1984-07-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JULY 17, 1984
The meeting convened at 8:45 p.m., at the conclusion of the Community Improvement
Commission Meeting, with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Gorman. The Invocation was given by Rev. Larry Nelson, Trinity
Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the Consent
Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk (*).
RESOLUTIONS
*84-628 Resolution No. 10385 "Approving Final Map of Subdivision known as Tract
5217 and accepting certain easements and rights of access (A Residential Subdivision
Project on Bay Farm Island at Brittany Landing, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*84-629 Resolution No. 10386 "Approving Final Map of Subdivision known as Tract
5218 and accepting certain easements and rights of access (A Residential Subdivision
Project on Bay Farm Island at Brittany Landing, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*84-630 Resolution No. 10387 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with Subdivisions 5217 and 5218 and
approving bonds as to sufficiency (Brittany Landing, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)."
Adopted.
*84-631 Resolution No, 10388 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Pacific Gas
and Electric Company to relocate underground facilities for Assessment District 84-1,'
Harbor Bay Parkway Widening Project." Adopted.
+84-632 Resolution No. 10389 "Appointing City of Alameda Councilmember Karin Lucas
to the County-wide Transportation Committee." AdOpt2d,
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*84-632a Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing acquisition by Quit Claim
Deed from Harbor Bay Isle Associates of property located at Otis Drive and Willow
Street." Introduced and passed to print.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*84-633 Ordinance No. 2149, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 17-413 thereof to increase the minimum height of turning movement
signs." Finally Adopted.
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*84-634 Ordinance No. 2200, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending various sections of Article 1, Chapter 3, Title XI thereof, relating
to rules and regulations governing the planning and subdividing of land and the
filing and approval of Subdivision Maps." Finally adopted.
*84-635 Ordinance No. 2201, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Article 4H to Chapter 1 of Title XI thereof, relating to additional
requirements for bars." Finally adopted.
*84-636 Ordinance No. 2202, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Sections 11-1331(d)(9) and 11-1335(g)(5) to permit Upholstery Shops
with a Use Permit in the C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts." Finally adopted.
BILLS
*84-637 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $167,460.85.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
84-638 Richard Roth, West Alameda Business Association, presented a donation
of S100 to the Flag Committee Fund.
Councilmember Lucas expressed appreciation for the contribution.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
84-639 From Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, regarding the Mayor's trip to
Japan.
President Diament stated that she had prepared a report regarding the trip, and
the Council had been provided copies.
Mr. Scullin inquired regarding the status of Alameda joining the International
Chamber of Commerce Association.
Wayne Milani, former President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the
trip and noted that the Chamber of Commerce plans to host an International Trade
Seminar, tentatively scheduled for January of 1985.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84-640 From City Manager regarding United Cable Television.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion to accept the report and approve the recommendations;
the motion FAILED for lack of a second.
Councilmember Lucas stated she would prefer to accept the report and not approve
the recommendations until after a hearing is held on the Cable Television matter.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
report be accepted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Gorman - 1.
Absent: None.
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84-641 From Police Chief concerning the security fence and gates for the Police
Administration Building.
President Diament noted the City Manager had requested the report be held over
to the next meeting in order to provide additional information and with the consent
of Council so ordered.
RESOLUTIONS
84-642 Resolution No. 10390 "Appointing Paul E. Berger a Member of the Social
Service Human Relations Board."
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
The City Clerk administered tue Oath of Office to Mr. Berger.
84-643 Resolution No. 10391 "Authorizing submittal of a revised UDAG Application
for Alameda Gateway, Ltd. to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development."
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, suggested a new Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) be prepared.
The Planning Director noted that only a portion of the project is being implemented
at this time and a hearing had been held before the Planning Board.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, tat the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
84-644 Resolution No. 10392 "Authorizing submittal of a UDAG Application for
Ballena Isle Marina to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development."
Councilmember Lucas noted that the word "residences" on the first page should be
corrected to "residents."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
84-645 Resolution No. 10393 "Accepting proposal of Gabriel-Roche Associates to
provide an Interim Director of the City's Community Development Department."
Councilmember Monsef stated that there should be someone within the organization
to act as Department Head for two months, and a consultant should not be hired.
Councilmember Lucas expressed support for his position
After further discussion, Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gorman, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers
Lucas and Monsef - 2. Absent: None.
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84 -646 Resolution No. 10394 "Opposing State Senate Bill 1369 (Governor Deukmejian's
Water Plan)."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council-
members Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
84 -647 Resolution No. 10395 "Approving City -wide Transportation and Transit Study."
Councilmember Hanna stated that many traffic studies had been made, and he was opposed
to additional studies.
Councilmember Lucas concurred with his position and suggested a staff person update
available information and prepare a comprehensive report.
After further discussion, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Monsef, that the resolution be adopted and the report broadened to include a parking
study; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Hanna and Lucas - 2.
Absent: None.
Councilmember Hanna requested the record show that he felt the traffic study would
not provide anything useful to the City.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
84 -648 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 2 -111 thereof relating to Council Meetings."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
ordinance be introduced.
The Council discussed clarification of the ordinance, and the City Attorney suggested
it be amended to read that "a majority of the Council may, when members will not
be available for a regular meeting, order at a regular meeting that the next regular
meeting will be held on a convenient date, which is not later than the day specified
herein for the next regular meeting."
The amendment was accepted by Councilmembers Monsef and Gorman; the motion carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and
President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
84 -649 President Diament expressed appreciation to the Girls' Club for hosting
the Japanese girl who represented Alameda in running with the Olympic Torch
84 -650 Councilmember Hanna inquired whether Mr. Gutleben and members of the Yacht
Club had met with Police Department staff, and the City Manager stated that he
would check. (This meeting was in reference to discussions when the Council approved
purchase of a Patrol Boat for the Police Department.)
84 -651 Councilmember Hanna stated that he had received several complaints of
illegal activities at 645 Haight Avenue and requested a report.
84 -652 Councilmember Hanna expressed concern regarding maintenance of the trees
and planters which had been placed on the "Triangle" park.
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The City Manager stated that the planters could be used in various locations in
the City or stored and that homeowners had agreed to maintain the trees.
84 -653 Councilmember Lucas requested information on the Management Retreat held
July 14, 1984, and the City Manager stated he would provide a report.
84 -654 President Diament requested Council consider whether a youth should be
appointed to the Social Service Human Relations Board, whether the youth should
be a voting member, and whether there should be a limited term for that person.
84 -654a President Diament requested a resolution of appreciation to the Parade
Committee be placed on the next agenda.
84 -655 Councilmember Lucas noted that the Flag Committee deficit was $521.00.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion that the deficit be paid from the General Fund.
Councilmember Monsef requested additional time to solicit more donations.
Councilmember Gorman withdrew his motion.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
84 -656 Consideration of appointment of one Member to the Golf Commission.
President Diament announced she was not prepared to make a nomination at this
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
84 -657 With consent of Council, President Diament ordered the meeting adjourned
to Executive Session for consideration of personnel and litigation matters.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken
at this time.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 9:45 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Tuesday, August
7, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
July 17, 1984