1957-01-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1957
The meeting convened at 7 :30 o'clock p.m. with President Kranelly presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The Reverend Frank P.
Randall then delivered a most inspirational Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President
Kranelly, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 18, 1956, were approved as
transcribed.
OPENING OF BIDS:
2. Four
Sewers on
Peach and
therefor,
bids were received and read for the project of Installing Sanitary
High Street, North of Fernside Boulevard, and on Calhoun Street, between
Market Streets, in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions
No. PW 12- 56 -27, as follows:
From McGuire and Hester
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Morison Construction Co.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Manuel Enos
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Prodanovich, Inc.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
010, 162.50
6,497.00
4,881.50
18,306.00
3. Three Bids were submitted and read for Furnishing one new, 1957 Four -door
Sedan for the City Manager, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions
therefor, No. MS 12- 56 -33, as follows:
From Ed. Deemer Buick, Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Huffman Motor Co.
Accompanied by check in amount of
From Walter H. McIntire - Alameda Motors
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of
$ 3,145.76
314.58
2,773.25
300.00
2,718.82
261.40
Two bids were presented and read for Furnishing eight new, 1956 or 1957
Four -door Sedans for the Police Department, in accordance with Specifications
and Provisions therefor, No. MS 12- 56 -34, as follows:
From Morris Landy Motors
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Good Chevrolet
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
0p12, 215.84
1,221.58
12,064.48
1,197.87
5. Three bids were received and read for Furnishing four new, complete One -half
Ton Trucks, including Pick -up Type Bodies and one new, complete Three - quarter
Ton Truck, including Service -type Body, in accordance with Specifications and
Provisions therefor, No. MS 12- 56 -35, as follows:
From Morris Landy Motors (Four trucks)
(One truck)
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Good Chevrolet (Four trucks)
(One truck)
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From International Harvester Company (Four)
(One)
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of
5,462.40
1,898.33
735.07
5,533.56
1,939.16
553.37
193.92
6,507.24
2,166.24
870.00
6. Two bids were submitted and read for Furnishing two new, Four -door Sedans for
the Fire Department, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No. MS 12- 56 -36, as follows:
From Morris Landy Motors
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Good Chevrolet
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
0 4,233.45
423.35
4,384.67
458.83
All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for review and
recommendation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
7• From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, submitting copy of its Resolution
No. 5610, protesting against any attempt by the Federal Government to acquire the
real property located generally north of Atlantic Avenue and west of Webster Street
and known as Webster Housing Projects, Cal -4118 and Cal -4693 - and requesting the
City Council to use its official powor to forestall any move on the Part of the
Federal Government to acquire said property.
President Kranelly pointed out the City is presently endeavoring to find out from
the Navy what is to be done with this property. He also mentioned the Chamber
recently requested the City to investigate the possibility of acquiring certain
Navy property on Clement Avenue - and he understood the Navy is not willing to
consider any proposals for the purchase of this two -acre parcel on Clement
Avenue. He asked the City Manager if there is any further information on the
situation, to which Mr. Froerer replied that he knew the Navy had vigorously
opposed an attempt for "Pennzoil" to acquire this property sometime ago.
President Kranelly stated the Council appreciates the Chamber's interest but
there is nothing to be done at this time.
Mr. Lewis B. Groper addressed the Council at this time, saying the Webster Street
businessmen had been informed of the letter and resolution from the Chamber being
presented to the Council tonight - and the matter has created a tremendous amount
of feeling. He said the businessmen of the West End have lost quite a great
many potential customers due to the loss of housing in the area. He said they
have formed a committee, of which he is the chairman, and he had been asked to
represent it at the Council meeting tonight to ask that the Council do nothing
hastily in this respect and, also, to request that it have a discussion with
the Council on this matter. He said the Chamber's stand was taken without due
discussion and the members were polled by telephone - which is not the proper
method of handling a matter of this importance. He cited several statistical
data to refute the alleged fact that forty -five per cent of City of Alameda land
is controlled by the Armed Services. Mr. Groper stated there is a progressive
deterioration in the City which is alarming to the West End merchants. He assured
the Council the merchants in that area are not going broke, but admitted they
should do a better amount of business. He asked the Council to let the matter ride
along until there is more definite information available. He also requested that
a committee be set up in which the West End merchants might have representation
and the opportunity to survey some of the problems involved in this situation.
President Kranelly stated it would be a very fine thing if, at all Council
meetings,some members of the West Alameda Business Association could be present to
learn at first hand what actions are taken by the Council, instead of hearing about
them at second hand. He said he felt relations between the City Government and
the Navy are at a particularly high level. There is no one in City Government who
does anything at any time to disturb these good relations. With regard to this
specific matter, the Council has taken no action at all - the City has inquired
as to the intentions of the Navy - but until the Council knows exactly what is
planned, there will be nothing done. He said the Council would like to see better
homes in the West End of the City - not only for Navy personnel, but for all those
civilian workers at the Naval Air Station so the merchants and the City, itself,
could benefit from the "spending power" of people who could then live here. He
emphasized the Council is cognizant of the housing problem.
Mr. Groper pointed out that, of the approximate 9,300 families whose livelihood
is earned through the Naval Air Station, about 6,400 of them are forced to live
outside the City because they cannot afford to buy homes here.
Councilman Moresi stated she wanted to emphasize that it would be wise if some
representation of West End merchants would attend the Council meeting in order to
get a much clearer insight into what the Council is attempting to do. She felt the
next two years would see the culmination of many of the ideas which the Council
is now working on. Councilman Moresi also inquired about the survey which is
being made of the entire holdings of the Federal Government in the City and asked
if this has been completed. Mr. Froerer answered that it has not been submitted
by Mr. Campbell as yet. Councilman Moresi pointed out this matter has been hanging
fire for a very long time and she asked that it be followed up to get some action.
It was agreed that a meeting with the West End merchants would be good and the
attendance of some of them at the Council meetings would be better.
Mr. Groper asked if, at some future time, a "round robin" discussion might be had
with the Council and President Kranelly assured him that all the Council needs is
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a request from his group at any time for a meeting.
The communication was thereupon ordered filed.
8. From Dickey and Dickey, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Alameda French Bakery,
1416 Park Avenue, protesting against the parking meters being removed from in
front of the premises when the Off- Street Parking Lot across the street was opened
for business, which has caused considerable loss of business to the Bakery - and
requesting that, before the newly adopted Ordinance becomes effective, it be
amended to provide at least a green parking zone immediately in front of the Bakery.
Upon request, Mr. Froerer explained this matter has been very carefully reviewed -
there have been several suggestions made which appear practicable - Park Avenue,
between Central and Santa Clara Avenues, might be made a one -way street from
north to south, in which case four parking meters could be re- installed. He said,
however, the Chief of Police recommends against this action. It was also stated
that a 24- minute meter be placed in front of the bakery which would not affect
the entrance to the parking lot. Mr. Froerer felt either course should eliminate
the problem for the bakery.
Mr. Dickey, Sr., said he would wholeheartedly support the recommendations of the
City Manager. He pointed out, however, one parking meter will not suffice, and
he would suggest that two 24- minute meter zones could be placed in such locations
that they would not disturb the exit of the parking lot.
Councilman Haag said the matter should be taken care of at the discretion of the
Chief of Police - if one meter is all that can be installed without harming the
parking lot, that would have to do, but if it is humanly possible to put in two
meters, then he should proceed to do so.
Councilman Moresi stressed the establishment of one -way traffic for this block,
pointing out this matter has been given favorable thought. Councilman Hove
concurred, due to the narrowness of Park Avenue in this block.
Mr. Froerer stated he and the Chief had inspected the site and if the block
remains as a two -way thoroughfare, two meters can be re- installed - but if it is
established for one -way traffic, four meters can be returned.
President Kranelly agreed the situation should be checked into further, with the
thought in mind of establishing one -way traffic in this block. The City Manager
was instructed to have a survey made to establish one -way traffic. Mr. Froerer
stated two meters would be returned temporarily.
9. From the County of Alameda, signed by Earl R. Stratham, County Administrator,
notifying the City Council the County Board of Supervisors contemplates levying
a special tax for the support of the County Free Library System during 1957 -58 -
which will affect only those cities participating in the system under the County
Free Library Act. It was pointed out that any city, through its Council, may
elect, prior to February 1 of any year, to participate in the County System or
to contract with the County for library services during the ensuing fiscal year.
Mr. Froerer explained this action will relieve the City of Alameda from subsidizing
the rural areas for library services, which it is presently doing.
Councilman McCall felt that possibly contractual services could be furnished by
the County at a certain per capita amount which would be advantageous to the
City. Councilman Hove agreed it would be good for the Council to know what
these services would cost.
The City Manager stated this matter should be referred to the Library Board.
Mr. Froerer was instructed to request the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County
to have a survey made of what it would cost the City for comparable library
services.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
10. Mr. Frank Gottstein again brought up the matter of the lack of business in
the Haight Avenue Parking Lot. He pointed out that parking on Haight Avenue,
between Webster and Eighth Streets, should be eliminated, as well as the double
parking which takes place on Webster Street, pointing up the fact that yellow
loading -zones should be established on Webster Street - and they should be
strictly enforced.
Councilman Moresi asked if it would be possible to offer stalls in the parking
lot for rent on a monthly basis, inasmuch as the spaces are not utilized to their
full extent.
Mr. Froerer recalled that, under conditions as set forth by the Council, where
a person is incapacitated and has to park as near his business as possible,
arrangements were set up whereby he could pay 415.00 per month for such parking
accommodations. He suggested the City might advertise stalls for rent or canvass
the business area in this respect.
In response to a question as to the legality of monthly rentals, the City Attorney
stated the Council has the power, at its discretion, to stipulate any given
conditions. The only thing it cannot do is to allow "free" parking.
President Kranelly stated the East End parking lots are working out very well but
the one in the West End is not doing so well and, in accordance with the opinion
of the City Attorney, it is up to the Council to investigate and try to get
some revenue from this lot and also, help get the cars off the streets.
11/ Mr. Watson Butcher, 901 Central Avenue, addressed the Council with regard to
the dilapidated building known as 1412 Ninth Street. This had been declared a
public nuisance by the adoption of Resolution No. 5479, following the Hearing at
the Council meeting held November 20, 1956. Mr. Butcher explained he had talked
with the Building Inspector this date to ask that the sale of the premises be
postponed until after the appointment of the guardian in this case. He filed with
the City Clerk a copy of the "Petition for Letters of Guardianship ", on behalf
of Ben Young, husband of Clara G. Young, owner of the property. He felt the City
would benefit as much by allowing; the property to be sold with the house on it
as to have the structure removed first, but he admitted the Building Inspector
does not agree. However, he requested a thirty -day postponement of removal
of the building.
Mr. Annibale reviewed the proceedings in this matter and pointed out the sale is
to be held January 8, whereas the guardian is not to be appointed until January 10 -
but the City has the right to proceed in the manner it is pursuing.
Upon request, the City Engineer stated the Building Department has worked for
years trying to correct this situation and it has been entirely unsuccessful. The
lot is very narrow with the building being located abnormally close to the property
line. It has blighted this area for years and he would recommend the building
be removed immediately.
President Kranelly asked Mr. Butcher what would be gained by the Council instructing
the Building Inspector to postpone razing the structure and he replied that he
had thought of trying to restore the structure to standard and then dispose of the
property for the owner - but he said it made no monetary difference to him,
personally, and he was perfectly agreeable to abide by the Council's decision
in the matter.
Councilman Hove thereupon moved the Council take no action on Mr. Butcher's request.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried.
HEARINGS:
12. The matter was called up with regard to Tract No. 1811 - Hester Subdivision
located south of Otis Drive in the vicinity of High Street, extended, Hearing
on which has been continued from meeting to meeting for the past several months.
Mr. Annibale stated he had conveyed to Mr. Bestor Robinson, Attorney for Mr.
Hester, the decision of the Council with regard to payment for the land in
question in connection with the Subdivision - and he pointed out no counter
offer has been received.
Mr. Robinson was present and reviewed the situation very briefly, referring to
the minutes of the Planning Board meeting of June 27, 1956, at which time a
motion prevailed that the Board recommend the disapproval of the Tentative Map
of Tract No. 1811 due to the fact it is in conflict with the City's policy with
respect to the radius of the road included as an approach to the Southern
Crossing. He said Mr. Hester feels he should cooperate with the City - but
there is the question of the City wanting the radius of the road to be 650 feet
and the State desiring a radius of 850 feet - so for six months everyone has
waited, hoping some action would be taken to resolve the problem. With regard
to the property appraisals, they are so far apart, there is no hope for progress
in this respect. He felt, however, the most important point in their favor is
that the Southern Crossing, which looked like it was in the offing six months
ago, has disappeared, and he felt it makes the Council face the question as
to whether or not its plans for a 650 -foot radius approach are necessary to
be considered. He felt that, under these circumstances, this condition which
was the basis for the recommendation for disapproval has evaporated into thin
air and he, therefore, hoped the Council would approve the Tentative Map.
President Kranelly stated there is a great difference of opinion - and two
schools of thought - with regard to whether or not the Southern Crossing is
going to become a reality. The Council definitely hopes it will become a fact.
Mr. Robinson stated quite obviously the City would have to use the power of
eminent domain - so, instead of going through all the intermediary machinery of
the Council, if it will approve the Tentative Map, Mr. Hester will agree to
take no action on the Map for a period of ninety days - in which case, the
Council would have the opportunity to exercise its power of eminent domain if
necessary. He pointed out the Planning Board had decided everything is in order
with the exception of the policy with regard to the approach to the Southern
Crossing.
The City Attorney stated it would be of no advantage to the City to approve the
Tentative Map, subject to Hester's agreement to take no action for ninety days,
because of the fact that, if the City exercises the power of eminent domain for
a right -of -way, it would place the City in a vulnerable position at a subsequent
time.
Councilman Moresi moved the Council sustain the ruling of the City Planning
Board and adopt its recommendation to disapprove the Tentative Map of Tract No.
1811. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
13. From the Acting City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher
& Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Constructing an Off - Street Parking
Lot on Central Avenue between Oak and Park Streets, at the price of $3,312.64.
Councilman McCall moved the Acting City Manager's recommendation be adopted that
contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project at the price
quoted and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following
vote. Ayes Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
14. From Mr. William Ray Hill, Employee Representative on the Retirement Board,
tendering his resignation from said Board, effective December 31, 1956, due to
the fact that the City is entering the State Retirement System and the functions
of the local Board will eventually be unnecessary. Councilman Haag moved Mr. Hill's
resignation be accepted and a letter of thanks be sent to him for his many years
of service in this capacity. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and
unanimously carried.
15. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the
project of Filling a Portion of the North Side Sewer, between Arbor and Hibbard
Streets - and recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be
ordered filed.
Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that the
work on this particular project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be
filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried.
164 From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the
project of Constructing Three Parking Lots - and recommending it be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the
work on the specific project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered
filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried.
17. From the Acting City Manager, recommending awards be made to the following
five companies for furnishing certain Paints and Varnishes as itemized: James
Paint Company, W. P. Fuller.& Co. and Alameda Paint & Wallpaper Co. of Alameda,
and Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. and R. N. Nason Co. of Oakland. Also, since
the total amount of each company's bid is less than $1,000.00, it is requested
that authorization be given to dispense with contracts and to buy the several
items by purchase order.
Councilman McCall moved the Acting City Manager's recommendation be adopted;
that the several items be bought by purchase order from the respective companies
and the City retain only the required ten per cent of the amount of the actual
orders to be filled by any of the companies involved. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
18' From the City Planning Board, recommending approval of the Tentative Map
covering a proposed subdivision known as Tract No. 1860, subject to the
modifications contained in the City Engineer's Report, those made by the Planning
Board and as shown in the sketch submitted by the Planning Department. The
Board also recommended the abandonment of the tip end of Pearl Street in connect-
ion with the development of the subdivision.
The Clerk stated two letters had been submitted with reference to this matter,
signed by Arthur S. Oakley, 920 Broadway, and Donald L. Bierman and M. Delight
Delmar, 916 Broadway. It was stated that, from the plan submitted, it would
appear the lots in the Hays and Caperton Tract (facing on Broadway, the rear lines
of which adjoin the proposed subdivision) are being reduced in depth to approxi-
mately 1262 feet, whereas the descriptions on the deeds and tax bills indicate
the greater depth of 127.96 feet. It was requested that, before the Subdivision
Map is accepted, the western line of the Tract be accurately determined with
respect to the rights of the property owners in the Hays and Caperton Tract.
There were several property owners in this vicinity present to ascertain the
status of the survey situation. During the course of the discussion which ensued,
the City Engineer said that, in a Tentative Map, there are no accurate or precise
dimensions required, but in the Final Map, an accurate survey must be made. He
could state the westerly line of the proposed subdivision property would be
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accurately described and the property owners of the adjoining lots would not
lose any of their land.
Mrs. William L. Erdmann, 2605 La Jolla Drive, pointed out her property is very low
and she is vitally concerned about the drainage. It was the feeling of the
interested parties present that since the subdivision is being filled higher than
their properties, it will interfere with proper storm water drainage. The City
engineer said he could assure them the drainage system in this area will not be
made any worse by the development of the subdivision in question - and he went on
to explain certain engineering phases of the situation. He also pointed out the
subdivider will give to the City a five-foot drainage easement along the westerly
boundary of the tract.
Councilman McCall stated every member of the Council feels the property owners
in this area should be protected and due to the discussion which has taken place
and the assurance from the City Engineer concerning the drainage, he would like
to have a statement to this effect in writing for the record in order that
the full protection of the property owners is conformed with. He thereupon moved
the matter be held over for a period of two weeks.
Councilman Moresi stated the Council has not had this matter before it until
tonight and more study should, therefore, be given the recommended abandonment
of the tip end of Pearl Street.
The City Engineer stated the Planning Board felt there was no need for Pearl
Street to be extended through to the lagoon.
Councilman McCall said he thought the Council should be kept fully informed of
any.development along the south shore in view of future work in line with the
Agreement with Utah Construction Company - and he felt the City Attorney should
check into the provisions of the Agreement very carefully.
Councilman Hove said he felt the lagoons were approved not merely for purposes
of drainage but also to provide some recreation facilities - and he wondered
if it is planned to have any public access to them. Mr. Froerer stated the
City is certainly going to have access to them in order to maintain and operate
them. Councilman Moresi stated it might be possible that Utah Construction
Company has more information available now with regard to its proposed develop-
ment and a meeting to discuss this matter would be helpful.
Councilman Haag said he understood the lagoons were to serve the people who
lived on them, because they would be the ones who pay for the maintenance. He
also suggested that, in the future, when subdivision matters are to be presented
to the Planning Board, the people in the immediate neighborhood be notified.
Mrs. Edward H. Jenkins, 908 Broadway, stated there are too many cul-de-sac streets
in this area already - and she felt Pearl Street should be open to the lagoon.
Mr. Richard Riehl asked the Council to consider favorably the closing of Pearl
Street at this point as the cul-de-sac treatment is the best development. He
said he understood Utah is going to develop Broadway as an access to the lagoons.
Mr. Annibale stated the Council would have to obtain the consent of the subdivider
to allow the extension of time for action on this matter. Mr. Schmitz agreed it
would seem impossible for the Council to take any action at thismeeting, but he
urged that it do so as soon as possible.
It was agreed that a meeting be held with the Planning Board, Utah representatives
and the Council on Monday evening, January 7, 1957, at 730 o'clock, to discuss
the situation - and Mr. Froerer was asked to make necessary arrangements.
The matter was thereupon laid over to the meeting of February 5, 1957.
10./ From the City Planning Board, recommending approval of the Record of Survey,
with certain modifications, as submitted by Shore Land Homes, Inc., F. B. Fernhoff
President, covering property situated in the vicinity of San Jose Avenue, Calhoun
and Market Streets (abandoned) and bordering San Leandro Bay.
Mr. Fernhoff emphasized this is not a subdivision - the law requires only that the
area show there are no street openings or widenings required and what lot design
is required by the Governing Body - that is all that needs to be done.
Councilman Moresi asked if the builder plans to put street lights in the develop-
ment, to which Mr. Paul Wood spoke up and said he did. Councilman McCall also
inquired about the construction of streets and Mr. Wood replied that he is and
will put in streets to meet the specifications of the City Engineer.
The matter was thereupon referred to "Resolutions".
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
20. Councilman McCall 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 -364.1 of the Alameda
Municipal Code, Relating to Parking Limits in Parking
Meter Zones."
RESOLUTIONS:
21. following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5512
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda
Confirming Canvass by Board of Supervisors of
Alameda County of Election Held November 6,1956."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption.
"Resolution No. 5513
Resolution of the City of Alameda in Appreciation
of and Commending the Honorable Randal F. Dickey
for His Service to the City of Alameda as a Member
of the Assembly of the State of California."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5514
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda
Approving Lot Design, with Certain Minor Modifications,
and Declaring that Street Opening or Widening is not
Required on Land as Delineated on That Certain Record
of Survey Map of Blocks 25, 41, and Portions of Blocks
18, 26, 33, 50 and 59, Map of Town of Alameda and
Adjacent Lands, City of Alameda, as filed December 19,
1956."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5515
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for the Construction of Phase 1 of Woodstock
Park and Playground, Calling for Bids and Directing
City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5516
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for Reconstruction of Pearl Street from Buena
Vista Avenue to Fernside Boulevard, Calling for
Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5517
Adopting General Conditions for Purchase and Removal
of Approximately 93 Dwelling Buildings and Site
Clearance from Housing Project Cal -4113, Calling for
Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5518
Appointing Member of the Retirement Board."
(Solvig B. Erickson)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5519
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda
Proposing an Amendment to the Charter of the City
of Alameda on the Motion of the City Council; Calling
a Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election in the
City of Alameda for the Purpose of Submitting to the
Electors of Said City a Proposal to Amend the Charter
of Said City, viz: By Repealing in its Entirety
Section 11 -2 of Article XI of Said Charter, Relating to
City of Alameda Apportionment of Tax Funds to the
Alameda School Fund; Fixing the Date of Said Election,
the Manner of Holding the Same, and Providing for
Notice Thereof; and Consolidating Said Special
Municipal Charter Amendment Election with the General
Municipal Election to be Held in Said City on March 12,
1957."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5520
IN MEMORIAM TO JOHN J. GINLEY.
(Former Recreation Leader)
'WITH DEEP SORROW, the Council of the City of
Alameda records the death of its most loyal employees,
JOHN J. GINLEY, who, while attending college, had
worked as a Recreation Leader in the Recreation
Department of the City of Alameda on a part -time basis.
"WHEREAS, Mr. Ginley had brought favorable publicity
and credit to the City of Alameda in the field of sports,
through his outstanding ability as a basketball player
for Alameda High School; and
"WHEREAS, he was vitally interested in promoting
the welfare of the young people of the City, and had
given generaously of his time and effort in their
behalf; and
" WHEREAS, he had endeared himself to all of his
fellow workers because of his naturally cooperative and
friendly disposition, the sad news of his untimely death
has been a great shock to his many friends in the community.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition
of his fine leadership and the very worthwhile service
he rendered the City through his influence for good upon
all of the youth with whom he worked so diligently, the
Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its
sincere gratitude for the great work he accomplished.
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be
spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a
copy thereof be transmitted to the family of Mr. Ginley
in order to extend to it a heartfelt expression of sympathy
and condolence in its bereavement; and
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"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of
the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall
do so in respect to the memory of JOHN J. GINLEY."
The motion to adopt said resolution was. seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
President Kranelly thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted
and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
30. "Ordinance No. 1211,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Title IX, Chapter 1, Article 1,
of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto a
New Section 9 -115 Prohibiting the Sale of Live Chicks,
Rabbits, Ducklings or Other Fowl, as Pets or Novelties."
Councilman Hove moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
31. "Ordinance No. 1212,
New Series
An Ordinance of the City of Alameda Designating Certain
City -Owned Property as (1) Exclusive Parking Area for
the Use of City Officers, Employees, Departments and
Other Governmental Officials, and (2) a Parking Area
for Use by the General Public While Conducting Business
at Governmental Offices in the Immediate Vicinity."
Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
32. "Ordinance No. 1213,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Real Property for Street Highway and General Municipal
Purposes." (Tilden Way
Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
FILING:
33. Specifications No. PW 12 -56 -28 - for General Construction of Woodstock Park
and Playground.
34. Specifications No. PW 8 -56 -20 - for Reconstruction of Pearl Street from Buena
Vista Avenue to Fernside Boulevard.
35. Specifications No. PW 12 -56 -29 - for Purchase and Removal of Approximately 93
Dwelling Buildings and Site Clearance in Housing Project Cal -4113.
36. At this point, Councilman McCall inquired why there were no street signs on
the corners of Santa Clara and Central Avenues and Park Street.
Mr. Hanna explained that when the old electroliers were removed, and the new ones
installed, it was discovered the brackets on the street name signs did not fit -
so new signs are to be ordered within the week - and they will be put up as soon
as possible. In response to Councilman McCall's question, Mr. Hanna replied the
new street name signs will also indicate the block number.
BILLS:
37. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments
thereof, in the total amount of $27,012.64, was submitted to the Council at this
meeting.
The list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims
shown were correct.
Councilman McCall moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on January 2, 1957, and presented to the Council at this time, be
allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes. Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
38. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad-
journed in respect to the memory of JOHN J. GINTRY - to assemble in regular session
on Tuesday evening, January 15, 1957, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
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