1979-11-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY 7'0VEMBER 20, 1979.
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilman Diament. Invocation was delivered by Rev.
R. E. Palmer, First Lutheran Christian Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and
President Corica - 5. Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament that the
Orainance approving the Master Plan for Alameda Marina Village be removed
from the Consent Calendar tor Council discussion later in the meeting and
that the remaining items be approved; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5. those items so enacted, adopted, or approved are indicated
by an asterisk ( *).
MINUTES
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that
the Minutes of the regular meeting ot October lb, 1979, be approved as
submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
*79 -785 Resolution No. 9183. "Appointing Commissioner of the Housing
Authority of the City of Alameda," (Wilfred Garfinkle), Adopted.
The Clerk administered the oath ot office to Mr. Garfinkle upon request.
*79 -786 Resolution 9184. "Appointing Member of the City Planning Board
ot the City of Alameda. (Joseph A. Camicia).
The Clerk administered the oath of office to Mr.Camicia upon request.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
79 -787 From Oakland Yacht Club, Pacific Marina, signed by Commodore W.
Robert Howell, advising ot their opposition to a recommendation by the
Planning Board that the Pacific Marina area be served by a four -lane
roadway terminating at the water's edge.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that
inasmuch as the matter had been considered in conjunction with the hearing
regarding Alameda Marina Village Master Plan that the communication be
filed; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
79 -788 From 59 Alameda residents petitioning the Council to require more
than one street connection to the Fernside Boulevard extension between
Encinal Avenue and Otis Drive.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that
the matter be referred to the Planning Board for recommendation back to
Council,
Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, spoke in opposition to referring the
matter to the Planning Board,
The motion passed by unanimous voice vote -
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
79 -789 From Historical Advisory Commission, signed by Penelope Brewer,
Chairman, transmitting action taken by the Historical Advisory Commission
recommending that the Second Empire residence at 2233 Santa Clara Avenue
be designated as an Alameda Historic Landmark.
Penelope Brewer stated that the Historical Advisory Commission had voted
unanimously at their meeting of October 3, 1979, to recommend that the
Second Empire Residence be designated as a historical landmark.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
report be accepted and the resolution be considered out of order; the motion
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
79 -790 Resolution No. 9185, "Designating the Second Empire residence at
2233 Santa Clara Avenue as an Alameda Historical Monument ".
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
President Corica read a proclamation designating the Second Empire residence
at 2233 Santa Clara Avenue as an Alameda Historic Landmark and presented the
proclamation to Dr. Albert Edgerton.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
79 -791 From City Planning Board, signed by Don E. Patterson, regarding Park
Street Revitalization Plan.
President Corica obtained the consent of Council and ordered that the report
be withdrawn and placed on the agenda of December 4, 1979.
79 -792 From City Manager regarding financing for parking structure, et al.
President Corica obtained the consent of Council and directed that the
report be withdrawn from the agenda and placed on the agenda of December 4, 1979.
He further ordered that the resolutions authorizing agreement for bond counsel
services in connection with a parking facility project and agreement for
financial advisor services be postponed to December 4, 1979, inasmuch as they
are relevant to the report.
79 -793 From City Manager regarding prospective sale of property at 1317
Pacific Avenue.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
report be accepted and sale of property be deferred until a new City Manager
is appointed; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
79 -794 From City Attorney regarding condominium conversion fees.
Councilman Stone recommended that a
condominium conversions.
10,000 minimum deposit be required for
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by
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Councilman Stone, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for the Agenda
of December 4, 1979, and provide information as to fees and deposits charged
by other cities; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
79 -795 From City Manager regarding Patton Way.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
report be accepted and directed the City Engineer to recommend consultants to
carry out the work outlined in the report; the motion carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
79 -796 From City Manager recommending award of contract to Samson Construction
Company for construction of Community Recreation Building & Branch Library at
Bay Farm Island Park in the amount of S515,100.
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the
contract be awarded to Samson Construction Company; the motion carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
Councilman Tillman suggested that when a new City Manager is appointed he give
priority to dealing with Utah Construction Company regarding the Otis /Willow
property as it relates to the Branch Library.
79 -797 From Golf Commission, signed by Anthony J. Bertero, Chairman, recommending
adjustments to the fee schedule for the Earl Fry and the Jack Clark Golf Courses.
Harold Tebaldi, Golf Commissioner, spoke in favor of the adjustment in the fee.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tillman, that the
report be accepted and the fee schedule approved, effective January 1, 1980;
the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
79 -798 From City Manager regarding the City's general liability insurance
coverage.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
report be accepted and the resolution considered out of order; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
RESOLUTIONS
79 -799 Resolution No. 1986, "Accepting proposal from Alameda Associates for
provision of general liability insurance".
Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the
resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
79 -800 Status of Otis /Oak Mini -Park.
Councilman Tillman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that a
resolution be placed on the agenda of December 4, 1979, adopting the drawings
for the second concept of the park; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
79 -801 President Corica obtained the consent of Council and directed the
City Attorney to amend the procedural ordinance to change the Council agenda
format to "New Business" and "Old Business" instead of "Council Referrals" and
'Council Communications" and directed the City Clerk to place items which are
implemented on a trial basis on the Council Agenda upon expiration of the
specified time.
79 -802 Councilman Diament stated that Council had received correspondence
from Carmen Lasar regarding the proposed revisions to the animal control
ordinance which were previously approved by Council.
President Corica obtained the consent of Council and directed that the communi-
cation from Mrs. Lasar be placed on the Council agenda of December 4, 1979.
79 -803 Councilman Diament inquired as to the status of a Rent Review Committee
to monitor renter /owner grievances.
President Corica stated he would informally poll the Ad -Hoc Rent Evaluation
Committee to find out if those members are interested in serving on the
monitoring committee and noted that rent complaints are currently filed with
the Housing Coordinator in the Office of the City Manager.
79 -804 Councilman Tillman inquired whether the Housing Authority could be
considered as a non - profit corporation to assist in financing City projects and
whether a Parking Authority would be feasible to solve parking problems and
requested a report before the matter of the non - profit corporation comes up
at the next meeting.
79 -805 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament,
that a resolution be prepared commending John D. Goss, for his years of service
to the City of Alameda and that the resolution be placed on the agenda of the
Council meeting of December 4, 1979; the motion carried by unanimous voice
vote - 5.
Councilman Stone requested that a resolution be prepared expressing appreciation
to Leora Ricketts, who is retiring from the Social Services Commission of
Alameda County, and stated that she wished to present the resolution to Ms. Ricketts
on December 12, 1979.
RESOLUTIONS
79 -806 Resolution No. 9187, "Authorizing execution of agreement with Daniel F.
Reidy for professional services relating to condominium conversions proposed
by V. M. Rafanelli & Associates, Inc." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by
the following roll call vote: Ayes: 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
*79 -807 Resolution No. 9188, "Supporting change in Community Services Administra-
tion's (CSA) Poverty Income Guidelines so that certain needy senior and handicapped
citizens in the City of Alameda may receive services funded by said CSA." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
79 -808 Ordinance No. , New Series, "Amending the Business License Tax of
the City of Alameda and requiring a Franchise for the operation of CATV within
the City".
Mr. William Pedder, Attorney, 2447 Santa Clara Avenue, spoke in opposition to the
ordinance and requested postponement for two weeks.
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Councilman Sherratt recommended that Mr. Pedder discuss his concerns with the
City Attorney inasmuch as the ordinance would be on the agenda for final
approval in two weeks.
Councilman Sherratt requested that other persons who have shown an interest
in CATV be notified that the ordinance will be on the agenda of December 4,
1979.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
*79 -809 Ordinance No. 1989, New Series, "Reclassifying and rezoning certain
property within the City of Alameda by amending zoning Ordinance No. 1277,
New Series (Alameda Marina Village Associates). Adopted.
79 -810 Ordinance No. 1990, New Series, "Approving Master Plan for Alameda
Marina Village, Alameda Marina Village Associates ", MP -79 -1.
The City Attorney noted that the final exhibits for the ordinance, "A" and "B ",
had been filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
Councilman Tillman requested that the developer give priority to the development
of Sherman Street during Phase I development of Alameda Marina Village in order
that the Holiday Inn, Neptune's Galleon, and the apartments and yacht clubs
would have roadway access.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
ordinance be finally adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call
vote: Ayes: 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BILLS
*79 -811 An Itemized list of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct,
was approved in the amount of $107,316.79.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
79 -812 President Corica stated that inasmuch as this would be the last
Council Meeting for John Goss, City Manager, who is resigning, he wished to
offer best wishes to him in his future endeavors on behalf of himself and
the Council.
79 -813 Barney Lenheim, 1315 Pacific Avenue, requested that the City clean up
the lot at 1317 Pacific Avenue.
FILING
*79 -814 Agreement with Daniel F. Reidy
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
Council adjourn to Executive Session for a discussion of personnel and
litigation; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
After discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Diament, that the Council reconvene the regular meeting; the motion carried
by unanimous voice vote - 5.
79 -815
The City Attorney recommended that the City accept settlement for a claim
in the amount of $8,000 in the case of the City vs. Coleen Jones, involving
an accident with Vernon L i 11 ey , a City employee who subsequently retired.
He further stated that the original claim was filed for 510,500.
Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the
settlement be accepted. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 9:45 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, December 4, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGLE
City Clerk