1966-06-08 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock 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. O. I. Erickson, Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran 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 May 17, and the special meeting held May 27, 1986, were
approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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2:7 From Alameda County Parks Advisory Commission, signed by Mr. Charles E. Matzen, Chairman, con-
cerning the designation of potential "Points of Historical Interest".
The communication was referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission and also to the Historical
Society for their consideration and submission of their recommendations.
3: From The Mobilhome Corporation, signed by Mr. Hugh Curran, requesting a ninety-day extension of
time in which to complete construction of improvements in Tract No. 2707, located on the east aide
of Westline Drive, north of Otis Drive.
Councilman Rose moved the request be granted and the ninety-day extension of time be allowed for said
purpoae, The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
4V From Mr. James L. Regan, 1435 Sixth Street, requesting refund of the fee of $42. paid for a
Building Permit for certain addition to the dwelling indicated and which was not going to be
constructed.
Councilman La Croix moved the request be granted and the sum of $42. be refunded to Mr. Regan. The
motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
5/ 5. From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. A. T. Wiemken, President, recommending the Coun-
cil
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From Alameda Real Estate Board, signed by Mr. J. F. Kerr, President, recommending the Council
relocate the Webb Avenue Fire Station on the Jackson Park site.
These two letters were referred to "Unfinished Business", at which time the subject of the site for
the replacement of Webb Avenue Fire Station No. 1 would be given further deliberation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
7: Mr, John J. Williamson, 512-B Central Avenue, stated he would like to speak on the subject of the
proposed Jackson Park site for the relocation of the Webb Avenue Fire Station.
At this point, Councilman McCall interjected the remark that he did not wish to hear about the replace-
ment of the Webb Avenue Fire Station until such time as the people on Park Avenue had been notified
that the Council was considering this neighborhood for the Fire Station location. This would apply
to any area which was going to be considered. He asked that this matter be postponed for two weeks in
order that the residents in the vicinity could be notified.
Mr. Williamson said he would just indicate his entire disapproval of the City using any of the Parks,
playgrounds or other resources for a Fire Station or any other building.
Further discussion was referred to "Unfinished Business", under which the subject was listed on the
agenda.
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8. Mr. Clarence Gilmore, 1853 Eighth Street, President of the Alameda Chapter of the National Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Colored Paople, addressed the Council at great length in reiteration of
the need for the Council to take some further action to prohibit the Housing Authority of Alameda from
evicting the people still remaining in the area formerly known as Estuary Housing Project. It was
developed there were twenty families in these units who had to vacate by June 20, because the demolition
of the buildings had already started.
In response to Councilman McCall's questions, Mr. Robert S. Marder, Attorney-at-Law, 3006 Bayview
Drive, stated the two organizations - NAACP and CORE - were very much concerned with the housing situa-
tion and other civil rights problems in the City. They had done a great deal to assist these people
in trying to find adequate houniug. The living units offered in the "five-acre parcel" currently
under private ownership were uninhabitable. It was felt that nothing was going to be done by Mr.
Moocioi� the owner, to rehabilitate the living conditions. He stated they were deplorable and he
believed there was certainly a moral obligation on the part of the City to make sure these people had
a better choice than to live in "rat traps" or to move to Oakland.
Mrs. Mary L. Johnsen, 148 Santa Clara Avenue, expressed her great concern for the people who lived
under these conditions. She, too, spoke at great length, contending the City Council was responsible
for the racial prejudice personified by the Chairman of the Housing Authority. Mrs. Johnsen also
claimed the Council was responsible for getting these people relocated into Western or Makassar Straits
Housing Projects.
. There were several other phases of the situation brought out - the United States Navy regulations, the
responsibility of the Housing Authority or of the City. Councilman La Croix stated he would like to
address himself to the subject under "Unfinished Buaioeaa" later in the meeting.
HEARINGS:
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9. The matter was called up concerning the proposed reclassification, on the Planning Board's Own
Resolution of Intention, of those sections of the City as shown on the map entitled, /'Park Street Busi-
ness District and Adjacent Areas, - Rezoning Study, Exhibit 'A' - Proposed Zoning Changes - Alameda
City Planning Department, February, 1966, Revised April 28, l966', - from Commercial to Residential
Districts.
The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice, setting forth this time
and place for said 8euriug. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this
matter had been considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their iuformutioo.
Upon request, City Attorney Cunningham stated the legal issue before the City Council was whether the
findings and recommendations of the Planning Board in its advisory report based on Sec. 11-172(c) of
the Alameda Municipal Code should be approved, modified or rejected.
Upon request, Planning Director Johnson reviewed in detail the history of this survey as authorized
by the Planning Board. With the aid of a large scale map of this section of the City projected upon
the wall of the Council Chamber for all to view, Mr. Johnson explained the reason for the proposed
rezoning of the several areas in question. Be pointed up the one location which had been retained
in its existing commercial classification - the neighborhood of Webb Avenue, Everett Street and a
portion of that block fronting on Lincoln Avenue. This was the only modification of the original study.
The President called for the proponents of the question and there was no response. He then called for
the opponents of the matter and the following addressed the Council: Messrs. A. T. Wiemken, President
of Alameda Chamber of Commerce, who asked that the entire matter be held in abeyance pending further
action of its Business Area Development Committee, in its effort to revitalize certain sections of
Park Street, Dr. N. Pugatch, 2304 Pacific Avenue. Gordon Matson, President of Park Street District
Association, stressed that the rezoning as proposed would prohibit any room for expansion on the part
of existing businesses. George McCluskey, 1552 Everett Street, Mr. Matson read a letter of protest
from Alameda Steam Laundry, signed by its proprietor, Mr. A. P. Bmreilleo. Mr. Herbert A. Jackson,
o=ner, of properties known as 2513-2515 Central Avenue, spoke in opposition to the reclassification of
his properties.
The Clerk called attention to two letters of protest against the proposed rezoning, one from Mr. David
Denyven, who operated a printing business at 1714 Everett Street, and the other from Mr. Herbert A.
Jackson, who had also verbally expressed his objections.
The Hearing was then declared closed. Mr. Johnson pointed up the fact - for those who believed there
might still be some 'commercial" value in the areas proposed to be reclassified to "reoideotiel" use -
that most of these sections had been zoned "commercial" since 1928 and all of them had been zoned
"commercial'' since 1958 - and there had been no interest in expanding these areas for such use in all
of that time. Mr. Johnson said the Staff felt the rezoning would provide the greatest opportunity for
the proper type of expansion and would enhance and upgrade the Park Street business district. He
pointed out that "over-commercial" zoning simply spreads the community resource so far that it cannot
accommodate all of the commercial zone which exists. Consolidation of the commercial area makes it
more usable, concise, efficient and valuable.
The Council then entered into a discussion of the matter. Councilman Bartley stated he had spent many
hours studying the proposal and he found he disapproved of it in its entirety. He then moved that the
findings and the recommendation of the Planning Board in this rezoning proposal be disapproved. The
motion was seconded by Councilman McCall.
Speaking on the question, there was additional discussion. Councilman Bartley explained his reasons
for his thinking on the several areas and his objection to the proposed rezoning thereof. The question
was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
lO)/ The matter was next called up with regard to the requested reclassification of certain properties
on Bay Farm Island from the "C-M-PD", Commercial-Manufacturing-Planned Development District, to the
"R-1-PD", One-Family Residence-Planned Development District. The area involved was shown on a map
labeled, "Exhibit A, Zone Change Application No. 1906-3." The petition was filed by Shore Line Prop-
erties, Inc., covering certain parcels owned by Bernice C. George and Frances M. Miranda, which said
Company had contracts to purchase.
The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice setting forth this time
and place for the Hearing on the subject property. Also, copies of the minutes of the Planning Board
meeting at which this matter was considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information.
Upon request, Mr. Cunningham stated the legal issue before the Council was whether or not the recom-
mendation of the Planning Board in its advisory report based on Section 11-175 of the Municipal Code
should be approved, modified or disapproved.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the history of this case by reference to the sketch of the area which had been sent
to the Councilmwo. The Staff and the Planning Board had recommended the rezoning as requested.
Upon inquiry of the President for proponents to address the Council, there was no response. Presi-
dent Godfrey then called for any opponents to the question and Mr. Wallace Abernathy, AsSistant to
the Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, appeared. He stressed the fact that the new "Jets"
which would be coming out next year and using the Oakland Airport would be bigger, heavier, have
larger engines and would be much noisier. He asked for an opportunity to show how the noise factor
would affect residential developments if they were any closer to the runways, and for that reason,
the Council might not want to allow any more residences to be erected in this area.
Mr. Deward Hext, Manager of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, addressed the Council at
considerable length in explanation of the noise decibel of the new larger aeroplanes which would be
so much more noisy than any type to date.
The President then declared the Hearing closed and inquired the pleasure of the Council. Councilman
Bartley stated he would not vote on this matter as he had been one of the realtors involved in the
sale of the property for this development.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted and the property be
reclassified as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Bartley, (1). Absent: None.
The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances".
11. Then called up was the matter of an Appeal filed by Mr. John Busk of Oakland from the decision
of the Planning Board to deny his application for a variance to allow thirty dwelling units to be
constructed on the property known as 1516-1518 Broadway, instead of the permissible twenty units.
The Clerk stated the interested parties had been notified that this meeting was to be the time for the
Hearing in the matter. The City Attorney stated the legal issue before the City Council was whether
or not the action of the Planning Board under Section 11-161(b) and (e) of the Alameda Municipal Code
should be affirmed, modified or reversed.
Upon request, Mr. Johnson reviewed the circumstances involved and referred to his memorandum of
June 6, reporting on this case. He pointed up there had been no definite plans submitted to the Plan-
ning Board by the applicant as to his intentions with regard to the improvement of the properties.
He also stated the Board could make no finding of hardship on the part of Mr. Busk in the development
of his property which would necessitate this extreme variance.
Upon the call for proponents, Mr. Busk addressed the Council in favor of his plans. He displayed an
architect's elevation drawing of the thirty-unit building and stressed its advantages to the neighbor-
hood. Mr. Busk remarked that he had canvassed the vicinity and filed with the Clerk a petition in
favor of his contemplated structure, signed by fifty-two residents in the area.
The President then called for the opponents and Mrs. William McFarland, 1606 Broadway, and Mrs.
Edward J. Murphy, 2618 Janis Circle, expressed their objections.
There being no further speakers on the subject, President Godfrey declared the Hearing closed. Coun-
cilman La Croix expressed his opinion that the requested variance was excessive and would be precedent-
setting. He then moved that the action of the Planning Board be upheld and the Appeal be denied. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley.
Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall agreed this variance was excessive but he felt the permis-
sible number of twenty units on these two lots was not realistic from the builder's standpoint. He
pointed out there were many such instances throughout the City where good developers were being dis-
couraged from attempting to build in Alameda. He thought there should be some research done on this
phase of the Master Plan or the City Ordinances.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes:
Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA:
121 From Assistant City Manager and Deputy City Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of
Money held May 18, 1966, and showing the sum of $6,797,508.18 in the City Treasury at that time.
The report was noted and ordered filed.
13. From Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman, requesting per-
mission to engage a landscape architect to accomplish the necessary modifications to the previously
developed plans for Woodstock Park.
The President called upon the Capital Outlay Program Committee for its thinking on this matter. Coun-
cilman Rose stated he felt the Council should have some idea of the cost involved in this project
before acting on the request. However, following a clarification of the procedure by Mr. Grant
Mainland, Director of Recreation and Parks, Councilman Rose moved the request be granted with the
following understanding: (1) that if the Council did not believe the charge to be in line, it could
reject it and (2) whatever fee was to be paid would be charged against the Recreation Department Capi-
tal Outlay Program. Councilman McCall seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
14. From City Manager, reporting all work on improvements required in the Agreement covering parcels
under Property Division Map No. 153 had been accomplished - recommending a Certificate of Completion
be authorized and the cash bond in the sum of $2,000. be released.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work be accepted, a Certificate of
Completion be filed and the cash bond in the sum of $2,000. be released. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
l5. '.. Frmn City Manager, reporting all work on the project of Installing Central Heating System in
Fire Station No. 2 satisfactorily completed - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion
be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on said project be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Rose seconded the motion which carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
18Y From City Manager,. reporting all work on the project of Site Development and Paving Work at
Godfrey Park satisfactorily completed - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be
ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that the work be accepted and the Notice
of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
17. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Alameda Times-Star, only bidder, for legal
advertising during 1906-1967.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said newspaper
for legal advertising during the ensuing fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and
on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None.
18Y' From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to DeSoto Chemical Coatings, Inc., for fur-
nishing Traffic Paint during 1968-1967 at the estimated cost of $2,320.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated
firm for furnishing the specified item at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Western Well Drilling Co., Ltd., low bid-
der, for the project of Constructing a Well at Alameda Municipal Golf Course at the total cost of
$20,315,20.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the company indi-
cated for the specified project at the price quoted. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which
carried on the following ll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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20. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending certain amendments to the
Alameda Municipal Code (Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, Zoning Section) pertaining to rear yard cover-
age, placement of accessory buildings and patio cuvars.
There being no objections, the President set the date of July 5 for the Hearing on this matter.
21. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the approval, subject to certain
conditions, of the Tentative Map of Tract No. 2874, Unit 3 of Villa Del Don, Bay Farm Island - Shore
Line Properties, Inc.
Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be adopted; that the Tentative Map of Tract No. 2874 be
approved, subject to the conditions as set forth in the Board's letter of June 2, 1966. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll cull vote. Ayes: Four. Noes:
None. Not Voting: Councilman Bartley, (1). Absent: None. Councilman Bartley stated he was abstain-
ing due to his interest as a realtor in the original sale of the property.
22: From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, with regard to the modification of certain
Census Tract boundaries, and recommending the proposed divisions as shown on the mop attached to its
letter dated June 2, 1966.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed and that said Census Tract Map be approved
as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Fine, Noes: None. Absent: None.
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23. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd., low bidder, for
furnishing Transit Mix during I966-1967,
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated
firm for furnishing the specified materiul. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried
on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
24. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, low bidder, for furnishing
one Compact Station Wagon for the Street Department, at the total cost of $1,808.50.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for
furnishing the vehicle indicated at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0one, Absent: None.
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From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to A-1 Able Cement and Concrete, lone bidder,
for the project of Repairing Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter during 1966-1967, at the total cost
of $5,390.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to the firm desig-
nated for the project specified at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley
and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
26, / From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Meg Engineers,low bidder, for the project
of Installing House Sewer Laterals during 1960-1907, at the estimated cost of $14,173.30.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to said firm for
the specified project at the cost quoted. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on
the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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27. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Meg Engineers, low bidder, for the project
of Minor Street Patching during 1906-1967, at the estimated cost of $5,097.60.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to this firm for
the project indicated, at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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28. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Culvert Recon-
struction at the intersection of Fifth Street and Taylor Avenue and at the intersection of Everett
Street and Webb Avenue - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on said project be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
29. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Building Repairs
to the Alameda Swim Center - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on the designated project
be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley
and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: 0ooe, Absent: None.
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1967.
City Manager, submitting the recommended Budget for City of Alameda for fiscal year 1966-
It was understood that a Budget Session would be set at which time Mr. Weller would present the
details of his suggested Budget.
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�l� From Assistant City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Hayward Tractor Sales Co.,
Inc., for furnishing one Diesel Tractor with Loader and Bucket at the total cost of $2,900.
Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to said Company
for furnishing the specified piece of equipment at the price guoted. Councilman Bartley seconded the
motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
32. 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." (George
and Miranda Properties, Bay Farm Island - Shore Line Properties, Inc.)
33. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro-
vision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition, by Purchase, of Easement in Real
Property for Public Street Purposes (0.118 Acre -- Southern Pacific Company)."
34. Councilman Rose introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision
of law and the Charter:
There was
be created
"Ordinance No.
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New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision
(46) of Section 17-333 Thereof, Relating to Limited No Parkiog." (North
side Shore Line Drive between Park and Willow Streets).
some discussion concerning several phases of the parking situation in the area which would
by this proposed amendment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
35. The matter was submitted with regard to the proposed establishment of a Community Action Program
Committee and the participation therein by the City, as proposed by the Organizing Committee of the
Community Action Program, as contained in its letter of May 16, 1966, which was read to the City
Council at its regular meeting held May 17.
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Mr. Clarence J. Kline, Principal of the Adult School and also director of the Head Start Program of
the Alameda Unified School District, appeared before the Council. In response to President Godfrey's
question, Mr. Kline explained that the Head Start Program could be continued under a 'single-purpose
grant" from the Federal Government, without the necessity of creating a /'Community Action Program
Committee". Further, the financial arrangement was ninety per cent from the Federal Government and
the equivalent of ten per cent from the participating agency through the 1966-67 fiscal year. The
next step in the financing would be a fifty-fifty participation and then, eventually, it was believed
the Federal Government expected the community to gradually take over this program.
There was a lengthy deliberation on the subject and a question and answer period during which many
details were clarified concerning financing and the membership required to represent the different
City Government Departments. It was developed that the first step at this point was to determine
whether or not the Committee should be created to obtain a study of the problems to be resolved. The
City would not necessarily have to proceed any further if it did not desire to do so.
Following the discussion, Councilman La Croix moved that an Advisory Committee be established to ascer-
tain the necessary information about the cost of such a study and ''like-kind" funds to be expended by
the City so that the Council might apply, if feasible, for a survey of the needs of this community
under the Office of Economic Opportunity. Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None.
It was developed that the President would appoint those members who were representatives of the City
Governmental Agencies.
30:~ The matter was then presented concerning the proposed site for the relocation of the Webb Avenue
Fire Station 0o. 1. The President recalled that the City Staff had studied and recouuended several
different locations for the Council's consideration. The first site proposed was a portion of Public
Parking Lot "C", fronting on both Central Avenue and Alameda Avenue, between Park and Oak Streets.
This had been eliminated from further consideration due to the objections registered by several organi-
zations. President Godfrey reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of the next several sites to be
considered - the No. 1 of which would be the north end of Jackson Park, fronting on Encinal Avenue.
The hope was expressed that a decision could be made on the issue at this meeting, it being admitted
that wherever the Fire Station was to be relooeted, there would be some objections thereto.
It was agreed that before the City Council definitely selected a certain site, the people in the
particular area affected would be notified thereof and given an opportunity to express themselves.
After further discussion, Councilman Bartley moved the City Council approve the north end of Jackson
Park, fronting on Encinal Avenue, for a Fire Station to replace Webb Avenue Fire Station No. 1. The
motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix. Upon the suggestion of the President - and with the con-
sent of his second, Councilman Bartley then amended his motion to read that the City Council direct
the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next meeting to the effect that
the Council approve the north of Jackson Park for a Fire Station to replace Webb Avenue Station.
Councilman La CrntX SecOnded the motion as amended.
There was more discussion of the situation with regard to the citizens in the vicinity being properly
informed and the Clerk was directed to notify all property owners in the area.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. ' o: Councilmen
Bartley, La Croix and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: Councilmen McCall and Rose, (2). Absent: None.
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37, As he had stated earlier in the meeting, Councilman La Croix commented that he wanted to address
himself to the question of the Estuary
Housing situation. He stated he believed the City Council,
and especially the Mayor, had fully acted in the past to help solve the problems involved.
He inquired of the President just what the status of the situation was at this time with regard to
waiving the priority of Naval Personnel for occupying Makassar Straits and Webster Housing Projects.
President Godfrey then reviewed the history of this housing problem in detail.
Much time and discussion was devoted to the overall subject and, finally, it was agreed that efforts
would be concentrated on the approximately twenty families still living on the Naval property who had
received eviction notices and were supposed to move by June 20. Mr. Clarence Gilmore, Mrs. Mabel
Tatum and Mr. Howard Jetter, a representative of the Seventh Congressional Democratic Club, each spoke
at great length in his plea for the Council to take further action in this mutter. It was agreed a
study of the economic level of these particular and specific families would be made first - but,
eventually, the whole additional group of about seventy families would be included in the attempt to
relocate them in suitable housing.
President Godfrey stated that, if there were no objections, he would consult with the Assistant City
Manager and the City Attorney and formulate a questionnaire and proceed with the survey by mail. He
would also contact Admiral John E. Clark, Commandant of Naval Air Station, and ascertain what might be
worked out. He emphasized that, even if the Admiral rescinded his denial of giving priority to these
families in Makassar and Webster Housing Projects, there would still have to be an endorsement issued
by the Housing Authority of Alameda to change the contract with -. United ' -� -
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RESOLUTIONS:
38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6962
Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and Employees of the City
of Alameda for Traveling Expenses."
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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.
39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 0963
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Services of a Certified Public
Accountant for the Fiscal Year 1986-1987.n
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.
40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6964
Approving Agreement with the State of California for Maintenance of State
Highway in the City of Alameda and Authorizing Execution Thereof."
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.
41. "Resolution No.
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Authorizing Execution of Architectural Services Agreement with Treichel &
Gibbs in Connection with Proposed Modernization of Fire Station No. 3."
The question was raised concerning the amount of the architect's fee for this project and there was
considerable discussion thereon. Until this information could be definitely ascertained, it was
determined that the resolution would be laid over to the next meeting for further consideration at
that time.
42. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6965
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Janitorial Service
for the City Hall and Libraries, 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.
43. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6966
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda In Memoriam to Lee Edward
Erwin, Retired Poundmaster
"WITH GREAT SADNESS, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its
former, loyal employees, LEE EDWARD ERWIN, Retired Pouodmuater.
'WHEREAS, Mr. Erwin had cnwmeoced his employment with the City of Alameda in March,
1938, and had been appointed City Pouo6maatar on March 1, 1943, in which position he had
served until his retirement on May 1, 1964; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. Erwin had been most proficient in operating the City Pound and had earned
the appreciation of many citizens of the community for the excellent care and attention he
had given the animals; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. Erwin had truly been a very kindly man and was beloved for his considerate
manner and friendly attitude toward all with whom he associated in his daily life.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in acknowledgement of the worthwhile work performed
by Mr. Erwin and the favorable public relations he engendered by his amiable personality and
cooperation, the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its gratitude for the many
years of his valuable service and its sense of personal loss at the passing of this warmhearted
gentleman which has indeed grieved his many friends.
"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. Erwin that this sincere expression of
sympathy might be thus extended.
"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 LEE EDWARD ERWIN."
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.
44, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6967
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda In Memoriam to Lucien T.
Rankin, Jr,, Retired Fireman
"WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of
its former, faithful employees, LUCIEN T. RANKIN, JR., of the Alameda Fire Department.
"WHEREAS, Mr. Rankin had been employed as a Fireman on August 16, 1944, and had con-
stantly performed his duties to the best of his ability until poor health forced him to
retire on August 1, 1965; and
"WHEREAS, Mr. Rankin had been very friendly and cooperative with his fellow Fire Fight-
ers and had been most capable and dependable in his work during his many years of service to
the City.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda recognizes with
appreciation the endeavors of Mr. Rankin in carrying out his duties in the best interests of
the citizens of Alameda and hereby expresses its sense of personal loss in the unexpected
death of this fine man.
"8D 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. Rankin in order to extend to its mem-
bers a sincere expression of 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 LUCIEN I. RANKIN, JR."
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.
The President then declared the foregoing resolutions adopted, as indicated.
FILING:
45. Affidavit of City Manager and Chief of Police with regard to expenditures from Police Secret
Fund during period from July 1, 1965, through June 30, 1966.
46. Agreement - Between City and Rackleman, Larzelere & McKenna, Certified Public Accountants.
47. Agreement - Between Department of Public Works, State of California, and City - Maintenance
of State Highway in City.
48. Financial Statements - Bureau of Electricity, as of March 31, and April 30, 1966 - Verified by
Hackleman, Larzelere & McKenna.
49. Specifications No. 9W 8-66-19 - Furnishing Janitorial Service for City Hall and Libraries during
fiscal year 1966-1967.
50. City of Alameda Budget for 1966-1967 Fiscal Year.
BILLS;
51. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $163,102.72, was presented to the Council at this meeting.
The List was accompanied by certifications 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
June 8, 1966, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was
seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: 0oue,
52.v/Councilman McCall again announced the Flag Day Celebration which would be held next Tuesday
evening, June 14, with the parade starting from Jackson Park at 7:30 o'clock, and the Flag Ceremony
taking place in front of the Elks' Club and in the Lodge Hall. He also requested that the Mayor
declare the week of June 13 Flag Week, and issue a Proclamation to this effect.
Councilman McCall stated that Councilman Rose was the Parade Marshal which was of tremendous help
because he was aware of the protocol involved and he was responsible for getting the several Military
Units started promptly.
President Godfrey expressed appreciation to Councilman McCall for his many years of Chairmanship of
the City's Annual Observance of Flag Day and to Councilman Rose for his capable asaiotaoca.
53. The President then reminded the Council of the offer received from Alameda's Sister-City, Lidingo,
Sweden, for the City to send one of its students to Lidingo for the period from July 1 through Sep-
tember, 1966, Be'otutmd the applications from the four City High Schools were being screened and the
final choice would be made next Monday evening. The Citizens Committee would arrange for the travel-
ing expenses and the student chosen would live with a family in Lidingo during this designated time.
Then, next year, the exchange procedure would be reversed.
ADJOURNMENT:
54. The President then called up the audience for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of
the two former, retired City Employees. There being no further business to come before the meeting,
the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of LEE D. ERWIN and LUCIEN T. RANKIN, JR. - to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 21, 1968, at 7:30 o'clock.
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