1962-12-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1962
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilman Rose and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The
Reverend Mr. Wilfred H. Hodgkin, Rector, Christ Episcopal 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 4, 1962, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2V From South Shore Investment Co., signed by Mr. John Anthony, requesting permission to erect a
stone wall at the entrance to the South Shore on the west side of Broadway, as described.
Mr. Anthony was present to explain his plans. He distributed copies of the architectural diagram of
the wall for the Council's information. Following a discussion of the subject, Councilman McCall
moved a Revocable Permit be granted to Mr. Anthony for the construction of the stone wall subject to
approval of the City Engineer and the Planning Director. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Godfrey.
Speaking on the question, it was suggested that the Permit contain provisions for proper maintenance
and a hold harmless clause on behalf of the City. The motion was then carried on the following roll
call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
3.`` Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, inquired if a report had been submitted with regard to the
recent disposal of certain obsolete library books under authorization of Resolution No. 6404. He
contended the provisions of the resolution had not been followed in this transaction. Mr. Weller
orally reported that he felt there was no variance from the provisions of said resolution in the
.action taken by the Library Board in this particular case, and suggested that any further discussion
of the matter be held in abeyance pending the Council's receipt of a written report.
4. Mr. Pope also referred to the issue of the proposed route change of the "Industrial Road" from
Buena Vista Avenue. He stated he felt the letter of .explanation which had been sent to the signers
of the petition in this matter had not been adequate and many of the people in this area were still
dissatisfied with the situation.
HEARINGS:
5. The matter was called up concerning the proposed vacation of portions of Waterton Street, as
authorized by Resolution of Intention No. 6416. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit
of Publication of said resolution, setting this time and place for a Public Hearing and, as required,
notices had been posted in the area affected. Also, no protests against the contemplated closing of
the designated portions of this street had been filed.
Mr. Mark Hanna, City Engineer, explained the factual data involved. Mr. Don Way, Acting City Attorney,
stated the sole legal issue before the Council was merely whether or not these portions of Waterton
Street were needed at present or in the foreseeable future for street purposes.
Upon query by the President, there were neither proponents nor opponents who desired to speak 6n the
subject. The President then declared the Hearing closed, and the matter was referred to "Resolutions ".
6.v The matter was called up pertaining to the proposed vacation of Market Street between San Jose
Avenue and Madison Street, as provided by Resolution of Intention No. 6419. The Clerk stated there
was on file the Affidavit of Publication of said resolution, setting forth this time and place for a
Public Hearing. Also, notices had been posted in the area involved, as required, and there had been
no protests filed against the proposed closing of this portion of Market Street.
Mr. Hanna presented the factual data relevant to this area. Mr. Way stated the same issue was before
the Council in this matter and that it should determine whether or not this block of Market Street
was needed for street purposes.
There was no response to the President's inquiry for proponents or opponents in this matter. The
President then declared the Hearing closed and the matter was referred to "Resolutions ".
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA:
7. ✓ From Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the.Count of Money held
November 21, 1962 - showing the sum of $4,675,697.50 in the City Treasury at that time.
The report was noted and ordered filed.
8.1 From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to J. R. Armstrong Construction Company, Inc.,
low bidder, for the project of Installing Culverts at Buena Vista Avenue and Pearl Street and at
Versailles and Yosemite Avenues, at the total cost of $13,752.
36
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted and the contract be awarded to the designated
company for the specified project 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.
9. From Acting City Attorney, with regard to an ordinance which would regulate advertising displays
adjacent to landscaped freeways. This had been drafted for study, upon the request of the Council
at its last meeting.
It was suggested that if any Councilman had any questions about the provisions of the ordinance, he
take them up with Mr. Way. Also, that discussion of the subject be laid over to the next meeting
of the Council, at which time the ordinance could be given further consideration and action could
be taken if so desired.
10. From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Reconstruction
and Widening of Buena Vista Avenue from Webster Street to Five Hundred Feet Westerly Thereof -
recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be followed; that the work on said project be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unani-
mously carried.
11 / From City Manager, concerning the Governor's Proclamation declaring Monday, December 31, 1962,
a State Holiday - and recommending the adoption of an emergency ordinance to nullify said holiday
provisions insofar as City Offices are concerned.
The matter was referred to "Introduction of Ordinances "..,
12. From City Manager, recommending authorization be given to replace certain accounting equipment
in the Auditor's Office at a net cost of approximately $5,700. from the Equipment Replacement Fund
and that said purchase be made in the open market. It was stated that the present unit is being
used to capacity and it is desirable that flexibility be provided to insure adequacy for future
service needs.
Councilman Rose moved the recommendation be adopted and authorization be granted to buy this machine
in the open market under provision of Sec. 3 -15 of the Charter, on the finding that such purchase
could be made more economically. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall.
Speaking on the question, considerable discussion ensued on this matter - it being felt that the need
for such replacement should have been anticipated prior to the adoption of the budget in order that
the cost might have been included in the Fund involved. Also, it was requested that a report be sub-
mitted by the Auditor explaining the advantages of the larger machine over the current equipment.
The question was then put and on roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four.
Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None.
Mr. Weller then suggested that this action hold, with the understanding that the Auditor's report
would be forthcoming. Further, that said explanation would be deemed satisfactory - and if not,
there would still be time to cancel the purchase order and to rescind this action at the next
Council meeting.
Councilman McCall also asked that the report include to what extent the other cities in the County
utilize their accounting machines for payroll deductions.
13/ From the Mayor, nominating Messrs. Elwood Heaney and Parker Favier for reappointment as members
of the Advisory Golf Commission for the terms expiring December 31, 1966.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions ".
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
14. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance which, due to its emergency provisions,
was then referred to "Ordinances for Passage ":
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Declaring December' 31, 1962, a Regular Business Day for All
Public Offices of the City."
RESOLUTIONS:
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Rose, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6424
Ordering the Vacation of Portions of Waterton Street, in the City of
Alameda (West End of Waterton Street)."
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.
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption:
)
"Resolution No. 6425
Ordering the Vacation of a Certain Portion of Market Street, in the City
of Alameda (San Jose Avenue to Madison Street)."
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.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6426
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation
of a Storm Sewer System in Mound Street from Otis Drive to Calhoun Street,
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.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
. '
°Reaolution.0o. 6427
Appointing Member of the Advisory Golf Commission." (Elwood F. Heaney)
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. 6428
Apppiuttug Member of the Advisory Golf Commission." (Parker Favier) '
The motion to adopt omidresolution was seconded by Councilmen Rose and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President then declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
2U�
"Ordinance No. 1414,
New Series
An Ordinance Declaring December 31, 1962, a Regular Business Day for
All Public Offices of the City."
This ordinance was declared an emergency measure and would become effective immediately for the fol-
lowing reason: The Council finds and determines that public interest and necessity require that all
City Offices remain open for business on December 31, 1962, in order to maintain public service
levels consistent with year end requirements.
Councilman Rose moved the ordinance be adopted as oo6Mitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent,: None.
FILING:
21. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 12-82-19 - Installation of Storm Sewer
System in Mound Street from Otis Drive to Calhoun Street.
BILLS:
22. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total
amount of $27,395.67, 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
December 18, 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.
23. At this point, the President reminded the Councilmen that an executive session would be held in
Room 303 immediately following this meeting, for a discussion of personnel matters.
V
24. Councilman McCall noted with regret the death of Mrs. Henry B. (Lillian Keller) Tiedemann, aunt
of Councilman Schacht - and expressions of sympathy were extended to Councilman Schacht.
ADJOURNMENT:
25. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble
in regular session on Wednesday evening, January 2, 1963, at 7;30 o'clock.
B o°eccfully mu