Loading...
1959-06-30 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 30, 1959 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Freeman. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, signed by Mr. Harold Schulze, Deputy, Clerk, urging and recommending the City join in the request to the Governor that he veto Senate Bill 48, providing for a second State Direct Primary Election in August, 1960, which has been adopted by the Legislature. Councilman Schacht said he felt this Bill provides for duplication of primary elec- tions in a presidential election year at great cost and suggested the matter be referred to "Resolutions ", at which time he would like to introduce a resolution in support of the request of the Board of Supervisors. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 2. From County Planning Commission, signed by Mr. Robert L. Williams, Planning Director and Secretary, requesting the Council, in conjunction with the Planning Board, to undertake a study of the Wilbur Smith Report - "A Proposed Alameda County Highway Master Plan" - in order that official policies and views on highways and free- ways affecting Alameda can be incorporated into the revised County Master Plan. It was definitely felt there should be a joint meeting of the Council and the Board, after the latter had reviewed the report. It was determined that a letter be directed to Mr. Williams informing him of the Council's intention in this respect, pointing up that the City has grave concern about the proposed freeway along the South Shore and would like to have sufficient time to study the report before the plan is finally adopted. It was also brought out the request was made that the City indicate "alterna- tives" where certain features of the proposal may be unacceptable. Councilman Schacht strongly felt the Council should meet with the Planning Board immediately on this matter for a preliminary discussion and then plan to hold another meeting for further review after each Body had independently given more detailed study to the report. Councilman Collischonn moved the Council refer the matter to the Planning Board with the request that it submit its report on the subject and, subsequently, a joint meet- ing will be arranged with the Council for further review - and that a letter be sent to Mr. Williams advising him of the action taken. The motion was seconded by Council- man Freeman and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Council- man Schacht, (1). Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 3. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, inquired if there was going to be a Public Hear- ing on the Budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Upon being informed that such was not required, he requested that a Public Hearing be held. Mr. Annibale pointed out that all meetings of the Council relative to budget discussions have been open and public and any citizen could have attended and expressed his views. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 4. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Painting and Decorating Portions of City Hall - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Schacht 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 Council - man Freeman and unanimously carried. 5: From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project covering Limited Janitorial Service for the City Hall during fiscal year 1958 -1959 - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Freeman moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Council- man Schacht and unanimously carried. 6J From the City Auditor, submitting his estimate of 556,933,391. as the net assess- ment values for the City of Alameda for the fiscal year 1959 -1960. The communication was noted and ordered filed. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 7. Councilman Schacht introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto a New Section, Numbered 17,-344.1, Relating to 24- Minute Parking Limit." (West side of Everett Street, between Santa Clara and Central Avenues) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 8. The matter was presented concerning the adoption of the Tentative Budget for 1959 -60. Councilman Schacht moved the adoption of said Budget, which was seconded by Councilman Freeman. Mr. Weller suggested that, for the record, it would be wise to read the individual departmental appropriations so there will be no misunderstanding. He also explained certain funds of the Budget and then proceeded to read the expenditures by classifi- cation as set forth in the recommended Budget, including the adjustment due to the recently adopted salary increase. Mr. Weller referred to the sum of $100,000. in the Contingent Fund and stated it could be transferred to the Capital Outlays Fund for 1958 -59 by Council authorization at . this meeting, which would simply reduce the year -end balances or it could be added to the 1959 -60 Budget and it would make absolutely no difference in terms of the tax requirement. Councilman Schacht, with the consent of his second, amended his motion to include that the City Auditor be authorized and directed to effect said transfer from existing balances as of June 30, 1959. The motion, as amended, was then carried on the follow- ing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. The matter was submitted concerning the proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, relative to Home Occupations. Councilman Collischonn referred to a recent meeting of the City Manager, City Attorney and Planning Director on this subject and stated he concurred with the review of the proposed amendments and the recommendations of these officials as contained in Mr. Weller's memorandum of June 26, 1959, and he would move the City Attorney be directed to prepare a revised ordinance for introduction at the next meeting of,. the Council in conformity with said memorandum of June 26, The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman. The City Manager's memorandum set forth the principal issues and the staff recommenda- tions thereon, as follows: 1. Whether or not the language in Section 11- 1222(c), authorizing the employment of non- resident assistants by certain professional people should be retained. Recommendation: Eliminate permission for such assistants. 2. Whether or not the conditional authority to utilize side and rear yard areas, as provided in Section 11- 1222(a), should be retained. Recommendation: Retain provision, under Use Permit procedure. 3. Whether the authority given the Planning Director to register Home Occupations, as provided in Section 11- 132(a), should be left to the Planning Board. Recommendation: Authority to Planning Director, with right of appeal, first to the Planning Board and, if necessary, then to the City Council.. 4. Whether or not a new restriction should be established to prohibit Home Occupations in "R -1" and "R -2" Districts. Recommendation: No new restriction to be added. In response to a number of questions by Councilmen Petersen and Schacht, both Messrs. Weller and Annibale elaborated upon the contemplated provisions in clarification and there was a great deal of discussion on the ramifications. Mr. R. W. Royer, 3255 Thompson Avenue, stated he felt the trend should be toward the reduction of Home Occupations in residential areas. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman and President McCall, (3). Noes: Councilmen Petersen and Schacht, (2). Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5966 Adopting Budget, Approving and Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Agreement with the State of California for Expenditures of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets for the Fiscal Year 1959 -60." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. v 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Collischonn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5967 Authorizing Extension of Agreement by and Between the City of Alameda and the Alameda Family Service Agency, a Non - Profit Corporation, for a One -Year Period, Said Agreement Relating to Furnishing of the Services of an Executive Secretary to the Social Service Board." The 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. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5968 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Improvement of Grand Street Between Clement Avenue and the Estuary, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman- Freeman and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Collischonn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5969 Transferring $2.6,836.88 from Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, and $2, 134.36 from Washington Park Development Fund to the General Fund." The 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5970 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Urging a Veto of Senate Bill 48." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Petersen 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. 1. At this point, Councilman Collischonn mentioned the sand which is still blowing in the vicinity of Otis Drive and Grand Street, especially that which has accumulated in the gutters of the streets. President McCall stated that in view of the recent conference and agreements reached, the City Manager should call Mr. Travers of South Shore Land Co. and request him to expedite the cleaning up of these streets. Mr. Weller explained that he thought this work is progressing and should probably be finished within two days. 16. Councilman Collischonn also asked when the signs would be installed, indicating "No Trespassing" on the Fill Area which has been treated to prevent the sand from blowing. It was stated the City is now awaiting delivery and the signs will be posted promptly upon receipt. In response to President McCall's question, Mr. Weller replied that he understands the "Company" has a watchman on a round- the -clock basis to keep people off the treated areas. He said it is certainly the Company's responsibility to install signs if, in its judgment, they are necessary to protect the property for which it is responsible. He stated it is the Company's responsibility to have the Fill Area adequately patrolled and the sand adequately retained. Mr. Weller stated Mr. Travers is well aware of the problem and he felt sure he will do everything he can to alleviate the condition. 84 ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 17. "Ordinance No. 1307, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by- Amending Section 13 -1924, Section 13 -196, and Repealing Ordinance No. 261, N. S., All Relating to Business License Tax." Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 18. Memorandum of Agreement - Between City and State for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets. 19. Extension of Agreement - Between City and Family Service Agency - to June 30, 1960. 20. Specifications No. PW 6 -59 -11 - Project of Improving Grand Street between Clement Avenue and the Estuary. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda, and the Departments thereof, in the amount of $12,674.67, was submitted 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 June 30, 1959, and presented to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 22. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 7, 1959, at 7 :30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,