements which might be necessary to administer said funds." Adopted. *81 -244 Resolution No. 9516 "Authorizing City contract with East Bay Municipal Utility District for installation of water meter to serve irrigation needs of Mif Albright Par -3 Golf Course." Adopted. April 7, 1981 FINAL PASSAGE OR ORDINANCES *81 -245 Ordinance No. 2044, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code relating to parking regulations on Buena Vista Avenue west and east of Grand Street to facili- tate use of Clement Avenue as a truck route." Finally adopted. BILLS *81 -245 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $118,667.32. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81 -246 From Alameda Appliance Service, signed by Bill Walker, concerning operation of a business at 925 Central Avenue. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the communica- tion be accepted and referred to staff for periodic reviews with the understanding Mr. Walker would not be charged fees other than those already owing to the City; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -247 From Alameda County Admission Day Celebration Committee, signed by Chairman Richard F. McCarthy, requesting consideration of appropriation of S100 or more to assist in expenses for an Admission Day Parade. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communica- tion be accepted and directed that the Committee be conveyed the Council's regrets and that a contribution could not be made due to budgetary constraints; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 81 -248 Hearing regarding Tentative Map for Tract 4797, Victorian Village on Bay Farm Island. The Acting Planning Director stated the Planning Board approved Tentative Map 4797 based on findings outlined in Planning Board Resolution No. 1061 and found that there would be no significant impacts not already covered in the Rancho Bahia Final Environmental Impact Report. President Corica explained the procedures to be followed in the hearing, and on the call for proponents in support of the Planning Board decision, James A. Stonehouse, representing Victorian Village Associates, spoke in support. On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that Tentative Map 4797 be approved, the existing EIR confirmed ,as adequate and the applicable resolution considered out of sequence on the agenda; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. April 7, 1981 RESOLUTIONS 81 -249 Resolution No. 9517 "Approving Tentative Map for Tract 4797, a subdivision of approximately 5.77 acres of land located southwest of the intersection of Oleander Avenue and Melrose Avenue on Bay Farm Island, finding said Tentative Map consistent with the City's General Plan and determining that discharge of waste into sewer system will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Regulations (Emily Silva, Et Al., owners, and Victorian Village Assoc., owner and subdivider)." 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. HEARINGS 81 -250 Hearing regarding Tentative Map for Tract 4772, at Holly Street and Brithorn Lane on Bay Farm Island. The Acting Planning Director stated that the Planning Board approved Tentative Map 4772 based on findings and subject to seven conditions outlined in Planning Board Resolution No. 1132. President Corica explained the procedures to be followed in the hearing, and on the call for proponents in favor of approval of the Tentative Map there were no speakers. On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica closed the hearing. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Tentative Map be approved subject to conditions imposed by the Planning Board and that the applicable resolution be considered out of sequence at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -251 Resolution No. 9518 "Approving Tentative Map for Tract 4772, a subdivision of property at Holly Street and Brithorn Lane on Bay Farm Island, finding said Tentative Map consistent with the City's General Plan and determining that discharge of waste into sewer system will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Regulations (Saint Alberts Catholic Church, owner)." 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. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -252 From Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped regarding accessibility to the handicapped at Showcase I and II Theatre. April 7, 1981 Willa Lindsey, Chairman of Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped, stated the Committee had been working to have the theatre made accessible to the handicapped and stated that representatives of several convalescent hospitals in the area had indicated there were many non - ambulatory people who would use the theatre if accessible. She further stated that the Post Office in Redwood Square was not accessible to the handicapped. In response to inquiry by Councilman Tillman, the City Manager stated the City Engineer could provide a cost estimate on installation of ramps at the theatre. Councilman Sherratt suggested the Committee obtain specific information from convalescent hospitals regarding persons who would be interested in attending the theatre if accessible and provide that information to the owners. Ms. Lindsey concurred with his suggestion. Councilman Sherratt requested the Committee submit a communication to Council regarding the inaccessibility of the Post Office in Redwood Square. 81 -253 From Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped requesting approval to sponsor an Awareness Day for the City's handicapped on June 6 or 13, 1981. Ms. Lindsey stated the Committee would like to sponsor an Awareness Day for the Handicapped in order to identify needs of the handicapped and that the date had been confirmed as June 6, 1981. Patricia Michel, Member of the Committee, spoke in support of sponsoring an Aware- ness Day for the Handicapped. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted and the request to sponsor an Awareness Day for the Handicapped approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -254 From Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee recommending that a system of annual competitive bids or negotiations be pursued concerning insurance for the City. Jim Payton, Chairman of the Committee, stated that the Committee had investigated the City's insurance program and expressed appreciation to Sid Haag, Chairman of the Insurance Sub - Committee. Mr. Haag summarized the Committee report and requested the Council direct the City Manager proceed with the plan and prepare specifications to solicit bids for insurance. Councilman Stone noted that the City Manager had recommended that the City solicit bids for insurance every three years rather than every year. Mr. Haag agreed that would be a reasonable approach. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman that the report be accepted and the City Manager instructed to proceed with the bidding process for insurance; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica requested staff also address the to sponsor special events. April 7, 1981 100,000 required of organizations 81 -255 From Acting Secretary of Planning Board submitting recommendation that a Use Permit be required for all off -sale liquor sales in any establishment in all zones of the City. The Acting Planning Director stated that the Planning Board had studied the feasibility of requiring Use Permits for off -sale liquor sales in response to a Council request and noted public hearings would be required if the recommendation is approved by Council. Councilman Diament stated that additional information was needed regarding Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) procedures and that on -sale of liquor should also be addressed. Councilman Stone recommended the recommendation that a Use Permit be required for off -sale of liquor be approved now and agreed additional information was needed. The following persons spoke in support of the Planning Board recommendation: Russell Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue Judy Hightower, 737 Haight Avenue Byron Young, 2023 Central Avenue After further discussion, Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that staff be directed to provide a report as to ABC procedures regarding liquor permits and how this relates to areas with police problems and that both off -sale and on -sale of liquor be addressed relative to Use Permit requirements; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. 81 -256 From Director of Recreation and Parks regarding naming the Park -Otis Mini - Park and submitting recommendation of a policy relating to naming of mini -parks and other small park like areas. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Park - Otis Mini -Park be named the Alameda Scout Park; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -257 Resolution No. 9519 "Authorizing execution of an agreement with Alameda City Disposal consenting to transfer of the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement between the City and Alameda City Disposal to Oakland Scavenger Company." President Corica noted this resolution would transfer collection of garbage from Alameda Disposal Company to Oakland Scavenger Company and that Alameda Disposal Company was going out of business. The City Attorney noted that references to the Alameda disposal dump site could be removed from the agreement when an adjustment of rates is requested, probably the beginning of the next fiscal year. He further clarified that the dump site is and would still be owned by the City of Alameda. Councilman Tillman requested that the ordinance relating to the 10¢ override for garbage collection be clarified. April 7, 1981 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman that the ordinance relating to garbage rates be amended to reflect an additional 10C surcharge on all rates and prescribe method of collection; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Sherratt 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. James Wilson, 1536 "A" Mozart Street, spoke in support of recycling and conservation of natural resources as it relates to solid waste. Ted Hall, 342 Santa Clara Avenue, spoke in support of conservation as it relates to solid waste and suggested we plan ahead for when the franchise expires. 81 -258 Resolution No. 9520 "Authorizing execution of agreement for assumption of obligations and liabilities by the Oakland Scavenger Company of the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement between the City and Alameda City Disposal." 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 -259 Resolution No. 9521 "Authorizing execution of a 3200 Dwelling Unit Covenant between the City and Harbor Bay Isle Associates." Fred Scullin 1120 Chestnut Street, spoke in opposition to the resolution expressing concern that residential units might be built in the industrial area." Councilman Sherratt noted that Airport Land Use Restrictions would prohibit residential units being built in the industrial area. Councilman Sherratt 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 -260 Resolution No. 9522 "Declaring the Governing Body of the City of Alameda as the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda." The following persons spoke in opposition to the Council taking over the policy making decisions of the Housing Authority and expressed concern regarding the follow- ing: Possible layoff of Housing Authority personnel, use of Housing Authority funds in City budget, time the Council would be required to spend on Housing Authority business, and guidelines for the proposed Housing Commission. Grace Douglas, 920 Park Street, #321 Will Garfinkle, Member of Housing Authority John Doherty, 1329 Weber Street Toni Herrell, 550 Central, #315 April 7, 1981 Linda Pritchard, 3263 San Jose Avenue Eleanor Wiley, 1278 Weber Street William Trujillo, Chairman of Housing Authority Gerhard Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road Councilman Sherratt stated that there were no plans for layoff of Housing Authority personnel, and no changes are contemplated in staffing. The City Attorney stated the Housing Authority and the City would remain two separate entities and it would be illegal to place Housing Authority funds in the City budget. Councilman Diament stated she was opposed to the City taking over the Housing Authority, and if passed, she would bring it up again after the April 21, 1981 municipal election. Councilman Tillman expressed his concern that the Housing Authority had hired the City Attorney to provide legal services one month and fired him the next and noted the City had realized reimbursement for his services to the Authority. President Corica stated that he felt the Housing Authority was doing a good job and that he was opposed to the Council taking over as the Housing Authority. After considerable discussion, Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted; 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. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 81 -261 Ordinance No. 2045, New Series, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Article 6 to Chapter 3 of Title II thereof establishing the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda and prescribing membership and duties of said Commission (Emergency). George Phillips, 2068 Central Avenue, spoke in opposition to the ordinance being passed as an emergency ordinance and stated he felt the matter of the Council taking over as the Housing Authority should go to a vote of the people. Councilman Tillman made a motion that the emergency status of the ordinance be removed. The City Attorney stated that the emergency status was necessary to establish the Housing Commission effective immediately to assure continuity as the Council had been declared Commissioners of the Housing Authority; he noted it would require four votes. Councilman Tillman withdrew his motion. The following persons spoke in opposition to the ordinance: Linda Pritchard, 3263 San Jose Avenue Eleanor Wiley, 1278 Weber Street President Corica stated he would vote for the ordinance to keep the Commission active although he did not agree the Council should take over Housing Authority. Councilman Diament stated her position was the same. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Stone stated that she agreed with the suggestion that the matter should go to a vote of the people and that if there had been time she would have made a motion to that effect for the upcoming election. April 7, 1981 RESOLUTIONS 81 -262 Resolution No. 9523 "Appointing Members of the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda." Councilman Stone 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. Debra Brown, 1912 Bay Street, #3 spoke in opposition to Council taking over policy making for the Housing Authority. and expressed concerns of changes for tenants. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -263 Councilman Tillman requested staff investigate establishing Buena Vista to the Oakland Airport as an AC Transit route. FILING 81 -263 Agreement for assumption of obligations and liabilities by Oakland Scavenger Company and Alameda City Disposal. Agreement with Alameda City Disposal consenting to transfer of Solid Waste Disposal Agreement between the City and Alameda City Disposal to Oakland Scavenger Company. Contract with East Bay Municipal Utility District for water meter at Mif Albright Par -3 Golf Course. Amendment to extend agreement relating to improvements at Alameda Estuary Public Access. Agreement with United Cab Co. Cooperative, Inc., DBA Bay Area Cab. ADJOURNMENT 81 -264 Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 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 11:55 p.m. to assemble in a Regular Adjourned Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk April 7, 1981