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1966-10-25 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON - - - OCTOBER 25 1966 The meeting convened at 4:00 o'clock p.m. with -President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Rose. 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 October 4, 1966, were approved as transcribed. WRLTTEN COMNUNICATIONS: From Davis, Craig 6x. Bartalini, Attorneys for Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. James B. Davis, requesting approval of Warrant No. 113, in the amount of $12,205.73 in payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Marshall Tease, 2905 Windsor Drive, addressed the Council on behalf of approximately eighty- three residents who had signed a petition "asking the Council to reconsider its proposed intention to acquire the real property at the northeast corner of Encinal Avenue and Park Street for the pur- pose of ereCting a fire station. thereon." It was stated they felt the amount intended to be expended was far too much for this purpose and urged the CounCil not to go through. with said proposed purchase and to locate said fire station at a site which would cost the taxpayers of the City of Alameda far less money. He emphasized that everyone agreed the old Webb Avenue Station should be replaced but the objection was to the amount of money to be spent on this particular location. Mr. Pease also pointed out he believed the estimated cost of the building itself was extremely low and the Council was going to have to expend much more than presently anticipated. Mr. Pease then filed the petition with the Clerk. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, next submitted his ideas with regard to adequate fire protection in the City. He believed the Webb Avenue Station did not need to be replaced but that all other existing stations should be expanded with more apparatus and a station also located on the South Shore. Mr. Frank Osborn, 2918 Windsor Drive, too, protested against the expenditure of such a large sum of money for the property alone for the new fire station. President Godfrey reviewed the steps taken by the City Council in this matter, pointing up the many meetings held by the City Staff and the Council in giving full consideration to a number of locations. He stated the criteria set forth by the National Board of Fire Underwriters was quite restrictive in the ultimate choice which could be made and still benefit the City and its citizens. Each of the Councilmen expressed his thinking on the subject and, upon. request, City Attorney Cunningham explained the position of the City were it to renege on its actions to date with regard to the options to purchase. HEARIWS: 4. The matter was called up ConCerning the Appeal from the decision of the Planning Board to deny a variance to allow five carports to be attached to the main structure and extend to the rear prop- erty line at 2007 Clinton Avenue. Said Appeal was filed by Mr. Clark Huffaker, Building Contractor, The Clerk stated all interested parties had been notified of this time and place for the Hearing on said Appeal. Upon request, Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the history of this case. It was later developed that the Staff had recommended approval of the necessary variance. Also, it was explained that the recently adopted ordinance changing the regulations for accessory buildings and rear yard coverage was aimed primarily at patio covers rather than "carports". City Attorney Cunningham stated the issue before the Council was whether or not the action of the Planning Board, under Section 41-161 (b) and (e) of the Alameda Municipal Code should be affirmed, Modified or reversed. The President called for proponents of the issue and Mr. Clark Huffaker, 11121 Kerrigan Drive, Oakland, Contractor on this project, addressed the Council in support of the design of the structure in question. He pointed up the advantages of the rear yard covered parking spaces. Upon the call for opponents to the question, there was no response. The President then declared the Hearing closed. Following some discussion. by the Council, Councilman La Croix moved the action of the Planning Board be reversed and the Appeal be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORTS OF OF 'ERS 5. v' From Auditor and Assessor, signed by Mr. Ed. Ferrario, Deputy Assessor, requesting the refund of personal property taxes to several parties, as listed in the letter of October 10, 1966, in the total amount of $170.40. Section 3-921 of the Alameda Municipal Code provides for such action when necessary. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 6/ From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for '0 the project of Reconstructing Pavement Failures on Tilden Way, at the total cost of $12,666. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be adopted; that contrast be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None. 7. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Culvert Reconstruction on Oak Street at Alameda and at San Antonio Avenues, at the total cost of $21,233.65. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be approved; that contract he awarded to the firm indi- cated for said project at the cost quoted. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. From City Manager, recommending authorization be given that all appropriate expenditures listed in the 1966-67 Golf Course Improvement Reserve Budget be levied against the Equipment Replacement Fund and to direct the transfer of $11,890. from said "Reserve Budget" to the "Replacement Fund". Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be accepted; that all of said expenditures listed 'in the 1966-67 Golf Course Improvement Reserve Budget be levied against the Equipment Replacement Fund and to direct a transfer of $11,890. from said "Reserve Budget" to the "Replacement Fund", The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. vd"' 9. From City Manager, requesting confirmation of the expenditure of $1,473.70 for emergency repairs to the Well on Golf Course No. 2 - under provision of Section 3-15 of the City Charter cover- ing an emergency requiring immediate action. Councilman Rose moved the request be approved and the necessity for this expenditure for emergency repairs to said Well be confirmed - as provided in the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. From City Manager, requesting gonfirmation of action to engage Prodanovich, Inc., to undertake immediate repair of the sanitary sewer in Clinton Avenue, at estimated cost of from $1,350. to $4,000. - under provision of Section 3-15 of the City Charter covering great necessity of repair on behalf of public health. and safety. In response to inquiry, City Engineer Hanna explained the situation with regard to the "chronig prob- lems" encountered with this particular very old sewer. Further, Mr. Hanna commented that: he had asked the Design. Department to prepare plans and speQ.dfications for a new sewer along this route from Park Street, westerly. Councilman La Croix moved the requested confirmation be granted in this case of emergency repair to the Clinton Avenue Sanitary Sewer in the interests of public health and safety - as provided in the City Charter. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. From City Planning Board, signed by the Assistant Secretary, recommending the reclassification of certain properties on Encinal Avenue and at 1.247 Pearl Street, from "R-1", One-Family Residence District, to 'R-2', Two-Family Residence District. The property known as 1247 Pearl Street was owned by Harold and Faye M. Lane. The Public Hearing on this matter was set for the Council meeting to be held Tuesday evening, November 15, 1966. 12K'From City Manager, recommending. contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, low bidder, for furnishing Four Sedans to the Police Department, at the total cost of $7,437.39. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified vehicles at the price quoted. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion, which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From Acting City Manager, recommending that an extension of time of twenty-two days from Octo- ber 19, 1966, be allowed, Formost Construction. Co. in which to complete the project of Installing an Irrigation System at the Municipal Golf Course. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed and the extension of time as set forth be granted the designated Company for completion of the specified project. The motion was seconded by Counoilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None. NTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 14, Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision 6 to Section 17-344.1 Thereof, Relating to 24-Minute Parking Limit." (Broadway - Blanding Avenue to Clement Avenue) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1517 Upon President Godfrey's request, Councilman Rose reported that he had recently attended a meet- . ing of the Assembly Interim Committee on. Transportation and Commerce, concerning Bay Crossings. He had talked with Mr. E. R. Foley, Chief Engineer of the Toll Bridge Authority, who had given a report on the present status of the "Marin Crossings". Mr. Foley had also told CounCilman Rose that plans for the 'Alameda Terminus" would not be ready until about May of 1967. Councilman Rose remarked that Mr. Hanna would be alert to any developments in this respect and keep the CounCil informed thereof. 16. Also upon request, Councilman La Croix referred to the Council Committee composed of himself and Councilman Bartley which had met with the Board of Trustees of Alameda Hospital and the Hospital Administrator, Harold Michaels, to discuss the possibility of locating the First Aid facilities within t he new hospital complex itself. He recalled that the City had entered into an agreement to under- . take a study of the First Aid Station, the cost of which had been borne by both the Alameda Hospital and the City of Alameda. It was-also pointed out that an analysis of this study was to have been made by the Hospital. Administrator and a report submitted to the City Manager for the Council's information. .• Councilman La Croix then asked that Mr. Michaels be requested to transmit as soon as possible the analysis of said study of the First Aid Station. There being no objection, President Godfrey directed the City Clerk to write such a letter. 17. Councilman La Croix also referred to the Community Action Program and stated there would be a meeting of the Executive Committee thereof on November 2, 1966, with Dr. Norval. Smith from the Oakland Office and Mr. John Martin of the San Francisco Office of Economi Opportunity. They planned to further study the situation and ascertain if possibly there were funds available to proceed with community action - or to join with City of Oakland in some phases of this program. • „.• RESOLUTIONS: 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7040 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Lease of Mobile Communications Equipment (Police and Fire Departments)." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7041 Approving Warrant No. 113 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." ($12,205.73) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, Jr., (1). Absent: None. 20. The following foliowi ng resoluti, on was introduced by Councilman. La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7042 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of Exposed Aggregate ConCrete at Longfellow Park, Lincoln. Avenue and Linden 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. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7043 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of a Storm Water Drain Pipe at the Intersection of Broadway and Blanding Avenue, 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, 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7044 Ordering Cancellation and Refund of Personal Property Taxes Erroneously Collected." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councl lman McCall and on roll carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. -:7045 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to MCPherson WITH GREAT SADNESS, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its faithful employees, CECIL McPHERSON, a Janitor in the Recreation and Parks Department, who had been employed by the City of Alameda since April 28, 1955. WHEREAS, Mr. McPherson had been diligent in performing his duties and had been most friendly and cooperative with all his fellow employees, who have been grief stricken by his sudden. and untimely death; and "WHEREAS, Mr. McPherson had been very popular with everyone who attended events held in the Recreation Center of Lincoln Park because of his obliging nature and affable disposition. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of his sense of good public rela- tions and his untiring efforts on behalf of the City, the Counil hereby expresses its sense of personal loss and its appreciation. for the loyal service rendered by Mr. McPherson during the period of his employ. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread in fu._ upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be sent to the family of Mr. McPherson in order to extend this sincere expression of sympathy in its bereavement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of CECIL N.W.PIIERSON." 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: 24. "Ordinance No. 1539, New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain, Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffiq Regulations." Counellman La Croix moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: „• „• ,• • 25. Agreement - Between City and Watson Communications Systems, Inc. of Nlob i 1 e Comm LI ,• cations Equipment. for Lease 26, Financial. Report - City of Alameda, as at September 30, 1966 Veri Verified by Ilackleman, Larzelere & M c „Kenna „• 97. City Auditor's Report - for Fiscal. Year Ended June 30, 1966 - Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere Mc Kenna . 28. Specifications No. PW 10-66-29 - installing Exposed Aggregate Concrete at Longfellow Park. 29. Specifications No. PW 10-66-30 - Installing Storm Water Drain Pipe at Intersection of Broadway and Blanding AvenuP, BILLS: 30. An itemized. List of Claims against the ity of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $58,815.79, were presented to the Counc.:!il 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 October 25, 1966, and presented to the City „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,:. 31. President Godfrey asked the audience to rise for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of Mr. Cec il McPherson. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Cecil McPherson - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, November I, 1966, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,