1968-10-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 1, 1968
The meeting convened at 7:30 otclock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle-
giance was led by Councilman Fore and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The
Reverend Mr. Wilfred H. Hodgkin, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5) 0
were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 17, 1968, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Miss Joan Parker, in support of establishing a Coffee House in the Webb Avenue Fire Station.
The communication was referred to the file on the subject, for study by the Committee appointed to
investigate this matter.
3:( From South Shore Isle Homeowners t Association, signed by Mr. Ken Robertsen of the Board of
Directors, suggesting specific dates be established and maintained on a constant basis for lowering
the water level in the lagoons - and that adequate publicity be given thereon.
The President stated the matter had been discussed with the City Engineer, who would work out a
mutually satisfactory schedule to follow in the future.
41 From Mr. Merrill Dean Anderson, dba Alameda Yacht Harbor, submitting an Application for Permit
to Fill Property owned by Alaska Packers Association, with five hundred cubic yards of material, as
per sketch attached. The Application was accompanied by an approved Bond in the amount of S5,000.
Councilman La Croix moved the Application be granted and a Permit be issued to fill said property
as shown on the sketch. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
5: From R. Borgman Sales Co., requesting permission to stage a Fireworks Display at South Shore
on October 18, 1968, beginning at 9:15 olclock p.m. The letter was accompanied by a Certificate of
Insurance. It was stated the customary arrangements would be made with the Chiefs of the Fire and
Police Departments.
Councilman Isaacs moved permission be granted to this firm to conduct the Fireworks Display as
requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried by the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
6.- From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary,
requesting approval of Warrant No. 150 in the amount of $455,697.93 in payment for certain dredging
work.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
72/ At this point, the President read a letter dated September 25, 1968, inviting the members of
the City Council to attend the Third Annual Judo Tournament of City of Alameda to be held at Alameda
High School Gymnasium on Sunday, October 6, 1968. This was from Mr. Sherrill M. Conner, Jr., Presi-
dent, Island Judo-Jujitsu Club.
The affair was noted.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of Money
held August 21, 1968, which set forth the sum of 7,554,097.47 being in the City Treasury at that
time.
The report was noted and ordered filed.
9: From City Manager, reporting work satisfactorily completed on the project of Pavement Repair
and Resurfacing of Park Street from San Jose Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue - recommending it be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the designated project
be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried
on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
10s: From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Pavement Exten-
sion and Resurfacing at the Fire Drill Tower - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion
be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the project indicated be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and car-
ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
11." From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Construction of
New Fire Station No. 1 at Encinal Avenue and Park Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice
of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on the specified project be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
12 From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of the Installation
of a Storm Drainage System, Including Pumping Station, on Fernside Boulevard, Central Avenue and East
Shore Drive -recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the designated project be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on
the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
13. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for
the project of Repairing and Resurfacing Portions of Fernside Boulevard, from Pearl Street to High
Street, at the total cost of $9,174.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to the designated
firm for the specified 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.
14( From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
No. 1277, New Series, defining "Drive-In" as follows: "A place of business laid out and equipped so
as to allow its patrons to be served or accommodated while remaining in their vehicles".
It was determined that the Hearing on this matter would be held at the adjourned regular meeting of
the City Council to be held October 22, 1968.
15:1 From City Manager, transmitting the request of the Public Utilities Board for the retention of
certain funds from the 1967-1968 operations, in the amount of $9,670. - and recommending approval of
said retention.
Councilman Isaacs moved the recommendation be adopted; that the Public Utilities Board be permitted
to retain the additional sum set forth. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on
the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
16.V The matter was presented concerning the proposed changes in the effective time of the "On-Street"
Parking Meters - as submitted by Councilman Levy at the last meeting. This would be from 9:00 otclock
a.m. through 6:00 otclock p.m. - to 10:00 otclock a.m. through 5:00 o'clock p.m. In compliance with
the request made at the previous Council meeting, Councilman Levy had procured and distributed to
the Councilmen copies of letters from the Business Associations on both Park and Webster Streets which
indicated their complete support of his proposal.
There was some discussion of the expense involved in making the necessary changes in the decals on the
parking meters and the "signing" of the areas affected. It was suggested the method of "signing"
presently done in Alameda might also be changed to reduce the cost of installation and maintenance.
City Attorney Cunningham explained that under the present provisions the City was required to do this -
but he thought the Traffic Committee could discuss the situation and possibly make a recommendation to
the City Council with regard to the feasibility of amending the procedure and, consequently, eliminat-
ing some of the requirements.
There being no objections, the order of business was revised and referred to "Introduction of Ordinances."
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
17. Councilman Levy then moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid
over under provisions of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 17-366
Thereof, Relating to Time of Operation of On-Street Parking Meters."
The motion to introduce this ordinance was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The meeting was then referred back to the regular order of business and continued under "New Business."
NEW BUSINESS:
18/ President McCall broached the subject of modernization of the Council Chamber and inquired of the
City Manager how to proceed with such a program. He said he understood there was financial provision
in the Budget and stated he would set a date as soon as possible to consult with Mr. Weller on this
matter.
19. Councilman Isaacs referred to the "tree - planting' program on Park Street which he had heard
about for many years - but said he had yet to see any trees.
The President interjected there was such a program under way at this time. He pointed out that,
at the request of the merchants who were going to participate in this beautification endeavor, the
City Engineerts Department was presently engaged in making a study.
Mr. Isaacs commented that, under the Charter, the City Planning Board has some responsibility in this
respect - but more than that, he wanted this program related to Webster Street. Further, with the
construction of the Alameda Campus of Peralta Junior College in the near future, he believed it was
not too soon to think about improving the approaches to the City of Alameda through Posey Tube.
Also, were the College to landscape its property, the City should coordinate its planting along the
median strip and the east side of Webster Street.
Upon request, Mr. Hanna explained details of the survey to determine the cost to the merchants of
furnishing the trees - which would be forty dollars per tree. The planting, it was hoped, would run
from Park Street Bridge to San Jose Avenue. The fund- raising phase of the program would be handled
by Alameda Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hanna estimated it would be approximately another month before
the results of the study would be submitted to the "Chamber ". He stated the City Planning Board
would have to approve the planting plan and the species of trees involved.
The City Engineer was asked to contact the proper official of the State Division of Highways with
regard to participating in any landscaping program on the portion of the State Highway along Webster
Street.
20 At this point, President McCall read a letter from Mr. R. J. Nesbit, Executive Officer, Wild-
life Conservation Board, dated September 20, 1968. It was indicated this Agency was still more
interested in working with the City to develop a fishing pier at the Alameda Memorial State Beach.
It was recalled that on August 25, 1966, the "Board" had officially expressed its interest in this
proposal. Details of the financing by the "Board" and the City were set forth, with eventual reim-
bursement of fifty per cent by the Federal Land and Water Conservation program. It was pointed out
there was much public interest in such fishing piers and it was hoped the Agency could proceed with
this particular project.
The President explained that the site referred to was at the south end of McKay Avenue. However, he
also asked the Council to have the City Manager work with the City Engineer in procuring a desirable
site - possibly south of Encinal High School or close to the Ballena Bay development. He strongly
urged the Council to endeavor to obtain such a recreational facility for the City. President McCall
believed the City Attorney should check into the Lease Agreement with Pan - Pacific Development Company
to ascertain if the City would be able to locate said fishing pier close to the "Whalers Tail"
without interfering with its plans.
It was the consensus that the Presidentts suggestions should be followed and these several possibili-
ties for both a boat ramp and a fishing pier be checked into for further consideration.
Mr. Weller stated that if it were agreeable to the City Council, he would prefer to renew contacts
with Pan - Pacific Development Company, which had already indicated its willingness to install this
same kind of facility at its own expense. He believed this offer was the best for all concerned in
terms of location, financing and subsequent responsibility for maintenance. Mr. Weller also agreed
that if this offer did not materialize, then the Council should explore what could be done through
the State Agency.
RESOLUTIONS:
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7386
Declaring Intention to Prohibit, by Ordinance, the Use of Certain City
Streets by Any Vehicle Exceeding Maximum Gross Weight of Three Tons;
Setting Date of Hearing Thereon by City Council, and Directing Publication
of Notice of Said Hearing, Pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 5, Division 15,
Vehicle Code-of-the State of California."
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.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7387
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Four (4)
New, Latest Model Four -Door Sedans for the Police Department, 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: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7388
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the. City of Alameda One (1) New,
Latest Model Backhoe for the Street Department, Calling for Bids and
Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
24./ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Isaacs, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7389
Appointing Members of the Recreation Commission.° (Raymond P. Kranelly
and Louis C. Steele)
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. 7390
Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Contract No. N62474-67-C-0153
(Modification P010) Relating to Special Services Furnishing by City
to U. S. Nay Off-Station Public Quarters and Homoja Housing Project."
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.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7391
Amending Salary and Position Resolution No. 7350, as Amended, by Creating
One (1) New Position of Personnel Analyst and Establishing the Salary
Therefor and by Deleting One (1) Position of Personnel Assistant; by
Creating One (1) Half-Time Position of Librarian I and Deleting One (1)
Position of Librarian I; by Creating One (1) Additional Position of
Intermediate Clerk and Deleting One (1) Half-Time Position of Inter-
mediate Clerk."
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.
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7392
Approving Warrant No. 150 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District
No. 2105."
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, (1). Absent: None.
The President declared all of the foregoing Resolutions duly adopted.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
28. "Ordinance No. 1575,
New Series
Amending Section 9(B) of Ordinance No. 1029, New Series, Relating to
Violations of Civil Defense and Disasters Regulations."
Councilman La Croix moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. Councilman Levy seconded the motion
which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BILLS:
29. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $86,394.51, 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 Octo-
ber 1, 1968, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
30. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, referred once again to the need to raise the elevation
of Webster Street and could not understand why the City Officials did not proceed with this project.
31 Mr. Larry Barnett, 2059 San Antonio Avenue, inquired if the City Council contemplated taking any
definite action in handling the juvenile delinquency problem which prevailed in the City, about which
he spoke at the last Council meeting. He pointed out he did not wish to belabor the subject, but he
wanted to stimulate some citizen-interest to fight the deplorable conditions, if no official action
were to be taken.
There was another lengthy discussion of the distressing and disturbing conditions. All agreed the
Police Officers were placed in a very difficult situation in trying to keep order because, primarily,
there was a lack of parental control over most of the juveniles who were creating the problems.
Mr. Weller stressed the fact that the problem was not one of law enforcement but the lack of a "sense
or responsibility' of every citizen in the community and especially those with youngsters over whom
there was no parental control.
Mr. Wayne McAfee, 2614 Bayview Drive, expressed his wholehearted disagreement with the City Manager's
opinion about the real trouble stemming from lack of "parental control of their children ". He spoke
in great detail of the shocking conduct of the juveniles and the hoodlums who were "pushing" the
sale of drugs in the vicinity of Alameda High School. Further, many students were actually being
robbed right in broad daylight. He claimed he could not be "responsible" for these happenings on
City streets and believed this was a Police responsibility. Mr. McAfee contended much of the deplor-
able situation was caused by out -of -town "goons" who were making money by the sale of drugs.
He suggested a meeting could be arranged with some of the parents, the concerned people, the Mayor,
City Manager and Chief of Police, to ascertain if there was some way to attack this crucial problem.
It was determined that Mayor McCall would arrange such a gathering.
FILING:
32. Specifications No. MS 10 -68 -11 - Four Sedans for the Police Department.
33. Specifications No. MS 10 -68 -12 - Backhoe for the Street Department.
34. Proposed Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 17 -551, 17-552 and
17 -553 Thereof, Prohibiting Use of Certain Streets by Any Vehicle Exceeding a Maximum
Gross Weight of Three Tons, with Exceptions.
35. Financial and Operating Report - Bureau of Electricity, as of August 31, 1968 - Verified by
Hackleman, Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz.
36. Amendment of Solicitation /Modification of Contract - Between United States Navy and City of
Alameda.
ADJOURNMENT:
37. At this point, President McCall called up the audience for a moment of silence in observance of
the passing of Michael R. Clasen, U. S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, in Vietnam.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the
memory of MICHAEL R. CLASEN - to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, October 22,
1968, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,