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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 1982
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament. The Invocation was given by Father
Gary Tollner, St. Phillip Neri'3 Catholic Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Minutes
of the Special Council Meetings of December 21 and 29, 1987, and Regular Council
Meeting of January 5, 1882, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that all 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 or adopted are indicated by an asterisk [*).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82-035 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing be scheduled February 2,
1082, regarding rezoning petition R-81-2 to reclassify from R-1, One-Family Residence
District to R-2, Two-Family Residence District Lots 9, 14" 15, 20, and 21, along
the south edge of Tract 3865 and north of the South Shore Beach and Tennis Club.
Approved hearing date.
*82-036 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing be scheduled February 2,
1882, regarding a General Plan Amendment to reclassify land use designation of
1928 High Street from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. Approved hearing
date.
*82-037 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing he scheduled February 2,
1982, regarding rezoning petition R-81-3 to reclassify from the existing C-1, Neigh-
borhood Commercial District, to C-2, Central Business District, the property at
1928 High Street. Approved hearing date.
*82-039 From Personnel Officer recommending approval to fill vacant Personnel Analyst
position. Approved.
*82-039 From Public Works Director recommending extension of time to August 21, 1982,
to complete improvements in Tract 3810, Harbor Bay Isle. Approved.
January 19, 1982
*82-040 From Public Works Director recommending extension of time to November 4,
1982, to complete improvements in Tract 3634, Baywood Village. Approved.
*82-041 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of the Makassar Straits
Demolition Project, No. P.W. 9-81-8 and recordation of the Notice of Completion.
Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*82-042 Resolution No. 9608 "Approving Final Map of subdivision known as Tract
4136 and accepting certain dedicated parcels of land - Waterford Terrace (Ponderosa
Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*82-043 Resolution No. 9669 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with Subdivision Tract 4136 and approving
bonds as to sufficiency (Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*82-044 Resolution No. 9070 "Authorizing execution of Endorsement Number 1 renewing
the City's Public Liability Administration Agreement with R. L. Kautz & Co." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*82-045 Ordinance No. 2076, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending various sections of Chapter 3 of Title XVII thereof relating to stopping
and parking regulations." Adopted.
*82-046 Ordinance No. 2077, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
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nmending various sections in Article 1 of 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.
^82-047 Ordinance No. 2078, New Series "Amending Ordinance N0, 1929 N.S. to increase
plan-checking fees by amending Exhibit A-1 thereof." Adopted.
BILLS
*82-048 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of 5202,274.28.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
82-049 From Judy Clayton-Turner, Alameda Parents' Cooperative Preschool, requesting
waiver of fees charged by the Planning Department in connection with Use Permit
for operation of a preschool at Longfellow Park.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the request
for waiver of fees be granted as uncollectible; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
82-050 From Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, requesting renegotiation
Of the garbage disposal contract with Oakland Scavenger Company.
Mr. Tillman stated that citizens of Alameda are paying more for garbage pickup than
other cities in the area, and the rates should be decreased.
January 19, 1982
Councilman Diament noted that the report from the City Manager indicated rates are
being reviewed and requested the Oakland Scavenger Company policy of billing three
months in advance also be reViewed.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communica-
tion be accepted and the recommendation of City Manager that a report on review
Of rates be submitted at the second Council meeting in February, 1982" approved;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
APPEALS
82-051 Appeal against the decision of the Planning Board in adopting the Negative
Declaration for Playa Del Alameda, 40 units of Section 8 rental housing at 715 Central
Avenue.
Jim Stonehouse, attorney representing Shuwa Investment Corporation, stated that
although the developer did not feel an Environmental Impact Report was necessary,
he had been authorized as their representative to offer to voluntarily prepare an
Environmental Impact Report for the project at 716 Central AVenuB,
Joseph Brecher, attorney representing the appellants, spoke in support of preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report.
The following persons spoke in support of the Negative Declaration and against prepara-
tion
Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive
Gayle Church, 523 Pacific Avenue
Lois Pryor, 1814 Clinton Avenue
Mary Ranch, Haight Avenue
Carl Tarver, 114 Haight Avenue
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the offer
of Shuwa Investment Corporation to voluntarily prepare an Environmental Impact Report
for the project at 716 Central Avenue be accepted; the motion carried by
voice vote - 5. '
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82-052 From Public Works Director submitting report on the City's storm drains
and sanitary sewers and recommending a hearing be scheduled February 16, 1982, for
consideration of sewer service fees.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report
be accepted and the hearing scheduled February 16, 1482; the motion carried by
voice vote - 5. '
82-053 From Director of Recreation and Parks recommending establishment of a nonprofit
organization for the Mastick Senior Center.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the report
be accepted.
Councilman Stone requested information regarding obtaining funding as it relates to
operation of the Senior Center by a nonprofit corporation compared to operation
by the City.
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Lance Russum, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, offered assistance in setting
up the nonprofit corporation and submitted proposed bylaws.
John Guidici, President of the Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board, requested
the seniors have input into the matter.
President Corica requested he be provided a copy of the report and additional material
when prepared.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Sherratt offered an amendment to the motion,
accepted by Councilman Diament and Gorman, that staff be directed to provide a detailed
report and analysis regarding the following relative to establishment of a nonprofit
organization for the Mastick Senior Center: Composition of Board of Directors,
proposed bylaws, pros and cons of City or nonprofit organization operating Center,
ability to obtain funding as it relates to operation of the Center by a nonprofit
organization compared to City; the motion, as amended, carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, spoke briefly regarding a meeting attended
in Sacramento regarding senior activities.
RESOLUTIONS
82 -054 A resolution commending several City departments for their excellent work
during the recent storm was read.
Councilman Gorman requested the resolution be amended to include the Bureau of Electricity.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be amended as requested and adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica -
5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Resolution No. 9671 "Commending Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works
Department, Recreation and Parks Department, and the Bureau of Electricity for their
excellent work during the recent storm."
82 -055 Resolution No. 9672 "Authorizing a Deferred Compensation Program for certain
unrepresented City Employees."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82 -056 Resolution No. 9673 "A Resolution of Intention to make acquisitions and
improvements - Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment District 81 -1."
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.
82 -057 Resolution No. 9674 "A resolution determining to undertake proceedings
pursuant to Special Assessment and Assessment Bond Acts for the making of acquisitions
and improvements without further proceedings under Division 4 of the Streets and
Highways Code - Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment District 81 -1."
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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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-058 Resolution No. 9675 "A resolution appointing engineer and attorneys - Harbor
Bay Business Park Assessment District 81-1," (Engineer - M & M Consultants; Attorneys -
Jones Hall Hill & White)
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-059 Resolution No. 9676 "A resolution approving and authorizing execution of
agreement with Assessment Bond Underwriter - Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment
District 8l-l.'/ (Stone & Youngberg)
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-060 Resolution No. 9677 "A resolution preliminarily approving Engineer's Report,
appointing time and place of hearing protests and directing notice thereof, and
describing proposed boundaries of Assessment District and directing filing of Boundary
Map - Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment District 81-1."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
NOne,
82-051 Resolution No. 9678 "Resolution determining to undertake proceedings pursuant
to Special Assessment and Assessment Bond Acts for the acquisition and construction
of improvements without proceedings under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways
Code of the State of California for Maitland Drive Assessment District, Local Improve-
ment District 1982-1."
Ann Dowdy, 60 Maitland Drive, spoke in support of the Maitland Drive Assessment
District and offered to answer questions.
James Wilson, 68 Maitland Drive, stated he would like to have the street repaired
without additional cost to homeowner. He further stated there was a problem with
a tree.
Councilman Sherratt noted that if the tree belongs to the City,we would investigate.
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-062 Resolution No. 9679 "Resolution appointing Engineers and Attorneys - Maitland
Drive Assessment District 1982-1." (Engineer, T. Dave Edwards; Attorneys, Wilson
Morton, Assaf & McElligott)
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.
82-063 Resolution No. 9680 "Resolution of Intention to acquire and construct
improvements - Maitland Drive Assessment District, Local Improvement District
1982-1 ,
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
82-064 An ordinance amending the Alameda Municipal Code to establish three parking
meter spaces at 1647 Park Street-was read.
James Kennedy, representing Morris Landy Car Lot, spoke in opposition to installation
of the meters stating that vehicles parked there would obstruct the view of the
lot and cars for sale. He requested that if meters are installed, two meters
be installed instead of three.
John Costello, owner of McGee's RestuUrunt'spok2 in support of installation of
three meters.
President Corica spoke in support of the installation of two meters.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance
be finally adopted; the motion FAILED by the following roll call vote; Ayes: Council-
men Sherratt and Stone - 2. Noes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, and President
Corica - 3. Absent: None.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance
be amended to establish two parking meter spaces and finally adopted; the motion
carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt,
Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Ordinance No. 2079, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code to establish
two parking meter spaces at 1647 Park Street."
NEW BUSINESS
82-065 Councilman Diament expressed concern about the College of Alameda situation
and that the Coast Guard Base is in danger of being decommissioned.
President Corica stated that he had just sent a telegram to the Commandant Officer
of Coast Guard, Secretary of Interior, and our Congressmen urging retention Of
the Coast Guard Base, and noted he had talked with the Commanding Officer, and
it might not be a training center but some other facility. He further requested
a resolution be prepared and agendized placing the Council position on record.
FILING
82-066 Agreement in connection with Tract 4136.
Endorsement No. 1 renewing Liability Administration Agreement with R. L. Kautz
& Company.
Agreement with Assessment Bond Underwriter in connection with Harbor Bay
Business Park District 81-1,
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82 -067 Sue Tamano, 439 Santa Clara Avenue, referred to flooding on Third and
Bush Streets during the recent storm and requested action be taken to remedy
the situation.
82 -068 Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, recommended the City establish
liaison with the Naval Air Station and obtain an update on housing needs of Naval
Air Station personnel.
82 -069 Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, spoke in support of a sewer
service charge and recommended establishment of a Public Works Committee to assist
in the budget process regarding City functions.
82 -070 Judith Gillis, 2217 Otis Drive, #2, expressed concern regarding rent increases,
and in response to inquiries regarding the Rent Review Advisory Committee, President
Corica informed her the Committee meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
82 -071 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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, President Corica ordered the meeting reconvened
to regular session.
82 -072
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the City
Manager serve at the pleasure of the Council and not under a formal contract;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 9:30 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, February 2, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
January 19, 1982
DEEN SPEEGL
City Clerk