1983-04-05 Regular CC Minutes4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY APRIL 5, 1983
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Stone. The Invocation was given by Rev. Charles
Dubbs, First Christian Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4.
Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1. (Noted ill)
MINUTES
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stone, that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of March 1, 1983, be approved as submitted; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
83 -137 Joint meeting of the City Council and Public Utilities Board regarding the
Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee report on the Bureau of Electricity.
Roland Checchettini, President of the Public Utilities Board, summarized the report
from the Board responding to the report from the Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee on the
Bureau of Electricity.
In response to inquiry of Councilmember Sherratt, Richard Persoff, Ad Hoc Efficiency
Committee, stated that he had just received the Public Utilities Board report a
few minutes ago.
In response to inquiry of President Corica, the City Attorney stated that the Charter
does not establish the position of General Manager of the Bureau of Electricity
and provides that the Public Utilities Board has power to control and manage facility
and establish positions.
President Corica suggested the Council look carefully at that matter and perhaps
have a Charter change which would require approval of the City Council for appointment
of General Manager.
After further discussion, Councilmember Stone made a motion that the Public Utilities
Board consider that subject at their meeting and get analyses from Bureau of Electricity
and City staff, absolute clarification from City Attorney, and the matter be scheduled
on a Council agenda when reports are completed.
Councilmember Sherratt seconded the motion and offered an amendment, accepted by
Councilmember Stone, that the reports also encompass items which were still not
completely resolved; i.e.; not agreed upon by Public Utilities Board and the Ad
Hoc Efficiency Committee: Item Nos. 1 and 2 and possibly 7 and 8 in the report
from Bureau of Electricity dated March 23, 1983; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
Councilmember Diament inquired as to cost effectiveness of undergrounding for the
115KV Conversion Project and whether the cost would be passed on to the rate payer.
The City Manager stated that if the Community Improvement District is approved,
there may be funds for undergrounding at locations which adversely impact the entry
down Webster Street, and in that case, the rate payers would not carry that additional
cost
April 5, 1983
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Corica noted that a request had been received to remove the report from
the City Clerk recommending the Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 1983, be adjourned
to Tuesday, April 26, 1983, from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stone, that the
Consent Calendar be adopted with the exception of the abovementioned report; the
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Sherratt,
Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*83 -138 From City Manager regarding Job Training Partnership Act. Accepted.
RESOLUTIONS
*83 -139 Resolution No. 10006 "Approving Parcel Map No. 4013 for division of a
portion of Plaza I of Harbor Bay Business Park and permitting recording thereof
(Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*83 -140 Resolution No. 10007 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3231 for division of property
located within Alameda Marina Village, south of the Encinal Yacht Club, and permitting
recording thereof (Alameda Marina Village Associates, Subdivider)." Adopted.
*83 -141 Resolution No. 10008 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Assessment
District 81 -1 Storm Drain Line A and B, calling for bids and directing City Clerk
to advertise same." Adopted.
*83 -142 Resolution No. 10009 "Approving the application for Land and Water Conserva-
tion Funds for Area A of Washington Park Development Project." Adopted.
BILLS
*83 -143 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of S195,635.42.
President Corica stated that the report that had been withdrawn should be considered
at this time as it concerned the date of the next Council meeting.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
83 -144 From City Clerk recommending the Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 1983,
be adjourned to Tuesday, April 26, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., due to the General Municipal
Election.
Richard Martin, 1700 Pearl Street, stated that he heard the Planning Board had
made a recommendation to Council regarding video games, and he felt the Council
should hold the meeting regarding that matter before the election.
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, stated that he felt adjourning the meeting
was in violation of the Charter and the Municipal Code.
In response to inquiry of Councilmember Stone, the City Attorney stated that the
video game matter regarded zoning and requires 10 days public notice.
Councilmember Stone made a motion that a meeting be scheduled Monday, April 18,
1983; the motion FAILED for lack of a second.
April 5, 1983
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
recommendation to adjourn the April 19, 1983, meeting to April 26, 1983, be approved;
the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Sherratt,
and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmember Stone - 1. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
83 -145 From Charles S. Ormond expressing concern regarding the proposed realignment
of 8th Street and Central Avenue.
President Corica noted busses had difficulty turning at that intersection and rounding
of the corner would improve the traffic situation.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
83 -146 From a group of residents in the area of Fillmore, Court, Calhoun, and
Mound Streets concerning street lighting in the neighborhood.
James Camicia, 2910 Fillmore Street, expressed concern regarding street lighting
in the neighborhood.
The Public Works Director noted that a Purchase Order for a pole and light on Court
Street had been issued, and the Bureau of Electricity would review lighting levels
on the 2900 block of Fillmore Street.
83 -147 From Jo Ann Avalos, 318 Brush Street, regarding flooding and the condition
of Brush Street.
Ms. Avalos expressed concern regarding the recent flooding and the condition of
the street.
Councilmember Sherratt noted that staff recommended it be considered in the Community
Development Block Grant Budget and would be looked at as a joint effort to improve
the entire area.
83 -148 From Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor Avenue, suggesting the Planning Department obtain
the name and state license number of any professional applying for a use permit.
Ms. Lucas stated that it would take little effort and requested the Planning Department
obtain the name and state license number of any professional applying for a use permit.
After discussion, Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament,
that the communication be accepted and referred to the City Manager for a report;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
HEARINGS
83 -149 Hearing to consider establishment of a Commission on Aging.
President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, there were no speakers.
April 5, 1983
On the call for opponents, the following persons expressed concern regarding establish-
ment of another Commission and indicated further investigation is needed:
Deanna Johe, 14462 Sherman Street
Georgianna Jones, 2242 San Jose
Councilmember Stone stated that in order to obtain funds, such a Commission would
require approval by the City, and there is no one collective voice representing
the seniors coming directly to the Council.
Councilmember Sherratt stated that considerable investigation should be done to
determine the role and goal of such a Commission.
After further discussion, Councilmember Sherratt made a motion that staff and appropri-
ate agencies under the auspices of the City and outside agencies, such as the Senior Council
forma study group and provide Council with an indepth report.
Councilmember Stone stated she would second the motion and offered an amendment,
accepted by Councilmember Sherratt, that the report include information from other
cities in the County with Commissions on Aging regarding structure and composition
of the Commissions; the motion, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
83 -150 Hearing regarding General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the 2.17 acre
parcel of City -owned land at Eighth Street and Westline Drive.
President Corica explained procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call
for proponents in support of the Planning Board recommendation that the General
Plan Amendment and zoning remain unchanged, the following persons spoke:
Bill Hillery, 660 Westline Drive
Gloria Reed, 817 Portola
Ralph Yandell, 1319 Burbank
Karin Lucas, 415 Taylor
On the call for opponents against the Planning Board recommendation, there were
no speakers.
President Corica declared the hearing closed.
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
recommendation of the Planning Board that the General Plan Amendment and zoning
remain unchanged be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
83 -151 From Secretary of Planning Board submitting recommendation to name the
first appropriate street available in honor of Officer Robert J. Davey, Jr.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
recommendation be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
83 -152 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission recommending commendation
to Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Lopez for their work on the residence at 730 Pacific Avenue
President Corica read the commendation and expressed appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio
Lopez for their work.
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
commendation be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
April 5, 1983
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83 -153 From City Manager submitting status report on Mortgage Revenue Bonds.
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4.
In response to inquiry of Councilmember Sherratt, the City Manager stated that
calls should be referred to the City Bond and Mortgage Corporation.
83 -154 From City Manager concerning Rate Review Advisory Committee of the Solid
Waste Management Authority.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, expressed objections to portions of the report.
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stone, that the
report be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -155 Resolution No. 10010 "Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda
expressing opposition to AB 187 and SB 778 relating to compulsory and binding arbitration."
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
Fred Leitz, 1322 Clinton Avenue, spoke in opposition to the resolution.
83 -155 Resolution No. 10011 "Authorizing acceptance of proposal of Ratcliff Arch-
itects for Design Phase for renovation of City Hall."
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
83 -156 Resolution No. 10012 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Encinal
Terminals for land exchange and construction of a new Corporation Yard."
Ed Marshall, Attorney for Encinal Terminals, stated that agreement had been reached
on all items in the agreement except the rate for the tidelands lease, and the
City Manager is recommending a rate not less than 10¢ per square foot which is
more than the City is receiving for other tidelands. He suggested lease of the
tidelands go to public bid.
The City Manager agreed that lease of the tidelands should go to public bid.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stone, that the
resolution be adopted and recommendations in the City Manager's report approved
with the provision that lease of the tidelands go to public bid; the motion carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Gorman - 1.
April 5, 1983
83 -157 Resolution No. 10013 "Approving the Economic Development Strategy recommend-
ations as the Economic Development Strategy for the City of Alameda."
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, expressed opposition to the composition of
the Economic Development Committee.
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
83 -158 Resolution No. 10014 "Authorizing the establishment of a Certified Development
Corporation in Alameda and amending Resolution No. 9977."
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
83 -159 Resolution No. 10015 "Authorizing the execution of a contract with the Alameda
Chamber of Commerce to provide technical assistance."
Councilmember Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
83 -160 Resolution No. 10016 "Approving payment of medical coverage by the City
of Alameda for the family of Robert J. Davey, Jr."
Councilmember Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherratt, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Gorman - 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83 -161 Councilmember Diament referred to a Berkeley ordinance on hazardous wastes
and requested staff analyze and place on agenda as soon as possible.
83 -162 Councilmember Diament referred to the ordinance relative to cabs and stated
she had discussions with Good Will Cab Company regarding their concerns and would
like to have Council discussions at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS
83 -163 The City Manager noted that he had sent the Council a copy of a Newsletter
distributed by the City of San Leandro.
It was the consensus of the Council that Alameda not undertake such a program.
FILING
83 -164 Plans and Specifications for Assessment District 81 -1 Storm Drain Line A and B.
Agreement with Encinal Terminals relative to a new Corporation Yard.
Proposal of Ratcliff Architects for Design Phase for renovation of City Hall.
Contract with Alameda Chamber of Commerce to provide technical services.
April 5, 1983
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
83-165 In response to inquiry of Richard Martin, 1700 Pearl Street, as to the position
of Councilmembers regarding the proposed video game ordinance, Councilmember Sherratt
noted the question was not before the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Council, staff,
and members of the community stood in a moment of silent tribute to the memory
Of Timothy Cauley and John Bay as they adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The next meeting
of the Council will be a regular adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26,
1983.
Respectfully submitted,
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DEEM SPEEGLE, Ci C
April 5, 1983