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1955-01-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAYEDI HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1 - -1955 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. uLth President Anderson presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by eity Attorney J. P. Clark. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held January 4, and the Spe January 11, 19, approved as transcribed. Meeting held WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Mr. Leland W. Sweeney, County Supervisor, Third District, reporting on his conference with Mr. Wallace B. Boggs, County Surveyor and Road. Commissioner, with regard to the rehabilitation of Posey Tube, particularly in respect to the lighting condition. Mr. Sweeney was noted present and was called. upon. He stated the sum of 250,000. has been included in the 1)L County Budget and he emphasized that he is 7,oing to see that some kind of paint is used as soon as possible to alleviate the terrible condition now existing in Posey Tube, 3. From Public Housing Administration, declining the City's offer o- V4.5,000. for acquisition of the 3.8576 acres of land on which the "Atlantic Trailer Project" was formerly located. The communication pointed out that the Government's price of 52,890. was determined by an independent appraiser and a. lower price could. not be accepted. It was stated that, unless the City wishes to reconsider this matter, it will be necessary for the Public Housing Administration to prepare the property for sale by a competitive bid offering, -nd it hopes to do this during the latter part of next month. President Anderson asked ii the City is in position to make an offer at that time. The City Attorney replied that, ordinarily, the only procedure under which. the City can acquire property is by the passage of an ordinance authorizin such action. He said the City could adopt an ordinance authorizing some official to make a bid. Councilman Jones moved the City Atto'rney be requested to ascertain definite informa- ion concerning a minirmarn bid and, in the event it was to be an open bid, tC ) prepare all necessary documents and papers for consideration. The motion was seeonded by .Councilman McCall and on roll call carried. by the follow- vote. Ayes: Councilmen. Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Moresi su,ggested, that, at the same time the City Attorney is investigating about the minimum bid, inc City endeavor to contact the Federal Agency again, pointing out that two appraisals have been m - one o the City.. - and inquiring if the Federal price is not out of line. The matter was thereupon referred to the City Manaer for his investigation and report back to the Council. ).1.7 From 40 JJ the National Iron Works, stating it had recently purchased a parcel of land immediately east of Everett Street and directly across from its existing shop building. In order to fully utilize this property and increase its plant capacity, permission is reouestedeto erect a chain link fence and gate across Everett Street, approximately 200 feet north of Blanding Avenue. This will allow the Company to extend an existing 01 10 across Everett Street between the present shop and the newly acquired property. A map was submitted with this letter showing the existinp; and proposed lay-out of the Company buildings. This matter was referred to the City Manaer for his investigation andreport. From the Utah Construction. Company, concerning the contemplated development of its properties . along the South. Shore and Bay Farm island - and requesting permission to dredge on property on San Francisco Bay controlled by. the City of Alameda. President Anderson stated, that, if agreeable, this matter will be, referred to the City Manager for his investigation, report and recommendation. It was so ordered. Upon request, Mr. Froerer explained that the Utah Construction Company has spent con- siderable sums of money to make borings to determine where this fill material is and just what it is and are, in general, requesting to be permitted to dredge over this area. However, he said, to protect the interests of the City, the Council would have to investigate this matter further - there being other projects o considerable size needing fill - and it should be determined that all parties will be served. ORAL COIIMUNICATIONS : ,•' 6. Mr. Frank Gottstein stated some action should be taken on removing the tracks .., of the Southern Pacific Company between Eighth Street and the Makassar Straits Housing Project. 7. At this time, Messrs. Richard Spatcher, 976 High Street; Serge Kordash, 986 High Street; and Mrs. Grinnell Burt, Jr., 904 High Street spoke on behalf of a group of property owners in the vicinity of Otis Drive, Calhoun and High Streets - being greatly concerned as to just what effect the proposed cloverleaf and freeway route in connec- tion with the Southern Crossing will have on the properties in this area. The City Manager was called upon to report on this matter. He stated hewanted to preface his remarks with the statement that he did not believe anyone can predict exactly what is going to happen. He explained thet, at the urgent call of tUssembly- man Dickey, representatives of the City - the City Attorney, Plannng Director, Plan- ning Consultant, Councilman McCall and himself - went to Sacramento recently to dis- cuss certain amendments that were proposed to the Southern Crossing bill. He stated that a second meeting was arranged and was attended, by the City r epresen- tatives, together with Mr. Gillis, attorney in the legaldepartment of the State Board of Public Works, Messrs. Dolwig, Dickey, etcetera - and the attention of the Committee was called to the inadequacies of the Southern Crossing and the effect they would have upon the City. It was agreed that legislation would be required to change the connection at the southerly prolongation of Webster Street to the south- erly prolongation of Eighth Street in accordance with the Master Plan of the City. It was also brought up very particularly with regard to the proposed interchange with the southerly interchange of the Bay Farm Island Bridge and to the proposed inter- changes at Atlantic Avenue and Main Street and near the intersection of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue. Under arrangements, which were made in the presence of Assembly- men Dickey and Dolwig, the City of Alameda is presently preparing a list of require- ments which the City feels are needed at these various interchanges - together with drafts to more specifically define these interchanges - which will be submitted to the City Council for approval. He said that then representation will be made to the Toll Bridge Authority on this matter. Councilman Jones stated the Council has spent many hours going over plans concerning this matter and it is very concerned about the situation. He pointed out the citizens interests are being watched. President Anderson stated that, if agreeable to the CouncLl, this matter will be put on the agenda for each Council Meeting, under the heading of "Old Business". Councilman Jones suggested that, whenever the City Manager feels some progress or development has been made, or is about to be made, the citizens in this particular vicinity be so advised - rather than have the matter appear time after time on the agenda. President Anderson thereupon suggested to the group that some individual thereof give his name and address to the Clerk - to receive any such notification on behalf of the interested parties. President Anderson stated the Southern Crossing was brought into being as a result of the Dolwig-Dickey Bill and is now law. He said that, after the bill was passed, Mr. Norman Raab, State Highway Engineer, published a report as to how it would work. He said, however, that as far as the system of approaches to the Southern Crossing itself is concerned in the preliminary report of Mr. Raab, which the Council has gone over with the Planning Consultant and the Planning Director, many items have been found which are not as beneficial to Alameda or not serving the needs of the City as well as they should. He said MT. Raab has indicated a spirit of cooperation in working out these problems. Councilman McCall stated he had attended a meeting in Sacramento at which Mr. Durkee, Director of Public Works, had presided. He said the Department of Public Works had made certain recommendations with regard to this matter to the Legislators, and he felt all are cooperating toward getting amendments which will make the law work. He pointed out the best interests of Alameda should be protected and the citizens can be assured the Council will protect their interests. REPORTS OF COMI,ITTEES: 8. From the City Manager and Chief of Police, submitting their Affidavit concern- ing the expenditure of moneys out oC the Police Secret Fund durin- the period from July 1, 1954, to December 31, l9, as provided hy Section 17-11 of the Charter. Councilman Jones moved the Affidavit be accepted and filed. The motion was seconded by. Councilman McCall and unanimously can-ied. From the City Manager, recommending permission be granted to Mr. Werner King, 0 Director of Sanitation, to attend the Annual Meeting of Milk Inspectors, conducted by the State .Department of Agriculture at Davis on January 31, February 1 and 2, 1955 - that 25. be appropriated for this purpose and a City car be used for his transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Mr. King be authorized to attend the designated meeting, ;i;25. be appropriated for his expenses and a City car be used for transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Nees: None. Absent: None, 10. From the City Manager, requesting permission be granted to Yr. Robert L. Williams, Planning Director, to attend the Annual. Meeting of the California Chapter of the American Institute of Planners, to be held in Fresno on January 28 and 29, 1955 - that 120. be appropriated for this purpose and a City car be used for his transportation. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's request be granted; that Mr. Williams be permitted to attend the specified meeting, >20. be appropriated for his expenses and a City car be used 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, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 11, From Miss Mildred S. Meyers, member of the City Planning Board, requesting a leave of absence from the City from the early part of February to the middle ,of May, 1955. Councilman Jones moved Miss Meyers' request be granted and she be allowed a leave of absence for the period indicated. .The motion was seconded by Councilman Noresi and unanimously carried. 12. From the City Manager, recommending Miss Solvig Erickson, Health Educator, be given permission to attend the Meeting of Health Educators, conducted by the State Department of Public Health, at Asilomar - that 30. be appropriated for expenses and. a City car be used for her transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Miss Erickson be authorized to attend this particular meeting, ,30. be appropriated for her expenses and a City car be used for transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carrio d. by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From Mr. Jack A. Blunden, submitting his resignation from the office of member of the Recreation Commission, due to health reasons. Councilman Moresi. moved Mr. Blunden's resignation be accepted. with regret and that a letter of appreciation for his services be written to him. The motion was secolted by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 14. From the City Manager, reporting on the additional expenditures necessary if cer- tain personnel changes in the Health Department are made, as requested by the Advisory Health Board in its letter of December 1, 1954. The total annual increase in salary costs for this Department would be t,837. if certain reclassifications in positions were to be made. Councilman Jones moved this mater be referred to the Committee of the ho10 for fur- ther consideration. The motion was seconded by Counc21man Moresi and unanimously carried. 15. From the City Manager, recom-aending that Officers Vernon Lilley and Earl Rose be authorized to attend the. Peace Officers Basic Tnaining Course to be held at St. liary's College, from January 31 to March L;, 1955, and 70. be appropriated for this purnose. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Officers Lilley and Rose be authorized to attend the specified Training Course and b70. be appropriated for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mores' and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Counciimen Haar-, Jones, EcCall, Moresi and President Andrson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Taper 2ubo Pole Co., the low bidder, for Furnishing Ninety Single Pendant-Type Lightin7 Standards, Com- plete with Luminaires, at the price of '9,016,.92. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract he awarded to this Company for furnishing the Lighting Standards as specified at the quoted price of 9,016.(-)2, and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccess- ful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the follownr, vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi end President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. bsent: None. 17. From the City Manager, reauesting authorization to dispose of certain unusable tires,tubes and dead batteries now stored in the City of Alameda Garage Lot. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's reouest be granted and he be authorized to dispose of the designated items. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morosi and unanimously carried. 18. From the City Manager, reporting that all work has been completed in connection with the Construction of Sewage Pumping Plants on -bighth Street - at Portola Avenue end at Taylor Avenue - and recommending it be accented and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Moresi moved the City Managerts recommendation be approved; that the work on these projects be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Andersen, (). Noes: None. Alysent: None. 19. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Mr. Michael Fellows for the project of Trimming Palm Trees on Eighth Street, 3urbank Street and Portola Avenue, at the low-bid price of 31,679. Councilman Haag moved the City Managerls recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to Mr. Fellows for the designated project at the price quoted and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the followine; vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haar, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, INTRODUCTION OF' ORDINANCES: 20. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance which is declared to be a measure of great emergency in that the Alameda Unified School District has represented that a tight time schedule is involved in obtaining transfer from the Federal Govern- ment of the moneys hereinbefore mentioned and that, unless this ordinance is made effective immediately, the negotiations for such t ransfer may be jeopardized: "Ordinance No. 1143 New Series The City Attorney explained that, due to the urgency of this matter, the ordinance should also be adopted at this meeting. 21. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after whieh it Teas laid over under provision of law and the Charter: Authorizing Execution of Deed of Grant Conveying to Alameda Unified School District of Alameda County, State of California, a Public Corporation, Certain Real Property in the City of Alameda (Washington School Site)." Councilman Jones thereupon moved the ordinance beadoptea as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the followInt vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. .• RESOLUTIONS: .• "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Calling a Special Municipal Bond Election in the City of Alameda for the Purpose of Submitting to the Electors of Said City the Measure of Incurring a Bonded Indebtedness of Said City for the Acquisition, Construction and Completion of the Following Municipal improvement; to wit: Municipal Golf Course Improvements; Declaring the Estimated Cost of Said Municipal Improvement, the Amount of the Principal of Said Indebtedness to be Incurred Therefor, and the Maximum 'Rae of Interest to be Paid Thereon; MakinFo Provision for the Levy and Collection of Taxes; Fixin2 the Dae of Said Election the Manner of Iioidinp the Same, Providing for Notice Thereof, and Consolidrting Said Special Municipal Bond biocti n with the General Municipal -Llection to be Held on March a, 1955.'' .• 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved i • adoption: "Resolution No. 5032. Accepting Grant of Easement from Charles C. Volberg Co., a Corporation, in Certain Real Property, for Underground Electrical Distribution System, and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof.'" 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. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its • .• • adoption: ,• 153 "Resolution No 5033 Caillng General Munjcipal Election to Held in the City of Alameda. on March 8, 1955, Establishing Election Precincts; Fixing Number of Election Officers OP the Board of Election for Each Precinct; Fixing Compensation o Election Officers and Designating Hours of Voting." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and. President Andorson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5034 Resolution Determng that the Public Interest and Necessity 'Demand the Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City of Alameda of the Following Municipal Improvement, to wit: Municipal Golf Course Improvements, and:That the Cost of Said Municipal Improvement Will i-cequire an Expenditure Greater Than the Amount Ailowod The by the Annual Tax Levy." 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 adop- tion, subject to the City Attorney's revision of language concernirr the residence requirements of officers and employees "Resolution No. Proposing Two Charter Amendments on the Motion of the City Council; Calling a Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election in the City of Alameda for the Purpose of Sulxlitting to the Electors of Said City Two Proposals to Amend the Charter of Said City, viz: (1) to Amend Section 2-5 of Article Il Relating to Residence Requirements of City Officers and Fula-time Employees and (2) to Add Article XXIV Relating to Off-Street Vehicular Parking Facilities and Revenue Bonds Therefor; 'Fixing the Date of Said Election, the Manner of Holding the Same, and Providing for Notice Thereof; and Consolidating Said Special MunAcipal Charter Amendment Election with the General Municl aD Election to be Held in Said City on March 8, 1955.' The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded. by Councilman Haag 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 a do ted and passed. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5036 Resolution Prescribing Form of Ballot for General Municipal. Election and Special Municipal Bond Election and Special Municipal Charter Amenament Election Con- solidated Therewith, to be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, March 8, 1955." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi whomoved its adoption: "Resolutlon No. r-037 Adoptin Soecific etons, Special Provisions and Plans for 2urnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fence Along Southern Pacific Right-of-Way Near Segregation Line, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 10 "I The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll ca caraied 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. 28. At this point, President Anderson stated he vas pleased to announce that Mr. G. Werner, Publisher of the Alameda Times-Star, has been appointed by Governor Knight to the State Board of Education and expressed ap-)reciaton of the honor thot this appothtment has brought to the City of Alameda. FILING: 29. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of December 31, Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman. 30. Specifications - No. Pq 1-E-;572 - For project of Furnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fence along Southern Pacific Ricgat-of-Way Near Seg e7E.tion Line. BILLS: 31. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department thereof, in the total amount of '',A1,756.10, was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The list was accompanied by a certification from the City Mana7er that the Claims shown were correct. Respectfully submitted, Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 18, 1955, and submitted to the. Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haa, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOU=ENT: 32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 1, 1955, at 8:00 oTclock.