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1957-06-25 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 25, 1957 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Freeman. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Freeman, Haag, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held June 11, 1957, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. Proposals were submitted from three firms of Certified Public Accountants for the performance of auditing services during the fiscal year 1957-1958, in the total amounts as follows: From George A, Hackleman & Co. From Dalton, Graupner & Barber From I. A. Calpestri, Jr. 3,000. 2,700. 2,900. The proposals were referred to the City Manager for his perusal and recommendation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 3. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, requested permission to speak on the subject of the carnival later in the meeting, in the event there is any opposition to its being held. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: From the Mayor, nominating Messrs. Welles Whitmore, Jr., and George L. Kennard for reappointment as members of the Social Service Board for terms expiring June 30, 1960. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz for reappointment as a member of the Public Utilities Board for the term expiring June 30, 1961. 6: From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Louis B. Gordon, Jr., for reappointment as a member of the Library Board for the term expiring Juno 30, 1962. 7: From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Walter V. Howe for reappointment as a member of the Board of Education for the term expiring June 30, 1962. 8: From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Thomas L. Ferro for reappointment as a member of the Civil Service Board for the term expiring Juno 30, 1962. All of the foregoing nominations were referred to "Resolutions". 9. From the Auditor and Assessor, informing the Council the total estimated assess- ment valuation of the City for the tax rate basis is $52,807,000. This is an esti- mated gain of $'1,331,476. over last year. The information was noted and referred to the Budget file. ld. From the City Manager, reporting on the study made of traffic-pedestrian condi- tions at the intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Everett Street, which had been requested by Mrs. J. Miguel, 1510 Everett Street - to determine whether or not traffic signals were warranted. It was stated the installation of signals is not warranted at this time, but the situation should be reviewed about ono year from now. Councilman Freeman moved the City Manageris report be approved; that no action be taken in this respect now but the conditions be re-examined in one year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried. 11. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed in connection with the Resurfacing of Franklin Park Tennis Courts - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Petersen moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and unanimously carried. 12. From the Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Mr. Manuel Enos, sole bidder, for the project of Installing House Laterals during the fiscal year 1957-1958. Councilman Schacht moved the Acting City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to Mr. Enos for the specified project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None, 13. From the Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Alameda Motors for furnishing one Ambulance-Station Wagon for use in the First Aid Depart- ment, at the price of $4,170.90. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing this equipment at the price quoted and the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to H. V. Carter Co., Inc., for furnishing Lawn Mowing Equipment at the New Golf Course, at the price of 8924.77. Councilman Freeman moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that con- tract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified equipment 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. 1 15. From the City Manager, recommending the date for the opening of bids on the sale of Encinal Project property be extended from Tuesday, July 16, 1957, to Tuesday, August 20, 1957, in order to allow prospective bidders sufficient time in which to prepare their bids. Councilman Petersen moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the extension of time as stipulated be allowed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ndr 16. From the City Attorney, concerning the Application for Increase in Fares filed by Key System Transit Lines with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. It was stated the Hearing has been set for June 28, 1957, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. in San Francisco and the City will be represented as an interested party. In response to President McCall's query, Mr. Annibale replied he plans to appear on behalf of the City. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 17. The City Attorney had prepared two ordinances relating to "Carnivals, Circuses and Fairs" - one, to regulate such enterprises and the other, to prohibit them entirely. The Council was to determine which action it wished to take. Following a discussion of the subject, it was the consensus of the Council that Carnivals, Circuses and Fairs should be allowed if properly regulated. Mr. Annibale pointed out the City Manager may well impose the condition of having so many guards on the premises, under the permit. Councilman Freeman thereupon introduced the following ordinance, which was then referred to "Ordinances for Passage", due to the fact that it is declared to be an ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety and it is found there is great urgency for its immediate introduction and passage at the same meeting, pursuant to Section 3-12 of the Charter of the City of Alameda: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Title XII, Chapter 3 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Article 7, Regulating Carnivals, Circuses and Fairs." UNFINISHED BUSINSS: 1. With regard to the request from Cpl. Leonard B. Hollywood Post No. 939, Inc., VFW, for permission to sponsor the West Coast Shows Carnival from July 9 through July 14, 1957, the City Attorney explained this matter will be taken care of by the City Manager under provisions of the ordinance just introduced and which is to be adopted later in the meeting. 14. The matter was presented concerning the suggestion from Alameda Chamber of Commerce that a parking lot directional sign program be investigated in order that residents may be made more aware of parking locations. A report was submitted from the City Manager, accompanied by a drawing, prepared by the ..,ngineering Department, showing a plan for the proposed directional signs for the Municipal Parking Lots. It was stated an expenditure of 8317. would be required to revise the present directional signs. Councilman Petersen stated he had inspected the three parking lots during the course of the day, and he cited the number of vacancies in the several lots. He pointed out the revenue from the lots does not warrant an expenditure of such an amount at this time. He said he had noted that a sum of Lt,8OO. was the revenue from the Off-Street Parking Lots. Councilman Haag asked Mr. Froerer if the amount of )1,800. was approxi- mately correct and the City Manager agreed this is true. In response to Councilman Haag's question as to what the revenue must be up to this time to accomplish the retirement of the bonds on schedule, Mr. Froerer stated there is 75 per cent of the on-street parking meter revenue pledged to this Trust Fund. The anticipated revenue for the operation of the lots for those few months is just a little greater than the amount estimated. He said there is being transferred tonight, in one of the resolutions to be adopted, the sum,of $17,500.,from this Trust Fund to the General Fund. The estimated trans- fer is $1,200. over and above that which was to go into the Trust Fund in the budget of a year ago. Councilman Schacht inquired what type of signs would be used, to which Mr. Froerer answered they would be enamel signs and those that would be on Webster Street would have to conform to the certain type prescribed by the Division of Highways since Webster Street is a part of the highway system. Councilman Haag asked the City Manager for an up-to-date report on the revenues from on-street" as well as "off-street" parking. President McCall stated that, if there were no objections, the matter would be referred to the Budget file. It was so ordered. 20. Laid over from the last meeting was the matter of the request from Reclamation District No. 2087, that the City institute condemnation proceedings to obtain the necessary easements for the Lagoon System. A stenotype operator was present to officially record the discussion on the subject and the transcript thereof is, by reference, made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Councilman Haag moved the City Attorney be authorized to immediately institute con- demnation proceedings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call was lost by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag and President McCall, (2). Noes: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and Schacht, (3). Absent: None. During the course of Councilman Schacht's remarks on the subject, he asked that the matter be included on the Agenda of the Council Meeting to be held July 16, 1957, under the heading of "Unfinished Business", because he wished to reserve the right to reconsider his vote after the Reclamation District has made a real effort to negotiate with the property owners involved. NEW BUSINESS: 21. At this point, the Clerk stated she had been requested by Councilman Haag to read a letter from him, tendering his resignation from the office of Councilman, to be effective as of July 1, 1957, for the following reason: It has become quite appar- ent that there now exists a wide variance of opinion between myself and the majority of the Council in regard to what is best for the overall welfare of our community. Conseouently, I cannot justify the many hours each week away from my business and family as a member of the Council." President McCall stated this letter comes as a great shock. He emphatically pointed out the many important business matters the City has before it - the development of beaches, the proposal for a Four Million Dollar Yacht Harbor program, the shopping Center and the Encinal Housing Project property for industrial development, which will help raise the tax base of the City. He said he felt nothing can be accomplished because all the City has to offer is a "hassle". He stated it is time all sit down, put their heads together and start working together for the betterment of the com- munity. The large audience responded with hearty applause. Councilman Schacht moved the Council not accept the resignation of Councilman Haag. The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen, who praised Councilman Haag for his hard work on the Council and his fairness in dealing with all matters and said he felt Councilman Haag should withdraw his resignation. The question was put and the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Haag, (1). Absent: None. President McCall stated everyone has admired and appreciated Councilman Haag's work on the Council and asked that he reconsider his action. Councilman Freeman stated she definitely felt Councilman Haag's resignation would be a great loss to the Council and to the City. RESOLUTIONS: 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5638 Authorizing Execution of Agreement By and Between the City of Alameda and the County of Alameda Relating to the Furnishing by the County of Alameda to the City of Alameda of Public Health Services and Rescinding Resolution No. 5624 Relating to the Same Matter." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Aves: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5642 Resolution No, 5639 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing Installation by Southern Pacific Company of Railroad Sour Trackage in and Across Blanding Avenue and Everett Street, Within the City of Alameda." 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. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 56)I0 Transferring '338,897.69 from the In Lieu Tax Fund (Motor Vehicle -- Account 229) to 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption : "Resolution No. 5641 Transferring $8,522.77 from Gas Tax #1 Fund, $128.18 from 1951 Sewer Bond Fund, $12,955.64 from Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, $321.25 from the Off- Street Parking Construction Fund, to the General Fund and $7.85 from Gas Tax #1 Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried bv the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who roved its adoption: Transferring '.24,840.00 from Parking Neter Fund (Account 227) to General Fund (Account 100-73.02)." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5643 Appointing Members of the Social Service Board." (Welles Whitmore, Jr., and George L. Kennard). 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 56h4 Appointing Piember of the Public Utilities Board." (Charles M. Romanowitz) The motion to adopt saio resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 29. The following, resolution was in troduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5645 Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Louis B. Gordon, Jr.) 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. 3r. The following, resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 56146 " Appointing Member of the Board of Education. (Walter V. Howe) The motion to adopt said resolution Was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call ca3ried by the following, vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Schacht and President McCall, (3). Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilmen Freeman and Petersen, (2). Absent: None. Councilman Petersen explained that he was abstaining from voting since he is an employee of the School Department, 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. c-,6h7 Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." (Thomas L. Ferro) 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. 32. The f ollowing resolution was Introduced by Councilman Schacht who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 56h8 Authorizing Execution of i':emorandum of Agreement with Alameda Unified School District for Furnishing to the City a Qualified Administrator and Supervisor of the City's Recreation Department." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: -Tone. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5(*9 Adopting Budget, Approving and Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Agreement with the State of California for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets for the Fisc al Year 1957-195e." 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. 3)1_. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. Amending Portions of Salary Resolution No. 5376, by Ceating the New Positions of Golf Course Yan ager and Head Starter and Assistant Golf Manager, Fixing the Salar l= ies 2hereof, an by Four Additional Position s of Golf Starter." Phe motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carrie' by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: _None. Absent: None. President McCall thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 35. "Ordinance No. 1238, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 82 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." (South Shore Shopping Center) Councilman Freeran moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: 'Tone. 36. "Ordinance No. 1239, New Series An Ordinance Amending Title XII, Chapter 3 of the Alameda municipal (ode by Arcing Thereto Article 7, Regulating Carnivals, Circuses and Fairs." Mr. Gottstein stated he could see no point in attempting to prohibit carnivals, circuses and fairs coming into Alameda and President McCall assured him it was not the intention of the Council to do so, but merely to establish regulations for such amusement enterprises. Mr. Annibale stated many of the surrounding cities have similar ordinances. Councilman Petersen moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was brought out this ordinance is an emergency and will become effective immediately. FILING: 37. Memorandum of Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Unified School District re Administrator and Supervisor of Recreation Department. 38. Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets - Between City of Alameda and State of California. 39. Agreement between County of Alameda and City of Alameda - Providing Public Health Services Within the City of Alameda. BILLS: /IC. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of ',17,13.87, was submitted to the Council at this meetinF. The list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. Councilman Haag moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 25, 1957, and presented to the Council at this time, he allowed and paid. the motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. V 41. President McCall asked that the Council reserve Thursday evening, June 27, for a meeting to further discuss the salary resolution ror the ensuing fiscal year. Also, to set aside Monday evening, July 1, for a meeting with Louis J. Kroeger & Associates concerning applicants for the position of City MPnager. President McCall stated that since the latter meeting is for a discussion of pros- pects for a City Manager, and all applicants are presently employed, he would respectfully request the members of the press and any other interested citizens to allow the Council to meet in private, in order to avoid any embarrassment to the applicants involved through premature publicity. Councilman Petersen inquired if this is in order and Mr. Annibale stated the meeting concerns personnel only and, therefore, comes within the provisions of the Brown Act for such private sessions. Councilman Petersen stated many people are under the impression there are "secret" meetings being held by the Council but he wanted the record to show that any meetings the Council has held in the Conference Room have also been attended by interested citizens. ADJOURNMENT:- 42. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 2, 1957, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted,