1982-05-18 Regular CC Minutes73
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MAY 18, 1982
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. Councilman Stone
72d the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by Rabbi S.G. ' Cohen, Temple
Israel.
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 Adjourned Meeting of May 11, 1982, be approved as submitted; the
motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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 or adopted are indicated by an asterisk (*).
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*82-292 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled June 15,
1982" for General Plan Amendment, GPA-82-1, and rezoning at 1196-1198 Park Street
and 2406 San Jose Avenue. Approved.
*82-293 From Fire Chief regarding redesign of Radio Antenna System at Police Admin-
istration Building. Approved.
*82-204 From Public Works Director recommending partial acceptance of on-site
improvements for Tract 3645 - Ponderosa Bay Isle Point. Approved.
RESOLUTIONS
*82-294a Resolution No. 9752 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for installation
of automatic irrigation systems at Lincoln and Jackson Parks, calling for bids and
directing City Clerk to advertise same." (PW 5-82-3) Adopted.
*82-294b Resolution No. 9753 "Adopting Plans, Special Provisions, and Specifications
for Mechanical Systems Maintenance at the Police Administration Building, calling
for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." (PW 5-82-3) Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
*82-295 Ordinance No. , New Series "Authorizing execution of lease agreement
to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce relating to rental of office space on the First
Floor of City Hall," Introduced and passed to print."
May 18, 1982
BILLS
*82 -296 An Itemized list of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of S173,904.44.
RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
82 -297 From Chairman of Recreation Commission regarding Budget for Fiscal Year
1982 -83.
Howard Brownson, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, filed a copy of his presentation
and addressed proposed budget reductions for the Recreation and Parks Department,
and specifically the recommendations of the City Manager as outlined in his letter
dated May 4, 1982. He also presented charts showing budget comparisons for the
past six years and proposals to increase revenues.
After discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman,
that the report be accepted and budget materials referred to the June 12, 1982,
budget session for consideration; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -298 From Secretary of Planning Board recommending a hearing be scheduled May 28,
1982 at 5:00 p.m., regarding Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment,
GPA -82 -2, and Tentative Map 5049 related to 40 -unit low /moderate income residential
housing project to be located at 716 Central Avenue.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report
be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5. (Note: the hearing was subsequently rescheduled to June 1, 1982)
82 -299 From City Manager concerning consolidation of Central Dispatch for the Fire
and Police Departments.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report
be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
82 -300 From Fire Chief requesting authorization to fill certain vacant positions
in the Fire Department.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the recom-
mendation of the City Manager as outlined in the report of May 12, 1982, be approved;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
82 -301 From Community Development Director regarding Housing Counseling Contract
with Alamedans with Hope.
John Sepolen, Executive Director of Alamedans with Hope, stated that the ACTEB /ACAP
Board had withdrawn funding alleging that Hope had not performed services as con-
tracted and addressed some of the problems that had been incurred.
Councilman Stone noted that the ACTEB /ACAP Board had continued funding for Hope
through May 31, 1982, and that she would concur with the recommendation of the
Community Development Director to continue funding housing counseling services
through June 30, 1982, and Requests for Proposals for housing counseling services
be sent to all community organizations in the interim. She noted she would abstain
from voting as she is a member of the ACTEB /ACAP Board.
May 18, 1982
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the recommenda-
tion of the Community Development Director be approved and Requests for Proposals
for housing counseling services sent to all community organizations; the motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and
President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent:
None.
RESOLUTIONS
82 -302 Resolution No. 9754 "Authorizing execution of an agreement between the
City of Alameda and Harbor Bay Isle Associates for construction coordination and
management of Harbor Bay Parkway improvements."
Councilman Diament 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.
82 -303 Resolution No. 9755 "Authorizing execution of an agreement between the
City of Alameda and East Bay Municipal Utility District to provide required water
facilities for Harbor Bay Parkway."
Councilman Stone 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 -304 Resolution No. 9756 "Authorizing submission of Statement of Community Develop-
ment Objectives and Projected Use of Funds to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for funds under the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program
(Eighth Year) and adopting certifications and assurances for receipts of said funds."
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 -305 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending Title II, Chapter 1, Article 1,
Section 2 -117, of the Alameda Municipal Code relative to voting procedure of the
City Council."
Upon inquiry of Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, the Clerk read the ordinance.
Councilman Sherratt and Gorman expressed opposition to the amendment as it would
limit flexibility of the Council in the future.
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance
be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Stone, and President Corica - 3. Noes: Councilmen
Gorman and Sherratt - 2. Absent: None.
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
82 -306 "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Sections 11 -432 and 17 -461
thereof to provide for Stop Signs at various locations on Eagle Avenue.
May 18, 1982
Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the ordinance
be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilr -n
Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
82 -306 In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether communications
had been sent to AC Transit and Lincoln School PTA regarding the bus stop on
Fernside Boulevard, the City Manager stated it had been drafted, and he would see
that it was distributed.
82 -307 Councilman Stone requested information regarding Municipal Fire Insurance
be available for the budget meeting of June 12.
82 -308 Councilman Diament requested information regarding total travel costs for City
Departments and Council.
NEW BUSINESS
82 -309 Councilman Diament referred to a letter received from COLAB, dated May 14,
1982, and suggested the Council respond to their request for a more formal link
between the County of Alameda and the cities within Alameda County.
FILING
82 -310 Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates relating to Harbor Bay Parkway
improvements.
Agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District relative to Harbor Bay
Parkway.
Lease with Chamber of Commerce for office space in City Hall.
Specifications for automatic irrigation system at Lincoln and Jackson Parks.
Specifications for mechanical maintenance at Police Administration Building.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
82 -311 Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, stated that he did not object to the
lease with the Chamber of Commerce (resolution on Consent Calendar), but he was con-
cerned that the space might be needed for use as a jail in the future.
President Corica noted the lease contained a termination clause in the event the
space is needed.
82 -312 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, expressed concern regarding the use
of public accessways by private property owners and the cost to the City of cleaning
lagoons.
ADJOURNMENT
President Corica ordered the Council adjourned to an Executive Session for discussion
of personnel and litigation matters. At the conclusion of discussion, it was
determined that no action would be taken at this time.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.to assemble in regular session Tuesday, June 1, 1982, at 7:30 p.m.
Respectf lly submitted,
DEEN SPEr` LE, ity Clerk
May 18, 1982