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1967-02-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING - FEBRUARY •6 The meeting convened at 7;30 o'clock p.m. with Vice President Rose presiding. The Plege of Allegiance was led by the Boy Scout "Mayor" hilliam li;est and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Mervin Megill, Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church. ROLL 'ALL: The Clerk then call ed the roll of the Boy Scout "City Officials" as follows, all of whom were present: Councilmen Jeff Britton, Troop 2; Charles Linkhart, troop 1; Pat Harris, Troop 1015; Thomas Boan, Troop 9 and Dilyor William West, Troop 108. Also, City Manager Toni Heninger, Troop 11; City Attorney Lee Ege, Troop 1015; City Clerk Danny Coulston, Troop 108; City Engineer Kenneth Stevens, Troop 29. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held January 17, 1967, were approved as transcribed. 2:7 Upon request, the Clerk then read in full the Proclamation of The Honorable William S. Godfrey, Mayor of the City of Alameda, proclaiming the week of February 6 to 12, 1967, "Boy Scout Week" and le'ednesday, February 8, 1967, "Boy Scout Anni- versery Da ". This was th 57th Anniversary of the founding of Boy Scouts of hmerica. The Vice President then wel comed all of the Boy Scouts and the adult leaders to this meeting in recognition of the Scouting program. Mr. Richard Uatson, Assistant City Maneger, then spoke of the plans which had been worked out for the Scout Day in Govern- ment and the number of Boy Scout e who had represented various City Officials and had toured City Hall during the day and others who had been chosen to represent the elect- ed officials. -r( Vice President Rose then called upon Lt. Pope of the Al ameda Police Department who referred to the exchange program which had been arraneed by the Police Chiefs of Alameda and the City of Torrance in Los Angeles County, with regF.rd to certain police petrolment. He explained that Sgt. Joeeph Totorica and Officer Robert Carlson of the Aleweda Police Department were to se rve seventeen days in the southern city and Sgt. Melville W. Hone, Jr. and Officer James M. 1,:.eyant were to be on duty in Alemeda. It wa s stated this was the first time any uniformed Police Officers have actually been on duty in a city other than their own insofar as law enforcement was concerned. It was believed this experience would be beneficial to each of the cities involved , The Vice President welcomed the two visiting Police Officers. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: The matter was referred to "Resolutions". From Mr, V. W. Dennen, 1918 Everett Street, Concerning the allocation of public parking stalls in the City Hall Perking Lot. The matter was referred to the City Manager for his investigation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The roll was celled and Councilman Bartley, Le Croix, Jr., McCall and Vice President Rose, (4), were noted present. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). Vice President Rose commented that President Godfrey's absence was due to his need for more rest following his recent major surgery, from which he has not yet fully re- cuperated. He also remarked that Mrs. Irma Nelson, Deputy City Clerk was absent due to an un- fortunate home-accident in which she broke her arm. MINUTES: Certificates of Merit were then . presented to the "Scout City Officials" by Vice Presi- dent Rose and all were recognized with hearty applause. Mr. Sam Gardner, District Scout Executive, expressed his pleasure at the large turn out of Boy Scouts to this meeting. He said he believed their interest in City Govern- ment would give them a head start in assuming their responsibilities in the future. Mr. Gardner thanked the City Council for its cooperation in making this annual Scout Day in Government a success . v/ 4. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District N. 2105 - Two letters - signed by Mr. Gordon R. Briggs, Secretary, reonesting approval of Warrants Nos. 120 and 121 in the respective amounts of S,560,03.04 and 150,000. - in payment of certain dredg- ing work and to replenish its revolving fund at Alameda First National Bank. Mr. John Astrup, 1514 Linden Street, said he was speaking on behalf of the Red Cross in support of a new project it was hoped to start. He said it would be known as "APATHY" and the slogan would be "All People Appreciate That Help - Yours". He stated there was much to be done to organize and get the program started and he was approaching the City Council for its approval. Vice President Rose asked Mr. Astrup to submit this mEtter in a written communication to the Councilmen in order that they would have more information on the subject and be able to understand and discuss just what was proposed. Mr. Astrup agreed to do this. HEARINGS: 7V In the Matter of protests or objections, if any, raised by any property owner or other interested person, to the Installation of Street Improvements at the South End of Beach Road and Fitchburg Avenue, et al - which work was to be undertaken pur- suant to Section 5870, et seq. and following the Streets and Highways Code of California. Said work waa more particularly described in the Notice to Property Owners given heretofore by the Superintendent of Streets. Upon request, Mr. Hanna, Superintendent of Streets, reviewed in detail the procedure to be followed in accomplishing this project. He stated the property owners in the area had requested that street pLving, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drainage catch basins and miscellaneous items pertaining thereto be constructed. With the aid of a large colored map displayed, Mr. Hanna pointed out the location of the work involved, and emplasized that certain portions thereof would be paid for by the City. City Attorney Cunningham then stated the legal issue before the Council was where any protests or objections to public improvement work from the property owners or other interested persons have been received, to hear and pass upon the validity of said ob- jections and the nature and extent of the work as described by the Superintendent of Streets to be done. Should the Council approve the work, the action would be an appropriate motion which would include overruling the protests or objections, if any were received. Upon the call for proponents of the question, there was no response. The Vice Presi- dnet then inquired if there were any opponents to the question and there was likewise no response. Vice President Rose then declared the Hearing closed. Councilman La Croix moved the Council approve the proposed work as specified in the Notice and Report of the Superintendent of Streets. The motion was seconded by Council- man McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). The matter was then referred to "Resolutions". REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS ET CETERA: v7 8. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing Exposed Aggregate Concrete at Longfellow Park - recommending it be accept- ed and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the speci- fied project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: (1). v' From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing a Storm Water Drain Pipe at the Intersection of Broadway and Blanding Avenue - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the desig- nated project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: (1). )7 10. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Reconstructing Culverts on Oak Street at the Intersections of Alameda and San Antonio Avenues - recommending acceptance and that the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed: that the work on the speci- fied project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. vi 11. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Meg Engineers, lowest and best bidder, for project of Constructing Asphalt Concrete at Krusi and Franklin Parks at the total cost of ;,1,111. Councilman Le Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the project indicated be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. y( 12. From City Manager, reporting alrwork satisfactorily completed on the project covered by Specifications PV 6-66-20 - Constructing an Irrigation System at Old Alameda Golf Course - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the speci- fied project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 13. From Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Mr. Roger Hooper, Chairman, submitting a list of twenty-four potential points of historical interest in the City - and recommending said sites be transmitted to the Alameda County Parks Advisory Commission for possible marking. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation of the Commission be approved and the list of these historical sites be forwarded to the County Commission, Vice Presi- dent Rose seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Clerk was also to express the Council's appreciation to the Recreation and Parks Commission for the excellent compilation it had made of these locations of historical interest. 14. From City Manager, recommending the planting of street trees in Tract No. 2537 (Bayview Estates) be accepted and Shore Line Properties, Inc. be released from the remaining bond. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the planting of said trees in the specified Tract be accepted and the remaining bond cancelled. Council- man McCall seconded the motion which carried on the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 15. Upon invitation of the Vice President, Councilman McCall made a very informa- tive report on his recent attendance at the Alameda County Mayors Conference which was held in the City of Newark. He had represented the City due to the inability of Mayor Godfrey and Vice President Rose to attend. He commented particul&rly on the handsome new City Hall and its provisions for efficient governmental operations. Councilman McCall was especially impressed with the "automatic" voting system em- ployed by the Councilmen at their meetings and thought it was worth investigating for installation in Alameda. He said a committee had been appointed to study the problem of refuse disposal about which further information would be forthcoming since it was an area-wide problem. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7091 Approving 7,arrants Nos. 120 and 121 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." ($560,453.04 and The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilman Bartley, McCall and Vice Presi- dent Rose, (3). Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: President Godfrey, (1). 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7092 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of a Storm Sewer in Stanton Street from Pacific to Buena Vista Avenues, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Le Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7093 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Culvert Reconstruction at the Intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Linden Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7094 Approving Proposed Budget for Engineering Funds Pursuant to Section 2107.5 of the Streets and Highways Code -- Fiscal Year 1967 - 1968." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No.7095 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Bonds, Assessment District No. 66-1, City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7096 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Improvements of Portions of Fitchburg Avenue and Beach Road, 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). The Vice President then declared all of the foregoing Resolutions adopted. FILING: 22. Specifications No. PW 2-67-2 - Storm Sewer in Stanton Street. 23. Specifications No. PW 2-67-3 - Improvements of Portions of Fitchburg Avenue and Beach Road. 24. Specifications No. PW 2-67-4 - Culvert Reconstruction at Intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Linden Street. 25. Budget Proposal for Engineering Funds - Between City and State. 26. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of December 31,1966. BILLS: 27. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart- ments thereof, in the total amount of $101,215.07 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 McCall moved the bills asitemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on February 7, 1967, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed - to assemble in regular 'session on Tuesday evening, February 21, 1967, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted,