1962-04-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 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. John A. Dewald, Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist 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 20, and the special meeting held March 27, 1962,
were approved as transcribed.
2/ At this time, President Collischonn acknowledged the attendance of two groups of young people
who were studying their local Government. He welcomed the students of the Alameda Christian Grammar
School, accompanied by their teacher, Mr. William Eskes - and the members of Girl Scout Troop No. 9,
accompanied by their leaders, Mesdames Starr and Hallock.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
3. From Mr. Chester A. Chapman, 2029 Yorkshire Place, requesting permission to construct a seven -
foot fence along his southerly property line, which bounds Myrtle Walk.
Pertaining to this matter, a communication was noted from Mr. Robert J. Sedlack, 440 Camden Road,
who stated he had no objection to the proposed height of the fence provided the top two feet be
constructed with corrugated plastic.
Councilman McCall moved permission be granted to erect said fence to the height requested on condi-
tion that the top two feet be of corrugated plastic. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht
and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: :None.
4.i From Mr. Lowell H. Duggan, Agent for Owner, requesting an additional extension of time for one
year from April 5, 1962, in which to file the Final Map covering Tract No. 2153. This is the Hester
subdivision located south of Otis Drive near Bay Farm Island Bridge.
Councilman Schacht moved the extension of time be granted as requested - to expire April 5, 1963.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
5.`1 From Malcolm H. Merrill, M. D., State Director of Public Health, redeclaring Alameda
one of the rabies areas within the meaning of Section 1901.2 of the California Health and
effective March 28, 1962, for a period of one year.
The communication was noted and referred to the County Health Department for submission of
to the State Department of Public Health as requested by the accompanying questionnaire.
6. From the following, in protest against the closing of the First Aid Station: Joseph and JoAnn
Gardosh, 981 Post Street; Robert H. and Jean A. Follrath, 980 Post Street; Mrs. R. W. Rastatter,
1219 Grand Street; Lester E. Johnson, M. D., and the Alameda Jaycettes, signed by Mrs. Doris A.
Jones, Committee Chairman.
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The President stated the Council was not yet prepared to make a decision on this matter and before
any action -was taken, the public would be given an opportunity to express its opinion on the subject.
HEARINGS:
7. The matter was called up concerning the Appeal filed by Mr. and Mrs. Joel J.
decision of the Planning Board to deny the requested variance to allow reduction
parking requirements at 1301 High Street.
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of the off - street
The Clerk stated the file was on hand containing pertinent data considered by the Planning Board at
its meeting held March 26, 1962. Mr. and Mrs. Frankel had been notified that the Hearing on their
Appeal would be held this evening.
Upon request, Mr. Schoenfeld, Planning Director, explained the situation by means of a large, colored
sketch of the property in question. He pointed up the fact that the proposed addition to the west
of the existing building to expand the present liquor store and tavern would permit only two off-
street parking spaces, whereas ten were required under the provisions of the ordinance.
Mr. Way, Assistant City Attorney, referred to Sec. 11- 161(b) of the Zoning Ordinance, and stated this
contained the criteria on which the Council should base its decision as to whether or not the variance
should be granted.
Upon the call for proponents in the matter, Mr. Joel J. Frankel, 1013 Broadway, the Appellant,
addressed the Council in support of his request. He emphasized the necessity for enlarging,his facili-
ties and stated he planned to remodel and improve both the interior and the exterior of the existing
building in conjunction with the construction of the new building. He felt this would enhance the
appearance of the neighborhood, would not create any additional parking problem and the City would
gain from increased tax revenues.
Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, also spoke in favor of the request and asked the Council to con-
sider the inequity of requiring such a number of parking spaces in this case.
Upon inquiry, there were no opponents who desired to speak on the subject.
Following considerable discussion of details of the contemplated project with Mr. Frankel, Councilman
Godfrey moved that, in view of the fact that the full membership of the Planning Board was -not pre-
sent when this application was considered and acted upon, the matter be referred back to the Board
for its further deliberation and recommendation to the Council. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Schacht.
Upon advice of Mr. Way, the President stated the Hearing on this matter before the Council would be
continued, pending a recommendation from the Board. However, Mr. Frankel interjected the statement
that he would rather have the Council take action on the question at this meeting and he would abide
by its decision.
With the consent of his second, Councilman Godfrey withdrew his motion. The President then declared
the Hearing closed.
Councilman Godfrey then moved the Appeal be..denied and the variance in off - street parking require - "'
ments be not allowed. The motion was seconded by President Collischonn and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, McCall and President Collischonn, (3). Noes:
Councilmen Rose and Schacht, (2). Absent: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDSt ETCETERA:
8. From Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz, member of the Public Utilities Board, requesting a leave of
absence from his duties during the period from April 10 to August 15, 1962, while he is out of the
Country.
Councilman Godfrey moved a leave of absence be granted to Mr. Romanowitz as requested. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
9. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for
the project of Widening Clement Avenue between Park Street and Broadway, at the total cost of
$26,474.50.
Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved and contract be awarded to the designated
firm for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
10. From City Manager, recommending the employment of Griffenhagen- Kroeger, Inc., for assistance in
the review of City salaries at a cost of $125.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted and said firm be employed for the purpose stated.
The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
11 From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Widening
Doolittle Drive at the City Dump Entrance - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion
be ordered filed.
Councilman McCall moved the work on said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
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12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6341
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda of Intention to Order
the Vacation of a Portion of Market Street in the City of Alameda (South
of Fillmore Street)."
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.
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6342
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Frank
Annibale Cit Attorne )
"WITH PROFOUND SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one
of its well -known and devoted officials, FRANK ANNIBALE, City Attorney of the City of
Alameda.
WHEREAS, Mr. Annibale had been appointed City Attorney by the Council of the City
of Alameda on April 3, 1956, and was serving in this post at the time of his sudden
death; and
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"WHEREAS, Mr. Annibale had been held in high esteem by his colleagues and fellow
employees for his professional knowledge and integrity and had demonstrated his profi-
ciency time and again by his negotiations and decisions on behalf of the City; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. Annibale had been heedful of the needs and requests of the City
Administrative Staff for his advice in many matters. and had been prompt in giving his
assistance, and had also engendered the admiration and affections of his associates by
his amiable personality.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of the outstanding service ren-
dered by Mr. Annibale and the great loss suffered by the City and his many friends due to
his untimely death, the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its sadness and
its gratitude for the friendship of this fine man and the high standards maintained by him
as City Attorney of Alameda.
"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. Annibale in order to extend
to its members a sincere expression of condolence 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 FRANK ANNIBALE."
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.
President Collischonn spoke in eulogy of Mr. Annibale and of the loss suffered by the City and his
many friends.
The President then declared both of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted.
BILLS:
14. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the
total amount of $30,331.92, 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
April 3, 1962, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
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15 At this point, Councilman McCall expressed his thanks to the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce
and the Jaycettes for their work in putting on the display at the South Shore for the Alameda Sister
City, Lidingo, Sweden, which was open for inspection this week. He complimented Tom Lubbock for
his excellent art work and remarked that this display had been a great credit to the Sister City Pro-
gram. Councilman McCall invited all to take the opportunity to visit the display and stated he felt
the exhibits should be displayed in other sections of the City, also.
It was suggested that arrangements be made to present this display in the City Hall Lobby. Councilman
McCall said he would work with the Junior Chamber Committee on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT:
16. The President called up the audience for a moment or silence in observation of the death of Mr.
Annibale. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in
respect to the memory of FRANK ANNIBALE - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 17,
1962, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitt: d,