1965-03-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 16, 1965
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle-
giance was led by Councilman Freeman and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by Rabbi
Gunther Gates of Temple Israel.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Freeman, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey,
(5), were noted present. Absent: None,
MINUTES:
I. The minutes of the regular meeting held March 2, 1965, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Mr. J. B. Nelson, 3235 Central Avenue, concerning damage to the roof of his garage, which
was adjacent to the handball court in Lincoln Park.
The communication was to be acknowledged with information that the matter had been referred to the
City Manager for his investigation and report on the subject.
3,~ From the Executive Board of Lincoln School Parent-Teachers Association, signed by Mrs. William
Mathieson, Corresponding Secretary, suggesting the Council give consideration to some form of civic
recognition for the students who served on the Junior Traffic Safety Patrols.
The matter was referred to the City Manager for discussion with the Police Department and the School
District, and a report thereon.
Upon request, Councilman Rose remarked that for some years American Legion Post No. 9 had presented
a plaque each year to the particular school judged to have the best traffic patrol. Be explained
that, eventually, the authorities had notified the Post that they wished to discontinue this practice.
Councilman Rose stated that, were it decided to resume some type of recognition, he felt sure Post
No. 9 would be happy to participate in the program because it fully appreciated the excellent job the
Junior Traffic Safety Patrol was doing.
4,` From Alameda County Admission Day Celebration Committee, Native Daughters and Sons of the Golden
West, notifying that the official observance of Admission Day would be held in San Rafael on Septem-
ber 8 and 9, 1965, and requesting the Council to appropriate the sum of $100. for this purpose.
This letter was to be acknowledged and referred to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for disposition.
5)v- From Davis & Craig, Attorneys for Reclamation District No. 2105, requesting approval of a certain
warrant and bond.
This matter was referred to "Resolutions".
6 From Hersh & Hadfield, signed by Mr. James D. Hadfield, reporting on the progress to date with
ro8azd`to the proposed Estuary Apartments and the development of the property formerly known as Estuary
Housing Project.
The information was noted with interest. The City Attorney suggested that, in acknowledging the com-
munication, the Clerk ask that the City be kept apprised of the progress of the Attorney's efforts to
clear the cloud on the title to said property.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
7. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, addressed the Council in objection to the monopolizing of
one side of the new Posey Tube by the trucks of a certain company.
HEARINGS:
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8. / The matter was called up concerning the proposed amendment to the Alameda Municipal Code (Zoning
Ordinance Section) to increase fees for applications for Variances, Use Permits and Rezonings. The
Planning Board had recommended the increase in fees as set forth in its letter of February 25, 1905.
The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing in
this matter. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this subject was con-
sidered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information.
Upon request, Planning Director Donald F. Johnson pointed up the exact amount of increase in each type
of application as follows: Variances, from $10. to $25.; Use Permits, from $10. to $25.; Zone
Changes, from $35. to $50., plus cost of legal advertising. He referred to his memorandum dated
March 8, 1905, in explanation of the subject.
The City Attorney then stated the issue before the Council was whether or not the recommendation of the
City Planning Board with respect to the proposed fee increases should be approved, modified or disapproved.
Mr. Cunningham called attention to the fact that:tbe Council had recently increased the fees in the
Electrical, the Building and the Heating and Ventilating Codes, which would correspond with the fees
under couai6eration. The delay on this question was because of the Zoning Ordinance requirement that
a Public Hearing be held.
The President called for the proponents in this matter - and there was no response. Upon his call
for opponents to the recommendation of the Planning Board, Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, voiced
his o6jections.
The Hearing was then declared closed and the Council entered into a lengthy discussion of the several
phases of this question. Councilman Freeman felt the increases were too high, and stated the original
purpose was to establish some increase as a penalty against those who might proceed with certain pro-
jeota without first procuring the proper variances.
In response to questions, Mr. Johnson explained the procedures which had been, and would be, employed
by the Planning Department and Board in processing large areas. He pointed up the advantages of
eliminating a number of individual Hearings, Postings and Legal Advertisements from the standpoint
of both time and expense on the part of the City Staff.
There being no objections, the order of business was revised and the meeting was referred to ''Iutro-
duction of Ordinances".
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
9. Councilman La Croix introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro-
, vision of law and the Charter:
'Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections I1-161(c),
11-162(u) and 11-173 Thereof, Relating to Fees for Variance and Use Permit
Applications and Rezoning Applications."
The meeting then reverted back to "Hearings" and continued under the regular order of business.
HEARINGS:
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lv. The matter was called up with regard to the Appeal from the decision of the Plunbiog Board to deny
an application for a variance on the property at 500 Park Street, The Appeal was filed by Whitney &
Hanson on behalf of Mr. John Anthony, owner of said lot.
A communication was presented from Whitney & Hanson, Attorneys, signed by Mr. John F. Hanson, Jr,,
requesting that this Hearing be continued to the Council meeting to be held April 20, 1965. There
being no objections, it was so ordered.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA:
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11. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the improvement of property-lying
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amount n� - $5,vzj.z- � ' �e released.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on said project be accepted and
the performance hon6 io the specified amount be released. The motion was seconded by Councilman
McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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12. / From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Aldo J. Ferrero, low bidder, for the pro-
ject of Installing Exposed Aggregate Concrete in Godfrey and Franklin Parks, in the total amount of
$2,200.10.
l3,v From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to McGuire and Hester, low bidder, for the
project of Installing Culverts at Taylor Avenue and Caroline Street, at the total cost of $11,111.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated bid-
der for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to said firm for the
specified project at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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14, 7 From City Manager, recommending an extension of time of six weeks - or to April 24, 1965, for
completion of public improvements in Tract No. 2532 - as requested by the Developer, Mr, Arthur E. Adams.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the extension of time be granted to
April 24, 1965, for completion of the improvements in the specified Tract. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
15. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, with regard to the requested change of street
name in Tract No. 2673 from "Lidingo Circle" to "Harbor Land Drive'.
At this point, Planning Director Johnson spoke in clarification of this situation and requested that
the matter be held in abeyance pending further decision by the Developer of said Tract with regard to
the names of the streets therein. Also, the President asked that Mr. Jbhoaon consult with the Chairman
of the Sister City program, Councilman McCall, with respect to any previous commitment which might
have been made.
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16.° From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing Cul-
verts and Drainage Improvements at Various Locations - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of
Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the specified project be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: 0onm,
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
17, President Godfrey 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 Amending Sections 12-321
Through 12-329 Thereof (Article 2, Chapter 3, Title XII), Relating to and
Regulating Dance Halls and Dancing."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
18. Councilman Freeman stated she would like the Council to be aware that she had discussed with the
City Attorney some deeds of tidelands which were sold by the City of Alameda. She said she had then
sent them to the Legislative Counsel in Sacramento with the inquiry as to how these lands were sold by
the City.
RESOLUTIONS:
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall` who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6755
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installing an
Electrically Operated Aluminum Apparatus Door at Fire Station No. 2, 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: Nune, Absent: None.
20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6756
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of
a Sprinkler System in the West Portion of Krusi Park, 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.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 6757
Appointing Member of Board of Directors of Economic Opportunity Agency of
Alameda County." (Bayor of the City of Alameda)
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.
22. The following resolution. was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6758
Ordering Vacation of Portion of Public Service Easement (Electrical Transformer),
Corner of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Tract 1898."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Nonc, Absent: None.
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23,'' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6759
Declaring Canvass of Returns and Result of General Municipal Election Consolidated
with Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election, Held on March 9, 1965."
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.
24,k'Ihe folloein resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 6760
Requesting State Department of Finance to Prepare Special Census Estimate
as of April 1, 1965, and Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between City
and Said Department Therefor."
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.
25. The following resolution was introduced by President Godfrey, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6761
Approving Bond of Reclamation District No. 2105 to Secure Proper Disbursements
of Said District's Revolving Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall.
Councilman Freeman questioned many phases of the procedure under which said Reclamation District had
been established. Br. James 8, Davis, Attorney for District No. 2105, explained the steps taken in
creating this District and emphasized that the methods employed were in complete accordance with pro-
visions of the State Water Code.
The question was then put and the motion to adopt said resolution carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6762
Approving Warrant of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105."
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.
27.v The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6763
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda In Memoriam to John D.
Antonali
"WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of
its faithful, former employees, JOHN B. ANTONALI.
'WHEREAS, Mr. Antonali had been employed by the City on September 16, 1948, as a Laborer
in the Street Department and had retired as of September 30, 1960; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. Antonali had been very conscientious and capable in the performance of his
duties and had been most agreeable and cooperative with all of his fellow workers.
'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of the loyal service given by Mr.
Antonali during his fourteen years of employment by the City and the spirit of friendship
which prevailed between him and his associates, the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby
express its gratitude and its sense of personal loss on the death of this former employee.
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this '
meeting and a copy thereof be sent to the family of Mr. Antonali in order to extend to its
members a sincere expression of condolence in their 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 JOHN B. ANTONALI."
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 all of the foregoing resolutions adopted.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
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"Ordinance No. 1497^
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1079, New Series, Establishing a Relief,
Pension and Insurance System for Members of the Police and Fire Departments
of the City of Alameda, and Repealing Ordinance 0o, 276, New Series, as
(Said ordinance adopted by vote of the People at the General Municipal
Election Held March 9, 1965).
Councilman Rose referred to the passage of Proposition Z which submitted the above ordinance to a vote
of the people in the recent City Election. He commented that the change in the financing provisions
of the Pension Ordinance covering certain members of the Police and Fire Departments would be of great
value to the City in its future budgets.
President Godfrey expressed his thanks to Councilman Rose for his work on this matter and to the citi-
zens of Alameda for their vote to pass this ordinance because of its great financial benefit to the
City. The President then asked Councilman Rose to continue his work with the City Manager in this
respect.
29" "Ordinance No. 1498,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council
of the City of Alameda and the Board of Administration of the California
State Employees' Retirement System, Providing for the Exclusion in Said
System of All Hourly Rated, Non-Civil Service Employees of the City Hired
on or After May 1, 1005.`'
Councilman La Croix moved said ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Freeman and on roll cull carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: Nome.
30. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of January 31, 1965 - Verified by Backlemao,
Larzelere & McKenna.
31, Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 3-65-0 - Installation of Electrically Operated
Aluminum Apparatus Door at Fire Station No. 2.
32. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 3-65-7 - Installation of Sprinkler System in
West Portion of Krusi Park.
BILLS:
33. . An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $35,376.04, 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
March 16` 1965, 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.
34: At this point, President Godfrey acknowledged the presence of Councilman-elect William M. Bartley,
and welcomed his attendance at the meeting.
35. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Pteai6out Godfrey asked all to rise
and observe a moment of silence in respect to the memory of Mr. John B. Antonali, retired City employee.
The Council then adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 6, 1965, at
7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,