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1963-02-05 Regular CC Minutes50 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 5 1963 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Godfrey and an inspiring Invocation was delivered by The Right Reverend- Monsignor Alvin P. Wagner, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCall, Rose, Schacht and President Collischonn, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. At this time, President Collisuhonn remarked that the Alameda City Council was very pleased to observe the Anniversary Week of Scouting by having its Scout Day in Government, during which time many of the Boy Scouts had toured through several, City Departments and others were participating as City Officials and were present at this meeting. The President then presented Certificates to the several Scout "City Officials". Mr. James Walton, Vice President of the Alameda Council of Boy Scouts of America, was called upon. He expressed thanks and appreciation for the cooperation of all the Department Heads and City Offi- cials in this Scout program. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the adjourned special meetings of January 10 and 12, and the regular meeting held January 15, 1963, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: � Z. From Alameda Steam Laundry, signed by Mr. A. P. Bareilles, expressing gratitude to the Alameda Fire and Police Departments for their excellent work in saving adjoining property and controlling traffic, respectively, during the recent fire which completely destroyed the laundry building. The President expressed appreciation for the communication of commendation and the Clerk was asked to acknowledge it and forward copies to these Departments. ]y From the Military Order of the Cootie, Veterans of Foreign Wars, signed by Charles J. Liaunti, Commander of Cootie Hive No. 55, requesting permission to stage a donkey baseball game at Lincoln Park on May 12, 1962, subject to clearance with the Recreation Department. Councilman McCall moved the request be granted, subject to clearance with the Recreation Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 4/ �.' From Jones, Thenn & Associates, on behalf of Four Winds Development Co., requesting approval of Final Map of Tract No. 2391 (condominium subdivision). The matter was referred to "Desolutiono". � 5. From Mr. A. L. Jordan, 1118 Union Street, in protest against allowing billboards near the free- ways and the approaches to the Posey Tubes. The President stated the ordinance for passage on the agenda at this meeting covered this subject, and the letter was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 6.y Mr. Duncan B. Campbell of Utah Construction & Mining Co. called attention to the fact that a number of copies of the map of the requested rezoning of portions of Unit II' South Shore, had been deposited with the Planning Department. He stated he was also leaving some extra copies thereof with the City Clerk and if any others were needed, he would provide them. 7/ Mr. Frank Gottntein, 731 Haight Avenue, spoke at length in reiteration of his contention that the Council should take action to have the elevation of Webster Street raised in order to eliminate flooding conditions. City Engineer Mark Hanna was called upon and explained certain aspects of the situation with regard to the jurisdiction of the State Division of Highways and the comprehensive study now in progress concerning the future route of the proposed highway through the City. The President asked that the City Engineer prepare a written report on this matter in general for the Council's information. 8. Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, referred to the item on the agenda concerning the award of contract for the purchase of five sedans for the Police Department and inquired if the Council had any objection to said cars being equipped with seat b elts. Upon request, Mr. Weller commented that the question of seat belts for police work was not quite the same as it was for private drivers. This matter had been under consideration for some months and he felt there were perfectly valid arguments pro and con their uoe. Be stated that a decision on whether or not to install said equipment would be made after further deliberation on the advisabil- ity thereof. Mr. Pope also spoke of the cost of employing a consultant to assist the Committee on Charter Revision and questioned the necessity for this expense. Further, he inquired why a measure could not have been placed on the ballot for the coming City Election concerning an "elective Mayor". The President explained that this one amendment would have affected too many other sections of the Charter and, therefore, the question could not be resolved by only one measure. 9.~ Mr. Frank D. McElhinney, 2515 Noble Avenue, referred to the item on the agenda concerning the petition from Utah Construction & Mining Co. for the rezoning of portions of Unit II, South Shore. He offered, for consideration of the Council, the suggestion that the Hearing on this matter be set for the month of April so that the "new" Council members might have the opportunity to review the subject which had been long standing and which, to all indications, had become platform issues for [ the candidates. REPORTS OF OFFICERSt BOARDS, ETCETERA: 10.r From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing a Storm Sewer System on Oak Street from Dlundlug,Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on the specified project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried unanimously. ll. From City Manager, recommending cancellation of the Fill Permit issued to Pomeroy-Bates and Rogers-Gerwick on February 20, 1962, covering an area north of Clement Avenue near Willow Street extended, due to the fact that no work was contemplated under this permit. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved and said Fill Permit be cancelled. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, transmitting the petition filed by Utah Con- struction & Mining Co. to rezone certain lands in Unit II, South Shore, on which a Public Hearing- had been held on January 28, 1963. Said petition was submitted to the City Council without an offi- cial recommendation from the Board. The President stated the Hearing would be set for the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on February 19, 1963. Councilman Godfrey said he felt Mr. McElhinney was entitled to hear his own personal feelings about the request to postpone the Uearing. He stated this Council had been faced with this problem for several years and he thought it was the duty and the obligation of the present Council to hold the Hearing and consider the matter. There was Some discussion on certain ramifications of the situation due to the coming City Election, at which time the membership of the City Council would change. However' the consensus was that the Council should proceed with the Hearing as set. for the next meeting. 13‘4 From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, sole bidder, for furnish- ing one Van Truck for Traffic Engineering in the Engineering Department, at the total cost of $2,195. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified truck at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ^� 14.~ From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, low bidder, for furnish- ing one three-quarter ton Chassis Cab Truck, including completely installed Maintenance Plumbers Utility Body, for the Park Department, at the total cost of $2^300. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for fur- nishing the truck indicated at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15.w From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, sole bidder, for furnishing one one-half ton Chassis Cab Truck, including completely installed Special Animal Ambulance Body, for the Pound Department, at the total cost of $2,845.20" Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be followed; Lhat'contracc be awarded to the specified bidder for furnishing the designated vehicle at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Schacht and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. � 16. - Frmn City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Bean & Cavanaugh, who submitted the lowest and best hid, for furnishing five eight-cylinder, four-door sedans, 1963 models with automatic trans- mission, for the Police Department, at the total cost of $9,783.41. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said bidder for furnishing the five automobiles as described at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. � l7x From City Manager, concerning negotiationswith the Harbor-Land Community Development Company toward the proposed development of an area south of Central Avenue between Encinal High School and Paden School, under its tentative plan - and suggesting two Councilmen be selected to represent the _City in any conferences required. The President stated he would appreciate Councilmen Godfrey and McCall serving in this capacity. He remarked that he would be happy to be of assistance in any way through his experience in real estate matters. Both Councilmen Godfrey and McCall accepted this responsibility. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 18. Councilman McCall 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 the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection (9) of Section 14-213 Thereof, and by Adding Subsection (2) to Section 14-214, Relating to Fire Zones (South Shore)." 19. "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 14-221, Title XIV, Article 2, of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to 8uuineaoea Prohibited in Fire Zone No. 1, by Deleting Gasoline Service Stations." Councilman Godfrey suggested the matter covered by this proposed ordinance be referred to the Planning Department and then to the Planning Board for study and review and a report back to the Council. Pending receipt of such information, he felt the introduction of the ordinance should be held in abeyance. Councilman McCall requested the report also contain the data on the background of the situation covered by the original ordinance on the matter. There being no objections, the President then referred the subject to the Planning Board. 20. Councilmen Godfrey introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- visibn of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (31) to Section 17-333 Thereof, Relating to All Time No Parking." (West side of Central Avenue from south line of Pacific-Avenue to 887 feet southerly therefrom) 21. Councilman McCall 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 the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision 3 to Section 17-344.1 Thereof, Relating to 24-Minute Parking Limit." (Blanding Avenue, vicinity of Everett Street) 22. Councilman Rose introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Subdivision (39) of Section 17-432 (Stop Intersection) and Adding Subdivision (10) to . Section 17-461 (Yield) Thereof -- San AmtOmio Avenue and Ninth Street." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: //' 23. Mr. Weller referred to the Council action at the meeting of December 18, 1962, authorizing the purchase in the open market of a seventeen-bank accounting machine to replace the present worn-out equipment in the Auditor's Department. Be stated that, subsequently, in view of possible legislation which would require all employers to withhold State Income Taxes beginning in 1964, it had become apparent that a larger macbine.mi8ht be needed within the life of this piece of equipment. To allow flexibility in the prospective use of this unit, he now felt it necessary to have a twenty-one-bank machine and, therefore, requgoted Council authorization to purchase said unit at a price of approxi- mately $7,500. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager be authorized to purchase a twenty-one-bank accounting machine for the Auditor's Department at a price not to exceed $7,500. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose. Speaking on the question, there was some discussion about the exact price of the equipment and to avoid any possibility of further delay in ordering the machine, it was felt the motion should be amended to read "approximately $7,500." as the price. With the consent of his second, Councilman McCall withdrew his motion. Councilman Rose then moved the City Manager be authorized to purchase the specified accnunting'machiue for the Auditor's Depart- ment at a price of approximately $7,500. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 24v~ Councilman Schacht stated he had received complaints about the plumbing facilities in the shower rooms at Encinal Swim Center and inquired if anyone was aware of the difficulty. Mr. Weller stated he would investigate conditions there. 25« Councilman Godfrey spoke of his request for a simplified method to be established for submitting the bills for Council authorization of payment. Mr. Weller explained the procedure which was contemplated. 26. At this point, Mr. Walton again thanked the Council for its cooperation with ,the Boy Scouts in their civic program and stated they would have to leave at this time. RESOLUTIONS: 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: . .. "Resolution No. 6439 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing Eighth Street, Sherman Street, Concordia Street, Pacific Avenue, Clinton Avenue and Palace Court, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6440 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract No. 2391, a Subdivision of Lot 3, Tract No. 2334, South Shore." 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. r 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6441 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Memoriam to C. Raymond Burton (Retired Radio Technician) "WITH DEEP SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former, faithful employees, C. RAYMOND BURTON, who had been employed as the Radio Technician of the City on September 22, 1936, and had retired from this position on November 1, 1950; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Burton had the distinction of having built and installed the first two- way radios in the Police Patrol Cars and, thereafter, had been solely responsible for the operation of all radio equipment in the Police, Fire and Utility Departments and had been recognized for his skill in this work; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Burton had earned the respect and friendship of his associate workers for his ability and amiable cooperation. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Alameda, in acknow- ledgment of the twenty-two years of loyal and capable service given by Mr. Burton, does hereby express its sense of appreciation for his accomplishments and its feeling of personal loss at his death. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be sent to the family of Br. Burton in order to extend to its mem- bers a sincere expression of condolence in its 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 C. RAYMOND BURTON." 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 30.' "Ordinance No. 1415, New Series An Ordinance Amending Title XII of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto a Nev Chapter Known as Chapter 8 (Advertising Displays Adjacent to Landscaped Freeways)." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 31, Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 2-63-1 - Project of Resurfacing Eighth, Sherman, Concordia Streets, Pacific and Clinton Avenues and Palace Court. BILLS: 32. An itemized List of Claims Against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $48,869.05, 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 February 5, 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. ADJOURNMENT: 33. There being no further business to come before the meeting, a'momeut of silence was observed by the Council and the audience in respect to the memory of Mr. C. Raymond Burton. The Council then adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 19, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submi C zk v