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1959-08-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA. HELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST. 4, 1959 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Petersen and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. E. William Greene, Jr., Associate Minister, First Baptist Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Collischonn, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Freeman, (1). 1. At this time, President McCall introduced and welcomed Mr. Calvin Canney, who is serving his internship in Governmental Administration with the City of Alameda, as Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, for a period of six months. This is through the Fels Institute of Local and State Government, University of Pennsylvania. MINUTES: 2. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 21, 1959, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Y. From South Share Land Co., signed by Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President, requesting the City to accept the street system of Unit No. 1, Tract No. 1866, and other facilities included therein. Councilman Collischonn stated that in view of the fact the streets have been cleaned and the other facilities installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, he would move the City accept said street system and facilities as of August 4, 1959. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht, who ascertained from Mr. Hanna that the streets were ready for acceptance and he so recommended. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. J 4. From Alameda - Contra Costa Transit District, signed by Mr. Robert K. Barber, President, suggesting its representatives be allowed to present its comprehensive analysis of the revised engineering recommendations as they affect the City of Ala- meda at the Council meeting of August 18, or at a later date if more convenient. President McCall noted that the suggested presentation would be quite lengthy and inquired if the Council felt it would be advisable to hold this matter until a meet- ing could be arranged for just this purpose. It was felt this would be wise, espe- cially in view of Councilman Freeman's absence during the month of August. It was so ordered. From Mr. J. H. Arnold, Consulting Engineer, submitting his proposal for a new two - county transit district - the East Bay Electric Transit District - which will encompass a larger area and serve more cities therein. He asked that the Council pass a resolution to be sent to the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County request- ing it to call an election on this question. President McCall noted the presence of Mr. Arnold and informed him the Council would not take any action on his proposition at this meeting in view of the fact that it would be desirable for all members of the Council to hear the report from the Alameda - Contra Costa Transit District and a full Council should be present at the time any determination is made. HEARINGS: 6v Continued from the Council meeting of June 2, 1959, was the subject of Resolution of Intention No. 5922 in the Matter of the Construction of Work and Improvements in Assessment District No. 1959 -1 - Washington Street. In connection with this procedure, and referred from the last meeting, was the letter dated July 16, 1959, signed by Messrs. Stohr and Ebert, representing the twenty -one property owners involved, informing the Council said parties wish to proceed with the improvement without the formation of an assessment district and setting forth their arrangements to finance the project. Councilman Petersen thereupon moved the Hearing in this matter be abandoned and the interested parties be allowed to proceed under the plans they have formulated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA: J 7. From City Planning Board, signed by Mr. A. Raymond Schoenfeld, Secretary, concern- ing Council Resolution No. 5945, relative to front, side and rear yard requirements on lots of record of less than standard size - and recommending the approval of said proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 1277, New Series, as amended by Draft Proposal No. 2, dated July 17. 97 The time of Hearing in this matter was set for the next Council meeting, August 18, 1959. 8. From Acting City Manager, recommending the immediate cancellation of the $5,000. bond posted on July 15, 1957, by the Aeolian Yacht Club in connection with its Fill Permit granted by the City, as the fill operations have been suspended. Mr. Hanna stated he has inspected the work already done on this project and assured the Council the fill will remain in place for a long time. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted and the specified bond be can- celled. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None, Absent: One. 9Y From Acting City Manager, with reference to the proposed abandonment of certain property in excess of the needs for Tilden Way - west of Everett Street - as indicated on Engineer's Drawing No, 3939, Case No. 51. In response to Councilman Schacht's question about any possible future use of this land for street purposes, Mr. Hanna explained the City has final plans for the ulti- mate development of Tilden Way which should suffice until the year 2000. He felt there would be no use for the property and it would be a liability to the City in its maintenance and the fact that there would be no taxes derived from it if retained. Mr. Hanna submitted further information concerning the improvement of Tilden Way, and in connection therewith, Councilman Collischonn inquired if anything further had been developed with regard to the conversion of the old railroad bridge at Fruitvale Avenue to vehicular traffic. Mr. Hanna stated he is not yet prepared to report fully on this question, but pointed out some of the possibilities and the thinking thus far on the subject. He felt the major problem would be the proper handling of traffic on the Oakland side which is coming into or going out of Alameda. President McCall cited the unsatisfactory situation with regard to ingress and egress to and from the City, and emphasized that this should be remedied. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intention to abandon said parcel, for presentation at the next meeting. 10. From Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Newcomb Construc- tion Co., sole bidder, for the project of Constructing Walkways and Installing Floats, North End of Grand Street, at the total cost of A8,712.1 and the amount of $612. be appropriated from the City Contingency Fund. Account No. 199. It was explained that 8,100. is available from the funds allocated to the City for this project by the Wild Life Conservation Board and the excess cost must be borne by the City. Councilman Collischonn moved the recommendation be approved; that the contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project and the sum of $612. be appropriated from City funds to pay for the over-run in cost. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 11. From Acting City Manager, recommending contracts be awarded to American La France, the low bidder, for furnishing one new, latest model, Fire Engine, at the price of $22,864., and to several firms for furnishing certain items of equipment in connection therewith. Councilman Schacht moved the recommendation be adopted; that contracts be awarded to American La France for furnishing the Fire Engine at the price quoted and to American Rubber Manufacturing Company and American Fire Equipment Company for furnishing certain items of equipment totalling A2,333.76 and $1,432.42, respectively - also, that the other pieces of equipment as itemized be purchased from Western Fire Equipment Co., L. N. Curtis and Sons and Acme Fire Extinguisher Company, without contract, under pro- visions of Sec. 3-15 of the Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. At this point, President McCall introduced Fire Chief "Bill" Hilbish and Assistant Chief Ernest Servant° and stated the City is proud of its Fire Department and the fine work it is doing. v 12. From Acting City Manager, recommending authorization be granted to Chief Hilbish to purchase in the open market certain fire alarm batteries for the Central Fire Alarm Headquarters at the approximate cost of $2,900. It was explained that provision has been made in the fiscal budget for replacement of the twenty-year-old batteries cur- rently in use and by making the purchase in the open market a saving can be effected and the installation expedited. Councilman Petersen moved the recommendation be followed; that authorization be given, under provision of Sec. 3-15 of the Charter, to buy said batteries in the open market and thereby make the purchase more economically. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. 13. From the Mayor, nominating Albert S. Edgerton, D. D. S., as a member of the City Planning Board, for the term expiring June 30, 1962. 98 The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 14. 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 Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Section 18 -511 Thereof, Relating to Minors Being Out at Night." 15. Councilman Petersen introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 18 -612 Thereof, Relating to Language Causing Breach of the Peace." 16. Councilman Schacht introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 18 -615 Thereof, Relating to Loitering on the Streets and Sidewalks of the City." RESOLUTIONS: 17 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5978 Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda." (Vernon S. Yallop) 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: One. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Petersen, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5979 Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." (Albert S. Edgerton, D.D.S.) 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: One. 194. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Collischonn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5980 Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda in Appreciation and Commendation of Frank D. Magers For His Service to the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. The President thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. 20. At this point, President McCall expressed the Council's regret that Mr. Magers could not accept reappointment as a member of the Planning Board due to the pressure of his business - but he stated the Council is very happy and fortunate that Dr. Edgerton could accept appointment to this Board and he knew he would be able to do an excellent job for the City on this important Board. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the departments thereof, in the amount of $64,081.31, was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. 99 Councilman Schacht moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on August 4, 1959, and presented to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Collischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: One. ADJOURNMENT: 22. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 18, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,