1981-06-30 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JUNE 30, 1981
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolu-
tion commending Fred Krueger be considered out of sequence at this time; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
81 -437 Resolution No. 9567 "Commending Fred Krueger for his many years of service
to the City of Alameda upon his retirement as Maintenance Painter."
President Corica read the Resolution of Commendation and presented the resolution,
a Certificate for Service and a letter of appreciation signed by Mayor Corica
and Bruce Rupp, City Manager, to Mr. Krueger.
Mr. Krueger expressed his appreciation for the honors and stated he had enjoyed
his years of employment with the City.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
81 -438 From the City Manager concerning the public hearing on Revenue Sharing.
The City Manager informed the Council that notification had been received from
HUD that the condition on the Sixth Year Application for HCDA had been removed
and the Seventh Year Application approved.
The City Manager summarized the Revenue Sharing Report stating that a hearing
had been held in accordance with Federal requirements and input from the public
had included requests that monies be held in reserve, use of the funds to move
the structure located at Encinal and Fernside to the Mastick Senior Center for
a shared housing program, and use of the monies to provide support for the Arts.
The City Manager further stated staff was investigating relocation of the house
at Encinal and Fernside with HCDA funds, and that he would recommend that the
Revenue Sharing Funds be used as support to the General Fund for the cost of police
services.
In response to inquiry by Councilman Stone as to whether monies should be reserved
for an emergency response vehicle on Bay Farm Island, the City Manager stated
the City should begin planning for a complete fire station on Bay Farm Island, but
he would not recommend it for this fiscal year as the City should be in a better
position as far as funding when development on Bay Farm Island is completed.
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After further discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Diament, that the report be accepted and the recommendation of the City Manager
approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
81 -439 Resolution No. 9568 "Approving and adopting the Tentative Budget of
the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1981- 1982."
The City Manager summarized the Tentative Budget and stated that the Tentative
Budget estimates revenues for General Fund at S16,711,500 and proposed budget
expenditures are S17,029,159 and that the deficit would be made up from the City's
operating reserves.
The City Manager suggested Council address the following issues prior to adoption
of the Final Budget: 1) Priorities for Capital Improvement Budget; 2) Development
of parks and open space in terms of maintenance and look at overlapping recreation
services; 3) Expenditure of additional monies for design of Patton Way; and
4) Consider whether should have recommendation from staff regarding long -term
debt bonds for long -term projects.
The City Manager stated that he would be addressing possibility of developing
specifications for contracting for maintenance of medians and certain other areas
in City and further investigate Public Works maintenance of park and recreation
facilities.
Councilman Diament expressed concern that repair of sidewalks was behind schedule
and that this could cause liabilities to the City.
Councilman Sherratt requested a breakdown of Program Revenue for Police Department
on Page 44 of the Tentative Budget.
In response to inquiry by Councilman Sherratt, the City Manager stated he would
check out Recreation revenues placed in Athletic Trust Fund.
During discussion of Golf Course Budget, President Corica suggested that if costs
for Recreation personnel are shown in Golf Course Budget that maintenance of
Recreation equipment by Golf Course personnel should be investigated.
Councilman Stone suggested it would be helpful in Final Budget if had page noting
exactly what positions are in what department and their function if we would
be cost accounting them out.
In response to inquiry by Councilman Sherratt, the City Manager stated he would
investigate reimbursements made by insurance for hospital emergency services.
(Page 48, Tentative Budget)
Councilman Sherratt suggested staff investigate S.P.C.A. taking over Animal Shelter
operations and forming a non - profit corporation to handle Library services.
Councilman Diament requested information as to how funds are allocated for travel,
membership, and education budgets, including Council Budget,and what the policy
is.
Councilman Stone requested costs required to support Boards and Commissions be
included in the Final Budget.
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Councilman Diament suggested renovation of City Hall be placed on the Capital
Improvement Budget List.
Councilman Stone requested staff investigate establishment of a typing /steno
pool and possibility of one person doing minutes for all Boards and Commissions.
President Corica requested information as to time frames when additional position
in Finance Department will show a savings to City.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Tentative
Budget be approved, including proposed additional positions, and directed that
the Council be notified of any personnel vacancies in the City so the Council
can look at those positions prior to rehiring; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
81 -440 Resolution No. 9569 "Appropriating all unallocated revenues and unanticipated
revenues for Fiscal Year 1980 -81 as a reserve for working capital."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
81 -441 Resolution No. 9570 "Authorizing year -end transfers on the books of
account of the City of Alameda."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
81 -442 Resolution No. 9571 "Establishing appropriation limit as required by
Proposition No. 4 for 1981 -82."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
81 -443 Resolution No. 9572 "Awarding contract for legal advertising for the
City for the Fiscal Year 1981 -1982 to Alameda Times -Star and authorizing execution
thereof."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
81 -444 With consent of Council, William Hildebrand, Northside Homeowners' Associa-
tion stated that there had been disturbances by young adults and teenagers such
as loud noise, broken windows, roofs being torn from garages, alcoholic beverage
containers discarded, etc., around the Parrot Village Housing Site, particularly
in the Chapin Street area. He requested the Council take action to correct these
problems.
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President Corica stated that now that the City Manager had been informed, he
could bring the problems to the attention of the Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
June 30, 1981