1969-02-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 181 1969
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Levy and was followed by an inspiring
Invocation delivered by Bishop Ralph E. Lane of the Church of Jesus Christ of the
Latter Day Saints.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and Presi-
dent McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES :
The minutes of the regular meeting held February 4, 1969, were approved as tran-
scribed.
TRITTEU COMMUNICATIONS:
2.1 From Mrs. Donald W. Lomba, 1826 Eighth Street, accompanied by a petition signed
by fifty-two residents, requesting the installation of a "Stop" sign at the inter-
section of Eagle Avenue and Eighth Street.
The communication and petition were referred to the City Manager and the Traffic Ad-
visory Committee for review and report back to the Council.
3V East Bay Regional Park District, signed by Mr. Walter Toney, Chief, Plans,
Design and Construction Department, an Application for Permit to Fill Property located
south of Washington Park between Westline Drive and McKay Avenue, with approkimately
100,000 cubic yards of topsoil and clean fill by truck and tractor.
President McCall stated it was anticipated that additional consultation would be re-
quired on this Application. It was therefore agreed the matter would be held over to
the next meeting, to be held on March 4.
4./ From Mr. John Barni, Jr., 1825 Clinton Avenue, concerning the assessed valuation
and taxes on certain properties at Union Street and the lagoon. Mr. Barni also ex-
pressed the hone that construction or overhang onto the lagoon area could be restricted
to a definite distance to maintain their charm.
This communication referred to the matter of an Appeal from the decision of the Planning
Board to grant a variance to allow a ten-foot encroachment into the rear yard area on
construction proposed by Mr. Stanley Boersma at 890 Union Street. The Appeal was filed
by Mr. Russell R. Reed, owner of property at 1810-1812 Clinton Avenue, and had been
heard at the regular meeting of the Council on February 4. There had been discussion
during the Hearing with regard to Mr. Boersma's plan to cantilever a portion of the pro-
posed fourteen-unit dwelling out over the lagoons.
It was directed that the letter be acknowledged with appreciation.
The question of structures projecting over the lagoon area was referred to the City
Manager for review with the Staff and report back to the Council.
5. From international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, signed by
Mr. Ronald T. Weakley, Business Manager, requesting formal acknowledgement as a recog-
nized employee organization.
The President stated this request was similar to the one received from the Alameda
Municipal Civil Service Employees As sociation. He said until such time as the Council
had had an opportunity to consider an ordinance establishing detailed procedure for
formal recognition of employees' organizations, no official action would be taken.
The model ordinance, it was expected, would be submitted within the next few weeks.
Mr. Weakley was to be so informed.
6.,/ From Mr. William P. Stier, 1623 Moreland Drive, urging that the City Council
delay approval of the proposed General Plan and allow the people to express their
views by means of their vote in the forthcoming General Municipal Election.
This matter was referred to the item on the same subject under "Reports and Recom-
mendations".
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA:
7. Councilman Isaacs recalled the request of Mr. David L. Brotherton, 1437 Stanton
Street, for establishment of right-angle parking on the west side of the block.
City Engineer Hanna reported the situation had been investigated. An abnormal number
of automobiles were found in the area, some standing for long periods of time without
moving. A number of garages were not being used, others not mod ernized to keep up
with the times. A missing curb of approximately 250 feet on the west side of the street
made it possible to park perpendicularly with only about fourteen feet of the car's
length protruding into the street. This permitted other cars to pass. The advantage
of the missing curb, which - presented a very undesirable appearance, lack of pressure
for people to use the existing garages, the unnecessary number of cars parked for
long periods of time all encouraged people to try to. put more cars on the street and
in order to do this, they parked in a perpendicular fashion. He recommended that
parallel parking be required.
It was requested that a report be submitted to the Council on this problem and the
matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Mr. Brotherton was also to be
furnished with a copy of the report.
Mr. Brotherton, who was present, requested the opportunity to speak. He said, even
if the garages were modernized, there would be too many cars to be accommodated. He
commented that a bottleneck was created at the end of the blind street and suggested
there should be signs prohibiting any parking to eliminate any hazard to fire and
garbage trucks. He was assured the report would cover all aspects of the situation.
8r' At this time, President McCall recognized and welcomed a large group of Boy
Scouts from Troop No. 6 with Mr. Robert Coffey, Scoutmaster.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
9.7 From the City Planning Roard, signed by the Secretary, transmitting the "Compre-
hensive General Plan - 1990 for Alameda, California," and recommending its adoption
without exception or condition.
Councilman La Croix moved the report of the Board be acknowledged and a resolution be
prepared for action at the next regular meeting of the Council, setting the date of
Hearing thereon for the meeting to be held Tuesday evening, March 18, 1969. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
10." From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, low
bidder, for furnishing two Dump Trucks for the Street Department, at a net cost of
$7,812..96.
Councilman Fore moved the contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing
the specified vehicles at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
11. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Aldrich Construction
Co., low bidder, for the project of Constructing Storm Sewers along Clinton Avenue
at the Intersections of Chestnut, Lafayette and Union Streets, at a cost of $33,168.85.
Councilman Fore moved the contract be awarded to the specified Company for the project
named at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
�°Resolution No. 7438
Authorizing East Bay Municipal Utility District
Rights in and to Fire Hydrant Adjacent to Easement
Granted District Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1583,
New Series."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
13/ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Isaacs, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 7439
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer in
Pacific Avenue and Central Avenue, Calling for
Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
14.i The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved it adoption:
"Resolution No. 7440
Establishing Election Precincts, Designating
Polling Places Therefor, and Naming Officers
of Election for Each Precinct for General
Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
March 11, 1969."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
15.1 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 7441
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda
in Memoriam to Eleanor McKenna, Retired City
Employee
"WITH HEARTFELT GRIEF, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one
of its faithful, former employees, Mrs. ELEANOR McKENNA, who had begun her City employ-
ment on June 1, 1932, and who had retired on October 29, 194 7.
"WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenna had served as a Playground Director at various of the City
parks during her fifteen years in the Recreation Department and had been very consci-
entious in the discharge of her duties; and
"WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenna indicated at all times a genuine concern for the wholesome
development of the children under her supervision.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby
express its sincere gratitude for the services rendered by this fine women on behalf of
the youth of the community, which interest had earned the respect of all parents.
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of
this meeting and that a copy thereof be forwarded to the family of Mrs. McKenna in order
to extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy in their bereavement.
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda
adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of Mrs. ELEANOR McKENNA."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President declared the foregoing Resolutions duly adopted.
BILLS:
16. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof
in the total amount of :35,202.17, 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 Levy moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City
Clerk on February 18, 1969, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be
allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
17. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, "perennial member at large ", was welcomed with the comment
that he had been missed at the last several meetings, during which time he had spent
some time in the hospital.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
18. Mr. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, remarked on the large number of candidates
running for Councilman in the upcoming General Municipal Election in spite of the
small remuneration paid. He expressed regret that Councilman Isaacs found it im-
possible to be a candidate.
Mr. Gottstein reiterated his suggestion that the elevation of Webster Street be raised.
Councilman La Croix pointed out that the proposed General Plan contained reference to
the Webster Street right -of -way.
19/ Mrs. Raymond Weirmack, 2910 San Jose Avenue, President of the Alameda Art Associ-
ation, addressed the Council and stated the members of the Association were very much
interested in the proposed General Plan and those in the audience were disappointed
that it was not discussed at this meeting. They were particularly concerned with
the cultural center aspect.
President McCall remarked that this group had indicated it would participate in a
program to provide art exhibits in the Council Chamber when the present remodeling
had been completed.
FILING:
20. Specifications No. PW 2-69-3 - Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer in Pacific Avenue
and Central Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT:
21. The President requested that all in attendance stand for a moment of silence in
observance of the passing of Mrs. McKenna. There being no further business to come
before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of ELEANOR McKENNA,
to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 4, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk