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1957-01-15 Regular CC Minutes78 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15, - - - - - - - -1957 The meeting convened at 7 :30 o'clock p.m. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi and a most inspirational Invocation was then delivered by the Reverend Mr. Harold Petroelje of the First Christian Reformed Church. 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 January 2, 1957, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2 Five bids were submitted and read for the project of Reconstructing Pearl Street, from Buena Vista Avenue to Fernside Boulevard, in accordance with Specifica- tions, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 8- 56 -20, as follows: From 0. C. Jones & Sons Accompanied by a Bid Bond From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Independent Construction Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of From J. Henry Harris Accompanied by a Bid Bond 20,399.69 21,755.15 18,169.65 19,414.28 2,500.00 23,802.70 3. Six bids were received and read for the project of Purchasing and Removing 93 Dwelling Units from Encinal Housing Site, in accordance with Specifications No. PW 12- 56 -29, as follows From Kelsey Jones 5 Buildings - - - 200.00 Accompanied by Money Order in amount of 125.00 From Wallace Walton 1 Building - - - 107.00 Accompanied by Money Order in amount of 50.00 From Milton E. Harrison 5 Buildings - - Accompanied by Money Orders in amount of From Samuel M. Kebric All or none - - - Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of From Bert D. Abraham 4 Buildings - - Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of 50.00 50.00 75.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4.00 100.00 From Seaton Barker, Jr. 15 Buildings- - - 15.00 Accompanied by cash 1.50 All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for review and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 44 From Mr. Wilfrid Keene, requesting a thirty -day extension of his lease on the property at 2312 Central Avenue, pending completion of his new Mortuary at 1421 High Street. It was developed the current lease expires January 31, 1957, and the extension would make the termination date March 2. Councilman Hove thereupon moved the request of Mr. Keene be granted and he be allowed a thirty -day extension of his lease. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 5: From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, signed by Mr. Hugh H. Tebault, Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee on Local Housing, requesting a meeting date with the Council to discuss functions and objectives of the program to be undertaken. The matter was discussed, President Kranelly stating a meeting should be held at the earliest possible date, and also noting the request for seven days' notice to the Committee members. It was determined to meet on Tuesday, January 22, or January 29, if the latter date would be more convenient. The City Manager was instructed to so notify the Chamber Committee, requesting a prompt response on the exact date so the Council members could plan accordingly. 6. From Agnew Realty Co., concerning its parcel of land situated along the westerly line of St. Charles Street, 100 feet by 260 feet. It was stated that, after the property had been acquired, the Company was advised the City of Alameda had created an unrecorded sewer easement by placing a sewer line diagonally across the property from east to west. The request was made that the City relocate the sewer in question at its own expense along the northerly boundary of the Company's property - or, as an alternate measure in correcting the situation, the sewer might be abandoned and filled with sand. Upon request,, Mr. Froerer explained this is a main front line sewer running along the southerly perimeter of Alameda, which collects sewage commencing at Grand Street and connects with the Eighth Street sewer. It has been installed for a great many years - probably thirty or forty years. It is true the sewer was constructed in this location and there are no easements of record for such construc- tion. He felt, however, some of the easements were secured but were never recorded. He pointed out it would be quite expensive to reconstruct the sewer line. Mr. Froerer said it would not be too difficult for the Engineering Department to prepare a report containing full details, not only of the engineering features, but also of the legal aspects of the situation, which would be available to the Council before the next regular meeting. Councilman Haag felt that, inasmuch as the Engineering Department is under- staffed and is so busy, perhaps a determination of the legal responsibility would settle the matter without the work of preparing a report. He said he was interested in ascertaining if the City has to do anything about the situation, more than in how much it would cost to relocate the sewer. Mr. Froerer assured the Council the Engineering Department already had most of the information necessary for such a report and it would not entail too much work. Therefore, the matter was deferred to the next regular meeting to be held February 5, and during the interim the report can be made available to the Council. The City Manager was directed to acknowledge the letter and explain to Agnew Realty Co. the matter is being investigated. 7.'� From Mr. Ray Calandri, owner of the service station at the corner of Park Avenue and Central Avenue, protesting against the proposed one -way traffic on Park Avenue, due to its bad effect on his business. 8. From Good Chevrolet, signed by John F. Buono, President, protesting against proposed one -way traffic on Park Avenue, as it would seriously handicap its business, especially the service and parts volume. President Kranelly noted Messrs. Calandri and Buono were in the audience, and inquired if they would be agreeable to discussing the matter later in the meeting under the heading of "Introduction of Ordinances ", at which time an ordinance on the subject is to be presented. Both agreed this was satisfactory. 9: From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, submitting a list of eighteen additional names for membership on the Citizen Advisory Committee on Local Housing. President Kranelly thanked the Chamber for this information and it was then referred to the file on the subject. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 10. Mrs. James Wiley addressed the Council on the matter of the plans of Utah Construction Company with regard to the lagoon system. She referred to a joint meeting of the Council and the Planning Board with Utah representative held January 10, and stated one matter which concerned her was the remark that Professor Gotaas had said the private ownership of residents along the lagoon would un- doubtedly take care of the upkeep of the lagoons. Mrs. Wiley said the size of the lagoons had not, at the time of the Gotaas report, been decided upon. She felt very definitely that people wanted very sizable lagoons - if the areas of water were large enough for pleasure boating activities, the City would have a far more desirable setup. Mrs. Wiley statedit is very important the Council understand that changes have been made in the map being studied now as compared to the one first presented. She pointed out that, at the time Mr. Travers had appeared and explained the distance of 100 feet from the tips of the fingers to the sea wall would not be so bad, there were certain "turning basins" and wide lagoon areas at the foot of Ninth Street, the foot of St. Charles Street and the foot of Paru Street. These three fairly sizable water areas would give some variety of design. Mrs. Wiley stated that since that time two other maps have been submitted, each of which cuts down the water areas at the three points mentioned and she felt the areas of water should be settled on the basis of what was 'sold" to the people. The only map published was that of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Now the map shows the fingers filled in evenly with no extra widths of water or baylets and no vistas across the ends of the streets. She felt the lagoon system is now just a drainage ditch along the south shore. She referred to the Gotaas report and stated he had drawn very heavily on the management of Belvedere, believing that since it was a successful operation, the City of Alameda might do well to pattern its lagoon system after it. She pointed out, however, Belvedere has broad and beautiful areas of water with wide vistas, and Alameda does not have that kind of plan. Mrs. Wiley said the only things she cares about for Alameda are beauty and charm - they are salable, and it is not too late tohave them in this development. She felt Utah has continued to narrow the lagoon widths. President Kranelly stated the Council will certainly review the maps in question - and Mrs. Wiley asked to be present when they are studied. Councilman Hove remarked the Council has not yet had presented to it officially the last map to which Mrs. Wiley refers - he also asked if Mrs. Wiley had noticed any changes in the east end of the lagoon system. She replied, "Yes", a certain park area shown at first has now been eliminated. He stated there should be an analysis made, showing a comparison between the maps being considered, present and past, and he suggested the Planning Director should work out such a study. The City Manager was instructed to have Mr. Williams prepare such maps for the Council's information before the next regular meeting of the Council on February 5. Councilman Haag stated he had been influenced at the meeting when Mr. Travers had displayed a map showing the three turning basins - and he emphasized he would not stand for any deviation from the map on which the Council had based its approval. He stated Mr. Travers should receive a letter from the Council, assuring him that no deviation would be countenanced. Mr. Frank Gottstein concurred with Mrs. Wiley, pointing up the fact that the large "V "- shaped turning basin at the foot of Ninth Street has been filled in - and he vigorously objected. At this point, Mrs. Wiley displayed and compared three different maps, showing the changes in the size of the three water areas specifically referred to. In the discussion on the matter, the Chaney and Gotaas reports were referred to. It was pointed out Mr. Gotaas is presently involved in making a study of the Utah plan as presented at the last informal meeting when the drainage system was discussed and he is to make his report available to the Council. Miss Loma Petersen, 1213 St. Charles Street, stated she is the owner of a certain piece of property at the foot of St. Charles Street which she does not want to have filled. She said she would be glad to dedicate it to the City. She also mentioned she felt the Reclamation District should have a permanent map on file, indicating the exact parcels on which assessments had to be paid. Mr. Bert Mansfield, 2020* Clinton Avenue, stated he was afraid the City has lost the Grand Street overpass - Councilman Moresi asked if this were so, and the City Engineer replied the last drawing shows a bridge at this point. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: ii'{ From the City Manager, recommending permission be granted to Miss Solvig Erickson, Health Educator, to attend the Institute to be held February 27, 28, and March 1, 1957, at Asilomar; that $30. be appropriated for this purpose and author- ization be given for her to use a City car for transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Miss Erickson be allowed to attend the designated Institute, the specified sum be appropriated for her expenses and she be authorized to use a City car. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Elliot S. Peterson for reappointment as a member of the Advisory Golf Commission, for the term commencing January 1, 1957, and expiring December 31, 1961. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". Nif 13. From the Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. J. Roger Hooper, Chairman, recommending selected administrative and supervisory personnel of the Park Department be allowed to attend certain one -day sessions of the California Society of the American Institute of Park Executives, to be held in San Jose from January 20 to 23, 1957, at the discretion of the Department Head, with approval of the City Manager. The matter was referred to a letter from the City Manager, listed later on the agenda, making specific recommendations for attendance at the meeting mentioned. 14. From the City Manager, recommending Police Officers Don Ulricksen and F. Lee Lawrence be granted permission to attend the Peace Officers' Training Course, to be held at St. Mary's College from January 28 to March 2, 1957; that $70.00 be appropriated for their expenses and they be permitted to use a City car for transportation. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that the two Officers named be allowed to attend the Training Course as indicated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Manuel Enos, low bidder, for the project of Installing Sanitary Sewers on High Street, North of Fernside Boulevard, and on Calhoun Street, East of Peach Street, at the total price of 44,485.50. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to Mr. Enos 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 Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Huffman Motors, low bidder, for furnishing one new Sedan for the City Manager at the net price of $2,773.25. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to the specified firm for furnishing the new automobile at the price quoted and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, low bidder, for furnishing eight new, Four -door Sedans for the Police Department at the total price of $10,968.56. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified sedans for the Police Department at the total price quoted, and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors low bidder, for furnishing four One -half Ton and one Three - quarter Ton Trucks for the Street and Park Departments at the total prices of $5,462.40 and $1,898.33, respectively. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to this firm for furnishing the several trucks as indicated and the bid bonds or checks 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. 194 From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, low bidder, for furnishing two new, Four -door Sedans for the Fire Department at the total price of $3,952.26. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the specified sedans at the Price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 20. From the Recreation Commission, signed by Mr. J. Roger Hooper, Chairman, with regard to the locomotive proposed to be installed in the Washington Park fill -area by the Alameda Rotary Club - and requesting the City give written assurances on the acceptance thereof, the designation of a suitable site, the assumption of liability responsibilities and the probable date when the site will be available. President Kranelly explained the Council had met with the Recreation Commission a week ago, at which time the Council had indicated it would be willing to accept the locomotive from the Southern Pacific Company, provided the initial expenses involved would be taken care of by the Rotary Club, such as locating the locomotive on the site, establishing guard rails and giving the engine the first coat of paint. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager write the appropriate letter to Southern Pacific Company concerning the matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi. Speaking on the question, Councilman Haag asked the City Manager if., as has been requested, the "suitable site" could be designated at this time. Mr. Froerer replied this information could not be given specifically and he also pointed out the "time ", or probable date, was an important item to indicate - and this, too, could not be given right now. The City Attorney called attention to the fact the City should first get the written assurance from the Rotary Club covering its acceptance of certain responsibilities. With the consent of his second, Councilman Hove thereupon withdrew his motion - and it was determined the City Manager would first write a letter to the Rotary Club, requesting it to submit in writing its acceptance of those responsibilities it has agreed to assume in this respect - and then Mr. Froerer will write to Southern Pacific Company setting forth the City's statement as outlined in the letter from the Recreation Commission. 21. From the City Manager, recommending Mr. Robert L. Williams, Planning Director, be permitted to attend the Annual Conference of California Chapter of American Institute of Planners, to be held in Santa Barbara from February 1 through February 3, 1957; that $ 90.00 be appropriated for expenses and he be authorized to use a City car for transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that Mr. Williams be authorized to attend this Conference, $90.00 be appropriated and he be allowed to use a City car for transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 22. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Furnishing and Installing a Storm Water Culvert at Alameda Municipal Golf Course, recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that the work on the specified project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. 23N( From the City Manager, recommending all bids be rejected on the recent call for the project of Protecting Fifty Buildings in Encinal Housing Area. Those bids had ranged from $9,865.00 to $18,421.00, which is exorbitant. It was stated a different method of protection has been developed which it is believed will be satisfactory and would cost approximately one -half the amount of the low bid submitted. This method would use Sisalkraft paper instead of Plywood. It is further recommended the City Manager be authorized to prepare specifications for presentation to the City Council, based on the revised method of protecting the Encinal buildings. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendations be adopted; that the bids on this project be rejected and new specifications be prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and unanimously carried. 24. From the City Manager, recommending Mr. Harry Moore, Maintenance Superintend- ent, and Mr. Walter Lee, Assistant Labor Supervisor, be authorized to attend the Eighth Annual Meeting of the California Society of American Institute of Park Executives, to be held in San Jose from January 20 to 23, 1957; that $20.00 be appropriated for their expenses and they be permitted to use a City car for trans- portation. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that the two employees designated be permitted to attend the meeting as indicated, 020.00 be appropriated to defray their expenses and a City car be used for transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 25. From the City Manager, recommending Mr. William Mattsson, Associate Civil Engineer in the Engineering Department, be authorized to attend the Ninth Annual California Street and Highway Conference, to be held in Berkeley January 23 through January 25, 1957; that $10.00 be appropriated for expenses and he be allowed to use a City car for his transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Mr. Mattsson be permitted to attend this Conference, $10.00 be appropriated for his expenses and he be allowed to use a City car for his transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: g6. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Haag, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -321, Article 2, Chapter 3, Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Parallel Parking." 27. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Hove: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-331, Article 3, Chapter 3, Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Parking in Prohibited Areas." 28. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman McCall, 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 Adding Subdivision (22) to Section 17-333, Article 3, Chapter 3, Title XVII, Relating to All Time No Parking. (Park Avenue, Encinal Avenue and San Jose Avenue, 7 those portions which abut and are adjacent to Jackson Park) 29. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Moresi: "Ordinance No. New Series 11 An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (3), (4) and (5) to Section 17-571, Article 7, Chapter 5, Title XVII Thereof, Relating to One-Way Streets." (Park Avenue, where bounded on the west by Jackson Park, between Encinal Avenue and the southerly terminus of Jackson Park, in a northerly direction only) (Park Avenue, where bounded on the east by Jackson Park, between Encinal Avenue and the southerly terminus of Jackson Park, in a southerly direction only) (Park Avenue, between Santa Clara and Central Avenues, in a southerly direction only). At this point, President Kranelly referred to the letters from Messrs. Calandri and Buono, which pointed out their businesses would be adversely affected by the last section of this ordinance. He explained the establishment of one-way traffic in this block was proposed after receipt of a letter on behalf of Mr. Jack Laplace, owner of the Alameda French Bakery, whose business was affected by the removal of the parking meters and the opening of the Municipal Parking Lot in this block. Messrs. Calandri and Buono explained the operation of their respective businesses and illustrated their points by a sketch on the blackboard showing the traffic-flow involved, each having an entrance and exit from Park Avenue. They felt one-way traffic would be bad, not only for their businesses, but for traffic in general. Mr. Buono stated he would go on record as being willing to rent two parking spaces to Mr. Laplace. He also suggested the establishment of "No Left Turn" signs at the exit of the Municipal Parking Lot and stated he would be willing to post his property accordingly, which he thoughtwould help the traffic situation. Mr. Laplace stated the replacement of the two parking spaces near his bakery has helped a great deal. He also mentioned that when all of the meters were removed from Park Avenue, this block became a racetrack and he thoughtthat if it were made a one-way street, the speeding would be even worse, endangering people coming out of the parking lot. Councilman Hove inquired if the people affected in this area have been notified of the proposed changes, and following a discussion of this phase of the situation, it was decided that hereafter postal card notices shall be sent to the occupants of homes in the vicinity of any area which is to be affected by an ordinance. It was also determined that the latter two ordinances would be withdrawn from official introduction, and laid over to the next regular meeting, in order that such notices could be sent to all interested parties. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance establishing No Left Turn signs for the exit of the Municipal Parking Lot on Park Avenue. RESOLUTIONS: 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5521 Resolution of the City of Alameda Requesting That the City of Alameda be Designated as Host City for the Observance of Veterans Day, November 11, 1957." 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5522 Appointing Member of the Advisory Golf Commission." (Elliot S. Peterson) 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. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5523 Calling General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, March 12, 1957; Establishing Election Precincts; Fixing Number of Election Officers on the Board of Election for Each Precinct; Fixing Compensation of Election Officers and Designating Hours of Voting." 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. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5524 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 Amending Section 2 -3 of Article II and Section 7 -12 of Article VII, Adding a New Section 7 -11.1 to Article VII, and Repealing Section 9 -1 (f) of Article IX of Said Charter, All Relating to the Establishment of the Office of City Planning Director, Who Shall be Chief Executive of the City Planning Department and Who Shall be Secretary to the City Planning Board; 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 Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5525 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of Sanitary Sewers to Serve the Alameda Municipal Golf Courses, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. President Kranelly thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE : 35. "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -364.1 0 Municipal Code, Relating to Parking Limi Meter Zones." the Alameda s in Parking The City Manager was instructed to send out the postal card notices to the residents on Haight and Lincoln Avenues, primarily affected by this ordinance, before action is taken on its adoption. The ordinance was, therefore, laid over to the next regular meeting to be held February 5. The policy was definitely established that, in the future, notices will be sent to all residents in any given area where changes are proposed to be made by ordinance. FILING: 36. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of November 30, 1956 - Verified by George A. Hackleman & Co. 37. Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as at December 31, 1956 - Verified by George A. Hackleman & Co. 38. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 1 -57 -1 - for Installation of Sanitary Sewers to Serve Alameda Municipal Golf Courses. BILLS: 39. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 466,839.49, 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 15, 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. 40. At this point, Councilman Mores' asked if it is understood that a letter is to be sent to Mr. Charles Travers of Utah Construction Company requesting to be informed if the map considered by the Planning Department is the same as originally presented, that copies of the three maps involved in the study be furnished to the Council and informing him that all requirements of. the Gotaas report have to be met. Mr. Froerer stated he would get a full report on the matter for the members of the Council. He pointed out that Mr. Gotaas had been at the meeting yesterday concern- ing the hydraulics study and he is to submit his report. 41. Councilman McCall brought up the subject of the hazardous condition of Park Street, High Street and Bay Farm Island Bridges, when wet. He felt a meeting with the County Board of Supervisors should be arranged to discuss this matter - he knew something could be done to eliminate the slippery condition after each rain and pointed out the County is responsible for taking care of the situation. In the discussion which ensued, it was developed that Supervisor Sweeney had been contacted and he had stated the County Engineer had been requested to apply a thin sheet of special latex asphalt surface to the bridge decks, which is supposed to stand up for some time. However, the work had progressed just so far and then had stopped. The City Manager was directed t o write to Supervisor Sweeney with regard t o this situation on the Park and High Street Bridges and to the Army Corps of Engineers concerning the same conditon on Bay Farm Island Bridge. ADJOURNMENT: 42. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 5, 1957, at 7 :30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,