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1980-07-30 Speial CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD WEDNESDAY JULY 30, 1980 Convened at 1 :00 p.m., with President Corica presiding. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. The Notice and Agenda of this Special Meeting is on file in the Office of City Clerk. Purpose of the Special Meeting was for an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters and action thereon, if desired, and consideration of a resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding. 80 -553 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. After discussion, Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone that the Special meeting be reconvened; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 80 -554 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the City Manager be directed to prepare a report on the structure of the Housing Authority for placement on a Council agenda; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 80 -555 Resolution No. 9353, "Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the Alameda City Employees Association and City of Alameda /Bureau of Electricity." 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, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk July 30, 1980 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 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 Reverend Larry Nelson, Trinity Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 1, 1980, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica announced that the two resolutions relative to Tract 4467 on the Consent Calendar had been withdrawn at the request of the developer. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Items so enacted, approved, or adopted will be so indicated by an asterisk ( *). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *80 -556 From City Manager concerning designation of City Hall as a National Historical Landmark. Accepted. *80 -557 From City Manager regarding status of Title VI Ceta funding. Accepted. *80 -558 From City Manager regarding salary increase for the City Treasurer. Approved. *80 -559 From City Manager regarding dismantling of the 520 emergency telephone system and requesting that a hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 1980. Approved hearing date. *80 -560 From Burton Crowell regarding the status of Patton Way Project. Accepted. *80 -561 From the Purchasing Agent submitting progress report relative to property at 3288 Encinal Avenue. Accepted. RESOLUTIONS *80 -562 Resolution No. 9354, "Authorizing execution of agreement with DKS Associates relating to transit study for VillageV /Business Park, Tract 4500." Adopted. August 5, 1980 *80-563 Resolution No. 9355, "Approving Final Map of subdivision known as Tract 4270 and accepting certain dedicated easements." Adopted. *80-564 Resolution No. 9356,"Authorizing execution of agreementfor construction and completion of improvements in connection with Subdivision Tract 4270 and approving bonds as to sufficiency (Terry Lufkin, Subdivider, Central Avenue and Mount Street)" Adopted. BILLS *80-565 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $214,551.68. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 80-566 Slide presentation by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) regarding San FranctSco Bay Area assisted housing. Dan Lopez presented the slide show on assisted housing in various parts of the Bayarea and explained the various types of improvements that had been made. President Corica expressed his appreciation to Mr. Lopez and ABAG for the presentation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Tillman requested to address the Council prior to consideration of Written Communications and read a memo dated August 5, 1980, relating to Point of Order referencing provisions set up and described in Title II, Administrative Article I, paragraph 2-117, Rules of Order No. 7 which provides that matters not otherwise provided for herein, the proceedings of Council shall be governed according to "Robert's Rules of Order." Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that this and subsequent Council meetings be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 80-567 From Alameda Unified School District, signed by Elaine Kurlinski, President, requesting the 12-acre dedication in Tract 3810, Village IV, be purchased by the City of Alameda and dedicated to the School District at no cost if required for a second school site within seven years. Councilman Sherratt made a motion that the communication be accepted and the School District notified of previous Council action to take a seven-year purchase option on the school/park site in Tract 4500 if the school substantiates the need for a school. Councilman Stone stated she would second the motion if amended that if the School District substantiates the need for a school, the City and School District review surplus land and land requirements for a school site. Councilman Sherratt accepted the amendment to the motion. August 5, 1980 Councilman Tillman read a memorandum dated August 5, 1980, regarding the communication from the School District. The following persons spoke in support of retaining the interior 12 -acre site: Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue Clarence Kline, Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Rogers, 1261 Weber Michael Gorman, Planning Board Member Lance Russum, Chairman, Recreation Commission Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, to call for the vote on the previous question; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 3. Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica - 2. Absent: None. On the previous question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 3. Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica - 2. Absent: None. 80 -568 From Chairman of the Recreation Commission regarding the designation of shoreline area for park use in Tract 4500 The following persons spoke in support of retaining the 12 -acre interior site for park use: Lance Russum, Chairman, Recreation Commission Michael Gorman, Planning Board Member Elizabeth Rogers, 1261 Weber Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive Leora Feeney, 1330 - 8th Street Councilman Stone stated that a letter had been received from Harbor Bay Isle stating that they accepted the proposal that the seven -year purchase option on the 12 -acre site be at the current market value and inquired whether the appraisal at current market value and any conditions would be in a formal agreement. The City Manager stated that the Council must approve execution of a formal agreement. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the communication be accepted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, Tillman and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Diament - 1. Absent: None. 80 -569 From President of Planning Board regarding designation of the shoreline in Tract 4500 as a park priority. The following persons spoke in support of retaining the 12 -acre interior site for park use: Elizabeth Rogers, 1261 Weber Rosalie McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane Robert Wood, Planning Board Member Michael Gorman, Planning Board Member Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue Jim Davis, Attorney for Harbor Bay Isle, stated that the 12 acres of shoreline designated for a park at the previous meeting was the last 12 acres to be dedicated for public use under the 40 -acre dedication agreement and that Harbor Bay Isle has no plans to develop the 12 -acre interior site inasmuch as there is a seven -year purchase option on the property. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the com- munication be accepted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Diament - 1. Absent: None. 80-569 From Wayne T. Pearce, 1138 Fontana Drive, requesting to address the Council regarding Tract 4500. Mr. Pearce suggested the 12-acre interior park site might be used for an energy research area for students and stated he would submit a brochure to the City Engineer. He further inquired as to the proposed hours of operation of the Industrial Park. The City Manager stated that the matter would be before the Planning Board and suggested Mr. Pearce might attend the meetings. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 80-570 From Raymond D. Martin, former City Auditor, requesting a Management Systems Audit. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report from the City Manager regarding Management Systems Audit be considered in conjunction with this request; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the City Manager's recommendation to approve Phase I of the proposal from Deloitte Haskins and Sells for the Management Systems Audit be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive, spoke on the proposed audit as it relates to the Auditor and Treasurer Offices. 80-571 From Encinal Yacht Club, signed by Tom Paddison, President, regarding the Planning Board recommendation that the Master Plan for Alameda Marina Village include a four-lane north-south roadway from Atlantic Avenue to a waterfront terminus in the Pacific Marina. Mr. Paddison requested that the Council not approve the Master Plan for Alameda Marina Village insofar as it pertains to the part of the proposal that conflicts with property rights within the Marina and stated they are attempting to settle the issue with Alameda Marina Village Associates. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the correspondence be forwarded to the appropriate planning process and Mr. Paddison notified when the matter will be considered; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 80-572 From Blair and Paula Hoit, 1132 Rosewood Way, requesting a Revocable Permit for a fence at 1840 Wood Street. Mr. Hoit spoke in support of the request. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the matter be referred to staff for a report on the agenda of August 19, 1980; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. August 5, 1980 80 -573 From Ponderosa Homes, signed by Alan McKean, requesting an extension of time from May 3, 1980, to May 3, 198T, to complete improvements in Tract 3903. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the request for extension of time be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 80 -574 From Foster and Kleiser, signed by Roger White, regarding negotiation to settle the lawsuit relative to signs. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communication be accepted, that the matter be referred to an Executive Session for discussion, and directed the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate for a better offer and communicate the results to Council; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 80 -575 Hearing regarding the proposed Charter Amendment to establish the duties of Auditor and Treasurer and the qualifications thereof to be voted upon at the Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1980. President Corica stated this hearing had been scheduled to answer questions and receive input from citizens. Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive, requested that the questions and answers regarding this matter be recorded verbatim in the minutes. President Corica obtained the consent of Council and so ordered. Mrs. Ratto asked if Sections 4 -1 and 5 -1 dealing with the responsibilities of the elected Auditor and Treasurer would remove full -time status and drastically cut their wages and remove their power to appoint, discipline, and /or remove employees in their respective offices. The City Manager stated that the answer is affirmative to everything except the salary,and the salary is not included in that section of the Charter. Mrs. Ratto asked if the salary would be $3600 per year. The City Manager stated that would require action by the Council, and the Council has indicated it is their intent because of the modification in the duties, that in fact some duties have been changed simply because of Proposition 13; the duties will be modified and, therefore, the positions could be part - time positions and the salary could be reduced. Mrs. Ratto inquired who would have custody of the vouchers, documents, and papers relating to revenues and financial affairs. The City Manager stated the day -to -day custody would be under the existing staff under the direction of a Financial Manager. Mrs. Ratto inquired whether the Financial Manager would have the power to appoint, discipline, and /or remove them. The City Manager stated that is correct, subject to the Civil Service process. August 5, 1980 Mrs. Ratto asked if it would also be his pervue to deal with the Reclamation District bonds and all taxes paid to the Treasurer's Office. The City Manager responded that on a day -to -day basis, yes that would be correct. He further stated that under the Charter Amendment, that would be subject to the review of the elected Treasurer, and other financial operations would be subject to review of the elected Auditor. Mrs. Ratto asked who the Finance Director would be responsible to. The City Manager stated it is contemplated at this time that he would be responsible to the City Manager and ultimately to the Council. Mrs. Ratto asked if he is required to be a resident of the City of Alameda. The City Manager stated he would be just like any other appointed employee within the City and not required to be a resident necessarily. Mrs. Ratto stated the new plan is to have, quote, "a periodic accounting," unquote and stated she would like to know what is meant by periodic. The City Manager stated basically the reporting would be based upon the requirements of the Council. Mrs. Ratto inquired if this would be set by ordinance. The City Manager replied certainly. Mrs. Ratto asked why we are requiring a CPA to be the City Auditor for approximately $300 per month and stated that is limiting the possibility you will get someone to work for $300 a month and run for public office. She further asked under the new plan who would have the authority to select depository banks. President Corica stated that would probably be done by our finance person that we hired and the large investments are currently being done by Scudder Stevens and has been for the last two or three years. Mrs. Ratto inquired whether there are any monies belonging to the City that are not handled by the Treasurer. The City Manager stated, not that he was aware of. Mrs. Ratto referred to pension funds, Bureau of Electricity funds, Petty Cash, the Police Secret Fund, and the Emergency Fund and stated it was a technical point and inasmuch as Section 5 -2 in the new proposal states the Treasurer shall have custody of all monies belonging to the City she felt it was misworded. The City Manager stated that the wording referred to is the same wording which is in the existing Charter. The City Manager inquired of Mrs. Ratto what she felt was the advantage of the Auditor having total autonomy. August 5, 1980 Mrs. Ratto stated that the advantage of total autonomy is that he is beholden first of all to those who put him in office, the elected officials, and he is subject to recall. The City Manager asked if the same condition exists for members of the Council. Mrs. Ratto replied, "of course." Councilman Stone stated that the basic function of Auditor - Assessor was assessing which is no longer required and inquired why a full -time person would be needed when that function is no longer necessary. Mrs. Ratto stated that duties were cut back drastically and the Auditor had assumed duties that had previously been done by other employees in his office. The City Manager stated that this Charter Amendment provides for checks and balances and actually defines the duties of the Auditor as an internal Auditor which had never been defined in the Charter and in fact the person who is called Auditor is really an accountant. Mrs. Ratto stated that obviously it was enough and inquired whether it is enough in other cities to be simply an accountant. The City Manager stated that most cities in the State of California who have Auditors, the Auditors do audit functions and are not accountants. Mrs. Ratto inquired whether most cities in the State were surveyed. The City Manager responded that cities in the northern California area were surveyed. Councilman Stone inquired of Mrs. Ratto as follows: Why would you want an Auditor in the City of Alameda that couldn't qualify by most educational definitions of an Auditor? Why would you want one who did not have those qualifications? Why do you object to the person who is going to be elected as the people said they wanted? Why do you object to his having specific qualifications? Mrs. Ratto responded that he would be reviewing the processes after the fact and that is the crux of the problem. She further stated he would be rubber stamping it under the law but would not deal with the day -to -day process. Mrs. Ratto inquired whose signature was on the check signing machine. The City Manager stated that it was Eleanor Wallace, Acting City Auditor. Mrs. Ratto asked if the machine shows what fund the money is going into. The City Manager stated that the posting is done by an accounting or machine operator. Mrs. Ratto inquired whether that person was covered by the bond of the Auditor. The City Manager stated he did not believe so but was not sure. Councilman Sherratt stated the work would be under the supervision of a person who is bonded but more importantly we do not now have requirements for persons who handle the funds and that the position could be filled with what could amount to a popularity contest. August 5, 1980 Mrs. Ratto stated in her memory there had not been more than one person running for those offices and inquired how it could be a popularity contest when only one person is running. President Corica stated that a person could be elected just because he was popular and might not have the qualifications unless they are established. Mrs. Ratto stated that it was stated in the memo that $68,000 might be saved by consolidation of the finance functions and inquired how that would be managed. The City Manager stated that $68,000 is a conbination of increased revenue and savings generated by the combination of the two departments. He further stated that one position would be eliminated and one redirected to enforce th business license tax. Mrs. Ratto stated that the memo indicated there was a duplication of work in the Auditor and Treasurer Offices and she felt they were not redundant and are maintaining an independent function that keeps the public's money safe. The City Manager replied that the way to preserve security is by an audit. Mrs. Ratto inquired whether we have an audit now by a CPA. The City Manager stated that an audit is done but not by an elected person. Mrs. Ratto inquired whether the liabilities are graver for the responsibility for public funds than private funds and for an elected official. The City Attorney replied that there would be no difference in terms of legal responsibility between an elected person and a nonelected person. Mrs. Ratto stated that the Auditor is now responsible for persons who work in his office and inquired who would be responsible for the employees' work under the proposed system. The City Attorney stated that it would probably be the City Manager, and that would be established by ordinance. He further stated they would ultimately be responsible to the Council. Mrs. Ratto stated she had previously inquired about the $68,000 savings and inquired how the other $60,000 dealing with the Auditor and Treasurer would be done. The City Manager answered that would be by reducing the salary of the Auditor and Treasurer, based upon a part -time position, to $3600 per year each. Mrs. Ratto inquired if the City Treasurer was paid $26,474 last fiscal year. The City Manager stated that was approximately correct and did not include benefits which would be another 25 %. John Crittendon, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the proposed Charter Amendment. He further stated it would make administration more efficient and that they expressed approval of additional staff to collect and enforce the business license tax. August 5, 1980 Tom Paddison, 305 Sand Beach Road, stated he supported the proposed Charter Amendment and felt it would enable the City to be run in a more businesslike manner. Vince Luczak, 3232 Calhoun, stated he supported the proposed Charter Amendment but that he did not agree with the requirement that the Auditor be a CPA although he would be in favor of educational requirements. Rosalie McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane, inquired whether the Auditor was subject to Civil Service requirements. The City Manager stated that the Auditor was not subject to Civil Service requirements although the staff he appoints is. Mrs. McPherson inquired whether the assessing process in under an ordinance and whether there were any assessing functions under the Auditor now. The City Manager stated that tax assessment and setting the tax rate is administered by the County now within the limitations of Proposition 13. Mrs. McPherson asked if under the current proposal the Auditor's function would be to audit the City's funds. The City Manager stated the Auditor will audit the financial transactions to insure that they conform with the Charter, accepted accounting principles, and State law. Mrs. McPherson inquired if the proposed amendment would assign the internal audit to the elected Auditor, and if so, why there would be two people - -the outside Auditor and the elected Auditor. The City Manager stated there are periodic audits and an annual audit, and it is contemplated that the Auditor would check the financial transactions from time to time and could cause an annual audit to be made. He further stated that one person could do both. Mrs. McPherson asked if the Treasurer would work in conjunction with Scudder Stevens on investments. The City Manager stated that the Treasurer would be monitoring to assure that City funds are correctly handled. Mrs. McPherson inquired why Section 4 -5 had been deleted. The City Attorney stated the requirements of Section 4 -5, 4 -6, and 5 -3 were in Section 17 of the proposed Charter Amendment which is the finance section and that there had been changes in wording. George Hackleman, the City's outside Auditor, stated he was in favor of the proposed Charter Amendment and that the change would provide information needed for budgeting and to meet the requirements for Proposition 4 and Proposition 13. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be received; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. August 5, 1980 Coundilman Diament noted absent. 80-576 Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment GPA-80-5 to amend the Proposed Land Use Map designation of the Combined Land Use Plan (CLUP) for the Silva Farms 17.82 acre site on Oleander Avenue, southeast of Melrose Avenue, and including the end of Magnolia Avenue, from Single Family to Special Single Family; and to the text of the CLUP to be consistent with the map designation change. The Acting Planning Director stated that the Planning Board had approved the General Plan Amendment based on three findings outlined in the report dated June 12, 1980. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing. On the call for proponents, the following persons spoke in support of the proposed General Plan Amendment: John Barni, 1277 Bay Street Jeff Slavin, Ponderosa Homes On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the General Plan Amendment be approved and the resolution considered out of sequence on the agenda; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. RESOLUTIONS 80-577 Resolution No. 9357, "Amending the General Plan of the City of Alameda by amending the proposed land use map designation of the Combined Land Use Plan, amending the text necessary for consistency with said map designation change and recognizing adequacy of the Rancho Bahia Environmental Impact Report for said amendment." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4, 5. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. HEARINGS 80-578 Hearing to consider Rezoning Petition R-80-4 to change the zoning of the Silva Farms Property on Oleander Avenue, southeast of Melrose Avenue and including the end of Magnolia Avenue, from R-1-A-PD, One Family Residential Agriculture Planned Development, to R-2-PD, Two Family Planned Development. The Acting Planning Director stated that the rezoning was approved by the Planning Board based on two findings outlined in the report dated June 12, 1980, and the purpose was to accommodate ten dwelling units per acre. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing. On the call for proponents, Jeff Slavin, Ponderosa homes, spoke in support of the proposed rezoning. August 5, 1980 On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the rezoning be approved and the ordinance considered out of sequence; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 80 -579 Ordinance No. , New Series, "Reclassifying and rezoning certain property within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance 1277, New Series, namely the Silva Farms Project, Bay Farm Island." 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 Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. Councilman Diament noted present. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 80 -580 From Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped regarding possible use of the former Temple Israel building as a workshop facility for handicapped persons. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive, stated that the School Board had approved a contract for demolition of that building. Councilman Diament noted absent. 80 -581 From City Manager regarding the interim results of 1980 Census and possible financial impacts. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -582 From City Engineer recommending reduction of the subdivider's bond for improvements in Tract 3634 from $3,922,858 to $110,000. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, to approve the recommendation of the City Engineer. President Corica stated he would vote against the motion inasmuch as the City might wish to obtain a commitment from the developer for the shoreline perimeter and there would be no money left. The City Attorney stated there would be no legal basis to hold the bond for improvements for the shoreline perimeter as the bond is to cover improvements and conditions in the specific contract covered by the bond. August 5, 1980 Upon call of the roll, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 3. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. 80 -582a From City Engineer recommending reduction of the bond for improvements in Tract 3810 from $4,075,000 to $240,000. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the recom- mendation of the City Engineer be approved; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 3. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. RESOLUTIONS 80 -583 Resolution No. 9358, "Authorizing execution of agreement between City and MKGK to assist in preparation of responses to Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding City's Sixth Year Application." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 80 -584 Ordinance No. , New Series, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Article 8 to Chapter 2 of Title V thereof relating to sidewalk use of bridges." Councilman Stone 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 Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Diament - 1. NEW BUSINESS 80 -585 Councilman Stone requested the City Manager explain Bureau of Electricity rate increase in June and also the charge for reading meters when they are not read. The City Manager stated that two years ago when the lifeline rate was implemented by the California Public Utilities Commission, it was policy of Public Utilities Board, after discussion with Council, to maintain a lifeline rate similar to that established by the California Public Utilities Commission for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He further stated that the raise in the lifeline rate in Alameda was a response to the latest increase implemented in April by the California Public Utilities Commission. The City Manager further stated that the Bureau's computer system does not have the capability to prorate so in order to minimize the impact of implementation, the Bureau implemented the rate on June 2 and made it effective back to May. The City Manager stated that there is a S25 charge to read the meter if nothing is wrong with it, and he would ask the Public Utilities Board to look into that in terms of a charge for multiple calls instead of a flat fee. Councilman Tillman suggested that the Bureau of Electricity should include in the bill an explanation as to how the final billing figure is derived. 80 -586 Councilman Stone requested that a report on the structure of the Housing Authority be placed on the August 19, 1980, agenda. 80 -587 Councilman Tillman referred to the Animal Report for the year and stated that we came in with over $8,000 for the year and total licensing over $1,000 more this year. He commended staff for doing a good job. 80 -588 Councilman Stone inquired about the check for $3,750 made out to the League of California Cities. The City Manager stated it was to pay the yearly dues. 80 -589 Councilman Tillman commended Ray Nobriga for preparing a more definitive monthly report and noted that interest to the General Fund was S237,846 more than had been projected for the year. FILING Agreement with MKGK relative to City's Sixth Year HCDA application. Agreement with DKS Associates relating to transit study for Village V, Tract 4500. ADJOURNMENT 80 -590 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion 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. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 1:30 a.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, August 19, 1980, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk