1968-09-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AIAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 17, 1968
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle-
giance was led by Councilman Isaacs and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The
Reverend Father John Bosch, Pastor, St. Barnabas Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5),
were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUIES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 3, 1968, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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2. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary,
requesting approval of Warrants Nos. 148 and 149 in the respective amounts of S523,245.41 and
50,000. for payment of certain dredging work and to replenish the Revolving Fund.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
3. From Park Street District Association, signed by Mr. Robert E. McPeak, President, expressing
its opposition to the use of the Webb Avenue Fire Station for the purpose of Adult Youth activities
such as a Coffee House-Youth Centre.
4. From Citizens' Committee of Am
erica Association, signed by Mr. James R. Buckley, National Chair-
, man, in support of the decision of the Park Street District Association to oppose conversion of the
old Fire Station to a Coffee House-Youth Centre.
At this point, the President read into the record a letter from the First Christian Church of
Alameda, signed by Mrs. Opal Howard, Secretary of the Board, dated September 10, 1968, endorsing the
proposal of the Alameda Church Council to allow the Webb Avenue Fire Station to be used for a Youth
Centre and Coffee House.
President McCall then commented that he hoped to have confirmation of acceptances soon from those he
had asked to serve on the Cannittee to study this matter of the suggested Coffee House-Youth Centre
and to make its recommendations. He pointed up he was seeking to appoint members representing both
sides of the question. Further, he assured the interested parties there would be an answer given
within the promised sixty-day period.
6! From Pacific Air Transport, Inc., signed by Mr. Thomas E. Hanson, Director of Public Relations,
requesting support of its Application to provide service between Long Beach and the three San
Francisco Bay Airports to be presented to the Public Utilities Commission.
Councilman La Croix moved the City Council go on record in support of the need for transportation by
an "air group" from Long Beach to these chosen sites in the Bay Area but that no particular carrier
be endorsed. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
7.7 From Mrs. Shirley Calpestri, 1262 St. Charles Street, in protest against low-flying planes.
8/ From Mrs. Robert D. Larsen, 1293 Weber Street, in protest against low-flying planes.
President McCall commented that this condition was emphasized at present due to landing maneuvers at
Alameda Naval Air Station from the aeroplane carriers. It was regretful, but necessary - and he
pleaded with the citizens to be tolerant of this nuisance.
8. From Mr. David A. Cary, 1722 San Jose Avenue, suggesting the Cities of Oakland and Alameda should
jointly sponsor and develop the design and construction of a Memorial Museum dedicated to the pioneers
of manned flight - and suggesting it be named "Amelia Earhart Memorial Museum of Aviation History".
There being no objections, this communication was referred to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for con-
sideration and disposition.
9. The President read a letter from Sgt. Philip W. Anderson and Crew, in appreciation of the
California State "Bear" Flags which had been sent to them in response to their request. It was stated
the flags were being flown on their "Dusters" (tanks) in the central highlands area of Vietnam and
they felt they had boosted the morale of not only themselves but also that of others.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA:
10/ Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, indicated his support of the protests against the low-
flying planes.
HEARINGS:
la:: The matter was called up concerning the Appeal from the decision of the Planning Board to deny a
portion of the requested variance to allow construction of a carport attached to the main building,
Councilman Levy also inquired about the legal status of ownership of Estuary Housing Project and Mr.
Godfrey explained the litigation which had been entered into.
32.//Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, spoke again in further protest against the nuisance
of the noise created by those using the City Parking Lot across from his home late at night. He also
reiterated his complaint about the drainage condition resulting from certain driveway concrete-work
done by his neighbor. Mr. Gottstein stated he wanted this matter remedied.
33. At this point, President McCall recognized the charming wife of Councilman Gus Levy, Betty - and
welcomed her. Councilman Levy stated his daughter, Susie, and his son-in-law, Kenneth Weiss, Lt. (jg),
U. S. Navy, had been present earlier but had to leave due to another engagement. They were enroute
to Hawaii where Rabbi Weiss was to be stationed as a Chaplain.
FILING:
34. Annual Report for 1967-1968 - Alameda Free Library.
35. Engineerfs Final Recapitulation of Costs - Assessment District No. 67-1, City of Alameda - Street
Improvements in Vicinity of Otis School.
36. Financial and Operating Report - Bureau of Electricity, as of July 31, 1968 - Verified by
Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz.
37. Agreement Between Pan-Pacific Development Company and City of Alameda - Final Map of Tract No.
3011.
38Y President McCall commented that, in addition to adjourning the meeting this evening in respect to
the memory of Mr. Burtis C. Bridges, it would also include Army Specialist 4, Richard L. Leach, an
Alamedan who was killed in Vietnam on August 8, 1968.
He explained that the Council had adopted a policy to recognize the passing of all local young men in
the military service who gave their lives fighting in Vietnam. The Clerk was also asked to so inform
the families as these casualties occurred. The President then called up the audience for a moment of
silence in observation of the death of Messrs. Burtis C. Bridges and Richard L. Leach.
ADJOURNMENT:
39. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to
the memory of BURTIS C. BRIDGES and RICHARD L. I:EACH - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday even-
ing, September 17, 1968, at 7:30 ofclock.
Respectfully submitted,
(771 :ty Clerk