1960-08-30 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TFIE 0 TTY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST
- 1960
The meeting convened at :30 o'clock p.m. with Pre ident McCall presiding. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Schacht.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, ( )
were noted present. Absent: Councilmen. Collischonn and Freeman, (2).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. The City Budget for fiscal year 1960-1961 was presented for further considera-
tion. This meeting had been set, up for the sole purpose of reviewing said Budget.
Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay itreet, raised a nurnber of questions with regard. to several
accounts which the City Manager answered.
Councilman Petersen then questioned the necessity for the increase of expenditures
in the operation of practically all of the City Departments and facilities, the num-
ber of personnel and the type of services provided.
Mr. Weller commented and explained in detail - and a lengthy discussion was had -
concerning all ramifications of the Budget.
Two items in particular were specifically examined. - due to the high cost of opera-
tion. - the First Aid Station. and the Garbage Disposal. The advisability of the
City's continued maintenance of said Station under the present organization and the
method of Garbage Disposal were discussed in detail. It was determined. the City
Manager would, thoroughly review both matters for future consideration by the Council.
Councilman Schacht broached. the subject of providing replacement bleachers for the
Alameda Swim Center - which matter had been referred by the Council, at its last
meeting, to this budget session for further con ideration-
Mr. Weller reported on his findings with regard to prices and other details involved
in the contemplated purchase. He stated. he understands from Dr. Roderick, Superin-
tendent of Schools, that he will recommend to the Board of Education that it author-
ize oayment of half of the cost of the required seats, but due to certain technicali-
ties, the transaction may not be completed in time for the immediate need.
There was a great deal of discussion about how to procure the sufficient number of
seats as quickly as desired in view of the Charter limitation of an expenditure of
one thousand. dollars -- or, with a required vote of four members of the Council for
purchases in the open market, if above . that amount. It was pointed up that the
urgency is due to the City Swim Meet which is to be held September 10 and 11, 1960.
Mr, William Godfrey of the Alameda Swim Club stated that, because of this financial
restriction and due to the emergency, his .organization would be willing to purchase •
one section of bleachers at this time. However, this offer also presented certain
difficulties in the legal financial arrangements due to the "unknown factors" at
this time.
Following further lengthy discussion, and, upon. advice of the City Attorney, Councilman
Petersen moved the City Manager be directed. to proceed with the necessary purchase
of seats for Alameda Swim Center within the limitations of the City Charter and the
funds for payment thereof, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars, be
appropriated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (3).
Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Collischonn and Freeman, (2).
For final clarification, it was determined that, eventually, the Council desires to
have three hundred sixty seats available at the Aiarneda Swim Center for the conven-
ience of any spectators.
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At this point, Councilman Schacht asked the Council - indulgence to permit him
to present a matter not on the agenda. There being no objection, he stated he had
been contacted by Mrs. Ethel G. Kibbe, 510 Central Avenue, informing him of her
interest in a certain portion of the "Maritime" property. She had been told by the
General Services Administration. that it would not accept a bid of less than $225,000.
for the property and she is prepared to submit a bid for more than that amount. She
is forming a corporation and, proposes to install and operate a skating rink in the
existing auditorium building. He explained briefly her plans for this enterprise and
pointed UT) that the big problem facing Mrs. Kibbe is the present zoning of the land
in question which prohibits the type of operation she contemplates. He said she would
like an expression from the Council concerning its feeling about rezoning this area.
It seems the time element is vital because "GSA" is again calling for bids in October
and she would want to be assured that the zone would be proper. to allow her to pro-
ceed with her plans before submitting a bid on the property.
It was suggested that the only advisable action on the part of the Council at this
time would be for it to indicate it has no objection to the proposed. use - and the
same indication would have to be made by the Plahuing Board - so that Mrs. Kibbe could
feel reasonably assured that she could carry out her intentions if and when she
acquires the land.
Mr. Annibale recommended. the Council informally refer the matter to the Planning Board
for later action when the matter actually comes before it and that. Mrs. Kibbe be
informed that if, eventually, a petition for rezoning is required she should make the
regular application- He also explained, however, that either the Council or the
Planning Board could, on its own motion, initiate rezoning proceedings. He felt, too,
Mrs. Kibbe should. be advised to make her next approach to the Planning Board or the
PlanninF Department.
It was determined this would be the proper procedure to pursue at this stage.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned -
to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 6, 1960,at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectful
submitted,