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1977-09-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1977 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Vice President Diament presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Tillman and was followed by an Invocation delivered by Reverend Russell Palmer, First Christian Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Sherratt, Tillman and Vice President Diament, (4) were noted present. Absent: President Corica, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the special meeting held August 30, 1977, were approved as submitted, with Councilman Beckam abstaining. At the request of the Clerk, the minutes of the regular meeting held September 6, 1977, were amended as follows: Page 4, Item 22, paragraph 1 to read, "From Assistant City Manager transmitting report from City Engineer concerning revocable permit for public right of way encroachment at 936 Eagle." The minutes of the September 6 meeting were then approved as amended. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Robert Jacobs, realtor, requesting waiver from provisions of Subdivision Map Act for properties known as 2841 Van Buren and 1360 Grove Street. The request was referred to the Engineering and Planning Departments for report and recommendation. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. Continued from meeting held September 6, from Assistant Planning Director recommen- ding employment of a consultant to prepare an EIR for Marina Village. Vice President Diament noted this item had been withdrawn at the request of the developer. 4. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, submitting recommendation on reclassification from M -2 -G, General Industrial Government Owned or Controlled District to M -2 -PD, General Industrial Planned Development District for a 2.33 acre parcel of vacant land located at northwest corner of Mariner Square Drive and Mariner Square Loop. The proposed rezoning was scheduled for Hearing on October 4, 1977. 5. From the City Attorney regarding public improvements agreements for Subdivision Tract 3645. Councilman Sherratt moved the report of the City Attorney be accepted and the resolution approving the agreements be considered out of order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam. On question from Councilman Tillman, the City Attorney explained the agreement for improvements in Tract 3645 was being divided to reflect the sale of a portion of the project. He stated the two contracts covered the same improvements as the original agreement. He requested that, if the agreements were approved, the Council adopt a motion authorizing the Clerk to return the original bond when the new bonds were filed. On the call for the question, the motion was adopted unanimously on voice vote of the members present. RESOLUTIONS: 6. Councilman Beckam introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8795 Authorizing Execution of Agreements for Construction of Public Improvements in Subdivision Tract 3645 and Approving Bonds as to Sufficiency." (Harbor Bay Isle, Subdivider /Kaiser Aetna, Developer) The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1). Councilman Sherratt moved the staff be instructed to arrange the return of the original bonds after the two individual bonds required in connection with the new subdivision agreements have been approved by the City Attorney and filed with the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 7. From the City Manager submitting recommendation on 1977 -78 Anti - Recession Funds (Public Works Act Title II). The City Manager reviewed his report, noted the funding under this program had been extended beyond previous estimates, and recommended $84,315 be budgeted to support personnel and equipment repair. He further recommended the remainder of the allocation remain unbudgeted at this time pending review of insurance expenses. Councilman Sherratt moved the recommendations in the report be adopted, the expenditures up to S84,315 be approved and additional revenue from this source remain unallocated at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tillman and carried unanimously on voice vote of the members present. 8. From the City Manager submitting recommendation on Housing and Community Develop- ment implementation. The City Manager explained the two full time staff people employed by HCDA funds had assumed expanding duties and responsibilities as the program had grown and recommended the Housing Planner be reclassified to the Associate Planner level and the Administrative Assistant be reclassified to Assistant to the City Manager (Community Development). Councilman Sherratt noted these two positions were funded by HCDA and moved approval of the recommended reclassifications. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on voice vote of the members present. It was noted an amendment to the salary resolution would be prepared for the next regular meeting. 9. From the City Manager submitting recommendation on proposed telephone system revision. The City Manager noted the current telephone switchboard was very old and difficult to maintain and in view of anticipated expansion of the system for the new police building, the staff had been evaluating several solutions and recommended installation of PTT's Dimension 400 telephone system, and outlined its advantages. Because additional in- formation had been received since the report was prepared, he revised his recommen- dation to approve, in concept, the Dimsension 400 system and stated a final recommen- dation would be prepared for the Council when more detailed information became available. Councilman Beckam moved the recommendation be approved in concept with more detailed recommendation to be considered at a later meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt. Councilman Tillman stated he would abstain from action on this item because of his interests in PTT. Following further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council the staff should review cost comparison of acquisition of the touch -tone system for all of City Hall also. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1). Abstaining: Councilman Tillman, (1). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. Items held over from regular meeting held September 6, 1977: (a) Councilman Beckam - request for discussion of trips. Councilman Beckam moved that general budgeting for all proposed trips, conferences and travel be accomplished as in the past; all proposed trips, travel and conferences by all personnel of the city be individually approved by the Council prior to commence- ment of such trip, travel or conference; all trip, travel or conference requests to Council show destination, purpose, duration, cost and funding source, proposed accomplishment, benefit to city and a report thereon be furnished to the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Sherratt seconded the motion and requested imple- mentation be discussed prior to taking a vote. It was determined the policy would apply to Councilmembers also. City Manager Goss suggested that, as in the past, the proposed trips be reviewed at the time the preliminary budget is adopted; and if subsequent trips arise, that information be supplied. He stated the information for this fiscal year could be gathered quite easily from the departmental budget work sheets. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the members present. Vice President Diament requested permission to attend the League of California Cities conference September 25 to 28. Councilman Beckam moved the request be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously on voice vote of the members present. (b) Councilman Beckam - regarding canvass of dogs taken two years ago. Councilman Beckam noted the dog licensing revenues following the canvass had increased, but relicensing the following year had not. He suggested the canvass be repeated, utilizing CETA employees. The City Manager noted the survey was being prepared at this time. Carmen Lasar, 612 Waterview, Animal Rescue and Control, commented about enforcing the licensing and leash laws. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, commented on licensing. A lengthy discussion of the pound operations, licensing, enforcement and animals in general followed. 11. Consideration of following item brought up under "New Business" at regular meeting held September 6, 1977: (a) Councilman Diament - comments on visitors to Alameda from various countries through program arranged by the State Department. Vice President Diament indicated she had not intended this item be placed on the agenda. '12. Councilman Tillman - regarding A/C Transit bus routing to Fernside Shopping area. Councilman Tillman stated he and Councilman Sherratt had been working with A/C Transit through the Chamber of Commerce to obtain service for the Fernside Shopping area. He noted the center was being enlarged and moved the City Manager be instructed to contact Mr. Bingham at A/C Transit requesting bus line 63 be rerouted to serve the Fernside shopping area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam. Councilman Sherratt suggested Mr. Potter at the Chamber of Commerce be contacted for copies of their communications to A/C Transit which remained unanswered. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the members present. 13. Councilman Tillman commented on recent discussions about selecting a consultant to prepare an EIR, and requested explanation of the criteria used in making the selection, opposing bids, and if lower, why the lower bidder was not selected and information about the capabilities of the bidder recommended. Vice President Diament suggested the matter be placed on the next Council meeting agenda. 14. Vice President Diament noted the City Attorney had prepared a sample ordinance prohibiting landlords from discriminating against children and suggested the matter be placed on the agenda of the October 18 meeting. The remainder of the Council concurred. 15. Vice President Diament noted that Yellow Cab was back in business in Alameda. The Assistant City Manager reported the required hearing had been held and Yellow Cab had been issued eleven permits, which was half of the permits the company had held prior to going out of business last December. He noted Yellow Cab had indicated their intention to honor Senior Citizen taxi script which had been issued, and the staff had begun to work with the County to secure allocations for continuing this program. NEW BUSINESS: 16. Councilman Sherratt stated he had met with Peter Wang, who with others, now owned the former Del Monte property, and he had offered to employ a consultant to prepare some preliminary ideas for the Naval Air Station should it ever be abandoned or closed by the federal government. He suggested the City Manager be instructed to meet with Mr. Wang to discuss the proposal prior to the next meeting. Vice President Diament noted this would be on the agenda for the 17. Vice President Diament announced that Mayor Corica had been of the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities, and Council, congratulated him and wished him well. next meeting.* elected president on behalf of the At regular meeting held October 4, Councilman Diament requested minutes be reflected to indicate her strong suggestion the Navy be contacted in this matter. 18. Councilman Tillman commented on criticisms received on budgeting and salaries and suggested a management consultant be employed to look at the management positions, compare salaries and tasks with other cities in order to aid with the budget preparations. Further discussion of the subject followed. It was noted this item would be on the agenda for the next meeting. 19. City Attorney Stroud announced that his assistant, Mr. Bruce Quan, had been successful in each of the several lawsuits he had handled recently involving the City and the Housing Authority and commended him on the excellent job he had done. 20. City Manager Goss announced a grant application for City Line Road had been received yesterday, and the offer of grant was in the amount of S1,408,000. 21. City Manager Goss invited the public to attend the dedication of the Buena Vista Park Recreation Building at 11:30 a.m., September 21, 1977. RESOLUTIONS: 22. Councilman Beckam introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8796 Appointing Member of the Design Review Board." (Penelope G. Brewer) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1). On request, the Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Brewer. 23. "Resolution No. Authorizing Execution of Agreement with DeLeuw, Cather & Company in Connection with Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Marina Village Development." It was noted this resolution had been withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the developer. 24. Councilman Beckam introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8797 Adopting Specifications for Printing the Combined Land Use Plan, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt. Following lengthy discussion of procedures regarding the Combined Land Use Plan, the motion was adopted by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1). City Manager Goss noted that bids would be opened on October 3, and requested permission to place award of the contract on the agenda for the October 4 meeting. The request was approved by consensus. The Vice President declared the foregoing resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 25. Councilman Beckam introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Amending Sections 13-217 and 13-218 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Revocation and Suspension of City Permits and Appeals Therefrom." The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Corica, (1). BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $116,379.18, was presented to the Council at this meeting, and was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the claims shown were correct. Councilman Beckam moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on September 6, 1977, and presented to the City Council at this meeting be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously on voice vote of the members present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 27. Mr. Chris Corpus, United Pilipinos, invited the Council and the public to attend the graduation of the second cycle of the Manpower Training School to be held Sunday, September 25, at Woodstock School auditorium. Councilman Beckam commented this particular school was one of the highest rated and most successful in the ACTEB/ACAP area. FILING: 28. Agreements for Construction of Public Improvements in Subdivision Tract 3645 - Harbor Bay Isle, Subdivider, Kaiser Aetna, Developer. 29. Specifications - Printing Combined Land Use Plan. ADJOURNMENT: 30. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:20 o'clock p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, October 4, 1977, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deputy City Clerk