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1969-06-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING JUNE 17, 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 Laurence T. Nutting, Retired Pastor, formerly of the Court Street United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Levy, Longaker, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 3, 1969, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. / From Bayview Estates Homeowners Association, signed by Mr. James A. Vais, President, expressing concern with the condition of the beach between Broadway and the Bay Farm Island Bridge, and asking that the City Council adopt a resolution requesting the U. S. Any Corps of Engineers to conduct a reconnaissance survey of the area, similar to the survey being conducted on the Alameda Memorial State Beach. President La Croix stated a suggestion had been made by Councilman McCall that a more extensive study than that outlined in the letter be undertaken. City Engineer Hanna was asked to comment as to the feasibility of a more projected study. Mr. Hanna reviewed his discussion with a representative of the Corps of Engineers, as covered in his memorandum dated June 10, 1969. He said this type of study is accomplished under the Corps' "small projects" limitations which permit a maximum expenditure of 52,500 for the study. He suggested, in line with this discussion, that the City submit its requests and confer with the Corps before a resolution is developed, probably to review the feasibility of the extent of the requests. If these are found to be feasible, they could then be incorporated into the proposed resolution. Councilman McCall commented on the proposed deepening of the Estuary and its possible adverse effect on the flow of water in the Bay. He expressed the opinion that a project which would continue the flow of water from the airport channel to the Bay Farm Island Bridge and the seven thousand-foot channel dredged in connection with the Agreement between the City and "Utah" and Mr. Donald J. Hawley, would produce a continual flowing action. The City Engineer was asked to make a study and report on the request of the Bay View Estates Home- owners Association. The City Manager was requested to direct a letter to the U to the condition of San Leandro Bay and the channel out to 3./ From Mrs. Margaret Getz Wackerman, 1314 Park Avenue, service station at Encinal and Park Avenues, asking if the to another location on the property. • S. Army Corps of Engineers with regard the west side of Bay Farm Island Bridge. complaining of a large van parked at the owner could be requested to move the vehicle Mr. William Gorman, 3309 Fernside Boulevard, operator of the service station in question, addressed the Council. He said the building on the station was rather small. He needed additional storage room so he had purchased the van for this purpose. He said, since he had been informed that it would be necessary to obtain a license for the vehicle, he would do so. Mr. Gorman added it was not convenient to move the van to another location on the property. There were air and electric outlets on the west side of the station needed to service large vehicles. Parking it any closer to the building would cut off the flood lights which light up the restroom and building area at night. It was also not possible to park the van in the rear of the station as he allowed several tenants of Marti Rae Court to park their cars there and Post Office vehicles also used the spot. Mr. Gorman said he had a light standard on the corner of the property and he would be glad to turn on the light at night to further illuminate the area. President La Croix suggested the van might be painted white. Mrs. Wackerman was to be informed of the steps Mr. Gorman would take to attempt to correct the problem. 4.( From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 160 in the amount of $55,555.56 to replenish the Revolving Fund. The matter was referred to °Resolutions". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA: 5.,/ Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, 2465 Shore Line Drive, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, called attention to a letter dated June 13, 1969, from the Commission requesting the opportunity to address the Council at the time of the Budget presentation. Mr. Kranelly was assured this opportunity would be provided at the proper time. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6/ From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Pavement Repairs on Tilden Way From Buena Vista Avenue to Fernside Boulevard, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved, the work on said 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. 7./ From the Acting City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Pavement Repairs on Shore Line Drive and Broadway, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be adopted, the work on the project named 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. 8.v From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending denial of petition to rezone from "R -1 ", One- Family Residence District, to the "R -2 ", Two- Family Residence District, Lots 1 and 2 of Parcel Map No. 244, at the easterly end of the block bordered by Sandcreek Way, Willow Street and Whitehall Place. The hearing on this matter was set for the meeting of July 15, 1969. 9./ From the Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Hayward Tractor Sales Co., Inc., low bidder, for furnishing a Utility Tilt Trailer for the Golf Course, at a price of S2, 752.69. Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be approved, and the contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified equipment 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. 10./ From the Civil Service Board, signed by Mr. Milton A. Keenan, President, submitting recommenda- tions on salaries and fringe benefits for City employees for the fiscal year 1969 -1970. Councilman Longaker moved the report be received. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. This matter was to be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Council on Tuesday, July 1, 1969. 11.✓" From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Hayward Tractor Sales Co., Inc., low bidder, for furnishing a Tractor for the Park Department, at the cost of 53,576.13. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be accepted; the contract be awarded to the specified Company for furnishing the Tractor 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. NEW BUSINESS: 12/ President La Croix complimented Councilman McCall on his fine job as Chairman of the Flag Day Committee of the Alameda Elks Lodge and as the City's representative for the observance held Saturday, June 14, at the U. S. Coast Guard Station on Government Island. 13." Councilman Levy said he had had the honor to represent the City at ceremonies at the Oakland Airport on this date for the arrival of Apollo 10 Astronauts, Commanders John W. Young and Eugene F. Cernan of the U. S. Navy and Colonel Thomas P. Stafford of the U. S. Air Force. He said it was a most impressive experience. RESOLUTIONS: 14./ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7489 Approving Warrant No. 160 of the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: President La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 15.v The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its'adoption: "Resolution No. 7490 Adopting Budget for Expenditure of Funds Apportioned from the Highway Users Tax Fund to Cities." 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. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7491 Requesting Payment by the Fiscal Agent of the Amount Held in the Off-Street Parking Surplus Revenue Fund to the General Fund 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7492 Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Services of a Certified Public Accountant for the Fiscal Year 1969-1970." (Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz) 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7493 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Remodeling of the Police Department Detective-Juvenile Area in the City Hall, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7494 Authorizing Year-End Transfers on the Books of Account of the City of Alameda." 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. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7495 Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda for Traveling Expenses." 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. 21.\/ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7496 Requesting Modification to Assembly Bill No. 2057, Relating to 'Shoreline Band' Uses Provided For in Cityfs General Plan." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy. Speaking on the question, President La Croix stated he wanted to make it clear that he stood for good control of San Francisco Bay and his only interest in this Bill was the section which he felt took from the City of Alameda and any other city adjoining the Bay the proper right to govern itself, especially where a City had a General Plan like Alameda's. He added the concern of the City in this matter was not that of bay fill or any preservation of the Bay, but rather of the land inboard of the Bay itself. A map of the City was displayed and Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, explained the area of control indicated thereon, as interpreted to be the intent of Assembly Bill No. 2057, by Assemblyman Knox of Richmond. He said the act in its form as of June 6 (the City did not have the amendments offered by Senator Petris as of June 13) called for certain controls by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission in "the first band of property landward of at least 100 feet and up to 1,000 feet from a line which existed as of September 17, 1965." Mr. Johnson said this line would include all of the land proposed for development by Utah Mining & Development Company on Bay Farm Island, the Ballena L. Bay development, at least one-half of the property proposed for development by the Del Monte Corporation in the North Webster or Pacific Marina area, all properties on the northerly side of Clement Street, the Alameda Memorial State Beach, and a 4000-foot strip around the Naval Air Station. The latter was included because there were no exceptions in the Act, although, as a practical matter, a Federal installation of this type could not be included in the legislation. Furthermore, the Act stipulated that all fill and all development, construction and alterations to buildings would be included. Mr. Johnson related further the conditions to be imposed by the Bill. Mr. Johnson said he did not wish to present this as alarming information nor to overdraw it. He was not attempting to predict the precise nature of the effect if the legislation should pass but the City of Alameda would be affected more than any other community in the Bay area, with about 3,000 acres involved. Councilman McCall questioned the advisability of the Council taking action to support any power other than what BCDC already had. He said he had attended a meeting on May 23 with many State, County and City officials, at which it was unanimously agreed to oppose any further powers for ]DC. City Attorney Cunningham was invited to add any comments. He remarked on the interest of Assembly- man Robert W. Crown in the City's position and said the latter seemed to think in this case the official and formal expression by the City Council would be helpful to him in activities to espouse the City's position. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None. Councilman Longaker suggested a copy of the Resolution be sent to Assemblyman Crown and also that representatives of the City attend the Hearing on the subject to see that something is done with it once it gets to Sacramento. President La Croix stated the City would be informed of the date of the meeting and if it was felt advisable, representatives would go to Sacramento. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7497 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Thomas F. Day, Retired City Employee IN A SPIRIT OF SADNESS, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former loyal employees, THOMAS F. DAY. "WHEREAS, Mr. Day, after intermittent service with the City of Alameda from 1917 to 1936, had commenced his permanent employment in the Engineering Department on October 1, 1936, as a Junior Civil Engineer, and had performed his duties conscientiously and most efficiently until his retirement on September 30, 1955; and "WHEREAS, "Tommy" Day, as he was known, had always been a most friendly and obliging person, particularly well -liked by his fellow employees for his ready wit and kindly humor. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its appreciation for the reliable service given by Mr. Day during the period of his employment with the City and its sense of personal 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. Day 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 THOMAS F. DAY." 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 23. ✓ "Ordinance No. 1593, 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) Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 24. ✓ "Ordinance No. 1594, 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 - Okubo) 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. 25. "Ordinance No. 1595, New Series Repealing Ordinance No. 1589, New Series (Webb Avenue Fire Station Lease)." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 21,336.24, 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 17, 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. At this time the meeting was referred back to "Unfinished Business". UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 27. City Manager Weller, at this time, made his annual presentation of the recommended Budget for the City of Alameda for fiscal year 1969-1970. With the aid of graphs, tabulations and recapitulations, projected on the screen for the visual information of all, Mr. Weller explained the administrative divisions of the City and the facts and figures in detail by Departments, as set forth. The estimated revenues from several sources and the contemplated expenditures in the financial operation of the City for the ensuing fiscal year were clarified. Mr. Weller explained changes recommended for the operation of the Golf Courses. The first - trans- ferring the starting function from the City to the Golf Professional - it was felt would make a more efficient and economical operation. The other change was the elimination of the proposed transfer of operating revenues to the Capital Outlay Fund in reimbursement for the costs of reconstruction of the North Course and the proposed elimination of the Golf Course Improvement Reserve until such time as they might be made from Golf revenues. Mr. Weller also reviewed his recommendation that a five per cent public utilities tax be adopted, to help in financing the 1969-1970 Budget. President La Croix thanked Mr. Weller and commended him on his excellent and informative presentation. Mr. Kranelly, who had requested the opportunity to speak at this time, came forward. He complimented Mr. Weller on his fine presentation of the Budget. Mr. Kranelly stated he and his fellow Commissioners were concerned that the item in which they were principally interested, that of upgrading the Driving Range, at a cost of S31,000, was not included in the recommended Budget. He reviewed the income anticipated from the Golf Courses in the next year and pointed up the recent rate increase. He distributed exhibits of what was proposed and photographs of the area in question at the present time, also of the Galbraith Golf Course Driving Range, which they hoped to use as a model. Mr. Kranelly said the Commission felt quite confident that if the area were cleaned up as proposed it would be used a great deal more extensively than at present, and the need was considered a vital one. Mr. Kranelly recommended that, if permission could be granted to proceed with this project during the coming fiscal year, a surtax of twenty per cent be added to the cost of a bucket of balls as purchased by users of the Driving Range, to be paid to the City. He said the Golf Professionals concurred in this suggestion. He earnestly requested the Councills favorable consideration. After some discussion, Mr. Weller said he did not feel that improvement of the Driving Range had top priority or that it would result in any significant additional revenue to the City, or for that matter even pay its way, by reason of the fact that if the revision of the starting function went through there was inherent in it a modification of the percentage the Professional would pay to the City. That might offset the proposed twenty per cent surcharge so the outcome would be just about the same. He continued that, in his opinion, if money were found to be available for the Golf operation it should go toward reconstruction and redevelopment of the South Course. President La Croix thanked Mr. Kranelly for his explanation. It was requested that the City Manager, the Director of Recreation and the Commission evaluate the Golf Course situation and submit a complete report and projections for the Courses. There being no objections, the meeting was referred back to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7498 Approving and Adopting the Tentative Budget of the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1969-1970." The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall emphasized it should be understood no consideration had as yet been given to salaries for City employees for the ensuing fiscal year. It was expected this item would be before the Council at its next meeting on July 1, as previously noted. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 29./ Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, complained that because of the settling of Webster Street there were no curbs at certain spots and last winter people waiting for the bus at two stops were forced to stand in mud. He felt this condition should be corrected. Mr: Gottstein also expressed his objection to the construction of a fishing pier in the west end of the City. 30.1 Mr. John Barni, Jr., 1438 Park Street, suggested the proposed utility tax would provide a way for everyone to pay his fair share, rather than just the property owners. He hoped the Council would keep this fact in mind in making its decisions. 311 Mrs. Rosemary Bonadona, 3313 Eugenia Court, asked for clarification of the recent reassessment of property by the City and the County, the tax rate, and the Pension Fund of City employees. FILING: 32. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz - Accounting Services for Fiscal Year 1969-1970. 33. Financial Report - Bureau of Electricity, as of April 30, 1969 - Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz. 34. Specifications No. PW 6-69-15 - Remodeling Police Department Detective-Juvenile Area. 35. Tentative Budget of the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1969-1970. 36. At this time, President La Croix asked that all stand for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of Mr. Thomas F. Day, retired City employee. ADJOURNMENT: 37. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of THOMAS F. DAY, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 1, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk