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