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1962-12-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 4 1962 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 a very inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Mervyn R. Megill, Pastor of Immanuel'Baptist 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 November 20, 1962, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2:r From The Alameda Garden Club, signed by Mrs. A. H. Moffitt, Jr., President, urging that serious consideration be given to landscaping the Webster Street approaches to Posey Tubes and to carrying oat a program of beautification for this entrance to the City. 3. v From Alameda Branch, American Fuchsia Society, signed by Mr. Merle E. Wilson, President, urg- ing the early consideration of appropriate landscaping of the Webster Street approaches to the .Posey Tubes. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge these letters and explain that Webster Street is part of the State Highway System and the State requires that there be an ordinance of the City concerning the type of signs permitted, which can be viewed from any of its highways or freeways, before it would consider any landscaping of said approaches. It was developed, through Mr. Way's suggestion, that an appropriate ordinance be drafted for the Council's deliberation and, before any action was taken,thereon, all advertising organizations would be given proper notice. 4V. From Board of Trustees of Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, signed by Mr. E. Chester Robinson, Manager, requesting the appointment of a City of Alameda representative on its Board for the term beginning January 2, 1963, and expiring January 2, 1965. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 5. v/ From Mr. A. J. Mazurette, 1401 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland, requesting a refund in the amount of $73., paid for a building permit required for the proposed remodeling of the premises at 632 Atlantic Avenue, for which another contractor has now been employed. Councilman Schacht moved the request be granted and the fee in the sum of $73. be refunded to Mr. Mazurette. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 6 . Mrs. Lorraine Whiffen, 1039 Buena Vista Avenue, inquired if the Council had yet decided when it would hold an open meeting to consider the matter of the proposed change of route of the Indus- trial Road from Buena Vista Avenue. It was pointed out to Mrs. Whiffen that no decision had been made in this respect. The Council was well aware of the concern of the residents along this thoroughfare but the proposed change in route would not be financially possible for some years to come, even if advisable. Therefore, itwas believed that nothing would be gained from such a meeting at this time. When the circumstances permit, everyone would be notified that the matter was to be given further consideration. The President asked Mr. Weller to explain why this matter could not be taken up immediately. The City Manager stated the prospective industrial developments were not known at the moment and it might well be some years before any intelligent determination upon the route of the Industrial Road could be made. The cost of such a project would be approximately one million dollars which the City just does not have - so any decision which might be made now would be merely academic in the sense that it could not be carried out because the City does not have the funds. Mr. Weller felt it would be unwise to form a judgment now because the City does not have the facts before it and it is not in a position to determine what the course of industrial development in this area will be. Councilman Godfrey suggested that, in view of the fact this matter had come up through the Planning Board's study and recommendation - and because the people were very upset about it, a letter be drafted by the City Manager in explanation of the entire situation. This could then be sent to all those who signed the petition of protest which was submitted at the Hearing on the matter before the Planning Board. It was so ordered. 7:4 Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, protested against the procedure followed by the Librarian and Library Board in making recent disposition of certain obsolete and damaged books. He contended the provisions of Resolution No. 6404 in this respect had not been followed. Following some discussion of the subject, the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for investigation. 32 8.V Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1610 Encinal Avenue, stated the work of the Citizens' Committee on Charter Revision is drawing to an end and she strongly expressed her feeling that the people should have an opportunity to present their views on the Committee's proposed changes in the City Charter. It was pointed out that said Committee is to present its recommendations to the Councilmen not later than December 28. At the proper time, the public will be given an opportunity to be heard in this matter. 9Y' Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, reiterated his complaint about the poor control of traffic on Webster Street approaching the Posey Tube and the inconsistency of a Police Officer being on duty during the morning peak hours. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS ETCETERA: ° 10. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Worley & Co., low bidder, for furnish- ing thirty -five Metal Lockers and one Storage Cabinet for the Golf Course Club House, in the total amount of $1,256.94. Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified item at the total sum quoted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Schacht and carried on the following roll- call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: .None. 11: From City Manager, recommending all bids. be rejected on the call to furnish a Trash Pump for the Street Department - and authorization be given to acquire said equipment in the open market, since it had been developed that the price would be under $1,000. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be accepted; that all bids be rejected and authoriza- tion be given to procure this item on the open market. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From City Manager, giving notification that Mr. Lester Brooks had been elected by the Fire Department members to be designated as their representative on the Pension Board for the term com- mencing January 1, 1963, and expiring December 31, 1965. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". 13. From City Manager, recommending the contractor, BEPCO, Inc., be granted an extension of time of ten working days in which to complete the project of Installing a Storm Sewer on Oak Street-from Blanding Avenue to Buena Vista Avenue. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation be followed and BEPCO, Inc. be granted the requested extension of time to complete its work on said project.' The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried. 14 From City Manager, recommending the Truitt Construction Co. be granted an extension of ``time of eight working days in which to complete the project of Remodeling City Hall Offices. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted and said contractor be granted the specified extension of time to complete his work on the designated project. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Godfrey and unanimously carried. 15.x' From City Manager, recommending certain changes be made in the City's public liability and motor vehicle insurance coverage, as outlined in his letter of November 30, 1962. He further recommended that the proposed new policy be negotiated with the Pacific Indemnity Company, the - City's present carrier, at an annual cost of approximately $32,000. and the Alameda Brokers' Exchange be designated as servicing agents. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendations as itemized in said letter be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Godfrey complimented Mr. Weller for his study and negotiations with regard to the City's insurance coverage and stated his efforts had certainly worked out to the City's financial benefit. NEW BUSINESS: 16. Councilman Godfrey referred to recent newspaper articles about certain students who had gotten into trouble and in which the high schools they attended were identified. He deplored the bad publicity which he felt put the "ephus" on the schools and expressed the hope that the Press would change its attitude toward such stories. He said he had worked with the youth of the City and he was very proud of them. He noted there was a large group of students in attendance at this meeting and said he was indeed glad to see them. The President also commented on the number of young people in the audience and welcomed them. RESOLUTIONS: 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6420 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to' the City of Alameda Two (2) Latest Model, 1963 Two -Door Sedans (Compacts) and Two (2) Latest Model, 1963 Four -Door Station Wagons (Compacts), All With Standard Transmission, 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6421 Appointing Member of the Pension Board." (Lester H. Brooks) 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6422 Appointing Member of the Board of Trustees of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District." (Mark J. Hanna) 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. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6423 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of Culverts at Buena Vista Avenue and Pearl Street and at Versailles Avenue and Yosemite Avenue, 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. The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions adopted. 2•� 1. Councilman McCall felt Mr. Malcolm McGown, retiring member of the Pension Board, should be recognized by a resolution of commendation for his important contribution to this Board over a period of many years. He suggested that such a resolution be prepared for adoption. It was so ordered. 22. Councilman McCall also noted the absence of one who had attended the Council meetings faith- fully during the past years, Mr. Claude Bilse, Manager of the Alameda Office of the East Bay Muni cipal Utility District. Mr. Bilse had passed away very suddenly of a heart attack and Councilman McCall suggested the Council meeting be adjourned in respect to his memory. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 23. "Ordinance No. 1413, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance by Quitclaim Deed of a Certain City -Owned Public Utilities Easement to Four Winds Development Company, a Copartnership." Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 24. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 12 -62 -13 - Furnishing Two Sedans and Two Station Wagons (Compacts). 25. Specifications, Special Pr ©visions and Plans No. PW 12 -62 -18 - Installation of Culverts at Buena Vista Avenue and Pearl Street and at Versailles Avenue and Yosemite Avenue. 26. At this point, the President asked that the Councilmen meet in Room 303 for an executive session to discuss personnel appointments immediately following the adjournment of this meeting. BILLS: 27. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $36,194.32, 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 December 4, 1962, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. Q 4 ADJOURNMENT: 28. The President called up the audience for a moment of silence in observation of the death of Mr. Claude Bilse and in respect to his memory. There being no further business to come before. the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 18, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully subm tted,