Loading...
1968-06-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING JUNE 5, 1968 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Bartley and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Wilfred H. Hodgkin, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. A special plea was offered for the complete recovery of The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Senator from the State of New York, and a Presidential Candidate in the California State Primary, who had been shot and seriously wounded fol- lowing his "victory" speech in Los Angeles. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, Fore, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 21, 1968, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting the Council's approval of Warrants Nos. 143 and 144 in the amounts of $456,765.02 and 211,111.11 for payment, respectively, of certain dredging work and to replenish its Revolving Fund. The request was referred to "Resolutions". 3. From the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, signed by Mr. William S. Godfrey, Chairman, requesting the Council's adoption of a Resolution approving the application of the provisions of Sec- tion 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to the City of Alameda. This matter was to be given consideration following "Oral Communications". 4'../ From the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, signed by Mr. William S. Godfrey, Chairman, requesting permission to address the Council under "Oral Communications, Agenda" to give a progress report of its activities. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA: 5. President McCall announced that Mr. Godfrey was suffering from an impacted tooth and was unable to appear. Mr. Theodore Craig, Attorney for the "Authority", addressed the Council as representative of Mr. Godfrey and read a brief report covering its activities since the recent appointment of the newly constituted Housing Authority. It was stressed that it was absolutely necessary to close Estuary Housing Project so that when a family was relocated, a new family could not move in - and the immediate aid of the City was solicited in this endeavor. Upon request, City Attorney Cunningham explained the legal steps which could be taken and suggested the City Council direct the Building Department Inspectors, the City Manager and the City Attorney to inquire into the aspect of the matter with a view toward the possible condemnation of the living units from the health standpoint. There being no objections, the matter was referred to these officials. The order of business was then revised and the meeting referred to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 6. Councilman La Croix read the following resolution for the information of all concerned parties in the audience and then introduced and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7325 Resolution Approving Application of the Provisions of Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as Amended, by the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, to 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. President McCall expressed the Council's appreciation and thanks to Mr. Craig for the report of the Housing Authority. The meeting then reverted back to the regular order of business. HEARINGS: 7! Called up at this time was the matter of the requested reclassification of that certain property known as 2400 Otis Drive - from "R-1", One-Family Residence District to "AP-H-15", Administrative- Professional District. The petition was filed by Messrs. Sigurd M. Gudal and William H. Wilson. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing on this question. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this matter was con- sidered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. Mr. Cunningham stated the issue before the City Council was whether or not the findings and recom- mendations of the Planning Board in its advisory report based on Section 11 -175 of the Alameda Muni- cipal Code should be approved, modified or disapproved. Planning Director Donald Johnson was then called upon and reviewed the history of this case. He referred to the letter from the Board dated May 15, 1968, which set forth the details involved. Mr. Johnson pointed out the proposed use would agree with the existing zone of the properties to the south and both the Planning Staff and the Board had recommended said reclassification. The President called for the proponents of the question and Mr. William Baughman spoke in favor of the rezoning in order to convert the residence into an office building. This would encourage better maintenance of the property and was merely extending the abutting "AP" Zone along Park Street, south of Otis Drive. Upon inquiry for opponents to the question, there was no response. The President then declared the Hearing closed. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved and the specified prop- erty be reclassified as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the fol- lowing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances ". REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 8)7 From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Alameda Times -Star for Legal Advertising during fiscal year 1968 -1969. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved and the contract be awarded to the Times -Star for said purpose during the ensuing fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Lino Lorenzetti, sole bidder, for the proj- ect of Repairing Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter during 1968 -1969 at the estimated cost of 6,660. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated bidder for the specified project during 1968 -69. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 101 From City Manager, recommending contracts be awarded to Meg Engineers, low bidder, for the proj- ects of Minor Street Patching and the Installing of House Sewer Laterals during fiscal year 1968 -69, at the costs of .7367 cents per square foot and an estimated sum of 016,522.50, respectively. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendations be followed; that contracts be awarded to the designated firm for the two projects as indicated, at the prices quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 111 From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Resurfacing Park Street from San Jose Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue, at the cost of 533, 804.20 . Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd., low bidder, for furnishing Transit Mix during fiscal year 1968 -69, at a cost of 513.70 per cubic yard. Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for supply- ing the material designated at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From City Manager, transmitting City of Alameda Budget for fiscal year 1968 -1969. The President stated the official Budget presentation would probably be made at the Council meeting to be held June 18. He complimented City Manager Weller: and his Staff for the preparation of said Budget. He pointed up the fact that the final revenue figures depended upon the passage of certain legislation by the State Legislature with regard to the method of allocation of the Cigarette Tax to cities. 14' From Civil Service Board, concerning salaries and fringe benefits for City of Alameda Employees during fiscal year 1968 -1969. It was stated this matter would be given further consideration in connection with the presentation of the City Budget at the next regular Council meeting. 15N From City Manager, recommending an additional extension of time of nineteen working days be granted to the Contractor in which to complete the Installation of a Storm Drainage System on Fernside Boulevard, Central Avenue and East Shore Drive. It was pointed out that, in view of the circumstances involved, the granting of said extension of time should be subject to the condition that the Contractor be charged for all costs of engineering, inspection, supervision and other overhead expenses which were directly chargeable to the contract and would accrue during the period of extension. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that a further extension of time of nineteen working days be granted to the Contractor performing said project, subject to charges for all overhead expenses as set forth in the City Managers letter dated June 3, 1968. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7326 Approving Warrants Nos. 143 and 144 of 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: Councilman La Croix, Jr., (1). Absent: None. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7327 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Elevated Bleachers at Washington and Lincoln Parks, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7328 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Chain Link Fence Improvements at Krusi Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7329 Requesting Cancellation of County Taxes on Real Property Acquired by the City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes (Wood, Schmidt, Gravatt --- Tri- angular Parcel of Land at the Intersection of Market Street with Otis Drive)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 20. Councilman La Croix moved the following ordinance be introduced - after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (2400 Otis Drive) 21. Councilman La Croix moved the following ordinance be introduced - after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." 22. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 363,429.08, 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 June 5, 1968, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 23. Mr. Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Otis Drive, stated he would like to have a resolution adopted encouraging the citizens of Alameda to fly the American Flag at half staff when any Alameda Service- man was killed in the service of his Country. He felt this would be a gesture of recognition and honor on behalf of the family involved. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an appropriate resolution. 24t' Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, again registered complaint about the excessive noise created in the City Parking Lot on Haight Avenue near Webster Street. 25. The Reverend Mr. Hodgkin, 1718 Santa Clara Avenue, thanked the City Council for its recent actions in the area of public low -cost housing. He said these several steps showed wisdom, courage and charity on the part of the Council and he urged its continued efforts in this direction and con- gratulated the Council for its forward thinking. 26. Dr. Neylan A. Vedros, 2625 San Jose Avenue, referred to the notices of increased property assess- ments which had gone out recently to all property owners. He felt most of them were greatly out of line. He stated some City Councils had taken an affirmative and aggressive approach with County Assessor Hutchinson. Dr. Vedros inquired if the Alameda City Council could take some steps to alle- viate the inequities. He pointed out this was really a serious question and many people were being forced to sell their homes because they simply could not pay the increased taxes which would result from these revised assessments. City Attorney Cunningham pointed out the usual procedure for protesting against assessments. He men- tioned certain action planned by the City Manager and the Mayor of Piedmont and offered to discuss with Mr. Weller the matter of setting up a similar meeting with Mr. Hutchinson concerning the situa- tion. It was determined this would be advisable. President McCall asked that the City of Piedmont be contacted to ascertain just what approach was being taken with regard to this matter. Mr. Goss, Assistant City Manager, was to consult with the City Administrator of Piedmont. 27. At this time, President McCall read a letter from Councilman William M. Bartley, dated June 3, 1968, tendering his resignation from the City Council, effective as of midnight, June 5, 1968. It was stated this was necessary due to a required extended convalescent period following his recent major surgery. The President stated everyone on the City Council was aware of how much time and knowledge Councilman Bartley had given to the several important Committees and civic activities in which he had been involved. Councilmen La Croix, Levy and Fore each expressed his admiration and respect for Councilman Bartley's reliability, sincerity and cooperation in all phases of the City's legislative and policy-making actions. Councilman Bartley thanked his colleagues for their kind remarks and indicated his appreciation. He said it was with great reluctance and regret that he had to reach this decision - but it was upon his doctor's orders. He stated he had hoped to finish certain projects about which he felt responsible and in which he had definite interest. Councilman Bartley remarked that he believed Alameda had a great future and he thought the foundation for this would be found in the proposed Master Plan, as it covered all aspects of the City both in land use and solutions to its social problems. He offered his assistance in any way his experience might be of value and stated that his resignation from the City Council did not lessen at all his interest in Alameda. President McCall then announced that he would call a special meeting of the Council for next Tuesday evening, June 11, 1968, at which time the Council would consider potential appointees for the selection of one to fill the vacancy due to this resignation. FILING: 28. Specifications No. PW 6 -68 -18 - Elevated Bleachers at Washington and Lincoln Parks. 29. Specifications No. PW 6 -68 -19 - Chain Link Fence Improvements at Krusi Park. 30. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity as at April 30, 1968 - Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz. ADJOURNMENT: 31. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 18, 1968, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,