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1961-04-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by the City Clerk and the roll call indicated the following: Present: None. Absent: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (5). There being no quorum present, the Clerk declared a recess until 8:00 o'clock p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Collischonn, Schacht and President McCall, (3), were noted present. Absent: Councilmen Freeman and Petersen, (2). At this time the Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Councilmen-elect William D. Dungan, William S. Godfrey and William M. McCall. Also sworn in by the Clerk were Raymond E. Brown, City Auditor, ex-officio Assessor, and Harold E. Crabb, City Treasurer, ex-officio Tax Collector. ROLL CALL: The roll was called once more and Councilmen Collischonn, Dungan, Godfrey, Schacht and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL: Councilman Schacht nominated Councilman Franz S. Collischonn for the office of Mayor of the-City of Alameda and President of the City Council. There being no further nominations, President McCall declared said nominations closed. Councilman Collischonn was then selected Mayor of the City of Alameda on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dungan, Godfrey, McCall, and Schacht, (4). Noes: None. Present: President Collischonn, (1). Absent: None. Mayor Collischonn was sworn in by the Clerk at this time. President Collischonn declared nominations open for Vice Mayor of the City of Alameda and Vice President of the Council. Councilman Godfrey nominated Councilman Schacht for this office. There being no further nominations, President Collischonn declared the nominations closed and on roll call, Councilman Schacht was selected as Vice Mayor of the City of Alameda on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dungan, Godfrey, McCall and President Collischonn, (4). Noes: None. Present: Council- man Schacht, (1). Absent: None. The Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Schacht. President Collischonn expressed appreciation for the honor his fellow Councilmen had bestowed upon him in selecting him as Mayor. He commended Councilman McCall for the excellent work he had done on behalf of and in representing the City during his two terms as Mayor. President Collischonn extended a warm welcome to the newly elected Councilmen and expressed the hope that he would carry out his duties as Mayor to the complete satisfaction of all Alamedans. Councilman Schacht also praised Councilman McCall for his valuable service to the City as its Mayor. He extended his congratulations to Mayor Collischonn and the new Councilmen and pledged his continued efforts on behalf of the City. Hearty applause welcomed the newly organized Council and the several officials introduced the members of their respective families who were in attendance. Councilman McCall then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance which was followed by a most inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Franklin Scott, Pastor, Santa Clara Avenue Methodist Church. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 4, 1961, and the special meeting held April 11, 1961, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Regional Water Pollution Control Board, signed by Mr. John B. Harrison, Executive Officer, recommending the City of Alameda arrange for continuous supervision of the City Dump to prevent debris from floating into the Bay. The communication was noted and ordered filed. 3. From Mr. Watson L. Butcher, owner of Kelly's Bazaar at 901 Central Avenue, requesting a Revocable Permit to allow an encroachment of one foot, nine inches into the sidewalk area at this location. Upon request of the City Attorney, and there being no objections, this matter was laid over to the next meeting in order to determine the proper procedure for action. 4. From Aeolian Yacht Club, signed by William F. Gorman, Past Commodore, submitting its Application for a Permit to Fill Property in the vicinity of Bay Farm Island Bridge. The Application was accom- panied by a drawing showing the property proposed to be filled and, also, a bond in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars to cover said operation. Councilman Schacht moved the Permit to Fill Property be granted to Aeolian Yacht Club as requested in its Application. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5: From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. James C. Taylor, President, asking the Council for continued support of AB 544, as amended, relative to Lincoln Avenue being added to the State Highway System. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 6. From Golden Gate Water Ski Club, signed by Mr. J. Paul Gutleben, Public Relations Representative, concerning the poor parking facilities and the need for rest rooms at the Grand Street Boat Launching Ramp. • It was pointed out this situation has already been thoroughly discussed and the City's position made clear. Therefore, Councilman McCall moved the letter be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. The Honorable Leland W. Sweeney, Supervisor, Third District, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, addressed the Council on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and extended congratulations to each of the officials of the City. 8i Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, referred to the proposed swimming pool construction at Encinal High School as discussed at the special meeting on April 11, by the Council and the Board of Education. He urged that care be taken to avoid mistakes occurring,in said construction. He sug- gested the existing pools in nearby communities which have proved successful be inspected and the contemplated local pools be patterned after them to assure satisfactory results. Mr. Gottstein also again spoke of the traffic congestion in the vicinity of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue. He felt some provision should be undertaken right now to relieve future congestion when the second Webster Street Tube is ready for use. The City Engineer explained that considerable study has been given the traffic conditions in this area - and many problems enter into the situation. He felt there will be many changes eventually and that adequate steps will be taken at the proper time to facilitate traffic movement. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, inquired concerning the City's position on certain proposed legislation now before the Legislature in Sacramento. Mr. Weller clarified the purpose of the several bills mentioned. HEARINGS: 10. 10. The matter was called up concerning the Report from the City Engineer on the Work Accomplished on Mound Street Between Otis Drive and Waterton Street as Directed by Alameda City Council Resolu- tion No. 6130. This project was accomplished in accordance with the proceedings set forth under Section 5870, et seq. of the State Streets and Highways Code. ,Mr. Annibale stated the method of payment and rate of interest of the assessment for this work against the three property owners involved must be established at this time. Mr. Frank R. Killinger, 932 Mound Street, spoke on behalf of Messrs. Marberry and Stone, as well as himself, and stated they were ready to pay their respective assessments in full. He thanked the Council for the excellent City cooperation in accomplishing this street improvement, and expressed the hope that Waterton Street could also be improved in like manner. The Hearing was then declared closed and the matter was referred to "Resolutions". 11. The matter was then called up concerning the Appeal, filed by Mr. Gaylord J. Fischer, 2056 Santa Clara Avenue, from the decision of the Planning Board to grant a variance to allow one hundred per cent coverage of the extreme rear yard portion of the property at 2060 Santa Clara Avenue for a five-carport structure. A letter was presented from Mr. Schoenfeld, Secretary of the Planning Board, submitting an explanation and sketch covering the situation involved. This case had been acted upon by the Board at its meeting of February 23, 1961. Mr. Schoenfeld also personally reviewed the matter, which pertains to the pro- posed construction of a nine-unit apartment house on the property in question. Mr. Fischer, Appellant, and Mrs. Jose R. Vega, 1423 Willow Street, voiced their objections to the variance granted. Mr. Thomas Altaffer, 1222 Scott Street, El Cerrito, builder of the contemplated development, and Mr. Ray Johnson, owner of this lot, clarified certain questions, They stated the present design is the most feasible for satisfying the requirement for complete off-street parking and, also, pointed up the advantages of having an enclosed carport for tenants. There was a great deal of discussion of the circumstances from all aspects, following which the Hear- , ing was declared closed. Councilman McCall then moved the decision of the Planning Board be upheld and the Appeal denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 12' City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing a Storm Drainage System on Oak Street from Blanding Avenue to the Estuary - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be approved; that the work of said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unanimously carried. 13:7 From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending that Ordinance No. 1208, New Series, as amended, be further amended as set forth in the attached draft entitled, "Proposed Amendments to Subdivision Regulations", dated March 3, 1961. Councilman Godfrey moved the matter be referred to the City Manager for supplementary clarification and the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance for introduction at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and carried unanimously. 14. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending reclassification of two lots known as 835 and 839 Portola Avenue from the R-2, Two-Family Residence District to the R-1, One-Family Resi- dence District, as initially proposed by the City Council. There being no objections, the date of Hearing on this matter was set for the Council meeting of May 16, 1961. 15. From the Library Board, signed by Mr. Sharafanowich, Secretary, asking that several apparent mis- conceptions be clarified before any further action be taken for a special meeting of said Board on April 25, 1961. The feeling of the Board was also expressed that the Council be present at said meet- ing, with the Mayor presiding. Upon request, Mr. Annibale stated the Mayor of the City of Alameda and the President of the City Coun- cil has neither any rightnor duty to preside over or attend any meeting of any City Board in his official capacity. During the course of considerable discussion, it was made clear that the Council, per se, would not participate in this requested meeting which the Council had understood had been called for the evening of April 25. After reviewing the circumstances, Councilman Schacht moved the City Clerk be directed to send another letter to the Library Board expressing the Council's desire that a special meeting of the Library Board be held in the Council Chamber so the citizens of Alameda will have an opportunity to inquire about the administration of the Library System. Further, if it is impossible to hold said meeting on April 25, 1961, the Board may determine upon another date in the very near future. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall moved the motion be amended to request the Board to hold this special meeting on April 25, 1961, as originally planned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The question was then put on the motion, as amended, and it carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes; Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 16. Councilman Dungan introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street, Highway, Sewer and General Municipal Purposes (Portions of 1633 Everett Street - Tucker - Widening of Tilden Way)." NEW BUSINESS: 17. Councilman Schacht suggested the Council hold a work shop session" in the near future to discuss and determine upon procedures by which City business can be acted upon with more dispatch at the Coun- cil meetings and thus-eliminate the late-hour adjournments which have prevailed. President Collischonn concurred - and-the matter will be decided upon at a later time. RESOLUTIONS: 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6206 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Commendation of Councilman Helen L. Freeman for Meritorious Service to the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6207 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Commendation of Councilman Harold B. Petersen, Jr. for Meritorious Service to the City of Alameda." 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. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6208 The motion to adopt the following vote. Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing of Marshall Way and Pacific Avenue from Fifth Stred:to Main Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: The motion to adopt the following vote. "Resolution No. 6209 Confirming the Report of Work of the Superintendent of Streets Relating to Certain Improvement on Mound Street and Assessing Cost of Construction to the Respective Parcels." said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll, call carried by Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht The motion to adopt the following vote. "Resolution No. 6210 0 moved its adoption: Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Supporting and Urging the Adoption of Assembly Bill 544 (State Highway in City of Alameda)." said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6211 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Supplemental to Resolution No, 5312, Directing Bank of America N.T.&S.A., Fiscal Agent Under Said Resolution No. 5312, Section 5.08(6)(c) to Deposit Certain Surplus Revenue Funds in the Series A Sinking Fund (Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds)." 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 declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 24. "Ordinance No. 1366, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-461 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (7) Thereto, Relating to Yield Right-of-Way Intersections (County Road at Maitland Drive)." Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 25. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of March 31, 1961 - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. 26. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of February 28, 1961 - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. 27. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 4-61-5 - Resurfacing of Marshall Way and Pacific Avenue from Fifth Street to Main Street. BILLS: 28. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $33,581.07, was presented to the Council at this meeting. 341 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 18, 1961, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 10:30 o'clock p.m. - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 2, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,