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1960-09-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAiIEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 20 - 1c60 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Freeman and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by Rabbi Gunther Gates of Temple Israel. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and. Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (5), were noted present. -Absent: None. MINUTES* 1. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held August 30, 1960, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN OMMUNTCATIONS: From R. Borgman Sales Company, signed b- Mr. Bergman, requesting permission to stage a Fireworks Display at the South Shore Beach Area on October 20 and 21, 1960, at 9:00 o'clock p.m. It was stated the City will be furnished, with adequate public' liability insurance. Councilman Collischonn moved permission. for this Display be granted as requested, subject to clearance by the Police and Fire Department Chiefs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and carried. on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ). From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. James C. Tayio • assuring the Council the Chamber continually encourages any and all ness to locate in Alameda. President, ypes of busi- The President referred to the removal of several of the automobile sales agencies. from Alameda to Oakland and the resultant loss of sales tax revenue to the City. He instructed the Clerk to write to the Chamber, requesting it to ascertain. informa- tion from the automobile industry concerning its program and if its policy is now to centralize its dealerships in a given marketing area. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 4. From Alameda Lodge, No. 1015, B. P. O. E. , signed of Building Committee, inquiring if the City would con approximately five and one-half acres of land situated Club House and the southeast intersection of Doolittle by Mr. Owen D. Cant, Chairman ider selling to the Lodge between the old Golf Course and Maitland Drives. Councilman Freeman raised the point that a portion of this parcel is indicated on. the County Highway Master Plan for highway purposes. Following some discussion, the mat- ter was referred to the City Manager for deliberation with the Lodge representatives. 5V From Alameda Home Owners Association, sgned. by Mrs. Charles F. Roble, Secretary, requesting the installation of stop signs at the following intersections: San Jose Avenue and Grand Street; Dayton. Avenue and Paru Street; and. Sherman Street and Dayton Avenue. Councilman Collischonn moved the matter be referred to the City Manager to have a sur- vey and report made by the Chief of Police for submission to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and unanimously carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 6Y Mr. G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, spoke at great length concerning the method of reviewing the Annual City Budget and the items contained in the Library Budget in.. particular. Councilman Petersen complimented. Mr. Pope on his presentation and concurred. that the City Council should scrutinize the details of the Budget and familiarize itself more fully with the monetary problems of the City. HEARINGS: 7. The matter was called up concerning Resolution of Intention Bo. 6133, to Make Changes and. Modifications in the Bay Farm island Assessment District No. 58-1. The Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Publication of said Resolution, setting this time and place for the Public Hearing in the matter. Upon inquiry, it was ascertained that there were no persons present who desired to speak in favor of or opposition to the proposed changes and modifications. Therefore, the President declared the Hearing closed. Upon request, Mr. Annibale explained the Hearing was upon the adjustment of the esti- mated costs of improvements in this "District" to the actual costs and, fortunately, in this case the latter are somewhat less than the former. Therefore, most of the property owners involved will receive some refund. 267 The matter was then referred to "Resolutions". REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS ETCETERA: 8. From City Manager, reporting all. work satisfactorily completed on the project of Relocating and Altering Vrie Equipment Shelter at the City Corporation Yard - recom- mending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on said pro- ject be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and unanimously carried. 9. From City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose 05 two 1959 Police cars at the bid price of 4721. each. Councilman Petersen inquired if a bid had been pro- cured from 5 1 W Auto Parts, which ordinarily offers a higher price than other such firms. Mr. Weller explained that :the intent of his communication was to dispose of these cars at the highest price obtainable and the suggested firm would be contacted to ascertain if it would submit a higher price than. that already received. Councilman Collischonn moved the requested authorization be granted to negotiate for the best price obtainable for the sale of these cars - at 4721. or more. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: none. Absent: None. 10. From City Manager, transmitting request .from. Henry. 2. Rodriguez for a Revo- cable Permit to construct a boat dock on City-owned. property adjacent to 1400 East Shore Drive. It was determined the matter would be referred to the City Manager for consultation with the City Attorney in. order that a recommendation could be submitted to the Council. Mr. Rodriguez appeared to inquire about the procedure in this case as he was con- cerned about the time element involved due to the fact that he already has a con- tractor for the job. 111 From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Resurfacing Central Avenue from. Park Street to High Street, at the total cost of 416,033. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to the designated. firm for the specified project at the price quoted and the bid bonds or checks he returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman. Colli schonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:. None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 12. Councilman Collischonn introduced the follow. laid over under' provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series ordinance, after which it was An Ordinance of the City of Alameda Authorizing Conveyance by Quitclaim Deed of Certain City-Owned Public Utility Easements to the South Shore Land Co. , a Nevada Corporation (Otis Drive and Willow Street)." 13. Councilman Freeman introduced the fo11owinr ordinance, after which it was laid . over under provision. of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance of the council of the City. of Alameda Amending Sections 7 and 9 of Ordinance No. 6112, New Series (Civil Service Ordinance) Relating to Reemployment of Personnel." In resPonse to several queries by Councilman Schacht concerning certain aspects of the proposed amendments, Messrs. annibale and Weller explained ...the situation. UNFINISHED 'BUSINESS: 14. The matter was presented concerning a letter from the City Planning Board trans- mitting a report covering its study of the proposed rezoning of a certain area in the West End of the City. The Clerk stated there was also a letter from Mr. Leo J. Gunston, 1077 Park Avenue, pertaining to the report of the Board on. this subject. 2 8 • The Council, at its regular meeting held. July 19, 1960, had set this meeting s the deadline for receiving said report from the Board. Councilman Petersen. referred to the original request for the study of certain por- tions of this area and pointed out the report covers a larger area. Mr. Annibale explained that, in the Hearing which is required to be held, the Council can act only on that section specifically set forth in the motion by the Council at its meeting of May 3, 1960, requesting the Board to make such a study. He said, how- ever, he would assume that the Council, in taking action on the specific area on which it can act, would also want to consider the surrounding sections which the Planning Board has included in ts report and, hence, it would be considered in the Hearing. Councilman Schacht thereupon. moved that the Matter of rezoning those certain areas situated in the City of Alameda (1) bounded on the north by Taylor Avenue, or the west by Fourth Street, on the east by Fifth Street and on the south by the San Francisco Bay Shore line, and (2) bounded on the north by the San Francisco Bay Shore line, on the west by Third Street extended, on the east by Sixth Street extended, and on the south by the tideland lot line, be set for Public Hearing at the October 18, 1960, meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Council- man Collischonn, and unanimously carried- -, 1.). Councilman Schacht inquired of the City Engineer when the work on Blanding Avenue will commence and Mr. Fianna replied he would ascertain whether it is this fall or next spring ' inform him. 16>' Councilman Schacht expressed his thanks to the City forces for their work in providing bleachershfor the recently held City Swim Meet. He also asked the City Manager when the permanent bleachers would be installed at the Alameda Swim Center. Nr. Weller stated the School Department has to obtain certain clearances from the State. This .procedure has been started and he, therefore, felt it would be approxi- mately sixty days within which the bleachers could be installed. 17. Councilman Collischonn asked what progress is being made with the "State" con- cerning the sale of the Washington Park Fill area. Mr. Weller replied that the situation is the same as it has been for the past several months - the State has submitted its proposal on a certain portion of the "Maritime" property to General Services Administration, the local office of which has approved it and sent. it to "Washington" - and that is where it is being held up. As soon as clearance is received from Washington, the State will be in a position to submit a formal offer on the Washington Park Fill property. 18. Councilman Freeman inquired what bus been heard from the United. States Army Engineer District, Corps of Engineers, with regard to the "silting" of the San Leandro Channel in the vicinity of Bay Farm Island Bridge. Mr. Weller answered that there have been two or three deferrals of the date for submission of a report and it would probably be the latter part of September or sometime in October before more information is available. 19. Councilman Collischonn asked if there is any further report concerning the status of the Fruitvale Avenue Bridge. Mr. Annibale replied that no •progress has been made since the last meeting - the necessary City and County resolutions have been adopted and submitted, to the proper officials in "Washington" and the local officials are now awaiting further developments. 20v: Councilman Schacht referred to the marina development on. the Estuary and .made inquiry concerning the request of Pacific Bridge Company and Pacific Marina Corpora- tion that Bethlehem Avenue be accepted as a City street to provide an adequate access to this area. Mr. Weller explained that two letters have been written to the State Division of Highways requesting its authorization for the necessary "left-hand" turn off Webster Street and the matter is being studied by its staff. He stated he has also met with representatives of Pacific Bridge Company to ascertain if there could be all alternative way of accomplishing its purpose, in the event the State finally, refuses the original request. be stated, further, that General Services Administra- tion. has no objection to dedicating said street. President McCall spoke of the great development of this area and the tremendous asset it will be to the City. 21' Councilman Freeman asked if the LaaTion. System easterly of Park Street has been completed and if the rip-rap retention wall has been installed. - to which Mr. Hanna replied in the negative. She asked that South Shore Land Co, , or whoever is respon- sible, be contacted to find out what their plans are for the area. Councilman Freeman also asked Mr. Annibale to check. the Fill Agreement to ascertain that the rib-rap wall is required. 22. Councilman Schacht inquired about the result of the City's Hearing before the Bay Area Air Pollution Control Board in the matter of "open Dump burning". Mr. Annibale stated the case was taken. under submission and explained the procedure involved. There was some discussion concerning the problem at the City Dumb, and it was developed that the entire matter will be given further study. NEW BUSINESS: 1,7 23. Councilman Petersen stated he felt the traffic pattern on Lincoln Avenue will change now that. this thoroughfare has been reconstructed. He suggested the matter of speed limit and certain requests for stop signals be reviewed - and also the possibility of installing a blinker light at Lincoln. Avenue and Stanton Street. Mr. Hanna explained .the contemplated plans in this respect. RESOLUTIONS: 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman. Collischonn who moved.. its adoption: "Resolution No. 61 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda. Amending Resolution No. 5472 Relating to Monthly. Rental of Parking Spaces (Sites A and C)." The motion to adopt said resolution ... was seconded by Councilman Freeman. Upon. request, Mr. Weller explained there 1 e a waiting list of certain merchants and employees who desire regular stalls in. the City Parking Lots for which arrental charge is made 011 a monthly basis of $6. for Site A, Park Avenue, and 5. for Sites C and W, located. on Central Avenue and in the Webster Street area, respectively. The purpose of this resolution is to increase the number of available stalls for monthly rentals in Sites A and C. Councilman Petersen expressed, his opposition. to such an increase on the basis that it would deprive shoppers of convenient parking facilities. However, it was pointed out this service for all-day parking allows more. "turn-over" of the curb spaces and, also, that the- parking lots are not now fully utilized. Councilman Schacht said he believed the present monthly rates were too low in Sites A and. C and should -be raised. to $8. - although the '45. rate for Site W might be retained as there is less demand for stalls in this parking lot. After further discussion, Councilman Schacht moved to amend the motion. by deleting from the resolution the monthly rental fees of $6. and $5. for Sites A and C, respectively, and substituting that .the rate shall be not less than i3. Der month for these sites but that the rental fee in Site W remain at 5. per month- The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn. Following more discussion, and upon the suggestion. of i.1iia Petersen, Councilman Schacht amended his motion to incorporate Site W. in the rate increase. This was acceptable to Councilman Collischonn. The question was then. put on the motion to amend said resolution and it carried on the fol1ow5 n7 roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. . The question was next put on the motion to adopt said resolution:, as amended, and it carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Schacht and President McCa21 (4). Noes: Councilman Petersen, . Absent: None. n. The following resolution. was introduced by CounciJman Freeman, who moved its adoption: "besolution No. 6111 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) New, Latest Model 85-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck for the Fire Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Collischorin and on roll call carrAed by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None- Absent: None. 26. The following resolution. was introduced by Councilman. Freeman, who moved i:ms adoption.: "Resolution No. 6136 Amend.ing Salary Resolution No, 6103 Relating to Compensation for and Positions of Officers and. Employees of the City of Alameda (Building Maintenance Man)." The motio11 to adopt said resolution was secondod ; Counniiman Colllschony. and on roll call carried b' tho following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Alesent: None. 27. 'file following resolution. was introduced by. Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption.: 270 "Resolution No. 6137 Amending Sal ry Resolution No. 6103 Relating to Compensation for and Positions of Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda (Auditor and. Assessor', Office)." The motion to adopt, said resolution was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. hoes: None. Absent: None. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adootim: 11 e0olutien No. 6138 Amending Salary Resolution No. 6103 Relating to Compensation for and Positions of Officers and. Employees of the City of Alameda (Treasurer and Tax. Collector's Office)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 29. The following resolution was introciu adoption: a by Councilman Collischonn, who moved i. "Resolution No. 6139 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Advertising for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1961, and Appropriatin g 19,000. for Such Purposes. The motioi . to adopt said resolution. was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6140 Resolution Determining Convenience and Necessity and Ordering Changes and Modifications - Bay Farm Island Assessment District No. 58-1." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. hoes: None. Absent: hone. The President declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 31. "Ordinance No. 1345, • New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement by and between the City of Alameda, as Lessor, and the Alameda Swimming Pool Association, as Lessee, of Certain City-Owned Land (Portion of Franklin Park)." Councilman. Schacht moved the ordinance be adopted. as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn. Mr. Oswald G. Ingold, Attorney, 2168 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, addressed the Council stating he represented a group of citizens living. in the vicinity of Franklin. Park who object to the City entering into a lease for the construction of the two swimming pools in this Park. They believe the pools would not accommodate these residents as a whole and, furthermore, they feel part of this land for Franklin Park was dedi- cated for definite park purposes. Mr. Ingold admitted he had not yet received a report from the Title Company showing how the City acquired said, property, but if it proves that part of the land in Franklin Park was dedicated, and deeded to the City for definite park purposes, such a contract as proposed would be illegal and the lease could, subsequently, be declared invalid. He stated he is still endeavor- ing to obtain. this and other information and, therefore, requested the Council to defer action on this matter until the next meeting in order that he may present a complete and accurate argument. Upon inquiry, Mr. Annibale stated there is no legal problem in this transaction. The deeds by which the City obtained title to the parcels making up Franklin Park have been examined and Mr. Annibale stated it is his opinion there are no restrictions contained. in said deeds. He also offered Mr. Ingold the opportunity to examine these deeds. The following also spoke in opposition to the proposal: Mr. Leo J. Gunston, 1077 Park Avenue; Hrs. Inez Kapellas, 1610 Encinal Avenue, who emphasized that swimming pool facilities are needed much more in the west end of the City than in this Park; Hr. G. M. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, who felt the program. was dAscriminatory; and Nr. Howard Caswell, 1424 San. Jose Avenue, who disliked the wooden fence which would be directly across from his home. President McCall explained the program and circumstances involved whereby the City will eventually receive the benefit of these pools at no cost to itself. lie also mentioned that it is now financially impossible for the City to construct a swimming pool in the West End. Following considerable discussion, during which Councilman Petersen, expressed his opposition to the installation of private pools in a public park, the question was put and the notion to adopt said ordinance was carried. on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Schacht and President McCall, (4). Noes: Councilman Petersen, (1) . Absent: None. 32. "Ordinance No. 1346, New Series An Ordinanoe Amending Section, 17-333 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Subdivision (10) Thereof, Relating to All Time No Parking (Westerly side of Versailles Avenue)." Councilman Collischonn moved the ordinance Pc adopted as submitted. The motioi . was seconded by Councilman. Schacht and carried on the followitag roll call vote. Ayes: Five. hoes: None. Absent: None. "Ordinance Mo. 1347, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 20 of Ordinance No. 1082, New Series, Relating to the Time for Actuarial Valuation of Police .and Fire Pension System." Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be adopted. as submitted- The motion was seconded by Councilman.. Petersen and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 34. "Ordinance No. 1348, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Heal Property for Street, Highway, Sewer and General Municipal Purposes (190) Pearl Street - Howey - Widening of milden. Way)." Councilman Petersen moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Col lischenn and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five, Noes: None. Absent: Mono. 5. "Ordinance Mo. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain. Real Property for Street, Highway, Sewer and General Municipal Purposes (Portion of 1735 Broadway - Rogers - Widening of Tilden Way)." Councilman. Freernan moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Schacht and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Foes: None. Absent: Nono. vf 36,- At this timo, President McCall asked if there is a large map of the City of Alameda showing all of the available industrial or commercial tracts and their assessed valuation. He felt such information would be helpful to anyone in the area who might be interested. in establishing a business in Alameda. Se also mentioned the several parcels which are being released by the Federal Government for private development. He indicated the Chamber could work in conjunction with. tho heal Estate Board in publicizing these aroas. Mr. Weller stated ho believed the Chamber has such a map and he knows it has an industrial-development program and an Industrial-Development Committee. He said he would ask Mr. Nutzman, General Manager, to send a report to the Council on this phase of its activities. FILING: 37. Contract - Between City of Alameda and Alameda Chamber of Commerce, for fiscal year 1960-1961. Specifications and Provisions No, MS 8-60-11 - Ladder Truck for Fire Department. Lease Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Alameda Swimming Pool Association - Swinming Pools at Franklin Park. BILLS: 40• An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $20,130.53, 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 September 20, 1960, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNhENT: 111. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 4, 1960, in the Council Chamber at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,