1982-08-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - AUGUST 3, 1982
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament. The Invocation was given by Rev.
James Oldham, First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
MINUTES
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of
the Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
82-495 From Pattianne N. Parker, League of Women Voters, regarding 1982-83 study
Of present and possible sources and uses of City finances.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the communication
be accepted and staff directed to cooperate with the League as to information
and referral; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82-496 From Su Schlagel, Parade Chairman, requesting payment of 8166.40 for
remainder of costs relative to the Mayor's 4th of July Parade and consideration
of budgeting for the Parade in the future.
President Corica expressed appreciation to Samuel and Helen Sause for a $10,00 donation
recently received toward costs for the Parade.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the remaining
deficit of S156.40 be paid from the Contingency Fund; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
82-497 From Assemblyman Larry Stirling, Seventy-Seventh District, regarding
proposals to amend Article IV, Section 12 (c) of the State Constitution, which
stipulates that the Legislature must finalize the budget by June 15 of each year.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the communication
be accepted and staff directed to prepare a communication to Assemblyman Stirling
supporting early finalization of State budget and concern regarding State sharing
part of budget burden; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82-498 From President of Social Service Human Relations Board requesting that
a Joint Meeting be scheduled with the Council August 17, 1982.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the request
to schedule a Joint Meeting August 17, 1992, be approved; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 4.
August 3, 1982
82 -499 From City Manager submitting proposed bylaws for the Senior Center Nonprofit
Corporation.
The City Attorney recommended that the last portion of Section 8 under Article IV
be moved to Section 1, Article V, as it was more appropriate.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the bylaws
be amended as recommended by the City Attorney and approved; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -500 From Public Works Director regarding Phase II, Beach Replenishment Project.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the report
be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -501 From Public Works Director concerning Street Pavement Management Program.
Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report
be accepted and the Program adopted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
4
RESOLUTIONS
82 -502 Resolution No. 9848 "Establishing policy on nomination of future members
of the Board of Directors of the Senior Center Nonprofit Corporation and defining
the roll of the ex- officio member."
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1.
82 -503 Resolution No. 9849 "Approving the application for grant funds under
the Roberti - Z'Berg Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program for Washington Park
Area A rehabilitation."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1
82 -504 Resolution No. 9850 "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda
changing the name of Windwood Road to Clipper Drive."
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1
82 -505 Resolution No. 9851 "Adopting Specifications for furnishing to the City
of Alameda one van vehicle for the Police Department, calling for bids and direct-
ing City Clerk to advertise same."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1.
August 3, 1982
82 -506 Resolution No. 9852 "Approving Final Map of condominium subdivision known
as Tract 4815 and approving cash deposit as to sufficiency (Condominium conversion -
2065 Encinal Avenue - John Barni, Jr., Subdivider)."
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted and directed staff to prepare a report as to whether it would be feasible
to require prior City approval of sale of units in larger developments; the motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Stone, and
President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
82 -507 Resolution No. 9853 "Approving Final Map of condominium subdivision known
as Tract 4796 and approving cash deposit as to sufficiency (Condominium conversion -
1433 -1437 Morton Street - John Barni, Jr., Subdivider)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1
82 -508 Resolution No. 9854 "Approving Final Map of subdivision known as Tract 5016
(1925 Union Street - Listo Pencil Corporation, Owner)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Gorman -
1. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
82 -509 Resolution No. 9855 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with subdivision Tract 5016 and approving
bonds as to sufficiency (1925 Union Street - Listo Pencil Corporation, Owner)."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Gorman -
1. Absent: Councilman Sherratt - 1.
82 -510 Resolution No. 9856 "Authorizing execution of Addendum #1 to Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement for the Bay Area Library and Information System relative to
designation of a Treasurer and Auditor."
In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether a member of City staff
would be considered for designation as Treasurer and Auditor, the City Manager
said that he would investigate.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1
82 -511 Resolution No. "Recinding Resolution No. 9759, adopted June 1, 1982,
which approved General Plan Amendment 82 -2 by amending the Combined Land Use Plan
of the General Plan of the City of Alameda by changing the land use designation
from single family to special single family for 716 Central Avenue."
The City Attorney noted a Judge had issued a preliminary injunction against recinding
the General Plan Amendment and would make a final judgment August 6, 1982. He
recommended the Council take no action.
August 3, 1982
President Corica recommended the Council act after the Judge has made his final
decision August 6, 1982.
Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor, spoke in support of recinding the General Plan Amendment
of placing the issue on the ballot.
After further discussion, Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stone, that the foregoing resolutions and the following related resolutions be
held over until after the Judge makes a final decision, August 6, 1982; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -512 Resolution No. "Calling a Special Election in the City of Alameda
for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question "Shall City of Alameda
Resolution No. 9759, adopted by the City Council of the City of Alameda on June
1, 1982, and entitled 'Amending the Combined Land Use Plan of the General Plan
of the City of Alameda to change the land use designation from single family to
special single family for 716 Central Avenue' be recinded in its entirety "; fixing
the date of said election, the manner of holding same, and providing for notice
thereof; and consolidating said Special Election with the General Election of the
State of California to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 1982."
82 -513 Resolution No. "Stating and requesting consolidation of a Special
Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 1982, with the State of California
General Election to be held November 2, 1982. (Repealing City of Alameda Resolution
No. 9759)."
(Note to record: The three foregoing resolutions were not considered by Council
subsequent to this meeting pursuant to a permanent injunction filed August 6, 1982,
United States District Court - Northern District of California.)
82 -514 Resolution No. 9857 "Amending Resolution No. 9633 authorizing the issuance
of bonds for the purpose of financing construction of facilities by Encinal Industries,
Inc."
Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament,
Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sherratt -
1
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
82 -515 Ordinance No. 2102, New Series "Amending various sections of Title XVII
of the Alameda Municipal Code to establish Fernside Boulevard from Encinal Avenue
to Otis Drive as a through route and Fernside Boulevard and Encinal Avenue as a
four -way stop intersection; to change maximum parking from one hour to 30 minutes
for three spaces on the east side of Park Street south of Central Avenue."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance
be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Sherratt - 1.
82 -516 Ordinance No. 2103, New Series "Determining and declaring the need for
the Community Improvement Commission to function in the City of Alameda and declaring
the City Council of the City of Alameda to be the Improvement Commission."
August 3, 1982
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance
be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Sherratt - 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
82 -517 President Corica nominated Anthony R. Martinelli as a Member of the Social
Service Human Relations Board. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament
and carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
82 -518 Councilman Stone requested a report from Public Works Director be agendized
for August 17, 1982, regarding Traffic Advisory Committee review of renting parking
meters.
82 -519 President Corica expressed concern that the East Bay Regional Park District
and Bay Conservation Development Commission are endeavoring to obtain Alameda Disposal
Site land for recreational purposes and stated that it should be retained as revenue
might be derived at a future date.
The City Manager stated a report on the issues relative to uses for the Alameda
Disposal Site would be on the agenda of September 7, 1982.
BILLS
82 -520 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of S190,634.95 by motion of Councilman Stone, second of
Councilman Diament and unanimous voice vote - 4.
FILING
82 -521 Specifications for van vehicle.
Agreement relative to Tract 5016
Addendum #1 to Joint Powers Agreement for the Bay Area Library and Information
System.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82 -522 In response to a suggestion of Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, that
City, School District, and Bureau of Electricity equipment be surveyed and possibility of
an agreement on common use of the equipment, the City Manager stated that Alameda
currently shares with other cities, and it would be a good idea to investigate
sharing with the Bureau of Electricity and School District.
ADJOURNMENT
82 -523 Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the
Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation
matters; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken
at this time.
There being no further action to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 9:35 p.m., to assemble in regular session August 17, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/C
DEEN SPEEGLE, Ci;ty Clerk
August 3, 1982