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1961-09-19 Regular CC Minutes������ � ���� REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19, - - --- - 1961 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Collischonn presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scouts Richard Weaver and Timothy Pryor, and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Robert W. Lewis, Minister of First Congregational Church. . ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Dungan, Godfrey, McCall, Schacht and President Collischonn, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the special and regular meetings held September 12, 1961, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, signed by Mr. J. D. Worthington, General Manager, reporting on the District's action on the Council's previous requests for consideration of (1) Reduced Rates for Students, (2) Sunday Riders and (3) Intra-City Shopper Busses. The Council expressed its thanks for the information concerning the present status of these proposals and the District's contemplated future consideration of items (1) and (3). v 3. From Mr. G. J. Cummings, 869 Walnut Street, requesting that some method be devised to prevent cars from jumping the curb and backing into his fence when turning around at the south, dead-end of Walnut Street. The City Attorney and the City Engineer were to investigate the circumstances and submit a report thereon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4. Councilman Godfrey and President Collischonn read for the record prepared statements reiterating, in effect, the policy of the Council to allow as much latitude as possible to private citizens to address the Council consistent with decorum, dignity and the efficient conduct of City business. It was emphasized, however, that never again will extended discussions of matters not properly before the Council be permitted and personal references, abuse or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. If such occurs, the Chair will take the prompt and appropriate action it is lawfully entitled to exercise. HEARINGS: 5: The matter was called up concerning the Appeal by Mr. Leopold J. Gunston from the decision of the Planning Board to deny a variance to allow construction of five units on his property at 422 Taylor Avenue. The Hearing on this case had been continued at the last meeting of the Council in order that the Planning Board might review new evidence. A letter was presented from the Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, expressing its judgment on the application in question on the basis of the additional information furnished by adequate plans of the lot and the proposed structure which had been referred to it by the Council. Mr. Ben V. Harry, Designer of this project, appeared as the representative of Mr. Gunston, and stated he was present to answer any questions the Council might have on the subject. He clarified the layout of the apartment house and stated all setback requirements have been met. Upon inquiry, there were no opponents to the question and the President declared the Hearing closed. Councilman Schacht moved the Appeal be granted and the requested variance be allowed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: o. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to H. V. Carter Co., Inc., low bidder, for | i furnishing one Power Mower for the Park Department, at the cost of $1,149.38, -- Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for furnishing this equipment at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. /.1 From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending the reclassification of certain properties, as specifically described, from the R-2, Two-Family Residence District to R-4, Neighbor- hood Apartment District. The Hearing on this matter was set for the next meeting of the Council, to be held October 3, 1961. .* o. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., lowest and best bidder, for the project of Reconstruction and Resurfacing of Buena Vista Avenue from Grand Street to Webster Street, at the total cost of $34,914.60. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved and contract be awarded to the designated Company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Jardin & Jardin, lowest and best bidder, for the project of Constructing a Storm Sewer on Fernside Boulevard between Cambridge and Moreland Drives, at the total cost of $2,600.60. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be accepted and contract be awarded to said firm for the project indicated at the total cost submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dungan and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10.' From Recreation Commission, signed by the Secretary, submitting a progress report concerning its consideration of the desirability and feasibility of maintaining and improving the beach area in the vicinity of Encinal High School and related recreational needs. The communication was noted and referred to the file on the subject. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this letter to Mr. Gottstein. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11. Councilman Schacht introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- vision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Transfer of Certain City-Owned Property to Abutting Owners (Guthrie and Carlson -- Powell Street)." RESOLUTIONS: 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6275 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Supporting the Program Recommended by the Alameda County Highway Advisory Committee for Improvement and Development of the State Highway System in Alameda County for the Fiscal Year 1962-1963." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted and passed. BILLS: 13. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $42,686.22, was presented to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. Councilmao.Scbooht moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on September 19, 1961, and presented to the 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: Fine~ Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 14. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned at 8:00 o'clock - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 3, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock. C erk