1971-06-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY JUNE 1, 1971
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Fore and was followed by a most inspiring Invocation delivered by
The Reverend Milton L. Gire, Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Levy, Longaker, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., (5),
were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 18, 1971, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Mr. Chuck Corica, 1000 Post Street, with regard to the Golf Courses, suggesting that the
Council revive the old Golf Commission to comprise Alameda citizen golfers whose sole concern and duty
would be to keep the Courses functioning properly. He commented specifically on the condition of the
Driving Range.
President La Croix thanked Mr. Corica, who was in the audience, for his letter and invited him to
address the Council on the subject.
Mr. Corica said he felt the Recreation Commission was doing a fine job but that only three of its
members were knowledgeable on golf. He said he was very much concerned about the Courses and he felt
if there were a Golf Commission it could devote all of its time and energy to the Course problems and
the City would profit.
Councilman Longaker remarked on Mr. Corica's comments with regard to the Driving Range and explained
the Council recognized that this was part of a larger problem and it objected to pouring money into this
phase until the entire matter was taken care of.
The communication was referred to the file for further consideration in connection with the study of the
Golf Course problem.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
3.``"x From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Walter R. Schneider, low bidder, for
the project of Installing House Laterals for fiscal year 1971 -1972 at the estimated cost of $13,393.75.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved, that the contract be awarded to the designated
contractor for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
4. i From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Vermont Engineers, lowest and best
bidder, for the project of Minor Street Patching with Asphalt Concrete for fiscal year 1971 -1972, at
the total estimated cost of $5,595.
Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be adopted, that the contract be awarded to the firm named
for the designated project at the price quoted. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on
the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
5. '' From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to George J. Jardin, sole bidder, for the
project of Repairing Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter for fiscal year
1971 -1972, at an estimated amount of $7,725.
Councilman Fore moved the recommendation be accepted, that the contract be awarded to the designated
contractor for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman McCall seconded the motion which
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
6. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to California Rock & Gravel Company, low
bidder, for furnishing Class "B" Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix for fiscal year 1971 -1972, at a
price of $15.91 per cubic yard.
Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be accepted, that the contract be awarded to the designated
bidder for furnishing the fiscal year requirements of Transit Mix at the price quoted. Councilman Levy
seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
7. Y From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to the Alameda Times -Star for publishing
legal advertising for fiscal year 1971 -1972 at the prices of $3.50 per column inch for the first insertion
and $3.35 per column inch for subsequent insertions.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be approved, that the contract be awarded to the Alameda Times -
Star for publishing the City's legal advertising during the ensuing fiscal year at the prices named.
Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
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8./ From the City Attorney, recommending the City Council authorize settlement of a claim filed by
Mr. Ronald E. Cash, in the amount of $10.30. This involved an accident in which the claimant, riding
his bicycle, had run into and over a one -inch trench which had not yet been filled in connection with
installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Encinal Avenue and Willow Street.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be followed and payment of the sum of $10.30 be authorized
to settle the claim. Councilman Longaker seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
9. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending denial of a petition to rezone from
the "R -1 ", One- Family Residence, to the "R -4 ", Neighborhood Apartment District, the northerly portion of
forty -five feet five inches of the property known as 1337 Sherman Street.
The Hearing on this matter was set for the next regular meeting of the Council on June 15, 1971.
There was some discussion with regard to the condition of the structure on the property.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
10. Councilman McCall brought up the subject of his requests at the last meeting of the Council (1) for
a report on the Housing Authority's activities and (2) that a letter be sent to the East Bay Regional
Park District asking the status of the fishing pier and boat ramp on the South Shore. He said he had an
agenda of today's meeting of the Park District and the letter was not listed.
Mr. Cunningham stated he had not heard from the Regional Park District but had calendared the item and
would follow it through. The problem with respect to the Housing Authority, he said, might require addi-
tional time to answer the questions which had been raised by Councilman McCall.
President La Croix remarked that Mr. Grant Mainland, Recreation and Parks Director, would meet with the
Assistant General Manager of the Park District this week and he was of the opinion that the question of
the fishing pier would be discussed at that time.
Councilman Longaker suggested that copies of any correspondence of this kind between the City and other
agencies involved in recreation matters be sent to Mr. Mainland in order that he would be informed thereon.
It was so ordered.
11. Councilman McCall also raised the question of the leases on east shore tidelands by property owners
in the area, and inquired as to its status.
After some discussion, the City Attorney and such other members of the City staff as were deemed necessary
were requested to meet with the Attorney for the property owners to attempt to work out some kind of agree-
ment to set the matter to rest, with a report to the Council as soon as possible.
Mr. Cunningham stated it was the desire of the City staff to work out some kind of arrangement with
respect to the street endings also.
RESOLUTIONS:
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7779
Requesting Cancellation of County Taxes on Real Property Acquired by the
City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes (East Bay Title Company - Parcels
of Land in Tracts 2936 and 3015, Braddock & Logan's Casitas Alameda
Subdivision)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
13. `The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7780
Requesting Payment by the Fiscal Agent of the Amount Held in the Off- Street
Parking Surplus Revenue Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda."
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.
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7781
Approving and Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between City and State
(Department of Parks and Recreation) for Land and Water Conservation
Fund Project No. 06 -00143 - Woodstock Park Development."
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.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Fore, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7782
Amending Salary and Position Resolution No. 7674 by. Creating One (1)
Additional Position of Intermediate Typist -Clerk and by Deleting
One (1) Position of Senior Typist- Clerk."
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.
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7783
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Tennis
Court Lighting at Krusi Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City
Clerk to Advertise Same."
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. V The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7784
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Appreciation
and Commendation of Barbara Stevenson for Her Service to the City."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll
call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President declared the foregoing Resolutions adopted.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
18. "Ordinance No. 1644,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code
Relating to Traffic Regulations." (Pacific and Fifth, Pacific -
Main to Webster)
Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. Councilman Longaker seconded the motion
which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BILLS:
19. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $57,149.97, 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 Levy moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 1,
1971, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Fore and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
20. Councilman McCall commented that Mr. John Reilly, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Todd Shipyards
Corporation with offices in. New York, a good friend of his and of the City of Alameda, had passed away
and funeral services would be held Wednesday, June 2. He said Mr. Reilly had been in a position to pull
Todd out of Alameda on two occasions in the past but, because of his concern for the City, it had
remained. Councilman McCall requested that a letter of condolence be sent over the Mayor's signature
to his son, Mr. John Reilly, Jr., Vice President of the Corporation with offices in San Francisco.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
21. Mrs. Lee -Ann Lane, 1425 Union Street, commended the Engineering Department staff on their handling
of emergency incidents in connection with the reconstruction of Santa Clara Avenue, currently in progress.
Mrs. Lane inquired as to the thinking of the Councilmen on certain points in the proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance covering Planned Development.
It was pointed out that the Council met jointly with the Board from time to time and that some direction
was given to the Board at these meetings as to what should be accomplished in the community. Such a
meeting was set for Tuesday, June 8, 1971.
It was suggested that Mrs. Lane submit her questions by letter in order that the Council might have some
time to give them real thought and come up with answers.
City Manager Weller stated he felt this type of questioning was premature inasmuch as the proposed revision
of the Planned Development aspect had been under study by the Planning Board for some months and it would
routinely come before the City Council for general public discussion. He said he felt that at this point
questions on the subject should more properly be raised before the Board.
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22. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, stated the improvements to Santa Clara Avenue were very
good but a poor job had been done in resurfacing Haight Avenue. He complained that the asphalt had
been placed over the gutter and the curb in some areas was as shallow as one inch, and the drainage was
trapped.
City Engineer Hanna explained that resurfacing jobs were handled somewhat differently from reconstruction
of the streets. In the former procedure a good concrete gutter would not be covered if it could be
avoided; however, he said there were some very poor concrete gutters in the City and in these cases the
asphalt was placed over them and the drainage was then felt to be as good as or better than what it was
previously. With regard to the "weep" pipes, he said, when the gutter line is raised these holes frequently
are intersected through the curb face and there is no alternative if an overlay is to add a thickness of
asphalt. Mr. Hanna said there generally had not been any disadvantage to the method in the last twenty -
five years, and the volume of water standing was of no consequence.
President La Croix arranged to meet Mr. Gottstein to inspect the area about which he protested.
Mr. Gottstein complained that people were not given sufficient notice of the street work to be done. He
also expressed the opinion that some of the City departments were undermanned and that a man should be on
hand to superintend street projects.
23. Mr. Larry Bergeron, 1619 Broadway, expressed his approval of the new lighting of the Krusi Park
tennis courts. He said he had noticed that lighting was needed at all of the courts in the City and
inquired whom he should contact on the subject. He was advised to communicate with the Recreation Commis-
sion on this matter.
24.V Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, recalled his suggestion some years ago that Westline
Drive be renamed "Strehlow Drive" to honor the family which had been closely involved with recreation in
the west end of the City as the operators of Neptune Beach. As a result of the suggestion, a proposal had
been forwarded to the East Bay Regional Park District that a suitable memorial be named for the family in
the area controlled by the District.
It was directed that the East Bay Regional Park District be contacted as to the disposition of the matter.
Mr. Tillman suggested, when and if a new City Hall is constructed, the Council Chamber should be named
"The Frank Gottstein Chamber ".
Mr. Gottstein praised Mr. Strehlow most highly and said he was in favor of naming a street in honor of the
gentleman.
FILING:
25. Agreement - Between City and State - in connection with Woodstock Park Development.
26. Financial and Operating Report - Bureau of Electricity as of March 31, 1971 - Verified by George A.
Hackleman.
27. Specifications No. PW 6 -71 -14 - Tennis Court Lighting at Krusi Park.
28.1 President La Croix requested that all stand for a moment of silence in observance of the unexpected
passing of Mr. Elmer Hynson, Cuttodian at Lincoln Park and the Bay Farm Island Recreation Center.
ADJOURNMENT:
29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the
memory of ELMER HYNSON, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday, June 15, 1971, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,