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1965-08-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 3, 1965 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Godfrey presiding. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman McCall and it was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Harold Petroelje, Pastor of First Christian Reformed 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 July 20, and the special meeting held July 27, 1965, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Mr. Wendell Mew, 262 Beach Road, registering the opposition of his family to the reclassi- fication of a portion of the 1300-block of High Street, and requesting that their lots known as 1323 and 1325 High Street not be included in said rezoning. The matter was referred to Item No. 3 under "Ordinances for Passage", as listed on the agenda for this meeting. 3. From Shore Line Properties, Inc., signed by Mr. D. J. Hawley, President, concerning its intent to develop certain public facilities in the Bay Farm Island project. The communication was referred to Item No. 1 under "Ordinances for Passage", for consideration: therewith. ,4/ 4. From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. A. T. Wiemken, President, recommending that no changes be made at this time in the existing physical structure or traffic pattern of the intersection of Central and Encinal Avenues at Sherman Street. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter indicating that the City Engineer had stated he would submit a full report on this situation to the City Council at its first meeting in September. v/ 5. From Mr. John J. Williamson, 512-B Central Avenue, in protest against the fill project on Bay Farm Island - and requesting that the City Council "rescind the ordinance" and take immediate action to halt all further fill and exploitation of the Bay Farm Island tidelands. This matter, too, was referred to Item No. 1 under "Ordinances for Passage", as set forth on the agenda for this meeting. 6! From Mr. John E. Mitcheom, 759 Central Avenue, stating he had been authorized by Mr. Merle R. Pagel, owner of property at 1319 High Street, to request that the ordinance listed on the agenda to reclassify certain property on High Street not be passed to include this parcel. This communication was referred, also, to Item No. 3 for further consideration with the ordinance pertaining thereto under "Ordinances for Passage". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. At this point, Mr. Thomas F. Holler, Program Director of the Eastbay Chapter National Safety Council, addressed the Council. He reviewed the summary of the 1964 Traffic Accidents in the City of Alameda. Mr. Holler emphasized the principal problem was the "drinking driver". 8/ Mr. George S. Kieffer, 550 Park Street, referred to an item under "Reports" on the agenda relat- ing to his request for the reclassification of certain property on Park and Oak Streets and the adjacent area. He requested the withdrawal of his petition for said rezoning. This was agreeable and it was so ordered. 9:/ Mrs. David O. Stone, 3320 Burdick Drive, Oakland, represented the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area. She stated this organization wished to go on record as being in opposition to any further fill of San Francisco Bay - specifically the Bay Farm Island Fill Area No. 2. 4/ 10. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, voiced his objection to the proposed traffic alignment at Central and Encinal Avenues at Sherman Street. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: V 11. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., only bidder, for the project of Widening Clement Avenue between Park and Oak Streets, at the total cost of $17,657. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. v' 12. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to O. C. Jones & Sons, low bidder, for the project of Site Development and Paving Work at Godfrey Park, at the total cost of $7,764.50. Councilman La Croix moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the firm indi- cated for the project set forth at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman McCall questioned the lack of bids on these projects. He expressed his disapproval of awarding a contract when only one bid has been received on a project. He suggested a letter be sent to the Associated General Contractors of Alameda County concerning the City's call for bids. Council- man Rose concurred with these statements. The President directed City Engineer Hanna to write such a letter as had been proposed. 13. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending reclassification of forty-seven acres in north-central Alameda on Its Own Resolution of Intention. The proposed zone changes would be from "R-2", "R-4", "C-1", "C-M" and "M-1" Districts to "R-3", "R-4", "R-5" and "M-1" Districts - as specifically outlined on the map labeled "North-Central Alameda Rezoning Study - Exhibit 'A' - dated June, 1965". The Hearing date on this matter was set for the Council meeting to be held August 17, 1965. 14. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing.a Sprinkler System in the West Portion of Krusi Park - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 15. Councilman Bartley introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provi- sion of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Adopting by Reference the Uniform Building Code, Volume I, 1964 Edition, Copyright 1964 by International Conference of Building Officials, with Amendments, Additions and Deletions Thereof, as the Primary Code, and Volume III of Said Uniform Building Code, Referred to in Said Primary Code as the Secondary Code; Regulating the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Removal, Conversion, Demolition, Occupancy, Equipment, Use, Height, Area and Maintenance of Buildings or Structures in the City of Alameda; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor; Declaring and Establishing a Fire District, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and Repealing Ordinance Nos. 1408, 1437, 1495 New Series, and All Other Ordinances and Portions of Ordinances, in Conflict Herewith." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 16. The President asked that the Council Committee on the City's Capital Outlay Program submit at least a preliminary report on this item as soon as possible. 17. President Godfrey also referred to the Council Committee on a Junior College site in the City and stated that the membership of a Citizens' Committee was currently being established and a full report on said Committee would be given at the next Council meeting. 18( Councilman McCall expressed his concern with dogs running loose and said he believed it should be made known that the City had a Dog-Leash law and it should be enforced so the people would respect it. 19. Councilman McCall remarked that, presently, there were about fifty-five men working at Todd Ship- yards Corporation where there had been a maximum of four hundred sixty-five working at one time. He thought some effort should be made to work with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce to ascertain if the City could get the United States Navy to award contracts to the local shipyards. He suggested the Council assist in this endeavor. President Godfrey stated Mr. Wiemken, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, was present and he asked him if he could submit a memorandum to the Council about the Chamber's thinking on what could be done by it and the Council to effect some activity in this type of industry. 20' Councilman McCall also inquired about the proposed development of the Estuary Apartments on the site of the former Estuary Housing Project. City Engineer Hanna reported that negotiations were being carried out by the interested parties and the Building Inspector was to be advised as soon as the Developer was in a position to begin construction. 21. Councilman McCall reminded that he and Councilman Rose had met with Mr. William Penn Mott, Jr., with regard to the Alameda Memorial State Beach Park and what attitude the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District might have concerning its assumption of the maintenance and operation of said Beach and other Alameda Beaches. He inquired what action had been taken, if any, by the Regional Park District Board. Also, he wanted to know what the status was of the State Beach itself as far as the State of California was concerned. He felt it was a shame that the Park was not being used.to its fullest potential. Upon advice from City Manager Weller, it was agreed that the Council would await the contemplated meet- . ing of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Beaches and Parks, and the Department of Public Works. It was suggested the City contact the State Beach people to ascertain if it could help in this matter at said meeting. 22J/ Councilman McCall concluded with the reading of a description of the boundaries of the Waterfowl or Game Refuge from the 1964 Edition of the California Hunting Regulations, known as "San Leandro Waterfowl Refuge". He stated this area was established long ago and the conservationists who were interested in this type of recreation should pool their resources and try to improve the area. He pointed out that many people did not know this "Refuge" was there for their enjoyment. NEW BUSINESS: 23. Reference was made to Resolution No. 113126, "Employment Practice Recommendation", which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda on July 20, 1965. The Clerk was requested to read said resolution in full, which asked that a 11 Governmental agencies consider adopting similar resolutions. This urged the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District to limit its hiring in every possible case to workers and contractors residing within Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco Counties. The City Attorney was requested to prepare an appropriate resolution for adoption later in the meet- . ing. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6831 Authorizing Payment of One Hundred Fifty-three and 00/100 Dollars ($153.00) for Lost or D estroyed Interest Coupons from Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds, Series A, Nos. A316-319, and Nos. A321-325." 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6832 Appointing Member of the Recreation and Parks Commission." (Raymond P. Kranelly) 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6833 Resolution Declaring Copies of the Uniform Building Code, 1964 Edition, Placed on File with the City Clerk to be Public Records; Setting the Time and Place of Public Hearing on the Adoption of Said Code by Reference, and Directing Publication of Notice of Said Hearing." 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. Councilman McCall felt the men in the building trades should know about this Hearing in case they had any questions on the subject. It was agreed that copies of the Notice of Hearing would be sent to The Builders Exchange and to the Associated Home Builders of the Greater East Bay, Inc. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: 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. "Resolution No. 6834 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of a Storm Sewer in Eagle Avenue from Lafayette Street to Minturn Street and in Minturn Street from, Eagle Avenue to Clement Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6835 Declaring No Further Need for Citizens' Committee on Charter Revision to Function, and Ordering Dissolution Thereof." 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 Clerk was asked to write a letter of thanks to each member of the Committee. The Clerk stated she also had a copy of the resolution itself to be sent to said membership. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6836 Requesting San Francisco, Bay Area Rapid Trans t District to Adopt Certain Employment Practices and Endorsing Recommendation of Alameda County Board of Supervisors with Respect Thereto." 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 30. "Ordinance No. 1507, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Shore Line Properties, Inc., to Dredge Certain Marsh, Tide and Submerged Lands of the City of Alameda, and to Fill Certain Like Lands Owned by Said Corporation in Said City, Known as 'Bay Farm Island Fill Area No. 2', and Authorizing Execution of Agreement Pertaining Thereto." The President asked that all those who desired to speak on this subject please refrain from repetitive arguments. If any new information was available, the City Council did indeed wish to hear it but it was felt that the entire question had been thoroughly reviewed. Under "Oral Communications", the following had requested permission to speak at this time - and they proceeded to voice their objections to the adoption of this ordinance: Mrs. J. Benton Coffman, 2846 Santa Clara Avenue, member of the Woman's Civic Affairs Committee; Mrs. Sylvia McLaughlin, 1450 Hawthorne Terrace, Berkeley, Secretary of the Save San Francisco Bay Association; Mr. Ralph Jones, President, pro tem, of Alameda Conservationist Association, Post Office Box 341, Alameda; Mr. Melvin Kahn, 467 Central Avenue, owner of property on Bay Farm Island; Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street; Mr. John J. Williamson, 512-B Central Avenue; Mr. Harry Barthman, President of Associated Bay Area Sportsmen; Mrs. Alice Howard, 1556 Everett Street; Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue; and Mrs. Jon Roberts, 1721 -Pearl Street. The principal objection was that this development would ruin the area for a Wildlife Habitat and/or Waterfowl Refuge. Further, the question was raised concerning the possibility of certain new laws preventing the construction of schools so close to the Metropolitan Oakland-International Airport. Also, adequate ingress and egress to the subdivision was questioned - with only Bay Farm Island Bridge being available for traffic between it and the main part of Alameda. All representatives of groups stated their organizations were unalterably and unequivocably opposed to approval being given for the fill operation on Bay Farm Island. Councilman La Croix expressed his opinion on the subject and stated he could see no reason whatsoever for developing this "Section 2" on Bay Farm Island insofar as its economic value was concerned in the best interests of the City. After considerable discussion and a question and answer period covering the many aspects of this development, Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 31. "Ordinance No. 1508, New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." Councilman Rose moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 32. "Ordinance No. 1509, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." (Portion of 1300-block of High Street) The President called attention to the communications from Messrs. Wendell Mew and John E. Mitcheom which had been referred to this time for consideration in conjunction with the ordinance in question. The Hearing on the matter had been held at the last meeting of the Council. Mr. Mitcheom, 759 Central Avenue, addressed the Council at great length in presenting a detailed argument against the passage of this ordinance to include the properties of Messrs. Pagel and Madden, known as 1319 and 1321 High Street. He suggested very strongly there was need for a revision of the "C -1 ", Neighborhood Business District regulations to allow some "planned" apartment construction therein. Mr. Mitcheom emphasized he was not opposed to the contemplated erection of the eight units by Mr. Sturtevant for which the reclassification was primarily being made. He reiterated that he would pursue his belief that the "C" Zones should be changed to accommodate high density multiple dwellings. It was pointed out to the interested parties who were present that the "R -5" District regulations were very broad in the uses which could be made of properties in this zone. Councilman McCall then moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, McCall and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: Councilmen La Croix and Rose, (2). Absent: None. FILING: 33. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of, June 30, 1965 - Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere & McKenna. 34. Annual Report - Bureau of Electricity - Fiscal Year 1964 -1965 - Verified by Hackleman, Larzelere & McKenna. 35. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. VW 8 -65 -22 - Installation of Storm Sewer in Eagle Avenue and in Minturn Street. 36. Three Copies Uniform Building Code - 1964 Edition, Volume I. 37. Three Copies Uniform Building Code Standards - 1964 Edition, Volume III. BILLS: 38. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $26,974.79, 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 August 3 1965, 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: None. ADJOURNMENT: 39. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 17, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Clerk