1965-06-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING JUNE 15, 1965
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle-
giance was led by Councilman McCall andwaa followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The
Reverend Mr. 0^ T. Erickson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Cburch,
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey,
(5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
l. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 1 and the special meeting held June 8, 1965, were
approved as transcribed, with a correction to eliminate the designation "Attorney" following Mr. Gene
Dale's name, in the minutes of the June 1 meeting. It was pointed out that Mr. Dale was a member of
the Real Estate Management firm of Callan, Stroud and Dale and was merely representing Mr. Benson
in this respect.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2.' From Alameda Unit of California Federation of Republican Women, signed by Dorothy E. Kreiss,
Recording Secretary, thanking the Council for its efforts in having the Flag flown from the Alameda
side of Posey Tube Portal.
The President stated thanks should also go to City Engineer Hanna for his part in this endeavor. The
Clerk was to acknowledge the letter.
3. From Citizens Committee for Retention of Alameda Memorial State Beach, signed by Mr. John J.
Williamson, Secretary, proposing that the Mayor and City Council go on record in full support of the
retention and development of Alameda Memorial State Beach.
The President commented that the City Council had not changed its position with regard to the Alameda
Memorial State Beach - nor had the State of California. It was hoped some progress could be made soon.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
4^v Mr, Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, referred again to the traffic situation at the Oakland
approach to the Posey Tube. He contended Traffic Engineer Reilly was in error and a stop sign or
yield right-of-way sign should be installed at this point to eliminate possible accidents.
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5. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, called attention to the fact that the Council was meeting on
the 750th Anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, from which the people's liberties were guar-
anteed. Trial by jury and taxation by representation were developed from this historical event.
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h:/ Mr. Dudley Frost, Jr,, of Morrison Brothers Improvement Co., stated his firm owned a parcel of
land at the south end of Webster Street with frontage on Central Avenue. He inquired what the City
procedure would be for a complete and thoughtful evaluation of a request to locate a Junior College
within the City of Alameda.
The President stated the City Council had taken no stand with regard to the Junior College question
simply because there were so many unknown factors involved that the City had not attempted to take an
official position up to this time. Be commented that the Junior College District had expressed
interest in establishing one of its campuses in Alameda and its committees had been searching for
proper sites.
President Godfrey remarked that one of said sites was a portion of the Alameda Memorial State Beach
Park lands. However, it had been pointed out this area was virtually impossible to obtain because the
State had indicated it would never give up any of said parcel. Other sites in the City had been sug-
gested for development as college campuses. The President also emphasized that the College District
had no funds at this time with which to purchase any potential campus sites.
HEARINGS:
7. Continued from the last meeting was the matter concerning the requested reclassification of cer-
tain properties in the 1300-block on High Street from °C-I", Neighborhood Business District, to "D-5",
General Apartment District. G. A. Sturtevant 0o, 2, Inc,, Applicant, owned the lot known as 1311
High Street.
This case had been laid over in order that the Council might be furnished with a report from the
Building Inspector covering the condition and general situation with regard to the two properties on
the northwest corner of 8ocinol Avenue and High Street, which related to the requested rezoning of
the remainder of this block.
The Planning Board had recommended denial of the petition to reolausify.
It was felt this block should be enhanced for the benefit of all concerned and Councilman McCall moved
the matter be referred back to the Planning Board with the suggestion that a complete study and an
evaluation be made of the entire 1300-block of High Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose
and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS ETCETERA:
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8. From Mr. John L. Barneich, City Treasurer, requesting permission to be out of the State for a
period of thirty days, if necessary.
McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
9. From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of Money held
May 19, 1965, at which time there was the sum of $6,044,812,82 in the City Treasury.
Councilman Rose moved permission be granted as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman
The report was noted and ordered filed.
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10x / From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Aldo J. Ferrero, low bidder, for the pro-
ject of Installing Concrete Improvements in Godfrey Park at the total cost of $2.227,50.
Councilman McCall moved the ommendatioo be adopted; that contract be awarded to Mr. Ferrero for
the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried
on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: Nooe, Absent: None.
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11. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd.,-sole bidder, for
furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix during fiscal year 1965-60, in the estimated amount of
$5,165.
Councilman McCall moved the otioo be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated
firm for furnishing the item mentioned at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La
Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
l2,- From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to California Turf Equipment Co. for furnish-
iug one Compost Mixer for the Golf Department at the total cost of $2,383.91.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to the company indi-
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man La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0one, Absent: None.
13. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Coan Equipment Co., low bidder, for fur-
niahiug one Tractor for t Golf Department at the total cost of $5,180.08.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated
company for furnishing said equipment at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La
Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None.
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lL. v From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to B. V. Carter Company, Inc., sole bidder,
for furnishing one Turf Sweeper for Golf Department, at the total cost of $1,348,88,
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to said company for
furnishing the specified item at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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l5.� From City Manager, recommending the rejection of all bids received for furnishing gasoline - and
that authorization be given to purchase the City's gasoline requirements through the County of
Alameda under the consolidated purchasing agreement.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be approved and that authorization be given to purchase
the City's gasoline requirements through the County of Alameda as set forth. The motion was seconded
by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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16~ From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Property Division
Map 0o, 145, filed by Mr. F. Lee Lawrence, covering parcel known as 39 Garden Road.
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17. / From City Manager, in notification of the transmittal of the Recommended Budget of the City of
Alameda for fiscal year 1965-1966.
There being no objections, President Godfrey stated there would be a special meeting called for
Tuesday evening, June 22, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Council Chamber for the presentation by the
City Manager of a detailed report concerning the City Budget.
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18. From Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Chairman Raymond P. Kranelly, submitting its
report and recommendations concerning a major capital outlays program.
The President stated this excellent report would be submitted to the Council's Committee on Capital
Outlays - Councilmen Rose and McCall - for their further study.
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19, From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing Cul-
verts at Taylor Avenue and Caroline Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion
be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on said project be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the
followihg roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
20. President Godfrey briefly reported on the Council's trip to Sacramento this date to meet with
the officials of the Division of Beaches and Parks - Messrs. James E. Warren, Deputy Chief of Planning
and Control; Mr. Harry Dean, Director of Regional Office in Monterey, and one of the Staff men in
Mr. Warren's office.
The Council was informed that the State had set aside $185,000. for the development of the first phase
of the Alameda State Beach Park. He said the City had been under the opinion that there was $210,000,
available for this part of the project. Further, it had been pointed out that this first stage of the
development would require the sum of $270,000, and therefore, there was a shortage of $85,000, This
would necessitate the application to the Public Works Department for additional funds to supplement
the presently allocated $185,000.
President Godfrey commented that the Council had been firm in its endeavor to ascertain just when the
State planned to proceed with the proper development of said recreational area. He emphasized that
the State was definitely going to improve this parcel for beach and park purpoaeo. During the dis-
cussion, it had been brought out by the State that there could be a very excellent "partnership"
between the State, the Regional Parks District and the City of Alameda in the development of this area
just southerly of Washington Park,
The President suggested that the Council Committee already appointed for this purpose continue its
consultation with Mr. William Penn Mott, Jr., General Manager of the East Bay Regional Parks District,
to inform him of the circumstances to date and inquire what his thinking was on the subject of such a
three-way contract. Possibly, then, in the near future another meeting between these agencies could
be arraoged.
Councilman Rose augmented the report with the information that the State was planning to have the bids
on this project called on December 1, 1965, for completion of the first phase by June, 1906. This was
in the hope that it would be for the $270,000. amount - but, if the additional $85,000. now needed to
• supplement the present allocation was not forthcoming, then the bids would still go out on the same
time-schedule but on a '/cutback" basis to the extent to which they had financing.
It was also developed that it was possible the Regional Park District would be willing to operate the
South Shore Beach in connection with a three-way agreement covering the State Beach Park.
President Godfrey then asked his Committee to report back to the City Council as soon as possible in
order that a future date might be set for a meeting between the three Bodies.
21. The President complimented Councilman McCall upon his arrangements for the exceptional observance
of Flag Day. He thanked him for his efforts in this respect and remarked that it was attended by the
largest crowd to date.
RESOLUTIONS:
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6802
Amending Salary Resolution No. 6724 by Creating One Additional Position of
Police Officer and One New Position of Library Intern (Part-Time), and
Establishing the Salary Therefor."
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.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6803
Authorizing the Execution of uContract for Services of a Certified Public
Accountant for Fiscal Year 1905-1966,'
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.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6804
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing Mound
Street between Otis Drive and San Jose Avenue, 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
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6805
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Brink's, Incorporated, for Their
Services Relating to Parking Meter Collections, for the Fiscal Year 1965-1966,"
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and oo roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
Approving y Division Map No. 145 for Division of Property Designated
as 39 Garden Road, and Permitting Recording Thereof. (F. Lee Lawrence)."
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La CroiX, who moved its adoption:
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Approving Showing tions of Proposed City Street Construction Work to
be Performed with 1965-60 Fiscal Year Moneys Payable by County of Alameda
Under 'Mayor's Formula', and Derived from State Highway Users Tax Fund."
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.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its, adop tion:
"Resolution No. 6806
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.
"Resolution No. 6808
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Construction of a
Left Turn Slot on Tilden Way at Broadway, Calling for Bids and Directing
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.
29Y The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
1 | "Resolution No. 6809
Appointing Member of the Board of Education."
(C. Richard Bartalini)
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.
President Godfrey remarked that Mr. A. Hubbard Moffitt, Jr., had served as a member of this Board for
a period of nineteen years. Be had also been the President of said Board for the paat two years. The
President commended Mr. Moffitt for having given so generously of his valuable time on behalf of the
City for such a long time and said his services would be appropriately recognized.
30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6810
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Appointing of the City Planning Board." (Eric B. Essex)
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.
"Resolution No. 6811
Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Carl W. Johnson)
! 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.
32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
Appointing
"Resolution No. 6812
Member of the Civil Service Board." (Warren T. Isaacs)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0one, Absent: None.
33. ( The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 0813
Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Joseph Durein)
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.
34. v The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6814
Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Claribel Erin Kaleva)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by
1951. the following :vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8815
Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Dnard." (Bill A. Kronmiller)
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 noted that Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz had been a member of this important Board for thirty
years, a record-setting period for continuous membership on a City Board. He had served as President
of this Board during several terms. President Godfrey remarked that Mz. Romanowitz's invaluable
service to the City for these many years would be properly acknowledged.
36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6816
Appointing Member of the Retirement Board." (Solvig B. Erickson)
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.
37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6817
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board." (C. W. Moore)
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.
38.~ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8818
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board," (Lelia L. Burton)
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.
39. *~ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6819
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda In Memoriam to Charles B.
Gull Retired Patrolman of Alameda Police De artment
"WITH GREAT SADNESS, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of
its former, loyal employees, CHARLES B. GULLY, Retired Patrolman of the Alameda Police
Department.
"WHEREAS, Officer Gully had commenced his employment with the City of Alameda on
December 1, 1927, as a Patrolman in the Alameda Police Department and had been most depend-
able and diligent in the performance of his duties; and
"WHEREAS, Officer Gully had been instrumental in establishing the 'Bicycle Court' and
had also been in charge of the Junior Traffic Squad when it was originated and had shown
particular interest in promoting programs for the benefit of the youth of the City. Further,
Officer Gully had ever been affable and obliging with his brother officers and other City
employees and had thus engendered a spirit of friendship among all of his associates; and
"WHEREAS, Officer Gully had been forced to retire due to poor health, on February 20,
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby
recognize with appreciation the valuable work done by Officer Gully during his twenty-four
years of service and the cooperative attitude he exemplified, and does also express its sense
of loss in the passing of this gentleman.
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 Officer Gully in order to extend to its
members sincere 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 CHARLES B. GULLY."
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:
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"Ordinance No. 1506,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Lease of Certain Tide and Submerged
Lands to Pacific Shops, Inc., a California Corporation."
Councilman Rose moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
FILING:
41. Agreement - City of Alameda and 8acklemao, Larzelere & McKenna, for Auditing Services during
fiscal year 1965-66,
42. Contract - Brink's, Incorporated, and City of Alameda - Parking Meter Collections during fiscal
year 1965-66.
43. Financial Report - Bureau of Electricity, as of April 30° 1965, Verified by 8ackleman,
Larzelere & McKenna.
44. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 6-65-15 - Construction of Left Turn Slot on
Tilden Way at Broadway.
45. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans 0o, PW 6-65-18 - Resurfacing Mound Street between
Otis Drive and San Jose Avenue,
46. Recommended Budget for City of Alameda for 1965-1966.
BILLS:
47. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $30,434.12, 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 15, 1965, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and Puid. The motion was
seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None Absent: None.
48Y' At this point, the President referred back to Unfinished Business and reported on the matter of
the Council's request of the Board of Education that it give consideration to changing its night of
meeting since it coincided with the meetings of the City Council. He stated he had received a reply
from Dr. Donald M. Roderick, Secretary of the Board, informing him that this question would be the
first item on its agenda after its reorDunioational meeting in July.
49. President Godfrey then called up the audience to stand for a moment of silence in observance of
the passing of Mr. Gully, retired Patrolman of the Alameda Police Department.
50. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to
the memory of CHARLES 8. GULLY - to assemble in regillar session on Tuesday evening, July 6, 1965,
at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
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