1983-09-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 1983
The meeting convened at 8:05 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority Meeting)
with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gorman. The Invocation was given by Rev. John Foley, Court Street Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the Minutes
of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of June 28, 1983, be approved as submitted; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that 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 -448 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Monterey
Mechanical Company for the construction of the Harbor Bay Parkway Sanitary
Sewer Pump Station Improvements, No. P.W. 5 -82 -5. Approved.
*83 -449 From Public Works Director recommending return of performance bond
in the amount of $1,250.00 related to Tract 3598 (Baywood Village). Approved.
*83 -450 From Public Works Director recommending accptance of work and return
of performance bond in the amount of $25,000 for construction of Sea View Parkway
from Aughinbaugh Way easterly to the west boundary line of Tract 3841. Approved.
*83 -451 From Public Works Director recommending reduction of performance bond
from 5250,000 to S60,000 for subdivision improvements within Tract 3904 (Bay
Isle Pointe). Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*83 -452 Resolution No. 10142 "Authorizing submittal of an application to the
Office of Traffic Safety for grant funds for a Comprehensive Traffic Engineering
Program." Adopted.
*83 -453 Resolution No. 10143 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for improvements
to Eighth Street and Portola Avenue Pump Station, calling for bids and directing
City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*83-454 Resolution No. 10144 "Ordering vacation of pathway easement and a street
lighting easement within Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 3964 and accepting realigned
easements from Holvick deRegt K0eriDg.x Adopted.
*83-455 Resolution No. 10145 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for repair and
resurfacing of certain streets, Phase 3, calling for bids and directing City Clerk
to advertise same.' Adopted.
+83-456 Resolution No. 10146 "Authorizing execution of agreement with George
Hills Co., Inc. for Interim Claims Administration Services." Adopted.
*83-457 Resolution No. 10147 "Supporting the Residential Utility Ratepayers Inter-
vener Program as provided in the Amendment to 3B-4 (Montoya)." Adopted.
*83-458 Resolution No. 10148 "Resolution of Intention to order vacation of Leandro
Street and portions of Market Street, fixing time and place for a hearing and order-
ing publication and posting of notices." Adopted.
*83-459 Resolution No. 10149 "Authorizing execution of extension of contract
for purchase of services with Auto-Graphics, Inc. for Library catalog production."
Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83-460 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Section 9-1413 of the Alameda
Municipal Code to allow dogs on the bicycle and walking path adjacent to Shoreline
Drive." Finally adopted.
83-461 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing transfer of certain real property
to Encinal Industries, Inc. (Existing site of City's Corporation Yard and Animal
Shelter)." Finally adopted.
83-462 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing acquisition of certain real
property from Encinal Industries, Inc. for a new Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter."
Finally adopted.
BILLS
83-463 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of S157,839.77
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
83-464 From Daniel F. Reidy, Attorney for the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owner's
Association, regarding installation of Cable on Harbor Bay isle."
Mr. Riedy expressed appreciation for the City's efforts in addressing their concerns
and requested these efforts continue to insure that landscaping on Harbor Bay Isle
is maintained.
Councilmember Hanna stated that installation of Cable is inspected by Public Works
Director, and the Council should support him in his efforts to preserve landscaping.
September 6, 1983
Councilmember Gorman noted that he had spoken with Mr. Soley of United Cable, and
he had assured him they would replace any landscape damaged.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
communication be accepted and to reaffirm Councilmember Hanna's position that the
Ccouncil support the decisions of the Public Works Director and that he monitor
the installation closely; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
HEARINGS
83 -465 Hearing regarding participation in the Countywide Paramedic District.
President Diament explained the procedures to be used in the hearing and called
for proponents.
Fred Cooper, Alameda County Supervisor, and Ben Matthews, Alameda County Health
Care Services, spoke in favor of the County plan and holding a Work Session.
The following persons spoke in favor of the Countywide Paramedic District:
John E. Vickery, Jr., M.D., Emergency Medical Care Committee of Alameda County
Jay Joseph Wideman, 1564 Pacific
Patricia Stich, Alameda County Emergency Medical Care Committee
James Pointer, Emergency Medical Services Agency
On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke:
Arthur H. Glaser, M.D., Alameda Hospital
Peter Frith, Alameda Hospital
Herbert Schub, M.D., Alameda Hospital
Dr. Robert Deutsch, 2059 Clinton Avenue
Jeptha T. Boone, M.D., Alameda Hospital
The following persons spoke but took no position on the Paramedic Plan:
Paul Cronenwett, M.D., 1729 Cornwell Drive
Martha Killebrew, Red Cross
Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue
Councilmember Hanna recommended a Work Session be scheduled.
The City Manager stated that he would schedule a Work Session next week.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion that the matter be held in abeyance until after
the Work Session had been held.
Councilmember Lucas offered an amendment to the motion, accepted by Councilmember
Hanna, that it be determined how much skill the Fire Department personnel could
acquire.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Diament requested additional local data.
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Councilmember Gorman requested information as to whether the City would be required
to pay even if it did not join District; expense to operate program above the
510.00 per dwelling unit; comparison of cost to provide similar service by Fire
Department; and analysis of effect on Alameda Hospital emergency services.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
83 -466 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission recommending the Bureau
of Electricity's surplus of S432,000 be allocated for projects involving preserva-
tion of historic street lights.
Gary Knecht, Member of Historical Advisory Commission, spoke in support of the
recommendation and restoration of historic street lights.
The City Manager stated that a study had been done regarding conversion of historic
street lights and would be on an upcoming agenda.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mosef, that the Historical
Advisory Commission have an opportunity to review the report and submit a recommenda-
tion to Council before the report is placed on a Council agenda; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
83 -467 From Chairman of Golf Commission requesting that the yearly payback for
the costs of the Mif Albright Course be changed from S50,000 per year for five
years to S25,000 to enable the loan to be paid back over a ten -year period.
Norma Arnerich, Chairman of the Golf Commission, spoke in support of the request
and stated that the Chairman of the Golf Commission Finance Committee was out of
town and the matter could be continued until his return.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the matter
be continued to obtain financial information from the Golf Commission Finance Committee
Chairman -and after Capital Improvement Budget discussions; the motion carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
83 -468 From Assistant City Manager regarding establishment of local Commission
on Aging.
The Assistant City Manager stated that a study group had been formed and provided
three alternatives. He further stated that the study group was not unanimous but
there was a feeling that there were already so many other groups that provide services
to the elderly that a local Commission was not necessary.
Bill Thomas, 1518 Pearl Street, #G, spoke in support of establishing a Commission
on Aging.
Deanna Johe, 3258 Ravens Cove Lane, stated that other groups serving the elderly
did not want a group to oversee them.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that a Commission
on Aging not be created at this time.
Councilmember Monsef stated it would be helpful to have a Commission to pull together
senior activities in the City.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna,
Lucas, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Monsef - 1. Absent: None.
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RESOLUTIONS
83 -469 Resolution No. "Resolution consenting to the inclusion of the territory
of the City in the formation of the County Service Area to be established for the
provision of Paramedic Emergency Medical Services."
President Diament noted this would be held over as a Work Session would be held
on that matter.
83 -470 Resolution No. 10150 "Awarding contract to MJB Pipeline for the construction
of Assessment District 81 -1 Harbor Bay Business Park Northerly Storm Drain System
and authorizing execution thereof."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the resolu-
tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman,Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -471 Resolution No. 10151 "Approving Parcel Map No. 4112 for resubdivision
of Parcels 2, 3 and 4 of Parcel Map No. 4013 and permitting recording thereof (Harbor
Bay Business Park, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef,thatthe resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman,
Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -472 Resolution No. 10152 "Approving Parcel Map No. 4124 for subdivision of
Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 3895 and permitting recording thereof (Harbor Bay Business
Park, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, 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 - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -473 Resolution No. 10153 "Adopting Specifications and Provisions for furnishing
to the City of Alameda proposals for the towing of private vehicles within the
City, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, 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 - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -474 Resolution No. 10154 "Awarding contract to Pacific /Fields (J.V.) for construc-
tion of the Alameda Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter and authorizing execution
thereof."
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.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
83 -475 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance of the City of Alameda, California,
approving the terms and conditions of a Member Agreement between Northern California
Power Agency and certain participating members and authorizing the execution of
and delivery of said agreement by officers of the City of Alameda (Phase III Agree-
ment for Geothermal Project No. 3)."
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
ordinance be introduced; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
83 -476 Ordinance No. , New Series "An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Alameda, California, approving the terms and conditions of a Member Agree-
ment between the Northern California Power Agency and certain participating members
and authorizing the execution of and delivery of said agreement by officers of
the City of Alameda (Third Phase Agreement for Transmission Facilities of the Geysers).
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83 -477 Consideration of appointment of Member to Planning Board.
President Diament nominated Woodruff Minor for appointment to the Planning Board;
the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes:
Councilmembers Gorman and Hanna - 2. Absent: None.
83 -478 United Cable Television construction schedule.
Bill Thomas, 1518 Pearl Street, #G, spoke in support of imposing the penalty per
the Franchise Agreement.
Joseph 3221 Liberty Avenue, voiced opposition to the manner in which the vote was
taken when the Franchise was awarded and read newspaper articles relative to
United Cable Television.
President Diament read the staff recommendation as follows: "It is recommended
that the Council authorize staff to send the attached letter to United Cable T.V.
of Alameda informing United of the City's intention to impose a 51,000 per day
late compliance fee per the provisions of the Franchise Agreement."
Councilmember Hanna stated that in reading the Franchise that perhaps an extra
two days penalty could be imposed.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
letter attached to the report be sent to United Cable.
Councilmember Hanna offered an amendment to the motion, accepted by Councilmembers
Gorman and Monsef, that the City Attorney determine the day the imposition of penalty
commences.
The motion, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the meeting
continue to 11:15 p.m.; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
NEW BUSINESS
83 -479
Councilmember Monsef referred to the recent Harbor Bay Isle Transfer and inquired
whether it was actually a transfer of real property. The City Manager stated he
had inquired of the County Assessor and would provide a report.
September 6, 1983
83 -480 Councilmember Monsef inquired as to the status of the noise ordinance, and
the City Manager stated it would be before the Planning Board again Monday.
Councilmember Gorman suggested a meter be obtained so Councilmembers could check
the actual noise levels.
FILING
83 -481 Specifications and Provisions relative to towing of private vehicles.
Plans and Specifications for improvements to Eighth Street and Portola
Avenue Pump Station.
Plans and Specifications for repair and resurfacing of certain streets,
Phase 3.
Agreement with George Hills Co., Inc. for Interim Claims Administration
Services.
Extension of contract for purchase of services with Auto - Graphics, Inc.
for Library catalog production.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
83 -482 Rich Kinney, 4412 Masterson Street, Oakland, stated that he had submitted
a design for a proposed flag for the City of Alameda and would like to see some
action initiated to have a City flag.
President Diament appointed Councilmembers Lucas and Monsef as a Committee to study
the matter of a flag for the City and stated that the Chamber of Commerce should
also become involved.
ADJOURNMENT
President Diament ordered the Council adjourned to an Executive Session for discussion
of personnel and litigation matters.
As the Council adjourned to Executive Session, the Council, staff, and members of the
community stood in a moment of silent tribute to James Massie and LeRoy Valley.
At the conclusion of discussion in Executive Session, it was determined that no
action would be taken at this time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at
11:40 p.m. to meet in regular session Tuesday, September 20, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
September 6, 1983