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1981-02-17 Regular CC Minutes��� ��i�� REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Sherratt. The Invocation was given by K8V. A. Stewart- Morris, Twin Towers Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman" and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Minutes Of the Regular Council Meeting of January 6, 1981, be adopted as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that all Of the following items on the Consent Calendar be approved; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81-120 From Acting City Engineer recommending an extension of time of six months to August 21, 1981, be granted to Harbor Bay Isle Associates to complete improvements for Tract 3810. Approved. *81-121 From Acting City Engineer recommending acceptance of improvements on two portions of Tract 3810 on Mecartney Road between Catalina Avenue and Baywood Road and on Bridgeway Road between Oyster Pond Road and Catalina Avenue. Approved. *81-122 From Assistant Purchasing Agent recommending purchase of five police patrol vehicles through the cooperative purchasing agreement with the State of California for a net total cost of 541,954,50. RESOLUTIONS +81-123 Resolution No. 9480 "Approving Parcel Map 3451 for division of Lot »Ao Of Tract 4254, permitting recording thereof, approving cash deposit as to sufficiency and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan. (Centre Court - Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider)." Adopted. *81-124 Resolution No. 9481 "Approving Parcel Map 3392 for division of property at 1117 Pearl Street, permitting recording thereof and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (Roy H. Lines and Frances J. Lines, Subdividers)." Adopted. *81-125 Resolution No. 9482 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction and completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map 3392 and approving faithful performance bond as to sufficiency /1117 Pearl Street - Roy H. Lines and Frances J. Lines, Subdividers)." Adopted. February 17, 1981 *81 -127 Resolution No. 9483 "Amending Resolution 9363 by amending the compensation of certain part -time employees of the City Library." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *81 -128 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Section 12 -285.1 to Article 8 of Chapter 2, Title XII, thereof relating to use of wood signs." Passed to print. *81 -129 Ordinance No. , New Series " "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Subsection (86) to Section 17 -333 relating to no parking regulations on San Jose Avenue between Park Avenue East and Park Avenue West." Passed to print. FILING *81 -130 Agreement in connection with Parcel Map 3392. BILLS *81 -131 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of S120,158.76. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81 -132 From Mayor's Parade Committee, signed by Chairman Howard G. Thomas, regarding Sixth Annual Mayor's Fourth of July Parade. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communication be accepted and directed that the Parade Committee be requested to submit a copy of the proposed budget to the City Manager; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 81 -133 Hearing on review of final Housing and Community Development Act Application. The Director of Community Development stated that this is the Final Application and that HUD had informed the City that the grant total was $1,151,000 rather than the $1,194,000 which was the target figure previously provided. He further stated that the two general administration and comprehensive planning categories had been scaled down under the reductions and summarized the project descriptions in the application. Councilman Stone noted that funds had been transferred from the Senior Citizen Center account quite some time ago to Administration and inquired if the funds could be transferred back now. The City Manager noted that S200,000 was allocated to the Senior Center in the application, and an option of reprogramming funds is available if it becomes necessary. On the call for persons who wished to speak, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. February 17, 1981 Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,that the Final Application be approved and the applicable resolution taken out of sequence for consideration at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -134 Resolution No. 9484 "Authorizing submission of application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds under the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program (Seventh Year HCDA)." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -135 From Acting City Engineer regarding closure of Alameda's Solid Waste Disposal Site. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the report be accepted and the recommendations of the Acting City Engineer approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -136 From Acting City Engineer relating to the signing identifying the Miller - Sweeney Bridge. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted, the recommendation approved, and directed staff to follow through on funding sources and to pursue the two signing alternatives; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -137 From Acting City Engineer regarding parking on Mecartney Road west of Fontana Drive. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted, the recommendation approved, and directed staff to remove the "No Parking" signs; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Diament requested staff to investigate whether parking spaces are provided for recreational vehicles. 81 -138 From Community Development Director recommending the Community Development Program Citizen Participation Plan be adopted for transmittal to HUD. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -139 Resolution No. 9485 "Commending Richard Young for his many years of service to the City of Alameda upon his retirement as Chief of Police." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None February 17, 1981 President Corica stated that Chief Young had been unable to attend this evening, and the resolution will be formally presented to him at the March 3, 1981, meeting. 81 -140 Resolution No. 9486 "Authorizing City Manager to submit grant application to U.S. Department of Transportation under the provisions of the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act for 1981 for implementation of a Transportation Systems Program." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -141 Resolution No. 9487 "Approving Environmental Impact Report for the Fernside Extension Project and findings of fact thereon and authorizing immediate acquisition of rights of way. Ernie J. Hanna, 1406 High Street, spoke in support of the resolution and the Fernside Extension Project. Catherine Dennehey, 1404 Fernside, read a statement (not filed) from Bill Kirby opposing the acquisition of property for the Fernside Extension. Kenny Richards, 3313 Fernside, spoke in opposition to the resolution. Jim Turner, representing Lincoln School, stated he felt safety of students was not adequately addressed in the EIR and requested consideration of safety controls. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the reso- lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that staff be directed to include appropriate safety measures in the Fernside Extension Project relative to traffic control devices for Lincoln School; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -142 Resolution No. 9488 "Approving the application for 1980 State grant moneys for the Washington Park, Area A, Rehabilitation Project." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -143 Resolution No. 9489 "Approving application for State Home Ownership Assistance Program Funds." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. February 17, 1981 81 -144 Resolution No. 9490 "Changing the name of the Northern Extension of Catalina Avenue to Aughinbaugh Way." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -145 Resolution No. "Authorizing Fourth of July Parade and route thereof in the City of Alameda." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be held over to the March 3, 1981, meeting; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -146 Ordinance No. , New Series "An ordinance of the City of Alameda relating to the construction, operation, regulation and control of Cable Television Systems within the City's territorial limits." Father Michael Reis, Cable TV Consultant to the Diocese of Oakland, filed a copy of recommendations relating to Cable TV and summarized those recommendations to the Council. The City Attorney stated that the ordinance sets out the basics, and the Franchise Agreement will consist of three items: this ordinance, the proposal that is submitted and approved, and the Franchise Agreement itself. President Corica stated that he felt the ordinance was premature and recommended that citizens from the private sector be appointed to the Cable TV Advisory Committee and additional input obtained. Councilman Sherratt recommended the ordinance be introduced this evening and amended if necessary. Councilman Tillman requested information as to how "outages" (requests for maintenance service) will be handled. Councilman Stone requested information relative to Cable TV franchises in other cities. After considerable Council discussion, Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the introduction of ordinance be held over to the next meeting, March 3, 1981, and staff directed to review any recommendations that result from the meeting scheduled by Father Reis and provide basic guidelines on what the Requests for Proposals and the Franchise Agreement will contain; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen Sherratt and Tillman - 2. Absent: None. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 81 -147 Ordinance No. 2039, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 17 -344.1 thereof relating to 24- minute parking limit on Union Street and Minturn Street (Urgency)." February 17, 1981 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the urgency ordinance be introduced and finally adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -148 Councilman Tillman recommended the Otis Mini -Park be named after Dr. Robert French inasmuch as the other two suggested persons to be honored had declined. President Corica noted the matter was being considered by the Recreation Commission, and a recommendation would be forthcoming. 81 -149 Councilman Stone stated that the Housing Authority staff and City staff were to submit a report regarding the structure of the Housing Authority and requested this subject be placed on the agenda of March 3, 1981. 81 -150 Councilman Diament inquired as to the status of the meeting of the Disaster Council which was to be scheduled. The City Manager stated it would be in April. 81 -151 Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Housing Authority be requested to consider naming the Eagle Avenue Housing Site after Reggie Williams; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. NEW BUSINESS 81 -152 President Corica noted that the second regular Council meeting in April would be the day of the General Municipal Election, April 21, 1981. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the regular Council meeting of April 21, 1981, be adjourned to Tuesday, April 28, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -153 Councilman Tillman stated he had recently heard about an incident with racial undertones and requested this matter be addressed by the Social Service Human Relations Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -154 Lou Baca, 886 Cedar Street, referred to an incident where rocks were thrown at windows at the Mastick Senior Center and suggested improved lighting at that facility. 81 -155 Russell Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue, referred to criminal activities on the west end of Webster Street and requested staff look into the situation to see what can be done to limit such activities. 81 -156 Mike Gorman, 1318 Clinton, stated he was pleased to hear so much input regarding Cable TV and invited Council to attend the Kiwanis Luncheon tomorrow to hear Father Reis speak on that subject. February 17, 1981 ADJOURNMENT 81 -157 Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 10:15 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, March 3, 1981, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk February 17, 1981