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1969-04-08 Regular CC MeetingADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING APRIL 8, 1969 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance w-s led by Councilman La Croix. ROLL-CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Mr. V. W. Dennen, 1918 Everett Street, suggesting minor elections be grouped to reduce City expenses. President McCall called attention to the memorandum form the City Manager on this subject. It was agreed itw ould certainlybe advantageous costwise to be able to consolidate e- lections. However, the difficulty lay at the State level. If State statutes were to be revised to bring most if not all local and regional election dates into conformity, and the City should adopt the necessary Charter amendment, the duplication could be sub- stantially corrected. Mr. Dennen was to be so informed. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.v From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending denial of petition to rezone property known as 533-535 Central Avenue from the "R-2", Two-Family Residence District, to the 1R-5", General Apartment District. Filed by Mr. O. M. Simmons for Mrs. Tessie Goerl. The Hearing on this matter was set for the Council meeting of May 20, 1969. 3•/ From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending denial of petition to rezone property known as 2615 San Jose Avenue form the "R-1", One-Family Residence District, to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District. Filed by Mr. John Barni, Jr., for Gramercy Martgare Corporation. The Hearing on this matter was also set for the meeting to be held May 20, 1969'; UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4. The matter eas called up with regard to consideration of the salaries of the Auditor, ex-officio Assessor, and Treasurer, ex-officio Tax Collector of the City of Alameda. Councilman Isaacs had made a thorough study of this question and had submitted to the other members of the Council a report thereon. He reviewed his findings and stated an increase of 2200 per month over the current salary of i1100, to reflect increases riven to other City employees and the increase in the cost of living during the last four years, seemed appropriate. Councilman Isaacs proposed to introduce a resolution increasing these salaries to 1300 per month. At the same time he suggested that the City seriously consider placing before the electors the issue of a Charter amendment to provide for a Finance Director for the City, combining the functions of these two jobs, which would result in greater economy and efficiency. Tie order of business was then revised to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 5. Councilman Isaacs introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7L.60 Amending Salary Resolution No. 7350 Relating to Compensation for and Positions of Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda (Auditor-Assessor and Treasurer-Tax Collector)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Le Croix. Councilman La Croix complimented Councilman Isaacs on the depth of his study. He also called attention to the consideration that, in the future, if any additional duties might be incurr(d by these officers this Council or future City Councils should give thought at that time to additional compensation in line with their responsibilities. Councilman Fore inquired if it would be possible, in the event extra duties were assigned, to adopt an ordinance to increase salaries before the time, four years hence, when these officers would again come up for election. City Attorney Cunningham stated, upon assign- ment by ordinance and undertaking of extra duties, it was his ,judgment that the Council could compensate for the increased responsibilities. 4 The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: five. Noes: None, Absent: None. The President declared tho resolution adopted. The meeting then reverted back to the regular order of business. NEW BUSINESS: 6. Councilman La Croix commented on the policy of the Council and of the City with regard to submitting maps by agenda time prior to presentation to the Council. He sympathized with Councilman Isaacs's stand at the last meeting when the Council had received at a late hour a Tentative Map for consideration that evening. He personally felt there was nothing to which he could object and he had therefore voted to approve it. Councilman Isaacs had seen fit to abstain from voting as he felt he had not had suf- ficient time to peruse the material submitted. Councilman La Croix stated his concern was not so much for the Council as for the Staff, who had worked under a great deal of duress to get the Map ready for submission that evening, a situation to which he felt the employees should properly not be subjected. It was realized that developers wore at times not able to get their studies completed in time .for the deadline. 1:Then this was the case ho felt the Council should find some way to uphold the ploicy and to support the Staff, and to stand firm. Mr. Weller, on request, reviewed the administrative policy that matters for the tenta- tive agenda must be in his hands, in completed staff form, by 10:00 o'clock on Friday morning preceding a Council meeting. Occasionally, bona fide emergencies or entirely routine non-controversial matters might come up but these were intended to be the only exceptions to the general rule that the tentative and final agondas would be the same. He explained the particular circumstances with regard to the Tentative Map under dis- cussion, which did not appear to be of a controversial nature. Mr. Weller went on to say he felt the Council was entitled to be informed and the public expected that the Council would be properly advised on every matter coming before it. He expressed the opinion that the Council should not be put in the position of not having sufficient time for study of a given matter, unless there was a bona fide state of e- mergency. He suggested if any concern was felt over being improperly advised in advance, a matter should simply bo laid over for further information. It was so ordered. President McCall stated he felt the Council needed to have before it also the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which matters of this type have been heard. 7. President McCall commented he had, requested the City Manager to write to the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District, expressing concern over the level of surveillance and control over the Alameda Memorial State Beach, asking that the situ- ation be investigated to determine what could be done relative to its being policed properly. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:• 8." "Ordinance No. 1586, New Series Adopting General Plan for City of Alameda." Councilman Levy moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. "Ordinance No. 1587, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No 1277, New Series." (1000 block of Regent Street, west side - from "R-1" to R-)") Councilman La Croix moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was second- ed by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. "Ordinance No. 1588, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision (143) of Section 17-432 Thereof Relating to Stop Intersections." (Maitland Drive and County Road) Councilman Levy moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3.( From Mr. [ernon W. Dennen, 1918 Everett Street, suggesting that Police Officers take two or more High School boys under their wings and train them as junior policemen. President La Croix remarked tEiat this policy had been tried in many other communities. He suggested it be referred to the City Manager for submission to the Chief of Police for study andreport. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 4../ From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 159 in the amount of 650,997.80, in pay- ment for certain dredging work. This matter was referred. to "Resolutions". REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 5. From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 439, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Engineer's report dated March 21, 1969. This Man was filed by Paul F. Coleman for Mr. John D. Busk on the properties at 1516 and 1518 Broadway and 2615 Santa Clara Avenue. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the Board be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 6.K From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 4L1.2, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Engineer's report dated March 21, 1969. This Map was filed by Jones-millson 8: Associates for Mr. Anthony Lagorio to divide property at the southerly extension of Island Drive. Councilman Levy moved the recommendations of the Planning Board be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7.'7 From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to BEPCO, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Pavement Repairs on Shore Lino Drive and Broadway, at the cost of 11,736. Councilman Fore moved the recommendation be accepted; that the contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8.' From the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending rezoning of certain properties, as set forth, in the 500 block of Central Avenue, southerly side of Palace Court, on Fifth Street, Hoover Court and Sixth Street, from the "R-2", Two-Family Resi- dence District, to the "R-3", Restricted Apartment District, and the "R-5", General Apartment District. This was submitted on the Board's own Resolution of Intention. The Hearing, on this matter was set for the regular meeting of the Council on Tuesday, May 20, 1969. RESOLUTIONS: 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7461 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing of Lincoln Avenue from Park Street to Everett Street and Everett Street from Lincoln Avenue to Noble Avenue, calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." mhe motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10:( The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7462 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. )439 and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Division of Property at 1516 and 1518 Broadway and 2615 Santa Clara Avenue - Edward J. Murphy)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. U./The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "4 W "Resolution No. 7463 Approving Parcel Map No. 439 for Division of Property at 1516 and 1518 Broadway and 2615 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Edward J. Murphy)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7464 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 442 and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Division of Property at the Westerly Corner of Fir Avenue and Island Drive, Alameda, California - Braddock & Logan)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13.v"-The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7465 Approving Parcel Map No.. 442 for Division of Property at the Westerly Corner of Fir Avenue and Island Drive, Alameda, California, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Braddock & Logan)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who, after ascertain- ing that the Map in question met with the approval of the City Engineer, moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7466 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract 3069, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements therein, Accepting Certain Easements and Parcels of Land, and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Shorepoint Associates, Subdivider)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7L67 Approving Final Map of Condominium Subdivision Known as Tract 3108, Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction of Public Improvements Therein, Accepting a Certain Easement, and Approving Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Northwest Corner of Central Avenue and Union Street - Lindsey, Gallagher and Willett, a Partnership, Subdividers)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16.' The following re ;olution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7468 Approving Warrant No. 159 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion toadopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: President La Croix, (1). Absent: None. The President declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 17. "Ordinance No. 1589, New Series Authorizing Execution of Lease to Christian Churches of Northern California-Nevada, a Non-Profit Corpo- ration (Webb Avenue Fire Station)." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Reverend Gary Weatherly was in the audience and expressed the appreciation of the Council of Churches for the efforts of the City Council in this project. BILLS: 18. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof in the total amount of 23,568.71, was presented to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by celtification from the City Fera(-er that -ee Claims shown were correct. Councilman Levy moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on April 15, 1969, 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 19. // Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, congratulated President La Croix on election. Mr. Gottstein protested that, whereas he had noted the City of Berkeley was adding forty- one men to its police force, only two new Officers were being employed in Alameda, in spite of the increase of lawlessness in the City. Mr. Gottstein complained about the use of Eighth Street as an outlet from the South Shore fill area and suggested the old Southern Pacific right-of-way should be acquired by the City for a street leading to Posey Tube. He also reiterated his complaint that the elevation of webster Street should be raised. 20./ Mr. Ashley O. Jones, 10)40 Fair Oaks Avenue, requested that President La Croix ex- plain his "No" vote on approval of the warrants of Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105. President La Croix stated he ha(' always taken a position of opposition to this project of filling on Bay Farm Island and his vote was a matter of consistency in his mind. 21.1 President Le Croix, at this time, expressed his pride and pleasure to serve as Mayor of the City of Alameda and President of the Council. He expressed the hope that the Council could work as a team, guiding the community and working for its best interests. He congratulated those in the audience on their interest in attending the meeting to witness the conduct of the City's business. He said he hoped to see continued interest of this kind, and larger crowds attending Council meetings. FILING: 22. Specifications No. PW 4-69-8 - Resurfacing Lincoln Avenue and Everett Street. 23. Agreement - Between Edward J. Murphy and City of Alameda - re Improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. 439. 2h. Agreement - Between Braddock & Logan and City of Alameda - re Improvements in connection with Parcel Map No. )42. 25. Agreement - Between Shorepoint Associates and City of Alameda - re Improvements in connection with Final Map on Tract No. 3069. 26. Agreement - Between Lindsey, Gallagher and Willett and City of Alameda - re Improvements in connection with Final Map for Tract No. 3108. 27. Councilman McCall expressed his appreciation to those who were kind enough to Five him the opportunity to serve again on the Council. He criticized the attitude of the local newspaper toward him during the recent City election, and also toward the City Manager. Councilman McCall commended Mr. Weller on his outstanding ability and as- sured the other members of the Council they could be sure of Mr. weller's allegiance. ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, tho Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 6, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, /21 City Clerk