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1956-05-02 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 2) 1956 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The Reverend Richard Millard, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, offered a prayer for wisdom and guidance in the deliberations of the Council. 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 adjourned regular meeting held April 24, 1956, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2' Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of one New Complete Truck, Includ- ing 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, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5 -56 -6, as follows: From Morris Landy Motors Accompanied by Cashier's Check in amount of From Brunk GMC Accompanied by check in amount of _ - $ 5,932.43 -- _ 593.24 - 6,452.69 52.69 - 700.00 3. Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of one New Triplex Type 8- Horse- power Lawn Mower, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5 -56 -7, as follows: From H. V. Carter Company, Inc. - - $ 1,019.99 Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of - - 125.00 From H. V. Carter Company, Inc. Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of From California Toro Company Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of IMO 1,382.55 150.00 - - 999.95 100.00 4. Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of one New Tractor for Golf Course purposes, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor .No. MS 5 -56 -8, as follows: From H. V. Carter Company, Inc. Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of From California Toro Company Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of 2 ,240.25 250.00 2,216.05 225.00 5. Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of one Seven -Gang Fairway Hitch, Complete with Seven Six -Blade Mower Units, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5 -56 -9, as follows: From H. V. Carter Company, Inc. - - 2,080.59 Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of - - 225.00 From California Toro Company - - 1,665.00 Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of - - 170.00 All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for review and recom- mendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 6. President Kranelly stated that all of the following communications listed on the agenda from those expressing their support of or opposition to the proposed ordinance pertaining to the leashing and inoculation of dogs would be referred to the file on this subject, in view of the fact that copies of each had been for- warded to the Councilmen, for their information and consideration. From the following, in favor of the "leash law": Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Riley, 2.12 Maitland Drive; Nina Talbot, 552 Haight Avenue; Marion and Joseph Lingor, 228 Maitland Drive; Mrs. McNeil, 2128 -A Pacific Avenue; Mrs. Ina Muenk and Mrs. Jewell Snyder, no address given; "Disgusted With Dogs ", no address given; "An Interested Family ", no address given; Mesdames Ethel M. Naylor, 2262 -A San Jose Avenue; Louise M. Pooley, 2260 -B San Jose Avenue; Aletta G. Frost, 2260 San Jose Avenue and Mrs. M. F. Kienlen, 2267 San Jose Avenue; Ralph E. Lane, 2002 Harvard Drive. 379 Petition, signed by 25 residents, in favor of the Dog Control Ordinance. Petition, signed by ten members of the Alameda Mother's Forum, supporting the ordinance for the inoculation of dogs against rabies. From the following, in favor of the "leash law", but opposing compulsory vac- cination: Joseph F. Gomes, 1335 Park Street; Herman H. Lauchere, 2939 Gibbons Drive; Loraine Watt Chatham, 1314 San Jose Avenue; Dorothy E. Hunter, 1525 Lafayette Street; Petition, signed by thirteen residents; Petition, signed by three Alameda residents. From "Worried Mother", protesting against the "leash law". Telephone calls had been received by the City Clerk's office from the follow- ing who approved the rabies inoculation, but were against the leashing regulation: Arvid Peterson, 542 Pacific Avenue; Mrs. Doree Peterson, 2059 Alameda Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Brown, 2057 Alameda Avenue; Mrs. Earle R. Sandrus, 325 Pacific Avenue; John E. Miles, 477-B Eagle Avenue; John Reinstra, 312 Lincoln Avenue; Lawrence L. and Betty I. Seales, 327 Pacific Avenue and Mrs. Annette Cody, 2952 Southwood Drive. From the Pet Welfare Association, Inc., signed by Melba A. Johansen, President, with regard to dog control. 7. From District Public Works Office, Twelfth Naval District, signed by H. L. Miller, Acting Director, Real Estate Division, requesting information as to whether or not the City will be willing to grant easements to the GovernTrent for the purpose of installing and operating certain sewer lines at the Naval Industrial Reserve Ship- yard, to eliminate the discharge of raw sewage into the Estuary. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager be instructed to direct a letter to the Twelfth Naval District, informing it of the Council's willingness to grant the ease- ments mentioned, subject to future negotiations and when the specific descriptions of the easements are submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 8. From Alameda Chapter No. 210, Order of DeMolay, signed by Robert Lofstrand, Master Councilor, extending invitation to the Council to attend its Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration, Saturday evening, May 5, 1956. President Kranelly stated the Council congratulates the members of Alameda Chapter No. 210 on its Thirty-Fifth Anniversary and thanks them for their kind invitation. He said the letter will be acknowledged and filed. 9. From the County of Alameda, informing the Council that Notice has been received and filed of a Notice of Intention to Circulate Petition seeking incorporation, as a municipal corporation, of certain territory in the County - the proposed City of Washington Manor. The communication was ordered filed. 10. From Alameda Chamber of Commerce, notifying the Council of the Chamber's interest in working with the City in the development of certain industrial areas. President Kranelly thanked the Chamber for its interest in this matter and stated the City Manager is directed to acknowledge the communication, informing the Chamber of the Council's concern in this subject and also notifying the Chamber that it will be kept advised through information to be furnished within the next two or three weeks. 11. From City of Albany, submitting certified copy of its Resolution No. 2072, A.N.S., entitled, "Resolution of the Council of the City of Albany Approving Certain Arrange- ments with the County of Alameda in Connection with Uniform Sales and Use Tax for a Period of Five (5) Years". The resolution was noted and ordered filed. 12. From Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Alameda Council, Inc., signed by Mrs. Norman Eierman, President, requesting permission for the organization's Mariner Troop to locate and install floats and moorage facilities at the Estuary end of Grand Street. It was also stated that it would be desirable to erect a fence across the end of this street to protect the boats from vandalism. President Kranelly stated this matter will be referred to the City Manager for his review and recommendation. 13. From Alameda Post No. 9, Inc., The American Legion, endorsing Washington Park Bond Measure M to be voted upon at the State Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, June 5, 1956, and commending the City Council for the great strides it has taken in providing additional recreational facilities for the citizens of Alameda. President Kranelly acknowledged the letter with thanks and referred it to the file on the subject. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 14. Mr. Frank Gottstein questioned whether or not the only beach in the City - at Washington Park - is going to be destroyed by the filling of the area south of the Park. He pointed out he had been told this filled area was not to be used for recrea- tion facilities. He deplored the "sabotage" of the only beach in the City, and claimed the sand would be washed away and the City would have no beach at all. President Kranelly stated there is no "planned" recreation - there will be comfort stations, drinking fountains and turf on the filled land. Councilman Hove stated Mr. Gottstein's remark about the fill destroying the beach does not reflect the Council's feeling on this matter. He pointed out that as the area is filled, there will be more beach area southerly of the fill. Councilman Haag said he would debate Mr. Gottstein's position in claiming that the sand will wash away. He remarked that Utah Construction Company has spent a. great deal of money in employing Soil Engineers who have stated the beach will hold. Mr. Gottstein also mentioned that his main objection to the Bond Measure for this fill is that the City has put its arguments in favor of the measure in with the Bureau of Electricity bills and thus are being mailed to everyone. He felt "both sides of the story" should go through the mails. President Kranelly explained that the only means of informing the citizens about any given matter is in the "Memos on Your City ". The Council isrrnrely trying to give the people information. Mr. Gottstein contended the filled area could not properly be termed "high land" as it would still be lower than a certain point around Ninth Street. Upon request of President Kranelly, City Engineer Hanna stated the height of the fill will be six feet above mean high water. Mrs. J. Benton Coffman, 28116 Santa Clara Avenue, asked, "By what authority or extract of law is a permanent beach assured the citizens of Alameda ?" President Kranelly stated he could not answer the question off hand, but he assured Mrs. Coffman he will have the information by the next meeting. Mrs. Chris Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, stated she has been attending the meetings of the Reclamation District and pointed out that the District is figuring on 8158,000. for a three -year period to retain the "wash- away "sand from the beaches. She said she felt the proposed filling of Washington Park tidelands would be a very costly matter if extra maintenance men have to be employed, like at the new Golf Course. President Kranelly said the Council has stated its position - the land will be filled, topped with turf and held for whatever future development the land will best provide. With regard to maintenance, there will be no necessity for any additional personnel - it will be taken care of by existing employees. Upon request, Mr. Froerer explained that, in accordance with the Agreement entered into by the Council and Utah Construction Company, there will be a fill made into Washington Park on a slope of 20 to 1 - the same slope which the Soil Engineers state will be fixed and stayable. He stated Utah had employed William Moore, soils expert, who made extensive studies of the entire soil situation in the City - the settlement, erosion of beach lines, etcetera - and he gave his opinion that a 20 to 1 slope would be stayable. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 17. From the City Manager, recommending Chief Warden Everett E. Farwell, Jr., be authorized to attend the Warden Seminar, sponsored jointly by the State Office of Civil Defense and the Federal Civil Defense Administration - to be held in Sacramento on May 7 and 8, 1956 - that 825. be appropriated to cover expenses and that his trans- portation be paid on a mileage basis for the use of Mr. Farwell's personal car. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Mr. Farwell be authorized to attend the Seminar at the specified time, 825. be appro- priated for his expenses and he be compensated on a mileage basis for using his per- sonal car as transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, I1oresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. From the City Manager, recommending a thirty -day extension of time be granted John H. Buestad, contractor, for completion of the project under contract for con- struction of Krusi Park Rest Rooms and Equipment Building. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Mr. Buestad be granted the thirty -day extension of time in which to complete his contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. 17. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed in connection with the Furnishing and Installing of a Turbine Pump for the New Well at the new 881 Municipal Golf Course - and recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the desig- nated work be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. V/ 18. From the City Manager, recommendirg Assistant Fire Chief Archie Waterbury be permitted to attend a fire training program, being conducted by the State Department of Education, Bureau of Industrial Education - to be held at Fresno, May 21 to 25/ 1956 - that 870. be appropriated for this purpose and he also be permitted to use a City automobile for his transportation. Councilman Hove explained the Council has discussed the advisability of using a City- owned vehicle on this type of trip - and he now wondered if Chief Waterbury would be willing to use his own automobile and be paid mileage on it, instead of taking the City Fire Department car - especially since the Department car is painted red. He felt it might be better if he would use his own automobile. He said, however, if this is not possible, it would be satisfactory for the City car to be used in this instance. Councilman Hove thereupon moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that Chief Waterbury be permitted to attend this training course during the period indi- cated, that q70. be appropriated for his expenses and he be asked to use his own car for transportation, if possible, and be paid mileage on it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. In response to Councilman Haag's question, it was brought out that "mileage" is set at the rate of seven cents per mile. 19. From the City Manager, requesting that, with the visit of the First Fleet to San Francisco Bay Area during the week-end of June 8 to June 11, 1956, the green fees at the Municipal Golf Course be waived for Senior Officers - this being proposed as part of the program of entertainment and reception for the Officers of the Fleet. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's request be granted and the Senior Officers be permitted to play at the Municipal Golf Course without charge. 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 Alameda Unified School District, submitting copy of its 1956-1957 Budget, adopted by the Board of Education at its regular meeting held May 1. The sum of A200,000. is requested to be apportioned to the District from the City in order to balance the school budget. The communication and budget were acknowledged and filed for consideration at the proper time. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 21. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance of the City of Alameda, Imposing a City Sales and Use Tax; Providing for the Performance by the State Board of Equalization of All Functions Incident to the Administration, Operation and Collection of the Sales and Use Tax Hereby Imposed; Suspending the Provisions of Ordinances Nos. 995, N.S.; 996, N.S. 1042, N.S. ; 1090, N.S. ; 1093, N.S. ; 1101, N.S. 1160, N.S. During Such Time as This Ordinance is Operative; and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof." 22. Councilman Haag introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Real Property to J. J. Manning, Jr." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 23. The matter of the attendance of Inspector Donald M. Hopper of Alameda Police Department at the F. B. I. National Academy in Washington, D. C., and the appropria- tion of 0_,250. for this purpose. 24. The matter of the recommendation from the Recreation Commission to use the existing Golf Course Clubhouse as a Community Center and Recreation Department Office when the new Golf Course Clubhouse is ready for use. President Kranelly referred both of these matters to the Committee of the Whole for definite discussion and decision. RESOLUTIONS: 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5321 Adopting Specifications for Operating a Refreshment Concession in the Restaurant Located in the Alameda Municipal Golf Clubhouse and at the Refreshment Stand at the Twelfth Tee on the Municipal Golf Course for the Period Ending June 30, 1957, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopts aid 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5322 Transferring 170.00 from General Fund Account 199.200 (Contingencies) to City Attorney Accounts 114.210 (Travel-Conferences) and 114.h23 (Law Library)." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption, subject to the amendment of the contract referred to by adding to Para- graph 4, Page 3, Second Line, after the word "garbage" the following clause, -including all payments which may become due to Contractors under paragraph 1 (d),": "Resolution No. 5323 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Alameda City Garbage Association for the Collection and Removal of Refuse and Garbage." 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, and the contract will be amended as indicated. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No, 5324 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Bank of America Regarding Removal of Improvements from Their Real Property Which is to be Condemned for Off-Street Parking Purposes (Webster St.)." 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. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5325 Consenting to the Detachment of Certain Territory from the City of Alameda and Consenting to the Annexation Thereof to the City of Oakland." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCsl 1, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5326 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of an Irrigation System for the Second Part of 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 31. "Ordinance No. 1171, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of Certain City Owned Property to M. E. Lee." Councilman Hove moved the adoption of the ordinance as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, ( Noes: 5)6 None. Absent: None. 32. "Ordinance No. 1172, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Section 9-1L3 and Adding Sections 9-149, 9-1410, 9-1411, 9-1412, and Amending Section 9-146, Relating to Dogs." Councilman Moresi moved the adoption of the ordinance as read. 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. FILING: 33. Specifications No. MS 5-56-10 - Operation of Refreshment Concession at Municipal Golf Course. 34. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-56-9 - Installation of Irrigation System for Second Part of New Municipal Golf Course. BILLS: 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $22,562.50, 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 May 2, 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 Kraneliy, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 36. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- L. journed - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 15, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Cit le k