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1967-12-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 5, 1967 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. Robert W. Lewis, Minister of the First Congregational Church. 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 November 21, 1967, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2/ From Peralta Junior College District, signed by Mr. John Finn, Jr., Director of Facilities Plan- ning, requesting the City to either offer for sale certain property at the northwest corner of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue - or grant to the "District" an easement thereto so usage of this area could be coordinated with said property as shown on the District's plan. The President stated this matter would be referred to the City Manager to have an appropriate agree- ment prepared and the Peralta Junior College District would be notified that the City was willing to cooperate in this respect. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 3. From Bay Farm Island Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Bruce T. Mitchell, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 134 in the amount of S407,911.07, for payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 4. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to BEPCO, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Installing a Sewage Pumping Station at Bay Farm Recreation Center, at the total cost of S7,066.60. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the contract be awarded to the desig- nated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5( From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to V. N. Vukasin, low bidder, for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer on, and Widening of, Eighth Street from Lincoln Avenue to Haight Avenue, at the total cost of $15,654. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that the contract be awarded to the speci- fied individual for the project indicated at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6',"" From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the reclassification of certain property at the southeast corner of Webster Street and the Estuary from the "R-5", General Apartment District to the 'E-2", General Industrial District. The petition was filed by Mr. Robert E. Hannon. There being no objections, the date for the Public Hearing on this matter was set for the next meet- ing of the City Council, to be held December 19, 1967. Councilman Bartley referred to the present Master Plan study being conducted by the Planning Consult- ants, Daniel, Mann,Johnson and Mendenhall. He suggested a recommendation be made by the "Master Planners" at said Hearing with regard to the proposed use were the requested rezoning to be granted. It was developed that the Planning Consultants had set the date of January 15, 1968, for the first informal Hearing on the preliminary study of the Master Plan. City Manager Weller suggested he might discuss this situation with the Planning Director and indicate the Council's feeling that the firm's representatives should be present at that time if they had something meaningful to offer. In any event, he believed the City Council was entitled to the Consultants' advice. Councilmen La Croix and Bartley concurred that the Planning Consultants be requested to forward to the Planning and Engineering Departments any information they had at this time pertinent to the area in question. This would then be made available to the City Council for use at said Hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7. Councilman La Croix commented in high praise of the Christmas Decoration Show, sponsored by the Alameda Recreation Department, which was conducted December 2, 3 and 4. He thought it was an outstand- ing display and the participation by the citizens and organizations was tremendous. Councilman La Croix said it was indeed a most worthwhile project of the Recreation Department. President McCall agreed and asked the City Clerk to write a letter of commendation to said Department. NEW BUSINESS: 8.`" The President referred to the proposed construction of six hundred fifty dwelling units in the sixteen -acre parcel along Westline Drive. He thought this would be a fantastic development by the fine architectural firm of Wurster, Bernardi and Emmons - with the landscaping by Lawrence Halprin and Associates. It was hoped this great improvement could be started by June, 1968. RESOLUTIONS: 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7254 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model, 76" Mower for the Park Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7255 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, 1968 Model, 2 -Ton, 22 Cubic Yard Dump Truck with Dual Rear Wheels, Complete with Hoist and Dump Body Installed, for the Golf Course, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same. " 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. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7256 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, 1968 Model Four -Door Sedan for the Recreation Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Levy, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7257 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Two (2) New, Latest Model, 1968, Two -Door Sedans for the Street Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7258 Approving Warrant No. 134 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Levy and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, Jr., (1). Absent: None. The President then declared all of the foregoing Resolution adopted. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 14. Councilman Bartley moved the following ordinance be introduced: "Ordinance No. New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article 1, Chapter 11 of Title III Thereof, Imposing a Documentary Stamp Tax on the Sale of Real Property." Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Said ordinance was then referred to "Ordinances for Passage ". 15. Councilman La Croix moved the following ordinance be introduced: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-431 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Subdivision (22) Relating to Through Highways." (Clement Avenue, from Park Street to Grand Street) Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The ordinance was then laid over under provision of law and the Charter. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: v" 16. "Ordinance No. 1561, New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article 1, Chapter 11 to Title III Thereof, Imposing a Documentary Stamp Tax on the Sale of Real Property." Councilman Bartley explained the reasons for this action and moved the ordinance be adopted as sub- mitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Said ordinance became effective immediately due to the fact that it provided for, and fixed the rate of, a tax levy for the usual and current expenses of the City, pursuant to Section 3-11 of the Charter of the City of Alameda. BILLS: 17. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments amount of $55,759.87, was presented to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims Councilman Bartley moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with December 5, 1967, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: thereof, in the total shown were correct. the City Clerk on and paid. The motion . Ayes: Five. Noes: 18. President McCall announced that the reason Mr. Frank A. Gottstein was not present at the meeting this evening was because he was in the hospital for major surgery. Upon inquiry, it had been ascer- tained that he was recovering nicely. FILING: 19. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 12-67-15 - 20. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 12-67-16 - 21. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 12-67-17 - 22. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 12-67-18 - 23. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as Larzelere & McKenna. Mower for the Park Department. Dump Truck for the Golf Course. Sedan for the Recreation Department. Two Sedans for the Street Department. of October 31, 1967 - Verified by Hackleman, 20/ At this point, President McCall introduced and welcomed Mr. John Goss, the recently appointed Assistant City Manager. ADJOURNMENT: 25. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 19, 1967, at 7:30 otclock. Respectfully submitted,