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1968-02-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 20, 1968 The meeting convened at 7:30 otclock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Levy and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Dr. Clifford S. Munns, Bishop of Church of the Latter Day Saints. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, Fore, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held February 6, 1968, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From O. C. Jones and Sons, signed by Mr. K. L. Parkhurst, Engineer, requesting an exxtension of time to March 31, 1968, in which to complete the asphalt surfacing on Calhoun Street - under Assess- ment District No. 67-1 - Project Contract No. PW 8-67-25. Councilman La Croix moved the extension of time be granted as requested by said firm. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3:' From Dr. Paul H. Cronenwett, 1729 Cornell Drive, concerning the disposal of tree limbs and branches at the City Dump. This matter was referred to the City Manager to have an investigation made. 4. From Davis, Craig & Bartalini, Attorneys for Pan-Pacific Development Company, signed by Mr. James B. Davis, requesting consideration and approval of the Tentative Map for Tract No. 3011, encom- passing the Ballena Bay Project. The matter was referred to "Reports and Recommendations". 5. From Mr. William P. Stier, 1445 Webster Street, submitting his comments concerning the recent salary increase for School Superintendent; the ABAG scandal; the lack of space at the City Dump and the futility of the Planning Survey. Mr. Stier's letter was noted with interest. HEARINGS: v/ 6. The Matter was called up with regard to the request by Doric Properties, Inc., to reclassify the parcels known as 2020 and 2022 High Street from the "C-3), Neighborhood Business District, to the "R-5", General Apartment District. The Planning Board had recommended the rezoning of these lots to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this matter. Also, copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which this subject was considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. Upon request, City Attorney Cunningham stated the issue before the Council was the determination of whether or not the findings of the Planning Board in its advisory report which was based on Sections 11-175 and 11-172(c) of the Alameda Municipal Code should be approved, modified or disapproved. Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, then reviewed the history of this case. He pointed up that the lot on which the proposed Condominium Town House development would be built was the one adjacent to High Street Bridge. He emphasized the Board believed the "R-4" Zone was preferable to the existing "C-1" Zone. The President called for the proponents of the issue and Mr. Ronald Cowan, 1716 Cornell Drive, spoke on behalf of Doric Properties, Inc. He agreed there were traffic problems involved in the improvement of this site, but explained the methods by which they expected to minimize this situation. He stressed the aesthetic enhancement of the area the contemplated development would provide. Mr. Cowan stated the buildings would cover only about fifty per cent of the property and each living unit would be about 1,500 square feet in size. In response to the call for opponents to the question, Mr. Roy Neill, 3231 Fernside Boulevard, spokes- man for the general home owners in the area, referred primarily to the further congestion of traffic by the ingress and egress of automobiles from these proposed homes, especially during the morning and evening peak traffic hours. Mr. Edward B. McIntosh, President of Fernside Marina Homeowners Association, registered the objections of this organization to any rezoning which would allow apartment structures in the vicinity. At this point, Mr. Johnson submitted for the record several letters and a petition which had been pre- sented to the Planning Board at its Hearing on this matter, as follows: Proponents - Mrs. Walter J. Randall, 3221-A Fernside Boulevard; Messrs. D. B. Bitner, 3231-A Fernside Boulevard; Donald Bell, 2970 Gibbons Drive; Douglas G. Meachan, 3217 Fernside Boulevard. Opponents - Mr. Edward B. McIntosh, President, Fernside Marina Homeowners Association, and the petition signed by sixty -nine residents in the vicinity, including Mr. Mike Grega, President, Waterside Terrace - Thompson Avenue Homeowners' Association. Councilman Bartley referred to a previous attempt to reclassify this particular property, which had failed because the owner would not accept the "R -4" Zone and had endeavored to obtain interest in developing said parcel commercially - with no success. He pointed up the fact that the traffic prob- lem was inherent to the property and he felt the proposed development would be an asset to the neighborhood. Councilman Bartley also clarified the fact that the adjacent properties were in the "R -2 ", Two - Family Residence District, rather than exclusively in the "R -1 ", One- Family Residence District, as had been indicated by the protestants. The President then declared the Hearing closed. Councilman Bartley then moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved and the property under consideration be reclassified from "C -1" to the "R -4 ", Neighborhood Apartment District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances ". REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 7. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 314, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the City Engineer's Report dated January 25, 1968, and the Reports submitted by other agencies. Said Map was filed by Mr. Paul F. Coleman for Encinal Yacht Club, Inc. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be adopted and Parcel Map No. 314 be approved as set forth in the Board's letter dated February 1, 1968, covering the division of prop- erty occupied by Encinal Yacht Club, Inc., at the easterly end of the Pacific Marina area. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions ". 8. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Western Toro & Garden Sales, Inc., low bidder, for furnishing a Tractor and Mower for the Golf Courses at the total cost of $5,880. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified equipment at the price quoted. The m t ion was seconded by Council- man Fore and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9Y From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, best bidder, for furnish- ing one Van Truck for the Street Department at the total cost of 51,887.14. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the bidder indi- cated for furnishing said Truck at the price quoted. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. From Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman, transmitting its Reso- lution of Support in Principle of the Master Plan for Development of the Alameda Memorial State Beach, as presented at a Public Hearing before the Commission on February 8, 1968, by the Staff of the East Bay Regional Park District. It was further recommended the suggestions of members of the audience be taken into consideration in the development of the area. Councilman La Croix moved the Master Plan for Development of said Alameda Memorial State Beach be approved in principle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. 11. City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of the Tentative Map for Tract No. 3011 covering the Ballena Bay Community - filed by Jones - Thenn - Tillson for Pan - Pacific Development Company. It was stated the "Map" involved only that portion of the project which was fee - owned by the Applicant - and no part of the area owned by the City. Councilman Bartley pointed out the land use concept of the project had already been approved and the City Engineer's Report had been studied. Councilman Bartley then moved said Tentative Map for Tract No. 3011, encompassing the described area, be approved - subject to the requirements of the City Engi- neer's Report dated February 8, 1968 - and recognizing the six exceptions as itemized in the Board's letter dated February 16, 1968. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. Upon request, Councilman Bartley related the circumstances - and praised the cooperation of all interested parties - by which the plans for this tremendous project had progressed to the point where an amended Agreement and Lease could be executed to the mutual satisfaction and benefit of the City and the current Developers, Pan - Pacific Development Company. He also remarked that the Director of the East Bay Regional Park District had complimented 'Pan- Pacific" for contributing substantial knowl- edge to the plans for improving the Alameda Memorial State Beach. The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances ". Mr. William B. Kirkland, Jr., President of Pan - Pacific. Development Company, then addressed the Council in glowing terms of the proposed construction by his Company of this water - oriented development as pictured by the large - scale, colored map displayed for the information of all. He commented this plan had been worked out through the cooperation of the Council's Committee comprised of Councilman Bartley, Planning Board member Eric Essex, the Planning Director, City Engineer and City Attorney, in consultation with his Company's Technical Staff. Mr. Kirkland felt they had achieved the objectives which would satisfy both the Company's and the City's interests. He believed this '"community" would give the City something unique and unmatched anywhere in the Bay Area insofar as water - oriented recreation was concerned - as well as an excellent residential section and other improvements. Mr. Kirkland pointed up the income producing phase of the development on behalf of the City. Further, he thought this would be the ideal location for the yachtsmen of the entire San Francisco Bay area, not- withstanding what Belvedere, Tiburon, etcetera, could offer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 12: Next submitted for further consideration was the matter of the proposed prohibition of parking on the west side of Willow Street, between Encinal and San Jose Avenues. It was explained that Ordi- nance No. 1555, New Series, had been adopted September 5, 1967, but had not been made effective pend- ing investigation of the circumstances related by several protestants and also the alternatives suggested. Upon request, City Engineer Hanna reported on the amount of traffic which prevailed on said street as had been ascertained by a traffic count held for a full week during last October. He referred to his complete Report on the subject dated January 24, 1968, and read in full the sixteen items taken into account by the Traffic Advisory Committee. The following residents of this area spoke against the parking restriction: Messrs. Lloyd E. Welch, 1020 Willow Street; Steve Gutowski, 1022 Willow Street; Mrs. Edgar J. Kelly, 1112 Willow Street; Bertha M. Custer, 2071 San Antonio Avenue; Miss Mona Jacobs, 1019 Willow Street. After the lengthy discussion, Councilman Fore moved the ordinance be made effective by authorizing the City Engineer to post the street to prohibit parking on the west side, as set forth. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman La Croix asked that the City Engineer consider the advisability of placing a stop sign at the intersection of Willow Street and San Antonio Avenue, even on a temporary basis, to determine what effect it might have on the alleged speeding on Willow Street. RESOLUTIONS: 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7285 Approving Parcel Map 314 for Division of Property at the Easterly End of the Pacific Marina Properties, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Paul F. Coleman for Encinal Yacht Club, Inc.)" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7286 Approving Assignment to Delta Industrial Communications and Engineering, a Corporation, of Radio Equipment Maintenance Agreement Between City and Herbert M. Watson, DBA Watson Communication Engineering; and Authorizing Auditor to Make Payments Under Said Agreement to Said Assignee." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: ' ?Resolution No. 7287 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model Radar Unit for Police Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7288 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Widening and Reconstruction of Buena Vista Avenue Between Poggi Street and Webster Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7289 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New Aluminum Flagpole and Accessories for the City Hall, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President then declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 18. Councilman Bartley moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over to the next meeting, by provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Approving and Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Agreement Granting Development Rights to Certain City -Owned Tide and Submerged Lands." (Ba.11ena Bay Project) Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 19. Councilman Bartley moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over to the next meeting, by provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (2020 and 2022 High Street - Doric Properties, Inc.) Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 20. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 556,747.07, 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 Bartley moved the bills as itemized in the T,ist of Claims filed with the City Clerk on February 20, 1968, 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 21`( A Mrs. Simpson, 1535 Nason Street, addressed the Council concerning the increased flooding con- ditions at the north end of this street. Mr. Robert Alexxander, 1830 Nason Street, also spoke of this bad situation. The damage to furnaces, hot water heaters and even to automobiles parked at the curbs was pointed up and it was believed the City should do something to rectify the cause of this problem. City Engineer Hanna explained that the North Side Storm Sewer was undersize for the current need and could not adequately handle the run -off from several of the streets in this area. He pointed up the high cost of installing a larger main sewer, and commented that other methods to correct the situation had been explored, all of which were very expensive. Mr. Hanna said he was presently awaiting a recom- mendation from the Planning Consultants, Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, who were aware of this problem. Mrs. Simpson also remarked that this problem was accentuated by the debris which was thrown down the manhole and the culverts at the end of the street. She said the street sweeper never came down this street any more as it formerly did. Following the lengthy discussion of this matter, the City Manager and the City Engineer were instructed to have the situation investigated and submit a report. 22.E Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, registered his objections to the piecemeal cutting up of the sidewalks and taking out of trees to widen certain streets from time to time throughout the City - currently pertaining particularly to Eighth Street. He pointed out the short - sightedness of the planners some years ago when provision should have been made for adequate access to the South Shore area from the West End of the City. FILING: 23. Specifications No. MS 2-68-4 - Furnishing Radar Unit for Police Department. 24. Specifications No. PW 2-68-5 - Widening and Reconstructing Buena Vista Avenue between Poggi and Webster Streets. 25. Specifications No. MS 2-68-5 - Furnishing and Installing Flagpole for City Hall. 26. Master Lease - Between City and Pan-Pacific Development Company - Ballena Bay Project. ADJO 1 T: 27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 5, 1968, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,