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1956-05-22 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1956 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. 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 May 15, 1956, were approved as tran- scribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From West Alameda Business Association, submitting its endorsement of the Wash- ington Park Bond Measure "M ". The thought was expressed that in putting the fill . up to and adjacent to the property of the Maritime Commission and the Neptune Beach Cottages, there might be quite an expensive legal and physical problem to solve. President Kranelly stated that Washington Park, as it exists at the present time, is a bluff considerably above the beach area and he felt that the Association visualized the fill would be brought up to meet that. He called upon the City Manager to explain the situation. Mr. Froerer stated that, actually, what would have to be done would be to raise the area up to elevation 6. The development of the bluff area would have to be so done as to fit the topography. With regard to the area at Neptune Beach Cottages, the earth would be deposited a short distance from the shoreline and put in place by bulldozers. Councilman Moresi suggested that the engineers make a cross section plan of what this area would ultimately look like, both for the Council's information and that of any others interested. Upon inquiry of President Kranelly, the City Manager stated that such a plan could be prepared. Councilman Haag felt it would be advisable to have the City Manager answer the Asso- ciation's letter, informing it that as soon as this cross section map is ready, a copy will be sent to its organization. 3. From City of Oakland, submitting copy of its Resolution No. 34398, C.M.S., entitled, "Resolution Urging the Congress of the United States to Enact Legislation Removing Federal Transportation Tax from Interurban Fares Below Sixty Cents ". The resolution was noted and ordered filed. 4. From Mr. L. B. Fennefos, Contractor, with regard to the g proposed increase in City business license fees - making several suggestions by which to obtain addi- tional revenue, rather than by increasing the license fees. He felt the rate for electricity should be increased another 22 per cent, and stated that the 122 per cent increase last October has brought in an additional $57,000. He said the City would get only adverse publicity from this action. Councilman Moresi stated it should be pointed out to Mr. Fennefos that the 122 per cent increase set by the Bureau was to go to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to cover its increased rates. Councilman Haag referred to the remark about adverse publicity from other nearby cities and emphasized the fact that Alameda's present business license fees are about half what other cities receive. The City now receives forty -two cents per capita and the next lowest rate is sixty -three cents. After some discussion of the advisability of taking time to obtain the details of the method by which the Bureau had computed its figures to meet the rate increase of P. G. & E., the City Manager was authorized to proceed with an answer to Mr. Fennefos. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mr. Allen Anderson, Secretary, Municipal License Tax Association, addressed the Council on the subject of the proposed license fees. He stated one problem has arisen from his review of the proposed ordinance and that has to do with the fee for delivery trucks. He said he noted that the license fee on all retail delivery trucks has been raised to X15. for each truck - he felt that $15. for the first truck and X7.50 for each additional truck would be more in line. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 6. From the Mayor, City Manager and Deputy City Auditor, reporting on the Count of Money held May 16, 1956 - showing the sum of t14,838,494.73 in the City Treasury. The report was noted and ordered filed. v' 7. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Renard Cater- ing Service, the high bidder, for the operation of the Refreshment Concession at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course, for the period ending June 30, 1957, at the price of 17 per cent of gross receipts. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to Mr. Renard for operation of the Concessions at the Golf Course for the price quoted and the bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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. 8. From the City Manager, recommending that Mr. Robert L. Williams, Planning Director, be permitted to attend the quarterly meeting of the California Shoreline Planning Association, to be held at Newport Beach on June 1, 1956. All expenses will be paid by the Association, as Mr. Williams is one of its directors and also a member of the Executive Committee. Councilman Moresi moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and Mr. Williams be allowed to attend this Association meeting. 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. Councilman Moresi remarked the City is very proud of the fact that its capable Plan - ning Director is an official of the Association. 9. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to San Jose Steel Co., Inc., low bidder, for Furnishing and Installing Chain Link Fence at the Alameda Swim Center for the price of $1,482. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project 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: Council - men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. At this point, Councilman Hove inquired what hours the Swim Center is open to the general public - he said he felt very strongly that the general public should get the most possible benefit from the swimming pool and that the hours during which it is available to all should be increased. Councilman McCall suggested that, since the schedule of hours and rates had been set up by the Recreation Commission, and than approved by the Council, this matter should be referred to the Commission for its review and recommendation. The City Manager concurred, and upon his recommendation, the matter was referred to the Recreation Commission for further study. 10. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Scott Co., the low bidder, for Furnishing and Installing the Second Part of the Irrigation System at the new Municipal Golf Course, for the price of 151,259.35. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to this Company for the designated project and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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. 11. From the City Manager, recommending that Mr. Clarence Vargas, Park Maintenance Foreman, be authorized to attend the 23rd annual meeting of the Western Chapter of the National Shade Tree Conference, to be held in Palo Alto May 23 through May 26, 1956 - that S30. be appropriated to cover expenses and also, he be permitted to use a City vehicle for transportation. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Mr. Vargas be authorized to attend the specified meeting, the sum of S30. be appropriated for his expenses and he be allowed to use a City automobile for his transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLULL ONS : 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5342 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Kerosene 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 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5343 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Automotive Batteries 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5344 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Automobile and Truck, Tires and Tubes 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 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. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5345 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Traffic Paint and Thinner 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 16. "Ordinance No. 1174, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." (N. side Alameda Avenue, 190 feet E. of Oak Street) 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: Coun- cilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. "Ordinance No. 1175, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." (N. side Alameda Avenue, 150 feet E. of Oak Street) 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: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. "Ordinance No. 1176, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." (N. side Post Office Court, 71 feet W. of Park Ave. 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. 19.. "Ordinance No. 1177, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." (S. side Haight Avenue, 180 feet E. of Webster Street) Councilman Hove moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. 20. "Ordinance No. 1178, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." (S. side Haight Avenue, 210 feet E. of Webster Street) 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: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. "Ordinance No. 1179, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off - Street Parking Purposes." (N. side Santa Clara Ave., 140 feet E. of Webster St.) 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: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 22. "Ordinance No. 1180, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Off- Street Parking Purposes." (S. side Santa Clara Ave., 100 feet E. of Park Street) 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. 23. "Ordinance No. 1181, 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." Councilman Hove moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. President Kranelly again explained that when this ordinance becomes effective, thirty days from and after tonight, all future Council meetings will be conducted in the Council Chamber beginning at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. and the Committee of the Whole meet- ings will be eliminated. 24. "Ordinance No. 1182, 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." Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll c all carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None 25. At this point, Councilman Moresi inquired how many more parcels of property have to be acquired for off- street parking purposes. Mr. Clark, Assistant City Manager, replied that the City now has all of the parcels necessary on Webster Street. He explained that, in the Park Street area, Site "A ", there are still two parcels to obtain - the property of Sam Lee and Robert Powell. He stated progress is being made on the Lee parcel and also, Mr. Powell has indi- cated his intention to negotiate. Site "C" of the Park Street area is the parcel of Mr. Wilfred Keene, who is waiting for the Attorney to file an Answer to the Com- plaint Summons. Mr. Annibale stated suit has been filed, but the Answer has not been made as yet.. He said the City will be able to bring the matter to trial at almost anytime. He also pointed out that the City is entitled to possession of the property from the time of the judgment of the Court, regardless of any Appeal being filed. FILING: 26. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -17 - for Furnishing Kerosene for fiscal year 1956 -1957. 27. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -18 - for Furnishing Automotive Batteries for fiscal year 1956 -1957. 28. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -19 - for Furnishing Automobile and Truck Tires and Tubes for fiscal year 1956 -1957. 29. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5 -56 -20 - for Furnishing Traffic Paint and Thinner for fiscal year 1956 -1957. 30. Councilman McCall brought up the subject of the survey of streets and stated that many residents of Beach Road on Bay Farm Island have approached him with regard to having their street improved. He pointed out that, sometime ago, a petition had been filed, signed by twenty -eight residents on this street, making request to form an Assessment District to have the street work done. He said he felt that when people within a given area are willing to form a District, they should not have to wait until all other streets in the City are surveyed - and the Council should do whatever it can to help them take the necessary steps. Upon request, Mr. Froerer explained that, in a situation of this kind, it is required, under provisions of the Assessment Act of 1932, that an Engineer's Report be made to determine the existing valuation of the property, the outstanding liens, taxes, etcetera. The Report is rendered to show whether or not those properties can stand the additional costs of assessments against it. He stated he has been attempting to negotiate with a private engineering firm to get this work under way - and inquired of the City Engineer if he had heard from these people. Mr. Hanna answered that he had returned the firm's proposals and made certain suggestions, but he had heard nothing further. Councilman Moresi asked if engineers had to determine these facts or if the Auditor and Assessor could do so. Mr. Froerer replied that the report has to be made by engineers to ascertain if the properties can bear the costs of the proposed improve- ment. He stressed that the engineering work is the first item which has to be done and the Engineer's Report is the introduction of any "Resolution of Intention ". During the course of the discussion on this matter, it was developed that the peti- tion mentioned had been filed with the Council about a year ago and, at that time, referred to the City Engineer for his report. Councilman Moresi felt that a "tickle" file should be set up on any given case where it has been referred to some department for investigation, in order that a progress report may be made from time to time. President Kranelly asked that the City Manager establish a follow -up file on any such cases. Councilman McCall pointed out that if the street in question were improved, the pay- ments on these homes would be reduced. The City Manager suggested he be authorized to have the engineers prepare this report. It was so ordered. J 31. Councilman McCall also called attention to the situation on the vacant lot at the south end of Park Street, where everyone is parking to view the work of Utah Construction Company in its fill operations, He pointed out that the ground on this lot used to be covered, but now it is worn down to just sandy dirt which is creating a nuisance to those living on Powell Boulevard - because the loose sand is being blown into their yards and houses. He felt that if Utah does not intend to erect a barrier to keep people off this lot, the City should. Upon request, Mr. Hanna stated that Mr. Robert Powell, owner of this lot, has asked for an estimate on the erection of a barricade all around his property because he is concerned'about breakage of the sidewalk and his liability in connection with people being on his lot. He suggested that, if nothing is to be done, perhaps the City should consider putting up a barricade. ADJOURNMENT: 32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Wednesday evening, June 6, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, 0 "11,111-1EA,,,,