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1966-05-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING MAY 17, 1966 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Bartley and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Harold Petroelje, Pastor of First Christian Reformed 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 adjourned regular meeting held April 26, and the regular meeting held May 3, 1966, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2`- From Mrs. Harriett Smith, 3268 Central Avenue, asking that the parking not be taken away. (Park - ing Lot "C ") 3. From Alameda Thrift Co., signed by Mr. W. E. Cottrell, Manager, in opposition to the proposed site of Public Parking Lot "C" for the new Firehouse. 4 From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. A. T. Wiemken, President, in opposition to the proposed and recommended site of City Parking Lot "C" for the new Fire Station. 5V From Mr. J. P. McClure, 1416 Broadway, registering his objection to the proposed "Central Avenue" site for a future Fire Station and suggesting for consideration a certain area on the west side of Park Avenue, between Central and Encinal Avenues, as marked on the attached sketch. 61( From Mrs. Helen Larson, 1259 St. Charles Street, in protest against locating a new Fire Station on City Parking Lot "C ". No action was taken on the foregoing letters with regard to the Fire Station site at this time. 7.K From Mr. John P. Jepsen, 520 Palace Court, requesting a one -year extension of time in which to complete the required improvements on his land, covered by Property Division Map No. 134. It was indicated the City Engineer had no objection and Councilman La Croix moved the request be granted and Mr. Jepsen be allowed the one -year extension of time to complete his development. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8.° From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by the President, requesting that no action be taken on the proposed zoning changes as shown on the "Park Street Business District and Adjacent Areas - Rezoning Study Exhibit 'A'' - until the Chamber's Business Community Development Committee had studied the entire business area and had made its recommendation. The Clerk was to acknowledge the communication, informing the "Chamber" that the Public Hearing on this matter had already been set for the Council meeting to be held June 8. 9. From Davis & Craig, Attorneys for Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. James B. Davis, requesting approval of its Warrant in the sum of $215,000 to reimburse the District's Revolving Fund. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". 10. From Mr. V. W. Dennen, recommending police dogs be used in Alameda. The letter was to be acknowledged and filed. 11. From Alameda West Lagoon Home Owners' Association, signed by Mr. Charles W. Lindemann, Jr., Presi- dent, requesting that the City construct a retaining device on the Grand Street Bridge at the earliest possible date. It was stated there would be increasing possibility of injury to someone while playing around the bridge during the coming summer months, and this action should be taken to protect all parties concerned. Mr. Weller expressed his opinion that the problem had been substantially overstated. He commented, how- ever, that if the Council felt this safeguard should be constructed, then the City should pay for it - but if it were not believed necessary and the "Association" still persisted in its request for such construction, then the Association should bear the cost. Following some further discussion, Councilman Bartley moved the City install the requested safety fenc- ing at the City's expense. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion. Speaking on the question, it was developed that the cost of such construction would be $500. for one side. Councilman La Croix felt the barrier should be erected on both sides of the bridge and he offered an amendment to the motion to this effect. This was acceptable to Councilman Bartley and the motion then included the erection of the safety barrier on each side of the bridge. Councilman McCall said he could not believe this action would really accomplish the safeguards intended since this was an island city surrounded by water and there were many other sites where similar condi- tions prevailed. He felt that if the Home Owners' Association believed these circumstances were hazardous, it should pay for rectifying them. The question was then put and the motion as amended carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilmen McCall and Rose, (2). Absent: None. 12: From Mr. Leo J. Gunston, 1077 Park Avenue, submitting his request for the vacation of the souther- ly extension of Caroline Street - or the reduction or refund of taxes levied or erroneously collected by the City. The President referred to a memorandum of May 17, 1966, from the City Attorney in explanation of this situation. Mr. Cunningham had concluded that the City's interest would be best served by rejecting (1) the request to vacate any portion of Caroline Street and (2) the request for reduction or refund of taxes. Also, no hearing on the "application" was required. Councilman Rose moved the requested vacation of said portion of Caroline Street and the reduction or refund of any taxes as claimed be rejected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13Y As requested by the President, the Clerk at this time read in full a letter from the Organizing Committee of the Community Action Program, dated May 16, 1966, signed by The Reverend Laurence T. Nutting, Chairman. Information was submitted that the Federal Government had made available an annual sum of $140,000 to assist Alameda in remedying conditions such as insufficient educational opportunity, unsatisfactory housing, work-training, medical and other assistance. This, however, was dependent upon the establishment of a "Community Action Program Committee", set up in accordance with Government requirements. It was stated that a.Citizens group had met twice with representatives of several City and School Boards, Departments and agencies. It was the consensus of this group that the Mayor be asked to present the matter to the City Council and, if participation in an Interim Com- mittee were deemed advisable by said Body, the Mayor recommend the appointment of an individual from each of the following City Government Departments: City Council; Recreation and Parks Department; Social Service Board; Board of Education. It was pointed out that the Organizing Committee was comprised of Councilman La Croix; Clarence Kline of the School Department; C. W. Moore, Social Service Board; Mrs. Jeannette Romanoff, Council of Social Planning; and The. Reverend Mr. Nutting of the Council of Social Planning and the Council of Churches. President Godfrey further explained that, after having met with this Committee, he had discussed the subject carefully with City Attorney Cunningham and had been informed that if an Interim Committee were established to file an application for Federal Funds to study whatever problem there might be in the City of Alameda, neither the City Council nor any of the other organizations or the indivi- dual members of said groups, would be held responsible for any actions. The President commented that if the Council were willing to have a survey made to establish the needs of the community, the Council would go further only if the Council itself deemed it necessary. Councilman La Croix also commented that ninety per cent of the funds necessary for the establishment and the functioning of said Committee would be furnished by the Federal Government and ten per cent by the City of Alameda. The latter amount would not necessarily be in cash but rather through the facilities to be used by the Committee for its activities. Councilman La Croix indicated his willingness to go along with the Committee's request - but stated that if the Councilmen felt they should have more opportunity to evaluate the proposal, he would sug- gest the matter be laid over to the next Council meeting for further consideration. This was deemed to be desirable and it was so ordered. 14' Godfrey stated that, before proceeding with the Order of Business, he would like to make a statement with reference to the Fire Station site which was to be discussed by the Council later in the meeting. He said he, personally, believed that Parking Lot "C" was an outstanding loca- tion for the several reasons which had previously been indicated by the City Staff and the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. Due to the fact that the Park Street Merchants and the commercial property owners in this particular area had given strong opposition to this specific site and, further, they were the ones to be directly affected, he had polled individually each member of the Council and had received instructions from them to drop this site from any further discussion. In summary, this Parking Lot "C" was no longer under consideration as a possible location for a new Fire Station. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4 15. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, requested that when the Council sits as a Board of Equalization, her taxes be reduced to conform with those on certain private property which was sup- posed to be on the tax rolls of the City. She claimed that no City taxes had been paid on a given area comprised of fifty-two acres owned by the West Lagoon Home Owners' Association and she asked that her taxes be the same - "nothing". Mrs. Kapellas contended that this area was not carried on the City Assessor's Rolls, although it had been assessed by the County of Alameda. She requested that this matter be attended to. Mr. George Kotschedoff, 2015 Otis Drive, stated he knew that both City and County taxes had been paid on this property by the Alameda West Lagoon Home Owners' Association for the past two years and there were cancelled checks to substantiate it. / 16:1 Mrs. Marian Maillot, 1528 High Street, inquired if a letter had been received from the Alameda Women's Golf Club pertaining to the discontinuance of all tournament golf play. She asked if this ruling was definite. President Godfrey replied that he had received a copy of said letter just this day. It had been addressed to the City Manager. He explained the situation with regard to the actions of the "Steering" or "Executive" Committee in connection with the reconstruction of the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses. Upon invitation, Councilman Rose stated the Steering Committee had asked the Advisory Golf Commission to prepare and recommend to the Council for its consideration a schedule of increased fees. However, at that time, the Commission had not been requested to make a recommendation concerning tournament play during the reconstruction period. He felt that probably such action would be taken at the Com- mission's next meeting. Councilman Rose explained the disadvantages to the general public of the "tournament" play, especially on the weekends. He pointed up the fact that everyone believed the Municipal Golf Courses must be rebuilt and he thought it was necessary for everyone to sacrifice some- what his own pleasure and convenience to get the job done. Mr. Weller then emphasized that no one knew just what the playing demands and conditions would be when the first Golf Course was actually closed. He felt this would have to be known before the continua- tion of tournament play was arbitrarily authorized. Mr. Weller believed there was not room for both individual and tournament play - and the latter was going to have to be eliminated during this period. He pointed out that as soon as it was found that tournament play could be resumed, he would be the first to so recommend. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: v/ 17. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, low bidder, for fur- nishing one new, 3/4-Ton Truck with Surveyor Body, for the Engineering Department, at the net cost of $3,404. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing said vehicle at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18Y From City Manager, recommending the work be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed covering the project of Installing a Storm Sewer in Fernside Boulevard between Garfield Avenue and Thompson Avenue - and in Thompson Avenue between Fernside Boulevard and High Street. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 19/From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the reclassification of certain lands on Bay Farm Island - as specifically described in the petition - from the "C-M-PD", Commercial- Manufacturing-Planned Development District, to the "R-1-PD", One-Family Residence District. The peti- tion was filed by Shore Line Properties, Inc. The Hearing date on this matter was set for the next Council meeting, to be held June 8, 1966. 20Y From City Manager, reporting all public improvements in Tract No. 2599 satisfactorily completed - recommending they be accepted and the Developer be released from his bond. This subdivision was com- prised of forty-six lots situated southwest from the intersection of Mecartney Road with Island Drive. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be adopted; that said public improvements be accepted and the Developer be released from his bond. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21" City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for the proj- ect of Resurfacing Various City Streets, at the total cost of $29,775.20. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to said Company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 22: From the Advisory Golf Commission, signed by Mr. Robert L. Veres, Secretary, recommending a com- prehensive green fee schedule be adopted, effective June 1, 1966, as set forth in its letter of May 13, 1966. It was pointed out that the Commission, in making its study, had found the rate structure at Alameda Municipal Golf Courses was, in general, the lowest of all Courses listed in the chart for the San Francisco Bay Area. Councilman Bartley commented that he felt the rate shown under "Item VIII - Military Fee - (b) Officers" should be the same as indicated for civilian players. He said he believed these Officers did nOt want or expect any preferential treatment in this respect. Upon request, Councilman Rose read the fee schedule in full and indicated the fees of several other Golf Courses in the area to point up the competitive comparison with the local Courses. There being no objections, the Order of Business was revised and the meeting proceeded under the Head- ing of "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 23. Councilman Rose then introduced the following resolution which set forth the schedule of fees, as recommended by the Advisory Golf Commission, to be put into effect on June 1, 1966, - and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6945 Amending Resolution No. 6357 Setting Rates to be Charged for Play on the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall. Speaking on the question, Councilman La Croix referred to the point mentioned by Councilman Bartley that the Military Officers should pay the same rate as the civilians. There was considerable discuss- ion to clarify the exact thinking of the Councilmen with regard to this particular item of the sug- gested schedule. City Attorney Cunningham pointed out that the resolution listed the fee schedule exactly as recom- mended by the Commission and it would have to be modified if the Council desired to amend "Item VIII". It was determined that this special rate for Military Officers would be eliminated from the schedule listed in the resolution. The question was then put and the motion to adopt said resolution, as amended, carried on the follow- ing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting then resumed under the regular Order of Business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 24/./ The matter was called up concerning the request of Mr. Eugene Justin for permission to erect a dwelling which would be supported by piles and would project thirty-six feet into the lagoon area at the rear of the property known as 2016 Clinton Avenue. City Engineer Hanna referred to his memorandum report on this subject dated May 12, 1966, and further explained certain circumstances-with 'regard to the clearance of debris from this proposed structure and the existing dwelling on each side thereof. Councilman La Croix then moved the request of Mr. Justin be granted and he be permitted to construct the dwelling as proposed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 251 The question was then presented with regard to a site for a new Fire Station. It was developed that the first consideration was to establish a policy on the cost bracket the City could meet and in what locale a Firehouse could be built. Several sites were mentioned which had already been checked into. The opinion was expressed that the Council should rely upon the recommendations of the Board of Fire Underwriters, the Fire Chief and the City Manager for the best site for such a facility to adequately serve the needs of the com- munity. It was also pointed out that wherever the site might be which would ultimately be selected' there would be some opposition thereto. A new Fire Station was desperately needed and the old Webb Avenue Fire Station should be replaced as promptly as possible. Further, it was felt that in any future site recommendation, the opposition should be weighed against the advantages to the entire City. 'Councilman McCall expressed his difference of opinion with regard to the recommendation submitted in the City Manager's report and felt-there might be some opportunity in this search for a site to do some "horse-trading" of certain City property with that privately owned. City Manager Weller then emphasized that Parking Lot "C" on Central Avenue had not been represented as the "best possible Fire Station location" - either in terms of cost or necessarily in terms of locale. He pointed out that the principal reason for recommending this site was because of the dual accomplishment which would be provided by it - namely, the redemption of the Off-Street Parking Bonds, as well as an excellent site for the Firehouse itself. He stated he was primarily concerned with finding a piece of property for the relocation of the Webb Avenue Fire Station which would furnish an adequate and proper fire protection system for the City. He suggested that the City then get well away from the high-value Park Street area - although the site would have to remain within the proper response district. This would be subject to the access roads which were provided - upon traffic conditions and upon the size of the site, as well as the cost. He also remarked that the City has the right to condemn property for such needs, if necessary. Mr. Weller summarized further ramifications of the issue. It was determined that the problem should be referred back to the Staff for further investigation of a proper site for the new Firehouse and to submit other recommendations covering all details involved in order that the Council would be able to make the proper judgment from all the facts. 26: At this time, Councilman McCall reported on the request of the Recreation and Parks Commission which had been presented to the Council at its last meeting. This was for permission to proceed with its Major Capital Outlay program, with the development of Woodstock Park being given top priority. Councilman McCall stated he and Councilman Rose had discussed the subject with Mr. Mainland, Director of Recreation and Parks. He pointed out that with the project of completing the Alameda Swim Center underway at this time, it would be better to complete it before considering the further improvement of Woodstock Park. Councilman McCall stated that, in reviewing this Department's Capital Outlay program, they had noted the item of the Bay Farm Island Recreation Center - its needed expansion and, especially, the neces- sary connection of this facility to the City sewer system. In view of the reconstruction of the adjacent Municipal Golf Courses it was believed this was a propitious time to proceed with the sani- tary sewer connection and it was, therefore, recommended that this portion of the program be authorized. Councilman McCall moved that this sewer connection be completed under said program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 27. Councilman McCall broached the subject of the recent election of Mayor Godfrey to membership on the Board of Directors of the may Area Rapid Transit District. He commented that the City Council was indeed very proud of this fact and he knew that Mayor Godfrey would be an excellent representative of his District. Congratulations were offered which were accompanied by hearty applause. Mayor Godfrey responded with an expression of appreciation for the Council's support. RESOLUTIONS: 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6946 Authorizing Execution of Agreement Modifying Agreement Between City and Sarazen, Muirhead & Caldwell, Relating to Improvements of Municipal Golf Courses." 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. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6947 Authorizing Execution of Amendment to the Contract No. NBy(U)-44650 (Modification 'E') Relating to Special Services Furnished by the City to United States Navy Off-Station Public Quarters and Hamoja Housing Project." 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6948 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1966-1967." 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6949 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1967, Gasoline and Traffic Paint, 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. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 6950 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1967, Class 'B' Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix, 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. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6951 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Sidewalk Construction and Intersection Regrading on Otis Drive at Krusi Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6952 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Street Repairs on Calhoun Street from Court Street to Mound Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6953 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Construction of Diving Pool Addition for Alameda Swim Center, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6954 Approving Warrant No. 108 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." ($215,000) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 37• The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6955 Resolution Approving Boundary Map." - (Assessment District No. 65-1 - Southeast Section of Alameda and Bay Farm Island) 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. 38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6956 Resolution Setting Time and Place for Hearing for Determining Public Convenience and Necessity of the Improvements to be Made in Assessment District No. 65-1, City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1 39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6957 In the Matter of the Construction of Improvements in Assessment District , No. 65-1, City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, 40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6958 Resolution and Order Preliminarily Adopting Engineer's Report, Setting Public Hearing and Calling for Bids, Assessment District No. 65-1, City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 41. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6959 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Constructing of a Well at the Municipal Golf Course, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose 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. FILING: 42. Specifications No. MS 5-66- 6 - Traffic Paint for Fiscal Year 1966-67. 43. Specifications No. MS 44. Specifications No. MS 1966-1967. 45. Specifications No. PW 46. Specifications No. PW at Krusi Park. 47. Specifications No. PW 5-66-16 - Street Repairs on Calhoun Street from Court Street to Mound Street. 48. Specifications No. PW 5-66-17 - Constructing Diving Pool Addition to Alameda Swim Center. 49. Modification of Agreement - Between City and Sarazen, Muirhead & Caldwell, Golf Course Architects and Consultants. 50. Boundary Map of Assessment District No. 65-1. 51. Engineer's Estimate of Cost re Assessment District No. 65-1. 52. Engineer's Report and Assessment - Assessment District No. 65-1. 53. Notice of Improvement and Notice Inviting Sealed Bids - Assessment District No. 65-1. 5-66- 7 - Premium and Non-Premium Gasoline for Fiscal Year 1966-1967. 5-66- 8 - Class "B" Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix for Fiscal Year 2-66- 6 - Constructing Well at Municipal Golf Course. 4-66- 9 - Sidewalk Construction and Intersection Regrading on Otis Drive BILLS: 54. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $46,975.06, 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 17, 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. 55. At this point, Councilman McCall spoke of the serious accident recently suffered by Mrs. Rena Riden, Times-Star Reporter. She was in critical condition and he suggested a letter be sent express- ing the Council's concern and best wishes. The President informed the Council that Councilman Rose had sent a plart to Mrs. Riden on behalf of the Council. Also, the Clerk was to forward a letter extending best wishes for her speedy recovery. ADJOURNMENT: 56. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Wednesday evening, June 8, 1966, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,