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1961-07-18 Regular CC Minutes6 REGULAR MEETING. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 18, 1961 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with,President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dungan and was followed by- an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Stanley E. Morris, Minister, Assembly of God. ROLL CALL The roll was called and Councilmen Dungan, McCall, Schacht and President Collischonn, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 5, 1961, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2Y From the following, suggesting names for the proposed State Beach Park: Mrs. Frank Hartley, 3302 Liberty Avenue; Mrs. Frank P. Lucas, 1539 Central\venue; Mr. and Ars. Enrico Angelo, 342 Santa Clara :\venue; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Buchignani , 2850 Johnson Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hoglund, 1908 Schiller Street; Mr. George C. Sarbett, Mrs. Lennie Thompson, Oakland; and Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Lubbock, 1101 Central \venue. Some of the names submitted were A1anieda State Beach Park", "qameda Memorial Park", "Alameda Bay View Fark", etcetera. It was brought out that, so far as is definitely known, the State Park Commission contemplates making a decision on an official name for this area at its meeting to be held Friday, July 21. Therefore, Councilman McCall moved the City Council officially request the State Park Commission to assign the name "Alameda Memorial „State Beach Park" to this recreational facility. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). Mrs. Hartley personally thanked the Council for its action in this respect as she had initiated the "memorial" aspect of the proposed development in honor of those who had given their lives to protect and uphold the ideals of our democratic form of government. 3 From Saint Barnabas School, signed by The Reverend Father Selhorst, requesting permission. to erect a twelve-foot fence for a certain distance along the easterly boundary, of the playground area of its property, as indicated on the sketch attached. In view of the fact the School has to make application to the Planning Board for a variance with regard to the height of the fence along the front of the property, under provision of the Zoning, Ordinance, it was determined that action would be withheld on this phase of the situation pending notification of the Board's decision concerning the front fence. FARINGq. The matter was called up concerning the Appeal, filed by Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Thomas, from the decision of the Planning Board to deny their request for a variance to allow the construction of a five-unit residence on their property at 1415 Pearl Street. The Clerk stated the appellants had been informed of the time and place for the Hearing and copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which this matter was considered have been sent to the Councilmen for their information. Also, the file containing all pertinent, data was on hand. Mr. Schoenfeld, Planning Director, was called upon to review the circumstances involved in this case and Mr. Annibale stated the issues before the Council. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, 1621 Morton Street, owners of the property in question, addressed the Council and pointed up the fact they have 932 square feet in excess of the requirement for a four-unit dwelling and a deficiency of 617 square feet to fulfill the requirement for the erection of five units in a structure in this 11-4 District. A question and answer period. was had in clarification of several aspects of the situation. Upon inquiry, there were no opponents to the Appeal and the President thereupon. declared the Hearing closed— Councilman Schacht moved the Appeal be granted and a variance he allowed to permit construction of a five-unit apartment house at 1415 Pearl Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dungan, McCall and Schacht, (3). Noes: President Collischonn, (1). Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 4 5. The matter was next called up with regard to the Appeal, filed by Mr. John R. Richina, from the decision. of the Planning Board to deny his request for a variance to allow over fifty per cent coverage of the rear yard area at 1510 Fountain Street. The Clerk stated Mr. Richina had been notified of the time for the Hearing and copies of the minutes of the Planning Board meeting at which this application had been acted upon had been sent to the Councilmen. Also, the file on the subiect was on hand and, further, a. sketch showing the plot plan of the lot in question and the several abutting properties had been given to each Councilman. Mr. Schoenfeld reviewed the situation in this case and Mr. Annibale again stated the criteria on which the CounciPs decision should be based. Sr. Stanley D. Whitney, Attorney, represented Mr. Richina and submitted his arguments in favor of the Appeal. He pointed out this excess coverage is the result of a roofed patio. He distributed to the Councilmen certain photographs showing the existing conditions and appearance of the property and alsn a letter signed by all of the abutting property owners and one across the street who in- dicated their approval of the improvement. It was developed that Mr. Richina had not procured a Building Permit at the proper time or made application to the Planning Board for a variance prior to proceeding with his construction. Mx. Whitney claimed this was due to a misunderstanding of the requirements and regulations. Strong objection was expressed to the practice of some contractors violating the standard procedure of obtaining the necessary Building Permits before: starting any construction. Considerable dis- cussion was had on this phase of the matter. There was no response to the call for opponents to the Appeal and the President then declared the Hearing closed. Councilman McCall moved the Appeal be granted and Mr. Richina be charged the double fee for his Building Permit as set forth. under provisions of City Ordinance No. 1257, New Series. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Dungan,„ McCall and Schacht, (3). Noes: President Coilischonn, (1). Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 6. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ewing Turf Products, low bidder, for furnishing Valves and Couplers for the Golf Course Sprinkling System, at the total cost of $2,195.39. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted and the contract be awarded to said firm for furnishing the specified items at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. From City Planning Board, signed by the Acting Secretary, recommending the reclassification of property known as 1916 Webster Street and certain property northerly of same from the C-M, Commer- cial Manufacturing District, to the M-1-PD, Intermediate Industrial (Manufacturing) Planned Development District. o. From City Planning Board, signed by the Acting Secretary, recommending the reclassification, as specifically and severally designated, of properties in. the general area easterly of Oak Street, northerly of Lincoln 'venue and Tilden Way and extending northerly to the Oakland Estuary. The date for the Hearing on the two foregoing recommendations was set for the next regular meeting of the Council to be held August 1, 1961. 9:1 From City Planning Board, signed by the Acting Secretary, recommending approval, subject to specific conditions requested by the City Engineer, of Property Division Map for the lot known as 3292 Washington Street, filed by Messrs. Paul C. Schmidt and Grover 5. Cravat:I:. It was pointed out the Map has now been revised to meet the requirements of the City Engineer. Councilman Schacht moved the Property Division Map, as revised, be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. UNFINISHEDBUSINESS: 10. The matter was presented concerning the Park Street Area Revitalization. Program as first sub- mitted to the Council at its special meeting held June 26, 1961, which had been arranged at the request of Alameda Park Street Development, Inc. President Collischonn stated the. Council is anxious to obtain. a broad range of knowledge on this fairly complicated subject and he expressed the hope the discussion would be confined to pertinent questions for clarification. of and information on the many aspects of the problem. Mr. Leon Rimov of the firm of Rimov and Associates, represented Alameda Perk Street Development, Inc. and responded to the many questions posed by the Councilmen. and interested spectators. Reference was made to the memorandum from the City Manager, dated July 13, 1961, which had been sent to the Councilmen for their information concerning the review made. by Messrs. Weller and Annibale concerning the financin, responsibility and . procedures involved in this type. of program. The final paragraph of said report was read for the record and is quoted as follows: "From the foregoing, it seems evident that unless the success or failure of the project seems absolutely assured to you at the present tine, the initial steps of forming an agency and completing a detailed study should be undertaken. Most of the questions which. can now be raised are rooted in economies, and have to do with. such things n net costs, market demand and long-term benefits. Without the kind of survey con- templated in the redevelopment procedure, our answers are not much. better than guesses; subjective, perhaps biased, and certainly subject to grave error. If further steps are to be taken, however, it should clearly be understood by every interest concerned that the real decision must be made at the time the survey results are submitted, and that the City Council will not hesitate to make this choice as its best judgement indicates at that time. In going ahead, therefore, the Council implies and commits no more. than what is necessary to assemble the information essential to a responsible. decision." 376 Mr. Rimov pointed up the important factor that this particular project has strong citizen support -- in fact, it originated with the businessmen and property owners of the Park Street -Area - and is wholeheartedly encouraged by the Jest Alameda Business Association and Alameda Chamber of Commerce. Following a lengthy discussion period, the City Attorney was requested to read in full a resolu- tion which had been prepared in the event the Council desired to take action on this matter. Said resolution was then introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6260 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Declaring That There is a Need for a Redevelopment Agency to Function in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt this resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried. by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 11. Laid over from the last meeting was the matter of the Application from Mrs. Corinne White, 1543-B Webster Street, for a Permit to OPerate a Newsstand at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Webster Street. The City Attorney, explained that the existing Permit issued to another person is still effective for the operation of a newsstand at this location. 'de recommended the Council deny Mrs. White's application at this time, pending completion of certain negotiations between the parties concerned. Councilman McCall thereupon moved the application be denied. The motion was seconded by Council- man Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dungan, McCall and President Collischonn, (3). Noes: None. Present: Councilman Schacht, (1). Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 12. The President spoke of the road adjac ent to Encinal High School leading from Central Avenue to the Beach area - the bad condition of which was recently called to the Council's attention by Mr. Frank Gottstein. It was again brought out that the road and much of the tidelands are owned by the Alameda Unified School District and the City has no control over them. Upon advice of Mr. Annibale, the matter was referred to the Recreation Commission to determine the desirability and feasibility of maintaining this section of beach as a City recreation area and, if it so decides, the Commission should contact the Board of Education to determine upon what basis the City can obtain some rights therein. Also to be considered in the need for improvement of said road would be the pertinent point of fire protection. RESOLUTIONS: 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution ;). 6257 Amending Salary Resolution No. 6233 by Deleting One Position of Policewoman and Creating One Additional Position of Senior Stenographer-Clerk and the New Position of Security Aide (Part- Time), in the Police Department, and Establishing the Salary Therefor."' The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6758 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Widening of Doolittle Drive at the Dump Road Entrance, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."' The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 6259 Dedicating Certain Real Property to Public Use for Street and Highway Purposes (Easterly End of Washington Street)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). The President thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 16. "Ordinance No. 1379 New S:-:ries An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Subdivision. (23) of Section 17-342, Relating to Two-Hour Parking, and Adding Subdivision. (26) to Section 17-333, Relating to All Time No Parking." (East side. Oak Street between Lincoln and Clement Avenues) Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Dungan and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None: Absent: Councilman. Godfrey, (1). 17. "Ordinance No. 1380, New Series An Ordinance 6aending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (121) to Section 17-432 Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections." (Oak Street and Clement Avenue) Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be passed as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 18. "Ordinance No. 1331, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code, by Repealing Subdivisions (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of Section 17-581 Thereof, Relating to Prima Facie Speed Limits, and Subdivisions (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Section 17-532 Thereof, Relating to the Erection of 35 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit Signs (South Shore Area)." Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be passed as submitted, The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan. and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). 19. At this time, Councilman McCall read a telegram from Mr. Don Hummel, Mayor of the City of Tucson and President of the American. Municipal Association, congratulating the citizens represent- ing the City of Alameda on their recent visit to the City of Lidingo, Sweden, Alameda's Sister City. He pointed up the active participation of Alameda in the People-to-People Program and the fact that many visitations have been exchanged by the citizens of each City. Councilman. McCall said he believes a presentation is to be made: to the City of Alameda in recognition: of its activities in this respect at the Convention of the American Municipal Association in Seattle later in the year. 20. Councilman Dungan reported that he was present at the Grand Oening of the Swimming Pool in Franklin Park today. He stated there was a great crowd of children. and mothers using the pool and he felt Mr. Frank Heeden is to be congratulatd upon the excellent work he has done in pro- viding a water-safety program for young children- FILING: 21. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of June 30, 1961 - Verified by Fiackleman & Larzelere, 22. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PN 7-61-11 - Widening Doolittle Drive at Dump Road Entrance. BILLS: 23. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $34,626.82, 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 July 18, 1961, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote, Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). ADJOURNMENT: 24. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 10:35 o'clock p.m. - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 1, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock, Respectfully subm /I