1968-10-22 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 22, 1968
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle-
giance was led by Councilman La Croix and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The
Reverend Mr. Laurence T. Nutting, Retired Pastor of Court Street Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (4), were
noted present. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held October 1, 1968, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2Y From Alameda Jaycee Auxiliary, signed by Mrs. John J. Banda, Jr., President, expressing encour-
agement of Alameda Police Department and the City Council in their efforts to clean up the drug-use
problem.
3. From Alameda P. T. A. Council, signed by Mrs. Robert Ibarolle, President, informing the City
Council of its program to better educate parents and teachers concerning drugs.
These communications were referred to the file on the subject for further study in relation to the
juvenile delinquency problem in the City.
HEARINGS:
4.V The matter was called up concerning the recommended amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New
Series, by adding Section 11-1211.1 thereto which defines "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.
The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice setting forth this time
and place for said Hearing. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this
matter was considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information.
Upon request, Mr. Cunningham stated the proposed change on the Zoning regulations was the result of
the Planning Boardts own motion to add a definition presently missing from the ordinance. The issue
before the Council was whether or not the findings and recommendation in this respect and the Board1s
report based on Section 11-172(b) of the Alameda Municipal Code should be approved or disapproved.
Planning Director Johnson was then called upon and stated he believed this simple definition covered
a deficiency which had existed in the Zoning Ordinance and which had caused certain problems and mis-
understandings on the part of developers.
Upon the call for opponents to the question, there was no response. Further, no one desired to speak
as a proponent. The President then declared the Hearing closed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved and the Zoning Ordi-
nance be amended accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances".
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5:1' From City Planning Board, signed by the Planning Director, recommending approval - subject only
to the terms and conditions of the City Engineerts Report - of Parcel Map No. 396. This covered a
fifteen-acre parcel northeast of Shore Line Drive and Westline Drive - filed by Jones-Tillson &
Associates for Mr. Jack Filinick.
For the Councilts information, Mr. Johnson explained the rather unusual circumstances involved in
this procedure. Further, there was some discussion about the possible impact on the school system
in the ultimate development of this area.
The matter was then referred to taesolutions".
6 From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Constructing
Bleachers at Washington and Lincoln Parks - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion
be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on said project be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and carried on
the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
7. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Widening and
Reconstructing Buena Vista Avenue between Poggi Street and Webster Street - recommending it be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
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Councilman Isaacs moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the designated project be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which car-
ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Repairing and
Resurfacing San Antonio Avenue from Bay Street to Morton Street - recommending it be accepted and
the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on the project indicated 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 Fore,
(1).
RESOLUTIONS:
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7393
Approving Parcel Map No. 396 (Resubdivision of Parcel 4, Property Division
Map 110, 47 Maps 27, Alameda County Records) for Division of Property
Northeast of Shore Line Drive and Westline Drive, Alameda, California, and
Permitting Recording Thereof (Jones-Tillson, Civil Engineers, for Jack
Filinick)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7394
Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of
Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 396 (Resubdivision of
Parcel 4, Property Division Map 110, 47 Maps 27, Alameda County Records)
and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Northeast of
Shore Line Drive and Westline Drive -- Jack Filinick)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7395
Resolution Abandoning Proceedings for the Formation of Assessment District
No. 65-1, City of Alameda, Alameda County, California." (East Alameda-
,
Bay Farm Island Street Improvements)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Isaacs, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7396
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Culvert
Construction at Broadway and Crist Street and at Broadway and Chester
Street, 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
13'.7 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7397
Approving Agreement with Alameda Hospital for Furnishing of Emergency
Medical Services and Construction and Operation of Facility Therefor;
and Authorizing Execution of Said Agreement on Behalf of City."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs.
At this time, the President expressed his appreciation to former Councilman William M. Bartley and
to Councilman La Croix for the many hours and effort they had expended in attending meetings and
negotiating this Agreement. Councilman La Croix also expressed his thanks for the work of the City
Attorney and the City Manager in preparing the document which would result in much more beneficial
emergency treatment for all citizens of the community. He stated this would furnish genuine first
aid and medical treatment which had been lacking for many years.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
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"Resolution No. 7398
Declaring Support of Proposition No. 7 on State General Election Ballot
of November 5, 1968, and Urging 1Yes 1 Vote Thereon by Electorate."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
Upon request, Mr. Cunningham explained this measure would allow certain State funds to be allocated
to the local governments for local purposes upon determination by the State Legislature.
The President then declared the foregoing Resolutions duly adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
15. Councilman La Croix moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid
over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code
Relating to Traffic Regulations.°
Councilman Isaacs seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
16. Councilman Levy moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over
under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Adding a Certain Subsection to and Amending Zoning Ordinance
No. 1277, New Series." ("Drive-In" Definition)
Councilman Isaacs seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
17. "Ordinance No. 1576,
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."
Councilman Levy moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Council-
man Fore, (1).
Councilman Isaacs then referred to the memorandum from the City Attorney, dated October 3, 1968, with
regard to "Signs Indicating Parking Meter Zone Time". He remarked that the Council should decide
on this question as it would implement the ordinance just passed.
A general discussion of the type of signing which would be most effective developed the belief that
a decal on each meter would be the most discernible method - rather than the two or three street pole
signs per block.
Mr. Cunningham had pointed out that several amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code would'be necessary
if a change were to be made in this respect. Therefore, Councilman Isaacs moved the City Attorney be
authorized to prepare an appropriate ordinance to amend the section pertaining to "signing" of parking
meter time limits. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
City Engineer Hanna was asked to submit the proper language for the decals which would be placed on
the meters.
18.v/At this point, President McCall referred to a memorandum from Mr. John Goss, Acting City Manager,
dated October 21, 1968, submitting to the Councilmen certain information relating to several possible
street-widening projects. The memorandum also covered a proposed left-turn slot striping on Webster
Street at Buena Vista Avenue. The President spoke particularly of the contemplated widening of Otis
Drive between Park Street and Broadway. He expressed his strong opposition to taking four feet off
the sidewalk along each side of the street in this area - and urged that serious thought be given to
some alternate method of solving this traffic problem. For instance, he cited the establishing of
one-way streets in this area or prohibiting parking along Otis Drive in this vicinity.
It was emphasized that these matters were merely in the preliminary stages of study by the Engineering
Department and the information thereon was being made available to the Councilmen because of the many
inquiries being received from residents in the affected areas who had noticed the survey parties col-
lecting data.
Mr. Hanna explained the traffic situation in this three-block stretch. It was agreed that all alterna-
tive designs for solving this bottleneck between Park Street and Broadway would be given careful
consideration.
BILLS:
19. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of 579,439.04, 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 La Croix moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on
October 22, 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: Four. Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Fore, (1).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
20 f Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, addressed the Council in protest against the mal-
performing three-way traffic signal at Atlantic Avenue and Main Street. She also mentioned an awk-
ward traffic situation at Park Street and Otis Drive.
City Engineer Hanna was to investigate these conditions and rectify them if possible.
21. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, reiterated his complaint about the probable flooding
of Webster Street as soon as the winter rains began.
Mr. Gottstein also objected to the manner in which the construction work was being done on the site
for the future Alameda Campus of Peralta Junior College District.
22i. President McCall informed Mr. Larry Barnett that he planned to arrange a meeting composed of
Judge John J. Purchio, Juvenile Court, Police Chief William Tulloh, City Manager Weller and himself
to ascertain certain facts about the entire situation of juvenile delinquency, drug use and other
relevant problems. Mr. Barnett had recently called attention to the deplorable conditions prevail-
ing among the youth of Alameda and had submitted a request that the City Council initiate some
remedial action against such conduct.
He assured Mr. Barnett and Mr. McAfee that as soon as complete information was obtained he would pro-
ceed to call a meeting of concerned citizens to plan a specific program.
FILING:
23. Agreement Between City and Alameda Hospital - Operation of Emergency Medical Facility.
24. Agreement Between Jack Fllinick and City - Certain Public Improvements under Parcel Map No. 396.
25. Auditorls Financial Report - City of Alameda, as of September 30, 1968 - Verified by Hackleman,
Larzelere, McKenna & von Kaschnitz.
26. Specifications No. PW 10-68-23 - Construction of Arch Culverts at Broadway and Crist Street and
at Broadway and Chester Street.
ADJOURNMENT:
27. It was explained that, due to the State General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5 - the
regularly scheduled Council meeting date - the City Council would, by Charter provision, meet on
Wednesday, November 6. However, in view of a conflict with the scheduled meeting of the Mayors!
Conference, the Clerk would adjourn said meeting to the next evening, Thursday, November 7, 1968.
This was agreeable to the Councilmen.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
TO HAVE BEEN REID WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 6, 1968
ROT,T, CAT,T,:
The roll was called at 7:30 o'clock p.m. and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and
President McCall, (5), were noted absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting to be held
the next evening, Thursday, November 7, 1968, at 7:30 olclock.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk