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1981-07-21 MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY JULY 21, 1981 The meeting convened at 12:00 Noon with President Corica presiding. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. 81 -478 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Council adjourn to Executive Session for a discussion of personnel matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Council convene to open session; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. RESOLUTIONS 81 -479 Resolution No. 9578 "Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda Police Association and City of Alameda." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk July 21, 1981 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY JULY 21, 1981 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gorman. The Invocation was given by Rev. Charles Nahnsen, Immanuel Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 81 -480 President Corica announced that he wished to recognize the participants who won trophies in the Mayor's Fourth of July Parade. President Corica presented trophies to the Outrigger Canoe Association and Alameda Sunbathers Association and expressed appreciation for their excellent floats and to the Parade Committee for their efforts in making the event a success. MINUTES Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 30, 1981, and the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of July 9, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica stated that the resolution regarding part -time employees and salary for Accountant position would be withdrawn for discussion later in the meeting. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the following 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, approved, or adopted will be indicated by an asterisk ( *). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81 -481 From Director of Public Works recommending reduction of bond from 5980,000 to S226,67O to Heritage Properties for improvements in Tract 4374 (Park- Webster). Approved. *81 -482 From Finance Director submitting Interest Report for June, 1981. Accepted. *81 -483 From Burton Crowell submitting status report on the Patton Way Project. Accepted. July 21, 1981 RESOLUTIONS *81 -484 Resolution No. 9579 "Amending personal services agreement between City and James R. Sanderson (Engineering services relating to the Harbor Bay Isle Project)." Approved. *81 -485 Resolution No. 9580 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Mark H. Wang for personal services (Engineering services relating to Alameda Marina Village)." Approved. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *81 -486 Ordinance No. 2058, New Series "Amending Subsection (b) of Section 11 -174 of the Alameda Municipal Code relating to notice of public hearings for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance." Finally adopted. *81 -487 Ordinance No. 2059, New Series "Authorizing the Northern California Power Agency to issue Revenue Bonds (Shell East Block Project - Second Phase Bonds)." Finally adopted. *81 -488 Ordinance No. 2060, New Series "Authorizing the Northern California Power Agency to issue Revenue Bonds (NCPA Project No. 1 - Development Fund Bonds)." Finally adopted. *81 -489 Ordinance No. 2061, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 13 -196 and repealing Section 13 -195.5 thereof relating to Billboard Advertising License Fees." Finally adopted. *81 -490 Ordinance No. 2062, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Article 5 to Chapter 1 of Title XVI and by amending Sections 1 -512 and 1 -521 (a) thereof relating to interference with and mistreatment of Police dogs." Finally adopted. *81 -491 Ordinance No. 2063, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending and adding certain sections to Article 1, Chapter 3 of Title XIII thereof relating to Charitable Solicitation Permits." Finally adopted. BILLS *81 -492 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct was approved in the amount of S259,146.34. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolutions appointing members to various Boards and Commissions be considered out of sequence at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -493 Resolution No. 9581 "Appointing Richard K. Sadler a Member of the Civil Service Board." 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. July 21, 1981 The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Sadler 81 -494 Resolution No. 9582 "Appointing David 0. Plummer a Member of the Alameda Historical Advisory Commission." 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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Plummer. 81 -495 Resolution No. 9583 "Reappointing Gary Knecht a Member of the Alameda Historical Advisory Commission." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, 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. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Knecht. 81 -496 Resolution No. 9584 "Reappointing Joseph A. Camicia a Member of the City Planning Board." 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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Camicia. 81 -497 Resolution No. 9585 "Reappointing James T. Kennedy a Member of the City Planning Board." 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Kennedy. 81 -498 Resolution No. 9586 "Reappointing Roland E. Cecchettini a Member of the Public Utilities Board." 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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Cecchettini. 81 -499 Resolution No. 9587 "Appointing Susan G. Foulkes a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." July 21, 1981 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Foulkes. 81 -500 Resolution No. 9588 "Appointing Deanna D. Johe a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Johe 81 -501 Resolution No. 9589 "Appointing Robert V. Shahbazian a Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Shahbazian. 81 -502 Resolution No. 9590 "Reappointing Robert G. Hudkins a Member of the Library Board." Councilman Stone 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. The Clerk stated that Mr. Hudkins had indicated he was unable to attend,and the Oath of Office would be administered in the Office of City Clerk. 81 -503 Resolution No. 9591 "Reappointing Dorothy R. Larzelere a Member of the Library Board." 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Clerk stated that Ms. Larzelere had indicated she was unable to attend, and the Oath of Office would be administered in the Office of City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81 -504 An open letter, signed by several tenants, regarding rent increases at 1621 and 1617 Alameda Avenue. Councilman Sherratt noted that the records indicated the tenants had not filed a grievance with the Rent Review Advisory Committee and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,that the communication be referred to that Committee and the tenants informed that is the proper channel to address their concerns; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. July 21, 1981 81 -505 From Heidi Pena Realtor, withdrawing appeal on behalf of Darol A. Townsend, filed against decision of the Planning Board in denying Use Permit for electrical contracting and design at 1829 Versailles Street and requesting refund of the $200 filing fee. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the communication be accepted and the $200 refund granted inasmuch as no cost had been incurred by City staff; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -506 From Cable Television Advisory Committee recommending approval for release of Requests for Proposals for Cable Communication System. The Assistant City Manager stated that the following changes had been recommended by the Cable Television Advisory Committee: 1) On page 6, sixth provision, delete "production van (microwave equipment)" and 2) On page 15, under 3.b., 5% changed to 1 %. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,that the Requests for Proposals be amended as recommended above and accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -507 From Historical Advisory Commission submitting recommendations regarding historical significance of the proposed streetlight conversions. 81 -508 From City Manager concerning status of Streetlight Conversion Project and establishment of Assessment District. Russell Sisung, Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission, stated that the Commission was recommending that 1,291 Post -Top and Pendant Style Historical streetlights be designated as Historical Monuments. The following persons spoke on several aspects of the proposed streetlight con- version such as the following: the Historical Advisory recommendation, trees obstructing streetlights, and the need for additional studies regarding costs to rehabilitate the historical lights and methods of financing. Woody Minor, 1325 St. Charles Street Robert Brewer, 2045 Buena Vista Elizabeth Rogers, 1261 Weber Tommie Viers, 1530 Mozart Street David Plummer, 1401 High Street Jessica Persoff, 1712 Dayton Richard Persoff, 1712 Dayton Gerhard Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road Lisa Baker, 939 Taylor Victoria Boddington, 1412 Broadway Councilman Diament made a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Historical Advisory Commission to designate the 1,291 Post -Top and Pendant Style Historical streetlights as Historical Monuments; the motion FAILED for lack of a second. President Corica stated he wanted the City to be better lit for safety reasons,and there will still be opportunity for further consideration of the historical lights and additional input from the comminity. After Council discussion, President Corica read the six proposals in the City Managers's report relating to an approach to retain the historical lights. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,that the Historical Advisory Commission report and the report of the City Manager be accepted and the proposals in the City Manager's report approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. July 21, 1981 81 -509 From Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of various improvements and reduction of bond from S240,000 to S11,000 to Harbor Bay Isle Associates in Tract 3810 (Village I Southwest, Village I North, Village III, and Village IV). In response to inquiry by Elizabeth Rogers, the City Engineer explained that the improvements related to the pump station were utilities and sanitary sewer lines and that parts of the Tract had already been accepted piecemeal such as skeleton streets, part of lagoon systems, bike paths and landscaping. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -510 Resolution No. 9592 "Requesting the assignment of additional Naval ships to the Naval Air Station in Alameda." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolu- tion be adopted. Councilman Stone referred to the proposed move of Todd Shipyards Dry Dock from Alameda and stated that a letter should be sent to the Chief of Naval Operations requesting that the City and Council be notified as much in advance as possible of changes occurring at the Naval Air Station so the City could assist if possible. Councilman Stone recommended that the City Manager and President of the Chamber of Commerce call upon Todd Shipyards to find out how far the proposed move has progressed and perhaps even have Mayor Corica contact corporate headquarters. Councilman Diament suggested the Mayors of Oakland and San Francisco also become involved as the Naval Air Station employs people from the entire area and affects the economy of all. Councilman Sherratt recommended that the letter to Chief of Naval Operations also express the City's support of the Naval Air Station and that the City Manager and President of Chamber of Commerce also offer assistance to other businesses in Alameda. Bill McCall, 1105 Mound Street, spoke in support of Naval Air Station operations and stated it was his understanding that another carrier would be assigned to the Naval Air Station. Councilman Sherratt stated that if another carrier is assigned to the Naval Air Station, the City should work with the Navy to resolve housing and other problems that could occur. Upon call of the roll, the motion to adopt the resolution carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -511 Resolution No. 9593 "Awarding contract for the extension of Fernside Boulevard to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., and authorizing execution thereof." July 21, 1981 Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, 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. 81 -512 Resolution No. 95Y4 "Adopting specifications, special provisions and plans for the Alameda Small Boat Ramp and Fishing Breakwater, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." (PW 1 -81 -1) 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, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -513 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending certain sections relating to Use Permits for off -sale liquor establishments." 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. 81 -514 Ordinance No. , New Series "An ordinance of the City of Alameda relating to the construction, operation, regulation and control of Cable Communications Systems within the City's territorial limits and repealing Ordinance No. 2043 N.S. relating to Cable Communications Systems." Councilman Sherratt noted some amendments had been received and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print as amended; 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 President Corica stated that the resolution withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. RESOLUTIONS 81 -515 Resolution No. 9575 "Designating the number of and providing for the compensation of certain part -time employees of the City of Alameda and establishing the salary for the new Accountant position." In response to inquiry by Councilman Stone, the City Manager stated that the Administrative Intern position could be used by any department and costs would be paid from existing budgets. He further stated that Council would approve any appointments. He noted that the Administrative Interns would be graduate college students. Councilman Diament stated she would like more information on the job description and expressed concern regarding staff time required for training. President Corica stated that money to pay for Administrative Intern positions might be better used in other areas such as Public Works. July 21, 1981 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 3. Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica - 2. Absent: None. 81 -516 Councilman Diament expressed concerns regarding the Animal Shelter and that should discuss personnel in Executive Session. 81 -517 In response to inquiry of Councilman Diament, the City Manager stated that he had requested the Police Department to report back regarding complaints received relating to the the Parrot Village Housing area and that the report should be received soon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -518 Gerhard Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road, expressed concern about the number of newspaper racks for the East Bay Today publications located throughout the City, particularly at bus stops on routes leaving the City. Councilman Sherratt suggested staff investigate newspaper racks being arbitrarily located throughout the City. FILING 81 -519 Specifications for Alameda Small Boat Ramp and Fishing Breakwater. Amendment to personal services agreement with James R. Sanderson (Engineering services relating to the Harbor Bay Isle Project). Agreement with Mark H. Wang for personal services (Engineering services relating to Alameda Marina Village). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 10:00 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, August 4, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk July 21, 1981