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1965-08-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 17 1965 The meeting convened at 7:30 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: Councilman La Croix moved the request be granted and the refund be made of the sum opecifie6. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes ; None. Absent: None. 4. From Mr. Robert E. Berges, 974 Post Street, writing on behalf of the Sierra Club, and stating it was unalterably opposed to the present Bay Farm Island Fill Program. 5� = From Brisbane Citizens for Civic Progress,Inc., signed by Mr. Luman C. Drake, writing on behalf of the Alameda Conservation Association, appealing to the Council "to go slow on filling 1000 acres of San Francisco Day off Alameda". These last three communications were to be acknowledged and referred to the file on the subject. 7." From the Associated Home Builders of the Greater Eastbay, Inc., signed by Mr. William I. Leonard, Executive Vice President, with regard to Assembly Bill 1150, Park Dedication or Fees, which will become a law on September 17, 1965. The President commented that there was no need for local action at present and, therefore, asked the Clerk to merely acknowledge and file the letter. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held August 3, 1965, were approved as transcribed. 2. v^ From Hansen & Sargent, signed by Mrs. Esther M. Stanton, Secretary, requesting the refund of $414., the fee paid for certain Building Permits which were not to be used. 3. From Davis & Craig, Attorneys for Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. James B. Davis, requesting approval of a Warrant in, the amount of $125,000. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 6/ From Department of Fish and Game, concerning the Bay Fill under the McAteer Bill and recommending the approval of such projects in the future be withheld until they can be studied by the Bay Conserva- tion and Development Commission. 8:, From Mr, L. H. Wolcott, 1809 Broadway, referring to a new City Street Map which apparently pro- posed some changes involving Broadway. He asked that the Council make no changes at the south or north end intersections of Broadway. The Clerk was to acknowledge the letter and inform Mr. Wolcott that a copy had been sent to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce. v/ R^ From Alameda Municipal Civil Service Employees Association, signed by Mr. Richard G. Covigliu, President, asking the Council's consideration of an additional two and one-half per cent salary increase to become effective on January 1, 1966, for those City employees who received only that percentage raise on July 1, 1965, as compared to the five per cent granted to the Police and Fire Departments and cer- tain Department Heads at that time. President Godfrey asked that Councilman Rose, the Audit and Finance Chairman, study this request and report back to the Council. 10,, From Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. Norman B. W. Jachens, President, requesting the Council to set the date of Hearing in the matter of the application by Harbor Land Community Develop- ment Company for certain reclassification, to allow sufficient time for its complete study. This con- cerned the area in the vicinity of Fourth Street and Central Avenue and southerly thereof. The Clerk was to acknowledge said communication. HEARINGS: ll. The matter was called up concerning the proposed zone changes involving forty-seven acres in North- Central Alameda, on the Planning Board's Own Motion, as specifically outlined and set forth on the map labeled "North-Central Alameda Rezoning Study -- Exhibit `A', dated June, 1965". There was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this matter. Also, copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which this project was considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. President Godfrey commended Planning Director Johnson and his Associate, Mr. Robert L. Venable, for their excellent briefing on this subject before the Planning Board at its meeting held July 26. He asked Mr. Johnson to make a similar presentation at this time for the information of all interested parties. Mr. Johnson proceeded to review in detail the history of the large area involved, i. e., land use, age of structures, lot sizes, density, etcetera. The President read a statement prepared by the City Attorney (who was absent on vacation) covering the legal issue as to whether the findings and recommendations of the Planning Board in its advisory report based upon Section 11-175 of the Alameda Municipal Code should be sustained, modified or over- ruled. The following factors had been weighed by the Board: (1) The effect of the proposed rezon- ing on the integrity of the Outline Master Plan; (2) The effect of the proposed rezoning on the City's general welfare and (3) The equitableness of the rezoning. Upon the call for proponents, Mr. Ragnar Montin, 2210 Hillside Court, Walnut Creek, owner of property at 1519 Lincoln Avenue, commended the Planning Board for its recommendation in this matter. He said he was hopeful that he could demolish an old building on his property within the coming year and have a modern structure erected thereon for the improvement of the community. The President then called for the opponents to the question and the following addressed the Council: Messrs. F. V. Hanson, owner of a large lot on Hibbard Street; Donald J. Keleher, 1315 Lincoln Avenue, who also represented the "Old Neighbors Vigilance Committee"; Gabriel Montoya, 1615 Stanton Street; Richard Day, 1715 Eagle Avenue. The several speakers expressed approval of the Board's recommendations as a whole but voiced their protest against - or at least, dissatisfaction with - the proposed change of zone for their respective parcels. The Clerk also read communications from Messrs. G. J. Fischer, owner of properties known as 1600-1602 Sherman Street and 1305-1311 Lincoln Avenue; and Ben F. Kopf, owner of property at 1604 Sherman Street. Both parties requested that their several lots be excluded from the rezoning action and remain in the "C-1" Commercial District. Mr. Fischer personally addressed the Council in explanation of his plans for the rehabilitation and development of his property. There being no further persons who desired to speak on the subject, the President declared the Hearing closed. The Council then entered into a lengthy discussion of the project with Mr. Johnson clarifying certain aspects of the entire study and explaining the reasons for the "District" categories. The Council was sympathetic toward Mr. Fischer's request to exclude his lot at 1600-1602 Sherman Street from said proposed rezoning. Considerable time was spent in an effort to determine the advisability and the method of achieving this modification of the Board's recommendation. However, there developed some question about the proper procedure in making this change in view of its importance - and whether or not the Council could legally make such a modification at this stage of the proceedings. Messrs. Weller and Johnson submitted explanations of alternative moves the Council could make to accom- plish this amendment and it was finally determined that the action at this meeting would be to intro- duce the ordinance as prepared, which fully carried out the Board's recommendations for the entire project. If desired, action could be taken prior to' the passage of the ordinance to effect some modi- fication as deemed proper. There being no objection, the order of business was revised and the matter was referred to "Introduc- tion of Ordinances". INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 12. 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 Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (Per Map of North-Central Alameda Rezoning Study - Exhibit 'A' - Proposed Zoning Changes - June, 1965) The meeting then reverted back to and continued under the regular order of business. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 13. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the reclassification of certain lands in the vicinity of Fourth Street and Central Avenue as petitioned by Harbor Land Development Co., Martin J. Bramante and Bruce Bernhard. The rezonings were specifically delineated on the "Location. Map" prepared by Alameda City Planning Department, dated August, 1965. Also, details of the case were set forth in the letter, dated August 11, 1965. The date of the Hearing in this matter was set for the Council meeting to be held September 7, 1965. 14. From Mrs. Lee Cavanaugh, 1414 East Shore Drive, notifying the Council of her anticipated absence from the Country during the month of September and, therefore, her inability to attend the Board of Education meetings during this period. [ ) 481 Councilman Bartley said he believed the intent of Mrs. Cavanaugh's letter was to-obtain the Council's permission for her absence which might be over thirty days. He then moved the Council grant permission for such absence. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 15.,/ From City Manager, transmitting and recommending approval of the request from Pacific Coast Engi- neering Company for issuance of a Revocable Permit for encroachment upon public lands on the north side of Clement Avenue. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 16. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing a Chain Link Backstop and Adjacent Fences at Godfrey Park - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. 17. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing Con- crete at Godfrey Park - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendations be followed; that the work on the projects as cited be accepted and the Notices of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 18. Councilman Bartley introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-241 of the Alameda Code Relating to Left Turns by Motor Vehicles at Certain Street Intersections." 19. Councilman La Croix introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provi- sion of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Sections 17-432 and 17-461 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Stop and Yield Intersections." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 20.' President Godfrey inquired of the Council Committee on the Capital Outlay Program if it could indicate when it might be able to meet with the City Administrative Staff for consultation on these projects. Councilman McCall stated there were several questions which had to be resolved and he thought the Com- mittee could work on the matter next week, if certain information was available by then. The President stated he would consult with Mr. Weller immediately and report to the Committee so it could proceed. 21. The President then referred to the Council Committee of Councilmen Bartley and La Croix to head "Site 'Site Study Committee for a Junior College Campus in Alameda"'. He then read the names of those who had been asked to serve on this Committea, for ratification by the Council: Chester R. Bartalini, Eric H. Essex, Clarence Gilmore, Sumner M. Graham, Victor L. Hanson, Mrs. Jessie Hickman, Roger Hooper, Mrs, Bernice Horgan, Lawrence A. Keenan, Abe Kofman, Mrs, Reva Jackson, Malcolm Longaker, Frank McElhinney, Jr., Robert E. McPeak, C. Dean Qamoden, Mrs. Verla Smith, Mrs. Bea Thunder, Gus I. Wiemken and Hi Akagi. Councilman La Croix remarked that each of the citizens who had agreed to act on this Committee had good experience and a broad knowledge of the needs of the community for this type of Committee. He was pleased that each had been willing to accept the appointment and he then moved the names be rati- fied and said Committee be appointe6. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0oue, Absent: None. The President announced there would be an organizational meeting of this Committee Thursday evening, August 19, in the Council Chamber. 22. 1 The President also referred to a memorandum from the City Manager, dated August 10, 1905, concern- ing the possibility of procuring a diesel-powered, forty-foot, low freeboard boat which the Coast Guard expected to "survey out" in September. The City would pay a nominal cont, presumably $1., and it was believed that said boat could be converted into an effective piece of fire apparatus at a cost of $3,000. or less. The advantages of having such a boat for the protection of the industries along the Alameda side of the Estuary were pointed up. Also, details with regard to maintenance and operation were set forth and the boat's availability would be acknowledged by the Board of Fire Underwriters to the benefit of the City. Mr. Weller had asked the Council's authorization to proceed with negotiations for the acquisition of this Coast Guard boat. Councilman La Croix moved the request of the City Manager be granted and he pursue the possibility of acquiring said boat from the United States Coast Guard. The motion was seconded by Councilmen Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 23. Councilman McCall spoke of the number of youth gathering on the steps of, and parked along the curb by, the First Methodist Church at the corner of Central Avenue and Oak Street. He said this group seemed to be comprised of those to whom Bydar`s Drive-in was "out-of-bounds". He thought it pre- sented a deplorable condition because they also "littered" the area and he felt the Police should be instructed to keep these young people moving along and the cars cleared away. Councilman La Croix concurred, pointing up that these boys and girls were noisy and disrespectful to passersby. Mr. Weller was to consult with Chief Tulloh about this problem and to determine what action would be advisable to eliminate this condition. ( RESOLUTIONS: 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6837 Approving Warrant of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." 0l25,O0U.) 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, (1). A boent: None. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolutuion No. 6838 Granting Pacific Coast Engineering Company a Revocable Permit for Public Street Encroachment." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call oartied by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6839 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plaoo for Reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue Between Court Street and High Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose a nd on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted. FILING: 27. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 8-65-23 - Reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue between Court Street and High Street. BILLS: 28. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total 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 August 17, 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. 29/ 29. At this point, Councilman McCall eulogized Mr. Joseph Corica, who had just passed on, and remarked that he had served on the Citizens' Committee on Charter Revision. Further, Mr. Corica had always been active in civic affairs and had been greatly esteemed by all in the community. Councilman McCall suggested the Council should adjourn its meeting in honor of this gentleman. amount of $30,823.35, were presented to th e Council at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 30. The President concurred, and called up the audience for a moment of silence in observance of the demise of Mr. Corica. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Joseph Corica, The Council will assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 7, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock. '