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1962-05-15 Regular CC Minutes470 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 15t 1982 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Vice President Schacht presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Godfrey and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Robert H. Schwartz, Associate Pastor of Court Street Methodist Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCall, Rose and Vice President Schacht, (4), were noted present. Absent: President Collischonn, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 1, 1962, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2`. From Mrs. V. Smith, 2116 Encinal Avenue, in protest against any salary increase for City employ- ees and, also, the proposed raise in garbage collection rates. These matters were referred to the respective files on the subjects pending further consideration. 3. J From Mr. Donald K. Maclean, 1106 Grand Street, in protest against any further increase in the proportion of multiple dwellings to be built in the South Shore Development. This letter was referred to the file on the subject for consideration at the time of the Hearing, at the next Council meeting. 4 4. From Mrs. Alberts, (no address given), protesting against the overgrown hedge at 1233 Broadway. The matter was referred to the City Engineer for further investigation. 5. .NI From Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, concerning the proposed rate increase for garbage collection. The letter was referred to the file on the subject pending further discussion by the Council. 6Y From Donald D. Lum Parent Teachers Association, signed by Patricia M. Darby, President, and Eileen S. Heckel, Corresponding Secretary, in protest against the rezoning of the South Shore area west of Grand Street, as proposed by the South Shore Land Co. The basis of the protest was the overcrowding of the school and recreational facilities at a far greater rate by the construction of more apartment houses than private residences. Councilman McCall moved the letter be referred to the City Manager for consultation with Dr. Roderick, Superintendent of Schools, and the submission of a report indicating just what the effect of any rezoning to allow more multiple dwellings in this area would be on the present school capacity and also concerning the Board of Education's plans for any new school construction. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Collischonn, (1). 7. From Mrs. George M. Verge, 1437 Willow Street, suggesting consideration be given to setting a fee for playing only nine holes of golf. This letter was referred to the Advisory Golf Commission for its study. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: S. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, spoke in further objection to the proposed increase of thirty cents in the garbage collection fee and, also, to the contemplated term of ten years for the contract to be entered into between the City and the Alameda City Garbage Association. 9. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, spoke of the prospective appointment of a City Attorney and urged the Council to select a man from the Bay Area. He also raised the question of children trespassing onto private property to swim in the lagoons and inquired what rights the owners have to keep them away. Mr. Way, Acting City Attorney, stated he would check into the matter and inform Mr. Gottstein. J lO. Mrs. Robert E. Noble, 2100 Decatur Street, requested a copy of the report from the Youth Activi- ties Committee. She also mentioned that she was in favor of a lower fee being charged for playing only nine holes of golf, as previously mentioned in the letter from Mrs. Verge. It was developed that copies of the Youth Activities Committee Report were available in the City Libraries. Also, it was pointed out there is a reduced rate charged for those who wish to play golf during the late afternoon and early evening hours. REPORTS OF OFFICD8St B0ABDS, ETCETERA: � ll. From Advisory Golf Commission, signed by Mr. Elliot Peterson, Secretary, recommending the golf- playing rates be increased as per the schedule submitted in its communication of May 2, 1962, and that ten cents per round be allocated to the Golf Course Improvement Fund from the increased revenue in addition to the ten cents per round currently being allocated to said Fund - and the balance be deposited to the General Fund - as clarified in its letter of May 10, 1962. � ^� The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 121/ From City Planning Board, • signed by the Secretary, recommending the reclassification of certain property, unopecifically described and designated (Unit II, South Shore - West of Grand Street). The petition was filed by the South Shore Land Co. Councilman Godfrey-moved the date of Hearing on this matter be set for.the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, June 6, 1462. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 13. From Youth Activities Committee, signed by Mr. Herbert Robles, Chairman, submitting its final report. Vice President Schacht thanked the Committee for its report and pointed out the Council had not yet had an opportunity to read it because of its receipt just the night before. Mr. Robles stated the Committee could appreciate this fact and explained the delay in filing the report. Be called attention to the provision of Resolution No. 0088 which terminates said Committee on June 1, 1962. Mr. Robles inquired if the Council could take some expedient action to extend the life of the Committee in nrder't6at it could maintain its official status for the period of cime'neceosmry for the Council to review the report and allow the Committee to make further presentations at the time of the Council discussion of the subject. Following discussion of this question, it was agreed it would not be necessary to take any action to maintain the Committee as an official body, with the assurance that the Council would welcome any com- ments from the Committee members when the report is given consideration at its next meeting. The report was then laid over to the.Council meeting of June 6, 1962, for discussion. 14. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Constructing Arch Culverts on Lincoln Avenue from Everett Street to High Street, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Collischonn, (1). 15. From City Manager, transmitting recommendations of the Civil Service Board with regard to the classification and salary study in connection with the report of the survey made by the firm of Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc., covering all City employees. Upon request, Mr. Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Personnel Director, explained certain phases of this situation. The matter was laid over to the next regular meeting of the Council for further consideration - and during the interim, the Councilmen will be able to obtain any desired information on the subject. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 16. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series------- An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 642, New Series (Civil Service Ordinance) by Adding Thereto Section 5.1, Relating to the Reclassification of Personnel." RESOLUTIONS: 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8350 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Requesting Cancellation of County Taxes on Property Acquired by the City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes (Lane Property -- For Expansion of Godfrey Park)." 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: President Collischonn, (1). 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 0351 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Amending Salary Resolution No. 6233 by Deleting Two Positions of Police Inspector and Creating Two Additional Positions of Police Sergeant in the Police Department." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Collischonn, (1). 19. The following reoolutihn was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: ' "Resolution No. 6352 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1962-1963." 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: President Collischonn, (1). 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6353 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963, Quarry Waste and Class 'B' Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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: President Collischonn, (1). -� 21. The followin8 resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6354 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One Motor Scooter for the Police Department, Calling for .Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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: President Collischonn, (1). 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6355 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of House Laterals, Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, and Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete, for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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: President Collischonn, (1). 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6356 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963, Gasoline and Traffic Paint and Thinner, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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: President Collischonn, (1). 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6357 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Setting Rates to be Charged - for Play on the Alameda Municipal Golf Course." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Collischonn, (1). 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6358 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Vern Logan (Retired Park De"artment Em lo ee) "WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former employees, VERN LOGAN. "WHEREAS, Mr. Logan had been employed as a laborer in the Park Department on June ]0, 1946, and had retired on March 21, 1961; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Logan had conscientiously and capably performed the duties of his job and had exemplified a great spirit of friendliness and cooperation with his fellow workers. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of the faithful service given by Mr. Logan while in City employ and his harmonious relations with all of his associates, the Council 4 '7 7 of-the City of Alameda expresses its sense of gratitude for the loyalty and the excellent work of this former employee. "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. Logan 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 VERN LOGAN." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Collischonn, (1). The Vice President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 26. "Ordinance No. 1404, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (500 Park Street) The ordinance, as introduced at the last meeting, designated the rezoning of this property from the R-1, One-Family Residence District, to the AP, Administrative-Professional District. Councilman McCall moved the passage of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose. Speaking on the question, a lengthy and detailed discussion ensued concerning the suitability of this parcel for single-family dwelling use and, also, whether or not certain restrictive conditions could be incorporated with the rezoning. Mr. Way informed the Council that the only condition which could be legally attached to any rezoning would be a height limitation. In response to inquiry, Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President of South Shore Land Co., stated no effort had been made to sell this property for residential construction because he felt it was just not the proper location for such development. Further, he explained the intention of his firm to sell the property to Anthony & Ide, Developers, who intend to construct an office building on the land in question similar to the existing structure adjacent to the south. He said he felt sure that the development of this property, if rezoned, would proceed within a reasonable time, there would be no access for vehicles from Roosevelt Drive and landscaping would be done. Mrs. Joseph R. Onuschak, 2411 Roosevelt Drive, expressed her objection to any rezoning, stating she would prefer having a one-and-one-half or two-story house next to her home rather than a one-story officehuil6ing, There was further discussion with regard to the question of height. With the consent of his second, Councilman McCall then amended his motion for the passage of the ordinance to include a maximum height of fifteen feet and the reclassification to be from the R-1, One-Family Residence District, to the XY-B15, Administrative-Professional District. The motion as amended was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen McCall, Rose and Vice President Schacht, (3). Noes: Councilman Godfrey, (1). Absent: President Collischonn, (1). FILING: 27. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of March 31, 1962 - Verified by Bockleman & Larzelere. 28. 1961 Income Statement of Alameda City Garbage Association. 29. Youth Activities Committee Community Report, 1959-1902. 30. Specifications No. MS 5-62-3 - Furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix, Class "B", for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963. 31. Specifications No. MS 5-62-4 - Furnishing One Motor Scooter for Police Department. 32. Specifications No. MS 5-62-5 - Furnishing Quarry Waste for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963. 33. Specifications No. PW 5-62-9 - Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963. 34. Specifications No. PW 5-62-10 - Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963, 35. Specifications No. PW 5-62-11 - Installation of House Laterals for Fiscal Year Ending June 20" 1963. 36, Specifications No. MS 5-62-6 - Furnishing Premium and Non-Premium Gasoline for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1063. 37. Specifications No. MS 5-62-7 - Furnishing Traffic Paint and Thinner for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963. BILLS: 38, An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $27,803.45, 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 Godfrey moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 15' 1962, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was 47 4 seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Cnlliuchnon, (1). 39. At this point, Councilman McCall referred to the Dedication Ceremony held this date for the open- ing of the new MacArthur Freeway in Oakland. He stated the Alameda County Advisory Highway Committee had presented Aooem6lyman^gmlter I. Dahl, who had been of great service to the Alameda County delega- tion and its respective cities during his tenure of office in the State Legislature. Mr. Dahl had been a Councilman and the Mayor of the City of Piedmont before holding State Office~ Councilman McCall moved a resolution of commendation be prepared and, also, that a communication be sent from the City Council to the Alameda County Mayors' Conference suggesting that such a resolution be on its agenda for consideration by all of the cities of Alameda County. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unanimously carried. . . 40. Councilman McCall also spoke of the new Motor Coach Line No. 63, recently put into effect by the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, which will provide additional service, especially to Bay Farm Island. He moved a letter of appreciation be sent to the District's Board of Directors for furnishing said service to the people in this area of the community. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and unanimously carried. The hope was expressed that the citizens would utilize this mode of transportation in order that the bus service over this route could be maintained. 41. Vice PreSident Schacht called up the audience for a moment of silence in observation of the death of Mr. Vern Logan, Retired City Employee. | ' 42. At this point, the Council retired to an executive session for the purpose of considering per- , eonnel appointments to the Charter Revision Committee, 43. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of VERN LOGAN - to assemble in regular session on Wednesday evening, June 6, 1982, at 7:30 o'clock~ Respectfully aubm'tced, .