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1962-10-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY OV OCTOBER 2 - - - - - - - 1962 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Godfrey and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. David Biles, Assistant Pastor of 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 meeting held September 18, 1902, and the special meeting held September 25, 1962, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2., From Shore Line Apartments, signed by Mr. D. J. Hawley, President, urging the Council to take immediate action on the development of a plan for permanent restroom facilities on the South Shore beach so they can be erected and in use prior to the start of the next summer season. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the communication. The President stated the City Manager had consulted the East Bay Regional Park District with regard to the matter of beach maintenance and operation and he expected to have a report for the Council within the next six weeks. 3. From Redevelopment Agency, signed by Mr. Walter J. Monasch, Executive Director, reporting on activities of the Agency, and informing the Council that a brief report of its progress would be made at the first Council meeting of each month henceforth. The President introduced Mr. Monasch and expressed the Council's appreciation for his cooperation in keeping the Council informed. It was also stated that the Council would still like to receive copies of the minutes of the Agency's meetings. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: V 4. At this time, the President recognized and welcomed a group of members of the Alameda Busi- ness and Professional Women's Club and expressed thanks for its attendance. 5. Mr. C. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, expressed his objection to the proposed employment of legal counsel to advise the Citizens' Committee on Charter Revision. Be also questioned the procedure under which the Council had acted in this matter of the Charter study toward its revision. Mr. Pope also protested against the proposed method to allow the disposal of certain obsolete or damaged books and publications of the Library, under certain provisions. Further, Mr. Pope referred to the City's contract with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and its financial support in the amount of $19,650. He inquired if the City received an itemized account of the Chamber's expenditures, in view of the public funds involved. Mr. Weller explained that a quarterly report is rendered and independent audits are made. He pointed out that the "public" and "private" moneys are not commingled - there are specific items set up which are charged against the public funds, both City and County. O. Mr, Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, stated there were three matters now in the "limelight" which were a disgrace to the community - lavatories on the South Shore beach, traffic conditions and garbage and rats. He deplored these conditions and urged that the Council take some prompt action to correct these situations. 7. Mrs. Lorraine Whiffen, 1039 Buena Vista Avenue, inquired when the Hearing was to be set on the mutter of the route of the Industrial Road. The President informed Mrs. Whiffen that the Council had just received a report on the subject from the Planning Department, and as soon as the members had had time to study it, a date would be set for said Hearing. HEARINGS: V 8. The matter was called up concerning the requested rezoning of properties known as 600 Central Avenue, 716-736 Central Avenue (even numbers only), a portion of Washington Park Fill, and the northerly portion of the former United States Maritime Training Station - from "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District to "D-l"' One-Family Residence District; from "B-4-G", Neighborhood Apartment- Government District to "R-6", Hotel-Apartment District; from "R-4=G", Neighborhood Apartment- Government District to "R-6-G", Hotel-Apartment-Government District; and from "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment District to "R-8", Hotel-Apartment District. The petition had been filed by Mr. C. A. Chapman. It was pointed out that the Planning Board had recommended the reclassification of most of the area in question to the "R-5" District, with one "site" to the "D-l" District, as itemized in its letter of September 12, 1962, and as delineated on the "August, 1962 Map of the City Planning Department". The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing for this time and place. Also, copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which the peti- tion had been considered had been sent to the Councilmen for their informution. Further, the Clerk read a letter from the South Shore Land Co., dated October 2, 1962, signed by Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President, ,transmitting a copy of his letter to the City Manager dated Sep- , tember 12, 1962, These communications had. been received just prior to the Council meeting and copies had been distributed to the Councilmen. � | Mr. Schoenfeld was called upon to relate the factual data and he reviewed in detail the circumstances of the case, pointing up the existing zoning and land use of the properties concerned and the vicinity. Upon request, Mr. Way stated the legal issue before the Council was whether or not conditions had changed since the comprehensive zoning ordinance was enacted in 1958, so as to justify a reclassi- fication - keeping in mind public convenience, necessity and general welfare. In response to the call for proponents, Mr. C. A. Chapman, 2029 Yorkshire Place, Developer, repre- senting the owners of a parcel comprised of two and one-half acres in the section proposed to be rezoned, addressed the Council. He stated it was his contention that the land in question should be reclassified to the "Q-6" District because of the surrounding commercial activities and the pos- sible future development by someone who would need that zone to make such improvements economically feasible. Be agreed, however, that he could proceed with his plans under the oD-5" District regula- tions and that he had expressed his willingness to accept this zoning at the Planning Board meeting. It was developed that the principal differences between the "8-5° and "R-6" Districts was in the building height - it being limited to four stories, or fifty feet and eight stories, or one hundred feet, respectively. Also, there were certain "uses" permitted automatically in the "R-6" District which would require "Use Permits" in the ''R-5" District, such as Motel-Hotel structures. Mr. Dudley Frost, Jr., representing Morrison Bros. Improvement Company, stated his firm was the owner of a portion of the old United States Maritime Training Station property, comprised of seven acres. He said he strongly supported the recommendation of the Planning Board to rezone his prop- erty to the "R-5" District and he was, therefore, an opponent to the petition for the "R-6" District, which included his property. He explained the plans of his Company for the future development of this uren, A lengthy question and answer period ensued covering all aspects of the situation. Councilman McCall emphasized the advantages of having this property in the "D-6" District for potential future improve- ments. He pointed out that the area surrounding Park Street is zoned "B-6" and he felt it was only consistent that the same zone should prevail in the Webster Street vicinity. The following persons spoke on certain phases of the case: Messrs. Kenneth Hoisington, 1335 Burbank Street; Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue; and G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Screet, The Hearing was then declared closed. Following further discussion, Councilman Godfrey moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Board and the property be rezoned as specifically set forth in the Board's letter of September 12, 1062. The motion was seconded by President Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None. The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances". REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: v/ ^ V. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Widening Clement Avenue from Park Street to Broadway - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Comple- tion be ordered filed. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved and the work on said project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. lO. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Howard Yeremiun as a member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Improvement, for the unexpired term of Mr. Alton S. Lee, resigned. Said term will expire October 16, 1962. Councilman Schacht moved the nomination of Mr. Yeremian for the remainder of said term be appznved, The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 11. From City Manager, reporting all work .satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing Various Streets with Asphalt Concrete - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. ,The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From Planning Director, submit,ting a summary report covering the background for the recommenda- tion made by the Planning Board to Lbe Council with regard to amending the Outline Master Plan to the extent of changing the route of the "Industrial Road". The President reiterated that as soon as the Councilmen had adequately studied the report and reached their conclusions, a Public Hearing would be held. 13Y From City Manager, requesting authorization to employ a consultant to advise the Citizens' Committee for Charter Revision at a cost which should not exceed $5,000. Councilman McCall moved permission be granted to the City Manager to enter into the necessary con- tract with a professional cousultunt'Lo assist in the completion of the work in preparation of the specific recommendations of the Committee at the fee indicated. The motion was secooded,by Council- man Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. */ 14. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Installing a Culvert at Central Avenue and Fifth Street and the Storm Drainage Work on Santa Clara Avenue at, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved - that the work on the designated project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 15. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- vision 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." (600 and 716-730 Central Avenue, portion of Washington Park Fill and northerly portion of former United States Maritime Training Station). RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6403 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the State of California for Maintenance of State Highway in the City of Alameda, Effective as of July 1, 1962 (Route 226)." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6404 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing the Library Board to Direct the Disposal of Obsolete and Damaged Books, Publications and Other Surplus Lending Materials Valued at Less Than $100.00.« The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll cull carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who oved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6405 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda,\dopciog Specifications for Furnishing to the City of-Alameda Eleven (11) Mobile Radio Units for the Fire Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6406 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of a Storm Sewer System on Oak Street from Blanding Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." . . 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. 20V Pertinent to the following resolution, Councilman Godfrey referred to Article I, Page 1 of the proposed Agreement and said he felt a definite provision should be included that there would be no extra cost to the City in the event the working drawings and specifications should have to be revised. Mr. Way stated such a clause could be easily added to the contract and he would do so. Councilman Godfrey then introduced said resolution and moved its adoption. "Resolution No. 6407 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing Execution of 'a Contract with Ponsford and Price, Architects, for Architectural Services in Connection with the Construction of a Recreation Clubhouse at Godfrey Park." 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. 21^ The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6408 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Advertising for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963, and Appropriating $19,650. for Such Purposes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll cull carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. FILING: 22. Agreement - Between State of California and City of Alameda - for Maintenance of State Highway Route 226. 23. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 10-62-18 - for Furnishing Eleven (11) Mobile Radio Units . . for Fire Department. , 24. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 3-62-4 - Installation of Storm Sewer System on Oak Street from Blanding Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue. 25. Contract - Between City of Alameda and Ponsford and Price, for Architectural Services. 26. Contract - Between City of Alameda and Alameda Chamber of Commerce, for Fiscal Year 1962-1963. BILLS: 27. .An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $31,670.67^ 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 October 2, 1982, 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. ^/ 28/ At this point, Councilman McCall complimented Mayor Collischonn on his participation in the ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone at the new Christ Episcopal Church. He felt it was a very memorable and impressive event. ADJOURNMENT: 29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 16, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully sub / u