1969-08-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 5, 1969
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The President
called attention to the beautiful decor of the Council Chamber with new drapes and carpeting and
paintings by members of the Alameda Art Association. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman
McCall and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Robert Buckwalter,
Pastor of the Buena Vista United Methodist 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. Councilman Fore referred to the minutes of the regular meeting held July 15, 1969, that portion
with regard to the Hearing on the Appeal filed by Whitney & Hanson, Attorneys, on behalf of Mr.
Alfred D. Lucius, who had been denied a Permit to Operate Public Motor Vehicles under the name of
Checker Cab Company in a Hearing before the City Manager on June 9, 1969. Councilman Fore requested
that the minutes be corrected to indicate that Mr. Whitney had asked if he was to understand that he
was being foreclosed from presenting the matter to the Council and President La Croix's reply had been
he thought the matter had been presented and the Council was not going to continue to hear the evidence
as Mr. Whitney would like to present it that evening, that the case had already been presented before
the City Manager under the Hearing program.
Councilman Fore moved the minutes of the regular meeting held July 15, as so corrected, be approved.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy.
Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall questioned the statement by Mr. Whitney that he had not
had access to the memorandum from the City Manager and the opinion of the City Attorney, which had
been sent to the Councilmen on this matter. City Attorney Cunningham stated he had understood Mr. Whitney
had this information but from his representation to the contrary, apparently this was not the case.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held July 29, 1969, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMIJNICATIONS:
2.v From Alameda City Disposal, signed by Mr. Lawrence J. Canepa, President, requesting approval
of new and increased garbage and refuse collection rates.
There was no representative of the Alameda City Disposal in attendance to make a presentation on this
subject. Councilman Longaker moved the matter be continued to the next meeting in order that the
Council might have an explanation of the request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore.
On the question, Councilman McCall stated he had understood there would be a presentation to the City
Manager's office with regard to improvements made at the Dump since the last rate increase and the
matter would be discussed with the City Auditor and presented to the City Council on the basis of
economics and costs.
Assistant City Manager Goss stated the subject had been discussed with the City Manager's office and
figures submitted had indicated that the Company was operating at a loss. The Auditor had also reviewed
more detailed figures and he had indicated an increase seemed justified.
It was decided to put over discussion until later in this meeting. The City Engineer was requested to
call a representative of the Alameda City Disposal to ask that he be present at that time to give the
Council the desired information.
Councilman Longaker then withdrew his motion and Councilman Fore his second, and the matter was to be
given further attention at a later hour.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA:
3. Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, Attorney for Checker Cab Co., in reply to Councilman McCall's remarks on
the subject earlier in the meeting, stated he had not had the opportunity to review the documents
furnished to the Council in connection with the Hearing on the Appeal heard at the previous meeting
of the Council. He said the City Clerk had been requested to furnish copies to his office and these
had finally been received.
Mr. Whitney also quoted from City Attorney Cunningham's opinion remarks to the effect that "it may be
impossible to bar repetition and evidence merely cumulative." On this basis, he said he felt his
client was entitled to a Hearing to present the case to the Council. He said the findings of the City
Manager merely created a presumption - which, unless conclusive, is rebuttable. He contended he had a
right to rebut the presumption that the City Manager's findings were correct. With all due respects
to Mr. Weller, he felt he had been in error in his judgment.
4.4 Mr. John E. Mitcheom, 1319 High Street, Chairman of the Civic Affairs Committee of the Alameda
Real Estate Board, requested the opportunity to speak in connection with the Hearing on amending the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to off-street parking requirements.
5.7 Mrs. Rosemary Bonadona, 3313 Eugenia Court, requested the opportunity to speak on the report
of the Planning Board requesting a review be made of Section 17-351 of the Municipal Code pertaining
to on-street or curbside parking between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 o'clock a.m.
6. 7 Mr. Stanley Boersma, 1901 Central Avenue, asked for the opportunity to speak on the report of
the Planning Board recommending that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to include the so-called "0" zone
(Open Space Zoning District).
HEARINGS:
7. In the Matter of a Proposal initiated by the Planning Board to amend certain sections of the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to off-street parking requirements.
The City Clerk stated there was on hand the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this
matter. The minutes of the meetings of the Planning Board at which the subject was considered had been
sent to the Councilmen.
City Attorney Cunningham stated the legal issue before the Council was whether the findings and recom-
mendations of the Planning Board and its advisory report based on Sec. 11-172(c) of the Alameda Municipal
Code should be approved, modified or disapproved.
Mr. Donald F. Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the action of the Board on this question. He stated
the proposed ordinance applied only to off-street parking in residential zones. It would require two
spaces per dwelling unit in all new single family construction and one and one-half spaces per dwelling
unit in all new residential construction of two or more dwelling units.
Mr. Johnson stated six persons had appeared in protest at the Board Hearings, three realtors, one profes-
sional builder and two private citizens. The protests centered on the theme of a potentially deprived
profit, investor's hardship and the difficulties of construction of the amendment should pass. He said
at the second Hearing on the subject most of the local builders were present, but only one elected to
protest
The other builders had since indicated to Mr. Johnson that this change was probably not enough of an
increase and generally they would favor more.
Mr. Johnson explained the Board's thinking that parking spaces were more apt to be used if they were
provided in the front one-half of the lot.
On the call for proponents, there was no response.
On the call for opponents, Mr. John E. Mitcheom stated he was completely in favor of off-street parking
but the problem was that the City did not have unlimited land for development. He suggested that
present restrictions be tightened. He said people did not park to the rear of property because of the
difficulty of getting out. Hesaid the majority of the Real Estate Board membership felt this change
in the ordinance was not good for the City, and he believed the matter deserved additional consideration
before any action should be taken.
Mr. Gene Sandifer, 2043 Buena Vista Avenue, pointed out there had been no proponents at the Planning
Board Hearing, just as there were none at this Hearing before the Council. He expressed the opinion that
there should be an in-depth study made to determine if it was the new apartment houses which were causing
the problem. He felt this was not the case. Mr. Sandifer expressed the opinion that the proposed change
would have a greater impact financially on the small investor than on the large developer. He also com-
mented that it was almost impossible to get tenants to use the parking facilities already provided, and
suggested the present restrictions be enforced before adding further laws. He said he had talked to
several local builders who had indicated they were opposed to the proposal.
Mr. Larry St. Runk, owner of Alameda Realty, also commented on the absence of proponents for this ordi-
nance. He expressed the opinion that Alameda's future development would inevitably be in high-rise
buildings. He said he approved parking on the front of the lot with certain adjustments in the regulations
which would permit construction of larger unit.
Mr. John Barni, Jr., 1438 Park Street, acknowledged the desirability of off-street parking. He expressed
the opinion that the problem was in the old converted buildings, which did not have parking for their
tenants. He also felt a survey should be made. Mr. Barni also expressed the opinion that future develop-
ment would have to be high-rise.
Mr. Stanley Boersma, 1901 Central Avenue, expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance. He said he
would be in favor of a staged program whereby larger units would require more off-street parking. He also
inquired if projects at or near the stage of applying for a Building Permit would be given any considera-
tion if this ordinance should be adopted.
President La Croix asked Mr. Johnson to explain the Staff feeling of what effect this ordinance would have
in the future in the older neighborhoods presently zoned for multiple units as they change and new dwell-
ings are placed upon them, whether the ordinance would alleviate the parking problem. Mr. Johnson replied
it was not really known what effect the amendment would have, whether it was too much or too little or
justified as it stood. The Board had been considering the on-street and off-street parking problem for
many months. The Staff had been directed to assemble certain material but it was not able because of
insufficient Staff to make an in-depth study of the problems. It had not been possible to determine how
much off-street parking is or is not used. Mr. Johnson commented that one of the severest parking problems
was on the South Shore where the buildings are not more than ten years old. These problems also existed
in the older residential areas where there was extremely heavy curb parking in connection with the conver-
sions and where new construction was also occurring. The question was what the objectives were, and
whether to increase standards to follow today's use or to give a break to all ranges of investors. He
pointed out the vehicle count was increasing more rapidly than the population in the City.
President La Croix asked if the density would be limited in the proposed or projected development of
multiple units, if the ordinance should pass. Mr. Johnson said he did not feel this would be the
case, but that it would deter some of the smaller apartment construction. In fact, he did not feel
this change would significantly deter, hinder, hold up, or in any way decrease the overall population
growth.
Councilman McCall pointed out there were many single-family dwellings with not more than two bedrooms
where the garage had been converted to a third bedroom, and where there were two or three automobiles
in the family; on the other hand, there were situations where there were no cars in a household. He
felt the reason for a lack of parking in the rear of properties was fear of walking alone at night
from the rear to the front of the building. He referred to the City Attorney's memorandum dated
July 30, 1969, with reference to on-street parking between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 o'clock a.m.
as it touched on this subject. He felt the matter should be explored and parking should be barred
in certain blocks at certain set hours in order that the streets could be adequately cleaned.
Councilman Longaker said he felt the real problem would not be known until an attempt was made to
enforce the parking law now on the books. He expressed the thought that the ordinance should have
been enacted a long time ago and possibly too many apartments had already been erected without adequate
parking facilities. He expressed doubt as to the advisability of enacting the ordinance at the present
time and the feeling that more thought should be given to the problem.
The Hearing was then declared closed. President La Croix stated he felt if the problem was to be
faced squarely as to growth in the City and the anticipation of the Southern Crossing coming to the
City, there would certainly be more parking problems as there would be more multiple units and more
people. He felt it was wrong, in view of the presentation of the matter by the Planning Board and the
Planning Staff with future needs in mind, not to consider the enactment of such an ordinance, and he
was in favor of its adoption.
Councilman Levy added his feeling that possibly the ordinance was too liberal, if the problems of the
future were to be so great. Possibly it should be more rigid. He felt more study should be given to
the matter.
Councilman Fore expressed the opinion that in
the parking problem would then be eliminated.
Councilman McCall stated he would like to see
both on-street and off-street.
the future building would go to high-rise apartments and
the City have an in-depth study of the parking problem,
Councilman Fore moved the recommendation of the Planning Board on the proposed ordinance be denied.
Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: President La Croix, (1). Absent: None.
Councilman Levy then moved the Planning Board be requested to make an additional study of this problem,
to further clarify the need for a change in zoning on the off-street parking regulations. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Fore.
Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall suggested this matter first be referred to the City
Manager for such an in-depth study, consulting with the Traffic Advisory Committee and other traffic
experts, to come back to the Council, after which it could be referred to the Planning Board to review
the complete problem.
President La Croix expressed opposition to circumventing the Planning Board in this matter.
Councilman Longaker suggested the motion be supplemented with wording to the effect that outside
assistance might be brought in, if necessary, to assist them with this problem, with funds to be made
available if needed.
Councilman Levy objected to inclusion of this provision as he felt the motion was sufficiently general
that the Board might use all of its intelligence and facilities to arrive at the proper conclusions.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Fore, Levy and President La Croix, (3). Noes: Councilmen Longaker and McCall, (2). Absent: None.
8.‘ In the Matter of Abatement of an alleged Nuisance in connection with the building situated at
881 Cedar Street.
The Clerk stated there were on file the Affidavits of Posting and Mailing of Notices in this matter,
as required by the appropriate sections of the Alameda Municipal Code.
City Attorney Cunningham stated there had been substantial voluntary abatement repairs and other steps
taken by the owner's representative, the owner being an estate on the death of the record owner. The
conditions which led the City to declare a fire hazard existed had been eliminated to the satisfaction
of the Fire Department. Most of the other conditions had been satisfactorily corrected. In an effort
to complete this voluntary abatement it was requested and recommended that the matter be continued to
the meeting of September 2. It was anticipated that the condition would be entirely cleared up by
then, but so that the Council would not lose jurisdiction in the matter, this continuance was requested.
City Engineer Hanna, on question, stated that he concurred in the recommendation.
Councilman McCall moved the Hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council to be
held Tuesday, September 2, 1969. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried
by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
9.7 From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing
Lincoln Avenue and Everett Street, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered
filed.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on said project be accepted as
satisfactorily completed 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.
10. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing
of Various Streets, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the specified project be accepted
as satisfactorily completed 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.
11.( From the Acting City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of
Pavement Repair and Resurfacing of Park Street from San Jose Avenue to Otis Drive, recommending it be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on said project be accepted as satis-
factorily completed 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.
12! From the Auditor, requesting permission to be absent from the City for a period in excess of thirty
days, in the event unforeseen circumstances prevented return by September 21, as anticipated. The
scheduled departure date was August 23.
Councilman Fore moved the requested permission be granted for the Auditor to be absent from the City for
a period in excess of thirty days, if this should be necessary. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
13. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, requesting a review of Section 17-351 of the
Alameda Municipal Code pertaining to on-street or curbside parking between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00
ofclock a.m.
At this time, Mrs. Rosemary Bonadona, who had requested the opportunity to speak, stated she did not
consider the on-street parking situation a bad one. She continued that with both partners in many
families working more than one car was necessary and it was not practical to require that all cars be
garaged.
Mrs. Bonadona suggested restricting parking to one side on narrow streets or allowing no parking where
traffic required it, but she pleaded that the public not be inconvenienced unnecessarily and that addi-
tional duties not be assigned to the Police Department. She felt the ordinance in effect was impractical
and should be removed from the Code.
Mr. Goss, Assistant City Manager, stated the Police Chief had been contacted with regard to enforcing the
Code Section under discussion and he had indicated the law would be very difficult, if not impossible, to
enforce because of the magnitude of the problem.
It was agreed that the particular Code Section should remain in force to provide the proper tool for the
law-enforcing personnel to use when needed.
Councilman McCall moved the report be received and acknowledged. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Levy and unanimously carried.
14./ From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending rezoning of the property known as
504-506 Central Avenue, from the "C-1", Neighborhood Business District, to the "R-5", General Apartment
District.
The Hearing on this matter was set for the regular meeting of the Council to be held on August 19, 1969.
15. / From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the Zoning Ordinance be amended to
include the so-called "0" Zone (Open Space Zoning District). This matter had been referred to'the Board
by the City Council for the required procedure under the Zoning Ordinance.
The matter was also set for Hearing at the next regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 1969.
16./ From the Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Inc.,
low bidder, for furnishing one Aerial Ladder Truck for the Fire Department, at the price of S62,975.85.
Councilman Fore moved the recommendation be accepted, and the contract be awarded to the specified
Company for furnishing said Aerial Ladder Truck at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
17./ From the Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ski Construction Co., low bidder,
for the project of Remodeling the Police Department Detective-Juvenile Area, at a price of S1,240.
Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be approved; that the contract be awarded for the specified
project to the designated Company 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
15:7 President La Croix commented on the earlier reference by Councilman McCall with regard to
restricting parking in order to facilitate cleaning of the streets. The matter had been discussed
with the City Engineer and it was felt this did not need immediate action. He suggested the matter
should be considered at this time, with a study and report from the Engineer as to the possibility
of accomplishing this program, with adequate posting for residents as to when this would take place.
Councilman McCall agreed and stated he felt the procedure could be set up with proper signs and would
help greatly to beautify the City. He suggested the City Engineer might check as to the methods used
by other cities.
City Engineer Hanna, on request, stated he felt the streets were not particularly dirty, and such a
program would be costly to the public to move cars and to the City to properly sign areas involved.
He said he would give the matter attention but frankly questioned the need for it.
President La Croix remarked that on the previous Sunday, during the SOUL program, he had noted that
on Shore Line Drive the wind action was carrying sand across the street. He felt it was a hard problem
for the maintenance crews to keep the sand from building up in the gutters. He suggested Mr. Hanna`
might point out in his study that there were some areas, where this cleaning might be of value. It was
so ordered.
19.x` President La Croix also commented that he and Mrs. La Croix had participated in the SOUL (Stamp
Out Unsightly Litter) project the previous Sunday, when many people had assisted the East Bay Regional
Park District in the maintenance of the South Shore Beach. A soft drink firm had donated drinks and
bakeries in the City had furnished cakes and cookies for the workers. He congratulated all the citizens
who had been involved.
20.` Councilman McCall publicly thanked the Henry Krutilek and the Paul R. Kapler families for their
service to the City and to the Sister -City Program in acting as hosts to Sven Erik Sonneson of Lidingo,
Sweden, Alameda's Sister City. He suggested that letters of appreciation be written to acknowledge
their participation in this program. President La Croix stated he would be happy to do so.
NEW BUSINESS:
21." Councilman Levy stated he had received a communication from Mrs. Lucille V. Lewis and asked that
it be acknowledged. He said the letter dealt with beautification of the business areas, litter and the
problems involved in these areas, and over - saturation of different types of activities in the business
world. He felt a study should be made of all of these problems and possibly a recommendation could be
made thereon at some future date.
President La Croix suggested the matters be discussed with the proper Department Heads of the City.
22. Councilman McCall requested that at the end of the present week the City Engineer, in corrobora-
tion with the Police Chief, prepare a complete rundown on man - hours, traffic tie -ups, et cetera, in
connection with the closing of Park Street Bridge. He complained bitterly of the traffic conditions
caused by this temporary closing.
RESOLUTIONS:
23.E The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7510
Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Herman J. Kihn)
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.
24.1} The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7511
Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Melvin R. Sanderson)
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.
25.1 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7512
Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." (Lawrence Stickney)
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.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7513
Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Claribel Erin Kaleva)
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.
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27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7514
Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board." (Bill A. Kronmiller)
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.
28.1' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7515
Appointing Member of the Retirement Board." (Solvig B. Erickson)
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.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7516
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board." (Mrs. Rudolph Steinmetz)
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.
30./ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7517
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board." (Paul R. Kapler)
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.
31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7518
Approving Agreement with the State of California for Maintenance of
State Highway in the City of Alameda and Authorizing Execution Thereof."
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 Longaker, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7519
Authorizing Execution of Cooperative Agreement with State of California
Relating to Modification of Existing Traffic Control Signal System and
Safety Lighting at Intersection of Atlantic Avenue with State Highway
Route 260 (Webster Street)."
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.
33.1 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7520
Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Objections to the Assessment in the
Sum of $23,500,000 in Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy.
The Clerk was instructed to insert in the resolution and in the Notice accompanying it the date of
Hearing as the meeting of the City Council of September 2, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
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.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
34. Councilman Fore introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under
provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code
Relating to Traffic Regulations."
The motion to introduce said ordinance was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the
following vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
35.V At this time, the order of business was referred back to the subject of the request of Alameda
City Disposal for an increase in garbage and refuse collection rates.
Mr. Randal Dickey, Jr., Attorney for the firm, had been contacted and appeared in its behalf. He
stated just this date a new collective bargaining agreement had been signed with Teamsters1 Union
Local No. 70 for a three-year period. As a result, expenses would be increased by approximately
67,000 or an 18% increase in related operating costs over the last agreement. The firm was asking
that the new rate schedule be made effective as of August 1.
Mr. Dickey then reviewed the requested increases as set forth in the letter from Alameda City Disposal,
which they felt were entirely reasonable.
He said the matter had been submitted to the City Manager and then to the Auditor for examination of
the figures. It was his understanding that the Auditor had found the rates within the range recommended
in the memorandum of the City Manager's office. He respectfully requested that the ordinance be intro-
duced to effect the rate increase as indicated.
Councilman McCall then introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under
provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Section 15-6210 of the Alameda Municipal Code,
Relating to Rates for Collection of Garbage and Refuse."
The motion to introduce said ordinance was seconded by Councilman Fore.
On the question, there was a brief clarification of wage and cost figures and effective dates.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
36. "Ordinance No. 1597,
New Series
An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the
City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series.°
("R-1" to "R-2" District - Bruno G. Santone)
Councilman Levy moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
McCall 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 $82,650.31, 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
August 5, 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 Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, suggested the former Webb Avenue Fire Station be used
to relieve overcrowded conditions in the City Hall.
He criticized the suggestion that streets be cleared of automobiles in order that they might be ade-
quately cleaned.
Mr. Gottstein commented on the proposed exit from South Shore to connect with the Posey Tubes. He
objected to the use of Ninth Street in this pattern, the widening of Eighth Street, and the location
of the recreation area at the Housing Project. He remarked that palm trees would have to be cut down
regardless of the route. He suggested, if Eighth Street should be the street to be used for the exit
route, that the sidewalk area from Lincoln Avenue north on Eighth Street was very wide and this
portion of the street could be widened without inconveniencing property owners. The route could then
proceed on Buena Vista Avenue and connect with Pope Street and the Tubes.
Mr. Gottstein also criticized the adoption by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company of a new
prefix in Alameda telephone numbers.
39. Reverend Robert Buckwalter, 2311 Buena Vista Avenue, spoke unofficially on behalf of the parents
in his neighborhood in appreciation of the recently installed traffic signals at the corner of Buena
Vista Avenue and Oak Street.
FILING:
40. Agreement - Between City and State of California - for Maintenance of State Highway in City of
Alameda.
41. Cooperative Agreement - Between City and State of California - re Modification of Traffic
Control Signal System and Safety Lighting at Atlantic Avenue and Route 260.
42. President La Croix, before adjournment, spoke of the meeting the following evening of the Mayorst
Conference of Alameda County, with the City of Alameda acting as host.
ADJOURNMENT:
43. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 19, 1969, at 7:30 olclock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk