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1975-05-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - MAY 6, 1975 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 Judy Bither-Terry of the Court Street United Methodist Church. OATH OF OFFICE: 1. At this time, the City Clerk, on request, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Councilman Anne B. DjameOt, Mr. Seth Howard presented Councilman Diament with a bouquet of roses as an expression of community appreciation for the many hours of service which she had contributed to civic, charitable and ser- vice organizations. Councilman Diament thanked Mr. Howard for the unexpected presentation and expressed her gratitude to the Council for the honor of the appointment. She said she would do her best to listen to the citizens of the community and carry out their wiSh8S. She introduced her husband, Richard, her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Ray Myer, and her 3On and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Diament. She also introduced her nephew-in-law and his two daughters. ROLL CALL: 2. The roll was called and Councilmen Diament, Beckam, Hurwitz, Sherratt and President Corica, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL: 3. President Corica announced that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-7(a) of the City Charter, nominations were open for the office of Vice-President of the Council. Councilman Sherratt placed in nomination the name of Councilman Beckam for the office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: N0ne, The City Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to the newly-elected Vice-President of the Council of the City of Alameda. MINUTES: 4. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 15" 1975, and special meeting held April 23, 1975, were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 5. From MrS, Anne B. Diament tendering her resignation as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority Of the City of Alameda effective May 5, 1975. Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the resignation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and on roll call carried by unanimous vote. 6. From Mr. Walter H. Clark, 917 Paru Street, requesting stcp signs be placed at the intersection Of Paru Street and Clinton Avenue. The communication was referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee for evaluation and report. 7. From Mrs. Mickey Agnew, 1428 Park Street, concerning the City purchase of the Post Office Building. The City Manager reported staff and the architect were examining the question of the pros and cons of whether or not the Municipal Court should be proposed to be incorperated in the Police Headquar- ters, and they were nearing the point where some decisions with regard to that should be made at the Council level. He said this would provide an appropriate forum for persons wishing to present their views at that time. Councilman Hurwitz recalled he had been the Only one to vote against the acquisition cf the Post Office for use as a new Police Headquarters. He said this was not because he didn't think it was a good idea, but there had been so much opposition that he felt those p2r',nOs should have more time to come up with an alternative. He stated he thought it was time now for alternatives to be proposed, rather than criticism. Following discussion, it was directed the communication be held over for consideration pending receipt of a report from the City MoOoger, 8. From the Alameda County Admission Day Celebration Committee requesting $100 be appropriated toward the expense of the official 1975 celebration to be held in the City of San Francisco. The City Manager reported no funds had been budgeted for this activity, He suggested the request might be considered at the time of the annual budget review. Councilman Hurwitz stated, in view Of the condition of the future budget, he would oppose the request as he would rather see the money spent for some celebration within the City of Ald0eda, President Corica concurred with his statement. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 9. From the Public Utilities Board, signed by the Vice-President, recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance and execute a deed in favor of the bidder in the sale of the commercial office and parking lot at 2440 Santa Clara Avenue, upon payment of the bid price to the City or to the escrow. President Corica roted this had been the sole bid for the property at a purchase price of $215,000' He said the commercial offices would be consolidated with the Service Center building at Grand Street and Clement Avenue upon completion of a second floor addition, and it was estimated this move would save the City some $50,000 a year. Mr. Jack R. Shepard, General Manager of the Bureau of Electricity, n2pOrted the sale was a part of a carefully considered series of actions intended to improve the economic efficiency of the operations of the Bureau for the next several years. On question, he stated he had no absolute kn0wl',dge as to what the purchaser planned to do with the commercial office building, but believed the intent was to retain it pretty much in its present condition, Councilman Hurwitz stated he would like assurance that the City had no intention of taking any portion of the parking lot as a part of the new Police Headquarters. City Manager Goss replied that in terms of the site planning going on in connection with the Headquarters, none of the existing parking area used by the Alameda First National Bank or the commercial offices of the Bureau was involved. Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call carried by unanimous vote. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Introduction of OrdjndnCesn, INTRODUCTION CF ORDINANCES: 10. Councilman BeCkdm introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Authorizing Sale of Certain City-Owned Real Property to Walter R. Kosich and Kathryn H. Anthony (2440 Santa Clara Avenue, Bureau of Electricity Commercial Office and Parking Lot)." The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting returned to the regular order of business. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 11. From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on the Tentative Map for Tract No. 3845, filed by Jones-Tillson and Associates for Harbor Bay Isle Associates on property located north of Mecartney Road and west of Maitland Drive on Bay Farm Island. Planning Director Don Patterson stated his report dated April 14, 1975, had contained findings regarding the Tentative Map of Tract No. 3645; that the Planning Board, at its meeting of March 31, 1975, had approved the findings as shown in the submitted report. Additionally, the Planning Board had been asked to approve a resolution at their meeting of May 5, and additional to the findings in the report they had added two additional findings, as follows: "7. All dwelling units shall be constructed in such a manner that sound levels, 0//tside-t0-inside, will be reduced by at least 25 db CNEL, measured with closed doors and wfnd[v3 in habitable areas, and the acoustical report required by Sec. 10-1061 of the Municipal Code shall demonstrate the ability of said structures to attentuate sound as required herein. And further, the ability of said structures to attenuate sound as required herein. And further, a. Tract 3645 is located northerly of the demarcation line as established by the Airport Land Use Commission. b. Referring to Figures IV-]l, 12 and 13 of the DEIR prepared for Harbor Bay Isle; Figure IV-11 is the 'most likely' CNEL line according to the DEIR, HBI, November 21, 1973, by Arthur D. Little, Inc.;" and''8, On-and off-site improvements for Villages 1 and II implement the Circulation Element of the Comprehensive General Plan by requiring the construction of Maitland Drive." Mr. Patterson said that additionally, so there would be no question regarding stipulations, Stipulation 2 should read: "The Trend Plan is the appropriate plan for consideration on Bay Farm Island," and Stipulation 6 should read: "The tentative subdivision map of Tract 3645 covers area located where low intensity residential development is contemplated by the Trend Plan in the General Plan." He stated these stipulations had been reviewed by the City Attorney as to form and approved by the Planning Board. On question put by Councilman Hurwitz, Mr. Patterson stated the plan of the Tract Map for Village II had been submitted to the Fire and Police Departments and approved by them. Councilman Hurwitz noted the Engineering Department had expressed opposition to the sidewalks in some locations being only on One side of the street and the lack of parking stripS. The City Engineer Hanna stated it was their position there should be sidewalks on both sides and a parkway for street trees. Mr. Patterson reported that during the Planned Development process, the developer said his archi- tect had indicated sidewalks on one side; that it was his personal opinion it was excellent design as those streets would be on cu]-de-5a[3 which would carry a very low volume of traffic, and no cross traffic would move throughout the development. Regarding the street tree program, he said he thought the landscape architect and site planner had done an excellent job of carrying the theme through, and it was not one tree per lot but were shown in clusters of grouping of trees which would have a better effect from a planned development standpoint. There followed questioning of the adequacy of sewer lines, water supply and sidewalks to which the City Engineer and Mr. Cal Jones responded. At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Hurwitz moved approval of the recommendation based on the findings of the Planning Board, as set out in their resolution, subject to the conditions required by the City Engineer's Report dated March 14, 1975, including the Summary Report dated March 26, 1975, with the provision that the exceptions as requested by the applicant, and approved in the Planned Development, be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call VOte, Ayes: Four. Noes: President Corica, (1). Absent: None. 12. From the City Auditor submitting repert of the Count of Money held February 26, 1975, indica- ting the sum of $11,161,967.97 in the City Treasury at that time, Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll ca]] vote carried uanimously. 13. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to McGuire and Hester, low bidder, for the project of the Installation of a Storm Drain across Ddfttle Drive and the City Dump, at an estimated price of $77,467 and that the project be financed from the Garbage and Refuse Disposal Fund, supplemented by the Capital Outlay Fund. Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report and award of the contract, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously on roll call vote. 14, From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to G. L. Hasenpflug, Inc. for the project of the Resurfacing and Minor Repairs of Various Streets, at an estimated price of $33,909. Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report and award of the contract, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously by roll call vote. 15' From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for the project of the Resurfacing of the Boat Ramp Parking Lot, at an estimated price of $9,861. Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and award Of the contract, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call vote carried unanimously. 16. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to Toro Pacific Di5tribVtim, Inc., low bidder, for furnishing One (1) Triplex Greens Mower for the Golf Course, at a total price of $3,558.27. Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report and award of the contract to the designated company in the stated amount. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried unanimously On roll call vote. 17. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to East Bay Ford Truck Sales, Inc., low bidder, for furnishing One (1) One and one-half ton Dump Truck for Street Department and One (1) Three-quarter ton pickup truck with utility body for street department at a total price of $13,268,84, and award be made to the same bidder, on open market purchase per Charter Section 3-15, of a second One and one-Half ton Dump Truck at the price quoted. Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report and approval of the recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call vote carried unanimously. 18' From the City Manager providing information on the City's crime rate. President Corica commended the City Manager and Police Department for their excellent report. Councilman Hurwitz congratulated the Alameda Times-Star for their most recent articles covering the report. He moved acceptance of the report, The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 19. Councilman Sherratt commented on the status of AB 2038 (Miller) relating to airports. He requested that Mr. Don Perata be permitted to address the Council on the subject. Mr. Perata, District Assistant to Assemblyman John Miller, 5601 Christi Street, Emeryville, Stated AB 2838 was a made-over bill which had been submitted the previous year under the major sponsorship of Assemblyman Bill LOck«er and cc-sponsored by Assemblymen Miller and Ken Meade. Mr. Perata explained the provisions of the bill which would provide for a safe operation of Runway 27. He noted the bill would be heard by the Committee on Transportation on May 7 in Sacramento. Following an extensive disoVISjnn of the context Of AB 2038, Councilman Sherratt moved the Council go on record as supporting the printed bill with deletion of the words, when availd0e", at line 14, Section l(b) (2), page 2, and that the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to rep- resent the Council at the Committee hearing in Sacramento. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: N0Oe, Absent: None. President Corica indicated he would also be present at the hearing and invited attendance of all interested persons. Mr. John Were, 1819 San Jose Avenue, stated he was employed as an aircraft pilot and had flown Off of Runway 27. He urged the Council not to take a stand on the bill and noted this would be the third time it had beer presented. 20. Councilman Hurwitz commented on the efforts being made by Dr. Don Koubek to clean up the area at the approach to the City near the Fernside Shopping Center, and requested that staff do their utmost to help him. NEW BUSINESS: 21. President Corica congratulated the Alameda DAR Bicentennial Committee for the excellent performance held at Alameda High School theater on May 2, 1975, 22, Councilman Hurwitz called attention to a letter received from Mr. Stan Wolfberg, Vice Presi- dent, Region XII, of the American Institute of Industrial Fngineer5, Inc., requesting support of AB 1551 (Chappie), which would add industrial engineering to the categories of engineering the practice of which is prohibited in the absence of registration, makes it a misdemeanor to practice or offer to practice industrial engineering in the absence of such registration, defines the prac- tice of industrial engineering and makes Other related ChaDge3. He asked that the Council adcpt a resolution of endorsement. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8340 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alameda Supporting Assembly Bill No. 1551 Requiring Registration With the State Board 01 Registration for Professional Engineers as an Industrial Engineer as a Prereavisite to the Practice of Industrial Engineering.' The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: NOD8, Absent: None. The meeting reverted to the regular order of business. NEW BUSINESS: 24. Councilman Hurwitz suggested the City establish a policy to limit membership on Boards and Commissions to two full consecutive terms, and requested preparation of a resolution. He also suggested consideration be given to a Charter amendment limiting terms of Councilmen and Mayor to two full consecutive terms. Following discussion, it was directed any action on the matter be held over for a period of one month, and that public comment be solicited through the local press. 25. Councilman Beckam commented nn AB 828 which would provide that whenever the fair market value of real property decreased due to a change in the zoning classification, the City or County responsible for the zoning change would be required to pay the owner the amount of such decrease. He noted the bill had been set for hearing on this date, He requested the Council take a position of opposition to the bill and so notify the appropriate Committee members and City representatives in the Assembly. The City Manager was directed to follow through with the request. A ten-minute recess was called, after which the meeting continued with the regular order of business. � �� RESOLUTIONS: 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8341 Appointing City of Alameda Representative and Alternate to Board Of Governors of the Alameda County Training and Employment Board." *President Corica noted Councilman Beckam would serve as the City's representative and Councilman Diament had been selected to act as the alternate. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman DiamSnt, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8342 Authorizing City Manager to Submit Application to California Council on Criminal Justice for Grant for Law Enforcement Purposes and to Execute Resulting Grant Award Contract." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman OinmeDt, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8343 Authorizing Execution of Architectural Services Agreement with Italo A. Calpestri, III for Design of a Starter Building and Golf Cart Storage Building for 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. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8344 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete; Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Driveway; and Installation of House Laterals, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1976, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8345 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Class 'B' Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix for Fiscal Year 1975-1976, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8346 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One Hundred Sixty-eight /168\ Specimen Sized Trees in Box Containers for Northside Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam. President Corica asked that the City Engineer and Recreation Department investigate the feasibility Of preservina for future transplant the trees and shrubs removed from the site of the new Alameda High School. On a call for the question, the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Arthur Roke, 810 ParU Street, noted the camellia bushes and rhododendrons in the area were unique and of great value. He suggested the possibility of their removal might be considered by service organizations as a community beautification project, and offered hiSy2rv1ceI in the matter. *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. �^1,*,�� 'z ~� -Z. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8347 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1975-1976'" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote, Ayes: FiVe, Noes: None. Absent: N0ne, The President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted, INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 33, Councilman Hurwitz 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 Adding Article 6 to Chapter 3, Title III Thereof, Relating to Reassessment of Property Damaged by Misfortune or Calamity." The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 34. "Ordinance No. 1759, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S." (From "M-1-PD" to "R-5", Alameda Housing Authority) 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: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of S183,030.32 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 6, 1975, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call vote carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 36. Reverend Russell E. Palmer, President of the Alameda Council for Mental Health, 404-F White- hall Road, stated his letter to the Community Relations Commission having to do with the space situation at the Mental Health Clinic, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, had been forwarded to the members of the City Council for their information and referred to the City Manager and officials in the Alameda County Administrators Office. He expressed his grave concern over the lack of suitable quarters which had been provided and reported they would have an additional staff member as of May 18, in the person of a Psychiatric Social Worker for the Children's Service. He said the room which they had previously used as a conference room had been taken over by the Goals Study staff and expressed his objection. City Manager Goss noted there had been an agre20ent with the County, in effect since the late 50's for certain space within the building; also space was occupied by the City. He said it was now the County's intention to remodel the building in order tc better utilize the available space and were getting to the point whe'e they were willing to make a fairly long term commitment. He reported the County had been contacted and informed of the move and had made no objection. Councilman Sherratt questioned whether the Goals Study staff might not be moved to another sec- tion of the building, as it was his understanding the Mental Health Clinic preferred to occupy the front office as a reception room. Mr. Goss stated this proposal should be made by a responsible party from the County, and this responsible party had informed him they had no interest in doing this Following discussion, Councilman Beckam moved that there be a mutual approach to discussion between County and City staff of the best mutual agrement, without renegotiating the lease, and the City Manager be so directed to proceed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: M0De, Absent: None. 37. Mr5, Joy Johnston, 2146 San Antonio Avenue, representing AlamedaOs with HOPE, recommended the Housing Authority be expanded to seven Commissioners and the current vacancy be filled by appointment of a tenant. 38. Mr. Ronald O. Livesey, 1716 Nason Street, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Park Street District Association, stated the Association was on record as opposing the proposed relo- cation of the Police Headquarters to the Post Office building. He asked that they be given the opportunity to meet with City representatives, to provide whatever assistance they could, and to participate in the planning decisions relative to the proposed relocation, so as to minimize the adverse impact it might have on the Park Street business district. He said that, insofar as the interests of the Association were concerned, they saw two problems which would be created, namely lack of parking and traffic congestion. Councilman Hurwitz stated he would hope the Association, as well as the Chamber, would become involved, however he reitereated that he would like them to also come up with an alternative. Mr. Livesey stated it was felt there had been a lack of commurication between the City administra- tive staff and the merchants. City Manager Goss explained that an architect had been hired and was in the process of design, however there was no definite proposal at this time because of a number of unknowns, such as parking, site planning, traffic, a refinement of the needs of the Police Department, and a decision as to whether or not the Municipal Court would be included. He stated that both he and the Chief Of Police would be willing to meet with representatives of the Association and inform them of the plans, and, after discussion, he was requested to do so. 39. Ms. Beverly Morton, 205 Parrot Avenue, also recommended a tenant representative be appointed to the Housing Authority. FILING: 40, Agreement Between City and Italo A. Calpestri, III - Design of Starter Building and Golf Cart Storage Building. 41. Financial Report - City of Alameda, as at March 31, 1975. 42. Specifications No. PW 5-75-5 - Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Driveway, for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1976. 43. Specifications No. PW 5-75-6 - Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1976. 44. Specifications No. PW 5-75-7 - Installation of House Laterals for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 7976. 45. Specifications NO MS 5-75-4 - Class "B" Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix for Fiscal Year 1975-76. 46. Specifications No. MSP 5-75-5 - 168 Specimen Sized Trees in Box Containers for Northside Park, 47. Councilman 8eCkam moved the Council retire to executive session to consider appointments to various Boards and Commissions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call Carried unanimously. After a five-minute recess, the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for its deliberations. At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined no action would be taken at this meeting. It was requested that the office of the City Attorney prepare an appropriate resolution to effect the appointment on which the Council had reached agreement, for action by the Council at its next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 48' President Corica reported the members of the City Council would be attending the League of California Cities, Mayor and Councilmen conference, on the date of the next regularly scheduled meeting. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in adjourned regular session Tuesday, May 27, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m, Respectfully submitted, ' '�' �� , City Clerk