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1960-09-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER. 6 - - - 1_960 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led. by Councilman Freeman, following which. the Reverend Mr. Wilfred. H. Hodgkin, Rector of Christ Episcopal. Church, delivered a most inspiring Invocation. 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 regular meeting held August 161960, , were approved as transcribed- WHITTEN COMMUNTCATION' 2Y From Alameda Firemen lssociation, signed by Mr. Donald. Johnsen, President requesting the privilege of having its Attorney speak on behalf of the Firemen. The President called upon Mr. Hobert W. Crown, Attorney, who addressed the Council as the representative of Local lo. 689 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, of which eighty-four of the eighty-six firemen of the Alameda .Fire Depart- ment are members. He Pointed up that during the past four years the "Local" has made numerous efforts to secure a recommendation from the Civil Service Board to change the duty schedule of the firemen, who now work, 67.2 hours per week. Mr. Crown cited several cities.. in the area where the duty week of firemen is fifty- six or sixty hours. Ile stated there are many studies which endorse the fifty-six- hour duty week, or the three-platoon. system, and submitted the advantages thereof. He emphasized the following facts which, he claimed, were due to the long duty week of the Alameda Fire Department - there has been a fifty per cent turnover in person- nel during recent years, the average age of the firemen is higher than in other cities and the life expectancy of the firemen. is less than in any other city. Mr. Crown. also mentioned the efficiency of the Alameda Fire Department and the many awards it has won for its fire prevention activities and the high. rating it has been given by the National Board of Fire Underwriters which resulted in a great saving of fire insurance premiums to the citizens of the community. It was developed by Mr. Crown that the Local is proposing the gradual transition to the fifty-six-hour duty week in three stages: By July, 1961, sixty-three hours, with three more firemen; By July, 1962, sixty hours, with five more firemen; By July, 1963, fifty-six hours, with five more firemen - or, a total of thirteen addi- tional firemen. He stated this would be an additional cost of 88,836. or $96,091, including pensions, but it would be greatly offset by savings in the training of firemen because it would reduce the turnover and younger men could be hired. He then stated. the Local is not requesting the City Council to adopt a resolution.. changing the duty week from the present 67.2 hours to fifty-six hours - but, rather, it is asking the Council to give the Fire Department the authority to enter this plan in the form of a proposition 011 the ballot of the General Election. in Novem- ber, 1960, and let the people decide. He thereupon requested the Council to direct the City Attorney to prepare such a proposition. and then to certify to the County Clerk of Alameda County that it be placed on the ballot in the November Election. He pointed up the deadline is September 8, for such certification of measures to be on said ballot. Councilman Freeman questioned the lateness of the presentation of the proposal and the lack of time the Council is faced with in giving due consideration to such a mat- ter and the required text of the measure as it would appear on the ballot. In answer to certain questions by Councilmen Freeman and Petersen, Mr. Annibale stated the proposed. Charter amendment could be writter .. up to provide whatever regu- lations the Council desires. Councilman Collischonn felt the Firemen's request was a great imposition upon. the Council because it does not have time to study the proposition. and be mindful of all of the ramifications it might have if it were hurriedly and improperly drawn up. He also stated the City Manager's estimate of the additional cost of the fifty-six-hour duty week would. be 0_01,000., which would mean an extra fifteen or twenty cents on the tax rate. He pointed up that there was still before the Council the question of a salary increase for City employees and Inc believed the Firemen's request was poorly timed. He, therefore, suggested tie Firemen. wait and submit their proposition to the people at the next Municipal Election in March, 1961. He felt the matter could then be better studied and predared by the Council and better understood by the voters. Mr. Crown stated, the law is not at all clear as to the rights of the Firemen to get this measure on the ballot in March of next year insofar as a betition is concerned. With. regard to the Council initiative, it could be done, but he felt the percentage of voters is always much smaller in a Municipal Election and, therefore, the proposi- tion„would have far more chance of success in the November General Election of this year, where there is a higher percentage of the electorate voting. Councilman Schacht inquired if it would be possible to draft the proper language and have the necessary resolution ready within the next day and a half for the Council's consideration. He said he believed that, eventually, this suggestion for the reduction of the duty week to fifty-six hours is going to come to pass and he felt the people of Alameda should make the determination. Mr. Artihaie stated he felt sure Mr. Weller, Er. Crown, if possible, and himself could get together and present to the Council some language for a Charter amendment. How- ever, the decision as to the provisions would be up to the Council, itself. In response to questions by Councilman Petersen, Mr. Weller explained the breakdown of the duty week in relation to the present personnel and the possibilities in reorganiz- ing the shifts with. the proposed three-platoon system and the additional thirteen firemen. Councilman Freeman stated there has been some discussion. of the possible elimination. of one or two of the Fire Houses eventually and inquired if this would release person- nel from the Fire Department. She felt his question. is important if it is going to happen within the next few years. Mr. Weller explained that the essential problem is the number of major pieces of apparatus which have to be manned, not the number of Fire Stations. Admittedly, there might be some slight saving in maintenance and switchboard operation but, in general, any reduction in the number of Fire Stations would not give a like proportionate decrease in manpower requirements. Other details were discussed and clarified by Mr. Weller. President hcCall asked the pleasure of the Council with regard to adjourning this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting, for further consideration. He stated he would not want to make a decision on the question at this time and suggested tie matter be referred to the City Manager -and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution for action. Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, Attorney, representing the Triangle Club and the general City employees, stated Inc had been instructed to advise the Council that they did not endorse this proposition of the Firemen's Association. Ile pointed out the Council has the power to change the working conditions of the Firemen by its own action at any time and in any way it deems proper - but if the matter is made a part of the Charter, the Council's control is lost. Following further discussion and explanation. by Messrs. Weller and Annibale, it was determined that an adjourned regular meeting would be held Thursday morning, Septem- ber 8, 1960, at 11:30 o'clock. It was also requested that Fire Chief Hilbish be pre- sent at said meeting. u. From an Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, signed by Mr. Adrien J. Falk, President, submitting the Plans of Routes, Rights-of-Way, Terminals, Stations, Yards and Related.. Facilities and improvements for the District - requesting they .be reviewed and recommendations be transmitted to the District. It was felt the report should be referred. to the City Planning Board for its study with a view toward better transportation service at the "pickup" points and submit its recommendation to the Council. It was so ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 751 Haight Avenue, referred to the loss of sales tax revenue to the City by the relocation of several automobile agencies to Oakland, as mentioned at the last regular meeting. He suggested the City investigate to make sure it will get the sales ta x. on the great amount of material and equipment being used in the construction of the new Webster Street Tube. The City Manager was instructed to check into this situation- - 5. Mr. Paul Gutieben, 1917 Stanford Street, inquired what can be done about the lack of sanitary facilities at the Boat Ramp at the north end of Grand Street. He also mentioned that the parking area adjacent to the Boat Ramp is inadequate. There was considerable discussion or the natter of the land available for parking as it is a portion of the Moore Dry Dock Company property which General Services Adminis- tration is offering for sale and the real problem involved is the fact the City is now using tltLs land practically by "sufferance". Mr. Gutleben still contended some temporary sanitary facilities should be installed and, during the course of the discussion, it was suusested Mr. Gutleben submit his request to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors since the Boat Ramp is used by many boat owners throughout the County. HEARINGS: 6 The matter was called up concerning the Improvement of Mound Street between. Otis Drive and Waterton. Street, which. had been continued from the meetings of August 2 and 16, 1960. Mr. Frank Killinger, 932 Mound Street, spokesman for Messrs. James Marberry, 2840 Otis Drive, and Robert Stone, 2900 Otis Drive, also involved in the improvement of this block, stated he had procured estimates of cost from two firms for the project. He said that since the estimates ran higher than. the estimated cost submitted by the City Engineer, the owners in question. would like to request the City to proceed with this project under provisions set forth in Section. 5870, et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State. of California, whereby the cost of the work can be spread over a period of time and thus relieve the property owners of a heavy finan- cial outlay at one time. Mr. Annibale explained. the Council could make a decision on this matter only after the work had been completed and the final costs computed. The Council could then . • determine how to assess the costs - anywhere from one to ten annual payments at a maximum of six per cent interest. The consensus of the Council was to have the work accomplished. at the least expense to all concerned and the City would proceed to call for bids and go ahead, with the project. The President thereupon declared the Hearing closed and the matter was referred to "Resolutions". REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: 7/ From City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Fencing Various Street-ends - recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Com- pletion be ordered filed. Councilman Collischonn moved the recommendation be approved; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and unanimously carried. 8,V' From Alameda Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. :Rourke, Chairman, concerning the proposed installation of two swimming pools in Franklin Park by the Alameda Swim- ming Pool Association. It was recommended the pools be located in the northeast cor- ner of the Park, bounded by San Antonio Avenue and Paru Street. It was pointed out that Mr. Frank Weeden, who has initiated this proposal, has indi- cated his preference for the pools to be located at the southeast corner of the Park, bounded by San Jose Avenue and. Paru Street. Following some discussion on this point, Councilman Schacht moved the pools be located in the southeast corner of Franklin Park near San, Jose Avenue and. Paru Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn. Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1610 Encinal Avenue, referred to her remarks at the last meeting in protest against the proposed site for the pools, pointing up the existing small play area in this Park. She felt it would be much better to locate the pools in the northeast corner of.the Park which would then not eliminate some of the needed play area. Councilman Petersen expressed his opposition to the proposed installation of the pools on the basis that it is not proper for such a private facility to be in a public park, said Park is too small for those pools and the program itself is needed more in other areas of the City where there are not other private pools available. In response to questions by Councilman Freeman, Mr. D. Grant hainland, Recreation Director, stated that either location is acceptable insofar as maintenance and super- vision are concerned. Mr. Leo J. Gunston, 1077 Park Avenue, felt that the lease agreement to be entered. into between the City and Mr. Weeden should provide for the pools to be used by the general public and not only those actually taking part in his program. The question was then put and the motion carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Schacht and President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Petersen, (1). Absent: None. 9 ! From Alameda Recreation Commission, signed by the Chairman, submitting, for the Council's information, copies of certain letters from citizens in the vicinity of Longfellow Park, in commendation of the Staff and program at said Park. Appreciation was expressed for the interest of these citizens in the recreational activities and the work of the Staff at Longfellow Park. 10. From Treasurer, in compliance with Resolution No. 6026, submitting a list of the collateral held in his office during August, 1960, in the amount of V800,000. The rePort was noted and ordered filed- 11. From City hanager, recommending the bid received. for the project of Installing a Storm Drainage System on Oak Street be rejected due to the possible revision of the Specifications. Councilman Freeman moved the recommendation be adopted and the bid be rejected. The motion was seconded by Council.rian Schacht and on roll call carried by iDe following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None, 12.‘i From City Manager, recommending contr A be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Installing a Storm Culvert at the intersection of Eighth Street and Taylor Avenue, at the total cost of 0,488.30. Councilman. Schacht moved the recommendation be approved: that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project and the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTR TYucTiptl OF ORDINANCES: 13. Councilman Collischonn introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance NO. 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)." 14. Councilman. Freeman introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid. over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-33:3 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Renealing Subdivision (10) Thereof, Relating to All Time No Parking (Versailles - Between Buena. Vista and Lincoln Avenues - Westerly Side)." 15. Councilman Petersen introduced the following ordinance, after which it was 1-i over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Seri-- An Ordinance Amending Section 20 of Ordinance No. 1082, New Series, Relating to the Time for Actuarial Valuation of Police and Fire Pension System." 16. Councilman. Schacht introduced the following ordinance after which 10 was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinanoe Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property. for Street, Highway, Sewer and General Municipal PurDoses (1909 Pearl Street - Howey - Widening of Tilden Way)." 17. Councilman Collischonn introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. Le: Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street, Highway, Sewer and General Municipal Purposes (Portion of 1735 Broadway - doers - Widening of Tilden Way)." UNFINISHED BUSTNESS: 18. The question of salary increases for City employees was called up for further consideration. The niatter had been laid over to this date by the Council at its regu- lar meeting of July ), 1960. Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, Attorney, addressed the Council on behalf of the City employ- ees, pointing up the rise in the cost of living and the several Public Agencies and Utilities which have already granted salary raises. He mentioned that he had sub- •itted his arguments in detail at the time of the original presentation and urged that the Council grant a salary increase to Alameda employees. Councilman Collischonn said he believed it was unfortunate that the 'Firemen have made their request at this time for a shorter duty week. He felt the salary issue should have been settled and then, later, the Firemen could have presented the matter of shorter hours for study. and consideration. President McCall referred to a memorandum from the City Manager, dated September 2, 1960, which set forth the financial status of the City for the fiscal year ending • June 30, 1961. He said he had full confidence in the continued development of the City and the release by the Federal Government of certain lands for private enter- prise, all of which would add to the City's assessed valuation. Therefore, he felt there is the posSibility of giving a five per cent salary increase and lowering the tax rate:by four cents which he would recommend, and this would still leave a reserve fund of 195,000. Mr. Warren French, Past President of the Firemen's Association, was questioned by Councilman Freeman concerning the statement that "the Firemen are willing to forego the raise if their hours are shortened". Mr. French replied that he had made an unofficial survey of all Fire Stations and also some of the off-duty Firemen and found nobody who had authorized anyone to make such a statement. In response to Councilman Schacht's queries, it was determined that the salary increases as recommended. by the Civil Service Board would add approximately twenty cents to the tax rate if the larger reserve fund were to be maintained. Councilman Schacht pointed out the City has done little or nothing toward a Capital improvement Program and he did not want the present reserve fund depleted because of the salary raises. Therefore, he moved the Council adopt the salary resolution as submitted, to become effective September 16, 1960, contingent upon an increase in the fax rate of twenty cents per one hundred dollars assessed valuation to cover the cost of such salary increases, and to maintain the present reserve funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn. In response to President McCall's questions, further financial details were explained by Mr. Weller. The question was then put and the motion was lost on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn and Schacht, (2). Noes: Councilmen. Freeman, Petersen and President McCall (3). Absent: None. Councilman Petersen stated he felt such an increase in the fax rate would be a drastic and dangerous step at this time because the property owners of Alameda would suffer greatly. Also, a higher fax rate would drive business and industry out of the com- munity. He mentioned that the City is faced with a loss of revenues from sales and gasoline taxes and he felt the City is going to have to make adjustments and take a new look at the entire fax structure in order to stimulate economic activity. He • said that if the employees are to be given a salary increase the people of the City should also be given some tax relief. Councilman Petersen stated he would vote for a wage increase on one condition - that the Council reduce the tax rate by eight cents. Upon request, Mr. Weller stated this would obviously lessen the possibility that the City could "come out" over the period of the next two years - but he could not say it is impossible as he felt it might very well be done, and it is within the range of possibility. Councilman Schacht pointed. out the assessed valuation should be considered in rela- tion to the fax rate. He also reiterated he does not approve reducing the reserve fund of the City, especially in view of the lack of a Capital improvement Program. He felt that if a pay raise is to be granted it should be paid for by passing on to the people a fax rate increase. He urged that a realistic position be taken on this question. Councilman Collischonn remarked that if the sales fax revenues continue to fall off and if there should be some cause for a greater percentage of delinquency in fax payments, the City could be in a very serious position - if the fax rate were reduced at this time. Jir. Weller stated he shared the concern of Councilmen Schacht and Collischonn with regard to a meaningful Capital Improvement Program and gave an explanation of the status of such a program and the City finances relative thereto. Councilman Petersen then moved the Council adopt the salary resolution as submitted, also to include the City Manager's salary increase and to be effective September 16, 1960, provided the fax rate be reduced eight cents. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Freeman. Following further discussion, Councilman Schacht moved to amend the motion to adopt the salary resolution as submitted, including an increase for the City Manager, to be effective Santember 16, 1960, but deleting the eight-cent reduction and substi- tuting a ten-cent increase in the tax rate. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call defeated by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn and. Schacht, (2). Noes: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and President McCall, (3). Absent: None. The roll was then called on the original motion which lost by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Freeman and. Petersen, (2). hoes: Councilmen Collischonn, Schacht and. President McCall, (3). Absent: None. Councilman Schacht thereupon moved the salary resolution be adopted as submitted, including the City. Manager's increase, to be effective September 16, 1960, upon the condition that the tax rate be increased eight cents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn. At this time, Mr. Whitney made a further plea on behalf of the employees' salary increase and recommended the Council adopt the resolution as set forth in this notion. 26 Further discussion ensued, with Councilman Schacht reiterating his opposition to any reduction of existing reserve funds to take care of the pay raise. Ho also emphasized again the need for a Capital Improvement Program for which these funds could be used. The question was then put and the motion lost by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn and Schacht, (2). Noes: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and President McCall, (3). Absent: None. Councilman Schacht. net moved the salary resolution be adopted as submitted, including the City Manager's increase, to be effective September 16, 1960, upon the condition that the tax rate be increased five cents. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Collischonn and defeated on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn and Schacht, (2) . Nees: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and President McCall, (3). Absent: None. At this point, President McCall relinquished the Chair which was assumed by Vice Presi- dent Schacht. Councilman McCall referred to his opening statement and reiterated his belief that the salary increase can be given as well as a four-cent reduction in the tax rate with full confidence that the budget can be met. Councilman McCall then moved the salary resolution as submitted, including the City Manager's increase, effective September 16, 1960, be adopted and also a four-cent reduction in the tax rate be allowed. The mo tion was seconded by Councilman. Freeman and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and McCall, (3). Noes: Councilman Collischonn and. Vice President Schacht, (2). Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: *9. The following resolution was thereupon adopted by the foregoing vote: "Resolution No. 6127 Amending Salary Resolution No. 6103 Relating to Compensation for and. Positions of Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda." (Salary increase as recommended. by Civil Service Board, effective September 16, 1960, including City Manager) 20;v The following resolution was then introduced by Counc its adoption: Resolution No. 6120 mail Freeman, who moved Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1960-1961; Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Said Budget for Said Fiscal Year and Ratifying Certain. Expenditures Heretofore Made." Ir. Annibale explained. this resolution reflects the action just taken by the Council. The motion. was seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Schacht and President McCall (4). Noes: Councilman Petersen, (1). Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6129 Fixing the Rate and. Levying a ax on All Rea and Personal Property in the City of Alameda, for the Fiscal Year 1960-1961 and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." N2.40) The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman. 1 Councilman Schacht moved to amend the motion to adopt said resolution by substituting the tax rate, of 0.44 instead of 0.40. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Collischonn and defeated on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn and Schacht, ((,, ) . Noes: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and President McCall, (3) . Absent: None. The . question was then put on the oriR:inal motion to adopt said resolution Setting forth the tax rate at 0.40. The motion carried, on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Freeman, Petersen and President McCall, (3). Noes: Councilmen Collischonn and. Schacht, (2). Absent: None. At this point, Councilman Petersen excused himself for a temporary absence from the Council Chamber. 22. The following „resolution, was introduced by Councilman Collischonn, who moved its adoption: 262 "Resolution ho. 6130 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Disallowing All Objections and Protests Relating to the Installation of Street Improvements on Mound Street Between Otis Drive and Waterton Street, Pursuant to Section 5870 Et. Seq., of the Street and. Highways Code Improvement Act of 1911) ." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded, by CottAcilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Schacht and President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Petersen, (1). 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6131 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and. Plans for Resurfacing of Central Avenue between Park Street and High Street, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Petersen, (1). 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Collischonn, who moved dts adopt ion: "Resolution No. 6132 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and Between the City of Alameda and County of Alameda Relating to Prisoner Care." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Freeman and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Hone. Absent: None. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Re olution Mo. 6133 A Resolution of Intention to Make Changes and Modifications - Be y. Farm. Island Assessment District No. 58-1." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded. by Councilman Freeman and on roll call carried by the following voLe. Ayes: JLive. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President thereupon declared. all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 26. "Ordinance No. 1344, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain City- Owned Real Property to Robert H. Hough and Lucille E. Hough, His Wife (Excess Property - East Side Beach Road, Southerly of Seminary Avenue)." Councilman Collischonn moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion WE seconded by Councilman Schacht and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: Hone. Absent: None. FILING: 27. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and County of Alameda for Care of Prisoners. 28. Specifications, Special Provisions and.. Plans No. PW 9-60-19 - for Project of Resurfacing Central Avenue from Park Street to High Street. 29. Auditor's Annual Report - Fiscal. Year ended. June 30, 1960 - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. 30. Financial. Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as at July 31, 1960 - Verified by Hackleman & Larzelere. BILLS: 31. An itemized. List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 94,064. was presented to the Council at this meeting. 263 The List was accomoanied 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 6, 1960, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and, carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in on adjourned regular meeting to be held Thursday morning, September 8, 1960, at 11:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,