1979-03-03 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - ----- ----- MARCH 13, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of
Allegiance led by Ms. Micheline Keenan, Girl Scout Acting Mayor; Invocation
delivered by Reverend Richard S. Neely, Pastor, Alameda Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
GIRL SCOUT IN GOVERNMENT DAY:
President Corica read a Proclamation declaring the observance of Girl Scout in
Government Day in the City of Alameda.
Assistant to the City Manager Wonder reported on the day's activities for the
participants. He stated that after an orientation meeting in the Council Chamber,
and a tour of the Police Administration Building, the young ladies had met with
their counterparts in City Hall to review the functions of each position.
President Corica presented each participant with a certificate of achievement. The
leaders and parents of the participants were also introduced from the audience.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meetings held February 6 and February 20, 1979, were
approved as submitted. Councilman Sherratt abstained from voting on approval of
the minutes of February 20.
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety. Tapes
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the consent calendar, seconded by Councilman
Diament, carried on unanimous roll callvote. Those items so enacted, approved,
or adopted are identified by an asterisk (*).
RESOLUTIONS:
*79-150 "Resolution No. 9057, Appointing Member of the Pension Board. (Jack Fink)"
Adopted.
On request, the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Fink.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
79-151 From Reverend Richard S. Neely, Pastor, Alameda Baptist Church, registering
opposition to Ordinance No. 1929, New Series, imposing fire service fee on non-profit
organizations.
Reverend Neely stated he felt the fees were an imposition of an administrative
cost on non-profit organizations.
The City Manager said a full report on the issue would be transmitted to the Council
for either the first or second meeting in April.
79-152 From Mr, Robert E. Hannon, submitting his Notice of Exercise of Option to
Renew Lease for an additional period of five years from September 6, I979.
The Council referred the communication to the City Manager and the City Attorney
for review.
79-153 Petitions signed by 213 residents adjacent to fill land near Lincoln School
Owned by Cowan-Wood protesting property condition.
Mrs. Marjorie Mathieson, 3287 Washington Street, complained of the unsightly and
health hazard condition of the property. The City Engineer reported the County Health
Department had inspected the problem, and the owner would have the refuse cleaned Up,
79-154 Petition signed by 217 persons requesting the City Council to invite the
Oakland-Piedmont Cablevision to present programming and movie schedule.
Mr. Fred Jaber, 109 Maitland Drive, and Mr. Richard Eglin, 1133 Verdemar Drive,
presented additional signatures to the petition.
President Corica noted Mr. Hugh Tebault of the Latham Foundation wished to make a
presentation on the subject at the meeting of March 20.
The Council requested the City Manager to present a report at the meeting of March 20,
outlining the issues involved, any problems he might envision, and any comments of
the Bureau of Electricity. They further asked that the School District be invited
to attend the next meeting.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
70-I55 Held over from the meeting of February 20, 1979, from the City Manager
concerning the Capital Improvement Program, and the request of Mr. Clement F.
Burnap, 657 Tarryton Isle, that the south end of Caroline Street be fenced.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of Item 75-3(e) - Application for funds for
Miscellaneous Improvements, Area B, Washington Park (landscaping, walkways, parking
Strip imprOYem9OtS\, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved that Mr. Burnap's request be included in Item 77-8(h) -
Miscellaneous Park Improvements, with the entire project to be funded through the
Dwelling Unit Tax, seconded by Councilman Diam8Dt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Sherratt moved consideration of the balance of the Program and the report
from the City on City Fiscal or Business Projects accomplished or underway
priority setting `riOritv fOr pending projects, both be held over to the meeting to be
held May 1, 979, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried on unanimous voice vote.
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79-156 From the City,Mbnager regarding Public Off-Street Parking,
Mr. Wayne Peace, 645 Sandhook Isle, Chairman of the Downtown Improvement Committee,
presented a check for $1,000 for their half of the proposed contract with a
consultant to study the need for and feasibility of a multistory parking building
at the Public Parking Lot A, behind the Municipal Court.
Ms. Margaret Seaman, 2416 Marti Rae Court, suggested residents of Park Avenue and the
surrounding area be contacted for their responses during the proposed study.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the report and the resolution be taken out of
order, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Tillman suggested a draft copy of the Park Street rehabilitation study,
prepared by a subcommittee of the City Planning Board, be given to the consultant
for his use.
RESOLUTIONS:
79-157 "Resolution No. 9060, Authorizing Execution of Agreement with D. Jackson
Faustman and Downtown and Neighborhood Improvement Committee for Feasibility Study
of Off-Street Parking in Park Street Business District." Adopted by motion made by
Councilman Beckam, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous roll call vote.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-158 From the Assistant City Manager, concerning disposition of the Summer
Campership Program and related Ordinance amendment.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the report and the ordinance be taken out of
order, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
79-159 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending
Subsection (c) of Section 2-355 Relating to Functions of the Social Service Human
Relations Board." Introduced by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by
Councilman Beckam, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
*79-160 The Council accepted the report from the Auditor-Assessor recommending refund
of Possessory Interest Taxes billed on the 1978-79 Unsecured Tax Roll.
*79-161 The Council set a hearing date of April 3, 1979, for the recommendation from
the Planning Board on a rezoning application initiated by the Planning Board to
reclassify from R-5-PD, General Apartment District with a Planned Development Overlay,
R-1-PD, Single-Family Residential District with a Planned Development Overlay,
R-3-PD, Restricted Apartment District with a Planned Development Overlay, R-4-PD,
Neighborhood Apartment District with a Planned Development Overlay, C-2, Central
Business District, and R-6, Hotel Apartment District, to "0", Open Space District, at
the shoreline land and water area from Westline Drive east to Broadway, out to the
Pierhead-Bulkhead line.
*79-I52 The Council approved the request of the City Manager to transfer funds to
the Police Secret Fund.
*79-163 The Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager to award the
contract to McGuire & Hester, lowest and best bidder, for the project of Repair and
Resurfacing of Park Street, Otis Drive to Shore Line Drive.
*79-164 The Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager to acquire eleven
Patrol Cars from the State of California.
COUNCIL REFERRALS:
79-165 President Corica reported on a meeting he had attended, which had been held
by Friends of the Library on March 9. He stated the consensus of those in
attendance favored construction of a branch library on Bay Farm Island. President
Corica suggested a source of funding for this branch library might be $I50 per permit
from the Dwelling Unit TaX,
Councilman Tillman suggested the City ight also consider obtaining funds through a
grant from a private source. Councilman Sherratt suggested consideration might be
given to hiring someone who was a specialist in obtaining grants for the City.
79-166 Held over from the meeting of February 20, nominations to the Energy
Conservation COmmitte8,
Councilman Sherratt placed in nomination the name of Larry Wagner, seconded by
Councilman Didment, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Diament placed in nomination the name of Ed Dankworth, seconded by
Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Tillman placed in nomination the name of Mark S1gmOn, seconded by
Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
*79-167 "Resolution No. 9058, Ordering Refund of Possessory Interest Taxes Paid."
Adopted.
*79-168 "Resolution No. 9059, Declaring Canvass of Returns and Result of General
Municipal Election Consolidated With Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election
and Special Advisory Measure Election Held on March 6, I979.o Adopted.
79-169 "Resolution No. 906I, Amending the Noise Element of the General Plan of the
City of Alameda and Certifying the Environmental Impact Report pOrt fOr Said Amendment."
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Adopted by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Tillman,
carried
on the following roll Call vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman 8eCk00" (1).
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
*79-170 'Ordinance No. 2 N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding
Section 17-321 to Chapter 3 of Title XVII Relating to Parallel Parking." Introduced.
*79-171 "Ordinance No. , N. S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending
Sections 17-364.1, 17-367, 17-368 and 17-369 Thereof, Relating to On-Street Parking
Meters." Introduced.
79-172 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding
Section 12-255.1 to Article 5, Chapter 2, Title XII Thereof, Relating to General
Specifications for Signs." Introduced by motion made by Councilman Sherratt,
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Four.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
79-173 "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding
Section 12-514 to Article 1, Chapter 5, of Title XII Thereof, Requiring a Fixed Place
of Business for Sale of Certain Food Products." Introduced by motion made by Councilman
Tillman, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
BILLS:
*79-174 The Council approved payment of an itemized List of Claims, certified by the
City Manager as correct, in the total amount of $178,056.06.
*FILING:
- Financial and Operating Report, Bureau of Electricity, for 3 months ended
September 30, 1978.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Sherratt moved the Council retire to executive session for a discussion
of personnel matters, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on unanimous voice vote.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined no action would be taken at
this time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 10:20 o'clock p.m., to assemble in regular session on March 20, 1979, at
7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk