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1962-07-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALA8EDi HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY .3, - - - - - - - - - 1962 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman McCall, following which an inspiring Invocation was delivered by The Reverend 8r. Franklin Scott, Pastor of the Santa Clara Avenue Methodist Cburcb. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCull,,Rose, Schacht:, and President:: Collischonn, (5), were noted present. Absent: one MZNUIES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 19, 1962, and the adjourned regular meeting held June 26, 1962, were approved as transcribed. 2. At this time, Messrs. Jack O. Lubbock and Sherwood Jones were sworn in by the City Clerk as members of the Board of Education and the Public Utilities Board, respectively. Each gentleman signed his Oath of Office and was warmly received. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: ]. / From South Shore Land Co,, signed by Hr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President, suggesting the time schedule for the several steps to he taken in the matter of the requested rezoning of a portion of Unit II, South Shore, in order to expedite completion of action thereon. The President stated the date of Hearing before the Council on this matter would be July 17, 1962, � 4. From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr, K. B. Key, Chairman of Fire Prevention Com- mittee, extending its congratulations to the Alameda Fire Department for its outstanding record lu the field of fire prevention. The Clerk was asked to read the letter in lull. The commendation was noted with appreciation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1610 Encinul Avenue, urged the Council to hold a meeting for a discussion of the proper development of the South Shore area to its best advantage for the benefit of the citi- zens since it is the last opportunity to improve raw land. 6Y Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President of South Shore Land Co., read in full for the record two letters dated July 3, 1962, indicating as follows: (]) The Company will place restrictions and covenants on all multi-family land in Unit II of its South Shore project and will establish an Architectural Review Committee to approve plans of all builders on multi-family laud before any construction can commence. This is intended to double the element of control -over development on such lands in Unit II in those cases where a "PD" zoning designation applies. (2) Refecred to the 1902-1963 assessment valuation of the City tax rolls and stated that of the sum of $1,438,320. which is the portion of the total increase covering new buildings, alterations, etcetera, She amount of $865,818. resulted from construction entirely in the South Shore project. It was pointed up Lhuc said development is contributing, substantially to an increase in the tax rolls, which will be helpful to all citizens of Alameda. He emphasized that he believed the contributions made by the South Shore project should be force- fully brought to the attention of the people by the City Council as it struggles with the problem of balancing che.8ud8et and setting the tax rate. 7, Mc. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, suggested that future development of large tracts of land should not be on such a grandiose scale. It should be done in stages - improving a small area at a time with single family homes, and disposing of it. He thought this would relieve the financial pressure which necessitates the building of so many apartment houses and shopping centers. E. Mr, Norman Jachens, 1349 Weber Street, spoke on behalf of the "Citizens to Support the Master Plan, and inquired if each member of the City Council would be in attendance at the meeting when the Hearing on the petition from South Shore Land Co. would be held. He said that in a decision of this importance, he felt a full Council should be present. The President indicated that all Councilmen planned to be in attendance. � 9, 8r. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, also referred to the South Shore development and stated he thought the people were not against apartments, per se, but rather the type of such buildings which. have been constructed in this area. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 10. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for | the project of Resurfacing Blanding Avenue from Park Street to Broadway, at the total cost of S4,5- 6, Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved and contract be awarded accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. � ll. From City Auditor, submitting the estimated total assessment valuation for the tax rate basis for the fiscal year 1962-I963 in the sum of $64,621,710, an increase of $4,387,257. over last year. /����� � ���� The President expressed the Council's appreciation of the increase in the CiLy'u assessed valuation, 12. m City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending denial of the petition filed June 7, 1962, by the South Shore Land Co. for the rezoning of a portion of Tract No. 1866, Unit I, and portions of Tract No. 1898, Unit II, South Shore Project, from R-1 to R-2 and from 8-1 to R-5-PD. The Hearing on this matter had been set for the Council meeting of July 17, 1962, Inquiry was made about the possibility of the Council holding a meeting to discuss and learn more about this matter to insure its being better informed prior to the meeting. 8c. Way, Acting Ci'ty Attorney, cautioned the Council about the dangers of such a meeting where it would be difficult to maintain an open mind and not reach any conclusions, thus obviating the purpose of the Hearing. The suggestion was then made that the proponents and certain opponents who had presented alternate plans for the development of the area in question, submit said maps to the Councilmen for their examination and further infnrmotion on the subject. The Clerk was instructed to write to the repre- sentatives of the several interested groups who had appeared at the Hearing before the Council on June 6, 1962, and invite them to submit their plans or sketches by July 12. NEW BUSINESS: 13X Councilman McCall referred to the matter of an application for a variance before the City Plan- ning Board at its meeting of June 25, 1902, filed by Mr. Howard Seymour, 1813 Alameda Avenue. He said the application had been denied and he understood Mr. Seymour had been under the impression that he could automatically appear before the Council to argue his case without actually filing an Appeal with the Secretary of the Planning 8oard. Mr. Seymour was present and stated there was possibly some misunderstanding in the situation. 8r. Way informed him of his right of appeal and the procedure he should follow and he was assured the matter would then come before the Council at its next meeting on July 17. The President expressed regret that Mr. Seymour had been inconvenienced. RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution-No. 6382 ,Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Amending Resolution No. 6232, Which Provides Rules and Regulations Relating to Employment of Certain Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda (In Re Overtime)," ibe motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht 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. 6383 Resolution of the 'Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Budget for Expenditares of Funds `&llocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities." The motion LO adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. V 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6384 Resolution of the Council of the [icy of Alameda Appointing Commissioner of the Rousing Authority of the' City of Alomeda." (John F. Hanly, Jr.) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following 17, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6385 Resolution of the Council of the' City of Alameda Ordering the Refund of Certain Moneys Erroneously Collected as Taxes on Property Acquired Previous Thereto by the City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes (Tilden Way -- Southern Pacific Company)." 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6386 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda In Appreciation and Commendation of Walter V. Howe for His Service to the City of Alameda." 490 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the tollowing vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President declured all of the foregoing resolutions duly udopced. FILING: 19. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of April 30, 1902 - Verified by Racklemuo & Larzelere. 20. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of May 31, 1962 - Verified by 8uckleman & Larzelere. BI S: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $57,195.63, were presented to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that all the Claims shown were correct. Councilman Schacht moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on July 3, 1962, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 22/ At this point, Mr. Travers asked for clarification of just how much of a plan the Councilmen desired for their study with regard to the requested rezoning of portions of Unit II, South Shore. During the course of a lengthy discussion, 8r. Travers pointed cut it would be impossible for his architects and engineezu.to prepare a detailed plan of the entire area by the deadline of July 12. He said, however, he would be glad to submit his ultimate design sketches on the basis of a schematic site utilization plan, covering only the fifteen7acre parcel specified in the petition. 23V Councilman Godfrey asked that the Acting City Attorney prepare for the Council an explanatory memorandum, outlining the developer's contract obligations under the presently filed map and also, inform the Council what would happen to said obligations if this parcel were rezoned. Mr. Way, stated he would set forth the conditions of the agreement between the City and the developer for the installation of improvements in this area. 24. Councilman McCall referred to the Public Hearing to be held before the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on July 17, 1962, concerning the proposed bond issue for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District and inquired if the Council planned to attend as a Body or as interested private citizens. During a discussion of the matter, Mr. Weller explained the history of the situation and pointed up the fact that the purpose of this Hearing before the Board of Supervisors was not to decide whether or not the Transit District was going to go forward but to decide whether or not the question of the bond issue was going to be placed on the ballot for the November General Election. Following further discussion, Councilman. Godfrey moved the Council go on record as having agreed that the matter should be placed on the November Election Ballot. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, 25. At this time, the Council retired co hold an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. V 26. After said session, the Mayor referred back to "Reports" and submitted his nomination of Mr. Leroy M. Vay for reappointment as a member of the Civil Service Board for the term commencing July 1, 1962, and expiring June 30, 1967. The matter wa. s then referred to "Resolutions". . RESOLUTIONS: 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6387 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." (Leroy M. Vay) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilmen Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. 28. There being no further business co come before Lhe meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 17, 1962, at 7;20 o'clock. 1 ii �,4 c City /Clerk ,