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1956-10-02 Regular CC MinutesHEGULLR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY' EVENING, OCTOBER 2, 1956 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi, followed by an inspirational Invocation delivered by the Reverend William D. Dyer of the First Methodist Church, ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Counpilmen Haag, McCall, Mores 1 and President Kranelly, (4), were noted present.. Absent: Col.incilman Hove, (1 ) MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regillar meeting he d September 10, 1956, vere approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. Bids were received and read for the Furnishing of Parking Meters for Off-Street Parking Lots, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 9-56-24, as follows: From. Taper Tube Pole 'Co. Accompanied by certified check in amount of (Alternate - Meter not adapted to tokens) From Traffic Appliance Corp. ccompanied by certified. check in amount of Outer adapted to tokens - - - 1.0,494.50 1,050.00 • 10,051.16 9,737.36 1,200.00 From Magee-Hale 'Park-O-Meter Compmv 12,292.14 Accompanied by certified check in amount of 1,230.00 (Meter adapted to tokens) 3. Bids were opened and rnad for the Project of Ditch Linlng with Air-Blown Mortar or Concrete at the New Municipal qolf Course, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PIN 9-56-21, as follows: From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by a Bid Bond , 0o an P6as L,ercraft iile and Iloofin or,pano Accompanied by a Bid Bond - From John H. McCosker, Inc. Accompanied by a Bid Bond All of the bids were referred to the City Manager for review and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 4. From }Jr. Wayne E. Thompson, City Manager of Oakland, transmitting the request of the City of Oakland and the Port of Oakland that the Alameda City Council give consideration. to participating in the costs of operating and maintaining Fireboat service to the Alameda waterfront properties. It was pointed out that, during the period 1948-1955, twenty-nine and one-half hours of fire fihting time were . worked on Alameda properties, at the request of the Alameda Fire Chief. This represents tuenty- two per cent of the total fire f17,htln time devoted. to the City of Alameda. The percentage of cost wol.ild be baqed on an equitable analysis of the services required and the area to be covel-ed. It was stated they realize Alamodals budet for•1956-1957 has been adopted and financial participation may not be possible this fiscal year. 10,425.00 14,575.00 15,125.00 Mr. Thompson stated they also propose to request finandial assistance from the Federal Government in view of the services provided by the Fireboat to the several military installations onthe waterfront -7 and they would appreciate having a repre-' sentative of the City of Alameda sit in on these conferences with the military juris- dictions, the first of which will be held withIn the next two weeks. President Kranelly stated the Council finds the City of Alameda has been getting Fireboat protection from. the City of Oakland and it is now being asked Lo participate in the cost of operation. He remarked the City Manager of Go ;land recognizes the • budget of Alameda has already been adopted. He thought the best thing to do would be to acknowledge the letter and then give the matter further study. Councilman Moresi suggested the Council ascertain exactly what this service has cost during the at year and she asked if such a survey has been made. Mr. Proerer replied that no investigation has been made yet but that all information should be reviewed as to the cost of the Fireboat service and also as to the assessed valuation of the properties involved. He pointed out the Federal Government has, by far, the most valuable properties being protected by the Fireboat. The problem should be thoroughly checked. The matter waS referred to the City Manager with the request that he acknowledge the letter and also represent the City in these conferences with the military represen- tatives for discussions of the subject. Pending results of the proposed. meetings, the communication was referred to the Committee of the hole. • 5. From Utah Construction Company, signed by charles T. Travers, requesting the City Council to initiate action to make possible the granting of a temporary permit for the erection of a "billboard" on that portion of its property where the shopping center will be developed and which will ultimately be zoned as a commercial district. President Kranelly asked the City Attorney if the present ordinance does not permit such a sign - and Mr. Annibale replied that, under the existing ordinance, in a residential district, which the area is presently zoned, the largest sign allowed is only three feet by two feet. In response to the President's call, Mr. Travers stated