1974-01-02 Regular CC Minutesf!D4j1LE. NLET1M OF IRS CGUNC1L SY TEL (SIDI IT AlDdshDA
HLLD 'dEDNESDAY- - JALUARY 2. 1(7:;74
The meeting convened. at 7:3i otclock p..m. with President fa Croix oresidang, The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Hunwitz. President La Croix wished all those in attendance a very
haLty, prosperous and peaceful new year.
LOLL CALL:
Tbe roll was called ann Councilmen Beckam, Gorica, Lurid tz, McCall. and President La Croix, Jr.,
(5), were noted present. Assent: one
nITT'LL CLEUTIGATlWS:
I. From the Alameda Convalescent hospital, LA:!., signes by hr. Sherwood P. Larshall, reporting
plans for construction of a 7-11 Store on property at Ctis Drive near 'Westline Drive have been
aLandonec Parcel Lap Le. C10 and requesting e o the Performance Bond.
City Attorney Cunningham reported that on. August 15, 197, by Resolution Nos. 7960 and "(", the
contract for public improvements was authorized and the recording of the hap permitted, he stated
the developer should be advised to file a new Reversion to Acreage Plan or institute map reciscion
proceedings before the undertaking was released, otherwise time developer woule have a recoreed
subdivision map with no assurance to the City that the agreed improvements would he sonstruotoe.
The communication 1.-as referred to staff to notify the developer of the proper abandonment proceedings.
, From the Associated Coin Amusement Co., Inc., signed p Dr. Henry J. Layser, President,
requesting ordinance relating to Lhe operation of pin.3all machines LYy persons uthler 1D years of age
be raised from the sale.
Councilman McCall moved considerai:don of the ordinance be raised from the taode. The notion was
seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call carried unanimously.
The meeting proceeded to t'Oreinances fof Pa5'sa;;e",
WCe FA.SSAGL:
J.
"Ordinance No.
Lew Series
Ana:Iding the Ahameda nunicipal Code by ReDealing Sections
1C-51 ThrougA Thereof (Relating to Operation of
Pintail _ac/mines Ly Persons Uncter 11/ Years of Age)."
Councilman icCail commented on the anmh(_r of business establishments within the City where these
machines were available for use by the public. He said he did not believe the playing of a piano//
or amusement uachine should te considered in the same category as playing pool and ho would fCCQr;.-
d a loweriag of the age limit.
Councilman Gorica stated that. after a closer observation of the businesses where pinball machines
wore in operation, he would go along with an amendment to the introduced ordinance which would reduce
the age to 14 years.
Councilman Eurwitz said he had not changed his previously stated opinion and wound also concur in a
reduction of the am limit to 14. years, although he would prefer no age limit.
Councilman Ileckam stated he -till saw no need to change the existing ordinance.
President La Croix said he Was opposed to any change and recalled the circumstances whiot had prompted
the passage of the existing ordinance.
Following discussion, Councilaan hcGall moved that no further action be taken on rime ordislance as
originally introduced. The motion was seconded Icy Councilman Leckam and carried by unanimous vote.
There Deia:,: no objection, the meeting proceeed to "Introduotion of Ordinances.
ETTflODUCTION OF OLDINANCLS:
4, Couacilman Corica introduced the following ordinance, after which it would. Le daid over under
irovis:_on of law and the Charter.
"Ordinance No.
R.idding the Alwa3cla famical Code by Amending Sections
1S-522 and 1e-523 Thereof, //elating to Operation of lie/call
hachdhes by Persons Under fourteen Years of Age.17
The motion was seconded try Councilman DcCall.
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Hr. Henry J. Leyser stated all U. S. Army and U. S. Navy installations had pinball machines and
other amusement devices. He said his company would be satisfied with an ordinance which would
allow persons fourteen years of age and older to operate pinball machines, however, he believed
this should not govern the operation of other amusement devices, which he maintained were not
pinball machines.
The City Attorney read aloud the broad definition of a pinball machine, as set out in Section
1S'--,52i of the Pdrlicipal Code, and stated. the ordinance under consideraticn would do nothing more
than change the age limitation.
There followed considerable discussion of the subect. Gn a call for the question, the motion
carried on the fellowinF rot], call. vote. Ayes: Three, Hoes; Councilman heel= and President
La Croix, Jr., . Absent: Ilene.
The meeting returned. to the regular order of business.
5. The City Clerk, on request, adminIstered the Oath of Office to Fr. john D. GCSS, an the
new City LanaFer.
President La Croix introduced and welcomed Mrs. Goss and herls and hr. Goss two children who
were seated in the audience, he presented hr. Goss with a Certificate of Hppointment and wished
him the best of everything for many years to come.
6. hiss Joan Narahara, 106 Garden Load, expressed a desire to speak under Item. No.
Ilbororto and neco=endations".
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7. 'Prom inc Auditcr—Assessor, reporting on an estimate of taxes concerning the sale of tie
'Deed prol:erty to the Alameda Unified School District.
Presinent La Croix eeborted this estlaate had been prepared at the request of the dour oil in res-
tonse to quostiono ,ehich Dan been raised by mans cithens. No camc;;ended tin, Lar'tin for its
acellonce and his thoroughness. he sas d. he had received a telephone call fram the President of
P he :Doan] of Sducation stating tD.c:i were n disl,ute of an article whicli had alopeared in no
r2dines—Ltar and felt it should be clarified. President La on stated he did not believe
tle Council Chamber was a forum wherein tints subject should he addressed, and had se a(lArlsed
h:, Tispson.
hrs. Carol. Thatcher, 16C1 Lincoln Avenue, suggested the Counci he aware that the alternative set
out in the report of a development of single—family residences was not the most probable use of
the property. She stated her Church had been wanting to negotiate for the property for some years
and the Nast iay Degionai Park District had included it as a possible site in their Laster Flan.
jS. ionse loaley, Northwood Drive, stated she agreed. the Council Chamber was net the proper
place to debate the issue, however thought it should be pointed out that the IL card of hducation
had already decided the matter on the peeamendations of two citizens! corset Lines, which took
into consideration the overall picture.
hlrs. honora liurplay, 1421 trans Antonio ..venue, voiced her agreement tic statements made by
4lrs. Heaney.
Councilman licCall expressed nis objection to the purchase of the twelve acres of the Ileod Tract for
a school site, thus removing the property from the 'tax Polls. he stated it was his firm belief
that the broposed new Lincoln School should he rebuilt at its eresent location, as the site would
e adequate if Jackson Street were closed,
C. v From she ),,ecreation coeliession, signed by I r. U. Grant Nainiana, Secretary, relating to dogs
in Parke, Playgrounde or T'ecreation Centers.
President ha Croix reported further consideration of the erodosed ordinance would be held after
January 15.
Councilman Earruit2, :loved accoptance the peTort, like motion was seconded. by Councilman Gonna
and carried on the following roll can, vote. Ages: Save. Noes: hone. Absent: None.
c. Idiom the City Planning board, signed by the Planning Director, making recandendation on
Tentative hap for Tract no. 3559, Garden Isle Townhouses Cevelopment, filed by jones—Tillsen
and Associates for flradock and Logan.
On question put by Councilman Corica, the City LTIzineer reported the lot width conformed with a
Planned Unit development involving townhouse—type construction and would be siyiilar to the previous
project cem:pleted try this developer.
President La Croix inquired as to the status of the proposed dedication of land in the area on
'ihich the City had an option to acquire this seven and one—half acre parcel for recreational
in.. Farina stated it was his understanding that when tho Final Fay was Lnesented the ohtioh would
expire, however the City had lie option of picking up the land at any time prior to approval of
the Final hap. Further, the developers had indicated their willin7ness to aboorb the onineering
costs should moo City take up the option.
Ina. John F. Eughes, representing the developers, affirmed the interpretation of the City hngineer.
Ne eatimaLed the Final nap would not be ready for presentation for approximlately two and one-half
to three months, and stated there would be no increase to the City from the previously- stated price.
Councilman hunwits asked if this development was allowable under the Charter amendment, Section 17TVl.
City Attorney almninc;ham replied that, in his opinion, it was allowable; that also it was exempt
from the control of the alameda Co unt:- Airport Use Comiaission because of the fact it was originallv
a part of a larger Planned Development which had been approved prior to the effective date of the
Chartor amendment.
Councilman Humus the recommendation of the Planning hoard be adopted and the Tentative nap
for said Tract be abpreae, subject to the specific a::ceptions on lot width and area and the toms
and conditions of the City EnEineer s report dated December 13, 1973.
Liss Joan karahara asked if the Council had discretionary power, at this point, to disapprove the
Tentative hap„ even though the Planned Development had been previously approved. The City Attorney
advised her they did have such authority.
The motion, as suhnitted by Councilman ilurwits, was seconded by Councilman heCaai and carried on the
following poll call vote. Ayes: Five hoes: hone. Absent: None,
1O. V From the City honorer, recommending contract be awarded to hAPCC, Inc., low bidder, for the
project of the installation of a steno sewer in the ektension of Lai:harry Street from Clement
Avenue to hayle hverue, at an estimated price of C13,14d125.
Councilman. hcCall moved the recommendation be accepted. The notion was seconded. by Councilman
huruita and on roll. call carried by the following vote, Ayes: Five, hoes: hone. Absent: Ikone.
11. F From the City hanamem, rebortiny canplotlon of public improvements in connection with Tract
ho. 1411, recommending acceptance and release of the performance bond. (Davens Cove-Knappe
Devolaykont Go., ihe.).
CounciImah Dockamnoved the improvaments in connection with said Tract ho. 3411 be acceptet one the
subdivider released. cram his bond. Councilnan FeConl saconeed the notion.
Councilman Corica inquired if signs had as yet been erected indicating the public accessuay to the
shoreline, The City engineer stated a sign had been installed at the aktnome eaatangg end of
the eubdivision.
Councilman harwitz asked if the developer would Lie required to complete the landscaping, as origin-
ally. proposed. The Planning Director replied that the Planning hoard had directed the staff to
work with the developer toward this end. The City Cngincer reported receipt of a hotter from
ink Lhuppe la which it was stated the trees would be planted, as nTomised.
On a call fOr the question, the kotion carried on the fallow:iv roll call_ vote. Ayes: Five,
hoes: houe. Absent: kone.
12. v From the City hanagor, rocommEmvhing aim aneension of time of one year for the ant lotion of
public improvements in Tract In . 3324, (2426 Lincoln Avenue - Donald F. hitnen),
Councilman Falafel moved the requested antension be granted. The notion was secondee by Counciiman
Corica and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, hoes: hone. :desert: hone,
13. V' Tram the City hanamer, reporting completion of inverovements in connection with Tract ho,
recommending acceptance and release of a cashiers check in the amount of S165, posted to
guarantee performance. (111-unit condominium conversion located at the northuest corner of Otis
Drive and hillou Otreet Fldhmheil lanamement Companr )
Councilman Fecham moved tLe improvements in connection with said Tract Fo. 34 be accepted and the
cashiorls chock be released. The motion was seconded hy Councilman finankhz and on Fe5 d. call. carried
hy the fellowCng vote. Ayes; rive. Kees: ho he. Absent: hone.
bhpnffuSIMP hUS1L222
Councilman Corica inquired as to the status of the placement of ii Lop sire at the inter-
secton of kirk Street and Cele Drive.
The ()dim lrgineen stated. this should he accomplished very seem:,
5,
Councilman Corica asked what was b::knip done concerning die odor prod:Ian of the South Shore beach.
President la Credo: stated he had contacted Fa. earrp Lent cc? the Cast Lay lIerfonall hark nietrict and
told him the Council wanted something done the early pare of this year akd not in the STA.:Dir, tr, hent
had reported they would transmit a letter to the Council evidencing the fact that Mho District
intended to scrape t1 e an area and to, hopefully, use the guidance of the City frmincento
proposat to croatia tidal flow; that they would also consider moving with a sand from to see what
evidence of retention they weula have. The President said the letter had rot as yet been received
but shoule arrive shortCy. he said Le had stressed very ;twang:by that some action ee taken in the
very immediate future.
10. Councilman Corica commented on a recent meeting held hr the evGailidn;yavalmation Committee
in the City of Daylemne. Ee said he felt. all such moetings should he hold in City Eall and be omen
to the gublic. he asked as to the menhors of the Committee and if his auggested contact with
Dn. Lowell Lean had hooh made.
President La Croix stated the CossifiX:tee was composed of Councilman Lockam and Ituruitm:, Planning
Doard Lenders Lu. Ina Datto and LI°. JeLn Thenstermacher, the Planning Director and City hanager.
he said he agreed the meetings should be held in City Eall.
The -flanging Director reported the Committee had not in the City of Ilay-eT;rd at the convenience of
two of its members who happened to be working in the area and had a limited time to moot. he stated
tie Committee was in a preliminary organizational stage end was attempting to sot up some type of
an to establish approximatdy wIat kind of one Pould be needed, if the study was con-
tracted out, the Limo frame and general organizational structure of the study. Le said he had Leon
directed by the Ca=ittee to attempt to assemble some costs and make informal contacts with cohsul-
tants; that he had not contacted University groups recently.
Councilman beckam pointed out thaL University of California Professor Thomas Dickort hao been con-
tacted prior to the previous Council meeting; a letter had been received from Cal-State; ilawand
advising they had an internship progahmn and would be available; and indications had deer received
that other College students might also he availahle. Councilman beckon repeated his motion which
had been adopted by inc City Council at its regular mooting roan Decent:0r id, 1;73.
19. V Councilman herwitz asked, what action had teen taken concerning the ronoval of illegal non-
conforming billboards.
be City ittornov indicated a report should he forthcoming hy the and of January and do would ho
coming before the Council in asout a monthts time with a request for authority to commerce legal
act.twx-
id. Councilman antwitz inquired as to the status of the Design thevieu hoard ordinance.
The City dttornog stated the ordinance was in the process of Icing grafted and should be ready for
transmittal Co the Council abut the middle o f f ehruary.
19. V Counciluan Corica asked concerning the status of the Pow M a lark oats acquisition.
The City Manager reported he was in the process of communicating with the owner of the property
(Cal-Pal: Prop antics) to make a preliminary offer and get their no that both sides Xad been
investigating the fair marker value of the proorty and its cuwcquonC ossilie tax advantage
to the seller.
:
CSC. t Councllnan McCall requested the support of the Council in retaining the office of the tie. Jo
Department of Deter Vehicles in the City. Lc in 02 the Location ()T the mav office in
Oakland.
LresIdeht La Crodn said he had discussed this matter with the :Manager of the Chaucer of Commerce
who had, anpressch their willingness to support the action of the Council,
hollowing discussion, Councilman McCall moved that :Lei tons be ;mart-ten to Donators Letris and Hoindahl,
tosaublymem Lock:ger and hiller, and hr. Dehert C. Cozens, Director of the etato Department of hotor
7ebiotscs, pith a copy to the dovornor urging retention of the Department of rotor Vehicles t office
at its present location. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call carried
unanimously,
n Councilman lcCall called attention to the deteriorated condition of Doolittle Drive hear
the Coif Course at sine, 'entrance to the City Dehp,
The City fagIneen was directed to invest gate and suhmit a report.
if. Councilman Corica brought up the subg t of the improvamont of the vacant lot Located on Otis
i)7.'NO near lark ;Street, property of tXc llameda best Lagoon Eeme euners hssociation. Ii stated that
Dr. Mobert French and lop Cecut Troop C9 had expressed am interest in Lawasw;;.neg the area with funds
avails, the to them, and the only coot to the City peewit he for watering and cutting of the graso.
It pas suggested that Councilman Corica request Dn. French to write a proposal to the Council out-
lnig What they mould he willing to do ii the way of improving the lot, and that he also contact
the i,{02:10 Waners neseciatIox.
Corncilmah Hutruets mentioned that the Firomants hssociation was also interested in improving the
appearance of the groprty and, might offer financial assistance.
Councihman Ccrica cannentod on the rundown condition of certain residences athin the C1ty
and the owners fear of reassessment if improvements were made and the buildings brought or to Code,
he asked if there wae cake way in which tho owners might obtain assistance in making One hooded
inoTovemerts, either in the way of a tax break or a lok-cost loan.
The City kanager stated the therefore of FIE; had. indicated there was very little by way of Federal
funding ayaikaale for this turposo he sugjested sate type of local voluntary re-hethilkEtion pro-
gmn. 'Fr. Coss said same input would be received when a study was rade of the housing a:Lemont,
accsovier this was a long range projram.
There was a general discussion regarding City and County assessment tractices covering repairs or
improvaments. TeL coos or Paymond kartin suggested this information might he distributed
through his office wino the mailing of the home Dinners Misemption, notices in Earch. It was direc-
ted that he awd the City kanagor corroiate the information and follow: through mith the suggested
mailmkTg.
The feli.o:feie resolution was introduced by Councilman Focksin, who mcvod its ado 'blew:
cosoeucecz: Le.
;Establishing Miection Precincts, Designating Polling Places
Therefor and housing Cfficers of Election for "iach Precinct
Poe epecial fkawicipal dlection to to hole or Tuesday,
January 22, 17/4."
'Ike motion to adopt said resolution. was seconded by Councilman huruita and carried or: the Poll coin
roll call vote. Ayes: hive. hoes: Kone. Absent: hone.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Counc1iman 'Lockage, who moved its adebtion:
”hesointion Ce, ClhaCi
adjocting Claim of California 'elate Automobile
fssociation 'gainst City.0
Ti::: motion to adont said resolution was seconded C1 Consecihean McCall and carried 611 the followiny
roll tall vote, ayes: h1vo. dose, absent: hone,
21, The dollop-ism; resolution was introduced by Cotuciinean eCall, who moved its o, tion:
kaossiutior Pc
mkvIsMIsiy epocificationa for Furnishing to the City
of Alameda One (1) Microfilm Meader and Coe (1)
Jtjuiroj'allSt Printer for the Police Department, Calling
for kids and Flnecting City Clerk to advertise Camc.':
Tho motion to adopt said resolution vas seconded by Councilman Pocka and carried on the follow-lug
roll call vote. Ayes: hive, hoes: Cone, hheent: Hone.
The following resolution vas introduced icy Councilman Pockam, xi o moved its adortich:
-absolution ho. fl5C
Authorising "Cxecution of DaTtEml Care Cervice mgreoment
DeMween City ouch California Tentai Cervice."
T'he motion Lo ado ii said resolution was stcorded by Councilman TkalTkts ash carried on the fa:Jawing
roll call vote. Ayes: Five, hoes: hone. Absent: hone.
The President declared the foreooing resolutions adopted.
Cilia:
me. 1n. ltemioed hint of Claims against the City of Alameda and the PoparUments thereof, in the
total amount of a2D,11).4l was presented to the Council at this meeting.
The List was accoirevi - ca, an.hcarm.sen from the step danagor that the smamk, shoi irene correct,
Councilman Corica moved the hills as itemised in the hist of Claims filed with the City Clerk on
January 2, '), and presented to the City Council at ;this meeting, de allowed. and an TLe motion
was seconded by Councilman. koCall and on roll cahl carried, by the following vote. Ayes: Fivo.
doss: Poke. hbsent: Done.
Okalb CCELIThikhibikU ChlEsh:
2, icr, hid Johanson of the College of alamcda Mcolojv Club invited the members of the Council, to
attend the grand opening ceremony of their recyciirg center, 2141s Clement avenue, on. hoturday,
jaDuarF 5, lfT4. Pc stated the center had been open for husiness for the past two weekends and their
VC1Urie had dad dad, He thahhoi tab Council and the odemounity for their support.
Snociicatiero ho. JCD 1-C1-1 Dicrofila Doaraer ann Dicrofeict itSLCeor for henice Departilont,
asieement PotTl.cen Cit7 anJ California Dental Service.
h-. There noin no further hneiness to caic Cofer° the sieetinn:, the Council. aejourned,
assanhie in rosalar session. on Tuesa:', Jan=7° 15, D974, at 7:30 (,)°Iock pn
aesci]octfuil ennilitte°,
Clerk