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1964-08-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 18, 1964 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 an inspiring Invocation was then delivered by The Reverend Mr. Robert 0. Adams, Curate of Christ Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1) MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the special meeting held July 28, and the regular meeting held August 4, 1964, were approved as transcribed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 2.f Mr, Joseph Selby, 432 -A Whitehall Road, addressed the Council with reference to a "proposal" which had been worked out by one of the Town'Hall Committee members with regard to the Park Street situation - copies of which had been submitted to the Councilmen. He stated the Committee had reached the point where it would like to pursue this matter further and would ask that two of the Councilmen be appointed to work with it in order that all City requirements would be observed in making any plans. The President then asked Vice Mayor McCall and Councilman Rose to ''serve in this capacity and stated that a report would no doubt be made to the Council in due time. HEARINGS: 3� The matter was called up concerning the cost of construction of Street Improvements in front of 57 Garden Road, Alameda, as reported by the Superintendent of Streets in the amount of $1,664.65 - and any objections or protests thereto. In accordance with provisions of Section 5870, et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of`the State of California, proper Notice of the Hearing in this matter had been given to Mrs. G. Stanger, owner of the premises in question. The Clerk stated the Affidavit of Service of said Notice was on file. The President explained that there might have been some misunderstanding on the part of Mrs. Stanger about the time of said Hearing and, since no reply had been received from her, he suggested the Hearing be continued to the Council meeting of September 1, 1964. There being no objections, it was so ordered and the Clerk was instructed to inform Mrs. Stanger accordingly. 4.j Next called up was the matter of the proposed reclassification of the property known as 1615 Oak Street, from the "R -6 ", Hotel- Apartment District, to the "R -4 ", Neighborhood Apartment District. The action had been initiated by the Planning Board's Own Motion. The Clerk stated the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this case was on file. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this matter had been considered had been sentto the Councilmen for their information. Upon request, Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the history of this matter. Mr. Weller then relayed from the City Attorney the advice that the issue before the Council was whether the findings and recommendations of the Planning Board, in its advisory report based upon Sec. 11 -175 of the Alameda Municipal Code, should be approved, modified or disapproved. The President called for the proponents of the question - and there was no response. Upon the call for opponents, Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, addressed the Council. He stated he was not opposed to the rezoning in general but to the particular classification, and asked for a clarification of the thinking in this case - which Mr. Johnson gave. There being no further speakers, the President declared the Hearing closed. Following some discus- sion of the subject, Councilman McCall'moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be upheld and the lot in question be rezoned as set forth. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and car- ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDSt ETCETERA: 5 ' From Miss Grace S. Powers, 1624 -B Central Avenue, requesting a leave of absence from her duties as a member of the Library Board from August 19 to October 12, 1964, as she would be on tour in Europe. There being no objections, the Clerk was instructed to write to Miss Powers at the proper place on her itinerary, indicating the Council's approval of her requested leave of absence. 6 From the City Manager, reporting all work completed on the project of paving Court Street from Otis Drive to Waterton Street and on Waterton Street from Court Street to Mound Street - recommend- ing it be accepted by the City for maintenance. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved and the designated project be accepted for City maintenance. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall. and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 7." From the City Manager, reporting all work completed on the installation of public improvements in connection with Property Division Map No. 110 - recommending it be accepted and the performance bond in the amount of $23,764. be released. The area in question was the seventeen -acre parcel at Shore Line and Westline Drives. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed and the specified public improvements be accepted and said performance bond be released. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 8. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing an Arch Culvert at the Intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Third Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). ' 9: From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing Arch Culverts at the Intersections of Taylor Avenue and St. Charles Street and at Pacific Avenue and Hibbard Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on the designated project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 10. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Constructing Street and Drainage Improvements at Palmera Court and Dayton Avenue - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 11. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Painting. and Decorating Portions of the City Hall - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on said 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 12Y From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing Franklin Park Tennis Courts - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the project indicated be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 13. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing Various Streets - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 14., 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 Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (1615 Oak Street) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 15.x' President Godfrey stated he understood the question concerning the proposed revised City Charter had been laid over to this meeting for further consideration. He inquired if the Council wished to discuss and determine upon which measure, if any, pertinent to the Charter, should be placed on the ballot for the November General Election. There was no response. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following - resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: 284 "Resolution No. 6677 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda 2,000 Feet 21" Fire Hose, Coupled in 50 -Foot Lengths, for Fire Department, Calling for Bids and DirectingCity 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6678 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model, 1250 GPM Class "A" Pumper for Fire Department, 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6679 Urging the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to Continue the Existing County -City Gas Tax Formula for an Additional Five -Year Period, to Include Fiscal Year 1969- 1970." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). The President commended Mr. Weller for his alertness in this matter and for initiating the renewal of this method of financing the street reconstruction program of the cities within the County of Alameda. Mr. Weller called attention to the fact that credit should be given to the original creators of this system, Mr. Carl Froerer, former City Manager of Alameda, and Mr. Wesley McClure, City Manager of San Leandro. He said they were primarily responsible for establishing this formula some years ago and certainly deserved great credit for the benefits which had accrued to these cities from this procedure. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 19( "Ordinance No. 1476, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Certain Sections in Article 3, Title XI, Relating to Uses and Densities in R -2, R -3, R -4, R -5, R -6 District Regulations." Upon request, the Planning Director briefly reviewed the proposed changes to be effected by this ordinance and the reasons therefor. As requested earlier in the meeting, Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, addressed the Council on this matter, expressing his opposition to the proposed ratio of square footage per living unit required in these several districts. Mr. Frank Shaffer, 2967 Gibbons Drive, also addressed the Council on the subject, registering his objection to the "drastic" change in the density allowances - especially without having given some warning well ahead of the actual effective date of said changes in order that people might have an opportunity to make the necessary adjustments. Mr. Johnson explained that the purpose of the ordinance from the very outset was to make a more even spread thrbughout the zoning ordinance categories. Further, he felt this was in the interest of promoting the best land use and the general good of the City. Councilman McCall then moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). FILING: 20. Specifications No. MS 8 -64 -7 - For furnishing Fire Hose for the Fire Department. 21. Specifications No. MS 8 -64 -8 - For furnishing Class "A" Pumper for the Fire Department. 22. Financial and Operating Report - Bureau of Electricity, as of June 30, 1964 - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. 23. Annual Report for Year Ending June 30, 1964, on Activities of the Bureau of Electricity - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. BILLS: 24. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $44,571,06, 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 August 18, 1964, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.. Councilman Freeman, (1). 25. \r/ At this time, Councilman La Croix complimented the people on Park Street for their genuine interest in proceeding with efforts to improve the shopping facilities. He felt this was evidence of their belief in the community and what could be done with their district. He said he was also pleased that they approached the City Council for whatever assistance might be given in this endeavor. r 26. z Councilman La Croix then complimented Vice Mayor McCall for his Chairmanship of the Annual Flag Day Observance, sponsored by the Alameda Elks Lodge. He pointed up that, for the first time, Alameda Lodge of Elks, No. 1015, won the National Award for this presentation and Vice Mayor McCall had been in charge of this celebration for a number of years and had always done an excellent job. 27. Councilman McCall extended his compliments to the Bureau of Electricity for the fine job it was doing in its replacement program of the obsolete electroliers throughout the City of Alameda. He stated many people had expressed their appreciation and he hoped the City Manager would convey the Council's commendation to the Public Utilities Board at its next meeting. Mr. Weller explained this was a joint program of the City and the Bureau as the City paid for the new lights. 28. The President stated that, if there were no objections, he would call a special meeting of the City Council for a discussion of personnel matters - to be held Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 1964, at 3:00 o'clock in Room 303, City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: 29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 1, 1964, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submi ted, /City Clerk