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1980-08-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY AUGUST 19, 1980 Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament. The Invocation was given by Reverend Gary Oba, Buena Vista United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4 Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. MINUTES Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of July 8, 1980, and regular Council Meeting of July 15, 1980, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica stated that a request from the developer for removal of the resolutions (2) relating to Subdivision Tract 4467 had been received. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the following remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. Items so enacted, approved, or adopted will be so indicated by an asterisk ( *). RESOLUTIONS *80 -594 Resolution No. 9360, "Authorizing execution of agreement with Providence Veterinary Hospital for emergency treatment of injured or sick animals whose owners are unknown (Normal Working Hours)." Adopted. *80 -595 Resolution No. 9361, "Authorizing execution of agreement with Providence Veterinary Hospital for emergency treatment of injured or sick animals whose owners are unknown (After Normal Working Hours, Weekends and Holidays)." Adopted. *80 -596 Resolution No. 9362, "Accepting proposal as agreement (Deloitte Haskins & Sells Operations and Cost Effectiveness Study)." Adopted. *80 -597 Resolution No. 9363, "Designating the number and providing for the compensation of certain part -time employees of the City of Alameda." Adopted. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *80 -598 Ordinance No. 2019, "Reclassifying and rezoning certain property within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, namely the Silva Farms Project, Bay Farm Island." (Applicant: Ponderosa Homes, R -80 -4) Adopted. *80 -599 Ordinance No. 2020, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Article 8 to Chapter 2 of Title V thereof relating to sidewalk use of bridges." Adopted. August 19, 1980 BILLS *80 -600 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of S126,331.39. FILING *80 -601 Two agreements with Providence Veterinary Hospital relating to emergency treatment of animals. Proposal agreement with Deloitte Haskins & Sells Operations relating to Cost Effectiveness Study. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 80 -602 From Gratz Powers, 3122 El Portal, regarding possibility of further developing Leydecker Park. Mr. Powers and Leonard Peters, 1003 Tahiti Lane, spoke in opposition to installation of bleachers at Leydecker Park. President Corica recommended that Mr. Powers write a letter to the Recreation Com- mission and request they consider the matter. After Council discussion, Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the communication be accepted and directed the City Manager to inform the Recreation Commission the Council requested they address the subject; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. President Corica obtained the consent of Council and directed the City Manager not to install bleachers at Leydecker Park until a decision is made. 80 -603 From Viola M. Sumption, 21482 Clinton Avenue, requesting a Revocable Permit for a fence located at 2420 Marti Rae Court. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted and the recommendation of the City Engineer to deny the encroachment and request the owner to remove the fence approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -604 From J. Paul Gutleben, 2844 San Jose Avenue, regarding repair of public boat ramp. Mr. Gutleben requested that the boat ramp be repaired as soon as possible. President Corica stated that State funds have been allocated for repair of the boat ramp at the end of Grand Street,and it will be repaired as soon as the funds are received. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -605 From Jan Glading, 988 - A Park Street, regarding tree trimming. August 19, 1980 Ms. Glading objected to the manner in which the trees in front of her home had been trimmed. President Corica suggested she speak with the tree trimming crews the next time they are trimming trees in that area and perhaps they could accommodate her wishes to the extent possible. He further stated the Bureau of Electricity trims trees to prevent interference with electrical wiring. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -606 From Robert E. Brennan, 1441 Morton Street, appealing decision of Planning Board in denying application for a Variance to convert a garage to a family room. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the appeal date be set for September 2, 1980; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4 HEARINGS 80 -607 Hearing regarding dismantling of the 520 Emergency Telephone System. The City Manager stated that the 520 Emergency Telephone System had been installed prior to the 911 Emergency Number now used in Alameda and that an increasing number of false alarms have been reported through the 520 system. He further stated that public telephones will be installed at several school locations which will result in additional revenue to the City. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing. On the call for proponents, there were no speakers; on the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the report be accepted and the City Manager directed to proceed with dismantling the 520 Emergency Telephone System; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 80 -608 From President of Social Service Human Relations Board submitting request for S250 to sponsor Community Cultural Festival. The City Manager recommended that $250 to sponsor the Community Cultural Festival be paid from the Contingency Fund. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted and the recommendation of the City Manager to fund the activity from the Contingency Fund be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4 80 -609 From Secretary of Social Service Human Relations Board requesting that a Joint Meeting of the Council and the Board be scheduled for September 2, 1980. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the report be accepted and a Joint Meeting of the Council and Board scheduled for September 2, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. just prior to the Council meeting; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. August 19, 1980 80 -610 From President of Planning Board requesting consent to invite students to sit with Board Members to learn about policy and decision making processes. Dave Simmons, President of Planning Board, spoke in support of the request and stated that the Board plans to invite two or three students at a time from the College and high schools. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the request be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. Councilman Tillman requested that the Planning Board submit a report in the future as to the success of the program. 80 -611 From Chairman of Rent Review Advisory Committee recommending Council contact landlords of two complexes regarding excessive rent increases. Councilman Stone made a motion that the City Manager be directed to contact the two landlords regarding excessive rent increases and that the report be sent to the Land- lords' Association and the Board of Realtors liaison person to the Council. Councilman Diament seconded the motion and offered an amendment to the motion, accepted by Councilman Stone, that the letters to the landlords include information that the Council has attempted to avoid establishing rent control; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -612 From City Manager submitting report regarding structure of the Housing Authority. Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the City Manager be directed to contact the Acting Executive Director of the Housing Authority to schedule a Joint Meeting with the Council and that the report and pertinent information be furnished the Housing Authority and the Council be furnished information regarding costs to operate the Housing Authority; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -613 From City Manager regarding use of a Canine Corps in the City of Alameda. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and the recommendation of the City Manager to implement the Canine Corps subject to the successful completion of the meet and confer process as it relates to training reimbursement for officers and absorbtion of the first year's cost within the Police Department budget approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -614 From City Manager concerning funding of operations at the Mastick Senior Center. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted and the transfer of $23,750 from the Contingency Fund for operation of the Mastick Senior Center for Fiscal Year 1980 -1981 authorized; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -615 From City Engineer regarding request for a Revocable Permit for a fence at 1840 Wood Street. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the report be accepted and the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Revocable Permit be denied and the property owner asked to remove the fence from the public right - of -way approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. August 19, 1980 RESOLUTIONS 80-616 Resolution No. 9364, "Commending Florence B. Hyde for her many years of service to the City of Alameda upon her retirement as Treasurer-Tax Collector." 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, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. Councilman Diament suggested that inasmuch as Mrs. Hyde was unable to be present this evening that the resolution be presented at her going-away party. 80-617 Resolution No. 9365, "Authorizing Grant Application to the Office of Traffic Safety and expenditure of grant funds for a selected Traffic Enforcement Program for the City of Alameda." Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. 80-618 Resolution No. 9366, "Authorizing increase in amount of Imprest Account of the self-insured Workers' Compensation Program for the City and Bureau of Electricity." 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, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. 80-619 Resolution No. 9367, "Proposing an amendment to the Charter of the City of Alameda on petition signed by more than fifteen percent (15%) of the voters who voted in the last Gubernatorial Election; calling a Special Municipal Election in the City of Alameda for the purpose of submitting to the electors thereof a proposal to amend said Charter, viz: by adopting Sections 27-1 through 27-4 of a new Article XXVII to be added thereto, to provide for compulsory arbitration for Fire Department disputes; fixing the date of said Special Election, the manner of holding same, and providing for Notice thereof; and consolidating said Election with the General Election of the State of California to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1980 " 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, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. 80-620 Resolution No. 9368, "Proposing an amendment to the Charter of the City of Alameda upon motion of the City Council; calling a Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election in the City of Alameda for the purpose of submitting to the Electors thereof a proposal to amend said Charter, viz: by adding Section 17-17 thereto to provide for funding of excess arbitration awards only from additional revenue sources, approved by the people pursuant to Proposition 13 (California Constitution Article XIIIA), and additional appropriations, approved by the people pursuant to Proposition 4 (California Constitution Article XIIIB); (continued on Page 229) August 19, 1980 fixing date of said Election, 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 Tuesday, November 4, 1980 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, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. 80 -621 Resolution No. 9369, "Stating and requesting consolidation of a Special Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 4, 1980, with the State of California General Election to be held Tuesday, November 4, 1980 (Charter Amendment on petition of electors regarding compulsory arbitration and Charter Amendment regarding funding of excess arbitration awards)." Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1. 80 -622 Resolution establishing appropriation limits as required by Proposition No. 4. The City Manager requested this resolution be withdrawn from the agenda and scheduled on a future agenda. President Corica obtained the consent of Council and so ordered. NEW BUSINESS 80 -623 Discussion of procedures for conduct of Council meetings. Councilman Stone requested this item be withdrawn and placed on the agenda of September 2, 1980, and additional information furnished regarding procedures for conduct of Council meetings from all cities in the County of Alameda. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the matter be withdrawn and placed on the agenda of September 2, 1980; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. 80 -624 The City Attorney recommended that the Council approve payment of S250 to Twyla Palmer for settlement of a claim against the City. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that payment of $250 to Twyla Palmer be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 1980, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk August 19, 1980