1992-06-16 Regular CC Minutes7,
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 16, 1992
The meeting convened at 7:39 p.m. (following the meeting of the
Community Improvement Commission), with President Withrow
presiding. Councilmember Lucas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Shelli Baker, Member, Local Spiritual Assembly, Baha'is Faith,
Alameda Assembly, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Lucas,
Roth, and President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS.
Mayor Withrow announced that Council convened in Closed Session to
consider:
92-435 Pending Litigation, Cook V. City of Alameda, pursuant to
Subsection (a) of the legal counsel section of the Brown Act: Mayor
Withrow stated no action was taken;
92-436 Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to Subsection (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 of the Brown Act: Mayor Withrow
stated no action was taken.
Don Perata, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, addressed Council
on budget problems of State, Counties and Cities; stated the
bailout [following Proposition 13] will be unwound; the County is
looking at huge shortfalls; he will propose to shut the County
down between Christmas and New Year's [Day] and basically furlough
employees except emergency services; he hopes when the State budget
is concluded that County, Council, Mayors Conference, Board of
Supervisors and School District will discuss how to bring back
levels of service.
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
92-437 Presentation of Front-Line Employee Excellence Awards.
Mayor Withrow presented awards to Margaret Flowers, Community
Development Department Secretary and Ken Stevens, Senior Building
Inspector.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Withrow announced 92-455 report regarding contract for
Landscape Maintenance; 92-456 report regarding Ferry Vessel
Acquisition Project, and 92-457 Investment Report; were removed
from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Camicia moved approval of the remainder of the
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Consent Calendar. Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
*92-438 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 19, 1992, and
Special Council Meetings of May 12, May 29, and June 3, 1992.
Approved.
*92-439 Report from City Clerk recommending Award of Contract for
Legal Advertising for Fiscal Year 1992-93. Accepted.
*92-440 Report from Public Works Director recommending
authorization for execution of Contract with Harding Lawson
Associates to perform a Solid Waste Assessment Test (SWAT) Program
for the City of Alameda Doolittle Landfill site. Accepted.
*92-441 Report from Public Works Director recommending Award of
Contract to Western-Allied Service Company for Mechanical Systems
Maintenance in Various City Facilities for the Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 1993, No. P.W. 3-92-08. Accepted.
*92-442 Report from Public Works Director recommending Award of
Contract to Gateway Landscape Construction for the Installation of
House Laterals from the Street Main to the Property Line for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1993, No. P.W. 3-92-05. Accepted.
*92-443 Report from Public Works Director recommending acceptance
of work by Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for Mariner Square Loop
Improvements (Paragon Gateway). Accepted.
*92-444 Report from Public Works Director recommending Stop Sign
Installation for Westbound Mariner Square Loop at the Naval Supply
Annex Entrance. Accepted.
*92-445 Report from Finance Director transmitting Sales Tax
Quarterly Report for Period Ending March 31, 1992. Accepted.
*92-446 Report from the Community Development Director regarding
allocation of Commercial Revitalization Funds for FY 1992-93 and
Authorization to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Alameda
Historical Museum. Accepted.
*92-447 Resolution No. 12258, "Preliminarily Approving Annual
Report Declaring Intention to Order Levy and Collection of
Assessments and Providing for Notice of July 7, 1992, Hearing
Thereof - Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2."
Adopted.
*92-448 Resolution No. 12259, "Establishing Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Program Goals for Fiscal Year July 1, 1992 to June 30,
1993." Adopted.
*92-449 Resolution No. 12260, "Adopting Negative Declaration IS-92-
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7 6'
7 for the Main Street Corridor Linear Park Land Acquisition and
Development." Adopted.
*92-450 Resolution No. 12261, "Adopting Negative Declaration IS-92-
6 for the Atlantic Avenue Linear Park Land Acquisition and
Development." Adopted.
*92-451 Resolution No. 12262, "Adopting a Categorical Exemption for
the Krusi Park Facility Improvements." Adopted.
*92-452 Resolution No. 12263, "Authorizing Payment of City
Obligations Pending Adoption of the 1992-93 Annual Budget."
Adopted.
*92-453 Ordinance No. , M.S., "Authorizing the Execution of a
Deed Transferring a Parcel of Land Underlying the Former Franklin
School Site to the Alameda Unified School District." Introduced.
*92-454 Bills, certified as correct by the City Manager, were
ratified in the amount of $2,431,953.28.
92-455 Report from Public Works Director recommending Award of
Contract to Mission Property Maintenance for Landscape Maintenance
of Median Strips and Special Areas for the Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 1993, No. P. W. 2-92-04.
Councilman Arnerich stated he requested this item pulled from the
Consent Calendar because the median strips have not been well
maintained; staff should convey to Mission Properties Maintenance
that work should improve.
Councilmember Lucas moved approval of contract. Councilman
Arnerich seconded motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Stan Shane, Alameda, stated he lives at Ballena Bay, passes the
median strip several times a day and it is a disgrace, and
requested Mission Properties work be monitored.
92-456 Report from Public Works Director recommending adoption of
the Bid Documents and Calling for Bids for the Alameda/Oakland
Ferry Vessel Acquisition Project, No. P.W. 12-91-14.
The Acting City Attorney stated this item was pulled so a section
could be added to the [bid documents regarding] insurance to
require bidders to provide builders liability insurance.
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption with the correction.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
92-457 Report from Finance Director transmitting Investment Report
for Period Ending May 31, 1992.
Councilman Arnerich commended the Finance Department for efforts to
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save the City money, and the high rating received by Moody's
Investment.
Councilmember Roth moved acceptance of report. Councilmember
Camicia seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
92-458 Resolution No. 12264 "Reappointing Raymond E. Anderson as a
Member of the City Civil Service Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption. Councilmember Roth seconded
the motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Mr. Anderson was not present.
92-459 Resolution No. 12265 "Reappointing Robert D. Nicol as a
Registered Architect of the Historical Advisory Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath.
92-460 Resolution No. 12266 "Reappointing Solomon R. Edwards, Jr.
as Tenant Member of the City Housing Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath.
92-461 Resolution No. 12267 "Reappointing Bruce C. Reeves as Member
of the City Housing Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Camicia moved adoption. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Mr. Reeves was not present.
92-462 Resolution No. 12268 "Reappointing Billie Trujillo as Member
of the Housing Commission." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilmember Camicia seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath.
92-463 Resolution No. 12269 "Reappointing Bonnie B. Conner as
Member of the Library Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Roth moved adoption. Councilmember Camicia seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Ms. Conner
was not present.
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92-464 Resolution No. 12270 "Appointing Kenneth G. Hansen as Member
of the Public Utilities Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Roth moved adoption. Councilmember Camicia seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the oath.
92-465 Resolution No. 12271. "Appointing Librado "Lee" Perez as
Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilmember Camicia seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath.
92-466 Resolution No. 12272 "Appointing Barbara M. Guenther as
Member of the Social Service Human Relations Board."
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption. Councilmember Roth seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath.
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Mayor Withrow announced that items held over from the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of [June 3, and] June 9, 1992 [cancelled], would be
brought forward to be heard.
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92-467 Report from Community Development Director regarding
Business Roundtable Implementation. (Vice Mayor Lucas)
President Withrow announced this matter is being held over to
another Council Meeting at the request of Vice Mayor Lucas.
92-468 Report from Public Works Director on the Implementation of
the Park Street and Webster Street Districts Parking Program
providing 2-Hour Free and 30-Minute Metered Zones, and
Ordinance No. N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding Sections 12-16.5 and 12-16.6 to Chapter XII, (Parking Lots
and Parking Meters) Pertaining to Shifting of Parked Vehicles and
Repeat Violations. (Held over from Adjourned Regular Council
Meeting of June 3, 1992)
Frank Lopez, Park Street Business Association, stated, if
[ordinance is] not passed this evening, he would like meters bagged
eventually and Task Force continue to meet and work out parking
problems.
Al Wright, President, PSBA, stated, although the time is not good
[to implement amendment to ordinance], thanked staff for assistance
in project.
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Tonie Jones, Operating Engineers, Local 3, affiliates of Alameda
City Employees Association (ACEA), stated loss of revenue from
bagging meters would impact budget considerations; urged Council
table ordinance until City's financial situation permits looking at
proposal; if and when it comes back, a plan should accompany it to
make up the shortfall of dollars.
Marie Stahowski, President, Alameda City Employees Association,
requested Council table the ordinance at least until the State
decides what it is going to do with the budget; stated this is not
the time to delete revenue.
Richard Rudloff, Alameda, stated he would like Council to look at
merchants who use parking spaces in front of their businesses;
discussed maintenance of meters; proposed merchants might wish to
sponsor a meter.
Darlene Banda, Alameda, stated she is not in favor of bagging the
meters, enforcement would take police from more important things
in community, and during this financial crunch, the timing is off
[to bag meters].
President Withrow stated in the current economic timeframe, this is
not the time to make an investment in the business community,
though he regrets taking that position because he believes parking
meters have had devastating effect; and will support bringing the
ordinance back at a later time when financial situation of City is
better known.
Councilmember Roth stated he will vote against meter bagging; if
Council votes to postpone, he would support committee continuing
work on matter; noted bags should list holidays; committee should
look at ordinance to consider enforcement, and a grace period.
Councilman Arnerich stated, due to State financial consideration,
he cannot give up revenue at this time; and moved that until such
time Council finds out what the State will do [with State budget],
he would like this matter held over. Councilmember Lucas seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
92-469 Report from the Public Works Director on Electronic Voting
Display System for the Council Chambers. (Councilman Arnerich)
(Held over from Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of June 3, 1992)
Councilman Arnerich stated he will withdraw this matter, at this
time, due to the City's budget constraints and loss of revenue; and
revisit it at a later date.
92-470 Report from Planning Director regarding fast tracking
planning actions which require City Council action. (Councilmember
Roth) (Held over from Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of June 3,
1992)
Councilmember Roth stated concerns regarding certain planning
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actions; much work must be done to present plans that may, or may
not, happen; he would like a way someone can come to Council and
find out if they have a chance before spending a lot of money on
plans; staff has discussed the matter well, the only comment he did
not like was that further delay might occur; believes process can
move faster if worked on.
The Planning Director stated Applicants could ask Council, without
specifics of site development or spending money on plans, whether
a GPA or rezoning plan would be supported; process would take
longer but expenditures reduced until proposals supported by
Council.
Councilmember Camicia stated Councilmember Roth has a good idea.
Councilmember Roth moved staff consider working out more details
and not lock into any given methods. Councilman Arnerich seconded
the motion.
President Withrow stated care should be taken that in developing a
fast tracking system something not be developed that causes a
barrier from the public reaching their representatives, [whether]
Council or Board.
Councilmember Roth stated he hopes on a major project, [the system]
will alert people for more opportunity for input.
Councilmember Lucas commended suggestion and inquired about length
of trial period.
Councilmember Roth stated he would like staff to work with [the
proposed procedure]; as Council works with it, suggestions may be
offered and it will evolve; if it is not working, Council should
address the matter and perhaps abandon it.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
92 -471 Report from Fire Chief regarding evaluation of Disaster
Exercise on April 15, 1992, and recommendation for future action.
(Held over from Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of June 3, 1992)
The Fire Chief reviewed the Disaster Exercise, and Disaster
Council, outlining goals and community involvement anticipated.
Councilman Arnerich commented he would like cities to respond to
each other's concerns; and discussed distribution of earthquake
preparedness pamphlet with the Fire Chief.
Councilmember Lucas stated the likelihood of major earthquake
occurring is very strong, and being prepared is very important.
Councilman Arnerich moved acceptance of the report. Councilmember
Lucas seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
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92-472 Report from Chief of Police reviewing City's Taxi Program,
and Resolution Limiting the Number of Taxicab Permits in the City
of Alameda. (Held over from Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of
June 3, 1992)
Patricia Voulgaris, Yellow Checker Cab, Berkeley, stated she would
like to provide cab service to Alameda; start with two, perhaps
four or more at a later date; and the two cabs she is requesting
would work only out of Alameda.
The City Manager stated the Chief of Police noted in his report,
that 96 taxicab permits are authorized; 73 are being utilized, 23
are unpaid but reserved, which loses money for the City; if some of
the 23 were allowed to be reissued, additional revenues would be
produced.
The Chief of Police stated eleven cab companies are represented in
Alameda.
The Acting City Attorney stated the City could require companies to
pay the permit fee; if they refuse, permits can be taken away.
Councilman Arnerich stated the primary issue is service, if current
permit holders are not fulfilling obligations, he would like to see
Yellow Checker Cab, to have a two- or four-cab arrangement.
The Chief stated staff recommendation is to adopt the resolution to
limit cabs; staff would have opportunity to explore franchising
concept, which could increase revenue and improve taxicab program;
he has no problem with Mrs. Voulgaris and her company.
Councilmember Roth suggested a limit of 75 permits to allow two
cabs to be brought in by Yellow Checker Cab.
The City Manager stated the resolution can be modified to limit
cabs to 75, and Police Department directed to proceed with
franchising program.
The Chief stated the matter could come back to Council in about 30
days or six weeks.
Following Council discussion, Councilmember Roth stated keep
everything as is until Chief comes back on franchising concept, and
settle the matter at that time.
Councilman Arnerich suggested Council give the Chief of Police
ample time to put [the matter] together, including the bid process,
and allow him sixty days so an in-depth report can be provided and
Council can move ahead.
Tom Brearton, Alameda, stated he would not like to see a franchise
because he sees it shutting out someone who wants to be a small
independent cabbie.
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Councilmember Lucas inquired how the concern of the one -cab
operator can be addressed.
The Chief of Police stated the single operator cannot generally
provide a 24 -hour dispatch cab; oftentimes operate from residence,
so franchising would discourage the single operator, and Council
over the years has directed professional operation.
The City Manager suggested the matter be brought back the second
meeting in July or the first meeting in August with information on
franchising and one -cab operator situation.
Councilman Arnerich so moved. Councilmember Roth seconded and the
motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
92 -473 Ordinance No. 2606, N.S. "Amending Ordinance No. 2497,
N.S., Relating to Meeting Times of the 1082 Pension Board. (Held
over from Adjourned Council Meeting of June 3, 1992)
Councilmember Camicia moved final passage. Councilmember Lucas
seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Council recessed, and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
92 -474 Public Hearing to consider a Negative Declaration and
Rezoning (IS- 92- 3/R -92 -2) for the 2300 block of Eagle Avenue, the
2300 block of Buena Vista Avenue, and 1712, 1714, and 1810 Oak
Street for conformity with General Plan Policies favoring the
preservation of residential uses. Applicant: City of Alameda; and
Ordinance No. , N.S. "Reclassifying and rezoning certain
properties within the City of Alameda for that property located at
2300, 2301, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2308, 2309, 2311, 2312, 2314, 2315,
2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2328 and 2329 Eagle
Avenue; 2300, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2307, 2308, 2310, 2311, 2312,
2316, 2317, 2320, 2323, 2327 Buena Vista Avenue; and 1712, 1714,
and 1810 Oak Street." Introduced.
Don Roberts, Alameda, stated anything that happens in one area of
the City can happen in another; urged postponement of action to
include Hos' property, reconsider action regarding Ho property,
and consider rezoning entire block as residential.
Ruth Lafler, Alameda, agreed and stated staying residential is
important to the neighborhood; the Hos should be given opportunity
to sell their house as residential to benefit community.
Karl Halpern, Alameda, supports Citizens for Alameda Neighborhoods
and does not believe a house should be torn down to put up a car
wash.
Christopher Buckley, Alameda, stated the integrity of all
neighborhoods should be preserved; rezoning to residential would be
a good first step toward insuring its integrity and should include
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2329 Buena Vista Avenue.
Linda Larkin, Alameda, stated she favors Initial Study 92-3,
Rezoning 92-2, and Planning Board's version which included 2329
Buena Vista Avenue; urged Council to adopt this but to put 2329
Buena Vista back with the General Plan Amendment and the Use Permit
Council will be considering.
Joan Narahara, Alameda, stated she supports the rezoning and it
would be nice if the Ho property could be included.
John Hand, Alameda, stated people would not be present if they did
not believe Council made a mistake by overturning Planning Board
decision.
Jo Takata, Alameda, urged Council delay this matter until all three
issues can be looked at together: the GPA, Mitigated Use Permit and
Rezoning of the 2300 blocks of Eagle and Buena Vista; and this
decision affects all neighborhoods in Alameda.
Kay Lam, Alameda, stated she owns 2301,03,05 Buena Vista, and has
letter from owner of 2300 Buena Vista opposing zoning; stated she
is confused why rezoning to residential is needed; C-M zoning has
been present thirty years; she had no trouble getting loan; her
office has been in her house, she wanted C-M zoning; and would like
Council to encourage more small businesses in Alameda.
Richard Chen, stated he represents owner of 2301 and 2305 Eagle
Avenue; and read owner's letter protesting rezoning and stating the
property was purchased for zoning opportunities and rezoning to
residential will be denying rights of the owner; the zoning has
remained 30 years; before Council decides to rezone, should notice
that less than a block away from owner's property is high-density
commercial; and urged Council not rezone the property.
Neil Sweeney, Alameda, stated Ho family deserves consideration; he
will come up with donations for materials and "we" will take care
of that property and keep it residential; and urged Council put the
matter over and allow a chance to solve the problem.
Kay Bradford, Alameda, stated Mrs. Takeda does not want to live
next to a car wash.
Bonny Moore, Alameda, stated she is morally against destroying any
home in Alameda; so if things do not turn around, requested working
with Housing Commission and Housing Authority to see if owners will
give home to Housing Authority to move it to property on Bay and
Eagle Avenue and save the 100-year old house.
President Withrow stated he has been advised that has already been
offered; her recommendation is a good one.
Councilmember Lucas inquired if it is feasible to use the house as
a youth center, and Ms. Moore replied she has been trying to put
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together a center in support of P.A.L. program, considered buying
a $100,000 trailer; the home could be moved for $100,000, would
provide more space and be a good community center.
Michael Yoshii, Alameda, stated having the corner look better is in
everyone's interest; he supports rezoning; supports Mrs. Lam's
right to look after her interest; but concerns of people about
neighborhood preservation must be heard and considered by Council;
and he hopes when Council decides, the right thing is done for
Alameda.
Linda Gilchrist, Alameda, asked questions which were answered by
staff and President Withrow; stated the issue is perception of the
whole neighborhood; the attempt is to maintain neighborhood
character; Council needs to delay decision and find what people
want.
Roy Mita, Alameda, suggested matter be postponed or include 2329
Buena Vista in rezoning; one house has been lost to a car wash on
Tilden and he does not want any more lost to car washes.
Dorothy Boynton, Alameda, stated 2329 Buena Vista house should not
be excluded in rezoning; invited Alamedans to join the Citizens for
Alameda Neighborhoods and protect neighborhoods.
Mel Barron, Alameda, stated the matter concerns more than a car
wash but concerns the future of Alameda; noted possible car
accidents due to a car wash; requested Council consider the General
Plan.
Councilmember Camicia stated this issue is one of most difficult he
has faced as Planning Board Member or Councilmember; and Council
has done its best.
Councilman Arnerich stated Mr. Ho knew he was moving next to a gas
station and lived there 20 years, when his house comes down,
Takedas are next to car wash and why should they be; he supports
the Planning Board, and will be sending this back this evening or
asking that 2329 Buena Vista be put back in for rezoning.
Councilmember Camicia noted Ms. Takeda mentioned perhaps action of
Council was illegal because Council took [General Plan] Amendment
first and now the rezoning; the Acting City Attorney replied that
does not apply to Alameda as Alameda is a Charter City. ["State law
does not mandate that the zoning must be consistent with the
General Plan for Charter cities." pursuant to Planning Director
Meunier.] The Planning Director explained that this did not apply
to the Simas project because the site was already zoned to allow
the use and the General Plan Amendment for the Simas project would
bring the General Plan into agreement with the proposed use.
President Withrow stated as long as the City has had General Plans,
there has never been rezoning to conform to General Plan, and it is
not easy.
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Discussion by Council ensued, concerning the General Plan,
rezoning, procedures and problems.
Councilmember Roth stated he would like to see a buffer zone and it
should be zoned mixed use; discussed non-conforming use; he
supports rezoning for those who wish their homes rezoned, and the
ones that are commercial should stay commercial; if Council
postpones, he would like the City to come back with some other
designation for a mixed use where nothing must change; he has a
problem taking away one's rights to protect someone else's rights;
he had staff do a diagram pointing out those homeowners who want
their property left commercial and those who want a change to
residential, some have not responded.
Councilmember Lucas stated the neighbors rightfully look to the
General Plan to meet their expectations; the General Plan is
idealistic but is not absolutely binding on anyone, and could not
be because of lack of notification; zoning is the City's prevalent
law, and has been in existence many years; the Hos' property is not
just a residence but was a long term investment; noted Mr. Ho might
receive $100,000 less by rezoning; perhaps Councilmember Roth's
approach is correct so that everyone could have what they wish.
President Withrow stated one of the goals of the General Plan is to
develop more mixed use developments; rezoning can take away some
values.
Councilmember Roth stated some people have been waiting for
residential rezoning for years and have been patient; discussed
alternatives with the Planning Director.
President Withrow stated buffer zones are needed; and mixed use
zones exist throughout the City.
Councilmember Roth stated problem is someone who wants to do
something to their house, should not be told they cannot, and
should not have trouble getting a loan; the non-conforming label
must be removed.
Councilmember Lucas stated the Lams' property, and certain others,
do not need to be rezoned residential because they are at the
corner.
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Councilmember Camicia moved to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
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Councilmember Lucas stated 2304 Buena Vista opposes rezoning, is
not located near the corner, and is commercial use; the others
[commercially-zoned properties] are at the end of the block.
Councilman Arnerich agreed with Councilmember Roth that he does not
want to see people wait any longer; stated the Hos did not keep
their property up; Mr. Simas had done what was legally correct, but
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he would like this to go back to the Planning Board; and made a
motion to send this [matter] back to the Planning Board or obtain
the rezoning as submitted by staff. [No second]
Councilmember Camicia stated he would like to second the motion if
an agreement can be reached.
Following discussion, Councilmember Roth stated, if Council wants,
he would not mind delay to look at mixed use rezoning, there would
be no non-conforming [uses].
President Withrow stated he would support a motion to develop a
mixed use policy.
Councilmember Lucas stated she does not think anyone here [in
audience] would be happy with mixed use zoning; property should be
rezoned residential, excepting Ho and Lam, and corner properties.
Councilmember Lucas stated she sees no choice but to send [the
matter] back to Planning.
Councilman Arnerich inquired if the Planning Board considered mixed
use; and Mrs. Larkin, [former Planning Board Member] replied they
did; not one house could meet the parking ordinance; suggested
Council rezone to R-5 and if there is a problem, come back and do
an overlay.
Councilmember Lucas stated she was talking about doing everything
residential except the ones [properties] on the corners; the one
[commercial property] in the middle would lose [2304 Buena Vista].
Councilmembers Lucas and Roth discussed individual properties with
the Planning Director.
Councilmember Lucas moved to rezone those [properties] Council
clearly agrees on should be residential; and give those owners the
opportunity of going ahead with whatever they want and discuss the
other properties at a later time.
Councilmember Lucas refined her motion to rezone the properties
residential that are marked on the map drawn by Councilmember Roth;
excepting 2301, 2305 Eagle; 2301 and 2305 Buena Vista; 2300 Buena
Vista, and 1712 Oak Street.
Councilmember Camicia stated he cannot support the motion because
he does not think it solves the immediate problem.
The Acting City Attorney stated Council should first move to adopt
the Negative Declaration.
Councilmember Lucas moved to adopt Negative Declaration.
Councilmember Roth seconded the motion which was carried by the
following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Camicia, Lucas, Roth
and President Withrow - 4. Noes: Councilman Arnerich - 1. Absent:
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None.
Councilmember Roth clarified the [Lucas] motion is to rezone to R-5
except two properties on Eagle, three on Buena Vista and one on Oak
Street. [2301, 2305 Eagle, 2301, 2305, 2300 Buena Vista Avenue, and
1712 Oak Street]. [Introduced the Ordinance as submitted by staff]
Councilmember Roth seconded [Lucas's] motion which was carried by
the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lucas, Roth and
President Withrow - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Arnerich and Camicia
- 2. Absent: None.
92-475 Public Hearing to consider a Negative Declaration and Zoning
Text Amendment (IS-92-5/ZA-92-2) to amend Section 30-4.13(m),
regulating Planned Development Amendments. Applicant: City of
Alameda; and
Ordinance No. , N.S. "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Amending Subsection 30-4.13(m) (Planned Development Combining
District) of Article 1 (Zoning Districts and Regulations), Chapter
XXX (Development Regulations) Relating to Planned Development
Amendments." Introduced.
Councilmember Camicia moved the recommendation and introduction of
ordinance. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion which was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Camicia moved the Negative Declaration; Councilmember
Lucas seconded motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
92-476 Public Hearing to consider the establishment of
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 1992-93; and Resolution
"Establishing Appropriations Limits for Fiscal Year 1992-93."
Resolution No. 12273. "Establishing Appropriations Limits for
Fiscal Year 1992-93."
Mayor Withrow announced there were no speakers [for the Public
Hearing or resolution].
Councilman Arnerich moved adoption of resolution. Councilmember
Camicia seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voice
vote -5.
92-477 Report from Personnel Director concerning hiring Alameda
residents.
Following brief Council discussion, Councilman Arnerich moved
recommendation for resolution. Councilmember Camicia seconded the
motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
92-478 Report from Personnel Director regarding ballot issue for
November Election regarding arbitration.
Councilmember Camicia moved the recommendation [that staff meet and
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confer, and bring the matter back to Council]. Councilmember Roth
seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
NEW BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS,
92-479 Mayor Withrow announced City Attorney Carol Korade gave
birth to a boy last Thursday.
92-480 Mayor Withrow stated he has spoken with the City Manager and
a number of businesses regarding establishing a Hire Youth
Operation in the Office of the Mayor. A data bank of young adults
in Alameda would be maintained and would be available to businesses
for interview and hiring for jobs.
92-481 Councilmember Camicia suggested tomorrow's meeting [6/17/92]
be postponed until the City knows more of the State's financial
position; and Boards and Commissions provide structured reports on
how they are going to deal with whatever level of pain the City is
going to experience [budget constraints]. Council by consensus
agreed the noticed meeting should be held.
92-482 Bonny Moore, Alameda, thanked the Mayor for efforts to save
the Navy Base; also thanked Councilman Arnerich and Transportation
Manager Cheri Sheets for speaking at A.C. Transit hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Withrow adjourned the meeting at 11:40
Respectfully submitted,
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DIANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance.
June 16, 1992