Loading...
1958-06-10 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 10, - - - - - - 1958 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Presidont McCall presiding. An inspiring Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Mr. Harold Petroeljo, Pastor, First; Christian Reformed Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council- man Freeman. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and. Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall H) were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held May 13, and the regular meet- ing held Nay 20, 1958, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: From the following in protest against the proposed new Zoning Ordinance: Mary E. Goulart, 1535 Morton Street; (;1 Jeanne E. Hilbish, 1120 Park Street; (3) Floyd W. Christian, 3111 Kayo Vista Avenue; CO Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Doucette, 557 Central Avenue; (5) Er. and Mrs. E. M. Wright, no address given; (6) Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. Jerry C. Jncobs, President; (7) Mr. and Mrs. Girdwood N. Pope, 1820 Day Street; (0) Alameda insurance Exchange, signed by Mr. B. F. Neville, President; (9) west Alameda business Association, signed by Mr. Paul E. Ryder, President; (10) Petitions, signed by 536 residents; (11) Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. Jerry C. Jacobs, Presic:ent; (12) Tung, Gerald S. and Lee 1,Tong, 15!!3-)17 Lincoln Avenue, - accompanied by a petition in support of their request, signed by fiftv-td,To resldents; (13) Er. Robert l'Tahrhaftig, trnnsmitting copy of letter addressed to the City Plannin Board on behalf of the "Bruzzone” family and certain other private owners of property commonly known as the "Chipman Project”. „., .„• „•• „• ■ ] ] There being no objections, all of these communications were referred to the file on ••.. . 14, From E. jussila, 2509-A Santa Clara Avenue, and (15) F. A. RoSenberg, 1631 Everett Street, in protest against the proposed closing of Everett Street at Tilden. Way. 16. From Safeway Stores, Inc signed by Mr. W. A. Landtbom, Realty Depart- , ment, T11idraT1n g its protest against the erection of a fence across Foley Street in s' correction with the proposed. Tilden Way improvement. These communications were referred to the Hearing on the matter scheduled for this evening. J , 17. From The International City Managers' Association, signed by Mr. Orin F. Nolting, .• Executive Director, inviting the City to be represented by its Manager at the 44th Annual Conference of the Assoejatjnn to be held at Dallas, Texas, October 19-3,„1958. „... „• ,.. 19. Upon request of Councilman Collischonn, ti o Clerk reao . in full a letter from. „•• Sturtevant Enterprises, 131i! Hi7h Street, signed by Mr. George A. Sturtevant, point- ing an the critical state of business conditions in the Webster Street area due, ori- • • mnrily, to the elimination of low-cost homes in the West End. of the City. It was .• emphasized it is vitally important that the City Council should take the neCessary „• .• steps to make the Chipman Project area available to developers, private or public, „• as SO011 es possible - it being understood this area alone can house over nine hundred • families. Mr. Sturtevant stressed the real need for urgency and offered his Coopera- tion to assist the City in brining. housing back to this area. President McCall stated the Council is aware of this situation and has held meetings ..•.' • with_regard to this property and is trying to negotiate with private developers. The jdousing Authority has also rot with the Council on the matter of "packaging a , • ,• deal” and being able to dispose of the land. The Chamber of Compere© is working on .. •• the possibility of multiple housing in the area. He assured the citizens the Council .,• is watching this property very closely and is trying to do everything possible on .•, behalf of the West End merchants and the property owners. .• .• • „• .• the Zoning Ordinance. It was suggested this matter be left to the discretion. of the City Manager and it was thereupon referred to the budget session for inclusion if so desired. lb. From Mrs. Irene Moresi, 119 Santa Clara Avenue, in protest against the recommended increase bf monthly Golf Course rates, for week days only, from Six to Eight.„Dollars - as it would preclude many retired senior citizens on fixed-pension incomes from playing. President McCall thanked Mrs. Moresi for her letter and stated it would be referred to the file of the Advisory Golf Commission which is making a recommendation for increase of rates. 20. From Mr. Leland W. Sweeney, Chairman, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, inform- ing the Council of the completion. of the cleaning of the entire Posey Tube and the 76 painting of approximately nine hundred feet at the Alameda entrance and six hundred feet at the Oakland entrance. The installation of fluorescent lights at the Alameda entrance and around the curve for a total length of six hundred thirty feet is now under way. Also, bids are now being called for the painting of the walls and ceiling in the central portion of the Tube, and routine cleaning and maintenance will con- tinue in order that the maximum benefits may be derived from the painting and lighting improvements. Councilman Petersen pointed out Mr. Frank Gottstein is one who is largely responsible for obtaining these improvement projects. President McCall agreed that, without someone "pushing" this project as Mr. Gottstein and Mr. Sweeney, Alameda's repre- sentative on the County Board of Supervisors, have done, this job would not have been accomplished. 21. At this point, Councilman Freeman read a letter, addressed to her, from Mr. Frank Skiles, Chairman, Swim Center Improvement Committee, informing the Council that a volunteer group is presently engaged in circulating petitions among Alameda resi- dents, asking if they favor completion of the facilities at Alameda Swim Center by the construction, at this time, of two additional pools. These two pools were con- templated in the original plans and would not only provide badly needed swimming facilities but also allow additional training programs for the City's youth. Councilman Freeman stated she approved of the Committee's interest but felt it should be directed through the proper channels which would be the Recreation Commission. There being no objections, President McCall stated the communication would be referred to said Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4 22. Mr. Frank Skiles, 2047 San Jose Avenue, addressed the Council as spokesman for the Swim Center Improvement Committee. He said he felt everyone realizes the impor- tance of swimming to young children and he believes the Swim Center is one of the best improvements which has come to the City in years, even in its present condition. He said the committee believes it was a mistake not to have fully completed the entire Swim Center when construction was first started almost four years aFo - but it is not really too late now to proceed. In making this survey, there has been prac- tically no opposition to the construction of these two additional pools which would be of such benefit to the children. He stated he had petitions containing the signa- tures of 1,678 residents "respectfully, but strongly requesting that the City immed- iately complete the Alameda Swim Center by building the additional swimming pools as shown on the originally approved plans". He expressed the opinion that these addi- tiors are very important to the City and would be the best investment the City could make because they would almost double the capacity. He stated the committee intends to keen "plugFine the idea as long as it continues to receive the support of the people as has been shown by the signers of the petitions. Mr. Skiles thereupon filed the petitions with the City Clerk. President McCall remarked that the present Swim Center was made possible through the joint cooperation of the School District and the City - the land having been furnished by the School District. He said if the funds were available the City would have a complete Swim Center right now. 4 23. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, thanked Councilman Petersen and the Mayor for their recognition of his efforts toward accomplishment of the Posey Tube improve- ments. He mentioned he had been attending Council meetings for thirty years and had been fighting for a long time to get the Tube cleaned and he regretted it took thirty years to accomplish the project. 24. Mr. John Mitcheom, 2002 Alameda Avenue, representative of the West Alameda Busi- ness Association, addressed the Council on behalf of the President of this organization who was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Mitcheom referred to the letter from the Association stating its position concerning multiple-dwelling areas west and adjacent to Webster Street. He said the statements made in Mr. Sturtevant's letter were very true and he was sure the Council is aware of this situation. He pointed out the pre- sent zoning of the Chipman Project property is "H" Heavy Industry and under the pro- posed zoning it will be "R-h-PD". The merchants in this area want multiple dwelling units. He said there are several developers interested in the property but nothing definite can be done until the zoning is definitely established. He pointed out there is not an "R-5" or "R-6" zone in this area and the members of the Association feel they should have such in case the land would warrant it. Mr. Mitcheom stated a given parcel of land is no good, regardless of its acreage, if it is not properly zoned - and he a sked that the density in this locality be increased through such zoning. Councilman Freeman stated this matter had been discussed with Mr. Schoenfeld and it is her understanding the reason this particular property is zoned "R-4-PD" (Planned Development) is in order to permit the higher density, but at the same time it must be according to an over-all plan for the entire area involved. This provides a developer with great latitude for a higher density but the development is at all times controlled. President McCall pointed out the Council has discussed with the Housing Authority the possibility of it being, able to "prickage the deal" - purchasing the property outright and then selling it to a private developer, thus making negotiations easier for all concerned. He assured Mr. Mitcheom the Council would be willing to work with anyone in getting this property developed. 25. Mr. Frank Gottstein spoke of the fact; the lagoon system does not have access to the Bay, and he felt it is not too late to remedy this condition by maldnr a cut through Washington Park, in orer that those with boats will hove inrress and egress to San Francisco Bay. He pointed out there will be no -ravity flow of water from the 2a,r, but a TYJMp at Ninth Strect'will bring the water into the lagoons. Upon request, Mr. Hanna explained the lagoons could not connect directly with the Say inas- much as the bottom of the larocn system is higher than low tides, which would leave the lagoons dry during these periods. The purpose of the pumn is to keen the water in the laroons fresh so that algae, odors and mosquitoes will not develop. He said he did not think there would be too great a quantity of silt deposited into the lagoons from the streets. HEARINGS: 26. The matter was called up concerninr the pronosed closinr of a portion of Pearl Street, south of Otis Drive. The Clerk stated the Affidavit of Publicotion of Reso- lution No. 5785 was on file, setting forth the Council's intentinn in this respect and the time and place of Hearing. Also on file was the Affidavit of Posting of Notices in the area to this effect. The Clerk stated no protests against this pro- posed action had been received in her office. President McCall inquired if there were any in the audience who desired to speak on this subject. There being no response, the matter was referied to "Resolutions". , ,7. Tao matter was also called un with regard to the proposed vacation and/or closinF or certain streets abutting upon Tilden Way. The Clerk stated the Affidavit of Pub- lication of Resolution No. 5786 was on file, indicating tho Council's intention in this respect and setting forth the time and place of Hearing. Also on file was the Affidavit of Posting of Notices throurhout the area. The Clerk coiled attention to the several letters of protest against the closing of Everett Street at Tilden which have already been noted. At this time, a letter was read from the City Planning: Board, informing, the Council that, at its meetinr held June 9, 1958, consideration had been riven the several petitions of protest in this matter. It was stated a thorough review of the design of Tilden Way had been made, and after hearing from Mr. Millen Storrs, Consulting Engineer, it was the,consensas of tho Board that Everett Street be closed as pro- Posed, in the interest of public safety and the expediting of traffic on Tilden Way, Pree,ident McCall invited anyone nresent to sneak on the matter -it this time if he so desired. Yr. Schoenfeld was coiled unon rind stated the Board riaC riven considerable atLention to this mat ,or. Also, cfor 1(9'rincr nr. Storrs explanation of some of the engineer- ing details and roinF, over some of the future traffic routinr,, it eceld see where no harm woqld be done to residents on Everett Street but the proposal would only enhance the traffic safety. President McCall again inquired if there were any nrotestants who would like to speak an the sub ject. There being no response, the matter was referred to "Resolutions4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 7304TRDS .J7110ETERA: 28. From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their rel Count of Money held Nay 21, 190 - showing the amount of 8 638,2 .54 Treasury. rt on the n the City The report as accented and ordered lcd. 29. From the Bureau of Electricity, Dencrbreent of Public UtiLitins, signed bv Mr. G. A. Baxter, General Momarer, submitting cony of Resolution No. 1792 c).' the l'ublic Utilities Board, adonting its budget for the fiscal year 1958-59, cony of which is also attached. It WRS indicated tho t, after applying the formula in the City Charter to the estimated earnings for the ensuing year, the amount available for dividends would be ')135,000. The Board, however, has pledred total dividends of Councilman Petersen cited the net income of the Esureau during each of the past five years and the annual revenue accruing to the City daring this period. In the light of the budget presented for this next fiscal year, he questioned the sum allocated as "dividends" in checking against the formula as set forth in Section 12-6 of the Charter rnd he claired the City is continuously losing revenue. Councilman Petersen felt the Bureau should adhere to the formula as stipulated in the Charter and contended the City is entitled to an additional ';35,000. according to the formula. In rnononse to Councilman Petersen's qnnstion Mr. 'Teller stated that, in the first niace, he would remind the Council the ure uT s books a)e audited by the some 1-ide- nendent Certified Public Accountant who audits the City books so he thouuht it is a safn assumption that the re has been no change with respect to the Charter reouirements. Further, berinoing in 1951-; there was a rather substantial increase in the cost of bulk energy to the Bureau. It is currently oneratinr under an escalation controct under which it has taken two rises in the last two ye-irs and there is one more coming up in October, 1950. In addition to this, by reason of certain of the loads the Bureau hoes taken on, the net profit, so to speak, has been reduced. The spread between the cost of providinr the service and the income has bean cut, so the ostensible increase of cross revenue wouldnot necessarily Inc reflected - and probably would not have 378 been reflected - in the Bureau's net to the General Fund. Generally speaking, the costs to the Bureau have risen very substantially. With respect to Capital Outlays Fund, Mr. wailer said he would assume the Bureau's allocations will not necessarily be equal to the annual expenditures from that Fund. In other words, a Capital Reserve is being sot up which might be a percentage of the Bureau's revenue or it might be a percentage of its fixed assets. The Bureau is setting up a Capital Reserve which might be a percentage of its revenue, it might be a percentage of its fixed assets or somethinF of that sort. Consequently, in any given year, the Bureau might spend more money than it puts into the Fund or it might spend less - but the fact that it spends more or less does not signify anything necessarily. Councilman Freeman said that, because the Council knows so little about how the Bureau operates, and the Council has never received copies of the minutes of the meetings of the Public Utilities Board, she would like to ask that the Board be requested to send copies of its minutes to the Councilmen. Councilman Petersen still contended the Bureau is not in conformity with the Charter requirement as to the formula under Section 12-6, to which Mr. Weller stated that if it is not, then the person who ought to be examined is Mr. Hackleman and not the Bureau because it is his job to audit its books. Following further discussion, Councilman Collischonn suggested Mr. Baxter be invited to attend the next Council meeting to explain this matter. Councilman Freeman reiterated her request that copies of minutes of he Board reetings be given to the Councilmen. Councilman Petersen asked that copies of the minutes of the Board meet- ing at which the Bureau budget wes adopted - Nay 2, 1956 - be furnished the Council. President McCall instructed the City Clerk to make the several requests on behalf of the Council. 30. From Advisory Golf Commission, signed by Mr. Elliot Peterson, Secretary, recom- mending the sum of 35,000. be appropriated from Golf Course revenues to a Capital Expenditures Fund for 1958-59, and each ensuing year, for the installation of a driving range and the replacement of operating equipment. Recommendation was also made that current Golf Course rates be increased as follows: Daily Tickets, ,1i31.25 to 1.50; Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Tickets, 1.50 to 4,1.75; Monthly Tickets, Week Days Only, 6.00 to 8.00; Monthly Tickets, Every Day, $6.00 to Tio.00. Councilman Freeman asked that action be deferred until a study of the budget has been made, and suggested the communication be referred to the budget session. Councilman Petersen said the Council should know the exact status of the Golf Commis- sion insofar as the bonded indebtedness is concerned. He claimed that, last year, it exceeded the bond allotment by a considerable sum and he thought the money should be reimbursed to the proper fund before the Council grants any monies for further outlays. Mr. Weller explained this is a two-edged problem - he thought there is no quarrel with the proposition that the Golf Course operation ought to be self-supporting. It should also retire the bonded indebtedness and he thought it could. He pointed out that, historically, there have been transfers from the Golf Couase Fund to the General Fund which, candidly, he believes has been bad business. The City has a growing opera- tion in the Golf Course, one that can be self-supporting - it provides recreation for the general public both locally and from other cities. It cannot exist just on the basis of bare operating expense, any more than the Bureau can do it or any other grow- ing business concern can do it. He said he, personally, felt the General Fund is entitled to some income from this operation since the General Fund in the first instance provided the ground on which the Golf Course was built. However, he said he would be inclined to think some formula ought to be worked out with respect to the General Fund value of dividend so there is no more of this "pushing and pulline over whether the General Fund needs one amount or another. Combined with that there should be the requirement that there be a well-thought-out, long-range improvement and maintenance program for the Golf Course which would be recommended by the Advisory Golf Commission and finally approved by the Council - so the City is not faced with the problem of those Capital Outlays Funds simply going into the Golf Course Fund somewhere and being expended promiscuously. There ought to be some plan which can be followed. The whole matter ought to be reduced to a point where we know and can measure what the Golf Course needs. It can then be determined what the General Fund is reason- ably entitled to. He felt that, regardless of the Golf Course Bond issue, there are still things which ought to be done at the Golf Course if the City is going to main- tain the type of operation it ought to have. Mr. wailer said he would suggest, if the Council is willing, that action be taken on that nart of the Commission's _Letter having to do with its recommendation to increase the rates. He pointed out that, because of the debt retirement obligation next year, 1959-60, and in his judgment, the income from the Golf Course in that year will he just about adequate to take care of the Golf Coerse operation and the debt service cost. There will not be any money left for the General Fund in that year. He stated that if there is to be any realistic improvement program at the Golf Course there will have to be more income, and this is n ot because the operation is unsound - it is because costs have increased and it w as difficult at the beginning to determine what the operating costs were going to be and what the income would be. There is no ques- tion the Golf Course will require more funds and, for that reason, he felt the Council would be safe to act upon the recommendatLon this evening. Following some further discus sion, Councilman Petersen moved the recommendation of the Advisory Golf Commission with regard to the increase of rates be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried. by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The recommendation concerning the q5!),000. appropriation to a Capital Expenditures Fund was referred to the budget session. 311( From the Assistant City Manager, reporting all work completed on the project of Constructing an Interceptor Sewer and Lift Station North of the Estuary Housing Project - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman. Schacht moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the speci- fied project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. -Y From Assistant City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher b Burk, Inc., sole bidder, for the project of Street Construction and Widening of Willow Street, south of Clinton Avenue, at the price of .12,897.87. Councilman Collischonnmoved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified broject at the price quoted- The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent; None. 33. From Assistant City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Alameda Times- Star for Legal Advertising during the fiscal year 1958-59 at the following prices; First Insertion, 1.75 per square; Second and Subsequent Insertions, n..50 per square: Legal Notices of over 400 squares, 11.25 per square. Councilman. Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted and contract be awarded to Alameda Times-Star for Legal AdvertisinF during the ensuing fiscal year at the prices quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Collischonn and on roll call carried. by the following vote. Ayes: ''Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 34%1 From City Planning Board, signed by Mr. A. Raymond Schoenfeld, Secretary, recom- mending approval of Tentative Nap of Tract NO. 1947 (Resubdivision of Tract No. 1866) in accordance with recommendations of the City Engineer with the proviso the tree planting plan will be submitted with the Master Tree Planting Plan and also, the sub- divider will submit a street name for the accessway which is acceptable to the Planning Department. Councilman Freemanapved the Board's recommendation. be adopted: that the Tentative Map of Tract No. 1947 be approved, subject to the conditions set forth. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None, Absent: None. 3. From Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. Terry LaCroix, Chairmen, recommending the athletic area at Krusi Park he completed durino the fiscal year 1958-';", to include the constructior of a baseball diamond. It was stated this rrlea is necoed °Taloa baoly since it serves certain high school athletc needs as well as neighborhood prorrams. There beinF no objections this matter as referred to the budget session. o 3n. wrom recreation Commission, signed by Mr. Terry LaCroix, Chairman, recommending completion of the Alameda Swim Center, to include a diving pool and small children's train'ng pool, during the fiscal year 198-r:9. It was stated tnis recommendation will also ho transmitted to the Board of Education at its meeting of Juno 17, 1958, and it is hopod the City and the School District will see fit to explore together the Possi- bilities Of completing the Center, even if only to the extent of setting aside certain funds over a period of time for eventual construction on an agreed date. President 11cCall stated this ,e -ion, also will be referred ho tho budget s ,V From Advisory Golf Commission, signed by Pir. Eiliot Peterson, Secretary, recom- mending the City Council's favorable consideration and approval of a proposal to hold a Professional Colfers Association Golf Tournament at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course, with tentative dates set for September 1C', 19, 20 nr, 21, 19"=;8. The tournament is to be sponsored by Brandon Enterprises of Hayward as a community and snorting evont ilith a portion of the profits to be donated to tho Children's Hospital oC the East I-3ay. President McCall remarked that he felt this is a rront opportunity for Alameda - it will bring nationwide publicity. He pointed out the proposal came about only through the fact that Mr. McMurry, Golf Course Manager, is a member of the Executive Board of the Nati-pnal Golf Course Assocition and Past President or the Stete Goif Course Asso- } elation, and he expressod the hope the Council will give favorable consideration to this recommendation. Councilman Colli chonn agreed this is a wonderful opportunity, but he nanted to know if the City Golf Course would benefit financially from this enterprise. If there is no revenue to the City, he wondered how the City would face the problem of repairing the Golf Course after the tournament during which tie the crowds will be tramping over it. He felt that every Golf Course which entertains such a tournament which attracts any following at all, while they are hapny to have the eublicity they et 380 from such a gathering, find themselves faced with expense afterwards. He said he is in favor of the idea but he would like to know if any of the proceeds would be turned over to the City. Mr. McMurry was called upon for further information on this matter and he stated he felt the "wear and tear" on the Golf Course would be at a minimum, due to the fact the tournament would be limited to one hundred fifty players. He pointed out there are a great many more than that who normally play each day. He said he believes the Course can be operated and prepared for the tournament without any additional expense - and if there should be any at all, it will be very minor. As for recondi- tioning the Course afterward, he said he did not anticipate any expense whatever, mainly because the gallery willbe controlled so it cannot walk on the tees or greens. Councilman Petersen inquired how much it is expected the Children's Hospital will net from this tournament - to which Mr. McMurry replied that is unknown at present. He stated the Hospital has been approached and its Staff has assured the sponsor its entire organization will 70 to work on selling gallery tickets. Councilman Petersen then asked if he thought it would be fair for the Council to place a low percentage on the net to cover any damages and Mr. McMurry felt this would not he advisable at present - it would be better to work out the mechanics of the tournament and then, possibly, at a later date, a more definite answer could be given. He reiterated he did not feel any extra expense will be involved. 1:Tith reference to revenue, he pointed out there will be additional income through the restaurant there and he s'did he is sure this will more than offset any loss which might be incurred. Further discussion on this phase of the matter ensued. Mr. McMurry said he believes that if the Council is favorably inclined toward granting permission for the tourna- ment to be held in Alameda, satisfactory arrangements bothiinancially and physically canto worked out within the next two weeks. Councilman Petersen said he is not opposed to th.e tournament but felt that, in all fairness, some sort of arrangement should be negotiated which would take care of any unforeseen circumstances which might occur - this would merely be to protest the interests of the City, as wallas others involved. Mr. McMurry said he was certain, through conversations with Mr. Brandon, the sponsor, he would be more than willing to guarantee that any damage done to the Course - or possibly a flat rentelfee for use of the Course - can be worked out, so the City will be fully protected. Councilman Collischonn said he did not think a rental was desired - but possibly a bond in sufficient amount could be posted. Councilman Schacht stated he has full confidence in the Advisory Golf Commission and its letter states a full discussion of the complete mechanics of the tournament will be held at a later date and he felt sure everything can be worked out. He said he believes it will be a great asset to the City and he moved the recommendation of the Commission be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll cell car2ied by the following vote. Ayes Five. Noes None. Absent: None. 3o. From th.e City Manager, submitting recommended Budget for fiscal year 1958-59. President McCall stated this matter will automatically be referred to a budget session between the Council and the City Manager. Mr. l'!eller explained that, under Charter provision, the Council does not have author- ity to aCopt a final budget until September - but it was his thought that there would be some authorization to operate as of July 1, and this budget would be adopted by the Council prior to that date. It could be designated a tentative budget, but as a practical matter, all of the considerations which would go into the final adoption of the budget would be taken care of at this time, and the final adoption in September [ would be only a formality. In view of the fact several matters had been referred to a budget session for further consideration and there were some questions to be discussed relative to the budget, it was determined the Council would meet Monday evening, June 16, 1950, at 7:30 o'clock for said session. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 39. Councilman Collischonn introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-333 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Subdivision (23), Relating to All Time No Parking." (Emerson Terrace, commencing, at the East line of Peru Street) nC. Councilman Freeman introduced the following ordinance, after which it -as laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-333 of the Alameda Municipal Code by b ootn SubdivisIons (83) Through k() to Section 17-)L3-) Thereof, Relating to Stop intersections." (In Tract No. 1866, South Shore) )tl. Councilman Petersen introduced the following ordinance, after which it as laid over under provision of law and the Ch-Irter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section L7-661 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (3) Thereto, Relating to Yield Right-of-Way Intersections." (In Tract No. 1866, South. Shore) V 42. Councilman Schacht introduced the following ordinance, after which itwas laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Providing for the Establishing of Protective Regulation of Uses of Land, the Locations and Uses of Buildings, the Height and Bulk of Buildings, the Open paces About Buildings and the Dimensions and Areas of Building Sites Within Certain Districts, Establishing Building Setback Lines and Population Density Standards; Providing for the Administration and Enforcement of Such Regulations, and Prescribing Penalties for Violations Thereof; and Repealing All Sections in Conflict Therewith." Upon sugaestion of the City Attorney, a Public Hearing on the proposed new Zoning Ordinance was set for Tuesday evening, July 1, 1958, and the passa7e of the Ordinance would be withheld during this interim. It was so ordered. NEW BUSTNESS: 53. Councilman Petersen called attention to a traffic hazard at the intersection of Calhoun Street and Broadway and asked Nr. Weller if some measures could be taken to alleviate the situation. He pointed out there have been three accidents at this loca- tion. MT. Weller stated he had referred this matter Lo the Police Department for its report and he would, check with Chief Drake tomorrow and if he feels that something ought to be done, it will be taken •care of right away. Councilman Schacht spoke of the bad condition at the railroad crossing on Pearl Street between Fernside Boulevard and Blanding Avenue, and he wondered whose responsi- bility it is to correct this situation. Mr. Weller replied that, generally speaking, it is the obligation of the utility to maintain. the space between . the rails and for two feet on each side. Therefore he would assume it woulr . be the obligation of the railroad company. Upon request, Mr. Hanna explained the paving which is to be done there is in con- nection with the relocation of the tracks. The company has just awarded the contract for that work and it expects to go••••ahead immediately. RESOLUTIONS: 55. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Collischonn, who moved its adoption: .••• „• .• .• .• .••• 'Resolution No. 5787 • • Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and. Plans for Roof Leader Installation at Fire Station No. 1, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roil call carried. by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. 46. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. , 88 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Limited Janitorial Service for the City Hall, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." .• .•• The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll c 11 carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. h7. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5789 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for the Furnishing of One (1) New Twelve-Inch or Sixteen- Inch, Heavy-duty, Trailer-Mounted Brush. Chipper; Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 118. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5790 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing a Modification of That Certain Lease by and Between the City of Alameda, Lessor, and the County of Alameda, Lessee, Dated June 2, 1957, and Heisting to Those Certain Premises Known as 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, City of Alameda. (Parking Space - 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. 1L9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Coln chonn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5791 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting and Approving Census Tracts for the City of Alameda. 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. 50. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5792 Transferring ,ii20,067.32 from the General investment Pool (Account 350) to the General Fund (Account 100)." 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. 51. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5793 Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of Pearl Street in the City cf Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Coiliscnonn and or roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 52. The following resolution was introduced br Councilman Collischonn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. c5M OrderinF the Vacation and/or Closing of Certain Streets Within the City of Alameda Abutting Upon Tilden Way." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Hoes: None. Absent: None. 53. Councilman Collischonn introduced the following resolution: Resolution No, 5795 Approving and Directing Payment of 2,22,. 5 for Professional Engineering Services Relating to the Filling of Washington Park." Councilman. Freeman asked for clarification been entered into for the amount of ).J,,500 inr firm has continued. to perform services additional amount. She inquired if it is stated i is not a moral obligation in thb done under the direction of City officials contract to pay for the reasonable value o indicated this amount is a reasonable valu which. is also embodied in the resolution, can be confirmed and ratified by the City ratifies the prior commitment. of this payment inasmuch as a contract had which sum has been spent and the engineer- and has no billed the City for this a legal or a Moral obligation. Mr. Annibale strict sense - he understands the work was - this, in law, would raise an implied f the services. He said Mr. Hanna has e of the services. The second theory, is that a prior commitment by a City official Council, and this resolution confirms and Mr. Hanna then reviewed the circumstances involving additional services. Co'Incilman Collischonn then moved the adoption of the resolution. ?he motion was seconded by Councilman 2r,,erlan and on roll c all carried by the fo]lowing vote. Ayes: Tive. Noes: None, Absent: None. 5)1. The following resolution T.TS introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its "Resolution. No. L;796 Authorizing and Approving an Expenditure of Not to Exceed 1,350. for Replacement of Fill in Washington Park." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the followinr vote. Ayes: Five. Noes : None, Absent: None. ,4 55. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved i adoption: "Resolution.: No. Resolution of the Council 01 the City of Alameda Asserting That All Meetings of Said Council, Whether Formal, or in Work Session, Committee of the Whole, Etcetera, Shall be Recorded." The motion to adopt sai call was lost by the fo Noes: Councilmen Colli The President thereupon of the last one, duly ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: d resolution as seconded by Councilman Freeman and on Vowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Freeman and Petersen, schonn, Schacht and President McCall, (3). Absent: None. declared all of the foreoinp resolutions, with the exception dopted and passed. roll (2). "Ordinance No. 1271, New Series An Ordinanee Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain. Real Property for Street, Highway and General Municipal Purposes (Widening of Flower Lane -- Tarman) ." Councilman. Collischonn moved the ordinance be adopted. as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Five. Noes: None. Absent: None . L ;'4 nance No. 1272, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 11-13211_ N of the Alameda Municipal Code oy Deleting Therefrom the Restriction 2hat Ho More Than Eight (6) Farnily Accommodations Shall be Permitted on e Lot of Record in "S" District." es: Councilman Petersen moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None, 00 59. Financial Statement - Bureeu of hlectricity, as at April 30, _,,o - Verified by Hackleman Larz,elere. SpecificLiors No. P“ 6-50-7 - for Roof Leader Installation at Fire Station No. 1. 60. Specifications No. 61. Specifications No, 62.. Recommended Budget 63. Modification ofLe MRCO for Soc PLT 6-138-8 - for Furnishing Limited Janitorial Service. MS 6-58-8 - for Furnishirh7 Brush Chipper. - City of Alameda, 1958-59. ase Agreement - Between City and County of Alameda - Parkin ial Service Board. E. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Al thereof, in the total amount of 17,059.40, was submit meetinF. eda, and the Departments d to the Council at this The list was accompanied by certification from the City nager that the Claims shown were correct. At this point, Councilman Petersen stated there is one item he would like to discuss and that is the traveling expenses of the Recreation Director. He said he would like to have the City Manager mail a true amount of the travel expenses of this Deneetment - or send it to every member of the Council - and place his own expenses alongside of it, to see how much money is being spent by this Department. In doing so, he esked that Mr. Weller double the expenses of the Department because one-half is being paid by the Alameda Unified School District - to get an idea of how much money is being spent on junkets by this Department. Councilman Petersen asked Lx . if he would do this, to which an affirmative reply we given. Councilman Petersen then moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 10, 1958, and presented to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6 . At this time, Hr. Weller brought up an item pertaining to the proposed new Zon- ing Ordinance which, he said, came to his attention just, this afternoon and he would like to have the Council's consideratien in conjunction with the introduction of said ordinance. He said it is his understanding that at the joint session between the Planning Board and the Council there was general acceptance of the idea that there would be certain individual lot areas in the City for which there ought to be a kind of blanket setback variance. He said he thought the particular referral was to the so-called lagoon lots. The necessary language to accomplish this was incorporated into the ordinance but the indication was inadvertently not placed on the map which noes with the ordinance. He said he thought the ordinance would be more proper if it were changed in this respect now, at the time of its introduction, so there will be no difficulty, sub- sequently, over the fact that there was a technical modification of the ordinance after it was introduced. Yr. Weller said Mr. Schoenfeld could indicate the lots in question, which are shown by a "Yf" suffix on the basic zone. This was to be followed by the particular set- back standard which would be required on those lots - these being designated "R-±-Yf5". Mr. Schoenfeld located the specified lots on the large map displayed which is embraced by the ordinance, and also passed around a small scale map for the individual information of- the Councilmen. He thereupon explained the situation, pointing up the fact thct all of these lots have their principal frontage on certain roadways with major access to the Lagoons and the minimum setback would be five feet. In such cases, where the setback is less than that ordinarily required, there shall be two supplementary, unenclosed off-street narking spaces, which will assure the free flow of traffic and also, safety to the residents. Mr, Weller asked if he understands correctly that the Planning Board has seen actual plot plans of such lots and if it has no objections to this proposed designation, to which Mr. Schoenfeld replied, "That is correct". Councilman Freeman inquired if this was a unanimous opinion and Mr. Schoenfeld answered, "Yes". Mr. Schoenfeld further explained that the people who move into such an area would have the option of building out to within five feet of the property line or of erecting the dwelling back at the normal setback line for the basic "R-1" zone. This Fives them greater fleibility, allows them to do what is practically demanded here by the unique situation where the roar yards abut a waterway and enables them to concentrate the majority of their open space on the rear of the property. Following further discussion, Yr. Annibale pointed out Councilman Schacht intro- duced the ordinance and if he wants to amend his introduction to include the change as pointed out by Mr. Schoenfeld - and there is no objection from other members of the Council as to getting away from the normal course of procedure - it is perfectly possible to do so. All that is required is merely the consent of Councilman Schacht to introduce the ordinance as changed by Mr. Schoenfeld's declaration. Councilman Schacht stated he would be willing to consent to the introduction of the Zoning Ordinance as arnendod, if it is the wish, of the other Councilmen. It was so ordered. 4. Upon Councilman Schacht's suggestion, President McCall cordially invited everyone to attend the City's Flag Day Observance, to be held this Saturday, June it, at Washing- ton Park, beginning at 1:30 o'clock. ADJOURNMENT: 67. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the 'Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 17, 1958, at 7:30 o'clock. spe tfu 1 0 ty lerle