1979-09-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance
led by Councilman Diament; Invocation delivered by Msgr, Patrick O'Brien, Pastor
of St. Philip Neri Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilman
Diament, carried on unanimous roll call vote. Those items so enacted, approved, or
adopted are indicated by an asterisk ( *).
MINUTES
The Minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 7, 1979, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
79 -610 From Shoreline /North Convalescent Hospital, regarding complaint by Joyce Maestas
alleging poor care for her father while a patient at the facility.
The Council accepted the communication.
79 -611 From Russell A. Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue, questioning the status of
road work performed by CALTRANS on Webster Street north of Atlantic Avenue.
President Corica noted that the City Engineer had contacted CALTRANS who would be
performing repair work in this area.
HEARINGS
79 -612 In the Matter of Rezoning Petition R -79 -8 to reclassify from M -1 -PD, Intermediate
Industrial (Manufacturing) District with Planned Development Overlay, to R -3 -PD, Restricted
Apartment District with Planned Development Overlay, the property at 709, 711 Buena
Vista Avenue and 708, 710, 713, 747 Eagle Avenue.
The hearing was continued to the meeting of September 18, 1979, at the request of the
Housing Authority of the City of Alameda; the relative ordinance was also held over,
79 -613 In the Matter of a Review of the Record of an appeal by Hansen, Murakami, Eshima,
from a decision of the Planning Board regarding the amendment to the Planned Development,
PD 79 -6, at Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center (Mobil Oil Service Station).
The hearing was continued to the meeting of October 2, 1979, at the request of the applicant.
Councilman Sherratt moved the ordinance on the subject of rent control be taken out of
order, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
79 -614 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Alameda declaring a Temporary Rent Stabilization on residential properties within
the City of Alameda until October 20, 1979, and rolling back rents."
President Corica announced there would be a meeting of the Rent Control Committee
on Wednesday, September 5, 1979, at Wood School. He noted the excellent cooperation
from the School District In arranging this meeting.
President Corica suggested the Council take no action on the ordinance until after the
Committee had met and offered their suggestions.
Mr. Adam Stonehouse, Co- Chairman of the Rent Control Committee, read a statement of
their plans.
Mr. Earl Peacock, 633 Waterfall Isle, spoke in opposition to rent control.
Mr. Charles Khreline, President of the Alameda County Apartment House Association,
offered some information in opposition to rent control. President Corica requested
that he provide the information to the Committee.
Councilman Sherratt moved no action be taken on the ordinance, seconded by Councilman
Stone, carried on unanimous voice vote.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
79 -615 From the Planning Board requesting permission to schedule meetings on the
second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Councilman Stone moved approval of the Planning Board's request, and the request of
the Public Utilities Board that their meetings be formally scheduled on the third
Monday of each month; and that the City Manager work with any Boards that need adjustment
to their schedules, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79 -616 From the Golf Commission, transmitting an analysis of a proposed par -3 golf
course.
Ms. Elizabeth Rogers, 1251 Webster Street, questioned the source of funds for this
proposal.
Following discussion, Councilman Stone moved $80,000 be borrowed from the Capital
Improvement Fund to be returned from a non - profit corporation set up to fund the
par -3 golf course project and other alternatives of financing be explored. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Tillman and carried on unanimous voice vote.
*9 -617 From Auditor - Assessor, requesting refund of Personal Property Taxes.
The Council approved a request from the Auditor- Assessor for a refund of Personal
Property Taxes.
*79 -618 From the City Manager, recommending acceptance of improvements in connection
with Tract 3963, a subdivision of five existing homes located at the northwest corner
of Buena Vista Avenue and Bay Street, and release of bond.
The Council approved a report from the City Manager recommending acceptance of improve-
ments relative to Tract 3963.
*79 -619 From City Manager, recommending acceptance of improvements constructed by Harbor
Bay Isle on Mecartney Road between Belmont Place and Fontana Drive.
The Council approved a report from the City Manager recommending acceptance of improve-
ments constructed by Harbor Bay Isle on Mecartney Road between Belmont Place and Fontana
Drive.
*79 -620 From City Manager, regarding approval of plans and specifications and calling
for bids for Washington Park Phase IV, Area B, Development, PW 9- 79 -10.
The Council accepted a report from the City Manager regarding approval of plans and
specifications and calling for bids for Washington Park Phase IV, Area B, Development,
PW 9- 79 -10.
*79 -621 From City Manager, regarding Mayor's Formula Gas Tax Funds.
The Council approved a report from the City Manager regarding the Mayor's Formula Gas
Tax Funds.
*79 -622 From City Manager, regarding Solid Waste Management Agency.
Mr. William Foley, Alameda County Planning Department, made a presentation and answered
questions regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan for Alameda County.
After Council discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved 1) to recommend that "Conflict No. 6"
listed on page 4 of the background paper on the Plan (Reference: Solid Waste Management
Plan, pg. VIII -16, Item c(1)e(1)) remain a part of the Plan; and 2) that the Council
go on record in favor of Plan A, described on pages 9 and 10 of the background paper.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone, carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79 -623 From City Manager, regarding application for Urban Park and Recreation Recovery
Act Funds for Washington Park Area A Development Project.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report, and the resolution be taken out of
order, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS
*79 -624 "Resolution No. 9145, approving the application for Urban Park and Recreation
Recovery Act Funds for Washington Park Area A Development Project." Adopted by motion
made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Stone, carried on the following
roll call vote: Ayes: five. Noes: None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
79 -625 Consideration of appointments to the Design Review Board and the Housing
Authority.
President Corica placed in nomination the name of Mary Ellen Hayenga as a member of
the Design Review Board /Historical Advisory Commission, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
President Corica placed in nomination the name of Dorothy Jones as a tenant member of
the Housing Authority, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
President Corica placed in nomination the name of Theodore Craig III as a member of
the Housing Authority, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice
vote.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the implementing resolutions for the
next meeting.
79 -626 President Corica reported the School District had requested the City give them
the lights and mirror donated to the City by the Lippert Family from the Old Alameda
Theatre. The School District had indicated they wished to place the antiques in the
lobby of the old Alameda High School.
Councilman Diament moved the School Districts' request be granted, seconded by Councilman
Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79 -627 Councilman Tillman asked the City Manager to request the Public Utilities Board
to investigate the possibility of special rates to customers using life support systems.
79 -628 Councilman Tillman requested the status of an appraisal of property at 1317
Pacific.
79 -629 Councilman Tillman requested a progress report on the mini park at Otis Drive
and Oak Street. The City Engineer stated that no new information had been received.
President Corica stated he would contact Dr. French.
79 -630 Councilman Diament requested information regarding the Traffic Advisory Committee
investigation of the bicycle and skating problem on the Bay Farm Island Bridge.
79 -631 Councilman Tillman suggested the Council consider removing Ms. Rosalie McPherson
from the Planning Board.
The following persons spoke in opposition to that suggestion:
Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers; Mr. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue: Mrs. Josephin Bixler,
814 Haight Avenue; and Ms. Allene Bolin, 1817 Yale Drive.
Councilman Tillman suggested the issue be held over to the September 18, 1979, meeting
so Mrs. McPherson could attend.
RESOLUTIONS
*79 -632 "Resolution No. 9146, Rejecting claim of Arnold B. Haims and Toni R. Haims
against City" Adopted.
*79 -633 "Resolution No. 9147, Approving map showing location of proposed City street
construction work to be performed with 1979 -80 Fiscal Year Moneys payable by County
of Alameda under "County Support Funds for City Streets," and derived from the State
Highway Users Tax Account in the Transportation Tax Fund. Adopted.
*79 -634 "Resolution No. 9148, Ordering refund of Personal Property Taxes erroneously
levied and collected." Adopted.
*79 -635 "Resolution No. 9149, "Adopting Specifications and Plans for Washington Park
Phase IV, Area B, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted.
79 -636 "Resolution No. 9150, "Adopting Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Alameda and the Alameda Municipal Management and Confidential Employees Association."
Adopted by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried
on the following roll call vote: Three. Noes: Councilman Stone and President Corica (2).
Absent: None.
79 -637 "Resolution No. 9151, " Designating the number of and providing for the compensation
of certain officers and other employees of the City of Alameda." (Management and Confidential
Employees) Adopted by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
79 -638 "Resolution No. 9152, Approving the application for Urban Park and Recreation
Recovery Act Funds for Washington Park Area A Development Project." Adopted by
motion made by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following
roll call vote: Ayes: 5. Noes: None. Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
79 -639 "Ordinance No. 1984 N.S., Amending certain portions of the Alameda Municipal
Code relating to Traffic Regulations." Introduced and passed by motion made by
Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
*79 -640 "Ordinance No. 1985 N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subsection (j)
to Section 11 -3112, thereof, relating to action on Tentative Map or Parcel Map." Passed,
*79 -641 "Ordinance No. 1986 N.S., Reclassifying and rezoning certain property within
the City of Alameda by amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series. (City Planning
Board, R -79 -6) Passed.
BILLS
*79 -642 The Council approved a List of Claims certified by the City Manager as correct,
in the amount of 5309,040.55.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
79 -643 Mr. John Mitcheon, 1319 High Street, complained that he felt overly restrictive
regulations prevent him from moving a building to a lot to be renovated for residential
use.
79 -644 Mr. Russ Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue, suggested the Council draft a resolution
incorporating the facts present in the rent moratorium ordinance discussed at this meeting,
to be sent to the President of the United States and other representatives for their
information.
FILING
*79 -645 Specifications PW 9- 79 -10, Washington Park Phase IV.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at
10:30 o'clock p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, September 18, 1979, at
7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEEN SPEEGL
City Clerk