1978-11-14 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 1978
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman and President
Corica, (5). Absent: N0D9,
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety. Tapes
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk,
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
J. Held over from meeting of October 17, 1978, from Planning Board, signed by the
Secretary, submitting a recommendation on Parcel Map 2574, a division into two lots
of property located at 2161 Central Avenue. (Owner: Jerry Schwabenland)
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Beckam
and carried on unanimous voice vote.
2. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, submitting recommendation on
amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, concerning C-M (Commercial-
Manufacturing District), M-1 (Intermediate Industrial ((Manufacturing)) District),
and M-2 (General ((Manufacturing)) District) to require a Use Permit for C-1 (Neighbor-
hood Business District) and C-2 (Central Business District) uses adjacent to any R
(Residential) District for the operation after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.
Hearing date was set for December 5, 1978.
3. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, concerning A Study On The Traffic
Potential Of Bay Farm Island in Alameda, California, prepared by Deleuw Cather and
Company in connection with Tract No. 3810 (Harbor Bay Isle).
Councilman Beckam moved the report be received, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and
carried on unanimous voice vote.
4. From the Auditor-Assessor recommending cancellation and/or refund of Possessory
Interest Taxes as billed on 1978-79 Unsecured Tax Rolls.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman
Tillman, and carried on unanimous voice vote.
5. From the Deputy City Clerk submitting recommendations on Council agenda format.
Councilman Beckam moved adoption of the recommendations, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
and carried on unanimous voice vote.
6. From the City Manager recommending acceptance of public improvements and release
Of performance bond in connection with Parcel Map 1613, a portion of vacant land on
south side of Otis Drive westerly of the Alameda First National Bank.
Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the report and release of the bond, seconded by
Councilman Beckam, and carried on unanimous voice vote.
7. From the City Manager recommending replacement of chain SawS.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman
Sherratt, and carried on unanimous voice vote.
8. From the City Manager regarding replacement of a Seagrave fire apparatus pump.
Councilman Diament moved approval of the report, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
and carried on unanimous voice vote.
9. From the City Manager regarding the dog litter control ordinance.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report and the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare an ordinance for consideration, seconded by Councilman Tillman, and
carried on unanimous voice vote.
10. From the City Manager concerning the Ad Hoc Efficiency Committee report on the
Personnel office.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report, seconded by Councilman Sherratt,
and carried on unanimous voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
11. President Corica's comment on the City Manager's report regarding personnel
transactions; his proposal to establish a moratorium on the Design Review Board; and
his suggestion to transfer the Design Review Board Associate Planner to current
Planning Department.
It was noted this item would be considered at the meeting of November 21, 1978.
Councilman Sherratt suggested staff consider and report on the possibility of creating
two new boards to replace the existing City Planning Board and Design Review Board.
He suggested each Board consist of 5 members, with one board dealing with zoning,
variances, and general plan considerations, and the other board handling subdivisions,
Planned Developments, and any design related to that specific area. Councilman
Diament remarked that this suggestion might require a Charter amendment.
12, In the Matter of the Housing Authority and Public Utility Board.
President Corica noted the contract between the Housing Authority and their Executive
Director called for a salary review in January, 1979. Councilman Tillman moved the
Council recommend to the Authority that they consider reducing the Executive Director's
salary by 6% at the time of the salary review, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and
carried on unanimous voice V0te,
Councilman Diament suggested the Council and the Public Utilities Board meet in
executive session to discuss personnel matters. The Clerk was instructed to poll
the members of the Board and the Council in order to set a date for the meeting. It
was suggested the session be held on November 27, 1978, at 6:30 o'clock p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
13, President Corica announced the availability of a film depicting problems of
the handicapped. He suggested the film be shown in conjunction with an upcoming
Council meeting, and Mrs. Josephine Bixler be reimbursed for the $227 purchase price.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued):
r_14. Councilman Tillman commented on the inadequacy of the sound systems in locations
other than the Council Chamber. President Corica suggested all Boards and Commissions
hold their meetings in the Chamber. The City Manager was requested to prepare a
schedule of the meetings of all Boards and Commissions.
RESOLUTIONS:
-15. "Resolution No. 8999, Approving Parcel Map No. 2574 for Division of Property at
2161 Central Avenue, Alameda, California, Permitting Recording Thereof and Finding
Said Parcel Map Consistent with City's General Plan (Jerry Schwabenland)." Adopted by
motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried by following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
lh. "Resolution No. 9000, AUthOciZiDg Execution of Agreement for Construction and
Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 2574 and Approving Faith-
ful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency /2161 Central Avenue - Jerry Schwabenland,
5UbdiVider\.« Adopted by made by Councilman Beckam, seconded by Councilman
Diament, and carried by following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
~17. "Resolution No. 9001" Ordering Refund of Possessory Interest Taxes Paid and
Cancellation for Those Unpaid." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Beckam, seconded
by Councilman Sherratt, carried by following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
18. "Resolution No. 9002, Authorizing Use of Facsimile Signature Stamp by Clerk of
the Alameda County of Supervisors for Cancellation of City of Alameda Taxes."
Adopted by motion made by Councilman Beckam, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and
carried by - following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
19. "Resolution No. 9003, Authorizing Execution of License Agreement with Harbor Bay
Isle Associates for Installation and Maintenance of Two Bus Shelters at the Intersection
of Dike Road and Bridgeway Road and Two Bus Shelters at the Intersection of Packet
Landing Road and Bridgeway Road." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Beckam, seconded
by Councilman Tillman, carried by following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The President declared the foregoing resolutions adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
20. "Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending
Section 17-551 of Article 5, Chapter 5, of Title XVII Thereof, Relating to the
Prohibited Use of Park Street and Tilden Way by Any Vehicle Exceeding a Maximum Gross
Weight of Three Tons."
"Ordinance No. , N.S., Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section
17-551 of Article 5, Chapter 5, of Title XVII Thereof, Relating to the Prohibited Use
of California Highway Route 260 and a Portion of California State Highway Route 01
by Any Vehiele Exceeding a Maximum Gross Weight of Three Tons."
Councilman Beckam moved the above ordinances, to be amended by the City Attorney, be
held over to the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt.
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On the question, President Corica said he felt the Council should act on the ordi-
nances as they were written. He said, if they were held over, he wanted all those
who had spoken on the issue at the last Council meeting to be contacted and asked
to be present at the time the amended ordinances were considered.
Mr. Daniel Cummins, Attorney for Encinal Terminals, said he felt his client, and the
others present at the last meeting, would be in favor of the proposed amendments.
Councilman Sherratt stated he felt if the proposed amendments would allow the Council
to implement the intent of prohibiting through truck traffic, then the amendments
should be made and the ordinances placed on the agenda for introduction for either
the meeting of November 21 or December 5.
Councilman Sherratt suggested Councilman Beckam amend his motion to have the ordinances
put on the agenda for the meeting to be held December 5; Councilman Beckam agreed to
the amendment. On a call for the question, the motion carried on unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk was instructed to inform all those who spoke on the issue at the last
Council meeting that the ordinances, as amended, would be on the agenda for consider-
ation of introduction at the meeting to be held December 5, 1978.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
21. "Ordinance No. 1943, N.S., An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain
Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S."
(John Coler-Dark, R 78-6) Passed by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by
Councilman Beckam, carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
BILLS:
22. An itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, in the
total amount of $88,363.69, was presentad. Councilman Diament moved the bills as
itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on November 7, 1978, be
allowed and paid; seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried by unanimous voice vote.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
23. Ms. Kathy Clark, a student at Alameda High School, asked questions concerning
the conduct of meetings.
24. Mrs. Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue, asked, on behalf of the Handicapped
Committee, whether they could release the film mentioned by President Corica for
showings. The consensus of the Council was to let the Committee use their own
discretion in determining when the film would be lent to other groups.
ADJOURNMENT:
25. Councilman Diament moved the Council adjourn to executive session for a discus-
sion of litigation matters, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on unanimous
voice vote. At the conclusion of discussion, it was decided no action would be taken.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at
9:10 o'clock p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, November 21, 1978, at
7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk