1980-01-10 Joint CC BOE MinutesJOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD THURSDAY - - - - - - - - - - JANUARY 10, 1980
The meeting convened at 7 :30 o'clock p.m., at the Lum School Committee Room,
with City Council President Corica and Board of Education President Hargraves
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Council: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman,
and President Corica - 5. Absent None. Board of Education: Directors
Borden, Cummins, Hanna, Kurlinski, and President Hargraves - 5.
Absent: Student Representative, Nancy Jaber - 1.
City and School Officials Present:
Acting City Manager, J. Bruce Rupp
City Attorney, Carter Stroud
City Clerk, Deen Speegle
City Engineer, Mark Hanna
Assistant to City Manager, Robert Wonder
Superintendent of Schools, Clarence Kline
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, Dr. Walter Klas
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Charles Tuder
The Notice and Agenda of this special meeting is on file in the Office
of City Clerk. Purpose of the Special Session was for a discussion of
Bay Farm Island Bridge update, Crossing Guards Program, Harbor Bay Isle
acreage for second school site, Washington School usage 1980 -81, and
action thereon, if desired.
Note: A tape of the meeting in its entirety is on file in the Office of
the Superintendent of Schools.
Director Hanna requested that the usage of Washington School for 1980 -81 be
considered as the first item.
There being no objections, President Corica and President Hargraves so ordered.
30 -034 Senior Center: The Acting City Manager stated that the Council had
chosen Washington School as the primary site for a Senior Center because of its
location and the facility has the amenities suitable for a Senior Center.
He further stated that HUD originally required a 20 -year lease but has
indicated a willingness to reduce the term of the lease to ten years if the
amount of HCDA funds used for the Center are reduced. He inquired whether the
Board is interested in leasing the Washington School site for a Senior Center,
and if so, what length of lease would be acceptable?
President Hargraves stated that at the last Tuesday evening Board meeting,
parents of children currently attending Mastick School had requested the Board
to transfer Mastick students to Washington School facility. He suggested
that the Council might wish to consider the Mastick School site if that occurs.
He further stated that the Board would hold a public hearing regarding
that request and make a decision as to which site would be available for
consideration for a Senior Center prior to January 23, 1980.
The Acting City Manager stated that staff would investigate and make an
analysis as to whether the Mastick School site would be suitable for a Senior
Center.
President Hargraves stated that he would favor a five -year lease of the
school site and would poll the Board regarding the use of either Mastick School
or Washington School sites for a Senior Center and whether a ten -year lease
would be acceptable.
Director Hanna stated that establishment of a Senior Center would be a first
priority for use of a surplus school site and a ten -year lease would be
acceptable if the facility were operated at no cost to the School District.
Director Cummins stated he had no problem with a ten -year lease at either site.
director Bordon stated that seniors should be given priority after education.
Director Kurlinski stated that a ten -year lease was acceptable.
President Hargraves noted that although he still favored a five -year lease,
it was the consensus of the Board that a ten -year lease would be acceptable
if the City assumes all costs for operation and maintenance.
Councilman Tillman requested that staff obtain written confirmation from HUD
that a ten -year lease would be acceptable.
After Council and Board discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Diament, that the City pay S1.00 per month to lease a
surplus school site and assume all costs for operation and maintenance of the
facility; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
After further discussion, Director Kurlinski made a motion, seconded by
Director Borden, that the Board lease a surplus school site to the City,
with the provision that the City improve the facility with improved parking
access, new industrial dishwasher, improved toilet facilities, and provide
long -term maintenance, including custodial services, liability and fire
insurance, and maintenance of grounds; and that the facility be returned
to the Schocl District in a condition which would allow immediate use as a
school facility.
Director Kurlinski made an amendment to the motion, accepted by Director Borden,
that the Board lease a surplus site to the City for a sum of at least $1.00
per month, and the City assume all costs for operation and maintenance.
Upon call of the roll, the motion, as amended, carried by Ayes: Director Borden,
Kurlinski, and President Hargraves - 3. Noes: none. Abstaining: Directors Cummins
and Hanna - 2.
President Hargraves stated that the motion carried.
Richard Roth, 1417 5th Street, spoke in favor of transferring students
from Mastick School to Washington School and suggested perhaps a Senior
Center could be housed in surplus portable school buildings on the
Mastick School yard.
The following persons spoke in favor of a Senior Center:
Gerhart Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road
Alice White, 1528 Pacific Avenue
The following persons spoke in favor of transferring students from Mastick
School to Washington School:
Susan Lesh
Marsha Martin
Michael Keegan
00 -035 Bay Farm Island Bridge Update: The Acting City Manager stated that
alternatives for Pedestrian /Bicycle Crossing at Bay Farm Island Bridge had
been discussed with representatives from CALTRANS and two alternatives had been
suggested: 1) Construction of a barrier on the existing sidewalk on the
west side of the bridge at an estimated cost of $275,000; and 2) Construction
of a sidewalk on the eastern side of the bridge at a cost of S425,000. He
further stated that funding is not currently available for either alternative,
and Assemblyman Elihu Harris has been working to obtain funding for the
project. He noted that Assemblyman Harris will be meeting with representatives
from CALTRANS on this subject January 11, 1980.
Councilman Tillman recommended that the Council and Board of Education
correspond with Assemblyman Harris again, and express their support of
his efforts to obtain funding for the Pedestrian /Bicycle crossing on Bay
Farm Island Bridge.
President Corica and President Hargraves obtained the consent of the Council
and the Board and so ordered.
80 -036 Crossing Guard Program: The Acting City Manager stated that crossing
guard locations established by the existing warrants are funded by the City
and crossing guard locations established outside the warrants are funded
by the School District. He further stated that the Council and Board might
wish to discuss the alternative of the School District funding the Crossing
Guard Program.
The Acting City Manager also stated that if the School District should take
over the Program, monies from the Traffic Safety Fund would be allocated
to the School District to fund the Program.
Superintendent Kline stated he would support the Crossing Guard Program
remaining under the supervision of the Police Department, and suggested that
the School District become more involved with City staff in establishing
criteria for the Crossing Guard Program.
The Acting City Manager stated that the City had experienced difficulty in
recruiting qualified adult crossing guards in the community.
Superintendent Kline suggested that the staff explore the possibility
of recruiting and training Crossing Guards through the Comprehensive
Employment Training Program (CETA).
Councilman Tillman recommended that staff pursue that possibility.
Councilman Sherratt recommendet that inasmuch as a substantial savings
would not result to the City if the School District assumed the Crossing
Guard Program that the Program continue to be the responsibility of the
City and funding remain as is.
President Corica and President Hargraves obtained the consent of the
Council and the Board and so ordered.
Councilman Stone spoke in support of reinstatement of the Junior Traffic
Patrol Program.
Assistant Superintendent Klas stated that principals in the School District
unanimously oppose the Junior Traffic Patrol Program as it takes students
from the class room and because of safety factors.
Superintendent Kline stated that he supports the recommendation to contact
the Naval Air Station regarding the possibility of their assistance in
providing Crossing Guards at locations which provide protection for
Navy dependents.
00 -037 Harbor Bay Isle Acreage for second school site:
The Acting City Manager stated that the developer is expected to submit a
plan for Village V in the near future and that the City may desire to
continue the Shoreline Park along the southern edge of Village V and the
Industrial Park area. He further stated that exchange of all or part of
land dedicated for development of the School and Park site in Village IV
could be traded for Shoreline Park so it could be acquired at no cost to
the City.
Councilman Stone requested that the developer be asked to hold development of
subject school site for a reasonable time, three -four years maximum, to enable
the School District to determine their needs.
President Hargraves stated it would be premature to consider any adjustment
until more houses are completed.
Councilman Tillman recommended that the Council and Board of Education postpone
consideration of the matter until the next Joint Meeting is scheduled, possibly
in August.
President Corica and President Hargraves obtained the consent of the Council
and Board and so ordered.
There being no further business to come before the Council and Board of Education,
the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
1/10/80
Respectfully submitted,
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DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk