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JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
HELD TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 1984
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Diament presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Gorman. The Invocation was given by
Reverend John Foley, Court Street United Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers /Commissioners Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef
and President /Chairman Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE WEST END COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
The City Manager entered into the record the following documents: Exhibit 1,
Affivdavit of Publication of Notice of Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed
Amendment; Exhibit 2, Certificate of Mailing of Notice of Joint Public Hearing
on the Proposed Amendment; and Exhibit 3, a Certificate of Mailing of Notice of
Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the governing bodies of each
taxing agency which levies taxes upon any property within the Project area.
President Diament called the hearing open.
David Beatty, Special•Legal Counsel to the Agency, suggested the Court Reporter
swear in the staff who are going to testify.
The Court Reporter administered the oath to the appropriate officials.
President Diament read the order of procedure.
Special Legal Counsel summarized the ordinance to be introduced.
The Executive Secretary (City Manager) entered into the record a Certificate of
Certain Official Actions that had been taken by the City Council, City Planning
Commission and the Commission in connection the the Proposed Amendment to the
Plan of the West End Community Improvement Project.
President Diament stated the Certificate will Ibe made apart of the record.
The Executive Secretary made introductory comments regarding the reason for the
Amendment, and briefly summarized the contents of the report of the Commission
to the City Council.
President Diament announced the report of the Commission will be made a part
of the record.
The Executive Secretary referred to the Negative Declaration, and stated it
is a part of the report of the Commission to the Council.
President Diament stated the Negative Declaration will be made a part of the
record.
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The Executive Secretary referred to and briefly summarized the Proposed Amendment
to the Plan of the West End Community Improvement Project.
President Diament announced the Proposed Amendment will be made part of the
record.
In response to inquiry, the Executive Secretary stated that one written comment
from the Army Corps of Engineers had been received, and the Amendment did not
require Department of Army authorization.
There being no further testimony nor evidence to be received, Councilmember
Hanna moved, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, to close the Joint Public Hearing
of the City Council and the Community Improvement Commission. The motion carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and
President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Chairman Diament announced the Commission in session will consider the Negative
Declaration on the Amendment to the Plan of the West End Community Improvement
Project.
RESOLUTIONS
84 -21 "A resolution of the Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda
approving the Negative Declaration for the Amendment to the Plan of the
West End Community Improvement Project."
Commissioner Hanna moved, seconded by Commissioner Lucas, to adopt the resolution;
the motion carried by the following vote: Commissioners Gorman, Hanna, Lucas,
Monsef and Chairman Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The Community Improvement Commission adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
President Diament announced the Council in session will consider the Negative
Declaration on the Amendment to the Plan of the West End Community Improvement
Project.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 10489, "A resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda
approving a Negative Declaration for an amendment to the Plan of the West End
Community Improvement Project."
Councilmember Hanna moved, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, to adopt the resolution;
the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas,
Monsef and President Diament - 5.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. ,N.S. "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alameda,
California, amending Ordinance No. 2141, N.S., approving and adopting an amendment
to the Plan of the West End Community Improvement Project."
It was moved by Councilmember Gorman, and seconded by Councilmember Lucas, the
the ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Joint Meeting of the City
Council and the Community Improvement Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
JA2,i.Lf .
Di B. Felsch
Secretary
December 18, 1984
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 1984
The meeting convenes; at 7:55 p.m. (following a Joint Public Hearing between
Council and the Community Improvement Commission and a Regular Meeting or the
Community Improvement Commission) with President Diament presiding. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Gorman. Reverend John Foley
of Court Street United Methodist Chur&: gave the Invocation.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers ,2,orman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and
President Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular Council meeting held November 20, 1984, and the
special Council meeting held November 26, 1984, were approved as written on
a motion by Councilmember Lucas, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 3.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gorman moved for approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*84 -927 From Public Works Director recommending reduction of bond from
$899,757 to $70,000 for subdivision improvements within Tract 3903 (Victoria
Bay). Approved.
*84 -928 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time to
two years, to December 22, 1985, in which to complete the improvements for
Parcel Map 3940 (Harbor Bay Business Park - Plaza I). Approved.
*84 -929 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of
one year, to September 4, 1985, in which tc complete the improvements for
Tract 4254 (Harbor Bay Isle - Centre Court). Approved.
*84- 930 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of
two years, to August 21, 1986, in which to complete the improvements for
Tract 3310 (Harbor Bay Isle - Village 1, 3, 4). ApDrcved.
*84- 931 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of
18 months, to September 5, 1985, in which to complete the improvements for
Tract 4121 (north of Bridgeway Road at Channing Way). Approved.
*84- 932 From Public Works Director recommending to set a hearing date of
January 2, 1935, to establish liens for sidewalk repair work at 2525 Santa
Clara Avenue. Approved.
*84-933 From Public Works Director regarding the Regional Conference for
East Eay Infiltration /Inflow Stuty. Approved.
*84- 934 From Public Works Director regarding status of Phase II of Street
Light Conversion Project. Approved.
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RESOLUTIONS
*84 -935 Resolution No. 10490 "A resolution adopting plans and specifica-
tions for reconstruction of Eighth Street, Central Avenue to Portola Avenue,
calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*84 -936 Resolution No. 10491 "A resolution authorizing execution of a
Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transporta-
tion to provide for traffic signal installation at the intersection of Otis
Drive (Route 61) and Fernside Boulevard." Adopted.
*84 -937 Resolution No. 10492 "A resolution adopting plans and specifi-
cations for the pruning of City street trees, calling for bids and directing
City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*84- 938 Resolution No. 10493 "A resolution authorizing execution of
agreement between the City of Alameda, the City of Oakland, and Price Water-
house and Company to conduct a Joint Refuse Rate Study." Adopted.
*84- 939 Resolution No. 10494 "A resolution approving the application and
the Project Agreement for Historic Preservation Grant Funds for Rehabilitation
of City Hall Project from the California Park and Recreational Facilities Act
of 1984." Adopted.
*84- 940 Resolution No. 10495 "A resolution authorizing renewal of exist-
ing landscape maintenance contract with Cagwin and Dorward, landscape engineer-
ing contractors, and approving addition to Contract of Lincoln Street median
strip maintenance to be paid for from Island City Assessment District Fund No.
506." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*84-941 Ordinance No. "An ordinance amending the Alameda Municipal
Code by amending Section 15 -6210 thereof relating to rate for collection of
garbage and refuse and prescribing method of collection." Introduced.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*84- 942 Ordinance No. 2220 "An ordinance authorizing acquisition by
purchase from ABC Treadco, Inc. of certain real property for City public
utility purposes (Cable Terminal Site)." Adopted.
BILLS
*84- 943 An itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as
correct, was approved in the amount of $1,281,491.79.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
84 -944 From Ted Haugner, 824 Grand Street, regarding the condition of
the Alameda Swim Center.
Mr. Haugner addressed the Council regarding his concerns and urged that the
Alameda Swim Center pool be repaired as quickly as possible to accommodate
training of the Alameda High School Swim Team.
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The following persons spoke on the subject:
Mike C. Rossi, 1130 Regent Street, #5
Douglas Martin deHaan, 1305 Dayton Avenue
David M. Fairfield, 1625 Dayton Avenue
Elizabeth Rogers, 1261 Weber Street
Robert W. Rodd, 1816 Harvard Drive.
Councilmember Hanna reported on the current status of the pool, explaining
that attempts are being made to locate the source of excessive water loss.
When the leak is located, repair work can proceed; and it is hoped the pool
will be re- opened by February 4, 1985.
Councilmember Gorman moved that Council accept the report and direct staff
to cooperate in the effort to repair the Alameda Swim Center pool; the
motion was seconded by Councilmember Monsef and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
84- qQF From Kenneth and Esther Fibush, 2984 Via Bahia, expressing con-
cern regarding community input into the plans of the Harbor Bay Business
Park.
It was moved by Councilmember Gorman, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that
Council accept the written communication from Mr. and Mrs. Fibush and refer
the item to the Planning Board for their hearings on the matter. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Council requested that a copy of Plan-
ning Director Jonas' memorandum concerning this subject be forwarded to Mr.
and Mrs. Fibush.
HEARINGS
84- 946 Hearing concerning the approval and publication of a Housing
Policies Report.
The hearing was opened by President Diament and continued to a future date
at the request of bond counsel.
84- 947 Hearing regarding consideration of an ordinance establishing a
1,000 -foot distance between Packaged Liquor Stores.
President Diament declared the hearing open but stated it would be continued
to February 5, 1985, to allow an opportunity for the Planning Board to hear
the matter.
President Diament suggested that future continuances be announced at the
onset of Council meetings as a courtesy to interested persons in the
audience. Councilmember Lucas added that it would be helpful to post such
information outside the Council Chamber.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84- 948 From President of the Social Service Human Relations Board recom-
mending funds from Senior Taxi Program be made available for transporting
at -risk patients to the Adult Day Health Care Facility.
Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, spoke in support of the request,
cited benefits to be received from the program, and discussed possibilities
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for funding. Mr. Tillman stated he has been in contact with nursing home
directors, who have indicated support for the program and a willingness to
share in expenses if arrangements could be made to provide transportation
for nursing home residents to day care facilities. It was Mr. Tillman's
recommendation that $10,000 be allocated from the Senior Taxi Program for
use toward this prgoram.
Councilmember Gorman moved that Council authorize the use of $10,000 from
the Senior Taxi Program for transporting at-risk patients to the Adult Day
Health Care Facility and that the Social Services Human Relations Commis-
sion and staff be directed to work toward maximizing the use through what-
ever subsidy or cost-sharing mechanism that can be obtained through the
private sector. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
84-949 Resolution No. "A resolution approving and directing pub-
lication of a Housing Policies Report." (Hearings, Item No. 4.)
Consideration of adoption of the resolution was postponed in connection with
the continuance of the related hearing.
84- 950 Resolution No. I0496 "A resolution appointing engineer and
attorneys, Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment District 84-4."
It was moved by Councilmember Hanna, 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 - G. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
84- 951 Resolution No. 10497 "A resolution determining to undertake
proceedings pursuant to special assessment and assessment bond acts for the
making of acquisitions and improvements without further proceedings under
Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code, Harbor Bay Business Park Assess-
ment District 84-4."
Councilmember Hanna moved that the resolution be adopted; the motion was
seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
84- 952 Resolution No. 10498 "A resolution of intention to make acquisitions
and improvements, Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment District 84-4."
On a motion by Councilmember Monsef, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, Council
adopted the resolution by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
84-953 Resolution No. 10499 "A resolution preliminarily approving Engineer's
Report, appointing time and place of hearing protests and directing notice
thereof, and describing proposed boundaries of assessment district and direct-
ing filing of boundary map, Harbor Bay Business Park Assessment District 84-4'"
Bond Counsel reviewed minor corrections to the resolution before Council at
this time and responded to various inquiries from Councilmembers regarding
their contemplated action.
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Councilmember Gorman moved, and Councilmember Hanna seconded the motion,
that the resolution be adopted. Adoption was by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
84- 954 Resolution No. 10500 "Authorizing execution of Program Supplement No.
6 to local agency - State Agreement No. 04 -5014 for funding of the federal
aid urban project - Patton Way."
On a motion by Councilmember Hanna, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, the
resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
84-955 Resolution_No. 10501 "A resolution requesting the Alameda County
Board of Supervisors Tuna Larnales Unidos Reformando Adictos, Inc. (C.U.R.A.),
a rehabilitation facility for drug addiction treatment."
Milton Hare, Executive Director, C.U.R.A., Inc., addressed Council regarding
loss of County funding for this drug rehabilitation program and requested
that the Council adopt a resolution urging the County Board of Supervisors
to reconsider funding this organization.
It was moved by Councilmember Gorman, and seconded by Councilmember Lucas,
that Council adopt the prepared resolution,with appropriate revision to the
paragraph requesting that funding be granted, to indicate the Council's
request that the County reconsider the C.U.R.A. proposal. The motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas,
Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Note: Council recessed briefly at this time.
84 -956 Resolution No. 10502 "A resolution approving and authorizing
the execution of a Cooperation Agreement between the City and Alameda
Marina Village Associates concerning construction of certain public
improvements."
Councilmember Lucas moved for approval of the resolution; motion seconded
by Councilmember Monsef, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council -
members Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
84 -957 Resolution No. 10503 "A salary resolution for Management and
Confidential employees and City of Alameda policy statements for City
Council benefit entitlement and expense reimbursement."
Councilmember Gorman moved for adoption of the resolution; motion seconded
by Councilmember Hanna, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council -
members Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
84 -958 Ordinance No. N.S. "An Ordinance authorizing acquisition
of property from Southern Pacific Transportation Company relative to Patton
Way."
The ordinance was introduced on a motion by Councilmember Hanna, which was
seconded by Councilmember Monsef, and carried with the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
84- 959 Ordinance No. N.S. "An Ordinance authorizing contributions,
as credits, to pay annual installments for Assessment Bonds issued pursuant
to Marina Village Assessment District 84 -3."
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Lucas regarding the City's
liability should the project fail, the City Manager explained that the City
would hold title to the land which is eventually planned for extension of
Patton Way and Lincoln Avenue.
Councilmember Gorman moved that the ordinance be introduced; motion seconded
by Councilmenber Hanna and carried as follows: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
84- 960 President Diament noted there were two vacancies on the Social
Services Human Relations Board, and appointments should be scheduled for the
next Council agenda.
84- 961 President Diament discussed the Meyers' home which has been
placed in trust for the City upon the death of the surviving Meyers sister.
Alameda Museum curator George Gunn had suggested to President Diament that
the home eventually be used in the same manner as Oakland's Dunsmuir House,
i.e., historically preserved and rented for various functions. It was further
suggested by Jeanette Meyersthat perhaps the furniture could be retained in the
home as well
The City Attorney indicated that certain details would have to be resolved
to be certain that the original trust, which provides for the home to be used
as a club house or office, is not violated. The attorney who handled the
original trust is apparently willing to make the necessary arrangements.
Councilmember Lucas requested that City staff investigate what may be involved
in operating a Dunsmuir -type house and noted that rental for social functions
could generate some income for the City.
The City Manager stated that maintenance costs, potential revenue, etc.,
regarding an undertaking of this nature would be researched.
FILING
84- 962
Program Supplement No. 6 to Local Agency - State Agreement No.
04 -5014.
Cooperation Agreement between the City and Alameda Marina
Village Associates.
Plans and Specifications for bids for reconstruction of Eighth
Street, Central Avenue to Portola Avenue, P.W. 9- 84 -23.
Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of
Transportation.
Plans and Specifications for pruning of City street trees,
P.W. 12- 84 -27.
Landscape Maintenance Agreement.
Agreement between City of Alameda, City of Oakland, and Price
Waterhouse & Co.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, President
Diament adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Due to the January 1 holiday,
the next Council meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 1985,
at 7:30 p.m.
Res •ectfully su mitte
Dyne Felsch
City Clerk
December 18, 1984