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1968-08-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY:EVENING AUGUST 6, 1968 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman La Croix and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Richard Kingsley, Minister of Home of Truth. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix, Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUIES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 16,1968, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall, Planning Consultants, signed by Mr. James L. Kuebelbeck, Chief Economist, requesting an extension of time of two months before holding the final Hearings on the proposed Alameda General Plan. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 3/ From Todd Shipyards Corporation, signed by Mr. Austin Shean, General Manager, with regard to its proposed mooring of a large dry dock at its Pier 5 - and requesting the amendment of its current lease with the City to include a suitable area in the Estuary. Councilman La Croix moved the request be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for con- sultation and preparation of the proper amendment to said lease for consideration of the City Council. 4. From Diana Adams, Advisor to YouthPower, proposing that a Resolution be adopted to set aside the week of August 12 through August 18,1968, as "Learn to Swim Week" - as a Memoriam to one of its members, Kevin Copeland, who drowned in the Alameda Lagoon on July 19, 1968. It was also stated this group was planning to distribute leaflets informing everyone of the availability of swim programs offered by the Recreation Department and the American Red Cross. The President stated he mould like to refer this communication to the Recreation Commission and he asked that the YouthPower members appear before this Body and present their ideas in this respect. Further, he requested that Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman of said Commission, be informed of the proposal to set aside the specified week as indicated. 5. From Mr. Dante J. Crivello, 1229 Pease Court, in support of Mr. James Crawley's complaint about children playing in the street area of Pease Court, and the hazardous condition created thereby. The communication was noted and referred to the file on the subject. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 147 in the amount of S475,987.21 in payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 7/ From Pan Pacific Development Company, signed by Mr. William B. Kirkland, Jr., submitting Applica- tion for Permit to Dredge and Fill Certain Property - eight thousand cubic yards near the south end of Fourth Street. Upon inquiry of Councilmen Isaacs and La Croix and City Manager Weller, Mr. Kirkland explained several phases of this operation. He commented that his Company had made every effort to effect a plan satis- factory to all agencies concerned, and he believed this was the best possible arrangement which could be achieved at this time. Mr. Kirkland stated he was prepared at this time to file with the City Clerk a Rider to the Bond already on file in conjunction with the total development of "Ballena Bay". Councilman Levy then moved the request of Pan Pacific Development Company be granted and the Permit be issued, subject to the approval of the Bond Rider by the City Attorney. Councilman Isaacs seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. Mr. Weller suggested the sufficiency of the Bond be approved by the City Attorney before actual execu- tion of the Permit. Mr. Kirkland pointed out he had worked closely with City Attorney Cunningham in this respect and the Bond Rider was prepared in accordance with his wishes and it was effective as of this date. 8. From East Bay Regional Park District, signed by Mr. Walter Toney - submitting Application for Per- mit to Dredge and Fill Certain Property - twelve thousand cubic yards on a portion of the proposed yacht harbor in Alameda Memorial State Beach. It was developed the two foregoing projects were mutually beneficial. With regard to a Bond from the "District", it was pointed out that the usual procedure was to waive such requirement for a govern- mental agency. Councilman Levy moved the request of the East Bay Regional Park District be granted and the Permit be issued accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Abstaining: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 9)/ From Alameda Church Council, signed by The Reverend Mr. Gary Weatherly, President, requesting the leasing of the Webb Avenue Fire Station, when vacated, for a Youth Center. Mr. Don Perata, a member of the Committee who would approach the City in negotiations to effect such a lease of this building, addressed the Council. He explained that Mr. Weatherly was on vacation and world be away during the month of August. It was developed that this proposal had been discussed by the Church Council and a Committee had been appointed - which was comprised of The Reverend Messrs. Michael Smith, Chairman, and Carl Thomas and Mr. Perata, himself. He said that, due to a misunder- standing apparently, this letter had been written prematurely. Mr. Perata explained that the Committee desired to study the feasibility of such a plan before submitting a definite petition to the City Council. Therefore, he requested this matter be laid over until such time as the Committee had final- ized its proposal and could present it to the Council at an appropriate time. Councilman La Croix recommended the Committee investigate the operation of Pleasant Hill Youth Center which, he understood, was an outstanding enterprise. He believed some pertinent facts might be learned which could assist the Committee in its effort to create a local "Center". The matter was then laid over as indicated. 10. The President referred to a letter dated August 5, 1968, which had been delivered to the City Clerk's office too late to be included on the agenda. It was signed by Anne Victory Palmer and stated that "Citizens for an Elected School Board" requested permission to speak to the City Council at its meeting on August 6, with regard to such a measure. President McCall emphasized that the Council had already indicated its intention to submit such a prop- osition to the electorate at the State General Election to be held November 5, 1968. He read a memo- randum from the City Attorney, dated July 31, 1968, which stated he would prepare and place on the agenda for the Council meeting to be held August 20, 1968, the required resolutions which would effect submission of this issue to the voters at said November Election. This procedure was approved and so ordered. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 11. From City Attorney, concerning the State Housing Act and the enforcement of certain provisions therein by County and City Agencies - and proposing the Building Code Board of Appeals be designated as the "Local Appeals Board" as required by said State Housing Act. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". 12Y From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to 0. C. Jones and Sons, low bidder, for the project of Culvert Construction at Alameda Avenue and Chestnut Street in the total sum of 514,372.15. Councilman Isaacs moved the recommendation be adopted - that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman Levy seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 13. Councilman La Croix referred to the situation transpiring in the East Bay area pertaining to salary studies, and inquired if it might not be advisable to request of the Civil Service Board that a study be made of any substantial inequities which might exist in the City's present salary designations and that its report on this review be submitted to the Council at the earliest opportunity. He thereupon made a motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7362 Designating Building Code Board of Appeals as the Local Appeals Board Provided for in State Housing Act." 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 La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7363 Extending Time of Completion of Work for Preparation of City's General Plan." 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. It was developed that this extension of time would expire September 30, 1968, and it was emphasized that there would be no further extensions of time for completion of this contract. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 736. Authorizing City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Assistant Director of Civil Defense, Alameda County, to Execute Federal Civil Defense Act Documents." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7365 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Widening of High Street Between Fernside Boulevard and Marina Drive, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7366 Approving Warrant No. 147 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7367 Amending Salary and Position Resolution No. 7350 by Creating Twenty -Four (24) New Positions of Apparatus Operator in the Fire Department, Establish- ing the Salary Therefor and Providing for the Concurrent Reduction of a Similar Number of Positions of Fireman." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 20( The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7368 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Chester R. Bartalini "WITH HEARTFELT GRTFF, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its most concerned and civic minded citizens, CHESTER R. BARTALINI. S, Mr. Bartalini had participated most effectively in several community programs - specifically, having been a member of the Recreation Commission, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Alameda and having served on certain Citizens Advisory Committees. In all of these activities, his keen business sense and experience had been invaluable assets on behalf of the best interests of the community; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Bartalini had also brought distinction and recognition to himself and the City by his leadership in many fields of service at the State level. Further, his sincere spirit of humanitarianism on behalf of youth had greatly aided in the growth of the Girls Club and the Boys Club of Alameda; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Bartalini's personal influence for good and his friendship will be sorely missed by all of his associates. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby ack- nowledge with genuine appreciation the many years of noteworthy service rendered by Mr. Bartalini in so many areas of public interest and does also express its sense of personal loss at the passing of this fine man. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be sent to the family of Mr. Bartalini that it might convey to its members sincere sympathy in their bereavement. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of CHESTER R. BARTALINI." 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. The Council expressed its great esteem for Mr. Bartalini and its sadness on behalf of the community's loss. 31.5 The President then declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $61,136.30, 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 La Croix moved the b ills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on August 6, 1968, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL: 22.v Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, deplored the disorderly conduct of several young people in attendance at recent meetings. He felt this should be stopped because it was giving the City a bad reputation. 23. Mr. James R. Buckley, 1041 Regent Street, National Chairman of Citizens Committee of America Asso- ciation for Support of Better Government, addressed the Council on behalf of his organization. He thanked Mayor McCall and Police Chief Tulloh for their prompt and forthright action in clearing out a large group of noisy individuals who had been gathering in Jackson Park recently and creating a public nuisance. Mr. Buckley said he had also been requested by the residents of Park Avenue to appear before the City Council and extend their thanks in this respect. 24v:' Mrs. Diana Adams, 819 Haight Avenue, expressed appreciation to the Council for its recognition of "YouthPower". She pointed up they were interested in supporting a Youth Center and were hopeful the City Council would cooperate in establishing such a facility for the youth of the City. Mrs. Adams said she had discussed the "Learn to Swim" program with Mr. Mainland and her group desired to work with the Recreation Department in this endeavor. FITJNG: 25. Specifications No. PW 8-68-21 - Widening High Street Between Fernside Boulevard and Marina Drive. ADJOURNMENT: 26. At this point, President McCall asked the audience to rise for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of Mr. Chester R. Bartalini. There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Bartalini - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 20, 1968, at 7:30 otclock. Respectfully submitted, - - -