1955-02-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1955
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Anderson presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Haag.
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 February 1, 1955, were approved as
'transcribed.
OPENING OF BIDS:
2. Bids were received and read for the project of Constructing Sanitary and Storm
Sewers to Connect Alameda Sewer System to E.B.M.7.D. Sanitary Interceptor -- Unit V,
in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW
12-54-23, as follows:
From McGuire and Hester
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Stolte Inc.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From V. Maggiora
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Paris Bros.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
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.31080235.50
108 848.50
112,637.50
100,900.00
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3. Bids were opened and read for the project of Constructing a Basketball Court at
Franklin Park, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor
No. PU 2-55-3, as follows:
From Oliver DeSilva, Inc.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
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•1? 869.00
From O. C. Jones & Sons 1,565.25
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From J. Henry Harris 1,478.30
Accompanied by a Bid. Bond
One bid only was received from Garland Chevrolet Co. for furnishing one New 1955
Two-Door or Four-Door Sedan for the Fire Department, in accordance with Specifications
and Provisions therefor, No. MS 2-55-1, at the price of '1,718.07. The bid was accom-
panied by a certified check in the amount of 1171.80.
The foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for his study and recommendation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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5. From the County of Alameda 1954 Veterans! Day Commission, requesting the Council's
authorization for the disposition of the sum of '319.1 representing the unused portion
of the City's share in the cost of the 1954
Celebration.
Councilman Moresi moved the 19. be left in the account of the Veterans' Day Commis-
sion to be used for advance work to be done toward the 1955 Celebration. The motion
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.
6. From the Port of Oakland, requesting the necessary formal action be taken promptly
by the City of Alameda to effect the lease and eventual conveyance of certain lands in
connection with the expansion program of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
The communication was accompanied by Port of Oakland revised drawing No. AA-583,
dated December, 1954 entitled, "Master Plan with runway at azimuth 310°," on which
was indicated the areas involved as agreed upon by the parties concerned.
Councilman Jones stated this is a result the Council has been working toward for a
long time and he moved the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary docu-
ments which will accomplish the purpose as set forth in the letter. The motion was
seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried.
0 From the State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways,
concerning the proposed location and improvement as a freeway, of a portion of State
Highway Route 226, between Atlantic Avenue in Alameda and Route 69 in Oakland. The
letter was accompanied by a map setting forth the location of the proposed route.
It was requested that the Council inform the California Highway Commission if it
feels a public hearing on this matter is necessary.
President Anderson pointed out the proposed route is the only possible one and,
therefore, the City Manager is to notify the Commission that no public hearing will
be necessary.
From the Boy Scouts of America, expressing the thanks of the Alameda Council of
Scouts for the "Scout Day in Government", held on February 1, which was a beneficial
experience for those boys who participated.
President Anderson announced that there is to be a Scout Meeting at Porter School
on Friday evening, February 25, at 8:00 o'clock, at which time the "Scout City Offi-
cials" will be presented with certificates of "Honorary Citizen".
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• From the Alameda Citizens' Parking Committee, requesting permission be granted
to attach certain campaign stickers to all parking meters from February 21 to
March 9, 1955, in support of Measure "C" on the Election Ballot.
Councilman McCall moved the Committee be given permission to attach the stickers on
the parking meters during this period. The motion was secnnded by Councilman Jones
and unanimously carried.
10. From the Soroptimist Club of Alameda, concerning the handling of juvenile pro-
blems - and requesting a report of activities and services available in the City
of Al arrE da
President Anderson stated this is an organization composed of women who are owners
or executors of business enterprises in the community. He said he felt that when a
responsible organization takes on a project it goes into it thoroughly and this group
is to be congratulated for its initiative in studying the problem of juvenile delin-
quency, which is a general one. He stated the members of the Council appreciate
this Club's interest - and he thereupon referred the communication to the City Mana-
ger for his study and report.
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11. From Lelia Coon and Jack Russell, requesting the Amendment and Division of Dia-
gram and Assessment of a Certain Parcel of Land in the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assess-
ment District, Project No. 1 - into two parcels to be known as Nos. 17-3 and 17-L1..
This matter was referred to the City Engineer.
12. From the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, enclosing
copy of letter sent to all State Senators and Assemblymen, to give a better under-
standing of the status of the oil royalty money - and urging any City in agreement
to ask its Senator and Assemblyman to oppose any bill which would divert the oil
royalty money for purposes other than beaches and parks.
Councilman Jones stated the City of Alameda has been a member of the Shoreline Asso-
ciation for many years - two of the City officials, the City Attorney and the Plan-
ning Director, are members of the Board of Directors of this organization. He
pointed out the City has been earnestly working for the development of its parks
and beaches - and he thought it would be best for the Council to authorize the City
Manager to send a letter to Assemblyman Dickey and Senator Breed, emphasizing the
effort that Alameda has been putting forth to acquire these parks and beaches. He
felt possibly the City Attorney and City Manager could draft a letter for approval
by the Council - and he moved that such a letter be composed. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Moresi.
Councilman Haag suggested the motion be amended to the effect that the Council would
see the letter before it is sent. This was acceptable to Councilmen Jones and Moresi.
Speaking on the question, President Anderson stated he noticed the letter urges oppo-
sition to "any part of this money being diverted" and he felt this was binding the
hands of the legislators so that the money be used for certain purposes only. He
said it is true the City of Alameda has had its Master Plan of Shoreline Develop-
ment ready for many years - it was the first City in the County to be eligible to
use these funds - and with this he agrees. However, the only thing he objects to
is that "not any of that money be diverted" and he felt this is wrong because he
thought the Legislators should be able to use their judgment in putting the money
to the best use for the most people in the State.
Councilman Jones pointed out this money has been frozen and, therefore, the cities
have not had access to it for a period of seven years. He felt that, by his motion,
the City is simply letting its Senator and Assemblyman know the City is interested
in using some of this money.
Upon request, Mr. Froerer stated the formula by which these monies are allocated is
thirty per cent to the General Fund, seventy per cent to the Division of Beaches and
Parks, two-thirds of which is for inland parks and one-third for beaches.
The question was then put and the motion as amended was unanimously carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
13. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to San Jose Steel Co.,
Inc., the low bidder, for the project of Furnishing and Erecting a Chain Link Fence
along the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way near the Segregation Line, at the price of
420407.60.
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to the specified firm for this project, at the price quoted and the bid
checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun-
cilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. Absent:
None.
14. From the City Manager, requesting permission to attend the Annual Spring Confer-
ence of the City Managers' Department of the League of California Cities, to be
held in Santa Rosa, from February 23 through February 25, 1955 - that 840. be appro-
priated for this purpose and a City car be used for transportation.
Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's request be granted; that he be authorized
to attend the designated Conference, %O. be appropriated for his expenses and a
City car be used for his 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.
1 . From the Recreation Commission, signed by Ray P. Kranelly, Chairman, recommend-
ing the Council put out to bid the Ida Krusi Memorial Tiny Tot Area in Krusi Park in
order that this improvement may proceed and also, that advantage may be taken of the
offer of the Alameda Rotary Club to spend 82,400. to provide an attractive east
entrance to the Park.
This matter was referred to "Resolutions".
16. From the Board of Education, enclosing Oakland Title Insurance Company check in
the amount of 3.06, covering pro rata taxes on the Emily K. Ritzau property at
833 Taylor Avenue, recently purchased by Alameda Unified School District - and
requesting that taxes on said property be cancelled. (Washington School)
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
17. From the Board of Education, enclosing Oakland Title Insurance Company check in
the amount of $20.71, covering pro rata taxes on the Charles J. 7. Deuser property
at 835 Taylor Avenue, recently purchased by Alameda Unified School District - and
requesting that taxes on said property be cancelled. (Washington School)
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
lb. From the Board of Education, enclosing Oakland Title Insurance Company check in
the amount of 82.33, covering pro rata taxes on the Alvina Lloyd Hiller property at
830 Santa Clara Avenue, recently purchased by Alameda Unified School District - and
requesting that taxes on said property be cancelled. Washington School)
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
1. From the Board of Education, informing the Council that the property of Ada
Scheller at 826 Santa Clara Avenue has recently been purchased by Alameda Unified
School District. (Washington School)
The information was noted and the communication ordered filed.
20. From the City Planning Board, recommending that the Council reclassify the rear
50 feet of certain property, a portion of which is known as 424 Marshall Way, from
the "A-1" One-Family Dwelling District to the "B" Two-to-Four Family Dwelling Dis-
trict, for the purpose of constructing a triplex - and in order that the whole parcel
will be in one zone.
The matter was referred to "Introduction of Ordinances".
21. From the Social Service Board, submitting its report on the investigation and
action taken on the "Comic Book" situation in Alameda.
Upon request, Mr. Froerer stated this Committee had recently held a meeting in his
office to go over the report, in which a recommendation was made that another survey
be made in a month or two. He said there is a "Classification" list whichwill be
available the early part of April and the Committee felt the delay would give time
for this list to reach the dealers and then it would conduct a further survey and
would be able to ascertain quite definitely which dealers were cooperating and which
were not. This recommendation was adopted by the Social Service Board.
President Anderson stated the people of Alameda appreciate the cooperation of the
merchants in handling only the better-type comic books.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
22. 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 Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 78
to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. (Rear 50 feet of
property fronting on Marshall Way)
RESOLUTIONS:
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5046
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of
Alameda One New 1955 Two-Door or Four-Door Sedan for
the Street Department, 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, 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. 5047
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Resurfacing and Culvert Construction on Central
Avenue, from Cottage Street to Sherman Street, 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, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President Anderson, ( None. 5). Noes: Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5048
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Resurfacing and Culvert Construction on High Street,
from Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue, Calling for
Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
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.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5049
Accepting Grant of Easement from Harold C. Ward in
Certain Real Property, for Storm Drains, and
Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." (Bay Farm
Island).
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 McCall, who moved its
"Resolution No. 5050
Accepting Grant of Easement from John S. Chamberlain
and Velma L. Chamberlain, His Wife, in Certain Real
Property, for Storm Drains, and Consenting to the
Recordation Thereof." (Bay Farm Island)
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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.
2K. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5051
IN MEMORIAM TO LOUIS H. LARSEN
"WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records
the death of one of the loyal and civic-minded citizens of the City of
Alameda, LOUIS H. LARSEN, who was serving as a member of the Library
Board and had been a member of this Board since July 1, 19L3. Mr. Larsen
had exemplified his genuine interest in developing the worthwhile influ-
ence of the Public Library by his active participation in all of the
programs presented for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of his faith-
ful attendance at all meetings of the Library Board and his wholehearted
efforts in promoting support of the cultural activities of the Public
Library for the enlightenment of the citizens of the City, the Council of
the City of Alameda hereby expresses its sense of personal loss and its
gratitude for having had such a diligent worker in this phase of the City's
public service.
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon
the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to the
family of Mr. Larsen, that it may extend to its members a sincere expression
of sympathy and condolence; and
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the
City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of
LOUIS H. LARSEN."
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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.
Councilman Jones spoke in eulogy of Mr. Larsen and stated the community has lost a
very faithful and loyal servant.
President Anderson stated it is interesting to note that Mr. Larsen was born in
Alameda and lived here all of his life. His service to the Library Board was most
valuable.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5052
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by School
District for Public Purposes. (833 Taylor Avenue)
The motion to adop 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 adopted and passed.
30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5053
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by School
District for Public Purposes. (835 Taylor Avenue)
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.
31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5054
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by School
District for Public Purposes. (830 Santa Clara Avenue)
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The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: C
. Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi
and President None
t Anderson, (5). Noes: Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5055
Approving Second Supplemental M emorandum of Agreement
for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City
Streets and Authorizing the Execution Thereof."
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: Nona . Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moves its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5056
Adopting Specifications, Srecial Provisions and Plans
for the Construction of Tiny Tot Area at Krusi Park,
Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise
Same."
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.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
3L.
"Ordinance No. 1146,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections and Titles of
and Adding Certain Sections and Titles to the Plumbing
Code and Heating and Ventilating Code of the City
of Alameda, Prescribing Ventilation Requirements for
Kitchens and Domestic Gas Ranges; Fixing Penalties on
Permit Fees and Requiring. Reports of Sales of Gas
Appliances."
Mr. Watson Butcher, 901 Central Avenue, expressed his objections to the penalty
clause and the necessity of dealers reporting sales of appliances. He said that,
as far as eliminating the vents is concerned, this is a technical point which has
beenwritten up in the ordinance in a fine manner.
Councilman Jones stated this ordinance has been designed in order that the City
Ordinance on this subject would be uniform with that of other communities.
City Attorney Clark stated the contemplated ordinance is no different from that used
in Oakland and other cities. The matter of providing penalties is to discourage
people from trying to make installations without having an inspection by the Plumbing
Inspector. The purpose of having the report of sales is to make it possible for the
Plumbing Inspector to check on installations which are going into home and to deter-
mine that each installation is being made under a permit - if no permit comes through,
he can ascertain why.
Mr. Spadoni, Plumbing Inspector, was noted present and was called upon for his com-
ments. He said this matter had been thoroughly studied for a whole year - the prime
concern is to see that the City has safe installations - and he felt this is the
only way to control illegal installations. In answer to certain questions of the
Council, he explained the technicalities of the situation.
Mr. Frank Gottstein stated the ordinance should be adopted because all of the plumb-
ers in the whole county want to be able to work under the same uniform regulations
and he thought the proposed ordinance was entirely satisfactory.
Councilman Moresi thereupon moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was
seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (5). Noes: None. '
Absent: None.
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FILING:
35. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of December 31, 1954 -
Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman.
36. Auditor's Financial Report - City of Alameda, as of January 31, 1955 -
Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman.
37. Specifications, No. MS 2-55-2 - For Furnishing One (1) New 1955 Two-Door
or Four-Door Sedan - for Street Department.
38. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 9-54-19 - For
project of Resurfacing and Culvert Construction on Central Avenue,
from Cottage Street to Sherman Street.
39. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 2-55-1 - For
project of Resurfacing and Culvert Construction on High Street,
from Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue,
40. Second Supplemental Memorandum of A greement for Expenditure of Gas Tax
Allocation for Major City Streets.
41. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 2-55-5 - For
project of Construction of Tiny Tot Area at Krusi Park,
BILLS:
42. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department thereof
in the total amount of $45,553.o70 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 itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City
Clerk on February15, 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 Haag, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson,
(5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
43. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned
in respect to the memory of LOUIS H. LARSEN - to assemble in adjourned regular session
on Wednesday evening, February 23, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City lerk