1974-07-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JULY 2, 1974
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Vice President Corica presiding. The Pledge
cf Allegiance was led by Councilman Beckam are was followed by an Invocation delivered by the
Reverend Marvin R. Megill, Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Hurwitz, McCall and Vice President Corica,
were noted present. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
MINUTES:
1. Councilman Hurwitz moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 18, 1974 be accepted
as transcribed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll
call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1),
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. -' From the Alameda Chamber of Cormierce, signed by Mr. Don Lindsey, Chairman, Land Use and
Environmental Resources Planning Committee, opposing ordinances, as drafted, relating to proposed
Real Property Conveyance Tax, Dwelling Unit Tax, and Land Dedication,
2. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce signed by Mr. Donald O. Gehb, President, submitting
proposed ordinance imposing a tax on transient occupancy.
Vice President Corica reported discussion of these items would be held over to the next regular
meeting to be held on July 16, 1574, at the request of the Chamber of Commerce.
3. From Miss Diane French, 40 Garden Road, requesting permission to address Council concerning
operation of pinball machines by teenagers.
Vice President Corica reported this communication had been withdrawn from consideration, at the
request of Miss French.
4. From the Alameda City Disposal, signed by Mr. Lawrence J. Canepa, President, concerning
Alameda Dump operations.
The Vice President stated this communication pertained to unauthorized use of the City Dump by
non-residents, the problems experienced in enforcing the regulations and the suggestion of the
Alameda City Disposal that the Dump be closed to the public.
Councilman Hurwitz stated he had, on at least two occasions, requested the Disposal Company to
police the gate more closely and allow admittance only to Alameda residents; that he knew, of
his own personal knowledge, non-residents who had used the facilities. He said, in his opinion,
that until Alameda City Disposal was willing to pick up any amount of garbage for the same price,
he did not feel the Dump should be shut down.
The City Manager reported he had talked with a representative of Alameda City Disposal this date
and it was felt ways and meals could he devised to alleviate the problems.
Following discussion, Councilman Beckam moved the City Manager be directed to contact the Disposal
service in an attempt to resolve the matter. Inc motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and
carried on the following roll call vote, Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: President Le Croix, Jr.,
(1)
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5. From the City Planning Board; signed by the Assistant Secretary, maicing recommendation on
7one Change No. R-74-5, filed by Mr, William Peacock for Lance-Wide Realtors, to rezone property
located at 1930 Main Street, from the "R-4-G", Neighborhood Apartment District, Government, to
the "C-1", Neighborhood Business District.
The Hearing on the matter was set for the next regular meeting of the Council on July 16, 1974.
6. - From the City Planning Board, signed by the Assistant Secretary, making recommendation on
Tentative Map for Tract No. 3608, a condominium subdivision of a ten-unit apartment structure
located at 2115 Central Avenue, filed by INDEV Company.
Councilman Hurwitz moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be adopted, that the Tentative
Map for said Tract be approved, subject to the requirements contained in the City Engineer's
Report dated June 12, 1974, allowing specific exception to the lot area and width, and also subject
to the requirements of the Fire Department and the undergrounding of utilities, The notion was
seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote, Ayes: Four. Noes:
None. Absent: President Le Croix, Jr., (1).
7. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to Diamond Janitorial Service and Supply,
Inc., low bidder, for Janitorial Service for the City Hall for the fiscal years 1974-75 and 1975-76,
at the prices quoted.
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Councilman Beckam moved the recommendation of the City Manager he adopted and the contract awarded
to Diamond Janitorial Service and Supply. Inc. fcr the designated services. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes:
None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
S. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to EEPCC, Inc., low bidder, for the
project of Installing House Laterals during the fiscal year 1974 -75 at an estimated amount of
$19,110.
Councilman Beckam moved the recommendation be adopted, that the contract be awarded to the named
contractor for the specified project at the estimated price quoted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.
Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
9. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing
Various Streets, recommending it be accepted and Notice of Completion be ordered filed,
Councilman Beckam moved the recommendation be accepted, that all work on the designated project be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and the Notice cf Completion be filed. The motion was
seconded t;y Councilman Hurwitz and carried or the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four Noes:
None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr. (1).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
10. Councilman Hurwitz inquired as to the status of the requested preparation et an ordinance
amending the Building Code by requiring installation of dead -bolt locks.
The City Manager reported some material had been received from the several departments involved,
however this was insufficient at the present time to permit a recommendation to the Council. The
City Attorney estimated this would not be ready for a final version prior to September.
11. Councilman Hurwitz stated it had come to his attention that many residents were unaware of
their right to license their dogs at half -price if the animal had been spayed or neutered.
The City Manager reported this was d prov5sion of the Slate Law.
Councilman Hurwitz suggested this be brought to the public attention via the newspaper, the City
Treasurer's office and the City Pound.
12. Vice President Cerica asked if some type of signal or traffic control could be installed at
the intersection of Otis Drive and Willow Street.
The City Engineer reported the recent employment of a consultant to study Otis Drive from Willow
Street to Broadway with that thought in mind.
^;LW BUSINESS:
13. Vice President Corice read aloud a commendation written by Police Chief Richard Young to
Police Officer Ferry Pitts for his heroic effort in rescuing a young distraught woman from the
waters of the Say.
RESOLUTIONS:
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption.
"Resolution No. 0720
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Commendation of
Police Officer Terry Pitts."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8221
rwt.hnr'zino the Execution of a Contract with Brink's incorporated, for
Their Services Relating to Parking Meter Collections, for the Fiscal
Year 1974- .1975."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the foliov,ing
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes_: None. Absent: President La Croix, air., ('':).
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8222
Approving, Map Showing Locations of Proposed City Street Construction
Work to be Performed with 1974 -75 Fiscal Year Moneys Payable by
County of Alameda Under 'Mayors' Formula,` and Derived From State
Highways Users Tax Fund."
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The motion tc adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the
following roll call vote, Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent! President La Croix, Jr., (1).
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckon, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 8223
Approving Application by City for 1974 State Grant Runts fo- Washington
Park Development Project.'
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (I).
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8224
Authorizing Application for Comprehensive Employment And Training
Act Program."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilron Beckam ard carried or the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent! President La Croix, Jr., (1).
19. "Resolution No.
Authorizing Agreement. With Urban Vanagement Consultants of San
Francisco, Inc. for Preparation of City's Goals Development Project."
The Vice President reported the Agreement had not been received prior to this meeting, therefore
consideration of adoption of the resolution would he held over tc the next regular meeting
of the Council.
20. The following resolution was introduced hy Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8225
Application and Request to State Council on Intergovernmental Relations
for Extension of Time Within Which to Complete and Adopt Seismic Safety,
Safety, Noise and Scenic Highways Elements in City's Comprehensive
General Plan.'
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Horwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution 60. 8226
Appointing idenber or the Civil Service 8oard." (Lawrence Stickney)
-he motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam, and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr. (1).
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, whc moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 6227
Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board. (William R. Wahrer)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, jr., (1)
23. The followino resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8228
Appointing Xember of the City Planning Board." (Robert E. McPeaK)
The notion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the
followinc roll call vote. Ayes; Four. Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8229
Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Rosalie B. McPherson)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the
folloyqng roll call vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Aosent: President
La Croix, Jr., (1).
25. lhe following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption.
"Resolution No. 3230
Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board. (Joseph T. Barry)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1),
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
'Resolution No. 8231
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board.' (Mrs. Lelia L. Burton)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
77 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8232
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board.' (Carolyn Blaisdell)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Feckam and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
The Vice Presioent declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted,
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
?B. Councilman Beckam introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under
provision of law and the Charter:
'Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Cede
Relating to Traffic Regulations,"
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
Councilman Hurwitz requested the immediate placement of "Yielg" signs at the intersection of
Pacific Avenue and Schiller Street.
ORDINANCFS FOR PASSAGE:
29. "Ordinance No. 1721,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Addino Subsections (18) Through
(34) to Section 17-232 Thereof, Relating to 51 Turns.'
Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted, The motion was seconded by Councilman
Beckam and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: President
La Croix, Jr., (1).
BILLS:
30. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department thereof, in the
total amount of 3127,621.56 was presented to the Council at this meeting.
The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager tint the claims shown were correct.
Councilman Gurwitz moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on
duly 2, 1974, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion
was seconded by Councilmar Beckam and on rc11 call carried by the fo'lowing vote. Ayes: Four,
Noes: None, Absent: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
31. Mr, Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, requested a clarification of the item, "Oral Communi-
cations, Agenda", which was provided by the Vice President and the Cnty Attorney.
32. Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt brive, requested he be provided with information indicating
the number of dog licenses issued and amount of money collected during the three-month period
ending September 30, 1974.
33, Mr. Vern Dennen, 1928 Everett Street, suggested tire City purchase the Elks Club property for
expansion of the City Fall facilities.
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34. Mr. David Mullin, 2006 Kollmann Circle, complained of the timing cf the traffic signal
located et Main Street and Atlantic Avenue, He stated, in his epinien, the signals charged
toe rapidly and did not allow sufficient time for traffic to clear.
The City Engineer was directed to investigate the complaint.
35. Mr, Ben Mahlia, 1121 Otis Drive, questioned the operation cf the traffic signals located
at the intersection of Eighth Street and Central Avenue,
The City Engineer reported these signals were being changed and an overhead left-turn arrow
signal had been ordered and would be installed.
FILING:
36. Agreement - Between City and Brink's Incorporated - for Services Relating to Parking Meter
Collections, for Fiscal Year 1974-1975.
37. Councilman Hurwitz moved the Council retire to executive session for consideration and
discussion of personnel matters and appointments to various City Boards and Commissions. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Becker' and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Four. Noes: None. Absent: President La Croix, Jr:, (1).
After a five-minute recess the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for
its deliberations, At the conclusion of oiscussion, it was determined no action would he taken
at this meeting. it was requested that the office of the City Attorney prepare appropriate
resolutions to effect, the appointments on which the Council had reached agreement, for action by
the Council at its next regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
38. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock p,m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk