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1983-10-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY OCTOBER 18, 1983 The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Community Improvement Commission Meeting) with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Gorman. The Invocation was given by Rev. Michael Messinger, First Christian Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilmember Hanna requested clarification of the substitute resolution (No. 10139) adopted at the August 22, 1983, meeting regarding rejecting all bids received for construction of the Alameda Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of August 16, September 6, and the Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 22, 1983, be adopted with the correction requested by Councilmember Hanna; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS President Diament indicated that the hearing regarding rezoning a parcel at the southeast corner of Main and Atlantic (Applicant, Italo Calpestri - Seven - Eleven Stores) and the ordinance regarding that matter would be held over to November 1 as the applicant was ill. CONSENT CALENDAR President Diament announced that the report recommending partial acceptance of im- provements for Harbor Bay Parkway would be withdrawn from the agenda and the resolution creating position of Accounting Manager in the Finance Department held for discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the follow- ing 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 -507 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled for November 1, 1983, regarding Tentative Map for Tract 4591. Approved. *83 -508 From Public Works Director recommending approval of expenditure of funds for emergency repair work, Ballena Boulevard Bridge. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *8.3 -509 Resolution No. 10178 "Awarding contract to Monterey Mechanical Co. for the improvements to Eighth Street and Portola Avenue Pump Station and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. *83 -510 Resolution No. 10179 "Accepting easements from Harbor Bay Isle Associates for right -of -way, public pathway and street lighting within Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 4043, Harbor Bay Isle Parkway." Adopted. *83 -511 Resolution No. 10180 "Authorizing execution of second amendment to the cooperative agreement for development between the City, the California Department of Boating and Waterways and the California Department of Fish and Game in connection with the Alameda Public Access Project (Alameda Boat Ramp Fishing Facility - Encinal)." Adopted. *83 -512 Resolution No. 10181 "Authorizing open market purchase of one Type 190 Traffic Signal Controller Assembly in connection with installation of traffic signal at Central Avenue and Ballena Boulevard /Fourth Street." Adopted. *83 -513 Resolution No. 10182 "Awarding contract for towing of private vehicles within the City to Ted and Joe's Towing and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted. BILLS *83 -514 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $1,102,272.64. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 83 -515 From William Gissler, Mayor of the City of Santa Clara, concerning Federal Energy Regulatory Commission support of municipality applications for hydro projects. Councilmember Lucas requested the communication be held over to give the Council an opportunity to study the matter further. With consensus of Council, President Diament so ordered. 83 -516 From Charles S. Collins, 1511 Eighth Street, regarding pedestrian safety at the corner of Eighth Street and Central Avenue. Mr. Collins stated that the timing of the pedestrian lights had been corrected, but one of the signs informing pedestrians they may not cross during rush hour was missing at the corner of Webster and Central. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef,to accept the communication and approve recommendation that pedestrian crossing be prohibited on west side of Eighth Street and and prohibition be incorporated in improvement project for Eighth Street and Central Avenue intersection, subject to approval by the California Department of Transportation. Councilmember Lucas stated that she felt that would cause jaywalking. Councilmember Hanna stated that he felt the Traffic Advisory Committee should consider the matter and take a pedestrian count. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Hanna and Lucas - 2. Absent: None. October 18, 1983 83 -517 From Anne Taylor, Chairperson, Alameda District Health Advisory Council, addressing Alameda's Paramedic Program. Ms. Taylor spoke in support of the County of Alameda Paramedic Plan and expressed concern of loss of time in getting patients to the proper hospital. President Diament requested staff to provide Ms. Taylor with a copy of the report from the Fire Department on that subject. The City Manager noted an additional report would be on the Council agenda in the near future and stated that Ms. Taylor would be notified of the time. 83 -518 From Martha O'Connell - Dawdy, Chairman of Traffic and Parking Committee, Park Street Business Association, requesting reconsideration of modification to Parking Lot A. Ms. O'Connell -Dawdy spoke in support of her request. In response to inquiry of Councilmember Lucas, the Planning Director stated that the owner is furnishing off - street parking in compliance with the orginal permit for use of the basement. He further stated that a letter had been sent to the owner to determine whether additional parking will be required which depends on how the basement is utilized. (The basement referred to is located in the courthouse.) Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman that staff proceed on redesign of Parking Lot A and provide additional access as required by the County of Alameda Sheriff's Office; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 83 -519 From Donald Dowdell, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, requesting endorse- ment of Project HELP and approval of Proclamation. Mr. Dowdell explained Project HELP and stated that it was an extension of the ZIP Program for low - income homeowners. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the communication be accepted and the Proclamation approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 83 -520 From Vintage Properties, signed by John S. Erving, Project Manager, request- ing authorization to submit plans for staff review for the Union Iron Works Turbine Machine Shop and adjacent shopping center in Alameda Marina Village and stating that approvals be valid only if the proposed Charter Amendment is approved by the electorate. President Diament read a statement in opposition to an exception to Measure A to allow multiple units in the brick building, the Union Iron Works Turbine Machine Shop. The following persons spoke in opposition to an exemption to Measure A: Chuck Corica, 1000 Post Street Mark Happ, 3221 Thompson Avenue Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue October 18, 1983 Darlene Banda, 919 Del Mar Avenue Linda Pritchard, 3263 San Jose Avenue Mr. Irving stated that the intent was that the plans be reviewed in the public forum so that when an election was held, the voters would be informed. He further stated that he did not believe Vintage Properties was violating Measure A by asking for an exemption. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna,to accept the communication and approve processing of plans as proposed. Councilmember Monsef stated that he felt such action would violate commitment to the voters and would be in conflict with Measure A. President Diament stated that processing the plans might lead the voters to believe the Council is endorsing an exemption to Measure A. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, and Lucas - 3. Noes: Councilmember Monsef and President Diament - 2. Absent: None. HEARINGS 83 -520 Hearing regarding rezoning from R -4 -G, Neighborhood Apartment Special Government Combining District, to C -1, Neighborhood Commercial Business District, a parcel at the southeast corner of Main and Atlantic. (Applicant, Italo Calpestri - Seven - Eleven Stores). This hearing was continued to November 1, 1983, as announced earlier in the meeting. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 83 -521 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission regarding employee attendance at Commission meeting, in this instance discussion of restoration of historic streetlights. Gary Knecht, Member of Historical Advisory Commission, expressed concern that the employee who prepared the draft streetlight report had not attended the Historical Advisory Commission Meeting when restoration of historic street lights was discussed. He further stated that the Historical Advisory Commission had not received a copy of the draft streetlight report. Dave Plummer, Member of Historical Advisory Commission, expressed the same concerns as Mr. Knecht. The City Manager stated that he had not had an opportunity to review the draft streetlight report, and the employee had received a phone call the afternoon of the meeting at home requesting him to attend the meeting as he was not scheduled to work that day. He further stated that he had sent copies of the report to the Historical Advisory Commission and the Public Utilities Board. Councilmember Hanna noted that the City Manager's report explained the incident, and made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the matter be dropped; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Diament requested staff to send the Historical Advisory Commission copies of the draft streetlight report. October 18, 1983 2O1 83 -522 From Chairman of Rent Review Advisory Committee regarding rental increases and maintenance at 1718 Alameda Avenue. Councilmember Lucas requested staff investigate whether the property at 1718 Alameda Avenue is in compliance with the Fire Code. Councilmember Hanna recommended a letter be sent to the management firm handling rental of the property that it appeared the work required by the Fire Department could be paid from rental increases in one year. He further stated that most capital improvements should be amortized over a period of at least five years. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that a letter be sent as recommended above, a policy established that rental increases for capital improvements be amortized over five years, and staff directed to obtain information regarding other policy items relative to the rent issue; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the letter to the management firm also express displeasure that the rental increases were not implemented over a six -month period as suggested by the Rent Review Advisory Committee; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 83 -523 From Chairman of Golf Commission regarding repayment of Mif Albright Par 3 Golf Course loan. Norma Arnerich, Chairman of Golf Commission, stated that capital improvements are needed on the Golf Courses and requested an extension of time for the repayment of Mif Albright Par 3 Golf Course loan. Edward Gingrich, Member of the Golf Commission, spoke in support of her request. After Council discussion, Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that an extension of time be granted as requested by the Golf Commission, limited to one year, at which time the matter would be reevaluated; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Hanna requested information regarding operation of the Golf Courses by a private concessionaire. Councilmember Lucas requested information on the cost of maintaining the Golf Courses if awarded to a private contractor. Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the meeting be extended to 11:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Gorman - 1. Absent: None. 83 -524 From City Manager regarding Alameda Disposal Site. Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut, expressed concern regarding the recommendation to offer the property for sale. After Council discussion, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the report be accepted and recommendations to continue discussions with East Bay Regional Park District regarding their interest in a portion of the site and to offer the property for sale under the present circumstances be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. October 18, 1983 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 83 -525 Ordinance No. , New Series "An ordinance reclassifying and rezoning certain property within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (Southeast corner of Main and Atlantic) (Applicant, Italo Calpestri - Seven-Eleven Stores) This ordinance was held over to November 1, 1983, as announced earlier in the meeting. ADJOURNMENT 83 -526 Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, October 20, 1983, at 5:00 p.m. and the remain- ing items on the agenda considered at that time. (The adjourned meeting was subsequently changed to 3:30 p.m. on October 20, 1983.) The motion carried by voice vote -5 Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the Council adjourn to an 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, and the meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. The next Regular Council Meesing is scheduled Tuesday, November 1, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEG E City Clerk October 18, 1983