1983-10-20 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesREGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 1983
The Regular Adjourned Meeting (adjourned from October 18, 1983) convened at 3:30 p.m.
with President Diament presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS
83 -527 Resolution No. 10183 "Awarding contract to 0.C. Jones & Sons for the repair
and resurfacing of certain streets, Phase 3, and authorizing execution thereof."
The Public Works Director recommended the following changes: Delete Island Drive
(east side - Mecartney Road to Doolittle Drive)and that a portion of Park Street
be added on the west side of Park Street Bridge north of Blanding Avenue. (The
list of streets was in the staff report.)
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the recom-
mendation of the Public Works Director be approved and the resolution adopted;
the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna,
Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
83 -528 Resolution No. 10184 "Acceptance of Association of Bay Area Governments
projected housing needs 1980 - 1990."
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.
83 -529 Resolution No. 10185 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Floyd H.
Hyde Associates, Inc. relating to Federal Liaison."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, 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 -530 Resolution No. 10186 "Resolution approving consent to assignment of lease -
Todd Shipyards."
The City Attorney stated that if the two resolutions are adopted relating to the
lease, Todd Shipyards is requesting approval of a settlement agreement which contains
provisions for granting utility easements and dismissal of the lawsuit the City
filed against Todd Shipyards.
Councilmember Hanna expressed opposition to granting easements without further
information. The Council agreed by consensus.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the resolu-
tion approving consent to assignment of lease be adopted; the motion carried by
the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
October 20, 1983
83 -•531 Resolution No. 10187 "Resolution approving amendment to lease providing for
cancellation thereof - Todd Shipyards." (Allowed transfer to Gateway Ltd. and con-
tained 30 -day cancellation provision.)
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, to adopt the
settlement agreement with the deletion of Exhibit F and the paragraph which refers to
Exhibit F relative to granting of easements; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
83 -532 Ordinance No. 2164, New Series "Repealing Ordinance No. 2045 N.S. (Established
the Housing Commission of the City of Alameda)."
Councilmenber Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordin-
ance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, and Monsef - 4. Noes: President Diament - 1. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83 -533 Consideration of appointment of one member to the Golf Commission.
President Diament nominated Paul H. Aragon for appointment to the Golf Commission; the
nomination was seconded by Councilmember Monsef and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
83 -534 Consideration of appointment of two members to the Recreation Commission,
President Diament nominated Arthur A. Roke for reappointment; the nomination was seconded
by Councilmember Monsef and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
President Diament nominated Donald R. Sherratt for appointment to the Recreation Com-
mission; the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Monsef and carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
President Diament announced that the resolution previously withdrawn from the Consent
Calendar at the last meeting would be considered at this time.
83 -535 Resolution No. 10188 'Creating position of Accounting Manager in the Finance
Department and establishing salary therefor."
In response to inquiry of President Diament, the City Manager stated that the position
was replacing the Assistant Deputy License and Tax Collector position.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the resolu-
tion be amended to delete the position of Assistant Deputy License and Tax Collector
position and adopted as amended; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
October 20, 1983
83 -536 Councilmember Lucas stated that she would like to give a progress report
regarding a flag for the City. She noted that Rich Kinney had prepared 50 copies
of his proposed design in color, and she had requested Gary Randall, an Alameda
resident, who is also interested to submit his design. She further stated that she
hoped to work with the Chamber of Commerce to distribute to various service clubs
for their responses.
83 -537 In response to inquiry of Councilmember Monsef, the City Manager stated that
the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) had considered the issue of bicycle lanes on
Fernside Boulevard and requested additional information regarding design. He further
stated that a report would probably be available in November or December.
President Diament stated that she had received a phone call from Rev. Hodgkin who had
a series of concerns regarding Fernside Boulevard and other locations which had been
referred to the Public Works Director. She further stated she would like for TAC to
take a look at those concerns. She noted,Rev. Hodgkin had expressed concern regarding
the striping lanes at Park and Otis.
Councilmember Lucas suggested TAC address striping on Fernside Boulevard between
Encinal Avenue and Otis Drive, possibly providing two lanes and bicycle lanes. She
also expressed concern regarding children from Lincoln School riding bicycles.
Councilmember Gorman requested compare that area to children riding bicycles at Lum
and Wood Schools.
The City Manager stated that staff would explore educating parents to the dangers of
small children playing in the streets.
Councilmember Gorman suggested publicize how many people are ticketed each day for
speeding and how fast they are going.
Councilmember Hanna requested the police report regarding the incident in which a
child was hit recently by an automobile on Fernside Boulevard.
In response to inquiry of President Diament, the City Manager stated he would in-
vestigate the Bicycle Court Program.
Councilmember Hanna suggested the possibility of signing or publicity given to the
fact that if enough drivers exceed regulations, additional regulations would be
imposed on a particular street.
Councilmember Gorman suggested TAC address the matter of the 25 -mile speed limit and
the fact that judges do not make judgment against persons not driving more than 33
miles per hour.
After further discussion, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Council-
member Monsef, that TAC address the items discussed above and investigate what can
be done to step up the attack on traffic accidents; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
FILING
83 -538 Agreement with Floyd H. Hyde Associates, Inc. relating to Federal Liaison.
Assignment of Lease - Todd Shipyards.
Amendment to Lease - Todd Shipyards.
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement - Alameda Public Access Project.
October 20, 1983
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
83 -539 Michael Visconti, the Consultant who prepared the Urban Development Action
Grant Application for the Alameda Marina Village Project, stated the City had been
granted approximately 51,800,000 for a portion of the Project and expressed appre-
ciation to various City officials and staff, Housing and Urban Development staff,
and others who assisted in preparation and submittal of the application.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 5:00 P.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Tuesday, November
1, 1983, at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
October 20, 1983