1979-06-26 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JUNE 26, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
Receipt of the Notice and Agenda of this Special Meeting had been acknowledged by the
Councilmen and was on file. Purpose of the special meeting was for hearings on the
use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for Entitlement Period XI; presentation by the
City Manager of the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 1979-I980; a report from the
Assistant City Manager concerning insurance contracts for Workers' Compensation Excess
Insurance; and action on above if desired.
Note: The proceedings of Council Meetings are recorded on tape, which are available
in the City Clerk's Office.
79-451 In the Matter of the Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the anticipated
amount of $553,839 for Entitlement Period XI (October 1, 1979" through September 30,
I98U),
President Corica outlined the procedure to be used in the hearing.
City Manager Goss stated his recommendation was to commit the Revenue Sharing Funds
to public safety operations.
On a call for proponents, there was no re3p0DSe.
On a call for opponents, Mr, Dennis Strang, of the Alameda Housing Authority, suggested
the Council consider using the funds for the demolition of the Eagle and Polk Streets
housing sites.
The President declared the public portion of the hearing ClOsed.
Councilman Sherratt moved the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for Entitlement Period XI
be committed to public safety operations, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on
unanimous voice vote.
79-452 In the Matter of the Presentation by the City Manager of the Recommended
Budget for Fiscal Year 1979-1980.
City Manager Goss presented the recommended budget to the Council, explaining the
assumptions which had been used to estimate revenues. He stated the total recommended
budget was $13,207,150, $36,255 lower than for I978-1979. He presented various charts
and graphs, demonstrating the sources of revenues and the percentages of expenditures
of each department and activity within the City.
There was a discussion on the merits of continuing a cost saving measure implemented
last year by turning off certain street lights. President Corica suggested all the
lights be turned on to increase safety.
There was a discussion on the street sweeping operations and methods to improve them.
It was suggested the City Engineer explore the idea of posting certain streets, and
eventually all streets, for no-parking during the hours that a street would be
swept.
Councilman Tillman requested a report from the City Manager on the total savings to
the City due to reductions in staff during the 1978-1979 fiscal year, especially at
the management levels, and an exact figure of the total number of employees at the time
of the r8port.
Councilman Stone suggested equipment replacements for the Golf Course might be financed
from Golf Course revenues directly, instead of through a general Equipment Fund.
Councilman Stone requested a report on methods used in other cities for park maintenance,
such as a contract with a private firm, and a comparison with Alameda/S method and
the costs.
Councilman Sherratt moved the resolution be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman
Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
79-453 "Resolution No. 9I03, Approving and Adopting the Tentative Budget of the City
of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1979-1980,"
Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Diament.
On the question, Ms. Joan Narahara, President of the Planning Board, recommended
the Council authorize an additional position in the Planning Department, due to
a heavy workload and a number of violations of the zoning ordinance to be enforced.
Following discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved authorization of an additional position
in the Planning Department, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on the following
voice vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: President Corica, (1). Absent: None.
On a call for the question, the resolution approving and adopting the tentative budget,
as amended, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None,
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-454 Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the report from the Assistant City Manager,
concerning insurance contracts for Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance, seconded
by Councilman Tillman, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
79-455 "Resolution No. 9104, Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle
Associates Relating to Prepayment of Dwelling Unit Tax."
Following discussion and an explanation by the City Manager and the City Attorney of
the details of the agreement, Councilman Diament moved adoption of the resolution,
seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Five. Noes: NUD8, Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
79-456 "Ordinance No. , N.S., An Ordinance Permitting the Prepayment of Dwelling
Unit Tax and Providing for a Discount in the Event of Such Prepayment." Introduced
by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The retiring City Clerk, Ethel M. Ottosen, expressed her appreciation to the Council
and members of the community for their support during her tenure of office.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 9:45 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Acting City Clerk