1956-02-23 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, - - - - - - - - - 1956
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock 7. M. with President Kranelly presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Meresi.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and ?resident
Kranelly, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:.
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1. From Mrs. Ruth Ferguson, occupant of Ark No. 5, stating that due to the fact
that she is physically handicapped she may need more than thirty days ' time to
vacate her home.
This letter was referred to the portion of the hearing in which this Ark No. 5,
to be discussed, to be read into the record.
HEARINGS:
24. The matter was called up concerning the proposed declaration of certain arks
numbered consecutively from No. 1 through No. 22, as public nuisances, and the
condemnation thereof.
A stenotype operator was present to officially record the proceedings on this matter
and the transcript thereof is, by reference, hereby made a part of these minutes.
RESOLUTIONS:
3. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5249
Declaring Certain Dielling in the City of Alameda
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 22).
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Mores] and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, moresi
and ?resident Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the l'resident
declared said resolution duly adopted and, passed.
4. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5250
Declarin; Certain Dwelling in the Gity of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 21)•"
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by ,oflncilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, EcCall,_Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
5. The following resolution was introduced by 'ouncilmar McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5251
Declaring Certain Duelling in the City of Alameda
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California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 20).
The motion to adopt said resoautIon was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll cal]
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haa7, Hove, McCall, Mores]. and
President Kranelly, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
6. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
Thesolution No. 5252
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 20-a)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noe: None. Absent: None. Thereupbr the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
7. The following resolution was introduced by Couxci1man Hove, who moved its
adoption:
Resolution No. 5253
Declarin-g Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 19)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, l'jcCall, oresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adonted and passed.
8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved it
adoption
Resolution No. 5254
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 18)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, lieve, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
9. The following resolution was introduced by Jounci1man Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5255
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 17)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll
call carried b: th, following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haar, Hove, I cCall, Itoresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolu'ion duly adopted and passed.
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5256
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 16).
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Haag, Hove, LoCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the ?resident
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5257
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 15)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5258
Declarin7 Certain Dwellin7 in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 14)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll
call carried by 'he followinp; vote. Ayes: Connclimen Haag, Hove, LIcCall, Eeresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
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13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5259
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 13).
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
14. Councilman Moresi moved that the following resolution be laid over until the
regular meeting of the Council to be held March 20:
"he
olution No.
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 12)."
The owner or this ark, Mrs. Alice L. Thompson, was insrructed to submit to the
Council plans and specifications which will meet all City building codes and legal
requirements pertaining to its reconstruction, by the date set, March 20.
This was in line with the statements of this owner that she wished to put this ark
in such condition that it would be aecentable to the City, that it might remain in
its present location and continue to be used as a home.
The motion that this resolution be laid over was seconded by Councilman Haag and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall,
Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5260
Declaring Certain 11)elling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 11)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. '-hereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
16. Councilman Hove moved that the following two resolutions be laid over until
the regular meeting to be held March 20:
17.
"Resolution No.
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No.
t/ Resolution. No.
Declaring nertain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark Jo. 9)."
The stipulations applying in the case of Ark No. 12, owned by Mrs. 'homnson, were
specified in Lhe cases of these two arks aleo. Messrs. TJason H. Julien and
Martin H. Ulrich, owners, resnectively, are to submit. to the Council, nrior to the
regular Council meeting of March 20, plans and specifications which will meet all
City of Alameda building codes and legal eequirements pertaining to the satisfactory
reconditioning of these arks.
Both gentlemen were present, and the action of the Council followed their testimony
that it is the desire of each to abide by the decisions of the Council. These arks
are located on area being filled by Bay View Development Corp., which makes their
status temporary at best. The motion to lay these two resolutions over to the
meeting of March 20 was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Wioresi and President -Nranelly
(5). Noes: None. Abeen'u:
13. The folloveing resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5261
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 8)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the followin; vote. Ayes: Councilmen Naa ;, Hove, McCall, moresi
and President Kranelly, (u). Noes None. Absent -None. Thereupon the Pre,ident
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
olution No. 5262
Declaring Certain. Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 7 ) ."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the 'ollming, vote. Ayes: Co-ncilmen T-Taacr, Hove, mcCall, 0-051 ard
President, /C-rahelly, (rm). Noes: "ono. Alosent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman. Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5263
Declaring Certin Dwelling in the City of Alameda
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 6) .
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried b‘,, the following vote. yes: Councilmen naag, :love, McCall, Morosi
and ?resident Kranelly, (5) . Noes : None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
21'l. The followinc, resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5264
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 5)."
The motion. to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll c 11
carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
Councilman Moresi, in introducing 4-his resolution, exnressed concern nor the
difficulties of this ark resident, Mrs. Ruth Ferguson, whose letter had been read
into the records covering this particular dwelling. This letter, as mentioned under
ftdritten Communications", stated that thirty days might Prove insufficient time for
Mrs. Ferguson, who is physically handicapped, to become relocated.
It was suggested that this situation, and that of another ark occupant, Mrs. Edith
Caldwell of Ark No. 4, be discussed with L=rs. Phyllis McCoskey of the Social Ser-
vice Board, and that these Lwn ark residents be assured provisions will be made to
ease their particular difficulties in relocating.
Councilman i[ioresi was requested by President Kranelly to look into this matter
with Idrs. McGoskey.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
Aesolution No. 5265
Declarinp; Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark Ho. 4)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was sec nded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes Councilmen Haa7, Hove, FcCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5266
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda
California, to be a Public 1,uisance (Ark No. 3).
The motion to adopt said resoluti(n was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the 1 ollowins4 voL;e. Ayes: Coun ilmen Haag„ _Jove, McCall, moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Ihereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman J/Ioresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5267
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of 4--lameda
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 2).
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by `Jouncilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda,
California, to be a Public Nuisance (Ark No. 1)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll
call carried by thr following vote. Ayes: (-ouncilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ADJOURNETTT:
Deputy City Clerk
"Resolution No. 5268
26. There being no further business to come bePore thn meeting, the Council
adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 6, 1956 at
800 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,