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1965-11-16 Regular CC MinutesiEGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 16 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 was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Father Patrick O'Brien of St. Philip Neri 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 2, 1965, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN C MMUN I CAT I ON S ': .' From Davis & Craig, Attorneys for Reclamation District No. 2105, signed by Mr. James B. Davis, requesting approval of the Warrant in the sum of $144,600 to reimburse the Revolving Fund of said District. 461 The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. 3.0" Mr. Frank P. Osborne, 2918 Windsor Drive, addressed the Council with regard to the condition of the Alameda Municipal Golf Course. He complimented Mr. Richard A. Watson, Assistant City Manager, for the excellent report he had prepared thereon. Mr. Osborne, however, voiced his opinion that there certainly should be some changes made in the management and operation of said Golf Course. He emphasized there would be no point in spending the amount of money necessary to rectify the bad conditions if they were not then to be maintained. President Godfrey assured Mr. Osborn that the City Council contemplated holding meetings to thoroughly discuss the Golf Course situation. 4." Mr. Wayne McAfee, 2614 Bayview Drive, read a letter, dated November 16, 1965, from the "Ban- The - Bridge Coordinating Committee" expressing opposition to the proposed causeway and bridge to run off shore along the full length of the South Shore Beach. It was requested that the City Council rescind Resolution No. 5014, adopted December 7, 1954, which reserved a 200 -foot right -of -way along the beach from High to Main Streets. President Godfrey commented in clarification of the situation and asked City Engineer Hanna to submit a memorandum to the Councilmen reviewing the history of this matter in order that it could be discussed at the next regular meeting, and consideration given to whatever action would be deemed advisable. HEARINGS: 5.`°' The matter was called up concerning the Appeal from the decision of the Planning Board to deny the variance application to erect a flourescent sign at 1000 Santa Clara Avenue to advertise the "Beauty Talk" Salon. Said Appeal was filed by Mr. Edward W. Garcia, operator of the Salon, on behalf of Mrs. Emma Trautmann, owner of said property. The Clerk stated that, since the filing of the Appeal, a petition had been received, signed by fourteen residents in the vicinity, in support of granting the application to allow said sign. Also, all interested parties have been notified that this was the time and place for the Hearing in the matter. Upon request, Mr. Donald Johnson, Planning Director, reviewed the history of this case, emphasizing the fact that the Planning Board could make no finding of hardship in denying the application for the variance. Further, City Attorney Cunningham stated the legal issue before the Council was whether or not the "lanning Board's ruling, in denying the variance under Sec. 11- 161(b) and (e) of the Alameda Municipal Code, should be affirmed, modified or reversed. The President called for the proponents and Mr. Garcia addressed the Council, urging its favorable action on his behalf. Mr. McEnroe of the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation also spoke in explanation of the type of sign to be installed and its illumination, which would not be "flashing ". In response to inquiry for opponents to the question, Mrs. Grace Taylor, 1015 Santa Clara Avenue, and Mrs. Virginia Hunnicutt, 1011 Santa Clara Avenue, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Taylor agreed to withdraw her objection if the lights were to be turned off by 8 o'clock p.m. Mrs. Hunnicott registered her protest against the existing flickering signs from the interior of the shop and, especially, to the proposed large illuminated sign. There being no further speakers on the subject, the President declared the Hearing closed. Following a question and answer period and considerable discussion of this case for clarification, Councilman La Croix moved the decision of the Planning Board be upheld and the Appeal to allow the variance to permit the erection of the specified sign be denied. The motion was seconded by Council- man Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Rose and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 6." From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Nat Lena Construction Company, low bidder, for the project of Reconstructing Culverts on Gibbons Drive at Northwood, Southwood and Yale Drives, at the total cost of $20,469.96. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Cavanaugh Motors, lowest and best bidder, for furnishing one Station Wagon and three compact Sedans for the Fire and Planning Departments, at the total cost of $7,024.50. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the firm indicated for furnishing the particular vehicles mentioned at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8/ From Mr. C. D. Ramsden, President of the Board of Education, requesting permission to be absent from the Board meetings for a period of over thirty days - from November 21, 1965, until January 3, 1966. Councilman La Croix moved the request of Mr. Ramsden be approved and that he be granted permission to absent himself during the specified period due to the necessity of his being out of the Country on business. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent2 None. It was pointed out by Councilman Bartley that possibly the Officers of the City were not familiar With the proper procedure by which to request such "leaves of absence" and he felt they should be,so informed. The President requested the City Attorney to prepare a memorandum to be sent to all Boards, Commissions, etcetera, for their information in this respect. 9 From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Parcel Map No. 158, filed by the Bureau of Electricity, covering property located at the northeasterly corner of Grand Street and Clement Avenue. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". 10. From City Manager, concerning the replacement of certain fire apparatus which was severely damaged while responding to a call - and recommending the approval of the purchase of a new Pumper at the estimated and approximate cost of $32,000. This matter, too, was referred to "Resolutions ". 11. From the Recreation and Parks Commission, signed by Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, Chairman, with regard to the proposed completion of the Alameda Swim Center - and requesting permission to engage an architect to draw up plans and specifications therefor in order to be able to arrive at firm cost estimates. President Godfrey reviewed the circumstances involved in this project when it had originally been submitted by the Commission and pointed up the improved condition of the Capital Outlays Fund in this respect. There was some discussion of estimated fees and the over -all cost of said addition to the Swim Center. Councilman La Croix then moved the request be granted and the Recreation and Parks Commission be permitted toy proceed in accordance therewith and as expeditiously as possible. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 12. Councilman Bartley introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- vision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 13 ✓ The President commended and thanked Councilman McCall for the excellent and impressive "Americanism" Program he had arranged for presentation at the Elks Lodge on November 8. President Godfrey also expressed complimentary remarks to Vice Mayor Rose for the outstanding parade held in the City of Alameda in observance of Veterans' Day on November 11, in which all areas of Alameda County were represented. He pointed out that Mr. Rose was the Chairman of the Alameda County Veterans' Affairs Commission, and had been responsible for the noteworthy celebration which was attended by a record - breaking crowd. Vice Mayor Rose stated this event was not a one -man job and he gave full credit for its success to the many who had cooperated and carried out certain assignments, especially the men of City Engineer Hanna's Department, and the Color Guard furnished by the Alameda Fire Department. 14J Upon the President's invitation, Councilman La Croix reported briefly on a meeting held with the 46 Board of Trustees and Mr. Harold Michaels, Administrator, of Alameda Hospital, with regard to some type of First Aid service. He said he believed there had been a meeting of the minds concerning a need for future emergency hospitalization for the City of Alameda. Councilman La Croix stated a study was to be undertaken to determine how this might be accomplished. 15.V Councilman Bartley broached the subject of the report on, the Alameda Municipal Golf Course, and emphasized that the study made of this situation was at the direction of the City Council and the City Manager - which manifestly established the fact that they were aware of the problems. He felt the re- port warranted further study but expressed the hope that the Council would move expeditiously on this matter. Councilman Bartley suggested the City Council set an early date for a special meeting at which time a thorough discussion could be had by the Councilmen on the conditions of the Golf Course and what could be done to remedy the problems. During the course of considerable discussion, the opinion was expressed that the Council should first obtain advice from a professional agronomist to ascertain how to cope with this one phase of the trouble. It was also suggested that the Advisory Golf Commission should be invited to attend the proposed meeting of the Council in order that it might be cognizant of the thinking thereof. It was finally determined that a special meeting would be called for Tuesday evening, November 23, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall to which the Advisory Golf Commission would be invited. NEW BUSINESS': 16f Councilman McCall referred to the success of the "Sunday Pass" on the busses of the AC Transit District, which he had suggested several years ago. He then asked that the Council request the Board of Directors of said District to establish in the City of Alameda the "shop around" or "shopper's special" pass. He felt this would stimulate business and enable the shoppers to get to all of the business districts of the community. The Clerk was instructed to write such a letter to the AC Transit District. 17. Councilman McCall then referred to an article in the Oakland Tribune of November 15, concerning scheduled Hearings on certain park plans to be held in Los Angeles from Wednesday, November 17, through Friday, November 19. 1965, and inquired if anyone was going to attend to represent the City. He pointed out that the Alameda Memorial State Beach was on the agenda. Upon request of President Godfrey, Mr. Watson, Assistant City Manager, reported that he had checked into this matter and it was primarily applicable to the South Shore Beach as a whole - not to the "Memorial Beach", per se. It was not, therefore, believed necessary for the City representatives to be in attendance at these Hearings. After further discussion of the subject, Councilman Rose moved that Councilman McCall be authorized to represent the City of Alameda at said Hearings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartley. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall indicated he would be unable to go to Los Angeles to attend these Hearings. He then referred to certain Commission meetings to be held in San Francisco on December 9 and 10, 1965, at which time actual decisions were to be made as the results of these Hearings. He suggested that, possibly, the City would have the opportunity to be heard at one of these Commission meetings if further consideration were necessary. With the consent of Councilman Bartley, his second, Councilman Rose withdrew his motion. It was developed that a full report on the results of said Hearings has already been requested by the City Manager. President Godfrey then reviewed the history of the entire procedure with regard to previous meetings and agreements toward the ultimate development, operation and maintenance of the Alameda Memorial State Beach. He felt the City did not have to make a further move until after a certain meeting of the Committee of the Public Works Department to be held on November 29, 1965. Then, immediately thereafter, the Council should contact Mr. Mott, General Manager of the East Bay Regional Parks District, and arrange a meeting with the Division of Beaches and Parks in Sacramento. Upon inquiry, all concurred that this plan would be satisfactory. V( 18. Councilman McCall then spoke of the fact that the United States Navy was to acquire a certain portion of the area formerly occupied by the Estuary Housing Project. He questioned why the Government was not taking over the entire area in order to develop it properly. President Godfrey clarified the true circumstances involved - to the effect that the U.S. Navy had wanted to take the whole area but the present owners absolutely would not relinquish this certain parcel of approximately five acres. He explained the several aspects of the situation and the formal procedure which must be followed by the U.S. Government in the proposed housing development. He stated, further, that the U.S. Navy was vitally interested in obtaining this five acres of said property and was still negotiating therefor. RESOLUTIONS: 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6871 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Three New, 8-Cylinder, 4-Door Sedans, 1966 Model with Automatic Transmission, for Police Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 6 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6872 Designating 'Channel Drive' in Lieu of 'Lidingo Circle', as Name of Street in Subdivision Tract No. 2673." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bartley and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, La Croix and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: Councilmen McCall and Rose, (2). Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6873 Approving Parcel (Property Division) Map No. 158 for Division of Property at Northeast Corner of Grand Street and Clement Avenue, and Permitting Recording Thereof, (City of Alameda by Public Utilities Board)." 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6874 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Appreciation and Commendation of the Junior College Site Study Committee." 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: None. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6875 Approving Warrant No. 104 of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2105." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bartley, McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: Councilman La Croix, (1). Absent: None. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6876 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model, 1250 GPM Class 'A' Pumper for the Fire 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: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bartley, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6877 Approving Final Map for Subdivision Known as Tract No. 2797, Being a Condominium Subdivision of Lot 4, Tract No. 2334." (Vista Del Mar Condominium, Shore Line Drive, east of Park Street)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6878 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Culvert Reconstruction at Sixth Street and Haight Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman La Croix, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6879 Adopting Specifications for Operating Refreshment Concession in Washington Park, Lincoln Park, Krusi Park, McKinley Park, Godfrey Park, and on South Shore Beach, for the Period Commending January 1, 1966, and Ending December 31, 1967, (Alternate 'A', January 1, 1966 -- December 31, 1968; Alternate 'B', January 1, 1966 -- December 31, 1970), Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 465 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6880 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to Aldonse Dialot, Retired City Employee "WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former loyal employees, ALDONSE DIALOT. "WHEREAS, Mr. Dialot had started his employment with the City on January 16, 1923, as a Gardener in the Park Department and, by his conscientious and capable efforts, he had earned promotions through the years to the several posts of Groundskeeper, Head Groundskeeper and finally, Astistant Labor Supervisor, which position he held at the time of his retirement on September 30, 1949. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda acknowledges with gratitude the satisfactory work performed by this very dependable employee who gave twenty- six years of excellent service to the City in a spirit of cooperation and friendship with all of his fellow employees and the citizens with whom he came in contact. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its sense of personal loss and directs that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be forwarded to the family of Mr. Dialot in order to convey a message of condolence to its members 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 ALDONSE DIALOT." 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. FILING: 29. Specifications No. 30. Specifications No. 31. Specifications No. 32. Specifications No. Beach. BILLS: MS 11-65-18 - MS 11-65-19 - PW 11-65-30 - MS 11-65-20 - Sedans for Police Department. Pumper for Fire Department. Culvert Reconstruction at Sixth Street and Haight Avenue. Operating Refreshment Concession in Parks and on South Shore 33. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $62,055.13, 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 Novem- ber 16, 1965, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman La Croix and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 34. At this point, President Godfrey stated that, if there were no objections, he would declare a recess, following which the Council would retire to the Conference Room for an Executive Session to discuss certain personnel matters. Prior to said recess, however, the President called up the audience for a moment of silence in observance of the passing of Mr. Dialot. ADJOURNMENT: 35. Following the Executive Session, there being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Aldonse Dialot - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 7, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, //- gity Clerk