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1981-04-28 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesREGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY APRIL 28, 1981 Convened at 8:00 p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Tillman. Invocation was given by President Corica. 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 Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 1981, and the Special Joint Meeting of the Council and Housing Authority of March 10, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica noted that the resolution approving Final Map of condominium subdivision had been withdrawn as bonding requirements had not been completed and a request to remove the resolution creating position of Golf Course Leadperson had been received, and that matter would be discussed later in the meeting. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the following 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 will be indicated by an asterisk ( *). 81 -265 From Acting Secretary of Planning Board requesting that a hearing be scheduled May 5, 1981, regarding Tentative Map 4659, Silva Farms southeast of Oleander Avenue and Magnolia Drive on Bay Farm Island. Approved. 81 -266 From Acting Secretary of Planning Board requesting that a hearing be scheduled May 5, 1981, regarding Parcel Map 3508 in Tract 3842. Approved. 81 -267 From Acting Secretary of Planning Board requesting that a hearing be scheduled May 5, 1981, regarding Zoning Amendment ZA -81 -1 pertaining to adult entertainment. Approved. 81 -268 From Finance Director submitting report on financial condition of the City as of March 31, 1981. Approved. 81 -269 From Acting City Engineer recommending an extension of time of six months to November 4, 1981, be granted to Harbor Bay Isle Associates to complete improvements in Tract 3634, Baywood Village. Approved. 81 -270 From Burton Crowell, Project Coordinator, submitting progress report on the Patton Way Project. Approved. April 28, 1981 RESOLUTIONS 81 -271 Resolution No. 9524 "Amending Resolution No. 9363 by adding the position of Legal Assistant (Part -Time) to the City Attorney's Department and establishing the compensation therefor." Adopted. 81 -272 Resolution No. 9525 "Ordering vacation of certain public utility easements within Tract 4254, Centre Court, Harbor Bay Isle." Adopted. 81 -273 Resolution No. 9526 "Authorizing an Emergency Simulation Exercise involving City of Alameda staff, the Alameda Unified School District, the Naval Air Station, and the Red Cross." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -274 Introduction of Ordinance , New Series "Authorizing execution of first amendment to the lease agreement entered into July 1, 1955 between the City of Alameda, as lessor, and the United States of America, as lessee, providing for joint use of a portion of the leasehold and extending the termination date of the original lease (159.21 acre parcel of land at the Naval Air Station)." Passed to print. 81 -275 Introduction of Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing execution of lease of certain submerged and tidelands to the United States of America and approving the form and terms of said lease (construct and maintain floating small boat docks at Government Island)." Passed to Print. BILLS 81 -276 An Itemized List of Claims, certified as correct by the City Manager, was approved in the amount of 5195,719.54. FILING 81 -277 Amendment to lease with United States of America - Naval Air Station. Lease with United States of America - boat docks at Government Island. Two (2) Bureau of Electricity Financial and Operating Reports for periods ending January 31, and February 28, 1981. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA HEARINGS 81 -278 Hearing regarding location of proposed streetlight conversions. The City Manager summarized the proposal to convert existing incandescent and mercury vapor streetlights to high - pressure sodium lighting and stated it is estimated the conversion will achieve an annual savings of approximately S98,000 and considerably reduce energy consumption. He then presented a slide show depicting various types of lights currently in existence throughout the City. Victoria Boddington, representing Alameda Victorian Preservation Society, requested that preservation of the fixtures with historical value be considered and additional time allowed for input from the residents in those areas with historical lights. The following persons spoke in support of Ms. Boddington's request: April 28, 1981 Howard Brizendine, 1715 Palmera Court Gary Knecht, 2904 Lincoln Avenue Jessica Persoff, 1712 Dayton Avenue Richard Persoff, 1712 Dayton Avenue Russell Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue Neil Coe, 1027 Post Street, stated he should have been notified of the hearing as he had previously submitted a petition and represented a group of citizens who were opposed to an assessment to convert the temporary lights. Councilman Stone noted that the cost to convert the temporary lights would be approx- imately $45.00 per dwelling unit and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the cost of conversions of temporary lights be paid 1/3 by the property owner, 1/3 by the Bureau of Electricity, and 1/3 by the City; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mr. Coe stated he felt such a compromise would be acceptable. Councilman Diament suggested that standards of lights that are currently turned off be utilized in the proposed conversion. Councilman Stone requested that staff use descretion when installing lights to insure that trees do not obscure the lighting. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone that the conversion proceed as recommended with the provision that residents in areas with the lights with historical value be given the opportunity to retain their lights at their expense and no new light standards installed until those decisions are made; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -279 Hearing concerning a Housing Element amendment. The Acting Planning Director stated that the amendment is proposed as the State found the City's 1980 Housing Element inadequate and the additions had been approved by the Planning Board. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing. On the call for proponents in support of the proposed amendment, there were no speakers. 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 Diament, that the proposed amendment approved and the applicable resolution considered out of sequence at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -280 Resolution No. 9527 "Amending the General Plan of the City of Alameda by amending the introduction and summary and housing goals, policies, action program sections of the Housing Element and certifying review and consideration of the Negative Declaration for said amendments." 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. April 28, 1981 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -281 From Chairman of Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped regarding lack of accessibility of the Post Office Euilding at Redwood Square. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the matter be referred to staff for follow through with copies of correspondence to the Committee and Council; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -282 From Ad -Hoc Efficiency Committee regarding proposed operating rules for the Committee. Jim Payton, Chairman of the Committee, stated that the Committee had considered the proposed guidelines and all members were in agreement. President Corica recommended that No. E. under Section II. be eliminated relative to holding Executive Sessions to discuss specific employees as the Committee is not to evaluate City personnel. All other Councilmen expressed support of President Corica's recommendation. Councilman Sherratt requested the Committee submit their work schedule as to the projects they plan to pursue this year and suggested Public Works and Police Depart- ments be given priority; he emphasized that Council would set the priorities. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the recommendations of the Ad -Hoc Efficiency Committee be accepted with the exception of No. E. under Section II; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -283 From Library Board of Trustees requesting that the Alameda Free Library be accorded top priority with regard to restoration, renovation, and refurbishing as soon as possible. The City Manager stated that he recognized that the Library System and facilities are in need of renovation but that resources are limited. He further noted that in regard to grants the Library had been placed as one of the priorities, and that staff wouldattempt to obtain historical designation of the Library as that might assist in the grant procedures. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that staff be directed to proceed with obtaining historical designation of the Library and that the Library Board be notified; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Bob Hudkins, Member of the Library Board, announced that a book sale would be held this Friday and Saturday and invited the public to participate. 81 -284 From Director of Recreation and Parks submitting recommendation of the Golf Commission that all or part of the $60,000 one -time windfall be allocated for needed projects at the Golf Course. President Corica recommended that the $60,000 be designated to complete the Mif Albright Par -3 Golf Course. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone that the $60,000 be designated to complete the Mif Albright Par -3 Golf Course and any excess over $60,000 returned to the General Fund; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. April 28, 1981 Norma Arnerich, Chairman of Golf Commission, stated that the Commission had hoped to put the money back into improvements on the Golf Course itself and had hoped to bring the Jack Clark Course up so fees could be increased. RESOLUTIONS 81 -285 Resolution No. 9528 "Declaring canvass of returns and results of General Municipal Election consolidated with Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election and Peralta Community College District Governing Board Member Election held on Tuesday, April 21, 1981." 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. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that a ground- breaking ceremony be scheduled for the Fernside Boulevard Extension and construction placque erected May 7, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the City Engineer be instructed to implement appropriate striping and left -turn signal at intersection of Fernside Boulevard and High Street; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5 Ernie Hanna, 1406 High Street, expressed appreciation for support in defeating Measure B and recommended plans for extension of Fernside Boulevard and the Patton Way Project proceed as soon as possible. Councilman Tillman requested a report be prepared for the May 5, 1981, Council meeting as follows: 1) Money allocated for Fernside Boulevard Extension and interest earned to date; 2) Cost for construction now as compared to when the project originally approved; and 3) Cost for the striping and signalization at intersection of Fernside Boulevard and High Street and when that project can begin. 81 -286 Resolution No. 9529 "Amending the salary and position resolution by creating the position of Public Works Director and establishing salary therefor and establishing salary for City Engineer." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, 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. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -287 Introduction of Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 15 -6210 thereof relating to rates for collection of garbage and refuse and prescribing method of collection." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print. Councilman Tillman stated that Encinal Terminals has had garbage picked by an agency outside the City and requested the City Attorney address this issue prior to negoti- ations for a rate increase. April 28, 1981 Councilman Tillman noted that the surcharge provides for subsidizing of garbage pickup for persons with poverty level incomes. President Corica noted that he had no objection to the surcharge to provide garbage pickup for persons with poverty level income but that he objected to a surcharge to seal the dump as the company that made a living from the dump site did not contribute to the cost of sealing the dump. Councilman Sherratt stated that the surcharge is going to pay the Tidelands Trust Fund back the money which the Council had transferred to perform the work which has already been done to seal the dump site and that the Council had promised to return the money to the Tidelands Trust Fund at the time the transfer was approved. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS President Corica stated that the resolution relating to creating a position of Golf Course Leadperson which had been withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. 81 -288 Resolution No. "Amending the salary and position resolution by creating one (1) position of Golf Course Leadperson and establishing the salary therefor." Councilman Stone stated that the action appeared premature as the Par -3 Golf Course was not completed and noted that a salary increase had been approved for the superintendent to oversee construction of the Par -3 Golf Course. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be withdrawn and justification considered during budget sessions; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Manager stated that he would resubmit a recommendation if the position becomes vital. 81 -289 Councilman Sherratt stated that Council received a memo from the City Clerk regarding vacancies on Boards and Commissions and requested she prepare a press release to obtain applicants. 81 -290 Councilman Sherratt requested staff investigate sale of used cars at the old Bay Farm Island Recreation Center. 81 -291 Councilman Sherratt noted minutes of meeting approved this evening reflected that the motion regarding split of Parkland Bond Act Funds which was previously discussed had been withdrawn. 81 -292 Councilman Tillman noted that the CETA Program would terminate May 30, 1981, or possibly a little later. Councilman Stone stated that Alameda had shown a good performance with CETA monies received and noted that the program had been well managed. April 28, 1981 81 -293 Councilman Sherratt requested the City Manager and Executive Director of Housing Authority prepare the RFP's for the Management Audit previously approved by Council so this audit may proceed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -294 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut, stated he felt the existing Cable Television ordinance should spell out the conditions and costs in specifics. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of litigation and personnel 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 Rabbi Gunther Gates and Ruth Dennen as they adjourned to Executive Session. At the conclusion of discussion, with the consent of Council, President Corica ordered the Council convened to regular session. With consent of Council, the following Workman Compensation settlements were approved: 1. Robert Glover - 2. Forrest Taylor - 4,935. 1,417.50. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Council adjourned at 11:05 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, May 5, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk /Xnri1 9Q 10Q1