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1956-04-24 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 2L, 1956 The meeting convened at 8:05 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 17, 1956, were approved as tran- scribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From the City of Hayward, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 8L, C. S., "APPROVING CERTAIN ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA IN CONNECTION WITH UNI- FORM SALES AND USE TAXES". This communication, was acknowledged and ordered filed. 3. From the following, indicating approval of the proposed dog control ordinance now pending before the Council: John B. and Jane M. Albright, and B. J. Johnson of 1033 Taylor Avenue Mrs. Bernard. Smith, Santa Clara Avenue Allen Bassett, 3212 Garfield Avenue Helen Hastier, 1L12 Benton Street Mrs. S. H. Jorgensen, 3256 Thompson Avenue Mrs. Marion Lingor, 228 Maitland Drive (particularly leashing) "Twenty Years in Alameda" S. E. berms A petition, signed by 48 citizens, indicating approval of control. A petition, signed by 50 citizens, also indicating approval. 4. From Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Kraemer, 1510 Fernside Boulevard, indicating opposi- tion to the proposed ordinance. From Mrs. Jean Fox, 1506 Fernside Boulevard, making appeal against the leash- ing of all dogs. 6. From M. B. Arnott, indicating approval of leashing, but opposition to rabies inoculation. 7. From Genevieve and Laurence J. Woods, 3236 San Jose Avenue, registering approval of rabies shots, but opposition to leashing. 8. From Mrs. Douglas A. (Glad) Sargent, President-Founder of Pets & Pals, adding to her former letter indicating the disapproval of her organization of both rabies vaccination and leashing of dogs. All of the above communications were acknowledged with thanks, and referred to the file, for consideration along with letters previously received, as well as reports submitted, on this subject. 9' the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission, requesting the Council to again approve the Veterans Day Observance and to make provisions in the budget to financially support it in accordance with the specified proportionate share. The City's share has been established as 200. Councilman Hove moved that the sum of 200. be set aside for this purpose. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 10. In extending an invitation to people in the audience to speak at this time, President Kranelly asked that no additional comments be offered on the proposed dog control ordinance. The Council will give consideration to statements made at the last regular meeting and to communications received on this subject, and action will be taken on this ordinance at the next regular session. 11. Mr. Frank Gottstein rose and stated it is now his understanding, according to a statement by the Alameda Times-Star recently, that, in the latest plans for the south shore development, Ninth Street will not be continued and run out on the new filled land. He wondered if other streets, also, will not go through. Mr. Gottstein also voiced his protest to the hurried action of the Council at the Special Meeting held April 4, 1956, at which the first steps were taken in the Wash- ington Park Bond Issue matter, and complained that the haste in calling this meeting did not allow citizens the opportunity to express their opinions. Mr. Gottstein was advised that the point at issue in the Bond Election is the matter of filling city-owned tidelands adjoining Washington Park. The questions raised about Ninth Street and other streets will be included in the Planning Board's con- sideration of plans to be submitted to it by Utah Construction Company's planners. This is expected to be very soon, and opinions should be voiced before the Planning Board during its study of these proposals, preparatory to their adoption or approval. President Kranelly explained to Mr. Gottstein that a special election would cost the citizens of Alameda about $12,000. Including the issue in the June 5 Presidential Primary Election, it is estimated, will cost about $2,500.0 reflecting a difference in cost of about $9,500. It was added that the hasty action was also due to the fact that the Utah dredge will be in the vicinity of Washington Park during the Fall of this year. If the bond issue is approved, a saving of upwards of $300,000. will be effected by taking advantage of the availability of the Utah dredge at that time. Councilman Haag pointed out that, if sufficient necessity is shown for Ninth Street, or any other street, to go through, Utah will be requested to submit plans accord- ingly, adding that the City had fought hard at Sacramento to get away from the fenced in perimeter to permit streets to go through. Councilman McCall commented that if the best interests of the community will be served by filling and developing this Washington Park area, that is what will be done. President Kranelly advised that Mr. Gottstein keep in close touch with what the Coun- cil is doing and he will see that this matter will work out to the best interests of the City. 12. Mrs. J. Benton Coffman, 2846 Santa Clara Avenue, rose and made reference to Ordinance No. 1148, New Series, as voted upon by the people, which permitted Utah to proceed with the fill operation on the south shore development. Mrs. Coffman stated she had learned from consulting the Planning Department that the area