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1967-09-05 Regular CC MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 5, 1967 The meeting convened at 7:30 o1clock 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. Wilfred H. Hodgkin, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. 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 August 15, 1967, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Gordon R. Briggs, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 130 in the amount of 427,051.79, in payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 3;, From Mr. Herbert M. Robles, 921 Union Street, recommending that a Charter amendment proposition be placed before the voters providing for an elected Board of Education and said measure be placed on the ballot at the forthcoming School Bond Election. Ten specific reasons were listed for his recommendations. The information was noted with thanks and the communication was ordered referred to the file on the subject for the information of the proposed Charter Amendment Committee when it was organized. The City Clerk was to acknowledge the letter. 4. At this point, President McCall read a heartwarming letter from Miss Britt Soderstrom, express- ing her sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience she had while visiting in Alameda from Lidingo, Sweden, under the Sister-City, People-to-People Program. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mr. Norman Jachens, 2051 Shore Line Drive, read a prepared statement on the issue of an elected or appointed Board of Education. He and Mr. Frank D. McElhinney, 3209 Belmont Way, who read the "Statistical Data" in conjunction with said statement, pointed up their belief that this Board should continue to be appointed. However, they presented certain significant changes which they felt should be made in the system. They listed, for example, that the membership should be increased from five to seven and the term of office be three years, with a maximum of two terms to be served by anyone, etcetera. Councilman La Croix complimented Messrs. Jachens and McElhinney upon their concern with this matter which had recently become of paramount interest in the community. He suggested this excellent pre- , sentation also be sent to the Charter Amendment Committee for its information. v/ 6. Mr. John Paul Gutleben, 1246 Otis Drive, spoke in protest against a situation which had developed at the corner of Clement Avenue and Stanford Street in the process of widening Clement Avenue. He pointed out that an automobile parked in the driveway of certain premises would protrude out into the sidewalk area and be hazardous to pedestrians. The President said it would be advisable to refer this matter to the City Manager to have a report from the City Engineer on this condition. HEARINGS: 7. The matter was called up with regard to the requested reclassification of 9.22 acres of land running southerly from 520-530 Central Avenue - from the "R-2", Two-Family Residence, "R-3-PDH„ Restricted Apartment-Planned Development, and "R-5", General Apartment Districts to the "R-5-PD", General Apartment-Planned Development District. The Petition was filed by Mr. Vladimir Turski. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing setting this time and place therefor. 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 on the subject. Upon request, City Attorney Cunningham stated the issue before the Council was whether the findings and recommendation of the Planning Board in its advisory report based on Section 11-175 of the Alameda Municipal Code should be approved, modified or disapproved. Should the Council desire to affirm the recommended reclassification, an ordinance had been prepared for introduction later in the meeting. The Planning Director then reviewed the history of this case, pointing up the planned development of the area by Mr. Turski with a multiple family residential development of three hundred seventy dwell- ing units. He referred to large plot-plan and elevation drawings displayed for the information of all concerned. Mr. Johnson stated both the Planning Staff and the Board had recommended the rezoning of this area for its beneficial development on behalf of the City as well as for Mr. Turski. He com- mented there were no protests against the proposed reclassification. Upon the call for proponents, Mr. Vladimir Turski, 60 Strawberry Lane, Mill Valley, spoke in explana- tion and support of his request. The President then called for any opponents to the proposal and there was no response. The Hearing was then declared closed. Following some discussion of the matter for further clarification, Councilman La Croix moved the Coun- cil uphold the recommendation of the Planning Board and reclassify the property in question as specified. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 8. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Modernizing Fire Station No. 3 - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. 9. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing a Sanitary Sewer in Blanding Avenue from Oak Street to Broadway - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. 10. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing Por- tions of Gibbons Drive, Everett Street and Peach Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman La Croix moved the three preceding recommendations of the City Manager be followed: that the work on the specified projects be accepted and the Notices of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11:- From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Pavement Repair and Resurfacing of San Jose Avenue from Grand Street to High Street, at the total cost of 43,244.80. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From City Librarian, Carl W. Hamilton, presenting the Annual Report of the Alameda Free Library for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967. Councilman La Croix commended Mr. Hamilton for the outstanding job he had done for the City in estab- lishing stability and taking progressive action within the Library System. Councilman La Croix moved said Annual Report be accepted and a letter of appreciation of Mr. Hamilton's excellent work be sent to the Library Board. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 13. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, submitting Parcel Map No. 289, filed by Mr. Paul F. Coleman on behalf of Mrs. Sophie Paulson, for the division of property known as 1279, 1281 and 1285 Caroline Street. It was pointed out the vote of the Board was three "Ayesu and two "Noes'', with two absent. Therefore, this did not constitute a majority vote for approval, and the matter was presented without the Board's recommendation. Upon request, Planning Director Johnson reviewed the circumstances involved and emphasized the unusual aspects of the situation. Reference was also made to the City Engineer's Report of August 16, 1967. Following some discussion, Mr. Lee Kinney, the tenant who desired to purchase the home located at 1281 Caroline Street and for whom the property division had been initiated, addressed the Council. He explained that he expected to make many improvements to the dwelling and believed he could enhance the appearance of the neighborhood in this respect. He said the neighbors supported his plans. Councilman La Croix then moved the Council overrule the motion of the Planning Board and approve Prop- erty Division Map No. 289 as submitted, subject to the technical recommendations contained in the City Engineer's Report dated August 16, 1967, and specifically excepting the area and frontage of both lots under consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Fore, La Croix, Levy and President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Bartley, (1). Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Resolutionsu. 14. From City Manager, recommending authorization be given to purchase a new National Cash Register Accounting Machine on the open market as provided in Sec. 3-15 of the City Charter - for use in the City Auditor's office. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that said purchase in the open market be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 15. Councilman La Croix introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provi- sion of law and the Charter: 'Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (520-530 Central Avenue - Vladimir Turski) NEW BUSINESS: 16:"' President McCall referred to the Mayors! Conference to be held the next evening and asked for the Councills approval of his stand that, unless new evidence were considered, he would still be in opposition to the use of gasoline tax funds or the ten-cent increase of Bridge Toll funds for uBARTH financing - until such time as the matter could be discussed with Alameda Assemblyman Robert W. Crown, and also, possibly, with Senators Lewis F. Sherman and Nicholas C. Petris - to get their reaction. Councilman La Croix suggested the Council should hold an open mind on the possibility of obtaining funds by the bridge toll increase to assist BART in its financial dilemma. Councilman Fore also expressed his opinion that he would be in favor of said ten-cent bridge toll increase but only for its use toward construction of a uSouthern CrossingTt. President McCall commented there would also be a report at the meeting tomorrow night on Waste Disposal as a result of the Study Committeels efforts on this problem. He stated a representative of the Association of Bay Area Governments would be in attendance at this meeting to keep abreast of the cities! endeavors in this respect. v/ 17. Councilman La Croix remarked that there was to be a meeting of the Mayor's Housing Committee the next evening and he would be present. RESOLUTIONS: 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 7198 Conditionally Approving Parcel Map 289 for Division of Property Commonly Designated as Nos. 1279, 1281 and 1285 Caroline Street, and Permitting Recording Thereof Upon Performance of Conditions. (Sophie Paulson) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Bartley, (1). Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 7199 Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1967-1968; Appro- priating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Said Budget for Said Fiscal Year and Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made.0 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. v7 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 7200 Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1967-1968 and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." ($2.30) 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 commented that this decreased the tax rate by six cents from last year and this was the ninth consecutive year in which the City had been able to maintain or lower its tax rate. The City Manager, the Department Heads and the Staff were complimented for their endeavors in carrying on their duties within the budget limitations. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: uResolution No. 7201 Approving Warrant No. 130 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105.11 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, (1). Absent: None. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7202 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Construction of a Fire Station, Including All Site Work and Appurtenances Thereto, at Park Street and Encinal Avenue, 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. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7203 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Pavement Repairs on Shore Line Drive, West of Willow Street, 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. 247 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7204 Ordering Dissolution of Redevelopment Agency of the City of Alameda, Pursuant to Section 33141, Health and Safety Code of California." 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7205 Authorizing Establishment of Panel of Physicians to Render Emergency Services in Conjunction with Operation of City's First Aid Station, and Providing for Compensation of Such Physicians." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7206 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Advertising for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1968, and Appropriating Therefor the Sum of 17,465.00, or as Much Thereof as May be Required." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman Fore, (1). Absent: None. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7207 Rejecting Claims Against City Filed by Thelma C. Kraus, DeWayne F. Titus and Carl Housdorfer." 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7208 Adopting Budget for Expenditure of Funds Allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities." 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 then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 29. "Ordinance No. 1555, New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." Councilman Bartley 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. FILING: 30. Contract - Between City and Alameda Chamber of Commerce - Publicizing City for Fiscal Year 1967-1968. 31. Specifications No. PK 8-67-27 - Construction of Fire Station at Park Street and Encinal Avenue. 32. Specifications No. PW 9-67-30 - Pavement Repairs on Shore Line Drive West of Willow Street. 33. Final Budget - City of Alameda - Fiscal Year 1967-1968. 34. Annual Report - Alameda Free Library - Fiscal Year 1967-1968. BILLS: 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 95,603.49, 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 September 5, 1967, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes; None. Absent: None. 36. At this point, Councilman Levy suggested some decision be made with regard to the Cityls parti- cipation in the Progress Edition of the Alameda Times-Star. He said he understood this Edition had to be set up very shortly and, in all fairness to the Publisher, he should be informed as soon as possible concerning this question so he could plan accordingly. President McCall said he thought the City Manager should make a report on just exactly what was requested of the Council in this proposal and contract. Also, his recommendation as to what ilcopyu should be in the issue which would be of value for community promotion. The President said he thought the matter should be discussed also with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce concerning its participation. President McCall then said he felt an adjourned regular meeting should be held next Tuesday, Septem- ber 12, at which time this matter could be acted upon, as well as certain other important subjects now pending. However, City Manager Weller remarked that he would prefer to have an affirmative judgment on the part of the City Council as to said participation, if it so desired, and the extent thereof. He reviewed the background of the situation, pointing up the fact that he had thought the Progress Edition of last * year was to a one-time publication. Mr. Weller also expressed his belief that there was no justifica- tion for such extra expenditure this year. Councilman La Croix concurred with Mr. Wellerts remarks but also felt a certain amount of good public relations could be accomplished by an advertisement in this Edition. He, therefore, moved the City Manager be instructed to arrange for a two-page "Ad' in said Progress Edition and the proper funds be appropriated to achieve this purpose. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJO T: 37. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, September 12, 1967, at 7:30 ofclock. Respectfully submitted, * Should read lithe Progress Edition of last year was to be a one-time publication."