1963-06-04 Regular CC Minutes7
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAM8D&
HELD TUESDAY EVEN 'G JUNE 4 l963
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 an inspiring Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Father
Patrick J. O'Brien, Pastor of St. Philip Neri's Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was celled and Councilmen Freeman, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey,
(5)', were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
l. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 21, 1902, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Port of Oakland, signed by Mr. Ben E. Nutter, Executive Director, concerning the request
for reports on Federal Navigation Projects - and informing the Council that a report on the Compre-
hensive Bay Study would not be made public until June, 1964.
The information was noted and the communication was ordered filed.
3»/ From Alameda Garden Club, signed by Mrs. A. Hubbard Moffitt, Jr., Presideut,°indicating its
interest in the beautification of the City - submitting a list of suggestions toward this goal and
offering its assistance insofar as possible.
There being no objections, the President referred the letter to the City Manager for consideration
at the time certain areas were to be landscaped.
4 From Mrs. Barbara Robben, 466 Haight Avenue, in protest against the prohibition of parking on
the south side of Shore Line Drive at all times - and requesting an amendment to the ordinance.
The President asked that the letter be referred to the file on beach regulations pending the Coun-
cil'o observance of the effect of the present restriction. Discussion developed the belief that the
trial period for this regulation would be through the summer vacation time.
5.« From Calvary Baptist Church, signed by Mr. Lloyd G. James, Chairman of the Board, requesting
the withdrawal of its petition seeking to rezone the property known as 1601-1605 Broadway from the
"D-4" District to the "R-5" District. Also, a letter from Dart Construction Company, Inc., signed
by Mr. Robert L. Surano, which Company had an option to buy said property, subject to its rezoning -
indicating its desire to withdraw the application.
The President instructed the Clerk to inform the Church and the Company that the proceedings
involved had been terminated.
6.~ From East Shore Home Owners' Association, signed by Dr. Hubert Reiss, President, recommending
the City Council take action to have the lighting facility on Bay Farm Island Bridge become part of
the City street lighting system.
7: From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. Elvin Larsen, President, recommending the City
take the necessary steps to provide lights on Bay Farm Island Bridge, as part of the street lighting
program.
It was pointed out this obligation rested entirely with the State since this bridge was part of
, State Highway System No. 226, and there had been numerous requests to both the State and the County
to have the bridge lighted - but to no avail. It was felt there was need for lights on the bridge,
especially in view of the prospect of more traffic to and from the Metropolitan Oakland International
Airport.
Following further discussion of the circumstances, Councilman McCall moved the matter be referred to
Mr. Abraham Kofman, member of the State Highway Commission, for consideration at the next regular
meeting of said Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
8. From East Shore Home Owners' Association, signed by Dr. Hubert Reiss, President, concerning
the extension of Fernside Boulevard and requesting information about the City's actual plan for
said project.
The President asked that the City Manager request the City Engineer to answer the communication,
with copies of his letter being sent to the Councilmen.
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9. / From Mr. and Mrs. Lee Grayson, 345-A Mosley Avenue, protesting against the proposed closing of
the Alameda Clinic. The letter was referred to the matter listed under "Unfinished Business".
10/ From Mr, Roger Langford, President-elect, Associated Students of Alameda County State College,
with reference to the proposed name change of said College by the Board of Trustees of California
State College System to "California State College at Hayward" - and requesting permission to address
the Council on the subject.
The President stated he had granted Mr. Langford permission to speak on this matter during "Oral
Communications",
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
ll. Mr. Charles Scott, 21347 Hathaway Avenue, Hayward, retiring President of the Associated Students
of Alameda County State College, stated Mr. Langford was not present at this time. He explained
there had been a movement to change the name of the College to "California State College at Hayward"
- to which the students, faculty, alumni and the College Advisory Board were opposed. Mr. Scott
stated the Cities of San Leandro, Livermore and Pleasanton had adopted resolutions in support of
their opposition. He said it was felt the College served an area. far beyond the confines of the
City of Hayward and for this reason it did not wish to lose its regional identity. Therefore, he
was soliciting the support of the City of Alameda in opposing the proposed name change.
President Godfrey noted that Mr. Langford, President-elect of the Associated Students of Alameda
County State College, 2520-B Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, had arrived at the meeting during this
presentation and then introduced him.
After some further discussion, Councilman McCall moved that a resolution be prepared in support of
the opposition of the College to any change of its present name. The motion was seconded by Co4n-
cilmun La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
The matter was then referred to uReoolutiona'v - and Mr. L4n&tord stated he would call at the Clerk's
office the next afternoon to pick up the document.
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12. Mr. Thomas Holler, Program Director of the East Bay Chapter, National Safety Council, presented
for distribution copies of a "Traffic Accident Summary for the City of Alameda, 1902'. He briefly
reviewed the statistics contained therein under the several categories in comparison with the pre-
vious year. Mr. Holler offered the services of his organization to interested groups and organiza-
tions in promoting safe traffic measures.
13. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1828 Bay Street, commented on several matters, particularly the Workable Pro-
gram, which was to be discussed later in the meeting. He also indicated his objection to any pro-
posed salary increases for City employees.
14. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, voiced his opinion that more police officers were
needed to cope with the "hoodlum" element which had been coming into the City. He also felt the
City was trying to establish too many restrictions in the use of the beach. Mr. Gottstein stated
that, instead of prohibiting parking on Shore Line Drive which was an inconvenience to many people,
the City should install parking meters which would then minimize the parking along this area and,
further, give the City.anme revenue therefrom.
HEARINGS:
15. v The matter was called up concerning the proposed amendments to Article 4-C, Sec. 11-14C2 of the
Alameda Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) relating to the requirement of Accessory Parking Spaces.
The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this
matter. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this subject had been
considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information - and the Board had recommended
approval of the proposed amendmenca.
Upon request, Mr. Schoenfeld, Planning Director, related the circumstances involved in the existing
ordinance provisions which made it difficult for small businesses to make alterations or change
types of business which might require more off-street parking epacea. The amendment would afford
relief to these cases and at the same time, give protection to other established businesses from
being inundated by some large new business which in all propriety should furnish its own off-street
parking.
The Acting City Attorney, Mr. Way, was then called upon and he stated the sole legal issue was
simply whether or not the general welfare of the community necessitated the amendments as proposed.
He remarked that Mr. Schoenfeld had very ably outlined the effect of the ordinance for introduc-
tion and he felt it needed no further elaboration.
The President then called for the proponents of the question and there was no response. Upon
inquiry as to any opponents who desired to speak against the issue, there was also no response.
Therefore, the. President declared the Hearing closed.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the City Planning Board be approved and the proposed
amendments be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: . None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Intro-
duction of Ordinances".
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA:
16. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Alameda Times-Star for publication of
all legal advertising for fiscal year 1963-64, at the bid price per column inch of $2.39 and $2.19,
for the first and subsequent insertions, respectively.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that the contract be awarded to the Alameda
Times-Star for said publications during 1963-64 at the prices quoted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
17. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Vukasin-Edwards, low bidder, for the
project of Installing a Storm Sewer in Fourth Street from Lincoln Avenue to Pacific Avenue, and
Storm Drainage Work at Lincoln Avenue and Third Street, at the total cost of S9,238.30.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; 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 carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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18. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Pervo Paint Company, low bidder, for fur-
nishing White, Yellow and Red Traffic Paint during fiscal year 1962-64.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be accepted; that the contract be awarded to said Company
for furnishing this item. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried
by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: Nnne, Absent: None.
19.1" From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd., sole bidder,
for furnishing Class "D" Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix during fiscal year 1963-64, at the
price of $5,191.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that the contract be awarded to the desig-
nated firm for furnishing said material 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.
28, From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for the
project of Resurfacing Various City Streets, at the total cost of $20,602,06.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated
company 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: 0one, Absent: None.
21. From City Munagar^ recommending contract be awarded to MEG Engineers, low bidder, for the pro-
ject of Installing House Laterals during fiscal year 1963-64, at the total cost of $14,146.45.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to said firm for
the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and car-
ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: 0one, Absent: None.
22. From'City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Lino J. Lorenzetti, sole bidder, for
the project of Repairing Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter during fiscal
year 1963-64, at the total cost of $5,009.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to said bidder for
the designated project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and car-
ried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
/ 23. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Durk, Inc,, low bidder, for
the project of Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete during fiscal year 1963-64, at the total
cost of $4,628.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that 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.
24. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Tentative Map for
Tract No. 2500, a condominium-type subdivision of Tract No. 2334, subject to certain stipulations
in the City Engineer's Report dated May 24, 1962.
Councilman Freeman-raised two questions for clarification - (1) concerning the apparent lack of a
carport for one of the apartments, since there were thirty-two units with only thirty-one carports
shown on the Tentative Map and (2) with reference to the City Engineer's Report, Sec. 11-3113(e)
"A driveway serving these various apartment units may be considered as a service road and the Plan-
ning Board may wish to specify certain requirements in terms of clearance".
Mr. Schoenfeld explained that the architectural drawing showed there would be thirty-two carports
but one of them was inadvertently omitted from the Tentative Map. This error had been called to the
attention of the party concerned and he had agreed to make the necessary correction. With regard
to the driveway clearance, Mr. Schoenfeld commented this was due to a possible overhang of the
upper story in some places and, because of a previous experience in this respect, it was felt there
should be agreement on the maintenance of a minimum vertical clearance to allow fire equipment to
get into this area to protect the property.
Following some further discussion of this point, Councilman Freeman moved that the Council' approve
the Tentative Map for Tract No. 2500 subject to certain stipulations contained in the City Engi-
neer's Report, dated May 24, 1902, and with the further understanding that there would be thirty-
two carports for this condominium and under Sec. 11-3113(e) of said Report, there would be a vertical
clearance of nine feet. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
ro ll ca ll vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
25. From City8onagar, recommending contract be awarded to Signal Oil Company, lowest and best
bidder, for furnishing Premium and Non-Premium Gasoline during fiscal year 1963-64.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated
company for furnishing said gasoline. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0one, Absent: None.
26. From City Muna&er, transmitting copy of survey made by the Civil Service Board concerning
salaries of City employees and also, recommending certain' percentage increases for various Depart-
ment Heads.
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27� From City Manager, submitting the Recommended Budget for the City of Alameda for fiscal year
l96]T04.
The President stated it was felt that there would not be time to have a complete review and discus-
sion of .the salary and budget items at this meeting and suggested the Council adjourn to an .
adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday evening, June 11, 1963, at 8:30 o'clock, for this purpose. It
was so agreed.
Mr. Weller asked that if any Councilman had any particular question or matter he would like to have
brought up in connection with the budget, to let him know as soon as possible in order that such
information would be available.
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28. From Mr. Donald A. Way, Assistant City Attorney, tendering his resignation from this position
of the City of Alameda, effective July 15, 1963.
The President stated the Council was reluctant to uccepc,thia resignation but was very happy for
Mr. Way's very fine opportunity in his new position.
Councilman McCall pointed out that if it were not for the restriction in the present City Charter,
the City would be able to retain this fine young attorney. He said he felt the City of Salinas
would be very happy with Mr. Way and he expected he would go a long way as he had every Ualificm-
tioo to make an excellent City Attorney. Councilman McCall then moved the resignation of Way
be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
It was suggested and agreed that a resolution in commendation and appreciation would be prepared
for the next meeting of the City Council.
29. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, in commendation of the Alameda Garden Club
for its program of City beautification and indicating its support of sound proposals to elevate the
aesthetic character of the community.
The ,communication was referred to the City Manager for his consideration in conjunction with the
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let�ar and suggestions submitted by the Garden Club as acted on earlier in the meeting.
30. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing
Storm Water Culverts and Curb Realignment at Otis Drive and Park Avenue - recommending it be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work of the specified project be
accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and
unanimously carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
21. Councilman La Croix introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under
provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Article
4C, Section 1I-14C2 Thereof, and by Adding a Subsection (d) Thereto,
Relating to Accessory Parking Spaces Required in All Districts."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
32. Laid over from the last two Council meetings was the matter of the request from the Redevelop-
ment Agency for the Council to take necessary actions which would lead to an effective re-certifi-
cation of the Workable Program for Community Improvement.
Mr. Weller explained that this was not the adoption of the Workable Program - it was simply the
approval of the Progress Report in connection with the Workable Program which was adopted some
fifteen or sixteen months ago. He said he would like to point out, on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency, that this matter had not been raised by the Agency, itself. It had simply ratified the
Progress Report. He commented that most of what had been done since the original adoption of the
Workable Program had been to review the existing Codes and to adopt a later edition of one of these
Codes. There had been some additional work on the Uniform Building Code, although this had not yet
come before the Council for adoption. There had been considerable effort expended by the Planning
Department in its report on the Neighborhood Analysis, based very largely on the 1960 Federal Census
data. He said he thought, in general, the progress which had been made in conformity with the
representations made in the original Workable Program were satisfactory, both to the City and to the.
Federal Government.
In response to Councilman Freeman's question concerning the Workable Program, Mr. Weller emphasized
that this was completely different. The original action of the Council was to adopt "a Workable
Program" and this document now under discussion was simply "A Review of Progress Under the Workable
Program for Community Improvement" - so this was not a Workable Program, as such. With respect to
the date, a Progress Report was expected to be made each year after adoption of the Workable Program
and it was his understanding that said Program was re-certified as of the date of the acceptance of
the Review of Progress by the Federal Qovernment. Mr. Weller stated that the actual date for re-
certification was December 1, 1962, but since the Review of Progress had not been submitted or
approved as yet, the assumption was that the re-certification date would actually be some time in
June or, perhaps, in mid-July. Therefore, the subsequent Progress Report would not be due until
twelve months following that date.
Councilman Freeman asked many questions concerning the status of various projects and procedures
required under the Workable Program, to which Mr. Weller responded in clarification. Mr. Weller
also remarked that he considered both the Workable Program and the Review of Progress to be flexible
in the sense that, as indicated earlier in the meeting by Mr. Way, the City was not committed to
complete any part of the program as laid out by any particular time, but was simply expressing its
intent of the matters under consideration. This was the reason for the annual review - to ascertain
how close the City had come to what it had anticipated being able to do twelve months before - and
obviously there would be changes.
The matter was then referred to "Resolutions".
3 . Laid over from the last Council meeting was the matter of the proposed closing of the Alameda
Clinic for outpatient services, as presented in a letter dated May 17, 1963, from The Honorable
Leland A. Sweeney, Supervisor, Third District.
In connection therewith, letters of protest against closing said facility had been received from
the following ; Mro. V. Smith, 2110 Encinal Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs, Lee Grayson, 345-A Mosley Avenue.
The President stated the Councilmen, individually, had received letters of protest against such pro-
posed action. He said this Clinic was certainly a County responsibility and it was the County's
obligation to make the necessary clarification and adequate studies of what was involved from the
standpoint of the people served. The City Council did not have such information and he felt it
might be suggested to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors that the Alameda Clinic remain open
pending its more explicit study.
Councilman La Croix stated it was understood that the funds for maintaining the Alameda Clinic were
in the County Budget for fiscal year 1962-64. Therefore, he moved that a letter be directed to the
County Board of Supervisors indicating that the City Council was desirous of having the Alameda Clinic
remain in operation pending a more explicit survey by the County and that the Council of the City
of Alameda would look forward to receiving a report on the matter upon completion of said review.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. Weller pointed out that many of the telephone calls and letters in protest against the proposed
closing of the Clinic had been due to a general misunderstanding that the facility concerned was
the "First Aid Station". He emphasized that this contemplated action did not in any way involve
the Alameda First Aid Station.
34. A report from the Recreation Commission with regard to rules and regulations to be established
for the proper use of the beach area was then presented in the form of a letter, dated June 4, 1963,
and signed by Mr. Alvin Blanchard, Chairman, This was in accordance with the request of the Council
at its last meeting,
The President explained that the Recreation Commission had not been able to hold a special meeting
until just the previous evening and, therefore, the Councilmen had received their copies of the
communication only this afternoon. He suggested the matter be laid over to the adjourned regular
meeting of the Council to be held June 11, in order that the Councilmen might have an opportunity
to review the itemized recommendations submitted. There being no objections, it was so ordered.
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35, Councilman Freeman referred to the Tentative Plan of the State for its beach area. She said
she thought one had been issued in December, 1962, and she would like to have a copy thereof.
Councilman Freeman also felt it would be wise for the proper officials of the City, the State and
Utah Construction & Mining Co. to determine upon the alignment of the entry to the South Shore at
the west end,and the land use in connection therewith.
8r. Weller explained that the City Engineer, the Planning Director and "Utah" were presently working
on the question of the physical connection at the northwest corner of Unit II - or the northeast
corner of the Washington Park extension. He said it was not yet known ezacdy where the route
would tie into Portola Drive, but it would be somewhere between Burbank and Eighth Streets. He
added that the matter had been under study and active discussion for the past several months.
With regard to Councilman Freeman's request for a copy of the State Plans for the beach, Mr. Weller
stated the only ones at present were the "Staff Plans" which had not been cleared or had the formal
approval of the State Park Commission or even of the Beaches and Parks Staff. Be pointed out he had
been in contact with the State on this question because he wanted to be absolutely certain that the
City's desires were known before any plan was frozen.
Following further clarification of the matter by the City Manager, Councilman Freeman felt some
steps should be taken to expedite the receipt of some plans from those concerned. Mr. Weller reiter-
ated that both the City and the Chamber of Commerce had been pressing the State Staff but he would
again contact the proper parties and tell them the Council had urged that some plans be submitted.
With reference again to the access route to the South Shore, Councilman Freeman inquired if the
City had any alternate plans prepared for said approach since it would be involved with both the
State and "Utah" in determining the best use of the lands in this particular area. Mr. Weller out-
lined possible routes and land uses and commenced that the State would be directly concerned only
under certain circumstances but, certainly, the State's interests would have to be considered. He
stated all of these factors were.purc of the study now in progress.
It was agreed the City Manager would again contact the State with regard to its current plans for
the beach and he would ask the City Engineer and the Planning Department to have some plans ready
by June 30, concerning the access route to the South Shore and then the matter could be further dis-
cussed with the developer.
36. Councilman Freeman then referred to a newspaper article in which it was stated that Unit IV
of the South Shore project was for sale. She said she felt it was in order now to request from
Reclamation District No. 2087 the date of the completion of its retention device of this area as
shown on its map.
Mr. Weller stated he thought it would certainly be appropriate at such time as the subdivision
map was filed, as a condition to the acceptance of it, that the question should be resolved as to
whether or not the retention device was within the boundaries of the subdivision, itaelf. Also, the
Council should consider the question of whether or not the form of retention presently in force was
the one which the City wanted.
A lengthy discussion was had on this subject - covering the legal and engineering technicalities
involved in the Fill Agreement with Utah Construction & Mining Co., the perimeter road and the type
of retention device which would he in the City's best interests - as developed by the City Manager,
the City Attorney and the City Engineer.
Considerable discussion also ensued on the question of responsibility in,thie matter - the Reclama-
Discricc or Utah Construction & Mining Co. Mr. Way maintained that the Fill Agreement was between
the City and "Utah".
Councilman Freeman stated her objective was to expedite action in this matter and, therefore, she
moved that a letter be written to Utah Construction & Mining Co. asking it for its commencement
and completion dates on the perimeter road and the retention device to be constructed in the area
commonly known as Unit IV. There was no second and the motion died for lack thereof.
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37. Councilman McCall referred to the State Beach-Park in the West End and remarked that there was
a State Ranger on duty there. He felt this area could be utilized for picnics and day camps and
suggested the City Recreation Department ought to be able to have the use of this area under a work-
ing agreement with the State Division of Beaches and Parks. Councilman McCall asked that the City
Manager check on this proposal, through his relationship with the State officials, to ascertain if
possibly this beach-park might be utilized by the City.
Councilman La Croix commented that the Recreation Department had used these facilities for nature
studies as part of its program.
The President then asked the City Clerk to write to the Recreation Commission, requesting it to
ascertain what facilities were available in the State Beach-Park for public use by the people of
the community, and to report back to the Council on its findings.
28. The President stated that last week the Chamber of Commerce of the United States presented to
the Alameda Chamber of Commerce a Fire Safety Award, certifying that the City of Alameda had won
National Recognition for Distinguished Service in Fire Pravootion,
This Award had been presented to him, and rather than turn it over to the Alameda Fire Department
at that time, President Godfrey stated he thought it would be proper to speak of it before the Coun-
cil in order that the Fire Department would receive public recognition. He referred to the many
Honorable Mention Certificates and other Awards which the Alameda Fire Department had received
during the past several years. He noted that the City had always had reason to be very proud of
its Fire Department and he asked that the City Clerk transmit the Award to the Fire Chief with the
Council's appreciation of his Department's service.
39. Councilman Freeman requested that the City Engineer give her ,a report on the best retention
device possible to contain Unit IV, and to furnish the Council with copies thereof. Mr. Hanna indi-
cated that he could do this.
RESOLUTIONS:
40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6476
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Approving a Progress
Report Under the Workable Program for Community Improvement."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll cull carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman Freeman, (1). Absent: None.
41. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6477
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing
Tennis Courts in Washington Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City
Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Freeman and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
42. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6478
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Recreation
Building--Godfrey Park, 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: President Godfrey, (1). Absent: None.
43. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6479
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Opposing the Proposal
to Change the Name of State College for Alameda County to California
State College at Hayward."
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 then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
44. "Ordinance No. 1427,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance by Oitclaim Deed of a Certain
City-Owned Public Utilities Easement to C. Robert Ide, Patricia D. Ide,,
John Anthony and Lorraine Lee Anthony."
President Godfrey moved the ordinance be passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and
nartied on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman Freeman, (1). Absent:
None.
FILING:
45. Recommended Budget, City of Alameda for fiscal year 1963-64,
46. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No, PW 0-63-15 - Resurfacing Tennis Courts in
Washington Park.
47. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans 0o. PW 6-63-14 - Recreation Building -- Godfrey
Park.
BILLS:
48. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the
total amount of S25,587.10, 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 4, 1963, 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
49. Councilman Rose moved the Council adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular session to be
held Tuesday, June 11, 1963, at 8:30 o'clock p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall
and unanimously carried.
50. At this time, President Godfrey stated he would like to close this meeting with a moment of
silence in tribute to Pope John XXIII, whose death had occurred Monday, June 3, 1963. He eulogized
His Holiness as a great humanitarian who would be missed by Christians and Jews alike throughout
the world.
51. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - with the
audience participating in a moment of silence in observance of the death of The Pope and in respect
to his memory. The Council will assemble in adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday evening, June ll,
1963, at 8:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submit