1975-03-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - MARCH 4, 1975
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m.with Vice President Corica presiding. The Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilman McCall and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the
Reverend Gary TO]lner, Administrator of St. Philip Neri's Catholic Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Hurwitz, McCall and Vice President Corica, (4),
were noted present. Absent: President La Croix" Jr,, (1). Vice President Cor4ca reported
President La Croix was attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held February 18, 1975, were approved as transcribed.
2. Vice President Corica extended a welcome to students in the audience from Citizenship and
Government classes at Encinal High School.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
3. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. J. B. S. Johnson, Jr', President, proposing
signs be placed to direct those entering the City via Park Street and Webster Street to the areas
of Ballena Bay, Pacific Marina and Mariner 3qUorR,
Vice President Corica stated the recommendations being made by the Chamber of Commerce were not
Signs for specific restaurants but for commercial areas which are difficult for people unfamiliar
with Alameda to find.
Mr. Harry Potter, 1118 Fontana Drive, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the
points listed in the communication and answered questions put by the Council.
After discussion, the City Manager and City Engineer were directed to meet with Mr. Potter to
develop a public service signing policy and determine funding.
4. From Pan-Pacific Development Company, signed by Mr. George P. Hagerman, Vice President,
requesting an easement to extend, in a southerly direction, the point of land near the westerly
end of Tideway Drive for the purpose of constructing a public fishing platform.
Vice President Corica reviewed the origin of the agreement and commented on the possibility of
the construction of a fishing pier behind Encinal High 5chU0],
Councilman McCall reported on a meeting held the previous week with representatives of BCDC,
applicable State boards, the School District, Naval Air Station and local government. He pointed
out the pier to be built by Pan-Pacific would be built off the end of a private street and remarked
on the disadvantages of such an arrangement. He outlined the proposed location at the south end
Of Encinal High School football field and the advantages of that site. He stated the Navy had
expressed a willingness to cooperate with the City and State and the project could be built with
available Tideland funds with the City being responsible for only one-fourth of the total cost.
Mrs. Helen Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, questioned if Pan Pacific's lease would be modified by the
proposed pier or if it would be enclosed on land already under their lease.
Councilman McCall answered Mrs. Freeman's questions and stated he hoped the construction of the
fishing pier and boat ramp behind Encinal High School would eliminate the fishing pier off Tideway
Drive, and that Pan-Pacific might share in the cost of the prV'ect.
The matter was referred to staff to pursue an alternate boat launching ramp and fishing pier with
the Wildlife Conservation Board.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5. From the Recreation Commission, signed by the Secretary, recommending the Dwelling Unit Tax
ordinance be amended or re-written so as to become a viable method of augmenting the Park and
Recreation Fund.
On question, the City Manager reviewed the work he and the City Attorney had done to date on the
Transfer Tax and Dwelling Unit tax ordinances. He stated they were not quite ready to prepare a
written ordinance relative to the Dwelling Unit Tax at this time, but expected to have a report in
the near future.
Councilman Beckam requested the report be referred back to the Recreation Commission for clarifica-
tion and a statement of their support.
After further discussion and explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance
Of the report and that it be referred to the City Manager for consideration in conjunction with the
Land Dedication and Transfer Tax ordinances, and also to the Recreation Commission for clarifica-
tion of their proposal.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
6. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of the
Lincoln Park, Phase II, Baseball Infield, recommending it be accepted and Notice of Completion ordered
filed.
Councilman McCall moved the project he accepted as satisfactorily completed and the Notice of Comple-
tion filed. Councilman Hurwitz seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
Vice President Corica commended the completed project for its excellence.
7. From the City Manager transmitting necessary documents for sale of the Jackson Street Fire Station.
On question, the City Manager explained the written proposal to purchase would provide space for
explanation of the proposed use. He also stated the award would consider both the amount bid and
the proposed use. He noted the Building Inspector had indicated the building could easily be
converted to a single family residence.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the report with the proviso wording be inserted in pertinent
documents putting the bidder on notice that the property is zoned "R-l", Councilman Hurwitz
seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.
Absent: President La Croix, Jr', (1).
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8314
Inviting Proposals for Disposition of City-Owned Property." (Jackson
Street Fire Station)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
The meeting returned to the regular order of business.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Councilman Hurwitz commented on recent newspaper articles, in particular or article in the
Alameda Times-Star regarding crime rate in the City. He requested a report from the Chief of Police
and staff.
10. Vice President Corica commended staff for their efforts in completing the final app]icut0n
for Housing and Community Development funds and noted Alameda was the seventh City in the Bay Area
to file.
11. Councilman McCall commented on statements made by Mayorial candidates in the upcoming
election and referred to Article VI of the Charter setting out the functions of the Mayor.
12' Vice President Corica commended Councilman McCall for his dedication and many years of service
to the City of Alameda.
RESOLUTIONS:
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 8315
Resolution Of the Council of the City of Alameda in Recognition and
Commendation of Donald Sandoval."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call vote Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
The Vice President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted.
INTRODUCTION OR ORDINANCES:
14. 'Ordinance No.
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending and Adding to Certain
Sections Thereof, Defining Condominiums and Similar Developments and
Establishing Regulations for the Design Thereof; Amending the Off-Street
Parking Requirements for Multiple Dwellings and Establishing Open Space
Requirements in All Zones."
On request, City Attorney Stroud reviewed the process creating this ordinance and the three limi-
tations to conversions which it included. These prohibitions were: (1) No condominiums in
"R-5" and "R-6"; (2) requiring 8 units or more for conversion; and (3) requiring a Critical Ratio
of 3%. He further explained the changes he had made and presented to the Planning Board on March 3.
He said the Planning Board was requesting time to review these changes, however, if the ordinance
were not introduced, the moratorium on conversions would expire before the ordinance became effec-
tive and would leave the City with no guidelines. He referred to Section 11-14D7, Critical Ratio,
marked "Section reserved", and suggested Section 11-14A13, Multiple Houses, Subsection (e) Density,
state "Subsection reserved". These two sections could then be referred back to the Planning
Board which had approved the rest of the ordinance, as written.
Planning Director Patterson stated the Planning Board would have an opportunity to review these
two sections prior to the next Council meeting.
Mr. Don Lindsey, 1023 Morton Street, commented on Section 11-138 and suggested the effect would
be a sweeping down-zoning in the City and noted committees involved in the Goals Study were
studying these various questions. City Attorney Stroud replied down-zoning would not be an effect
Of this ordinance. Mr. Lindsey continued with a question about the role of the Design Review
Board and questioned the power of the Board in requesting specific changes on a particular building.
Following discussion, Councilman Hurwitz moved introduction of the ordinance after which it would
be laid over under provision of law and the Charter, with the provision that items concerning
Critical Ratio, Density, and the 8-unit limitation, be submitted to the Planning Board at their
next meeting, as well as any pertinent citizen comments.
Councilman Beckam seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Three. Noes: Vice President Corica, (1). Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
15. "Ordinance No. 1755,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 9, Articles 1
Through 5, to Title X Thereof, Consisting of Sections 10-911 Through
10-951, Relating to Preservation of Historical Monuments."
Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent:
President La Croix, Jr., (1).
16. "Ordinance No. 1756,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 13-933 of Article 9,
Chapter 1, Title XIII Thereof, Relating to License Fees for Peddlers and
Solicitors."
Councilman Beckam moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President
La Croix, Jr., (1).
BILLS:
17. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the
total amount of $69,032.97, was presented to the City 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
March 4, 1975, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid, The motion
was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
18' Mr. David White, 3216 San Leandro Street, Oakland, submitted his written recommendation
regarding the replacement of Alameda High School.
19. Mr. Arthur Roke, 1308 St. Charles Street, an instructor at Encinal High School, requested
the Councilmen to remain a few minues to answer questions from the students in the audience.
20. Councilman Hurwitz moved the Council retire to executive session for a discussion of pending
litigation. The notion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on roll call
vote.
After a twenty-minute recess, the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for
its deliberdtiOns. At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined no action would be taken
at tWs meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
21. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect
to the memory of Mr. EARL VARGAS, former Golf Department employee, to assemble in regular session
On Tuesday, March 18, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk