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1981-09-01 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. (at the conclusion of the Housing Authority Meeting) with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gorman. The Invocation was given by President Corica. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of August 13, 1981, and the Regular Council Meeting of August 18, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that all of the following items on the Consent Calendar be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: NUD8, Absent: None. Items so enacted or approved will be 30indiCated 'by OD aSteriSk (*). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81-565 From Community Development Director recommending adoption of Section 3 Plan relative to hiring local contractors and employees for projects. Adopted. RESOLUTIONS *81-566 Resolution No. 9549 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Richard Rudloff for personal services." Adopted. *81-507 Resolution No. 9600 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3471 for division of property at 2159 Central Avenue, permitting recording thereof and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (John Katsafouros, owner)." Adopted. +81-568 Resolution No. 9501 "Adopting specifications, special provisions and plans for the demolition and site clearance for Makassar Straits Village, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *81-569 Resolution No. 9602 "Authorizing execution of loan agreement between the City of Alameda and the California Energy Commission for Streetlight Conversion Funds." Adopted. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES *81-570 Ordinance N0, 2066, New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 2-484 thereof relating to direction and supervision of the Animal Shelter." (Transfer of Animal Shelter operations from Public Works Department to Police Department) Finally adopted. September 1, 1981 BILLS *81 -571 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 5154,113.06. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81 -572 From Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, regarding appraisal on the 12 -acre park, Village IV, Harbor Bay Isle; East Shore properties; garbage pickup assistance program for low- income citizens; and Island City Gun Club Lease. The City Manager stated that staff had been working on those items and recommended the communication be referred to staff and a report prepared for the Council meeting of September 15, 1981. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -573 From Walter and Pauline Beltz, 1023 Eagle Avenue, concerning vandalism. Dora Gates, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, expressed concern that the name and address of the writers had been made public as she felt there was a possibility of retaliation against the writers. Councilman Gorman noted that the matter had been referred to the Police Department, and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament that the communication be accepted, Ms. Gates concern conveyed to the Police Department, and that staff be sensitive to the need to preserve anonymity of writers if and when necessary; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -574 From L. E. Peters, Co- Chairman of Friends of Leydecker Neighborhood Park, requesting preservation of player registration records for the current adult softball season. Mr. Peters requested preservation of player registration records for the current adult softball season and stated he was planning to make a future presentation regarding corrective action for the entire program. Councilman Stone recommended that if registration cards are reviewed for adult softball program that only names and cities of participants be furnished -- not names and addresses. It was the consensus of the Council that the recommendation be accepted. The following persons spoke in support of the softball program and maintaining its current structure: Terry LaCroix, Jr., 920 Grand Street Michael Freccero, 1345 Via LaPalama, San Lorenzo Don Grant, teacher, Encinal High School Jack Cooley, 1811 Pearl Street Kathy Boothby, 3251 Garfield, stated that the women's league had been moved to Washington Park and requested consideration of moving back to Leydecker Park next year September 1, 1981 President Corica recommended that the request be investigated and given consideration. Lil Arnerfch, employee of the Recreation and Parks Department, outlined schedules for the current year, the number of persons who are Alameda residents, and summarized actions taken to alleviate problems in response to previous complaints made by Mr. Peters. He expressed objections to allegations made by Mr. Peters about staff and to the excessive staff time that had been required as a result of the several complaints made by Mr. Peters. Grant Mainland, Director of Recreation and Parks, spoke in support of Mr. Arnerich's position and recommended that the matter be resolved. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, objected to the comments of the two previous speakers and stated that he felt Mr. Peters had the right to make his complaints known. At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman DiameDt, that the communication be accepted and directed that a letter be sent to Mr. Peters, representative of Friends of Leydecker Park, stating that the Council had reviewed the recreation program and is satisfied with adult softball and participation in the program; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. HEARINGS 81-575 Hearing regarding use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in an anticipated amount of $583,118 for Entitlement Period XIII (October 1, 1981, through September 30, 1982). The City Manager stated he had previously recommended to the Council that Revenue Sharing Funds be used as support to the General Fund for cost of Police services and that his recommendation remained the same. President Corica explained the procedures to be used in the hearing. On the call for proponents or opponents, there were no 3p8ak8rs, President Corica declared the public portion of the hearing closed. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81-576 From Chairman of Golf Commission requesting termination of food concessionaire contract. (Municipal Golf Course) President Corica stated that a determination would not be made at this time, and the matter would be discussed in Executive Session as the City is in litigation with the concessionaire. Janet Long, representing Alameda Women's Golf Club, stated she had submitted a letter in support of termination of the contract and that outlined her pOSitjUD. September 1, 1981 Michael Silvey, representing McKee Family Golf Concession, stated that the letter submitted opposing termination of the contract stated his position. Bryce Long, 2808 Windsor Drive, stated he had heard provisions of the contract had been broken, and if so, it should be terminated. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -579 From Director of Recreation and Parks regarding contracting for landscape maintenance services. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted and recommendation that staff proceed with specifications to go to bid for landscape maintenance incertain areas approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81 -580 Resolution No. 9603 "Approving and adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1981 -1982; appropriating certain moneys for the expenditures provided in said Budget for said Fiscal Year and ratifying certain expenditures heretofore made." Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, referred to the Golf Course Revenue Statement for Fiscal Year 1981 -82 which indicated $715,284 and the figures in the Final Budget which were $701,575 and inquired as to the difference. The City Manager stated there might be a difference in revenues as Finance Depart- ment shows monies actually received, and the Golf Course may have revenues not deposited as of that date and that he would investigate and report back to Council. Councilman Sherratt stated that he did not recall receiving Golf Course reports and Golf Commission minutes recently and requested that Council be furnished those items in the future. Councilman Stone requested more definitive figures on golf course operations; i,e., breakdown on concessionaire revenue and greens fees. Councilman Gorman requested information as to whether the golf course pays for operation on fees for play only. Councilman Stone referred to the S17,677 cost for staff support for Historical Advisory Commission and noted that the Design Review Board function had been paid for by the applicant. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that staff prepare a report regarding the possibility of the Historical Advisory Commission being handled in the same manner as the Design Review Board, possibility of volunteers providing support,or other cost effective solutions; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Diament - 1. Absent: None. Councilman Diament stated her reason for opposing the motion was that it was costly in terms of staff time. She also stated if Council is going to ask for reports of that nature, she would like a review of the travel budget. September 1, 1981 Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that staff evaluate the feasibility of reorganizing the Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped to include appointment of a senior citizen to represent senior citizen concerns and changing title to include nomenclature of Commission on Aging. She noted this might assist in obtaining outside funding. Councilman Sherratt requested the report also include an evaluation of the relationship of the Social Service Human Relations Board activities to the Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman Diament - 1. Absent: None. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the resolution adopting the Budget be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. 81-581 Resolution No. 9504 "Authorizing execution of contract with A]d02daOS with Hope to provide housing counseling services in support of the Community Development Block Grant Program." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Stone - 1. Absent: None. 81-582 Resolution No. 9605 "Amending the Salary and Position Resolution relating to various positions in the Police Department." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the resolution be adopted; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: NUDe, Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81-583 Ordinance No. , New Series '/Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending and repealing certain sections of Article 7 of Chapter 1, Title V, thereof relating to regulation of news racks." In response to inquiry of President Corica as to who requested introduction of the ordinance, the City Manager stated that his office had placed the ordinance on the agenda as the ordinance presently on the books does not conform with current laws. The following persons questioned the need for such an ordinance and expressed willing- ness to cooperate with the City in the placement of news racks. F. Norton Townsend, Chronicle Examiner Newspaper Larry Frankel, Oakland Tribune/ Eastbay Today Newspaper President Corica noted this was an introduction of the ordinance and~per3ons could provide input prior to final adoption at the next meeting. September 1, 1981 Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Gorman requested that copies of the ordinance be sent to all newspapers with circulation in the City so they might provide input. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -584 Upon inquiry of Councilman Gorman as to status of the acquisition of property for the Fernside Boulevard Extension, the City Manager stated that he would provide a report for the next Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS 81 -585 Councilman Diament stated that she had received a packet describing a "volun- teer program," city- sponsored, in Monterey and would like to explore establishment of a similar program in Alameda. She requested copies of the packet be made and distributed to Council and departments. 81 -586 Councilman Diament inquired as to who would represent the Council as delegates to the October League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco. After discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that Mayor Corica be designated as the voting delegate and Councilman Diament as the alternate; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -587 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, referred to placement of the ordinance regarding news racks on the agenda by staff and stated that only Councilmembers should place resolutions or ordinances on the agenda. 81 -588 Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, referred to previous Council discussions regarding lease of public accessways to tidelands for private use and recommended appraisals be made and the leases expedited as the City needs the revenues. 81 -589 Josephine Bixler, Member of the Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped, requested clarification of the Council action regarding the Committee which was taken during discussions of the resolution adopting the Budget. Councilman Stone stated that the request was for an evaluation on the feasibility of reorganizing the Committee to include appointment of a senior citizen and change nomenclature to include Commission on Aging as this might be of benefit to the City. ADJOURNMENT 81 -590 President Corica ordered the Council adjourned to Executive Session for discussion of litigation and personnel matters. The Council, staff, and members of the community stood in a moment of silent tribute to the memory of Clarence Day. President Corica read an Eulogy to Clarence Day prepared by Charles A. Tillman. September 1, 1981 At the conclusion of discussion in Executive Session, it was determined that no action would be taken at this time. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 11:00 p.m., to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, September 15, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk FILING 81-591 Contract with Ald0edaO5 with Hope to provide housing counseling services. Specifications for demolition and site clearance for Makassar Straits Village. Personal services agreement with Richard Rudloff. September l, 1981