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1981-07-09 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesREGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD THURSDAY JULY 9, 1981 The meeting convened at 8:05 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority Meeting) with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament. The Invocation was given by Rev. Al Larsen, First Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, 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 June 16, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica stated that the resolution regarding temporary suspension of nuclear weapons production would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion later in the meeting,and the ordinance regarding financing of industrial and commercial development would be considered just prior to the resolution relating to a similar subject. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the following remaining items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen 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 -446 From Finance Director submitting Interest Report for May, 1981. Accepted. RESOLUTIONS *81 -447 Resolution No. 9573 "Awarding contract for Mechanical Systems Maintenance at the Police Administration Building to Johnson Controls, Inc. and authorizing` execution thereof." Adopted. *81 -448 Resolution No. 9574 "Urging the Western Area Power Administration to allocate power to the Bureau of Electricity." Adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES *81 -449 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding Article 5 to Chapter 1 of Title XVI and by amending Sections 1 -512 and 1- 521(a) thereof relating to interference with and mistreatment of Police dogs." Passed to print. *01 -450 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending and adding certain sections to Article 1, Chapter 3 of Title XIII thereof relating to Charitable Solicitation Permits." Passed to print. July 9, 1981 BILLS *81 -451 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of S231,735.37. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81 -452 From Captain N. D. Campbell, Naval Air Station, requesting waiver of the license fee for the Foley and Burk Fun Fair Carnival Show. John Edwards, representative of the Naval Air Station, stated he would be available to answer any questions. Councilman Stone expressed appreciation to the Navy for sponsoring the Fun Fair and for the cooperation the Navy gives to the City. She noted that organizations such as Scouts, March of Dimes, and others in the City have been required to pay the license fee for events without exception. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communica- tion be accepted and Captain Campbell be informed that it is the Council's policy that license fees not be waived; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -453 From Jan Glading, 988 -A Park Street, regarding the City's tree trimming policy. Ms. Glading stated that she had not been satisfied with the trimming of the tree in front of her home and requested Council adopt a policy that trees be trimmed to conform with natures form as much as possible. President Corica noted that the Director of Public Works had indicated in his report he would work with Ms. Glading to trim the tree in front of her home to her satisfaction in a manner which would also meet City requirements. Councilman Diament noted that the report from the Director of Public Works had mentioned tree trimming work done by the Bureau of Electricity, Pacific Telephone Company, and the City and requested he coordinate work efforts with the Bureau and Telephone Company as a cost savings might be possible. Ms. Glading expressed her appreciation to the Council and Director of Public Works for their efforts in resolving her concerns. 81 -454 From James P. Turner, Principal, Lincoln School, regarding installation of traffic signals at Fernside and Encinal during initial construction phase of the Fernside Boulevard Extension. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the communica- tion be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 81 -455 Hearing regarding proposed Zoning Amendment ZA -81 -3 pertaining to notice requirements for proposed rezonings. July 9, 1981 111 The Planning Director stated this was a technical amendment which would increase the distance required for notification of proposed rezonings from 250 feet to 300 feet. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing. On the call for proponents, there were no speakers; on the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the proposed amendment be approved and the applicable ordinance considered at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 81 -456 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Subsection (b) of Section 11 -174 of the Alameda Municipal Code relating to notice of public hearings for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. HEARINGS 81 -457 Hearing regarding Use Permits for liquor establishments. The Planning Director stated that the ordinance would require use permits for all new off -sale liquor uses in the City and that he felt the ordinance should be broader in scope to reflect the position taken by the Planning Board. Councilman Stone concurred that the ordinance should be amended to reflect the position taken by the Planning Board and recommended it also include pro- visions that expansion of existing facilities to increase liquor sales also require a Use Permit. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call for proponents, Judy Hightower, 737 Haight Avenue, spoke in support of the Use Permit requirement. On the call for opponents, there were no speakers. President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance relative to the hearing be held over to the next meeting and amended as recommended by the Planning Director and Councilman Stone; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Diament stated that she had requested a police report on the Webster Street area because if there is a high degree of crime in an area, that is good cause for Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to cut back on liquor licenses. The City Manager stated he would provide that information at the next meeting. July 9, 1981 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -458 From City Manager regarding possible negotiations for sale of Alameda Disposal Site. The City Manager stated that he had received a contact interested in the Alameda Disposal Site,and it would seem appropriate to establish a negotiating team if the Council wishes to pursue the matter. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, suggested qualified members of public citizens be appointed to the negotiating team. Councilman Diament stated that it seemed premature to establish a negotiating team,and the matter should be explored further. After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,that the City Manager be directed to continue to investigate uses of the site and explore contacts of anyone interested in purchasing the site. Councilman Stone requested an estimate of costs to level the site. Councilman Sherratt suggested that when the City Manager has completed the report, letters be sent to Real Estate Boards in California if the site would be for sale. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Gorman stated he was interested in receiving a report on uses for the disposal site but that the City should be cautious about discouraging regional park goals. 81 -459 From Director of Public Works concerning the Animal Shelter. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and instructed the Director of Public Works to continue to pursue the possibility of contracting with Oakland for animal control operations; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica noted that the ordinance relating to the financing of industrial and commercial development which was withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES 81 -460 Ordinance No. 2057, New Series "Ordinance of the City of Alameda relating to the financing of industrial and commercial development within said City in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare." Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Charles Diers, 632 Westline Drive, spoke in support of the ordinance. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. July 9, 1981 RESOLUTIONS 81 -461 Resolution No. 9575 "Authorizing the insurance of bonds for the purpose of financing construction of manufacturing facilities by Reliance Sheet & Strip Co Councilman Stone expressed concern regarding the last sentence under Section 2. "Under no circumstances shall the City be liable to repay said bonds from any source of City funds other than the revenues derived from the project to be financed." She recommended that "other than the revenues derived from the project to be financed" be deleted and the sentence ended after "from any source of City funds." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution beamendedas recommended above; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted, as amended; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -462 Resolution No. 9576 "Authorizing execution of personal services agreement with George L. Page, CATV Consultant, in connection with awarding a Cable Television Franchise." President Corica stated he would support the agreement for a consultant and would recommend the Cable Television Advisory Committee be expanded to include all Councilmembers. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the Cable Television Advisory Committee be expanded to include all Councilmembers; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -463 Resolution No. , "Authorizing execution of agreement for professional services with Conrad Associates relative to design of Parking Garage and Parking Assessment District." Councilman Sherratt expressed concern that there had not been adequate public input into establishment of a Parking Assessment District. After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be held over and directed that letters be sent to property owners and merchants who would be in the assessment district to determine if they wish to be assessed for the Parking Garage. Councilman Stone offered an amendment to the motion, accepted by Councilman Sherratt and Councilman Diament that a 60 -day time limit be established for input back from the property owners and merchants; the motion, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. July 9, 1981 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, and Larry Patton, Alameda City Taxpayers Advocate, spoke in support of obtaining input from the public regarding establish- ment of a Parking Assessment District. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -464 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing the Northern California Power Agency to issue Revenue Bonds (Shell East Block Project - Second Phase Bonds)." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -465 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing the Northern California Power Agency to issue Revenue Bonds (NCPA Project No. 1 - Development Fund Bonds)." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81 -466 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 13 -195 and repealing Section 13 -195.5 thereof relating to Billboard Advertising License Fees." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -467 Consideration of appointment of one Member to the Civil Service Board. President Corica nominated Richard K. Sadler; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -468 Consideration of appointments of two Members to the Historical Advisory Commission. President Corica nominated David 0. Plummer for appointment to the Historical Advisory Commission; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica nominated Gary Knecht for reappointment to the Historical Advisory Commission; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -469 Consideration of appointment of two Members to the Planning Board. President Corica nominated Joseph A. Camicia and James T. Kennedy for reappointment to the Planning Board; the nominations were seconded by CouncilmanDiament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. July 9, 1981 ���� � �� ���� 81-470 Consideration of appointment of one Member to the Public Utilities Board, President Corica nominated Roland E. Cecchettini for reappointment to the Public Utilities Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Stone and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-471 Consideration of appointments of three members to the Social Service Human Relations Board. President Corica nominated Susan Foulkes for appointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica nominated Deanna D. J0he for appointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica nominated Robert V. Shahbazian to the Social Service Human Relations Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-472 Consideration of appointments of two Members to the Library Board. President Corica nominated Robert G. Hudkins for reappointment to the Library Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. President Corica nominated Dorothy R. Larzelere for reappointment to the Library Board; the nomination was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-473 In response to inquiry by Councilman Stone regarding the status of acquisition Of property for the Fernside Boulevard Extension, the City Manager stated that the City Attorney had informed him condemnation proceedings would take three days and have had some problems with preliminary survey work and that he had advised the City Attorney to proceed as soon as possible. 81-474 In response to inquiry by Councilman Stone regarding the status of the estimated 1980 value of the interior park property in Tract 4500 on Bay Farm Island, the City Manager stated the appraisal was almost completed. President Corica stated that the resolution regarding temporary suspension of nuclear weapons production that had been withdrawn from the Consent Calendar would be considered at this time. RESOLUTIONS 81-475 Resolution No. 9577 "Calling on President and Congress of United States to act through United Nations to request International Community join in temporary suspension of nuclear weapons production while seeking permanent International Nuclear Weapons Ban." President Corica stated that Councilmembers had expressed concerns as to some of the language in the body of the resolution and recommended the following changes: July 9, 1981 1, That the 1a,t sentence in the fourth paragraph "The United States of America has 30,000 nuclear warheads and we are making three more each day (200 would obliterate each country); and" be deleted. 2. That the sixth paragraph, "WHEREAS, the present costs of preparation for nuclear war are so draining the national resources that local officials are unable to provide adequately for the general welfare, the very function we were elected to perform," be deleted. 3. That the words "international community" in the last paragraph be changed to "all nations of the world." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the resolution be amended as recommended above and adopted, as amended; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -476 William McCall, 1105 Mound Street, requested that the boat ramp and fishing pier near Encinal High go to bid and that specifications for the Grand Street Boat Ramp be prepared and go to bid. The City Manager stated that it is a question of funding and that the Encinal High Project will go to bid so the project may be completed in phases if the bid exceeds available funds and that plans are being prepared for repairs on the Grand Street Project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:40 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, July 21, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk July 9, 1981