that, basically, all Utah has in mind is to put up a billboard on the shopping center location which would adver- tise the proposed development of such installation. He pointed out it is regularly done in all such contemblated. developments - it would be a typical billboard size and would be on a temporary basis. Councilman Haag said he felt such a sign goes right alon with any such project - whether it be a new residential tract or a shopping center. President Kranelly asked if the matter could be handled by- a revocable uermit as has been done in allewing other non-conforming uses. The City Attorney said he would hale to check on this - and the natter was therefore, referred to him for study and report. D. From the Alameda Real Estate Board, signed by Gene Justin, President, strongly urging the City Council to delay final passage of the proposed nevi Subdivision Ordinance for at least thirty days - and to hold at least one public hearing on the matter, in order that the ordinance may be reviewed by all interested parties and the Council may obtain expressions of opinion on the subject. 7. From the Utah Construction Company, signed by Charles T. Travers, sugesting the Council allow additional time for study of the proposed Subdivision Ordinance and consultation with interested parties for the furnishing of recommendations in connection with it. President Lranelly stated that, if there were no objections, he would refer these requests to "Ordinances for Passapte", at which time the Subdivision Ordinance would be presented for consideration. Yr. Richard P. Thunder spoke on behalf of the Real 7state Board, stating he wanted it known the Board is not objecting to the proposed ordinance, as such. However, due to its tre.mendous importance in the develop,lent of the community, the Board has appointed a five-man committee to make c careful study of the ordinance and eventually make recomeendatione to the Council - but the committee has not yet had time to complete its study. Therefore, the Board strongly urges a delay in the paesac-e of the ordinance. Mr. atanley ,hitney, President uP the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber also feels very strongly about this ratter it joins with the leal [,s ate board in earnestly requestin,7 the Council to delay action on this ordinance. From the Alameda Real Estate lioard, signed by Gene Justin, ?resident, enders- in-, the desire of the Park and Robster Street merchants to have meters ins Galled in the parking lots which will accept not only coins but also tokens. President Kranelly noted there were many interested Lerchants in the audience and asked if anyone wished to speak on the subject. Mr. Jay Balch, President of the 2ark Street District /,ssociation, pointed out the following reasons why the use of tokens would be advantageous: The-,;, would give each businessman equal opportunity to offer free parking to his own customers. The merchants could then be in a position to compete Lith private parking lots and with shopping centers - and the tokens would be beneficial to the City because of their advertising value. He rointod out the cost of the tokens in 5,000 lots would be .05111 cents and those merchants or professional men interested would bear the cost of them - even subsequent orders. Mr. Marion. Miller, Chairman of the Retail Trades Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, said his committee concurs with the remarks presented by Mr. Balch, President Kranelly stated the Council wonders whether or not all phases of this matter have, been carefully thought throug - principally about financing the cost of the tokens. r. Balch stated that, due to the limited 7,1m-, he lierchants were unable to come up iti an answer as to a formula o '1 rni_shing tokens - '-hoy were 'oing by bat is beim), done in other cities. They had not considered any set amonnt or ,wr,ch-,ses which would entitle a customer to LI token. Lev felt t,, ex ,ol)se or providln toens would probab17 be returned to tHr rjyy CouncilMan Haag asked if they have taken. into consideration. the fact that the mer- chants who have the greatest foot traffic will be giving out tbe most tokens and they will be carryin7 most of the cost. He also pointed out that, in the City of Whittier, the chain stores did not go into tho token plan. originally - and he understood the three largest stores on Park Street are against 7.Iving away tokens. Mr. Balch said Inc had not checked with Woolworth's, Penney 's or but mentioned the fact that these stores do not give Merchants' Stamps either. Councilman Haag felt the original intent of the merchants was to get off-street parking - that was the paramount issue - if the City could furnish the merchants with these facilities. Then, the first thing the City was confronted with was applications from several business houses to get reserved parking spaces - which was defeating the very purpose of establishing off-street parking lots. The Council felt this should not Inc done for at least six months - and Councilman Haag thought possibly this same trial period should also apply to the matter of furnishing tokens. Mr. Balch felt, However, the proper meter should be purchased which would take tokens, in. the event it is decided to proceed wi 1 this facility. Councilman Mores' asked if someone from the West Alameda Businessmen's Association could speak for that group. Mr. Myron Tilton spoke in favor of the tokens, feeling they would. create more business in Alameda. Mr. S. L. Christensen of the Traffic Appliance Corporation explained that his bid was on the Miller Meters, which have a slot for taking tokens. It was emphasized that the merchants would take care of all costs involved in fur- nishing the tokens and all of the merchants seemed to Inc in favor of having them- President Kranelly stated the Council did want to know the thinking of the merchants and it would continue to give the matter some thought and then arrive at a decision at the next Council meeting, after hearinf7 the recommendation from the City Manager concerning the bids. The matter was laid over to Unfinished Business. It was determined there as no extra charge for the meter which would accommodate the tokens - and Councilman Haag felt t).71(ere wolad Inc nothing. lost if the Purchasing Agent were instructed to get bids on the tokens during the interim- Th e City Manager was instructed LO proceed accordingly. 9: From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, dated October 2, 1956, signed by Stanley D. Whitney, President, notifying the Council that a committee has been appointed by the Chamber for the purpose of trying to locate a State College upon the Federal Maritime School property (Alameda heserve Training Station). It was etated a meet- ing had been held on September 24, 1956, at which time it was determined that, in order to properly present the matter no the State Board of Education and Lire Educa- tion Committees of both the Assembly and the Senate, it would Inc necessary to have a professional survey conducted to establis h. the facts to Inc submitted to the official State Agencies. It was subsequently ascertained. that the cost of an adequate survey would Inc between 4.1,500. and 42,000. and it would. take several weeks to complete. It was requested that the City Council specially appropriate the sum of 2,000. for the purpose of making available sufficient funds to pay the cost of the survey. President Kranelly stated he had attended a meeting yesterday with. Messrs. Lloyd C. Fleming, Pacific Coast Director of the Maritime Administration; T. A. Greia, Commissioner of the Housing Authority of Alameda, and William Werner, Publisher of the Alameda Times-Star. Mr. Fleming h'ra d. flatly stated the Armed Services has defi- nitely decided not to make use of the Maritime property. He said. 1 seems quite definitely set fer the State to proceed to acquire property for a State College - anni . no one car disagree that it would be advantageous for the City to have a State School on this location- Inc remarked, however, that no decision could be made at this time and suggested the matter Inc referred to the Comnittee of the Vthole. Councilman. Moresi pointed out this matter has been in the "study" stage for quite a long time and anything the Council could no to help it along weuld Inc Inc t proper function of the Council. She asked the City Attorney if the requested. 2,000. would be a proper expenditure of Cbty funds. Mr. Annibale stated it would be and 4 the contract between the City and the Chamber of Commerce would have to be modified accordingly. After some further discussion, the City Manager was requested to contact Supervisor Leland W. Sweeney, give him a copy of the letter from the Chamber, and ask his opinion in the matter. In response to a question. concerning the proposed survey, Mr. Whitney said it is to take a count of students, population and all statistical data with regard to the establishment of such a college. He mentioned there is pressure being brought to bear to have a college established in the southern part of the County. The survey has to be conducted on a professional basis and all information should be carefully prepared and well presented. He pointed out the existing facilities at the Maritime property are practically ready to go ahead with the establishment of a college. Mr. Whitney explained the reason for getting the extra appropriation now is because the Legislature meets in January and the committee hopes to have a meeting with the Education Committee prior to that time to present its case. It was questioned whether or not the buildings meet fire standards for schools. It was developed they are satisfactory for a college although they would not be for en elementary school. Councilman Haag felt this matter is so imperative that he would suggest the City Attorney draw up whatever is necessary in the form of a contract to grant the additional 4-3,000. He pointed out the west end of Alameda, business-wise, has been terribly hit and he thought the establishment of such a college would help in this respect. He thereupon moved the City Attorney proceed as set forth. She motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the followinp; vote. Ayes: Four. Nees: None. Absent: Councilman Hove, (1). OIAL CCE=NICA'IO7S: 10. miss Loma Petersen, 1213 St. Charles S-reet, referred to a discussion had at the last meeting c(ncerning the lagoon system, during wlech it was stal-od that if the slope is 3 to 1, there will be a certain anonnt of water between s',ores. She wanted to know, at this time, if there is a Possibility of the slope being greater than 3 to 1. President Kranelly answered, "Ho". HEARICTS: 11. Ocntinued from the meeLin;; of September 18, was the matter of the ,entative Map of Tract 1T°. 1811, a Subdivision lying south of Otis Drive at [Ugh Street, proposed to be developed by Lr. iichael Llester. At this time, a letter was read from i3reed, hobinson (a Stewart, Mr. fiester's attorneys, sug3estin the City employ an appraiser or realtor for the purpose of estiarlating tne sale price of the lots in the proposed (-Tract. Mr. T,Iroerer exelained that the Cit had estimated the appraisal value at ,a25,000., which is the value of the land, plus severance daa:age. Mr. Hester's attorneys had set the value at Y63,000., or a difference of y45,000. At the time the orginal discussion was held concerning the disposal of the right on way, it was suggested that no final determination could be made until after a qualified appraisal had been made by individual appraLeers. Mr. Froerer said the cost of such an appraisal would be about ,1,000. Councilman Haag suggested the whole matter be referred to the Commit'ee of the Vlhole so it could really be "thrashed out". It, was so ordered. REPOR'S OF C0MMI7"77S: 4 12. From the City Planning Hoard, recommending tion on the abandonment of a certain portion of Market Street, as requested on behalf of 1r. r:hollas 2. ,00d, be withheld until the al1nmenH, of Otis Drive and the north end of the Day Farm Island interchange, in connection with the Southern CroE'sin, is determined. Cuuncllman Moresi moved the board's recom-lendation be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 13. From the Recreation Comission, signed by J. hoer Hooper, Chairman, corgurring with the Council action ie appropriating q17,500. for continued improvement of 1:rusi Park and y60,000. for initial development of hoodstoc !( 2.1-k. It was recomnended that an architect be retained from the hoodstock Park fund for the purpose of imme- diately drawing plans and specifications for both a divinb and a traiLing pool, each to be 30 feet by 40 feet in size, to be constructed at the 1Llameda Jwim Center during the 1957-1958 fiscal year. Mr. Hooper was called upon and he stated the cost of both pools would be 442,000. if constructed a the same time. He said the Commission would like to hove the speci- fications drawn up now so that, by this time next year, everything would be ready to proceed with construction of both pools. Councilman Moresi suggested the matter of w; an architect be referred uo the Committee of the Whole. It was so ordered. The City Mana7er explained that arch.itect's contracts read that, "on completion . of detailed plans and specifications, the architect shall receive 75 of his 8 fee." With regard to Woodstock Park development, Mr. Hooper vas requested to have the Commission. submit recommendations on "Stap-e 2 Alternate". 14.:( From the Recreation Commission, signed by J. Roger Hooper, Chairman, submitting the following recommendations for consideration: (1) That effective October 5, until spring and warmer weather, the Alameda Swim Center be closed evenings for public swimming except on a reserved permit basis; (2) That the petition of Alameda Aerie No. .1076, Fraternal Order of Eagles, requesting the use of horseshoe facilities in Washin7ton and Lincoln Parks for a benefit tournament be granted, with the stipu- lation that it end by December 15, 1956, and the scheduling of the courts be made through. the Recreation Department Office; (3) That the Council petition the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to request the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District to consider the establishment of a drag strip as part of its regional recreational facilities, Councilman McCall moved the Commission's recommendations be adopted in their entirety. The motion was seconded by Councilman. baa- and unanimously carried. The City Attorney was asked to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting which will be submitted to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors concerning the dra strip. 15. From the Advisory Golf Commission, si»od by Elliot . Peterson, Secretary, sub- mitting the following requests for action: ) That Mr. hobert Renard be allowed increase the price of certain itemized foods sold at-the Municipal Golf Course Coffee Shop to '41.00, in line with local competition; (2) That the Comission receive a report on expenditures to date on the new golf course and an expression from the Council as to the amount it feels will be available for a new Club House; (3) That some trees be planted on the new golf course as soon as possible; (4) That the sequence of play be changed back to the original eighteen holes when the rainy season begins and the new nine holes be played as the spare course beginning on the present eleventh tee; (5) That the Commission meet with the Council as soon as bids o the new Club House have been received and studied., and before tho contract is awarded. Councilman Haag moved the Commission's requests Nos. 1, 4 and 5 be approved and granted - and a meeting be arranged, at which time requests Nos. 2 and 3 can be dis- cussed. The motion was seconded by CounciIman. Moresi and unanimously carried. 16. From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, requesting that MP. Charles M. Romanowitz, member of the Public Utilities Board, be granted a sixty- day leave of absence while he is on a business trip to Russia. Councilman Mors i moved the request be granted and Mr. Romanowite allowed said leave of absence. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. IPIRODIY,TICn 06 u-DT:ACES: 17. Councilman IdeCall in',roduccd the l'ollowing, ordinance, after which it was laid over under provisiol of la%; aha ,ho ,,„-laruer; "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property Known as Encinal. Project, Cal-4113." Councilman Moresi requested that, before this ordinance comes up for passage, a meeting be arranged with the Housing Authority in order to discuss complete details of financing and other pertinent ramifications. It was decided that Monday, October 15, would be the time for such meeting and the City Manager was asked. to make arrangements accordln.P:ly. RESOLUTIONS: 18. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman FcCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5449 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and . . Plans for Furnishin7 and installing a Storm Water Culvert at the Allannda Municipal Golf Course, 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 fo11owir07 vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Hove, (1). 19. The followin resolution was introduced by Councilman. Haag, who moved ts adoption: "R'eQolution No. 5450 Consentin to Sale by Tax Collector of ,:=.1ameda County of Tax Deeded Lands. (East side of Court Street, between Jackson Street and. Encinal Avenue) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll:call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Hove, (1). 20. The following resolution. was introduced. by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5451 Confirming Canvass by the City Clerk of the Muni- cipal Employees' Election Held September 26, 1956, Relating to Entry into State Employee's Retirement System." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four, Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Hove, (1). 21. The following resolution w,s introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5452 Resolution of the City of Alameda Ap;reeing to Retain 400 Dielling Lnits of Encinal Project, Cal-4113, Available for Occupancy for a Period of Three Years Following Relinquishment of 5id 1e of Encinal Project to City of Alareda by Public Housing Administration of United Sta'es of Amorica, and Rescinding Tesoluion He. 5424 Re]ating lo the Same Subject." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Council-lan iTaag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. 'Noes: Tone. Abpent: Cornell-Ian Hove (1). 22. The followin7 resolution was introduced by Councilman Haar;, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No. 5453 Authorizing Amendment of Agreement Between State of California r and the City of Alameda Dated November 15, 1955, Relating to Polomyelitis Vaccine Prog,ram." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Loresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Council- man Hove, (1). 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilf-laL vlore i, who moved its adoption: "Resolution Ho. 5454 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) Automatic Calculator for Personnel. Department and One (1) Automatic Calculator for Street Denartment, 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. Aves: FOUP. Noes : None. Abs nt: Councilman Hove, (1). The following resolutio n. was introduced by Councilman. McCal who moved its adoption: "Resolution. No. 5455 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of •Alameda Typewriters for Street Department, Social Service Department and Recreation Department, 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: Four, Nees: None. Absent: Ooundilman T_T (1). The President thereupon declared all of the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. CRDINACES FOR PASSAGE: 25,v: "Ordinance No. Nevi Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Article 1, Chapter 3, Title XI, and Inserting in Its ?lace and Stead. the Following Article 1, Chapter 3, of Title XI, Prescribing Rules and Regulations Governing the Planning and Subdivid- ing of Land and the Filing and Approval of Subdi- vision Maps." Councilman Haag moved the passage of this ordinance be set aside and a time be set for a Hearing on this matter. ?resident Kranelly concurred that a date for a Public Hearing should .. be arranged. It was requested that the City barianar, the City Engineer and City Planning Director develop some sort of survey- of the changes embraced in the ordinance, and a compari- son of these changes with the regulations of the Cities of San Leandro, Hayward, etcetera, in this respect. Mr. Richard Thunder asked if the Hearing could be set for sometime during the week of October 21, so that the Interested parties would have at opportunity to review the provisions of the ordinance prior to then. Discussion resulted in the He _.lng being set for Tuesday evening, October 23, 1956. 26. "Ordinance No. 1198 New Senies An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (71) (72) and (73) to Section 17-a32 Thereof and by Repealing Subdivision (42) of Section 17-432 and inserting in its Place and Stead a New Subdivision. (42), All Relating to Stop Inter- sections." (Clinton Avenue and Sherman Street; Alameda Avenue and Willow and Walnut Streets; High Street and Encinal Avenue) 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: Four. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman. Hove, (1). 27. At this point, Councilman McCall asked the City Manager what regulations the City has with regard to Key System busses and the amount of overload they can carry. Mr. Froerer replied this figure is allowed by the Public Utilities Commission - and he thought the busses could legally carry a twenty per cent overload. Councilman McCall said he had net iced lately there are always eight or nine standees during the morning and evening hours and he thought this matter should. be investigated, FILING: 28. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PC 9-56-22 - Project of Furnishing and installing Storm W4ter Culvert at Alameda Municipal Golf Course. 29. Specifications No. MS 10-56-25 - For Furnishing Two Calculators for Personnel and Street Departments. 30. Specifications -Jo. MS 10-56,-26 - 7or lAlrnishing Three Typewriters or Str:.rH, Social service and Recreation Departments. 31. At this point, Mr. '3-ordon Justos, proprietor of tRe botcher shop in the ,lea tern Marl'cet, referred to Lir. Lalch's remark about all of the Park Street merchants being in favor of furnishin; tokens. He said he, personally, had not been contacted and he is a member of the EusLhessmen's Association. He agreed, hoever, the matter of havin tokens was a good idea because they would eliminate the incentive to break into the meters. Councilman Haag pointed out the decision concernin,; Lhe tokens is not uhat of the Council, b ut rather that oC the merchants. 32. mr. John K. Seaborn, 131=5 Lafayette Street, dba Seaborn Towing Service, addressed the Council, asking why there is a bridge tender on Bay Farm Island Bridge. He said he had tried to get through with a barge at 1:30 o'clock on a Tuesday after- noon about three weeks ago and had encountered great difficulty. He also mentioned the incident of having to wait fifty-five minutes while traveling on the Estuary at 8:30 in the evening on or about Seotember 18, for a Train that ras parked on '1.r,uitvale -avenue Tridge. Mr. Froerer pointed out Bay Farm. island Bridge is operated by the State Division of Highways - and Fruitvale Avenue Bridge is under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Corps of Engineers. It was felt the City Manager should investigate these conditions. BILLS: 33. An itemized List of Claims agaInst the City' of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 04,335.74, was submitted to the Council et this meeting. The list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. Councilman mcCall moved the bills es itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on October 2, 1956, and submitted to the Concil at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. ,yes: Four. hoes: Jona. bsent: Councilman Hove, (1). ADJOURNMENT: 34. There being no further busines s to come before the :icetiu , the Counr.il adjourned - to assemble in re„ular session on Tuesday evening, October 16, 1958, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,