1981-06-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JUNE 2, 1981
Convened at 8:00 p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilman Gorman. Invocation was given by Rev. Russell Palmer, retired
Pastor, First Christian Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, 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 May 19, 1981, be approved as submitted; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Corica noted that the ordinance regarding adopting by reference the
Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition, would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar
for discussion later in the meeting. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Stone, that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the
motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman,
Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Items so enacted, adopted, or approved will be indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*81 -365 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting that a hearing be scheduled
June 16, 1981, regarding Tentative Map for Tract 4815, seven condominium units
at 2065 Encinal Avenue. Approved.
*81 -366 From Acting City Engineer recommending acceptance of Par -3 Golf Course
Storm Drainage Construction (PW- 3- 81 -3). Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*81 -367 Resolution No. 9545 "Approving Final Map of condominium subdivision
known as Tract 4548 and approving cash deposit as to sufficiency (Condominium
conversion - 325 Kitty Hawk Road - Ronald H. Cowan, Owner; V. M. Rafanelli and
Associates, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*81 -368 Resolution No. 9546 "Approving Parcel Map for Tract 3302, two condominium
units at Santa Clara and Eighth Street (Leland V. Thompson, Owner)." Adopted.
*81 -369 Resolution No. 9547 "Adopting specifications, special provisions and
plans for Mechanical Systems Maintenance at the Police Administration Building,
calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*81 -370 Resolution No. 9548 "Denying application of Robert R. Breen for leave
to present late claim for damages against City." Adopted.
June 2, 1981
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*81 -371 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
adding Article 6 to Chapter 5 of Title II thereof relating to the effect of
Memorandums of Understanding on provisions of Chapter 5." Passed to print.
*81 -372 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Article 1 of Chapter 6, Title XV
of the Alameda Municipal Code to delete certain references to the City's Solid
Waste Disposal Site on Doolittle Drive." Passed to print.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*81 -373 Ordinance No. 2050, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending Section 17 -216 thereof relating to demonstration or display of vehicles
for sale (Emergency)." Adopted.
*81 -374 Ordinance No. 2051, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending and adding certain subsections of Article 1, Chapter 3, Title XI
thereof, relating to rules and regulations governing the planning and subdividing
of land and the filing and approval of Subdivision Maps." Adopted.
*81 -375 Ordinance No. 2052, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Chapter 5 to Title I thereof relating to enforcement by infraction
of certain chapters of the Municipal Code and adopted Uniform Codes." Adopted.
BILLS
*81 -376 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
in the amount of S109,337.39 was approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
81 -377 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to John Martin, President
of Paceco.
President Corica read and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to John Martin,
President of Paceco, and expressed appreciation for the more than 30 years the
company has been in business in Alameda and to Mr. Martin for his civic contributions
to the community over the years.
Mr. Martin thanked the Council for the certificate and stated that he had enjoyed
Alameda and was sorry to be leaving, but it had been necessary to move as the
company was expanding its facilities. He expressed appreciation to the elected
officials and City staff for the cooperation the company had received while in
business in Alameda.
Mr. Martin presented the City with a historical picture of the Dow Pump and Engine
Factory which became the site of the Paceco Alameda Plant and World Wide Head-
quarters.
Mr. Martin introduced Charles Fox, Peter Rooney, and Andrew Fox, the principals
of Reliance Sheet and Strip Company who recently purchased the Paceco property.
June 2, 1981
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
81 -378 From Alameda Unified School District, signed by Principal James P. Turner,
concerning design of Fernside Boulevard Extension as it relates to traffic controls
and modifications near Lincoln School.
Mr. Turner spoke in support of modifications to allow vehicles to turn into the
Lincoln School parking lot and requested traffic signals be installed at the
intersection of Fernside Boulevard and Encinal Avenue when the Fernside Boulevard
Extension is constructed.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the central
median island on Fernside Boulevard be modified to allow southbound vehicles
to turn into the Lincoln School parking lot as recommended by the Acting City
Engineer in the report dated May 28, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
In response to the City Engineer's comment that traffic counts do not meet established
warrants for signalization at that location, Councilman Stone noted that requests
had been made for signalization at other intersections that do not meet warrants,
and if an exception is made, other locations should also be considered.
Julie Vallerga, Lincoln School P.T.A, stated that signals would be preferable,
but if that cannot be done, she requested stop signs be placed so they are easily
visible.
After further discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stone, that four -way stop signs be installed at the intersection of Fernside
Boulevard and Encinal Avenue and that the issue of traffic signals be considered
during budget process and design process for Fernside Boulevard Extension; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
HEARINGS
81 -379 Hearing regarding Tentative Map 4796 for 15 condominium units at 1433 -1437
Morton Street.
The Planning Director stated that the Planning Board approved Tentative Map 4796
based on findings and subject to conditions outlined in Planning Board Resolution
No. 1152.
President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing.
On the call for proponents, John Barni, Jr., Subdivider, spoke in support of
approval of the Tentative Map.
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 Tentative
Map 4796 be approved and the applicable resolution considered at this time.
President Corica stated he opposed approval as he felt condominium conversions
reduce rental units which causes rents to be raised.
Upon call of the roll, the motion carried as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 4. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: None.
June 2, 1981
RESOLUTIONS
81 -380 Resolution No. 9549 "Approving Tentative Map for Tract 4796, a condominium
conversion of existing apartments at 1433 -37 Morton Street, finding said Tentative
Map consistent with City's General Plan and determining that discharge of waste
into sewer system will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Regulations
(John Barni, Jr., Subdivider)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolu-
tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 4. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent:
None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
81 -381 From City Manager regarding status of Alameda County Solid Waste Management
Plan.
President Corica stated that the Plan is being revised by the State as several
cities have expressed an interest in developing individual facilities to convert
garbage to energy. He noted that such individual facilities would reduce flow
of garbage to the Davis Street Transfer Station, but we would still have enough
to support our project.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the report
be accepted and the recommendation of the City Manager that the Council adopt
the concept of the proposed changes and ask our representative to the Authority
to support these changes provided the final language is satisfactory be approved;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
81 -382 Resolution No. 9550 "Amending the salary and position resolution by
creating a new position of Golf Course Leadperson and establishing the salary
therefor and by creating one (1) additional position of Golf and Park Maintenance
Worker.
Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolu-
tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
81 -383 Resolution No. 9551 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Harbor
Bay Isle Associates relating to underground conduits and cable franchise rights."
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, recommended the resolution not be approved
until the City enters into a contract with a Cable Television Company.
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
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining:
Councilman Diament - 1. Absent: None.
81 -384 Resolution No. 9552 "Approving use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds for on and off site costs in the development of seventy -nine Section 8
rental housing units.
June 2, 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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
81 -385 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing grant of easement for communication
purposes to Harbor Bay Isle Associates."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica -
5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
81 -386 Consideration of appointment of Member to the Civil Service Board.
President Corica nominated James L. McKenna for appointment to the Civil Service
Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and approved by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
81 -387 Consideration of appointment of Member to the Housing Commission.
President Corica nominated Wilfred Garfinkle for appointment to the Housing Commission;
the nomination was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and approved by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
81 -388 Consideration of appointment of Member to the Planning Board.
President Corica nominated Mark J. Hanna for appointment to the Planning Board;
the nomination was seconded by Councilman Stone and approved by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
President Corica announced that the ordinance relating to the Uniform Fire Code
which had been withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this
time.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
81 -389 Ordinance No. , New Series "Adopting by reference the Uniform Fire
Code, 1979 Edition, copyright 1979 by International Conference of Building Officials
and Western Fire Chiefs Association; with amendments, additions and deletions
thereof as the primary code; Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I and Uniform
Fire Code Standards enumerated in Table 5 -A, 5 -B, 5 -C, 5 -D, 11 -A, 11 -B, 17 -A,
33 -A, 38 -A, 42 -A and 42 -B thereof as the secondary code; regulating conditions
hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion; providing for issuance
of permits; providing penalties for violations thereof and repealing Sections
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13 of Ordinance No. 1869 New Series and
any ordinances and portions of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Upon inquiry by Councilman Diament, the City Manager stated that personnel referred
to in the ordinance would not be newly created positions but assignment of existing
personnel.
June 2, 1981
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance
be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica -
5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
81 -390 Upon inquiry by Councilman Stone as to status of acquisition of property
for the Fernside Boulevard Extension, the City Attorney replied that he now knows
who he will be able to settle with and that he would proceed to file the necessary
documents to acquire the property.
Councilman Stone requested Council be informed as to progress on. acquisition
of property for the Fernside Extension.
NEW BUSINESS
81 -391 Councilman Sherratt stated that he had a complaint about the ditch along
the golf course which was filled with glass and debris, and after discussion
of possible solutions, he requested staff to investigate the chainlink fence
line and determine if improvements could be made.
81 -392 The City Manager introduced William Norton, the newly appointed Director
of Public Works.
FILING
81 -392 Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates relating to underground conduits
and cable franchise rights.
Specifications for Mechanical Systems Maintenance for Police Administration
Building.
Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
81 -393 William Thomas, President of Alameda Historical Society, stated that
the Society had received a notice to vacate the basement of the Library by June 16
and requested additional time to move the historical artifacts.
Ron Curtis, Chairman of the Library Board, requested that the Historical Society
vacate the basement of the Library within 30 days as there are plans to begin
renovation of that area.
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, suggested property transfer tax monies be used
to lease space for the Historical Society.
President Corica noted that the Historical Society would be relocated to Historic
Alameda High School and that the Society prefers that facility.
At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Diament, that the Historical Society be required to vacate the
Library basement on or before August 1, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
81 -394 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.
June 2, 1981
With the consent of Council, President Corica declared the meeting convened to
open session.
81 -395
With the consent of Council, payment of a Workman Compensation claim in the
amount of $4,637.50 was authorized to John Smyth.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:35 p.m., to assemble in regular session Tuesday, June 16, 1981, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk