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1968-06-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING JUNE 18, 1968 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Levy and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Charles N. Nahnsen, Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (4), were noted present. Absent: None. At this point, President McCall stated the order of business would be revised and the meeting referred to "Resolutions ". RESOLUTIONS: lY Councilman La Croix introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7330 Appointing Warren T. Isaacs to Office of Councilman." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Isaacs was then sworn in by the City Clerk, signed his Oath of Office and assumed his seat on the City Council. He was greeted by the other Councilmen and welcomed to his office with hearty applause. Mr. Isaacs then introduced his lovely wife, Virginia, his daughter, Laurie Ann, and his son, Tom. He remarked that he felt privileged to have this opportunity to serve on the City Council and expressed the hope that he could make a contribution on behalf of the City. The meeting then continued under the regular agenda. MINUTES: 2. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 5, and the special meeting held June 11, 1968, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 37 From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 145 in the amount of $50,000. to replenish its Revolving Fund. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". 4'1 From Mr. William M.Bartley, recently resigned Councilman, extending his congratulations to the Council for its appointment of Mr. Warren T. Isaacs to the City Council, and complimenting Mr. Isaacs for his contributions to the City through his service on several of the City Boards. The President expressed appreciation for Mr. Bartley's thoughtfulness in writing such a letter. Councilman Isaacs conveyed his thanks for Mr. Bartley's kindness. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA: 5`1 The President stated he had received a request from Mr. David Long, Attorney for the Police Asso- ciation, to address the City Council on behalf of the members of the Police Department with regard to salary increases and fringe benefits. He called up Mr. Long, who spoke in support of the Police Asso- ciation's request for a flat ten per cent salary increase and certain specific fringe benefits - some of which were in addition to the recommendations already made by the Civil Service Board. He had distributed to the Councilmen copies of a Survey of Bay Area Cities covering salaries and fringe benefits of the various Police Departments and asked that the Councilmen give this matter serious thought in order to understand just what the Alameda Police Department was competing against in recruiting and retaining its officers. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, concurred with Mr. Long's statements and said he believed the Alameda Policemen should be paid as high a salary as possible because they were doing a good job. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6V From Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of Money held May 15, 1968, which set forth that the sum of $7,842,126.47 was in the City Treasury at that time. The report was noted and ordered filed. 7. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for the proj- ect of Paving Washington Park Tetherball Court and Bleacher Area at the total cost of 51,559.50. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2 q 8. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Asphalt Surfacing Company, low bidder, for the project of Resurfacing San Antonio Avenue from Bay Street to Morton Street, at the total cost of 6,448.90. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the Company indicated for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9'( From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the following four projects - recommending it be accepted and the Notices of Completion be ordered filed: (a) Resurfacing and Minor Repairs of Various Streets; (b) Pavement Repair and Resurfacing Peach Street from Washington Street to San Jose Avenue; (c) Improvement of Certain Streets in Southeast Portion of Alameda Assess- ment District No. 67-1; (d) Installing Sanitary Pumping Station at Bay Farm Recreation Center. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on the several projects be accepted and the Notices of Completion be filed. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Outdoor Products Company, low bidder, for the project of Installing Elevated Bleachers in Washington and Lincoln Parks at the total cost of 5,620. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated Company for said project 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. llY From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Oakland Fence Company, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Chain Link Fence Improvements at Krusi Park at the total cost of $2,851.50. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved: that contract be awarded to said Company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12t: From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to American Building Maintenance Company, low bidder, for furnishing Janitorial Services for a two-year period at the respective amounts of 13,594.84 during 1968-69, and $14,392.87 during fiscal year 1969-70. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be awarded to the designated Company for said services during the two years at the respective amounts quoted. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which car- ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. k 13. From City Manager, transmitting the request of the Bay Toll Crossings Authority for permission to conduct certain soil-boring operations in San Francisco Bay and the Estuary in connection with the Southern Crossing Design Study. Councilman Levy moved the City grant the request of the "Authority" and consent to these soil-boring operations. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7331 Approving Warrant No. 145 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." (350,000.) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix,.Jr., (1). Absent: None. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7332 Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Services of a Certified Public Accountant for the Fiscal Year 1968-1969." 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. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7333 Requesting Payment by the Fiscal Agent of the Amount Held in the Off-Street Parking Surplus Revenue Fund of the City of Alameda." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7334 Authorizing Year -End Transfers on the Books of Account of the City of Alameda." 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7335 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 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 Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7336 Ordering Pro Rata Refund of Taxes Paid Upon Real Property Acquired by Alameda Unified School District After Lien Date." 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. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7337 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract 3015, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements Therein, and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Braddock & Logan, a Copartnership, Subdivider.)" 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. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7338 Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Eric H. Essex) 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7339 Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Carl W. Johnson) 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. 23: The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7340 Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Watson L. Butcher) 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. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7341 Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." (Milton A. Keenan) 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7342 Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Miss Grace S. Powers) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, "Resolution No. 7343 Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 27.' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, "Resolution No. 7344 Appointing Member of the Retirement Board." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. /7 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, "Resolution No. 7345 and on roll call carried by the who moved its adoption: " (Albert H. Ainslow) and on roll call carried by the who moved its adoption: (Alec Low) and on roll call carried by the who moved its adoption: Appointing Member of the Social Service Board." (C. W. Moore) 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. 29' following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7346 Appointing Member of the Social Service Board." (Mrs. Lelia L. Burton) 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7347 Acknowledging Appointment of Member of Building Code Board of Appeals." (Sidney J. Dowling, Sr.) 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7348 Establishing Individual Memorialization of War Dead by Flag Display." 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 32. "Ordinance No. 1569, 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) Councilman La Croix moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 33. "Ordinance No. 1570, New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." Councilman Levy moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 34. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 5157,729.72, 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 18, 1968, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 35" Mr. William S. Godfrey, 1235 Hawthorne Street, addressed the Council - first, in commendation of Mr. Isaacs for accepting this position on the City Council. He said he believed the citizens of Alameda would be appreciative of his keen ability and exemplary reputation. Mr. Godfrey referred to the Sister -City exchange of students, under the People -to- People Program. He pointed up the fact that Mayor McCall had been Chairman of this Program since its inception in Alameda and he knew all of the Councilmen were vitally interested in it. Mr. Godfrey reported that, by the efforts of the Finance Committee, contributions had been received which completely funded the trans- portation costs for the participants through the year 1972. Mr. Godfrey also reported that he understood the relocation of several families from Estuary to Western and Makassar Straits Village had been proceeding without any major difficulties. He spoke of the rather hectic meeting the Housing Authority had the previous week and assured the Council it would continue to receive progress reports. Councilman La Croix thanked Mr. Godfrey and the other members of the Housing Authority for the excel- lent job they were doing in this respect. Councilman Fore, who had attended said meeting of the "Authority ", complimented Mr. Godfrey for his outstanding Chairmanship of the meeting. President McCall also expressed his appreciation, emphasizing that the Council realized the tough task the Commissioners were faced with. The President explained, too, that anyone who wished to discuss "housing" problems was being referred to the Housing Authority for consultation with this Body. President McCall expressed his thanks and appreciation to those who had been instrumental in providing transportation arrangements for the exchange student in the Sister City visit. Also, for the financ- ing of these costs through 1972. Willie Rosenthal, a resident of Estuary Housing Project, disputed the number of families who had been relocated and inquired if the residents of Estuary Housing Project were to be moved only to Western Project and Makassar Straits Village. President McCall immediately advised Mr. Rosenthal this was not the time or place to discuss the housing situation. He pointed out the Council had, many years ago, created a Housing Authority of the City of Alameda and had recently appointed a new membership which had complete authority to take care of these housing matters. There followed considerable discussion concerning certain aspects of the housing problems with the City Attorney and Mr. Godfrey clarifying the legal technicalities involved. Mr. Robert Hyser, 2425 Clement Avenue, contended the meetings of the Housing Authority were not properly conducted. It was suggested he discuss the procedural format of said meetings with the Legal Counsel of the "Authority ". 36. Mrs. Virginia R. Pratt, 2601 Central Avenue, protested against the noise, fumes and vibration caused by the huge truck- trailer vehicles traveling along Broadway. She inquired if this type of vehicle could not be rerouted as this thoroughfare was strictly through a residential area and she could not understand why Broadway had been designated as part of the State Highway System. Following some discussion on the subject, it was suggested Mrs. Pratt consult with City Engineer Hanna about some possible palliative. 37.1 Miss Diana Adams, 819 Haight Avenue, mentioned that one of the boys in the "Youth Power" group had volunteered his time and effort in helping one of the families move from Estuary Housing Project. She also remarked that several of these young people had indicated their willingness to do likewise. She believed everyone should be aware of this spirit of cooperation - as well as some of the mistakes which had been made. 38 Police Officer Herbert T. Fassler, 273 El Dorado Drive, Pacifica, California, addressed the City Council as an individual Officer. He claimed the Police Department lacked sufficient manpower to adequately patrol the City. He felt the City was "not backing the Patrolmen" - he cited the cost of their uniforms and the fact that the City paid only five dollars towards repairs when necessary. Officer Fassler registered several items he thought were lacking in the Department. He also empha- sized that the Police Officers needed better pay, shotguns for their protection in the patrol cars and better communications between the Chief and the men. After some discussion of the matter, Mr. Weller stated he believed this type of discussion had no place before a City Council meeting. He said Officer Fassler's allegations covered administrative, jiJ , internal organizational matters and should be discussed with the Chief of Police or the City Manager - but certainly not in open forum. He said he did not feel any significant or valid statements had been made. FILING: 39. Agreement between Braddock & Logan and City of Alameda re Final Map of Tract No. 3015 - Casitas Alameda, Unit No. 3. 40. Agreement between City of Alameda and Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz - Accountants for Fiscal Year 1968-1969. 41. Budget - City of Alameda - Fiscal Year 1968-1969. 42/.' At this point, City Manager Weller made his annual presentation of the recommended Budget for the City of Alameda for 1968-1969. With the use of graphs, tabulations and recapitulations, projected on a large screen for the visual information of all interested citizens present, Mr. Weller narrated the facts and figures as set forth in detail by Departments. The estimated revenues from several sources and the contemplated expenditures in the over-all financial operation of the City were pointed up and clarified. Following this excellent and informative explanation of the proposed Budget, the meeting was referred back to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 1 43. Councilman La Croix introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7349 Approving and Adopting the Tentative Budget of the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1968-1969." Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 44. Some discussion then ensued with regard to the Civil Service Board's salary recommendation for all City Employees - and also, the inclusion of the City Manager's salary increase, which had not yet been set forth in the resolution itself. Councilman Levy introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, including a five per cent increase of the City Manager's current salary: "Resolution No. 7350 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Designating the Number of and Providing for the Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda." 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. 45. Mr. Weller then called attention to certain other recommendations of the Civil Service Board - to provide for three weeks vacation after five years of employment, instead of after seven years - and also, that employees be permitted to carry over up to a maximum of ten working days of vacation time from one calendar year to the next. He said an ordinance effecting these changes had been prepared for introduction if the Council desired to take action at this meeting. City Attorney Cunningham explained the provisions and distributed copies of the proposed ordinance. He emphasized the fact that said ordinance would become effective as of January 1, 1969. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 46. Councilman La Croix moved the following ordinance be introduced and then laid over under provisions of law and the Charter. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 2-541 and 2-545 Thereof, Relating to Vacation Leave." 47. Councilman La Croix then referred to another recommendation of the Civil Service Board - that the day after Thanksgiving be made a holiday for all miscellaneous employees, and Columbus Day be deleted as a holiday in its place. He inquired if it were the intent of the Council to so act. Mr. Cunningham explained that he was planning to prepare and submit a resolution for the Council's consideration which would formally set forth the official holidays of the City either by reference to the Government Code or other State designation - and this specific recommendation could be included therein. Further, he stated the Board's recommendation with regard to the accrual of sick leave was not ready, pending additional discussions between the City Manager, the Personnel Director and himself. Mr. Cunningham stressed the fact that this particular change would require extensive revisions of several sections of the Alameda Municipal Code. - - _ There was some discussion concerning the effective date of the proposed resolution setting the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday. Councilman La Croix thought this holiday should begin in 1968, and thereupon moved the recommendation of the Civil Service Board be approved - that the day after Thanksgiving be declared a holiday for all non - uniform employees and that Columbus Day be deleted as a holiday - and this resolution be presented to the City Council for action so it could be incorporated in the holidays for 1968. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. With further reference to the sick leave provisions, Mr. Weller thought it would be helpful to get the Councils reaction to this recommendation. He agreed there were to be discussions not only as mentioned by the City Attorney, but also with representatives of the Employees Association. He said this type of regulation could be handled in several different ways and he believed the City should attempt to provide such a benefit in a way most acceptable to the employees. There was some discussion of this question and it was determined the Council was in support of said concept. Mr. Weller remarked that the Staff would proceed to work out this recommendation and an ordinance for introduction would be prepared for the Councilts consideration at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 48. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 2, 1968, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,