1973-08-31 Special CC MinutesADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD FRIDAY 7 7 - - 7August31, 1971
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock a.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall with
President La Croix presiding.
ROLL CALL:
(5)
The roll was called and Councilmen Dec
were noted present. Absent: None.
Corica, Hurwitz, IcCall and President La Croix,
1. Receipt of the Notice and Agenda of this Special Meeting had been acknowledged by the Councilmen
and was on file. The purpose of the session was for consideration of a proposed Council resolution in
connection with the September 5, 1973, Alameda County Land Use Commission work session and public
hearing, relating to pending request for amendment to Commission's land use plan, and consideration of
City participation in the "Progress Edition" published by the Alameda Times—Star, and action thereon,
if indicated.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2. Consideration of proposed Council resolution in connection with September 5, 1973, Alameda County
Land Use Commission work session and public hearing, relating to pending request for amendment to
Commission's land use plan.
The Clerk, on request, read in full the two resolutions which had been prepared at Council direction.
Councilman Corica reiterated his previous statements concerning the Z'berg AB 2206, stating he did not
fully disagree with its provisions concerning future school site acquisition or expansion of existing
sites and buildings. He urged the Council to authorize litigation to halt the use of Oakland Airport
Runways 27 by jet aircraft.
President La Croix expressed his thinking on the Bill and the Runways 27 situation. He said that under
the present land use plan, adopted April 12, 1972, by the Alameda County Land Use Commission, the con-
trol of land use rested with the City Council and should be retained.
Councilman McCall stated the Board of Education and most School Districts objected strenously to the
Zlberg Bill.
City Attorney Cunningham explained that the Bill would take effective control of the siting of school
buildings from the Department of Education and put it into the Department of Aeronautics.
Councilman Beckam said he did not believe the City desired further loss of home rule.
Councilman Hurwitz commented on the reports and testimony submitted at previous meetings and hearings
before the ALUC. He emphasized that until he could be assured no hazard would exist to future resi-
dents under the present land use plan, or the Port Authority could be depended upon to control its
operations in the interests of Bay Farm Island residents, he could not endorse a resolution which
would allow 15,000 more persons to live under conditions which were considered unhealthy or unsafe.
President La Croix reviewed the resolutions which had been prepared.
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
3. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No.
Expressing Official Position of City Council of
City of Alameda Respecting Proposed Amendment to
Land Use Plan Previously Adopted by Airport Land
Use Commission."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Three, Noes: Councilmen Corica and Hurwitz, (2). Absent: None.
The meeting returned to the regular order of business.
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4. There was discussion as to whether or not the legal services of Attorney Jerrold Fadem would be
of benefit at the September 5 work session and public hearing before the Alameda County Land Use
Commission. It was the opinion of the Council that Hr. Fadem could obtain pertinent information
fram the tapes and minutes of the meeting and his presence would not be required.
5. Following lengthy debate of the effectiveness of the resolution which had been adopted, Councilman
Corica moved that the proposed Council resolution be reconsidered and the adopted resolution be
rescinded. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried unanimously.
Taken under consideration, at this time, was the second resolution which had been prepared.
Councilman Beckam suggested a phrase change in paragraph 4; that instead of the words, "persuasive
testimony". the words "factual testimony" be substituted.
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions"
RESOLUTIONS:
6. ' The following resolution, with the phrase change suggested by Councilman Beckam, was intro-
duced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8110
A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Alameda Urging That No Change Be Made in the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Heretofore Adopted
by the Alameda County Airport Land Use
Commission."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None,
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The meeting reverted to the regular order of business.
NEW_ BUSINESS:
7.e Consideration of City participation in "Progress Edition" published by the Alameda Times-Star.
There was discussion of a monthly or quarterly release of public information, the City-Chamber of
Commerce participation in the "Progress Edition" and the format and type of publicity desired.
Councilman Corica suggested recognition be given, in the"Progress Edition", to the members of the
various Boards and Commissions of the City, and additional copied be made available at the Chamber
for distribution to visitors and/or new residents.
There was an exchange of ideas as to methods to be utilized in publicizing the City. Mr. Abe
Kofman, Publisher of the Alameda Times-Star, answered questions put by the Council on the costs
involved in a monthly, quarterly, or one-time "Progress Edition" publication.
At the conclusion of discussion, it was agreed the City and Chamber of Commerce would participate
in the "Progress Edition".
Mr. Stanley Smith, Manager of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, reminded the Council that only $1,000
of the Chamber budget had been allocated for newspaper advertising, with $500 set aside for the
"Progress Edition" and $500 budgeted for general newspaper advertising. He stated hr. Kofman had
estimated a total outlay of $3,500 would be necessary to pay for a 16-page "Partners in Progress"
tabloid this year, and asked for direction from the Council on the financing.,
On question, the City Manager stated the sum of $2,500 could be authorized, by Council action, to be
withdrawn from the General Fund and deposited to the Community Promotion account, and the contract
with the Chamber and final Budget amended to reflect this additional amount.
Councilman McCall moved the City participate in the "Progress Edition"; that the additional sum of
$2,500 be deposited in the Community Promotion account and the balance of $1,000 be paid from moneys
allocated to the Chamber of Commerce for such advertising.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None,
ADJOURNMENT:
8. There being no further business to came before the meeting, the Council adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk