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1956-05-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 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 Mervin Megill of Immanuel Baptist Church was then called upon to deliver the invocation and he recited a most inspirational prayer for the Divine Blessing of wisdom and guidance upon those responsible for the proper development of our City. 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 May 2, 1956, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2'' Four bids were opened and read for the project of Furnishing and Installing Chain Link Fence at the Alameda Swim Center, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 5 -56 -8, as follows: From Wulfert Company, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of 100 010 OM 010 From San Jose Steel Co., Inc. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From United States Steel Corporation, American Steel & Wire Division Cyclone Fence Department Accompanied by certified check in amount of 101111 4016 1106 460 From The Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation Pacific Coast Division awl 001. Accompanied by certified check in amount of 1,755.00 180.00 1,482.00 1,689.00 170.00 1,493.70 150.o0 3. Seven bids were received and read for the project of the Installation of an Irrigation System for the Second Part of the New Municipal Golf Course, in accord- ance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 5 -56 -9, as follows: From E. H. Morrill Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Scott Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Engineers Limited Pipeline Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Watkins & Sibbald Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Jess Hogg & Son Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Automatic Irrigation Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Vincent Rodrigues Accompanied by a Bid Bond 58,232.70 51,259.35 68,154.09 59,768.36 53,967.10 67,119.20 80,525.77 4. Three bids were opened and read for the Operation of the Refreshment Concession at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course Club House and at the Twelfth Tee Stand, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5- 56 -10, as follows: From John Rappaselli 0011 ■ MR 16% gross receipts Accompanied by certified check in amount of 5100. From Robert A. Renard 1010 0,11 eft Accompanied by a check in amount of From Bernard Segal Accompanied by a check in amount of 0011 40IN 00 17% gross receipts $100. 12 gross receipts $100. The foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation. 5. Three bids were received and read for the Sale of Off- Street Parking Revenue Bonds, as follows: From Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane Taylor and Company and Associates Accompanied by certified check in amount of From J. B. Hanauer & Co. Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of From Blyth & Co., Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of NIA Net Interest Cost 207,576.00 (3.407%) 3,000.00 232, 345.50 (3.81391i%) 3,000.00 216,609.00 (3.55563 %) 3,000.00 These bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for immediate review and determination as to the low bidder in order that award can be made later on in the meeting by resolution. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 6'( From District Public Works Office, Twelfth Naval District, signed by H. L. Miller, Acting Director, Real Estate Division, requesting information as to whether the City will >enter into a long -term lease agreement with the Government for use of certain City property - 8.46 acres - as an over -run area in connection with Runway 27L of Metropolitan Oakland- International Airport used by the Naval Air Station, Oakland. President Kranelly stated the Council has instructed the City Manager to write to the Twelfth Naval District advising it that the City proposes to use this particular property for part of its new Golf Course. 7 From the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2087 - two letters, both dated May 15, 1956, submitting copies of resolutions adopted by the Board and request- ing Council approval of Demand Warrants as follows: No. 13, $38,865.39; No. 14, $100,000.; No. 15, 9100,000. and No. 16, X60,853.55. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". J 8. From Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Counselors and Attorneys at Law, acting as Special Counsel in the matter of the Off- Street Parking Revenue Bonds, Series A, of the City. Their Preliminary Opinion was submitted that the proceedings relative to the issue of $380,000. principal amount of the Bonds show lawful author- ity for said issue under the Constitution and Laws of the State of California and the Charter of the City of Alameda. Certain documents were requested, as the trans- action progresses, to complete their records and enable them to render a Final Opin- ion in the matter. President Kranelly stated this matter will be given attention at the proper time and the communication was thereupon ordered acknowledged and filed. 9. From the following, congratulating the Council on its action with regard to adopting the Dog Control Ordinance: R. W. Walters, 1544 Court Street; Mrs. 0. H. Nelson, no address given; J. H. Fitzpatrick, 1637 80th Avenue, Oakland, and an unsigned letter. These letters were referred to the file on the subject. 10. From Mr. C. C. Howard, expressing his opposition to the Washington Park fill, the building of a Civic Center on this site, the use of alcohol and tobacco, etcetera. President Kranelly stated the Councilmen had received copies of this letter and it would, therefore, be acknowledged and ordered filed. 11. From Mrs. Esther Tedrick, 619 Haight Avenue, requesting,an opportunity to appear before the Council to discuss the further operation of her insurance business in her home. This business is now conducted under a Use Permit granted by the City Planning Board, which has been renewed several times and the current one expires July 28, 1956. At the meeting of the Board held January 11, 1956, it was specifically stipulated in the motion to grant the renewal for another six months that no further renewal would be made under any circumstances. President Kranelly instructed the City Clerk to write to Mrs. Tedrick informing her of the proper procedure to be followed - that she would have to make application to the City Planning Board for another renewal of her Use Permit - and of her right of appeal to the City Council, in the event of the Board's denial of. her request. 12. From Alameda- Contra Costa Medical Association, signed by William F. Kaiser, M. D., President, with regard to the proposed changes in the business license fees for professional men - and urging that the Council consider the appointment of a special committee with which representatives of the professions could meet to learn more details on this proposal. President Kranelly stated the City Manager has been requested to invite the Asso- ciation to<aappear before the Council on Thursday night, May 17, 1956, at 9 :00 o'clock, at which time the Council will discuss the matter with any interested parties. 1 . From California National Guard, Headquarters 728th AAA Battalion, Bay Farm Island, extending an invitation to the Council to be present at the Open House to be held Sunday, May 20, 1956, from 1:00 to 5:00 o 'clock. -The affair is for the purpose of giving high school seniors and their parents an insight into what the National Guard can offer them in the way of military service. President Kranelly thanked the organization, on behalf of the Council, for its invi- tation and expressed the hope that some of the Councilmen could attend the Open House. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 14. Mr. Stanley Whitney, Attorney, addressed the Council as the legal representative of his client, Mr. Claud Brandon, vending machine operator. Mr. Whitney submitted his protest against the new license fee for this type of business, based on $25., plus $3.00 for each employee. He quoted the fees for Oakland - $12. for the first rson and $4.00 for each additional employee. Also for Berkeley - $15., plus 3.00 for other employees. He stated he thought the latter figures were the ones intended to be imposed upon retail merchants in Alameda. He pointed out Mr. Brandon is as much a retail merchant as any in the City and there is no reason why he should pay a higher tax than any other retail merchant. He mentioned that Mr. Brandon operates cigarette machines exclusively and his busi- ness is now confined to Alameda only. Also, that he pays personal property taxes - on his machines., He said Mr. Brandon would have no opposition to the rates if he were placed in the same category as ,any other merchant. At this point, it was developed that the Council had been following the Berkeley license ordinance in its study of this matter and had decided upon the scale of $15. for the first person and $3.00-for each additional employee, for its retail mer- chants. Therefore, there had apparently been a typographical error in publishing the rates involved, on which this protest was based. Mr. Whitney stated, therefore, his client is satisfied. 15. Mr. Otto Keim, Manager of the Alameda office of the Pacific Telephone and Tele- graph Company, stated he was present to ascertain the method by which his Company is to be taxed under the proposed change in the license ordinance. He said his Com- pany has no objection to the amended rates, but according to the newspaper article which was published the other evening, he felt the method of taxing his Company is unfair. If the Telephone Company is taxed on the same basis as mercantile, manu- facturing and merchants, then there is no quarrel - either on basis of flat rate, number of employees or gross receipts - but the State of California Constitution very definitely states and specifies that the Telephone Company shall be taxed in like manner. 16. Mr. Allen Anderson, Secretary, Municipal License Tax Association, stated there may be several items in the proposed license ordinance on which his organization might want to comment and inquired when the matter would be taken up again. He was informed that the subject will be discussed this Thursday evening at 9:00 o'clock. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 17. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to H. V. Carter Company, Inc., low bidder for furnishing one new Tractor for the New Municipal Golf Course at the price of 2,195 •44• Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing the new Tractor at the price quoted and the bid check or bond 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. J 18. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to California Toro Company, low bidder, for furnishing one Seven -Gang Fairway Hitch, complete with Seven Six -blade Mower Units for the net mount of $1,665. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the specified company for furnishing, this equipment at the price quoted, and the bid check or bond be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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. 19. From the City Manager, recommending Mr. Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Executive Sec- retary, and one member of the Civil Service Board, be permitted to attend the Western Regional Conference of the Civil Service Assembly, to be held in Carmel from June 3, to June 6, 1956, and 8130. be appropriated to cover their expenses. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that Mr. Routt and a member of the Civil Service Board be authorized to attend the Conference indi- cated and $130. be appropriated to defray their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 20'. From the City Clerk, requesting authorization to attend the City Clerks' Insti- tute to be held in San Jose from June 13 to June 15, 1956 - that reimbursement for use of her automobile be authorized and X35. be appropriated to defray her expenses. Councilman Haag moved the request of the City Clerk be granted; that she be permitted to attend the Institute as specified, reimbursement for the use of her personal car be made and 835. be appropriated to cover her expenses. 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. v 21. From Marshall S. Pease, President, City Planning Board, submitting copy of Resolution No. 26, "Adopting the Outline Master Plan of the City of Alameda ", which was adopted by the Board at its adjourned regular meeting held April 30, 1956. The Clerk read the resolution in full and the matter was referred to the file on the subject pending further action. 22. From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, notifying the Council of a "Special Dividend" in the amount of 857,151., to be transferred to the General Fund, which is an amount over and above the amount of the commitment made by the Board in its annual budget for the year ending June 30, 1956. It was also requested that the Council permit the Board to retain the balance of the current year's earnings in the "Bureau of Electricity Fund". Councilman Hove moved the sum of 857,151. be accepted with thanks and the Public Utilities Board be allowed to retain the balance of the year's earnings in the "Bureau of Electricity Fund ". 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. Councilman Hove commented that this is not really a "Special Dividend" - it is the amount the City is entitled to under the provisions of the Charter but it is an adjusted sum after the initial estimates of profits were made at the first of the year. 1 23. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, low bidder, for furnishing two new Dump Trucks for the Street Department at the total price of 85,932.43. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to this firm for furnishing the trucks specified for the sum quoted, and the bid check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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. 24. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to California Toro Com- pany for furnishing one new Triplex -type, 8- horsepower Lawn Mower for use of the Park Department in the amount of $999.95. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated company for furnishing this equipment at the price quoted, and the bid checks or bonds 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. 25. From Marshall S. Pease, President, City Planning Board, requesting permission to be absent from the City for a period of four to five weeks, beginning May 19, 1956, due to his being on a combined business and vacation trip. Councilman Haag moved Mr. Pease's request be granted and he be permitted to take this leave of absence for the time indicated. Them otion was seconded by Councilman Hove and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 26. Councilman Hove 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 Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." 27. 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 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." 28. Councilman Moresi 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 Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." 29. 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 Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." 30. Councilman Hove introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provisions of Law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off - Street Parking Purposes." 31. 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 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." 32. Councilman Moresi 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 Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." 33. 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 Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 2 -111, Article 1, Chapter 1, Title II Thereof, Relating to Council Meetings." President Kranelly explained this means simply that when the ordinance is adopted and becomes effective, the Council meetings will start at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council Chamber and the pre- Council sessions will be eliminated. 34. Councilman Hove introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of Law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto a New Section to be Known as Section 18 -411.1 of Article 1, Chapter 4, Title XVIII, Relating to Intoxicated Persons In or About Vehicles." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 35. Councilman Moresi asked for a report as to the progress of the acquisition of the second Tube right -of -way. Mr. Froerer stated the exchange of lands to be secured by the State Highway Department has been made, the Agreements with the Army and Navy should be entered into momentarily - that is, executed; the removal of the existing installations or improvements from the lands needed for rights -of -way or the neces- sary improvements on lands will come out of revenue bonds. Councilman Moresi asked if the Army and Navy have arrived at a meeting of minds as to the lands to be given up - and also, how much money is yet to be spent out of the appropriation for this matter. Mr. Froerer stated the Army and Navy are in agreement and there is 8375,000. which can be spent - and must be spent on this - project before July 5, 1956. Councilman Moresi felt this matter must be closely checked on - and suggested that if these documents have not actually been signed by the next adjourned regular meet- ing, a resolution be prepared and ready for adoption, memorializing the parties involved, to try to get some positive action soon. 36. President Kranelly stated the negotiations conducted by Mr. J. Anis Quinn of the Southern Pacific Company are proceeding very well and rapidly concerning the Lin- coln Avenue situation and the matter will go into escrow by the early part of June. 37. Councilman Moresi also inquired as to what is happening with regard to Fruitvale Avenue Bridge. The City Manager stated he had contacted Supervisor Sweeney just today and had been informed that Congressman Miller is to return next week and Super- visor Sweeney hopes to call a meeting at that time to iron out all matters. Councilman Moresi wondered if it would be advisable to send a letter to Congressman Miller, informing him that the Supervisors are anxious to hold such a meeting. President Kranelly thereupon instructed Mr. Froerer to request Congressman Miller to plan to meet with all parties concerned, on this matter. 38. Mrs. Elinor Coffman, 2846 Santa Clara Avenue, again inquired by what authority or extract of law a permanent beach is assured the citizens of Alameda. Upon request, the City Attorney stated the only guarantee, as such, for beaches is contained in the agreement with Utah Construction Company, whereby it is prepared to put in beaches which are guaranteed for three years. He said he felt the fact that a beach is there would suggest that it will be maintained. Mrs. Coffman stated there is, then, no guarantee as to a permanent beach - Mr. A.nnibale emphasized there is a guarantee as to the installation of the beach - but there is no guarantee as to the permanency thereof because the State power is sup- reme and, theoretically, it can do with State property as it wishes. He pointed out, however, the fact that there will be an existing beach will be a strong deter- rent against the State doing anything other than allowing it to remain as a beach for the use and benefit of Alameda. RESOLUTIONS: 39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5327 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 5312 Authorizing the Issuance of City of Alameda Off- Street Parking Revenue Bonds and of $380,000. Principal Amount of Series A. Bonds." 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. 5328 Authorizing Mayor or Vice -Mayor to Consent to the Acceptance of Deeds and Grants of Real Property or Easements Thereon, far the Purpose of Recordation Thereof." 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. 5329 Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes. (Hoehn)" 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, whont ved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5330 Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for Public Off - Street Parking Purposes. (Traver)." 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. 43. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5331 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1956 - 1957." 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. 44. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5332 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to t he City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1957, Gasoline; Quarry Waste and Earth Fill at City Dump; Paving Mixtures; and Portland Cement Concrete Mix; 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 Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 45. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5333 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of House Laterals for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1957, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 46. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: , "Resolution No. 5334 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1957, 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. 47. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5335 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1957, 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. 48. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5336 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda a Depositors Forgery Bond (Standard Depositors Forgery Bond Revised February 1, 1948 or Equal), 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 Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 49. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5337 Transferring I5,000.00 from the Capital Outlays Fund to the 1955 Municipal Improvement Bond Fund (Golf Course)." 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. President Kranelly explained that 15,000. had been set aside for the architect's fees and the Council had determined that this amount of money should not be charged against the Golf Course Bond Issue and had instructed the City Manager to have this sum trans- ferred back to the Bond Fund. 50. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5338 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One New Rotary Compressor, 125 Cubic Feet Per Minute Capacity, 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.. 51. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: . "Resolution No. 5339 Approving Warrants of Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2087." 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. 5Y. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5340 IN MEMORIAM TO ERNEST H. ROGERS "WITH HEARTFELT GRIEF, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its former employees, ERNEST H. ROGERS, retired, who had served the City faithfully and well as Building Inspector for almost twenty - nine years - during the period from November 16, 1926, to May 7, 1955. "WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers, as an active committee member of the Building Officials' Conference for many years, pioneered the establishment of uniform building standards, and initiated the adoption of the first Uniform Building Code in 1929 - subsequent amended editions of which now guide builders in most cities; and "WHEREAS, his knowledge and experience in the construction field were invaluable to the City in its development through the years; and "WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was. highly respected for his sound advice in the Trade and his integrity in the performance of his many duties and was greatly beloved by all of his associate employees for his friendly and helpful nature. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of the loyalty and conscientiousness shown by Mr. Rogers in the service rendered by him while in City employ, and the love of his host of friends, the Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its gratitude for the fine example set by him. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and a copy thereof be transmitted to Mrs. Rogers in order to extend to her a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,. that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of ERNEST H. ROGERS." 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. At this time, President Kranelly called upon the City Manager, who spoke in eulogy of Mr. Rogers - stating that the City of Alameda has undoubtedly lost a man of great integrity and capability and one who had done much to maintain the high stan- dards of building in the City. As a result of Mr. Rogers' great ability and friend- liness and tolerance toward his fellow man, he had accomplished much for this com- munity. Mr. Froerer stated that, as one of the Directors of the Building Officials Conference at one time, he, personally, knows of the great work Mr. Rogers did as a committee member of this organization and he will indeed be missed by his legion of friends. 5Y. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5341 Selling City of Alameda Off- Street Parking Revenue Bonds, Series A." (Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane) 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 54. "Ordinance No. 1173, New Series Authorizing Sale of Real Property to J. J. Manning, Jr." Councilman Haag moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. FILING: 55. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as at April 30, 1956. 56. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -11 - for Furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill at City Dump for 1956 -1957. 57. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -12 - for Furnishing Medium Curing Plant-Mixed Surfacing Pacing Mixtures for 1956-1957. 58. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -13 - for Furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Transit Mix for 1956-1957. 59. Specifications No. MS 5-56-14 - for Furnishing Depositors Forgery Bond (Standard Depositors Forgery Bond Form Revised February 1, 1948, or equal). 60. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -15 - for Furnishing Non Premium and Ethyl Gasoline for 1956 -1957. 61. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -16 - for Furnishing One New Rotary Compressor - 125 cubic feet per minute capacity. 62. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5 -56 -5 - for Installation of House Laterals for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1957. 63. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5 -56 -6 - for Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter for fiscal year ending June 30, 1957. 64. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5 -56 -7 - for Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement for fiscal year ending June 30, 1957. BILLS: 65. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of .35,207.36, 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 15, 1956, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The notion 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. ADJOURNMENT: 66. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council and the audience stood for a moment of silence in respect to the memory of ERNEST H. ROGERS. The meeting was then adjourned - to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, May 22, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,