designed for the beach development is and was the exact area which, under the existing law of the Dolwig Bill, provided for the freeway, this being in effect at the same time the people voted on this ordinance. She added we now have the matter of a parkway but it is still to be a State road, wondering what that might entail. She asked, "Is it not likely that some kind of bulkhead or retaining wall will be required?" Upon request, the City Manager stated that he did not know the design standards of the State Highway Division, and until such time as the Division of Bay Toll Cross- ings makes known its plans for the construction of this boulevard the City will not know what the Division proposes to do. However, he assured Mrs. Coffman that in the interim there will be the beach as planned by the City of Alameda and Utah Con- struction Company, to Eighth Street. Mrs. Coffman commented that the word "interim" implies then that there is no cer- tainty of a permanent beach in this community. President Kranelly mentioned that the State Division of Beaches and Parks had been requested to plan for a public park and beach in the City of Alameda. Mrs. Coffman continued with the statement that the request and the fulfillment leaves quite a lapse of time. If citizens were made aware of these facts as plan- ning goes along, they would be better prepared to make whatever constructive contri- butions might be needed. To her inquiry asking if the City Attorney could clarify her question as to how, under the existing law, it is possible to have fulfillment of this desire for public beaches, the City Attorney stated he would look into the matter and inform her of his findings. President Kranelly offered assurance that the Council is not going to sit idly by and have nothing done about beaches along the south shore, after it has made the state- ment that these beaches will be there. To a suggestion from Councilman Moresi that Robert L. Williams, Planning Director, be asked to comment on this subject, Mr. Williams stated there is going to be a free- way down the outside perimeter of the island and it is so indicated. He also stated that the Master Plan indicated the ultimate shoreline development and did not indi- cate "stages". It was a long-range plan geared to the year 1980. The words "interim beach" were used as a term during the process of the hearings. During the course of the hearings cross sections of the freeway frontage roads and beach areas were shown. ,T) Mrs. Coffman countered that at the Master Plan hearings the highway system was visible, but that the beach was not. To Mrs. Coffman's statement that citizens should have accurate information and that the Council should use every medium to get such information out to the public, Coun- cilman Hove commented that he agreed with her statements in respect to the public knowing just what the Council is doing, and that the Utah Construction. Company con- tract was published in the local newspaper so it could be studied by everyone, and it did provide for a roadway and a beach. Mrs. Coffman stated there was also an existing State law providing for a highway. A beach and a freeway cannot occupy the same space of ground, adding that these are mat- ters which allow for misunderstanding, and not for the best interests of the commu- nity. Mrs. Coffman was assured that the Council has done everything it could to keep people informed, and works with the State Division of Beaches and Parks to provide such information. Mrs. Coffman also stated it was her understanding that the sand in the borrow pits came to the City of Alameda through a Statute of 1913 and the context of that Sta- tute is still in effect. She was informed that this understanding is correct. 13. Mrs. Chris Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, rose and mentioned a statement she had heard made this evening, that a part of the Washington Park fill area might be sold off as development property. She asked if the City has thought of subdividing this property, or just what the plan is. Mrs. Freeman added that the fill will cost $300,000. and the improvements $330,000. The new Golf Course needed extra men to maintain the grass there. This same will be true on this fill area when it is completed, but there is no recreation planned and the beach will be destroyed. The letter addressed to her by the City Manager, which will be read tonight, states the State freeway will be replaced with a highway, which will allow putting this beach there. She said she could not see where there would be any monetary g ain, and repeated her question as to just what the plan is for this land. President Kranelly replied that the plan is to fill this land tohave it available to serve the best purpose which might present itself at the time the land is avail- able. To Mrs. Freeman's question as to whether the development planned will represent a cost to the City, and whether someone else will be faced with the necessity, later, to swing a bond issue which might prove too costly, the reply was that the Council feels the possibility is very good that there will be a profit made on the project, possibly by selling off some of the land. Mrs. Coffman commented that, while there is a possibility of using this beach along the south shore for a period of twelve or fifteen years, the contract with Utah pro- vides that they will take care of the upkeep and erosion for a period of years only, and after that time it will become the problem of the City or State. If this were to be prohibitive, it would represent more cost to the taxpayers. 14. Mr. Rogers, a resident of San Jose Avenue, requested that a bench be installed at the corner of San Jose Avenue and Park Street. President Kranelly mentioned the survey being made to provide these facilities in the City, adding that this request will receive attention shortly. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 15. From the City Manager, submitting copy of his reply to Mrs. Chris Freeman, in response to her inquiry which was read at the last regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Froerer's letter to Mrs. Freeman was read, in order to clarify the position of the City as to questions raised by Mrs. Freeman. The letter from the City Manager was then acknowledged, and both letters referred to the file on this subject. vT 16. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to J. S. Evans Company for the Exterior Painting and Decorating of Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2, at their low-bid price of $1,941. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to J. S. Evans Company for the named project at the bid price of t1,941., and that bid bonds and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent; None. 1 17. From the City Manager, requesting permission to install a seven-foot chain link fence, with a 45 degree angular overhang, on top of the present Swim Center wooden fence, making the height of the fence 17 feet. This is necessitated by the fact that entries are being made at night into the Swim Center over the present fence, and it is felt the situation involves hazard as well as possible public liability. Councilman McCall moved that permission be granted to erect this additional seven- foot chain link fence, as specified, to make the over-all height 17 feet. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 18. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Moresi, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of Certain City Owned Property to M. E. Lee." RESOLUTIONS: 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5312 Authorizing the Issuance of City of Alameda Off- Street Parking Revenue Bonds and of $380,000. Principal Amount of Series A. Bonds." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. President Kranelly stated it would be necessary to amend the next resolution to change the amount of deposit from $1,000. to $3,000. Mr. Richard Bartle of Stone & Youngberg, consultants in this program, was present and was asked to comment. Mr. Bartle stated that setting the $3,000. figure, it was believed, would give the bond slightly more stature. Councilman Hove then introduced the resolution as follows, moving it be adopted with the amendment of the deposit amount from $1,000. to 3,000.: "Resolution No. 5313 Approving Official Statement and Authorizing and Directing the Sale of $380,000. Principal Amount of City of Alameda Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds, Series A." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5314 Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Lands for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (N. N. Corner Park Street - Buena Vista Avenue)" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5315 Memorializing Honorable William F. Knowland, United States Senator, California; Honorable Thomas H. Kuchel, United States Senator, California; Honorable George P. Miller, Congressman, 8th District, California; Honorable John J. Allen, Congressman, 7th District, California, in the Matter of Determining the Necessity of an Adequate National Interstate System of Highways." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5316 Rescinding Resolution No, 5308, Entitled, 'Designating Certain Streets in the City of Alameda as Streets of Major Importance'." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adopt ion: "Resolution No. 5317 Designating Certain Streets in the City of Alameda as Major City Streets." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The foliowing resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5318 Resolution of the City of Alameda Approving Certain Arrangements with the County of Alameda in Connection with Uniform Sales and Use Taxes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5319 Transferring $900.00 from Street Department Account 131.100 (Personal Services) to Account 131.236 (Services, Engineering)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5320 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Furnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fence at the Alameda Swim Center, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." # t,) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. FILING: 28. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity - as of December 31, 1955 - Verified by Dalton, Graupner & Barber. 29. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity - as of January 31, 1956 - Verified by Dalton, Graupner & Barber. 30. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity - as of February 29, 1956 - Verified by Dalton, Graupner & Barber. 31. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 5-56-8 - for Furnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fence at the Alameda Swim Center. ADJOURNMENT: 32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 1, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Deputy City Clerk