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1982-06-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY JUNE l, 1982 The meeting convened at 7:50 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority meeting) with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Sherratt. The Invocation was given by Rev. Charl2sNahnSeO, Immanuel Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 7, 1982, and Regular Council Meeting Of May 18, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Diament mode a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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: NUne, Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk (*). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *82-313 From Secretary of Planning Board submitting recommendation to change street name from Windwood Road to Clipper Drive. Approved. *82-314 From Recreation Director recommending acceptance of work for construction of Shoreline Park, recordation of Notice of Completion, and approval of Letter of Credit. Approved. *82-315 From Public Works Director recommending extension of time for one year to May 18, 1983, for filing Final Map for Tract 4591 (Brittany Landing, Harbor Bay Isle). Approved. +82-316 From Public Works Director recommending extension of time for one year to May 6, 1983, to complete improvements for Tract 4772 (Holly Street/Mecartney Road). Approved. *82-317 From Finance Director submitting Interest Report for month of April, 1982, RESOLUTIONS *82-318 Resolution No. 9757 "Adopting Specifications for furnishing to the City Of Alameda coin collection of parking meters within the City, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *82-319 "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code relating to installation of Stop Signs on Dayton Avenue at Paru Street." Passed to print. June 1, 1982 FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *82 -320 Ordinance No. 2093, New Series Authorizing execution of lease agreement to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce relating to rental of office space on the First Floor of City Hall." Finally adopted. BILLS 82 -321 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of S206,285.45. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA 82 -322 From Dolly Ci Wai Fong, Representative, Alameda County /State /Local Partnership Program proposing that an Art Commission be established. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communica- tion be referred to the Social Services Human Relations Board for deliberation and report back to Council as to a possible approach; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica suggested staff also investigate. 82 -323 From Alamedans for Nuclear Disarmament regarding nuclear weapons and the resolution previously adopted by Council. John Saemann, Alamedans for Nuclear Disarmament, requested the resolution again be sent to those who had not responded and suggested language for a cover letter. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communica- tion be accepted and directed staff forward any responses received relative to the prior resolution to Alamedans for Nuclear Disarmament; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica suggested the resolution be resubmitted with a cover letter request- ing a response. Andrew Bates, 1514 Broadway, spoke regarding consequences and dangers of nuclear weapons. Councilman Diament noted that would be a good subject to discuss at a Disaster Council meeting. 82 -324 From Martha E. Beazley, Alameda Beauty College, regarding exclusion of the school from Cable T.V. installation and equipment. Ms. Beazley stated that the school had not been included in the Cable Television proposal and requested that be rectified. Councilman Gorman stated that private schools are being considered during Cable Television negotiations. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communi- cation be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. June 1, 1982 82 -325 From Mayor Diane Longshore, City of Concord, regarding ABAG memorandum entitled, "Technical Memorandum No. 2 - Distribution of Housing Need by Income Category," and recommending close examination of the impact of the revised income distribution formula on the housing needs numbers for our community. The City Manager noted that staff would have a report for the June 15 meeting regarding the implications of the memorandum and would submit recommendations. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the communi- cation be accepted and directed the matter appear on the next agenda with a staff report; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -326 From Joseph M. Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, regarding decision of Council at the meeting of April 6, 1982, relative to Cable Television Franchise and the related legal memorandum. Mr. Sullivan suggested the vote referred to in his communication be recinded and submitted to a vote of the electorate and read and filed a statement relative to that subject. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the communica- tion be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 82 -327 Hearing regarding Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment, GPA -82 -2, and Tentative Map 5049 related to 40 -unit low /moderate income residential housing project to be located at 716 Central Avenue. The Planning Director stated that the Planning Board approved and certified the Environmental Impact Report and revised some of the mitigation measures. (Planning Board Resolution No. 1244) He further stated that the Board approved the General Plan Amendment and Tentative Map for Tract 5049 based on certain findings and imposing conditions outlined in Planning Board Resolution Nos. 1245 and 1246. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call for proponents in favor of the decision of the Planning Board, the following persons spoke: Helen Dodt, Alamedans with Hope John Doherty, Alamedans with Hope James Stonehouse, Attorney for Shuwa Investments Corp. Deanna Johe, 3258 Ravens Cove Lane On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke addressing issuessiich as environ- Mental concerns, access route of emergency vehicles across Washington Park, traffic, and parking: Karin Lucas, Alameda Improvement Association Charles Ormond, Alameda Improvement Association William Hillery, 660 Westline Drive Carol Tarver, Alameda Improvement Association President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. President Corica expressed concern regarding emergency vehicles using Washington Park and whether it was appropriate to use a public park for access to a development. June 1, 1982 In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether there would be sidewalks on both sides entering the project from Central, the Planning Director stated there is a sidewalk on one side, and the Planning Board directed pedestrian and bicycle safety be investigated on the other side and that steps be taken to promote ped- estrian safety; i.e., a sidewalk if feasible or other steps to improve access for pedestrians. Councilman Stone expressed concern that the original proposed project was 22 to 27 units and now increased to 40 and changed from single family to duplex, that a General Plan Amendment was required, and the use of recreational land for emergency access. Councilman Gorman stated that he was willing to certify the Environmental Impact Report as adequate, but the impacts were undesirable and noted that he had voted against a project at the same locationin 1978 and impactswould be more severe with 40 units. Councilman Diament stated that the project was needed for the City's housing assistance plan and that Council had made commitments to the developer. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report be considered out of sequence at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -328 Resolution No. 9758 "Certifying Environmental Impact Report for Playa De La Alameda Project (2.22 acre parcel at 716 Central Avenue)." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. 82 -329 Resolution No. 9759 "Amending the Combined Land Use Plan of the General Plan of the City of Alameda to change land use designation from single family to special single - family for 716 Central Avenue." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen Gorman and Stone - 2. Absent: None. 82 -330 Resolution No. 9760 "Approving Tentative Map for Tract 5049, a subdivision of property located at 716 Central Avenue, finding said Tentative Map consistent with the City's General Plan and determining that discharge of waste into sewer system will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Regulations (Shuwa Investments Corporation)." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen Gorman and Stone - 2. Absent: None. June 1, 1982 ����� w�m�� APPEALS 82-331 From John Doherty, Alamedans with HOPE, appealing the decision of the Planning Board in granting Planned Development, PD-81-3, related to 40-unit low/moderate income residential housing project to be located at 716 Central AVeDV8, The Clerk noted that a letter had been received requesting to withdraw the appeal. In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether the appeal fee had been paid and if it was refundable, the City Manager stated he would investigate. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted and the request to withdraw the appeal granted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 82-332 From City Manager transmitting Ralph Andersen & Associates' recommendations concerning Housing Authority operations. After Council discussion, Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted and no action taken to place Executive Director of Housing Authority within jurisdiction of the City Manager at this time. Councilman Stone suggested the Council may wish to review the matter again at the end of the year. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82-333 From Assistant City Manager submitting recommendation regarding Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Program. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, the the report be accepted and the recommendations approved as follows: 11 accept the proposal for Excess Workers' Compensation as submitted by Alameda Associates; 2) approve a 5100,000 Self Insurance Retention; and 3) increase the limits of liability to S1O,000,000; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: N0De, Abstaining: Councilman Sherratt - 1. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS 82-334 Resolution No. 9701 "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda providing for the borrowing of funds for Fiscal Year 1982-1983 and the issuance of 1982 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes therefor." Councilman Stone 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: N0Oe, Absent: None. 82-335 Resolution No. 9762 "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda establishing restrictions upon use of Cash Reserve Fund of City." 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: N0Oe, Absent: None. June 1, 1982 82 -335 Resolution No. 9763 "Authorizing the street name of Crolls Gardens Court in Tract 5049, Playa De La Alameda." Councilman Gorman 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 -336 Resolution No. 9764 "Authorizing execution of agreement with City of Hayward relating to Data Processing Services." President Corica stated that he would oppose the resolution unless he had more information as to how it would relate to saving dollars. 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 Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 4. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: None. 82 -337 Resolution No. 9765 "Authorizing open market purchase of engineering computa- tion equipment in conjunction with Harbor Bay Isle Business Park Assessment District." In response to inquiry of Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, the Public Works Director stated the equipment would be located in the Engineering Department. He also noted the equipment would be paid for by Harbor Bay Isle Assessment District. 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 -338 Resolution No. 9766 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Harbor Bay Parkway sanitary sewer pump station improvements, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." 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 -339 Resolution No. 9767 "Authorizing submittal of Grant Application to Office of Historic Preservation, State Department of Parks and Recreation, for funds to prepare maps and planning studies of heritage areas of 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: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 82 -340 Resolution No. 9768 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Preventative Maintenance, Inc., to provide Pavement Management Program in the City of Alameda." Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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. dune 1, 1982 FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 82-341 Ordinance No. 2094" New Series "Amending Title II, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 2-117 of the Alameda Municipal Code relating to voting procedures of the City Council." Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen Gorman and ' Sherratt - Z. Absent: NODe, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 82-342 Councilman Diament expressed concern that the Board of Directors of the nonprofit corporation for the Mastick Senior Center had met and did not plan to meet again for two months. She stated that they seemed to think they would run the programs, but they were actually to be involved in fund raising, initially bingo games. Councilman Sherratt stated that two months was too long to wait for a meeting and requested the Recreation Director to keep the Council informed. Councilman Gorman suggested the Council write the Board of Directors requesting they not become involved with the programs and work on fund raising. FILING 82-343 Agreement with City of Hayward relating to Data Processing Services. Agreement with Preventative Maintenance, Inc., to provide Pavement Management Program. Plans and Specifications for Harbor Bay Parkway sanitary sewer pump station improvements. Paying Agent Agreement relative to Tax Anticipation Notes. Specifications for furnishing coin collection of parking meters. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 82-344 Helene Ullner, 721 Santa Clara Avenue, spoke regarding noise of street Sweeping machine during early morning hours at Parking Lot "W" and requested the ordinance establishing the hours be revoked and the noise Dbat2d, The Public Works Director stated that he had directed sweeping be changed to three days per week and the time moved from 6:20 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. and recommended that schedule be continued. 82-345 Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue, stated that she had not heard the decision made during the hearing on the proposed project at 716 Central and expressed her concern that it would not be accessible to the handicapped in wheelchairs because of the slope. Councilman Gorman requested the Planning Department to fully consider accessibility to the handicapped during the Final Map process and suggested a letter be sent ' to HUD to inquire if they had addressed that issue. The Planning Director noted that the Planning Board had considered that issue, and there was no easy solution because of the grade. June 1, 1982 President Corica requested the City Manager to instruct the Committee for the Handi- capped to investigate accessibility to the project. Councilman Sherratt noted there were units in the project for the handicapped which would benefit the handicapped who could reach the project by automobile and could be used by persons with other types of handicaps. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p,m' to meet in regular session Tuesday, June 15, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk June l, 1982