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1976-05-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY PF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - -- - - - - MAY 18, I975 The meeting convened at 7730 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 Miss Linda Myro, Member of 8ahei Faith. ROLL CALL! The roll was called and Councilmen Diament. Hurwitz, Sherratt and Pre,,-ident Corica, (4)., were noted present. Absent: Councilman Beckd0. (1). President Corica informed the audience that Mr. Beckam was on vacation, MINUTES: I. The ninuteSOf the regular meeting held April 20 were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNEATI0M3: 2, From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Donald W. Lindsey, President, reporting completion of installation of directional SfgnS in City and commending City Council and staff members for their support. The communication was received. 3. From Alameda Times-Star, SigDed by Abe Kofman, President and Publisher, inviting City partici- pation in special Bicentennial edition to be published July 3, 1976. After discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved $500 be allocated for the Bicentennial issue to be used for advertising the parade to be held the next day, The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament, After furthur discussion which revealed the Bureau of Electricity was utilizing 1/2 page, Councilman Sherratt amended his motion to allow $300 for 1/2 page ad, to be coordinated with the Bureau's ad, and funded from the Community Promotion Fund. Councilman Diament seconded the amended motion, which carried unanimously by voice vote. 4. From Mrs: Judith B. Sparks, 934 Fountain Street, proposing suggestions for continued operation of Small World Mursery, The communication was referred to the Planning Board, 5. From Alamedans with HOPE, signed by Mrs. J0y F. Johnson, President, commenting on appointments to be made to the Housing Authority. The communication was received. O. From the Alameda County Grand Jury, signed by Patricia M. Nisbet, Foreman, recommending immediate in-house study be made of the City's method of handling warrants. President Corica reported the communication had been referred to the City Auditor who had assured the Council that he will respond to the County Grand Jury, and who had also indicated the warrants are behing handled as safely as they can be at this time, 7. Dave Howes, President, Lincoln Park Pool, and Jean Hillery, President, Franklin Park Pool, submitting proposal by participants in Alameda Swimming Pool Association requesting new lease be executed. President Corica announced a public hearing would be scheduled for June 1, 1976, the next regular meeting of the Council, In addition, the Recreation Commission had been requested to hold a special meeting prior to that time in order that the Council could receive the Commission's report. Mr. David Howes, 1369 Hansen Avenue, read a statement prepared by the Swimming Pool Association and endorsed by the Board of Trustees regarding their request for a renewed lease. Councilman Diament suggested the City Manager request financial statements from the Trustees of the Pool Association. Frank Weeden, a member of the Board of Trustees, stated the financial state- ments had been submitted to the Recreation Commission some time ago. President Corica stated the Recreation Commission would advertise the date of their special meeting, 8. From the following persons, in favor of continuing present operation of Lincoln Park and Franklin Park pools: Mr. and Mrs, Ronnie Gilman, 13I5 Caroline Street; Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Clark, 509 Windemere Isle. The communications were referred to the public hearing to be held June 1, 1976. HEARINGS: 9. In the Matter of the proposed address and street name changes for residential complexes within Islandia and Casitas residential planned developments. From Mr. and Mrs. Allen Griswold, 3002 Linda Vista, in support of recommendation cf Planning Board. The City Clerk noted the receipt of other letters in opposition to the recommended changes, The President declared the hearing opened. Planning Director Patterson related the staff conducted a survey last year to determine preferences for a name change, and the results indicated residents did not wish to change the street names. The Planning Board later established a subcommittee which conducted a poll indicating 75% of those surveyed preferred a street name chaDOe. At their hearing, the Planning Board approved the following street name changes: (1) all residences fronting on Mecartney, with Via Bahia, Alta Vista, El Portal and Bali Lane addresses shall be changed to Mecartney Road addresses. (2) All residences fronting On Catalina Avenue with the exception of Linda Vista, with El PaseO, Fiji Lane, Cook Lane or Tonga Lane addresses shall be Changed to Catalina Avenue addresses; (3) Fir Place shall be changed to Marianas Place. (4) All Tahiti Lane addresses which front upon Belmont Place shall be changed to Belmont Place addresses. Mr. Patterson reported the vote was 6 to 1 in favor of adopting the changes. He also indicated the staff's preliminary recommendation had been against the change; however after the hearing, the staff recommended that if any were changed, they should all be consistent. Subse- quent to the hearing, staff met with PGE, PTT, EBM|'n. the Bureau, Fire and Police Departments who felt if any change were to be made, it should be consistent throughout the developments. On questbn, Mr Patterson reported the addresses had been established for apprOxm3tely ten years. He also indi- cated there would he an expense to customers of the utility companies because of the changes. On the call for proponents, the following persons spoke. Richard Davis, 1124 Marianas Lune, related his concern about fire, police and emergency vehicle response and the confusion resulting from the address situation. Richard Roth, 1417 Fifth Street, speaking for his father who lives on Tahiti Lane, supported the changes to correc t the original situation. Speaking for himself, he stated he had difficulty finding certain houses in the complex. He suggested a large sign map be posted. Mr. Dave Howes, 1369 Hansen, stated he worked for the Fire Department, had responded to resuscitator calls and expressed the difficulties involved in responding to an address and not being able to locate an entrance. On the call for opponents, the following persons spoke. Fred Olsen, 3012 Linda Vista, spoke for the Casitas residents opposing the change and submitted oetiti0ns of property owners requesting the change be denied. Mary Helen Hiswonger, 1048 Marianas Lane, expressed concern about the confusion and expense which would result from changing the addresses. Barbara Stevenson, 31I8 El Paseo, refuted Mr. Howes' statements, and commented the changes would not really alleviate the difficulties as every other house fronted on an alley anyway. Stanley Mercer, Alta Vista, stated he had contacted his neighbors who opposed the Change. He suggested the street name Sign be moved to make it a little more visible. John Howes, 3018 Linda Vista, stated he had no problem with visitors finding his house. The President declared the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt stated he had received a letter from the Post Office who indicated the changes would create many problems with established delivery areas; and to alleviate the costs incurred, it might be necessary to establish curbside or cluster delivery for those addresses affected. President Corica reported the petitions received by Council indicated a majority of the people addressing the Council desired the addresses to remain as they are, Councilman Hurwitz moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be denied and the addresses remain as they Dr2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: FOUr, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 18. From the Auditor-Assessor requesting refund of real and personal property taxes erroneously levied and paid. Councilman Sherratt moved the report he accepted and the resolution taken out of order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried unanimously on voice vote. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Re35lutiOns". RESOLUTIONS: 11. ' Councilman Sherratt introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8521 Ordering Cancellation and Refund of Real and Personal Property Taxes Erroneously Levied and Collected." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Ccuncilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, /l1. The meeting returned to the regular order of businesS. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 12. . From the Social Service Board, signed by the President, submitting a proposal for reinter- pretation of Charter duties of the Board. President Corica reported the Board was currently reviewing its duties, and he suggested a joint meeting between the Social Service Board and the Council to be held to resolve the questions. Councilman Hurwitz requested a report from the staff be received prior to the m2Gting. On question, Assistant City Manager Ron Credgh reported the League of California Cities study On social service obligations of cities had not been completed. Nargdret Howard, 1008 Camellia Drive, Chairman of the Board's subcommittee reevaluating the duties, Stated she was delighted the Council wished to hold a joint meeting. Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried unanimously on voice vote. Darlene Banda, Vice President of the Social Service Board, expressed hope the meeting could be scheduled prior to June 30, UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 13, Consideration of the following item brought up urder "New Business" at regular meeting held May 4, 1970: (a) Request by Councilman Diament that Council set a policy for attendance of Board and Commission members. Councilman Diament felt an attendance roster for the Board or Commission would aid the Council in consideration of reappointments, and at the time of appointment, the person should be informed regular attendance is expected. It was the consensus of Council that all Boards and Commissions keep an attendance record retro- active to May I, 1975, with periodic reports to Council. Councilman Hurwitz asked if minutes of Boards and Commissions were available at City Hall, City Manager Goss replied minutes of each Board and Commission were kept in the office staffing that Board or Commission. 14. Councilman Hurwitz requested a status report on the Affirmative Action Plan. The Personnel Department is to supply the requested report. 15. Councilman Sherratt asked about the contract to provide veterinary service for animals other than dogs. City Engineer Hanna advised this provision will be included in the contract for the next fiscal year. RESOLUTIONS: 15, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8522 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Thunderbolt Fireworks Company, Inc. (Contractor) for Fireworks Display on July 4, I976." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman DgCkdm, (1). 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sherratt, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8523 Authorizing Execution of Contract with County of Alameda Relating to City's Senior Citizen Transportation Assistance Program," The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament. On request, Assistant City Manager Creagh explained the one year program must he spread over the full year, which meant limited availability for each month. He also explained this program was funded by the Older Americans Act and therefore would not provide service for handicapped citizens under 60 years of age. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, related the background of the program and expressed his dissatisfaction with the County for their attitude about the program. He added the program was inadequate for the need but it was necessary to compromise in order to get any funds at all. City Attorney Stroud expressed his dissatisfaction with the contract and the attitudes Of the County Counsel's office. Councilman Sherratt suggested a letter be written to Supervisor Cooper relaying the concerns of citizens and staff. On the call for the question, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 18. ' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8524 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Yellow Cab Company Relating to City's Senior Citizens Transportation Assistance program." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8525 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1976-I977.° The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoptbn: "Resolution No, 8526 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Janitorial Service for the City Hall, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Diament, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8527 Approving and Authorizing the Inclusion of the Housing Authority of the City Of Alameda, I05 units of Section 8 housing, in the State Department of Housing's Application." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote, Ayes: FOUr, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8528 Concerning Alameda Municipal Golf Course and Naming South Course," The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament. Councilman Sherratt stated that, although he had no objection to naming the course for Mr. Clark, he would abstain from voting on this resolution because there had been no citizen input. On a call for the question, the motion was adopted by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: NOn8, Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). Abstain: Councilman Sherratt, (1). The ore5jd8nt declared the foregoing resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 23. "Ordinance No. New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 11-221 Thereof, Relating to Membership Qualifications of the Design Review Board." Councilman Hurwitz requested the ordinance be amended at Section 11-221 (c) by adding the words "state licensed" before the words "general building contractor". Councilman Sherratt expressed concern if someone with the special qualifications were not available; and after discussion, a subsection (e) was added to provide that, if specific qualified people were not available, any combination of the other subsections could be utilized. Councilman Sherratt introduced the ordinance, as amended, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1), ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 24. "Ordinance No. 18I0, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance NO, 1277, N.S`" (Krusi Park) Councilman Diament moved the ordinance he passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 25. "Ordinance NO. 1811, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277^ N.S,o (Rittler Park) Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 26. "Ordinance No. I812, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance NU` 1277, N.5." (Buena Vista Park) Councilman Sherratt moved the ordinance be passed as 5Ub0itted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 27. "Ordinance No. I815, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S'" (Woodstock Park) Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes. FoUr, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 28. "Ordinance No. 1814, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. I277, N.S." (Washington Park) Councilman Diament moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1). 29. "Ordinance No. 18I5, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S." (Jackson Park) Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes. None. Absent. Council- man Beckam, (1). BILLS: 30' An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of SI66,408.05 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 Hurwitz moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 18, I976, and presented to the City Council at this meeting be allowed and pdid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried unanimously on voice vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 31. "Stretch" Pearson, 933 Shoreline Drive, asked for clarification on naming the South Course for Jack Clark. President Corica explained that Mr. Clark was primarily responsible for the construction and improve- ment of the South Course and the Council members felt it was appropriate to name the South Course for him at the Earl Fry Memorial to be held on May 23; and that the matter was done quietly because Mr. Clark would probably decline if he had been aware of the plan, Mr. Pearson commented he was not trying to deprecate Mr. Clark, but suggested a park which would include all sports would be more appropriate for Mr. Clark and the golf course should be named for Lucius Bateman. President Corica suggested the driving range might be named for Mr. Bateman, who had been an active teacher. Mr. Pearson further objected to the manner in which the name was chosen, and the lack of an opportunity for citizens to make other suggestions. 32. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, objected to the procedure used to select a name for the Golf Course, and stated he believed the Council was out of order in light of the actions taken with regard to Buena Vista Park. 33. Beverly Buhnerkempe, II75 Island Drive, objected to the method used to select the name of the golf course, as she felt it contradicted previous actions. 34. Linda Pritchard, 3263 San Jose Avenue, suggested the Chairman of a Board or Commission should notify the Mayor's office if a member misses several meetings in a row and perhaps the members should be contacted to see if they would like to resign. 35. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, suggested Boards and Commissions should have standing rules and orders for procedures. 36. Arthur Roke, 810 Paru Street, requested clarification on action taken on a policy for attendance to Boards and Commissions. Councilman Diament answered his questions. Mr. Roke questioned the budget process and asked if any SupluS for 75-76 budget was available and what was its planned use. The City Manager responded. 37. Dorothy Jones, 943 Parrot Avenue, asked if, when reappointments are made, the age and health Of an appointee were considered. She also requested clairification of the State law which required a tenant and a senior citizen be appointed to the Housing Authority. The City Attorney replied the law did not prohibit more than one tenant or senior citizen on the Board. 38. Helen Freeman, 85I Laurel Street, spoke about the recent release of Claim of property to the School District and particularly those sites which will be no longer used for school purposes. She questioned if a reversionary clause had been included which would return title to the City if the land were no longer used for school purposes; and if the title were encumbered because of bond issues in the past. She requested a rider be included on the deed which would include a reversionary clause. President Corica noted the ordinance had already been passed, and addition of the cluase would require a renegotiation of the compromise contract. He suggested the City Attorney could contact the School District to ascertain their response to adding a reversionary clause. FILING: 39. Contract between City and Thunderbolt Fireworks Company, Inc, re fireworks display. 40. Agreement between City and County re Senior Citizen Transportation Assistance Program. 41. Agreement between City and Yellow Cab Company re Senior Citizens Transportation Assistance Program. 42. Specifications - Legal Advertising - Fiscal Year 1976-1977. 43. Specifications No, PW 5-76-6 - Janitorial Service for City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: 44. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:50 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, June 1, 1976, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk