1982-03-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
MELD TUESDAY MARCH 15, 1982
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Stone. The Invocation was given by Rev. Russell
Palmer, Retired,
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diam8nt, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President
Corica - 5.
Absent: NUDe,
MINUTES
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes
of the Special Council Meeting of February 23, 1982, and Regular Council Meeting
of March 2, 1982, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
82-144 Youth in Government Day.
President Corica expressed appreciation to the youth who participated, parents
and leaders and the Assistant City Manager who coordinated the prggram. He presented
"Certificates of Appreciation" to the following participants:
Boys' Club
Mike Adkins
Mario Cordova
Jason Richards
Campfire Inc.
Becky Stich
Deann Robinson
Linda Grace
Vanessa Aranjo
DeMolay
Erin Patrick Frost
Dan Gibson
Kelley Challand
James Barker
Rick Ginley
Ed Acmoody
Girls Club
Wendy Cabral
Lisa Everett
March 16, 1982
Girl Scouts
Nichole Mihara
Becky McCullough
Joelle Murphy
Boy Scouts
Ray Natac
Pete Davis
Richard Murphy
Jeff Oh
Benjamin Reyes II
David Bernhard
Toby Anderson
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Gorman stated he would abstain from voting on the report setting the
hearing date on Tentative Map 5016 and the resolution approving Parcel Map
No. 3730.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that all items
on the Consent Calendar be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote -
5.
Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82 -146 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled
April 6, 1982, regarding Tentative Map for Tract 5016 to divide property bounded
by Union Street, Eagle Avenue, Minturn Street, and Clement Avenue. Approved.
*82 -147 From Public Works Director recommending reduction in bond for Subdivision
Tract 4270, Court Central, from $178,500 to 594,000. Approved.
*82 -148 From Finance Director recommending purchase of automobiles for the Police
Department in accordance with the Vehicle Replacement Program. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*82 -149 Resolution No. 9709 "Authorizing execution of Indeminity and Hold Harm-
less Agreement, and release, in favor of City of San Mateo." Adopted.
*82 -150 Resolution No. 9710 "Accepting grant of easement and right of way for
public street purposes -- Harbor Bay Parkway within Harbor Bay Business Park."
Adopted.
*82 -151 Resolution No. 9711 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3730 for division of
property at 1914 -16 Stanford Street, permitting the recording thereof, and finding
said Parcel Map consistent with the City's General Plan (Listo Pencil Corporation -
Owner)." Adopted. (Councilman Gorman abstained.)
*82 -152 Resolution No. 9712 "Awarding contract for Harbor Bay Parkway improvements
to Gallagher & Burk, Inc. and authorizing execution thereof." Adopted.
*82 -153 Resolution No. 9713 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3775 for division of
lands of Harbor Bay Isle Associates, a portion of Tract 4500, and permitting
the recording thereof." Adopted.
*82 -154 Resolution No. 9714 "Authorizing execution of agreement with H. S.
Crocker Company for systems contracting Stockless Purchasing Program." Adopted.
*82 -155 Resolution No. 9715 "Authorizing submittal of an application and assurances
for grant funds under the Coastal Conservancy Access Grants Program." Adopted.
March 16, 1982
+82-156 Resolution No. 9716 "Authorizing the filing of a claim with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds
for Fiscal Year 1982-83,» Adopted.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
*82-157 Ordinance No. 2082, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
relating to the signing and red curbing modifications at the outside curve area
of Westline Drive and Shore Line Drive." Finally adopted.
*82-158 Ordinance No. 2083, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
to provide that on-street parking meters in commercial zones presently allowing
a maximum parking limit of two hours be changed to allow a maximum parking limit
Of one hour." Finally adopted.
*82-159 Ordinance No. 2084, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by adding Chapter 3 to Title VI thereof establishing sewer service charges, providing
for collection thereof and penalty for delinquency, remedies and enforcement,
and establishing the Sewer Service Charge Fund." Finally adopted.
*82-160 Ordinance No. 2085, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending Section 6-233 and adding Section 6-238 to increase the City's Sewer
Connection Fee and to establish a Sewer Connection Fee Fund." Finally adopted.
BILLS
*82-161 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of 3170,044.82,
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
82-162 From William H. Nunn, 955 Shorepoint Court #205, regarding repair and
widening of 8th Street next to Washington Park and south of Central Avenue.
President Corica noted that no funds are currently available to widen 8th Street
but that work is underway to round the southwest corner of 8th Street.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communica-
tion be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Ralph Yandell, 1319 Burbank Street, expressed concern that some of the trees
in Washington Park might be removed if 8th Street is widened.
82-103 From Alameda Marina Village Associates, signed by John S. Erving, regarding
establishment of an Assessment District to partially fund the Patton Way Project.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communica-
tion be accepted and directed staff to proceed in discussions with Alameda Marina
Village to work out details; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
HEARINGS
82-104 Hearing regarding proposed General Plan Amendment, GPA-81-4, to eliminate
internal inconsistencies, technical and typographic errors in the Combined Land
Use Plan.
March 15, 1982
The Planning Director stated this was just general cleanup, and no major changes
are involved.
President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and 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 Stone, that the applicable
resolution be considered at this time; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
82 -165 Resolution No. 9717 "Amending the Combined Land Use Plan of the General
Plan of the City of Alameda to eliminate internal inconsistencies, and technical
and typographic errors."
HEARINGS
82 -166 Hearing regarding possible increase in parking meter rates.
The Public Works Director stated that the City of Alameda has the lowest parking
meter rates in the Bay Area, 10¢ per hour, and the recommended increase is 20¢
per hour. He noted this would allow repair and replacement of defective meters.
President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing, and on the
call for proponents, there were no speakers; on the call for opponents, there
were no speakers.
President Corica ordered the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the applicable
resolution and ordinance be considered at this time; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
82 -167 Resolution No. 9718 "Amending Section 3 of Resolution No. 5472, relating
to the rate for parking meters on the City's off - street parking lots."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82 -168 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by amending certain sections of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title XVII thereof
to increase the rates of on- street parking meters."
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.
March 16, 1982
HEARINGS
82-169 Hearing regarding Cable Television Proposals,
President Corica noted presentations from the applicants would be heard first,
responses from the Consultant to issues brought up at the previous meeting, and
then input from the public. He stated that lots had been drawn to determine
the order of the presentations as follows: CBS, Inc., Island City Communications
Corp, United Cable Television of Alameda, and Storer.
82-170 The CBS presentation was made by the following persons: Tom Leahy and
Martin Mlarkey.
82-171 The Island City Communications Corp. presentation was made by the followingpersons:
Steve Simi, Bob Schmidt, Dick Loftus, and Lance Russum.
82-172 The United Cable Television of Alameda presentation was made by the following
persons: Terry Soley, Margerite Johnson, Rick Clevenger, and Gene Schneider.
82-173 The Storer presentation was made by the following persons: Jeff Eden and
Arno Mueller.
Les Page, Consultant, addressed the applicants' written comments and commented on
issues raised by various members of the public at the March 2, 1982, hearing.
Additionally, the following persons spoke:
Gerhard Degemann, 304 Sand Beach Road
Bob Fling, 2160 Lincoln Avenue
Ben Lea, Teamsters Union Local 856
Kevin Hennesse, 2105 Santa Clara
Gordon Waldear, 1118 Bay Street
Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street
Steve Correia
Michael Bud, 1905 Buena Vista
Bill Thomas, 1518 Pearl Street
Betty Baca, 886 Cedar Street
Sal Monoco, 2450 Otis Drive
President Corica adjourned the hearing and
on April 6, 1982.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Tim Mannix
Ron Greer
Pat Flannigan
Rich Thomas, Board of Education
Dr. Walter Klas, Assistant Superintent of
School District
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue
Fran Hargraves, 1629 San Antonio Avenue
Bill Hargraves, 1629 San Antonio Avenue
Ken Roby, 918 Grand Street
JeffreyNtrionthal, 2120 San Antonio Avenue
noted an additional hearing would be held
82-174 From President of Civil Service Board requesting provision of funds to
revise the Civil Service Ordinance.
Councilman Sherratt noted that the City Manager had indicated that the Personnel
Analyst and legal assistant had the process underway and had recommended that
they be allowed to proceed and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament,
that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved.
Councilman Stone stated that the Civil Service Board wished the revised ordinance
reviewed by legal counsel with expertise in that field.
With consent of Council, President Corica directed that the revised ordinance
be submitted to Council for a determination as to whether review by legal
counsel with expertise in the Civil Service field is needed.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -175 From Chairman of Historical Advisory Commission regarding Historic District
Application to the National Register of Historic Places.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report
be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -176 From Chairman of Golf Commission requesting allocation of additional
funds for completion of the Mif Albright Par 3 Golf Course.
Norma Arnerich, Chairman of Golf Commission, stated that seed is available and
monies are needed for labor to complete work on the Golf Course without delay.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the report
be accepted and the City Manager provide analysis as to whether additional monies
are needed prior to budget deliberations.
The City Manager stated that money has been appropriated for labor costs whether
it is charged against the Golf Course Budget or capital improvement work for
the Par 3 Golf Course.
Councilman Sherratt offered an amendment to his motion, accepted by Councilman
Gorman, that the City Manager also internally insure that personnel is available
to complete the necessary work on the Golf Course; the motion as amended carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -177 From Secretary of Planning Board submitting recommendation of the Board
that the Council communicate with the owners of South Shore Shopping Center to
convey concerns relative to deteriorating physical condition of parking areas
and access drives at the Shopping Center.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report
be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
82 -178 From Director of Recreation and Parks recommending purchase of materials
for the Municipal Golf Course from Shelton Transfer Service, Inc., in the amount
of 56,981.08 and $29,104.59
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report
be accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
82 -179 From Director of Recreation and Parks regarding status of the Recreation
Center on Bay Farm Island.
Councilman Stone requested the Council be informed if a recommendation cannot
be forwarded within 90 days as indicated in the report.
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Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report
be accepted and the recommendations approved with the exception of No. 5, "Any
revenue raised from leases or other uses of the Center be mandated for recreation
programs only." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilman Diament requested persons who have indicated an interest in the facility
be informed of the Council action.
82-180 From Finance Director concerning the Garbage Disposal Franchise.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report
be accepted and the applicable ordinance considered at this time; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82-181 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing execution of model franchise
agreement with Oakland Scavenger Company for the collection and removal of refuse
and garbage."
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.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82-182 From Public Works Director regarding status of Fernside Boulevard Extension
and signal modification at intersection of High Street and Fernside Boulevard.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the report
be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
82-183 Resolution No. 9719 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Torrey &
Torrey Inc. in connection with the development of an Environmental Impact Report
for the Playa Del Alameda Project at 716 Central Avenue (Owner - Shuwa Investment
Corporation)."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-184 Resolution No. 9720 "Authorizing execution of lease agreement between
the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and the City Of Alameda for office space on the
first floor of City Hall."
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
82-185 Resolution No. 9721 "Acceptance of Association of Bay Area Governments
1985 housing needs determinations."
March 16, 1982
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, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
82-186 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
to establish fees for Encroachment Permits."
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
82-187 Councilman Stone expressed concern that senior citizens had not been
notified when the matter of a nonprofit corporation for Mastick Senior Center
was on agenda and noted members of the Advisory Board wished to address the Council
On that subject.
FILING Agreement with Torrey & Torrey Inc. in connection with Environmental
Impact Report for the Playa Del Alameda PrO'eot,
Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for office space in City Hall.
Agreement with H. S. Crocker Company for systems contract Stockless
Purchasing Program.
Indeminity and Hold Harmless Agreement in favor of City of San Mateo.
Franchise Agreement with Oakland Scavenger Company regarding removal
of garbage.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82-189 Frank Ratto expressed concern regarding changing of parking meter time limits
in commercial zones from two-hour time limits to one-hour time limits.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council, staff, and members of the community stood in a moment of silent
tribute to the memory of Juanita Sterne. There being no further business to
come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 12:00 midnight, to assemble
in regular session Tuesday, April 6, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk
March 16, 1982