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1974-09-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - SEPTEMBER 17, 1974 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hurwitz and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the Reverend Anthony Hannan of St. Joseph's Basilica. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen 8eckam, Corica, Hurwitz, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., (5) were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 3, 1974, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Mr. Harold L. Willson, 151 La Serena Avenue, Alamo, concerning the design of the Senior Citizens' Complex, Mr. Willson elaborated upon his communication. He stated he was deeply concerned with problems experienced by persons confined to wheelchairs and the elderly. He requested the City take a more effective action in this regard and the Housing Authority reconsider its design of the Senior Citizens Complex to accommodate wheelchair tenants. President La Croix explained the position of the Council in that it had taken no part in the planning of the complex, although a citizens' committee had been working with the Housing Authority in the matter. He suggested Mr. Willson present his views to that body. Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, a member of the citizens' committee, stated they had already considered many of the suggestions which Mr. Willson had made. He explained the limited budget of the Housing Authority for the project and said the complex would include many facilities for the handicapped. There followed a discussion of the features of the complex. The Clerk was directed to forward the communication to the Housing Authority for their consideration and Mr. Willson was informed Of the Commission's next meeting date and its location. 3. From AC Transit, signed by Mr. William J. Bettencourt, President of the Board of Directors, commenting on the transit strike and its funding implications. Councilman McCall remarked that since the strike had ended he had noted more persons utilizing the bus service to San Francisco than had been previously. He said he would like assurance the City would continue to receive the full service to San Francisco for as long as necessary because, at this time, there was no connection with the service offered by BARTD. President La Croix said at one time he did have a letter from Mr. Al Bingham of AC Transit stating the "W" and "Express" lines would never be curtailed as long as there was a need, and he would ask them to again take that position. 4. From Mrs. Helen L. Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, regarding the saltmarsh, tide and submerged lands within the City. The President stated this subject had been before the Council numerous times in the past. He referred to the memorandum of the Acting City Attorney which informed the Council of court rulings in the matter, and referred the communication to the file. HEARINGS: 5. In the Matter of the proposed adoption as the Alameda Building Code of the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition, by the International Conference of Building Officials, with changes, additions and deletions therein indicated, as the Primary Code, and Appendix, Chapter 13, 35, 49 and 57, and Uniform Building Code Standards as the Secondary Code. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit cf Publication of the Notice that this would be the time and place for Hearing on the matter. Mr. A. Baird Heffron, Chief Building Inspector, reported it was necessary that the Uniform Building Code be periodically updated to keep pace with construction practices and new techniques and tech- nology, and adoption of the 1973 Edition would accomplish this purpose. The Acting City Attorney explained the adoption of the 1973 Edition would meet with State require- ments. The President declared the Hearing opened. On the call for proponents or opponents, there was no response. The Hearing was declared closed. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Ordinances for Passage". ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 6. "Ordinance No. 1730, New Series An Ordinance Adopting by Reference the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition, Copyright 1973 by International Conference of Building Officials, with Amendments, Additions and Deletions Thereof as the Primary Code, Appendix, Chapter 13, 35, 49 and 57 Thereof, and Uniform Building Code Standards, Each Referred to in Said Primary Code as the Secondary Code; Regulating the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Removal, Conversion, Demolition, Occupancy, Equipment, Use, Height, Area, and Maintenance of Buildings or Structures in the City of Alameda; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor; Declaring and Establishing a Fire District; Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and Repealing Ordinance No. 1659 New Series, and All Other Ordinances and Portions of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith." Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting returned to the regular order of business. HEARINGS: 7. In the Matter of the proposed adoption as the Alameda Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition, Copyright 1973, by the International Conference of Building Officials, with changes, additions and deletions therein indicated, as the Primary COde, The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice that this would be the time and place for Hearing on the matter. The President declared the Hearing opened. On the call for proponents or opponents, there was no response. The Hearing was declared closed. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Ordinances for Passage". ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 8. "Ordinance No. 1731, New Series An Ordinance Adopting by Reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition, Copyright 1973, by International Conference of Building Officials, with Amendments, Deletions and Additions Thereof, as the Primary Code, Regulating Buildings or Structures Which For Any Cause Endanger the Life, Limb, Health, Morals, Property, Safety Or Welfare of the General Public or Their Occupants, and Requiring Same to be Repaired, Vacated or Demolished." Councilman Beckam moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilmen Hurwitz and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. President La Croix complimented the Chief Building Inspector, Mr. Heffron, on his appearance before the Alameda County Airport Land Use Commission. Councilman McCall commended Mr. Heffron for his excellent presentation to the ALUC concerning the Noise Element, On question by Councilman Corica, Mr, Heffron said the question had arisen at that meeting as to what the City was doing concerning noise problems. He stated he had reported the City was operating under the laws of the State with regard to the noise insulation, had adopted one-half of the requirements this evening as a part of the Code, that being noise between units of an apartment building, and were enforcing State mandated noise insulation from exterior sources requirements. Mr. Heffron answered thc quesions of the Councilmen concerning present and future construction requirements for the suppressior of noise. Councilman Beckam remarked this touched on the Noise Element of the General Plan which would define the CNEL line. He asked the City Manager for a status report on the hiring of a consultant to prepare the Element. Mr. Goss replied several prospective consultants had been interviewed, he was in the process of reviewing their proposals and a recommendation would be forthcoming to the Council very shortly. The meeting returned to the regular order of business. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 9. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., lowest and best bidder, for the project of repairing and resurfacing of Mecartney Road from Tahiti Lane to County Road, at an estimated price of S14,158.55. Councilman Hurwitz moved the contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for the specified project at the price estimated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. From the City Manager recommending property owned by Del Monte Corporation, bounded by Buena Vista Avenue, Pacific Avenue, Benton Street and Sherman Street, be purchased by the City for $195,000 from General Revenue Sharing money, as a portion of the Northside Park site. Councilman Corica moved acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on roll call vote. Mr. Goss reported this 3,616-acre parcel of land constituted approximately 80 percent of the Northside Park site and agreement had been reached with Cal Pak Properties, real estate represen- tative for Alaska Packers Association, Inc., owner, for its purchase for the stated sum. He said when the legal description of the property had been determined, an ordinance would be forthcoming to finalize the transaction. RESOLUTIONS; 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8257 Authorizing Acceptance of Offer of Sale from Alaska Packers Association, Inc." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: FiYe, Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting reverted to the regular order of business. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 12. From the City Manager requesting authorization to commence planning for construction of a Fire Station on Bay Farm Island, including identification of funding sources and station location. Mr. Goss stated his report was fairly self-explanatory and had been prepared in connection with the Capital Improvement Program to be presented to the Council at a special meeting to be held September 19, 1974. Councilman Beckam moved the City Manager be authorized to proceed with a study for the location of a Fire Station on Bay Farm Island. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall. Councilman Corica stated he would prefer closing the Jackson Street Station and relocating it on Bay Farm Island. President La Croix noted the report had outlined a proposal to utilize the location Of the Training Center for this purpose. He asked that the study include a recommendaticn from the Fire Chief as to the fire coverage necessities of the City, and a recommendation of the insurance carrier. On a call for the question, the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From the City Manager transmitting proposed ordinance establishing a Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Mr. Goss stated this tax had been discussed for some period of time and had recently been supported by the Chamber of Commerce. He explained it would involve a small surcharge placed on the rate Of a transient occupant in hotels and motels who would not otherwise contribute toward the cost of public services and facilities in the community. He said the Chamber had suggested a portion of the money be utilized for community promotion and expressed his opposition to this type of arrangement. Mr. Goss said it was his opinion the tax should be collected and placed in the General Fund, however, he would recommend the Chamber be requested to submit a list of community promotion projects for possible funding on a project-by-project basis from revenue produced by the tax President La Croix said he, too, believed funds derived from the tax should go into the General Fund and any moneys given to the Chamber should be on the basis of an equitable study and merit of particular projects which they might have to attract business into the City. Mr. Joseph P. Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, urged the Council to defer action on the proposed ordinance and suggested it be referred to a committee for study in conjunction with other tax pro- posals under consideration. He said it was his opinion the total anticipated annual revenue of approximately S4G,000 was unrealistic. Councilman McCall referred tc a letter received this date from Mr. Robert Stahl, of the Stahl- Woodridge Investment Properties, owner of five mOtlS, including ones in the Cities of Alameda and San Leandro. Mr. Stahl had stated motel business in Alameda was very good and the five motels within the City grossed approximately 900,000 per year. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, questioned the request of the Chamber for additional funds to be used for community promotion. She stated she would prefer the money be used to lower the property tax rate. Mr. Brit Johnson, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, expressed their willingness to submit a specific list of community promotion projects to be funded by revenue derived from the tax Councilman Beckam suggested a bona fide resident of the City, who might have occasion to use the facilities of a hotel or motel, be exempt from paying the tax. His suggestion was referred to the Acting City Attorney for evaluation. Following discussion, Councilman Corica moved the report be accepted and the Acting City Attorney be directed to prepare, in final form, the proposed ordinance, using a 6 percent rate, for presen- tation to the Council at its next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. A ten-minute recess was called. Upon reconvening, the meeting continued with the regular order Of business. 14. From the City Planning Board, signed by the President, concerning the "No Smoking" ban during public meetings in the Council Chamber. The President explained it was the desire of the Planning Board to have the ban lifted completely with a rear portion of the Council Chamber reserved for those who wished to smoke, or that the Council grant the Board permission to set its own rules governing the subject for their own meetings held in the Chamber. He recalled there had previously been a posted "No Smoking" area in the Chamber. Councilman Hurwitz said he would like to have audience reaction to the request and asked for a show of hands on the question. It was clearly indicated that the majority of persons attending this meeting would prefer a continuance of the "No Smoking" ban. Councilman McCall stated he believed those who wanted to smoke should have that privilege, however there were others persons who objected strenuously. He moved that the "No Smoking" ban during all public meetings held in the Council Chamber be continued, and suggested frequent recesses for those who wished to smoke. The motion was seconded by Councilman Corica. Councilman Beckam expressed his strong opposition to the ban. On a call for the question, the motion carried on the following roll Call vote. Ayes: FDUr, Noes: Councilman Beckam, (1). Absent: None. 15. From the City Manager recommending approval of the Final Map for Tract No. 3545, (2205 San Antonio Avenue - Elliott Kapchan and Rhoda Kapchan, Subdividers) Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried on the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8258 Approving Final Map of Condominium Subdivision Known as Tract 3545, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Improvements Therein, and Approving Cash Bond as to Sufficiency (2205 San Antonio Avenue)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Fiv2, Noes: None. Absent: None. The meeting returned to the regular order of business. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 17. From the City Manager recommending approval of the Final Map for Tract No. 3598. (Harbor Bay Isle Associates, Subdivider). Acting City Attorney Carter Stroud reported on litigation involving the City, the Port of Oakland and the deVel0per. He stated the City's motion in Superior Court for a change of venue had been denied and a writ of mandate had been filed in the Court of Appeals. This Court had ruled the motion not be heard unless a neutral judge be assigned and he act. In this connection, i� had been indicated a judge from Sierra County would be in the area to hear another matter and would be asked to hear the motion for preliminary injunction. The Court of Appeals also stayed any permits which would have allowed construction prior to the time the case was heard, and he stated, this precluded the City from acting on the Final Map until the stay was lifted. At the conclusion of discussion, President La Croix directed consideration of this item be held over to the next regular meeting of the City Council on October 1, 1974, and, if necessary, be continued again at that time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 18. President La Croix stated he had been absent from the prior meeting of the Council when con- sideration had been given to the introduction and passage of an urgency ordinance prohibiting and suspending the issuance of a building permit for property located at the corner of Sherman Street and Central Avenue. He noted the introduction and passage had been defeated by a vote of three to one, and said he felt strongly in favor of its passage. He said this ordinance had to do with the proposal to construct a 7-11 Market on the site by the prospective buyer, and the application for rezoning on the petition of interested citizens which was now pending before the Planning Board. He asked the members of the Council to reconsider the matter. On request, the Acting City Attorney reported service this date of legal documents entitled, "Petition for Writ of Mandamus and Temporary Restraining Orderx, He stated that upon examination he failed to find where a restraining order had been issued by the Court which would prevent the Council from taking action on the ordinance, should it be re-introduced this evening. Mr. Stroud said he had been unable this date to contact Judge Avakian to clarify his order. However, if he found after discussion with Judge Avakian that it was the Court's intent to restrain the Council from acting in the matter, then any action which the Council might take would be null and void. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Ordinances for Passage". ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 19. "Ordinance No. 1732, New Series An Interim Ordinance Prohibiting and Suspending Issuance of Building Permits for Construction on Certain Properties That Are Inconsistent with Proposed Zoning." Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be introduced and passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Corica and on roll call carried on the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. President La Croix noted this ordinance would become effective immediately. The meeting returned to the regular order of business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 20. Councilman Beckam requested a monthly report on the operations of the City Pound to include the number of calls received, call location, time received and time of response, citations issued, unleashed dogs apprehended, total amount of fines levied, et cetera. The City Manager reported there had been increased enforcement of the animal control ordinance, the canvass had been completed and a report was being prepared. The City Engineer stated his department would provide the information requested by Councilman Beckam. 21. Councilman Hurwitz commented on a previous request by the Townhouse Association that the City fence the Ballena Bay bridge, at which meeting it had been brought up that City-owned property in the area was posted for No Fishing". He asked if there was further information on this. The City Engineer was requested to follow through on the matter. 22. Councilman Hurwitz asked if the Alameda City Disposal had been contacted regarding the possibility of inserting an advertisement of the Recycling Center with their monthly billings. The Assistant City Manager was requested to make this contact. 23. Councilman Hurwitz requested the City Engineer to contact the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for their reaction as to the placement of signs indicating access and exit roads to the Mariner Square area. NEW BUSINESS: 24. Councilman Beckam complained of the noise and disturbance within the past week created by over- flights of Naval Air Station aircraft. The Assistant City Manager stated he had contacted Captain McKellar, Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station, who had reported the problem was caused by a number of aircraft being loaded onto the U.S.S. Enterprise which had since departed the area. The Captain had indicated this situation did not arise very frequently and it was not anticipated it would occur again for at least four months. Councilman Beckam suggested President La Croix address a communication to Captain McKellar requesting that aircraft waiting to land at the Station do so at locations other than the center of the City. 25. Councilman McCall commented on the Alameda Belt Line proposal to abandon its railroad tracks along Atlantic Avenue from Main Street to Webster Street, and the recent announcement of the Skippy Peanut Butter Company that they were closing their business located at Atlantic Avenue and Webster 3treet, He suggested it might be advisable to contact the Skippy Peanut Butter Company and ascertain their intentions. President La Croix stated he would discuss the matter with the Plant Manager. RESOLUTIONS: 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8259 Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Dental Care Service Agreement Between City and California Dental Service." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8260 Amending the Amended Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 by Adding Sections 15035,5 and 15074 Thereto." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8261 Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1974-1975; Appro- priating 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 Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8262 Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1974-1975 and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: FiV2, Noes: None. Absent: None. President La Croix reported the City had been able to maintain for the fifth straight year its tax rate at S2,16, even with a budget in excess of $10,000,000. The City Manager presented a comparison of property tax rates, 1973-74 and 1974-75, levied against City of Alameda property owners by governmental agencies other than the City, amounting to approximately 80 percent of the total tax rate. He noted the following increases: Alameda County .l3¢; Alameda Unified School District .195; Peralta College District '091 AC Transit District '235¢; Other Special Districts .106¢; City Of Alameda -- no increase. Mr. Goss pointed out that to retain the tax rate the City had operated for three consecutive years in a deficit financing position, i.e., expenditures had exceeded revenues, primarily influenced by inflation. He said the carryover reserve was minimal and it would be necessary to take a serious look at the prcperty tax rate for the next fiscal year. The President declared the foregoing resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 30' Councilman Hurwitz introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Authorizing Grant of Easement for Public Utility Purposes to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Bureau of Electricity." The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 31. Councilman Hurwitz introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over Under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Authorizing Grant of Use Permit for School Purposes to Alameda Unified School District." The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam. Councilman Corica express his opposition to the relocating of Lincoln School. He said he would be interested in knowing what property the School District owned and how much of it belonged to the City. Councilman McCall stated he, too, was opposed to the use of the property for a school site until a determination had been made concerning the extension of Fernside Boulevard, the East Bay Regional Park District's plan for San Leandro Bay and the location of the new Alameda High School. Mr. Calvin Booty, Jr., Senior Deputy County Counsel representing the School District, pointed out on a display map the .33-acre parcel for which the District was requesting the Use Permit. He stated it was his understanding there was a small building on a portion of the parcel at this time. President La Croix remarked that the School District had made a decision to purchase the property and were proceeding with architectural planning. He said he felt it would be an unjust burden on the taxpayer to cause the District to start over again with their plans to relocate Lincoln 3Ch0Ol, Councilman Hurwitz commented that while this might not be the ideal location for the school, it was probably the best possible one and the Board of Education had given it a lot of thought. Mrs. Inez Kapellas protested the price which the District was paying for the Wood property and alleged the Board was not responsive to the wishes of the people. Councilman Beckam noted that passage of the ordinance would not convey the land to the District but would only allow its use for school purposes. He said it was his opinion there should be joint planning by the School District, the EBRPD and the City for the entire area. At the conclusion of further discussion, the motion to introduce the ordinance carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Three. Noes: Councilmen Corica and McCall, (2). Absent: None. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 32. "Ordinance No. 1733, New Series Establishing the Community Relations Commission and Prescribing Membership and Duties of Said Commission." President La Croix reported appointments to the Commission would be considered at an executive session of the City Council on September 19, and applications would be received in the City Clerk's office until 5:00 o'clock p.m., September 18' Councilman Beckam moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Corica. Mr. Richard Halvorsen, 3543 Oleander Avenue, voiced his objections to the formation of the Commission. He noted there would be costs involved with the furnishing of clerical assistance and other items and stated it was his opinion this would be a duplication of service offered by the Alameda County Human Resources Commission. He referred to a booklet compiled by that organization listing agencies which provided assistance in many problem areO3. He reiterated the statements he had made to the Council when the matter had first been presented by the Alameda Council of the P.T.A. The President offered an explanation of the duties of the Commission and stated it was his opinion the County was apt to do very little without direct City involvement. He related past incidents within the City which might not have arisen had there been a Commission functioning at those times. On a call for the question, the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 33. "Ordinance No. 1734, New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection (15) (a) of Section 17-344.1 Thereof, Relating to 24-Minute Parking Limit." Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None, Absent: None. 34. "Ordinance No. 1735, New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 5-251 Through 5-2511; Repealing Sections 5-2512 and 5-2513; and Amending Section 5-241 Thereof, Relating to Construction and Repair of Public Sidewalks." Councilman Beckam moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of S50,123,51 was presented to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the claims shown were correct. Councilman Corica moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on September 17, 1974, and presented to the City Council at this meeting be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 36. Mr, Charles A. Tillman invited attendance to the Youth of America performance to be held Saturday, September 21, at Alameda High School, with all proceeds going to "Meals on Wheels". 37. Mrs. Inez Kapellas commented on an article in the Alameda Times-Star which suggested the President of the Planning Board sit on a review board in the selection of the new Planning Director. The City Manager replied there would be a professional evaluation screening committee, composed of persons outside of the City, which would interview prospects for the position, but the final decision would be his, as provided by Chdrter. ADJOURNMENT: 38. There being no further business to come before the meeting the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, / City Clerk