1984-05-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MAY 1, 1984
The meeting convened at 7:55 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Community Improvement
Commission Meeting) with President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Lucas. The Invocation was given by Rev. W. Evan Golder,
First Congregrational ChUrCh,
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef,that the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 20, 1984, be approved as submitted;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Diament announced that the ordinance authorizing grant of easement
to the East Bay Municipal Utility District (to service Maintenance Services
Center/Animal Shelter) would be withdrawn as it had been determined it was not
needed
Councilmember Lucas 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
*84-272 From Public Works Director regarding status of Northside Storm Drain
System design. Accepted.
*84-273 From Public Works Director and Fire Chief submitting status report
on State-mandated Fire Safety and Exit Program, Title 24, Article 7 of California
Administrative Code, Accepted.
RESOLUTIONS
*84-274 Resolution No. 10305 "Calling for bids for legal advertising for the
City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1984-1985.x Adopted.
*84-275 Resolution No. 10305 "Awarding contract to Gateway Construction for
renovation of Upper Washington Park (Area A), and authorizing execution thereof."
Adopted.
*84-276 Resolution No. 10307 "Appropriating money from the Tidelands Trust
Fund for a feasibility study for the Encinal Boat Ramp." Adopted.
May 1, 1984
*84 -277 Resolution No. 10308 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for Assessment
District 81 -1 and 83 -1, Harbor Bay Business Park fence construction, calling for
bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*84 -278 Resolution No. 10309 "Authorizing execution of agreement with East Bay
Municipal Utility District to provide water services to the Maintenance Service
Center /Animal Shelter." Adopted.
*84 -279 Resolution No. 10310 "Authorizing execution of agreement with County of
Alameda to utilize Statewide Prisoner Transportation System." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
*84 -280 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing grant of certain City -
owned property to Ponderosa Homes (one -foot wide strip of land across Sea View
Parkway)." Introduced.
*84 -281 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Title XVII of the Alameda
Municipal Code to provide for an additional parking meter on San Jose east of
Park Street." Introduced.
*84 -282 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending Section 17 -335.1 thereof relating to the City Employees' parking
lot." Introduced.
*84 -283 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing grant of easement for
public utility purposes to the East Bay Municipal Utility District (to service
Maintenance Services Center /Shelter." Withdrawn.
BILLS
*84 -284 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of S844,693.06.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS
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.
84 -285 Resolution No. 10311 "Appointing Woodruff Minor a Member of the Alameda
Historical Advisory Commission."
Councilmember Monsef 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.
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Minor.
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84 -286 Resolution No. 10314 "Appointing John M. Stewart a Member of the Building
Code Board of Appeals."
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. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Stewart.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
84 -287 From Italo A. Calpestri III, AIA Architect & Associates, requesting
the Council review material relative to a decision of the Planning Board in
denying request for exception to the one -year waiting period before reapplication
for a new hearing for variances for property at 1504 Encinal Avenue.
Mr. Calpestri gave background information on the application and stated that
he had prepared a study which provided additional information.
Councilmember Lucas stated that she felt granting the exception would set a
precedent.
Councilmember Monsef noted that there was additional information that had not
been available to the Planning Board and made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Hanna, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Board for further review;
the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna,
Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1. Absent:
None.
APPEALS
84 -288 From John Doherty, 855 Cedar Street, appealing the decision of the Traffic
Advisory Committee regarding abatement of vehicles on private property at 1617
Central Avenue.
Mr. Doherty stated he was attempting to comply with the abatement and had removed
60% to 70% of the vehicles. He requested an extension.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that he
be granted a one -week extension from May 1 to abate the vehicles and directed
the Police Department to initiate abatement procedures if the vehicles are not
removed at the end of the extension period.
Councilmember Monsef stated that he opposed the extension as he felt the appellant
had not been cooperative.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna,
Lucas, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Monsef - 1. Absent:
None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84 -289 From Chairman of Rent Review Advisory Committee submitting conclusions
and recommendations relative to rent control.
Councilmember Lucas noted that housing counseling is provided by HOPE and recom-
mended elimination of Recommendation No. 5.
May 1, 1984
After further discussion, Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Monsef, to adopt Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, and 3, to continue current policy
regarding Recommendation No. 4, and to eliminate Recommendation No. 5; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84 -290 From Councilmember Karin Lucas submitting revised procedures and recom-
mendations for Rent Review Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Lucas recommended that the report be referred to the Rent Review
Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
report be referred to the Rent Review Advisory Committee for evaluation and
report back to Council; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84 -291 From City Manager regarding Handicapped Accessibility Proposal as it
relates to Revenue Sharing Funds.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilmember Lucas requested Robert Nicol, Member of Historical Advisory Commis-
sion be contacted when architectural aspects are addressed.
Councilmember Hanna noted that the City Hall elevator needed to be painted.
President Diament noted that the hallways needed to be painted.
84 -292 From Public Works Director regarding status of Eighth Street and Central
Avenue corner rounding.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the
report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84 -293 From Public Works Director regarding status of Patton Way, Phase I.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that progress
to date be approved, construction authorized subject to changes required by
Caltrans, and directed any changes be reported to Council; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84 -294 From Community Development Director presenting Alameda Community Development
Plan Proposed Annual Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds and Relocation Policy and inviting citizen comments.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorman, that the
report be accepted and directed staff to proceed to invite citizen comments;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84 -295 From Personnel Officer recommending approval of an Employee Recognition
Program Policy Statement and Procedure.
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the
Program and funding be approved per the recommendation; the motion carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
May 1, 1984
RESOLUTIONS
84 -296 Resolution No. 10313 "Supporting Proposition 18 which places before
the voters of California June 5, 1984, a bond measure to provide funding for
Parks and Recreational Land acquisition, development and other related purposes.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, spoke in support of the resolution.
Councilmember Lucas 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.
84 -297 Resolution No. 10314 "Approving Parcel Map No. 4237 for division of
Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 4043, Harbor Bay Business Park, permitting recording
thereof, and accepting certain non - exclusive easements dedicated to the public."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, 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 -298 Resolution No. 10315 "Adopting an Official Flag for the City of Alameda."
The following persons spoke in support of the new Flag and adoption of the resolution:
Lou Baca, 886 Cedar Street
Rich Kinney, 4412 Masterson Street, Oakland
Councilmember Lucas noted that a drawing had been held,and JoAnn Litherland
would make the first flag.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
design submitted by Don Ingraham be adopted as the Official City Flag, per the
resolution; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
Gerhard Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road, requested a City Flag, when available,
for the Kofman Auditorium in Historic Alameda High School.
84 -299 Resolution No. 10316 "Authorizing Public Works Director to negotiate
on the open market for construction of street work and related facilities serving
the Corporation Yard /Animal Shelter Project."
Councilmember Hanna made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, 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 -300 Resolution No. 10317 "Resolution of appreciation to volunteers for
the City of Alameda in commemoration of National Volunteer's week.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, 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.
May 1, 1984
84 -301 "Rejecting all bids for the construction of Harbor Bay Business Park
Major Storm Drain Outfall and authorizing rebidding on a scaled -down version
of the project within the funds available and open market purchase of the pipes."
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.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
84 -302 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Article 10 to Chapter 5 of Title XII thereof to prohibit the sale
of liquor and gasoline on the same premises."
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
84 -303 Councilmember Gorman noted that Council had previously directed staff
to process plans on proposed construction of "Red Brick Building" and made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas,to direct staff to continue processing
plans but to remove consideration of the "Red Brick Building" from the Planning
Board agenda until after the election on June 5, 1984.
Councilmember Monsef expressed objections to staff work continuing on the project.
President Diament stated that she had opposed allowing staff work and Planning
Board consideration of the project but would support stopping now.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna,
Lucas, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Monsef - 1. Absent:
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, suggested that since Alameda had adopted
a Flag, perhaps we should have a song.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, 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 be taken at
this time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 10:45 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Tuesday, May 15,
1984, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
May 1, 1984