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1965-11-02 Regular CC Minutes457 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 2, 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 and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Charles N. Nahnsen, Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church. 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 19, 1965, were approved as transcribed. 2. At this point, President Godfrey introduced Mr. Frank Osborn, former Councilman and Mayor of the City of Alameda. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From Hersh & Hadfield, signed by Mr. James D. Hadfield, reporting on the progress to date concern- ing the development of the proposed Estuary Apartments on the site of the former Housing Project. President Godfrey stated that no official information had been received from the Housing Authority with regard to this situation and, therefore, he would ask the Clerk to merely acknowledge this progress report. 4 From Mrs. Vyra F. Kerr, 888 Willow Street, requesting a Revocable Permit to allow construction of a six -foot fence along a certain distance on the east side of Willow Street on City property adjoining her lot. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5( Mr. Frank Osborn, 2918 Windsor Drive, spoke of the deplorable condition of the Alameda Municipal Golf Course and claimed that it was deteriorating rapidly. He cited several examples of the poor con- ditions and said he believed there was a definite lack of supervision of the employees. During the course of discussion on this matter, which was already under survey by Mr. Richard Watson, Assistant City Manager, it was emphasized that the trouble currently present was the result of the very bad construction of the second golf course about ten years ago. It was also pointed up that the current investigation and report was to not only ascertain the problems but also, the use of the monthly tickets and to recommend corrective measures to be taken. 6. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, referred once again to the loci elevation of Webster Street and also to the traffic congestion thereon. He urged that these conditions be improved. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 7: From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Widening Clement Avenue between Park and Oak Streets - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall pointed out the poor condition of the area along the Alameda Belt Line tracks and felt there should be some guarantee that this portion of the street would be paved by the railroad company after the City had spent large sums of money widening said street. City Engineer Hanna explained the plans of the Alameda Belt Line as had been presented to him and stated he would follow up on this matter and report further to the Council. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. From the City Manager, recommending the contract be awarded to J. H. Fitzmaurice, Inc., lowest and best bidder, for the project of Reconstructing Culverts on Fernside Boulevard from Versailles Avenue to Fairview Avenue, at the total cost of $41,384.95. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed; that the contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project 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. 94 From the City Manager, reporting the street improvements on the south half of Flower Lane (in con- junction with Property Division Map No. 121) satisfactorily completed - recommending that a Certificate of Completion be authorized and the Performance Bond be released. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be accepted; that a Certificate of Completion be filed, cover- ing the street improvements on the south half of Flower Lane and the Performance Bond relating thereto be released. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 1°. v From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, concerning the request by Harbor Land Development Company to change certain street names in Tract No. 2673. It was recommended "Lidingo Circle" be changed to "Channel Drive" but that "Fourth Street" remain so named, primarily because it was an extension of said street north of Central Avenue. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". 11. From the City Manager, recommending the contract be awarded to California Turf Equipment Co., low bidder, for furnishing two Power Mowers for the Park Department, at the total cost of $2,419.50. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the contract be awarded to the company indi- cated for furnishing the specified equipment at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Council- man La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From the City Manager, recommending all bids be rejected on the call for the project of Painting Portions of the City Hall - and that authorization be given to proceed to negotiate in the open market for said job. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be accepted; that the several bids received for this work be rejected and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate in the open market for said project. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: f 13. Councilman La Croix stated he would like to assure all interested citizens that the City Council had been aware for some time of the problems prevailing at the Municipal Golf Course and this was the reason for -the detailed study having been requested in order that a determination could be made on whatever remedial action was necessary. 14. Councilman McCall referred to a brochure prepared by the East Bay Regional Park District entitled, "The Story of a Nickel','" covering its Stewardship Report for 1964 -65. He recalled that he and Coun- cilman Rose had twice met with Mr. William Penn Mott, Jr., General Manager, who had indicated he would report to them after his presentation to his Board of Directors concerning the proposal for the "Dis- trict" to operate and maintain the South Shore Beach in Alameda. Councilman McCall emphasized that no such report had been submitted and, further, he questioned whether or not the matter had even been presented to the District Board of Directors. Therefore, he asked that the City Manager be instructed to consult with Mr. Mott - or, if necessary, he stated he and Councilman Rose would be happy to make a presentation before the District Board - in order to get some answers to this question. Reference was made to a meeting the Alameda Officials had in Sacramento sometime ago with certain offs - cials of the State Division of Beaches and Parks. They, in turn, were to meet with the State Depart- ment of Public Works Committee with regard to the appropriation of additional funds for the first phase development of the Alameda Memorial State Beach. President Godfrey inquired of the City Manager if the City had been informed further about this matter. Mr. Weller replied that he understood from Mr. Mott that the City delegation should meet with the Committee of the State Department of Public Works before meeting with the officials of the Park District. Upon request, Mr. Watson also explained about a report which should definitely be on the agenda for the next meeting of the Public Works Board on November 29, 1965, concerning this matter. President Godfrey then remarked that no action by the Council was necessary prior to said meeting, at which time a decision was to be made. He suggested, however, that Councilmen McCall and Rose should be prepared to make a presentation thereafter to the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors preliminarily to a future meeting of all agencies - the Park District, the State Division of Beaches and Parks and the City Council. Councilman McCall also emphasized that the City's South Shore Beach from Westline Drive to Park Street or Broadway was used by thousands of people from all over the East Bay and it was, therefore, a "regional" facility and it should not be up to the taxpayers of only the City of Alameda to operate and maintain it - as was presently being done.. It should be a part of the Regional Park District. After further discussion about the proper approach to make in this situation, Mr. Weller was asked to contact Mr. Mott to ascertain if the Alameda representatives could appear before the District Board to submit its proposal with regard to the South Shore Beach only. RESOLUTIONS: 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6869 Granting Vyra F. Kerr Revocable Fence Encroachment Permit (888 Willow Street)." 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. 16. "Resolution No. Designating 'Channel Drive' in Lieu of 'Lidingo Circle', as Name of Street in Subdivision Tract No. 2673." *1'c 459 Councilman McCall, Chairman of the Sister-City Program in Alameda, believed there should be some important and significant site named in honor of the City of Lidingo, the sister-city of Alameda, as a token of esteem. He said he had no objection to making the requested change in this street name, but he desired that an "alternate" be submitted at the same time. There being no objection, the resolution was laid over to the next meeting. During the interim, Coun- cilman McCall was to meet withtthe Developer of this Tract to determine, if possible, upon priate symbol for dedication to the City of Lidingo. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: an appro- "Resolution No. 6870 Approving Amended Final Map of Subdivision Tract No. 2730." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley. Speaking on the question, Councilman Rose commented that he still could not approve the revised lay-out of the certain lots affected. Councilman La Croix remarked that he had never felt this development was in the best interests of the community and he would again vote "No". The question was then put and the resolution carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Council- men Bartley, McCall and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: Councilmen La Croix and Rose, (2). Absent: None. The President then declared the two resolutions adopted, as indicated. At this point, the meeting was referred back to "Unfinished Business". 18:4/ President Godfrey broached the subject of determining upon an appropriate method of extending the Council's appreciation to the members of the Junior College Site Study Committee. Councilmen La Croix and Bartley stated they had expressed their thanks as individuals and on behalf of the City Council for the excellent work these Committeemen had done. Councilman Bartley also recommended that a resolution be prepared to officially commend these citizens for their efforts. He suggested, further, that each be presented with some type of "certificate" which would be suitable for framing. Councilman Bartley said he believed these people had played a great part in the history of the City of Alameda. President Godfrey commented that an appropriate resolution would be ready for the Council's considera- tion at the next meeting. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 19. "Ordinance No. 1517, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (Southwesterly of intersection of Webster Street and Central Avenue) Councilman La Croix moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman Rose, (1). Absent: None. FILING: 20. Financial Statements - Bureau of Electricity, as at August 31, and September 30, 1965. Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere & McKenna. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $38,738.37, 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 November 2, 1965, 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. 22' this point, Councilman McCall spoke of the significant program planned by the Elks Lodge for presentation next Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock, and it was hoped that many citizens of the community would attend this worthwhile event. It was believed this would be a timely "kick-off" for the Veterans' Day Observance which would be hosted by the City of Alameda next Thursday, November 11. Councilman McCall pointed'out that Vice Mayor Rose was Chairman of the Alameda County Veterans' Affairs Commission and praised him for his leadership in the Veterans' Day Celebration. Vice Mayor Rose expressed the thanks of said Commission to the Alameda Lodge of Elks and to Council- man McCall as Chairman of this particular affair and extended to all a cordial invitation to attend the lodge program and also the parade on Thursday. He announced the line of march and stated it would start at 11:30 a.m. from Willow Street and Otis Drive. President Godfrey stated that, on behalf of the City Council and all citizens of Alameda, he wanted to extend thanks to both these officials for their activities in this respect, which brought honor to the City. ADJOURNMENT: 23. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, November 16, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, ** Councilman Rose stated he would vote to approve the proposed change of lot widths, but could not vote for the proposed addition of knobs on the sides and tear yards of 34 lots. He stated if he must vote for this as a package deal he would have to vote "No".