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1969-06-03 Regular CC Minutes4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING JUNE 3, 1969 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman McCall and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Wilfred H. Hodgkin, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Levy, Longaker, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 20, 1969, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 21 From Mr. Lawrence J. Wagner, 2604 Bayview Drive, urging measures be taken to correct the problem of salt grass on the South Shore Beach. This matter was referred to the City Engineer for a current report on the situation. HEARINGS: 3.( In the Matter of a Petition to rezone certain properties on the north side of Lincoln Avenue between St. Charles and Chapin Streets and properties known as 1612 Chapin Street and 1611 St. Charles Street, from the "R-2", Two-Family Residence District, to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District. The Petition was filed by Mr. Leon F. Corcos. The Planning Board had recommended the reclassification. The City Clerk stated there was on hand the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing. The parties involved had been informed that this would be the time and place for Hearing in the matter, and the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which the application was considered had been sent to the Councilmen. Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, was called upon to explain this issue. He distributed to the Councilmen certain exhibits which had been submitted by the applicant, showing the fourteen-unit structure he proposed to build on the two parcels owned by him in the area involved, 1033 and 1039 Lincoln Avenue, and a set of photographs showing present improvements on the properties in question and in the neighborhood. The zone change proposal included fifteen properties covering the entire half-block on the northerly side of Lincoln Avenue between St. Charles and Chapin Streets, as shown on the map submitted with the Planning Board's letter of May 1, 1969. The Board's communication also transmitted statistics concerning the lots and dwellings, only three of which were considered in good condition. At the Board Hearing, five statements of agreement from neighboring property owners were presented by the applicant and one was filed with the Staff. No protests had been received. City Attorney Cunningham explained the legal issue before the Council was whether the findings and recommendations of the Planning Board and its advisory report, based on Section 11-175 of the Alameda Municipal Code, should be approved, modified or disapproved. On the call for proponents, Mr. Leon F. Corcos, 3125 Bayo Vista Avenue, the petitioner, appeared. He offered to answer any questions the Council might have with regard to his application. In reply to a question by Mr. Cunningham, he stated he had not had any actual working drawings made as it did not appear wise to expend the additional money until he had received approval of the zone change. Mr. Cunningham then asked Mr. Corcos, in the event the rezoning should be granted, if he was able to make a commitment to the City Council that the structures would be substantially as represented. Mr. Corcos stated two factors entered into the picture, one the cost - he was hoping to be able to get adequate financing for the project - and secondly, the possible acquisition by him of the corner piece of property, on which he had an acceptance of an offer. The extent to which this acquisition would then change the present plans would depend upon the views of the architect with regard to the additional location and the additional access. Subject to these conditions, it was his present intention to construct the fourteen-unit building, as indicated. On question by Councilman McCall, Mr. Corcos stated that, based upon the square footage and "R-4" zoning, acquisition of the corner property would give him enough land for sixteen units plus some- thing over one thousand square feet. He enlarged somewhat on this aspect. On the call for opponents, there was no response. The Hearing was then declared closed. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted in this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. There being no objections, the order of business was referred to "Introduction of Ordinances". 4 1 3 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 4. v Councilman McCall moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." ("R-2" to "R-4" District - Leon F. Corcos) The motion to introduce said ordinance was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting then reverted to the regular order of business. HEARINGS: 5., In the Matter of a Petition to rezone certain properties at 1213 through 1223 Pacific Avenue, 1711 through 1721 Sherman Street and 1212 and 1214 Buena Vista Avenue, from the "R-2", Two-Family Residence District, to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District. Filed by Frank and Mamie Okubo. The Planning Board had recommended the reclassification, excluding the properties known as 1212 and 1214 Buena Vista Avenue, only 2,500 square feet each, feeling they would not benefit from any zone change. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this matter. The persons involved had been informed of this time and place for Hearing and the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which the application was considered had been sent to the Councilmen. Mr. Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the action of the Board on the application, calling attention to the statistical information submitted with the Boardfs letter. He stated the petition in this case was to rezone ten properties, which had been modified by the Board to cover only eight parcels. The applicants were the owners of the property at 1715 Sherman Street, and the other parcels were included under a policy directive of the Board. Certain properties in the area were considered in need of basic redevelopment. The applicants proposed to add a two-story duplex at the rear of the present duplex structure on the lot, which contained 7,500 square feet, the largest property included in the application. Four people had appeared in favor of the proposed zone change at the Board Hearing, and no one in protest. City Attorney Cunningham explained the legal issue before the Council was identical to that contained in the previous Hearing, and the action would be to affirm, modify or disapprove the action of the Board. On the call for proponents, Mr. William L. Russum, Attorney with Burnhill,. Rode, Moffitt & Moore, appeared as the representative of Mr. and Mrs. Okubo. He reviewed the construction planned by the petitioners. On the call for opponents, there was no response. The Hearing was declared closed. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted, and the specified parcels be rezoned from the "R-2" District to the "R-4" District, the properties at 1212 and 1214 Buena Vista Avenue to remain in the "R-2" District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. There being no objections, the order of business was referred to "Introduction of Ordinances". INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 6. Councilman Levy moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." ("R-2" to "R-4" District - Frank and Mamie Okubo) The motion to introduce said ordinance was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting then reverted to the regular order of business. HEARINGS: 7. / In the Matter of an Appeal from the decision of the Planning Board to deny a variance to allow a cocktail lounge to operate in an AP-H-15 District, at 550 Park Street. Filed by hr. Joseph D. Martin on behalf of Pal]] M. Pedersen, M.D., owner of the property. 414 The Clerk stated the parties involved had been informed that this would be the time and place for Hearing in this matter. Mr. Johnson reviewed the action of the Board on this application, as set forth in his memorandum dated May 29, 1969. He explained the AP -H -15 zone restricts occupancies to administrative and professional type uses; the Zoning Ordinance permits taverns and associated activities in the "C -1" zone. Mr. Johnson stated Mr. Martin proposed to operate the cocktail lounge, under a lease of two rooms. He proposed to reconstruct as necessary and intended to soundproof and make adequate provision . for waste disposal. He desired to locate on the South Shore and could find no other location with proper zoning. The building in question was immediately adjacent to an "R -1" zone and backed up to the stub end of Roosevelt Drive. Mr. Johnson recalled that, at the time the building was constructed in 1962, some variances had been granted for both the building and parking. The zone had also been changed from the "R -l" to the "AP" District, at the request of the developer, prior to erection of the building. Mr. Johnson pointed out there were only ten off- street parking spaces provided for the building and the bar would require nine of those spaces. The Staff and the Board had felt proper hardship was not shown, and that many commercial locations were available to the applicant elsewhere. Mr. Cunningham stated the legal issue before the Council was whether or not the actions and findings of the Board under Section 11 -161 (b) and (e) of the Municipal Code should be affirmed, modified or reversed. On the call for proponents, Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, Attorney, represented the Appellants. He pointed out the other tenants of the building, obviously, would not be open at night and, therefore, would not be using the parking facilities. The type of installation proposed would be a very high -class one without music. The soundproofing would prevent any sounds whatever emanating from the building to the properties on the Roosevelt Drive side, and there would be no lights visible on that side. The ten parking spaces would be available and, across the street, there was probably twenty acres of parking space which could be used by patrons of the proposed lounge. Mr. Whitney commented that Mr. Martin operated several similar establishments in Oakland, all of a high- class, well - operated type. He also remarked that certainly additional taxes would be produced for the City by this business. The building had been vacant for some years and this was an opportunity to fill the vacancy and to establish a sound and profitable business in the area. He pointed out there were commercial operations all around the property in question, and, under the variance, the business would be subject to the control of the City Council. If it became a nuisance, its permit could be revoked. In reply to questions by the Council, Mr. Martin stated it was anticipated that accommodations would be provided for thirty -five to forty patrons, and the only food served would be hors d'oeuvres. Regarding the claim of lack of hardship, Mr. Whitney pointed out a building vacant for two years was hardship in itself, with costs, taxes, etcetera. There was a short question and answer period between the Councilmen and Messrs. Whitney and Martin. On the call for opponents, the Clerk read a letter from Mr. Frank E. Sorisio, 2412 Roosevelt Drive. The following spoke in protest against the cocktail lounge: Messrs. Charles A. Tillman, Joseph Onuschak, Ed Larkin and Mrs. James Tennant, all of Roosevelt Drive; Messrs. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue; and Kenneth A. Debono, 2028 Alameda Avenue. On rebuttal, Mr. Whitney pleaded that the Council grant this variance as the business would be operated under a Use Permit, and could be abated as a nuisance if necessary. The Hearing was declared closed. Councilman McCall moved the Appeal be denied and the ruling of the Planning Board be upheld. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 8.f From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for the project of Pavement Repair and Resurfacing of Park Street from San Jose Avenue to Otis Drive, at the price of 59,801.45. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be accepted, the contract be awarded to the designated Company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9.✓ From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Meg Engineers, low bidder, for the project of Installing House Laterals during fiscal year 1969 -70, at the estimated amount of 513,321.50. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved, and the contract be awarded to the contractor named for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10.E From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to George J. Jardin, low bidder, for the project of Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter for fiscal year 1969 -70, in the estimated total amount of $6,834.50. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be adopted, and the contract be awarded to Mr. Jardin for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker 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 Meg Engineers, low bidders, for the project of Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete for fiscal year 1969 -70, at the estimated total price of 4,993.80. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be accepted, and the contract be awarded to Meg Engineers for the designated project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12.x' From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to California Rock & Gravel Co., Cal Rock Concrete Division, for furnishing Class 'IB" Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix for fiscal year 1969 -70, at the price quoted. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved, and the contract be awarded to the designated Company for furnishing Transit Mix during 1969 -70, at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13.1 From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to the Alameda Times -Star for the publication of all legal advertising during fiscal year 1969 -70, at 53.25 per column inch for the first insertion and 53.10 per column inch for subsequent insertions. Councilman Levy moved the contract be awarded to the Alameda Times -Star for publication of legal advertising during the ensuing fiscal year, at the prices quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14.x` From the City Manager, recommending transfer of 550,000 from the General Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purpose of restoring an adequate balance in said Fund. Councilman Fore moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The order of business was then referred to "Resolutions ". RESOLUTIONS: 15./ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 741 Transferring the Sum of $50,000 from the General Fund (Account 100) to the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 526)" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting then reverted to the regular order of business. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 16. / From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing Storm Sewers on Clinton Avenue at Chestnut, Lafayette and Union Streets, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be followed, the work on the specified project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17.1 From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Additions and Alterations to the Animal Shelter, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be followed, the work on the designated project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes.: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18.i From the Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman, recommending that the rates be increased at the Municipal Golf Courses, effective July 1, 1969, as indicated on the proposed new rate schedule submitted therewith. Mr. Weller, on request, stated it had been recognized for some years that the Golf operation had consistently been losing money in substantial sums. Also, the City of Oakland and the East Bay Regional Park District had increased their rates recently. There had been some feeling on the part of operators of municipal courses in the area that the rates should be essentially the same and this had been the practice. He said the Commission had gone into the matter with some care as to the amount of the increase and the changes that should be made. The changes in rates were discussed briefly. It was noted the classification of "Nine- Hole -Early Play" at a rate of $1.50 had been added to the schedule. Councilman Longaker, regarding the monthly ticket rate, raised the question of a $20 fee which world include weekends and week days also. He also asked the legal significance of the last paragraph in the resolution prepared covering the rate increase. Mr. Weller stated it was not necessary to include this paragraph, concerning " an annual allocation to the Golf Course Improvement Fund The Clerk was therefore instructed to delete the paragraph from the face of the resolution. With regard to the matter of the monthly ticket, Mr. Weller stated, by and large, the people who enjoyed this privilege were those who could play every day or very often. The problem had been that these players were using up the starting times on the holidays and weekends when people not able to play during the week wanted to play. It had been felt this was really not fair. Those able to play Monday through Friday got a good bargain on the monthly ticket and it did not seem reasonable that they should also take up the prime starting times on the weekend and holiday play. Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation of the Recreation Commission be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ¶1 The matter was then referred to "Resolutions ". 19./ From the City Manager, submitting the Recommended Budget for fiscal year 1969 -70. Councilman McCall moved the document be received. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Budget was to be presented by the City Manager at the next regular meeting of the Council on June 17. Mr. Weller stated he would, before that date, want to meet with Councilmen Fore and Longaker, who had been designated by President La Croix as the Budget Liaison Committee. It was suggested that the newspaper be requested to give publicity to the presentation of the Budget at the June 17 meeting, and to invite the public to attend. 20./ From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Widening High Street between Fernside Boulevard and Marina Drive, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Fore moved the recommendation be approved, that the work on said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 21.7 Councilman McCall called attention to a letter dated May 24, 1969, to the City Manager from the East Bay Regional Park District. This communication admitted the District was short of funds. Councilman McCall recalled the financial setup of the District. He felt it would request additional funds from the State Legislature to be used for acquisition of additional land, with no consideration of the need for operation and maintenance, unless the funds were to be earmarked. Councilman McCall expressed the opinion that the Regional Park District was not "doing its job" in maintaining the South Shore Beach and improving the park. He suggested the State be asked to take the area back and appropriate the necessary funds, or give additional funds, because of conditions there, for maintaining the beach properly and financing a police force of rangers. There was some discussion with regard to this situation. Mr. Weller stated he felt it was likely the District would push for release from the present restriction on the Capital Outlay aspect on the ten -cent levy. President La Croix expressed the opinion that the City should insist it get the best possible maintenance for the beaches and especially policing of the areas. NEW BUSINESS: 22.✓ President LaCroix presented, for the Council's consideration, the matter of the Community Job Program and the need to hire one or two part -time personnel to work in conjunction with the volunteers already working on the project. He proposed that the Council allocate $1,000 to underwrite in part the cost of this endeavor. Councilman Longaker moved the City Council allocate the sum of motion was seconded by Councilman Fore. 1,000 towards said Program. The On the question, Councilman McCall inquired where the office world be set up for this project. President La Croix said this was being handled at the Boys' Club tentatively and about June 23 would be located in the old Island High School building, adjacent to Mr. John Hoobyaris office. Councilman McCall questioned the necessity for the City to appropriate these funds. It was pointed out that funds previously available would not be forthcoming this year and additional moneys would be necessary. Councilman McCall said he understood there was money made available recently for this program. He suggested if there were half and half participation this could be a full community effort. Mr. Charles A. Briscoe, Assistant Superintendant of Schools, who was in the audience, stated there were no Federal funds for the program. There were funds of the Alameda Unified School District, in the approximate amount of $11,200, to be made available toward the cost of providing part of the jobs for the youngsters. He stated Mr. Hoobyar's work in the summer was additional to his contract as an instructor during the school year. The $1,000 appropriation proposed by President La Croix would be to cover part of the excess cost of clerical help and insurance, etcetera. Mr. Weller asked if it might be understood that the adoption of the motion was conditioned on some reasonable set of rules which the City Attorney and he might prescribe. Mr. Cunningham suggested the motion might be conditioned upon approval of the expenditures by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Councilman Longaker, with the consent of his second, amended his original motion to include the condition that expenditures from the 51,000 appropriation be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. The question was then put and the motion carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 23.e President La Croix then suggested that a study be made of the possibility of using reserve officers when special circumstances arise in the City, to free the regular officers, such as for traffic direction, etcetera. It was suggested that the City Manager have an informal discussion with the Police Chief on this subject, with a report back to the Council. It was so ordered. 24./ President La Croix invited Councilman McCall to report on the coming Flag Day Celebration. Councilman McCall stated this year the City was fortunate that Captain Walter. Curwen of the Coast Guard Base had granted the privilege of holding Flag Day on Government Island, with all Alamedans invited on an open house basis. Councilman McCall reviewed the program, to be held on Saturday, June 14, 1969, at 2:00 ofclock p.m., and expressed the hope it would be well-attended. President La Croix thanked Councilman McCall for his efforts on this affair and urged all who could do so to take advantage of this invitation. 25./ Councilman McCall called attention to two communications - from the City of Piedmont dated May 9, requesting that the Council consider a resolution - and another dated May 26 addressed to Mayors and Councilmen of the Six;-City-District of the Peralta Colleges from the employees of Merritt College, with regard to the seriousness of the situation existing on that campus. These communi- cations had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. Councilman McCall felt it should be realized that the City of Alameda would soon have a campus and it behooved all to be interested in Merritt College and its operation. He felt the City should comply with the request that a resolution be adopted expressing concern. It was suggested that as the opening of the local campus approached, a liaison committee might be appointed to watch the developments carefully, and be appraised of all circumstances. RESOLUTIONS: 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7482 Approving Map Showing Locations of Proposed City Street Construction Work to be Performed with 1969-1970 Fiscal Year Moneys Payable by County of Alameda Under IMayorst Formula, and Derived from State Highway Users Tax Fund." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7483 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for a Central Equipment Repair Garage on Grand Street, Calling for Bids and Direct- ing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7484 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Repair and Resurfacing of Grand Street, Encinal Avenue to the Bridge, 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. 29. / The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7485 Establishing Rates and Fees to be Charged for Play on Alameda Municipal Golf Courses." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall. It was specified again that the last paragraph of this resolution be deleted. The question was put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7456 Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda." 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. 31./ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7487 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Alvin Paul Olsson, Retired Police Lieutenant "WITH A SPIRIT OF SADNESS, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former employees, Mr. ALVIN PAUL OLSSON, who had served the City for a period of twenty -six years. "WHEREAS, Mr. Olsson was employed by the City of Alameda in October, 1916, as a Patrolman; and had risen through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant in the Police Department, in which capacity he was serving at the time of his retirement on February 1, 1942; and It S, Mr. Olsson had performed the duties of his several positions diligently and faithfully and in full cooperation with his fellow Officers. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of Mr. Olsson's loyalty and efforts on behalf of the City, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its gratitude for his capable service during the long period of his employ- ment. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and a copy thereof be forwarded to the family of Mr. Olsson, that it may extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence in their bereavement; and "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 Mr. ALVIN PAUL OLSSON." 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. 32.✓ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7488 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Herbert P. Brooks, Retired City Employee. "WITH GREAT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former employees, HERBERT P. BROOKS, retired Nurseryman. "WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks had been employed by the City of Alameda on October 1, 1918, as a Laborer and Truck Driver and on August 1, 1940, was appointed to the position of Nurseryman, in which capacity he was serving at the time ill health forced him to seek retirement on November 4, 1954; and 'WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks had been a conscientious and loyal employee, most friendly and cooperative with all of his fellow workers and other associates, and had retained a genuine interest in the activities of City employees after his retirement. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby recognize with true appreciation the wholehearted efforts of this fine man during his thirty -six years of competent service, and does also express its sense of loss in his passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be sent to the family of Mr. Brooks in order to extend to its members sincere condolence 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 HERBERT P. BROOKS." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 33. Councilman McCall moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Repealing Ordinance No. 1589, New Series. (Webb Avenue Fire Station Lease)." The motion to introduce said ordinance was seconded by Councilman Fore. It was explained there had been an Ordinance and Agreement between the City and the Christian Church of Northern California- Nevada for the lease of the Webb Avenue Fire Station for three years for a Youth opportunity situation. It had been decided that the need for such a facility was not apparent and the organizations involved wished to proceed in a different direction. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 34./ "Ordinance No. 1590, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." ( "R -2 " to "R -5" District - Conrad Goerl, 533 -535 Central Avenue) Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 35,E "Ordinance No. 1591, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." ("R -2" to "R-3" and "R -5" Districts - 500 block of Central Avenue, Palace Court, Fifth Street, Hoover Court and Sixth Street - excluding 533 -535 Central Avenue) Councilman Fore moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: President La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 36. "Ordinance No. 1592, New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." Councilman Levy moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 37. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $91,250.13, 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 June 3, 1969, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 38( Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, commented on the violence in the City and the need for additional Police Officers. Councilman McCall suggested that at the Budget presentation at the meeting of June 17, Mr. Gottstein would find a provision for additional officers. 39. Mrs. Lillian Deuschle, 711 Taylor Avenue, complained of the deplorable conditions at the rear of the burned -out former Fox Market on Webster Street. City Engineer Hanna stated the Parcel Map on this property had just come through and Grand Auto Supply would now be able to proceed to renovate the building and set up its business there. The City Manager was requested to investigate the situation about which Mrs. Deuschle protested. FILING: 40. Specifications No. PW 5-69-9 - Central Equipment Repair Garage on Grand Street. 41. Specifications No. PW 6-69-14 - Repair and Resurfacing of Grand Street, Encinal Avenue to the Bridge. 42. President La Croix announced his daughter's fiance had just returned from Viet Nam and he would hurry home from this meeting to a party in the young man's honor. 43.V Councilman McCall commented that the Sister City exchange student, Sven-Erik Sonneson, would arrive at Oakland International Airport from. Lidingo, Sweden, Saturday, June 14, at 9:30 o'clock p.m. The young man would spend three weeks with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krutilek and then three weeks with the Paul Kapler family. He had also been enrolled in the summer school program. 44. The President then requested that all stand in a moment of silence in observance of the passing of Messrs. Alvin Paul Olsson and Herbert P. Brooks. ADJOURNMENT: 45. There being no farther business to came before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of ALVIN PAUL OLSSON and HERBERT P. BROOKS, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 17, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, f%( City Clerk