1979-01-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JANUARY 16, 1979
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilman Tillman; Invocation delivered by Reverend Larry Nelson,
Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting held January 2, 1979, were approved
as submitted.
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 Sherratt moved adoption of the consent calendar, seconded by Councilman
Beckam, and carried on unanimous roll call vote. Those items so enacted, approved,
or adopted are identified by an asterisk (*).
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
L- 79-27 From the Peralta Community College District suggesting consolidation of the
District election with the City election.
Councilman Diament moved State Legislators be contacted and requested to initiate
legislation which would permit the City to consolidate with the Junior College
District elections in future years, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried on unanimous
voice vote.
79-28 From Mr. Cheng Ben Wang, President, Encinal Terminals, appealing the Planning
Board decision on the Patton Way Project Environmental Impact Report.
The report from the Planning Board on their decision was also considered at this time.
A hearing was set for February 6, 1979.
79-29 From Mr. Clement F. Burnap, 657 Tarryton Isle, concerning city-owned property
at the end of Caroline Street, and submitting a claim for property damage.
Following discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved the claim be rejected, the neighborhood
of Caroline Street be polled as to resident concerns and suggestions for solutions, and
a report be submitted to Council for the meeting of February 6 with a copy to Mr.
Burnap; seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
The City Engineer was also asked to provide an estimate of the cost Of installing a
fence at the end of the street to prohibit access to the lagoon area.
*79-30 The City Council received a letter from the Committee for the Handicapped,
signed by the Chairperson, expressing their appreciation for the City Hall Oak
Street entrance ramp construction.
HEARINGS:
79-31 In the Matter of Application R-78-7 to reclassify from C-1 (Neighborhood
Business District) to R-2 (Family Residential District) property located at 000
Central Avenue, Applicant: David L. Thompson,
President Corica described the procedure to be used in both hearings before the
Council this evening.
Planning Director Patterson briefly outlined the i3SVe.
On a call for proponents, the applicant spoke in favor of granting his application.
On a call for opponents, there was no response.
The President declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the recommendations of the Planning Board and
the ordinance be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman Tillman, carried on
unanimous voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
79-32 "Ordinance No. , N. S., An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain
Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S."
(David L. Thompson -- R-78-7). Introduced by motion made by Councilman Beckam, seconded
by Councilman Sherratt, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: NOne,
HEARINGS:
79-33 In the Matter of Application R-78-3 to reclassify from R-1-PD (Single Family
Residential District with a Planned Development overlay) to R-2-PD (Two Family
Residential District with a Planned Development overlay) Lot 2, Tract 3773, and Lots
6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12, Tract 38I0 at Harbor Bay Isle. Applicant: Harbor Bay Isle
As5OCfateS,
Planning Director Patterson briefly outlined the issue.
On a call for proponents, Mr. Oscar Barry, representing Harbor Bay Isle Associates,
spoke in favor of granting the dpplicatiOn.
On a call for opponents, there was no response.
The President declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the recommendations of the Planning Board and
the ordinance be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried on
unanimous voice vote.
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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
79-34 "Ordinance No. , N. S., An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain
Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S."
(Harbor Bay Isle Associates -- R-78-3). Introduced by motion made by Councilman
Beckam, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
79-35 From the Golf Commission regarding the use of acreage at Island Drive and
Clubhouse Memorial Road.
Mr. Ed Gingrich, President of the Golf Commission, described the Commissions'
suggestion, i.e., construction of an executive-type golf course and a banquet hall
on the property.
There was discussion regarding hiring a golf course architect to design the new
executive-type course. City Manager Goss suggested, if the Council was generally in
favor of the proposal, that the Council give approval to retaining a golf course
architect and the specific contract, scope of work, cost of contract, person proposed
to be hired, and amount of initial funding be presented back to the Council. In
addition, he said it might be well to get a financial consultant to work out a pay
back scheme.
Councilman Sherratt moved the City Manager's suggestion be adopted, seconded by
Councilman Diament, carried on uannimous voice vote.
Councilman Beckam remarked he would assume this would include repayment at the
earliest possible date of the architect's fee.
*79-36 The Council accepted a report from the Public Utilities Board, signed by the
Secretary, regarding the additional transfer of funds to the General Fund of the City.
*79-37 The Council approved the recommendations in a report from the Planning Board,
regarding Parcel Map No. 2706, a division of Parcel Map 2332, at the northwest corner
of Mariner Square Loop and Mariner Square Drive.
79-38 From the Assistant to the City Manager, regarding reporgramming Third Year
HCDA funds for the rehabilitation of units at 1317 Pacific Avenue.
Councilman Diament suggested the Housing Authority be asked to make the necessary
repairs on the house, to be repaid from the rents collected.
Councilman Beckam moved the City Manager be directed to work with the Housing Authority
to implement Councilman Diament's suggestion, and that Third Year HCDA funds be
considered as the source for payment to the Housing Authority for the repairs, seconded
by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79-39 The Council accepted the recommendations of the Assistant City Manager in his
report regarding the Emergency Medical Technician Apprenticeship Standards Program.
79-40 The Council held over consideration of the City Manager's recommendation
on the Final Map for Tract No. 3841 - Central Area of Village III, to the meeting
of February 6, 1979.
*79-41 The Council accepted the City Manager's report regarding completion of the
Washington Park Phase II project and ordered the Notice of Completion filed.
79-42 From the City Manager regarding signs for the Alameda Golf Courses and the
Harbor Bay Isle Information Center.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the report, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79-43 The Council approved the City Manager's recommendation for the open market
purchase for the Golf Course of a 7-unit Park Master mower, to be financed from
the Equipment Replacement Fund.
*79-44 The Council approved the City Manager's recommendation for award of the contract
for Window Coverings for the Police Administration Building to Western Contract
Furnishers.
79-45 From the City Attorney concerning Legal Service Contract with the Housing
Authority.
Councilman Sherratt moved the recommended changes be made to the Contract, seconded
by Councilman Beckam, carried on unanimous voice vote.
*79-46 The Council approved the City Manager's recommendation to accept the Final
Map for Tract 3865 - Otis Drive and Rosewood Way.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
79-47 The City Attorney recommended Resolution No. 9030 be amended on page 9, Section
10-4.1 by adding the words "but not less than seven." at the end of the first
sentence.
Councilman Beckam moved Resolution No. 9030 be amended as suggested by the City
Attorney, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Russ Sisung, 221 Santa Clara Avenue, stated he felt the Council should either
remove the measure from the March ballot or allow those who wrote the arguments for
or against the measure the opportunity to amend their argument.
Councilman Diament moved the authors of arguments for or against Measure F on the
March, 1979, ballot be allowed to amend their arguments, seconded by Councilman
Tillman, carried on unanimous voice vote.
79-48 President Corica commented on the complaint of Mrs. Mary Cappa, 314 Brush
Street, regarding flooding in the basement of her home.
The City Engineer noted this problem had been considered on numerous occasions with
no complete solution found. He suggested Mrs. Cappa might install a sump pump in
her basement.
Councilman Tillman noted the whole northside of the City was similarly susceptible
to flooding during heavy raiOs. He suggested the establishment of a Public Works
Commission to advise the Council on drainage and other problems throughout the City
and to prioritize capital improvement projects.
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In response to a question from Councilman Diament, City Goss suggested the
Association of Bay Area Governments be consulted to find out if any funding might
be available to finance repairs and improvements to the existing sewer system.
Councilman Tillman moved the City Manager be directed to provide a report on the
formation of the proposed Public Works Commission and that he consult with ABAG
concerning funding sources, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried on unanimous
voice vote.
79-49 President Corica commented on a proposal to improve a parcel of land on Otis
Drive at Oak Street, belonging to the West Lagoon Homeowners' Association.
Following a discussion on the proposed plans and expected costs, Councilman Tillman
moved the Council endorse the concept of the proposal, pending a complete report on
the expenses involved and response from members of the Association, seconded by
Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
79-50 On suggestion from President Corica, Councilman BeCkdN moved the Council commend
the recent actions of Officer Forest T. Taylor, with the commendation and report from
the Chief of Police describing the action to be placed in his personnel file,
seconded by Councilman Diament, carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
*79-51 "Resolution No. 9033, Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in
Commendation of Tom L. Houchins, Sheriff of Alameda County." Adopted.
*79-52 "Resolution No. 9034, Approving Parcel Map No. 2705 for Division of Property at
Northwest Corner of Mariner Square Drive and Marina Square Loop, Alameda, California,
Permitting Recording Thereof and Finding Said Parcel Map Consistent with City's
General Plan (Mariner Court Associates, a Limited Partnership - Subdivider)." Adopted.
*79-53 "Resolution No. 9035, Approving City's Entry Into Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) Apprenticeship Standards Program and Accepting Non-Local Funds for Said
Program." Adopted.
*79-54 "Resolution No. 9036, Requesting State Legislature Take Steps to Prohibit Sale
of Drug Paraphernalia." Adopted.
*79-55 "Resolution No. 9037, Requesting the Allocation of One Cent of the Existing
State Sales Tax to Cities and Counties." Adopted.
*79-56 "Resolution No. 9038, Favoring Development of Encinal High School/Naval Air
Station Fishing Access Site in Cooperation with Wildlife Conservation Board and
Setting Forth Provisions for Funding." Adopted.
79-57 "Resolution No. 9039, Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract
3865, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements
Therein, Approving Bonds as to Sufficiency, and Accepting Certain Public Streets
and Easements (AE Realty Partners, Subdivider)." Adopted.
79-58 "Resolution No. 9040, Amending the Administrative Procedures for Processing
Development Projects; Environmental Impact Reports (EIR); and Selecting Consultants
to Prepare EIRs for the City."
City Attorney Stroud suggested the resolution be amended by adding "or within six
months of the filing of the final map for the project," to the end of Paragraph IX-C.
Councilman Sherratt moved the resolution be adopted as amended, seconded by Councilman
Beckam, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
79-59 "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." Councilman Beckam moved introduction of the ordinance, seconded by
Councilman Tillman.
On the question, the following spoke in favor of passage of the ordinance:
Councilman Sherratt and Mr. Jim Hourigan, President of Isle City Sirs Branch 60.
The following spoke in opposition to passage of the ordinance:
President Corica, Mr. Ed Gingrich, Chairman of the Golf Commission; and Mr. Ted
Holmes, 326 Magnolia Drive.
On a call for the question, the motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilman Diament and President Corica, (2). Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
*79-60 "Ordinance No. 1950, Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Sections
16-511, 16-512, 16-517, 16-521, 16-522, 16-523, I6-524 and 16-525 Relating to
Outdated or preempted Dangerous Weapon and Firearm Regulations." Passed.
*79-61 "Ordinance No. 1951, Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Sections
17-3I1 and I7-321 Relating to Outdated or Preempted Parking Regulations,? Passed.
*79-62 "Ordinance No. 1952, Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section
13-154'1 Thereto Prohibit Sales Activities During a Ten-DaY Processing Period of
Interstate Commerce License Exemption Statements." Passed.
BILLS:
*79-63 The Council approved payment of an itemized List of Claims, certified by
the City Manager as correct, in the total amount of $80,0I3.29.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
79-64 Mr, Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, commented on the ordinance rezoning
a section of the Harbor Bay Isle development, introduced by the Council under
Item 79-34.
FILING:
Financial and Operating Report, Bureau of Electricity, for period ending August
31, 1978.
Affidavit of City Manager and Chief of Police re Police Secret Fund.
Agreement with AE Realty re Tract 3865.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Diament moved the Council retire to executive session for a discussion of
personnel matters, seconded by Councilman B2ckd0, 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 DdiUUrDed at
10:15 o'clock p.m. to meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 6, I979-
at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,