1983-05-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MAY 17, 1983
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Diament. The Invocation was given by Rev.
James T. Oldham, First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: None.
PRESENTATION (not on agenda)
83 -220 Richard Pracht, Alameda American Legion Post No. 9, presented Mayor Corica
with a check in the amount of S1,500 to sponsor a youth for a work program.
President Corica expressed appreciation to the American Legion for their contribution.
MINUTES
Councilmember Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Diament, that the
Minutes of Council Meetings of April 5, April 26, and May 3, 1983, be approved as
submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Corica expressed appreciation to relatives and members of the community
for cooperation and assistance he received during his terms as Councilmember and
Mayor.
Councilmember Stone stated that it had been a privilege and pleasure to serve as
a Councilmember for the City of Alameda.
Councilmember Sherratt expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as a
Councilmember and offered congratulations to the newly elected Mayor and Councilmembers.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
83 -221 Installation of newly elected City officials:
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the following:
Mayor Anne B. Diament
Councilmember Mark J. Hanna
Councilmember Karin Lucas
President Diament convened the meeting.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, and President Diament - 4.
Absent: Position vacant - 1.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the resolutions
commending outgoing Councilmembers be considered at this time; the motion carried by unani-
mous voice vote - 4.
May 17, 1983
RESOLUTIONS
83 -222 Resolution No. 10040 "Commending Chuck Corica for his years of service to
the City of Alameda as City Councilmember and Mayor."
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, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Position
vacant - 1.
President Diament read the resolution and presented former Mayor Corica with a bronze
medallion, replica of the City of Alameda Seal.
83 -223 Resolution No. 10041 "Commending Richard Sherratt for his years of service
to the City of Alameda as City Councilmember."
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, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Position
vacant - 1.
President Diament read the resolution and presented former Councilmember Sherratt
with a bronze medallion, replica of the City of Alameda Seal.
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, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Position
vacant - 1.
83 -224 Resolution No. 10042 "Commending Amey Stone for her services to the City
of Alameda as City Councilmember."
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, and President Diament - 4. Noes: None. Absent: Position
vacant - 1.
President Diament read the resolution and presented former Councilmember Stone with
a bronze medallion, replica of the City of Alameda Seal.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL (Continued from above)
83 -225 Consideration of appointment of Councilmember to vacant position.
President Diament nominated Hadi Monsef for appointment to position of Councilmember;
the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Gorman and carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Monsef.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
May 17, 1983
Councilmember Monsef expressed appreciation for the nomination and unanimous vote.
83 -226 Consideration of appointment of Vice Mayor.
President Diament nominated Mark Hanna for Vice Mayor. Councilman Gorman seconded the
nomination, and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Hanna,
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Diament noted that the resolution regarding agreement with American National
Red Cross would be withdrawn and resolution approving Parcel Map No. 3963 would be
discussed later in the meeting.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the following
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
*83 -227 From Community Development Director recommending a hearing be scheduled
June 7, 1983, regarding Community Development Block Grant Funds authorized under
the Emergency Jobs Stimulus Bill. Approved.
*83 -228 From Public Works Director recommending an extension of one year to May 19,
1984, to file a Final Map for Tract 4659. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*83 -229 Resolution No. 10043 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Heater- Scarifica-
tion and Slurry Seal treatment on certain streets, Phase 2, calling for bids and
directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*83 -230 Resolution No. 10044 "Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for minor street patching with asphalt concrete; for repair of Portland cement
concrete sidewalk, curb and driveway and for installation of house laterals, for
the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1984, calling for bids and directing City Clerk
to advertise same." Adopted.
*83 -231 Resolution No. 10045 "Calling for bids for legal advertising for the City
of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1983 -84." Adopted.
*83 -232 Resolution No. 10046 "Authorizing execution of Emergency Ambulance Service
Program Agreement with the County of Alameda to provide for emergency services in
the City of Alameda." Adopted.
*83 -232a Resolution No. 10047 "Approving Parcel Map No. 4043 for division of Parcel 2
of Parcel Map No. 3964 and permitting recording thereof (Harbor Bay Business Park,
Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)." Adopted.
May 17, 1983
*83 -233 Resolution No. 10048 "Authorizing application to the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California for railroad crossing relocation from Work
Street to Marina Village Parkway North and approving said project." Adopted.
*83 -234 Resolution No. 10049 "Authorizing execution of an agreement for construc-
tion and completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3963 (Alameda
Marina Village Associates, Subdivider." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*83 -235 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing grant of Easement to State
of California, Department of Transportation, for street purposes (Doolittle Drive
at Harbor Bay Parkway)." Passed to print.
*83 -236 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing sale of certain City -owned
property to Alameda Marina Village Associates (Vicinity of Mariner Square Drive
and Work Street)." Passed to print.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*83 -237 Ordinance No. 2130, New Series "Adopting an Ordinance revising the Civil
Service System of the City of Alameda and repealing Ordinance No. 642 and all amendments
and revisions thereto." Finally adopted.
*83 -238 Ordinance No. 2131, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
amending Section 17 -461 thereof to establish yield right -of -way on Jackson Street
at Court Street and on Fountain Street at Jackson Street." Finally adopted.
BILLS
*83 -239 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of $96,997.14.
FILING
*83 -240 Plans and Specifications for Heater - Scarification and Slurry Seal treatment
on certain streets.
Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for minor street patching,
repair of sidewalk, curb and driveway and for installation of house laterals.
Joint operating agreement with Alameda Chapter of American Red Cross. (withdrawn)
Emergency Ambulance Service Program Agreement with County of Alameda.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
HEARINGS
83 -241 Hearing regarding rezoning for 888 Willow Street, from R -4 Neighborhood Apart-
ment District to R -5, General Apartment District. (Proposed for a doctor's office
on first floor).
The Planning Director stated that the proposed rezoning was for property across
from the Alameda Hospital, and the Planning Board had recommended approval.
President Diament explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, Dr. Kent Farney, the applicant spoke in support of the Planning
Board recommendation.
On the call for opponents, there were no speakers.
May 17, 1983
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the hearing
be closed and the applicable ordinance considered at this time; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83 -242 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance reclassifying and rezoning
certain properties within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277,
New Series."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance
be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
HEARINGS
83 -243 Hearing to consider the Three Year Housing Assistance Plan.
The Community Development Director made the following corrections to the report
dated May 9, 1983: 1) Page 3, under Analyis, second paragraph, second line,
change to "and 51 units will be created .." 2) Page 9, "Housing Assistance Plan,
Table III, line 21 change to Elderly, 32; Small Family, 82, Large family, 3; and
3) Page 14, Housing Assistance Plan, Units to be Assisted, Column C. last figure changed
to 98. (Corrected copy of report on file in office of City Clerk) She then summarized
the proposed Housing Assistance Plan.
Councilmember Gorman referred to the $650,000 work under construction and inquired
whether there was a breakdown between grants and loans.
The Community Development Director stated that she would obtain that information.
Councilmember Lucas referred to rehabilitation of a house on the corner of Oak and
Buena Vista and a letter from Pat Payne that Victorian windows were being boarded up
and inquired whether anyone was making judgments as to historic preservation.
The Community Development Director stated she would obtain the name and address and
have the Rehabilitation Specialist discuss the matter with her.
President Diament explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, the following persons spoke in support of the Plan:
Deanna Johe, 3270 Madison Street
Hota Davis, 633 Jefferson
Susan Foulkes, 2005 Alameda Avenue
Lois Pryor, 1814 Clinton Avenue
John Foley, 3004 Encinal Avenue
Darl McIntyre, 1000 Paru
Margery Pio, 2515 Santa Clara Avenue
Oscar Barry, Harbor Bay Isle, recommended the Council establish a policy regarding
developer involvement, and possibly developers could help alleviate the problem.
On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke in opposition to the plan:
Arch Woodliff, 302 Laguna Vista
Bill Hillery, 660 Westline Drive
Chuck Williams, 1106 Park Street
May 17, 1983
President Diament declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilmember Monsef stated that his position is that Alameda does not need additional
low income housing.
Councilmember Lucas stated that she was opposed to low income housing, and Measure I
was not limited to new construction but also included rehabilitation of existing
units.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the applicable
resolution be considered at this time and the City Manager directed to submit the
Plan to HUD immediately and meet with HUD to discuss the matter; the motion carried
by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, and President
Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Lucas and Monsef - 2. Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -244 Resolution No. 10050 "Authorizing submittal of the Housing Assistance Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Fiscal Years 1983
to 1985."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the resolu-
tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Lucas and Monsef -
2. Absent: None.
HEARINGS
83 -245 Hearing regarding the Ninth Year Community Development Block Grant Statement
of Objectives and projected use of funds.
In response to concern expressed by Councilmember Lucas regarding the condition
of Brush Street and flooding in that area, the Public Works Director stated that
staff is pursuing the possibility of reconstruction of Brush Street, and the flooding
problem would be addressed in the North Side Storm Drain Study.
President Diament explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, the following persons spoke:
Victoria Boddington, 1412 Broadway
Gayle Church, 523 Pacific
Helen Dodt, 1723 Chapin
Gloria Ried, 817 Portola, and Bill Hillery, 660 Westline Drive, requested consideration
of funding for the area near Washington Park known as the "Triangle" for improvements
such as landscaping, sprinkler system, parking area and monument.
Councilmember Lucas requested staff to research whether Community Development Block
Grant Funds, or other supplemental funds, could be used to improve the "Triangle."
On the call for opponents, Dixie Hunt, 105 Cypress Street, spoke and read a letter
from Jo Ann Avalos regarding problems on Brush Street.
President Diament requested staff meet with the School District and residents in
the area to explain the overall situation regarding Brush Street and explain what
the City is trying to do to improve the situation.
May 17, 1983
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, spoke in opposition to the Statement of Objectives
as submitted.
President Diament declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the applicable
resolution be considered at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
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RESOLUTIONS
83 -246 Resolution No. 10051 "Authorizing submittal of Statement of Community Develop-
ment Objectives and projected use of funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Community Development as the Program for the 1983 -84 use of Community Development
Block Grant Funds and adopting related requirements thereto."
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. (Noes:
Councilmember Lucas - 1 per correction June 7, 1983)
83 -247 Resolution No. 10052 "Resolution of appreciation to volunteers for the
City of Alameda."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
President Diament noted that the resolution regarding Parcel Map No. 3963 withdrawn
from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -248 Resolution No. 10053 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3963 for division of property
located within Alameda Marina Village, east of the Southern Pacific Railroad Right -
of -Way, accepting certain easements and permitting recording thereof (Alameda Marina
Village Associates, Subdivider)."
Councilmember Lucas referred to the last paragraph of the resolution "determines
that discharge of waste from the subdivision into the sewer system will not violate
regional water quality control regulations" and inquired as to the chances of flooding.
The Public Works Director stated that the City would require that the sewer system
is installed properly and wastes should not get into storm drains.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, 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.
ADJOURNMENT
83 -249 Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, 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 dis-
cussion, 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 11:45 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, June 7, 83, at 7:30 p.m.
DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk