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1966-06-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING JUNE 21, 1966 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman McCall and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Craig Jessup, Pastor, First Baptist Church. DOLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and Presideut Godfrey, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 8, 1966, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: ./ 2. From the following in protest against the proposed site of Jackson Park for location of a new Firehouse: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ryan, 1239 Park Avenue; Mrs. Margaret Getz, 1314 Park Avenue; Mrs. Edward J. Schneider, 1340 Park Avenue; Frances Barbera, 1224 Park Avenue; Mr. George B. Carvalho, Sr., 3305 Fernside Boulevard; Mr. Raymond F. Barbera, 3229 Tnyon Terrace; Mrm, James D. Scheibli, 3393 Kiwanis Street, Oakland (former resident of Alameda); Charles and Grace Kerr, 1178 Park Avenue; Elizabeth B. Robinson; Lillian Gallant and Gladys D. Bradley, 1206 Park Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. D. McPherson, 1248 Regent Street; Morris Grace, 1222 Park Avenue; A. C. Poropat, 2234 Santa Clara Avenue; Miss Mildred S. Meyers, 2024 Central Avenuai Mrs. 8, E. Myers, 2428 Roosevelt Drive (Alamedano for Saving Jackson Park); Mr, John J. Williamson, 512-B Central Avenue; Mr. Cecil C. McKinstry, Lafayette; Doris B. Goodman, 1805 Clinton Avenue; Mabel Cary and Violet V. MacLeod, 1322 Park Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Murphy, 1235 Park Avenue; Claire A. Ritchie, 1250 Park Avenue. The President stated this matter would be referred to "Resolutions" for further discussion at that time. 3. From Shaw & Lunt, Realtors, signed by Mr. J. Barni, calling attention to a vacant lot overgrown with trees, and a derelict house thereon, adjacent to 878 Oak Street, which were attractive nuisances and fire hazards. It was recommended the City take action to have the house demolished. There being no objections, the President stated the request would be turned over to the City Engineer for investigation and report and the Clerk would so acknowledge the letter. Councilman McCall stated this condition had prevailed for several years. He also called attention to a house, located nearby, which had been partially destroyed by fire almost a year ago. He said these circumstances were detrimental to the neighborhood and he thought the City had a Housing Committee which checked into such situations. Councilman McCall felt this Committee should investigate not only this site but also all such lots which were detrimental to the community. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4. Mr. Clarence Gilmore, 1853 Eighth Street, President of the Alameda Chapter of the National Asso- ciation for the Advancement of Colored People, referred to his appearance before the Council at its meeting of June 8, together with many of the residents of former Estuary Housing Project. He stated a number of said residents and supporters were staging this "Camp-in" at Franklin Park to dramatize their plight of having been evicted from Estuary Project, as a result of the lack of action by the City officials to find adequate housing for these people. He spoke at great length and was joined in presenting arguments by the following: Mrs. Mabel Tatum, 105-A Singleton Avenue; Chris Sandholt, 223 Central Avenue; Ashley and Lynn Jones, 1040 Fair Oaks Avenue; Russell V. Lombardo, Publisher of the Alameda Sun; Eugene Drew, Oakland Chapter of Congress of Racial Equality; Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue; Sam C. Dexter, NAACP; Curtis Lee Baker; The Reverend Mr. Jessup; Thomas Fike, 1149 High Court, Berkeley; James Hewitt, 2110 Santa Clara Avenue; Robert Marder, Attorney, NAACP, 3000 Bayview Drive; Howard Jetter, Seventh Congressional Democratic Club, also expressed his interest in the situation and asked many questions which President Godfrey attempted to answer; Sandy McCann, 1825 San Antonio Avenue. The City Council listened to these vociferous contentions for two and one-half hours during which time President Godfrey also reviewed the actions taken by him and the City Staff in formulating and mailing a questionnaire to all of the people involved, as agreed upon at the last meeting. The President reiterated his willingness to carry out his promises but pointed out he had received the completed questionnaires from only about twenty people and, therefore, he was unable as yet to approach Com- mander Clark of the United States Navy to attempt to negotiate further for some housing in Makassar Straits or Western Housing Projects for these evicted families. City Manager Weller also emphasized the lack of cooperation on the part of the families themselves and their representatives in attending meetings and carrying out steps which had apparently been agreed upon. Councilman La Croix suggested the City Council, the City Attorney and representatives of these various negro groups have a meeting tomorrow night, June 22, in the Council Chamber at 7:30 o'clock. This was tentatively agreeable, subject also, to Mr. Gilmore's confirmation of being able to have his several representatives present. HEARINGS: 5V The matter was called up concerning Resolution of Intention No. 6957 to Construct Improvements in Assessment District No. 65-1 and to Determine Public Convenience and Necessity for Said Imp rove- ments (East Alameda - Bay Farm Island Street Imprnvemeuto), The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication setting this time and place for the Public Hearing on the question of the formation of an Assessment District for said street improvements. The President read a prepared statement indicating the procedure to be followed in this Public Hearing under provisions of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. He first called upon City Engineer Hanna to make his report - which was done in minute detail in full explanation of the amended estimate of coot. Be emphasized the total amended estimated cost had been revised to $74,992.58 from the original $95,800. Mr. Hanna then delineated the several streets encompassed within the proposed "District" and indicated the exact type of improvements planned for each area. Following the City Engineer's presentation, the order of business was revised and the meeting was referred to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6968 Resolution Directing City Engineer of the City of Alameda to File Amended Cost Estimate and Amended Engineers Report, Assessment District 0o, 65-1, City of Alameda, Alameda County, 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. The meeting then reverted back to the regular order of business and continued under "Hearings". President Godfrey then called upon those who had filed written objections relating to this work. The following raised questions: Messrs. Ted Kaufman, 1083 Peach Street, who said he was also speaking on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Brown, 3233 Calhoun Street; Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Clegg, 1009 Peach Street; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Wallace, 1011 Peach Street. Mr. Robert De Celle, 276 Beach Road, addressed the Council as representative of the Bay Farm Island Improvement League, and asked that this matter be laid over pending a meeting with the City Manager and the City Engineer to discuss certain phases of the proposed project which they believed would remove their obligation from this area - or, at lemat, from certain parts thereof. Be pointed out that if the Council did not temporarily postpone action on the resolutions relating to the proposed formation of said District, he had been authorized to obtain counsel tomorrow and file an injunction to stop any action. Other spea kers who questioned the amount of their estimated assessments or the reasons why certain parts of the work had not been done under given development projects in the past were: Mr. D. M. Smith, 1007 Peach Street; Mrs. Paul Tiedemann, 323 Maitland Drive; Mr. Karl V. Hokanson, 2700 Otis Drive; Mr. James Murphy, who spoke on behalf of his father, Mr. Harold Murphy, 3009 Fillmore Street; Mrs. Frances Ratto, 23 Maitland Drive; Mr. B. H. Johnson, 1028 Fountain Street; M. J. Danielson, 998 Post Street. The Clerk also read two letters which had been submitted just prior to the meeting this evening from Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Johnson, 1026 Fountain Street, and Mr. John David Monsma, 2910 Fillmore Street. Mr. Ness, Attorney, of the firm of Sturgis, Den-Dulk, Douglass & Anderson, legal counsel in this parti- cular matter, explained the legal technicalities pertinent to the legal method by which the computation of the percentage of protestants was determined. Several requested that no decision be made at this meeting in order that certain ques tions could be clarified for the information of the affected property owners. Councilman Rose suggested that, if possible, this matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Council, with the understanding that it was too late for any further protests - and, during the interim, to be furnished with the actual percentage of protests which had been received from the several areas compris- ing the Assessment District. The Councilmen were polled and it was agreeable to all that the President declare the Hearing continued to the next regular meeting to be held July 5, 1960. City Attorney Cunningham inquired of the City Engineer (1) whether, in his judgment, the work proposed to be done in the proposed District was necessary; (2) whether it was of special benefit to the owners in the District; and (3) whether, in his opinion, the estimated costs and assessments had been spread fairly and equitably among the owners in proportion to the benefits to be received. Mr. Hanna replied, "The answer to all of these questions is 'Yes'." Mr. De Celle inquired if it would be possible for some of the Bay Farm Island representatives to have a meeting with the City Engineer and the City Manager to discuss the matter for their education. He was assured by the President that no doubt such a meeting could be arranged by his telephoning the office of the City Manager. RESOLUTIONS: 6.v "Resolution No. Determining Northerly Portion of Jackson Park as Site for New Firehouse, and Finding Said Site Unnecessary for Present or Future Park Purposes." The President explained that this resolution had been prepared only so the public could be informed that this location was under consideration as a site for a new Fire Station. To expedite and facilitate action on this matter for the sake of the many interested people in the audience, and to eliminate the necessity of time-taking arguments from many persons, the Council entered into a discussion to ascertain how it could properly proceed to obviate the Jackson Park site from further consideration. Councilman McCall then stated that if the majority of the Council were in favor of the northeast cor- ner of Park Street and Encinal Avenue for the new Fire Station site, then the City Attorney and the City Manager could be requested to proceed with the necessary preparation of documents to either negotiate a sale or institute condemnation proceedings. This would determine upon a site selection, it would improve the area and, he felt, the community would approve and thus exclude many objections. Councilman McCall said he would make a motion to this effect. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix. City Manager Weller interjected, for the record, that he appreciated the fact this was a policy deci- sion by the City Council but pointed out that it did not carry with it the Staff's recommendation., He said he simply wanted to remind the Council that, while this site was excellent and had been dis- cussed many times, it would approximately double the cost of the new Firehouse - and it was on no basis that good. Councilman Bartley expressed his thinking on the subject, emphasizing that he felt having to pay more for this particular corner site was better than taking land on which private homes were located because of the hardships which would thus be created. He said he had prepared a motion which covered the necessary action to effect the Council's decision, and he would submit it to Councilman McCall if he would like to read it. Instead, with the consent and withdrawal of his second, Councilman McCall withdrew his motion. Councilman Bartley then moved the City Manager, the City Attorney and all affected City Employees take all action necessary to acquire the unimproved property located on the northeast corner of Park Street and Encinal Avenue, commonly known as the former site of the El. Centro Hotel and the Strand Theater, as the site for a new Firehouse - including hiring appraisers and, if necessary, preparation of all proceedings to acquire subject property by eminent domain. The motion was seconded by Council- man McCall. Speaking on the question, Mr. Cecil C. McKinstry of Lafayette, formerly a resident of Park Avenue, inquired why the Council could not consider and discuss his plan to leave the Firehouse in its exist- ing location and to buy adjoining property. President Godfrey answered that this very proposal was one which had been studied at length by the Staff and the Fire Chief. It had been determined that it would not work out to the best interests of the City and the Fire Department for many reasons. The question was put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. President Godfrey stated that, for the record, the resolution which served as the basis for considera- tion and discussion of this matter, had been dropped. The order of business then reverted back to "Reports" and the meeting continued under the regular agenda. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 7. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Repairing Calhoun Street from Court Street to Mound Street, at the total cost of $2,898. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the total cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8: From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Constructing Sidewalk and Street Regrading on North Side of Otis Drive between Mound and High Streets, at the total cost of $4,738.80. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that project indicated at the total cost quoted. The motion was on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. 9V From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to low bidder, for the project of Janitorial Service in the Ci cost of $10,193.86. contract be awarded to said firm for the seconded by Councilman McCall and carried Absent: None. American Building Maintenance Company, ty Hall and the Libraries, at the total Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to the designated company for the specified project at the total price quoted. Councilman McCall seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. lOY' From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the approval of Parcel Map'0n. 209, subject to conditions contained in the City Engineer's Report dated June 10, 1966, and the excep- tion noted in the Board's letter dated June 15, 1906. This covered property of Morrison Broo, Improve- ment Co., located at Central and McKay Avenues. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". llv. From City Manager, with regard to the gasoline supply for fiscal year 1906-67, recommending that all bids recently submitted be rejected and he be authorized to execute an agreement with the County of Alameda to obtain the City's requirements through said contract. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be adopted; that all of said bids be rejected and the City Manager be authorized to enter into such an agreement with the County of Alameda for said gasoline needs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. lz. From City Manager, with regard to the bids recently received for completion of the Alameda Swim Center* Councilman Rose moved this matter be referred back to the Recreation and Parks Commission for its further study and report. President Godfrey seconded the mntion. Speaking on the question, there was discussion about the bids coming in at a considerably higher price than had been estimated. Upon request, Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman of the Commission, commented on the situation and expressed his personal opinion that no purpose would be served by referring the matter back to the Commission. Mr. Grant Mainland, Director of Recreation and Parks, read a letter from Mr. George D. McKay, the Architect on the project, in explanation of why the costs had gone so high. There was the suggestion that the facility be reduced in size to decrease the cost thereof. It was developed there would then be more restricted use of the pool - for diving only, for instance. After some further discourse on the subject, the question was put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. vr 13. From City Manager, with regard to the request of Alameda Garbage Association to increase the basic collection rate from $1,20 to $1.55 per month, effective July 1, 1906. Councilman McCall questioned the proposed rate increase, contending it was not realistic. Councilman Rose felt the Council should also have more factual information concerning the financial status, of the Association and the Union involved. Mr. Weller explained the circumstances relating to this matter, He pointed up the fact that the City had not been involved in any way with the negotiations between the representatives of the Association and the Union. Be stated there would be a report from the City Auditor and an indication of his thinking on the subject very soon. It was developed that the term of the contract would be for a three-year period. Councilman Bartley then moved that the report of the City Manager, as contained in his letter of June 20, 1966, be accepted for information purposes only; that the data referred to be submitted to the City Council and the matter be laid over to the next meeting to be held on June 28, whether it be a special or an adjourned regular session, at which time the City Manager was to give his budget presentation. Councilman McCall seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. 14: From Public Utilities Board, signed by Mr. L. F. Randall, Secretary, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 2398, and a copy of the Budget for the Bureau for the fiscal year ending J une 30, 1967. The matter was noted and referred to the Budget Session for further consideration. RESOLUTIONS: 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6969 Approving Parcel Map No. 209 for Division of Property at Central and McKay Avenues, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Morrison Brothers Improvement Co,, a Partnership)." \ / ' 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. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6970 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 209 and Approving Faithful Performance Bond 3--- as to Sufficiency (Central and McKay Avenues -- Morrison Brothers Improvement Co., a Partnership)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the o on £ lI i o8 vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. The following resolution was introduced-by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6971 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Reconstruction and Widening of Buena Vista Avenue from Park Street to Everett 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6972 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of an Irrigation System in the Alameda Municipal Golf Course, 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted as indicated. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 19. "Ordinance No. 1529, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (George and Miranda Properties on Bay Farm Island - Shore Line Properties, Inc.) Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four., Noes: None. Not Voting: Council- man Bartley, (1). Absent: None. 20. "Ordinance No. 1530, New Series Authorizing Acquisition, by Purchase, of Easement in Real Property for Public Street Purposes (0.118 Acre - Southern Pacific Company." Councilman Bartley moved the passage of the ordinance as submitted. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. "Ordinance No. 1531, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision (46) of Section 17-333 Thereof, Relating to Limited No Parking." (North side Shore Line Drive, between Park and Willow Streets). Councilman La Croix moved the passage of the ordinance as submitted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 22. Amended Engineer's Estimate of Cost - Assessment District No. 65-1, City of Alameda, Alameda County, California. 23. Amended Engineer's Report and Assessment - Assessment District No. 65-1, City of Alameda, Alameda County, California. 24. Specifications No. PW 4-66-8 - Reconstruction and Widening of Buena Vista Avenue from Park Street to Everett Street. 25. Specifications No. PW 6-66-20 - Installation of an Irrigation System in the Alameda Municipal Golf Course. BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $27,384.69, 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 June 21, 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. ADJOURNMENT: 27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, June 28, 1986, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,