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1967-04-04 Regular CC MinutesJ.> REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING APRIL 4, 1967 The meeting convened at 7:30 otclock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman La Croix and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. H. W. Van Delinder, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held March 21, 1967, were approved as transcribed. At this point, President Godfrey acknowledged the presence of and welcomed to the Council meeting, the following: Dr. Ernest Berg, President of Alameda Campus, Peralta Junior College District; Capt. Kniskern, Commandant of U. S. Coast Guard Base, Alameda; Raymond P. Kranelly, former Mayor of the City of Alameda; Elliot Peterson, Golf Commission member; Mrs. Ellen Godfrey, former member of the Social Service Board and mother of Mayor Godfrey. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: v„. 2. From Alameda Commuters Golf Tournament Committee, signed by Mr. Henry Maritzen, General Chairman, requesting a firm commitment for the dates of May 20, 21 - 27, 28, 1967, on which to hold its Tourna- ment on either of the Municipal Golf Courses. Upon request of the President, Councilman Rose, member of the Golf Course Reconstruction Project Steer- ing Committee, reported that he did not believe the new Course would be ready for play at the time designated. He said he believed no one would want to jeopardize the condition of said Course by hold- ing such a Tournament too soon. Councilman Rose then moved that the dates of May 20, 21 - 27, 28, 1967, as recommended by the Advisory Golf Commission, be granted to the Committee to hold its Tourna- ment on the No. 2 Municipal Golf Course. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall inquired of Mr. Howard DeSoto, President of the Alameda Golf Club, if these dates would conflict with any of its schedules. Mr. DeSoto replied that there was no conflict and, further, the Golf Club was wholeheartedly in favor of holding said Tournament on the No. 2 Course. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3K From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Gordon R. Briggs, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 123 in the amount of $302,687.87 in payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". From S. J. Dowling and Son, Inc., requesting permission to establish landscape planting in front of and along the side of the new office building known as 2447-49-51 Santa Clara Avenue - which would encroach eighteen inches into the City sidewalk area. The Clerk was to acknowledge the communication, expressing the Councilis appreciation for this concern of the Developer in the beautification of his new building surroundings. Also, to inform him the mat- ter had been referred to the City Manager to take up with the Superintendent of Recreaticn and Parks, whose responsibility it was to supervise such plantings. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5." Mrs. Frank Hartley, representing the Republican Nomenls Club, inquired on behalf of many inter- ested citizens just why the City had to spend several thousands of dollars to hold a General Municipal Election when the two "Incumbents" were the only candidates. She said many had wondered why that City Election could not have been consolidated with the approaching Election of Governing Board Members of the Peralta Junior College District. It was explained that the City Charter required that such a Municipal Election be held the second Tuesday of March of each odd-numbered year. Further, it was pointed out the citizenry could not be denied its right and privilege of conducting a "write-in" campaign and vote accordingly. Councilman McCall also questioned the necessity of holding the forthcoming "College District" Election since it appeared there was no opposition to the four candidates to be elected to said Governing Board. He felt the Republican Woments Club and, possibly, the League of Women Voters should follow through on this matter to ascertain if some legislation could not be submitted which would allow consolidation of many individual elections and thus eliminate much expense to the taxpayers. It was emphasized, however, that any legislation would not affect "Charter" cities. Dr. Berg also indicated that the Education Code, under the provisions of which any School Elections were conducted, would not allow consolidation with other types of elections. The Clerk was asked to write a memorandum to the Councilmen setting forth why such School and Council- manic Elections could not be consolidated. HEARINGS: v/ 6. The matter was called up concerning the requested reclassification of a sixty-six-acres parcel situated at the northwest corner of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue (site of Peralta Junior College District). The rezoning world be from the "R-4-G", Neighborhood Apartment-Government Dis- trict, the "C-M", Commercial-Manufacturing District and the "M-2-G", General Industrial-Government District, to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District. The Clerk stated the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing in this matter was on file. Also, copies of the minutes of the City Planning Board meeting at which this case was considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. The Planning Board had recommended said rezoning. Upon request, Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the history of this case. He pointed out it was not actually necessary to reclassify any of this particular parcel to allow the establish- ment of the Alameda Campus of the Peralta Junior College District. However, the "District" desired the rezoning for only the one reason of bringing the entire parcel into one zone, rather than having it in the existing three zones. Further, the "R-4" zone was chosen because this was in conformity with the surrounding area. Mr. Cunningham, City Attorney, then stated that the legal issue before the Council was whether or not the findings and recommendations of the Planning Board in its advisory report, based upon Section 11-175 of the Alameda Municipal Code, should be approved, modified or disapproved. The President called for the proponents of the question - and there was no response. He then inquired if there were any opponents to the proposed request and, again, there was no response. President Godfrey thereupon declared the Hearing closed. The adequacy of parking facilities was questioned and Mr. Johnson answered that he believed this had been sufficiently provided for. It was developed that the College District was entirely aware of the need for as much off-street parking space as possible. Dr. Berg also commented that in the initial stage of development, there would be from six hundred to eight hundred parking spaces as indicated by Mr. Johnson - but in the final phase, it was expected to have a much greater number. The usual ratio was one parking stall for every four full-time students. Therefore, there would be approximately fifteen hundred to two thousand parking spaces. Councilman La Croix then moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved and the reclassi- fication be granted as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the fol- lowing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances". REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 7. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, low bidder, for fur- nishing four Sedans to the Police Department, at the total cost of $7,139.36. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified vehicles at the price quoted. Councilman McCall seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8Y From the Auditor and Assistant City Manager, submitting their report on the Count of Money held February 15, 1967 - showing the sum of 6,954,646.32 in the City Treasury at that time. The report was noted and ordered filed. 9.' From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, requesting a special meeting be held jointly with the City Council on Tuesday, April 11, 1967, for the purpose of considering the proposed compre- hensive planning study of the West End and the possible extension thereof to the entire City. The President stated that, if there were no objections, such a special meeting for a joint session with the Planning Board would be set for 7:30 otclock p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 1967, in the Council Chamber. It was so ordered. 10. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 259 covering property known as 1207 Sherman Street-- filed by Donald B. and Patricia M. Bitner-- subject to compliance with requirements contained in the City EngineerTs Report dated February 10, 1967. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11. Councilman La Croix introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- vision 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." (Alameda Campus, Peralta Junior College District) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 12. The matter was presented for further consideration with regard to the request by the City Auditor for the replacement of an accounting machine in the approximate amount of $11,364. This issue had been laid over from the last two meetings in order that additional information on the subject might be furnished the Councilmen. President Godfrey noted there were three principal points in which the Council was concerned - (1) The possibility that the Auditor call for bids on furnishing comparable equipment; (2) Consider having a survey made of electronic equipment and (3) The pos- sibility of a Citizens Committee to study feasibility of centralizing all of data processing in City of Alameda. He remarked that the objection to question No. 1 was that uniform accounting machines could not be assured under such a procedure. The answer to question No. 2 was that electronic equipment could be used but it would be at much greater expense and No. 3, the criticism to establishing centralized data processing was that there was no necessity for all the information which could be accumulated. He pointed out the fact remained that the Auditor was an elected official of the City of Alameda and, according to the memoranda submitted by Mr. Calpestri, he felt the condition of the existing machine was such that it might fail at any time - in which case, he would be unable to continue with his work as said elected official. The President stated he believed there was no alternative but to grant the Auditors request. There was considerable discussion of this matter. The question of integrating the two systems of the "Bureau of Electricity" and the "City of Alameda" had been explored and the Auditor had indicated he did not believe it was feasible to do so. Mr. Weller expressed his thinking on all aspects of the subject, emphasizing that he did not believe the replacement of the equipment in question was an emergency purchase. He agreed it was advantageous to have uniform equipment in any office to facili- tate its operation by all concerned. Councilman Rose stated his objection to the purchase was the same as it had been from the first - that it should not be made between budget periods. Councilman Rose then moved that the purchase of a new "NCR" Accounting Machine, as requested by the Auditor, be deferred until the next budget session. Councilman McCall seconded the motion. Speaking on the question, Councilman La Croix inquired what the delivery time would be on the requested machine. A representative of the National Cash Register Company replied there would be a ninety-day delivery time on the order for the new equipment. The question was then put and the motion carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, McCall and Rose, (3). Noes: Councilman La Croix and President Godfrey, (2). Absent: None. 13. At this point, President Godfrey read a letter dated March 29, 1967, addressed to him as Mayor of the City of Alameda. This expressed the appreciation of Alameda Post No. 9, American Legion, for the cooperation of the City of Alameda in the preparation of plans and the program for the Annual Easter Sunrise Service. It was signed by the Co-Chairmen, Councilman George Rose and Mr. Lee Rock. The President, in turn, extended thanks to Councilman Rose and the members of Alameda Post No. 9 for their work every year in making this beautiful Service such an important civic custom. Councilman Rose also gave special thanks to Mr. Edward Powers and his public works crew for their excellent work of setting up and decorating the necessary stage. 14Y President Godfrey also thanked Councilman Bartley as the Council representative on the Committee of the Congress for Community Progress. He voiced his appreciation for Councilman Bartleyls memorandum of summary of the several recommendations made and said he was looking forward to the results of the Study Committee of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce insofar as what items would be submitted to the Coun- cil for further consideration. 15. Councilman Rose remarked that he had attended the Swim Meet held at the recently completed Alameda Swim Center. He commented that the "Center" was now indeed a very beautiful installation and one of which the City could very well be proud. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7113 Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Contract No. NBy(U )-44650 (Modification No. tFI) Relating to Special Services Furnished by City to U. S. Navy Off- Station Public Quarters and Homoja Housing Project." 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 McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7114 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Culvert Reconstruction on Grand Street at Dayton Avenue and at Palmera Court, 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7115 Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 259 and Approving Cash Deposit as to Sufficiency in Lieu of Surety Performance Bond (1207 Sherman Street - Donald B. and Patricia M. Bitner)." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7116 Approving Parcel Map No. 259 for Division of Property at 1207 Sherman Street, Alameda, California, and Permitting Recording Thereof (Donald B. and Patricia M. Bitner)." 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. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7117 Approving Warrant No. 123 of Board ofTrustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." (x302,687.87) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, Jr., (1). Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7118 Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda and the City of Alameda Relative to Purchase by City of the State's Title to Tax Deeded Property Within the City Pursuant to Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California." 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7119 Objecting to Sale of Certain Tax Deeded Parcel of Real Property." 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. 23'.( The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7120 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Homer R. Dallas, City Treasurer, Retired WITH HEARTFELT GRIEF, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former and most loyal officials, HOMER. R. DALLAS, Treasurer and Ex- officio Tax Collector, of the City of Alameda, Retired, who had resigned from said office on April 16, 1960. "WHEREAS, Mr. Dallas had been appointed Deputy Treasurer in January, 1924, by Mr. Leon H. Ader, Treasurer, in which post he served for five years; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Dallas had then been one of seven candidates for the office of Treasurer at the Municipal Election held March 12, 1929, at which time he had been elected by an over- whelming majority of the vote of the people and had been re- elected to this office, unopposed, for the next seven terms, the last of which was at the Municipal Election held March 12, 1957; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Dallas had been ever alert to the great fiscal responsibility of his office and had been equally aware of the value of making wise and proper investments on behalf of the City; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Dallas had been most efficient in the conduct of the office of Treasurer and had engendered excellent public relations by his exemplification of honesty, cooperation and friendliness with all his associate workers and those with whom he carried on City business; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Dallas had been an active participant in the programs of his Church and had wholeheartedly supported several worthy Civic, Cultural and Fraternal organizations of the community. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in sincere recognition of his integrity, his expert knowledge of fiscal management and his conscientious efforts during a record tenure of office, the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its high esteem for the noteworthy service rendered by Mr. Dallas to the citizens of the community and to the City of Alameda. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of HOMER R. DALLAS, whose passing has deeply saddened his many friends." 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 24. "Ordinance No. 1547, New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." (Re Various Stop Intersections, etcetera) Councilman La Croix moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FLUNG: 25. Specifications No. PW 2-67-6 - Culvert Reconstruction on Grand Street at Dayton Avenue and at Palmera Court. 26. Supplemental Agreement - Between U. S. Navy and City of Alameda - Special Services. 27. Agreement - Between Donald B. and Patricia M. Bitner and City of Alameda re Parcel Map No. 259 (1207 Sherman Street). 28. Agreement - Between Alameda County Board of Supervisors and City of Alameda re Purchase of Certain Tax Deeded Property. BILLS: 29. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 80,957.31, 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 April 4, 1967, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 30. At this point, Councilman McCall referred to the sudden death of Mr. Edwin S. Howell, former City Manager of the City of Richmond and former Administrator of the County of Alameda. He asked that the City Council also adjourn this meeting in respect to his memory, as well as that of Mr. Dallas. ADJOURNMENT: 31. The President called up the Council and the audience for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of these former Civic Leaders, Messrs. Edwin S. Howell and Homer R. Dallas. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Messrs. Edwin S. Howell and Homer R. Dallas - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 18, 1967, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,