1978-11-02 Joint Special CC PB MinutesJOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1978
Meeting convened at 6:00 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None. Present: Planning Board Members Fenstermacher, Gorman,
McPherson, Perata, Stone, and President Narahara, (6). Absent: Mr. Simmons, (1).
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety. Tapes
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discussion concerning the role of the Planning Board.
Comments were made by members of the Council and Planning Board pertaining to the
roles of both the City Council and Board in the planning process. Councilman Tillman
noted Mrs. McPherson had suggested the joint session when she had expressed her opinion
regarding the Council decision on the Anthony project at its meeting of October 17,
1978. Councilman Sherratt stated he believed there was a breakdown in communications
between the two bodies. Councilman Diament suggested the use of the City Attorney's
communication to the Planning Board dated October 26, 1978, as a basis for discussion.
President Narahara reported on the Planning Board's review of the Anthony project
and commented on the lack of adequate Planning staff and legal counsel. She noted
the Board had decided to notify the Recreation Commission in the future whenever there
was an issue before them which might concern the Commission.
Mr. Fenstermacher explained the rules and procedures of the Planning Board pertaining
to findings. Mrs. McPherson noted findings were prepared by Planning staff and not
the Board. She recommended the City Attorney review any findings suggested for
Planning Board action.
It was the consensus of the Council that findings of the Planning Board on an issue be
more closely reviewed by the City Attorney. There was a discussion on the requirements
for the Board to determine the legality of their findings.
Mr. Perata commented on the lack of specific policy direction from the Council.
Councilman Sherratt said he felt the Council should forward exact policy decisions to
the Board for their information.
There followed a discussion on the September 19, 1978, policy directive from the
Council to the Board concerning Harbor Bay Isle Village V; the letter received from
legal counsel concerning the Harbor Bay Isle Association's objection to the request
of two members of the Planning Board for additional information; and the communication
of the City Attorney to the Board which had been approved by the Council prior to
transmittal.
It was noted President Corica left the Council Chamber at this time and Vice President
Diament assumed the chair.
Councilman Beckam asked that the City Manager investigate how cheaply the Planning
effort and staff could be expanded, and how delays in processing could be
avoided. He moved the City Attorney's letter to the Board of October 26, 1978,
and the Council motion of September 19, 1978, concerning the Harbor Bay Isle
Village V EIR be reaffirmed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and
carried on the following voice vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President
Corica, (1).
Councilman Sherratt moved the City Attorney's letter of October 26 be released, in
its entirety, to the press and public. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam
and carried on the following voice vote: Ayes: Three. Noes: Vice President
Diament, (1). Absent: President Corica, (1).
2. Status of Combined Land Use Plan.
There was a lengthy discussion on the amount of time left for the completion of the
Plan and the reasons for delays in completion.
Councilman Beckam moved the Planning Director be directed to prepare and expedite a
schedule which would expedite hearings of the Combined Land Use Plan and present it
to the Planning Board for approval and advise the Council. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following voice vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1).
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the joint special meeting
of the City Council and Planning Board adjourned at 8:10 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
>FW
City Clerk