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1962-03-20 Regular CC Minutes4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20i 1962 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Godfrey, after which a most inspiring Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Father Patrick O'Brien, Pastor of St. Philip Neri's Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCall, Rose, Schacht and President Collischonn,. (5), were noted present: Absent:. None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held March 6, 1962, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: vi 2. From Military Order of the Cootie, signed by Mr. Kenneth F. Bixby, Commander, requesting per- mission to stage a donkey baseball game at whichever City Park has an open date available - preferably Sunday, May 13, 1962. The purpose of this affair is to raise money for its welfare funds. Councilman Schacht moved permission be granted to this organization to conduct said game upon compli- ance with regulations of the Recreation, Fire and Police Departments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3 J From Civic Affairs Committee of Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. Michael Tilles, Chairman, requesting the City to purchase and install approximately eighty to ninety bracket holders for certain designated City -owned electroliers in the Park, Webster and South Shore business areas. for the display of the. Flag on four national holidays. Other details of the Flag display program were outlined. Councilman McCall moved the City authorize the purchase of ninety of said holders at a total cost not to exceed $999.99. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose. Speaking on the question, Councilman Godfrey stated he was wholeheartedly in favor of the idea of encouraging the display of the Flag but he felt it was not a function of the City to finance the purchase of these holders. Therefore, he would be forced to vote "No" on the motion. The question was then put and the motion carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen McCall, Rose, Schacht and President Collischonn, (4). Noes: Councilman Godfrey, (1). Absent: None. 4. From Zane D. Taylor, et al, submitting Application for Permit to Fill Property at 434- -436 Central Avenue by truck dumping of 10,500 cubic yards of earth fill and concrete. The Application was accompanied by the necessary bond in the amount of $5,000. Councilman Schacht moved a Permit be granted to the applicants for the project as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5. From Dickey & Dickey, Attorneys for Alameda City Garbage Association, concerning the operation of said Association and requesting the Council to give consideration to this matter and take the necessary steps to provide for increased rates. The matter was referred to the City Manager for discussion with the City Staff and representatives of the Garbage Association and a report to the City Council by the second meeting in April, 1962. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 6:; Mrs. J. Benton Coffman, 2846 Santa Clara Avenue, spoke of the arrival in Alameda on Friday, March 23, 1962, of the President of the United States, enroute to the University of California for its Charter Day Ceremony. She felt this was a most important event and would have great impact upon the citizens and especially the school children of the community. Mrs. Coffman proposed that a gracious welcome be proclaimed by the Mayor and a recess from school be declared. It was pointed out the Council does not have jurisdiction over the School District and, therefore, cannot declare a recess - but it would have the City Manager telephone the suggestion to the Board of Education for its consideration since this Body was also meeting this evening. 7. Mr. Charles Lisanti referred to the proposal for the display of the Flag. He said he would offer the help of the Military Order of the Cootie, Hollywood Post No. 939, and Captain E. S. Rosenstock Post No. 9919, Veterans of Foreign Wars, physically and financially in support of this program. 8. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1610 Encinal Avenue, requested clarification of the City Attorney's ruling concerning the eligibility of persons for appointment to City Boards, Commissions, etcetera. Mr. Annibale stated he would be glad to explain the legal distinction of the question if Mrs. Kapellas would call at his office. 9. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, again spoke of the bad condition of the road adjacent to Encinal High School which leads to a very fine beach area. He felt steps should be taken to 3 improve this road to provide proper access to these natural fishing and swimming facilities. Mr. Gottstein's attention was called to the fact that this road lies on private property insofar as the City is concerned. It was developed, however, that some improvement of this roadway is antici- pated as soon as the new swimming pools at Encinal High School are constructed. 10`.( Mrs. Robert Noble, 2100 Decatur Street, complimented the Council on its endorsement of the recommendation to the Board of Education to declare a recess for the school children to participate in greeting the President on his arrival this Friday. Mrs. Noble inquired concerning the curfew law and was informed that the City has no such law, per se, but, rather, an anti - loitering ordinance to prevent anyone roaming the streets unnecessarily between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 4:00 o'clock a.m. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 11. From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of Money held February 21, 1962, which showed the sum of $4,533,136.89 in the City Treasury at that time. The report was noted and ordered filed. 12. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to A. C. Bashnick, low bidder, for the pro- ject of Installing a Culvert at Central Avenue and Fifth Street and Other Storm Sewer Work on Santa Clara Avenue at Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets - at the total cost of $8,621.10. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved and contract be awarded to the specified bidder for the designated project at the total price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Jardin & Jardin, low bidder, for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer on Bay Street, north of Eagle Avenue - at the total cost of $6,278.20. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be adopted - that contract be awarded to the specified firm for the project indicated at the total price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Messrs. Walter E. Herrmann and Max Schenk, low bidders, for the project of constructing swimming facilities at Encinal High School at the total cost of $168,950. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be followed - that contract be awarded to Messrs. Herrmann and Schenk, for the specified project at the total price quoted, subject to the approval of the Board of Education. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. From City Manager, requesting approval of the employment of Coates, Herfurth and England, Actuaries, for the purpose outlined in connection with the City Retirement Fund, at the estimated cost of $300. or less. Councilman Schacht moved approval be granted to the City Manager to employ the designated firm of Actuaries for the purpose as set forth in said letter for the sum not to exceed $300. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Godfrey stated this is the type of action which indicates why Mr. Weller is one of the top City Managers in the State of California. He complimented Mr. Weller on his negotiations in this matter which will save the City considerable money if effected accordingly. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 16/ Councilman McCall referred to the City Manager's memorandum to the Councilmen, dated March 15, 1962, concerning the Shoreline Freeway, in which it was suggested that consideration be given to advising the State Division of Highways of the City's position on this matter in accordance with the points itemized therein. The Council indicated its complete concurrence with Mr. Weller's statements. !Councilman Schacht thereupon moved the City Manager be authorized to direct a communication to the State Division of Highways informing it of the. City's position as set forth in sub- paragraphs Nos. 1 through 5, page 2 of said memorandum. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 17. Councilman McCall spoke of the number of projects contemplated for the Bay Area - for example, Water Pollution and Air Pollution Control, Rapid Transit, the Freeways, the Coliseum, etcetera - and the probable effect of increased taxes. He said he would like to have the City Manager prepare a report showing the increased taxes during the past two years and his "guesstimate" of those to which the citizens could look forward in the next five years - taking into consideration everything in prospect which has been requested by the State Legislature, the County of Alameda and these different Agencies. Following some discussion of the subject, Councilman McCall then moved the City Manager compile all statistics, not only on City taxes but also on County taxes, and submit his "guesstimate" of what the tax increase will be during the next five years from all projects proposed.for the Bay Area by the State Legislature, the County of Alameda and the Special Districts. There was no second to the motion. 4 Mr. Weller explained certain aspects of the situation. There was further discussion and it was indi- cated the Council was interested in having such information. RESOLUTIONS: 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6338 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Widening of Clement Avenue Between Park Street and Broadway, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6339 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Ernest P. Boucher (Retired Fireman) "WITH HEARTFELT GRIEF, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former loyal employees, ERNEST P. BOUCHER. "WHEREAS, Mr. Boucher had been employed as a Fireman in the Alameda Fire Department on February 1, 1930, and had retired on April 30, 1959; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Boucher had given wholeheartedly of his effort and ability toward the efficient performance of his duties and had stimulated friendly relations among his fellow Fire Fighters. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of the excellent work done by Mr. Boucher during his twenty -nine years of service to the City, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its sense of sorrow upon the death of this fine man and its gratitude for his devotion to duty on behalf of the people and his spirit of cooperation. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be sent to the family of Mr. Boucher in order to extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy in their bereavement. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of ERNEST P. BOUCHER." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 20' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6340 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda, California, Extending Greetings and a Cordial Welcome to John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America "WHEREAS, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, will visit the City of Alameda, California, on Friday, March 23, 1962, enroute to the University of California to address the assemblage at the Charter Day Ceremony; and "WHEREAS, this event presents an opportunity to many thousands of people to person- ally participate in expressing their pride of country by paying homage to the President of the United States of America. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda, California, on behalf of the citizens of this community, does hereby extend felicitations and a most cordial welcome. to John F. Kennedy, President of the United States.of America. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Honorable George P. Miller, Representative, Eighth Congressional District, in order that he may make the proper presentation to President Kennedy of the salutations of the City of Alameda, California, as of this occasion. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda, California." 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. The President thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted. 21' At this time, Mr. Weller announced that the Board of Education had approved the award of con- tract to Messrs. Herrmann and. Schenk for the swimming facilities at Encinal High School. He also reported he had checked with the School District Staff and had been informed that the maximum number of students who could be released had been granted permission to attend the Charter Day Ceremony at the University of California this Friday, March 23, upon the occasion of the appearance of the President of the United States. He said he had asked that the matter be further considered by the Board of Education at its meeting now in progress, as requested by the Council earlier in the meeting. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 22. "Ordinance No. 1403, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -364.1 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to the Establishment and Removal of Parking Meters, and Time Limits, in Parking Meter Zones." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. -Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 23. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of January 31, 1962 - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. 24. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 3 -62 -6 - Widening Clement Avenue between Park Street and Broadway. BILLS: 25. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $30,145.81, 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 March 20, 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. 26. The President then announced that the Council would retire to the Conference Room for a dis- cussion of the future status of the First Aid Station and the meeting was open to any of the public who might care to attend. 27. At this point, the President called up the audience for moment of silence in observance of the death of Mr. Ernest P. Boucher. ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Ernest P. Boucher - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 3, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,