1956-06-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR IVLEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 6.
1956
The meeting convened at 8 :15 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The Reverend Robert Bulkley
of the First Presbyterian Church then delivered an inspirational Invocation.
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 22, 1956, were approved
as transcribed.
At this point, President Kranelly stated he would like to give those in the
audience interested in the proposed business license ordinance, an opportunity to
speak on the subject before going on with the regular Agenda.
Councilman Hove thereupon moved the Order of Business be suspended and the meeting
proceed under "Oral Communications''. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi
and unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
2. President Kranelly called upon Mr. Jay Balch, owner of Modern Business Machines,
who addressed the Council, stating he was a member of. the Board of Directors and
President of the Park Street District Association. He called upon Mr. Lewis B. Groper,
Jeweler, spokesman for the merchants of the West Alameda Business Association.
Mr. Groper stated his Association has discussed the matter of the proposed increase
of business license fees and he wanted to submit several points for the Council's
consideration. The business people of Alameda are, in the main, "small businessmen ".
Any additional fee will be somewhat more onerous than if the increase could be swal-
lowed up in volume. He stated their protests might be considered picayunish, but the
expenses of doing business in Alameda must come to a stopping place - business can
stand just so much. He mentioned the assessed valuations have been materially in-
creased over the past several years by the County - personal property taxes are
considerably higher. - and the City has gone along with the County evaluations. Small
businesses are particularly affected by the problem of having to carry large inven-
tories. Most of the renewal business leases now carry clauses that tenants must pay
additional costs for insurance, etcetera. If business were booming - if it were
increasing month after month, there would be no questioning of the increase in fees -
but he pointed out that a very considerable group of people have been forced out of
town because at the time the housing" was closed down, provision was not made to take
care of these people. He thought the "Utah" people may well have been too optimistic
in their planning of such a large shopping center in their development. Mr. Groper
also pointed out that most of their renewal business leases contain additional costs.
He felt the proposed license ordinance is discriminatory.
Mr. Balch then introduced Messrs. Elmer Tilton, Russell Franck and Gordon Matson,
members of the Board of Directors of Park Street District Association. Mr. Tilton
stated the merchants feel that inasmuch as the proposed increase in the license fees
is two and one -half times the present rate it is an added burden, whereas an increase
of 50% could have been absorbed. He thought perhaps there are other ways to obtain
additional income, mentioning the "out of town" trucks. Mr. Franck pointed out the
business districts, both on Park and Webster Streets, are not very prosperous. He
suggested that if the tax is held down in the business districts, there will be a
better chance of encouraging new business to come into Alameda. Mr. Balch said he
checked along Park Street today and in just thirty minutes he found twenty trucks
which did not have "stickers". He then checked with the License Collector's Office
and discovered four of the businesses represented in this number of trucks do not
have business licenses in Alameda. He also asked if a check is ever made to ascer-
tain if purchases made for the City are proper in that the firms have Alameda busi-
ness licenses. He felt that, besides the financial aspect of the situation, if the
Council would adopt the Master Plan, a Re- Development Agency could be set up to
proceed with cleaning up the blighted areas - or the old stores - on Park Street.
Mr. Allen Anderson, of the Municipal License Tax Association, said great study should
be made of this matter and a Citizens Committee could be appointed to work out the
situation through cooperative effort - in order to make the ordinance do the City
the most good.
Councilman Haag agreed with Mr. Groper that any man in business today is facing
additional costs, but he felt the cost of doing business in Alameda has not in-
creased proportionately more than anywhere else. The escalator clause mentioned
by Mr. Groper is not peculiar to Alameda. Councilman Haag explained that when the
Council started its study of the business license structure, it went, not to the
City having the highest set-up, but to the one having the next lowest, and tried to
bring the license fees of Alameda more in line.
Mr. James Taylor stated the problems of small businessmen are not only a local situ-
ation, but a national one - and their appeal is only in the sense that any increase
is rough.
Councilman Haag pointed out the Council has done the best possible job - tried to be
fair across the board in equalizing the license fees.
Councilman Moresi stated much thought has been given to the fact that through the
loss of population in the City, small businesses have suffered a loss of customers.
Councilman Hove stated it is certainly not the intent of the Council to pass an
ordinance which is discriminatory or to tax anyone to the point where he could not
do business - but a sincere attempt has been made to arrive at a fair revenue for
the City's needs. The Council has tried to apportion the license fees in a fair
manner and has made adjustments all along the line.
With regard to Mr. Balch's remark about the number of trucks without stickers,
Councilman Haag stated it is virtually impossible for the policement to do a 100,0
job of checking in this respect. Councilman Haag also suggested that before the
business license forms are sent out there be some space thereon for merchants to
list any vending machines.
Mr. Balch asked what the Council is going to do about City purchases - and upon
request of President Kranelly, Mr. Fr oerer replied that the City's policy in making
purchases is to circulate, by mail, requests for quotations. When the quotations
are received, the person who submits the lowest and best bid is awarded the business.
President Kranelly thereupon summarized the situation, stating that the business
license fees, as established now, have been in existence for many years and no
attempt to change or correct them has been made to date. He said the present Coun-
cil, in reviewing the condition, felt that Alameda is completely out of step with
other cities. He pointed out that Alameda received only forty-two cents per capita
from these fees, whereas the next highest city received double that amount. In
attempting to bring up the license fees, it was the intention of the Council not to
make too great an increase. The City of Berkeley was chosen as the pattern for
Alameda - and while it may have worked out that the fee in some instances is two
and one-half times the present one, the Council has endeavored to equalize the fees
as much as possible. The over-all result in anticipated revenue will be double the
amount of that now received - from 330,000. to $60,000. He explained the Council
has spent many hours considering the several methods of establishing these fees and
finally determined that the "flat fee" basis would be the best. He also pointed out
that the business license fees represent only 2% of the total revenue source of the
City.
At this point a ten-minute recess was declared. Upon reconvening, the meeting pro-
ceeded under the heading of "Opening of Bids".
OPENING OF BIDS:
3. Three bids were opened and read for the performance of Auditing Services during
the fiscal year 1956-1957, as follows:
From Dalton, Graupner & Barber, CPA $3,600.
From I. A. Calpestri, Jr., CPA 3.600.
From George A. Hackleman & Co., CPA 3,000.
4. One bid only was submitted from the Alameda Times-Star for furnishing Legal
Advertising for the fiscal year 1956-1957, in the following amounts:
First insertion
$1.75 per square
Second and subsequent insertions .= IOW 1.25 per square
Legal Notices of over 400 squares •N• 1 20
per square
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5• One bid only was received from Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for furnishing quarry
Waste and Earth Fill at the City Dump, in accordance with Specifications and Pro-
visions therefor, No. MS 5-56-11, in the amounts of 1.15 per ton and $1.05 per ton,
respectively.
6: One bid only was received - from Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for furnishing Sur-
1 facing Paving Mixtures, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No MS 5-56-12, in the amount of $5•45 per ton.
7. One bid only was received - from Powell Bros., Inc., for furnishing Portland
Cement Concrete Transit Mix, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions
therefor, No. MS 5-56-13, as follows:
Item 1 - Class "A"
Item 2 - Class "A"
Item 3 - Class "B"
Item 4 - Class "B"
- - $ 14.82 per Cubic Yard
- - - 13.79 per Cubic Yard
13.90 per Cubic Yard
- - - 12.88 per Cubic Yard
8. Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of Non-Premium and Ethyl Gasoline
for the fiscal year 1956-1957, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions
therefor, No. MS 5-56-15, as follows:
From Union Oil Company of California - -
Accompanied bycertified check in amount of
Non-Premium - - - -
Ethyl
From Tidewater Oil Company
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
Non-Premium
Ethyl
From Shell Oil Company
- - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 500.00
Non-Premium - - - - .1982 per gallon
Ethyl ' .2312 per gallon
From Standard Oil Company of California - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 500.00
Non-Premium - - - .219 per gallon
Ethyl .249 per gallon
§500.00
.219 per gallon
.259 per gallon
.1924 per gallon
.2124 per gallon
From Richfield Oil Corporation - - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 500.00
Non-Premium - - - - .201 per gallon
Ethyl .231 per gallon
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9. Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of Kerosene for the fiscal year
1956-1957, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5-56-17,
as follows:
From Bay City Fuel Oil Co. - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Al's Kerosene Service
Accompanied by check in amount of
From Tidewater Oil Company
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
.175 per gallon
100.00
.173 per gallon
.162 per gallon
10. Bids were received and read for the furnishing of Automotive Batteries for the
fiscal year 1956-1957, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No. MS 5-56-18, as follows:
From Signal Oil Company Per Distributor Price List
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Steve's Service Per List Price
Accompanied by B. of A. Money Order for 00.00
From Laher Spring & Tire Corporation Per List Price
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 50.00
From Pacific Motor Parts Company Per List Price
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 50.00
11. Bids were submitted and read for furnishing Automobile and Truck Tires and
Tubes during the fiscal year 1956-1957, in accordance with Specifications and
Provisions therefor, No. MS 5-56-19, as follows:
From Laher Spring & Tire Corporation Per List Price
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $250.00
From Signal Oil Company Per List Price
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Everett Street Service Station Per List Price
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 250.00
From Steve's Service Per List Price
Accompanied by B. of A. Money Order for 250.00
12. Bids were received and read for furnishing Traffic Paint and Thinner during the
fiscal year 1956 -1957, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No. MS 5- 56 -20, as follows:
From Pacific Paint & Varnish Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
White - - - -
Red - Yellow - - -
Thinner
From Frank W. Dunne Co.
Accompanied by certified
White
Re d
Yellow
Thinne r
From W. P. Fuller & Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 100.00
White 11.25 per 5 gallons
Red - 19.20 per 5 gallons
Yellow - - 13.75 per 5 gallons
Thinner - - - - .63 per gallon
R. N. Nason & Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
White
Re d
Yellow
Thinne r
From
check in amount of
$100.00
1.97
2.98
2.51
.59
100.00
12.20
17.10
15.00
.59
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
per 5 gallons
per 5 gallons
per 5 gallons
per gallon
100.00
2.29
4.04
2.77
.82
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
. Bids were submitted and read for the carrying of a Depositors Forgery Bond
(Standard Forgery Bond Form Revised February 1, 1948, or equal) in accordance with
Specifications No. MS 5- 56 -14, as follows:
From Cords Insurance Agency (W. J. O'Reilly)
From Justin Realty & Insurance
Home Indemnity Company
From Justin Realty & Insurance
From Arthur F. Strehlow
Ohio Casualty Insurance Co.
Pacific National Insurance Company Premium
Pacific Indemnity Company
From Ader & Ma theba t
Manufacturers Casualty Insurance Company
From Marsh & McLennan Insurance
General Casualty Company of America
From Shaw & Lunt
Fireman's Fund Indemnity Company
From Shaw & Lunt
American Motorists
From Jack Arnold
American Automobile
Insurance Company
Insurance Company
From Edward Borncamp
Fireman's Fund Indemnity Company
From Ross Wright
Fireman's Fund Indemnity Company
From R. A. Wondolleck Co.
Fire Association of Philadelphia
From Rodman & Hoepner
Central Surety and Insurance Corporation
$125.30
225.00
191.25
172.28
125.30
140.16
225.00
182.15
225.00
225.00
225.00
180.00
182.80
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14. Bids were opened and read for furnishing One New Rotary Compressor for the
Street Department, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No. MS 5- 56 -16, as follows:
From Western Traction Company
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Bay Cities Equipment, Inc. - - - - 3,384.40
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 338.44
$3,775.42
From West Coast Engine & Equipment Co. - - - - 3,719.46
Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond
From Edward R. Bacon Company 3,571.50
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 358.00
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15. One bid only was received - from Manuel Enos, for the project of Installing
House Laterals during the fiscal year 1956 -1957, in accordance with Specifications,
Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5 -56 -5, in the total amounts as follows:
Schedule A, B & C - $6,873.75; Schedule A and B - 4,773.75; Schedule A and C -
$6.648.75; Schedule A - 44,548.75.
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16. Bids were submitted and read for the project of Repairing Portland Cement
Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter during the fiscal year 1956 -1957,
in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. PW 5 -56 -6, as follows:
From Angelo C. Sposeto Per Unit Prices Listed
Accompanied by certified check in amount of x¢357.50
From L. Lorenzetti Per Unit Prices Listed
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 317.00
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17. Bids were received and read for the project of Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt
and Bituminous Pavement during the fiscal year 1956 -1957, in accordance with Specifi-
cations and Provisions No. PW 5 -56 -7, as follows:
From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. - - - - $14,700.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 1,625.
From Independent Construction Co. 14,600.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
All the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommen-
dation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
18. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, referring to the proposed meeting with the
proper authorities concerning a new Fruitvale Bridge and expressing the hope that
representatives of the Chamber will have the opportunity to sit in on the discussion.
The City Clerk was instructed to telephone Mr. Cangi, General Manager of the Chamber,
informing him that a general discussion meeting has been called by Supervisor Sweeney,
to be held at the Court House on Wednesday, June 7, 1956, at 2 :30 o'clock.
19. From the Alameda Real Estate Board, protesting against the proposed business
license fee increase.
President Kranelly stated the City Manager will acknowledge this communication,
explaining the fact that the proposed license fees for Alameda are no greater than
those of Berkeley or Oakland.
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20. From Paul R. Shumaker, M. D., concerning the proposed Washington Park fill as
it relates to the development of the lagoon system along the south shore which is
planned by Utah Construction Company.
President Kranelly explained that this letter has already been answered and it will,
therefore, be referred to the file on the subject.
21. From Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, with regard
to its membership dues, in that they will be placed on a fiscal year basis - and also
concerning the appropriations for beaches and parks.
The letter was noted and ordered filed.
22. From J. Paul Gutleben, 1917 Stanford Street, concerning the proposed business
license fee increase - and suggesting the existing fees should be maintained and
additional revenue for the City raised by charging subdividers and out -of -town
contractors more - or by making a special levy for each building foundation laid.
He also quoted a certain "Memorandum Ruling, dated June 27, 1955 ", made by Judge
C. M. Hanson of the Superior Court of the State of California, in a Culver City
Case - to the effect that the necessity for a license is unconstitutional.
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The matter was referred to the City Attorney for investigation as to the ruling
mentioned and to answer Mr. Gutleben's letter in this respect.
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23. From Nora Morgan, 912 Lafayette Street, protesting against the proposed busi-
ness license fee increase, insofar as it applies to small businesses.
The communication was referred to the file on the subject.
24. Petition from the Alameda Art Association, Inc., signed by twenty-five officers
and members, bringing to the attention of the City Planning Board and the City
Council the desirability and need for an Art Gallery for the City of Alameda.
This communication had already been presented to the Planning Board, at its meeting
held May 31, 1956, at which time it had been referred to the file for further con-
sideration at the proper time.
Councilman McCall called the attention of the Council to the recent request of the
Alameda Historical Society, also, for adequate quarters for its meetings and dis-
plays. He then suggested that possibly the old Knowland home on the south side of
Lincoln Avenue, between Park and Everett Streets, might be investigated along these
lines.
The matter was thereupon referred to the City Manager for investigation and report
back to the Council.
25. From Federal Civil Defense Administration, concerning the preservation of
governmental institutions in the Federal System in an emergency, as an important
element in the national security program and setting forth the program to be fol-
lowed to effect continuity of governmental functions.
The matter was referred to the City Manager as the Director of Civil Defense for
the City.
HEARINGS:
26. The matter was called up concerning the Notice to Abate Nuisance - the par-
tially destroyed home known as 1911 Schiller Street.
A stenotype operator was present to officially record the proceedings in this
matter and the transcript thereof is, by reference, made a part of the minutes of
this meeting.
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27. The matter of the Abatement of a Nuisance - dilapidated building known as
2316 Lincoln Avenue - scheduled for hearing at this meeting, was laid over to the
next meeting to be held June 19, 1956, upon request of A. Hubbard Moffitt, Attorney
probating the estate in which this property is included.
28. In the matter of an Appeal from Mrs. Esther Tedrick. 619 Haight Avenue, from
the ruling of the City Planning Board to deny a renewal Use Permit for her to con-
duct an insurance business in her home, the City Attorney requested that the hear-
ing be continued to the next meeting, to be held June 19, 1956. It was so ordered.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
29. From the Advisory Health Board, recommending that "governors" be installed
on City owned ambulances as a safety measure.
The matter was referred to the City Manager for conference with the Chief of Police
to ascertain the proper speed to establish and to report back to the Council.
30. From the Advisory Health Board, recommending the adoption of the tentative
budget of the Alameda City Health Department for the fiscal year 1956-1957, as
approved by the Board.
The matter was referred to the budget file for further consideration.
31. From the Advisory Health Board, recommending the adoption of the tentative
budget of the Alameda.First Aid Station for the fiscal year 1956-1957, as approved
by the Board - with the proviso that the Mercury "Amblewagon" be investigated before
a new ambulance is purchased.
The matter was referred to the budget file for further consideration.
32. From the City Manager, recommending Miss Solvig Erickson, Health Educator, be
permitted to attend the refresher course for Public Health Educators, given by the
School of Public Health of the University of California in cooperation with the
Society of Public Health Educators, to be held in Berkel y, from June 25 through
June 29, 1956 - that 035. be appropriated to cover her expenses and a City auto-
mobile be used for transportation.
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President Kranelly stated the Site Plan will be referred to the Committee of the
Whole for the Council's further consideration - and he thanked the Commission for
its endorsement of the Bond Issue.
34. From the City Manager, submitting his report on the request made by the Girl
Scout Mariners, to berth their boats at the north e,-,d of Grand Street. It was
pointed out that this site has been selected by the Planning Board for a public
small boat ramp and is so included in the Master Plan. Therefore, he suggested that
the officers of the Mariners investigate the possibilities of the north end of Oak
Street which would be available for their purposes.
President Kranelly stated the Council accepts the report of the City Manager and
thereupon instructed him to inform the Girl Scout Mariners of the situation and
invite their representatives to confer with him on the subject.
35. From the City Manager, informing the Council that Notification has been re-
ceived from the Bureau of Yards and Docks, U. S. Navy Department, of the Navy's
intention to renew a lease with the City of Alameda for approximately 0.198 acre
of vacant property at the northeast corner of Clement Avenue and Grand Street, for
Naval Industrial Reserve Shipyard purposes. The lease has been carried on a year-
to-year basis for $1.00 annually.
There was some discussion on the subject, the opinion being expressed that since
this property is vacant, the City could probably use it to better advantage than
the Navy.
Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Miss
Erickson be authorized to attend the specified course for the period indicated,
$35. be appropriated for her expenses and she be allowed to use a City car for
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.
33. From the Recreation Commission, signed by Daniel J. Rourke, Chairman, recom-
mending the acceptance of Site Plan "E9 of Woodstock Park as the General Master
Plan. The Commission also endorses the Washington Park Tidelands Fill Bond Issue.
President Kranelly stated the Council accepts the report from the City Manager
and desires that he refer the matter back to the Navy Department with the sug-
gestion.that the land be made available to the City for its use. The City Manager
was instructed to investigate and report on the matter.
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36. From the City Manager, recommending that authorization be given to Assistant
Chief Ernest Servente, to attend the course in Fire and Arson Investigation, to be
held in Berkeley from June 11 to June 15, 1956, - most of which period is during his
time off - and $20. be appropriated for his expenses.
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Assis-
tant Chief Servente be authorized to attend the course mentioned during the desig-
nated time, and A)20. be appropriated for his expenses. 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.
37. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the pro-
ject of the Exterior Painting and Decorating of Fire Stations Nos. 1 and 2 - recom-
mending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the work
on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried.
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38. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project
of Painting and Decorating the City Manager's Offices - recommending it be accepted
and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that the work
on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hove and unanimously carried.
39. From the Recreation Commission, signed by Daniel J. Rourke, Chairman, submit-
ting its report setting forth the schedule of hours for public use of the Alameda
Swim Center. This matter had been reviewed by the Commission upon the recent request
of the Council in order that more time might be allocated for the general public to
use the pool.
Councilman Hove moved the report of the Recreation Commission be adopted and the
schedule be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously
carried.
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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
40. 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."
(North side of Alameda Avenue - Fraternal Order of 7agles)
41. 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.
(West side of Park Avenue, 142.19 feet south of
Santa Clara Avenue - Mayo and American Trust Co.)
42. Councilman Hove introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid
over under provision of law and the Charter:
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"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Sections 13-123, 13-191, 13-192,
13-193, 13-194, 13-196, 13-198, 13-1910, 13-1911,
13-1915, 13-1917, 13-1918, 13-1921, 13-1923, 13-1924,
13-1927, 13-1932, 13-1933, 13-1936, 13-1939, 13-1942
and 13-1949 of Part V, Title XIII, Chapter 1, of the
Alameda Municipal Code; and Adding Sections 13-111(r),
13-1950, 13-1951 and 13-1960 to Part V, Title XIII,
Chapter 1, of the Alameda Municipal Code; and Repealing
Sections 13-1916, 13-1929, 13-1937 and 13-1948 of Part V,
Tit],e XIII, Chapter 1, of the Alameda Municipal Code,
All Relating to Business Licenses and Business License
Fees."
RESOLUTIONS:
43. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption;
"Resolution No. 5346
Transferring 3,907.50 from the Special Public Health
Fund to the General Fund."
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.
44. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5347
Transferring $19,982.50 from the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Fund to the General Fund."
This 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 de-
clared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
45. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5348
Transferring 025,190.00 from the Golf Course Operation
Fund to the General Fund."
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.
46. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
'Resolution No. 5349
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City
of Alameda One New Complete Truck, Including Pickup
Type Body, for the Golf Course, 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.
At this point, Councilman McCall said he hoped it is the consensus of all members
of the City Council that everyone in the automobile business will be notified by
mail that this call for bids is being made - and, in the future, such procedure will
be followed in any other type of business.
47. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5350
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Wrecking and Removal of Buildings Located in
Woodstock Park, 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.
48. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5351
Authorizing Execution of Right of Way Contract with
State of California Relative to the Installation of
The Parallel Estuary Crossing."
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.
49. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5352
Authorizing Execution of Grant of Easement to the
State of California for the Purpose of the
Installation of the Parallel Estuary Crossing."
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.
50. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5353
Rescinding Resolution No. 5325 and 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 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.
51. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
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"Resolution No. 5354
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Harry H. Shatto,
Civil Engineer, for Engineering Services to be Performed
in Connection with the Proposed Bay Farm Island
Assessment District."
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.
52. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5355
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Harry H. Shatto,
Civil Engineer, for Engineering Services to be Performed
in Connection with the Proposed 'Reconstruction of Pearl
Street Between Fernside Boulevard and the North Line of
Buena Vista Avenue."
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.
53. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5356
Granting to the National Iron Works, a Corporation,
a Revocable Permit to Construct, Maintain, Use and
Operate a Craneway Across the North End of Everett
Street, in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe 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.
54. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5357
Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the State
Board of Equalization for State Administration of
Local Sales and Use Taxes."
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.
55. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5358
Amending Salary Resolution No. 5134 by Creating the
New Position of Assistant Health Officer, Who Shall
Serve Without Compensation from the City of Alameda,
The Compensation Aforementioned of the Health Officer
Shall be Paid by the County of Alameda by Virtue of
Its Contract for Supplying Health Services to the
City of Alameda."
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.
56. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5359
Requesting Civil Service Board of the City of Alameda
to Except Position of Assistant Health Officer from
The Civil Service System of the City of Alameda."
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.
57. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Installation of Water Systems for Both Municipal
Golf Courses, 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.
58. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5361
Declaring Building Known as 1911 Schiller Street,
Alameda, California, to be a Public Nuisance."
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:
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59. "Ordinance No. 1183
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 Collec-
tion of the Sales and Use Tax Hereby Imposed; Sus-
pending 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."
Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as amended. 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.
FILING
60. Right of Way Contract - Between the City of Alameda and the State of California.
61. Easement Deed - Between the City of Alameda and the State of California.
62. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 6-56-21 - for Furnishing One New Complete
Truck, including Pickup Type Body, for the Golf Course.
63. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-56-10 - for Project of
Wrecking and Removal of Buildings Located in Woodstock Park.
64. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 6-56-11 - for Installation
of Water Systems for Both Municipal Golf Courses.
BILLS:
65. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments
thereof, in the total amount of 404,486.91, 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 June 6, 1956, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed
and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President
Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent None.
66. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 19, 1956,
at 800 o'clock.
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