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1982-02-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 1982 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Sherratt. The Invocation was given by Rev. Martell H. Twitchell, Retired, 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 January 19, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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: NUn2, Absent: None, Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk / REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS \• *82-073 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing be scheduled March 16, 1982, regarding proposed General Plan Amendment GPA-81-4 to eliminate internal inconsistencies, technical and typographic errors in the Combined Land Use Plan. Approved. *82-074 From Finance Director submitting Interest Earning Reports for November and December, 1981, Accepted. *82-075 From Public Works Director recommending reduction in bond amount from S1,322,000 to 3275,000 to complete improvements for Tract 4254, Harbor Bay Isle, Centre Court. Approved. *82-076 From Public Works Director recommending extension of time to complete improvements for Tract 3841, Village 3, Harbor Bay Isle, for one year from February 6, 1982, to February 6, 1983. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *82-077 Resolution No. 9681 "Extending bid opening date for Public Works Project No. P.W. 12-81-12, Harbor Bay Parkway Improvement--Doolittle Drive Intersection and extension southerly from Maitland Drive--From February 5, 1982 to February 17, 1982.o Adopted. +82-078 Resolution No. 9682 "Ratifying submission of Grant Application to National Trust for Historic Preservation." Adopted. *82-079 Resolution No. 9683 "Awarding contract to James H. Darby for additions and alterations to the Boat Launching Ramp at the north end of Grand Street and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. February 2, 1982 *82 -080 Resolution No. 9684 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3605 for division of the property at 888 Willow Street for condominium purposes, permitting the recording thereof, and finding said Parcel Map consistent with the City's General Plan (Louis Stayer, Owner)." Adopted. *82 -081 Resolution No. 9685 "Declaring intention to vacate a sanitary sewer easement, fixing date for hearing thereon, and ordering publication and posting of notice. (At intersection of Fernside Boulevard and Washington Street)." Adopted. *82 -082 Resolution No. 9686 "Awarding contract for construction of Caretaker's Unit at Mastick Senior Center and authorizing execution thereof." (Barnes Construction) Adopted. *82 -083 Resolution No. 9687 "Authorizing execution of agreement Authority of the City of Alameda relating to legal representation (Master Contract)." Adopted. *82 -084 Resolution No. 9688 "Authorizing execution of agreement Authority of the City of Alameda relating to legal representation (Hourly Contract)." Adopted. with Housing for said Authority with Housing for said Authority INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *82 -085 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending certain sections of Chapters 3 and 4 of Title XVII thereof to establish a yield right -of -way intersection at St. Charles Street and Eagle Avenue and to create two additional 24- minute parking spaces at 2200 Central Avenue." Introduced and passed to print. BILLS *82 -086 Am Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 5134,339.02. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 82 -087 From Jeanne Clark, 1738 Central Avenue, supporting requests for assistance for the Library and suggesting a small charge for books to add to Library funds. President Corica expressed appreciation to Ms. Clark for support of the Library and noted it was illegal to charge for books. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communi- cation be accepted and a letter directed to Ms. Clark along with a copy of the City Librarian's report; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -088 From Alameda Swim Team, signed by President Douglas M. deHaan, regarding past and proposed budget reduction within the Recreation Department. Mr. deHaan expressed concern that pools had been closed during winter months due to budget cuts and about the condition and /or lack of pool covers. He further stated the Swim Team was requesting that one pool be kept open for use by the Swim Team in the winter months. February 2, 1982 The following persons spoke in support of Mr. deHann's position: Madeline Fassler, 1615 San Jose Avenue John Perata, 1901 High Street Mike Rossi, 2129 Encinal Avenue Laura Gallagher, 401 Grand Street After discussion, Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted and directed staff to provide report regarding cost of granting request to keep one pool open during winter months and the School District contacted regarding their position. Councilman Diament requested the condition of the pools and pool covers also be addressed. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Sherratt requested Mr. deHaan to provide an analysis of cost, times pool would be needed and any other pertinent information and submit to the Council and School District. HEARINGS 82 -089 Hearing on 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. The Planning Director stated that compromises had been worked out with the Homeowners' Association regarding their areas of concern, and the Planning Board approved the proposed rezoning based on findings outlined in Planning Board Resolution No. 1210. President Corica explained procedures to be used in the hearing and called for proponents in favor of the Planning Board recommendation to approve the proposed rezoning. Dan Reidy, Attorney for the owner, spoke in support of the rezoning and stated that if the rezoning is approved, the owner would record deed restrictions requiring only two dwelling units per parcel be constructed and that each unit have two garage spaces and one off - street parking space. On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica ordered the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the proposed rezoning be approved and the applicable ordinance considered out of sequence at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 82 -090 Ordinance No. , New Series "Reclassifying and rezoning certain property within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series - Applicant: Daniel F. Reidy for Ron Cowan, Lots 9, 14, 15, 20, and 21 of Tract 3865, R- 81 -2." February 2, 1982 Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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. HEARINGS Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the hearings regarding General Plan Amendment and rezoning at 1928 High Street be considered together; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -091 Hearing regarding a General Plan Amendment to reclassify land use designa- tion of 1928 High Street from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. 82 -092 Hearing on Rezoning Petition R -81 -3 to reclassify from the existing C -1 Neighborhood Commercial District, to C -2, Central Business District, the property at 1928 High Street. The Planning Director stated that the Planning Board had denied both applications based on certain findings outlined in Planning Board Resolution No. 1211, and the Board was concerned about spot zoning the one property. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call for proponents supporting the Planning Board decision denying the applications, the following persons spoke: Antionette Carbone, 3121 Fernside Boulevard Maureen Moriarty, 1904 Cornell Drive On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke: Robert DeCelle, P. 0. Box 1606 John Wickert, 2022 High Street, #E Shirley Eastman, 1915 High Street Enrich Boehler, the applicant, 1928 High Street Councilman Stone stated she would not support rezoning or an amendment to the General Plan for the property at 1928 High Street as it would not be in the best interest of the neighborhood and she would not wish to set a precedent by spot zoning the one property. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the decision of Planning Board in denying both applications be upheld; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Attorney stated that the resolution regarding a Negative Declaration for proposed General Plan Amendment for the property at 1928 High Street would not be appropriate in light of the Council's decision. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 82 -093 From Recreation Commission regarding the budget situation of the Recreation and Parks Department. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and referred for discussion during budget meetings; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. February 2, 1982 82 -094 From Director of Recreation and Parks recommending acceptance of the Mastick Senior Center Project, P.W. 1 -81 -2, and recordation of the Notice of Completion. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the report be accepted and recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 82 -095 Resolution No. 9689 "Designating the Alameda Model Airplane Field "William Osborne Field." 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. Mr. Osborne expressed appreciation for the honor. 82 -096 Resolution No. 9690 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Stone & Youngberg Municipal Financing Consultants, Inc. for the development of a plan of procedure for the sale of Revenue Anticipation Notes or Tax Anticipation Notes." In response to inquiry of Andrew Bates, 1514 Broadway, the City Manager stated that the agreement for consultant services had not gone to bid, but the offer was reasonable. 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. Councilman Stone requested that several firms be contacted in the future on such contracts. President Corica stated that he would prefer to have it go to bid. 82 -097 Resolution No. 9691 "Affirming Council's support for joint effort with the University of California and other East Bay Cities for establishment of a Biotechnical Research Center in the East Bay." 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 82 -098 President Corica nominated Harold Hungerford as a Member of the Rent Review Advisory Committee. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Stone and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -099 Councilman Diament requested the report regarding nonprofit status for the Mastick Senior Center be submitted and agendized soon. February 2, 1982 82 -100 Councilman Diament referred to Bay Farm Island Recreation Building and a proposal to lease by Mr. O'Toole and inquired as to status of possibly leasing that facility. Councilman Sherratt stated that the Council had discussed several parcels of vacant land and,the Council should have an extensive report on the use of those sites. It was the consensus of Council that the Recreation Commission submit recommendations to Council regarding uses of the Bay Farm Island Recreation Building. NEW BUSINESS 82 -101 Councilman Gorman requested consideration of endorsing SB 573 relative to maintenance of Taxi Scrip Program and report regarding fiscal impact. 82 -102 Councilman Stone requested a report regarding SB 1093 relative to mandatory density bonus for parkland dedication be placed on next agenda. FILING 82 -103 Agreement with Stone and Youngberg Municipal Financing Consultants, Inc. relative to Revenue Anticipation Notes or Tax Anticipation Notes. Two (2) agreements with Housing Authority relating to legal representation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 82 -104 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, stated that the Council should support a Biotechnical Research Center in Alameda rather than the East Bay. He also stated the City should charge for private use of public property such as floating docks and piers and that the City should not pay part of the cost to clean private lagoons. ADJOURNMENT 82 -105 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, it was determined that no action would be taken. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m., to assemble in regular session Tuesday, February 16, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEM SPEEGL City Clerk February 2, 1982