1979-02-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance
led by Councilman Sherratt; Invocation delivered by Reverend Don Taylor, Pastor,
Central Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the consent calendar, seconded
by Councilman Beckam, carried on unanimous roll call vote. Those items so enacted,
approved, or adopted are identified by an asterisk (*).
MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held February 6, 1979,
was held over to the meeting to be held March 13, 1979.
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety. Tapes
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTIONS:
*79-125 "Resolution No. 9055, Appointing Member of the Design Review Board (John G.
Roveda)." Adopted.
Upon request, the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Roveda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
79-126 From Mr. Otto W. Sammet, 2624 Janis Circle, concerning the swimming pool located
on adjoining property.
The report from the Assistant City Manager, transmitting a report of the Planning
Director concerning complaints of Mr. Sammet, was also considered at this time.
Following lengthy discussion, Councilman Beckam moved approval of the City Manager's
recommendation to allow the lawsuit filed by Mr. Sammet to continue to process,
seconded by Councilman Tillman. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-127 From the Alameda Recreation Commission, signed by the Chairman, concerning the
1979-80 program budget of the Recreation Division.
Mr. Lance Russum, Chairman of the Commission, stated they were requesting a confirmation
from the Council of support for retaining the summer baseball program and maintaining
the staffing of the parks, including the Edison Playground.
Councilman Diament moved the needed funds of $18,775 be put into the new budget, if
possible. There was no second to the motion.
Councilman Sherratt moved the Recreation Commission be informed that the Council is in
full support of a full summer program, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried on
unanimous voice vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
79-128 From Reverend Don Longbottom, Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, concerning
Ordinance No. 1929, N.S., "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code, Uniform Fire Code,
Uniform Building Code and Plumbing Code by Amending and/or Establishing Certain Fees
and Charges."
Reverend Longbottom and Mrs. Joyce Denyven, representing the Girl's Club, stated their
objections to enforcement of this ordinance on non-profit OrgOOiZdtiOOS,
Councilman Sherratt moved the communication be referred to staff for a report, with
specific requests for information on (1) how much time is actually spent on an
inspection and the subsequent reports and (2) how much has been collected to date. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-129 From Harbor Bay Isle Associates, signed by Oscar Barry, Project Manager,
requesting a two-year extension of time from February 21, 1979, for the Final Map for
Tract No. 3810, Harbor Bay Isle Villages 4 and 3 and portions of Village I,
Ms. Leora Feeney, 1830 Eighth Street questioned whether the construction of the
Shoreline Park would be delayed by the proposed extension of time. The Citv Engineer
advised it would not.
City
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the two-year extension in which to file Final
Maps for Tract 3810, Harbor Bay Isle Villages 4 and 3 and portions of Village 1;
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
+79-130 From AE Realty Partners, signed by D. Richard Ewin, Agent, and Harbor Bay Isle
Associates, signed by Oscar Barry, Project Manager, requesting a one-year
extension of time from May 3, 1979, for completion of public improvements in Tract No.
3903, Harbor Bay I3le, The communication was received.
79-131 Continued from the meeting of February 6, 1979, from the Alameda SIRS Golf
Club, signed by the Secretary, concerning their request to have the Jack Clark Course
designated as the Club's home course.
Mr, Johnnie Johnson, President of the Alameda SIRS Golf Club, said they were working
With the Alameda Men's Golf Club to establish a new category of membership and an
acceptable arrangement whereby members of SIRS could join the Alameda Men's Golf Club
and recieve the membership benefits, including handicapping. He noted that if the
arrangements could not be worked out, the SIRS would return to the Council with their
request for designation of the Jack Clark Course as the Club's home course.
Mr. Ted Holmes, of the Alameda Mens' Golf Club, noted membership under this proposed
plan would be open to all retired persons, and not limited to SIRS.
Councilman Beckam suggested appointment of a member of the SIRS Golf Club to the newly
expanded Golf COmmiSSiOD,
Councilman Beckam moved the intent of the letter from the SIRS Golf Club to the Golf
Commission, dated February 12, I979, be accepted, seconded by Councilman Tillman,
carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: F0Vp, Noes: Councilman Diament, (1),
Absent: None.
HEARINGS:
79-132 Held over from the meeting of February 6, 1979, In the Matter of a proposed
amendment to the Noise Element of the General Plan permitting residential development
in easement areas between 65-70 CNEL.
President Corica explained the procedure to be used in the hearing.
City Attorney Stroud outlined the issue before the COunCil.
On a call for propOrD8ntS, Mr. James Davis, attorney for Harbor Bay Isle Associates,
spoke in support of the proposed amendments.
Mr. John Barni, Jr., 1277 Bay Street, noted this amendment affected all prnpertv
similarly located in an area between 65-70 CNEL, and not just Village 5 of Harbor
Bay Isle.
On a call for opponents, Mr. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, objected to the
proposed amendments.
The President declared the public portion of the hearing closed.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the amendments as recommended h« the City �ttOrney
and that he be instructed to prepare the implementing ordinance for the March ' 13
meeting, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-I33 In the Matter of the Fifth Year Housing and Community Development Act
Application Program.
President Corica outlined the procedure to be used in this hearing.
Mr. Robert Wonder, Assistant to the City Manager, explained the Application. He noted
the only changes since the last hearing were to subtract $10,000 from Project [8-2l
and add �2 5OO to the Contingency Fund (13) and establish �7 5OO for the - ' 't
"Webster Street Revitalization(10)."
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On a call for proponents or opponents, there was no response.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the program as amended, seconded by Councilman
Beckam.. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Thr/e, Noes:
Councilman Diament and President Corica, (2). Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
79-134 Resolution No. 9056, "Authorizing Submission of Application to United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Funds Under the Housing and Communitv
Development Block Grant Program." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Beckam,
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Seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on the following roll call vote: A»es: Three.
Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica, (2). Absent: None. -
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-135 The report from the City Manager concerning the Capital Improvement Program
was held over to the meeting of March 13.
79-136 From the Alameda Recreation Commission, signed by the Chairman, regarding
selection of a tennis professional contract to manage courts and provide tennis programs.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and the Recreation Commission continue
to pursue the matter, seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-137 From the Planning Board, signed by the President, concerning the dredging of
San Leandro Bay.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and a letter be sent to the Corps
of Engineers informing them of Council interest in pursuing dredging of the channel,
seconded by Councilman Diament.
Ms. Leora Feeney, 1330 Eighth Street, suggested the City investigate the possibility
of having an Alameda representative on the citizens' committee to study this matter.
On a call for the question, the motion carried on the following voice vote: Ayes:
Four. Noes: Councilman Beckam, (1). Absent: None.
79-138 From the Energy Conservation Committee, signed by the Chairperson, requesting
expansion of membership by two representatives.
Nominations were carried over to the meeting of March 13. Recommendations for
nominations were requested from the current committee.
79-139 From the Assistant City Manager, transmitting a report of the Administrative
Services Supervisor concerning the Animal Shelter.
Mr. John Leavitt, Grand Street;
Mr. Gary Bennett, 1011 Grand Street;
Mrs. Loraine Branson, 1419 Cottage Street;
Mr. Michael Delariva, 2065 Pacific;
and Mrs. Sylvia Bennett, 1011 Grand Street,
commented on what they felt was an over zealous attitude by the Pound personnel in
issuing citations.
Mrs. Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue, suggested the fee schedule should be
reconsidered.
Mr. Robert Hudkins, 3319 Central Avenue, spoke in favor of stricter controls over dogs.
Ms. Maerose Evans, 3280 Thompson Avenue;
and Mrs. Carmen Lazar, of Alameda Animal Rescue and Control, spoke in commendation of
the work performed by the Pound personnel.
The Council requested information on who has the authority to set the amount of the
fines.
It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager be directed to inform Pound
personnel to implement a fair and impartial interpretation of the leash and "Pooper
Scooper" ordinances.
*79-I40 The Council approved a report from the City Auditor, Assistant City Manager,
and the General Accounting Supervisor, submitting a report on Counts of Money held
May 31, August 16, and November 15, I978,
*70-I4I The Council approved a report from the Assistant City Manager, recommending
purchase of equipment for conversion of Engine 5 from gasoline to diesel power.
70-142 From the Assistant City Manager, regarding a proposal for fencing of the bird
refuge on South Shore between Broadway and Park Street. (Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary)
Councilman Dia08Ot moved approval of the report, seconded by Councilman Tillman.
Leora Feeney suggested the City work closely with the East Bay Regional Park District
On the design of the fence.
On a call for the question, the motion carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79-I43 The Council approved the report from the Assistant City Manager recommending
approval of the request from Harbor Bay Isle Associates for a two-year extension
relating to Tract No. 3810.
*79-144 The Council approved the report from the Assistant City Manager recommending
approval of the request from AE REalty Partners for a one-year extension relating to
Tract No. 3903.
COUNCIL REFERRALS:
79-145 Councilman Tillman requested a report on the savings to date from the policy
of restricting the use of City Vehicles,
79-146 Councilman Tillman requested a report on the progress on plans for construction
of a mini-park at Oak Street and Otis Drfve,
79-147 Councilman Tillman requested a report on the feasibility of allowing Cable
TV in the City.
79-148 Councilman Sherratt requested further study of the traffic problem at the
intersection of Island Drive and Mecartney Road,
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
79-149 President Corica noted a letter had been received from Mrs, Dorothy U nth un k in
appreciation of the Council's action to adjourn a recent meeting in memory of her husband.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Beckam moved the Council adjourn to executive session for a discussion of
personnel matters, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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 12:30 o'clock a.m. It was announced that as municipal election day
would fall on March 6, 1979, the regular meeting scheduled for that date would be
postponed to an adjourned regular meeting to be held March 13, 1979,
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk