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1984-01-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 1984 The meeting convened at 7:45 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority Meet- ing) with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council - member Lucas. The Invocation was given by Rev. Albert J. Larsen, First Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR President Diament noted that a request had been received to remove the report concern- ing the status of South Shore Beach from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the report be withdrawn as requested and the remaining items on the Consent Calendar adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas,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 *84 -001 From Public Works Director recommending extension of six months to July 19, 1984, for completion of improvements in Tract 4136, Ponderosa Homes. (Waterford Cove). Approved. *84 -002 From Public Works Director recommending extension of one year to January 6, 1985, for completion of improvements in Tract 4361, Dividend Development Corporation. (Clipper Cove). Approved. RESOLUTIONS *84 -003 Resolution No. 10224 "Authorizing execution of personal services agreements with Mike Yeraka and Elizabeth Kee (Engineering services relating to development projects)." Adopted. *84 -004 Resolution No. 10225 "Amending the personal services agreement between the City and Patrick Hassett to extend the expiration date and to adjust the compensation for said services (Engineering services relating to Harbor Bay Isle Projects)." Adopted. *84 -005 Resolution No. 10226 "Consent to assignment of lease to Bay Fairway, Inc., a California Corporation, of property held under lease by and between the City of Alameda and Martin O'Toole." Adopted. *84 -006 Resolution No. 10227 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for construction of Wheel Chair Ramps, Phase 3, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *84 -007 Resolution No. 10228 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Police Adminis- tration Building Security Fence and Gates, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. January 3, 1984 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *84 -008 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing amendment to lease between City and Martin O'Toole to provide that upon installation all alterations, additions and improvements made to the premises shall become the property of City in accordance with California Property Law." Passed to print. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *84 -009 Ordinance No. 2172, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 17 -632 (b) of Article 3, Chapter 6, Title XVII thereof, relating to human habitation in defined vehicles prohibited in public places." Finally adopted. *84 -010 Ordinance No. 2173, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 15 -6210 thereof relating to rates for collection of garbage and refuse and prescribing method of collection." Finally adopted. BILLS 84 -011 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $1,064,365.66. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA At the request of President Diament, Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the resolutions appointing members to Boards and Commissions be considered at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5 RESOLUTIONS 84 -012 Resolution No. 10229 "Appointing Edward K. Earle a Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda." (Senior Tenant Commissioner) 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. 84 -013 Resolution No. 10230 "Appointing Jessica W. Persoff a Member of the City Planning Board." 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. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Persoff. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 84 -014 From Public Works Director regarding operation of traffic signals at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Webster Street and Park Street between Encinal Avenue and the Park Street Bridge. Councilmember Lucas stated that the problem continues at the intersection of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue, when commute traffic is returning to Alameda, it is backed up to the tube and only two or three cars on Atlantic Avenue. January 3, 1984 Councilmember Gorman expressed concern that other intersections would get more jammed up if additional traffic is allowed through at Webster Street. The Public Works Director stated that perhaps adjustments are needed and that he would check out the traffic flow in the vicinity. President Diament stated that her questions had been answered regarding Park Street. Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -015 From Public Works Director regarding City -wide parking control for street sweeping operations. Leonard Peters, 1003 Tahiti Lane, spoke in opposition to prohibiting parking for street sweeping. Councilmember Lucas noted that in areas where homeowners' associations did not want the parking control, it would probably not be forced on them. Councilmember Gorman requested staff to inform the Council of any new equipment that becomes available which would facilitate sweeping. Councilmember Hanna stated that it is just a matter of time until some streets have parking prohibited for certain hours and made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the recommendation be accepted and referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee as to an acceptable dollar amount for consideration in next year's budget; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Manager stated that staff is working on various self -help programs. Councilmember Monsef suggested street sweeping schedules be included with Bureau of Electricity billings. RESOLUTIONS 84 -016 Resolution No. 10231 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for reconstruction of Eighth Street, Central Avenue to Portola Avenue, and for rounding the southwest corner of Eighth Street and Central Avenue, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same: and authorizing execution of the Minority Business Enterprise Program Agreement and Supplement No. 4 to that master agreement for the Federal - Aid Program between the City and the State." 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. In response to inquiry of Councilmember Lucas as to whether this would be a good time to consider underground wiring on Eighth Street, the City Manager stated he would explore the cost with the Bureau of Electricity. Councilmember Lucas expressed concern regarding trees being planted which will interfere with overhead wiring, and Councilmember Gorman requested the Bureau of Electricity investigate and report back to Council. The City Manager stated that hopefully when the issue of streetlights is discussed, a Council policy on undergrounding can be addressed. January 3, 1984 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 84 -017 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5 to Title XI thereof, consisting of Sections 11 -511 to 11 -5135, relating to community noise." The following persons spoke in opposition to the ordinance currently proposed and in support of Draft No. V. William Hillery, Alameda Improvement Association Frank Manibusan, Citizens Against Noise Diane Kokot- Ferrari, Citizens Against Noise Floyd Smith, Weyerhaeuser Company, spoke in support of Alternative A as submitted by the City Attorney as a compromise solution. Councilmember Hanna stated that there will be no additional heavy industry in Alameda for many years, and he would not want to pass regulations to force industry out of town. President Diament stated that industries have been making efforts to mitigate their noise, and most of the noise in Alameda is out of the City's control, such as traffic, noise from across the Estuary, airports, etc. Councilmember Monsef stated that the ordinance proposed tonight was too weak, and he would support Draft No. V. Councilmember Lucas spoke in support of Councilmember Monsef's position. Councilmember Gorman noted that industries have taken positive steps to improve noise, and the proposed ordinance provides guidelines. After further discussion, Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that Draft No. 5 be introduced with the inclusion of Alternate A: Noise Strategy Only, which includes the language relative to New Equipment, contained in the memorandum from City Attorney dated December 8, 1983; 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. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 84 -018 Ordinance No. 2174, New Series "Amending Title XI of the Alameda Municipal Code to permit residential uses with a Use Permit in any Commercial or Industrial Zoning District." Helen Dodt, Alamedans with Hope, spoke in support of the ordinance. Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the ordinance be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Lucas and Monsef - 2. Absent: None. 84 -019 Ordinance No. 2175, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Section 17 -352 to Article 5, Chapter 3, Title XVII thereof, relating to over -night and extended parking and sleeping in cars." The following persons expressed concern about persons who do not have shelter: Betty Williams, 2246 Santa Clara Avenue Jan Glading, 988 -A, Park Street Helen Dodt, 1723 Chapin Street January 3, 1984 Councilmember Gorman made a motion that the matter be dropped from Council consideration; the motion FAILED for lack of a second. Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the ordinance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Council - members Hanna, Lucas, and Monsef - 3. Noes: Councilmember Gorman and President Diament - 2. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS President Diament announced that the report that had been withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 84 -020 From Public Works Director concerning status of South Shore Beach. David Rich, 305 Harbor Light Road, expressed concern regarding beach erosion and recommended installation of additional groins to control beach erosion. Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut, spoke in favor of his recommendation. The City Manager noted that a meeting would be held with East Bay Regional Park District soon regarding beach erosion, and the matter could be discussed with the District. Councilmember Lucas suggested Mr. Rich be notified of the meeting. Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 84 -021 President Diament stated that some people had expressed concern that it is confusing when traffic signals are changed from the regular mode to a flashing mode and inquired if it were less expensive to have signals in the flashing mode. The Public Works Director stated he would investigate. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 84 -022 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, referred to the United Cable Television Franchise and expressed concern regarding the following: the fact that they had not met their completion schedule and whether notification of penalties had been made, location of origination studios, possibility of anti -trust problem due to participation of limited partnerships, and appointment of Management Committee. Councilmember Gorman requested staff to address Mr. Scullin's concerns and to go through the proposal and negotiated agreement and insure that United has met all of the requirements. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council, staff, and members of the community stood in a moment of silent tribute to Patricia Michel. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and the next regular Council meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Respect f y submitted, DEEN SPE `LE, ;' ity Clerk January 3, 1984