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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
5
Fremont school trustees will study demotion of principals and other administrators as part of a cost saving district reorganization. The 7:30 p.m. meeting at 40775 Fremont Blvd may discuss reinstating principals while still cutting costs. Open discussion will occur with some topics kept in executive session. Multiple meetings are anticipated.
George Pagni, San Leandro renewal representative for three years, will become director of the Richmond Redevelopment Agency next month. A 39 year old former Fairfax mayor, he will lead a 20 member staff overseeing downtown and industrial development and the Port of Richmond. He helped carry out the downtown revitalization phase two and develop concessions at the Marini and was instrumental in bringing the Tia Maria restaurant to San Leandro.
Hayward commission ers of the Fairview Fire Project in District will meet at 7 30 pm at Fire Station 24200 Fairview Ave to approve the preliminary budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1 The proposed budget of 125601 is a rise of under 6000 from the current 120784 Cost controls include a 6 percent raise for full time firemen and a temporary cover, plus 4304 for a new fire truck and 3000 for indoor storage expansion Two review sessions are planned including a public meeting on June 8 with adoption expected then.
In Superior Court, Harvey Banks testified the Tri City groundwater basin is 10 feet below sea level with wasteful pumping blamed on quarry operators. Stanley Saylor presented photographs showing Alameda Creek flowing like a river on April 22 versus a trickle on April 7. Alameda Creek water volume is alleged to be wasted as the Alameda County Water District seeks an injunction to halt pumping.
San Leandro officials plan a fountain memorial in the civic center for late councilman William Swift within 30 to 40 days. The feel includes a fountain head estimated at 3700 dollars and a dedication date to be set after Swift’s widow Elizabeth and Swift’s grown sons can attend. The council also accepted an 80097 dollar tax increment return from Alameda County for 1970 71 downtown redevelopment bringing total receipts to 281905. The reason given for the dip is aggressive city property acquisitions for parking and mall areas removing properties from the tax rolls. The council approved occupancy of one suite in the new UPEC building at 1124 Blk St by Rex Chainbelt Nordberg Division.
Patrick D Hughes, 22, of San Leandro and Steven Paradise, 23, of Pleasanton, were committed by Alameda County Superior Court to the California Rehabilitation Center for drug addicts. Hughes faced armed robbery and possession charges after a holdup at a San Leandro 7 11. Paradise was charged with second degree burglary after a December 18 Mervyns break in Fremont. The charges are held in abeyance while in treatment.
Union City Coalition holds a meeting tonight at 7 20 in the Barnard School library 723 Whipple Road Castro Valley. Toastmasters meet tomorrow at 7 pm at Smorgette Restaurant Castro Valley Co op. Castro Valley Parent Nursery School hosts its annual pen house tomorrow night 6 30 to 9 4857 Christensen Lane. Call 682 7731 for details. Judges Night by Southern Alameda County Bar Association tomorrow starting 6 40 pm at the Blue Dolphin Restaurant San Leandro. Tickets 7 dollars. Gay Students Union meets tomorrow noon at California State College Hayward South Science Building room 204 with folk singers Don Barlow and Michele. Hayward Parks Commission meets 8 pm tomorrow in conference room B City Center Building to discuss Project Eden volunteers helping Stay ward Botany Grounds.
Fremont City Councilmen will study an ordinance banning parking of boats campers and trailers in private driveways at a 7 30 p m meeting in city hall. The proposal, debated after public hearings and a shouting match last year, limits vehicle size and parking hours with guest permits and conditional use rules. The council will also weigh mobile home park policy changes and requests to relinquish control of a pedway in Northgate and to halt a 500000 rail underpass plans while considering park land appraisals for federal funds and housing element implications.
SAN LEANDRO the city council approved an estimated 500000 expansion of the Blue Dalphin Restaurant and Vie San Leandro Marina. Owner Bill Peluso said ground will break in June and the new units will open in December. The update adds glass-enclosed lounges, expands dining, and adds second floor banquet rooms totaling about 1500 seats.
San Leandro city council promises to issue a war policy statement after a petition from the San Leandro Committee for the People's Peace Treaty. Randy Johnese reports 288 signers in two days urging an immediate cease fire and removal of American forces from Vietnam with prisoners released. Wayne Stanfield and others push for unity against the proposal. Mayor Maltester schedules a work session. City Attorney Voraes to craft a statement within municipal law. Marina Faire residents complain of illegal Tunneh Truck Co. operations and parking issues on residential Aurora Drive.
Local page notes May 18, 1971 events in South County. Readers get brief mentions of community happenings and social notices from Hayward. Specific names or venues are unreadable in the fragment, but the item signals a regional gossip and happenings column.
Chabot College faculty and classified staff present salary and fringe benefit proposals at a 7:30 p.m. board meeting in Building 2M. The plan seeks cost-of-living raises, anniversary increments, a tax sheltered annuity, a district funded life-insurance program, and full health coverage at retirement, plus extended illness protection and extended Blue Cross coverage. Classified staff seek vacation revisions to a maximum 20 days for 10-year employees.
Union City votes 3 to 2 to dissolve the citizens advisory committee after a contentious meeting marked by claims the move stems from personal conflict and a lack of immediate city problems. Some officials push for temporary task forces while HUD and state offices may influence future funding and reinstatement efforts.
City Manager William Zaner submitted the preliminary 1971-72 budget proposing 1 761 229 in expenditures, about 220 000 more than the current year, based on a 5 percent rise in assessed valuation. No tax rate increase is forecast, but a final rate will depend on county valuation figures. The plan includes hires for an architect for a civic center and four new fire captain roles, plus reorganizing planning and building leadership. The police budget dominates with salaries over 1 million, while a salary bump awaits ongoing employee negotiations and could reduce the emergency reserve. Budget sessions are set for June with a goal to adopt by July 30.
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