1978-07-06 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD THURSDAY JULY 6, 1978
The meeting convened at 1:00 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, President
Corica, (5). Absent: None.
Receipt of the Notice and Agenda of this Special Meeting had been acknowledged by
the Councilmen and was on file. Purpose of the special session was for Hearings
on the merits of meet and confer matters in dispute between City representatives
and the Alameda Firefighters Association, the Alameda City Employees Association,
and the Alameda Police Association.
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety.
Tapes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
HEARINGS: President Corica explained the procedures to be followed during the
hearings. Councilman Diament moved approval of the procedures as outlined, seconded
by Councilman Sherratt and carried on unanimous voice vote.
1. Hearing on the merits of meet and confer matters in dispute between the City
representatives and the Alameda Firefighters Association.
Assistant City Manager Creagh presented the City's position.
Lt. Robert La Grone presented the Alameda Firefighters' Association's position.
Following a rebuttal by each speaker, the President declared the Hearing closed.
2. Hearing on the merits of meet and confer matters in dispute between the City
representatives and the Alameda City Employees' Association.
Assistant City Manager Creagh presented the City's position.
Mr. Gerald Burke, attorney, presented the Alameda City Employees' Association's position.
Following a rebuttal by each speaker, the President declared the Hearing closed.
3. Hearing on the merits of meet and confer matters in dispute between the City
representatives and the Alameda Police Association.
Assistant City Manager Creagh presented the City's position.
Sgt. Stan Voogd presented the Alameda Police Association's position.
Following a rebuttal by each speaker, the President declared the Hearing closed.
4.' Councilman Tillman moved the Council retire to executive session for the purpose
of discussion of the meet and confer matters presented at the Hearings, seconded by
Councilman Sherratt, and carried on unanimous voice vote. At the conclusion of
discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved the Council reconvene in special session,
seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on unanimous voice vote.
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5. Resolution No. 8938: "Resolving Impasse Issues and Findings Thereon and
Establishing Salaries and Benefits for Fiscal I978-1979."
Adopted by motion made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Tillman,
carried on following roll call vote: Ayes: FiV8, Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
6. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ethel M. Ottosen
City Clerk
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD THURSDAY JULY 6, 1978
Convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. Pledge of Allegiance
led by Councilman Sherratt; Invocation delivered by Reverend Al Larsen, Assistant
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman, President
Corica, (5). Absent: None,
President Corica introduced Mr. and Mrs. Kjellgren, visiting Alameda from our sister
city of Lidingo, Sweden.
President Corica commended the Fourth of July Parade Committee on their efforts in
producing a successful parade and Fun Fair.
President Corica commended the Council members on their extra hard work, especially
since the passage of Proposition 13.
MINUTES: Councilman Beckam requested the minutes of the meeting held June 20, 1978,
be corrected as follows: "Minutes," the vote on correction to the minutes of May 23,
I978, should read: "carried on unanimous voice vote, with Councilman Beckam
abstaining as he was absent from that meeting." The minutes were then approved as
amended.
Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their eDtiy8ty. Tapes
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
~l. From Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brown, 2I03 Buena Vista Avenue, appealing decision of
Planning Board denying variance to allow 6-foot fence in front yard and 8-foot fence
on rear and side property liOBS. Hearing date was set for regular meeting to be
held July 18.
2. From Mobil Oil Corporation appealing decision of Planning Board concerning Use
Permit granted by Board. Communication held over to meeting to be held July 18.
3. From Mr. Roland T. Heyn, 3042 Thompson Avenue, concerning the extension of
Fernside Boulevard. Communication received, referred to City Engineer for response.
4. From Mr. Otto W. Sammet, 2624 Janis Circle, regarding the swimming pool of a
neighbor. Referred to Senior Building Inspector for review and report.
HEARINGS:
5. In the Matter of the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in an anticipated
amount of $501,685 for Entitlement Period X (October 1, 1978, through September 30, 1979.)
Mrs. Josephine Bixler, 814 Haight Avenue, spoke in favor of using these funds for
Police Department operations. She also inquired about the completion of the handicapped
ramp and railings.
Mrs. Alice White, 1528 Pacific Avenue, spoke in opposition to using these funds solely
for Police Department operations. She spoke in favor of retention of the Crossing
Guard program. Councilman Beckam suggested the City Manager contact the School
District to study the possibility of obtaining warrants from the State and
splitting the cost with the School District for the Crossing Guards. Councilman
Sherratt requested the City Manager supply the exact figures relating to the
cost of the program.
Mr. Robert Hudkins, 3319 Santa Clara Avenue and Mr. Michael Grappo, 1505 Broadway,
also spoke in opposition to using the funds for Police Department operations.
Councilman Beckam moved the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be committed to Police
Department operations use, seconded by Councilman Tillman, and carried on unanimous
voice vote.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
6. From the City Auditor-Assessor, recommending refund of real and personal property
taxes erroneously levied and collected.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman
Sherratt, and carried on unanimous voice vote.
7. From the Public Utilities Board, signed by the General Manager and Chief Engineer,
regarding a lifeline rate study.
Mr. Fred Laughlin, 924 Versailles, spoke in opposition to institution of lifeline
rates.
Councilman Beckam requested a bar chart from the Bureau showing the rate structure,
both current and under a lifeline rate based on the kilowatt hours used.
Councilman Sherratt suggested a work session with the Public Utilities Board and
Councilman Diament suggested a special session in August for that purpose.
8. From the City Manager, transmitting a communication signed by the General Manager
and Chief Engineer, Bureau of Electricity, concerning the Solid Waste Project.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and that it be placed on the
agenda of the proposed work session, seconded by Councilman Diament, and carried on
unanimous voice vote.
9. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, submitting a recommendation on
Parcel Map No.2468, (two lots at 787 Santa Clara Avenue and 1511 Eighth Street)
filed by John Barni, Jr., for Mr. and Mrs. J. Price.
Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report, seconded by Councilman Diament, and
carried on unanimous voice vote.
10. From the City Manager regarding financial implications of the Real Property
Conveyance Tax and other related revenue matters.
Speaking in opposition to the Real Property Conveyance Tax were:
Mr. John Barni, 624 Glenwood;
Mr. John Mitcheom, 1319 High Street;
Mr. John McClease, 408 Sunset Road;
Mr. Fred Lyons, 1285 Weber Street
Mr. Michael Grappo, 1505 Broadway;
Mr. Chris Corpus, 509 Santa Clara Avenue;
Mr. Jim McClure, 1223 Park Street;
Ms. Doris Pixton, 950 Shorepoint Court;
Ms. Lola Benett, 325 Laguna Vista;
Mr. John Barni, Jr., 1227 Bay Street;
Mr. James Gary, 1516 Encinal Avenue; and
Mr. Wayne Bucklin, 2169 Santa Clara Avenue, who suggested a city vehicle tax.
Speaking in favor of the Real Property Conveyance Tax were:
Mr. Gerald Burke, Attorney, representing the Alameda City Employees Association;
Mr. Roy Edwards, 1040 Auburn Drive;
Mrs. Josephine Bixler, 815 Haight Avenue; and
Mr. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue.
Councilman Sherratt moved the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
amending the Conveyance Tax to $3.30 per thousand for the City and $1.10 for the
County, seconded by Councilman Diament, and carried on unanimous roll call vote.
It was noted Councilman Beckam left the Council Chamber at this time.
11. From the City Manager recommending award of contract to Ransome Company for
Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report and award of the contract to
Ransome Company, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on unanimous voice vote
of the members present.
It was noted Councilman Beckam returned to the Council Chamber at this time.
12. From the City Manager, recommending award of contract to Ransome Company for
Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Driveway for fiscal year ending
June 30, 1979.
Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report and the contract be awarded to
Ransome Company, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on unanimous voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
13. It was noted that consideration of nominations to the various Boards and
Commissions would be held over to the next regular meeting. Mr. Robert Hudkins spoke
in opposition to the method of nominating persons to the boards and commissions.
14. Councilman Beckam reported ACTEB/ACAP had received a Superior Performance Award
from the U.S. Department of Labor, Region 9, on May 31, 1978. He also reported on
funding allocations for the current fiscal year. He commended the United Pilipinos
of Alameda for their achievement as the top-rated organization in the area.
15. Councilman Diament suggested a further postponement of the truck route hearing
in response to a request from Mrs. Mary Allen. Following discussion, no action
was taken.
16. Councilman Tillman referred to a letter from the City Engineer regarding
the South Shore Beach erosion control demonstration project. Mr. Hanna reported
the first stage would be completed by September 17.
NEW BUSINESS:
17. Councilman Diament suggested a commendatory resolution be prepared for Captain
Robert R. Worchesek, Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station.
18. Councilman Diament suggested management employees who were not represented by an
Association and who made over $30,000 a year take a ten per cent cut in salary.
19. President Corica commented on current HCDA application and the requirements
placed on it by HUD. He suggested consideration of withdrawing the application.
20. Councilman Beckam commented on Council policy regarding "New Business" procedure.
RESOLUTIONS:
21. "Resolution No. 8939, Ordering Refund of Real and Personal Property Taxes Erroneously
Levied and Collected." Adopted by motion made by Councilman Beckam, seconded by
Councilman Diament, and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
22. "Resolution No. 8940, Approving Parcel Map No. 2468 for Division of Property
at the Northwest Corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Eighth Street, Alameda,
California, Permitting Recording Thereof and Finding said Parcel Map Consistent
with City's General Plan (John F. and Billie Jane Price, Subdividers). Adopted
by motion made by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Beckam, and carried
of the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
23. "Resolution No. 8941, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and
Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 2468 and Approving
Faithful performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Northwest Corner Santa Clara Avenue
and Eighth Street , John F. and Billie Jane Price, Subdividers)." Adopted by motion
made by Councilman Diament, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
24. "Ordinance No. , New Series, Repealing Ordinance No. 1921, N.S., the 'Alameda
Real Property Conveyance Tax Ordinance'". The motion to introduce made by Councilman
Beckam failed due to lack of a second.
BILLS:
25. An itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, in the
total amount of S307,350.09, was presented. Councilman Diament moved the bills
as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 30, 1978,
and presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed and paid; seconded by
Councilman Beckam, and carried by unanimous voice vote.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
26. Mrs. Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive, questioned the setting of a Use Permit hearing
date by the Planning D8pdrt0eDt, Mr3, Minnie Ruth, Assistant Planning Director and
Zoning Administrator, responded the hearing was set in an effort to streamline
procedures. The Council requested further information from staff regarding this
action.
FILING:
27. Agreement between City and John F. and Billie Jane Price re Parcel Map No. 2468.
28. Financial and Operating Report, Bureau of Electricity, for eleven months ended
May 31, 1978.
29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned at 11:30 o'clock p,m, in respect to the memory of Mr, Bertel Johnson,
a former employee at the Golf Course, to assemble in regular session on July 18,
1978, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ETHEL M. OTTOSEN
City Clerk