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1982-02-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 1982 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Stone. The Invocation was given by President Corica. 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 February 2, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the presentation regarding Cable Television proposals be heard after other business on the agenda is concluded; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gorman 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: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Items so enacted are indicated by an asterisk ( *). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *82 -106 From Community Development Director regarding timetable for 1982 -83 (Eighth Year) Community Development Block Grant Application. Accepted. RESOLUTIONS *82 -107 Resolution No. 9692 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for pruning of City street trees in various locations in the City, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *82 -108 Resolution No. 9693 "Authorizing execution of Landscape Architectural Services Agreement with Theodore Osmundson & Associates in connection with the Washington Park Area A Development Project." Adopted. *82 -109 Resolution No. 9694 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda opposing adoption of SB 1093 amending the "Quimby Act" to require mandatory density bonus for parkland dedication." Adopted. *82 -110 Resolution No. 9695 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Environmental Science Associates, Inc. in connection with the development of an Environmental Impact Report on the Encinal Terminals Master Plan." Adopted. February 16, 1982 ���� ��^�mw *82-1l1 Resolution No. 9696 "Supporting 3B 573 to extend funding for Paratransit Services for senior citizens and handicapped persons." Adopted. *82-112 Resolution No. 9697 "Designating City Manager as City Agent for purpose Of obtaining Federal Financial Assistance Relief under the Disaster Relief Act." Adopted. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *82-1l3 Ordinance No. 2080, New Series "Reclassifying and rezoning certain property within the Citv of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series - Applicant: Daniel F. Reidy ' for Ron Cowan, Lots 9, 14, 15, 20, and 21 of Tract 3855, R-81-2'n Finally adopted. +82-114 Ordinance No. 2081, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending certain sections of Chapters 3 and 4 of Title XVII thereof to establish a yield right-of-way intersection at St. Charles Street and Eagle Avenue and to create two additional 24-minute parking spaces at 2200 Central Avenue." Finally adopted. BILLS *82-115 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 3148,630.66^ FILING *82-ll5o Plans and Specifications for pruning of City street trees. Agreement with Theodore Osmundson & Associates in connection with the Washington Park Area A Development PrUjeCt, Agreement with Environmental Science Associates regarding EIR on the Encinal Terminals Master Plan. Affidavit of City Manager and Police Chief that all monies expended out of Police Secret Fund from February 14, 1981, to December 31, 1981, have been expended in manner provided by Charter. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 82-116 From Judith Ann Gillis, 2217 Otis Drive #L, regarding decision of the Rent Review Advisory Committee, Case No. 058. Ms. Gillis stated that the Rent Review Advisory Committee had not acted in her favor, that her rent was higher than comparable units in the complex, and she felt she was being discriminated against by her landlord. Councilman Stone suggested she provide input to the Rent Review Advisory Committee at a work session to be held later this month to establish guidelines and made a motion, seconded bv Councilman Sherratt,that the written communication and report of the Rent Review Advisory Committee be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Sherratt noted discrimination in housing is illegal and that she might wish to consider legal action. Councilman Diament suggested she contact Alamedans with Hope or Metro Housing for assistance. February 15, 1982 82 -117 From Lawrence P. Haney, 430 Buena Vista Avenue, regarding review of his particular rental situation and discussion of the general situation in the City. (Case No. 055) Mr. Haney stated that the Rent Review Advisory Committee had not acted in his favor and that he had submitted a background of rental increases in writing and felt the increases had been excessive. Councilman Sherratt suggested he provide input to the Rent Review Advisory Committee at a work session to be held later this month to establish guidelines. President Corica appointed Mr. Haney to the Rent Review Advisory Committee. (Prior to the writing of these minutes the Clerk was informed that Mr. Haney did not accept the appointment.) Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone that the communication be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 82 -118 Hearing regarding establishment of sewer service fees. The Public Works Director noted that the report recommends sewer service fees be S2.00 per dwelling unit per month and 51.50 for the very low income elderly persons, that commercial, institution and industrial users would be billed through East Bay Municipal Utility District in accordance with water usage, and the sewer connection charge would be S500. Lawrence Ruggard, Consultant, made a presentation explaining the sewer service charges, improvements needed to the system, and prevailing rates in neighboring cities. President Corica explained procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the call for proponents, the following persons spoke: Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue Tony Martinelli, 1819 Mason On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke Barbara Worden, 909 Oak Street John Barni, 1277 Bay Street Mike Cook, 2017 San Antonio Carol Pollard, 1431 Morton Street President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. President Corica suggested that senior citizens with very low incomes be charged only 50¢ per month for sewer services fees rather than 51.50. Councilman Sherratt stated that it should be incumbent upon qualified persons to apply for the discount. February 16, 1982 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the rec- commendations be approved and an ordinance placed on the next agenda establishing S2.00 per month sewer service charge per residential unit, S500 sewer connection fee, and criteria for determining very low - income persons who would pay 50¢ per month; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. APPEALS 82 -119 From Richard A. Jones, Attorney, appealing the decision of the Planning Board in granting application for extension of garage at 350 Tideway Drive. Day Bennett, representing the appellant, requested the appeal be postponed inasmuch as the Attorney representing the appellant was hospitalized. President Corica stated that the Council would proceed with the item inasmuch as it had been postponed once before. The City Attorney noted that any arguments would be made on the record. Ms. Bennett stated that she would make no presentation tonight. The Planning Director stated that all three items on which Mr. Rehfeld was filing his appeal had been before the Planning Board when they took action and approved the project subject to certain conditions. (Outlined in Planning Board Resolution No. 1208) The following persons spoke in support of the decision of the Planning Board in granting the application: William Foley, Attorney for the applicant Ian Roger, Ballena Bay Townhouse Association David Grcevich, 346 Tideway Drive Kenneth Main, Ballena Bay Townhouse Association Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Board and deny the appeal and also find that the findings cited by the Planning Board are supported in the record; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 82 -120 From President of Social Service Human Relations Board regarding the Shuwa Investment Corp. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82 -121 From City Manager recommending lease of space to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the report be accepted and the recommendation to lease space in City Hall be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. February 16, 1982 ������ ������ 82-122 From City Manager regarding 3B 850 relating to adult day health care. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted, directed staff to prepare a resolution of support for the March 2, 1482, agenda, and requested Mayor Corica to send correspondence to Senator Petris, Assemblyman Harris, and Senator Mellow, author of the bill; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 82-123 From Public Works Director regarding status of Street Light Conversion Pr0gra0, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 82-124 Resolution NO. 9698 "Supporting retention of the United States Coast Guard Training facility on Government Island in the City of Alameda." 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: N0Oe, Absent: None, REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 82-125 From Les Page, Consultant, presenting oral summary and submitting Preliminary Report relative to Cable Television proposals. President Corica stated that a hearing would be held March 2, 1982, for public input and subsequent work sessions would also be scheduled. Mr. Page summarized the report and offered suggestions to facilitate perusal and understanding of the written report. He requested applicants who submitted proposals to provide their written comments to the City staff and to him within no more than 10 days and he hoped to have something back to the Council a week before the March 2 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 82-126 In response to inquiry of Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, the Assistant City Manager stated that the Consultant's report on the Cable Television proposals would be available in the City Clerk's Office and the Library. 82-127 Joseph Sullivan requested staff be directed to prepare leases for private uses of public tidelands. 82-128 Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive stated that he felt the Consultant made a fair appraisal of the Cable Television proposals. EXECUTIVE SESSION 82-128 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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. February 16, 1982 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 11:05 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, March 2, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. Respectively submitted, DEEN SPEEGL City Clerk February 16, 1982