1980-06-03 Regular CC Minutes163
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JUNE 3, 1980
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Vice Mayor Stone. The Invocation was given by Rev. Al Price, Christ
Church Parish Episcopal.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
MINUTES
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Public Utilities
Board of May 13, 1980, and the regular Council meeting of May 20, 1980, be
approved as submitted;the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Corica stated that the resolution relative to the agreement with Ironside,r
& Associates in connection with planning services for Subdivision Tract 4500
would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar and discussed when the other contract
with Ironside & Associates is discussed.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the following
remaining items be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
Items so enacted, approved, or adopted will be so indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*80 -383 From City Manager requesting that a Special Council Meeting be scheduled
Tuesday, June 24, 1980, 7:30 p.m., to review the preliminary budget for Fiscal
Year 1980 -81. Approved.
*80 -384 From Acting Planning Director recommending refund of $2,000 to Nish
Construction Company paid as application fees for amendments to the General
Plan and Airport Safety Element inasmuch as it was determined said fees were
not necessary. Approved recommendation.
*80 -385 From City Engineer recommending acceptance of work for improvements
to the perimeter levee at the Alameda Solid Waste Disposal Site (P.W. 4 -79 -4)
and release of the bond in lieu of deposit of surety in the amount of $2,500
to guarantee the seeding work. Approved recommendation.
*80 -386 From City Engineer recommending that a Revocable Permit be granted to
Margaret Jenkins, 1529 Santa Clara Avenue, for the existing chain link fence en-
croaching into the public right of way, providing that if the need arises, the costs
to remove the fence be borne by the property owner.
RESOLUTIONS
*80 -387 Resolution No. 9296, "Authorizing the filing of an application to
the National Endowment for the Arts for grant funding under the Design Arts
Program to conduct a shoreline Open Space Study." Adopted.
June 3, 1980
*80 -388 Resolution No. 9297, "Authorizing the filing of an application to
the California Coastal Commission for grant funding under the Coastal Energy
Impact Program to study the impact of the energy shortage on water - related
industries in Alameda." Adopted.
*80 -389 Resolution No. 9298, "Adopting specifications, special provisions
and plans for mechanical systems maintenance at the Police Administration Building,
calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*80 -390 Resolution No. 9299, "Adopting specifications, special provisions and
plans for janitorial service for the City Hall and the Police Administration
Building, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*80 -391 Resolution No. 9300, "Approving agreement with the State of California
Department of Transportation for maintenance of State highway in the City of
Alameda and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
*80 -392 Resolution No. 9301, Amending Salary and Position Resolution No. 9162
by creating the position of Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician within the
Public Works Department and establishing the salary therefor." Adopted.
*80 -393 Resolution No. 9302, "Authorizing execution of agreement with Recht
Hausrath & Associates in connection with an Economic Impact Study for Subdivision
Tract 4500." Adopted.
80 -394 Resolution No. 9303, "Authorizing execution of agreement between City
of Alameda and the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, Alameda, California,
relating to mutual aid and assistance in fire fighting." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*80 -395 Ordinance No. 2011, New Series, "Emergency ordinance amending certain
portions of the Alameda Municipal Code relating to traffic regulations (Stop
signs near intersection of Ballena Boulevard and Cola Ballena)." Finally
adopted emergency ordinance.
BILLS
*80 -396 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $192,569.83.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
80 -397 From Ponderosa Homes, signed by Richard Ewin, requesting extension
of six months from January 17, 1980, to July 17, 1980, to complete improvements
in Tract 3865 and reduction of bond from $492,476 to $49,248.
President Corica stated that the extension of time was acceptable but he felt
the bond should not be reduced as the project is not completed.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
extension be granted and the bond reduced as requested; the motion carried
by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone -
3. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
June 3, 1980
80 -398 From Ponderosa Homes, signed by Richard Ewin, requesting extension
of six months from May 3, 1980, to November 3, 1980, to complete improvements
in Tract 3883 and reduction of bond from $849,000 to S169,800.
President Corica stated he felt the project should be completed before the
bond is reduced.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the
extension of time be granted and the bond reduced as requested; the motion
carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt,
Stone - 3. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
80 -399 From Ponderosa Homes, signed by Richard Ewin, requesting extension
of one year from May 17, 1980, to May 17, 1981, to complete improvements in
Tract 3904.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the
extension of time be granted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
4.
80 -400 From Ponderosa Homes, signed by Michael S. McKissick, requesting an
extension of two years on the time period in which to file a final map on
Tract'4136.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the
extension of time be granted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
4.
80 -401 From Alameda Unified School District, signed by Superintendent Kline,
appealing the decision of the Planning Board denying rezoning of 400 Grand
Street.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the
communication be accepted and the hearing scheduled June 17, 1980, at 7:30 p.m.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
80 -402 From Chairperson of Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped proposing
to use public service spots of radio stations to furnish information and submitting
list of information for Council approval.
Josephine Bixier, Chairperson of the Handicapped Committee, spoke in support
of the proposal.
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stone, that the report be accepted, the concept approved, and the Committee
directed to submit verbage to Council prior to submittal to radio station for
broadcast; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
80 -403 From Chairman of the Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee submitting results
of study relative to the City Garage.
Tom Paddison, Committee Member, read the report dated May 5, 1980, relative
to the City Garage.
Jim Payton, Chairman of the Committee, requested that the Committee's report
regarding the Purchasing Department be placed on the agenda of June 17, 1980.
June 3, 1980
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stone, that the report be accepted and the City Manager directed to take the
recommendations under advisement; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
4.
Councilman Stone inquired as to whether the Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee was
up to its full quota of members.
The City Manager stated he had received a report from the Committee regarding
that matter and would forward a copy to the Council.
80 -404 President Corica obtained the consent of Council and directed that
the two reports regarding CETA funding be considered at the same time inasmuch
as they are closely related.
From President of the Social Service Human Relations Board submitting CETA Title VI
recommendations for Community Based Organizations.
80 -405 From City Manager recommending CETA Title VI funding levels for Fiscal
Year 1980 -81.
The City Manager summarized the staff report and recommended that Council approve
priorities listed in his report dated May 29, 1980.
Don Bell, President of Historic Alameda High School Foundation, Inc., stated
that the Foundation had submitted a request for funding a person to assist
with clerical functions but the project had not been recommended for funding.
He requested that the Council approve funding for a person to assist in clerical
functions.
Larry Patton, 1020 San Antonio Avenue, spoke in support of his request.
Linda Pritchard, President of the Social Service Human Relations Board, spoke
in opposition to granting his request.
The following persons spoke regarding benefits their organizations had gained
from CETA funds.
Sue Foulkes, Director of U.S.O. at Naval Air Station.
Jim Richards, Alameda Boys' Club.
The City Manager stated that if a project recommended for funding is not approved
by ACTEB /ACAP, the first project listed under "Not Recommended for Funding"
would be considered.
After Council discussion, Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Diament, that the priorities in the report from City Manager dated May 29,
1980, be approved with the exception that No. 8, "Alameda Boys' Club Custodian/
Maintenance Person" be placed in the No. 9 position (not recommended for funding)
and No. 9, "Historic Alameda High School Foundation, Inc., Administrative Assistance
Project" be placed in the No. 8 position (recommended for funding).
Councilman Sherratt stated he would prefer that a position be funded for Alamedans
with H.O.P.E.
Upon call of the roll, the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilman
Sherratt - 1. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
June 3, 1980
President Corica ordered that the resolution relevant to CETA funds be considered
out of order on the agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
80 -406 Resolution No. 9304, "Authorizing City Manager to submit CETA Title
VI Project Proposals to the Alameda County Training and Employment Board /Associated
Action Program (ACTEB /ACAP)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
80 -407 From City Manager concerning potential sites for family housing locations
relative to the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) Sixth Year Application.
Councilman Sherratt requested that prior to utilizing any proposed locations
for housing that the Council be provided exact information.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
80 -408 From City Engineer recommending acceptance of improvements in Tract
3773, except for improvements in Lot 4 and the sidewalk, bike path, and driveway
on Seal Point Court.
Rosalie McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane, requested that the work not be accepted
until the hearings regarding Lot 4 have been concluded with the Bay Conservation
Development Commission.
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, spoke in support of her request.
The City Engineer stated that the recommendation to accept improvements in
Tract 3773 would not include improvements in Lot 4 and that the work covered
by the recommendation has been completed. He further stated that the contractor
cannot be paid for the work completed until after acceptance.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the work
be accepted in Tract 3773, except for improvements in Lot 4 and the sidewalk,
bike path, and driveway on Seal Point Court; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
RESOLUTIONS
80 -409 Resolution No. 9305, "Designating certain lands in the City of Alameda
as "Geraldine T. Leydecker Park."
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, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
80 -410 Resolution No. 9306, Authorizing execution of agreement with Ironside
& Associates in connection with preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
for the Fernside Extension Project."
June 3, 1980
Mary Ann Epler, 3318 Fernside Boulevard, stated that the Friends of Alameda
had filed a motion seeking to dequalify Ironside & Associates from preparing
the Environmental Impact Report and requested that the Council not act on the
agreement until the motion has been heard.
The City Attorney stated that no motion has been filed, and the attorney
will ask permission to file the motion tomorrow morning.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the contract:
Karl Breitkope, 1451 Fernside Boulevard
Kame Richards, 3313 Fernside Boulevard
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, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
80 -411 Resolution No. 9307, "Authorizing execution of agreement with Ironside
& Associates in connection with planning services for Subdivision Tract 4500."
Mary Ann Epler, 3318 Fernside Boulevard, stated that although she requested
this item be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar, her questions had been
addressed.
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, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
80 -412 Ordinance No. , New Series, Authorizing acceptance and execution
of a lease agreement between the Alameda Unified School District, as Lessor,
and the City of Alameda, as Lessee, relating to the premises to be used for
the Mastick Senior Center."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the
ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
80 -413 Ordinance No. , New Series, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Article 6 to Chapter 9 of Title X thereof relating to interim review
of older buildings by Historical Advisory Commission."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tillman - 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
80 -414 Consideration of appointment of members to the Housing Authority.
June 3, 1980
President Corica nominated Rose M. Ferro for reappointment to the Housing
Authority, seconded by Councilman Diament; the nomination was approved by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
President Corica nominated Dorothy A. Jones for reappointment to the Housing
Authority, seconded by Councilman Diament; the nomination was approved by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
President Corica nominated Georgia B. Swisher, senior tenant, for appointment
to the Housing Authority, seconded by Councilman Diament; the nomination was
approved by unanimous voice vote - 4.
President Corica nominated William Rosen for appointment to the Housing Authority,
seconded by Councilman Stone; the nomination was approved by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
NEW BUSINESS
80 -415 Councilman Diament expressed appreciation to staff and the Fire Department
for the opportunity to take a trip on the fire boat recently.
80 -416 Councilman Diament inquired as to the status of the surplus land adjacent
to the Naval Air Station.
The City Manager stated that he is working with the State Land Commission to
make that part of City tidelands.
80 -417 Councilman Stone requested that the letter from Charles Tudor, Alameda
Unified School District, regarding Temple Israel be referred to the Mayor's
Committee for the Handicapped inasmuch as there is a need for a sheltered workshop.
She also requested that if it seems feasible, that Dan Muir and she be contacted.
80 -418 Councilman Stone inquired regarding complaints relative to adult entertain-
ment literature being on display in view of school children at Landmark Liquor
Store which was brought up May 20, 1980.
The City Manager stated he would submit a report regarding this matter in two
or three days.
FILING
80 -419 Agreement with Ironside & Associates in connection with Fernside Extension
Project.
Lease agreement relating to premises to be used for the Mastick Senior
Center.
Specifications for mechanical systems maintenance.
Specifications for janitorial services.
Agreement with State of California relating to maintenance of State Highway.
Agreement with Ironside & Associates in connection with Subdivision Tract 4500.
Agreement with Recht Hausrath & Associates in connection with Subdivision
Tract 4500
Agreement with Naval Air Station relating to mutual aid and assistance in fire
fighting.
June 3, 1980
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
80 -420 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, stated that he still had a concern
regarding holding a matter over to the next agenda in the matter of "tie votes."
President Corica stated that the Council had established a policy that when
a matter receives a "tie vote" that it be placed on the next agenda and that
the subject had been discussed several times.
ADJOURNMENT
80 -421
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
Council adjourn to Executive Session for a discussion of personnel and litigation;
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 meeting, the Council adjourned
at 10:40 p.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, June 17, 1980, at
7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
June 3, 1980