1982-10-05 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY OCTOBER 5, 1982
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilman Stone. The Invocation was given by Rev.
Charles Dubbs, First Christian ChUrCh,
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1982, be approved as submitted;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that all
items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5. Noes: None, Absent: None.
Items so enacted are indicated by an asterisk (*).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82-841 From Chief of Police recommending purchase of Police Solo Motorcycle
OD the open market from Powell Honda of Alameda in the amount of $5,292,00,
Approved.
*82-842 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of street improvements
and reduction of Performance Bond relative to Tract 4772 - Holly Street/Mecartney
Road. Approved.
*82-843 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of time of two
years to September 4, 1984, to complete improvements for Tract 4254 (Centre
Court). Approved.
*82-844 From Public Works Director regarding status of Lot A Parking Garage.
Accepted.
+82-845 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of construction
Of Alameda Small Boat Ramp and Fishing Breakwater, P.W. ]-8]-1-A, Apex Construction
Company, and recording of Notice of Completion. Approved.
*82-846 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of retaining wall
common to Tracts 4288, 4382, and 4544, Harbor Bay Isle, and recording of Notice
Of Completion. Appr0ved,
October 5, 1982
RESOLUTIONS
*82 -847 Resolution No. 9894 "Authorizing Execution of Indemnity and Hold Harmless
Agreement, and release, in favor of City of San Mateo." Adopted.
*82 -848 Resolution No. 9895 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3854 for division of
Lots 32 thru 35, Block 1, Tract 3904, on Bay Farm Island, permitting recording
thereof and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (Ponderosa
Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*82 -849 Resolution No. 9896 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction
and completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3854 and approving
faithful performance bond as to sufficiency (A division of Lots 32 thru 35,
Block 1, Tract 3904, Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*82 -850 Resolution No. 9897 "Authorizing execution of agreement with East
Bay Municipal Utility District for collection of sewer service charges for commercial
and industrial accounts," Adopted.
*82 -851 Resolution No. 9898 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for repairing
and resurfacing Fernside Boulevard from Encinal Avenue to High Street and High
Street from Otis Drive to Calhoun Street, calling for bids and directing City
Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
BILLS
*82 -852 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $243,848.49.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
82 -853 From International Systems, Inc., signed by Susan Dunlap, Client Services
Coordinator, regarding renewal of contract.
Lisa Martin, representing International Systems, Inc., summarized the work done
by her firm and grant funding obtained during the term of the contract. She
requested the contract with International Systems, Inc., be renewed.
In response to inquiry of Councilman Sherratt, the City Manager stated that
a considerable amount of staff time had been required to supply information
relative to the grant applications. He further stated that in his opinion the
City would have participated in most grant applications independently.
After further discussion, Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gorman,that the City regretfully terminate the contract with International Systems,
Inc. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82 -854 From City Manager regarding obtaining a Legislative Advocate in Washington
D.C.
October 5, 1982
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Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, spoke on the matter.
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion that the report be
accepted and proposals received for review and future consideration.
Councilman Stone seconded the motion and offered an amendment to the motion, accepted
by Councilman Sherratt, that staff obtain the proposals and place on the Council
agenda of November 2, 1982; the motion as amended carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
82-855 Resolution No. 9899 "Commending U.S. Navy and Alameda Unified School District
for assistance in construction of Encinal Boat Ramp."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None,
President Corica expressed appreciation to the Navy and Alameda Unified School District
for their assistance and cooperation in getting the Boat Ramp constructed and intro-
duced Captain Campbell and other representatives of the Navy and Clarence Kline,
Superintendent of Schools.
82-856 Resolution No. 9900 "Approving alternate mitigation with U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Department for Doolittle Drive and Harbor Bay Parkway Intersection."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - G. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-857 Resolution No. 9901 "Authorizing execution of lease between City of Alameda
and Richard J. Felker and T2Ckla C. Felker for sublease of Room A-18 at the Mastick
Senior Center Complex as studio space for painting, photographic art and art illustra-
tions."
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: N0ne, Absent:
None.
82-858 Resolution No. 9902 "Establishing rates and fees to be charged for play
on the Mif Albright Par-3 Golf Course."
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll Call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
The City Manager recommended that revenues from the Par 3 Golf Course in excess
of operating costs be directed to repayment of the Dwelling Unit Tax and Capital
Improvement Fund used for construction.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the recommendation
Of the City Manager be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
October 5, 1982
82 -859 Resolution No. 9903 "Approving a Survey Study and Map for Community Improvement
District for Alameda West End."
Ed Clark, 1422 Cottage, stated he was generally in favor of development of Alameda
Marina Village and suggested revision of the Survey Map to include parking lot
between Lincoln Avenue and Haight Avenue which is part of the City's General Plan.
He further suggested the portion of Patton Way which extends to 8th Street be
eliminated from the Map.
The City Manager noted inclusion in District does not constrain or eliminate design
of Patton Way but does prescribe the right of way. He also stated that the Project
Area may not exceed the bounds of the survey area as it is adopted by resolution,
but it could be reduced.
At the request of the City Manager, the Public Works Director stated that the description
of the parcels included in the General Plan for parking are as follows: 636 and
638 Lincoln Avenue identified on Assessor's Map as 74- 429 -35 and 74- 429 -36 and
637 and 641 Haight Avenue identified on Assessor's Map as 74 -429 -9 and 74- 429 -8.
He further stated that the City Engineer had met with the owners of the parcels,
and they had no objections to the parcels being included in the District.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the parcels
as described be included; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82 -860 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing the execution of a lease agree-
ment by and between the City of Alameda, as Lessor, and United Cable Television
Corporation, as Lessee, of certain City -owned land (Portion of Golf Course)."
President Corica expressed concern that the requirements of the lease might cause
excessive trimming of trees.
James Davis, Attorney for United Cable, stated that the lease should be amended
to add the word "microwave" before "receiving antennae" and "transmitting antennae."
It was the consensus of Council that the lease be amended as stated above.
Councilman Stone requested that the Golf Course crews monitor the ingress and
egress during construction of the Head End Facility.
In response to President Corica's concern that the service road be monitored in
order that Golf Course operations not be disrupted, Mr. Davis stated that United
Cable would insure that Golf Course operations were not disrupted.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the ordinance
be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica -
5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The City Manager noted that the report included a general concept as to use of revenue
generated from the lease.
October 5, 1982
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that staff prepare
a comprehensive report regarding use of the funds for capital improvements; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Manager requested that the Council authorize, by motion, issuance of a
license in order that United Cable could occupy the premises immediately.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the request
of the City Manager regarding issuance of a license be approved; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
James Davis, Attorney for United Cable, stated that his client would pay the rent
but he would not advise the prepayment contained in the lease until it became effective.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that in the event
the lease not become effective through no fault of United Cable, the City would
reimburse any monies paid; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
FILING
82-861 Lease with Richard J. Felker and Teckla C. Felker for sublease of Room
A-18 at the Mastick Senior Center Complex.
Lease with United Cable Television Corporation of certain City-owned land
at the Golf Course.
Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement - City of San Mateo.
Agreement in connection with Parcel Map NO, 3854.
Agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District for collection of sewer
service charges.
Plans and Specifications for repairing and resurfacing portions of Fernside
Boulevard and High Street.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82-862 Don King, Library Board, noted that the repair of the Library had been included
on the list of possible projects to be funded from the revenues generated from lease
of Golf Course property to United Cable and requested the Council to consider repair
of the Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,that the meeting
be adjourned to Monday, October 11, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. The motion Carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
The Council, staff, and members of the community stood in a moment of silent tribute
to the memory of Mary Beth La Flam HarV8y,
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council
adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
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 9:20 p.N, to assemble in Regular Adjourned Session Monday, October 11, 1082,
at 7:30 p.m.
October 5, 1982
1:rpectfu y sub itted,
DEEN SPEEG/E, v Clerk