1955-01-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANTJARY - - 1955
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Anderson presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Jones.
ROLL ALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and Vice-President
Anderson, (4), were noted present. Absent: None.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL:
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1._ At this point, Vice-President Anderson announced that the Order of Business
would be revised to reorganize the Council.
A communication was read from Sidney A. Haag, submitting his resignation from the
office of Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, effective
immediately.
Councilman Jones moved the resignation of Mr. Haag be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried.
Vice-President Anderson instructed the City Clerk to write a letter to Mr. fiR",
on behalf of the Council, thanking him for his services to the City as a member of
the Housing Authority.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5023
Appointing Sidney A. Haag to the Office of Councilman
of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by ouncilman McCall and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and
Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Vice-
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
Mr, Haag was then sworn in by the City Clerk and officially seated as a member of
the City Council.
3: The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5024
Appointing S. Chesley Anderson to the Office of hayor
of the City of Alarneda»t
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Haag, Jones, hcCall, Moresi
and. President Anderson, (5). Noes; None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
On behalf of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Vic Cangi, Vice-President and
General Manager, presented President Anderson and Councilman Haag each with a beau-
tiful bouquet of red roses.
Both gentlemen expressed their thanks to the Chamber and their praise of its fine
work in the community.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adpption:
"Resolution No. 5025
Appointing Sherwood Jones to the Office of Vice-Mayor
of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and
President Anderson, (h). Noes: None. Absent: None. Not Voting: Councilman
Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting held December
held December 26, 1954, were approved as transcribed,
and the special meeting
OPENING OF BIDS:
6. Bids were opened and read for the project of Trimming, Palm Trees, in accordance
with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. pa 12-51_4-24, as
follows:
From Harry J. Dea
Accompanied by check in amount of
From E. F. Camp
Accompanied by B. of A. Money Order
From Davey Tree Surgery Co., Ltd.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From West Coast Tree Experts and
Elite Tree Service (Joint Venture)
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Michael Fellows
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
f.133,220.00
322.00
2,277.00
227.70
2,530.00
253.00
1,713.50
1,679.00
7. Bids were opened and read for the Furnishing of Ninety (90) Single Pendant-
Type Lighting Standards, with Luminaires, in accordance with Specifications and
Provisions therefor, No. MS 6-511e-13, as follows:
From Graybar Electric Co., Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From General Electric Supply Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Taper Tube Pole Co.
Accompanied by certified check insamount of
— — .93826.20
985.00
91590.7'4
95.00
9,L30.89
9)43.09
9,016.92
9,546.24
1,000.00
The foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for his study and recommendation.
WRITTE1T COYvUNICATIONS:
8. From George B. and. May Cerruti and James E. and Dora K. Earl, requesting Amend-
ment of Diagram and Assessment of Parcel 35 of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment
District, Project No. 1 - into two parcels to be known as Nos. 35- and 35-1.
The matter was referred to the City Engineer for his report.
ORAL CONFUNICATIONS:
9. Mr. Terry LaCroix, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, introduced the
President-elect, Mr. Jack Schlageter, who extended the "helping hand" of his organi-
zation to the City Council.
President Anderson thanked his group for its offer of cooperation and wished Mr. Schla-
geter all success in his new office.
10. Mr. Frank Gottstein submitted several suggestions for the improvement of Alameda,
among which was the paving of Lincoln Avenue - he favored a bond issue to enable the
street to be completely reconstructed. He also felt the Alameda Belt Line tracks
should be improved and even relocated away from the center of the street, as an auto-
mobile cannot now pass a train when it is traveling along; the existing tracks of
Southern Pacific Company should be removed from the cut-off in the vicinity of Eighth
Street and a thoroughfare constructed through this area; the City should get rid of
the disgraceful housing projects; and the Posey Tube should be cleaned up t oe ffect
better lighting conditions.
With regard to the lighting situation in Posey Tube, the City Manager was called upon
to explain the steps taken by the Council in this respect. Mr. Froerer stated that,
upon the Council's instructions, several communications have been written to the
County Board of Supervisors and inquiries have been made to the County Engineer in
this matter. The final r °ply was that 250,000. has been appropriated in the County
budget for the purpose of improving the lighting in the Posey Tube.
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11. Mr. C. C. Howard addressed the Council with regard to the matter of trimming
certain palm trees. He suggested there is a large palm tree on Portola Drive which
he would like to have removed.
Mr. Froerer stated he would be glad to investigate this matter.
HEARINGS:
12. The matter was called up concerning the request of Harold. C. Ward to Amend
the Diagram and Assessment of Parcel No. 6 of Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment. Dis-
trict, Project No. 1 - into three parcels to be known as Nos. 8-, 8-1 and 8-2.
President Anderson inquired if there were any protests aainst this request - and
there was no response.
Councilman Jones stated that, in view of this being. simply a routine matter, he
would move the request of Mr. Ward be allowed and the original parcel be divided
into three parcels as indicated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and
on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall,
Moresi and. President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
REPORTS OF COMEITTEES:
13. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to San Jose Steel Com-
pany of Oakland, low bidder, for the project of Furnishing and Erecting a Chain
Link Baseball Backstop at Lincoln Park at its bid price of
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to the specified firm at the price quoted for this project and the bid
check be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Jones and on roll call carried by the following, vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag,
Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
14: From the Board of E ducation, requesting the Council to authorize execution
of a deed transferring title to a portion of Washington School site from the City of
Alameda to the Alameda Unified School District, in order that Federal funds in the
amount of =;561,7YL. may be released for the construction of a new facility.
President Anderson stated this communication will be referred to the City Attorney
for his study and recommendation.
15% From tho City Manager, recommending that Mr. David D. Huhes, Assistant Purchas-
ing Agent, be permitted to attend the 37th Annual Conference of the California Stnte,
County and. Municipal Purchasing Agents, to be held at Sacramento on January 27, 28,
and 29, 1955 - that 366. be appropriated for his expenses and a Gity car be used for
his transportation.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Mr. Hughes
be authorized to attend the designated Conference, that '66. be appropriated to defray
his expenses and he be permitted to use a City car for transportation. The motion was
seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (). Noes: None,
Absent: None.
16% From the Board of Education, transmitting Oakland Title Insurance Company check
in the sum of (;10.85, covering the pro rata taxes on the George and Eileen Wendel
property located at 827 Taylor Avenue, recently purchased by the Alameda Unified
School District - and therefore, requesting cancellation of future taxes on this lot.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
17 ( From the Advisory Golf Commission, recommending the City Council place on the
ballot at the General Municipal Election to be held in March, 1955, a. general obliga-
tion bond issue in the amount of 400,000. for the expansion and improvement of the
Alameda Municipal Golf Course. The letter set forth in detail the estimated cost of
the pronosed improvements and the financial conditions that will prevail if the bond
Issue is approved.
Mr. Robert Andrus addressed the Council, pointing up the crowded condition of the
present Course and the fact that many cannot ,et reservations to play, especially over
the week-ends.
President Anderson introduced Mr. M. J. Klen, President of the Advisory Golf Commis-
sion, who, in turn, introduced the other members of the Commission; Messrs, Elliot
Peterson, Harry Havery, Johnny Vergez and Dr. Maynard Moody. Mr. Klein then read a
prepared statement setting forth facts and figures in support of the Commission's
recommendation that a bond issue he voted upon - stressing particularly the fact that
the bond issue will not cost the taxpayer one penny because of the revenue to be
derived from increased play.
President Anderson noted the presence of Mr. Frank Osborn, a former Mayor of the City
and a golf enthusiast for many years. Mr. Osborn responded with hearty congratulations
to Mayor Anderson and wished. him all success. He said he felt the City of Alameda will
do something in respect to the proposed new Golf Course which, in years to come, will
accrue to the credit of Alameda as the present Golf Course has- and he will certainly
support this bond issue.
President Anderson stated that golfing is one form of recreation which the citizens
of Alameda enjoy. He pointed out that Mr. Earl Fry was employed many years ago to
manage the Golf Course and the figures read this evening prove how well he has done
his job. He said the matter of putting a bond issue in the amount of ;70C 000. on
the ballot will be taken up at a special meeting to be held January 11.
Councilman Jones suggested the Council instruct the City Attorney to draw up the
necessary documents for further consideration and moved the City Attorney be author-
ized to engage such special counsel as is needed to prepare the required data and
forms. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President
Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
Upon Councilman Jones' suggestion, a large drawing was displayed, showing the lay-
out of the proposed new Golf Course, which Mr. Fry explained.
President Anderson stated there are many things which the City of Alameda can be
proud of - our forefathers gave the City the Electric Light Plant, which has been
well taken care of and efficiently managed - and history shows the original Golf
Course came into being, through money furnished by the Bureau of Electricity. He
said the men on this Board have worked very diligently for the City of Alameda and
he felt men of the same type were members of the Advisory Golf Commission and they
have devoted a great deal of time to the purpose of getting a second Golf Course.
He pointed out they have prepared a way whereby the citizens of Alameda can vote for
a bond issue without its costing any additional taxes.
Councilman Jones stated it should be emphasized very stronaly that it will take a
two-thirds majority vote to put this bond issue over and he thought it was in order
to recommend to the membership of the Golf Club that it should appear before as many
organizations as possible to properly inform the people.
18. From Chief George Doran, certifying the election of Mr. Harold B . Hove, by
members of the Police Department by secret ballot, to become a trustee of the Pension
Board - and requesting his appointment.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
19. The matter was called up concerning the Council's decision to place a proposi-
tion on the ballot of the March General Municipal Election concerning an amendment
to the Charter, eliminating the requirement for City-residence of City Employees.
This matter was laid over to the special meeting to be held January 11.
20. The matter was called up with regard to authorizing the City Manager to make an
offer of ).1_5,000. to the Public Housing Administration for acquisition of the Atlan-
tic Trailer Project property.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to make an offer of$45,000.
to said Public Housing Administration for acquisition of this property. The motion
was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call c arried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
'Resolution No. 5026
Accepting Grant of Easement from Utah Construction
Company, et al, for Power Transmission Cables, in
Certain Real Property, and Consenting to the Recorda-
tion Thereof".
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5027
Establishing Official Grade of Fillmore Street, Between
Peach Street and Market Street, and Fixing Standard for
Future improvement Thereof".
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vgte. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
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23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5028
Appointing Member of the Pension Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5029
Cancelling, City Taxes on Property Acquired by School
District for Public Purposes." (827 Taylor Avenue)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President Anderson, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi who moved its
adopti on:
"Resolution No. 5030
Authorizing the Execution of Amendment to Contract
NOy(U)-22357 (Change 'JI) Relating to Direct
Services to Navy Public Quarters and Navy Housing
Homoja 'BT."
The motion toEdopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDIJANC,]S FOR PASSAGE:
26.
"Ordinance No. 1142,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1029,
New Series, Relating to Civil Defense."
Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Moresi and on roll callc arried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun-
cilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
27. At this point, Councilman McCall suggested a letter be written to Mr. "Sid"
Dewling, former member of the Pension Board, expressing the Council's appreciation
of his service to the Board and the City. President Anderson instructed the City
Clerk to take care of this matter.
28. Councilman Jones announced that a dinner is being held this Friday evening,
January 7, at Hotel Alameda, in honor of Mr. Harry Bartell, former County Super-
visor, - and he expressed the hope that there would be a good representation present.
FILING:
29, Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of November 30, 1954 -
Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackloman.
30. Contract - Between United States of America, Twelfth Naval District, and
City of Alameda - For Services to Navy Public Housing.
BILLS:
31. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department
thereof, in the total amount of 0_1,70.01, ,was submitted to the Council at this
meeting.
The list was accompanied by a certification from the City Manager that the Claims
shown were correct.
Councilman Jones moved the bills as iemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk on January 4, 1955, and submitted to the Council at this time, be alloyed
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and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President
Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 18, 1955,
at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted