1977-08-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - AUGUST 16, 1977
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament and was followed by an
Invocation delivered by President Corica.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman and
President Corica, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. Councilman Sherratt moved the minutes of the regular meeting held August 2, 1977
be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried unanimously on
voice vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Mr. C.C. McKinstry, 1232 Park Avenue, concerning City parks and streets.
On request, the Assistant City Manager reported the Recreation Director had been
working with the two fast-food chains in the area and they were cooperating in trying
to alleviate the litter problem. He also noted the trash collection schedule had been
revised to allow for more frequent collections.
President Corica noted the Police Department was patrolling the area more frequently
and additional litter cans had been placed.
Mr. McKinstry elaborated on his letter, and commented the main problem with parks
was drug related.
Following discussion of the dog problem in the park, Councilman Beckam moved the
Pound be directed to patrol this area and clear it of unleashed dogs. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Tillman and carried unanimously on voice vote.
Councilman Sherratt asked that the Assistant City Manager work with the Recreation
Director to assign someone to lock up the restrooms at a later hour than presently
scheduled.
3. From Mrs. A.G. Engell, 834 San Antonio Avenue, submitting petition requesting comple-
tion of curbing and sidewalk construction on south side of 800 block of San Antonio Ave.
On question, the City Engineer stated he would like to review the question and submit
a written report.
4. From Robert P. Costa, 936 Eagle Avenue, requesting revocable permit to encroach
on public right of way for purpose of constructing an 18-inch high brick fence in
front of his property.
The request was referred to the City Engineer for a staff report and recommendation.
5. From Jim Payton, 2007 Clinton Avenue, commenting on City employee salaries.
The communication was received.
-6. From Mr. L.A. Patton, 1020 San Antonio Avenue, requesting permission to address
Council on matters of recent salary increases to management personnel and wages in
general, and length of City Council agendas.
Mr. Patton read a prepared statement objecting to the salary increase for management
personnel, commented on the income to be received by utilizing the County's tax
assessment roll, inflation, suggested a car pool for management be established except
for Police or Fire and commented on Mr. Payton's letter.
Mr. Patton also commented on the length of Council meetings, charged the agenda was
too long and the meeting should close at 11:00 p.m.
At the request of President Corica, Mr. Patton commented on the tax initiative
petition being circulated by the Alameda City Property Tax Committee, in conjunction
with People's Advocate and United Organization of Taxpayers. He stated the petition
was entitled "Initiative Constitutional Amendment - Property Tax Limitations",
outlined the provisbns of the proposed amendment and stated the response so far was
very good.
The Councilmembers responded to Mr. Patton's remarks and discussed the recent raises,
equity in salaries, the size of management staff, pool cars, compulsory arbitration
and the tax initiative measure.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
7. From Assistant City Manager and City Auditor submitting report of Count of
Money held February 16, 1977.
Councilman Sherratt moved the report be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Beckam and carried unanimously on voice vote.
8. From Assistant City Auditor submitting report of Count of Money held May 17, 1977.
Councilman Beckam moved the report be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Sherratt, who questioned the difference in the Pension Fund as shown in the two reports.
The Assistant City Manager stated he would provide a report. On a call for the
question, the motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
9. From Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Bob's Auto Service
Center, lowest and best bidder, for the towing of private vehicles within the City of
Alameda.
Councilman Beckam moved the contract be awarded to Bob's Auto Service Center. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously on voice vote.
10. From Acting City Manager, submitting recommendation on request for extension of
time of one year from June 16, 1977, within which to complete public improvements in
connection with Parcel Map No. 1907, a division of Parcel 4 of Parcel Map No. 1445 -
South Shore Center, Inc., an approximate one-acre parcel located on Shoreline Drive
between Willow Street and Park Street.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the requested one year extension of time. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried unanimously on voice vote.
11. From Acting City Manager submitting recommendation on request of Taylor
Woodrow of California Inc. for extension of time through August 8, 1978 within which
to complete public improvements in Parcel Map No. 1264, a division of property on
north side of Blanding Avenue at Broadway.
Councilman Diament moved approval of the requested one year extension of time. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on voice vote.
12. From Acting City Manager concerning contract with Vermont Engineers for
Installation of House Laterals for fiscal year ending June 30, 1978.
Councilman Sherratt moved approval of an extension of time of six weeks to permit the
contractor to file the required bonds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam
and carried unanimously on voice vote.
13. From Acting City Manager recommending employment of consultant to study and
recommend method for sealing the perimeter levee of the City Dump.
On question from Councilman Tillman, the Assistant City Manager explained the purpose
and uses of the Contingency Fund.
President Corica asked the City Engineer if this study could be done by staff. Mr.
Hanna replied the sealing of dump sites was a new requirement of the federal govern-
ment and it was his belief any assistance from experts in the field would be a good
investment.
Mr. Lou Schmitz, 2625 Eagle Avenue, objected to using outside consultants rather
than the City staff.
Councilman Tillman moved EMCON be retained to perform the work and the expenditure
be authorized from the Contingency Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Diament and carried unanimously on voice vote.
14. From Acting City Manager transmitting proposed 2106 and 2107 Gas Tax Budgets.
On request of Councilman Tillman, the City Engineer explained the source of the
funds and their use.
Councilman Diament questioned provisions for Fernside Boulevard extension. The City
Engineer responded Fernside was listed in the Mayor's Formula County gas tax funds
which would be before the Council at the next meeting.
Mrs. Amey Stone, 1623 High Street, expressed her feelings about some provision for
construction of the Fernside extension and requested funds be budgeted this year for
modifying the traffic signal at High and Fernside to change the traffic flow. It
was noted her request for the signal modification could be discussed at the Traffic
Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 17.
Following further discussion, during which the City Engineer reviewed the project
list in detail, Councilman Diament moved the report be accepted, the expenditures
be authorized and the resolution be considered out of order. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously on voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sherratt, who moved its
adoption:
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26. Councilman Diament questioned prohibitions against barking dogs.
The City Engineer replied there was an ordinance prohibiting continued barking and
commented the owners were subject to citation.
27. President Corica announced Councilman Diament was an Executive Director of the
Boy Scouts and Trustee of the Camp and had participated in the inspection day
activities.
RESOLUTIONS:
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 8771
Ordering Vacation of Unused Public Service Easement
(Power Pole Right of Way Northerly of Mecartney Road,
Bay Farm Island).
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried
on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
29, Councilman Sherratt moved introduction and passage of the following ordinance
as submitted:
"Ordinance No. 1882,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subsection
(20) to Section 17-344.1 Thereof Relating to Parking
Regulations."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
30. "Ordinance No. 1881,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection
(f) of Section 11-1489 Thereof, Relating to Regulation of
Off-Premise Outdoor Advertising Signs."
Councilman Beckam moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BILLS:
31. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof,
in the total amount of $70,575.46 was presented to the Council at this meeting. The
list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the claims shown
were correct.
Councilman Diament moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on August 16, 1977, and presented to the City Council at this
meeting be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and
carried unanimously by voice vote.
FILING:
32. Agreement Between City and Arutunian/Kinney Associates, Inc. re Atlantic
Avenue Bike Path Master Plan.
ADJOURNMENT:
33. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned at 9:38 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, September 2,
1977, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk