1976-04-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - APRIL 20, 1976
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Vice President Beckam presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dioment, and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the
Reverend Donald Zerbe, Pastor of the Twin Towers United Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Diam8nt, Hurwitz, Sherratt and Vice President Beckam, (4),
were noted present. Absent: President Corica, (1). Vice President Beckam reported President
Corica would join the meeting later in the evening
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. From the Alameda Jaycees, signed by Mr. Mark Cronenwett, Secretary, expressing their position
on the naming of parks and recreational facilities.
The communication was received and referred tc the Recreation Commission.
2. From Mrs. Barbara M. Borden, 343 Oleander Avenue requesting consideration of an amendment
to Ordinance No. 1755, New Series, to provide an appeal process concerning Historical Monument
Status.
The communication was referred to the City Manager and Historical Advisory Commission for report.
3. From Pat Silva suggesting educational, recreational and residential uses for vacant properties
in the city.
The communication was referred to affected city agencies, including the Alameda Unified School
District.
4. From Mr, William Holmes, 152C-A Alameda Avenue, requesting permission to make an informa-
tional presentation of activities and noals of the International Meditation Society and Transcen-
dental Meditation prO«ram.
Mr. Holmes distrihuted literature relating to the Society and its prOorum. He stated his reason
for appearing before the Council was to aoqulint its members with their organization and goals,
and specifically with their upcoming campaign to help to create an ideal society within the city.
He reported the International Meditation Society was a non-profit organization whose purpose
was to improve the physical, mental and nsychol0giCal wellbeing cf the individual and to improve
the social climate of society. He invited participation in the pronrnm'
On motion mode by Councilman Sherratt, seconded by Councilman Hurwitz, and carried by unanimous
voice vote of those Council members present, the meeting proceeded to 'Reports and Recommendations".
REPORTS ANn REC0MMFN5ATIPNS:
5. From the City Manacer concerning an amendment to the contract with M.K,G.K' for preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report for Harbor Bay Isle.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz
and carried on the following voice vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent' President Corica, (1).
There being no objection the meting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS�
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Diament who moved its adoption'
"Resolution N0. 85I0
Authorizing Amendment of Existing Contract with MKGK for Preparation
Of Environmental Impact Report for Community Master Plan - Harbor
Bay Isle."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried 't9 following
roll call vnte. Ayes: Four. Uoes . :JOn2' AbSoOt. President Corica, (I)
MP neeti',(74 roturqed to te regular order o": business.
HP3RTS AND RE[0MFAD4TIOU3:
7. ' From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on Parcel Map
No. 1774, a two-lot parcelization at 18 Garden Road, filed by Mr.and Mrs. Mervin 5hields,
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance or t';9 recnrt md apnroval of the rocomnendation contin�rt
po3Onn of .0e renTIr�I oRj, mntion se�c5ded 6y Councilman Diament l0i carried
or the following voice vote Ayes: Th~ee, Noes' None. Abstaining: Councilman Hurwitz, (1).
Absent: President Corica, (1).
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions'.
Mr, Len Peters, 1003 Tahiti Lane, expressed the Association's concern about previous promises made
by the Port of Oakland, He said he had spoken with the Chief of Tower Controllers, Mr. Charles
Evans, who indicated the new procedures were basically the same as before, allowing the exceptions
when Runway 29 was closed due to construction or safety considerations, which would include weather
conditions. He stated the new instructions did not use the words "prohibited' or "restricted", and
charged the Port of Oakland had "softened" the rules. He listed the sources of his information.
President Corica related the actions taken last year with regard to AB 2738. He suggested the
City of Alameda would be benefited by any arrangement made, rather than to do nothing until the
state legislature ucted.
Councilman Sherratt stated the Council had not made any agreements with the Port and quoted from
Item 19 of the minutes of the meeting held May 6, 1975, which reflected the Council's action directing
Assemblyman Miller to pursue legislation to ban the use of Runway 27.
Councilman Beckam defended the actions of the legislature, particularly in respect to pr0hbiting the
proposed freeway around Alameda. He also mentioned Assemblyman Lockyer's bill, AB 3784, requiring
noise abatement plans when the Land Use Commissions (ALUC) considered airport expansion. He asked
that the City Attorney instructed to prepare a resolution endorsing AB 3784. He also suggested
residents of Bay Farm Island write each senator and assemblyman in their area to urge passage of
these two bills.
Councilman Dia0eDt commented to federal level was responsible for rules governing airports, and
suggested efforts be directed to federal represenatives. She stated a resolution had been proposed
by the state legislators asking the federal goY8nrment for help in regulating airports, and the
resolution had been withdrawn at the request Of the former City Council. Councilman Beckam requested
the City Manager to check on this information and he also asked the City Attorney to check with
the Port of Oakland to see if their operating rules have been or propose to be amended to reflect
the agreement.
8. From Mrs LE. Francis, 2465 Shoreline Drive, suggesting use for property on Bay Farm Island
owned by Harbor Bay Isle Associates,
The communication suggesting the property be used for horse breeding was referred to the Recreation
Department.
9. From the Board of Port Commissioners, City of Oakland, signed by Mr. Robert E. Mortensen,
transmitting a Port Resolution prohibiting the use of the North Field runways of the Metropolitan
Oakland International Airport.
It was the consensus of the Council that the communication be accepted.
10, From the San Francisco Bay Chapter, Sierra Club, signed by the Chairman of the Transportation
Subcommittee, suggesting the City consider the need for bicycle parking lockers in preparation of
its application for Transportation Development Act funds for the 1976-77 fiscal year.
The communication was referred to the Recreation Department for consideration.
Councilman Hurwitz requested information about the status of bike paths, The City Manager related
a link of the path would be included in the Washington Park plans, and indicated financing was
the hindrance. On request, the Park and Recreation Director explained the Transportation Develop-
ment Act funds could only be used for off-street areas, and explained this was the reason for the
City's involvement in the Bay Farm Island Bridge and Washington Park areas. projects.
lI. From Mariner Square Associates, signed by Mr, John Beery; and Ancient/Mariner-Rusty Pelican,
Inc., signed by Mr. Douglas F. Rys, concerning the appearance of Webster Street at the approach to
Mariner Square.
President Corica related the City Engineer had indicated this material was being stockpiled for
use in correcting the drainage problems in that area and to provide material for the proposed Patton
Way project,
12. From the Alameda WOmenS Improvement Club, signed by Mrs, Louise Benedetti, Secretary, requesting
placement of a bus bench at Otis Drive and Park Street,
President Corica advised the bus bench was in place and the A/C Transit District was planning
to install a shelter in the near future.
13. From Mr. Fred E. Laughlin, 924 Versailles Avenue, concerning operation of the Bureau of
President Corica stated Mr. Laughlin was requesting an investigation of the Public Utilities Board
which was contrary to the Council's policy. He related the qualifications of the Board members. He
also reviewed the actions of Mr. Laughlin in appearing before the Council and the Public Utilities
Board and the Board's responses to his inquiries.
Mr. Laughlin spoke about his findings and charged the Board was a "rubber stamp" for the Bureau's
General Manager. He charged the present high rates were the result of policies of the Bureau
and the Board, and requested a special committee be appointed to investigate the Burea's operations.
After considerable discussion, the Council declined to appoint the requrested committee. City Manager
Goss, a member of the Board, refuted Mr. Laughlin's charge that the Board acted as a "rubber stamp",