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1965-12-21 Regular CC Minutes470 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAM8DA HELD TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 21, 1965 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman La Croix and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Gordon L. Green, Pastor, Central Baptist 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 December 7, 1965, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 21 From Hersh & Hadfield, Attorneys, signed by Mr. James D. Hadfield, reporting on the status of the proposed development of the Estuary Apartments on the site of the former Estuary Housing Project. The information was noted and the letter would be acknowledged by the Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 3.- Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, extended to the Council his wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 4.V Mrs. Verla Smith, 219 Beach Road, expressed her appreciation to the Council for the work it had authorized for the improvement of Godfrey Park. She pointed up that the park, the playground apparatus and the Clubhouse were indeed assets for the enjoyment of the children and the parents in the area. President Godfrey thanked Mrs. Smith on behalf of the Council for this recognition of the efforts made in this respect. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS ETCETERA: From the Alameda Unified School District, signed by Mr. Charles A. Briscoe, Assistant Secretary, requesting cancellation of City taxes on certain property situated on Lincoln Avenue acquired for the expansion of Haight School. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". h.\/ From the Auditor and Assessor, requesting the refund of $4,80 to Mr. J. B. O^Carroll, 431 Pacific Avenue, for personal property taxes erroneously collected. Councilman McCall moved the request be granted and the sum of $4.80 be refunded to Mr. O'Carroll. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried no the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Mr. Clifford R. Greer, lowest and best bidder, for the project of Reconstructing Culverts at Sixth Street and Haight Avenue, at the total cost of $5,100.50. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to Mr. Greer for the designated 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. From the City Manager, recommending contract he awarded to Good Chevrolet, lowest and best bid- der, for furnishing three Sedans for the Police Department, at the total cost of $4,970.85. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the contract be awarded to the deaiQ nated firm for furnishing the specified vehicles at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to American LaFrance, sole bidder, for furnishing one Pumper for the Fire Department, at the total cost of $27,169.98. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for furnishing this piece of equipment, at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0noe, Absent: None. � lD. From the City Manager, reporting on a recent meeting with representatives of Alameda Hospital to explore the possibility of providing a realistic emergency service to the City. It was developed that a number of technical facts would be necessary to any meaningful conclusion and the advice of a professional consultant should be obtained. It was recommended that the firm of Hospital Planning Associates of San Francisco be employed at the quoted price of $3,500. to undertake the study required in Alameda. It had been agreed that the Alameda Hospital and the City would each pay one- half of all costs. Mr. Weller, therefore, requested authorization to proceed to employ the firm indicated and to execute an appropriate agreement covering this matter. 474 Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be approved; that the City Manager be authorized to employ Hospital Planning Consultants at the total fee of $3,500., one-half of said costs to be borne by Alameda Hospital, and to execute an appropriate agreement therefor. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Nnne, Absent: None. l\K From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of Money held November 17, 1965, which indicated the sum of $5,716,477.83 was in the City Ireaaury'ot that time. The report was noted and ordered filed. 12. - From the Assistant City Manager, concerning the term of the bid from George Floyd Enterprises for operation of the refreshment concession in various City Parks and on South Shore Beach. It was pointed out the bid was the same as the current contract in the amount of five per cent of gross receipts with a minimum of $100, per month - except that it was for a five-year period instead of only two years. There was some concern about the longer term contract should the status of the South Shore Beach or one of the parks change, and it was believed the contract should contain a pro- vision to allow renegotiation in the event there should be a change in the City's jurisdiction. Under the specifications in this case, such a proviso could not be accomplished and, therefore, it was recommended that the bid be rejected in order that negotiations could be carried on with Mr. Floyd to achieve this result. Councilman La Croix moved the bid be rejected and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Floyd in this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the follow- ing 13. From the City Manager, submitting a detailed report on the review of the City's public liability and property damage insurance coverage program. It was stated three offers had been received for renewal of said insurance, with Pacific Indemnity Company, the present barrier, being the lowest. The several amounts and types of coverage with the respective premiums were set forth in Mr, Weller`a letter of December 20, 1965. Be recommended an award be made to Pacific Indemnity Company as having presented the lowest and best offer. There was considerable discussion and clarification of the subject, after which Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that Pacific Indemnity Company furnish the City's public liability and property damage insurance coverage with Property Damage limits being increased from $25,000, to $100,000. - the Material Damage to be basically the same as currently carried and excluding the proposed collision coverage - and retaining the $500,000, to $1,000,000. Public Liability limits - at a total coot of $34,l68. per year for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: '/ 14. President Godfrey called attention to the fact that Mr. Edward Powers, Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, had just completed a term as President of the Maintenance Supervisors' Association of Northern California. He had been commended by the City Manager for his demonstration of initia- tive and the recognition of his ability in having been elected to said office was a tribute not only to him but also to the City. / "/ 15. Councilman La Croix broached the subject of the rescission of Resolution No. 5014 which had been adopted December 7, 1954, and which action had recently been requested by the "Ban-the-Bridge° Coordinating Committee. City Attorney Cunningham distributed copies of a resolution which had been prepared should the Coun- cil desire to take definite action in this respect. Following some discussion of this issue, it was referred to "Resolutions". It 16, Councilman Rose spoke of the letter from the Alameda Municipal Civil Service Employees Aaaociu- : tioo, dated August 13, 1985, requesting an additional two and one-half per cent salary increase, effective January 1, 1966, for those employees who had received only a two and one-half per cent increase on July 1, 1965 - which matter had been referred to him for study. Councilman Rose reported that the City Manager, the Personnel Director and himself had met and had made a complete analysis of the circumstances. He stated he felt an additional salary increase at this time was just not warranted by the results of the survey and the facts which existed insofar as comparable cities in the area were concerned. Therefore, be could not justify any further salary adjustments at this time. Councilman Rose remarked that during the next budget study period, it might be possible to make a more fair equaliza tion of certain salaries by not following the ''atruigbt-acroaa-the-bnard-perceotaga- type" of salary increases. � 17, The President broached the subject of the tragic, fatal accident which happened to one of the Alameda Firemen some months ago when he was off duty. It was developed that since this employee was not on duty at the time of his death, his family was not entitled to any pension. This was indeed a very unfortunate situation and the Pension Board had inquired if it would be possible to work out some type of group insurance which would protect the employees and their families in such circum- stances - and how much it would cost. Preoideot Godfrey stated he had some experts in thiS fiel6 compile some figures on the subject and he had also asked Councilman Rose to do likewise from his Be asked the pleasure of the Council with regard to submitting these two sets of figures to the City Manager to be checked out and a further study made. Eventually, a recommendation could be submitted to the Council. It was developed that the Pension Ordinance could not be changed by the City Council and, therefore, it was hoped there might be some other method by which some type of insurance program could be created to offset this lack of financial protection for a family. There being general concurrence of such a study, President Godfrey stated he would turn these statis- tics over to the City Manager for his further survey and a recommendation on the subject. This was to cover acCidental death, natural death, and the basic amounts an individual might be able to purchase. RESOLUTIONS: "Resolution No. 6887 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plous for Installation of a Central Bemtin& System at Fire Station No. 2, 635 Pacific 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6888 Cancelling City Taxes on Prnperty Acquired by the Alameda Unified School District for Public Purposes." (On Lincoln Avenue for Expansion of Haight School) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by . the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0one, Absent: 0one, 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6889 Appointing Member of the Pension Board." (Waldo R. Williams) 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6890 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Bartley, (1). Absent: 0one, 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6891 Approving Final Map of Westerly Portion of Subdivision Known as Tract No. 2822, Submitted by Shore Line Properties, Inc., and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four, Noes:, None. Not Voting: Councilman Bartley, (1). Absent: None. In response to questions, Mr. Calvin Jones of Jones-7heno & Associates, Civil Engineers, emphasized that the electric utilities would definitely be installed underground in this particular portion of said Tract. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: 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. Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Westerly Portion of Subdivision Designated Tract No. 2822," 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6892 Rescinding Resolution No. 5014, Relating to Reservation of Lands for State Highway Purposes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None. The President then declared the foregoing resolutions adopted. FILING: 24. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of October 31, 1965 - Verified by 8moklemao, Larzelere & McKenna. 25. Specifications, Special Provisioos and Plans No. PW 12-65-32 - Installation of Central Heating System at Fire Station No. 2, 635 Pacific Avenue. 26. Agreement - Between Shore Line Properties, Inc., and City of Alameda - Re Villa Del Don, West- erly Portion of Tract No. 2822. BILLS: 27. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $24,523.59, 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 December 21, 1965, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, President Godfrey extended his best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Ceaaou, The Council then adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 4, 1980, at 7:30 o'clock. * * * * * * * * * * SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 4, 1966 The meeting convened at 4:00 o'clock p.m. in the Conference Room, City Hall, with President Godfrey presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman La Croix, Jr., (1). NEW BUSINESS: 1. Receipt of the Notice and Agenda of this meeting had been signed by the Councilmen and was on ( file. The purpose of the special meeting was to give consideration to the appointment of members to certain of the several Boards, Commissions, Committees and Agencies of the City and to take action if so desired. There being no objections, the Council went into executive session for its deliberations in this respect. After giving full consideration to the subject, it was determined that no appointments would be made at this time. ADJOURNMENT: 2. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Clerk