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1956-03-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL`OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20 1956 The meeting convened at 8:20 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The Reverend Father Peter Brickn.er, Pastor of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, offered an inspiring invocation for Divine Guidance in the conduct of the business at hand. 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 March 6, 1956, were approved as tran scribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. Twenty -nine bids were opened and read for Furnishing to the City Blanket Bond Coverage, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 3 -56 -4, as follows: From R. A. Wondolleck Co., on Fire Association of Philadelphia From Robert J. Alien Co., on Fire Association of Philadelphia From Marsh & McLennan, on Fire Association of Philadelphia From Robert J. Allen Co., on General Casualty Co. of America From Bruce Watson, on General Casualty Co. of America From Elmer H. Cords General Agency, on Pacific National Fire From Ader & Mathebat, on Manufacturers Casualty Insurance Co. From Ader & Mathebat, on American Surety Co. of New York From Rodman & Hoepner, on Central Sure Insurance Corp. From R. C. Fischer, on United Pacific Insurance From Roger Hooper, on Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. From Shaw & Lunt, on American Motorists Insurance Co. From Arthur F. Strehlow, on Ohio Casualty Co. From Jack Arnold, on American Automobile Insurance Co. From Justin Realty & Insurance, on The Home Indemnity Co. Y & From Sidney Traver, on Royal Indemnity Co. From Peter Delanoy, on Anchor Casualty Co. of St. Paul, Minn. From Ford' H. Thomason, on Fidelity & Casualty Co. of N. Y. Proposal No. 1 $ 621.83 621.83 621.83 809.92 809.92 818.60 818.60 850.12 929.55 979.50 11072.57 1,072.57 1,141.82 1,211.30 1,218.50 1,313.92 1,357.15 1,364.33 Proposal No. 2 654.70 654.70 654.70 845.45 845.45 824.28 824.28 824.00 976.55 1,039.25 1,115.65 1,115.65 1,219.45 1,261.43 1,228.65 1,361.00 1,489.20 1,452.60 From Rex Harbord, Jr., on Travelers Indemnity Co. From Ross Wright, on Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. From Rex Harbord, Jr., on Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. From Edward Borncamp, on Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. From Shaw & Lunt, on Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. From Justin Realty & Insurance, on London Guarantee & Acc. Co., Ltd. From Fred Guilford, on The Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. From Justin Realty & Insurance, on Glens Falls Insurance Co. From Herb Dana & Co., on Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. From Edward Borncamp, on Commercial Insurance Co. of Newark, N. J. From Elmer H. Cords, on The Phoenix Insurance Co. Proposal No. 1 Proposal No. 2 ,372.50 31,292.27 1,416.65 1,513.70 1,416.65 1,513.70 1,416.65 1,513.70 1,416.65 1,513.70 1,452.75 1,510.53 1,467.82 1,570,72 1,538.13 1,646.88 1,566.05 1,647.28 1,814.57 1,972.07 2,202.35 2,530.33 The above bids were referred to the Acting City Manager for review and recommendation to the Council. 31 Bids had been called for on the project of Exterior Painting and Decorating of Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 3 -56 -2. However, President Kranelly announced the City Engineer had advised the Council that it had been found, upon more thorough examina- tion of the buildings involved, that more extensive specifications are needed to complete the work satisfactorily. Councilman Hove therefore moved that the bids received on this project be rejected and returned unopened to the respective bidders, that new bids may be called for after revised specifications have been adopted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Moresi and unanimously carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 4. From County of Alameda Board of Supervisors, giving Notice that there has been received and filed a Notice of Intention to Circulate a Petition seeking incorpora- tion, as a Municipal Corporation, of the unincorporated territory of the County of Alameda as described. This pertains to the proposed City of Washington Manor. The communication was noted and ordered filed. 5. . From the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2087, City of Alameda, signed by E. C. Mower, Secretary, submitting for Council approval certain Demand Warrants in the amounts of $13,351.05 and $250,528.33. This letter submitted also resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees approving claims on the District for these amounts. The letter and enclosures were referred to "Resolutions". 6. From Mr. Martin H. Ulrich, owner of Ark No. 9, informing the Council that he will vacate the premises by March 15, and that he has a prospect for sale of the struc- ture. Mr. Ulrich requested that further proceedings be held up for the time being. This communication was referred to the later heading of !'Resolutions ". ,7. From Mr. H. H. Julien, owner of Ark No. 10, informing the Council that he has bought a home and will move as soon as it is vacated. This letter also was referred to "Resolutions ". ..T 8. From the Kiwanis Club of Alameda, commending the City Council for its recent prompt action in taking steps to reduce the pedestrian traffic hazards at the corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Oak Street. This letter also expressed the hope that the Council will adopt a program whereby similar traffic problems at other street intersections will be reviewed and action taken to retard accident hazards, where possible. President. Kranelly sincerely thanked the Kiwanis Club on behalf of the Council for its very fine letter, and directed that it be referred to the file on this subject. 9. From the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, requesting that the City's membership dues of $125. be included in the next fiscal year budget, and also reporting on the proposed use of oil royalty funds. President Kranelly thanked this Association for its report, and stated the matter of the annual dues would be referred to the budget file for action at the appropriate time. 10. From Vernon L. and Agnes F. Sutton, requesting the amendment and division of Diagram and Assessment of a certain parcel of land in the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assess- ment District, Project No. 1 - known as Parcel No. 15 - into two parcels to be known as Parcels Nos. 15 -1 and 15 -2. This matter was referred to the City Engineer for preparation of the customary report. 11 From. the City of Oakland, copy of its Resolution No. 34139, C.M.S., "Indicating the City of Oakland's Willingness to Participate in the State Operation Plan for Civil Defense ". President Kranelly stated that the City of Alameda had some time ago taken similar action by adoption of a resolution. The Acting City Manager was requested to so advise the City of Oakland. 12. From Major Joseph M. and Alice M. Bajuk, 1620 Central Avenue, registering pro- test to the granting of reclassification of property known as 1704 Central Avenue from the "C" to the "D" Commercial District, as requested by Wilfred Keene before the City Planning Board at its meeting held Marchl 4, 1956. This communication was referred to the letter addressed to the Council by the Plan- ning Board, to be considered under "Reports of Committees ", in which the Board recom- mended denial of this reclassification application. 13. From Mrs. Alice L. Thompson, owner of Ark No. 12, submitting plans and speci- fications for alterations to this ark. The letter explained in some detail Mrs. Thompson's plans to relocate this ark on a lot which she now owns, approximately eighty feet northeast of the present location of the building. President Kranelly explained that the extension granted by the Council to March 20 was for the rehabilitation of this ark at its present location, in order to recondi- tion the building to meet Code regulations. Relocating the building at another site is another matter entirely, and involves the necessity for making application for a permit to do this. Upon invitation to speak, Mrs. Thompson rose and stated she was submitting plans and specifications, as stipulated when the time extension was granted, but she would like also to place the house on another lot. President Kranelly reiterated his statements relative to the necessity for her to obtain a relocation permit, and requested that the Acting City Manager write Mrs. Thompson fully on the subject. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions ". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: J 14. Mr. Frank Gottstein rose and commented on an article he had read in a San Fran- cisco newspaper that jet plane bases may be removed from the Bay area. He added he felt this is a good thing, in view of the noise to which residents of this section have been subjected from these planes. 15. Mr. Gottstein also stated he was pleased to see the work has resumed on cleaning the walls of the Posey Tube. 16. Mr. Carl Dittmar, Secretary of the Democratic County General Committee, rose and stated he was in attendance at this meeting of the Council as a liaison agent to endeavor to work out a method of permitting voting registration in the Fire Stations of the City. He said there are approximately 290 deputies working in the Oakland fire houses, that this method is working quite satisfactorily, and offered to keep in touch with the Alameda City Council in order that it will know how this innovation is progressing. Mr. Dittmar commented that people who are a long distance from the County Courthouse or the City Hall are very grateful for this setup in the fire houses. Councilman McCall said he did not appreciate the publicity this City is getting in the East Bay communities, which shows that all cities are cooperating in this method of registering voters with the exception of the City o f Alameda. He felt the Council should take into consideration this fact. President Kranelly agreed with the remarks made by- Councilman McCall, and requested that the Acting City Manager have this matter on the agenda for the next meeting of the Council. Fire Chief Lane then stated that the County Clerk had contacted him on this subject some time before the end of 1955. At a meeting with the City Manager which had resulted, it was agreed that Chief Lane would select people residing in the neigh- borhood of each fire house who would work on this registration from the stations. Having the members of the Fire Department serve in this way did not seem practical, inasmuch as they must be away from the stations a great deal, in the line of duty. Chief Lane stated he had talked to Mr. Blue on the day of this meeting, at which time Mr. Blue voiced no objection to the plan, and stated he will assign these people to the stations. Station No. 1, located on Webb Avenue, will be excluded from this plan, because of its close proximity to the City Hall, where voters can register at any time of the year. HEARINGS: V 17. The matter of the abatement of a public nuisance was called up, concerning a dilapidated building located at 1301 Buena Vista Avenue. Affidavits of Posting and of Mailing Notice are on file in the office of the City Clerk, as required. 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. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 18. From the Acting City Manager, recommending that Miss Gertrude L. Anderson, Direc- tor of Public Health Nursing, be granted permission to attend the Workshop on Public Health Nursing Administration, to be held at Asilomar, Pacific Grove, on April 19, 20, and 21, 1956; that $25. be appropriated for her expenses and authorization be given for use of a City automobile for her transportation. Councilman Hove moved that this recommendation be accepted, that Miss Anderson be permitted to attend the stated Workshop, that .$25, be appropriated for her expenses and authorization be given for use of a City automobile for her transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. From the Advisory Golf Commission, signed by Elliot Peterson, Secretary, sub- mitting the following recommendation on golf fees: "That Alameda residents 17 years of age and under be permitted to purchase a punch ticket for $6. which would be accepted for 25 rounds of golf. The play would be restricted to week -days and after 3:00 o'clock P. M. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays ". The letter cited the publicity the City is receiving as a leader in junior golf acti- vities, and indicated the feeling of the Golf Commission that these young players' should receive this further encouragement in their interest in this sport. Councilman Moresi moved that this recommendation be accepted, that the stated sche- dule of fees be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. Councilman McCall advanced the suggestion that a letter of commendation be written to the Advisory Golf Commission upon taking this forward step in encouraging our young golfers, adding that Earl Fry, the City golf professional, deserves a great deal of praise for his work in helping these young people to become outstanding golfers. The Acting City Manager was requested to write to the Commission and to Mr. Fry, cornveying these words of commendation. 20. From the Acting City Manager, submitting a Report on the request of A. A. Allen Revivals, Inc., to hold a religious meeting on the Maritime parking lot at the north end of Webster Street. At the request of the Council, this matter had been ••investi- gated by the Acting City "Manager and the City Attorney. The report lists the requirements of each City department on activities of this type. President Kranelly stated it was the decision of the Council to request the Acting City Manager to write the A. A. Allen Revivals, Inc., explaining to them the restrict- ions which the City would impose upon any group holding such a meeting. When com- pliance has been indicated, the Council will act on the request for this permit. J 21. From the City Planning Board, recommending to the Council that a study be under- taken of the technical and economic feasibility of filling City -owned tidelands adjoining Washington Park, in coordination with the dredging operations of the Utah Construction Company. This matter was ordered referred to the Acting City Manager for review and report to the Council. 22. From the City Planning Board, recommending to the Council adoption of the name "Toyon Terrace" for the Clay Street cul -de -sac. This letter was in line with the request received by the City Engineer from resi- dents living on this cul -de -sac, for a street name sign. The Fire Department and other emergency services of the City dislike to have street names the same when seg- ments of a street are separated, as it causes confusion in locating the different sections. This matter was referred to "Resolutions''. 23. From the City Planning Board, recommending to the Council denial of petition from Wilfred Keene for reclassification of property known as 1704 Central Avenue from the "C" Multiple Dwelling to the "D" Commercial District. This petition was occasioned by Mr. Keene's desire to relocate his business, the George W. Murphy Mortuary, now operating at 2312 Central Avenue, at 1704 Central Avenue. His present location is one of the sites being purchased by the City for an off - street parking lot. Considerable neighborhood opposition had been indicated to this proposed reclassifi- cation to commercial zoning. The letter of recommendation was acknowledged, and referred to the file on this sub- ject. 24. From the Acting City Manager, recommending that Lieutenant William Tulloh be permitted to attend the Governor's Conference on Children and Youth to be held in Sacramento April 4 and 5, 1956; and that 130. be appropriated for his expenses. Councilman McCall moved that this Police Lieutenant be permitted to attend the stated Conference on the dates specified, and that 030. be appropriated for his expenses. The motion 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. 25. From the Acting City Manager, recommending that Mrs. Geraldine T. Leydecker, Supervisor of Recreation, and Mr. Daniel J. Rourke, Chairman of the Recreation Com- mission, be permitted to attend the Governor's Conference on Children and Youth to be held in Sacramento on April 4 and 5, 1956, that 060. be appropriated for their expenses and they be authorized to use a City automobile for transportation. Councilman Haag moved that Mrs. Leydecker and Mr. Rourke be given permission to attend the named Conference, on the dates specified, as representatives of the Recreation Department and the Recreation Commission; that $60. be appropriated for their expenses and use of a City automobile be authorized for their transportation. The motion 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. 26. From the Acting City Manager, recommending that the contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet, for Furnishing Nine New 1956 latest model four -door Sedans 8- cylinder, standard shift, for the Police Department, at their low -bid price of 10,924.94. Councilman Hove moved that this contract be awarded to Good Chevrolet at their low- bid price of 510,924.94, and that bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None.. Absent: None. In this connection, Councilman McCall raised the question of whether the dealer makes the necessary transfers of spotlights, horns, radios,, etcetera, from the old to the new vehicles, or if this is done at City expense. The Acting City Manager was requested to obtain this information and report to the Council. 27. From the Recreation Commission, signed by Daniel J. Rourke, Chairman, recommend- ing to the Council that the final preliminary site plan of Woodstock Park, as pre- sented by Alton S. Lee, Architect, be approved and accepted. The letter also recommended that Mr. Lee be authorized to proceed immediately with developing detailed plans and specifications necessary for this project. 9 President Kranelly expressed the appreciation of the Council for this letter, and directed that it be laid over to the next meeting, to come up under "Unfinished Business". 28. From the Recreation Commission, signed by Daniel J. Rourke, Chairman, stating that the present main office provisions for the Recreation Department are inadequate, and recommending that the existing Golf Course Clubhouse be utilized by the City as a Community Center facility and Recreation Department main office, - this on comple- tion and use of the new Golf Course Clubhouse. This letter was also acknowledged with thanks, and laid over to the next meeting of the Council, to be considered under "Unfinished Business ". 29. From the Acting City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of old trans- formers and other electrical equipment by sale to the Bureau of Electricity at a price of $375. This is material which was formerly installed at the Atlantic Trailer Project. Councilman Moresi moved that the requested authorization be granted; that this old equipment be disposed of to the Bureau of Electricity at a price of $375. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 30`. From the Acting City Manager, requesting authorization to file suits in con- demnation against the following property owners: Homer H. and Velma L. Hall; George Eleanor Keene (George Murphy Mortuary); American Securities Company; Samuel and Lydia A. Lee; and Dorothy T. Mayo and the American Trust Company. This action is necessary in order that the off - street parking program may proceed according to schedule. Councilman McCall moved that this authorization be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. 31 From the Acting 'City Manager, recommending that six months' time extension be granted Joe Peters Soto for rental of the Grading Equipment for Construction Work on the New Municipal Golf Course, which would extend the contract time for this rental to October 1, 1956. Councilman Haag moved that this six months' extension be granted, to October 1, 1956. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and unanimously carried. J 32. From the Acting City Manager, recommending that the contract be awarded to the General Electric Supply Co., 1201 Bryant Street, San Francisco, for Furnishing to the City Thirty -nine Single Pendent type Lighting Standards with Luminaires, at their low -bid price of 54,015.79, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 2 -56 -3. Councilman Hove moved that the contract be awarded to General Electric Supply Co. for the Lighting Standards specified, at the stipulated price. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5277 Accepting Grant of Easement from Southern Pacific Company, a Corporation, in Certain Real Property, for Sewer Purposes, and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." (Bay Street near Eagle Avenue) 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. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5278 Accepting Grant of Easement from Sidney J. Dowling and Lillian A. Dowling, His Wife, in Certain Real Property, for Storm Sewer, and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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. 35. In introducing the following resolution and moving it be adopted, Councilman Haag stipulated that the salaries involved be paid out of the 1955 Municipal Improve- ment Bond Fund, that this be stated in the resolution: "Resolution No. 5279 Amending Salary Resolution No. 5134 by Increasing Positions of Groundsman - Gardener from 3 to 5, Equipment Operator from 3 to 4, and Laborer from 2 to 5, in the Golf Department." 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5280 Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance, (Ark No. 12)." The motion to, adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi an President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5281 Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance, (Ark No. 10)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll c all 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. 38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5282 Declaring Certain Dwelling in the City of Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance, (Ark No. 9)." 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. Councilman Hove suggested that the Acting City Manager, in writing to Mrs. Thompson, inform her of the action taken at this meeting in adopting Resolution No. 5280 per- taining to her ark. President Kranelly accordingly requested that this be done, and requested also, with the permission of the Council, that Messrs. Ulrich and Julien, owners of Arks No. 10 and No. 9, respectively, be advised of the passage of the resolutions governing dis- position of their particular arks, with assurance that consideration would be given to their individual problems. 39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5 283 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Olympia Sand for the New Municipal Golf Course, 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: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5284 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of a Sanitary Sewer Interceptor in Pearl Street, 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: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 41. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5285 Declaring Building Known as 1301 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance." 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. 42. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5286 Designating Certain Lands for Street Purposes as 'Toyon Terrace'." 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. 43. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5287 Approving Warrants of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2087." 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. FILING: 44. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of February 29, 1956. 45. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 3 -56 -5 - for Furnishing Olympia Sand for the New Municipal Golf Course. 46. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 3 -56 -3 - for Project of Installing Sanitary Sewer Interceptor in Pearl Street. BILLS: 47. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda, and the Departments thereof, in the total mount of $34,878.43, was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The list was accompanied by certification from the Acting 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 March 20, 1956, and submitted 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: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 48. Before adjournment, President Kranelly expressed the appreciation of the Coun- cil at seeing a goodly number of people in the audience. ADJOURNMENT: 49. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - Lay' to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 3, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Deputy City Clerk