1975-03-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - MARCH 13, 1975
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Corica. As Reverend Leonard Deakins, Pastor of the Church of
the Nazarene, was not able to be present, President La Croix asked for a moment of silent prayer.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Corica, Hurwitz, McCall and President La Croix, Jr,, (4),
were noted present. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. From the Smith-Rice Company, signed by Mr. William H. Mueser, Jr., submitting an Application
for a Permit to Dredge and Fill Certain Property - 5,000 cubic yards of dredging and 200 cubic
yards of fill - at the north end of Walnut Street at the Estuary.
City Engineer Hanna explained it was necessary for the applicant to obtain a permit from the City
before they could proceed with the other necessary permits from BCDC and the Corps of Engineers.
Councilman McCall moved the permit be approved contingent upon all other required permits being
obtained. Councilman Hurwitz seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
2. From Mr. J. Paul Gutleben, 2844 San Jose Avenue, complaining of the lack of access to a public
walkway in the vicinity of 3227 Fernside Boulevard.
City Engineer Hanna indicated the walkway did provide public access and the gate was not locked.
He stated BCDC would soon require the property to be posted for public access.
Mr. 8utleben commented further on his letter and presented several photographs of the premises and
another location on Monte Vista Avenue. He objected to the public access being blocked by a gate
and the storage of boats and vehicles on public property. He further stated the property should
be returned to its original condition and suggested perhaps the Courts should decide the matter.
Councilman Corica reviewed other areas where private citizens had voluntarily improved public
accessways and indicated the results were a definite improvement to the City.
The City Engineer was directed to review access to the public areas along the Estuary, and, if
vehicles were being parked on or blocked oublic access, they should be removed.
3. From Mr. Vern W. Dennen, 1026 Everett Street, concerning the licensing practice of the City
and complaining about the undeveloped sidewalk at the corner of Everett Street and Blanding Avenue.
President La Croix stated the City Engineer would soon begin a general clean-up of the area now
that the shopping center was complete, and the sidewalk would be either repaired or replaced.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
4. From the City Planning Board, Signed by the Secretary, making recommendation OD the request
of Harbor Bay Isle Associates to change the names of portions of Maitland Drive, County Road and
Mecartney Road, and naming of a proposed street.
Planning Director Patterson explained the recommendation and stated it was being made at this time
to eliminate street address confusion. He indicated no one had appeared at the Planning Board
hearing either in favor or opposition. He stated various City and other governmental agencies had
been contacted and had expressed no objection.
Councilman McCall commented on the alignment and its effect on possible development by owners other
than Harbor Bay Isle Associates.
Mr. Oscar Barry, representing Doric Development, stated there had been confusion with street
addresses and it appeared advantageous to make the changes now because so few addresses were involved.
Councilman Corica moved approval of the recommendation of the Planning Board. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
5. From the City Planning Board, signed by the Director, reporting a public hearing had been held
on March 3, 1975, for review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Housing
and Community Development Act application for federal funds.
Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report and approval of the Final Environmental Impact
Report. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
6. From the City Manager recommending open market purchase, under Section 3-15 of the City Charter,
for purchase cf a trailer for use as a temporary Fire Station on Bay Farm Island.
Councilman McCall moved approval of the recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Corica and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Beckam, (1).
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Councilman Hurwitz commented on AB 1098 (Miller, Mean and Lockyer) which would require a vote
the people to construct the Southern Crossing. He requested a resolution supporting the Bill.
Councilman McCall asked for clarification of the Bill's references to Route 01, which is also the
shoreline freeway. He requested the City Manager and City Attorney to analyze the Bill.
President La Croix suggested the Council take an affirmative action based upon the recommendation
Of the City Attorney and that a resolution be prepared for Council consideration on April 1, 1975.
Councilman Hurwitz then offered the foregoing as a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Corica
and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Beckon, (1).
B. President La Croix commented on Assemblyman LOCk«er's Bill which would make local jurisdictional
elections pDrtisoO. He stated the Bill had been rejected by the League of California Cities at
their last board meeting.
Councilman Corica moved Assemblyman Lockyer and other City representatives in Sacramento be informed
of the Council's opposition to this Bill. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
D. Councilman McCall referred to a memorandum received from Mr. Raymond D. Martin, City Auditor,
ex-officio Assessor, regarding a change in the California Revenue and Taxation Code which would
allow the City Council to provide, by ordinance, for the reassessment of property damaged by misfor-
tune or calamity.
The City Manager reported Mr. Martin was compiling the necessary information and a report would
be forthcoming in the near future.
RESOLUTIONS:
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 8316
Amending Salary and Position Resolution No. 8233 by Creating One (1)
Additional Position of Jr. Civil Engineer and One (1) Position of
Intermediate Typist Clerk and by Deleting One (1) Position of Assistant
Civil Engineer and One (1) Position of Senior Stenographer Clerk in the
Engineering Department; by Creating a New Position of Golf Course
Maintenance Foreman and a New Position of Golf Course Irrigation Leadman
and Establishing the Salaries Therefor; and by Deleting the Classification
Of Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor and One (1) Position of Golf and
Park Maintenance Man."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: NOne, Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
11' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8317
Requesting Cancellation of County Taxes on Real Property Acquired by the
City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes (3.616 Acre Parcel Located Between
Buena Vista Avenue and Pacific Avenue, and Between Sherman Street and
Benton Street).'
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
12' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 8318
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the City of Alameda for
Municipal Purposes (3'616 Acre Parcel Located Between Buena Vista
Avenue and Pacific Avenue and Between Sherman Street and Benton Street).'
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8319
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation
Of a Storm Drain at the City Dump on Bay Farm Island, Alameda, Calling for
Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8320
Adopting Specifications, for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Eight
(8) Intermediate Patrol Cars, Five (5) Compact Sedans and One (1)
Sub-compact Sedan, Culling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to
Advertise Same."
The mOtiO/ to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8321
Rejecting Claim of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Against
City."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8322
Declaring Canvass of Returns and Result of General Municipal Election
Consolidated with Special School District Bond Election and Special
Municipal Charter Amendment Election Held on March 11, 1975."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
President La Croix congratulated Mayor-elect Corica and Councilman-elect Sherratt on their success.
Councilman McCall requested the tabulation of precincts and votes be forwarded to the P.T.A.
Voter Registration Drive as an aid in their efforts.
The President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
17. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under
provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating
to Traffic Regulations."
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:
18. "Ordinance No. 1757"
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 Density and Critical Ratio sections of the ordinance
which had been sent back by the Council to the Planning Board for reconsideration. Because an
alternative to the Critical Ratio section had not been determined, he suggested an addition of
Subsection (h) to Section 11-14D3, to read: "There is not less than eleven hundred 0,100\3quare
feet of lot area for each family dwelling unit. This subsection shall have no force and effect
after August l, 1975."
Councilman Hurwitz asked if the Ordinance could be amended and passed. The City Attorney explained
this action could be taken.
Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Corica and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Beckam, (1).
On the suggestion of the City Manager, Councilman McCall moved that any pending tentative maps for
condominium conversion be ramanded to the Planning Board for consideration. Councilman Hurwitz
seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
BILLS:
19. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of S91,389.55, 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 Corica moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on
March 18, 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: Councilman Beckam, (1).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
20' Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, spoke concerning Assembly Bill 263 which would
increase the allowed reduction of taxes for senior citizens, and a Senate Bill introduced by
Senator Robbins which would allow senior citizens to defer taxes.
The City Manager was directed to obtain copies of these Bills for analysis and Council consideration.
Mr. Tillman also commended those persons who had given a great deal of service to the City and
suggested they be remembered when naming schools and streets.
21. Miss Joan Narahara, 106 Garden Road, asked if the final alignment of the intersection of
Garden Road, Island Drive, Maitland Drive and Harbor Bay Boulevard had been determined. The City
Engineer stated it had not.
Miss Narahara noted the East Bay Municipal Utility District was putting in a new waterline behind
her home and stated it was creating a hazardous condition. City Engineer Hanna said he would inves-
tigate the matter.
FILING:
22. Specifications No. PW 3-75-2 - Installation of Storm Drain at City Dump on Bay Farm Island.
23. Specifications No. MSP 3-75-1 - Eight (8) Intermediate Patrol Cars for Police Department;
Five (5) Compact Sedans for Various City Departments; One (1) Sub-compact Sedan
for Purchasing Department.
24. Councilman Hurwitz moved the Council retire to executive session for a discussion of pending
litigation and personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried
unanimously on roll call vote.
After a five-minute recess, the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for its
deliberations. At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman McCall moved that the City join with
Harbor Bay Isle Associates in a civil action against the Port of Oakland. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Corica and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Beckam, (1).
ADJOURNMENT:
25. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk