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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JULY 6, 1982
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 President
Corioa,
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilman Stone - 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Corica noted that resolutions concerning income group proportions as
revised by the Association of Bay Area Governments and contract with Chamber of
Commerce to conduct an "Industrial and Commercial Site Inventory and Evaluation"
had been withdrawn from Consent Calendar for discussion later in the meeting.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the following
items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica -
4. Noes: Mnne, Absent: Councilman Stone - 1.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk(
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82-390 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission submitting status report
regarding designation of Park Street Historic Commerical District. Accepted.
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*82-387 From Finance Director submitting Interest Earnings Report for May, 1982.
Accepted.
*82-388 From Community Development Director recommending extension of existing
contract with Alamedans with H.O.P.E. for housing counseling services on a month-
to-month basis pending contract negotiations. Approved.
*82-389 From Public Works Director submitting status report on Alameda Beach
Sand Replenishment Project. Accepted.
*82-390 From Public Works Director submitting status report on Sewer Service
Fee implementation. Accepted.
+82-391 From Public Works Director recommending reduction of bond from 3250,000
to 325,000 for subdivision improvements on Tract 3645, Bay Isle Pointe, Ponderosa
Homes. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*82-392 Resolution No. 9786 "Proposing amendments to the Charter of the City
Of Alameda on motion of the City Council; calling a Special Municipal Charter
Amendment Election in the City of Alameda for purpose of submitting to the electors
thereof proposals to amend said Charter, Viz: by amending Section 2-1,1 to delete
obsolete language and to provide that the Mayor shall receive a monthly compensation
of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars /S750.00\ and by amending Section 2-4 to delete
obsolete provisions and to provide that each COUncil0e0ber shall receive One Hundred
Twenty-Five Dollars /5l25.00\ for each meeting but shall not receive such fees
July 6, 1982
for more than two meetings in any calendar month; fixing the date of said election,
the manner of holding same, and providing for notice thereof; and consolidating
said Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election with the General Election of
the State of California to be held on November 2, 1982." Adopted.
*82 -393 Resolution No. 9787 "Stating and requesting consolidation of a Special
Municipal Charter Amendment Election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 1982, with
the State of California General Election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 1982."
Adopted.
*82 -394 Resolution No. 9788 "Awarding contract for Mechanical Systems Maintenance
at the Police Administration Building to Johnson Controls, Inc. and authorizing
execution thereof." Adopted.
*82 -395 Resolution No. 9789 "Awarding contract to Monterey Mechanical Co. for
Harbor Bay Parkway Sanitary Sewer Pump Station improvements and authorizing execution
thereof." Adopted.
*82 -396 Resolution No. 9790 "Authorizing open market purchase of a rebuilt portable
pump." Adopted.
*82 -397 Resolution No. 9791 "Authorizing execution of Technical Assistance Contract
between the City of Alameda and MKGK for the preparation and implementation of
Section 312 Loan Application." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*82 -398 Ordinance No. , New Series "Conveying to Ponderosa Homes, a California
General Partnership, a wedge of property at the Lincoln School Site consisting
of approximately 0.004 acres of land." Passed to print.
*82 -399 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending the first paragraph of Section 6 -321 of Article 2, Chapter 3, of Title
VI thereof, to clarify those parties required to pay a sewer service charge."
Passed to print.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*82 -400 Ordinance No. 2098, New Series "Amending Chapter 5 of Title XVII of
the Alameda Municipal Code relating to transportation of hazardous materials through
the Posey Tube and Webster Street Tube." Finally adopted.
BILLS
*82 -401 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of 5434,106.55.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
82 -402 From Alameda Improvement Association, signed by Vice Chair, Karin Lucas,
requesting the Council's position as to whether GPA 82 -2 relative to 40 units
of subsidized rental housing at 716 Central is subject to referendum.
July 6, 1982
Ms. Lucas stated that a petition with over 6,200 signatures had been filed to
recind the resolution approving GPA -82 -2 and that she had received a copy of the
City Attorney's memorandum on the subject.
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gorman, that the communication be accepted and directed initiative measure relating
to subsidized housing and referendum against GPA 82 -2 be agendized July 20, 1982,
if signatures are qualified as sufficient; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
HEARINGS
82 -403 Hearing regarding a proposed Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Program.
Michael Visconti, Association of Bay Area Governments, explained procedures to
submit UDAG applications and noted that the deadline for submission for this round
is July 30, 1982. He further noted it would be a public /private partnership to
encourage economic development.
President Corica explained procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call
for proponents, Oscar Barry, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, stated they were interested
in participating with the City in making application for UDAG funds.
On the call for opponents, there were no speakers.
President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the staff
recommendation that the City encourage proposals from the private sector for UDAG
applications, and submit one or more applications by July 30, 1982, if possible,
be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82 -404 From Chairman of City Charter Review Committee submitting status report
on proposed revisions to the City Charter.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, recommended that Section 2 -3 of the City Charter
relative to establishment of City Offices by ordinance require three votes of
the Council as is required to appoint or remove the City Manager.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the recommenda-
tions of the Charter Review Committee be agendized for July 20, 1982 meeting and
directed that the Charter Review Committee consider the concerns expressed by
Mr. Scullin; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
President Corica noted a member of the Charter Review Committee was present and
requested the member to transmit the information to the Committee.
RESOLUTIONS
82 -405 Resolution No. 9792 "Reappointing Dorothy A. Jones a Commissioner of
the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda."
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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
July 6, 1982
82 -406 Resolution No. 9793 "Reappointing William Trujillo a Commissioner of
the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolu-
tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -407 Resolution No. 9794 "Reappointing Alfred B. Drouot a Commissioner of
the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolu-
tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Jones, Mr. Trujillo, and Mr. Drouot.
82 -408 Resolution No. 9795 "Amending the Combined Land Use Plan of the General
Plan of the City of Alameda to change the land use designation from Special Single
Family to Neighborhood Commercial District for 1196 -1198 Park Street and 2406
San Jose Avenue.
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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilma
Stone - 1.
82 -409 Resolution No. 9796 "A Resolution amending Resolution No. 9680 entitled,
'A Resolution of Intention to acquire and construct improvements' - Maitland Drive
Assessment District Local Improvement District 1982 -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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -410 Resolution No. 9797 "A Resolution of preliminary approval of Engineer's
Report - 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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -411 Resolution No. 9798 "A Resolution appointing time and place of hearing
protests in relation to proposed acquisitions and improvements and directing notice -
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, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Stone - 1.
July 6, 1982
82 -412 Resolution No. 9799 "A Resolution calling for sealed proposals and fixing liqui-
dated damages for failure to complete the work within time specified - 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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -413 Resolution No. 9800 "A Resolution describing proposed boundaries of Assessment
District, directing filing of Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram and recordation
of Notice of Assessment - 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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -414 Resolution No. 9801 "Approving the imposition of a proposed 5 -cent per
gallon Local Roadway User Fee (Gas Tax) within the County of Alameda, subject
to County -wide voter approval, the approval of other City Councils and the Board
of Supervisors."
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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -415 Resolution No. 9802 "Authorizing execution of an agreement with the County
of Alameda and other cities in the County as to the distribution of Local Roadway
User Fee (Gas Taxes)."
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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -416 Resolution No. 9803 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Chor Oong
Lee for Restaurant /Concession at Alameda Municipal Golf Course."
John Ross, 1888 W. Cavendish, Castro Valley, stated that his firm had been negotiating
with Art McKee, the present concessionaire, and had a verbal contract with Mr. McKee.
He requested the Council to postpone a decision for 90 days as he planned to litigate
the matter. He also stated he had discussed the matter with City officials.
Dan Cummins, Attorney for Chor Oong Lee, stated that Mr. Lee's contract with Mr. McKee
would expire tomorrow and requested that Council approve the resolution.
In response to inquiry of Brian Coughlan, 955 Shorepoint Court, the Recreation
and Parks Director stated that City officials had discussed assignment of the
lease with Mr. Ross but no commitment had been made.
Councilman Sherratt noted this would be private litigation between the parties
and would not involve the City.
Councilman Diament stated that she wuld prefer to postpone approval of the resolution
until the matter is reso,ved.
July 6, 1982
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 President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilman Diament - 1. Absent:
Councilman Stone - 1.
82 -417 Resolution No. "Authorizing execution of an agreement between the
City of Alameda and Piedmont Associates relative to the Community Development
District."
The following persons expressed concerns regarding establishment of a Community
Development District:
Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor
Brian Coughlan, 955 Shorepoint Court
John Ravet, West End Business Association
Edward Clark, 1422 Cottage Street
Larry Patton, 1020 San Antonio Avenue
President Corica recommended Alameda Marina Village and Associates, Piedmont
Associates, and staff meet with the West End Business Association and other
persons who had expressed concern to explain the situation.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the matter
be held over to July 20, 1982, and directed staff to hold discussions with concerned
parties; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -418 Resolution No. "Accepting proposal as agreement." (Alameda Marina Village
Associates - for establishment of a Community Development Project in Alameda)
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the matter
be held over to July 20, 1982, and directed staff to hold discussions with concerned
parties; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82 -419 Ordinance No. , New Series "Determining and declaring the need for
the Community Improvement Commission to function in the City of Alameda and declar-
ing the City Council of the City of Alameda to be the Improvement Commission."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the matter
be held over to July 20, 1982, and directed staff to hold discussions with concerned
parties; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -420 Ordinance No. , New Series "Reclassifying and rezoning certain properties
within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series -
Applicant: Arthur Thorns, 1196 -1198 Park Street and 2406 San Jose Avenue."
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, and President Corica - 4.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stone - 1.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
82 -421 Ordinance No. 2096, New Series "An Ordinance of the City of Alameda granting
a non - exclusive Franchise to United Cable Television of Alameda, Inc., for the
installation, construction, operation and regulation of a Cable Television System
for Alameda."
July 6, 1982
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Roger Ferragallo,Peralta College District, noted that originally S186,000 was proposed
in the Franchise for Peralta College District and subsequently reduced to $86,000
and the minimum needed is S132,500 for studio upgrade at the College of Alameda.
He also requested clarification of the Franchise language to indicate the money
is for College of Alameda studio upgrade and not for interconnect and studio
upgrade. He suggested cost could possibly be reduced if United Cable assisted
with their purchasing power. He further stated that Peralta College District
had computer expertise and would be willing to assist the City in planning efforts
for the future.
Don Hongisto, President of College of Alameda, spoke in support of his requests.
The following persons spoke in opposition to adoption of the ordinance:
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue (also read a letter dated June 10, 1982
from Joseph Brecher, representing Committee for Citizen Involvement - Voting for
Integrity in Cable)
Brian McDonald, 1446 Sherman Street.
In response to inquiry of Councilman Gorman, Jim Davis, Attorney for United Cable,
stated that United Cable would be willing to cooperate with Peralta College District
with purchasing power for the equipment within the 586,000 range.
Councilman Gorman suggested staff work with Mr. Ferragallo regarding computer
expertise mentioned.
Councilman Sherratt noted that if Peralta College District is successful in securing
the grants they have applied for, they could request a portion of the $100,000
to complete the project although it might not be granted.
Councilman Gorman recommended that page 9 of the Franchise Ordinance be changed
to reflect that the S86,000 would be used for studio upgrade as requested by
Mr. Ferragallo.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the ordinance
be amended as recommended above and finally adopted; the motion carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President
Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stone - 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
82 -422 Consideration of appointment of a Member to the Civil Service Board.
President Corica nominated Louis A. Shannon for reappointment; the nomination
was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -423 President Corica nominated Russell A. Sisung for reappointment; the nomination
was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -424 Consideration of appointment of a Member to the Library Board.
President Corica nominated Margery E. Fredericks for reappointment; the nomination
was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -425 Consideration of appointment of three Members to the Planning Board
President Corica nominated David W. Simmons, Jr., and Robert M. Wood for reappointment
to the Planning Board.
July 6, 1982
The nomination was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
President Corica nominated Martha Edna Beazley as a member to the Planning Board.
The nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
82 -426 Consideration of appointment of a Member to the Public Utilities Board.
President Corica nominated Hadi Monsef for reappointment. The nomination was
seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -427 Consideration of appointment of two members to the Social Service Human
Relations Board.
President Corica nominated Dolly Ci Wai Fong and Margaret M. Seaman for reappointment.
The nomination was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
82 -428 In response to inquiry of Councilman Diament as to the status of bidding
procedures and the statement that Mr. O'Toole had inquired about the Bay Farm Island
Clubhouse, the Assistant City Manager stated a meeting was scheduled tomorrow morning.
President Corica announced that the Council would consider the two resolutions
removed from the Consent Calendar at this time.
82 -429 Resolution No. 9804 "Acceptance of income group proportions for the City
of Alameda as revised by the Association of Bay Area Governments."
In response to inquiry of Councilman Diament as to how the City's figures in the
Housing Element compare to ABAG's figures, the Planning Director stated that the
figures were within two percentage points.
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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
82 -430 Resolution No. 9805 "Authorizing execution of a contract between the
City of Alameda and the Alameda Chamber of Commerce to conduct an "Industrial
and Commercial Site Inventory and Evaluation."
In response to inquiry of Councilman Diament, the Planning Director stated that
the Economic Development Committee supports the study.
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, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Stone - 1.
FILING
82 -431 Contract with Alameda Chamber of Commerce to conduct an "Industrial and
Commercial Site Inventory and Evaluation."
Agreement with Chor Oong Lee for Restaurant Concession at Alameda Municipal
Golf Course.
(Note: Agreement with County of Alameda and other cities as to distribution
of Local Roadway User Fee [Gas Taxes_ not received and will not be executed)
July 6, 1982
FILING (continued)
Note: (Other agreements listed on agenda held over to July 20, 1982 meeting)
ADJOURNMENT
82 -432 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the
meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session for consideration of personnel and
litigation matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken
at this time.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:50 p.m., to meet in regular session Tuesday, July 20, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGL
City Clerk
July 6, 1982