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1981-05-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY MAY 19, 1981 Convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Tillman. The Invocation was given by Rev. Richard Neely, Alameda Baptist Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of March 17, April 7, and May 5, 1981, and the Regular Adjourned Meeting of April 28, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -328 President Corica read a telegram from Congressman Pete Stark congratulating Councilman Tillman upon his retirement and expressing appreciation for work he has done. RESOLUTIONS 81 -329 Resolution No. 9537 "Commending Charles A. Tillman for his years of service to the City of Alameda upon his retirement as Councilman." 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. President Corica read the resolution of commendation and presented it to Councilman Tillman. He expressed his appreciation to Councilman Tillman for the progress he has made in his work for the City and presented him with a bronze medallion depicting the seal of the City of Alameda. Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, and Stone also expressed their pleasure in working with Councilman Tillman and congratulated him upon his retirement. Councilman Tillman spoke regarding progress and accomplishments made in the City since his tenure and noted some things still to be done, such as a Corporation Yard, which is a No. 1 priority. (A copy of the speech is on file in Office of City Clerk. He introduced his wife Estelle and other friends and relatives in the audience and expressed appreciation for their support. ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL 81 -330 Installation of newly elected City officials: May 19, 1981 The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected officials: Councilman Anne B. Diament Councilman Mike Gorman Auditor, Robert H. Lofstrand Treasurer, Lawrence Stickney President Corica read a telegram from Congressman Pete Stark congratulating all of the above officials on their election to office. 81 -331 Selection of Vice Mayor. Councilman Diament stated she felt it appropriate to select Councilman Gorman as Vice Mayor as he received the largest number of votes, and she had offered to nominate him, but after much thought he declined. Councilman Gorman expressed his appreciation for the honor and stated that he was not sure automatic selection of person receiving largest number of votes was always the best way as there are other considerations. Councilman Gorman nominated Councilman Sherratt for Vice Mayor; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Stone and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Sherratt. ROLL CALL OF NEWLY ORGANIZED COUNCIL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that all items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Items so enacted, approved or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81 -332 From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing be scheduled for June 2, 1981, regarding Tentative Map 4796 for 15 condominium units at 1433 -1437 Morton Street. Approved. *81 -333 From Acting City Engineer recommending acceptance of levee improvements, City of Alameda Solid Waste Disposal Site (PW 4- 79 -4). Approved. *81 -334 From Acting City Engineer recommending approval of request from Harbor Bay Isle Associates for reduction in bond from $700,000 to S233,000 for the area bounded by Packet Landing Road, Bridgeway Road and Seal Point Court in Tract 3773. Approved. *81 -335 From Acting City Engineer recommending acceptance of lagoon landscaping improvements from Aughinbaugh Way to the northerly end of the lagoon within Tract 3645, 3634, and 3810. Approved. May 19, 1981 *81 -336 From Acting City Engineer recommending an extension of time to May 17, 1983, be granted Ponderosa Homes to complete improvements in Tract 3904, Village II. Approved. *81 -337 From Acting City Engineer recommending an extension of time to May 3, 1984, be granted Ponderosa Homes to complete improvements in Tract 3903, Village II. Approved. *81 -338 From Finance Director submitting Interest Report for April, 1981. Accepted. RESOLUTIONS *81 -339 Resolution No. 9538 "Adopting specifications, special provisions and plans for minor street patching with asphalt concrete, and installation of house laterals, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1982, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *81 -340 Resolution No. 9539 'Calling for bids for legal advertising for the City of Alameda for the fiscal year 1981- 1982." Adopted. *81 -341 Resolution No. 9540 "Denying application of Frank B. Lufkin for leave to present late claim for damages against City." Adopted. *81 -342 Resolution No. 9541 "Denying application of Lois E. Lufkin for leave to present late claim for damages against City." Adopted. *81 -34:3 Resolution No. 9542 "Accepting from the United States of America, acting through the Department of the Navy, a grant of easement for the installation and operation of a parking lot for small boat ramp at Encinal High School." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *81 -344 Introduction of Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending and adding certain subsections of Article 1, Chapter 3, Title XI thereof, relating to rules and regulations governing the planning and subdividing of land and the filing and approval of subdivision." Passed to print. BILLS *81 -345 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $188,489.94. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA 81 -346 From Ms. Nancy J. Dickie, 1540 Benton Street, proposing that a crosswalk be placed at the intersection of Benton Street and Lincoln Avenue and proposing additional traffic control and modifications for Lincoln Avenue. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted and referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee for review and recommenda- tion; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -347 From W. E. Tom Thompson, 2394 Mariner Square Drive, requesting consideration of funding for speed -limit signs in the City. May 19, 1981 President Corica noted that the Acting City Engineer had submitted a report detailing current placement of speed -limit signs in the City and State re- quirements and had recommended no additional allocation of funds for speed -limit signs. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communi- cation be accepted and a copy of the report from the Acting City Engineer forwarded to Mr. Thompson; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 81 -348 Hearing regarding Tentative Map 4659, Silva Farms southeast of Oleander Avenue and Magnolia Drive on Bay Farm Island. The City Manager introduced Mr. Arnold Jonas, newly appointed Planning Director. The Assistant Planning Director stated that the Planning Board had approved the Tentative Map subject to nine conditions outlined in Planning Board Resolution No. 1145. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call for proponents in support of the Planning Board recommendation, the following persons spoke: Jack Wong, Ponderosa Homes John Barni, Jr., 1277 Bay Street On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt stated that he was concerned the development had not had housing units to assist the City in meeting low income housing goals to comply with HUD requirements. The City Manager stated the cost of land and building in that development would exceed HUD requirements but the developer had made an oral commitment that Ponderosa Homes would participate in other low income housing programs in the City. Mr. Wong confirmed the City Manager's statement that Ponderosa Homes was committed to assist the City with low income housing in other areas. Councilman Sherratt requested Ponderosa Homes submit that commitment in writing. Councilman Stone noted that several variances would be required under the Tentative Map and that she felt open space was inadequate and the development not up to the quality of other developments on Bay Farm Island. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that Tentative Map 4659 be approved subject to conditions imposed by the Planning Board and the applicable resolution considered at this time; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 5. Noes: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. May 19, 1981 RESOLUTIONS 81 -349 Resolution No. 9543 "Approving Tentative Map for Tract 4659, a subdivision of property located south of the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Oleander Avenue, commonly known as Silva Farms, finding said Tentative Map consistent with the City's General Plan and determining that discharge of waste into sewer system will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Regulations (Ponderosa Homes, Subdivider).' Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica -4. Noes: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. APPEALS 81 -350 From Mervin J. Shields, Russell E. Huber, and Venus A. Kirk, appealing decision of Planning Board in denying application concerning Preliminary Plan, PP -81 -3, a proposed lot split at 18 Garden Road. The Acting Planning Director stated two parcel maps splitting these lots had previously been approved but never recorded by the owners, and the Planning Board had denied approval this time based on the findings that the proposal did not meet standards set forth for lot sizes in the Combined Land Use Plan. Venus Kirk, 330 Westline Drive, stated that building on this property would improve the area and recommended the decision of the Planning Board be overruled. The following persons spoke in support of her recommendation: Russell Huber, 1207 Solano Avenue Paula Shields, 3111 Central Avenue Richard Kirk 330 Westline Drive Councilman Gorman stated that he was a Member of the Planning Board when this application was denied, and the Board had felt it was compromising the requirements in a R -1 Neighborhood Zone to allow two lots at that location. He further noted it would require rezoning. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the decision of the Planning Board be overturned and the lot split allowed subject to three conditions outlined on Page 4 of the Planning staff report dated April 20, 1981; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Gorman - 1. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -351 From Secretary of Recreation Commission concerning fee schedule for leasing portion of Mastick Senior Center. President Corica recommended that the 20C per square feet per year for leasing the facility be established as a "guideline" but that the Council reserve the right to make special considerations if they desire. May 19, 1981 Councilman Diament expressed concern that the Historical Society had the understand- ing they would be housed at the Mastick Senior Center for a minimal fee and had been discouraged at the Recreation Commission Meeting when the fee schedule was considered. Upon inquiry by Councilman Stone, the City Manager stated the lease agreements with each organization for use of a portion of the facility would require approval of the Council. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report be accepted and the 20¢ per square foot, per year, established as a "guideline" for lease of the Mastick Senior Center facility; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -352 From Chairman of Rent Review Advisory Committee submitting annual review of this year's activity. President Corica expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council to the Committee for doing an excellent job. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -353 Resolution No. 9544 "Establishing meeting day and time of Housing Authority Commission of the City of Alameda." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolu- tion be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -354 Resolution No. "Authorizing execution of agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates relating to underground conduits and Cable Franchise rights." President Corica announced this resolution would be withdrawn and held over to the June 2, 1981, meeting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -355 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing Grant of Easement for communi- cation purposes to Harbor Bay Isle Associates." President Corica announced this ordinance would be withdrawn and held over to the June 2, 1981, meeting. 81-356 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5 to Title 1 thereof relating to enforcement by infraction of certain chapters of the Municipal Code and adopted uniform codes." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. May 19, 1981 FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 81 -357 Ordinance No. 2049, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Sections 11 -14E3 and 11 -14E4 relating to adult entertainment activities restrictions." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Diament - 1 Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -358 Discussion of dedication ceremony for the Alameda Scout Park (Park and Otis) President Corica stated he and Councilman Gorman had been working with other members of the community and staff to prepare a program and the dedication is tentatively scheduled at noon on June 10, 1981. Councilman Sherratt stated he planned to attend an Economic Development Seminar in Sacramento that date. Councilman Diament and Stone also expressed interest in attending the Seminar. President Corica stated that he and Councilman Gorman would work out a date and inform everyone. 81 -359 Councilman Sherratt noted that he had sent a letter to Alameda County staff designating Councilman Gorman to replace former Councilman Tillman as his alternate on the Airport Land Use Commission. 81 -360 Councilman Sherratt noted that Councilman Stone had served as former Councilman Tillman's alternate on the ACTEB /ACAP Board and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that she replace Councilman Tillman on that Board; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -361 Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that staff be instructed to explore the possible use of equipment purchased under the CETA Program as there is a possibility we will be requested to store the equipment; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -362 Councilman Stone recommended that Earl Peacock be reappointed as a formal member of the Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee and Richard Osborne designated as Technical Advisor. It was the consensus of Council that the recommendation be approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -363 Lou Baca, Chairman of the Social Service Human Relations Board, spoke regarding poor attendace at Board meetings and requested Council address this problem. Councilman Sherratt requested staff to provide an update regarding attendance of members at Board and Commission meetings to Council for review. May 19, 1981 81 -364 Robert Hudkins, Member of the Library Board, stated that the Historical Society had been housed in the basement of the Library for 32 years, and the Library needs the space for Library activities. He further spoke regarding cost to lease space to the Historical Society at Mastick Senior Center and Historic Alameda High School. George Gunn, Curator for the Historical Society, stated that consideration should be given to the volunteer services provided to the community by the Historical Society for many years and noted the Historical Society had preserved records that would otherwise not have been saved. Larry Patton stated that the space being discussed at Historic Alameda High School for lease to the Historical Society would be an interim measure and possibly they should come back to the City for further discussions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to meet in regular session on Tuesday, June 2, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk May 19. 1981