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1966-11-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING - - - - - NOVEMBER 15, 1966 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Bartley and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Robert Olmsted, Assistant 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 November 1, 1966, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Bay Farm Island Reglamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. Gordon R. Briggs, Secretary, requesting approval of Warrant No. 115 in the amount of $16,689.97, in payment of certain dredging work. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 3. From The Mobilhome Corporation, signed by Josephine V. Smith for Mr. Hugh Curran, President, requesting acceptance of the improvements on Westline Drive, Tract No. 2707. Councilman McCall moved the improvements in said Tract No. 2707 be accepted, as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4.v7 From Mr. Paul R. Monsler, 3230 Garfield Avenue, requesting permission to erect a thirty-six inch, ornamental ghain-link fence along the front sidewalk boundary of his property, rather than setting it back two and one-half feet to his front property line. This fence would then encroach said distance into the public property area. Upon inquiry, City Engineer Hanna replied that he felt there would be no disadvantage caused by this There was some discussion of the situation and, upon advice of the City Attorney, Councilman Rose moved the City Manager issue a Revocable Permit, to allow a decorative chain-link fence to be erected as proposed. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll, call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. • • .• y' .• 5. From Waterside Terrace-Thompson Avenue Homeowner's Association, signed by Mr. Mike Grega, Presi- dent, in support of strengthening the Police Forge to combat the rising crime rate. The President asked the City Clerk to acknowledge the communication, pointing out that the City Council had always supported its Police Department and, certainly, had no thought of reducing its effectiveness. .• .• .• arrangement. • 6.7 From Senior Civics Class of St. Joseph's High School, expressing sincere thanks for the aid of City Officials in its study of Alameda City Government. The letter was noted with appregiation and the Clerk was directed to respond accordingly. From Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, submitting suggestions concerning the future development of the Park Street Business District. He referred to a State Statute which provides for the creation of an agency which would operate strictly within the State law, and which would have the power of Eminent Domain. This could, therefore, be used to acquire properties for any purpose consistent with a new Master Plan. There being no objections, the President referred the matter to the City Manager for further information with regard to the State Statute indicated. Also, the letter should be referred to the Capital Outlay Committee and the Congress of Community Planning of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce. From Formost Construction Co., signed by Mr. H. L. Triebelhorn, requesting an extension of time of four working days from November 15, in which to complete certain work on the Installation of the Irriga- tion System at the new Golf Course. The President explained to Mrs. Horner that the City Council has no authority whatsoever over the assess- ments established in the City of Alameda - with two possible exgeptions - (1) The Coungil has the Following some discussion, Councilman Rose moved that an extension of time of ten working days be granted, with the understanding that the Council would be the sole judge of what constituted a working day - and the project must be completed within the extended time or the penalty of $100. per day would be invoked. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATION3: 9. Mrs. Muriel Horner, 612 Waterfall Isle, read in full a letter dated November 15, 1966, in protest against the high assessment of her property. She claimed there were gross inequities between her prop- erty and certain others in the area. responsibility to set a tax rate and (2) The Council sits as a Board of Equalization on the third Tuesday of July of each year. At this time, any person may file written protests for Consideration. It was pointed out that no cognizance of this protest could be taken at this time, but the Clerk was to give a copy of the letter to the City Assessor with the recommendation that he answer the complaint. It was also suggested to Mrs. Horner that she contact the City Attorney's offige for further information on the subject of filing an official protest at the proper time next year. 10:7 Mrs. Eleanor Tattersall, 1528 Central Avenue, inquired what-progress, if any, had been made in the work sessions between the Council Committee and the Housing Authority with regard to adequate housing for certain families who had lived in the former Estuary Housing Project, President Godfrey stated he had contacted Congressman George P. Miller about this matter but had not yet received any answers. Further, the City Manager had had a recent opportunity to discuss the problem with the Housing and Urban Development office in Phoenix, Arizona - and had followed this up with a letter to the Washington, D. C. office. However, to date, no replies had been forthcoming. The President then explained that he was attempting to arrange a meeting of the Council Committee and the Housing Authority for next Tuesday afternoon on this subject. ^/ ll. Mr. Clarence Gilmore, 1853 Eighth Street, spoke at length about the situation which was created when Atlantic Avenue was widened and reconstructed. It seemed the small businesses on this thorough,- fare had suffered because there were no /cuto" through the ',divider strip" along Atlantic Avenue between Webster and Poggi Streets to allow customers to turn off into the parking lot of these places. Mr. Leonard Scott, operator of a small restaurant, cocktail lounge and billiard room at 632-030-628 Atlantic Avenue, also urged the Council to take action to rectify these conditions. The President asked that further study be made of this problem by the City Engineer and a report sent to the Council in order that further consideration might be given the matter at the next meeting. HEARINGS: / 12. The matter was-called up with regard to the requested reclassification by Harold and Faye M. Lane of certain properties from ''R-I", One-Family Residence District to the 7R-2", Teo-Family Residence District. Said properties were situated along both sides of Encinal Avenue, including portions of Pease and Wayne Courts and Pearl Street. The Lane property was known as 1247 Pearl Street. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing, set- tiog forth this time and place. Also, Copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which this matter was considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. Upon request, Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the history of this case. He pointed out there were sixteen parcels of property involved in this petition. Be said Mr. Lane contemplated raz- ing the existing, old sub-standard house and erecting a duplex on his property. The Planning Board had recommended the rezoning as submitted. City Attorney Cunningham stated the legal issue before the Council was whethe r or not the reconnenda- ti000 and findings of the Planning Board in its advisory report based on Section 11-175 of the Alameda ( Municipal Code, should be approved, modified or disapproved. | Dpoo the call for prppoueots. Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, Attorney, appeared in representation of Mr. and Mrs. Lane, and submitted his arguments on their behalf.' He pointed up the fact there had been no protests against .the proposed rezoning of this area. Mr. Whitney also emphasized that the new duplex to be constructed on the Lane property would be a great improvement. The President called for the opponents to the question - and there was no response. The Hearing was then declared closed. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved and the several proper- ties, as specifically described in the petition, be reclassified as requested. Councilman La Croix seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: None. The matter was then referred to 'Introduction of Ordioances". REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 13v/ From City Manager, reponmendiog contract be awarded to Aldo J. Ferrero, local businessman, for the project of Installing Exposed Aggregate Concrete at Longfellow Park at the total coat of $2,176, Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated Contractor for the specified project at the total price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and on roll call Carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None. J l4. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Manuel C. Jardim, low bidder, for the project of installing a Sturm Drain Pipe at Broadway and Blanding Avenue at the total sum of $1,601. Councilman La Croix moved the recomsendotion be accepted; that contract be awarded to Mr, Jardim for the projeCt indicated at the cost quoted. Councilman Rose seconded the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15( From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending reclassification of several prop- erties in the 2000-blook of Clinton Avenue from "R-4~, Neighborhood Apartment, to "R-5/', General Apartment District. Mr, Gregory Haddad was the petitioner. The Hearing on this matter was set for the Couooil meeting Co be held December 6, 1966^ I6, +/ From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Reconstructing and Widening Buena Vista Avenue from Park Street to Everett Street - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the fol- lowing roll cull vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 17, Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision 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 Seriea." (Encinal Avenue and Pearl Street) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 18. President Godfrey inquired about the status of the contracts with the several agencies involved with regard to Alameda State Memorial Beach. Mr. Weller reported on the actions to date and expressed the hope that by the next meeting he would be able to report more affirmatively on the matter. 19: Concerning a possible fee for parking at the Grand Street Boat Ramp Parking Lot, Mr. Weller stated a report was not yet ready but he thought it would be forthcoming by the next meeting. -^�- ZUt The President stated Councilmen Bartley and La Croix were going to meet next week with Mr. Harold Michaels, Administrator of Alameda Hospital, for further discussion of the report on the First Aid Station. 21. Councilman Rose reported in detail on the recent meetiug'of "AQAG'', Association of Bay Area Governments - and announced that two future meetings had been set for November 23, and December 16, 1966, at which time further consideration would be given and action could be taken concerning the con- cept of "Regional Home Rule' as proposed by this Association. 22. President Godfrey stated he would like to have the Capital Outlay Committee endeavor to expedite some of the projects contemplated under this Trogrom. Councilman Rose said progress had been curtailed due to delays in the Woodstock Park design. Councilman McCall also pointed out adequate information was not yet available about needs for the Corporation Yard. City Engineer Hanna explained the circumstances involved in this development and Councilman McColl stated a recommendation would be mode as soon, as decisions had been determined upon with regard to the location of certain facilities. 23. Councilman McCall also commented on a letter dated November 9, 1966, received from Mr. Ray Nesbit, Executive Officer of the State Wildlife Conservation Board, referring to the proposed development of a fishing pier and boat ramp at a site io'the vicinity of the former Maritime Training Center, as had been presented to the "Board`' at its meeting on August 25, 1966. Councilman McCall and Mr. Weller reviewed the situation in relation to the Alameda State Memorial Beach- NEW BUSINESS: 24K Councilman McCall referred to the recent closing for a month of Fruitvole Bridge for repairs by the Army Corps of Engineers. Subsequently, the City of Alameda had to close the bridge for four days for other work. He felt there should be some coordination between these agencies for all such repair work to be done at the same time to obviate repeated inconvenience to the traveling public. City Engineer Hanna stated it would be very difficult to plan for such coordination of the respective projects on this bridge. RESOLUTIONS: 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 7053 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New, 1967 Model Four-Door Station Wagon for Park and Playground Department, 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: Councilmen Bartley, La Croix andDose, (3). Noes: Councilman McCall and President Godfrey, (2). Absent: None. 26. The follm*in8.resolotion was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 0o. 7054 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New, 1967 Model Four-Door Sedan, for Street Department, Colling 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: Five. Noes: None. Absent: Qona, 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New, 1967 Model Four-Door Sedan for Personnel Department, Calling for Bids and Diregting City Clerk to Advertise Same." Councilman Bartley seconded the motion which lost on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley and La Croix, (2). Noes: Councilmen McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (3). Absent: None. Therefore, this resolution was not adopted. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7055 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New, 1967 Model Van for Recreation Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McColl and carried on the following roll caIl vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7058 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of a Storm Sewer in Sherman Street from Pacific Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7057 Approving Warrant No. 115 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." ($16,689.97) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7058 Resolution of Award of Contract - Assessment District No. 66-1," (Fifth Street-Central Avenue Sanitary Sewer) The mntibo 1:(1Y adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and Oarriad on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The adoption of this resolution was the formal action on the recommendation of Mr. Richard Watson, Acting City Manager, that the contract be awarded to Murphy Bros., Inc., low bidder, for the project of Constructing Fifth Street-Central Avenue Sanitary Sewer at the total cost of $125,803.85. This mat- ter had been laid over from the last regular meeting of the City Council. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7059 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Drainage Improvements on Sherman Street from Central Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Some." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None, 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 7060 Adopting Budget for Expenditure of Funds Allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities,° 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. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its aduption: "Resolution No. 7061 Authorizing Modification of Agreement Between City and the Golf Professional.' 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 all of the foregoing resolutions adopted, as indicated. 35. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of September 30, 1966, verified by Backlemon, Larzelere 6 McL'enoo. 36. Specifications No. 0C 11-66-2I - One Station Wagon for Park and Playground Deportnent, • 37. Specifications No. MS 11-66-22 - One Sedan for Street Depur�men�. • 38. Specifications No. MS 11-66-24 - One Van for Recreation Deparcmect ` 39. Specificationn No. PW 11-66-31 - Installation of Storm Sewer in Sherman Street from Pacific Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue. 40, Specifications No. �W ll-bd-J2 - Drainage Improvements on Sh erman Street from Central Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue. 41. Modification of Agreement - Between City and Golf Professional. BILLS: • Councilman McCall moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on • November 15, 1966, and submitted to the City Counoil at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and ou roll uall carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. • • Noes: None. Absent: None. • • 42. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Departments thereof, in the total amount of $208,685.12, was presented to the Council at this meeting, The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. 43. At this point, President Godfrey called up the audience to stand for a moment of silence in observane of the tragic passing of Mr. Angelo S. Freccero, one of the partners of the Alameda City Garbage Aaanciatinn, There being no further business to come before the meetiug, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Freocero - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, De nber 6, 1960, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,