1976-12-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - DECEMBER 7, 1976
The meeting convened at 7:30 U/dbCk p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Hurwitz and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the
Reverend Joseph C. Meagor, Jr., Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Hurwitz, Sherratt and President Corica,
/5\, were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held November 16, 1970, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From residents of the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Maitland Drive offering to donate seven
and one-half feet of land fronting their properties to the City for the purpose of street repair.
President Corica reported there were portions of Maitland Drive which did not have the necessary
street imprVYgment5 as they had not been installed when the homes were built. He noted the seven
and one-half feet of land proposed to be donated to the City was already within the Street right-
of-way and its improvements was the property Owners/ responsibility. He suggested the matter
be referred to the Engineering staff to determine if there was any current interest on the part
Of the property owners in forming an assessment district.
Councilman Sherratt stated he would concur and would be interested in receiving a report of the
City Engineer on the subject.
Mr. Miroslav Maksic, 231 Maitland Drive, said that at the time he bought his home he was not aware
the seven and one-half feet in front of his property belonged to him, but had been under the
impression it was the City's responsibility. He complainted of heavy trucks using the street,
and the impossibility of the home owner to park a vehicle on the street.
President Corica recalled previous Council discussion concerning truck traffic on Maitland
Drive and asked that something be done as quickly as possible to prohibit their use of this
Street, He remarked that as far as the necessary street improvements were concerned, this had
always been the responsibility of the property owner and present conditions were created by
previous owners failing to install the curbs, gutters and d5phdlt.
On request, City Engineer Hanna explained the procedure for establishing an assessment district.
He reported that when the properties in the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Maitland Drive were
improved, the City had not been in a position to require the developer to pave out to the
dedicated street. He stated that since then there had been two endeavors to set up assessment
districts, which had been turned down by the affected property owners.
Following discussion, the City Engineer was requested to work with the property owners in
determining their interest in forming an assessment district, obtain estimates of the cost, and
submit a report.
3. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, Signed by the President, requesting a project be
established to provide for the construction of a community CgOter,
President Corica stated the Chamber was asking that the project be financed through Housing and
Community Development Act funds, or some other federal source, however it was his understanding
there was no federal money available at the present time for a project of this type. He said
Staff had indicated they would be looking for some type of funding for such a project in next
year's HCDA application, as required needs might Change,
Councilman Hurwitz asked if a Senior Citizen Center were built, if it could be used for other
purposes. The City Manager replied it could be used for other community activities, however this
would depend on the site.
Mr. Andrew J. Pagano, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, stated their proposal for a
community center was in no way intended to jeopardize the construction of the Senior Citizen Center,
but was intended to complement the project by possibly combining a much larger multi-purpose
type of community center to fill needs existing within the community. He noted facilities for
banquets and large groups were limited and a project of this type could be partially self-supporting.
He recommended that an Ad Hoc Committee be appointed to evaluate the fasibility Of a project of
this type.
President Corica stated he had asked the City Manager to look into the possiblfty of funding, and
he had reported there were no funds available at this time. However, he said, it was his opinion
the City should continue to search for funds which could be applied to a community center, and he
has asked the City Manager to do so.
Councilman DidmeDt stated she had long realized the need for this type of facility. She asked
if the Chamber had explored the idea with the new owners of the Del Monte property, and suggested
the former Bethlehem Steel building would be suitable for a community and cultural center.
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Councilman Sherratt suggested private funds might be available for such a project, and endorsed
Mr. Pagano's recommendation for appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee.
Mr. Harry Potter, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that as the Council had approved
the concept of a Senior Citizen Center to be constructed with HCDA funds, it might be possible
to secure additional funds, either private or federal, to expand the complex to include a
community center. He asked that this also be explored.
Mrs. Sue Matheson, 1007 Camino Del Valle, representing Alameda Service Agencies Cooperative,
reported they had discussed the issue and were very interested in the development of a community
center.
Mrs. Inez Kapellas, I128 College Avenue, asked that consideration be given to utilizing the
facilities available in the Alameda High School building for a community center, and in this
way preserving the historical value of the building. She said it was her opinion a bond issue
for such a project would be passed by the electnrate. She requested that she be appointed to any
Ad Hoc Committee formed to investigate the proposal of a community center.
Mr. Joseph M. Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, urged the Council to give consideration to Mrs.
Kapellas suggestion.
Mr. Gary Gates, 219 Brush Street, noted construction costs were ever rising and proposed one large
bond issue be submitted to the people, with a detailed explanation of what the money would be used
for
Councilman Sherratt commented the Council had heard the offer of the Chamber of Commerce and had
previously heard from Mr. Lawrence Patton prior to the bond election concerning possible uses for
the Alameda High School Building. He said, to his knowledge, the School District was still planning
to demolish the building, He moved an Ad Hoc Committee be formed to investigate the proposals and
possible funding. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on voice
vote.
4. From the Plumbers and Gas Fitters, Local Union No. 444, signed by Mr. George A. Hess,
Business Manager, requesting an additional hearing on adoption of the Uniform Plumbing CUd2,
President Corica noted a hearing had been held and the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted, however
the Plumbers and Gas Fitters Union felt they had not had the opportunity to make a presentation
on the subject. He suggested the Union submit a written report for consideration at the next
regular meeting of December 21, 1976, at which time the Council would make a determination as to
whether to reopen the hearing,
Mr. Seymour Bachman, representative of the union, stated they would welcome the opportunity to
present the report.
Councilman Hurwitz asked that the Building Department also submit a report and be available at
the meeting to answer any questions of the Council.
Mr, Andrew Pagano, owner of Pagano's Hardware, said it was his opinion there was a need for the
Uniform Plumbing Code to conform with the State code.
5. From Mrs. Edith Hanson, I413 San Antonio Avenue, recommending the location at Santa Clara
Avenue and Eighth Street as the site of the Senior Center.
Mrs. Sharon Barnhart, the daughter of Mrs. Hanson, said her mother wished to bring to the attention
of the Council that in their consideration of the site at Westline Drive and Eighth Street, recommended
by the Recreation Commission, they also consider traffic and transportation problems which would
be faced by senior citizens in getting to and from the Senior Center. She reported her mother
was a member of three senior groups whose first choise was the location at Santa Clara Avenue
and Eighth Street, as buses were avialable to all parts of Alameda, a traffic sfqnal was already
installed, the public library branch was across the street, and it was only a few blocks from
restaurants on Webster Street.
Councilman Diament stated see would like to go on record as agreeing that the Senior Center not
be constructed at Westline Drive and Eighth Street. She said it was her Wief the site was
possibly physically dangerous because of the crime which went on tn the State Park.
Mr. Charles Tillman 2415 Roosevelt Avenue, speaking as outgoing president of the Senior Citizens
Council, reported over 18 months' work had been expended in investigating a site for the 3gabr
Center and the problems expressed by Mrs. Hanson has been taken into consideration. He asked
Councilman niament to abstain from voting on the issue, as she had voiced her opiabn in opposition
to the recommendation of the Recreation Commission about the site. He noted $80,000 had been
allocated and urged the Council to approve the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and
proceed with the project.
President C0rfCa said he saw no need for Councilman Diament to abstain from voting on the matter
as he agreed with her opinion concerning the site at Westline Drive and Eighth Street.
Mrs. Linda Pritchard, 3263 San Jose Avenue, spoke in favor of the site at Santa Clara Avenue and
Eiohth Street, She stated there were many elderly persons in the City who were not represented by
the Senior Citizen Council and who did not agree withtheir position.
Mr. Joseph Sullivan suggested the Ad Hoc Committee appointed to investigate the feasibility of
a community center also consider incorporating the Senior Center, and the possibility of utilizing
the facilities of the Alameda High School for both.
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Following further discussion, Councilman Diament moved the report of the Recreation Commission
be taken out of order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on voice vote carried
unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
6. From the Recreation Commission, signed by the Secretary, recommending the triangular 2.4
acre site on Eighth Street at Westline Drive be designated as the future site of a Senior Citizen
Center.
Mrs. Gertrude Woods, Chairman, reported the Commission had considered a site for the Center for
approximately 9 months and had seriously analyzed all of the private and public potential sites
within the community. She noted the Commission had previously made several site recommendations
to the Council, and in their deliberations had taken into consideration the needs of a senior
citizen center. In their investigation of the location at Santa Clara Avenue and Eighth Street,
she said they had determined the one-third acre site would be too small even with the removal of
the two Victorian homes abutting the property; also its use would be by lease arrangement whereby
if needs changed in coming years, the property and improvements would revert to the Methodist
Chucch. She stated they had also considered the availability of parking in the area. She said the
recommended site on Eighth Street at Westline Drive would allow first class design to take place,
parking, driveways, safe places to load and unload handicapped people, and it would be possible
to allocate funds for a minibus. She said discussions had begun with A/C Transit and bus lines
could be worked out in the area. Mrs. Woods stated that through personal observation she had
found the street could be crossed at a slow pace at the hours of 10:00 a.m., 12 noon, and 2:00 p.m.
as traffic was phased between Westline and Eighth Street, and any problems incurred could be
worked out with the assistance of the Traffic Engineer. She said the Commission recommended to
the Council that they accept their proposal, accept the site and proceed with the project as soon
as possible.
President Corica asked if the proposed site on Westline Drive would be large enough to accommodate
a Community Center. Mrs. Woods said it was her personal opinion the triangle would not be larae
enough to contain her definition of a community center.
President Corica said it seemed to him if the recommendation were approved, this would be in
conflict with the Chamber of Commerce's proposal for a combined Senior Citizen Center and
Community Center. He inquired concerning HCDA funding of the Senior Center.
City Manager Goss reported $80,000 had been allocated as a contingency if the decision was made
to rehabilitate an existing building which the City had or could obtain. If new sonstruction
was decided upon, this money would permit design leading toward construction which would be
essentially financed in next year's HCDA application.
President Corica said it was his opinion this would tie up HCDA funds for the Sembr Citizen
Center and the proposal of the Chamber could not be pursued.
Mrs. Woods commented that at the last Recreation Commission meeting, Mr. Tillman and the current
president of the Senior Citizen Council, along with other members of the group, had spoken on
the subject. She reported one of the speakers had indicated the senior citizens wanted a place
of their own, and Mr. Tillman had assured her this was the position of the senior citizens.
Councilman Sherratt noted senior citizens needed specific types of facilities as some were unable
to climb stairs, et cetera, and it was his opinion senior citizens would not be attracted to a
community center where other activities were going on.
Councilman Beckam moved the resolution concerning the subject be taken out of order. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Diament, (1). Absent: None.
President Corica again expressed his opposition to the recommended site, and spoke in favor of
the location on Santa Clara Avenue and Eighth Street.
Councilman Hurwitz stated he agreed with the recommendation of the Recreation Commission; that
he thought the Santa Clara Avenue site would be too small to construct an 8,000 and 10,000 foot
building and he would not be in favor of tearing down the two Victorian homes. He noted the
Commission had recommended the Westline Drive location on a four to one vote, after holding
hearings and listening to arguments on the issue.
Councilman Sherratt said he thought the size of the Santa Clara Avenue site would preclude any
sort of a decent facility and it was his opinion the Council should proceed with the site drawings,
as set out in the resolution.
The meeting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
7. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption;
"Resolution No. 8630
Authorizing Acceptance of Proposal of Theodore Osmundson 8
Associates as Service Contract."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: President Corica, (1). Abstaining: Councilman Diament, (1).
Absent: None.
The meeting returned to the regular order of business.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Q. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on Parcel Map No. 2038,
a two-lot parcelization filed by Mrs. Agnes Baronian forp-Opertv located at 862 Oak Street and 963
Park Street.
Councilman Diament moved acceptance of the recommendation and that the resolution be taken out of
order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried ananimously on voice vote.
The meeting proceeded to "Resolutions:.
RESOLUTIONS:
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8631
Approving Parcel Map No, 2038 for Division of Property at 862 Oak
Street and 963 Park Street and Permitting Recording Thereof
(Agnes Baronian, Subdivider)."
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.
The meeting returned to the regular order of business.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
10. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, to add Section I1-I315(d), amend Section II-1322(b), and
amend Section 1l-I5I9/d\, all reclating to Uses Requiring Use Permits and Uses Permitted.
The hearing date was set for December 21, 1976.
11. From the Planning Board, signed by the 5eCretury,0aking recommendation On amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, by amending Section 1I-14U6, relating to the relocation of tenants
in the conversion of multiple houses.
The hearing date was set for December 21, 1976.
12, From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on amendment to
Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, by adding certain sections to Article 4-8 of Chapter 1,
Title XI, Relating to regulation and abatement of non-conforming off premise outdoor advertising
Signs,
The hearing date was set for December 21, 1975.
13. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, by adding Article 4-E to Chapter 1 of Title XI, defining and
regulating Adult Entertainment Activity.
The hearing date was set for January 4, 1977.
14. From the Alameda Library Board, signed by the President, and from the City Librarian concerning
prpp0Sa] for a Branch Library in the community and commercial center planned for the Harbor Bay
Isle development.
President Corica noted the Library Board was seeking funds for a new library on Bay Farm Island.
He suggested the request be referred to next year's Capital Improvement Budget for consideration.
Councilman Hurwitz then offered the foregoing as a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Dium2nt
and carried unanimously on voice vote.
Councilman Sherratt reported it had been suggested the Library Board explore the possibility of
incorporating a branch library with the park building to he constructed in the Bay Farm Island Park.
He moved that the Board be requested to investigate this proposal. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Beckam and on voice vote carried unanimously.
15. From the City Manager submitting a request for a time extension for filing the Final Maps for
Tract No. 3598 (Village One, City Park and Shopping Center - Harbor Bay Isle Associates).
Councilman Diament moved approval of a time extension to December 18, 1977 fcr filing the Final
Maps for Tract No. 3598, The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried unanimously on
voice vote.
16. From the City Manager concerning nomination of a public representative to the City Manager
Traffic Advisory Review Committee.
Councilman Sherratt recommended applications for appointment be solicited from interested persons.
Councilman Beckam so moved, seconded by Councilman Diament and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
On question, the City Manager stated the Committee was presently composed of representatives from
the Engineering and Planning Departments, the School District and the staff member of the Chamber
of Commerce, a total of 7, and occasionally a representative of the Naval Air Station.
Councilman Beckam suggested two persons from the General Public be appointed to the Committee.
It was the consensus of the Council that appointments would be considered at the regular
meeting of January 18, 1977,
17. From the City Manager on the proposed Transit Tax.
President Corica noted a member of the Planning Board had recommended the establishment of
a Transit Tax. He suggested that he and Vice Mayor Beckam be designated to meet with two
members of the Planning Board and the City Manager to discuss the proposal and return with a
report.
Councilman Sherrati recommended the City Manager have the flexibility to include any members
of staff he might chose in the discussions. He asked that the Committee investigate an inter
city bus sytem, whether in cooperation with A/C Transit or a City project financed through
federal grants or by the City. He moved acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Diament and on voice vote carried unanimously.
18. From the City Manager regarding policy for use of the Tidelands Trust Fund.
President Corica reported the City Manager recommended fund expenditures be limited to the
following: (1) maintenance of facilities servicing the tidelands; (2) providing a local match
for a boat ramp/fishing pier adjacent to Encinal High School; and (3) south shore beach
erosion control and beach replenishment.
Councilman Diament stated she found all of the expenditures acceptable; however she would
recommend the South Shore beach erosion control and replenishment be given top priority.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and adoption of the three recommendations as
policy for the Council in the use of Tidelands Trust Funds. The motion was seoonded by Councilman
Beckam and carried unanimously on voice vote.
19. From the City Manager on application for Local Agency Safety Project Funds on the Federal
Aid Urban System.
Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, and the
motion carried by unanimous vote.
A ten-minute recess was called. Upon reconvening, the meeting proceeded with the regular order
of business.
20. From the City Manager on the Police Administration Building bid award.
On request, Mr. Burns Cadwalader noted at the last meeting the Council had been informed the base
bid plus all five alternates amounted to a grand total of $2,070,000. Since that time, he said,
a number of deductions had been proposed, to be accomplished by change order, and the figure
had been reduced to $1,941,373, an overall reduction of S128,627. He stated they recommended
Alternate #3, the site work between the Police Administration Building and the City Hall, in the
amount of $48,000 not be accepted; that this could be done at a later date and was not necessary
to the function of the Police Building. They also recommended Alternate #4, the additional
cabinet work in the amount of $10,000, not be accepted. Further, he said, they recommended if
the contract were awarded for $2,012,000 ($2,070,000 less Alternates #3 and #4), that Change
Order No. 1 be instituted in the amount of $70,627, and that amount subtracted from the
$2,012,000 would leave a net amount of $1,941,373. Mr, Cadwalader described the items enumerated
in the Change Order and displayed a drawing of the project, assisted by Mr. Don Kasamoto.
On question, City Manager Goss reported the carpentry work (Atternate #4) would be accomplished
by City carpenters and an attempt would be made to schedule it so it would be accomplished with
the building; concerning the site work (Alternate #3), he said an application would be made for
HCDA financing.
In discussing possible future change orders, Mr. Goss stated any major change order about $5,000
would be referred to the City Council for decision.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and adoption of the recommendations of the City
Manager, with the change in Recommendation #2 -hp read $70,627 and in recommendation #3 to read
$1,942,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on voice vote carried unanimously.
Police Lieutenant Wood expressed his appreciation for the action taken by the Council. He
announced construction would start within the next several days.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
21. Consideration of needed red curbing at Ctis-Broadway intersection to meet State requirements
for restriping.
Mr. Ross Jeffrey, 1001 Broadway, referred to his letter of November 5, 1976, to the City Engineer.
He reported he lived in the immediate vicinity of the proposal and was concerned with the safety
of the intersection. He complained that he had received no reply to his communication, that on
December 1 a copy of the minutes of the meeting of November 16 had been placed under his door and
on December 2 a copy of a notice had been placed under the door of his home. He reviewed the
proposal and asked that the matter be reconsidered and a future study made with residents at the
corner of Broadway and Otis Drive being consulted.
At the conclusion of discussion, the City Engineer was requested to set up a meeting with area
residents to explain the project.
22. Consideration of appointment of tenant representative to the Alameda Housing Authority.
Mr. Gary Gates spoke on the subject.
Councilman Beckam moved nominations be opened. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament
and carried unanimously on voice vote.
President Corica placed in nomination the name of Sandra A. Mims. Councilman Hurwitz moved
approval of the nomination. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and on roll call
carried unanimously.
23. Consideration of following items brought up under New Business" at the regular meeting of
November 16, ]976:
Comment by Councilman Hurwitz concerning standardization of term lengths for members of Boards
and Commissions, and suggestion that all be for 4-year terms.
It was directed this matter be discussed in connection with consideration of the resolution
proposing amendments to the Charter.
24. Councilman Beckam inquired as to the implementation date of the Community Noise Control
Program, particularly as it related to vehicles on the street.
The City Manager reported training was underway in the useof noise monitoring equipment and
he would request information from the Chief of Police as to when the program would be implemented.
25. Councilman Hurwitz commented on the Charter Amendment passed at the November 2 election
concerning two-term limitation of elected officials. He requested an opinion from the City
Attorney as to whether or not this was applicable to School Board members.
Deputy City Attorney Quan stated he was presently preparing a formal opinion on the matter.
NEW BUSINESS:
26. President Corica commented that the triangular site at Westline Drive, proposed for the Senior
Citizne Center, has been cleaned up by the DeMolays under the supervision of Mr. Larry Patton,
and expressed the appreciation of the City Council.
27. President Corica reported the flag displayed in the Council Chamber had been received from
Congressman Stark and had flown over the Capitol building on July 4, 1976.
2. Councilman Diament commented on the communication from Professor Horne regarding further
study of the algae at South Shore Beach. She said she thought this had been resolved by the
first study, and she had understood that at that point he could go to a professional firm for a
determination on the feasibility of harvesting the algae. She asked if any further word had
been received from the East Bay Regional Park District on the subject. The City Manager and
City Engineer indicated they had received nothing further regarding the matter.
Courcilman Sherratt said he would not recommend investing $20,000 in an additional study on the
issue.
29. Councilman Diament requested nreparation of a resolution protesting the sale of names and
addresses by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
RESOLUTIONS:
30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8632
Amending Salary Resolution No. 8552 by Creating One (1) New
Position of Senior Personnel Analyst in the Personnel Department
and Establishing the Salary Therefor."
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.
31. "Resolution No.
Proposing Amendments to the Charter of the City of Alameda on Motion of the
City Council; Calling a Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election in the
City of Alameda for the Purpose of Submitting to the Electors Thereof Proposals
to Amend Said Charter, Viz: By Amending Section 2-14 to Provide a Two Consecutive
Term Limit for Appointed Officials; by Amending Sections10-2 and 10-4.1 to Establish
Four Year Terms for Members of the Civil Service Board, Library Board and City
Planning Board and by Amending Sections 10-1, 10-4 and 15-1 Relating to Member-
ship, Terms and Powers and Duties of the Social Service Human Relations Board;
Fixing the Date of Said Election, the Manner of Holding the Same, and
Providing for Notice Thereof; and Consolidating Said Special Municipal
Charter Amendment Election with the General Municipal Election to be Held in
Said City on March 8, 1977."
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There followed a discussion of Section 2-14, It was the consensus of the Council that the City
Attorney be asked to include in his opinion an applicability of the two-term limit to
members of the Board of Education, a statement on whether or not the amendment, if passed, would
apply retroactively to both the City Council and the Board of Education.
Due to the unavailability of the City Attorney to answer questions concerning the proposed
amendments, it was directed consideration of this resolution be held over to the next regular meeting
Of December 21,
3 . The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Diament, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8633
Commending Beatrice M. Rowney for Her Forty-Two Years of Service
to the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the
following roll call vote.
33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution NO, 8634
Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Amending the License and
Concession Agreement with Port of Oakland Relating to City Line
Road."
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.
The President declared the foregoing resolutions adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
34. Councilman Sherratt 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 Section 17-338 to
Article 3 of Chapter 3, Title XVII Thereof, Designating Parking
Spaces in the City of Alameda for Physically Handicapped Persons."
The motion was seconded by Councilman B2Ckdm and carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None,
35. "Ordinance No.
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article 4 to
Chapter 3 of Title IT Thereof, Limiting the Terms of Board or
Commission Members."
Councilman Beckam moved consideration be tabled and the ordinance be considered at the regUlur
meeting of December 21, 1976. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
36. "Ordinance NO, 1834,
New Series
An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the
City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, M.3."
(Harbor Bay Isle Associates - R-76-I4\
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: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
37. "Ordinance No. 1835,
New Series
Amending Chapter 3, Article 1 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating
to Waiver of Parcel Map."
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.
38. "Ordinance No. 1836,
New Series
Amending Article 10 of Chapter 1, Title XI, of the Alameda Municipal
Code Relating to Appeals from Planning Board and D2SiDg Review Board
Decision Had After Public Hearing."
Councilman Diament moved the ordinance be passed as 3ubmittBd. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
39, "Ordinance No. 1837,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 6 to
Title TT Thereof Providing a Statute of Limitations for Mandamus
Action Against Certain Adjudicatory Administrative Hearings and
Establishing Provisions for Obtaining Administrative Record of
Certain Adjudicatory Administrative Hearings."
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: Five. Noes: N0ne,
Absent: None.
40. "Ordinance No. 1838,
New Series
Amending Ordinance No. 1082, N.S. Providing for Certain Amendments
to the Pension System for Members of the Police and Fire Departments
of the City of Alameda Entering City Service After January 1, 1953,v
Councilman Beckam 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.
41. "Ordinance No. 1339,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 2-312,
2-321 and 11-22I Thereof Relating to Nomination and Appointment of
Members of the Recreation Commission, Golf Commission and Design
Review Board."
Councilman Beckam moved the ordinance be pa3s2d as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
BILLS:
42. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the
total amount of $278,030.64, 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 Beckam moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on
December 7, 1976, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on voice vote carried unanimously,
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
43. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, protested any County Collection and assessment of
taxes, and spoke concerning organization of a Citizens Committee to monitor all public meetings.
44. Mr. Joseph Sullivan spoke in favor of the collection and assessment of taxes by the County.
45, Mrs. R.E. Stone, 1623 High Street, noted it had been two years since the question of the extension
of Fernside Boulevard had been referred to the Planning Board. She asked concerning the status of
the Combined Land Use and Open Space Element, and recited traffic accident statistics on both High
Street and Fernside Boulevard for the past three years.
City Manager Goss stated the Element was scheduled to be printed in January after which it must be
distributed among various commenting agencies and public hearings held before the Planning Board
and outside City Hall, both in the west and east ends of the City. He said he doubted whether a
recommendation would be before the Council prior to the March 8 General Municipal Election. Planning
Director Patterson concurred with this time schedule. He stated it was a very complex Element and
staff was doing its best.
There followed a discussion of the number of persons working on the Planning Stoff, Mr. Goss
reported seven employees were permanently assigned to the staff, and an additional five temporary
employees were funded through HCDA, CETA and the 701 program.
46, Mr. Charles Tillman asked when the proposed sewer charge would be instituw , Mr. Goss explained
the proposed charge had been a policy direction of the City Council to pursue along with other
taxes, and was not a priority item at this time. Councilman Beckam commented that investigation
had shown the method.of collection would be difficult and possibly costly.
Mr. Tillman asked when the printed budget for the current year would be available. Mr. Goss
stated he anticipated it would be ready in January, 1977.
Mr. Tillman suggested an amendment to Charter Section 2-4 be presented to the eletormte on the
March General Municipal Election ballot. He noted Council salaries had not been increased since
1947 and recommended they be increased to $50 per meeting with a maximum of $I00 per month.
Councilman Sherratt recommended the proposed Charter change be incorporated in the resolution on
Charter Amendments to be considered by the Council at its next regular meeting of December 21.
FILING:
47. Financial report of the City of Alameda as at October 31, I976'
48. Service Contract with Theodore Osmundson & Associates - Design of Senior Center.
49. Agreement Amending License and Concession Agreement with Port of Oakland re City Line Road.
ADJOURNMENT:
50. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at I1:40
p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, December 21, 1976, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk