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1981-12-15 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 1981 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Sherratt. The Invocation was given by Rev. Al Larsen, First Presbyterian ChurCh, ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Absent: None. MINUTES Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Council Meeting of December 8, 1981, be approved as submitted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR President Corica announced that Introduction of Ordinance regarding establishing parking meter spaces at 1647 Park Street would be held over to the next 02etiDg. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the following remaining 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: None. Absent: None. Items so enacted or adopted will be indicated by an asterisk (*). REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS *81-756 From Public Works Director recommending acceptance of subdivision improve- ments on Lot 2, Block 1, Tract 3713, Harbor Bay Landing, and release of bond. Approved. . ' *81-757 From Public Works Director recommending extension of time for completion of improvements within Tract 4120 until December 31, 1982. Approved. RESOLUTIONS *81-758 Resolution No. 9646 "Authorizing execution of a modification of the agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for preliminary engineering and right-of-way services for the Patton Way Project." Adopted. *81-759 Resolution No. 9647 "Adopting Plans and Specifications for the addition and alterations of the Boat Launching Ramp at the north end of Grand Street, calling for bids and directing City Clerk to advertise same." Adopted. *81-760 Resolution No. 4648 "Awarding contract to Steiny and Company, Inc., for modification of traffic signals, Fernside Boulevard and High Street, and authoriz- ing execution thereof. (P.W, 10-81-10)x Adopted. *81-761 Resolution No. 9649 "Awarding contract to J. E. McAmis Industries for dredging at the small boat ramp and authorizing execution thereof. (P.W. l-Ol-l-B)o Adopted. December 15. 1981 *81-762 Resolution No. 9650 "Awarding contract to Apex Construction, Inc., for construction of small boat ramp and fishing breakwater and authorizing execution thereof. (P.W. 1-81-1-A\" Adopted. BILLS *81-763 An Itemized List of Claims, certified by the City Manager as correct, was approved in the amount of 5124,306.55. RETURN TO REGULAR AGENDA WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 81-764 From 3. M. Swanson, 3323 Cook Lane, requesting consideration of an adjustment of Green Fees for resident senior players at the Golf Course. President Corica noted that monthly tickets are available fd | `'�2�O for weekdays Only with a surcharge until 1:30 p.m. and monthly tickets for weekdays are 330,00 for Alameda residents and seniors 62 years of age or 0Ore, Councilman Diament noted the Director of Recreation and Parks had corresponded with Mr. Swanson regarding the fee schedule. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the communica- tion be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-765 From Shirley C. Cummins, 549 Santa Clara Avenue, requesting abandonment of Sixth Street, South of Central Avenue, in order to combine with adjacent property to provide a usable lot to build a residence. Stanford Shane, representing Mrs. Cummins, offered to answer any questions and Stated there might be some difficulty with Mrs. Cummins obtaining title to the property. In response to inquiry of President Corica, the City Attorney stated that if a street becomes unnecessary for public use, the City may abandon, and the law takes Care of who takes title which would not involve the City. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works to begin abandonment proceedings of portion Of Sixth Street, southerly of Central Avenue, be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-766 From R. Cecchittini, 316 Haight Avenue, requesting consideration of naming the model airplane facility "Osborne Field" in recognition of William OSborne`a assistance to the youth of Alameda. President Corica noted Mr. Osborne had shown dedication to the youth of the City many years, and he would support naming the model airplane facility "Osborne Field." Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the matter be referred to the Recreation Commission with the recommendation that they strongly consider naming the model airplane facility "Osborne Field" and their determina- tion sent back to Council for final approval; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. December 15, 1981 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 81 -767 From Chairman of Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped requesting use of the Main Library as a resource of informational material for the handicapped and that the Library be made handicapped accessible. President Corica noted the Bay Farm Island Library was handicapped accessible and suggested that facility be used as a resource for informational material. He further stated that the City is attempting to obtain funding to remodel the Main Library, and accessibility would be a primary concern when funds are available. Willa Lindsay, Chairman of the Committee, stated that accessibility to the Main Library is their main concern and requested consideration of accessibility for the handicapped when restoration is done. She suggested resource materials be located there when the work is completed. She also noted she had recently been elected Chairman of the Committee, and the meeting date had been changed to the second Thursday of each month. Councilman Diament noted accessibility for the handicapped would be required when the Library is renovated under State law. Councilman Stone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the report be accepted; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81 -768 From Community Development Director regarding rent review activities in Alameda and other Bay Area communities. President Corica stated the Committee had done a good job and he would oppose rent control, and that perhaps publicizing cases when excessive rent increases occur would have an effect. He also expressed concern that if base rents are established, apartment owners who now charge below market rates would raise rents. After considerable Council discussion of the issues involved, Councilman Diament made a motion that the three recommendations in the report to establish guidelines and formal policies for the Rent Review Advisory Committee and to charge fees for filing rent review petitions be accepted. Councilman Gorman seconded the motion and requested additional input from the Committee as to the types of things they would be considering during their deliber- ations. Councilman Stone stated she felt the suggestion to work with landlords to police themselves would be helpful. Upon call of the roll, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and Stone - 4. Noes: President Corica - 1. Absent: None. 81 -769 From Personnel Officer requesting authorization to establish a Volunteer Program. Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gorman, that the recommendation to establish a Volunteer Program be approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. December 15, 1981 � � 81-770 From Finance Director submitting Audited Financial Statement and Management Letter for Fiscal Year 1980-81. Fred Scullin, 1120 Chestnut Street, pointed out that the outside audit-was only being done once per year instead of twice and requested that Housing and Community Development Funds caried over from one year to the next be shown in the Budget. Councilman Stone noted it would not be difficult to show the Housing and Community Development Funds carried over to the next year and requested that be done in future bUdg8tS. Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the reports be accepted and the recommendations approved; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilman Gorman stated that the City should implement the recommendations as soon as possible. RESOLUTIONS 81-771 Resolution NO. 9651 "Reappointing Jack Fink as a Member of Pension Board." 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. 81-772 Resolution No. 9652 "Designating Lincoln Park as an Alameda Historical Monument." 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. President Corica read the proclamation designating Lincoln Park as an Alameda Historical Monument and presented it to Russell 3iSung, Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission. 81-773 Resolution No. 9653 "Commending the Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board for their outstanding support of Mastick Senior Center Programs." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the res0lUti0n 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, 81-774 Resolution No. 9654 "Approving Parcel Map No. 3657 for division of property at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Caroline Street, permitting recording thereof and finding said Parcel Map consistent with City's General Plan (Simon and Victoria Boddington)." 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: NODe, Absent: None. December 15, 1981 19 81 -775 Resolution No. 9655 "Authorizing execution of agreement for construction and completion of improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 3657 and approving faithful performance bond as to sufficiency (Northwest corner of Central Avenue and Caroline Street - Simon and Victoria Boddington, Subdividers)." 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. 81 -776 Resolution No. 9655 "Authorizing execution of agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates for expansion of Harbor Bay Parkway." Councilman Diament 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: None. Absent: None. Norman Lynds, President of the Island City Gun Clut, stated that the Gun Club leases property at the end of Maitland Drive and although they were not opposed to the expansion of Harbor Bay Parkway, the Gun Club will not be able to continue operations when the project is completed and wish to relocate. Bill McCall, 1105 Mound Street, spoke in support of Mr. Lynds' position. President Corica expressed concern that the Council had not been informed that the matter had not been resolved. Jim Davis, Attorney for Harbor Bay Isle, stated that Harbor Bay Isle had been working with the Gun Club in an attempt to help with relocation and would be willing to continue to assist them in finding a solution. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 81 -777 Ordinance No. , New Series, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by amending Article 7 to Chapter 9 of Title X thereof relating to a Historical Building Study List and applicability of the State Historical Building Code." Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the ordinance be introduced and passed to print. In response to inquiry of Councilman Stone, Russell Sisung, Chairman of the Historical Advisory Commission, stated that if a request for a demolition permit is filed for a building on the Historical Building Study List, the Commission would have 14 days to request a 30 -day delay for issuance of the permit. He also stated the Commission had not finalized procedures relative to property owners requesting placement on the list or removal from the list although they had discussed the matter. Upon call of the roll, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Diament, Gorman, Sherratt, and President Corica - 4. Noes: Councilman; Stone - 1. Absent: None. 81 -778 Ordinance No. , New Series "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code to establish parking restrictions within the City's off - street parking lots for mechanical sweeping purposes." December 15, 1981 Councilman Diament made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sherratt, that the UrdindnCe be introduced and passed to print; the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman DiD02nt, Gorman, Sherratt, Stone, and President Corica - 5. Noes: None. Absent: N0De, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 81-779 Consideration of appointment of Member to the Housing Commission. President Corica nominated Alfred Drouot for appointment to the Housing Commission. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 81-780 President Corica nominated Lou Steel for appointment to the Mayor's Ad- Hoc Efficiency Committee. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Stone and Carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. FILING 81-781 Agreement in connection with Parcel Map No. 3657. Modification of agreement with State of California relative to Patton Way. Agreement with Harbor Bay Isle Associates for expansion of Harbor Bay Parkway. Plans and Specifications relative to Boat Launching Ramp at north end of Grand Street. ADJOURNMENT 81-782 Councilman Sherratt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Diament, that the Council adjourn to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and litigation 0dtterS' , the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5 -' 5. 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 9:50 p.m. to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, January 5, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. DEEN SPEEGL City Clerk December 15, 1981