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1981-10-23 Special CC MeetingSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEOA HELD FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 1981 The meeting convened at 12:00 noon, with President Corica presiding. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. 81-654 Consideration of possible purchase of property at 2301 Lincoln Avenue. (Former Shell Service Station site) The City Manager stated that the Shell Oil Company appraisal for the site was S196,000 and the appraisal completed by the City was S160,000' The City Attorney stated that the Housing Authority had purchased property some time ago at below market value,and the seller had been able to obtain a tax write Off and that he would investigate whether that would be possible for this property if Shell Oil Company is interested. After discussion, Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the City be authorized to submit an offer of S160,000 per the City's appraisal, to ' Shell Oil Company and request their acceptance or counter offer by and that staff then explore the possibility of Shell Oil Company realiz- ing property ` ~ a tax benefit if the prOp2rtv i3 sold to the City below market value; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-665 The City Manager submitted a proposed Cable T.V. Time Line and Activity Phase Two Schedule to the Council for information. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN 3PEE8LE City Clerk October 23, 1981 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, 1981 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gorman. The Invocation was given by Rev. Roger Bauer, Immanuel Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diam8Dt, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 28, and Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 1881, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica noted that the report from Public Works Director regarding Tract 3773 would be held over to the next meeting to obtain additional information. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the following items on the Consent Calendar be approved; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: NUne, Items so enacted or adopted will be indicated by an asterisk (*). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81-556 From Public Works Director recommending reduction in bond amount from S201,000 to S25,000 for the improvements of Sea View Parkway from Aughinbaugh Way easterly to the westerly line of Tract 3841. Approved. *81-657 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of improvements for Tract 4374 (Park-Webster) and release of bond. AoprOV8d, *81-668 From Public Works Director recommending that the subdivision agreement for Tract 4307 be extended for a period of two years to October 28, 1983. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *8]-669 Resolution No. 9630 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for the modification Of traffic signals, Fernside Boulevard and High Street, No. P.W. 10-81-10" calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *81-670 Resolution No. 9631 "Adopting revised Plans and Specifications for the Alameda Small Boat and Fishing Breakwater, No. P.W.l-Ol-]" calling for bids and directing the City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. October 27, 1981 *81-671 Resolution No. 9632 "Authorizing execution of agreement for professional services with Conrad Associates relative to design of Parking Garage and Parking Assessment District." Adopted. *81-672 Resolution No. 9633 "Authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purpose of financing construction of wharf facilities by Encinal Terminals, Inc." Adopted. BILLS *81-673 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of $257,177,38. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilmen Diament, that the resolu- tions appointing members to Commissions be considered at this time; the motion Carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81-574 Resolution No. 9634 "Appointing Arnold Davis as a Member of the Golf Commission." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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: N0ne, Absent: N0De, The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Davis. 81-675 Resolution No. 9635 "Appointing Member of the Recreation Commission." (Reappointing Paul R. Kdpl2r\ Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, 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: None. Absent: None. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Kdp]2r. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81-676 From Eugene L. Lamborn, 2166 Clinton Avenue, regarding Cable T.V. System and suggesting City investigate construction of a "wind farm" on the disposal site. President Corica noted that the City had investigated operating the Cable T.V. System, and it had been determined we did not have the required expertise. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communica- tion be accepted and directed the communication be forwarded to the Bureau of Electricity for consideration of "wind farm." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-677 From Joseph J. Wilson, 2110 Santa Clara Avenue, submitting proposal regarding counseling relative to alcohol abuSe. October 27, 1981 Mr. Wilson stated the proposal was more specifically related to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and that the Social Service Human Relations Board had expressed an interest in hearing a presentation. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communi- cation be accepted and referred to the Social Service Human Relations Board so they could hear the presentation and provide an evaluation to Council; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -678 From Jesse M. Unruh, Treasurer of State of California, and Councilman Bruce H. Gies, City of Hawthorne, requesting that the Council take action urging the State Board of Prison Terms to rescind the early release date for Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted murderer of Robert F. Kennedy. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the communication be accepted, that Council support the City of Hawthorne's resolution, and that a letter be forwarded to appropriate parties indicating the Council's position; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -679 From Dr. David E. Pease, 21 Susan Court, Alamo, requesting a hearing to obtain an open discussion of the interpretation of the "Adult Entertainment Ordinance" as applied to their proposed business, The Amazing Three Ring Pizza Circus, Inc. Councilman Gorman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the communication be accepted and the writer notified the Council is in agreement with staff interpretation of the ordinance as outlined in the report from the Planning Director dated October 21, 1981; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. APPEALS 81 -680 From 28 property owners appealing the decision of the Planning Board in granting Variance V- 81 -30, reducing the required off - street parking from 18 to zero at a proposed new building site at 1218 Lincoln Avenue. Donald Keleher, 1315 Lincoln Avenue, spoke in opposition to granting of the variance and stated that there are already parking problems in the area, and the proposed building would increase those problems. The following persons spoke in opposition to the Variance and in support of Mr. Keleher's position regarding parking: Author Moran, Overcoming Faith Fellowship Church Rev. Hal Tomlinson, Overcoming Faith Fellowship Church Chuck Bangert, 1548 Sherman Street John Barni, Jr., representing owner of property, spoke in support of the Variance and noted that the two residential units had two off - street parking spaces each. Councilman Diament stated that she felt the new business would improve the area and that the area needed to be looked at for a parking lot. Councilman Gorman noted that the facts supported the findings of the Planning Board and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the decision of the Planning Board be upheld; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. October 27, 1981 ����� � � �� REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81-581 From City Manager recommending that the Council submit to the Planning Board, on its own action, a request for rezoning of property at 8th Street and Westline Drive to an appropriate Residential Zoning District. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 4. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: None. Councilman Stone recommended that when this matter is placed on the Planning Board agenda that staff insure residents in the neighborhood be properly notified. Councilman Diament noted that additional notification over the requirement might be necessary as that location is an isolated area. 81-682 From City Manager concerning the Golf Course Concessionaire. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and the recommendation approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-693 From Director of Recreation and Parks concerning water problems at the Golf Course. The City Manager stated that the report recommended tie-in to the East Bay Utility District water line as an interim measure and staff would continue to explore other solutions including drilling of a well. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the report be accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. RESOLUTIONS 81-684 Resolution No. 9636 "Accepting proposal as agreement (Mund, McLaurin & CO, of San Francisco, review and evaluation of proposals relative to the City's insurance program)." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, 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: None. Absent: None. 81-685 Resolution No. "Authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Alameda and Xanthos, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, for the sublease Of a portion of the Mastick Senior Center Complex." President Corica stated that Xanthos, Inc'" had submitted a letter withdrawing their request for the lea5e. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81-086 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Section 5-264,1 of Article 6, Chapter 2, Title V, thereof relating to administrative processing of Revocable Encroachment Permits." October 27, 1981 Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print. In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone as to whether the language of the ordinance should include that the Zoning Administrator and Superintendent of Streets issue the encroachment permit, the Planning Director stated that the two departments would coordinate closely, and all planning issues would be considered including zoning. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81 -687 Councilman Stone appointed Don Perata as a member of the Charter Review Committee. 81 -688 Councilman Diament expressed concern regarding parking in the area of Lincoln, Bay, and Sherman, which was discussed during the appeal earlier in the meeting and suggested the merchants get together and discuss possibility of financ ing a parking lot. The City Manager suggested staff, possibly a Councilmember, residents,and merchants take a look at land uses and economic development issues as well and indicated he would set up a meeting. 81 -689 Councilman Sherratt noted the Council had received a recommendation from the City Attorney that the Hope lawsuit be settled and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone,that the recommendation be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL 81 -690 Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, stated his opposition to lease of a portion of the Mastick Senior Center until all of the needs of the seniors are addressed. He requested 12 large maps of the Mastick Center for the Committee working on the Adult Day Care Center and total square footage of the building and plot. He also inquired as follows regarding the Mastick Senior Center: 1) When will the opening date be as the project has gone past the 120 -day period? 2) Were there any overruns on the project? If so, has that been met in the budget for the facility? If there were monies shifted, from what funds? Is it going to meet the total budget of S353,000? How many change orders were there? 3) Is there a way the Bingo, 2 cards for 5C, can be held? He also expressed concern regarding the use of kitchen facilities for senior programs. The City Manager stated he would respond to Mr. Tillman's concerns. ADJOURNMENT 81 -691 At the request of the City Attorney, President Corica ordered the meeting adjourned to Executive Session for a discussion of litigation matters. October 27, 1981 ������ �� � � At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken at this time. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to assemble in regular session Tuesday, November 3, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DEEN SPEEGLE City Clerk October 27, 1981