1979-06-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - JUNE 5, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance
led by Councilman Stone; Invocation delivered by Rabbi Gunther Gates, Temple Israel.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of May 15 were approved with the following
addition: Item 79-333, following the vote,"Councilman Stone stated her objection to
moving the alignment of the Fernside Extension to the west was because it would involve
another property owner and there had been no indication of comparable costs approved by
staff." The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held May 22, the joint special
meeting with the Handicapped Committee held May 22, and the special executive session
held May 24, 1979, were approved as submitted.
Note: The proceedings of Council meetings are recorded in their entirety. Tapes are
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Diament moved adoption of the Consent Calendar, seconded
by Councilman Tillman, carried on unanimous roll call vote. Those items so enacted,
approved, or adopted are identified by an asterisk (*).
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
79-371 From the Northside Association, signed by the President, requesting funds be
budgeted for 1979-80 for fencing along the rear of the 900 and 1000 blocks of Eagle
Avenue.
President Corica suggested this might more properly be a matter for the Housing Authority.
Councilman Sherratt moved allocation of funds for the fence be considered during the
1979-80 budget hearing and a copy of the letter be forwarded to the Housing Authority
for consideration of inclusion in their budget, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried
on unanimous voice vote.
79-372 From Mr. Russ VanDorn, 1801 Webster Street, requesting to speak concerning
the Washington Park baseball field.
Mr. VanDorn reported balls frequently went over the fence behind the plate and into
areas for basketball and other sports, causing a hazard. He proposed a special net
be constructed to prevent the balls from going over the backstop.
President Corica directed the matter be referred to the Recreation Department for review.
79-373 From Ms. Rose Ross, 2101 Shoreline Drive, #426, concerning the control of rents;
and from 5 tenants of 1617 Alameda Avenue, concerning the control of rents.
President Corica suggested staff investigate measures being taken by other cities.
Councilman Sherratt suggested this communication be referred to the file for review.
Councilman Diament requested the City Attorney to report on what the Council may do
legally regarding rent controls.
Councilman Sherratt moved implementation of the above three suggestions, seconded by
Councilman Stone, carried on unanimous voice YOte,
79-374 From Attorney Charles Rothbaum, representing Mr. John Van Horn, owner of the
Alouette Massage Parlor, regarding renewal of the Use Permit,
Mr. Rothbaum stated his client requested another year's extension of the Use Permit.
On suggestion of the City Manager, Councilman Sherratt moved the matter be held over
to the meeting of June 19 for a public hearing, seconded by Councilman Stone, carried
on unanimous voice vote.
*79-375 The Council approved the request of Harbor Bay Isle Associates for an extension
Of time of one year from May 4, 1979, for completion of public improvements in Tract 3634
Harbor Bay Isle.
79-376 From Harbor Bay Isle Associates, requesting the City complete the balance of
improvements on the easterly portions of Island DriYe,
The City Engineer suggested trees could be planted and street lights installed for some
immediate improvement.
President Corica suggested the Golf Commission might be consulted regarding design
and placement of the trees.
Councilman Tillman stated he would investigate the possibility of creating a CETA
project for landscaping the area.
79-377 From Alameda Animal Rescue & Control, signed by Mrs. Carmen Lasar, commenting
on amendment and suggesting new sections to the ordinance relating to animals.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mrs. Lasar and her committee be requested to
present suggestions for changes to the appropriate staff, who would review the material
and make a recommendation to the Council.
79-378 From Alamedans with HOPE, signed by the President, submitting a proposal to
develop a Non-Profit Housing Development Corporation,
Councilman Sherratt moved this communication be discussed during the hearing on HCDA
scheduled for this evening, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice
vote.
79-379 From Mr. Robert V. Viale, 2485 Shoreline Drive, #I21, concerning proposed fees
at Washington Park Tennis C0urtS,
Mr. Viale explained he felt the fees would be too restrictive on players who use the
cOUrtS. He also objected to the retention of a tennis professional to manage the courts
and establish a "pro shop" and lessons service.
Councilman Stone suggested a public hearing be held on the matter.
Councilman Sherratt stated he had thought the Recreation Commission was to have
presented their plans for the courts to Council for approval before contracting with a
tennis professional. He moved the Commission forward a report on their plans and
actions for the meeting of June 19, for public input, and that in the interim, the
fees remain as established. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament, carried
on unanimous voice vote.
HEARINGS:
79-380 In the Matter of an Amendment to the City's Fifth Year Housing and Community
Development Act Application Program.
President Corica outlined the procedure to be used during the hearing.
Assistant to the City Manager Wonder explained the proposed amendment to the application.
He stated the reason for the amendment was HUD's stipulation that the application
include a strategy to increase housing stock. He reported a four-part program had been
designed to include 1) incentives to developers; 2) inclusionary zoning; 3) a housing
development corporation; and 4) an equity partnership program.
Mr. Fred Cooper, Alameda County Supervisor, suggested the city contact Congressman
Stark and Senator Cranston; referred to other cities whose applications had been
approved without a requirement for additional housing; and commented on a program of issuing
tax exempt bonds for either rehabilitation or new housing.
On a call for proponents, the following spoke:
Mrs. Dorothy Allen, 1020 Pacific Avenue;
Ms. Lisa Hodson, 2521 Eagle Avenue;
Mr. William Whattam, 44 Garden Road;
Mrs. Mildred Whattam, 44 Garden Road;
Mr. Melvin Kahn, 467 Central Avenue; representing Alamedans with HOPE, who discussed
HOPE's proposal for a non-profit housing development corporation;
Ms. Selina Faulhauber, 1003 Fairoaks; and
Mr. John Doherty, 1329 Weber Street.
On a call for opponents, the following spoke:
Mr. Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street; and
Mr. Russ Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue.
The President declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Sherratt stated he was in favor of submitting the application, and he favored
establishment of a non-profit corporation, though not necessarily in exactly the same
form as presented by HOPE.
President Corica said he thought there should be more emphasis in the application on
rehabilitation of houses, rather than new construction.
Councilman Diament stated she felt if the non-profit corporation idea was adopted,
the City should work very closely with the Housing Authority to design the corporation
She also stated she was not in favor of the inclusionary zoning proposal. She
suggested Supervisor Cooper's suggestions be explored in more detail,
Councilman Tillman suggested the duties proposed for the non-profit corporation
could be absorbed by the Housing Authority.
Councilman Stone said she felt submitting the application would be an exercise in
futility. She stated she did not see that there were any guarantees that Alameda
residents would most benefit from the new construction.
Councilman Sherratt moved staff be instructed to investigate implementation of
Supervisor Cooper's suggestions, seconded by Councilman Stone, carried on unanimous
voice vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the Fifth Year HCDA application, Project 1,
site acquisition/utilization project, (a) 40 units, scattered locations, seconded by
Councilman Diament, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Three. Noes:
Councilman Stone and President Corica, (2). Absent: None,
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of Project 1, (b) 5 units - auction purchase,
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of Project 1, (c) equity partnership, seconded by
Councilman Diament, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Three. Noes:
Councilman Stone and President Corica, (2). Absent: None.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of Project 1, (d) housing development corporation.
He stated he would incorporate in this and his previous motions that the Housing
Authority cooperate toward the development of these ventures. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Three. Noes: Councilman Stone and President Corica, (2). Absent: None.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of Project 1, (e) feasibility study - commercial
conversion, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of Project 1, (f) relocation assistance, seconded
by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the entire budget of Project 2, housing rehabilitation,
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the entire budget of Project 3, architectural
barrier removal, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the entire budget of Projects 4 and 5, contingency
and planning and General Administration, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on
unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved the resolution be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman
Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
79-381 "Resolution No. 9086, Authorizing Submission of Application to U. S. Department
Of Housing and Urban Development for Funds Under the Housing and Community Development
Block Grant Program." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by
Councilman Diament, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-382 From the Sign Ordinance Committee submitting the draft of a sign ordinance
for processing.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report and that it be sent to the appropriate
city staff and the Planning Board for processing, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
On question, Planning Director Patterson stated his office expected to be able to
review the proposed ordinance within 90 days. Councilman Sherratt requested processing
of the ordinance be expedited.
79-383 Councilman Tillman moved the ordinance on the agenda relating to composition of
the Golf Commission be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried
on unanimous voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
79-384 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending
Sections 2-321, 2-322, and 2-323 Thereof Relating to Composition of the City Golf
Commission." Introduced by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman
Stone, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilmen Sherratt
and Tillman, (2). Absent: None.
Councilman Sherratt suggested when the ordinance became effective that President Corica
and Councilman Tillman be re-appointed as ex-officio members of the Golf Commission.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-385 From the Golf Commission submitting a proposed new greens fee schedule.
Mr. James Hourigan suggested the surcharge be removed entirely and the fee for the
monthly ticket be increased. He also suggested a monthly profit and loss statement
be prepared.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report and approval of the fee schedule; the
motion died for lack of a second.
City Manager Goss suggested many questions about projected revenues and expenditures
could better be answered after the 1979-80 budget is presented to the Council for
approval.
Mr. Harold Tebaldi, of the Golf Commission, presented statistics on past years'
expenditures and revenues.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report and the fee schedule be approved,
with the exception that the reservation fee remian at $.25; the motion died for
lack of a second.
C ouncilman Tillman moved retention of the current fee schedule until more information
had been reviewed in connection with the 1979-80 budget, seconded by Councilman
Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-386 From the Civil Service Board concerning Employee Selection Procedures.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and that it be referred to consideration
of the 1979-80 budget, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79-387 The Council accepted a report from the Auditor-Assessor recommending refund of
Personal Property Tax erroneously levied and collected.
*79-388 The Council approved a report from the Auditor on the Count of Money held
February 28, 1979.
*79-389 The Council approved a report from the Planning Board recommending street
name changes for Bay Isle Point, Tracts 3645, 3903, and 3904, Bay Farm Island.
*79-390 The Council approved the report from the City Manager recommending granting of
an extension of time for completion of public improvements in Tract 3634, Baywood
Village, Harbor Bay Isle.
79-391 From the City Manager concerning a proposed Preservation Planning Grant.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the report, seconded by Councilman Stone,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-392 From the City Manager regarding a Grant application to conduct a Traffic
Control Device Inventory.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the report, seconded by Councilman Diament,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-393 From the City Manager recommending acceptance of a portion of Island Drive
Improvements, Doolittle Drive to Mecartney Road.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the report and acceptance of the improvements,
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79-394 The Council approved a report from the City Manager regarding an amendment to
the architectural contract for the Recreation Center-Library Building, Bay Farm Island
Park.
*79-395 The Council approved a report from the City Manager regarding a proposed
modification to the 1978-80 Capital Improvement Program.
*79-396 The Council approved a report from the City Manager reporting all work satis-
factorily completed on the project for repairs and resurfacing of Park Street, Shore
Line Drive to Otis Drive, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be
ordered filed.
*79-397 The Council approved a report from the City Manager reporting all work
satisfactorily completed on the project for additions and alterations to the recreation
building at McKinley Park, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion
be ordered filed.
COUNCIL REFERRALS:
79-398 The Council set the date of June 19, 1979, for a continuation of the hearings
on the Environmental Impact Report and the Combined Land Use Plan.
79-399 Councilman Diament requested the issue of continuation of the Design Review
Board be placed on the agenda of the regular meeting of June 19, 1979.
79-400 Councilman Sherratt requested the appointment to the Housing Authority held
over from the meeting of May 15, 1979, be placed on the agenda of the June 19 meeting.
79-401 Councilman Tillman requested a report from staff on the status of the proposed
mini-park at Oak Street and Otis Drive. The City Engineer stated new plans were
expected from Dr. French and would be forwarded as soon as they were available.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
°79-402 Councilman Tillman stated he felt the fence recently constructed at the foot
of Caroline Street on the lagoon was well done.
RESOLUTIONS:
79-403 "Resolution No. 9087, Approving the Application and the Project Agreement for
Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid Funds for an Historic Preservation Project."
Adopted by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried
on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
79-404 "Resolution No. 9088, Approving Application for 1979-80 Office of Traffic Safety
Grant Moneys and Authorizing Execution Thereof (Traffic Control Device Inventory)."
Adopted by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried
on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
79-405 "Resolution No. 9089, Approving and Adopting an Amended Budget for the Fiscal
Year 1978-79, Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Said Budget
for Said Fiscal Year and Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made." Adopted by
motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
*79-406 "Resolution No. 9090, Ordering Refund of Personal Property Taxes Erroneously
Levied and Collected." Adopted.
*79-407 "Resolution No. 9091, Approving Agreement Establishing the Bay Area Library and
Information System and Authorizing Execution Thereof." Adopted.
*79-408 "Resolution No. 9092, Authorizing Execution of Architectural Services Agreement
with Hansen, Murakami, Eshima for Design of a Library Building at Bay Farm Island
Park." Adopted.
*79-409 "Resolution No. 9093, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Services of
a Certified Public Accountant for the Fiscal Year 1979-1980." Adopted.
*79-410 "Resolution No. 9094, Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for
Janitorial Service for the City Hall and the Police Administration Building, Calling
for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." Adopted.
*79-411 "Resolution No. 9095, Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for
Mechanical Systems Maintenance at the Police Administration Building, Calling for Bids
and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." Adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
79-412 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing
Article 7 of Chapter 1 of Title XIII Thereof, Relating to Issuance of Windshield
Stickers for Business Vehicles." Introduced by motion made by Councilman Sherratt,
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
*79-413 "Ordinance No. 1975, N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending
Certain Sections Relating to Fees for Licensing, Impoundment, Retrieval and Disposition
of Animals Within the City." Passed.
*79-414 "Ordinance No. 1976, N.S., Amending the Alameda Electrical Code by Amending
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1868, N.S., to Prohibit Mixing of Wiring Involved in
Different Electrical Services." Passed.
*79-415 "Ordinance No. 1977, N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending
Section 17-335 Thereof Relating to Hours of Public Parking in the City Hall Parking
Lot." Passed.
79-416 "Ordinance No. 1978, N.S., An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain
Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series.
(Terry Lufkin - R-79-4 - 2900 Central Avenue)" Passed by motion by Councilman Sherratt
seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Three.
Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica, (2). Absent: None.
BILLS:
*79-417 The Council approved payment of an Itemized List of Claims, certified by the
City Manager as correct, in the amount of $168,481.43.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
79-418 Ms. Sally Rudloff, 1828 Clinton Street, commented on the quality of the water in
the lagoons recently and asked about the status of clean-up efforts and what the residents
could do to improve the situation. The City Engineer reported he was confident the
lagoons would return to a clean condition and suggested all residents along the lagoons
clean their own areas while the water is down, and the City would take care of the rest.
FILING:
*79-419 - Agreement re Bay Area Library and Information System.
- Agreement for Architectural Services re Library Building at Bay Farm Island
Park.
Agreement with George Hackleman for CPA Services, Fiscal Year 1979-1980.
- Specifications PW 6-79-8 - Janitorial Service for City Hall and Police
Administration Building, 1979-80.
- Specifications PW 6-79-9 - Mechanical System Maintenance in Police Adminis-
tration Building, 1979-80.
Financial and Operating Reports - Bureau of Electricity, for months ended
February 28, and March 31, 1979.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at
12:30 o'clock a.m., to meet in regular session on June 19, 1979, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk