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1967-02-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THL COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF ALAMEDA. HELD TUESDAY EVENING FEE3RUARY 21 1q6 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman La Croix and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Laurence T. Nutting, Pastor, Court Street Methodist Church. 1 . ROLL CALL: MINUTES: . 1. President 'Godfrey' referred to the minutes of the' special meet:lug of the City Council held. February 3, 1967, wherein it was stated that the Mayor had been authorized to write to Congressman Miller concerning the proposed "Guidance Center", with copies to Senators Kuchel and Murphy. He said he believed the actual instructions were that he was to contact Congressman Miller to ascertain, what the protocol. wes in this matter. The minutes of td special meeting were then. approved as corrected and the minutes of the regular meeting' held February 8, 1967,• were approved as transcribed. , • Petition signed by forty.7four residents on St.' Charles Street, expressing their desire to permanently maintain the present street lighting south of San Antonio Avenue. The matter vs referred to the City Manager to have en investigation. made by the Bureau of Electricity. The Clerk was asked to acknowledge the petition, informing the interest- ed parties that the question was to be investigated and a report submitted es to what could be done. The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, LE Croix, Jr., McCall, and Rose and President Godfrey, !(5), were noted present. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMUNICATIONS: 2. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, , Fared by Mr. Gordon R. Brigs, Secretary, requesting that the Council appoint Col. James 2 ughes as e Trustee of said "District" to fill the position vacated by Mr. D. 2. Hawley, resigned. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 3. From Pacifica Lodge, signed by Ir. Larry Surano, President, requesting en additional extension of time to March 1, 1968, in which to file the Final Map for Tract No. 2642, e Bay Farm Island Subdivision. Councilman La Croix moved the request of this Developer be honored and a further extension of time be granted to March 1, 1968, for the filing of said Final Nap on the specified Tract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried by the following roil call vote. Ayes: Five. toes : one Absent None. From The Honorable Leland W. Sweeney, Supervisor, Third. District, Alameda. County Board of Supervisors, registering his opposition to the establishment by the Federal Bureau. of Prisons of a "Half 'eay House" or "Guidance Center" in the City of Alameda. v/ b. From, Mr. Milton T. Scheuermann, 1714 San Antonio Avenue, expressing the hope that the City Council would stand firm in its opposition to said Guidance Center. The communications were to be acknowledged. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7.y- r 1,ranK C6(Astein, 731 Haight Avenue, once again . urged. the Council to take action to raise the elevation of Webster Street before it was further developed and would, then, cost more after improvements had been installed. Mr. Gottstein also expressed his belief that the Council could now approach the new Ste,te Administration and endeavor to halt the proposed establishment of the terminus o the Southern Crossing' of Sr Francisco Bay in Alameda. President Godfrey stated Mr. L. R. Foley, Chief Engineer of the Day toll Crossing's, was about ready to submit certain preliminary drawings. He commented that it would only be fair that t Council wait until it could study the -Latest reports on this matter before taklng any further action as samgaDacstec',H Mrs, Audrey T. Mott, 1244. Hawthorne Street, said she wished to file some additional. petitions concerning the street lightin2: electroliers on Hawthorne and Caroline Streets, in conjunction wi th. those which had been submitted by the residents on St. Charles Street. Mrs. Mott said that, eventually, they hoped that all such utilities would be by underground wiring. The President explained to Mrs. Mott that an investigation was to be made and a report submitted to the Council with regard to what could be done in this respect. 9. Mrs. Eleanor Tattersall, 1520 Central Avenue, spoke on behalf of some of her neighbors, as well as for herself, in favor of allowing the "Guidance Center" to be established in the City of Alameda by the Federal Government. HEARINGS: 10. The matter was called up with regard to the Appeal from the decision of the Planning Board to deny an Application for a Use Permit to allow continuance of a general appliance, sales and service business at 1423 Santa Clara Avenue. The Appeal was filed by Whitney & Hanson, Attorneys, on behalf of William M. and Annabel Walker. The Clerk stated a letter of protest against this business operation had been received from Mr. Lee Mayfield, 1509 Benton Street. Also, all interested parties had been noti- fied that the Hearing on the matter would be held at this time and place. Upon request, Planning Director Donald Johnson briefly reviewed the latest action on this matter which was a re-application for a Use Permit by Mr. Walker for the purposes already set forth. He stated there were four protestants against the continued opera- tion of this business and the Planning Board could find nothing different in the set up which would change its original denial of said Use Permit. City Attorney Cunningham then stated that the issue before the Council was whether or not the Planning Board, under Section 11-162(e) and (f) of the Alameda Municipal Code, should be affirmed, modified or reversed. Upon the call for proponents of the question, Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, attorney, spoke on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Walker, pointing up that certain inadequacies of the business operation had been remedied and the exterior of the building had been painted. He urged that the Council grant a Use Permit if only for a period of three months during which time Mr. Walker could prove that he intended to comply with all requirements. The President then inquired if there were any opponents and the following reiterated their objections to the continued business operation on these premises: Messrs. William S. Moore, 1525 Benton Street; Frank Haley, 1501 Santa Clara Avenue; Peter L. Caratti, 1505 Santa Clara Avenue. Following some discussion, Councilman McCall moved the Council uphold the ruling of the Planning Board and the Appeal be denied. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 11 1. From Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Mr. Roger Hooper, Chairman, submitting recommendations for improvement of Woodstock Park under the Capital Outlay Program, as a priority project. Councilman Rose of the Council Capital Outlay Committee, reported that with the type of building being recommended, the City would have more square footage available for its use than with the usual custom-type structure. Furthermore, its design would allow expansion for future growth. Councilman Rose also remarked that the landscap- ing agreement with Ribera & Sue has been agreed upon to take care of a complete job with the exception of the actual building construction. Reference was made to the last paragraph of the letter from the "Commission" in which it was stated some thought should be given to the acquisition of additional land in the future for park-school expansion. After some discussion, Mr. Weller stated he had consulted with Mr. Mainland, Recreation Director, on this general subject and he under- stood the Commission was merely suggesting that possibly from time to time as oppor- tunity arose certain parcels should be acquired for future development in this respect. He said it should be recognized that with two schools and a park, the area was not as large as it should be for this purpose, but for the present, the situation did not call for great concern or immediate action. Councilman Rose then moved the Council approve the recommendation of the Commission for the expenditure of $78,500.. from the Capital Outlay Funds for the improvement of Woodstock Park, as set forth in its letter of February 16, 1967. Also, that the contract with Ribera & Sue, Landscape Architects, be executed for the design of said Park. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Not Voting: Councilman McCall, (1). Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman McCall referred to a large Federal Aid Grant of funds recently made to the City of Walnut Creek for construction of a new Golf Course. He said he would like a study made of any "open space Grant" which could be available for parks and recreation in the City of Alameda. Mr. Weller explained that all Federal Aid Grants required, first, an approved Workable Program which the City of Alameda does not have - and which it cannot have without a vote of the electorate. Councilman La Croix then moved the Recreation and Parks Commission be instructed to gather date as to the possibility and time schedule for the acquisition of additional lands for future expansion of Woodstock Park area and that future plans having to do with all parks and recreation for the City be submitted to the City Council - and then a date convenient to both Bodies would be set for a joint meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley. The opinion was expressed that such a meeting would be premature. It was brought out that the Commission has quite detailed plans for all parks already. However, it was also believed that such a meeting would be beneficial in that possible some new think- ing might be injected in a general discussion of the subject. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman Rose, (1). Absent: None. Councilman McCall requested a full report from the City Manager with regard to the manner in which the City of Walnut Creek had qualified for Federal Funds in the amount of $536,000. Mr. Weller was so instructed. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions" for final action on the Ribera & Sue Agreement. 12. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morgan Equipment Company, low bidder, for furnishing one Trailer-mounted Centrifugal Sewage Pump at the cost of $1,125.28. Councilman Bartley moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the specified company for furnishing said equipment at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 13. Councilman Bartley introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (37) and (38) to Section 17-444 Thereof, Relating to Electrically Operated Traffic Control Signals." 14. Councilman La Croix introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 11-3118.1 Thereto, and Amending Section 11-3118 Thereof, Requiring Undergrounding Utilities in Subdivisions." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 15' Rose referred to the list of Historical Sites submitted by the Recreation and Parks Commission at the last Council meeting for proposed marking by the Alameda County Parks Advisory Commission. He explained that he had not realized at that time that the list was compiled by the joint efforts of the City Recreation and Parks Commission and the Alameda Historical Society and he had not included the "Society" in his commendation. Councilman Rose expressed his regret for this over- sight and asked that the Clerk write a letter of appreciation to the Alameda Historical Society for its cooperation in this project. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No.7097 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Establishing Consolidated Election Precincts, Designating Polling Places Therefor and Naming Officers of Election for the Consolidated Pre- cincts for the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, March 14, 1967." A 0 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vate. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman McCall commended the Clerk for having been alert to the opportunity to consolidate the regular number of precincts in the City from fifty-seven to fifteen polling places, which will result in a great saving to the taxpayers in the cost of this biennial election. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7098 Authorizing execution of Architectural Services Agreement with Ribera and Sue for Redesign of Woodstock Park." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vate. Ayes: Four, Not Voting: Councilman McCall, (1). Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7099 Appointing James S. Hughes to Board of Trustees of Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7100 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Street Regrading on Portions of the South Side of Central Avenue West of Sixth Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose 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. 7101 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer in Clinton Avenue from Park to Walnut Streets, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7102 Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the City and Gary Schweitzer, Relating to Operation of Res- taurant Concession at Municipal Golf Courses." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall said that in the event there should be a "bar facility" sometime in the future, it should be agreed at this time that the pay- ment to the City of the seven per cent of the monthly gross receipts derived by the Concessionaire would be renegotiated. City Attorney Cunningham explained that this phase of the Agreement could be definitely clarified by the insertion of minor amendments. Mr. Gary Schweitzer was called upon and stated it was his understanding that if he were eventually to desire a liquor license, there would be an entirely new contract prepared - the whole concession would be renegotiated. The question was then put and the motion to adopt this resolution carried on the follow- ing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 22. Agreement for Architectural Services - Between City and Ribera & Sue - Redesign of 'Woodstock Park. 23. Specifications No. PW 2-67-5 - Street Regrading, South Side Central Avenue. 24. Specifications No PW 2-67-7 - Construction of Sanitary Sewer in Clinton Avenue. 25. Agreement between City and Gary Schweitzer - Operation of Restaurant Concession at Municipal Golf Courses. BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $39,558.68 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 as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on February 21, 1967, and presented to the City Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 27. At this point, President Godfrey stated that, if there were no objections, he would declare a ten-minute recess, following which the Council would meet in the Conference Room for an Executive Session. It was so ordered. ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 7, 1967, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,