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1969-07-01 Regular CC MinutesTT/ A.,' V REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HETD TUESDAY EVENING JULY 1, 1969 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Longaker and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Father Carmelo Mifsud, Assistant Pastor of St. Joseph's Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Levy, Longaker and President La Croix, Jr., (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman McCall, (1), who was on vacation. MINUTES: • 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 17, 1969, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2.i From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 161 in the amount of 3194,444.44, to replenish the revolving fund. 3./ From C. G. and E. E. Ross, requesting a Revocable Permit to encroach one foot six inches onto City property for a distance of one hundred thirty-one feet to construct an architectural fence at 1098 Sherman Street. This matter, also, was referred to "Resolutions". From Easter Seal Society, signed by Douglas D. Toffelmeier, M.D., Chairman Architectural Barriers Committee, requesting that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of their endeavor to persuade the management of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex to make provision for accommodating the handicapped in the stadium and arena. The City Manager was asked to contact the Coliseum Complex to ascertain its position in this matter. The request would be given further consideration after receipt of Mr. Weller's report on the subject. HEARINGS: 5./ In the Matter of an Appeal from the decision of the Planning Board to deny a variance to allow a radio aerial and antenna to exceed the allowable fifty-five feet by forty-two feet, or a total height of ninety-seven feet, at 3231-A Fernside Boulevard. The Appeal was filed by Whitney & Hanson, Attorneys, on behalf of Mr. Donald B. Bitner. Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, member of the firm of Whitney & Hanson, had requested that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting of the Council on Tuesday evening, July 15, 1969. This was agreeable to the Council and it was so ordered. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6. From the Bureau of Electricity, signed by Mr. L. F. Randall, Commercial Manager, submitting the Public Utilities Board Resolution No. 2650 adopting the Budget for the Bureau of Electricity for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1970, and pledging a dividend of 8850,000 to the General Fund of the City. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". Councilman Levy moved the report of the Public Utilities Board be accepted with appreciation. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman McCall, (1). 7. / From the City Manager, recommending the contract be awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for the project of Repair and Resurfacing of Grand Street from Encinal Avenue to the Bridge, at a cost of S15,238. Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be approved and the contract be awarded to the designated Company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 8.Y/ From the City Manager, recommending that the remaining public improvements in Tract No. 2936 (Casitas Alameda Unit No. 2) be accepted and the performance bond be released. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be adopted, that the remaining public improvements in said Tract No. 2936 be accepted and the performance bond be released. Councilman Longaker seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 9.y From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Reconstruct- ing Sanitary Sewers in Pacific and Central Avenues, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Fore moved the recommendation be followed, that said project be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 10. From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting report on the Count of Money held May 21, 1969, indicating the sum of $9,654,210.89 in the City Treasury at that time. The report was noted and ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 111/ At this time, the matter of salaries for City employees for fiscal year 1969-1970 was presented for consideration. Mr. Weller, on request, reviewed the recommendations of the Civil Service Board, calling attention to the first three numbered proposals in its letter dated June 9, 1969, in which he concurred. These represented (1) a general increase of ten per cent for all classifications, (2) special adjust- ments ranging from two and one-half to seven and one-half per cent for certain classifications in addition to the general increase, and (3) a comprehensive classification and salary survey by an outside firm to be conducted during the course of the current fiscal year. Mr. Weller said the Board, in its recommendations, had dealt with the increase in cost of living and salary increases granted elsewhere in public and private industry during the past year, plus an additional percentage to put the City employees on a current basis. He felt the recommendations were sound and the same situation existed with respect to Department Heads of the City. He said he felt the Boardts recommendation, plus his own, should be approved. Mr. Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Personnel Director, recalled the directive of the City Council in 1961 that the Civil Service Board make recommendations regarding salaries and fringe benefits which would place City employees about at the mid-point of those received by employees in other Bay Area cities. It was this point the Board had been attempting to reach and it was hoped it had been achieved this year. Mr. Routt expressed the appreciation of the Board and himself to the Department Heads, employee organizations and individual employees who had worked with the Board in its studies. Councilman Levy said he felt the adjustments were very fair. However, he wondered if there would be any point where the circle of rising salaries and increased living costs would stop and the economy would become stabilized, even for a short period of time. President La Croix stated he could find no justification for not agreeing wholeheartedly with the recommendation. He felt everyone realized the economic situation in the nation and would like to "get off the train for a while and stop the thing." He felt the recommendations of the Board were certainly a strong effort to bring salaries of City of Alameda employees into line. He expressed the hope that in the future the City, having reached a level of salaries in conformity with surround- ing cities, could hold the line on its salary structure, at the same time allowing its employees to feel they were even with employees of other Bay Area cities. President La Croix pointed out the matter of fringe benefits would be discussed from time to time during the caning months. Councilman Longaker recommended that a ten per cent increase be granted to the City Manager also. Councilman Fore then moved the recommendations of the Civil Service Board be accepted, that a ten per cent salary increase be granted for all classifications, including the City Manager, with additional increases in certain specific cases, and a comprehensive classification and salary survey be performed by an outside firm. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 12.v The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7499 Approving Warrant No. 161 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: President La Croix, (1). Absent: Councilman McCall, (1). 13.V The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7500 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract 3106, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements Therein, Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency, and Accepting Certain Easements and Parcels of Land (Braddock & Logan, a Copartnership, Subdividers)." The,motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 14.4 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7501 Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Brink's, Incorporated, for Their Services Relating to Parking Meter Collections, for the Fiscal Year 1969-1970." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7502 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model Hydraulic Operated 100-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck for the Fire Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 1 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the 16.,-- The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7503 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. Designating the Number of and Providing for the Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda." "Resolution No. 7504 Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between City and Jack Cummings Granting License to Furnish Golf Professional and Starter Operations Services at the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy. f Speaking on the question, Mr. Weller pointed out the changes in the Agreement would relate to the changes in the Golf Course organization, particularly the starter function. This would result in a reduction in the payments made by the Professional to the City under the contract. The matter had been negotiated and was felt to be fair and advantageous to both parties. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll cal] vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 18.7/The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7505 Granting E. E. and C. G. Ross a Revocable Fence Encroachment Permit at 1098 Sherman Street." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 19.I The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7506 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Helen E. Warfield, Retired City Employee 'WITH GREAT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former loyal employees, HE TEN E. WARFTELD. "WHEREAS, Mrs. Warfield commenced her employment with the City of Alameda on August 1, 1942, as a Typist-Clerk in the Civil Defense Department and, on February 16, 1944, was transferred to the Bureau of Electricity, in which Department she was serving at the time of her retirement on July 1, 1957; and . IWHEREAS, Mrs. Warfield had been a conscientious and efficient employee, most friendly and cooperative with all of her fellow workers and other associates. 1 . "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby recognize with true appreciation the reliable service given by Mrs. Warfield during the period of her employment with the City and its sense of personal loss in her 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 Mrs. Warfield 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 HELEN E. WARFTELD." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 20.7 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7507 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to George Henry Cote, Retired City Employee "IN A SPIRIT OF SADNESS, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former faithful employees, GEORGE HENRY COTE. "WHEREAS, Mr. Cote had been employed by the City of Alameda on June 7, 1948, as a Laborer for the Bureau of Electricity and had been transferred to the Street Department on March 28, 1949 in a similar capacity, in which function he was engaged at the time of his retirement on May 1, 1964; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Cote had been a most conscientious and loyal employee, well liked for his friendly and cooperative attitude toward his associates and fellow workers. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its appreciation for the dependable service given by this gentleman 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. Cote that it may convey 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 GEORGE HENRY COTE." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Longaker and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 21 / The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7508 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Joseph Cerutti, Retired City Employee "WITH HEARTFELT GRTFF, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former loyal employees, JOSEPH CERUTTI. "WHEREAS, Mr. Cerutti had begun his City employment as a Laborer in the Park Department on April 17, 1944, and on October 8, 1945, had been appointed to the position of Park Caretaker, in which capacity he was serving at the time of his retire- ment on February 28, 1955; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Cerutti had been most conscientious and reliable in the dis- charge of his duties, and had always displayed a willing and cooperative spirit in his relations with his associates. "NOW, THEREFORE, W IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda hereby acknowledges with gratitude the excellent service rendered by this former employee and its feeling of personal loss in his demise. "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 Mr. Cerutti in order to express 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 JOSEPH CERUTTI." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. The President declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 22. Councilman Longaker moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: V-3. I "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision 55 to Section 17-333 Thereof, Relating to Limited No Parking (North side of Atlantic Avenue between Third Street and Main Street)." The motion to introduce said ordinance was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. BILLS: 23. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 45,984.55, 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 July 1, 1969, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 24.7 Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, commented it seemed unnecessary for buses to stop for the signals at the Segregation Line on Webster Street before crossing the railroad tracks to the regular bus stop. He felt a study should be made with regard to buses proceeding on certain lights, rather than to have to wait for the signal light to change. Mr. Gottstein also suggested that at peak hours a Police Officer be stationed at the intersection of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue. 25.v Mr. Louis Baca, 886 Cedar Street, recalled his previous complaint with regard to unhealthy condi- tions of the property at 887 Cedar Street. He thanked the City Staff for the interest shown in the problem, and inquired as to its status. Mr. Hanna reported he had met with the owner, who had asked for a bill of particulars to present to the tenants with the request that they move. The property owner was very much interested in cooperating and it was felt there would be major changes in the building and the activities on the property. Mr. Hanna also reported there would be a meeting the next morning with the District Attorney's office with regard to a similar situation at 881 Cedar Street. 26./ Mr. Roy Edwards, President of the Alameda Municipal Civil Service Employees Association, expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the City Manager, in connection with Bill No. 1228, in meeting and conferring with the Association in good faith before its formal recognition. 27./ President La Croix called attention to the Youth Opportunity Program in the City and urged that anyone in the audience who found it possible might give a part-time job to a young lady or young man during the summer months. 28.7 Councilman Levy commented that the City of Alameda had been very fortunate in having two lovely young ladies, Miss Karen Calista, who had become "Miss Alameda", and Miss Brooke Fisher, who had become "Miss Oakland" and later been chosen as "Miss Alameda County". FILING: 29. Agreement - Between Braddock & Logan and City - re Tract No. 3106. 30. Contract - Between Brink's, Incorporated, and City - re Parking Meter Collections for fiscal year 1969-1970. 31. Specifications No. MS 7-69-6 - Aerial Ladder Truck. 32. Affidavit of City Manager and Acting Chief of Police - re Police Secret Fund for period from January 1 to June 20, 1969. 33. Agreement - Between City and Jack Cummings - re Golf Professional and Other Services. 34. At this time, President La Croix requested that all stand for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of Mrs. Helen E. Warfield, and Messrs. George Henry Cote and Joseph Cerutti. ADJOURNMENT: 35. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of HET EN E. WARF TFID , GEORGE HENRY CUTE and JOSEPH CERUTTI - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 15, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk