1987-05-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MAY 19, 1987
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. (at the conclusion of the
meeting of the Community Improvement Authority, and the meeting of
the Industrial Development Commission) with President Diament
presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Lucas. Reverend Beverly Su Schlagel gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Corica, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef,
and President Diament.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Hanna made a motion for approval of the minutes of
the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of April 28, 1987, the
Regular Council Meeting of May 5, 1987, and the Addendum to the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 1987.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Diament announced that there would be a pause in the
meeting prior to the installation and seating of the new City
Council at 8:00 p.m. She then addressed the public, stating that
her term in office has been an honor she appreciated; that the
Council has worked closely for the interest of the City, that
members of the community have worked with Council, that the
military installations have been very cooperative, and thanked
staff for their work and caring with regard to the City.
Councilmember Lucas commented on the fact that Council has worked
with genuine concern for the City; that she has been impressed
with the concern and hard work of the staff; has appreciated the
opportunity to serve, and commented on the beauty of living in the
City of Alameda.
Councilmember Hanna also commented on the staff's competency;
noted his appreciation for the opportunity to serve and that the
final decisions of Council, he believes, have always been in the
best interest of the community.
President Diament then asked retiring members of Council to step
down, commenting that there would be a brief time for refreshments
to be served to the public prior to the reorganization at 8:00 p.m.
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REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL - 8:00 P.M.
City Clerk Felsch reconvened the Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
87-347 Installation of newly elected City officials:
(Oaths of Office)
Mayor Chuck Corica
Councilmember Joseph A. Camicia
Councilmember Barbara M. Thomas.
Vice-Mayor Monsef requested that the City Clerk administer the Oath
of Office to the Mayor-Elect. The City Clerk administered the Oath
and Mayor Corica was seated.
President Corica requested the City Clerk administer the Oath of
Office to Joseph A. Camicia.
The City Clerk administered the Oath and Councilmember Camicia was
seated.
President
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seated.
Corica requested the City Clerk administer the Oath of
Barbara Thomas.
Clerk administered the Oath and Councilmember Thomas was
President Corica suggested new Councilmembers address the public.
Councilmember Thomas thanked those who worked on her campaign and
voted for her; suggested people attend Council meetings and call
in with their concerns; then introduced her husband to the public.
Councilmember Camicia introduced members of his family and Board of
Supervisors member Don Perata; thanked outgoing Councilmembers
Hanna and Lucas and President Diament for doing a superior job,
working so hard and caring so much for the City of Alameda; and
stated he looked forward to working with current Councilmembers,
whose commitment to the community he believes is beyond reproach.
Councilmember Monsef welcomed President Corica to the Mayor's seat
and offered his full support and cooperation; and congratulated
Councilmembers Camicia and Thomas, to whom he also extended his
support and cooperation.
President Corica expressed thanks and gratitude to the voters of
the City of Alameda; stated he looked forward to working with
Council; introduced family, members of the Board of Supervisors
Don Perata and Charles Santana, and military officers present from
the surrounding United States Navy, Marine Corps and Army
installations.
Councilmember Monsef moved to take Resolutions 14, 15, and 16 out
of order (regarding commendation of outgoing Councilmembers and
Mayor); Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
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87 -348 Resolution No. 11191 "Commending Anne B. Diament for her
years of service to the City of Alameda as Councilmember and
Mayor."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the _resolution.
Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
87 -349 Resolution No. 11192 "Commending Mark Hanna for his years
of service to the City of Alameda as City Councilmember."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
87 -350 Resolution No. 11193 "Commending Karin Lucas for her years
of service to the City of Alameda as City Councilmember."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
President Corica noted that framed resolutions would be presented
to the outgoing members of Council and the Mayor and thanked them
for their dedication and service to Alameda.
87 -351 Consideration of appointment of Vice - Mayor.
President Corica stated he would be using the procedure for
appointment to Boards and Commissions for appointment of Vice -Mayor
and he submitted the name of Barbara Thomas for Vice -Mayor as she
was the person who received the highest amount of votes for
Councilmember in the recent election.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the nomination and the appointment
was confirmed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Camicia, Monsef and President Corica - 3. Noes: None.
Abstention: Councilmember Thomas - 1.
87 -352 Consideration of appointment of Councilmember to vacant
office.
President Corica stated he had many candidates; that there were
some members of the community who expressed a desire to serve;
that other names had been given to him by members of Council; that
comments from the audience were not necessary; that he would do it
in the manner of nominating members of Boards and Commissions;
that he would present names in nomination and it would be voted on
by Council; that he would present first the name of the person who
received the next largest number of votes in the City election for
Councilmembers.
President Corica also stated he would be attempting to make a
change in the Charter so that the next person in line of number of
votes received would be the person to take office.
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President Corica nominated Lil Arnerich to be Councilmember.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
Lil Arnerich, 3275 Encinal Avenue, made a statement that he wants
the people to know that he dedicated himself to running; that he
worked for the City 31 years and was a fair and honest public
official.
President Corica then nominated former candidate Mark Hanna.
Councilmember Camicia expressed a desire to suggest a nomination
but President Corica stated Council would continue in the manner
which he formerly announced.
The roll call vote regarding Mark Hanna was as follows: Ayes:
None. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia, Monsef, Thomas and President
Corica - 4. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated former candidate John Barni.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated former candidate Richard Armstrong.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas
1. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia, Monsef and President Corica - 3.
Absent: None.
President Corica nominated former candidate Anne Teunis.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: None. Noes:
Councilmembers Camicia, Monsef, Thomas and President Corica - 4.
Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Linda Pritchard.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Charles Tillman.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Billy Trujillo.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
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Councilmember Monsef suggested that perhaps President Corica could
nominate someone all of Council could agree on.
Councilmember Camicia stated he would like to nominate Chris
Corpuz.
President Corica stated that the Charter and the people's vote of
1976 want the mayor to nominate.
President Corica nominated Pete Templeton.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Gerhard Degemann.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Joe King.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Toby Chavez.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Thomas and
President Corica - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Camicia and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
President Corica nominated Rita Haugner.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmember Camicia,
Thomas and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmember Monsef - 1.
Absent: None.
President Corica noted that Ms. Haugner was one of the names
submitted by Councilmember Camicia.
President Corica requested City Clerk to administer the Oath of
Office at the next Council meeting.
ROLL CALL - New City Council
Present: Councilmembers Camicia, Monsef, Thomas
and President Corica - 4.
Absent: None
(Councilmember nominee Rita Haugner was not
present to take the Oath of Office.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon request of Councilmember Thomas, items 1-I and 1-J were
removed from the Consent Calendar to the regular agenda.
Councilmember Monsef moved for adoption of the Consent Calendar,
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with the exception of Item 1-I and 1-J regarding ordinances
concerning rezoning of certain properties (See paragraphs 87-379
and 87-380.) Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*87-353 From Finance Director on City's Investment Portfolio as of
April 30, 1987. Accepted.
*87-354 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work
by McNamara Construction, Inc. for the construction of Oleander
Avenue at Melrose Avenue, P.W. No. 12-86-38. Accepted.
*87-355 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work
by Les McDonald Construction Company for the repair and resurfacing
of certain streets, Phase 8, P.W. No. 2-87-3. Accepted
RESOLUTIONS
*87-356 Resolution No. 11194 "Adopting Plans and Specifications
and calling for bids for Clinton-Park-Otis Sanitary Sewer Project,
Phase II, P.W. No. 5-87-11, and directing City Clerk to advertise
same." Adopted.
*87-357 Resolution No. 11195 "Approving a Conduit Agreement with
Pacific Bell for extension of existing communication facilities for
Atlantic Avenue, Project #6." Adopted.
*87-358 Resolution No. 11196 "Authorizing Application to Office of
Criminal Justice Planning for a Community Crime Resistance Program
Grant Award." Adopted.
*87-359 Resolution No. 11197 "Awarding contract to Samson
Construction for the renovation of two classrooms for a social
service and office wing at the Mastick Senior Center, P.W. No.
2-87-4, and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
*87-360 Resolution No. 11198 "Designating authorized
representative to execute Clean Water Act Grant documents."
Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*87-361 Ordinance No. 2339, N.S. "Amending the Municipal Code by
adding Article 41 of Chapter 1 of Title XI thereof, relating to
Hazard Prevention Zones." Adopted.
*87-362 Ordinance No. 2340 "Amending Section 11-231 of Chapter 2,
Title XI of the Alameda Municipal Code, to require design review
for certain improvements which do not require a building permit."
Adopted.
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*87-363 Ordinance No. 2341 "Authorizing Quitclaim of unutilized
City sewer easement to Alameda Marina Center Associates." Adopted.
*87-364 Ordinance No. 2342 "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code to
prohibit parking at various times and locations to facilitate
street sweeping." Adopted.
BILLS
*87-365 A List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $1,624,707.06,
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
87-366 From Myron R. Jones, 1415 Mound Street, concerning the
reconstruction of duplexes and Measure A.
President Corica stated Mr. Withrow noted that duplexes had been
omitted from the ordinance allowing accidentally destroyed multiple
units to be rebuilt.
The Planning Director stated that there would need to be an
amendment to zoning ordinance to change anything, and in that case,
it would have to come back to the Planning Board.
President Corica stated that Mr. Jones has a loan that needs
approval; and inquired if there is some way to assure Mr. Jones
that it will be a certainty that this ordinance amendment would
pass.
The City Attorney stated that if four members of Council would send
the matter to the Planning Board, that would indicate to the bank
that Council would take care of the matter; and stated there
should be a motion to that effect.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to send the matter to the
Planning Board expressing desire to accept recommendation of the
Planning Director to extend the rebuilding of units, accidentally
destroyed, to duplex dwellings. Councilmember Camicia seconded the
motion and it carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-367 From Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, commending
former Mayor Anne B. Diament, members of the City Council and
staff for the excellent service at Mastick Senior Center.
President Corica commented that Mr. Tillman also had a great deal
to do with the Center and thanked him for his efforts.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-368 From Bill Withrow, President, Bayview Harbor Board, 885
Island Drive, Suite 200, regarding Oakland Airport noise and
safety.
President Corica stated that Mr. Withrow wants to know if there is
some way of rerouting some of the planes; and noted that there is
a committee working with the Oakland Airport discussing this
matter.
Councilmember Thomas stated that the organization CEASE wants a
letter sent to the San Franisco Airport to minimize flights over
Alameda, and requested a letter from the City be sent to the San
Francisco Airport to minimize overflights.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-369 From Kerry & Associates, Suite 202, 151 Callan Avenue, San
Leandro, concerning zoning of property located at 3126 Fernside
Blvd.
President Corica explained the background of the matter.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to accept the communication.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to take proposed ordinance out
of order. Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion and it was
carried unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-370 Ordinance No. 2345 "An interim ordinance prohibiting and
suspending issuance of building permits for construction on certain
properties that are inconsistent with proposed zoning."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to introduce and adopt the
ordinance. Councilmember Camicia seconded the notion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-371 From William J. Nash, 2171 San Antonio Avenue, regarding
parking problems in the vicinity of San Antonio Avenue and Walnut
Street.
Charles Millman, 2916 Bayview Drive, stated that permits for
neighborhood parking sounds like a good idea.
Councilmember Camicia inquired about Police Department outlook to
which the City Manager stated that the permit process includes
administrative costs and also forces cars into other areas of the
community.
Councilmember Thomas inquired if 15 minute parking zones to allow
people to unload groceries would be feasible, to which the City
Manager responded it would be and it can be submitted to the
Traffic Advisory Committee.
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Councilmember Thomas requested the author of the written
communication be contacted to see if he agreed to the suggestion.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to accept the communication and
refer the matter, including the 15 minute parking zone 'suggestion,
to the Traffic Advisory Committee. Councilmember Thomas seconded
the motion and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-372 From Larry Patton, 1020 San Antonio Avenue, requesting
authorization for placement of a recycling container on City
property.
Mr. Patton commented that staff has diligently helped in the
matter; but businesses/organizations are hesitant to allow
containers, probably because of insurance liability.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to accept the communication,
and staff recommendation to authorize the use of a portion of the
Grand Street Boat Ramp for placement of a newspaper recycling bin
for use by local community groups/agencies. Councilmember Monsef
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Thomas stated there seems to be a need for three
centers and inquired if it is necessary to have a group of centers.
The City Manager stated the legislation she referred to requires
stores to have glass recycling and otherwise pay a fine to the
State; that they have thus far chosen to pay the fine, as opposed
to doing recycling; that staff is pursuing a central place in the
City to avoid having many single bins and to encourage recycling;
the use is intended to be by permit only, for organizations.
Councilmember Thomas inquired if the stores could pay fines to the
City, to which the City Manager stated that is what the City has
been attempting to do; that letters have been sent and staff will
follow up.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
87-373 From Grace Fleischmann, 1228 Ballena Blvd., requesting an
Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Ballena Bay hotel
project.
Councilmember Monsef stated he assumes that the matter will come
before Council at the appropriate time; and made a motion to
accept the communication. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion
and it was carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
87-374 From City Manager concerning moratorium on collection of
parking meter fees from Park Street Business District area.
President Corica commented that Park Street Business District
requested the City authorize a 3-month trial period of Saturday
free meters and propose moratorium.
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Councilmember Monsef commented that it is a pilot project but
wondered if there should be the same policy for Webster Street.
Councilmember Thomas stated she discussed it with the president of
the Webster Street Business Association; that about 600 meters on
Park Street and 150 on Webster Street and their concern is not to
have a meter-free Saturday.
Ed Clark, West Alameda Business Association, stated the Webster
Street area is a different situation from Park Street, and having
the Webster Street meters hooded would reduce the turnover of
vehicles in that area rather than aiding the businesses.
Darlene Banda, 630 Lincoln Avenue, stated she would like to concur
with Mr. Clark's comments; that Council should stipulate that
employees of the various businesses should not take advantage of
this situation.
Diane Coler-Dark, 2857 Jackson Street, President of the Park Street
Business Association, stated that it would be very helpful if
employees would not park in the parking lots; that the shoppers on
the street will be polled after the moratorium has been in effect
for a short while to see if the moratorium has encouraged them to
shop on Park Street and has therefore been helpful to the
businesses.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to accept the report and
recommendation. Councilmember Camicia seconded the motion.
President Corica questioned how it would be possible to know if the
effort is profitable for the business district, to which Ms.
Coler-Dark stated there would be people on the street to poll the
customers, and the businesses also.
Councilmember Thomas asked if there would be some way to monitor
off street parking of employees, to which Ms. Coler-Dark responded
that there would be.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
RESOLUTIONS
87-375 Resolution No. 11199 "Authorizing execution of contract
with ABAG for implementation of the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program."
The City Manager explained the Program, noting that the cost will
be approximately $190 per drum, with the estimated total to be
approximately $23,000 which will be absorbed by Oakland Scavenger
Company.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
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87 -376 Resolution No. 11200 "Adopting Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds and authorizing
execution of required Certifications and Grant Agreement. (Carried
over from May 5, 1987, Council Meeting)"
Smith Anderson, 1404 San Jose Avenue, expressed his concerns
regarding housing for the Family Service Agency.
President Corica commented that he believed the agency is doing a
good job; and that the matter of the $46,000 considered at the
prior meeting had been moved on by Council and given to the Agency.
Carol Layton, 1210 Ninth Street, Executive Director of Family
Service Agency, thanked Council for the allocation and stated the
Agency will be coming back to Council with further items from time
to time.
Diane Coler -Dark, 2857 Jackson Street, stated that in the report of
the allocation of Community Development monies, the high percentage
noted as going to businesses, is sometimes misunderstood; that
businesses do not apply for and cannot get CDBG money, only UDAG
funds; and that, currently, the allocation is only .09% of the
UDAG budget.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated that the vote should be
delayed; that there was a meeting in February and if the total
money available has been substantially changed, then there should
be reconsideration of the matter.
The Community Development Director stated the plan placed before
them includes the citizen comments at the hearing.
Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, stated his concerns
regarding the Family Service Agency, that the $46,000 be expedited
to the Agency; but suggested that the property should revert to
the City, and then it could be leased back to the Agency for a
dollar a year.
Councilmember Thomas stated that if the Woodstock School is given
the full cost of the roof, they could continue service for people
who need it; and explained in detail solutions for transference of
funds that would enable the child care program to be suitably
funded.
Following considerable detailed discussion regarding possible areas
to cut the budget in order to fund child care, Councilmember Thomas
made a motion to adopt the resolution with the following changes in
the budget to be made: that the Street Light Conversion funds be
reduced, with the understanding that Central Avenue be the project,
so that the Woodstock Child Development Center roof replacement
allocation can be increased to $45,000; that the Child Care
Voucher Program be increased by $15,500 by transfer of funds from
the UDAG Contingency Fund.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
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Councilmember Camicia commended the Community Development Director
for the report submitted.
87 -377 Resolution No. 11201 "Authorizing application for Fiscal
Year 1987 -88 Rental Rehabilitation Grant Funds and - authorizing
execution of Certifications and Grant Agreement."
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to accept the resolution with
the following priorities: that the program be modified by giving
first preference to owner- occupied rental properties and owners of
four units or less. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it
was carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
87 -378 Resolution No. 11202 "Preliminarily approving Annual
Report, declaring intention to order levy and collection of
assessments and providing for Notice of Hearing thereof, Island
City Landscaping and Lighting District - 84 -2."
Councilmember Thomas inquired of the Consulting Engineer whether or
not the turf maintenance, etc. were in the contract, to which the
consultant stated it was.
The Public Works Director stated there is an underlying agreement,
for an off -site portion of this area of Parkway between Doolittle
and Maitland Drive, with the Port of Oakland, the City of Alameda
and Harbor Bay Isle since the zone was annexed into the City; that
each entity shares one -third of the cost of the maintenance,
landscaping and street - sweeping, and the City's share is $33,643;
that the remaining portion of $32,881.00 comes from a policy
decision that the City would maintain the median area, not either
side of the parkway even though those areas are in the public
right -of -way; that the Harbor Bay Business Park pays for the
maintenance of those areas including the lake feature, the trees,
irrigation of grass, groundcover, landscaping, and also pays a
portion of the street light energy.
Councilmember Camicia inquired if the policy decision was a
business compromise, to which the City Manager responded that the
City accepted Harbor Bay Parkway, as it is a public street; that
when public streets are accepted, they are accepted both for the
quality of their construction and for purposes of maintenance;
that since Harbor Bay Business Park and the Port of Oakland
benefitted from the Parkway, they were required to pay two - thirds
of the cost; that within the Business Park, it was agreed that
only the median area would be maintained by the City.
Councilmember Thomas made a motion to adopt the resolution with the
amendment that the City's contribution in Zone 5 be limited to
$33,643.00. Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
The consultant commented that this is a preliminary approval and
that the matter is subject to a public hearing next month; that
this is not the final action on the Lighting District.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
87 -379 Ordinance No. 2343 N.S. "Reclassifying and rezoning
certain properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning
Ordinance No. 1277, N.S., Applicant: City of Alameda, R -87 -1,
those properties located at the southwesterly corner of the
intersection of Webster Street and Central Avenue, currently
occupied by the Lucky Supermarket and Foster's Freeze buildings,
and the southeasterly corner of the intersection occupied by a
vacant commercial structure."
Councilmember Thomas stated she removed this item from the Consent
Calendar because she has not seen owners come forward, and asked if
they had notice, to which the City Manager responded they had.
Councilmember Thomas then expressed concern about the future of the
Planned Development, and asked if there were written communications
from the owners, to which the City Manager replied there were not;
that there will be public hearings before any changes in uses occur
on the site, and property owners have not objected.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated he was present at the
Planning Board when the matter was discussed and that the owners
were not present.
The Planning Director noted that this project arose out of concern
of Council as to what could happen to the property; none of the
owners appeared; that the owners would be those shown on the most
recent assessors' records, and had been notified.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion for adoption of the ordinance.
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was carried by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
87 -380 Ordinance No. 2344, N.S. "Reclassifying and rezoning
certain properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning
Ordinance No. 1277, N.S.; Applicant: City of Alameda, R -87 -2,
those properties located at the southerly terminus of Tarryton,
Country and Amber Isles and north of the South Shore Beach and
Tennis Club."
Councilmember Thomas inquired if the properties would allow zero
lot lines construction, to which the Planning Director responded
they would and that they were allowed prior to the Council
requesting rezoning; they were previously rezoned R -2.
Councilmember Camicia inquired if the action was to encourage
ownership with no increase in density and no change in the Planning
Board's approval of that development, just a funding or financing
change, to which the Planning Director stated that was correct;
that the previous approvals did that and the item under
consideration would, in fact, rezone it back to single families so
that each of the lots that have already been created would be
restricted to one residence.
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Councilmember Thomas inquired how the zero lot line works to which
the Planning Director responded that each one of the buildings
would have the lot line going through the center of it.
Councilmember Camicia made a motion to adopt the= ordinance,
Councilmember Monsef seconded the motion and it was adopted by
unanimous voice vote - 4.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
87 -381 Report from Planning Director regarding written
communication from Augustine and Carolyn Chofre; regarding
construction activity on the property at 1319 Pearl Street.
President Corica noted that the matter had been addressed, a copy
of the report has been forwarded to Mr. & Mrs. Chofre; that is
what they wanted and the Planning Director has done that.
NEW BUSINESS
87 -382 Councilmember Thomas stated it is an appropriate time for an
ordinance regarding hazardous materials.
87 -383 Councilmember Thomas commented that the Planning Department
has no mechanism for transforming Planning Board Planned
Development conditions of approval into C.C. & Rs.
87 -384 Councilmember Thomas suggested that Final Passage of
Ordinance be placed on the Regular Agenda.
87 -385 Councilmember Thomas recommended that a barrier be provided
at 3 Garden Road. (East side of Island Drive)
87 -386 Councilmember Thomas recommended that a requirement for
disclosure of traffic and air noise problems to long -term lessees
be considered.
87 -387 Councilmember Thomas stated that all Board and Commission
agendas and minutes, approved or unapproved, should be given to the
Council prior to meetings; and that the minutes should be made
public, especially the Planning Board minutes, because if an appeal
period is involved, there must be time for an appeal to be filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
87 -388 Richard Armstrong, 1626 Encinal Avenue, expressed concern
about speeding vehicles in Alameda; urged Council to promote
reduction of speeding; suggested a warning sign be erected at the
entrance to Alameda warning of strict enforcement of traffic laws.
87 -389 Darlene Banda, 630 Lincoln Avenue, expressed concern
regarding vacant Council seat appointments.
President Corica commented that he did not believe it would be any
problem to get the matter on the ballot.
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ADJOURNMENT
President Corica adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m., to Closed
Session to consider the case of Spencer v. City of Alameda.
Respectfully submi ed,
Diane B. Felsch
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted 72 hours in advance, in
accordance with the Brown Act.