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1956-09-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER , 1956 The meeting convened at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The Reverend Gladys Grier of the Home of Truth then delivered a most inspirational Invocation. 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 August 21, 1956, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. One bid only was opened and read from the Yellow Jacket Sport Shop for Furnish- ing Athletic Supplies and Equipment for the Recreation Department, in accordance with Specifications therefor, No. MS' 8- 56 -22. The bid was accompanied by $435. in cash. The bid was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. C. Phillip Nutzman, Gen- eral Manager, acknowledging the Council's remarkable achievement of holding the tax rate to only a three -cent increase - and complimenting the Council on the time and effort spent and the results achieved during its time in office. On behalf of the Council, President Kranelly thanked the Chamber for its commenda- tion. 4. From the City of San Leandro, submitting a copy of its Resolution No. 3007, C.M.S., "Proposing the Method of Selection of the Governing Board of the San Fran- cisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District ". President Kranelly stated this resolution follows that adopted by the Mayor's Con- ference and he assumed it would be in order for the City of Alameda to take the same action if the Councilmen are in accord. The matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. 5 From Mr. John P. Cobb, 1200 Sherman Street, requesting consideration be given to the installation of Stop Signs at the corner of Sherman Street and Clinton Avenue. It was pointed out this is an obtuse corner and, therefore, lends itself to high speed turning which is hazardous to the many small children who live and play in this immediate area. The matter was referred to the City Manager for instructions to the Chief of Police to have the situation investigated and a report made. 6J From Mrs. Emil Mack, 1318 Eighth Street, objecting to the City "taking over the lagoons and spending public money for private interest". Councilman Moresi stated it is unfortunate when anyone has been misinformed or mis- understands the situation concerning the lagoon system and she felt a letter of explanation should be forwarded to Mrs. Mack, giving the proper information. The City Manager was thereupon instructed to write to Mrs. Mack on this subject. 7. From Thomas T. Rolleri, M. D., 1818 Santa Clara Avenue, strongly expressing his opinion that Utah Construction Company should be allowed to perform its work in connection with the South Shore Fill Project in the manner its discretion dictates. He expressed the fear that further badgering of the Company's efforts may result in a prolonged, if not permanent, cancellation of its work, with resultant undesirable economic effects on the City of Alameda as a whole. President Kranelly acknowledged the letter with thanks and then referred it to the file on the subject. d 8. From Alameda County Citizens Voter Registration Committee, signed by Mr. Edward Hirsch, Chairman, addressed to Chief Lane of the Alameda Fire Department, expressing its appreciation for the excellent public service being rendered by the Firemen in registering voters at the City's Fire Stations. President Kranelly stated the commendation is appreciated - and the City Council is as anxious as the Committee to make it possible to have a large voter registration for the coming November election. The communication was then ordered filed. 4 $ 9. From Mr. William J. Knowles, requesting the opportunity to present a proposal for a harbor development program, with a complete schematic diagram and a perspec- tive view of the project. It was also requested that the City grant an option to- lease the seventy acres of submerged lands proposed to be utilized for this improve- ment. The area in question lies south of the property of Utah Construction Company, roughly between the westerly line of Washington Park and Grand Street, extended. President Kranelly stated this presentation will be made under "Oral Communications ". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 10: Mr. Knowles addressed the Council, stating he is a representative of Mr. Carl P. Thor, well known realtor. He displayed a large colored perspective plan of the pro- posed "South Shore Marina ", and stated his purpose in appearing this evening is to submit a request for an option to lease certain tidelands on the outer perimeter of the property of Utah construction Company. He said the project comprises seventy acres of submerged lands which are, at the present time, of no value to the City. He said his project lines up with the west end of Washington Park Beach and runs out approximately 1,000 feet off shore and follows along the shoreline for about 3,200 feet. Of the submerged lands, about forty acres will be filled, leaving a large harbor, along the southerly line of which will be erected four structures for Yacht Clubs. He pointed out on the map the several areas proposed to be developed for multiple housing, shopping center, parking spaces, hotel and a park with a swimming pool. He mentioned that the roadway through the project has been planned in accord- ance with City standards, and also remarked that the Southern Crossing Freeway is immediately adjacent to the development. He pointed out the whole project is to be abundantly landscaped, especially with large trees which will form a windbreak, together with the proper location of the various buildings. It is to be a privately financed project. It will supply the City with multiple - family dwelling units and will give a boost to the City from the taxation standpoint. With regard to the harbor, he pointed out it will take care of 750 small boats and the berthing facilities will be larger than those along the Estu- ary. The harbor and channel will be dredged to a depth of six feet. Mr. Knowles mentioned there are about 26,900 small boats in the San Francisco Bay Area, with only about forty harbors to take care of them - which means that only 18% of the boats have adequate facilities. The project is designed to take a little of the load off of the need for such facilities. He said he is submitting a request for an option to lease seventy acres for at least one year, with a performance clause in the lease of about three years. It is being presented now so that the project can be worked in with. the Utah plans and those of the Southern Crossing approaches. He claimed the project will draw business from all parts of the East Bay and it would make Alameda "The City ". Mr. Knowles asked that the matter be given very serious study so that, in the near future, the project can go forward. In answer to President Kra.nelly's question, Mr. Froerer replied that the pierhead line is 1,200 feet from the tideland lot line. He stated that any previous harbor developments or schemes have never shown any multiple dwelling improvements, and he pointed out that the one shown on this map is immediately adjacent to Washington Park, which area has been set aside for future civic development. He said the Plan- ning Board should review the plan from that aspect. President Kranelly stated he would suggest the matter be referred to the City Plan- ning Board for its study and recommendation. Councilman Moresi asked that, at the same time, the Council receive a report from the City Attorney and the City Manager with regard to the legal technicalities involved in the leasing of this land. It was so ordered. Mr. Knowles emphasized the plan shown is a location diagram only - it is certainly subject to alteration and he stated he would like an expression from the Council as to the project in general. President Kranelly said it would be difficult to express any opinion on the subject until further information is available. HEARINGS: of 11. Continued from the meeting of August 7, 1956, was the matter of the Tentative Map of Tract No.1811, a Subdivision lying south of Otis Drive at High Street, pro - posed to be developed by Mr. Michael Hester. Mr. Annibale stated he had received a request from Mr. Hester that this Hearing be continued until September 18, 1956, as certain studies have stillrot been finished. It was so ordered, and the Hearing was laid over to the next meeting. REPORTS OF- COMM ITTEES :• vl 12. From the City Manager, recommending contracts be awarded to Charles L. Campanella Co., for Item 1, and to J. Henry Harris for Item 2, Removals A and B, respectively, in the amounts of $730. and $651., the two low bids, for the project of Wrecking and/ or Removal of Buildings from the Central Avenue Off- Street Parking Site. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contracts be awarded to the two specified individuals for the projects indicated at the amounts quoted and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.', The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Daniel L. Trade for the project of Filling Portion of North Side Sewer at the price of $10,987.65, the low bid. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to Mr. Trade for the specified project at the price quoted and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. From the City Planning Board, recommending a Revocable Permit be granted to the First Savings and Loan Association to allow the construction of a low planter along the northerly side of the new branch office building to be erected at 1416 Park Street, with the proviso that proper care be given the planter in order that its attractiveness may be assured.The planter will be approximately 40 feet in length and will encroach 20 inches into City property. It was also suggested that some thought be given to the opposite side of the pedestrian walk to maintain a balance in this landscaping. Councilman McCall inquired what would happen in the event Post Office Way were ever widened - to which the City Attorney replied the terms of the Permit can take care of this. Councilman McCall thereupon moved the Planning Board's recommendation be accepted and the Revocable Permit be granted to the First Savings and Loan Association as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 15. Councilman Haag introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1956 -1957, and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1 16. President Kranelly stated that, at the last meeting of the Council, the matter of the proposed lagoon system was discussed and laid over for action, pending a meeting of City officials with the management of Utah Construction Company. He stated a report from the Marine Consultant is still awaited. In connection with this matter is the recommendation from the Planning Board that the Council adopt standard widths of 250 feet between the sea wall and the tips of the fingers of land in the lagoon project. In response to President Kranelly's inquiry as to taking action on the Board's recom- mendation, it was determined that the Council would defer action on this phase of the situation until the report in question had been received. RESOLUTIONS: 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag,who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5438 Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1956 -1957; Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Said Budget for Said Fiscal Year and Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 51139 Resolution of the City of Alameda Protesting the Report and Recommendations of the United States Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District Office, Regarding the Need for and Construction of a New Fruitvale Avenue Bridge." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 544o Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda False Arrest Insurance, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. President Kranelly thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 20. "Ordinance No. 1196, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (70) to Section 17-432 Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, FILING: 21. Final Budget - City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 1956-1957. 22. Ex Committee of the Whole: From City Manager, dated April 16, 1956, recommending Chief Doran be authorized tonake application to the F.B.I. National Academy for Inspector Donald Hopper to attend - and 81,250., plus his salary, be appropriated for this purpose. 23. Specifications No, MS 9-56-23 - Furnishing False Arrest Insurance. BILLS: 24. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 839,648.25, 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 September 11, 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. 25. At this point, Councilman Moresi mentioned the fact that Councilmen Haag, McCall and herself had attended the Baseball Dinner recently held in the Lincoln Park Recreation Center honoring those who had participated in the Recreation Depart- ment baseball program. She said she wanted to publicly express appreciation to all the Recreation Department employees who made all arrangements for the affair and did such an excellent job - the dinner was delicious and there was a very good attendance. ADJOURNMENT: 26. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 18, 1956, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,