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1977-08-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY - AUGUST 2 1977 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Sherratt and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the Reverend Larry Nelson, Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Sherratt, Tillman and President Corica, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 12' 1. Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the minutes of the special meetings of July 13, July 15 and July 26, and the action minutes of the regular meeting held July 19, 1977. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tillman. President Corica asked that the minutes of the special meeting of July 26, 1977 be reconsidered as they related to the adoption of Resolution No. 8763, "Designating the Number of and Providing for the Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda." He reported the resolution had been adopted in open session, after the subject had been somewhat heatedly discussed in executive session; and it had not been his intent to vote "Aye" on its adoption as he was opposed to granting a six percent pay increase to heads of departments, most of whom, in addition to other fringe benefits, had the use of a City car. Following discussion and on question, Councilman Diament indicated that she also wished the record to reflect that it had not been her intent to vote "Aye" on the adoption of the resolution. On the call for the question, Councilman Sherratt's motion carried by unanimous voice vote with Councilman Beckam abstaining from voting on the minutes for the meetings of July 15 and July 19 as he was not present, and Councilman Sherratt abstaining from voting on the minutes for the meeting of July 15 due to his absence. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. President Corica reported that as a result of the activities of 'America Vote '76" Alameda had gained nationwide recognition. He introduced Mr. Abe Kofman, a member of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of California, who presented official California Bicentennial medallions to former Mayor William M. McCall and Mayor Corica. He noted that Mrs. Ruth Drossell, National Chair of "America Vote '76", had previously been presented with a similar medallion. Mr. Kofman introduced Ms. Jo Casenave of the staff of Congressman Stark. She presented a volume of the official record of the "Bicentennial Times" to Mrs. Ruth Drossell, who, in turn, presented this volume and a set of books entitled "Bicentennial -- A Final Report to the People", to Mr, Robert Hudkins, President of the Alameda Free Library Board, for public use. Mrs. Drossell also presented a special media award to Mr. Abe Kofman, as publisher of the Alameda Times-Star. Mr. McCall at this time presented the Fourth of July Parade awards, and commended the members of the Parade Committee for their participation. The first Mayor's Annual Trophy was awarded to the United Pilipinos of Alameda, and President Corica stated it would be displayed in City Hall, Mr. McCall reported most of the expenses for putting on the parade had been met through private donations, and the balance of $1,040 had been paid by the City, as authorized by the City Council. President Corica stated the same Committee members would be appointed to set up the 1978 Fourth of July Parade, with additional members to be added during the coming year. He expressed the appreciation of the City Council to the Committee for their efforts. President Corica called attention to the Cultural Event which had been held July 2-3 and recognized Ms. Linda Pritchard of the Social Service Human Relations Board, which had conducted the affair. Ms. Pritchard reported Certificates of Appreciation had been sent to all participants, and named the organizations and individuals involved. President Corica stated a similar event would be expected to be held in 1978. HEARINGS: 3. In the Matter of a proposal to amend the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Subsection (f) of Section 11-1489 thereof, relating to regulations of off-premise outdoor advertising signs. The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Publication of the required Notice of Hearing was on file. President Corica explained the procedure to be followed. City Attorney Stroud stated this was a technical amendment only; that the present ordinance had been found to be incorrectly worded and the amendment would provide that signs, where permitted, shall not be located within less than 100 feet from a crosswalk controlled by a traffic signal. The hearing was declared opened. On the call for proponents or opponents, there was no response. The hearing was closed. Councilman Sherratt moved the ordinance for introduction be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried by unanimous voice vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 4. Councilman Diament introduced the following ordinance after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter. "Ordinance No. 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." The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. HEARIN S: 5. In the Matter of the shoreline treatment of the Harbor Bay Isle Development on Fay Farm Island. The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing was on file, and a communication had been received from Save Our Shoreline, signed by Leora R. Feeney, Chairman, and Robert E. DeCelle, Co-Chairman. ‘)1 President Corica noted there had been considerable prior discussion on the subject of the shoreline of the development. He called upon the Assistant Planning Director, Dan Reidy, for an explanation. Mr. Reidy, referring to a posted graphic prepared by the developer for Tract No. 3810, reported this included their proposed shoreline treatment. He stated the Planning Board had been conducting public hearings on the matter since June 22, 1977, and staff had received the application in May. He noted the discussion had included both earlier proposals and refinements of proposals. He pointed out and explained the proposal for the area, and reported approvals had already been granted for Tentative Maps and review had begun on Final Maps for the recreation club, and Villages I and II. He explained in detail the corridors, podal areas, open space corridor band bordering Village III, and the areas containing housing, the widened nodal area in the middle of Village IV, and the narrowed corridor running to the end of Village IV. Mr. Reidy said that in general the issues had concerned the width of the nodal areas and the corridor. He reported the Planning Board recommended the corridor in Village IV be a minimum of 50 feet from the top of bank to the beginning of the private property line, and the corridor in Village III be a minimum of 100 feet measured from the line of mean highest high tide to the property line, without focusing much atten- tion on the nodal areas but indicating that there should be at least two nodal areas, and suggesting they be approximately twice as wide as what would be proposed for the actual corridor. President Corica called upon Mr. Robert Wood, who made a slide presentation of the shoreline of the Bay View Estate development, noting in particular the variety of barriers, encroachments and fences; the one public accessway to the beach area; and the lack of aesthetic landscaping. He stated very little privacy was afforded to either the residents or the general public using the beach frontage. Mr. Wood also showed slides and commented on the Ravens Cove development of the Bay frontage; the fence, mlkway and bicycle path constructed by the developer of Harbor Bay Isle on Island Drive; and offered his suggestions for the treatment of the shoreline of the Harbor Bay Isle development, and the appearance of housing and fencing in relation to the shoreline. President Corica declared the hearing opened, and called for proponents of the Planning Board's recommendations, as explained by Mr. Reidy. Mr. Robert E. DeCelle, 276 Beach Road, Co-Chairman of Save Our Shoreline, referred to their prior presentations on the subject, and read a lengthy statement reviewing the history and environmental impact records prepared by various sources for the project. He urged the Council to support dedication of a continuous open space strip of at least 100 feet on the shoreline of the Harbor Bay Isle development. Mrs. Leora Feeney, 1330 8th Street, Chairman of Save Our Shoreline, read their communi- cation dated July 25, 1977 setting out a proposed policy for Council consideration. She reviewed a written statement setting out substantiation and/or reasoning for the proposed policy, and noted copies had been distributed to members of the City Council and the audience. The following persons also spoke as proponents: Mr. Joseph Sullivan, 2221 Liberty Avenue; Mrs. Selina Faulhaber, 1838 9th Street; and Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, 3211 Madison Street. On the call for opponents, Mr. Oscar Barry of Harbor Bay Isle Associates reported that during the public hearing process before the Planning Board, the Board had requested direction from the City Council as to how to proceed with the public hearing process with specific reference to the bay edge, and noted a secondary problem was who would pay for it. He asked for a Council decision on the matter so they might proceed with the public hearing process on the Planned Development application. He said they believed Tract No. 3810 required the provision of some access to the water and some circulation on the water. He remarked that the Council had previously directed there be a continuous open space band, and the developers of Harbor Bay Isle believed payment for the continuous band should be under the schools-park agreement which had been set up approximately 10 years ago to deal with the issue. City Attorney Stroud questioned whether he was correct in his understanding that it was the applicant's legal position that if a continuous band was required, the city would be required to purchase some portion of it. Mr. Barry said this was correct. Mr. Stroud stated this was not his position as City Attorney. President Corica noted that the purpose of the hearing was to establish a policy statement of the Council concerning the width of the open space band and that the question of funding and maintenance would be resolved at a later date. Mr. Eldon Beck, Landscape Architect and Planning Consultant to Harbor Bay Isle, reviewed in detail the dimensions of the plan which was posted in the Council Chamber. He also showed slides of their proposal for the shoreline and representing the width and quality of the spaces. He noted theoriginal application for Village III was for a width of about 60 to 65 feet measured from the mean high or higher water line which was about at the property line. As a result of their previous appearance before the Council, he stated, there was an agreement on their part that the obliga- tion would be amended to increase the width to 77 feet. He said this included approximately 25 feet of marsh land, with the bikeway, walkway and landscape within that corridor. Mr. Beck reported the Planning Board had disagreed with the dimension by the matter of 23 feet. He reviewed other areas in rich disagreement had been expressed by the Planning Board and Save Our Shoreline with their proposal. Concerning the narrower areas of Village IV, he stated the usable space from the top of the dike to the private yard fence varied from a minimum of 50 feet to 65 feet; that there was about 35 feet from the top of the dike to the mean high or higher water line. He said the overall acreage of space from the mean high or higher water line to the curbline was 14.13 acres, which did not include roadways. He stated this compared almost identically with what a 100 foot average width would be for the whole area, however they had made the choice of arranging it so that there were specific destinations which related to roadways, public viewouts, and collecting places for people. He answered the questions of Council members concerning the nodal areas. The Assistant Planning Director, on question, referred to the Planning Board action as set out in its letter to the Council dated July 15, 1977, in which they recommended that the size of at least two nodular areas, excluding rights of way for public streets and parking areas, should be at least twice in length and width of the minimum width of the shoreline strip where these nodulars are located. He said the Planning Board had referred the appropriate sizing and layout of the widened nodular areas to the Recreation Commission, feeling that it would be important from a functional analysis to understand what would be the best recreational usage in those areas. City Attorney Stroud asked Mr. Barry if the plan represented, in the applicant's opinion, the necessary open space and circulation for the needs of the subdivision. Mr. Barry replied that it did, and considerably more. Mr. Stroud then asked him if the Planning Board had been informed during the Planned Development application that the City would be expected to pay for any of it. Mr. Barry stated he believed they had gone through the process of indicating this; that the determination of the transfer mechanism of any public park lands had been set up by the schools-park agreement or the Fill Agreement some time ago; that the constraints of the two agreements had been the basis for the plan. Mr. Stroud then asked if the developer had formed an opinion as to how much open space and circulation space was required by the subdivision. Mr. Barry stated they believed they should dedicate and improve, at no expense to the City,one acre of land which would provide access to the water. Also, he said, if the Planning Board should so determine, they would provide and improve the bicycle circulation path as being a portion of the circulation. He stated they believed this net the requirement. The hzring was declared closed. At the conclusion of Council discussion, Councilman Beckam read in full and moved con- currance with the Planning Board's policy statement regarding the shoreline in Tract 3810, as set out in their report to the City Council dated July 15, 1977. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6. From the Recreation Commission, signed by the Secretary, concerning the proposed Senior Citizen Center. The City Clerk reported residents of the immediate area had been notified that this matter was on the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Mrs. Gertrude Woods, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, reported the Commission had conducted a preliminary review of the concept design for a Senior Center at the intersection of Eighth Street and Westline Drive at its regular meeting of July 14, 1977. She stated that since December 8, 1976, when the matter was referred to the Commission by the City Council, they had travelled throughout the greater Bay Area inspecting similar projects, had listened to input from interested persons, and had taken into account the constrictions of the proposed site. She said it was the consensus of the Commission that the preliminary concept design transmitted to the Council with a recommendation that it be accepted. Mr. Theodore Osmundson, Landscape Architect, reviewed in detail the written plan of the "Concept Design for the Senior Citizens' Center", utilizing posted drawings of the feasibility study-preliminary layout and schematic floor plan. He reported that prior to the design concept process, criteria had been established to guide the study, following which a series of 15 alternative plans had been developed and meetings held with departmental heads and staff members of the Recreation Department, Planning Depart- ment Public Works Department, and the City Manager. Mr. Osmundson stated the concept plan presented solved the problems listed in the criteria. He noted the building would contain 12,246 square feet and was designed to permit construction in two phases, if necessary, He answered questions asked by members of the Council concerning accessibility to the proposed Japanese Garden, the building location on the site, and the lessened number of parking spaces. Councilman Sherratt questioned the need of additional staff to maintain the facility. Recreation Director Mainland stated he did not believe the concept plan had advanced far enough at this stage to indicate whether or not there would be a need for additional maintenance staff. He commented the Japanese Garden idea had been in existence for a number of years and a number of members of the Japanese Community had expressed considerable interest and would be contacted. Councilman Beckam asked who would man the information booth. Mr. Mainland stated it was hoped this service would be performed by either volunteers or senior citizens. Mrs. Inez Kapellas questioned why no facilities were available for teenagers lnd members of the community who were not senior citizens age. She protested the site location as not being compatible for use by senior citizens, and uroed that it be retained as open space. She asked that the Council plan a Community Center to take care of all age groups in the community, and suggested use of the Alameda High School building for this purpose. Mr. Joseph Sullivan suggested the site be abandoned and a centralized location sought. Mr. Robert Hudkins asked if the two-phase construction would increase costs. Mr. Osmundson answered in the affirmative. Mr. Hudkins stated it was his opinion the design and location of the proposed Senior Center would meet the needs of all senior citizen groups within the community. Mrs. Josephine Bixler, member of the Handicapped Committee, objected to the proposed location because of existing traffic and street conditions. On question, Assistant City Manager Creagh noted the Council had previously made a decision to allocate $480,000 of HCDA funding to the Senior Center project, and subsequently made a decision in terms of a preliminary site location and authorized the architect to prepEre a preliminary site analysis. Councilman Beckam reported it was his understanding the site analysis could be utilized at another location should the proposed site at Eighth Street and Westline be found undesirable at a later date. He asked the status of purchasing a bus for senior citizen transportation. Recreation Director Mainland reported plans and specifications had been developed, to be funded through CETA, and they were proceeding to work with the Purchasing Agent and expected to go to bid within the next month. President Corica noted a committee had been set up by the Board of Education to explore alternative uses for the Alameda High School building. He asked if the HCDA allocation could be transferred to that location. Administrative Assistant Rob Wonder stated the funds could be transferred if the location was used as a Senior Center, but not for a community center. Councilman Tillman reported the location at Eighth Street and Westline Drive had been earmarked for park space since approximately 1956. He commented on the traffic situation, and noted similar criticism had been expressed when the Park-Otis Senior Housing Project had been considered and no fatalities or casualties had occurred since its construction almost two years ago. Concerning an allegation that the location would generate criminal activities, he stated the police statistician had reported it would not. He said he believed the Senior Center would be an excellent addition to the area, and cited figures representing the numbers of senior citizens who were currently enrolled and actively participating in senior programs, in support of the need for a separate facility. He reported the ten locations which had been examined before the proposed location had been tentatively decided upon, and stated he was ready to proceed without further delay. Mrs. William Harpster, 1302 Eighth Street, expressed concern that if the proposed location were not used for a Senior Center, that it might be developed for resi- dential or other recreation uses and not kept as open space. Mr. George Skells, 2624 Clay Street, President of AARP, reported they were in favor of the concept design presented by Mr. Osmundson and the proposed location. There followed a lengthy discussion during which it was noted the Planning Board had adopted a resolution the previous evening determining the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment and that the City shall cause an EIR to be prepared. Councilman Beckam moved the report of the Recreation Commission be received and staff be directed to prepare an EIR insofar as they can, knowing that the site possibly may be changed at some future date. The motion was seconded by Council- man Diament. Mrs. Woods suggested the EIR should be specific as to the proposed site. Councilman Sherratt agreed. Councilman Tillman referred to the crime and transportation and traffic reports which had been received pertaining to the proposed location, and also agreed with the suggestion. Councilman Beckam then moved to amend his motion, with the consent of the second. He moved the report be received an an EIR be drafted. The amended motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt. Mr. E.C. Chase, 833 Portola Avenue, reported a scarcity of street parking now existed for residents of Portola Avenue. He suggested moving the building location a distance of 200 feet to the area of Burbank Street. Mrs. Marion Bothwell, 875 Portola Avenue, protested the site location as suitable for a Senior Center. On a call for the question, the amended motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. From the City Manager regarding public nuisance allegations at Buena Vista Park. President Corica reported corrective actions would be taken with assignment of a Park Director on Saturday during the month of August, the issuance of citations for any parking violations observed, and the placement of signs indicating location of restrooms. Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report and approval of the recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, submitting recommendation on Parcel Map No. 2159, a 4 lot parcelization filed by Don Olson for property located at 1737 Alameda Avenue. Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report together with the recommendations and findings and the resolutions be taken out of order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried by unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTIONS: -9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Diament who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8764 Approving Parcel Map No. 2159 for Division of Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Alameda Avenue and Union Street, Alameda, California, Permitting Recording Thereof and Finding Said Parcel Map Consistent With City's General Plan (William D. Olson and Anne S. Olson, Subdivide The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilmar, Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent; None. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8765 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 2159 and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (William D. Olson and Anne S. Olson, Subdividers)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 11. From the Golf Commission, signed by the Secretary, concerning redesign of the Golf Course. Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report with the finding that the negative declaration of the EIR is included in City Line Road, and the resolution be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried by unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTIONS: 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Diament who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8766 Authorizing Execution of Architectural Services Agreement with Robert Muir Graves for Remodeling Work at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course." 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. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 13. From the City Manager recommending approval of Final Map for Tract No. 3645, a portion of Village 2 in Harbor Bay Isle Development. Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the report and the resolution be taken out of order, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, carried by unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8767 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract 365, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements Therein, Approving Bonds as to Suffi- ciency, and Accepting Certain Easements, Access Rights and Parcels of Land (Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider) 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. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 15. From the City Manager regarding the proposed dissolution of Reclamation District 2087. Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and approval of the recommendation to support the dissolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tillman and carried by unanimous voice vote. 16. From the Social Service Human Relation Board requesting to act as liaison with the Volunteer Coordinator. Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried by unanimous voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: —17. Continued from the regular meeting of July 19, 1977, from the City Manager, transmitting report regarding proposed improvements to the intersection at Broadway and Otis Drive. Councilman Sherratt moved adoption of the staff recommendation and approval of the implementation of the City's Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tillman and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstaining: Councilman Diament, (1). 18. Mrs. Ina Ratto, 1053 Island Drive, spoke expressing her objection to shortening the manner in which minutes of the Council meetings were prepared. 19. Consideration of following item brought up under "New Business" at regular meet- ing held July 19, 1977: Inquiry by Councilman Tillman concerning the permit process for wells. Councilman Tillman noted his questions had been answered by the City Engineer. He asked that a listing be obtained from the Alameda County Flood Control District of wells within the City. NEW BUSINESS: 20. Councilman Diament requested a report be prepared by the Traffic Advisory Committee concerning truck traffic on High Street, and that it be submitted for the Council meeting of September 6, 1977. 21. Councilman Sherratt requested the Traffic Advisory Committee report on the placement and necessity for "No Left Turn" signage on Park Street at Santa Clara Avenue and Central Avenue. RESOLUTIONS: 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sherratt who moved its adoption contingent upon adoption by the Housing Authority: "Resolution No. 8768 Endorsing and Supporting the Regional Housing Subsidy Distri- bution System and Authorizing the Association of Bay Area Governments to Apply for Federal Housing Assistance on Behalf of the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes; Five, Noes; None, Absent: None. The President declared the foregoing resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 23. "Ordinance No. 1880, New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article 5 to Chapter 3 of Title IX Thereof, Prescribing Membership and Duties of the Social Service Human Relations Board." Councilman Sherratt moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 24. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $308,140.59, 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 2, 1977, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried by unanimous voice vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 25. Mrs. Inez Kapellas commented on salaries paid to Department Heads as reported in a recent issue of the Alameda Times-Star. 26. Mr. Frank Ratto questioned enforcement of Turn" violations on Park Street. FILING: 27. Agreement re Parcel Map No. 2159, William D. and Anne S. Olson, Subdividers. 28. Agreement re Final Map of Tract 3645, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider. 29. Agreement re Architectural Services for Remodeling Work at Golf Course. 30. Financial and Operating Report of Bureau of Electricity for 11 months ended May 31, 1977. 31. Affidavit of City Manager and Chief of Police re Police Secret Fund for period ending June 30, 1977. 32. Councilman Sherratt moved the Council retire to executive session for a dis- cussion of litigation, seconded by Councilman Beckam, carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Tillman indicated he would not attend and left the meeting. At the conclusion of discussion it was determined no action would be taken. ADJOURNMENT: 33. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 1:30 a.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, August 16, 1977, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, // City Clerk Note: The proceedings of City Council meetings are taped in their entirety. The tapes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk,