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1956-04-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALMIEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 17, 1956 The meeting convened at 8:05 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The Reverend Frank P. Randall, pastor of the First Congregational Church, was then called upon and delivered a beautiful and inspiring invocation for Divine Blessing upon and Guidance in the consideration of the business before the meeting. In opening the meeting, President Kranelly expressed the pleasure of the Council at seeing a considerably greater number of people in the audience than is usual, and added the regret that only drastic situations seem to produce this amount of interest in City Council meetings. 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 April 3, and of the special meetings held April 4 and April 11, 1956, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS 2. Eight bids were opened and read for 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 4 -56 -4, as follows: From J. S. Evans Co. Accompanied by Bid Bond From J. W. Thompson Accompanied by Bid Bond From. M. A. Webb Accompanied by Bid Bond From Robert A. Thompson Accompanied by Bid Bond From Russell Hinton Co. Accompanied by Bid Bond From McMackin Painting Co. Accompanied by Bid Bond From Chick Painting Co. Accompanied by Bid Bond From Acacia Painting Service Accompanied by Bid Bond 1,941.00 2,765.00 2,615.00 2,658.00 2,843.00 2,064.00 2,571.50 2,005.00 These bids were referred to the City Manager for review and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From Robert F. Wagner, Jr., Mayor of the City of New York, and President of the American Municipal Association, pointing out the advantages of the program of this Association, and inviting the City of Alameda to become a member. This letter was acknowledged with appreciation, and referred to the 1956 -57 Budget file, for consideration at the proper time. 4. From the Encinal Yacht Club, addressed to the City Clerk. This letter refers to a recent meeting of the Council and a Yacht Club committee, as a result of which the Board of Directors of that organization requests a letter of intention from the Council, or its representative, as to the lease of certain land to the Encinal Yacht Club by the City. President Kranelly stated this matter had received attention, and referred the letter to the file on this subject. 5. From the following persons, protesting against the "leash law" portion of the proposed ordinance for the control of dogs: Edward Martinez, (no address given) Miss Ann E. Fox, 1506 Fernside Boulevard Eric Fox, 1506 Fernside Boulevard Kathleen and Erbon Delventhal, 3321 Liberty Avenue Charles Clapp, 1611 Santa Clara Avenue A. D. harnm, 910 Central Avenue Lois L. Brown, 910 Central Avenue Ellen Singleton, 1337 Pearl Street A. Sutherland, 813 Eagle Avenue Ralph M. Gray, 3252 Thompson Avenue Mrs. R. E. Dauffenbach,1208 1208 Fountain Street Mike and Pat Preminger, 1451 Fernside Boulevard Mrs. Elisabeth Willis Barstow, 1726 Alameda Avenue Lucille Preminger, 1451 Fernside Boulevard Mrs. V. Smith, 2116 Encinal Avenue Virginia H. Powell, 3258 Fernside Boulevard Mrs. Jean E. Fox, 1506 Fernside Boulevard Mrs. H. D. Cranston, 1445 Fernside Boulevard 6. A petition, signed by 57 residents, against the City ordinance requiring all dogs to be on leashes. 7' A petition, signed by 243 persons, opposing the leashing of all dogs when off their own property, citing two reasons, but indicating no opposition to the compul- sory anti- rabies vaccination for all dogs, as proposed by the Health authorities. 8. From Mrs. Douglas A. Sargent, President - Founder of Pets & Pals 6145 Estates Drive, Oakland. This is an organization engaged in an humane education program. Mrs. Sargent's letter indicated the opposition of her organization to both rabies vaccination and the leashing of dogs and its recommendations for coping with these problems, and disclosed, at some length, data uncovered by the organization in its studies. 9. From the following, expressing themselves to be in favor of this control: Paul J. Pfaff, 2607 Otis Drive W. K. Vietsch, 900 Delmar Avenue Mrs. Stewart Seger, 3242 Fairview avenue, by telephone Ira S. Benerd, 3232 Fairview Avenue, by verbal statement Walter Wood, 3004 Windsor Drive William S. Hassler and Family, 906 Delmar Avenue D. S. and L. J. Cunningham, 902 Delmar Avenue One unsigned letter 10. A petition, signed by 13 persons wishing to go on record as asking the Council to vote "No" on city, county or statewide compulsory rabies inoculation. All the above communications were referred to the file on this subject, to be given consideration in the further study of the matter. 11✓ From the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2087, signed by E. C. Mower, Secretary, transmitting copy of its resolution approving Estimate No. 5 of wont done by Utah Dredging Company, and requesting Council approval of three Demand Warrants, - Nos. 9, 10 and 11 in the respective amounts of 4100, 000., p100, 000. and x:67, 246.48. This communication was referred to "Resolutions ". 12. From Mrs. Chris Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, stating her opposition to the proposed filling of approximately 53 acres of the Washington Park tideland area, and out various costs incidental to beach development. President Kranelly read from a brochure prepared on the proposed Washington Park bond issue, which explains tnis plan. It was noted that the Council is not in agreement with certain statements made by Mrs. Freeman. Councilman Hove, in reply to Mrs. Freeman's query as to the plans for an industrial park development and whether this will be financed by a bond issue, offered the information that the City has made application to the Federal Government under the Federal Redevelopment Agency in this connection, and no expenditure at all is anti- cipated on this project, if this application goes through. The letter was then referred to the City Manager for reply, with the statement that the prepared answer will be read at the next meeting of the Council, in order that the position of the City may be explained. 13. From the Bureau of Electricity, signed by G. A. Baxter, General Manager, which enclosed a copy of the Public Utilities Board Resolution No. 1609 entitled, "Adopt - ing Budget of the Department of Public Utilities, City of Alameda", also stated that the total pledged dividends for the year ending June 30, 1957, amount to ¢536,000. The letter was acknowledged with sincere thanks for this welcome news, and the matter was referred to the Budget file. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 14. Before inviting comments from the audience concerning the dog control ordin- ance, up for adoption at this session, President Kranelly announced that the Council would not act on the ordinance at this meeting. An opportunity would be provided for anyone wishing to speak, after which more consideration would be given to the matter. President Kranelly pointed out the ordinance had been presented upon recommendation of the Advisory Health Board. The following rose and voiced themselves as being in favor of the leashing of dogs: Emil Erickson, 2029 San Jose Avenue George Burnley, 3208 Washington Street E. J. Cummins, 1421 San Antonio Avenue Glenn L. Weber, 1309 Weber Street Mrs. Louis A. Baldi, 1421 Caroline Street Mr. Joseph Platzer, 1823 Pearl Street Mrs. Stewart Seger, 3242 Fairview Avenue Mr. Robert Dwinell, 1328 Regent Street Mrs. Verna Jo Soane s , 604 Pacific Avenue Mrs. J. L. Barnhart, 1542 Verdi Street The following indicated their opposition to the leashing of dogs: Mrs. Lucille Preminger, 1451 Fernside Boulevard Mrs. Jean Fox, 1506 Fernside Boulevard Mrs. E. T. Bartos, 1008 Buena Vista Avenue Mr. Earl Burks, 1368 Grove Street Mrs. G. Burt, 1377 Hansen Avenue Miss Mildred Anderson, 2108 Clinton Avenue Mrs. William Hilbish, 3335 Fernside Boulevard James Coffman, 2846 Santa Clara Avenue Mrs. H. D. Cranston, 1445 Fernside Boulevard The indications were generally that, while opposition was felt by these people to the leashing of dogs, rabies vaccination is desirable. Divorcing the two issues was also recommended. Mrs. Douglas A. Sargent, the President - Founder of Pets & Pals, reiterated the state- ments made in her letter to the Council on this subject. Mr. William K. Scheuber, Executive Secretary of the Alameda- Contra Costa Medical Association, stated that in the past two years the state of California has had 209 discovered cases of wild animal rabies. These cases represent a huge and uncontroll- ab epidemic. Mr. Scheuber commented that an effective control program should contain three points: (1) licensing of all dogs; (2) an effective pickup system for strays; (3) vaccin- ation of all dogs against rabies. This Association, according to Mr. Scheuber, urges adoption throughout Alameda an d Contra Costa Counties of such legislation as is necessary to gain this control. Mr. George H. Barry, member of the Board of Directors of the National Pet Dealers Association, stated that, at a recent meeting of the Association, this ordinance as originally written was approved. However, he stated, the Association does not recognize the amendments to the ordinance as these matters are considered the responsibility of the State authorities. These amendments provide for the vaccination feature. Mrs. G. Johanson, representing the Pet Welfare Association members in Alameda, stated her Association favors the leash law but not the compulsory vaccination of dogs. She said control had been gained in the city of San Francisco by proper quarantine measures. Mrs. Johanson added that vaccination is not always successful. Mr. Lee Erwin, poundmaster, spoke at the suggestion of Mr. Butcher, 901 Central Avenue. Mr. Erwin expressed the opinion that enforcement of a leash law in a city like Alameda will be practically impossible, adding that the dogs usually confined to yards who accidentally get out are the ones which run into the streets and are hit, or frighten children. This is not true of habitually free - running or stray dogs. He pointed out also that there are very few so- called stray dogs in the City. Mr. Erwin stated he is very much in favor of the inoculation program. Mrs. Mabel E. Orgelman, Chairman of the Citizens Volunteer Anti - Vivisection Committee, expressed the interest of her Committee in this type of legislation. Mrs. Orgelman pointed out that the leash law in Alameda is in effect under the quarantine program, but apparently is not being enforced. She suggested that the leash law be continued as under the quarantine, which would then make compulsory vaccination, and the rabies fright, needless. It was added that three members of this Committee had met with the Advisory Health Board and discussed the proposed ordinance during its preparation. Mrs. Orgelman pointed out that the deletions made in the ordinance at the suggestion of the Advisory health Board make this a compulsory vaccination ordinance. It is no longer a leash ordinance. Her Committee is in favor of the ordinance as originally drawn, without these amendments. Dr. David Frost, upon being requested by President Kranelly to speak at this time, introduced Dr. George L. Humphrey, Assistant State Public Health veterinarian, who gave the history of the rabies control movement in California. He stated there is a major increase in the presence of rabies in the state, adding that the incidence of infection is continuing on unabated this year, that rabies in wild life is the source of infection for, not only man, but all domestic animals. Quarantine is not a perfect control measure, but is the only tool available to work with at the present time. The State Health Department is accepting ordinances of local governments which provide for vaccination in lieu of quarantine. Dr. David Frost, City Health Officer, then rose and reviewed the groundwork done on this problem. Dr. Frost reaffirmed the fact that human beings are the primary responsibility of the Health Department. He also pointed out that it is logical to attack the problem at its weakest point, which in this case is the dog. He repeated the three points necessary for effective control as enumerated by Mr. Scheuber, adding that the first two points are, he felt, adequately covered in this City, leaving the third point to be solved. It was stated that in November, 1955, quarantine of dogs was instigated. In November; 1956, this program will again be necessary. In this connection, the recommendation had been made to the Council that all dogs at large be vaccinated. At that time, the suggestion that all dogs should be leashed came into the picture for study. Dr. Frost reiterated that the Health Board is primarily concerned with rabies control. It recommended (1) that all dogs be required to be b ashed in the City of Alameda, and (2) that all dogs be required to be vaccinated. The Board realized that the basic principle of vaccinating dogs was being violated. It felt if a leash law were to be instituted, this would encourage all owners to vaccinate their dogs. On this background, the ordinance was drafted and reviewed. It was stated that the enforcement of vaccination regulations in the City would not be difficult. The difficulty is in enforcing the leash law. In reply to a question regarding the advisability of the same precaution being taken on cats, Dr. Frost stated rabies in cats is possible, but is secondary to that in dogs. If control can be gained insofar as dogs are concerned, no further concern need be felt. Councilman McCall quoted figures on casualties in the City from dog bites during the past several years, as follows: 1953 -1954 - 205; 1954 -1955 (reported to First ,kid Station) - 242; 1956, January to the present time (reported to the First kid Station) - 88. Councilman McCall inquired of Dr. Frost whether this increase is expected to continue. Dr. Frost replied that the incidence of bites remains quite level, that there is not actually much variation. In this vein, Mr. Erwin remarked that with the removal of the housing projects, it is quite possible that the greatest source of this trouble has been ended. Dr. Frost closed with the statement that the City of Alameda is in an area where there is a potential rabies danger, and the fact must be faced that what goes on in the State of California affects the City of Alameda. HEARINGS: 15. The ratter was called up concerning the request from Vernon L. and Agnes F. Sutton for the Amendment and Division of Diagram and Assessment of a certain parcel of land in the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District - Project No. 1. The parcel is now known as No. 15 and is to be known as Nos. 15 -1 and 15 -2. There being no objections to this division, Councilman McCall moved that the Amendmert and Division of this specified parcel be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. 365 16. The matter of the abatement of public nuisances was called up, concerning three dilapidated buildings known as 1506 Morton Street, a garage at 2071 San Antonio Avenue and a building at 1601 Foley Street. 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: 17. From the City Manager, with regard to the concession for operating the Res- taurant at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course, which contract expires June 30, 1956. This letter recommended that the renewal concession contract specifications provide for only a one-year period and requested authorization to proceed accordingly. Councilman Hove moved that authorization be given to draw up specifications providing for this concession contract to run for a one-year period only. 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, 18. From the City Manager, reporting on the investigation and action taken with regard to the protest received from surrounding residents against the loud noises emanating from the "Doggie Diner" at Pacific Avenue and Webster Street. The letter stated that the owner had been requested to remove the loud speaker from the outside of the building, and the volume of the juke box had been reduced. The situation is checked regularly by Police Officers to see that the objectionable din is not resumed. The manager of the establishment has also been instructed to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly manner, with this matter also being followed up and checked. This letter was then referred to the file on this subject. V 19. From the City Manager, recommending that Dr. David Frost be allowed to attend the California Conference of Local Health Officers to be held May 3 and 4, 1956, and also the meeting of the Public Health Section of the California Medical Associa- tion on May 2, both in Los Angeles; that 0100.00 be appropriated for this purpose and a City automobile be used for his transportation. Councilman Moresi moved that this recommendation be accepted, that Dr. Frost be per- , mitted to attend the named meetings in Los Angeles on the dates specified, that 0100. be appropriated for this purpose and he be authorized to use a City automobile for his transportation. The motion 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. 20. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Harry L. Harp, low bidder, for the project of Installing a Sanitary Sewer Interceptor in Pearl Street between Central Avenue and Fernside Boulevard, at the price of 039,661.15. Councilman McCall moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted; that this contract be awarded to Harry L. Harn for the snecified project at the low-bid price of 039,61.15 and that bid bonds and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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. 21. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Santa Cruz Aggregates Co., the low bidder, for furnishing to the City Olympia Sand for the new Municipal Golf Course, at a price of $.40 per ton, less 1O�' per ton discount, or a net bid price of 03.30 per ton. Councilman Haag moved that this recommendation be followed; that this contract be awarded to the Santa Cruz Aggregates Co., for furnishing Olympia Sand for the new Golf Course, at their low-bid price of03.30 per ton net. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President &ranelly. Noes None. Absent: None. 22 From the City Manager, stating that Police Chief George R. Doran has requested authorization to make application to the F.B.I. National Academy at Washington, D.C., to send an officer from his department to be a candidate for specialized police training. The indication was that if authorization is given, the Chief intends to recommend Inspector Donald M. Hopper for this nomination, feeling that the knowledge to be gained by Inspector hopper from such participation will greatly benefit the Alameda Police Department. The City 1"anager recommended in his letter that this authorization be given, and that a sum not to exceed 01,250., plus regular salary, be appropriated for this purpose. This matter was laid over to come up under "Unfinished Business" at the next meeting of the Council, in order that it might be studied further. 1 23. From the City Manager, recommending that an extension of thirty days' time be granted Justice -Dunn Company in which to complete their contract for the planting and establishment of lawn for the new Municipal Golf Course. This project has suffered delays due to the heavy winter rains. Councilman Hove moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be followed; that Justice -Dunn Company be granted an extension of thirty days in which to complete this contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 24/. From the City Manager, stating the City has received notification that the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, pursuant to Application No. 34107, has applied to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for a rate increase applicable to natural gas service furnished within the State of California. The letter stated that hearing on this application will be held before the Utilities Commission in the State Building, San Francisco, April 26, 1956, at 10 :00 o'clock A.M. The communication was ackn owledred, its contents noted, and ordered filed. 25 From the City Manager, recommending that an extension of forty -five days' time be granted to the Scott Company for completion of their contract on the project of Installation of the Irrigation System for the new Municipal Golf Course. Councilman Moresi moved that this recommendation be accepted, that the required time extension be granted for the completion of the named contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 26. From the City Manager, concerning a hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on application from the Key System for rate increases, and substitution of motor coach service for rail service on the Oakland -San Francisco Bay Bridge and surface lines serving the Bay Area cities. This letter lists current rates as well as those proposed, both as to local and transbay fares. Also stated is the position of surrounding cities as to the removal of rails from the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley having declared their opposition to this removal until such time as the question of rapid transit in' the Area has been resolved. This letter was acknowledged and ordered filed. 27. From the City Manager, submitting copy of a resolution ap -)roved by those in attendance at a special meeting of the cities and other agencies concerned with the quality of the San Francisco Bay waters in the area served by Special District No. 1 of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. The letter states if the Council concurs in the resolution this will constitute the City's official position before the Regional Water Pollution Control Board meeting to be held at Emeryville on April 19, 1956. Councilman McCall moved that this resolution, as approved by those in attendance at the special meeting held April 12, 1956, in the City of Alameda Council Chambers, be adopted as the official position of the Council of the City of Alameda, that this action be entered as a minute order upon the records of this meeting, and the City Clerk be instructed to forward this information to the Regional Water Pollution Control Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. 28. From the City Attorney, requesting that the Council authorize employment of the firm of Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcliffe, San Francisco, as special legal counsel for the preparations in connection with the coming Special Municipal Election on the Washington Park Bond Issue and the subsequent issue of bonds. This firm has agreed to be so retained on a fee basis of 01,200. if the bond issue should pass, and 4100. if it should fail. Councilman Haag moved that the firm of Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcliffe be retained on the basis specified. 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. 29. From the City Attorney, concerning a proposed ordinance regarding intoxicated persons in or about vehicles. Judge James P. Clark of the Alameda Municipal Judicial District had requested a decision on the drafting of such an ordinance, which would deem it unlawful for any person under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to be in or about a vehicle unless the vehicle is under control of or operation by a person not so influenced. This matter was referred back to the City Attorney for preparation of such an ordinance, to be submitted to the Council for study. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 30. The matter of use of the existing Golf Course Clubhouse by the City as a Community Center and Recreation Department Office, as submitted by the Recreation Commission, was again laid over to the next meeting to come up under "Unfinished Business". RESOLUTIONS: 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5300 Adopting Specification for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New Complete Truck Including Hoist and 6'x 8' Two Cubic Yard Capacity Dump Body, and One New Complete Truck Including Hoist and 6'x 10' Two Cubic Yard Capacity Dump Body, 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 d uly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5301 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New Triplex Type 8-Horse Power Lawn Mower, 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: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President .6-ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5302 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One iNew Tractor for Golf Course Purposes, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilmen 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. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5303 Adopting Budget, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of 'emorandum of Agreement with the State of California for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets for the Fiscal Year 1956-1957." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Counci2men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President .6-ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 35. Councilman Hove moved that the following resolution be laid over for a period of ninety days, with the condition that the premises be rehabilitated, remodeled or razed, and that the grounds be cleaned up immediately to cut down the fire hazard: "Resolution No. Declaring Building Known as No. 1506 Morton Street, Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance." The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption, particularly in view of the fact that a rest home is operated on this property, and due to this old garage being a fire hazard: "Resolution No. 5304 Declaring Building Known as Garage at No. 2071 San Antonio 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 'resident Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5305 Declaring Building Known as No. 1601 Foley Street, Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance." 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. 38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5306 Accepting Grant of Easement from George T. Hansen and Elaine B. Hansen, His Wife, in Certain Real Property, for Storm Sewer, and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." 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. 39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5307 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One Seven -Gang Fairway Hitch Complete with Seven Six -Blade Mower Units, 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. 40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5308 Designating Certain Streets in the City of Alameda as Streets of Major Tmpor. tance . " 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. 41. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5309 Designating Certain Lands for Street or Highway Purposes as 'Industrial Highway'." 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. 42. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "liesolution No. 5310 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 ."-ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 43. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5311 Accepting Grant of Easement from Lowell H. Duggan and Janet A. Duggan in Certain Real Property, for Power and Communication Lines, and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof. (Tract No. 1250, Bay Farm Island)." 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 &ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 44. "Ordinance No. 1169, New Series An Ordinance Calling a Special Municipal Bond Election in the City of Alameda for the Purpose of Submitting to the Electors of Said City the Measure of Incurring a Bonded Indebtedness of Said City for the Acquisition, Construction and Completion of the Following Municipal Improvement, to-wit: The Filling of City Owned Sub- merged (Tide) Land Located at Washington Park; Declaring the Estimated Cost of Said Municipal Improve- ment, the Amount of the Principal of Said Indebtedness to be Incurred Therefor, and the Maximum Rate of Interest to Be Paid Thereon; Making Provision for the Levy and Collection of Taxes; Fixing the Date of Said Election, the Manner of Holding the Same, Providing for Notice Thereof, and Consolidating Said Municipal Bond Election with the Official Presidential Primary Election of the State of California to be Held June 5, 1956." 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: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ' 45. "Ordinance No. 1170, New Series An Ordinance Amending Sections 17-364.1 and 17-364.2 of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Parking Limits in Parking Meter Zone." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, hove, McCall, Moresi and President 1-'ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 46. Specifications and Provisions No, MS 4-56-6 - for Furnishing One New Complete Truck including Hoist and 6'x 8' Two Cubic Yard Capacity Dump Body, and One New complete Truck including Hoist and 6'x 10' Two Cubic Yard Capacity Dump Body. 47. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 4-56-7 - for Furnishing One New Triplex type 8-Horsepower Lawn Mower. 48. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 4 -56 -8 - for Furnishing One New Tractor for Golf Course Purposes. 49. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 4 -56 -9 - for Furnishing One Seven -Gang Fairway Hitch complete with Seven Six -blade Mower Units. 50. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of March 31, 1956. 51. Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets. BILLS: 52. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 432,369.99, was submitted to the Councila t 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 kipril 17, 1956, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll all carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 53. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in an adjourned regular meeting to be held Tuesday evening, April 24, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Deputy City Clerk