1984-06-26 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JUNE 26, 1984
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Diament presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Hanna. The Invocation was given by Rev. Martell
Twitchell, retired.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President
Diament - 5.
Absent: None.
MINUTES
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the Minutes
of May 1, 1984, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
President Diament announced that the report regarding acceptance of work for Harbor
Bay Parkway improvements, Doolittle Drive intersection and the extension southerly
from Maitland Drive, would be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion
later in the meeting.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, 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 adopted or enacted are indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*84 -561 From Personnel Officer regarding addition of a third Health Care Provider.
Approved the concept.
*84 -562b From Community Development Director requesting approval for the preparation
of a UDAG application for Ballena Isle Marina. Approved.
*84 -563a From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing date of July 3,
1984, be scheduled for proposed amendment to the Alameda Municipal Code adding
Article 4H to Chapter 1 of Title XI regulating the location of bars. Approved.
*84 -564a From Secretary of Planning Board requesting a hearing date of July 3,
1984, be scheduled for proposed amendment to the Alameda Municipal Code adding
Sections 11- 1331(d)(9) and 11- 1335(g)(5) to permit Furniture Upholstery Shops in
C -1 and C -2 Zoning Districts. Approved.
*84 -565a From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of improvements and
release of bond for Tract 4136, Waterford Terrace. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*84 -566a Resolution No. 10356 "A resolution approving an agreement with Floyd H.
Hyde Associates for services to prepare a UDAG Application for Ballena Isle Marina.
Adopted.
June 26, 1984
*84-567a Resolution No. 10357 "A resolution adopting Plans and Specifications
for drainage improvements on Webster Street, Taylor Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue,
calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
*34-508d Resolution No. 10358 "A resolution awarding contract to Uniack Construction
for the separation of storm and sanitary sewers on LgNelling Court and Doris Court
and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
*84-569 Resolution No. 10359 "A resolution awarding contract to Uniack Construction
for the separation of storm and sanitary sewers on Lewelling Court and Doris Court
and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
+84-570 Resolution No. 10360 "A resolution awarding contract to Bepco, Inc. for
installation of house laterals for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1985, and authorizing
execution thereof." Adopted.
*84-571 Resolution No. 10361 "A resolution authorizing execution of agreement
with JTA, Inc., Engineers-Planners, for construction surveying for Harbor Bay Parkway
widening, Doolittle Drive to Maitland Drive." Adopted.
*84-572 Resolution No. 10362 "A resolution authorizing execution of agreement
between the City of Alameda, West Lagoon Homeowners Association and American Lake
and Canal Company for water management services for the Alameda South Shore Lagoon."
Adopted.
*84-573 Resolution No, 10363 "A resolution awarding contract to Rodoni-Becker
Company, Inc. for mechanical systems maintenance in the Police Administration Building
and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
*84-574 Resolution No. 10384 "A resolution awarding contract to Atlas Tree Service,
Inc. for pruning of City street trees in the City of Alameda and authorizing execution
thereof." Adopted.
*84-575 Resolution No. 10385 »A resolution authorizing execution of four personal
services agreements for approximately eighteen months for a study of the City's
Sanitary Sewer Pipes." Adopted.
*84-570 Resolution NU, 10386 "A resolution authorizing execution of contract
with Environmental Science Associates of Foster City to prepare an Environmental
Impact Report for proposed General Plan Amendment and rezoning for Harbor Bay Isle,"
Adopted.
*84-577 Resolution No. 10367 "A resolution awarding contract for legal advertising
for City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 1984-85 to Alameda Times-Star." Adopted.
*84-578 Resolution No. 10368 "A resolution providing for the amount per d180
for officers and employees of the City of Alameda for traveling expenses." Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*84-579 Ordinance No. 2147, New Series "An ordinance reclassifying and rezoning
certain property within the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance NU. 1277,
New Series, Applicant: Alameda Gateway Limited, John Beery, General Partner."
Finally adopted.
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*84 -580 Ordinance No. 2198, New Series "Authorizing execution of agreement between
Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda and the City of Alameda relative
to purchase by City of the State's title to tax deeded property within the City
pursuant to Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of
the State of California and authorizing expenditure of monies from the General
Fund Contingency Account for said purchase." Finally adopted.
BILLS
*84 -581 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of 51,562,299.62.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
President Diament requested that the resolution appointing William T. Power, II
a member of the Social Service Human Relations Board be withdrawn as he had indicated
he would be unable to serve. She also requested the resolution designating the
Dr. Edith Meyers Center as an Alameda Historical Monument be considered at this
time.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef that the
requests be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
84 -582 Resolution No. 10369 "A resolution designating the Dr. Edith Meyers Center
as an Alameda Historical Monument."
Councilmember Gorman 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.
President Diament read the Official Designation and presented it to Helen Hoeksema,
Chairman of the Historical Status Committee.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
84 -583 From Joseph M. Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, regarding Adjourned Council
Meetings.
Mr. Sullivan requested that the Alameda Municipal Code be amended if adjourned
meetings will be held on a day other than the first and third Tuesdays as he felt
such meetings were not in conformance with the Code.
Councilmember Gorman noted that the City Attorney had indicated such meetings
were in accordance with the Municipal Code and made a motion that the communication
be accepted and that the Council continue to act in accordance with the recommendation
of the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanna and carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
HEARINGS
84 -584 Hearing on General Revenue Sharing for 1984 -85 for Entitlement Period
16 (October 1, 1984 - September 30, 1985) in the amount of S543,000.
The City Manager recommended that General Revenue Sharing Funds for 1984 -85 be
allocated to support Police Department operations.
June 26, 1984
President Diament 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.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
hearing be closed and this matter considered in conjunction with the Budget; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
84-585 Hearing on Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1984-85.
President Diament explained procedures to be used in the hearing.
On the call for proponents, there were no speakers.
On the call for opponents, Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, expressed concern
that the Council was considering an operating Budget, not a proposed Budget, which
would require changes.
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated that he would like information regarding
Budget transfers for the end of the Fiscal Year.
President Diament declared the hearing closed.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
Budget resolution be considered at this time; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
84-586 Resolution No. 10370 "A resolution approving and adopting a Budget for
the Fiscal Year 1984-85, and appropriating certain moneys for the expenditures
provided in said Budget for said Fiscal Year."
Councilmember Lucas expressed concern about the LibraryTax Override as a case is in
the Appeals Court and no decision had been made. She stated that she also opposed
the Community Development Department Budget.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
84-587 From Rent Review Advisory Committee submitting a Progress Report on reviewing
procedures.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
From Chairman of the Recreation Commission regarding Washington Park Area C development.
Lyle Hangartner, 640 Westline Drive, stated that a neighborhood group had proposed
a plan to develop a portion of Washington Park as a Veterans' Memorial and requested
the Council consider that matter.
June 26, 1984
The following persons spoke in support of development of a Veterans' Memorial Park:
Ernest C. Chase, 833 Portola Avenue
Rev. Martell Twitchell, 425 -B Willow Street
Bill Hillery, 660 Westline Drive
Fred Scullin, 1120 Cheatnut Street
Thomas Sheanan, Naval Air Station, offered assistance in developing a Memorial Park.
Dorothy R. Larzelere and Gertrude Woods, members of the Library Board, suggested
the property be used for Library purposes.
Councilmember Hanna recommended that the City obtain the costs of maintenance for
the park and suggested a Maintenance Assessment District be established.
Councilmember Gorman stated that he felt there was a concentration of parks in
that area.
Councilmember Lucas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that the
recommendation of the Recreation Commission to authorize expenditure of S5,000
for a landscape architect to prepare design, drawings, and budget estimate for
a grant request for a Veterans' Memorial Park be approved; directed staff to explore
the cost of maintenance for the area; the motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 3. Noes: Councilmembers
Gorman and Hanna - 2. Absent: None.
84 -588 From Community Development Director recommending approval for preparation
of an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) application for Messrs. Phares and
Williams.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Monsef, that staff
be directed to prepare the grant application; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
President Diament announced that the report withdrawn from the Consent Calendar
would be considered at this time.
84 -589 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of work by Gallagher &
Burk, Inc., for Harbor Bay Parkway improvements, Doolittle Drive intersection and the
extension southerly from Maitland Drive, P.W. 12- 81 -12.
Councilmember Hanna stated that there were more undalations along Doolittle Drive
than in most other new projects and expressed concern regarding maintenance.
The Public Works Director stated that there had been problems during construction
due to ground conditions and there had been some settlement. He further stated
that the project had been constructed in the best possible way and that Caltrans
would perform the maintenance.
Councilmember Hanna 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.
June 26, 1984
RESOLUTIONS
84 -590 Resolution No. "A resolution appointing William T. Power, II a member of
the Social Service Human Relations Board.
This resolution was withdrawn earlier in the meeting as Mr. Power would not be
able to serve.
84 -591 Resolution No. 10371 "A resolution approving the Capital Improvement Project
and Gas Tax Budgets for Fiscal Year 1984 - 1985."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef,, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
84 -592 Resolution No. 10372 "A resolution establishing appropriation limit for
Fiscal Year 1984 - 1985."
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
84 -593 Resolution No. 10373 "A resolution requesting and authorizing the County
of Alameda to levy a tax on all real and personal property in the City of Alameda
as a voter approved levy for the Library Fund, pursuant to Section 16 -2 of the
Charter of the City of Alameda.
Councilmember Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the resolution
be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Gorman, Hanna,
Monsef, and President Diament - 4. Noes: Councilmember Lucas - 1. Absent: None.
84 -594 Resolution No. 10374 "A resolution appropriating S105,000 to the Alameda
Community Improvement Commission Administration Fund and authorizing execution
of a repayment contract with the Alameda Community Improvement 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.
84 -595 Resolution No. 10375 "A resolution awarding contract to P & F Construction,
Inc. for realignment and reconstruction of Eighth Street and Central Avenue and
authorizing execution thereof and appropriating funds from the Gas Tax 2107 Fund
and the Topics Fund for a portion of the project costs.
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hanna, that the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
84 -596 Resolution No. 10376 "A resolution confirming canvass by Registrar of
Voters of Alameda County of the Special Municipal Election consolidated with the
State Primary Election held on Tuesday, June 5, 1984."
June 26, 1984
Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that the reso-
lution be adopted; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Gorman, Hanna, Lucas, Monsef, and President Diament - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
84 -597 Councilmember Lucas inquired regarding enforcement of the sign ordinance.
The City Manager stated that staff had begun enforcement, and he would check on
the resources required and provide a status report.
84 -598 Councilmember Hanna inquired whether it would be appropriate to use Community
Development personnel for enforcement of the sign ordinance, and the City Manager
stated that he would also check on that matter.
84 -599 Councilmember Monsef made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lucas, that
the seat on the Golf Commission now occupied by Edward Gingrich be declared vacant
and the City Clerk directed to accept applications for the position; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
FILING
84 -600 Repayment contract with the Alameda Community Improvement Commission.
Contract with P & F Construction, Inc., for realignment and reconstruction
of Eighth Street and Central Avenue.
Agreement with Floyd H. Hyde Associates for services regarding Ballena Isle
Marina.
Plans and Specifications for drainage improvements on Webster Street, Taylor
Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue.
Contract with Uniacke Construction for separation of storm and sanitary sewers.
Contract with Alameda Paving and Excavating, Inc. for minor street patching.
Agreement with JTA, Inc. for construction surveying.
Agreement between the City of Alameda, West Lagoon Homeowners Association
and American Lake and Canal Company.
Contract with Environmental Science Associates of Foster City relative to
Harbor Bay Isle.
Agreement with the Board of Supervisors relative to purchase of property.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held July 3, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
49 J/e
DEEN SPEEGLv
City Clerk
June 26, 1984