1973-06-19 Regular CC Minutes4
REGULAR MEETING OF TIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 01' ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - JUNE 19, 1973 ,
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman McCall and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the Reverend
Dr. Wilfred Hodgkin, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Corica, Hurwitz, McCall and President La Croix
Jr., (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MLNUTES:
1. The minutes of the special meeting held Hay 19, and regular meeting held June 5, i973
approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From 34 residents of Beachcomber Apartments, 1170 Ninth Street, in opposition to conversion
of building to condominium units.
The communication was accepted and referred to Reports and Recommendations, Item No. 3.
3. From P. R. Koch, objecting to proposed division of Fourteenth Assembly District.
President La Croix reported he had, with Council authorization, written to the Governor and inter-
ested parties in the Assembly expressing Council opposition to this division.
4. From Arthur D. Little, inc., signed by Mr. Larry Aull, requesting direction from Council in
completion of Environmental Impact Report.
The President expressed the concern of the Council with regard to the report and suggested a meeting
with the A. D. Little staff for discussion of the matter. This met with the approval of the Council.
Lssistant City Manager Goss reported the completion date of the contract was June 20, 1973.
Councilman McCall moved the contract termination uate be ertenued for thirty days. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Beckam and carrion unanimously.
5. v From Harbor Bay 'isle Assn 'ates, signed by Hr. Lonaid A. Cowan, Presirient, requesting
opportunity to adress Council_
Mr. Cowan said it was tneir desire, if possibie ann practical, to develop, Bay Farm island in accor-
dance with the wishes and desires of the community and the City Council. he presenteotdo alter-
natives, (I) to immediately file subdivision maps and PI) plans for the initial stages without
developing an overall plan, done under existing zoning on Bay Farm Island as modified by Measure A,
restricting the density to a maximum of "R-2" in all areas zoned higher than "It-2", building forms
to constitute only single-family detached names and duple4es, a typical lot and block development
of approximately 4,950 units; or (2) the same amount of units distributed in a clustered form of
development still consisting only of free-standing single-farm liy detached homes and duplexes.
LT. Cowan discussed the possible conflict with the Port of Oakland who, he alleged, was attempting
to influence the Airport Land Use Commission to allow only high-rise development on the property,
and requested the City make its desires clearly known to the Commission and fully support the
desired low density development.
After considerable discussion, President La Croix appointed Councilmen Beckam and Hurwitz to meet
with two members of the Planning Board, to be appointed by the Chairman of that Board, and ilr.Cowan
for a review of the proposals of harbor Bay isle Associates, with a report and recommendation back
to the Council for the next regularly scheduled meeting of July 3, 1973.
Councilman Beckam stated he would accept the charge with the understanding that any position taken
for presentation, to the Council would not constitute a vote on the Council, and that whatever plan
was presented would have a minimum impact on the existing island of Alameda and upon the existing
residents of Bay Farm Island. Councilman Eurwitz concurred in this statement.
6. From Lindsey, Gallagher and Willett, Inc. signed by Mr. Donald A. Lindsey, Secretary,
reporting completion of puolic improvements in connection with Tract No. 34tr1, requesting accep-
tance and release of performance bond. This involved the premises at 1701 Central Avenue.
Councilman Corica moved the improvements in connection with said Tract No. 340:d he accepted and
the sundivioer he released from his bond. Councilman. Beckam seconded the motion which carried on
the following roil call vote. Aues: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None,
7. From Lindsey, Gallagher and Willett, Inc., signed . by :Ir. Donald A. Lindsey, reporting
completion of public improvements in connection with Tract No. 3373, requesting acceptance and
release of performance bond. This covered the development known as Porta Eallena.
Councilman Hurwitz moved the improvements in connection with Tract No. 3373 be accepted and the
subdivider be released from his bond. Councilman Beckam seconded the motion. which carried on the
following roll call vote. Aues: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
8. From Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman, Recreation Commission, requesting opportunity to
speak regarding operations of the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses,
President La Croix reported Mr. Kranelly had asked his cammunication be referred to Introduction
of Ordinances, Item No. 2, and he would address the Council at that time.
ORAL C LU MIC AT I ON S AGENDA :
9. The following persons expressed their desire to speak under the items specified:
Mrs. Nadine Balthrop, 1170 Ninth Street, Reports and Recommendations,item No, 3.
Mr. Frank Ratto, 1053 Island Drive, Unfinished Business, Item do. 2.
Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, Resolutions, Item No. 5; Introduction of
Ordinances, Item No. 2; Ordinances for Passage, Item No, 1.
Mr. John Browne, III, 210 Post Street, San Francisco, Unfinished Business, Item No. 1.
REPORTS AND REcommENpATIoNs:
10. From the City Manager, recommending contract
the project of Resurfacing of Maitland Drive from C
price of :)12,374.75.
awarded to Ransome Company, low bidder, for
y Road to Melrose Avenue, at an estimated
Councilman McCall moveo the report be accepted. Councilman Hurwitz seconded the motion which
carried. on the following roll call vote. Aues: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
11. V From the City Planning board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on Tentative Map
for Tract No. 35i, a proposed condominium conversion subdivision of two 59—unit apartment buildings
at 950-960 Shorepoint Court. Filed by Murray—McCormick for Jack Filinick.
Attorney Samuel P. Young, 1134 Pa ena Boulevard, representing the owner—builder, presented the
position of his client. Following discussion of the on—going condominium conversion study, he stated
the developer was not able to consent to a continuance of consideration of the matter as he held a
contract which would expire prior to the time it could be resolved by the study.
On question, City Attorney Cunningham explained that Tentative Maps were to be acted upon when pre-
sented by the Planning Board unless with the mutual consent of the subdivider and the City Council.
Councilman Hurwitz moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be adopted, that the Tentative
Map for salt Tract be approved, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Engineer's Report
dated June 1, 1973. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll
call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
12.:s From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on Tentative
Hap for Tract No, j517, a proposed condominium conversion subdivision of a 36—unit apartment complex
at 1170 Ninth Street, known as the Beachcomber Apartments. Filed by Murray—McCormick for Lindsey,
Gallagher and Willett, Inc.
President La Croix read aloud a memorandum from the City Engineer to the City Manager, setting out
modifications in the City Engineer's Report of June 8, 1973, covering Lhe conversion.
Attorney Samuel P. Young, representing the contract purchasers of the property, indicated his clients
willingness to comply with the requests of the City Engineer. He stressea, however, a severe time
limitation on the contract and, in connection with discussion previously held on the prior agenda
item, statea their inability to consent to a continuance of consideration of the matter.
Mrs. Nadine Balthrop and Mr. Greg Jones, both of 1170 Ninth Street, addressed the Council presenting
the objections of the tenants and pointing out alleged shortcomings of the comple:;., questioning
its suitability to conversion.
On quention, the City Attorney stated the provisions of the governing ordinance and City Planning
Director Jocnson elaborated further.
At the conclusion of deliberation, Councilman Corica moved non—acceptance of the recommendation of
tne Plannin!e Rnarl, calling for a se:Lay in consideration of the Tentative Map for Tract No. 3a17,
and any future conoominium conversion proposals, pending receipt of the condominium conversion study.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Three.
hoes: Councilmen Beckam anu McCall, "). Absent: None.
113. ' From the Acting City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of the
installation of lighting at Wooestoc;. Park, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Compeetion
he ordered filee.
Co-undinman hcCali ITOVC,, the recommendation he acceptea, that all work on the nesignatee project be
accepted as sacisfactorlip completed and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded
op Coulcinman Beckem ane earrJee no the oe-owieg roil cael vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:Nene.
A ten—minute recess was called. Upon reconvening, the meeting proceeded with the regular order
of business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
14. Continued from the regular meeting of hay 17, 1973, from the City Planning Board signed
by the Secretary, making recommendation on Tentative Map for Tract No. 3499, a proposed condominium
conversion subdivision of 89—unit apartment complex at northwest corner of Otis Drive and Willow
Street. Filed by hirker, Chapman and Associates for Klingbeil Management Company.
In this connection, a communication had been received from. Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, Attcrneys
at Law, signed by hr. Robert C. Kirkwood, requesting an affirmative vote.
Er. Robert C. Kirkwood, 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, representing the developer, stated, in
their opinion, the proposed conversion complied with all legal provisions and referred to his
letter of June 12, 1973, addressed to the City Attorney, setting forth the position of the
Klingbeil Company with respect to the points and questions raised at the City Council. meeting of
May 17. He declined, on behalf of his client, to consent to a continuance of consideration
of the matter.
Attorney John R. DrOWRC, III, 210 Post Street, San Francisco, representing tenants o± the complex,
spoke in opposition to the proposed. conversion.
Following discussion, Councilman Hurv>ritz moved, in conformance with prior action taken, that the
recommendation of the Planning Board be overruled, and further consideration of the Tentative Map
for Tract No. 3499 be held over pending receipt of the condominium conversion study. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried, on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Three.
Noes: Councilmen Beckam and McCall,(2). Absent: None,
15. Report from Alameda Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. D. Grant Mainland Secretary, in
connection. with northside park site.
Ir. Mainland, in presenting the report, stated the provision of a neighborhood park in the north
side of Alameda had been a continuing priority of the Recreation and Parks Department and the
Recreation Commission, and possible locations for such a park had been extensively studied by
staff over a period of years. Mr. Mainland said the Cumnisslon recommended, as the most logical
and central location for such a park, the area bounded by Sherman Street, Buena Vista Avenue,
Denton Street and Pacific Avenue, and further recommended negotiations be commenced immediately
with CalPak Properties, Inc. regarding acquisition of thie 3.616 acres and the eventual acquis-
ition of the .929 acres at Sherman and Pacific to round out the two—block site. The Commission also
recommended plans be made for the retention of a landscape architect to design a master plan for
the site, and a planned allocation of funds, taking into account the future possibility of State
bond funds and possible matching Federal funds, should be developed as soon a procticable following
acquisition.
Councilman Corica commended hr. Mainland and the Commission on the excellence and, broad scope
of the report.
The report and recommendations were discussed at length, following which Councilman Corica moved
acceptance of the report and that staff be authorized to proceed as expeditiously as possible, with
negotiations for acquisition of the stated site and explore the off—street parking situation. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None.
:RESOLUTIONS:
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 1073
Adopting Specifications, Special. Provisions and
Plans for Reconstruction of Third Street from.
Santa Clara Avenue to Pacific Avenue, Calling
for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise
Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the
roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None, AbsenL: None.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman riurwits, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 1074
Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers
and Employees of the City of Alameda for
Traveling Expenses."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman NOCa.il and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: five. Noes: None, Absent: None.
Lb. The following resolution was introduced by Council= Deckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8075
Authorizing Year-End Transfers on the Books
of Account of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried on the following
roll call vote, Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
19. / The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8076
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract
for Services of a Certified Public Accoun-
that for the Fiscal Year 1973-1974.
If
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Pive. Noes: None. Absent: None.
20.
The
following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwit z, who moved its adoption:
lResolution No. 8077
Anthothing Execution of Contract with Alameda
Chamber of Commerce for Advertising for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1974, and Appro-
priating Therefor the Sum of *19,200.00, or
As huch Thereof As hay Be Required."
Er. Charles TilLoan requested. clarification of the contract which was afforded by President La Crain.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Deckam and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman No Call, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution Sc. 8078
Appointing hember of the City Planning board."
(Join N. Fenstermacher)
Tbe motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Ccrica and carried on the following
roll call votc . Ayes : Five, Noes : None. Absent : None.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Corica, Cho moved its adoption;
"Resolution No. 5079
Appointing HuMber of the City Plamaing Board."
Robert Duncan iJicol)
The motion. to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurritz and arrien on the foLLowing
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Rone. bsent: None.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman hcCall, who moved its adoption:
Niesolution No. ak10
Appoin ing Leather of the Civil Service Board."
Milton A. Reenan)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Runvitz and on roll call carried. by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Roes: 'None. Absent: None.
4. The following res lution was introduced. by Ccyancilman Hurwitz who moved Its adoption:
"H-solution AG. 2021
Appointing N:eriber of flic Library Board."
Dr. Reyian 1. Vedros)
'Lie motion to adopt said resolution was sec:Dn.-lea by Cuuncilman Becham and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Roes: 'None. Absent: None.
(i'Re following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. ebbs
Appointing Lember of the Public Utilities Board.'
3111 A. Kroamilic.
The motion to adopt said solution was seconded cy Councilman Corica and carried on the following
roil 0,111 vote. ,yes: Five. Noes: hone. 'absent: rcne.
Pb, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman HcCaAl, who moved its adoption:
rlkesoutjofl No. 8053
Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board."
Jack Pelierite)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Corica and on roll carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. None: Acne. Absent: None.
27. b The fol owinsp, resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution Ho. 5024
Appointing Member of the hecreation Commission.t
Ere . Gertrude D. 'v;ooc )
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beekam and carried on the following
ro,i call, vote. yes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8085
Appointing Lember of the Recreation Commis-ion."
N. Lance Russun)
The motion to adopt said resolution was secondec by CouncilmmA Beckwa and carried on the follow'
roll call vote, Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. S056
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board."
Clarinc A. Souza)
Thin motion to adopt, said resolution was seconded by Coundliman LeCI:ard and carried on the following
roll call vote, Ayes: Five. hoes: None. Absent: None.
Nb, The following resoluticn was introduced by Councilman Deckam, who moved its adoption:
Res elation No. 51057
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board.
Mrs. Darlene N. Banda)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by COUACiiraan Hurwitz and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None.
President La Croix recognized those appointees who were in the audience and also . William 5.
Godfrey, member of the housing Authority. All were wedcomed with applause.
lie President declared the foregoing Resolutions adop
INTRODUCTION OF ORDIN4NCb:
Ni. Councilman HOCall moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid
over under provision of law and the Charter;
"Ordinance No.
Mew Series
Amending the Alameda Kunicipal Code by
Adding Subsection (d) to Section 15-62iO
Thereof, Providing Charge for Collection
of Compacted Garbage in Dull: Stationary.
Compactors S5.40 per Compacted Yard)."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried 1 the following roll nail vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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"Ordinance No.
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding Article 2 to Chapter 2, Tit .Le
Thereto, Consisting of Sections 2-321
through ::,--3;J+, Establishing Golf Cam. ssion
and Frescriding Membership and Duties of
Said Commission."
The Clerk stated there had been two alternate ordinances submitted by the City Attorney.
Mr. Ha.mond P. Kranelly elaborated on his communication to the City Council of June le, 1973,
stating further, in his opinion, the Park and Recreation Department was not entirely responsible
for the fact that the Golf Course was "not ranking money", or "net being operated properly", or
that it required a change of management. Mr. Kranully recited figures showing expenditures and
revenue for the past several years in support of his contention, he expressed his opposition
to the formation of a Golf Commission.
ET. ICrarlellZ,! recalled that the golf course study was produced in February, 1971, and started
the program of ascertaining what was wrong with the golf course. In June, 1971, the suggestion
was mace that the South Course either be rebuilt or put out for lease to a private operator.
he stated the Council had elected to consider rebuilding the course and authorized a contract
to be executed with a Golf Course Architect fur the purpose of submitting plans, whicn plans were
presented and approved by the Recreation Commis-ion and were now awaiting transmittal to the
City Council.
The Councilmen were invited to comment and questions put were answered by Dr. Kranelly and Recre-
ation Director Mainland,
There was consideraele pro and con discussion concerning the possible reconstruction of the :euth
Course utilizing available manpower and equipment, and the leasing of the Courses to a private
concern. During the discussion it was brought out that some maintenance costs now assessed
against the Golf Courses mdght more properly be charged to other deity operations.
Councilman Lecham suggested that consideration of the introduction of the Ordinance should be
delayed pending receipt of a report from the Recreation Director showing a breakdown of charges
currently assessed against the Golf Courses. hr. Mainland was requested to submit the requested
report.
hr. George Coupe, 617 Pond Isle, expressed nis approval of the formation of a Golf Commission.
he recommended a sprinkler system be installed in the South Course to alleviate the irrigation
problem.
Mr. Bennett O. Eroanl, 247 Beach Road, suggested a special meeting be called fur discussion,
public input, and decision as to the future of the Golf Courses.
Councilman Corica moved the alternate ordinance establishing a Golf COE1m1S3I011., to consist of live
The reg x d
ular members and two err—officio members, be antroucee ih
. e motion was seconeee oy Councilman
liuririt s.
Councilman McCall moved the matter be tabled. Councirman Beckam seconded the motion which carried
On the foilowang roll call. vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilman Ccrica and Hurwitz. Accent: None.
The President stated no further action would be taken on the ordinance at this meeting.
Councilman Beckam askee that the Cl.ty Manager be directed to prepare a report cased on the Golf
Course operations, snowing proper charging and offsets charged by other Department, so the present
actuai cost of operaticn could cc ascertained. Acting City Manager Coss agreed to comply with
this request.
ORDINAhCLS TOM PASSAGE:
31. "Ordinance No. 1694,
New Series
Approving and Authorizing Mxecution of Amendment
to Lease of City—Owned Tidelands by Pan—Pacific
Development Company (Ilea Scout Pier Breakwater,
12—Foot Parcel)."
Councilman Deckam moved the ordinance ie passed as submitted. Inc motion Pas SOCO1iLICh by
Councliman Hurwitz and carrion on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 1,one.
accent: None.
DILL;J:
j4. An Itemized List of Claims against the tail of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in tbe
total amount of 75,j09.9'4.', was presented to the Council at tnis meeting.
The Last was accompanied ay eertlfication from the acting City Manager that the Claims shown were correct.
Couirciusan Ccrica raoveu the bails as itemized in the Liss of Claims fileo with the City Clerk on
June 19, 19(3, and presented to the City Councis at this meeting, ire aliowee and paid. The motion was
seconded Py CeunciAman fturwatz and carried on the following roil call vote. Ayes: Five. Hoes: None.
Absent: None.
5. Mr. Joseph P. Sullivan, 1221 Liberty hvenue, presentee to the Council a petition containing
the signatures cf 29 residents of his neigbeorn000, protesting the Increase In the full cash value
by tire County Assessor's Office of property on Liberty Avenue and. adjacent areas which would result
in e7,:cessive increases in property taxes, and asking the City Council to bring the matter to the
attention of the appropriate agency for corrective action.
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Following discussion, the Acting City Nanager was asked to request of the City Assessor a report
of the assessing practices of the County Assessor's Office.
36. c Mr. Frank Matto inquired as to the status of the City's option to acquire an additional
seven and one—half acre parcel of land from Braddock and Logan to be used for park purposes on
Day Farm island.
Acting City Manager Goss was requested to check on the expiration date of this option.
37• Miss jean Narahara, 106 Garden Road, asked if Dr. Maurice Garbell's study on the airport
problem would he available to the public. She was informed his presentation to the Council
had been made from notes but that she would be welcome to peruse the files in the office of the
City Attorney, if she shouLd so desire.
38. Agreement — Between City and George A. Ilackleman — for Accounting Services during fiscal
Year 1973-1974,
39. Agreement — Between City and Alameda Chamber of Commerce — for community promotion
Curing fiscal year 1973-74.
4u. Specifications No. F 6-73-9 — Reconstruction Of ThirC, Street, Santa Clara Avenue
to Pacific Avenue.
41. President La Croix reported the recent death of Mrs. Violet a. h. Petersen, a long time
employee of the City of Alameda Recreation Department, and requested that aL, stand for a moment
of silence in coservance of her passing.
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42. There being no frrther business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in
respect to the memory of VIOL22 E. id. PLTrDRSN, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday,
July 3, 1773, at 7:3C' o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk