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1966-05-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING MAY 3, 1966 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Rose and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Bernard E. Mott, Associate Pastor of First Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 19, 1966, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: } •/ 2, From County of Alameda Veterans Affairs Commission, signed by Mr. Allen F. Strutz, Treasurer, submitting the proposed budget for the 1960 Veterans' Day Parade and Observance to be held in the City of Oakland - and requesting that $250. be appropriated as the City's share of the coat. There being no objections, the Clerk was to acknowledge the letter and the matter was referred to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for consideration and response. 3. From Justin Realty & Insurance, signed by Mr. Eugene Justin, requesting the Council to approve the proposed erection of a dwelling projecting thirty-six feet into the lagoon and supported by two piles, at the rear of property known as 2016 Clinton Avenue. This matter was referred to the City Manager's office for study and report. 4.'" From Mr. Vern W. Dennen and Mrs. Margaret K. Schlichting, informing the Council that they intend to obtain sufficient signatures to place on the ballot for the November State General Election, the matter of repealing the recently adopted Ordinance No. 1525, New Series, which reduced the holding period from five to three days in which to retrieve animals from the City Pound. It was felt this was merely putting the Council on notice of the proposed actions of these par ieo. 5. From Eastbay Chapter National Safety Council, signed by Mr. Carl E. Simon, Jr., President, requesting that the City of Alameda give consideration to increasing its 1906-67 allocation of finan- cial support of its organization from $500. to $1,830. This was at the rate of $25. per 1,000 population. This matter was to be given consideration during budget sessions. 8. 1 Upon invitation of the President, Councilman McCall read a letter from Lidingo, Sweden, Sister- City of Alameda, signed by Mr. Gustaf Gustafson, Chairman of the Alameda-Committee of Lidingo. The proposal was submitted that arrangements be made for an exchange of youths - a boy or girl of about age sixteen - and an invitation was extended to some student to live with a Lidingo family during the coming summer holidays. There would be no expense to the youth while in Sweden, but the travel- ing expenses would be paid by the Committee in Alameda. Then, during the following summer vacation, the same arrangements could be made for some student in Lidingo. Councilman McCall stated he felt sure he could obtain support from some interested citizens who had visited Lidingo. Also, there was already a Trust Fund of about $800. which could be used in this program. Be commented that time was important and he would act promptly to get the plans established and report back to the Council on the progress made. President Godfrey pointed out the Sister City plan was part of the People-to-People Program and the funds for such activities would be obtained from private citizens interested in this endeavor. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. Mz, Benjamin Lusk, Jr., 1444 Alston Way, Berkeley, represented the organization known as "JODABI" (Justice on Bay Area Rapid Transit). He referred to the meeting of the Mayors' Conference to be held the next night in Albany, at which time a new Director from this group was to be elected to the Board of Directors of "BART". He contended that a member of his minority group would be well-suited to sit on said Board of Directors in order to promote communications between his people and the Board of "BART". Mr. Lusk expressed the opinion that many of the problems could be resolved if the minority groups were represented and a better communication relationship could then be establiabed. Be said they believed they would be in a position to negotiate with BART and that was their primary purpose. President Godfrey explained in detail the circumstances involved in the election of a member of the Mayors' Conference to represent said Body on the Board of Directors of BART. U. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, spoke of the traffic hazards prevailing throughout the parking area of the South Shore Shopping Center because streets and curbs were not definitely laid out when the development was initially planned. She also thought the same situation would evolve in the Nichandros Development unless the City Coun- cil took action to create streets throughout the areas along the Estuary. With regard to South Shore, it was agreed the "traffic patterns" were hazardous. Following further discussion, it was suggested that the Resident Engineer, or whoever might be responsible for the Shop- ping Center, be requested to cooperate with the City and make a study to determine what steps might be taken to alleviate these problems. It was also suggested the situation be again brought before the Traffic Advisory Committee for its further consideration and to ascertain if there might be any specific recommendations which could be submitted to those in charge of this private area. L_. 9. Councilman Bartley referred to his request to have the City Staff research the land use and street design in the o0icbandroa" area as part of its study of the Subdivision Ordinance and its pro- posed revision. The big problem in this part of the City was the permitted development without proper street access. HEARINGS: 102f The matter was called up concerning the requested reclassification of certain properties in the block bounded by pearl Street, San Jose Avenue, Broadway, and the north side of Encinal Avenue between Broadway and Pearl Street - as more specifically described in the petition filed by Mr. Harold M. Lane. This was to rezone said parcels from the "B-l", One-Family Residence District to the "8-4", Neighbor- hood Apartment District. Upon request, Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the circumstances involved in this case. He pointed out there were thirty-three lots involved and Mr. Lane was the owner of the parcel situated at the southwest corner of Pearl Street and Encinal Avenue, known as 1247 Pearl Street. Mr. Johnson stated the lots were, for the most part, very small in size and, therefore, the Staff and the Board could not recommend a change of zone. City Attorney Cunningham then stated the legal issue before the City Council was whether the findings or 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. The President then called upon the proponents of the question and the following urged favorable action by the Council: Messrs. Harold M. Lane and Larry White, who said he represented ten per cent of the properties included in the petition with Mr. Lane. Mrs. Gladys Lane, 1239 Pearl Street, also spoke on behalf of the reclassification. Upon invitation for the opponents to speak, Mr. Ira Plummer, 2631 San Jose Avenue, addressed the Coun- cil and referred to a petition signed by twenty-eight residents in the area who were in protest against any change of the zone. He also complained about the undesirable activities on the property in question. There being no further speakers on this matter, President Godfrey declared the Hearing closed. After some discussion and deliberation on the subject, Councilman La Croix moved the findings and recommenda- tion of the Planning Board to deny the petition for rezoning be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Fine, Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: II FrOn City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, low bidder, for furnish- ing tive'Sedaoo to the Police Department, at the total cost of $7,837.53. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for fur- nishing the vehicles designated, at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0one, Absent: None. l2,~ From Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Chairman KraneTly, recommending that the site bounded by Otis Drive, Willow Street and Sandcreek Way, comprised of .8 acre, be considered for con- struction of practice putting greens and appropriate landscaping to beautify and protect the site. The President commented that this parcel had been one of the possible sites for a new fire station. Since another location was now actively being considered and further report was to be made at the Council meeting to be held May 17, he suggested the matter of the putting greens at this locale be laid over pending definite detezmioatlon of the site for a new firehouse. It was suggested that when this subject was to be discussed, the members of said Commission be present also. 13. From Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Chairman Kranelly, requesting permission to proceed with the Major Capital Outlay Program as outlined in its letter dated June 11, 1965, with the deletion of any items referring to South Shore Beach. Further, that development of Woodstock Park be given top priority in the program of Capital Improvement. The President felt this matter should be referred to the Capital Outlay Committee, comprised of Coun- cilmen McCall and Rose, for its study and recommendation. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Certain questions were posed about the improvement of Woodstock Park and it was indicated this information would be available by the next Council meeting. 14. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the rezoning of certain areas in the Park Street District - bounded generally by Eagle Avenue, Broadway, Encinal Avenue and Oak Street. This was the result of the Board's Own Resolution of Intention to rezone given sections from the '/C-2", Central Business, and ''C-M", Commercial-Manufacturing Districts, to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment Districts, as specifically indicated on Exhibit Map "A". The Hearing on this matter was set for the Council meeting to be held Wednesday evening, June 8, 1966. 15.« From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 188, submitted by Mr. Richard G. Baxter, covering property at the southwest corner of San Antonio Avenue and Bay Street. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". lO. V' From City Manager, requesting authorization to negotiate a contract for architectural services with the firm of Treichel and Gibbs for the modernization of the Grand Street Fire Station at the estimated cost of approximately $25,000. It was stated that any such agreement would then be sub- mitted to the Council for its acceptance. Councilman La Croix moved the request be granted and the City Manager be authorized to proceed in this respect. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 17. Councilman Rose reported on the progress of rebuilding the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses covered by the contract with the firm of Sarazen, Muirhead & Caldwell. Be mentioned that an Executive Com- mittee, comprised of the City Manager, Mr. Elliot Peterson of the Advisory Golf Commission and him- self, representing the City Council, had been appointed as a liaison committee between said firm and the Council. Be called to mind that it had been originally recommended to construct the No. 1 Course nine holes at a Lime. However, after further review of the existing problems, the Consultants had changed their recommendation and wished to rebuild the first eighteen holes in one operation. Councilman Rose then read in full a letter from Sarazen, Muirhead & Caldwell, dated May 3, 1966, addressed to City Manager Weller. This explained their reasons for suggesting the change in procedure. Councilman Rose pointed up that fill material was available and could be procured from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District at thirty-five cents per cubic yard, delivered. Another advantage emphasized was that the City could be selective in accepting a good grade of fill, after the first fifteen thousand cubic yards had been delivered. Further, Councilman Rose explained the financing aspects involved while the Golf Course was under construction and revenue from play was, therefore, necessarily suspended. Mr. Waller also emphasized the point that, eventually, the greens fees structure would be reasonably revised in terms of strictly competitive level of coot. It was suggested that the Council request the Advisory Golf Commission to immediately make a study and recommendation for the increase in fees. Councilman Rose then moved that the Council authorize construction of eighteen holes at one time of the No. 1 Municipal Golf Course with the understanding that the greens fees would be increased forth- with. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Tive. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager then submitted several recommendations for the Council's consideration which had resulted from the proposed changes in the method of reconstruction of said Golf Courses: (1) In order to take advantage of the fill offer from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, there was not time to call for formal bids, and it was recommended that the Council make a finding that said fill could be purchased from "BART" at an exceptionally economical price of thirty-five cents per cubic yard. Councilman Rose moved that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-15 of the City Charter, the Council authorize the City Manager to purchase the required fill material from the designated source 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. (2) Mr. Waller then recommended the Council authorize him to negotiate a contract for the spreading of the fill after it had been dumped on the site. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted, under the same provisions of the City Charter, and the City Manager proceed to have the project under- taken. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. (3) The City Manager then explained that the present agreement with the Golf Course Architects and Consultants would have to be modified by reason of the changes in operation as determined upon at this meeting to reconstruct the eighteen holes at once rather than only nine bolea. Upon advice of the City Attorney, Mr. Cunningham was instructed to prepare the proper resolution amending said agreement which would be submitted to the City Council for its consideration and action at the next regular Council meeting. Mr. Weller summarized the reasons for the speed with which these actions had to be taken. If all of the preliminary work was not completed by mid-summer, then the City would miss this year's growing season and the Golf Course could not be re-opened to play for more than a year. If everything pro- gressed smoothly, as set up at this meeting, then the main Golf Course could be opened again in March, 1967. Councilman Rose inquired if the Council had to make its decision at this meeting with regard to any contemplated physical changes in the proposed lay-out of the new Course. Mr. Weller replied that the sketch displayed represented the semi-final proposal of the architects. Copies would be made for those concerned and they would be expected to indicate thereon whatever ideas they might have in terms of modifications. 18.v. Councilman La Croix reported that, upon the Mayor's request, he had represented the City at the Annual March of Dimes Dinner Meeting held recently. He publicly commended Mr. Anthony (Lil) Arnerioh' Recreation Supervisor, who had been Chairman of the City of Alameda Drive and who had done an out- standing job. Under Mr. Aroeric6'a leadership, the City had exceeded its quota by one hundred seventeen per cent. Also, in actual dollar-collection, the City had contributed the largest increase of any city in the County. Councilman La Croix suggested a letter of appreciation and thanks be sent to Mr. Arnerich for his noteworthy endeavor in this City-wide activity. The Clerk was instructed to forward such a letter. 19. Councilman Bartley then referred to his attendance at the "Alameda Day/' of the Annual Flower 3hon, and reported that he had accepted a Certificate for the Mayor's office, on behalf of the City. NEW BUSINESS: ' | »/ 20, Councilman McCall asked President Godfrey to check into the feasibility of appointing a committee to generate more activity with regard to procuring some additional industry to use the port facilities of Alameda. With the probability of losing Matson Container Corporation within two years and with _the increased effort to expand the Oakland Port facilities, he thought the City of Alameda should investigate the possibility of creating its own Port Authority. The President thanked Councilman McCall for his suggestion and agreed that anything the Council could do to add more industry or manu- facturing firms to the City's tax base should be encouraged. Be stated he would set up a meeting to discuss this subject with Councilman McCall. RESOLUTIONS: 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6941 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New 4-Door 2-Seat Compact Station Wagon, 1968 Model with Standard Transmission, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall 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. 6942 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete, Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, and Installation of House Laterals, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1967. Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6943 Suspending Operation of Contract No. PW 1-68-1 for Failure of Contractor to Prosecute Work Thereunder (Culvert Replacement at Fernside Boulevard and Liberty Avenue - Clifford W. Greer)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilmen Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: Nooe, 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6944 Approving Parcel Map No. 188 for Division of Property at the Southwest Corner of San Antonio Avenue and Bay Street, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Richard G. Baxter)." 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: 25. "Ordinance No. 1528, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision (30) of Section 17-333 Thereof, Relating to All Time No Parking." (North side Buena Vista Avenue, between Hibbard and Sherman Streets). Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: Noue, FILING: 26. Specifications No. MS 5-66-4 - Furnishing One Compact Station Wagon for Engineering Department. 27. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-06-12 - Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete, Fiscal Year 1966-67. 28. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-60-13 - Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, Fiscal Year 1966-67. 29. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-66-14 - Installation of House Laterals, Fiscal Year 1966-67, BILLS: 30. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $58,853.11, 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 McCall moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 3, 1966° and presented to the 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. 31/ . At this point, President Godfrey commended Councilman McCall for his endeavors on behalf of the Sister-City plans as an important part of the People-to-Feople Program of the Federal Government. ADJOURNMENT: 32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 17' 1960, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk