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1961-10-03 Regular CC Minutes������ ���� REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 1961 The meeting convened at 7:20 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 Arthur Van De Zande, Pastor of Heotside Baptist Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCall, Schacht and President Collischonn, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). Before proceeding with the meeting, President Collischonn recognized- the presence of a number of members of the Alameda Business and Professional Women's Club. He stated the Council Was honored to have them in attendance during their observance of National Business and Professional Women's Week. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 19, 1961, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From R. Borgman Sales Company, signed hy.Mr. Borgman, requesting permission to stage a Fireworks Display on the South Shore Beach Area on October 20, 1961, beginning at 9:15 o'clock p.m. Councilman Schacht moved permission be granted as requested, subject to the usual clearances from the Fire and Police Departments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). 3: From the following citizens, expressing their concern with the status of civil defense in Alameda: Ron Cowan, 1381 Hansen Avenue; Carl D. Eckardt, 2614 Central Avenue; Edward J. and Denise A. Codiga, 625 Sandalwood Isle; Elliott and Rhoda E. Kupc6ah~ 3010 Fernside Boulevard; Richard S. and Anne Diameot, 1409 St. Charles Street; Jean L. Brenton, 1421 Fountain Street; Robert E. Cooper, 1546 East Shore Drive; Elizabeth B. Wilkins, 2938 Fernside Boulevard; Frank and Rhoda Siegel, 1929 Sandcreek Way; and Irene Moresi, 119 Santa Clara Avenue. It was stated the group would .like to meet with the City Council and the Civil Defense and Disaster Council, together with representatives of the Fire, Police, School and Engineering Departments in order to obtain information about what steps have been taken toward an adequate civil defense program in the City. The President suggested the reply to this communication extend an invitation to these people to attend any meeting of the Civil Defense Council and also briefly outline the action proposed to be taken by the Council this evening with regard to certain civil defense measures. v �. From Mr. Frank A. Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, registering his objection to the construction of a third pool for diving only in the proposed installation of swim facilities at Encinal High School. The communication was noted and ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mr. Frank A. Gottstein stated he felt directional signs should be posted for the convenience of those who desire to go to the Alameda Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse on Bay Farm Island. ] 6 Mr. Ron Cowan, 1381 Hansen Avenue, referred to the letter from the group concerning the Civil Defense program, and called attention to its request for a meeting with the City Council also.- The President felt there would be no particular benefit derived from such a meeting but assured Mr. Cowan and his group that the Council would endeavor to answer any questions they might have. Further discussion on the subject developed the disadvantage to many interested persons of an after- noon meeting of the Civil Defense and Disaster Council. President Collischonn stated consideration would be given to calling future meetings of said Body for an evening hour. HEARINGS: ] 7. The matter was called up concerning the requested reclassification of certain properties, as specifically bounded in the application, from the R-2, Two-Family Residence District to the R-4, Neighborhood Apartment District. The petition was filed by Victor and Theresa Quarante. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of Notice of said Hearing at this time and place and copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board at which this petition was heard had been sent to the Councilmen for their information. Upon request, Mr. Schoenfeld, Planning Director, reviewed the circumstances prevailing in the area involved. He stated the Planning Board, after its careful consideration of the situation, had recom- mended the reclassification of certain of these properties as specifically bounded in its letter of September 12, 1961, which is a modification of the original request. Mr. Annibale, City Attorney, stated the Council's decision should be based upon its findings in the interest of public convenience and general welfare of the community. There was no response to the President's call for proponents and opponents in this matter and the Hearing was thereupon declared closed. Councilman Schacht then moved the recommendation of the Plan- ^�/�p� ���� � `�� v ' ning Board be adopted and the propertiies as described in its letter of September 12, 1961, be recluoSt- fimd accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). The matter was then referred to "Introduction of Ordinances". REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: v/ 8. From City Planning Board, signed by the Secretary, recommending approval of the Tentative Map of Tract No. 2334, being a subdivision of a portion of Lot 1, Tract No. 1986, South Shore Unit No. III - east of Park Street, subject to certain stipulations contained in the City Engineer's Report. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted and the Tentative Map of Tract No. 2334 be approved, subject to the conditions specified. The motion was seconded byCoun- oilman McCall and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 9. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under pro- vision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Serdes An Ordinance Reclassifying and Rezoning Certain Property Within the City of Alameda by Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, New Series." 0uaroute - 1506 Lincoln Avenue and Vicinity) 10. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance as an emergency measure, under provision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1257, New Series (Adoption of Uniform Building Code, 1955 Edition), Relating to Blast and/or Fall-Out Shelters (Amendnent No. 2 - Emergency Measure)." The declaration of great urgency and necessity for the public peace, health and safety is based upon the fact that the City of Alameda is immediately threatened with the danger of a nuclear war and it is necessary that provisions for the construction of blast and/or fall-out shelters be immediately incorporated into the Building Code of the City of Alameda in order that such construction may pro- ceed without delay. The ordinance was referred to "Ordinances for Passage". 11. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance as an emergency measure, under provision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Title XI, of the Alameda Municipal Code (Zoning Provisions), All Relating to Blast and/or Fall-Out Shelters. (Emergency Measure)" The declaration of great urgency and necessity for the public peace, health and safety is based upon the fact „that the City of Alameda is immediately threatened with the danger of a nuclear war and it is necessary that provisions for the location of blast and/or full-out shelters within existing zoning districts be immediately provided for in the zoning laws of the City of Alameda in order that such protective structures or devices may be so located without delay. The ordinance was referred to "Ordinances for Passage". 12. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance as an emergency measure, under provision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance of the City of Alameda Authorizing the Execution of Certain Leases by and Between the City of Alameda, as Lessee and Other Persons as Lessors, Relating to Blast and/or Fall-Out Shelters (Emergency Measure)" The declaration of great urgency and necessity for the public peace, health and safety is based upon the fact that the City of Alameda is immediately threatened with the dangers of a nuclear war and it is necessary to encourage the construction by private citizens of nuclear blast and/or fall-out shel- ters, and in the event there be excess capacity in such shelters to provide for its use by other persons. The ordinance was referred to "Ordinances for Passage". NEW BUSINESS: 12^ The President nominated Mr. George Backlemeo to serve as a member oE the Citizens First Aid Sto- tion Committee, to replace Dr. DeFoney, who found he could not accept appointment to this Committee. Councilman Schacht moved the nomination of Mr. 8aokleman for membership on said Committee be confirmed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unanimously carried. `l 14. The President nominated Dr. Donald M. Roderick, Superintendent of Schools, as a member of the Alameda Civil Defense and Disaster Council. Councilman Godfrey moved the nomination of Dr. Roderick for membership on the designated Council be conf,irmed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6276 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, 1962, and Appropriating $19,720" for Such Purposes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6277 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Resurfacing Portion of Golf Course Parking Lot with Asphalt Concrete, 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6278 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Adopting a Civil Defense Operations Plan for the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). lu. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6279 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Relating to Appointment of Council Members in the Event of Vacancies Caused by Great Emergency or Disaster." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). The President thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 10. "Ordinance No. 1387, ,New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Transfer of Certain City-Owned Real Property to Abutting Owners (Guthrie, Carlson -- Powell Street)." Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). NJ 20. At this point, Mrs. Florence Whitten, 1602 San Antonio Avenue, addressed the Council on the subject of the three emergency ordinances and inquired just how more information could be obtained concerning the regulations involved. The matter was discussed and, upon request, Mr. Weller briefly explained the provisions of the ordinances in question. Mrs. Whitten and the other interested parties present were assured that further information would always be available at the office of the City Manager, at the meetings of the Civil Defense and Disaster Council, and the City Council itself would be glad to answer questions at any time. "Ordinance No. 1388, New Series An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1257' New Series, (Adoption of Uniform Building Code, 1955 Edition), Relating to Blast and/or Fall- Out Shelters. (Amendment No. 2 - Emergency Measure)." 399 Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Council- man Dungan, (1). "Ordinance No. 1389, New Gerieu, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Title XI* of the Alameda Municipal Code (zoning Provisions), All Relating to Blast and/or Fall-Out Shelters. (Emergency Measure)" Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Council- man Dungan, (1). J ^ 22.~ "Ordinance No. 1390, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of Certain Leases by and Between the City of Alameda, as Lessee and Other Persons as Lessors, Relating to Blast and/or Fall-Out 5helters. (Emergency Measure)" Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted, including the insertion of the amount of $4. under the provisions of Section 2 thereof. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). Each of these emergency ordinances becomes effective immediately. 23. Contract - Between City of Alameda and Alameda Chamber of Commerce - Fiscal Year 1961-1962. 24. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of August 31, 1981 - Verified by 8acklenao 6 Larzelere. 25. Civil Defense Operations Plan. 26. Lease Agreement - Be Blast and/or Fall-Out Shelters. 27. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. 9W 10-01-16 - Resurfacing Portion of Golf Course Parking Lot. BILLS: 28. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $24,663.52, 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 3, 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Dungan, (1). 29. At this point, Councilman McCall spoke of the great loss to the community during the paSt week of Mr. William J. Meyers, Past President of the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce, Past Commander of American Legion Post Nn. 9 and a past official and member of the Veterans' Affairs Commission of Alameda County. Councilman McCall also referred to the recent death of a retired Police Officer, Fred Wescher, and the tragic death of Mr. Dag 8onnnazakjold, Secretary General of the United Nations, which was such a disastrous loss to the world. Councilman McCall asked that the meeting this evening be adjourned in respect to the memory of these three distinguished gentlemen. ADJOURNMENT: 30. There being no further business to come before the meeting, President Collischonn called for a moment of silence in respect to the memory of Mr. William J. Meyers, Mr. Fred Wescher and Mr. Dag Hammarskjold. The Council then adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 17, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully sub mi�/ed, 0 C. e