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1963-01-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 2, 1963 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Schacht and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Haywood Cross, Pastor of First Christian Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCall, Rose, Schacht and President Collischonn, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 18, 1962, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Utah Construction & Mining Co., signed by Mr. Charles T. Travers, Manager, South Shore Land Office, concerning the improvements in Tract,No. 1898, Unit II, South Shore Development (west of Grand Street). It was suggested that the time for completion of improvements under the existing map in Unit II be extended for a period of four months in which to start work on the installation of said improvements and for a period of one year thereafter to complete the installation. Councilman Godfrey moved the extension of time beginning January 16, 1963, be granted as outlined in the communication dated December 31, 1962. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 3. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, protested against the additional extension of time granted to Utah Construction & Mining Co., particularly the fact that the public had not been given an oppor- tunity to express its opposition to said extension before action was taken. The following also registered their protests against the granting of the extension of time in ques- tion: Mr. Robert Lippi, 1201 St. Charles Street, President,Alameda Home Owners Association; Mrs. Helen Freeman, 831 Laurel Street; Mr. B. L. Chrisman, 421 Kitty Hawk Road, President, South Shore Home Owners Association; Mrs. James Wiley, 1232 St. Charles Street. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 4. City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, low bidder, for furnishing two two -door Sedans (Compacts) and two four -door Station Wagons (Compacts), at the price of $6,926. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for furnishing the specified vehicles 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. 5. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to BEPCO, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer System in Mound Street from Otis Drive to Calhoun Street, at the cost of $15,974.05. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated company for the project outlined at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6.17 From Citizens' Committee on Charter Revision, reporting the submission of a preliminary working draft of the proposed revised new Charter. The President stated that, with the concurrence of the Council, he would like to call a special meeting of the Council to be held Tuesday evening, January 8, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock in the Council Chamber, for a joint session with the Charter Revision Committee to discuss this matter. He pointed out the public would also have the opportunity at that time to express itself on the subject. Following some discussion about the procedure entailed and the time element involved with regard to whether or not., the measure could be placed on the ballot at the March election, the Clerk was instructed to prepare the Call and Notice of Special Meeting and also notify the members of the Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: .a' 7: The matter was presented concerning the proposed ordinance regulating advertising displays adjacent to landscaped freeways.. Councilman Godfrey referred to a report on the subject, dated December 26, 1962, from Mr. Neil Clark, Assistant City Manager, to the City Manager. He felt there was a great deal of information therein which would be of interest to the members of the Alameda Garden Club and the Alameda Branch of the American Fuchsia Society, both of which groups had recently requested consideration of a beautifica- tion program for the Webster Street approaches to the Posey Tubes. He requested that the Clerk for- ward copies of said memorandum to these Clubs for their enlightenment and it was so ordered. It was also agreed that the proposed ordinance would be listed on the agenda for introduction at the next regular meeting of the Council. RESOLUTIONS: 8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6429 Amending Salary Resolution No. 6366 by Deleting One Position of Police Inspector and Creating One Additional Position of Police Sergeant in the Police Department." 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. 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6430 Authorizing Execution of Contract with the Firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, Consulting Actuaries, for Required Quadrennial Actuarial Review of the State Employees' Retirement System." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10.E The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6431 In Appreciation and Commendation of Malcolm McGown for His Service to the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President and Councilman McCall personally lauded Mr. McGown for his outstanding contribution of time and knowledge as a member of the Pension Board. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. FILING: 11. Contract - Between, City of Alameda and Coates, Herfurth and England - for Quadrennial Revalua- tion of State Employees' Retirement System. BILLS: 12. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $19,628.30, 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 Schacht moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 2, 1963, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. At this time, Councilman McCall suggested a letter of commendation be written to Fire Chief Hilbish and his Fire Fighters for their excellent work in controlling the two recent large fires with a minimum of damage to adjacent structures. The President observed that he had received favorable comments from witnesses on the efficient manner in which the members of the Fire Department had fought these fires. ADJOURNMENT: 14. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 15, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,