1980-12-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 1980
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament. Invocation was given by Rev. Larry Nelson,
Trinity Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the minutes
of the Joint Special Meeting of the Council and Board of Education of November 5, 1980
be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the following
items on the Consent Calendar be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
Items so enacted, approved, or adopted, will be indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*80 -849 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting that a hearing be scheduled
Tuesday, January 6, 1981, for Tentative Map of Tract 4682, five condominium units
at 1319 Pearl Street. Approved hearing date of January 6, 1981.
*80 -850 From Burton Crowell, Project Coordinator, submitting status report on
the Patton Way Project. Accepted.
*80 -851 From Administrative Assistant submitting Investment Earnings Report
for the month ending November 30, 1980. Accepted.
RESOLUTIONS
*80 -852 Resolution No. 9427 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Security
Pacific National Bank relating to a Housing Rehabilitation Loan." Adopted.
*80 -853 Resolution No. 9428 "Approving Shell Member Supplements 1 and 2 and
the amended and restated Member Agreement for construction, operation and financing
of NCPA Geothermal Generating Unit #2 Project." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*80 -854 Ordinance No. 2029, New Series " Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Subsection (2) to Section 17 -344.3 thereof relating to twenty -four
minute parking limit (Grand Street south of Clement Avenue)." Adopted.
BILLS
*80 -855 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct
was approved in the amount of $205,767.36.
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RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
80 -855 From Revitalization Committee, signed by Wayne E. Peace, regarding parking
needs in the downtown area.
Councilman Sherratt noted that the City Manager had made a recommendation that the matter
be addressed at the January 6, 1981, meeting, and Mr. Peace had agreed.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the communi-
cation be accepted and the matter scheduled on the January 6, 1981, agenda; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
80 -856 From City Manager regarding placement of real estate signs to market property
for resale on Bay Farm Island.
The following persons spoke regarding placement of real estate signs and enforcement
of the Municipal Code:
John Crittenden, 624 Waterfall Isle
John Barni, 1277 Bay Street
Linda Bauder, 1319 Clinton Avenue
Linda Pritchard, 3263 San Jose
Ruby Morrissey, 950 Shore Point Court
Steven Bookspan, 109 Carob Lane
Dan Reidy, representing Harbor Bay Isle Associates
President Corica requested staff investigate the procedures involved when the "Information
Center" sign was approved and whether they provide information regarding houses
for sale.
Dan Reidy stated the "Information Center" sign was approved through a PD, a Use
Permit, and was also approved by the Design Review Board.
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stone, that the policy regarding enforcement of real estate signs placed in public
right -of -ways continue as in the past.
Councilman Tillman offered a substitute motion that staff provide information as
to possibility of amending the Municipal Code regarding placement of such signs;
the motion FAILED for lack of a second.
Councilman Sherratt offered an amendment to the original motion, accepted by Councilman
Stone, to include in the motion to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
investigate the possibility of making changes to the Municipal Code as it relates
to real estate signs.
Upon call of the roll, the motion FAILED by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Councilman Sherratt and Stone - 2. Noes: Councilmen Diament, Tillman, and President
Corica - 3. Absent: None.
December 16, 1980
Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, to direct staff
to provide information regarding amending the Municipal Code to resolve the real
estate sign situation.
On the question, Councilman Sherratt inquired if it was the intent that enforcement
as it relates to placement of real estate signs placed in public right -of -ways
remain as in the past until Council makes a policy decision on the matter.
Councilman Tillman stated that was the intent.
Upon call of the roll, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes:Councilmen
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
80 -857 From City Manager submitting report on the organization of the new Finance
Department.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report
be accepted and the recommendations of the City Manager as follows be approved:
1) Establish a Finance Department; 2) Establish a position of Finance Director; and
3) Authorize position of Intermediate Typist Clerk; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
80 -858 From City Attorney regarding members of the Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped
serving on the Board of Appeals.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report
be accepted and directed that the Board of Appeals not be expanded and that staff
keep open communications with the Committee for the Handicapped on any issues which
pertain to them; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilman Tillman requested a report be placed on the next agenda regarding feasi-
bility of Committee being formalized through an ordinance outlining roles, duties,
guidelines, etc.
80 -859 From Acting Planning Director regarding request from Marie's Marketers
for a reduction in fee for a Use Permit to display merchandise in the parking lot
at the corner of Park Street and San Jose Avenue.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the report
be accepted and approved recommendation that matter be heard before the Zoning
Administrator and directed applicant be informed; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
80 -860 From City Engineer recommending approval of a Traffic Channelization Project
at the north side of the Park and Encinal Avenues intersection.
Al Scott, 2418 Marti Rae Court, spoke in support of the recommendation.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the recommenda-
tion of the City Engineer be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
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RESOLUTIONS
80 -861 Resolution No. 9429 "Approving request of Alameda Historial Society to
place a street marker at 611 Taylor Avenue commemorating Gideon Aughinbaugh, co-
purchaser and co- founder of the City of Alameda."
December 16, 1980
Russell Sisung, Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission, spoke in support of
the resolution.
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
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
80 -862 Resolution No. 9430 "Establishing duties and salaries of Auditor and Treasurer."
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
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
80 -863 Resolution No. 9431 "Awarding contract for construction of Alameda Shoreline
Park (P.W. 5 -80 -4) to Collishaw Corporation in the amount of 5554,260.00."
The City Manager noted that this matter had been held over from the previous meeting
to determine why fishing piers shown on the Master Plan were not in the specifications.
He stated that inasmuch as funds were not available for the additional features,
the architects had been directed to draw plans and specifications for the base
plan only.
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.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
80 -864 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 15 -6210 thereof relating to rates for collection of garbage and
refuse."
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, complained about noise made by men collecting
garbage during early morning hours.
Patrick Maloney, Alameda City Disposal, stated they had been advised they are scheduled
to pay S16.50 tipping fee to use the Davis Street facility.
Councilman Tillman recommended that the rates be increased to $6.50 instead of
the proposed S6.40 and the increase used to pay off the loan to Tidelands Trust
Fund and to subsidize garbage rates for low- income residents.
President Corica stated this would be interim rate and an additional rate increase
would be requested. He recommended that additional adjustments be considered at
that time.
Councilman Diament requested a communication be addressed to the Alameda County
Solid Waste Management Board expressing the Council's concerns as to criteria relative
to future rate increases.
December 16, 1980
After considerable Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Tillman, that the ordinance be amended to provide for increase in
rate to S6.50 per can per month; of the additional 10¢ increase that 9¢ be used
to pay off the loan to Tidelands Trust Fund and the other 1¢ used to subsidize
garbage rates to low- income residents; the motion carried by the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 4. Noes:
President Corica - 1. Absent: None.
The City Manager stated he would like an opportunity to take a look at the administra-
tion of the program and submit a report to Council if necessary.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
80 -865 Ordinance No. 2030 New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 7 -114 thereof relating to applications for Owner's Permit to
Operate Public Motor Vehicle."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance
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.
80 -866 Ordinance No. 2031 New Series "Reclassifying and rezoning certain property
within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series."
(Tract 4500, Applicant: Harbor Bay Isle Associates, R -80 -2)
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the ordinance
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and Tillman - 4. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: None.
NFW BUSINESS
815-867
President Corica requested staff investigate the self insurance program as it deprives
organizations such as Fun Fair, Victorian Fair and schools from putting on programs
because of the high premium to provide the insurance. He requested that someone
other than the insurance company of record be contacted and that the Ad Hoc Efficiency
Committee also investigate and that Council establish a policy.
Councilman Diament referred to the case when a group had a parade on Atlantic Avenue,
and the court ruled the City could not require the coverage and requested that
also be addressed.
Councilman Sherratt recommended staff investigate the entire insurance program
and provide Council a report in order that Council could make a policy decision
regarding the City's insurance programs.
80 -868 President Corica stated that an agreement and approval from CALTRANS had
been received for installation of the temporary railing on the Bay Farm Island
Bridge and recommended approval.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that execution -
of the agreement be authorized, subject to approval of the agreement by the City
Attorney and directed that the typographical error in the spelling of Mayor Corica's
name be corrected; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
December 16, 1980
80 -869 Councilman Tillman commended the Housing Author
reports and noted their financial reports now show tota
y on improved monthly
amount of money for Section 8.
80 -870 Councilman Stone referred to the City Manager's letter of December 8, 1980,
regarding truck traffic and requested the City Manager explore whether maintenance
of the lagoons would be in specific concentrated periods which would cause excessive
truck traffic near the school, and if so, perhaps the contractor should provide
funding for a School Crossing Guard.
80 -871 Councilman Stone recommended that the City and East Bay Regional Park District
meet and establish liaison on subjects of mutual interest such as maintenance of
the shoreline, the dump, and others.
Counncilman Sherratt recommended staff be directed to open communications with the
East Bay Regional Park District to establish liaison with the Park District on subjects
of mutual interest such as maintenance of the shoreline, the dump, and others and
schedule a joint meeting of the Council and Park District.
Councilman Tillman suggested that after the joint meeting, perhaps a committee could
be appointed to pursue those issues.
It was a consensus of the Council that staff implement procedures as recommended
regarding meeting with the East Bay Regional Park Distruct.
NEW BUSINESS
80 -872 Councilman Diament stated she was interested in attending Employees' Relations
Institute sponsored by League of California Cities which will be held January 21
and 22 in San Francisco.
80 -873 Councilman Stone requested to receive minutes of Golf Commission and Recreation
meetings in the future.
The City Manager requested that the Council consider a resolution relating to withdrawal
from the Social Security system, and the City Attorney stated it could be considered
off agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
80 -874 Resolution No. 9432 "(Requesting termination of Social Securities) (Old
Age Service, Disability and Health Insurance) (Agreement between the City of Alameda
and the State of California. ")
Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the motion
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.
ADJOURNMENT
80 -875 Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that
the Council adjourn to Executive Session for a discussion of litigation and personnel
matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken
at this time.
December 16, 1980
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 10:50 p.m. to assemble in a regular meeting Tuesday, January 6, 1981, at
Respectfully submitted
DEEN SPEEG
City Clerk
December 16, 1980