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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 1972
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President La Croix presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Levy and was followed by a most inspiring Invocation delivered by The
Reverend Mervin R. Megill, Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Levy, Longaker, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., (5),
were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 18, 1972, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. '/ From Mr. Vern W. Dennen, 1926 Everett Street, requesting that the Council contact Federal authorities
with regard to freezing prices and salaries at zero levels,:
President La Croix said Mr. Dennen's interest in these matters, similar to those of everyone in the City,
was appreciated. The letter was to be acknowledged and filed.
3. From Mr. L. A. Patton, 1020 San Antonio Avenue, requesting the opportunity to address the City
Council on the subject of the Washington Park Master Plan.
The President stated Mr. Patton would be afforded the opportunity to speak when the recommendation of
the Recreation Commission was considered with regard to widening Eighth Street.
4. From Mrs. Helen G. Cable, 3276 Washington Street, protesting low- flying planes.
Councilman McCall pointed out complaints of this nature were received quite regularly by the Airport
Land Use Commission; the City had requested that Alameda County declare a noise problem existed at the
Oakland International Airport and the Council had on many occasions attempted to correct the noise situa-
tion. He agreed the City had a noise problem and at times it was very annoying, particularly in the east
end of the City. He suggested the writer be informed of the facts and that the Port of Oakland be advised
of the complaint.
The matter was referred to the City Manager's office for attention in accordance with Councilman McCall's
remarks.
5. of From Mr. Robert F. Reilly, 899 Union Street, expressing approval of the proposed Harbor Bay Isle
project.
6. `` From Mrs. M. C. Hockabout, 1154 Bismarck Lane, indicating approval of the proposed Harbor Bay Isle
development.
7. /, From Mr. and Mrs. William Kapp, 1122 Fontana Drive, in favor of the proposed Doric development for
Bay Farm Island.
8. From Mrs. Ben Jost, 2809 Otis Drive, protesting development of the proposed Harbor Bay Isle project.
These communications were referred to the file for consideration in connection with the project at the
time the proposal was before the Council.
9 From Imelda Merlin, 2824 Waterton Street, expressing opposition to any upzoning in the City for the
present.
President La Croix indicated appreciation of the interest of the writer in a subject of which everyone
was very much aware. The communication was referred to the file.
10."`From A. and L. Bonnie Cavana, 3034 Flora Vista, in opposition to the proposed new Bay Farm Island
development.
The communication was to be acknowledged and referred to the file for consideration at the proper time.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA:
11. Mr. Flory Rodd, 1816 Harvard Drive, requested the opportunity to address the Council with regard
to Resolution No. 1.
12. Mr. Chuck Corica, 1000 Post Street, also requested that he be permitted to speak under Resolution
No. 1.
13. Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, requested that he also be given the opportunity to speak
on Resolution No. 1.
14. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, asked that he be permitted to speak on Report No. 1.
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HEARINGS:
15. In the Matter of a Proposal of the Planning Board, on Its Own Motion, to Rezone from the "R -6 ",
Hotel - Apartment, to the "R -1 ", One- Family Residence District, southerly portions of certain property
known as 904 Regent Street.
The Clerk stated there was on hand the Affidavit of Publication that this would be the time and place
for the Hearing on the matter and the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which the proposal was
considered had been sent to the Councilmen.
Mr. Robert Venable, Assistant Planning Director, reviewed that some months previously several boundary
discrepancy proposals had been the subject of hearing and amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and the
matter of the subject property had been held off at the request of the attorney for the property owner.
He said the parcel was split into two zones, the northerly portion being in the "R -1" and the southerly
part in the "R -6" District, that there were two lots involved with a portion of the northerly lot in
the "R -6" zone. The proposal was to place the entire parcel in the "R -1" District for the sake of
consistency with zoning on the northerly side of the lagoon.
In reply to a question by Councilman McCall, Mr. Venable said if the property were left in the "R -6"
zone and a property owner wished to build a home he would not be prohibited from erecting a single -
family dwelling. He pointed out if the property were left in the "R -6" District there would always
be the potential of a buyer wanting to develop the lot for multiple dwelling use.
City Attorney Cunningham stated the issue before the Council was whether the findings and recommenda-
tions of the Planning Board and its advisory report, based upon Section 11- 172(c) of the Municipal
Code, should be sustained, modified or overruled.
On the call for proponents, there was no response, nor on the call for opponents. The Hearing was
declared closed.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted and the subject parcel be
rezoned from the "R -6" to the "R -1" District. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no objections, the meeting proceeded to "Introduction of Ordinances ".
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
16. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it would be 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 Series."
('R -6" to "R -1" District - 904 Regent Street)
The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes:
Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The meeting returned to the regular order of business.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
17. From the Recreation Commission, signed by the Secretary, submitting its Resolution No. 71372
setting forth recommendations with regard to widening of Eighth Street adjacent to Washington Park.
The Clerk stated a communication had been received on this date from Mr. Theodore H. Holdorf, 509
Hemlock Avenue, South San Francisco, suggesting that Page and Eighth Streets be made one -way streets,
and the palm trees in the Park not be destroyed.
At this time, Mr. Patton was invited to speak. He said at the last meeting of the Recreation
Commission he had heard three plans discussed for the widening of Eighth Street and he believed the
project could be accomplished without taking any footage from the Park, suggesting an overhead from
Otis and Westline Drives carried through to Atlantic Avenue and Patton Way to meet an interchange
which had been proposed approximately twenty -two years ago.
Mr. Patton also suggested that the property owners on the block involved be requested to have their
property lines moved back eight feet, by which method the tennis courts and sewer pumping system
would not have to be disturbed, that a ramp be installed from Westline Drive to Burbank Street, that
the intersection of Eighth Street and Portola Avenue be widened and a signal be installed, encour-
aging eastbound traffic to take the route from Eighth Street to Portola Avenue and Burbank Street,
turning east on Central Avenue. He indicated his suggestions on sketches prepared for the purpose
and said he offered the ideas to help guide the Council in its deliberations on the subject.
President La Croix expressed the hope that the City would never come to the point where it would
have overhead traffic lanes.
Mr. Gottstein criticized the fact that the proposal was to widen only the block of Eighth Street
adjacent to Washington Park, rather than to Lincoln Avenue to connect with the former Southern Pacific
Company right -of -way. He suggested that the palm trees be removed.
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President La Croix explained that the total proposal was to widen Eighth Street to Lincoln Avenue, in
increments, to tie into the old Southern Pacific railroad right -of -way. The first increment was to take
care of the block under discussion.
Mr. Gottstein expressed the opinion that the complete project should be undertaken immediately, so that
the old railroad land could be used by Lincoln Avenue traffic.
On request, Mr. Raymond P. Kranelly, 1150 Admiralty Lane, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, addressed
the Council. He explained that the plan presented by the Commission at this time recommended only an
eighteen -foot intrusion into the Park from the outside edge of the present sidewalk, which would save
twenty feet and fourteen trees would be lost. He interjected a note which had not been included in the
plan although the subject had been discussed by the Commission. He said the plan included no parking
on the west side and eight feet for parking on the east side of Eighth Street and, if no such parking
were to be provided, another eight feet would be saved and probably all fourteen trees could be spared,
that one tennis court would be eliminated.
In response to a question by President La Croix with regard to relocating and bringing back to use another
tennis court or a complex of courts, Mr. Kranelly said the Commission committee, composed of Commissioners
O'Maley, Heaney and Towata, was studying the development of Washington Park and working on a Master Plan
for the total Park. A Master Plan had been presented to the City in 1965 in which the development of the
lower area of the Park was envisioned - an acreage of 7.47 acres to the west of Eighth Street, and it had
long been the Commission's plan that this area would be developed and that tennis courts would be included.
It was the intention of the Commission, if a tennis court should be lost in the street widening, that it
would be replaced in this area and the cost should be reimbursed to the City from Gas Tax moneys. Two
courts would remain in the Park upland and undoubtedly a minimum of four courts would be constructed in
the lower area.
To a'que;tion by Councilman Fore, Mr. Kranelly said the Commission had come into the picture of the Eighth
Street widening many months ago when the City Engineer had discussed the matter with its members and the
explanation had been given that this was for the overall plan of the arterial from Westline Drive all the
way through to connect with Patton Way at Lincoln Avenue and then on to the Tube. The Commission had
approved the No. 1 plan proposing the maximum cutting into the Park. After consideration of the recom-
mendation, the Commission had requested that the City Engineer again appear before it and the result had
been a plan with a minimum intrusion into the Park which, as he had said, could be cut down another ten
feet. It was pointed out that the plan included an aesthetically- designed walkway through the Park.
There was discussion with respect to restricting or eliminating parking in the subject block of Eighth
Street and the trees which would have to be removed. Mr. Hanna commented that there were 13,000 trees
on the streets of the City and probably 10,000 more in the parks and on the Golf Course, with additional
beautiful planted areas, and he felt it was unrealistic to give such strong consideration to the matter
of six trees, even though they were irreplaceable.
President La Croix commended the Engineering Department on its work in structuring and maintaining the
parks; however, he said he felt if at any time it was possible to save any of the trees or any of the
park area this should be done. He said he felt the initial Engineer's plan was an excellent one but he
still believed if there was an opportunity to do the same job under another proposal he would like to
have a report from the City Engineer for evaluation by the Council. He suggested the report be accepted
and it be referred to the City Engineer for study and discussion with the property owners on Eighth Street
between Portola and Central Avenues of the possibility of eliminating parking on the east side of the
street, in order that they would be aware of the consideration of the City and what the Council hoped to
accomplish by so doing, with a report to the Council as to the feasibility of the plan.
Councilman McCall suggested the solution to the problem was to condemn the parcels involved, complete
the project and allow the owners the opportunity to buy back the properties, at the least possible cost,
if this could be done through the State Division of Highways or the Highway Users Tax. He said he would
like to see Eighth Street used as a one -way street and he would appreciate having a report from the City
Engineer after discussion with the property owners.
Mr. Kranelly asked to speak and said the Commission, approximately two years ago, had suggested the area
from Westline Drive be ramped over City property to connect with Burbank Street for a one -way street
north, with Eighth Street one -way proceeding south. The City Engineer had explained that it was not
practical to make an arterial street come to a dead end and then turn left as this would create a larger
problem.
Mr. Hanna explained that the Engineering Department attempted to design any facility to do the least
damage to the community; in the initial, maintenance and operation cost and performance the goal of the
Department was to achieve something with the least damage and the most benefit. It had not been considered
proper to deprive the property owners of their homes and the damage of taking a section of Washington
Park was minimal by comparison with the large areas southerly of the Park which had not been developed as
well as a triangular piece on the east side of the reverse curve of the Eighth Street connection.
Councilman Fore moved the report of the Recreation Commission be accepted and it be referred to the City
Engineer for report on his findings, including his thoughts on the suggestion by Councilman McCall that
one -way streets be created as a solution to the Eighth Street traffic problem. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
Mr. George Coupe, 637 Pond Isle, asked to speak. He said he disliked to see trees removed but if palm
trees were to be left in the middle of a four -lane highway they would be extremely dangerous, particularly
in stormy weather. He said he felt they should be removed.
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18.17 From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., low
bidder, for the project of Reconstructing Santa Clara Avenue from Park Street to Versailles Avenue at
the estimated price of $64,101.05.
Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be adopted, that the contract be awarded to the designated
firm for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore and
carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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9. gi From the City Manager, recommending appropriation to the Police Secret Fund be authorized to
increase the balance in that Fund to $500.
Councilman Levy moved the recommendation be accepted and the sum of $321.40 be appropriated for the
Police Secret Fund for the purpose noted. Councilman Fore seconded the motion which carried on the
following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
20./ Brought up at this time was the matter of authorization under provisions of Section 3 -15 of the
City Charter to negotiate for the project of repairing the lagoon water control gates at the Bayview
weir structure at a cost not to exceed $6,100, on which the recommendation of the City Manager had
been submitted for consideration at the meeting of the Council on July 18, at which only three members
of the Council had been present.
Councilman Longaker moved the recommendation be adopted and authorization be given under provisions
of the Charter to proceed with the designated project at the price stated. Councilman McCall seconded
the motion which carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
21. Called up was the matter of approval of Parcel Map No. 818, subject to terms and conditions of
the City Engineer's Report dated December 21, 1971, and negotiations with the Bureau of Electricity
pertaining to certain easements, as recommended by the Planning Board. This covered division of
property of the Alameda Convalescent Hospitals Inc., fronting on Otis and Westline Drives. The matter
had been continued from the Council meeting of July 18.
It was stated that certain easements involved with the Parcel Map had not yet been submitted. The
matter was therefore continued to the next regular meeting on August 15, 1972.
22. President La Croix announced that he had received a communication from the Attorney for Foster &
Kleiser requesting that the Hearing on the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code on signs be held
at the regular meeting of the Council on September 5, 1972, rather than at the meeting of August 15,
due to a conflict with a hearing on a similar ordinance by the City of Oakland. He said the City
Sttorney concurred and the Hearing, which would appear on the agenda for the August 15 meeting, would
be continued to September 5.
NEW BUSINESS:
23.'I Councilman McCall commented on the disturbance among the residents of the City and meetings being
held with regard to proposed development within the community. He said he felt there had been much
misinformation as to where the Council stood on the matter and pointed out the Council had not received
anything on the project, that the matter was before the Planning Board for hearing.
Councilman McCall said he thought the proposal for a building freeze or complete no- growth in the City
of Alameda could not be disassociated from the proposed development on Bay Farm Island as well as
those on the City highlands - the Del Monte properties and many other pieces of property on which
building and rebuilding was needed and structures which needed to be preserved. He said he would like
to know what was meant legally by the terms "freeze" and "no- growth ". He said he had just received
information that the preliminary injunction hearing had been held on this date in Superior Court seeking
to invalidate the building moratorium initiative ordinance approved by the electorate of the City of
Livermore on April 11; he had not heard the outcome of the hearing and requested that the City Attorney
keep the Council advised of developments. He remarked that undoubtedly the Press would follow the
matter closely.
Councilman McCall commented that until such time as he was fully satisfied that the island of Alameda
would be protected in every way with regard to traffic and building he would not take a position in
favor of the proposed Bay Farm Island development. He expressed the opinion that the City should be
developed in accordance with the General Plan. He recalled a proposal in 1948 that, in the event the
South Shore was ever developed, there would be a shoreline freeway, and predicted that at some time in
the future there would be a Southern Crossing and he still supported this. He said he felt the City
should not be looking toward any "no- growth" or "freeze" initiative until the real effects and every
aspect were known with respect to the requirements relative to building permits on the present owner-
ship of properties in the community.
President La Croix said he had made a statement which had appeared in the Alameda Times -Star on this
date which set forth his position that he felt what the City was looking for was honest and controlled
growth and he would support the statements of Councilman McCall that the City should not have a
moratorium on building although he would not support his statements with regard to the Southern
Crossing.
24. Councilman Levy said he had attented a dinner meeting of the East Bay Division of the League
of California Cities the previous Friday evening and Councilman McCall had submitted an excellent
report which had been very well accepted.
RESOLUTIONS:
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25. v ' "Resolution No. 7966
Authorizing Execution of Architectural Services Agreement with Robert
Dean Putman in Connection with Municipal (South) Golf Course and
Related Facilities."
President La Croix emphasized that consideration of hiring an architect in no way committed the Council
to the sale, trade or giving of any land with respect to the Golf Courses.
Mr. Flory Rodd, 1816 Harvard Drive, noted that the City was deficient in park and recreation space and
raised questions with regard to elimination of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth holes and possibly
the second, third and fourth holes, noting that Doric Development's plan called for a four -lane industrial
highway in the area of these holes and suggesting that a "land grab" might have been involved. He pointed
out the South Golf Course had produced more revenue in the last year than at any time in its twelve -year
history and questioned the rush to dispose of seventy acres of recreational land at this time. He sug-
gested the hiring of a golf course architect be postponed until after the proposed Harbor Bay Isle develop-
ment matter was settled.
The President noted that according to the Golf Course Study of February, 1971, golf was a good use for
the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth holes but maintenance costs made them less than ideal, and that
reconstruction of the Course was suggested to make it more compact, that this area with holes twelve and
sixteen should be preserved for future park sites or other appropriate purposes. He emphasized that any
suggestion that there had been a "land grab" was a false accusation, and explained that the roadway to
the southerly side of the Golf Courses was for emergency access to Bay Farm Island had been in existence
for many years.
Mr. Rodd suggested that plastic pipe be installed to correct the irrigation problems on the subject holes.
It was explained that a great deal of this pipe had been used and reconstruction of the irrigation system
was necessary.
President La Croix quoted further that it was realized the Course needed remodeling due to its length,
irrigation system, soil base, water supply and other uneconomical factors and it had been determined that
an architect should be hired to recommend the best way to remodel. He pointed out this had been done
because, primarily, the golfers of the community had indicated this was desired by them, urging that the
Golf Courses should not be put out to lease but should be retained and refurbished.
Mr. Rodd presented additional questions with regard to disposal of seventy acres, according to articles
in the Alameda Times -Star, to which President La Croix objected, saying it had been found over the years
that not all information in the newspaper was accurate.
Councilman McCall explained that any decisions with regard to disposal of land in connection with the Golf
Courses would be made by the City Council; the proposal was to hire an architect only for a preliminary
study, with continuation of the arrangement to be optional. He commented further in explanation.
vMr. Chuck Corica, 1000 Post Street, said he was also disturbed about the proposed shortening of the South
Course from 164 to 100 acres and the elimination of the designated holes. He said the Alameda Men's
Golf Club wanted a full -sized golf course, eighteen holes, par 71 or 72, 6200 to 6800 yards. He said,
according to statistics of the National Golf Foundation, there should be one golf course for each 29,670
people; the City of Alameda was already short and with the developments anticipated it might be possible
the City would need two additional courses. He implored the Council not to shorten the South Course.
President La Croix quoted from notes in explanation with regard to the possible elimination of the three
holes, surplus land adjacent to the Course, possible sale or exchange of land, the actual acreage of the
Courses, and other factors involved in the matter. He pointed out that in the hiring of the golf course
architect the Recreation Commission committee had worked with the Recreation Department and the architect
would certainly work with these people.
- Mr. Charles Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, suggested that a questionnaire be sent to the residents of
Eighth Street adjacent to Washington Park on the proposals with regard to widening Eighth Street, to
obtain a cross - section of their views and any suggestions they might have on the subject, to avoid a
conflict which might be averted.
Mr. Tillman said he wanted to go along with the suggestions of his co- workers on the subject of the Golf
Courses. He said he had found the three holes mentioned the most interesting as they were the most
difficult; he therefore felt some thought should be given in an architectural plan to duplicating their
features. He offered to plant trees if these were furnished by the City, and implored the Council not
to dispose of any of the land as he felt this was the most valuable heritage enjoyed in the City.
Mr. George Coupe, 637 Pond Isle, said he was very much opposed to wasting $27,000 of the taxpayers' money
to hire an architect as there was nothing wrong with the Course except the irrigation system, that it
would be a crime to spoil the layout, and it was impossible to build a good golf course on 100 acres.
He said there was no reason a profit should not be made on the Golf Courses if properly handled but other
recreational facilities did not show a profit and the golf operation should not be expected to do so
either.
✓ Mr. Bennett Erdahl, 247 Beach Road, concurred with the statements of Mr. Coupe, stating the money spent in
repairing the sprinkler system was wasted as plastic pipe was not used. He recommended that tees be built
on the South Course.
Mr. Harry Timmerman, 2053 Alameda Avenue, said the residents were forced to rely on the newspaper for
information on these matters and suggested if the Council had a different opinion it should be explained in
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the Press so that people would be properly informed. He said he had received the impression at the
meeting of June 6 that the architect was to be hired to make recommendations and if he read the report
in the Times -Star correctly the architect was under limitations as to what he could do, and he was
told to reduce the Course to a certain size and eliminate certain areas. He said the South Course
was a good one and it would be a waste of public money to proceed on a multi- thousand dollar venture
when it could be done for much less.
President La Croix said he had requested that the information be assembled so that it could be made
available. He said one of the dilemmas the City Council had been beset with ever since construction
of the Course in 1955 was the continuing maintenance and repairs with City money. The Council had
taken hold of the problem and he felt it had followed the direction it had set at the joint meeting
with the Recreation Commission on the subject, had been honest with the people and moved through the
staff and the Commission to accomplish what the people wished to see accomplished. He said he felt
the proposal before the Council at this meeting was another step in this direction.
Mr. Kranelly said he would like to clarify statements that instructions had been issued to the archi-
tect to reduce the size of the South Course from 164 to 100 acres. He said no instructions had been
given to the architect, pointing out that he had not as yet been retained; the statements were comp-
letely erroneous and the amount of land was 146 acres rather than 164. He said he had made the
statement that the Recreation Commission would resist any encroachment upon the Golf Course land from
the proposed development.
Councilman McCall said he would hope that in the event of another such discussion the agreement would
be read and that the interested parties would have had a copy for their understanding. He said he
would give no one permission to speak for him with respect to disposing of any land, changing any
homes, or any other points until there had been an opportunity to consult with the architect. He
quoted from the agreement that the schedule would call for Phase I and Phase II, Retainer and Pre-
liminary Plans, at a figure of $7,500, with the option of proceeding on the full contract. He said
he would like to have the opportunity to speak to the architect with other members of the Council to
provide him with some direction.
Mr. Rodd asked to speak and said there was an issue of great importance in the statements of Councilman
McCall and this was that the Council was not being informed of the facts in the matter.
After confirming the provisions of the agreement with the City Attorney, Councilman McCall moved the
resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fore.
Councilman Longaker recalled he had suggested that the Council investigate and consider the possibility
of an outside agency leasing the Golf Courses and this would affect his vote.
The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes:
Councilman Longaker, (1). Absent: None.
Councilman McCall suggested that the members of the. Council and the Commission hold a joint meeting
for consultation with Mr. Putman and full instructions and understanding as to what would be done in
accordance with the agreement, stating he wished to have a part in the matter and the architect
should explain what he intended to do.
President La Croix said he felt the suggested meeting was entirely proper. The other members of the
Council concurred and, after brief further discussion and explanatory remarks by the City Attorney,
it was determined that arrangements would be made for a joint session as soon as possible for discus-
sion of the work proposed.
26. "Resolution No.
Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Construction and Completion
of Improvements in Connection with Parcel Map No. 818 and Approving
Faithful Performance Bond as to Sufficiency (Division of a Portion
of Lot 2, Block 11, Tract 1898 - Alameda Convalescent Hospitals Inc.)"
27. "Resolution No.
Approving Parcel Map No. 818 for Division of a Portion of Lot 2,
Block 11, Tract 1898, Alameda, California, and Permitting Recording
Thereof (Alameda Convalescent Hospitals Inc.)."
It was stated these resolutions would be continued to the next regular meeting of the Council on
August 15, 1972, in connection with the recommendation of the Planning Board in the matter.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Longaker, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7967
Approving and Providing for the Execution of a Contract for Grant to
Acquire and /or Develop for Open -Space Purposes No. OSD- CA- 09- 39- 1059(G)
by and Between the City of Alameda and the United States of America."
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.
The President declared the foregoing resolutions adopted, as indicated.
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INNTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
29. Councilman Levy moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over
under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of the Alameda Municipal Code
Relating to Traffic Regulations."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
30. Councilman Levy moved the following ordinance be introduced, after which it would be laid over
under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Authorizing the Sale of Certain City -Owned Real Property to Housing
Authority of the City of Alameda (Vicinity Atlantic Avenue and Main
Street - 17,800 Square Feet)."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Longaker.
President La Croix explained that this sale involved slightly less than one -half acre for sale to the
Housing Authority at the sum of $15,000 for parking and auto maintenance areas for the residents of the
new Western Housing facility.
The question was put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Council-
man McCall, (1). Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
31. "Ordinance No. 1673,
New Series
Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Certain Sections of
Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Title III Thereof, Relating to Assessment,
Collection and Equalization of Real and Personal Property Taxes."
Councilman Longaker moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
BILLS:
32. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $126,752.20, was presented to the Council at this meeting.
The List was accompanied by certification from the Acting City Manager that the Claims shown were correct.
Councilman Levy moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on August 1,
1972, and presented to the City Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded
by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent:
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL:
33.i/Mr. Michael Moriarity, 865 Cedar Street, said he had submitted a petition signed by himself, his
wife and approximately six other harassed citizens of the block complaining of untended dogs, upon the
advice of the Poundmaster and his Assistant, which these gentlemen had said they would submit to the
Assistant District Attorney. He said he had found upon investigation that the petition had not been
received in the District Attorney's office.
Mr. Hanna said he would check into the matter and contact Mr. Moriarity regarding his findings.
34.x` Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1128 College Avenue, read a lengthy prepared statement on the lack of merchan-
dising enterprise of the Park Street businessmen, environmental control, the "no- growth" petition and the
right of the people to control their own growth at the rate they choose.
35. Mr. Tillman requested clarification on the agreement with the Golf Course architect, whether he
would first be hired by the Council and as he completed the first step whether the same formality would
be observed through a Council resolution to proceed, and how many steps would be necessitated to complete
the contract.
Mr. Cunningham explained the steps set forth in the preliminary plan to be submitted by the architect,
stating there would be a pause after the first increment. Secondly, there would not be a formal resolu-
tion and new contract if the City should decide to continue with the agreement.
Mr. Tillman said he wanted to confirm that there was one step at which the City could terminate the
contract.
36. Mr. Corica said he was still somewhat confused as to the road indicated on Doric Development's
relief map along the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth holes and the statement by the Recreation
Director that this area might be jeopardized. He asked if this was merely a coincidence or if
Doric Development had worked with the City staff.
President La Croix explained that there had been staff meetings with the developer for many months
but no policy had been set on anything involved in the proposed development. He said he could only
assume that the developer was considering all possibilities in conjunction with the development;
there had been no policy set by the Council on the project, nor any action taken by the Planning
Board on any of the plans nor would there be any until such time as the Board had voted on the
proposed rezoning.
37. ✓ Mr. Corica also requested clarification of statements of the City Attorney with regard to
instructions to the architect by the staff as to what was desired on the South Course.
Mr. Cunningham explained that there had been meetings of the Recreation Commission and its committee
with the architect, when the decision had been made to recommend Mr. Putman for the work, and he
had been made aware of the ideas of the committee and the Commission as a whole of what was intended.
FILING:
38. Agreement - Between City and Robert Dean Putman - for Architectural Services re South Golf
Course.
39. Agreement - Between City and United States of America - re Grant for Open Space Purposes.
40. Councilman Levy moved the Council retire to an executive session for discussion of appointment
of members of the Library Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried unanimously.
After a five - minute recess the Council reconvened in the Conference Room of the City Hall for its
deliberations. At the conclusion of the discussion, the City Attorney was requested to prepare an
appropriate resolution for action by the Council at its next regular meeting on August 15, 1972, and
it was determined that no further action would be taken at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
41. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk