1975-08-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY - - - - - - - - - - - - AUGUST 19, 1975
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m, with President Corica presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Diament and was followed by an Invocation delivered by the
Reverend Nabuakf HOnaOka, Pastor of the Buena Vista United Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Beckam, Diament, Hurwitz, Sherratt and President Corica, (5),
were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The Minutes of the special meeting held August 4, 1975, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Mr. Erle P. Severns, 2965 Northwood Drive, requesting a refund of $66.00 overpayment of
Building Permit fees.
The request was referred to the City Manager to check the building permit, and payment was authcrized
if found to be in order.
3. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr, Donald W. Lindsey, President, reiterating
the Chamber position relative to relocation of the Police Headquarters.
The communication was read in full by President Corica for the benefit of the audience, and it was
directed it be made a part of the official record on the subject. He noted the writer stated the
Chamber objective from the outset was to present an alternative that was equal to or better than
the City's proposal; that if they were unable to do so, then they would support the City's decision;
also the Chamber did not support Mr. Lippert'S decision to contest the City's proposal through
litigation.
Councilman Hurwitz thanked Mr. Lindsey for allowing the City Council to make an honest judgement
On the issue.
Attorney James Stonehouse inquired if this matter would again be before the Council at its regular
meeting to be held September 2, 1975. He was informed it would be placed on the agenda of that
meeting,
Mr, Ronald O. Livesey, representing the Park Street District Merchants Association, read into the
record a communication addressed to the Council acknowledging the cooperation of the Chamber and
supporting its proposals and decisions in the matter of the Post Office - Police Department issue.
4. From Mr. Richard E. Hanson, Jr., submitting his resignation from the Design Review Board.
President Corica reported a subsequent letter had been received from Mr. Hanson requesting his
resignation be withdrawn, and the City Council would meet with Mr. Hanson in executive session
following this meeting.
5. From Mr. Randal F. Dickey, Jr., Attorney for Alameda City Disposal, requesting an increase
in their basic collection rate.
Mr. Dickey stated the increase would raise the basic collection rate from $2.70 per month to $3.55
per month for one collection per week per dwelling unit. He noted the present rate had been
established in 1972 on the basis of projections of income and expenses for the three years to end
June 30, 1975. He stated the present income did not provide adequate capital to support the new
and increased expenses incurred by the collective bargaining agreement with their employees, and
Alameda City Disposal was presently operating at a ]OsS. He asked that their request be approved
as quickly as possible. He reported other agencies in the Bay Area were also finding it necessary
to increase their rates.
It was directed the request be referred to the City Manager and City Auditor for review and
evaluation.
HEARINGS:
6. In the Matter of a Proposal initiated by the Planning Board to amend Section 11-1334 of the
Alameda Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to uses permitted in "C-2" Districts.
On request, the City Attorney stated the issue was whether or not it was in the public interest to
amend the regulations for "C-2" zoning districts, as recommended by the Planning Board.
Mr. Philip Judge, Assistant Planner, reported approval of the recommendation and adoption of the
proposed ordinance would modify the existing Zoning Ordinance to allow those uses which were
previously excluded to be allowed under Section I1-I335, Uses Permitted in oC-l" Districts.
The Hearing was declared opened. On the call for proponents or opponents, there was no response.
The Hearing was closed.
Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Planning Board. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sherratt and, on roll call vote, carried undnin0Us]y.
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Introduction of Ordinances".
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
7. Councilman Hurwitz introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be laid over
Under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Amending Section I1-I334 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to
Uses Permitted in C-2 Districts,"
The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The meeting returned to the regular order of business.
HEARINGS:
8. In the Matter of Resolution of Intention NO` 8358 to order vacation of an improved portion
of Alameda Avenue west of Oak Street; and from the Design Review Board, signed by the Chairman,
concerning the undergrounding of utilities.
President Corica reported this item was before the City Council at the request of the Alameda
Unified School District, He recognized in the audience, Dr. G.R. McConnell, Superintendent of
Schools; members of the Board of Education Mrs. Barbara Borden and Ms. Ann Muir; President of
the Board Of Education Mr, James L. Nolin; Dr. Walter Klas, Assistant Superintendent; Educational
Services; and Mr. Harry Price, Principal of Alameda High School.
The Hearing was declared opened. On the call for proponents, Mr. Nolin addressed the Council.
He recalled that at the previous meeting at which the matter had been discussed, their architect
had made a presentation and the City Engineer's report had been heard indicating he recommended
the street be closed if some twenty-two conditions were met. He stated the School District had
agreed to meet twenty-one of the conditions and the City Engineer had indicated the twenty-second
was agreeable to him and the City. This dealt with certain costs to be paid by the School
District's contractor.
He noted the matter had then been sent back to the Board with the request that representatives of
the Board and staff be present at this meeting to specifically speak to the parking problem. In
this regard, the Board had asked the architect to cost out proposed parking to be located
beneath elevated tennis courts. He stated the architect's estimate to provide parking facilities
for the approximately 140 employees of Alameda High School was between $600,000 and $650,000,
based on $14 to $15 per square foot. He called the Council's attention to an aerial photo
designating street parking spaces which would be available when the project had been completed.
He said it was the feeling of the Board that with the additional spaces which would be made avail-
able and the extremely high cost necessary to construct parking, this would not be a wise and
proper thing for the Board to authorize.
With respect to the letter from the Design Review Board. Mr. Nolin said, as a basic concept, the
School Board felt the undergrounding of utilities was good and they were undergrounding utilities
along Walnut Street as well as widening the street, with the City doing the undergrounding along
Oak Street. He reported several alternatives had been presented with regard to Encinal Avenue,
and the Board was unable to finance the undergrounding there from general revenues. However, he
stated, with the backing of the Council they would agree to discuss further with the staff in
Sacramento the addition to their loan of an amount specifically to provide for the undergrounding
of these utilities.
Councilman Hurwitz ncted two of the buildings planned were contingent on the passing of a bond
issue. He asked if it would be possible to pave this area for parking, even though temporary.
Mr. Nolin stated this would take additional funding which the State might not approve, however
he would look into the matter, He reported the bond issue was tentatively scheduled for May,
1976, and that during the entire period of construction the contractors' employees would utilize
the site for parking. It was hoped, he said, construction on these two buildings would be underway
before the first buildings would open in September, 1977.
Councilman Diament said she would like to hear a commitment from the Board that they would do
everything possible to provide parking on the site, even if on a temporary basis.
On request, Assistant City Engineer Lee Eichelberger posted the aerial photo referred to. He
explained the closing of Alameda Avenue would eliminate 50 spaces, 47 between Walnut Street and
the west edge of the Swim Center, and 3 in order to provide more space for vehicles to turn
around in front of the Swim Center. Parking gained would include 19 Soa[eS by the widening of
Walnut Street, 36 spaces along the north side of Encinal Avenue by elimination of dwellings
and Porter School, 7 spaces along the west side of Oak Street between Encinal Avenue and the
Synagogue caretaker's house, for a total gain of 62 spaces. In addition, 4 spaces along the west
side of Oak Street between Alameda Avenue and Central Avenue and 3 spaces on Central Avenue in
front of the entrance to the existing high school would be gained. However, he stated, these 7
spaces were currently used for the administration of the present high school and it was probably
an equal number of spaces would be used by the administration of the new high school.
Councilman Sherratt suggested consideration be given to the possibility of closing off the
remainder of Alameda Avenue to Park Street to provide a mall-type parking area in conjunction with
the existing public parking lot. City Manager Goss stated it would be his suggestion this project
be incorporated in the hearings to be held in connection with HCDA funds which would be available
for the coming year.
On the call for opponents, Mr. Joseph Sullivan, 3221 Liberty Avenue, said he was not particularly
an opponent to the closing of Alameda Avenue. He noted valuable homes had been condemned and
removed with City loss of taxes. He stated it had been called to his attention recently that the
School District owned numerous pieces of property. He asked if the Board of Education and the
City Council could not work out some kind of deal to put a Municipal Court and Police Station on
one site.
President Corica reported he and Mr. Nolin had discussed the subject and the first steps were being
taken to clear title to jointly held lands of the City and School District.
Mr5, Patricia Payne, 212I Alameda Avenue, again commented on the lack of parking facilities now
available in the area. She urged the Board of Education to do its utmost to create an off-street
parking area,
The Hearing was declared closed.
At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved the Board of Education be requested to
adopt a resolution of its intent to pursue funding, with the support of the City Council, for the
undergrounding of utilities, and an indication of their acceptance of the conditions set out in the
City Engineer's report of April 16, 1975; the Design Review Board be authorized to review place-
ment of the utilities; the Board of Education be requested to use a portion of the High School
Site for automobile parking until such time as the proposed gymnasium was constructed and, in
the event bond issue funds were not secured for this purpose, they continue to utilize the area
for pdrkfOg. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and, on roll Call" carried by unanimous
vote.
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8400
Finding and Determining Certain Portion of Alameda Avenue, a Public
Street in the City of Alameda, is Unnecessary for Present or Prospective
Public Street Purposes; Ordering Vacation Thereof Subject to Reservation
Of Permanent Easement and Right-of-Way Therein as Described in Resolution
Of Intention No. 8358 Heretofore Adopted on June 3, I975; and Directing
City Clerk to Cause Certified Copy of This Resolution to be Recorded."
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,
A ten-minute recess was called. Upon reconvening, the meeting returned to the regular order of
business,
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
10. From the City Manager recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., sole bidder,
for the project of the Realignment of the Northeast Corner of Park Street and Otis Drive, at an
estimated price of SI5,I00,55.
Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the report and award of the contract, as recommended. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on roll call vote.
ll. From the Auditor-Assessor requesting cancellation and refund of real and personal property
taxes erroneously levied and paid.
Councilman Hurwitz moved approval of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam
and On roll call vote, carried unanimously,
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8401
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the Alameda Unified
School District for Public Purposes."
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 meeting reverted to the regular order of business.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
14. From the City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, making recommendation that Posey Loop
be renamed Mariner Square Loop and that section of Webster Street northerly of the Portal building
be renamed Mariner Square Drive.
Councilman Diament moved adoption of the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and
carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Councilman Beckam suggested staff proceed with the State to obtain advance street name signing
On the State Route on the approach to Alameda from Oakland, and also on the approach toward
Oakland from Alameda, in order that the new names be advertised in advance of the intersection.
Mr. Philip Judge, Assistant Planner, reported at the previous evening's meeting of the Planning
Board a policy decision had been adopted for off-site directional 5jgO3 for specific area signs.
Councilman Hurwitz requested the recommendation of the Planning Board concerning a public service
signing policy be prepared for inclusion in the agenda for the next regular meeting of September 2,
1975
15. Held over from meeting of August 5, from the Recreation Commission, signed by the Secretary,
recommending the Dwelling Unit Tax Fund of $23,050 plus $2,000 currently in the capital outlay
fund be used to repair the Franklin Park tennis courts with remaining funds to be allocated for
security lighting at Lincoln and Washington Parks.
On request, Mr. Robert O'Maley, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, stated that due to the
high cost of reconstruction, it was planned to resurface the courts with petromat, which had a
life expectancy of 15 years, He reported the Commission had examined their recreation projects
and established priorities, and felt the resurfacing of the courts and the security lighting were
paramount.
Councilman Beckam questioned the advisability of expending the full sum available because of the
tightness of the budget, and suggested the Recreation Commission consider holding a portion of the
fund in abeyance for use at a future date.
Mr. O'Maley estimated the cost of court repair at $14,744, which allowed approximately $10,000
for security lighting throughout the various parks. He said they might possibly consider saving
some of the balance allocated to security lighting, as that could be done on a continuing basis.
He stated the Commission, at its last meeting, had examined all of the fees charged for various
services and had found some had not been raised for 20 years; and action had been taken to
increase fees for various programs which would ultimately reduce budget requirements for the future.
Following discussion, Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and approval of the
recommendation of the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and on
roll call vote carried Unani0Ou5ly,
15. From the City Manager concerning the CETA program.
President Corica reported this report had to do with the approval of the Program for the coming
year. He noted Vice Mayor Beckam served on ACTEB as the City's reor2sentative.
Councilman Beckam moved approval of the repVrt. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz
and carried unanimously on roll call vote.
There being no objection, the meeting proceeded to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution N0, 8403
Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda County Training and
Employment Board." (Title II Program)
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.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8404
Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda County Training and
Employment Board." (Title VI Program)
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 returned to the regular order of business.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
18. From the City Manager concerning employee participation in Occupational Health Services, Inc.
President Corica reported consideration of this item would be held over until such time as the
City Manager had completed his report.
19. From the City Manager recommending acceptance of all work and improvements by Sutter Hill
Limited involved with street improvements on Blanding Avenue and other associated work within the
shopping center, and authorization be given to proceed with the recording of necessary documents
to clear street abandonments and establish street dedications in the area.
Councilman Beckam moved acceptance of the report and approval of the recommendations. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously On roll call vote.
20. From the Mayor's Ad Hoc Finance Committee, signed by Mr, James McClure, requesting opportunity
to present current activities of the Committee, including its recommendations to date.
President Corica recognized Mr. McClure and Mr. Joseph Sullivan, members of the Committee who were
present in the audience. He stated he was present at the last meeting of the Committee and was
greatly impressed with the effort being made to find ways with which to derive additional revenue
for the City.
Mr. McClure, 2811 Yosemite Avenue, reported the Committee was still studying many things, however
two recommendations upon which they had agreed were (1) to increase the Dwelling Unit Tax from $150
to $450, and (2) top priority in the list of Capital Improvement projects be given to the driving
range reconstruction at the Golf Course. He said they felt the driving range would produce immediate
revenue and pay for itself.
Councilman Hurwitz moved acceptance of the verbal report and Commended the Committee for its
efforts. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Mr, McClure was requested to reduce the Committee's recommendations to writing.
21, From the City Manager transmitting report concerning miscellaneous City charges and fees.
Councilman Sherratt moved acceptance of the report and continuance of its consideration to the
regular meeting of September 2, 1975. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried
unanimously on roll call vote.
President Corica noted this item should be resolved prior to the regular meeting of September 15,
I975, at which time the final budget would be presented for approval and the tax rate set. He asked
that the Times-Star publicize the report so the public might make their views on the subject known.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
22. Consideration of resolution limiting terms of membership on City Boards and Commissions.
Councilman Hurwitz stated it was his opinion this would be a form of implementing the Council's
wish for increased public participation in City government. He moved the resolution be taken
out Of order. The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament.
Councilman Sherratt stated he still felt the opportunity for all citizens to serve existed, and
the Council would be limiting itself by adopting the r2S0lutiOnS.
Councilman Beckam noted there was another area to be considered, that being a policy on how to
proceed and follow through for appointments. He reported he had presented a Service Certificate the
previous evening to Mr. Bill Kronmiller, who had served on the Public Utilities Board for 10 years,
or more than 2 full terms, and he would dislike losing persons of this caliber strictly through
the passage of time. President Corica expressed his agreement with Councilman Beckam's remarks.
Councilman Diament stated she had previously expressed her opinion on the resolution.
On a call for the question, the motion failed to pass on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Two.
Noes: Councilmen Beckam, Sherratt and President Corica, (3).
Councilman Beckam moved the following policy procedure be adopted pertaining to application for
membership on Boards and Commissions, i.e., (1) the City Clerk shall notify the incumbent, in
writing, at least 45 days prior to the termination date of the appointment, requesting completion
and return of Evidence of Candidacy statement if the incumbent were interested in being considered
for reappointment; (2) at least 45 days before a vacancy occurred, the City Clerk shall request the
cooperation of the newspaper in publishing offices being considered for appointment and soliciting
applications therefor; (3) a cut-off date of two weeks be established for receipt and transmittal
of applications to the Council; and (4) after an application had been on file for one year, the City
Clerk shall contact the applicant, in writing, and request a new application if he/she still wished
to be considered for appointment.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Sherratt and carried unanimously on roll call vote.
23. President Corica recognized Ms Pamela Hong, 307 Court Street, a part-time Library employee.
She distributed to the members of the Council the written results of a survey recently taken of
Library employees. She noted the average salary received by a part-time worker was $2.93 an hour,
or $317,41 gross per month. She suggested if full-time employees were to take a 2% cut in their
recent salary increase, it would be possible to equalize pay raises for all employees. She urged
the Council to authorize a salary increase for part-time employees, and reported City Librarian
Carl Hamilton supported their position.
On question, Personnel Director Forrest Routt stated a survey taken subsequent to July 1, 1975,
indicated the rates paid part-time employees were comparable to those being paid elsewhere.
City Manager Goss reported the suggestion of a 2% cut in salary of permanent employees had been
rejected by the Employees Association.
Ms. Patricia Roshaven, I132 Highcourt, Berkeley, a Library employee, said she hoped by the next
fiscal year part-time employees, if not a part of the Employees Association, would have formed a
bargaining unit of their own and would be recognized. She requested assistance in this endeavor.
At the conclusion of discussion, the members of the Council declined to take action on the requested
salary increase.
24. Councilman Hurwitz questioned the status of the sign ordinance.
Assistant Planner Phillip Judge stated the ordinance was being typed, after which it would be
reviewed with the Chamber of Commerce subcommittee, and then brought to the Planning Board and
Council for consideration. He was requested to expedite processing of the ordinance.
25, Councilman Hurwitz asked concerning the status of the report on Housing Authority membership,
The City Manager referred to a report which had been transmitted by the City Attorney outlining
applicable State law on the subject. He said his office had been unable to complete the report,
due to other projects, but would follow through as quickly as possible.
26. Councilman Diament stated she had been disturbed over a long period of time by the backlog
Of Planning Board minutes.
President Corica concurred with her remarks, and asked Assistant Planner Judge to convey to the
Planning Director a request that every effort be made to bring the minutes up-to-date.
NEW BUSINESS:
27. President Corica noted today was the birthday of City Manager Goss, and he was congratulated
with a round of applause.
28. President Corica invited participation in the "Alameda Old Fashioned Family Picnic Day" to be
held at Rittler Park on Sunday, August 24, 1975, from noon to 5:00 o'clock p.0.
29. Councilman Beckam reported that there had been a controversy for some time about the Dumbarton
Bridge and that the Mayor's Conference, as well as other cities had adopted resolutions supporting
its reconstruction. He moved the Council request preparation of an appropriate supporting resolu-
tion.
President Corica noted the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities had also adopted
a resolution supporting reconstruction of the Bridge.
Councilman Hurwitz recalled the City had been in a similar situation several years ago with
regard to the Southern Crossing, and had no say in the matter until it was placed on the ballot.
He said he could not support a resolution encouraging the Dumbarton Bridge and stated Assemblyman
Vasconcellos had proposed a bill requiring a referendum of the people involved, in which he
concurred.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Three. Noes: Councilmen Hurwitz and Sherratt, (2). Absent: None.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare the requested resolution for consideration at the next
regular meeting.
30. Mr. Dick Rudloff, 1828 Clinton Avenue, requested information on nuclear weapons storage at
the Naval Air Station.
The City Manager was requested to write a letter to Captain McKellar in an attempt to ascertain
this information.
RESOLUTIONS:
31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No.
Limiting Terms of Membership on City Boards and Commissions."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and failed to carry on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: TwO, Noes: Councilmen Beckam, Sherratt and President Corica, (3).
Absent: NOne,
32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8405
Authorizing Transfer of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to General Fund."
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,
33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Diament, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8406
Adopting Specifications and Plans for Washington Park, Phase I, Area B,
Calling For Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried on the following
roll call YOte, Ayes: FiVe, Noes: None. Absent: None.
34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8407
Adopting Specifications and Plans for the Northside Park Recreation
Building, Phase I, 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: None. Absent: None,
35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hurwitz, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8408
Adopting Specifications and Plans for Northside Park, 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: None. Absent: None.
36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Beckam, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 8409
Authorizing Modification of Lease Between City and Todd Shipyard Corporation
Respecting Certain City-owned Tide and Submerged Lands."
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.
37. "Resolution No.
Establishing Policy Statement With Regard to Providing an Employee
Assistance Program Through the Occupational Health Services, Inc."
President Corica noted consideration of this resolution was being held over pending completion of
the City Manager's report.
38. "Resolution No.
Authorizing Execution of Contract With Alameda Chamber of Commerce
for Advertising for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1976, and
Appropriating Therefor the Sum of $26,550.00, or as Much Thereof as
May be Required.
President Corica reported in the absence of a representative of the Chamber of Commerce at this
meeting, consideration of this resolution would be held over to the next regular meeting of
September 2, 1975,
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
39. "Ordinance No.
New Series
Authorizing Purchase from United States of America of Former Post
Office Building and Real Property, Located on the North Side of
Central Avenue Between Park Street and Park Avenue,"
President Corica reported it was the intent of the Council to go into executive session this evening
for discussion of pending litigation in the matter, after which the Council would reconvene in the
Council Chamber for consideration of this ordinance.
40, "Ordinance No. I769,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 3-5415 Thereof,
Relating to Tax Receipts and Contents."
Councilman Sherratt 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.
BILLS:
41. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the
total amount of $106,766.67, 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 Beckam moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk
on August 19, I975, and presented to the City Council at this meeting be allowed and pa1d.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hurwitz and on roll call carried by unanimous vote.
FILING:
42. Specifications No. PW 8-75-10 - Washington Park, Phase I, Area B.
43. Specifications No. PW 8-75-11 - Northside Park Recreation Building, Phase I.
44. Specifications No. PW 8-75-12 - Northside Park.
45. Contract Between City and ACTEB re administration of Title II Program.
46, Contract Between City and ACTEB re administration of Title VI Program.
47. Councilman Sherratt moved the Council retire to executive session for a discussion of
pending litigation, personnel matters and appointments to Boards and Commissions. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Beckam and carried unanimously on roll call vote.
After a five-minute recess, the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for
its deliberations.
At the conclusion of discussion, the Council declined to accept the resignation of Mr. Richard
E. Hanson, Jr., from the Design Review Board, and requested the office of the City Attorney to
prepare an appropriate resolution to effect the appointment on which the Council had reached
agreement for action by the Council at its next meeting.
Councilman Beckam moved the Council retire from executive session. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Sherratt and on roll call carried by unanimous vote.
Upon reconvening, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, the meeting returned to 'Ordinances
for Passage".
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
48. "Ordinance No.
New Series
Authorizing Purchase from United States of America of Former Post
Office Building and Real Property Located on the North Side of
Central Avenue Between Park Street and Park Avenue,"
Councilman Sherratt moved consideration of passage of the ordinance be continued to the regular
meeting of September 2, 1975, The motion was seconded by Councilman Diament and carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
49. There being no further business to come before this meeting, the Council adjourned to
assemble in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk