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1975-04-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - APRIL 1, 1975 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Mayor Evan Tuttle and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the Reverend H. Petroelje, Pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, C0rica, Hurwitz, McCall and President La Croix, Jr', (5), were noted present, Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meetings held March 4 and March 18, 1975, were approved as transcribed. 2. At this time, President La Croix announced that the Twenty-second Anniversary of Boy Scout Day in the City of Alameda would be observed at this meeting, The Clerk was requested to read a Proclamation declaring the observance of the Day, after which the President presented the document to Scout Mayor Tuttle. The President called upon Assistant City Manager Creagh, who had coordinated the program of Boy Scout Day, to give a report of the Scout activities in the City. Mr. Creagh said there were fourteen boys participating in Scout Day in Government, representing six troops throughout the City. He further related that each young man had an opportunity to serve in the capacity of either an elected official or key personnel within the City Hall, and during the afternoon the Scouts had assembled in the Council Chamber for a brief course in City government when the organi- zations and functions of the government of the City had been reviewed. The boys were given a more detailed analysis of the organization of the City and the functions performed by the indivi- dual elected or appointed officers and other key department personnel. Following this meeting, each particular Scout had been assigned to an individual Department and to meet with his official counterpart at which time he received a more indepth review Of the duties and functions of the particular office. President La Croix presented to each participating Boy Scout a certificate of his achievement in this program. He congratulated Mr, Creagh and the staff for their work and participation in the effort and thanked the boys for the time spent in observing the City government in action. He congratulated the parents, relatives and friends of the Scouts who were in attendance as well as the leaders in the Scout program for the excellent job done in the City in this movement. President La Croix, at this point, recognized Mrs. Anne Diament, Chairman, and Mr. Richard D. Marquardt, Executive Director, of the Alameda Housing Authority. Mrs. Diament expressed the appreciation of the Alameda Housing Authority for the cooperation and encouragement received from the members of the City Council and presented to Mr. Raymond D. Martin, City Auditor, ex-officio Assessor, a check in the amount of $l0,000 representing payment in lieu of property taxes. President La Croix extended the compliments of the City Council to the Alameda Housing Authority and its staff for their accomplishments. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 4. From the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, signed by Mr. J. L. Childers, Business Representative, concerning the purchase of modular units by the Alameda Housing The President stated the writer condemned the Authority for purchasing the units. However, President La Croix praised the Authority for purchasing the units at a great saving to the taxpayers and reported they would afford good and proper housing in connection with the senior citizens' program in the area. Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt, reported he had been present at the meeting of the Authority held in August, 1974, when the subject had first been discussed. He noted the units had been des- cribed as very liveable, with completely furnished interiors including carpeting, refrigerator, garbage disposal and air conditioning at a cost of $l3.50 per square foot, and would be installed ona continuous concrete foundation with utilities stubbed out and ready for hookup and the units ready for occupancy. He stated at that time Mr. Marquardt had commented on the box-like appearance of the units but felt that good side work and landscaping would provide a remedy. Mr. Tillman said he had made a cost CO0pari3iOD with the senior citizen units to be constructed at Park Street an Otis Drive and had found their cost per square foot would be $33.33, and the total estimated cost of the modular units would approximate $17.90 per square foot. He commended the Authority for the action it had taken. The communication was referred to the file. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 5. From the Alameda Golf Commission, signed by the 5eCr2tary, making recommendation on the Master Plan Development of the Driving Range and related structures and facilities, and the under-run of approximately $1O,000 in Capital Outlay Project I-2, South Pump Project, be reallocated to Capital Outlay Project III-5, Councilman Corica stated this particular program had been instigated because of the fact that the irrigation system pump had required repair approximately every three years; that the Council had authorized an expenditure of $GO 000 to replace the pump and through the excellent cooperation of the Recreation Department Golf Commission and Golf Course personnel a one-half acre lake had been created and the pump repaired, at far lesser cost. It was now requested that the savings effected of approximately $11,000 be used for building design costs, soil testing and other related costs for developing the Driving Range, which would produce additional revenue to the City. Recreation Director D. Grant Mainland explained the under-run had been accomplished through the efforts of the Golf Course crew who had done much of the work themselves and had utilized available materials, the Ar-Go Pump Company had cooperated in rebuilding parts, et cetera, and the Bureau of Electricity had done a great deal of the electrical work which would otherwise have had to be put out on contract. Councilman Corica moved the report be accepted and the recommendations approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz. Councilman Beckam suggested consideration be given to using the savings for other projects in the Capital Improvement Program. Following discussion, on a call for the question the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes! NoD2, Absent: None. Councilman McCall recommended the newly created lake be named in memory of the late Earl Vargas. 6. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to Cavanaugh Motors, lowest and best bidder, for furnishing eight (8) intermediate patrol cars and five (5) compact sedans for various Departments in the total amount of $50,572.59` and contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, sole bidder, for furnishing one (1) sub-compact sedan for the Purchasing Department, in the amount of $3,l26.§7, Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report and award of the bids as recOmme0d8d. The motion was seconded by Councilman Corica and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent; None. 7. From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation on Zone Change No. R-75-1, filed by the Alameda Housing Authority, to rezone their property located between Buena Vista and Eagle Avenues, excluding the westerly 65' x 295' portion, from the "M71-PD", Intermediate Industrial Planned Development District, to the '/R-5", General Apartment District. The hearing date on the rezoning application was set for the next regular meeting of the Council to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 1975. G. From the City Manager making recommendation on the salaries of the Auditor-Assessor and Treasurer-Tax Collector. Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the rep0rt. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on r0]] call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. There being no ohjection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8323 Amending Salary Resolution No. 8050 Relating to Compensation for and Positions of Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda (Auditor- Assessor and Treasurer-Tax Collector) to Allow for Two-Step Increase," 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. Councilman McCall commended Mr. Raymond D. Martin and Mrs. Ellen SChmalenberger for the excellent performance of their duties. The meeting returned to the regular order of business. NEW BUSINESS: 10, President La Croix stated he had requested a resolution be prepared concerning the postal ser- vice on Bay Farm Island. He asked for Council consideration of the resolution and, if adopted, that copies be forwarded to Congressional representatives and appropriate U. S. Postal Service officials. There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution NO. 8324 Urging Discontinuance of Postal Service Policy of Curb-Side Mail Delivery." 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. The meeting reverted to the regular order of business. NEW BUSINESS: 12. Councilman Corica expressed appreciation to Mayor La Croix and Councilman McCall for their many years of dedicated public service. President La Croix and Councilman McCall each noted this would be their lust official attendance and thanked the community for allowing them to serve. 13. Councilman McCall announced a re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride would be staged at the South Shore mull area on April 19, starting at noon, to promote the P.T.A. voter registration drive, and invited attendance. 14. President La Croix reported the Mayor's Conference would be hosted by the City of Alameda on April 2, and all members of the Council, including Councilman-elect Sherratt, would attend, RESOLUTIONS: 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8325 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing and Minor Repairs of Various Streets, 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 following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: NOn2, Absent: None, 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8326 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) Triplex Greens Mower for the Golf Course.' 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. 17' The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Corica, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8327 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) One and One-Half Ton Dump Truck and One (1) Three Quarter Ton Pick-Up Truck with Utility Body." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: N0Oe, Absent: None. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 8328 Appointing Members of Bicentennial Committee." 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 President La Croix reported the following persons had been appointed to the Committee, which, on his recommendation, would be chaired by Councilman McCall, namely, William McCall, Lloyd Hurwitz, Jim 3mullman, Willeta P. O'Dell, Ruth MucIver Drossel, Kim Varner, C. H. Moore, Chuck Rainey, Charing Salingdong, William Godfrey, Billy Trujillo, Sr,, Nelli Tadeka, John Towata, Jr." Clarence Kline, Ron Livesey and Terry La Croix, Sr, 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No, 8329 Authorizing the Filing for Property Tax Exemption from Assessment for County Fire Protection As Required by Section 25643 of the California Government Code." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Corica, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No, 8330 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda County Traininp and Employment Board." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 8531 Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Agreement with Arutunfan/Kinney Associates, Inc " 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 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 8332 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Dene Ogden for Appraisal of Property in Connection With Police Headquarters Project," 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 The President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 23. "Ordinance No. 1758, New Series Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations.' Councilman Hurwitz moved the ordinance be passed as Sub0itted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Beckam and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None' Absent None. BILLS: 24. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $42,159.55, was presented to the City 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 April 1, 1975, and presented to the City Council at this meeting be allowed and paid/ The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, FILING: ZS, Specifications No. PW 4-75-3 - Resurfacing and Minor Repairs of Various Streets. 26, Specifications No. MSP 4-75-2 - One (1) Triplex Greens Mower for Golf Course. 27, Specifications No. MSP 4-75-3 - One (1) One and One-Half Ton Dump Truck, and One (1) Three Quarter Ton Pick-up Truck with Utility Body, for Street Department. 28. Contract Between City and ACTEB for administering Title VI of 1973 Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) 29. Contract Between City and Dene Ogden for Appraisal of Property - Police Headquarters Project. 30. Amendment to Agreement Between City and Arutunian/Kinney Associates, Inc. 31. Councilman Hurwitz moved the Council retire to executive session for consideration and discussion of appointments to various City Boards and Commissions and personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and on roll call carried unanimously. After a five-minute rec2sS. the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for its deliberations. At the conclusion of discussion, it was determined no action would be taken at this meeting. It was requested that the office of the City Attorney prepare an appropriate resolution to effect the appointment on which the Council had reached agreement, for action by the Council at its next regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 1975, at 7;30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk