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1962-01-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1962 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman-Godfrey and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. O. T. Erickson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Dungan, Godfrey, McCall, Schacht and President Collischonn, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 19, 1961, were approved as transcribed. 2. At this point, President Collischonn referred to the Christmas Decorations Contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Col erce, the Bureau of Electricity and the Alameda Times-Star. He then called upon Messrs. Robert Follrath, Chairman of the event; Frank McClintock, President of the Public Utilities Board, and Abraham Kofnan, Publisher of the Times-Star, to make the presentations of the Plaques and Gift Certificates to the winners in the several districts. The Grand Prize winners were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feuchter, 1436 Benton Street. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 31 From South Shore Land Co., signed by Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President, requesting an exten- sion of time for a period of time of one year from January 2, 1982, in which to complete public improve- ments in Unit III, South Shore Development. Councilman Godfrey moved the extension of time be granted as requested - to expire January 2, 1903. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4V �. From South Shore Land Co., signed by Mr. Travers, Vice President, concerning the Agreement dated December 22, 1958, between said Company and the City and Bond No. 7960195 being applied to Tract No. 2334, which is a portion of Lot 1, Tract No. 1980, South Shore Unit No. III" This matter was referred to "Resolutions", inasmuch as it was a Condition of the acceptance of the Final Map of said Tract. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, made certain inquiries with regard to the Civil Suits to be instituted on behalf of the Bureau of Electricity by authorization of Resolution No. 6308, adopted by the Council at its last meeting. 6. The matter was called up concerning the proposed amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code (Zon- ing Ordinance No. 1277, New Series), relating tnVeterinary Clinics or Veterinary Hospitals, Kennels, Animal Shelters and Pounds. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing and also, copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which this subject had been considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. The Planning Board had recommended adoption of the several amendments. Upon inquiry, there were neither proponents nor opponents who desired to speak on the subject. The President therefore declared the Hearing closed. Councilman Godfrey then moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved and said amendments be made to the Zoning Ordinance section of the Alameda Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan 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: � 7: From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, lowest and best bidder, for furnishing one Station Wagon for the Fire Department, at the total cost of $2,184.16. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be adopted and contract be awarded to said firm for furnish- ing the specified vehicle at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. � . u. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the Council enact an ordinance along the lines set forth in the model ordinance under review which would prohibit certain advertis- ing signs designed to be viewed from landscaped freeways. This matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for review and report to the Council. 9. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Southwest Sewer Tool Co., lowest and best bidder, for furnishing Sewer Dragging Equipment, at the total cost of $3,352.13. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be accepted and contract be awarded to the designated Company for furnishing such equipment at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0ooe, Absent: None. v/ lO. From Mrs. Douglas Q. Stafford, tendering her resignation as a member of the Social Service Board. Councilman McCall moved Mrs. Stafford's resignation be accepted with regret and that 'a resolution of appreciation for her service to the City be prepared for the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- vision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series . An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection (40) of Section 11-1338(b) Thereof and by Adding Thereto Sections 11-1335(d), 11-1339(c), ll-1347(c) and 11-1351(c)^ Relating to Veterinary Clinics or Veterinary Hospitals, Kennels, Animal Shelters and Pounds." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 12° With regard to the purchase of two sedans for which bids were opened December 12, 1981, under Specifications No. MS 11-81-17, Councilman Godfrey moved contracts be awarded to Bean & Cavanaugh for furnishing one 1962 Newport Chrysler, with appropriate accessories - and to Cirimele Ford Sales for furnishing one 1982 Galaxie as quoted in its bid, andaa recommended by the Mayor's Committee.' The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 13" The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6309 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Accepting Perpetual Grant of Easement and Dedicating Same for Public Street Purposes (Bethlehem and Tynan Avenues)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. L4. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 0o. 6310 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Appreciation and Commendation of Dr. Maynard R. Moody." (Retired Member of Advisory ' Golf Cmm^iamiou) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 0311 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Appreciation and Commendation of Mr. John Vergen,", (Retired Member of Advisory Golf Commission) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6312 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Approving Final Map of Tract No. 2334 Submitted by South Shore Land Co. (Portion of Unit No, 3, South Shore)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6313 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Ordering the Vacation of a Certain Easement for Public Purposes (Sewer) (Unit No. 3, South Shore)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0ona, Absent: None, The President thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 18. "Ordinance No. 1399, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance by Quitclaim Deed of a Certain City-Owned Easement to South Shore Land Co., a Nevada Corporation. (Tract No. 1980, South Shore Unit No. 3)." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 19. Specifications and Plans No. PW 1-62-2 - Construction of Swimming Pools and Bath House at Encinal High School. BILLS: 20. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of S24,153.12, 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 Schacht moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 2, 1962, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 21. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 8;00 o'clock p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held at 4:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 1962, in the Council Chamber, Roam 303, City Hall. Respectfully submi,tted, { City 429 �� ��