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1968-02-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 6, 1968 The meeting convened at 7:30 otclock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegi- ance was led by Councilman La Croix and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Laurence T. Nutting, Pastor of Court Street Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, Fore, La Croix, Jr., and President McCall, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1), due to his illness. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the special meeting held January 15, and the regular meeting held January 16, 1968, were approved as transcribed. v 2. At this point, "Boy Scout Government Day" was recognized by the City Council. Upon request of President McCall, the Clerk read in full the Proclamation setting forth the week of February 7 to 13, 1968, as "Boy Scout Anniversary Day". The President called upon Mr. John D. Goss, Assistant City Manager, who described briefly the program which had taken place during the afternoon for the enlightenment of the various "Scout City Officials". Many of the Scouts had visited with their counterpart City Department Heads. Also, a Scout City Coun- cil meeting had been held at which time a Mayor and Vice Mayor had been elected. Certificates were then issued to all of these participating Boy Scouts. There was a large audience comprised of many Boy Scout Troops in the City, Boy Scout Leaders and parents. The President intro- duced Messrs. W. John McKie, Scout Executive, and Morrie Viola, District Scout Executive. Mr. McKie expressed appreciation to the City Council for its cooperation in this annual event which provides such an excellent opportunity for these young men to learn more about their City Government and its organization. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Alexander, 1830 Nason Street, expressing objection to the lack of West End representation on the Charter Amendment Advisory Committee. Also, objecting to the appointment of such a Committee at all. The communication was ordered filed. 41 From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 137 in the amount of S458,761.95 in payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to Resolutions". REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 5Y From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to BEFOG, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer in Jay Street from Pacific Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue and the Removal of a Culvert at Pacific Avenue and Arbor Street, at the total cost of $7,678.75. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which car- ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 6:f From City Manager, recommending the acceptance of all work on public improvements in Tracts Nos. 2730 and 2913 (Unit I, Casitas Alamedas, Bay Farm Island) - and that the remaining bond be released. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on said improvements in these particular Tracts be accepted and the balance of the bond be cancelled. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 7. v From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Widening Clement Avenue from Grand Street to Chestnut Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the designated project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 8. / From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 318, subject to terms and conditions of the City Engineers Report dated January 3, 1968. The Map had been filed by Bates and Bailey for Mannings Restaurants, Inc. In connection with this matter, a letter had been received from Mr. Robert E. Hannon, dated January 26, 1968, informing the City Council that the existing License Agreement between him and the City covering the parcel of submerged land was vital to the development of said property. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". / 9. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the modified reclassification of properties known as 2020 and 2022 High Street from the "C -1 ", Neighborhood Business District, to the "R -4 ", Neighborhood Apartment District. Doric Properties, Inc., had filed a Zone Change Appli- cation covering these lots from the "C -1" to the "R -5" District. The Hearing on this matter was set for the next meeting of the Council, to be held February 20, 1968. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. The matter was presented concerning a request from the Charter Amendment Advisory Committee to consider certain additional changes to be proposed to the electors, as follows: (1) The date of General Municipal Elections; (2) Provision for a "Finance Officer "; (3) Formula controlling fund transfers from the Public Utilities Board to the City General Fund. The President expressed his opinion that the Charter Amendment Advisory Committee should first con- centrate on the three or four items originally set forth for consideration. Then, at a later date, the Committee could possibly deliberate on these other suggested revisions. He felt this would avoid any confusion and delay in the submission of the principal items to the electorate. President McCall inquired the pleasure of the Council. Councilman Fore moved the "Committee" continue its study at this time only of the items originally set forth. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 11 . Councilman La Croix referred to the resolution which had been laid over from the last meeting with regard to the need for low -cost housing in the City. He said he felt very strongly that the Council should recognize and take action to move forward to meet this need in the future. He read in full the resolution in question. Councilmen Bartley and Fore concurred with the thinking and statements of Councilman La Croix. President McCall expressed his opposition to the adoption of this resolution until the Council had at least discussed the situation with the officials of the Housing and Urban Development Agency. Further, he thought it should be submitted to a vote of the people. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions ". RESOLUTIONS: 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7275 Recognizing Need for Low -Cost Housing in City, Supporting Program Under Federal Act for Furnishing Same, and Establishing Committee to Organize Sponsorship Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, Fore and La. Croix,_ (3). Noes: President McCall, (1). Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7276 Appointing Member of Charter Amendment Advisory Committee." (Mrs. E. R. Sanders) 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: Councilman Levy, (1). 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7277 Approving Warrant No. 137 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." (5458,761.95) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7278 Authorizing Amendment to Contract Between City and Alameda West Lagoon Home Owners' Association." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7279 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 318 and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (East Side of Webster Street at the Estuary - Robert E. Hannon)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 7280 Approving Parcel Map No. 318 for Division of Property on the East Side of Webster Street at the Estuary, Alameda, California, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Robert E. Hannon)." 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: Councilman Levy, (1). 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7281 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Widening Tilden Way Near the Fruitvale Bridge, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7282 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Pavement Repair and Resurfacing of High Street from Otis Drive to San Jose Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7283 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Re-Roofing the Golf Course Clubhouse and Restaurant, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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: Councilman Levy, (1). 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7284 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model, Tractor-Loader Unit, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. 22. At this point, Councilman Bartley referred to a memorandum from the City Manager, submitting a report from the City Engineer covering the study by the Traffic Advisory Committee of the proposed pro- hibition of parking on the west side of Willow Street between Encinal Avenue and San Jose Avenue. It had been suggested by Mr. Weller that this subject be placed on the agenda, under "Unfinished Business", for the Council meeting to be held February 20, 1968, in order that the parties affected might be notified the matter would be given further consideration at that time. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 23. "Ordinance No. 1564, New Series Authorizing Conveyance by Quitclaim of Public Service (Sewer) Easements to Russello & Rosenberg, a Copartnership (Coral Reef Motel)." Councilman Bartley moved the passage of the ordinance as submitted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Levy, (1). BILLS: 24. Ara itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 5162,184.37, 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 Bartley moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on February 6, 1968, 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: Councilman Levy, (1). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 25 . Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, suggested that, in its study of Charter amendments, the "Advisory Committee" consider the item that in the event there was a vacancy on the City Council, it be filled by appointing the candidate who had received the next highest number of votes at the previous Municipal Election. President McCall said he understood the Committee was going to give an opportunity for such suggestions to be heard and he felt Mr. Gottstein should attend a later meeting of the Committee and submit his idea at the proper time. FILING: 26. Specifications No. PW 2 -68 -2 - Widening Tilden Way near Fruitvale Bridge. 27. Specifications No. PW 2 -68 -3 - Pavement Repair and Resurfacing of High Street from Otis Drive to San Jose Avenue. 28. Specifications No. PW 2 -68 -4 - Re Roofing Golf Course Clubhouse and Restaurant. 29. Specifications No. MS 2 -68 -3 - One Tractor - Loader Unit. 30. Agreement Between Robert E. Hannon and "City':' re Parcel Map No. 318 - North end of Webster Street on Estuary. 31. Amendment to Contract Between "City" and Alameda West Lagoon Home Owners' Association. 32. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of December 31, 1967 - Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz. ADJOURNMENT: 33. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 20, 1968, at 7:30 orclock. Respectfully submitted,