1969-01-07 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON - - - - - - - - - - JANUARY 7, 1969
The meeting convened at 2:00 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding.
BOLT , CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Fore, Isaacs, La Croix Jr., Levy and President McCall, (5),
were noted present. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.v The matter of Council Chamber improvements was broached and the President called upon Mr. John
Goss, Assistant City Manager, who made a detailed presentation in this respect. Mr. Goss referred
to a memorandum dated December 10, 1968, which set forth in detail the several items of alterations
to be made. He stressed the need for certain particular improvements and stated the overall cost
should be limited to the Seven Thousand Dollars allocated for the current year.
The thinking was expressed that with the possible development of a Civic Center Complex within a
reasonable length of time, it would be unwise to spend money on such improvements in said Council
Chamber at this time. It was pointed out, however, that it could be decided to undertake only certain
changes at this time - among which, the acquisition of a new sound system was considered a necessity
of prime concern.
Following considerable discussion of priorities and comparison of costs of some phases of the contem-
plated project, Councilman La Croix moved that items Nos. 1 through 6, as listed on page 2 of this
memorandum - 1. New Sound System; 2. Tape Recorder and Playback Equipment; 3. Display Walls (Labor
by City crews); 4. Projection Screen (8' x 8'); 5. Council Desk Alterations (Labor by City crews);
6. Name Plates (9) - be approved and the project proceed, including also some new ash trays in the
audience area of the Chamber. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
2./ Councilman La Croix then moved the Council retire to Room No. 303 for an executive session to
consider appointments to various City Offices and to take action thereon if so desired. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Levy and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes:
None. Absent: None.
During this session, prospective appointees were considered for some of the existing vacancies on
certain Boards due to a recent resignation and the death of a former member - in respective cases.
President McCall also explained that he had discussed the Housing Authority situation with Mr. William
Godfrey, who had agreed to continue to serve on this Commission until several pending negotiations
had been completed, and certain important policies carried out.
3./ It was then determined that Mr. James L. Nolin would be appointed as a member of the Board of
Education to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jack Lubbock, effective as of
December 31, 1968.
Councilman La Croix introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 7418
Appointing Member of the Board of Education." (James L. Nolin)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Fore and carried on the following
roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President then declared said resolution adopted.
4.V Further discussions continued on two other personnel matters which were resolved as follows:
Councilman La Croix moved Mr. William Gorman be appointed to membership on the Building Code Board
of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isaacs and unanimously carried.
Councilman La Croix moved that Mrs. Irma L. Nelson be appointed as City Clerk of the City of Alameda,
effective February 1, 1969. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levy and unanimously carried.
The City Attorney was then instructed to prepare appropriate resolutions covering these appointments,
for final action by the City Council at its regular meeting to be held this evening.
5.1 There was some discussion with regard to the proposed assessment and collection of taxes by the
County of Alameda for City of Alameda - and its effect upon the personnel in the City offices of
Auditor and Treasurer. This would necessitate a Charter amendment and it was the consensus that the
City Attorney should prepare the proper resolution to place this question on the ballot of the coming
City Election to be held March 11, 1969. This was to be submitted to the City Council at its regular
meeting to be held January 21, 1969.
ADJOURNMENT:
6. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble
in regular session this date at 7:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,