1978-08-29 CC Work Session MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA AND JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD
TUESDAY AUGUST 29, 1978
Special meeting of the City Council convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica
presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety. Tapes
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Receipt of the Notice and Agenda of this Special Meeting of the City Council and
Joint Work Session of the City Council and Housing Authority was acknowledged by the
Councilmen and Commissioners and is on file.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. From the City Manager concerning revenue from the 1978-1979 unsecured tax roll.
City Manager Goss reported the unsecured tax roll, based upon a pre-Proposition 13
tax rate, would be collected by Alameda County and would produce approximately
$541,000. Mr. Goss noted there was some question concerning retention of the funds
and he, therefore, recommended the funds collected be placed in the City's Cash
Basis Fund so they could be refunded if such action should become Decessary.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and approval of the recommendations.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on unanimous voice vote.
2. From the City Manager regarding the 1978-1979 City tax rate.
City Manager Goss recommended a rate of $,0168 per $100 assessed value be set on the
secured tax roll to collect the outstanding 1951 Sewer Bond. He then recommended the
City's general tax rate be its proportion of the 1% of full cash value (or 4% of the
assessed value) which would be collected by the County in accordance with ' State law.
His final recommendation was that should Proposition 13 be declared invalid, the
1977-1978 property tax rate be used for the current fiscal year.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report, seconded by Councilman Diament,
and carried on unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
3. "Resolution No. 8870, Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal
Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1978-1979." Adopted b«
motion made by Councilman Beckam, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: NODe, Absent: None.
A fifty-minute recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with President
Corica and Housing Authority Chairman Ferro presiding.
4. Work session of the City Council and Housing Authority to consider the follow-
ing items, and action thereon, if desired.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, and President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
Housing Authority: Present: Commissioners Douglas, Palmer, Pruitt, Trujillo, and
Chairman Ferro, (5). Absent: Commissioners DeWitt and Godfrey, (2).
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/a\ Review of the Housing Assistance Plan (including, Section 8). Mr, Michael Church
presented projected Slide diagrams in conjunction with a verbal review of housing
assistance needs for low and moderate income households, the goals for the Housing
Assistance Plan under HCDA, and Section 8 programs available from HUD. He and Mr.
Robert Wonder, Assistant to the City Manager, answered the questions of the Council
and Commission members.
(b) Update on Existing Housing Program.
/i\ Progress report on Parrot Street project. Mr. Richard Marquardt, Executive
Director of the Housing Authority, briefly reviewed current activity on the Parrot
Street project. On question from Councilman Sherratt, he outlined the projected
units on the Parrot site, the Otis/Park Street site, the Esperanza site, the modular
project, Eagle Avenue site, and the percentage of Section 8 funds being used at each
site.
(ii) Review of Section 8 Existing. Mr. Marquardt presented statistics on the
Section 8 program, outlining the history of the program and the current number of
units.
There was discussion on the need for the City staff and Housing Authority staff to
work even more closely together, to avoid duplication of effort and to more effectively
administer programs.
Councilman Beckam moved the City Manager be directed to work with the Executive
Director of the Housing Authority to prepare a report on the division of duties in
processing applications and to set responsibilities therefor, to bring this report
to the Council in about 2 months, and that there be a complete exchange of all informa-
tion received. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on unanimous
voice vote of the Council members.
On suggestion by Councilman Beckam, Commissioner Palmer moved the Housing Authority
adopt a similar motion, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, and carried on unanimous
Voice vote of the Commission members present.
Councilman Diament requested the Housing Authority keep a record of Alameda residents
applying for Section 8 assistance.
(iii) Discussion of possible use of Otis/Willow for elderly housing. On question,
the City Attorney explained if there was a desire to build apartment-style housing
OD the parcel, or low or moderate income public housing, a vote of the people would
be required for approval of an exemption from the provisions of "Measure A" and of
a referendum under Section 34. There followed a brief discussion of the reversionary
clause contained in the deed conveying the property to the City.
Councilman Diament moved the use of the Otis/Willow site for senior housing be further
explored, pending removal of the reversionary clause, seconded by Councilman Tillman,
carried on unanimous voice vote.
(c) HCDA's impact on Alam8da/S housing needs.
President Corica stated he did not like the increasing requirements placed on the
funds by HUD, and that he felt Alameda had been providing adequate housing for many
years.
Councilman DiameDt suggested all funds be allocated to a rehabilitation program
instead of new construction/site acqUiSitiOD.
Mr. Robert Wonder explained a proposed strategy for use in negotiations with HUD
which would emphasize rehabilitation programs and de-emphasize site acquisition.
Mrs. Selina Faulhaber, 1003 Fairoaks, spoke on the site acquisition program.
5. Councilman Beckam moved the Council request the Housing Authority to consider
authorizing a salary reduction of 6% for any of its employees earning $30,000 or
more per year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tillman and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman Sherratt, (1). Absent:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
6. There being no further business, the Council and Housing Authority adjourned
the meeting at 10:20 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk