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1981-11-17 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1981 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge Of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Sherratt. The Invocation was given by Wally Riches, Twin Towers Methodist Church. ` ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 3, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the following items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: NOD8, Items so enacted or adopted will be indicated by an asterisk (*), REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81-713 From Finance Director submitting October, 1981, Interest Earnings Report. Accepted. *81-714 From City Librarian recommending approval to fill a vacant position of Library T8ChDicidn, Approved. RESOLUTIONS *81-715 Resolution No. 9639 "Designating the number of and providing for the compensation of certain City Council appointed positions." Adopted. *81-716 Resolution No. 9640 "Authorizing contract with East Bay Municipal Utility District for tie-in to E.B.M.U.D. water supply at Alameda Golf Course." Adopted. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES +81-717 Ordinance No. 2068, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending certain sections of Article 7 of Chapter 1, Title V, thereof relatin� to regulation of news racks." Finally adopted. *81-718 Ordinance No. 2069, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code to establish a two-hour limit parking zone on the south side of Central Avenue east of Weber Street." Finally adopted. *81-719 Ordinance NO, 2070, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 10-2318 thereof, relating to fees for electrical permits and inspections (Bureau of Electricity)." Finally adopted. November 17, 1981 *81 -720 Ordinance No. 2071, New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda authorizing the issuance of Public Power Revenue Bonds by Northern California Power Agency (North Fork Stanislaus River Hydroelectric Development Power Project)." Finally adopted. *81 -721 Ordinance No. 2072, New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda authorizing the issuance of notes by Northern California Power Agency (North Fork Stanislaus River Hydroelectric Development Power Project)." Finally adopted. BILLS *81 -722 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of S153,115.11. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81 -723 From Charles B. Marsh, Oakland /Dublin S.P.C.A., 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, regarding animal shelter operations. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communi- cation be accepted and referred to the Police Department file on the animal shelter; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Gorman stated that he would expect a report would be forthcoming from staff regarding animal shelter operations. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -724 From Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission recommending approval of a proposed ordinance amending the Alameda Municipal Code relating to a Historical Building Study List and applicability of the State Historical Building Code. President Corica noted the Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission was unable to be present and recommended the report be referred to staff and placed on the December 15, 1981, agenda. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be referred to staff and placed on the December 15, 1981, agenda; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -725 From Rent Review Advisory Committee submitting recommendations relative to units at 863 and 867 Walnut Street. The following persons spoke in opposition to the rent increases on their units: Donald Rollins, 867 Walnut, #E Chris Pankey, 867 Walnut, #D David McIntyre, representing Alameda County Apartment Owners' Association, stated he had spoken with Mr. Lamborn, owner of the properties in question, and requested 30 days to submit additional information to the Rent Review Advisory Committee for their consideration. He further stated that Mr. Lamborn had offered to re- bate the difference in the rents prior to the November, 1981, increase to any tenant who relocates within 90 days. November 17, 1981 George Phillips, 2068 Central Avenue, stated he was not familiar with the cases before the Council and spoke regarding increases in property value and rents in general. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that staff analyze current Rent Review Advisory Committee procedures to determine if there is a more effective way to resolve tenants' complaints with the landlords and submit a report to Council December 15, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report relative to the units at 863 and 867 Walnut be referred back to the Rent Review Advisory Committee for further consideration due to the new information to be submitted by the landlord,and the landlord's offer to rebate rents to tenants who move within 90 days be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5, In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether the landlord would be willing to freeze the rents at the level prior to the November increase while the Rent Review Advisory Committee further considers the matter, Mr. McIntyre stated he would ask him tomorrow. 81 -726 From City Manager submitting recommendations regarding In Lieu Taxes paid by the Housing Authority. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and the recommendation to divide the S14,000 In Lieu Taxes between the City and School District approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5 81 -727 From Community Development Director regarding the HOPE Housing Counseling Contract. The following persons spoke in support of executing the contract with HOPE. Dolly Fong, 627 Windemere Drive Jane Vartanian, Member of Board of Directors of HOPE John Sepolen, Executive Director, Alamedans with HOPE, stated that persons had been interviewed, and they were ready to begin the program when the contract is signed. He further stated that if the City did not want to accept the proposal that the Executive Director be part -time, the Board of Directors of HOPE had gone on record that they would work with a full -time Executive Director. Councilman Stone noted that ACTEB /ACAP is currently doing a monitoring audit of HOPE's financial capability and contract compliance. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the contract as originally proposed with a full -time Executive Director be approved. Councilman Gorman offered an amendment to the motion, accepted by Councilman Sherratt and Councilman Diament, that a provision be added that if County (ACTEB /ACAP) funding is removed that the City have an opportunity to reevaluate the contract. The motion, as amended, carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. November 17, 1981 RESOLUTIONS 81-728 Resolution No. 9641 "Awarding contract for Landscape Maintenance Service to Cagwin and Dorward Landscape and Engineering Contractors. x Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolu- tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81-729 Resolution No. 9642 "Amending service contract with Gates McDonald for City of Alameda/Bureau of Electricity Self-Insurance Workers Compensation Claims Administration Program." Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolu- tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: N0n8, 81-730 Resolution No. 9643 "Accepting proposal as agreement for the City of Alameda/Bureau of Electricity Property and General Liability Self-Insurance Programs and designating Broker of Record for same." (Levinson Bros.) Mr. Levinson, Levinson Bros., stated he would be the direct contact person for the City and Bureau of Electricity. Councilman Stone recommended that if the level of service is not acceptable, that staff investigate possibility of awarding contract to the next lowest bidder to avoid going out to bid again. Councilman Sherratt requested staff to investigate insurance coverage for events held by nonprofit organizations with our broker of record. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolu- tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81-731 Resolution No. 9644 "Authorizing application for Caltrans Bicycle Land Account Program Grant." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolu- tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None, Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81-732 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending City of Alameda Ordinance No. 1929 New Series by adding Exhibit C thereto establishing fees for enforcement of Exit and Fire Safety Program." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordi- nance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll Call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: NOne, Absent: None. Councilman Sherratt noted the program is mandated by the State and inquired whether the City would be reimbursed. November 17, 1981 The City Manager stated he would submit a SB -90 claim to the State. Councilman Sherratt expressed his concern that costs to abate exit and fire safety violations, as mandated by the State, would be expensive to apartment owners and would be passed on to persons renting units. After discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that a communication be sent to Senator Petris and other legislators that this legislationmandates extra costs upon the City, and the City Council feels it would be a hardship on landlords and tenants in the City; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -733 President Corica appointed Richard Young to the Charter Review Committee. 81 -734 Councilman Gorman appointed John Barni, Jr., to the Charter Review Committee. 81 -735 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that a letter be sent to East Bay Regional Park District asking them to consider assum- ing maintenance and police patrolling of Shoreline Park on Bay Farm Island; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. NEW BUSINESS 81 -736 President Corica expressed concern regarding the S200 fee to appeal decisions of the Planning Board and requested staff to provide information on actual costs to handle appeals. 81 -737 President Corica announced that the Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 1981, would be canceled and adjourned to Tuesday, December 8, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. FILING 81 -738 Contract with Gates McDonald relative to Self- Insurance Workers Compensation Claims Administration Program. Proposal agreement relative to Property and General Liability Self- Insurance Program (Levinson Bros.). Contract with East Bay Municipal Utility District for tie -in to water supply at Alameda Golf Course. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -739 John Doherty, Member of HOPE Board of Directors, expressed appreciation for authorizing execution of the Housing Counseling Contract. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to assemble in Regular Adjourned Session Tuesday, December 8, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk November 17, 1981