1966-07-12 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING JULY 12, 1966
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey,
(5), were noted present. Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
l»/ From Alameda Conservation Association, signed by Mrs. Helen L. Freeman, President, concerning
the tidelands granted in trust to City of Alameda - and transmitting copy of letter on same subject
addressed to the Lieutenant Governor and to the State Controller.
The President stated he understood the City Attorney had this case in hand and he did not believe
there was any action to be taken at this time. The communication was to be filed.
2. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. James B. Davis, Attorney,
requesting approval of its warrant in the sum of $65,084.31 to pay for certain dredging work.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
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]� From Department of Public Works, notifying the Council that the Governor, Chairman of the
California Toll Bridge Authority, had called a meeting of the Authority to be held at 18;00 o'clock
a.m., Thursday, July 14, 1966, in the Basement Board Room, Public Works Building, Sacramento - to
discuss and consider a request for the reduction of commuter bus tolls on the San Francisco-Oakland
Bay Bridge.
The President asked the Clerk to acknowledge receipt of this letter and indicate that the City Coun-
cil was interested in receiving such notification and thank the Agency for said information on all
future meetings.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA:
4, v From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Sequoia Forest Products Co., low bidder,
for furnishing Soil Conditioner for the Municipal Golf Course, at the cost of $4.94 per cubic yard.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated firm
for furnishing this item at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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5.' From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Pacific Cement & Aggregates, Inc., low
bidder, for furnishing Gravel for the Municipal Golf Coursa,
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed and contract be awarded to the firm indicated
for furnishing the specified item. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the fol-
lowing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
6. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Coast Fertilizer Co., low bidder, for
furnishing Peat Moss for the Municipal � lf C
o Course, at a cost of $5,50 per cubic yard.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the company desig-
nated for furnishing said material 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.
7: From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Pacific Cement & Aggregates, Inc., low
bidder, for furnishing Drain Pipe for the Municipal Golf Course.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to said firm for fur-
nishing this material at the price quoted. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on
the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
8. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Formost Construction Company, lowest and
best bidder, for the project of Installing an Irrigation System at the Municipal Golf Course, at the
total cost of $130,080., as set forth in his letter of July 11, 1966.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to said company for
the specified project at the total cost as quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Fivo, Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Rose reported that the Steering Committee, comprised of Messrs. Weller, Peterson and him-
self, had met with the Golf Course Architect and the Engineer in charge of construction last Thursday
morning, July 7. They then toured the Golf Course and he stated the progress was really noticeable. Rose emphasized that the Committee had again impressed upon the Contractors that the cost
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of this project had to be kept within the $380,000. which had been allocated. The City Manager had
asked the Construction Superintendent to project his cost estimates to completion. It had been indi-
cated this Would require a couple of days - and another meeting was planned for Thursday, July 14 at
which time it was expected these figures would be available. He stated it was felt tbat, from al`
information � to dote, the cost was in line. ` ^
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9. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for the project
of Reconstructing and Widening Buena Vista Avenue from Park Street to Everett Street, at the total cost
of $25,341.71.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to this company for
the designated project at the price quoted. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on
the -following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None.
10. Upon the President's request at this time, the Clerk read in full a memorandum dated July 12,
addressed to City Manager Weller from his Assistant, Richard E. Watson. This concerned the contract
with B. A. Rogers Trucking Company for rental of certain construction equipment fully operated and
maintained. This was for the purpose of moving fill as delivered to the Municipal Golf Course or to
move fill as excavated from the Golf Course. Two unforeseen circumstances had caused delays which
had run the cost up close to the $20,000. limit, It was recommended that the Council be requested to
authorize an amendment to said contract to increase the figure in Paragraph 3 of said document to
$30,000. It was explained that this increase would be absorbed by other savings and, also, that the
Steering Committee had approved this approach.
fish-
ing pier at the south end of McKay Avenue in conjunction with the recreational development of the
Alameda Memorial State Beach. He referred to a meeting he had with Messrs. Raymond J. Nesbit, Execu-
tive Director, and Chester Hart,Assistant Director, of the Wildlife Conservation Board of the State
of California. He felt these gentlemen were highly enthusiastic about the possibilities of such a
program and would support the City's interest. Councilman McCall stated that, in order to be included
on the list of priorities, the City would have to write a letter to the Wildlife Conservation Board
requesting that it consider such an application. He explained the type of financing of such a pro-
gram and said he believed this would be a golden opportunity for Alameda. Councilman McCall asked
that the Council request City Manager Weller to write the letter as suggested, with the request that
this site be considered for the specified development. This was for exploratory purposes on behalf
of the City.
There was considerable discussion about the several ramifications of this matter. Mr. Weller explained
that he had discussed the situation with Mr. William Penn Mott of the East Bay Regional Park District,
which Agency was involved in the proposed development of the Alameda Memorial State Beach. He pointed
out this proposal would cause some substantial revisions in the existing plans for this area - prlmatily,
public access down McKay Avenue, provision of a parking section, etcetera. Mr. Weller agreed, however,
the circumstances merited the Council's active interest.
Councilman Rose then moved the recommendation be approved and the sum of $20,800. as set forth in the
original contract in question be increased to $30,000. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
The President stated that, if there were no objections, he would ask the City Manager to write an
appropriate letter to Mr. Raymond J. Nesbit, Executive Officer of the Wildlife Conservation Board.
12. president Godfrey reported that the problems involved in the housing of the remaining families
in the Estuary Project were far from fully resolved - but work was progressing and efforts were being
continued toward this end, just as predicted.
RESOLUTIONS:
13, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6987
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call �6e
carried by
following nn�m, Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None.
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14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6988
Approving Warrant No, 109 of the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District
No. 2105."
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Top Soil for
Municipal Golf Course, 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.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Fertilizer for
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.
"Resolution 0o. 6989
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6990
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Lawn Seed
for Municipal Golf Course, 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.
The President then declared the foregoing resolutions adopted.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
17, "Ordinance No. 1533,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections
11-134(g), 11-138(g), 11-1312(g), 1I-1310(g), 11-1320(g), 11-1324(g),
11-14A6(6) and 11-14A7(u) Thereof, Relating to Rear Yard Coverage,
Accessory Building Placement and Patio Covers."
Councilman Bartley moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. Councilman McCall seconded the motion
which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
FILING:
18. Specifications No. MS 7-66-15 - Top Soil for the Municipal Golf Course.
19. Specifications No. MS 7-66-16 - Fertilizer for the Municipal Golf Course.
20. Specifications No. MS 7-66-17 - Lawn Seed for the Municipal Golf Course.
21, At this point, Councilman Rose moved the Council retire to the Conference Room for an Executive
Session to discuss prospective appointees for several of the City Boards, Commissions, etcetera.
Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.
The President declared a five-minute recess in order to assemble for said Executive Session. During
this session, the Council gave consideration to several civic-minded citizens who would be willing
to serve on the various Boards. However, in view of the fact that acceptance on the part of certain
individuals was necessary, it was determined that no final action on the proposed appointments would
be taken at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
22. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 19, I066, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,