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1962-06-19 Regular CC Minutes480 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE l9 ' - l962 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 Reverend Mr. Franklin Scott, Pastor oE Santa Clara Avenue Methodist 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 meetinc> held June 6, 1062, were approved as transcribed. 2/ 2. At this point, the President called upon Mr. Terry LaCroix, Chairman of the Recreation Commis- sion, to make a presentation. 8z^ LaCroix commended Councilman George A. Rose for his outstanding work as a member of said Commission for ten years. He read a letter from the National Recreation Association Board of Directors in recognition of his contribution of service and his election as an Honorary Member of the National Recreation Association. He then presented 8r. Rose with a Citation from the National Association and his congratulations on behalf of the Recreation Commission of the City of Alameda. In response to the presentation and the hearty applause, Mr. Rose expressed his sincere appreciation for this honor. FTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3J From Alameda County Board of 3pperviaora, signed by Mr. Jack K. Pool, Chief Clerk, notifying the Council of a Public Hearing to be held Tuesday, July 17, 1962, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. in the Court House to consider the report of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, entitled: "The Composite Report, Bay Area Rapid Transit, May, 1962" - and inviting the Council's attendance- Attention was called to a letter received this date from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District concerning the Hearing and offering to have a member of its staff attend a Council meeting to answer questions or provide additional information on the subject, if so desired. The President urged the Councilmen to plan to attend the Hearing iE possible and to submit any ques- tions prior to that time. ^/ 4: From County of Alameda Veterans Affairs Commission, signed by Mr. Arthur B. Geen, Chairman, requesting the appropriation of $250. as the City's share of the 1982 Veterans' Day Observance. Councilman McCall moved the appropriation be made as requested. Councilman Rose seconded the motion, which was carried on the following roll cull vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The question was raised about the method of determining each City's share and Councilman Rose offered to procure this information when he attends the July meeting of the Commission. 51 From Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, concerning the recommended Budget for 1962-63. The communication was ordered filed. � 6 From South Shore Land Co., signed by Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President, requesting the Council to reject and deny the request of the Planning Board to grant an extension of time in which co consider the Company's petition for rezoning a certain fifteen-acre portion of Unit II` South Shore Development. The matter was referred to the item on the agenda under "Reports". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, once more spoke in protest against the bad access way to the beach area south of 2ncinal High School. He stated this was formerly the best sandy beach and swimming area in Alameda but now it was covered with debris. He urged the Council to expend the neces- sary money to have it cleaned up. The City Manager was requested to have the City Engineer investigate this condition. It was pointed out again that this area is private property insofar as the City is concerned arid, therefore, the City could not spend public monies for any work there. Portions of the area in question are owned by the Alameda Unified School District and Congress Construction Corporation, respectively. The City Manager and the City Attorney were instructed to check into the situation and submit a report. S. u Mr. G. Q. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, spoke at length on various aspects of the recommended Budget for 1962-62, and expressed his objections to certain items contained therein. REPORTS OF 0FFIC2BS BOARDS EICEIEBA; / 9. » From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the Installation of Storm Sewer on Everett Street from Blanding Avenue to Eagle Avenue - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on said project be accepted and the ,Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None, Absent: None. lO. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to W. P. Fuller & Co., who submitted the lowest and best bid, for furnishing Traffic Paint and Thinner during 1962-63^ Also, that bids for furnishing pre-mixed Compound be rejected and authorization be given to purchase this item in the open market when needed. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified items and that authorization be given to purchase the Compound in the open market. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Nnme, Absent: None. V ll. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of the Property Division Map for the parcel known as 1610 Fernside Boulevard, subject to conditions as specified in its letter of June 12, I962. Mr. Hanna, City Ilogineer, explained the circumstances for the information of the Council. Councilman Schacht moved the Property Division Map for this parcel be approved, subject to the conditions con- tained in the Board's letter of June 12, 1962. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Flve., Noes: None, Absent: None. v/ 12. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of Tentative Map for Tract No. 2391, subject to conditions as itemized in its letter of June 12, 1962. (Subdivision of Lot 3, Tract No. 2334, South Shore), Councilman Godfrey moved the Council approve the Tentative Map of Tract No. 2391, subject to the con- ditions as itemized in its letter of June 12, 1962. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, requesting a thirty-day extension of time in which the Board could consider and take action on the petition from South Shore Land Co. co rezone cercain property in its Unit II. Considerable discussion was had on the time element involved in the regular procedure entailed in a matter of this kind before an ordinance could be passed. Mr. Way, Acting City Attorney, outlined the steps which would have to be taken by both the Planning Board and the City Council, plus the necessity of ten-day Notices of Hearings before the respective Bodies. In the hope of expediting action on this petition, possibly through the holding of special meetings by each Body, Councilman Schacht then moved the extension of time be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: Councilman Godfrey, (1). Absent: None- v( 14. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, requesting a thirty-day extension of time in which the Board could consider and take action on the petition from Leuck Realty Company, et al, to rezone 1605 and 1607 Oak Street from "B-6» District to "C-M" District. Councilman Schacht moved the extension of time be granted as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on following ro ll ca ll vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Jone, Absent: None. 15. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to A. C. Dauhuick, low bidder, for the project of installing Storm Sewer on Page Street from Taylor Avenue to South of Washington Park, at the total cost of $20,675. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated individual for the specified project at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following ll i roll call on ng ro cu vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16^ From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Oliver De Silva, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Resurfacing on Otio Drive at Mound and at Pearl Streets, at the total cost of $1,949. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation be followed and the contract be awarded to said firm for the specified project at the total cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. � i 17. From Alameda Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. Terry LaCroix, Chairman, requesting that the L—/ Council transfer $20,000. within the Capital Outlay Account, from the initial development of Washington Park Fill acreage to Woodstock Park Improvement item - and a No. 4 priority be given said project. Councilman Rose moved that the Woodstock Park Improvement project be placed in the same priority cate- gory as the items of the development of McKinley and Godfrey Parks - and the Recreation Commission recommend to the Council the order and manner in which these three projects may be most expeditiously completed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey. Speaking on the question, and relative to the improvement of Woodstock Park, Councilman McCall raised the question of the improvement of Dr9sb Street. The City Engineereuplained that the property owners affected in this area are the Alameda Unified School District, the City and five or six private owners on the south side of Brush Street. Be said he felt the time might soon be opportune for all concerned to pay their share of such an improvement project. Councilman McCall reviewed the history of the area and stated he was referring to the improvement of Spruce and Cypress Streets also. It was pointed out by Mr. Hanna that the relative value of the latter streets to the Park and the degree of participation is different - each of the streets is a separate problem. 4 9 It was felt the City should proceed to explore the matter of having Brush Street paved. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. . Mr. Way also explained that there was-no actual transfer of funds necessary at this time. As the three parks are to be developed, each project will come before the Council for approval. 18. From City Manager, recommending that a five-year policy be executed with the Insurance Company of North America, effective July 1, 1962, for fire and extended insurance coverage - and that Ader and Mathebat be designated as the Broker of Record. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be adopted and the necessary polic' be issued by the Insurance Company of North America for a five-year period beginning July 1, 1982, and the firm-of Ader and Mathebat be designated the Broker of Record. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 19. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provi- sion of law and the Charter: ."0rdin000e New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Amendment of Certain Leases Between the City of Alameda and Barnes and Tibbitts Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. Made Pursuant to Ordinance No. 168, New Series." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 20. Laid over from the last meeting was the transmittal by the City Manager of the recommendations of the Civil Service Board for classifications and salaries proposed to become effective on July ,l, 1962. It was stated in the letter that the zecommeodutimuanerein close conformity with the report submitted by Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc., which firm had been engaged to make a comprehensive survey of City personnel. Additionally, salary data had been surveyed for positions not covered by the Board study, primarily those at the Department Head level. All recommendations were included in the proposed position, salary and classification resolution. As had been requested earlier, Mr. Richard Bartalini, 405 Greenbrier Road, addressed the Council at length on the subject of the position and salary resolution, primarily dealing with the category of public safety - and more particularly, the positions of Fireman and Patrolman within this category. Mr. Bartalini submitted his arguments in detail - pointing up that the salary for these two positions was the lowest of the five cities which had been used for comparative purposes. Be claimed that if this trend continued, it would be to the City's detriment because the younger, well-qualified men would not be attracted to the City's Police and Fire Departments and, eventually, they would be manned by those in the older age bracket. He urged the Council to rectify this situation for the City's future benefit. Mr. Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Personnel Director, was called upon to clarify certain issues raised by Mr. Bartalini. The Council then entered into a discussion of the proposed salaries for City employees in general, pointing up that the increases ranged irom "none" to ten per cent - making clear that it was noco matter of a straight five per cent increase "across the board". The matter was then referred to "Resolutions". 21. The matter of the requested rate increase for garbage collections was laid over to the meeting of June 26, l962 - it having been agreed the Council would adjourn this meeting to that time. 22. The matter of further consideration of the Report of the Youth Activities Committee was laid over to a meeting to be held Thursday, July 26, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by motion of Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried. At this point, the order of business was referred to "Reaolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6362 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing the Execution of Contract with Department of the Navy for Special Services to the Navy Off-Station Public Quarters: and 8omoje Housing Project." 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. "Resolution No. 6363 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Alameda and Anthony Moschetti, Relating to Operation of Restaurant Concession at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course." 483 As had been requested earlier, Mr. John Hanson, Attorney, addressed the Council on behalf of 8enard'a Catering Service, the present operator of this concession and one of the bidders for the new term beginning July 1, 1962. Mr. Hanson reviewed the history of Mr. Renard's operation and referred to the correspondence exchanged between Mr. Renard, the City Manager and the Advisory Golf Commission. He contended the matter should still be open for negotiation. Mr. Weller explained the procedure followed in procuring quotations from all prospective operators. He said the Golf Commission had submitted its recommendation that the award be made to Mr. Moschetti, upon its conclusinn that he represented the one offering the best promise of the best service at the Golf Course Restaurant. After further discussion of the subject, Councilman Godfrey moved the ,adoption of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and carried on the following roll cull vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6364 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Requesting Payment by the Fiscal Agent of the Amount Held in the Off-Street Parking Surplus Revenue Fund co the General Fund of the City of Alameda."' The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the o � ll i ' oo ng vote. Ayes: Fjvc, Noes: None. Absent: None. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6365 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing the Execution of Agreement Between the City of Alameda and Earl Fry, Relating to the Privilege of Being and Acting as Golf Professional for the Alameda Municipal Golf Course." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption with the pro- vision that the salary of the position of City Manager be shown with a five per cent increase: "Resolution No. 6366 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Designating the Number of and Providing for the Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following �h � ll i ng vute. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman Schacht, (1). Absent: None,, 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman dfzey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6367 Resolu�ion of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing on Blanding Avenue A.zom Park Street to Broadway, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Sane." 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. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5368 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing t6e Execution of a Contract for Services of a Certified Public Accountant for the Fiscal Year 1962-63." 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6369 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda for Traveling Expenses." 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 declared all Of the foregoing resolutions adopted. }4 At this time, the order of business reverted back to "Unfinished Business". UNFINISHED BUSINESS: °/ 31. Councilman Schacht commented that.tbere had been some doubt about the meaning of his remarks at the last meeting concerning the possible rezoning in the Unit II section of the South Shore. He stated he wanted to make it clear that, in suggesting "fifteen acres of R-5-PD", it would be a maximum amount for the designation of "8-5-PD/. He said it had been mentioned that it might be advisable to have a short block buffer zone of R-2 before the R-1, which he intended to cover the remaining 25.8 acres. If the Planning Board recommends that there should be ,a slight buffer zone of R-2 before the R-1 housing would commence, he, himself, feels this is within its knowledge and he would abide by its suggestion. Basically, what he wanted to make clear was his feeling that there be a maximum of fifteen acres in the R-5-PD zone and the balance be in D-l. However, if the Planning Board determines that a short buffer block of two or three acres were to be deducted from the remain- ing 25.8 acres, he felt this would be reasonable. If it took three acres, it would then allow some 22.8 acres for B-1 Family residences in the Unit II area. j 32. The matter of the recommended Budget for 1962-1903 was submitted. For the information of the Councilmen and the interested citizens, Mr. Weller projected on the wall a number of charts setting forth the specific data contained in the Budget - by Departmental breakdown, as well as the several City "Funds", and commented on details of each. Graphs were displayed showing comparisons during the past ten years of the City of Alameda with cer- tain other cities and the County of Alameda covering the tax rates, assessed valuations, number of employees, salaries, etcetera. Mr. Weller fully explained the City's cost of operation and the anti- cipated revenues. The City Manager was commended for his excellent presentation and explanation of the City Budget. Following some discussion, Councilman 8bCallnoved the City Attorney prepare a resolution to accept the Recommended Budget, for action at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried unanimously. FILING: 33. Amendment of Lease - Between City of Alameda and Barnes and Tibbitts Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. 34. Contract - Between City of Alameda and Department of Navy, relating to Off-Station Housing Services. 35. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Anthony Moschetti for Operation of Restaurant Concession at Alameda Municipal Golf Course. 36. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Earl Fry, Golf Professional at Alameda Municipal Golf Course. 37. Agreement - Between City of Alameda aod.8ackleman & Larzelere - Auditing Services, 1982-63. 38. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-62-8 - Resurfacing' Blanding Avenue from Park Street to Broadway. BILLS: 39. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $28,654,19, was presented to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that all the Claims shown were correct. Councilman Schacht moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 19, 1962, and presented to the City 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. 40. At this point, the Council retired for an executive session to discuss prospective personnel for appbiutmeots to various Boards, Committees and Commissions. 41. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to an adjourned regular session to be held on Tuesday evening, June 26, 1962, at 7;30 o'clock. Respectfully submit d,