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1984-08-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 1984 The meeting convened at 7:50 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority meeting) with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lucas. The Invocation was given by Rev. John Foley, Court Street Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Council Meeting of June 7, 1984, be adopted as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Diament noted that the resolution regarding repayment to Alameda County Training and Employment Board of costs disallowed by Department of Labor Audit of Fiscal Year 1981 C.E.T.A. Programs and ordinance relating to Council meetings would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the following remaining items on 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 (*). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *84-659 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of three years to August 18, 1987, to file the Final Map for Tract 3843 (Alameda Marina Village). Approved. *84-660 From Public Works Director and Fire Chief submitting status report on State-mandated Fire Safety and Exit Program. Accepted. RESOLUTIONS *84-661 Resolution No. 10396 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for repair of Portland cement concrete sidewalk, curb, and driveway for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1985, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *84-662 Resolution No. 10397 "Ordering vacation of certain unused power easements within Blocks 10 and 11 of Tract 3841 and accepting a grant of power easements from Sandpiper Cove Associates." Adopted. *84-663 Resolution No. 10398 "Affirming action of July 17, 1984 authorizing submission of urban Development Grant Application for Alameda Gateway, Ltd. and Ballena Isle Marina." Adopted. August 7, 1984 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 84-673 From Mike Marjorini, 3104 El Paseo, regarding development of the Harbor Bay Isle Business Park. President Diament noted the matter would be heard by the Planning Board, probably in September, and then by the City Council and requested the City Clerk to inform Mr. Majorini and also Margaret Roberts who had previously written regarding the procedure. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the matter also be referred to the Planning Board so they will be aware of the concerns; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84-674 Petitions signed by 118 residents regarding construction of office buildings at 1921-1925 Schiller Street. Ian Keye, 1915 Schiller Street, requested halt of construction at 1921 Schiller Street pending revision of the General Plan, that the neighborhood be rezoned uniformly residential, and a moratorium on new building permits for new construction in the area during consideration of the proposed rezoning. The following persons spoke in support of his requests: Steven McCarthy, Attorney representing Betty and Tom New,1917 Schiller Street Sharon Lewis, 1915 Schiller Street Donna Dare, 1911 Schiller Street Russell Meeks, 1917 Lafayette Councilmember Lucas made a motionthatthe City Attorney be directed to prepare an interim emergency ordinance for the rezoning of the properties in the area to R-3 and R-4 and to proceed with amendment of the General Plan. The City Attorney noted the zoning should be R-2. Councilmember Lucas amended the motion to reflect the R-2 zoning; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanna and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Edward Payne, 3127 Marina Drive, requested to speak regarding installation of power poles on Marina Drive and indicated there were a number of people in the audience who wished to speak on that subject. President Diament indicated the matter should be heard under Oral Communications, General. Mr. Payne noted there were several elderly people in the audience and requested the people who had a concern to stand. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 84-675 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission recommending an inventory be prepared of the City's historical documents and provision of a safe and accessible location for their future preservation. Gary Knecht and Woody Minor, members of the Historical Advisory Commission, spoke in support of the recommendation. August 7, 1984 *84 -664 Resolution No. 10399 "Approving Blue Cross Option Line 100 Plan for City employees to replace the Blue Cross Benefit Plan currently in effect." Adopted. *84 -665 Resolution No. 10400 "Authorizing execution of an agreement with Heals to provide an additional health care provider option for employees of the City." Adopted. *84 -666 Resolution No. 10401 "Authorizing open market purchase of an ambulance for the Fire Department." Adopted. *84 -667 Resolution No. 10402 "Authorizing open market purchase of protective vests for the Police Department." Adopted. *84 -668 Resolution No. 10403 "Authorizing execution of extension of contract for purchase of services with Auto - Graphics, Inc. for Library Catalog Production." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *84 -669 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Subsection (144) of Section 17 -432 thereof to establish a stop sign for the north leg of Fitchburg Avenue at Maitland Drive." Introduced. FINAL PASSAGE OR ORDINANCES *84 -670 Ordinance No. 2203, New Series "Authorizing acquisition by Quit Claim Deed from Harbor Bay Isle Associates of property located at Otis Drive and Willow Street." Finally adopted. BILLS *84 -671 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $1,505,843.48. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA RESOLUTIONS At the request of President Diament, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, to consider the resolution commending the Parade Committee out of sequence at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -672 Resolution No. 10404 "Commending the Mayor's Fourth of July Parade Committee for their outstanding work on the July 4th, 1984 Parade." 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. President Diament read the resolution and presented it to Deanna Johe, Treasurer of the Committee. Ms. Johe expressed appreciation on behalf of the Committee. August 7, 1984 4 Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, to direct the City Manager to investigate the issue and provide a plan and cost estimate for inventory of various historical documents and to direct the City Clerk to submit a proposal for Phase 1 of a Records Management Plan; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84-676 From Police Chief regarding Police Administration Building Security Fence and Gates. David Plummer, Member of Historical Advisory Commission, recommended that Council consider chain link fencing with redwood slats for the fence between the Elks' Club and City Hall and hollow tube fencing along the public parking lot. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, to approve the chain link fencing with redwood slats. Councilmembers Monsef and Lucas expressed opposition to the chain link fence. After discussion, Councilmember Hanna withdrew his second. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, to have the chain link fence between the Elks' Lodge and City Hall and that staff prepare Plans and Specifications for a hollow steel picket fence and gates for the interior part of the City Hall and Police Department lots; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Gorman - 1. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS 84-677 Resolution No. "A resolution determining to undertake proceedings pursuant to special assessment and assessment bonds acts for the making of acquisitions and improvements without further proceedings under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code (Marina Village Assessment District 84-3)." The City Manager recommended the resolution be withdrawn and continued to the next meeting. The Council agreed by consensus. 84-678 Resolution No. 10405 "A Resolution of Intention to make acquisitions and improvements (Marina Village Assessment District 84-3)." Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, 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. 84-679 Resolution No. 10406 "A resolution authorizing execution of agreement for underwriting services (Marina Village Assessment District 84-3)." Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, 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. 84-680 Resolution No. 10407 "Supporting AB 999 authorizing City Councils to approve conducting special elections by mail." August 7, 1984 344) Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the reso- be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 84 -681 Resolution No. "Establishing rates and fees to be charged for play on Alameda Municipal Golf Courses." At the request of the City Manager, Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the resolution be held over to the next meeting, August 21, 1984; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -682 Resolution No. 10408 "Establishing an Alameda Fire Department Emergency Ambulance Transport Fee Schedule." Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, 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. 84 -683 Resolution No. 10409 "Authorizing execution of an agreement with the County of Alameda relating to the collection, allocation and distribution of Municipal Court fines and forfeitures." Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, 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. 84 -684 Resolution No. 10410 "Authorizing execution of contract with California Golf Centers, Inc., for operations of the Professional Shop at the Municipal Golf Course." In response to inquiry of William McCall, 1105 Mound Street, the City Manager stated that the Golf Professional had given final notice last Friday that he would not be able to operate the Pro Shop over the weekend, and California Golf Centers had agreed to do so with no guarantee of a contract. Monsef expressed concern that staff had knowledge of a problem with the Golf Professional and had not informed the Council or the Golf Commission. 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, Lucas, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Monsef - 1. Absent: None. President Diament announced that the resolution withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. 84 -685. Resolution No. 10411 "Authorizing repayment to Alameda County Training and Employment Board of costs disallowed by Department of Labor Audit of Fiscal Year 1981 C.E.T.A. Programs." Councilmember Lucas expressed concern regarding the disallowed costs, and the Personnel Office stated that the City would attempt to recover the costs from the individual contractors involved. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the resolu- tion be adopted and staff directed to seek reimbursement from the contractors; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. August 7, 1984 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 84-686 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing the sale of City-owned property at Otis Drive and Willow Street to Alameda Medical Office Building Associates, a California Limited Partnership." Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 84-687 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Chapter 10 to Title XV thereof relating to litter control." The City Attorney stated that he wished to make some minor amendments to the ordinance prior to final passage. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 84-688 Ordinance No. , New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda, California approving the terms and conditions of an agreement among Northern California Power Agency and certain project participants and approving the execution of and delivery of said agreement by officers of the City of Alameda." Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 84-689 Ordinance No. , 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 (Combustion Turbine Project Number One)." Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordinance be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 84-690 Ordinance No. , New Series "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda authorizing the issuance of notes by Northern California Power Agency (Combustion Turbine Project Number One)." Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINAL PASSAGE OR ORDINANCES 84-691 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 2-111 thereof relating to Council Meetings." Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, stated that he felt the amendment was too complicated and suggested the Code be left as is. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the amendment not be made; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, and President Diament - 5. Noes: Councilmember Monsef - 1. Absent: None. August 7, 1984 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 84 -692 Consideration of one appointment to the Golf Commission. President Diament nominated Robert G. O'Maley for appointment to the Golf Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gorman. Councilmember Lucas stated that she would abstain as she did not know Mr. O'Maley. The nomination carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilmember Lucas - Absent: None. 84 -693 Consideration of one appointment to the Civil Service Board. President Diament nominated Tom D. Paddison for reappointment to the Civil Service Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Gorman and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -694 Consideration of one appointment to the Historical Advisory Commission. President Diament nominated Rita R. Haugner for appointment to the Historical Advisory Commission. Councilmember Gorman seconded the nomination, and it carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -695 Consideration of one appointment to the Library Board. President Diament nominated Jack C. Balaz for reappointment to the Library Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Gorman and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -696 Consideration of one appointment to the Public Utilities Board. President Diament nominated Douglas F. Durein for appointment to the Public Utilities Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -697 Consideration of one appointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board. President Diament nominated Peter E. Brown for appointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Gorman and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 84 -698 Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue, expressed concern that bundles of newspapers are placed over curb cuts at intersections by the Enterprise which hinders use by persons in wheelchairs or pushing baby carriages. The City Manager stated he would contact the Enterprise both orally and in writing regarding this matter. 84 -699 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, expressed concern that the San Francisco Bay Area Port Plan was proposed to be amended and public hearings had not been held in Alameda. August 7, 1984 The Planning Director noted that the matter had been discussed during public hearings for the Alameda Gateway Project. 84-700 Edward Payne, 3127 Marina Drive, expressed concern regarding the installation of large power poles on Marina Drive and noted that residents would be attending a Public Utilities Board Meeting regarding that matter ADJOURNMENT President Diament announced that an Executive Session would be held for discussion of personnel and litigation matters. At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken at this tf0e. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 11:40 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 1984. Respectfully submitted, ' DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk August 7, 1984