1956-07-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 3, 1956
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock P. M., with President Kranelly presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi and the Roverend John M.
Bruner of Trinity Lutheran Church then delivered an inspirational Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President
Kranelly, (5) were noted present. Absent: None,
OPENING OF BIDS:
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1. Six bids were opened and read for the project of Wrecking and/or Removal of
Buildings from the Off-Street Parking Sites, in accordance with Specifications, Spe-
cial Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 6-56-12, as follows:
From Zamora Wrecking Co.
Total - Individual Buildings
Total - Combinations
Accompanied by 390. in Cash
From Cleveland Wrecking Company
Total - Combinations
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Flora Crane Service
Total - Individual Buildings
Total - Combinations
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Lantzco
Total - Individual Buildings
Total - Combinations
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From J. Henry Harris
Total - Individual Buildings
Total - Combinations
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Joseph D. Ballinger & Co.
Total - Individual Buildings
Total - Combinations
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
City to Pay
3,850.
3,650.
8 460,
830.
8,800.
8,214.
7,584.
6,376.
6,769.
5,766.
10,520.
6,040.
The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for review and recom-
mendation.
WRITTEN COMYUNICATIONS:
2. From Paul R. Cowles, protesting against the creation of a "Transit District"
in the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa.
3v. From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, stating a resolution has been adopted by
its Board of Directors, urging the City Council to join with other East leay Cities
in requesting the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County to call an election with-
out delay - and not later than November 6, 1956, to determine whether or not a
Transit District shall be created and if so, to elect a Board of Directors as
required by said "Transit District Act".
President Kranelly referred both of these communications to the Committee of the
Whole.
4. From the County of Alameda, reporting that the Notice of Intention to Circu-
late Petition for the Incorporation of the proposed City of Washington is in order
and the time of Hearing will be fixed by the Board of Supervisors, at its meeting
to be held July 17, 1956.
The communication was noted and ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
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5. Mr. Charles T. Travers of Utah Construction Company addressed the Council with
reference to the report from the City Planning Board, listed later on the Agenda,
which recommends that favorable consideration be given the "lagoon system". He
urged. the Council to take action on this report as rapidly as it consistently can,
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knowing what the Council's problems are in coming to a decision. He said the pro-
blem confronting "Utah" is one of time. He pointed out his Company had, approached
the Planning Board last week at meetings held both Wednesday and Friday evenings,
for the purpose of asking the Board's approval of the proposed lagoon system so
that "Utah" would know whether or not the lagoon plan would get approval. The
dredge which is doing the filling has now turned westward and the fill is moving in
very rapidly. It is, therefore, absolutely essential that "Utah" know if a lagoon
plan will be adopted. He emphasized that the details of the lagoon plan with res-
pect to the width of the waterways is very important. He strongly urged that action
be taken tonight - but admitted he understood the problem of the Council in that it
has called for a report from a Soils Engineer which would have to be considered. He
expressed the hope that the report will be received as promptly as possible and the
Council can take immediate action so the Company will know the plan has been approved
with regard to the "fingers" and "waterways".
Councilman McCall stated he would like to know how the City is going to overcome the
condition which exists rightrcw - several people along the shore have called him
about their basements being flooded - their pumps cannot keep the water cleared out.
In times past, there has been a tidal fluctuation, but now, in the dredged area bet-
ween the present shoreline and Utah's property there is water there all the time.
Mr. Travers stated the lagoons will be designed in such a way by competent engineers
that there will be no danger whatsoever of rUn-off from the lagoons when they are
constructed. He pointed out that it is now just a matter of only a very short time
until the entire area will be filled so the lagoons will be constant and not subject
to tidal fluctuation - there will be no problem of variation of the tide.
Mr. Frank Gottstein spoke on the matter of persons desiring to address the Council
on subjects which appear on the Agenda after "Oral Communications" - and said he felt
anyone should have the right to speak at any time whenever any subject in which he
is interested should come up.
Mr. Gottstein also addressed the Council at great length on "lagoons" - stating he
had attended the Planning Board meeting last week and was surprised tohear about the
proposed "lagoon system" - and he thought it was a "mess". He said he was concerned
about the drainage - no one has given any thought to it - and that is what is res-
ponsible for the lagoons being established and the plan can be disastrous. He felt
Utah is obligated to fill the land - if not, it has to contact all of the people
along the shore and find out if they are willing to have lagoons established instead
of having their property filled.
Councilman Haag stated he wanted to refute Mr. Gottstein's remark about "no thought
given to the drainage". He pointed out there is on file a contract between the City
and Utah Construction Company covering all details of the south shore fill, which
was given much consideration by the Council. The members of the Council know about
the lagoon system as such, but no plans have yet been submitted to the Council
officially.
Councilman Moresi stated the Council has hired an expert to study the lagoon system
and it is not "in a mess".
President Kranelly explained that the election held on this matter was to vote on
the question of having the land filled or not. He pointed out that Mr. Gottstein
should know by this time that this Council does not move hastily or without due
consideration. The Council is aware of the fact that the lagoons are proposed, but
until the matter is presented to this Body officially, the Council can take no
action. As Councilman Moresi has said, the Council has had "foresight to hire a
qualified expert to make a report on the subject and all citizens of Alameda may
rest assured the lagoons will be established only if they will be Tor the good of
Alameda as a whole - and not otherwise".
Councilman Hove stated that whether the land is filled or lagoons are established,
the Council is going to give thorough study to the entire situation and the Council
will decide for the best interests of all citizens.
A Mr. Rourke asked, "If lagoons are put in, who will pay for the construction and
maintenance of them?" He said Utah Construction Company had suggested that the
home owners will maintain the canals. President Kranelly replied that these ques-
tions will be taken under study and given careful consideration.
6. Mrs. Helen Freeman suggested that possibly "Oral Communications" should come
later in the Order of Business on the Agenda for the Council meetings. The City
Attorney stated this would require an ordinance amending the present ordinance
which sets up the "Order of Business".
HEARINGS:
7. Continued from the last meeting was the matter of the appeal, filed by Mrs.
Esther Tedrick, 619 Haight Avenue, from the ruling of the Planning Board denying
her request for renewal of a Use Permit to conduct an insurance and accounting
office in her home.
The City Attorney stated he would like to present one additional item in evidence -
and informed the Council that under Section 11-1130 of the Alameda Municipal Code
a definition of "Home Occupation" is given, which is the section under which the
application for a Use Permit was made in this instance. "A Home Occupation" is a
use carried on entirely within a dwelling by a resident thereof and which use is
merely incidental to the residential use of such dwelling and not more than one (1)
assistant is employed in connection therewith. He said that, as he recalled, Mrs.
Tedrick's statement, under oath at the previous meeting, was that she has two
emnloyees.
Mr. Annibale also presented in evidence, to be marked as the Exhibit next in order,
the business license application signod by Mrs. Tedrick, dated July 7, 1955, indi-
cating at that time there were four nersons employed at such address in said business.
Mrs. Tedrick was then sworn in and explained that the four people includes her son
and herself and then the two women employed for only four or five hours each day.
President Kranelly stated that, according to the ruling just given by the City Attor-
ney, the use must be carried on entirely within t he dwelling by the resident thereof
and must be incidental to the residential aspect and not more than one assistant be
employed.
Mr. Annibale asked that a definite time limit be put on this renewal - but the Conn-
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cil determined that would be difficult to do since it was not known how soon the new
Zoning Ordinance regulations would be effective.
9. From the Acting City Manager, reporting on the investigation made in connection
with the request received from West Coast Shows for the Council's reconsideration of
its action with regard to increasing license fees on carnivals.
The report compared the license fees paid under the old rate as against those effec-
tive July 1, 1956, as follows: Six-day rim, with forty concessions and rides would
be from d1,375. to 3,000., or an average of 229 per day under the former rates, in
contrast to W500. per day under the new rates. It WPS pointed out that the Cities
of Richmond and El Cerrito charge a flat rate of 2,5. per day and, with the exceptions
of Oakland and Berkeley, the new rates in Alameda are considerably higher than other
Bay Area cities. Therefore, it was recommended that the present license rates for
carnivals be repealed and the former rates be reinstated.
President Kranelly stated that, in working on the new business license rates, Ala-
meda had attempted to follow the Berkeley rates - and on a basis of approximately
one-half of what Oakland charges. He suggested that, in this case, Alameda adopt a
figure similar to that charged in Richmond - a flat fee of 2.50. per day.
Councilman Hove moved the Council auttlorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper
ordinance amending the business license ordinance recently adopted to the effect
Councilman Hove asked if the other people engaged in Home Occupations in the City
comply with these conditions - to which Mr. Annibale replied that he has not inves-
tigated all of these cases. Councilman Hove stated it was brought out before the
Council at the last regular meeting that there are other Home Occupations right in
Mrs. Tedrick's block which are similar to hers.
Mr. Annibale pointed out for the record that this property is in the "C" Multiple
Dwelling District - and notthe "B" Two-to--Four Family Dwelling District, as had
been indicated at the Hearing last meeting.
Councilman McCall moved Mrs. Tedrick be granted a Use Permit to conduct an insurance
and accounting office in her home, until such time as the new Zoning Ordinance is
put into effect, which will set up a more stringent enforcement of regulations in
this respect. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried.
Speaking on the question, Councilman Moresi asked if the Council is in violation of
the ordinance, in view of the restrictions therein. The City Attorney replied,
'Yes it is".
President Kranelly asked if it would be possible for the Council to refer the matter
back to the Planning Board with the recommendation that the Use Permit be continued
and renewed until such time as the Zoning Ordinance is clarified. The City Attorney
answered that it may.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
From the Housing Authority, pertaining to the proposed purchase of Encinal
Housing Project Cal-11113, by the City - and providing current information on the
status of other Alameda War Housing Projects.
President Kranelly explained that this letter contains additional information to
that already on file concerning Encinal and other Housing Projects - and, therefore,
will be referred to the file on the subject.
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that the rate be a flat fee of 3250. for carnivals. The motion was adopted by
Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. .Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
In response to the City Attorney's question if it was the Council's intention to
include circuses also, he was informed that it did.
10. From the City Manager, reporting work satisfactorily completed on the project
of Furnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fences for the new Municipal Golf Course,
recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Noresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that work on
the specified project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion
was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried.
11. From the Chief of Police, submitting his report on lost, stolen and unclaimed
property which is now ready to be turned over to the City Treasurer.
Councilman McCall moved the Chief's report be accepted and the items listed be
turned over to the Treasurer for disposal at Public auction. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried.
12. From the City Planning Board, recommending the Tentative Map of Tract No. 1811
be disapproved, as it is in conflict with the City's policy with respect to the
radius and alignment for the connection between the existing Bay Farm Island Bridge
and the South Shore highway which is part of the approach to the Southern Crossing.
This subdivision is situated along the shore of San Francisco Bay at the southerly
end of High Street and is proposed to be developed by Mr. Michael Hester.
Mr. Ned Robinson, Attorney for Mr. Hester, introduced Mr. Lowell Duggan, who stated
the Tentative Nap as submitted for approval to the Planning Board has met with the
same opposition as had that of Tract No. 1289 which lies adjacent thereto. He
pointed out that in 1953, a Tentative Map of Tract No. 1289 had been presented and,
subsequently, after several months of negotiations, the situation had been resolved
and a Final Map filed. He said the conditions today with regard to Tract No. 1811
lie in the same category - in filing a Tentative Map on this area, changes may be
made later which will allow this Nap to be accepted. Insofar as details are con-
cerned, he pointed out the Planning Board has gone over the entire matter and is in
accord with the City Engineer's Report. He said he believes the development of the
subdivision will enhance the appearance of the area and the improvement of the land
will add revenue to the City Treasury. He stated the Board had denied approval of
the Map on the basis of conflict in freeway approaches and he requested the Council
to give full consideration either to changing the policy of the City with respect
to the radius of the freeway - or "let us go ahead and suffer the consequences".
Mr. Robert Williams was then called upon to indicate by use of sketches superimposed
over the map of the area involved the possible routes of the proposed highway connec-
tion. He stated the controversial aspect enters into the plan for the subdivision
when the 650-foot radius turn is considered. This takes out quite a portion of the
contemplated Tract. He said the State's proposal is for an 850-foot radius turn,
which would not affect Mr. Hester's property at all - but would cut into a portion
of Krusi Park, as well as take out several existing, homes in the area. He also
showed an alignment with a 750-foot radius turn which would be a compromise and not
accomplish what either the State or City would desire.
President Kranelly stated obviously the City is going to fight for the 650-foot radius
turn in order to prevent losing a portion of Krusi Park.
Mr. Robinson stated there is no question but that the Council is quite firm in its
request for a 650-foot radius turn for the proposed freeway route. However, he
said it is important to note that the Highway Commission, in all of its present con-
struction, and construction during the last five years, has never gone to under an
850-foot radius turn. He questioned whether or not it would change this policy in
this particular instance. He said he does submit to the Council the proposal for a
750-foot radius turn which would save several homes in the area as well as part of
Krusi Park. He said he just wanted to emphasize a few salient points - the Hester
Nap complies in all respects with the zoning, laws - in the matter of real estate deve-
lopment, they are limited to certain restrictions on the use of property - certain
property can be used only in a certain manner. With regard to approval of Maps -
the Legislative Body has control of design and improvement but it cannot forbid the
actual improvement of the property - the plan is under the Council's and Planning
Board's control but these Bodies cannot stop the development of the property. In
other words, the Council can control its use but it cannot deprive the owner his
right to develop his land. Mr. Robinson said he submits that Mr. Hester has a right
to develop this property if and when the freeway route is established - but until
such time, he does not feel that Mr. Hester is forced to abide by the decision of
the State Division of Highways. He urged the Council's responsible consideration of
this Tentative Map.
President Kranelly asked the City Attorney if Mr. Robinson's statement is true, that
the Council could not deny Mr. Hester his right to develop this Tract. Mr. Annibale
replied that he disagreed with Mr. Robinson on this point - and stated that under the
State Subdivision Map Act, approval or disapproval depends upon local Subdivision
Ordinances.
The City Attorney referred to Section 11-318 of Subdivision Ordinance No. 700, N.S.
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concerning "Alignment of Streets" and offered for consideration of the Council a
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report on Major Streets and Freeway improvements, adopted by the Council on Decem-
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held and all Code conditions complied with. He said, however, it does indicate
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The City Engineer stated that the streets as shown-on this Map do cut across a por- „•'
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Mr. Robinson stated these same thoroughfares cut across a portion of Tract No. 1289, ,,•••
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trying to stop the condemnation of homes now being occupied - and also, from cutting
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into Krusi Park. He pointed out the Council's thought is that there are no homes now
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Mr. Robinson said that, if lots were sold without apprizing prospective purchasers
of the situation, there would be grounds for fraud.
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State comes along, might have some effect on where the freeway route is set.
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President Kranelly stated hefelt this is a matter which the Council cannot determine
tonight. He thought the CoUncil should have the Board's vision and thinking before
arriving at a decision to grant or deny approval of this Tract.
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Mr. Robinson suggested the proposed joint meeting be set for a time quite soon.
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referred the matter to the Committee of the Whole pending further consideration at
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13. From City Planning Board, recommending the Council favorably consider adoption
of the "lagoon system"-proposed. for the development of the South Shore, details of
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which will be developed. at a later date. It also informed the Council that minimum -'
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widths for the bodies of water between the fingers of land in the lagoons were
approved by the Board at its adjourned meeting held June 29, as follows: 1' feet .
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for the area west from Grand Street and 9 feet for the area east from Grand Street.
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President Kranelly stated that, inasmuch as this matter ties in with the resort the
Council is awaitin7, he would refer the matter to the file pending completion and. .••
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Councilman Moresi stated the soils engineer is to start his tests on july 5, and
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submit his repbrt promptly. She said the P moil will have it in a matter of
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Councilman McCall_ said he felt the City Engineer should certainly call Mr. Gotaas'
attentien to the existing conditions a1on7 the South Shore.
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matter was referred t flhesolutIonsIT .
15. From Acting City M—nager, recommending that a time extension of thirty days be
7ranted to Harry L. Harp, contractor, in which to complete his work on the prolect of
Installing Sanitary Sewer interceptor in Pearl Street. Also,that the contractor be
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chargeo . for any engineering services necessary from the City, after July 13, 1956, .:
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the expiration date of the contract, all in accordance with the terms of the contract.
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ing services from the City after July 13, 1956, as indicated. The motion was seconded
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16. From the City Attorney, submitting for the Council'sinformation, a copy of his
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letter to Mrs. Chris Freeman, in answer to her question at the Council Meeting held
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Mr. Annibale stated that, under the law, MT. Hester will have to agree to a continua-
tion before the matter can be continued.
Mr. Robinson stated iis client consents to the natter being continued to Tuesday,
July 10, at 7:30 o'clock,
14. From the Mayor, nominating Mrs. Ruth Mathebat for appointment to the office of
member of the Social Service Board, for the term commencing Jul-7 1 1Q56 and exoiring
June 30, '959.
June 29, as to a certain parcel of ta;‹-deeded land, onntaining apnroximately 33 acres,
having been purchased by the City- and being a part of Washington Park. It was
explaine that apparently the parcel of land referre to is that -purchased 'cr.' Pacific
Bridge Company in 19JL5.
1). Laid over from the last regular meeting held June 19, 19')6, at the r-quest of
the petitioner, was the recommendation from the City Planning Board denying the
reclassification of certain property of Alaska Packers Association from the "B" Two-
to-Four Family Dwelling District, to the "G" Light Industrial District. The pronerty
is located between Buena Vista and Pacific Avenues, bounded by Benton and Sherman
Streets.
President Kranelly called upon Yr. Williams, Planning Director, who, by display of
the land use map of the City, indicated the property to be rezoned and the zoning of
the surrounding area, which he pointed out, is almost consistently residential. The
Property in question is that moon which the kacific 1ar Housing l'roject vas located,
He stated that, under the Master Flan adopted by the Planning Board on April 3C', 1956,
that portion of the property fronting, on Buena Vista Avenue would remain residential.
He pointed out, however, this property is a borderline case, since the area across
the street to the north is in "H" Heav-7 IndustrLal District. There had been some
discussion as to whether or not the corner of Benton Street and Facific Avenue, taking
in about a onarter of the block involved, should be developed as an industrial site.
He pointed out the neigh.bors were opnosed to the type of structure Proposed to be
erected - it having a solid brick wall.
17. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Burt C. Henry for appointment to the office of
member of the City Planning Board, for the term commencing July 1,1956, and expiring
June 30, 1961.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mr. D. L. Jullum, President o' -ncinal Terr-inals, introduced his associates, the
Messrs. Carlisle 3. Lane and Wallace L. Kaapcke, Attorneys of Pillsbury, liadison
Sutro, and Mr. Sumner Graham of Alaska Packers - and stated his Company is the
manager of Alaska Packers Associateionts interests. He explained that the property
c-)ntains apnroxlmately three and two-thirds acres and it is nroposed to locate a
building there to store canned goods. There will be an investment of •'5on,ono. in
Providing 150,000 square feet of space which will ire capacity for storing 1,500,000
canned goods. He said the appearance of the building will be similar to that built
within the past year along the freeway in Oa land, which is a fine appearing building.
It is sincerely believed the bnild'ng which the Company has in mind woul( result in
the highest and best use of the land - the taxes which would accrue to the City of
Alameda would be many times greater than would accrue from residential develonment.
It is q,ite practicable, and it is agreeable to the Cormany, that on the Pacific
Avenue side, the structure would, look like an office bnilding. It would not be the
intention of the Company to have tracks entering or leaving the Pacific Avenue side -
and landscaping would be established. He reiterated that this building would result
in the best use of the property - and he urged the Council to give a favorable decision.
Councilman Haag inquired how m'env people wohld be employed, to which Dullum replied
there would be twenty to twenty-five employees. He said his Company is now negotiat-
ing with Alameda Belt Line for certain property not now in usa which will provide park-
ing space in that area.
Councilman Noresi asked if he had any photographs or sketches of the building referred
to, along the freeway, as she was not familiar with that structure. Mr. Dullum
answered he did not have any such drawings with him.
Councilman McCall asked Mr. Dullum if the same presentation with regard to the
description of the building had been made to the Planning Board - and -Mr. Dullum
answered the fact may not have been emphasized that the employees would have parking
space.
Councilman McCall suggested that an agreement could be made at this time to have the
representatives of Encinal Terminals appear at the meeting to be held on July 10, at
which time the Planning Board is to be present, in order to further discuss the
situation.
President Kranelly stated it would be better to hear at this time from anyone present
who had any objections.
Mr. Kaapcke called attention to the fact that Nr. Williams might possibly have looked
with favor on the proposition of rezoning the half portion of the property fronting
on Buena Vista Avenue. He also pointed out the architect is working on plot plans
now and they will be ready within the next few days.
Mrs. W. F. Sweeney, 1629 Morton Street, addressed the Council as spokesman for the
prothstants. She said their objection is not to the type of building to be constructed,
but to the rezoning itself. The people in the neighborhood take pride in their homes -
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no one would willing y build a home across from even an office building. Most of
the people have owned their homes for some time - and. they were under a strain during
the time the housing project waS there. Since that project has finally been cleared
out, many of the residents have spent several thousands of dollars making improvements
to their homes, trying to upgrade the quality of the neighborhood. She said it is
inevitable that, if this property were rezoned to commercial, light or heavy industrial
districts, the neighborhood will go down hill. She pointed out there is already a
parking problem on Pacific Avenue and if there are other employees there, the traffic
and parking problem will be greater. She agreed the rezoning of the Buena Vista
Avenue side of the property would. not be too objectionable, but the Pacific Avenue
side of the area should be maintained as residential.
Mr. Dullum said he felt the type of building Proposed would actually act as a buffer
between the residential and heavy industrial areas.
A Mr. Kilgore, of Lincoln Avenue, stated there just is no place to park in that area
and the people are oenending anon the City Coencil to protect them from this
encroachment.
Jr. Richard Stromberg, 15n1 Pacific Avenue, stated the Citl has a Pionning L3oard whose
duty it is to stinulate what is desirable. It has submitted its recomineneation
aaeinst rezoning this propert,T and he sincerely hopes the Council will not over-ride
the Planning Board. He stressed the fact that the streets in that particular area
are lined with cars all the time - and he has even had to call the Police Department
to have a car removed from his driveway. He urged the Council to sustain the
recommendation of the Planning 3oard.
In response to a question as to what was done with the plans first submitted by
Alaska Packers Association, Mr. Dullum stated the original plans were very rough-
the architects are working on the sketches now in order to make it possible to present
a finished product. He also pointed oat that it just woeld not be feasible to build
on half the property.
President Kranelly asked the Council if it would be agreeable to include this matter
with the others to be discussed on Tuesday, July 10, - and it concurred.
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19. Councilman Moresi referred to e report received from Mr. Williams, Planning
Director, with regard to his attendance at a recent meeting of the Marine Parks and
Harbors Association in which he spoke of the large scale physical model of San Fran-
cisco Bay area now being constructed by the United States Corps of Engineers with
moneys appropriated by Congress. It was pointed out the purbose of this model is to
permit studies of water and shoreline characteristics and the effects of various
barrier systems which have been proposed in the Bay area. He had asked whether or not
the cities which have extensive shorelines cou1 d. plot local reclamation an shoreline
projects onto this model in order to determine the effects of water cnrrents. He had
pointed out the tests and verifications will be completed. by early 1958, and the Corps
of Engineers had indicated that the several barrier plans had a high priority on the
model, after which the model would. be available to various jurisdictions to plot
thereon.
Councilman Morosi thought this was a very good idea and. the City should take advan-
tage of having tests made to ascertain if a "twenty to one slope along the South
Shore is a good fill. She felt Mr. Williams should. be instructed to request per-
mission, at the proper time, to use the model to makb local studies. She also thought
a "working map" should be made of the shoreline.
In response to President Kranelly's question in this respect, Mr. Williams stated
this could be done. He said he had already made the request, as suggested by
Councilman Moroi, and he would follow an on this matter.
Councilman McCall stated it was also important to have tests made on fresh . water
action as well as salt water.
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20. Councilman Moresi also brouht an the Subject of the Federal Government having
set up certain Federa1 . sums of money to help small COMPREIS establish Libraries.
She suggested a letter be addressed. to the Library Board. requesting it to pursue
further the possibility of its be in eligible for some of these fonds to build up the
Library facilities. She felt the City might possibly qualify for such financial aid,
The Acting City Manager was requested to write such a. letter to the Library Eoard,
21. Councilman Moresi also inquired about the ifebster Housing Project property and
Mr. .Clark. stated it will be released to the Regents of the University of California
in the not too distant future. The Chamber of Commerce is aware of this situation.
She felt it would, be pertinent for the City janager's office to determine from the
Regents its plans and to encourage the sale of the land. to private enterprise for
develoPment.
Mr. Clark was asked to investigate and follow up on this matter,
RESOLUTIONS:
22. The followin resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved, its
adoption:
ft Resolution No. -)31(
Of the Council of the City of Alameda Confirming Canvass
by Board of Supervisors of Alameda County of Election
Held June 5, 1956."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi on on roli call
cairied br Ehe following vote. Ayes: Five. Toes: lone. Absent: Tone.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman NcCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5398
Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and
Employees of the City of Alameda for Traveling
Expenses." (25.00)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the followin7 vote, Aires: Four. Noes: Councilman Hove, (1).
Absent: None,
2t. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"hesolution No. 5399
Appointing Nember of the Social Service Board.
(Mrs. Ruth i'iathebat)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll
call carried bv the following vote. Ayes: Five. loos: None. Absent: None.
25. The following followtnr< resolution was introduced bv Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5400
Rescinding Resolution No, 5383 Relative to Assuming
Portion of Certain Costs of Proposed New Fruitvale
Avenue Bridge."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried bv the following vote. A7ps: Five, Woo: None. Absent: None,
26. The fo1lowin7 resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved ts
adoption:
"Resolution No, 5401
Assuming Responsibility Upon the City of Alameda of
Not to Exceed Fifty Per Cent (50%,) of the Cost of
Operation, Maintenance and Subsequent Replacements
to a New Pruitvale Avenue Bridge Over the Estuary;
Assuming the Alameda Costs of Approaches to Said
Bridge; All Conditioned -Upon the City of Oakland
Assuming Corresponding Responsibility."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried b- the followin vote. Ares: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None,
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman. Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5402
Appointing Member of the City Planning Board."
(Burt C. Henry)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded. by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes : None. Absent: None.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No, 5)'0")
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4,
Authorizing Transfers in Certain Department Budgets
To Balance Various Accounts at End of Fiscal Year."
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The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded br Councilman Haag and on roll
call carried by the following vote. A7OS: Five, Noes: None. Absent: ;lone.
29. The follouinv resolution was _introduced by Councilman 1,oresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. TJ,
Transferring )1)L,175.34 from Golf Course Account 702
to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. A,ies: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
President Kranelly declared all of the foreoinu resolutions duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
30.
"Ordinance No. 1187,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Real Property for Public Off-Street ?arking Purposes."
(Powell-Wittenau ) (Park and Santa Clara Avenues)
Counciinan Hove moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None,
31. At this point, Councilman Noresi asked for a report on the "Keene" property,
one of the off-street parking sites located on Central Avenue. Mr. Clark stated the
City Attorney has submitted a report and made a recommendation for compromise. He
said there are just two parcels yet to be acquired.
BILLS:
32. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments
thereof, in the total amount of '2.4,504.42, 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 McCall moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk. on July 3, 1956, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and
paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Haag brought up the matter of the Council not having sufficient time to
peruse the List of Bills thoroughly due to the fact that there are so many reports,
copies of letters, etcetera, which are received just the night before any given
Council Meeting. He suggested it would be well if the List of Bills could. be
received several days prior to a meeting in order that it could be checked. more
adequately.
The Clerk explained the procedure now in effect.
President 14'anelly suggested the List of Bilis be received by the Councilmen the
Friday before each regular Council .Neeting - and the Clerk was instructed to convey
to the Auditor tho Council's desire for a change in the procedure to this effect.
ADJOURNMENT:
33. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned -
to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 17, 1956, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted