1979-08-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance
led by Vice Mayor Stone; Invocation delivered by Albert L. Larsen, Pastor, First
Presbyterian 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 voice vote. Those items so enacted, adopted, or approved
are indicated by an asterisk (*).
MINUTES
Councilman Diament requested the minutes of the meeting of July 17 be amended on page
271 (79-253), the final motion to read in part, "1) staff review of Planned
Developments, conditional uses, and variances should be appealed to the Planning Board
only if there was a disagreement between the staff and the applicant," Councilman Sherratt
moved the minutes of July 3 and July 17, as amended, be approved, seconded by
Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
79-540 From Davis, Craig & Young, representing Atlantic Richfield Company, requesting
rehearing of the appeal from a decision of the Planning Board concerning hours of
operation of convenience market at 1260 Park Street.
Councilman Tillman moved the Council review the record at the meeting of August 21,
1979, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-541 From Mr. Lawrence J. Wagner, 2019 Shoreline Drive, Apt. 300, concerning rent
control.
Councilman Sherratt moved the next item on the agenda, a communication from Mr. James
L. Hourigan, 2019 Shoreline Drive, Apt. 302, on rent control, be considered also at
this time, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote,
President Corica suggested a meeting be held with renters and landlords to discuss
their respective problems. He also requested any member of the public who had a
suggestion on how to resolve the problems or what action the Council might take to
send in their ideas for review.
Councilman Diament requested a report on actions taken in Los Angeles on the same
subject; Councilman Tillman requested information on actions taken in Santa Monica.
The following residents spoke on the issue: Clare Redstone, Del Coronado Apartments,
544 Central Avenue; Wayne Pearce, 1136 Fontana Dirve; and Betty Richardson, Del
Coronado Apartments, 544 Central Avenue.
It was the consensus of the Council to request further information and reports from
the City Manager and the City Attorney for the next meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
;*79-542 "Resolution No. 9129, Appointing Commissioner of Housing Authority of the
City of Alameda (John W. FeDstermaCh8r\.x Adopted.
Upon request, the Acting City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Fenstermacher.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
^9-543 From 8 residents on Clement Avenue, concerning parking problems in the Park Street/
Clement Avenue area.
Mr. William Billetter, 1818 Everett Street, representing the other signer of the
communication, urged the Council to take action to improve the parking problem. He
alleged an improper relaxing of enforcement of parking ordinances at the north and south
sides of Clement at Park Street.
[t. Colvin of the Alameda Police Department stated the Department had observed no violations
Of parking ordinances and no violations of ordinances prohibiting selling from the
public street.
Councilman Diament moved the issue be referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee for
review, with a strong recommendation from the Council that a 2-hour parking limit be
placed on the south side of ClO0eDt Avenue, at Park Street. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Tillman, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-544 From the Alameda Chapter, American Red Cross, signed by the Vice Chairman and
the Executive Director, requesting Council support of continuation of the Neighborhood
Center at Makassar Straits Housing site.
Councilman Diament moved the Council send a request to the Housing Authority, endorsing
the Alameda Red Cross' request, that suitable space be made available until the Makassar
Straits Housing site is torn down, for continuation of the Red Cross Program, seconded
by Councilman Tillman, carried on unanimous voice vote.
-545 From Mr. John Barni, Jr. regarding conversion of 7-unit property to condominiums
and request for variance or change in the ordinance.
Councilman Sherratt suggested Mr. Barni make his request for a change in the zoning
ordinance to the Pl8DDiOkOard who could then make a recommendation to the Council.
^-546 A petition signed by 207 residents reuqesting traffic signals at the inter-
section of Stanton Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Ms-` Cathy I528 Stanton Street, expressed the concerns of the petitioners about
the dangers and problems at the intersection, and urged the Council to act quickly on
the problem.
President Corica recommended the issue be referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee for
review and action, and requested MT. ToFoya be notified of the meeting date and be
sent a copy of the report.
79 -547 From Mr. Wayne T. Pearce, 1136 Fontana Drive, requesting permission to address
the Council concerning 1) police patrol between midnight and 4:00 o'clock a.m. and
2) low income housing units in the west end and federal funding for such units.
Mr. Pearce spoke, reiterating his concerns as expressed in his letter.
President Corica requested a copy be sent to the Chief of Police for review.
79 -548 From Harbro Bay Isle Associates, signed by Mr. Oscar Barry, concerning subdivision
agreements for Tracts 3842 and 4121 (Westerly portion of Village III, Harbor Bay Isle.)
Ms. Rosalie McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane, questioned whether there was a new procedure
for handling Tentative Maps and final Maps, to which the City Engineer responded.
Councilman Sherratt stated he would abstain from discussion and voting on this report
and the resolutions on the matter.
Councilman Stone moved acceptance of the communication, seconded by Councilman Diament,
carried on unanimous voice vote, with Councilman Sherrat;: abstaining.
79 -549 From the Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee, singed by the Chairman, requesting the
addition of 5 members to the Committee.
Councilman Diament moved to add 5 members as requested, seconded by Councilman Stone,
carried on unanimous voice vote. Councilman Tillman suggested each Councilman have one
name to place in nomination at the meeting of August 21.
79 -550 From Mr. Scott Perlstein, requesting refund of Business License Tax.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Diament,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
HEARINGS
79 -551 In the Matter of Rezoning Petition R -79 -7 to reclassify from R -5, General Apartment
District, to C -2, Central Business District, the property at 2425 Webb Avenue,
President Corica outlined the procedure to be used in the hearing.
Planning Director Patterson explained the issue. He noted the development had been
granted a Use Permit.
On a call for proponents, there was no response.
On a call for opponents, Mr. Rod Mariani, 507 Taylor, a co- applicant, urged the Council
to overrule the decision of the Planning Board and grant the rezoning.
President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Stone moved the decision of the Planning Board be upheld and the rezoning be
denied, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
79 -552 From the City Manager regarding CETA Title VI Projects Application.
Councilman Sherratt moved the report from the Social Service Human Relations Board on
the subject be considered at this time, seconded by Councilman Stone, carried on unanimous
voice vote.
City Manager Goss briefly reviewed his report, explaining the changes in the CETA program
and the method used to prioritize the proposed projects.
There were no objections from the Council to the ranking of the first four proposed
projects: 1) United Pilipinos of Alameda, Services to Immigrant Students and Parents;
2) East Bay USO, USO Outreach to Economically and Educationally Deprived Military
Families; 3) Alameda Boys' Club, Educational Guidance Counselor; and 4) Alameda Family
Service Agency, Emergency Services to Socially Dislocated Families.
Councilman Stone questioned Item No. 5, Alamedans with HOPE, Fair Housing Office
Outreach. She stated she did not feel this project would offer sufficient training or
adequate supervision to CETA participants. Councilman Sherratt and President Corica stated
they had similar concerns with the proposed project.
Ms. Dorothy Allen, representing HOPE, said the supervision would be provided by the
volunteers who now run the program.
Councilman Tillman noted he would abstain from voting on this project, as a member of
the governing Board of ACTEB /ACAP and a member of HOPE.
Councilman Sherratt moved Item No. 5 be included as stated and prioritized, seconded
by Councilman Diament. The motion was lost on the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Two. Noes: Councilman Stone and President Corica, (2). Abstaining: Councilman
Tillman, (1). Absent: None.
There were no objections from the Council to the ranking of the projects numbered
6) Alameda Unified School District, Child Welfare and Attendance Worker; and 7) Alameda
Unified School District, Clerical Services to CETA Projects and Programs.
On Project 8, American Red Cross, Alameda Chapter, Serving Displaced Persons Needs,
Councilman Diament questioned whether this was a duplication of the Family Services
proposal. Mrs. Killebrew of the Red Cross stated they did not feel it was a duplication
of effort; Ms. Elizabeth Martin, of the Family Services Agency, agreed with Mrs. Killebrew.
There were no objections to having this project remain in the ranking order as proposed.
On project 9, United Pilipinos of Alameda, Special Services for the Elderly (SSFE)
Councilman Stone stated she felt it was a duplication of services offered by the USO and
the Red Cross. There were no objections to having this project remain ranked as proposed.
On project 10, United Neighbors in Action, United Neighbors in Action, Councilman Diament
questioned whether the Ombudsman Program did the same function as this project. Mr.
David Shulke, representing United Neighbors in Action, explained their group was an
advocacy group, dealing with problems and complaints that were considered to be too
severe for the Ombudsman's restricted operations. There were no objections to having
this project remain ranked as proposed.
Councilman Sherratt suggested instead of going through each of the rest of the projects
one by one, only those where there were objections from a member of the Council would
be discussed, and the others would remain ranked as proposed.
Councilman Tillman questioned the Social Services Human Relations Board recommendation
that project 18, Oakland Ballet Association, Community Outreach, be moved to ranking
6. Mr. Jeffrey Tucker, General Manager of the Oakland Ballet, urged the Council
to support the SSHRB recommendation. Councilman Tillman moved the proposal not be ranked
number six, but left as is, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Stone questioned whether Project 14, Social Service Bureau of the East Bay,
Oakland Work Skills and Job Development Project, served Alameda residents. Ms. Pamala
Pietruszkwicz, CETA Coordinator, stated she had been informed 25% of the clients were
Alameda residents.
Councilman Sherratt moved the project ranked 18, Oakland Ballet, and the project ranked
14, Social Service Bureau of the East Bay, trade rankings, seconded by Councilman Stone,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
City Manager Goss questioned whether the Council wished to include the proposed project
from Alamedans with HOPE at any position on the list. Councilman Sherratt moved the
HOPE project be ranked last on the list, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on
unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the recommendations for ranking the projects,
with the changes above, and the funding level be at the lower level requested, seconded
by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79 -553 From the City Manager, regarding proposed grant applications for financing
Bay Farm Island Industrial Area Development.
Ms. Helen Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, stated she felt there were unanswered questions
regarding ownership of the land proposed to be used for this development. She suggested
the Council wait until this was settled before proceeding with this proposal.
Mr. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, urged caution in developing this plan.
President Corica stated he was in favor of the report, with two conditions, 1) that it
was understood this was not a final decision, and 2) there was evidence in writing
that the City would be able to keep the money.
Mr. John Erving, Project Manager for Alameda Marina Village Development, stated they
supported the project, and urged the Council to lobby as well for funding for the
Atlantic Avenue Extension.
Councilman Sherratt moved the City Manager continue to pursue information and funding
and to pursue the grant for the Atlantic Avenue Extension, seconded by Councilman
Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS
79 -554 "Resolution No. 9130, Authorizing Execution of Agreement with LeBlanc and
Company for its Services in Connection with Development, Application for and
Distribution of Federal Economic Development Administration and/or Department of Housing
and Urban Development Funds." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded
by Councilman Stone, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
*79 -555 The Council set the date of August 21, 1979, for a hearing on rezoning petition
R -79 -6, to reclassify from residential to open space the shoreline land and water area
from the High Street Bridge south to Broadway, thence south and west to the Alameda
city boundaries in the waters of San Francisco Bay.
*79 -556 The Council approved the City Manager's recommendation to award to Brinks, Inc.
the contract for coin collection of on and off street parking meters for fiscal year 1979 -80
MSP 7 -79 -1.
*79 -557 The Council approved the City Manager's recommendations concerning repayment of
Title VI and Title X CETA funds.
79 -558 From the City Manager, regarding advancement of City Treasurer and City Auditor
in Salary Range.
Councilman Sherratt moved both officials be compensated at the third step of their salary
range, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79 -559 The Council approved the City Manager's request to transfer funds to the Police
Secret Fund.
-79 -560 The report from the City Manager, recommending approval of Parcel Map 3037,
was held over to the meeting of August 21, due to unresolved questions from Mrs. Rosalie
McPherson, 1128 Marianas Lane, who asked whether this Parcel Map should have been
presented to the Planning Baord before being presented to the Council. The City Engineer
and the City Attorney were requested to resolve the questions.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
79 -561 Councilman Sherratt moved the City Manager be authorized to file an application
with the Bay Conservation and Development Commission for construction of a boat ramp
and breakwater fishing facility at the southeast corner of the Naval Air Station in
Alameda and to represent the City in all matters necessary for completion thereof,
seconded by Councilman Stone, carried on unanimous voice vote.
:79-562 Councilman Diament asked for a report on whose responsibility it was to check
the emergency sirens located at various places throughout the City.
'79-563 Councilman Stone moved all Boards and Commissions be required to hold public
meetings in the Council Chambers, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilmen Diament and Sherratt, (2).
Absent: None.
-79 -564 Councilman Tillman requested periodic reports on the Fernside Extension project.
The City Manager noted there would be periodic reports on all capital projects..
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
79 -565 Presidnet Corica objected to comments made in the Times Star letters to the
editor section by Mr. Fred Laughlin regarding the lack of public hearings on the proposed
solid waste plant. He stated there would be and had been numerous hearings on the
issue.
RESOLUTIONS
79 -566 "Resolution No. 9131, Designating the Number of and Providing for the
Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda.
(Part -time employees)" Adopted by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by
Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
79 -567 "Resolution No. 9132, Designating the Number of and Providing for the
Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda. (CETA
and Certain Regular City Positions)" Adopted by motion made by Councilman Diament,
seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
79 -568 "Resolution No. 9133, Adopting Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Alameda
and International Association of Firefighters, Local 689." Adopted by motion made by
Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following roll call
vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
79 -569 "Resolution No. 9134, Amending Salary Resolution No. 8969 by Creating One (1)
Position of Job Trainer /Developer (CETA) and One (1) Position of Program Monitor (CETA)
and Establishing the Salaries Therefor; and by Amending the Salaries for the Positions
of Personnel Aide /CETA Coordinator (CETA) and Administrative Clerk (CETA)." Adopted
by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
79 -570 "Resolution No. 9135, Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Bay Harbor
Venture for Construction of Public Improvements in Subdivision Tract 4121 and
Approving Bonds as to Sufficiency; and Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Harbor
Bay Isle Associates to Terminate and Cancel Original Agreement for Subdivision Tract
4121 Public Improvements." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded
by Councilman Tillman, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Four. Noes:
None. Abstaining: Councilman Sherratt, (1). Absent: None.
79 -571 "Resolution No. 9136, Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Bay Harbor Venture
for Construction of Public Improvements in Harbor Bay Parkway and Approving Bonds as
to Sufficiency; and Authorizing Execution of Amendment to agreement with Harbor Bay Isle
Associates to Terminate Its Responsibility for Said Public Improvements." Adopted by
motion made by Councilman Tillman, seconded by Councilman Stone, carried on the following
roll call vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Sherratt, (1).
Absent: None.
*79 -572 "Resolution No. 9137, Acknowledging Lessee's Exercise of Option to Extend Lease
of Certain Tide and Submerged Lands to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
(Underwater Facilities Across San Leandro Channel From a Point on Otis Drive to Bay
Farm Island)." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
79 -573 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending, Adding and Repealing Certain Sections of
the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to a Design Review Procedure." Councilman Diament
moved introduction of those sections that did not require Planning Board action as
elements of the zoning ordinance, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the ordinance for passage with only those sections
introduced, and to forward the rest to the Planning Board for action.
BILLS
*79 -574 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was
approved in the amount of $264,071.63.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
79 -575 Ms. Joan Narahara, President of the Planning Board, requested a report from
staff explaining the time expected to make the change from the Design Review Board
to the new system and how the Planning Board was to operate in the meantime.
FILING
*79 -576 Agreements with Bay Harbor Venture re Tracts 3842 and 4121
Agreements with Harbor Bay Isle Associates re Tracts 3842 and 4121
Agreement with LeBlanc & Company re EDA and /or HUD funds
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Sherratt moved adjournment to Executive Session for a discussion of
litigation matters, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined there would be no action taken
at this time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 12:30 o'clock a.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, August 21, 1979,
at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Acting City Clerk