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1955-03-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA D TUESDAY EVENING "'KROH 1 1 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Anderson presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mr. Roger Hooper. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held February 23, 1955, and the Regular Meeting held March 1, 1955, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICLTIONS: 2 From the Apartment House Association of Alameda County, Inc., dated February 28, 1955, presenting its views on the proposed Urban Renewal program and stating that this organization is unalterably opposed to the information of an indepen- dent Redevelopment Agency. President Anderson stated that, with the approval of the Council, this communication should be referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration when the redevelopment phase of the housing project sites is entered into. It was so ordered. 3. From California Highway Commission, submitting a copy of its resolution entitled, "Policy of California Highway Commission in Regard to the Adoption of Freeway Routes". President Anderson stated there is no particular change in this set-up, and, agreeable, the communication will be ordered filed. 41. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, recording its opposition to Assembly Bill No. 2215, relating to State contributions for political campaigns on the basis of fifty cents for each person registered as affiliated with each political party. President Anderson pointed out this Bill would provide State tax monies for political campaigns. Councilman Moresi stated there had been no opportunity to read this Bill and suggested the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. It was so ordered. 5. From Oakland City Council, submitting a copy of its Resolution 'Jo. 32662, C. Y. S., "Requesting the Federal Government to Reconsider Proposal to Close Down, at Naval Supply Center, Oakland, Coffee Roasting Facilities and Transfer Source of Supply to Private Business." President Anderson stated this resolution would be referred to the local Chamber of Commerce for its survey, study and recommendation to the Council. Councilman McCall suggested that the Chamber be asked to have its recommendation ready for the adjourned regular meeting of the Council to be held on March 22. b. From Oakland City Council, submitting a copy of its Resolution No. 32668, C. M. S., "Endorsing Senate Bill 987 and Senate Bill 1762 Entitled the 'Transit District Act'." President Anderson stated this proposed legislation arises out of the last strike which Key System had, during which time a great inconvenience was suffered by the general public. As a result of that strike, it was agreed something should be done so this transportation problem would not occur again. The proposal is for the State Legislature to pass an enabling act to allow the cities to go into the transportation business. The Alameda Council does not believe this is the answer - the act is a skeleton - it is not yet perfected or in final form. The City Council feels that, rather than pass an enabling act which would have to be amended to be in reasonably satisfactory form, the act should be passed in the proper manner in the first place. He said the Council, however, believes this matter should be followed very closely as to its development and, therefore, the natter will be referred to the City Attorney. 7. From Bay View Development Corporation, signed by Thomas P. Wood, Secretary- Treasurer, submitting Application For Permit to Fill Property, which is located easterly of the intersection of Fernside Boulevard and Encinal Avenue, with 75,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill by truck dumping. The required bond in the amount of ';51000. accompanied the application. Councilman McCall moved the permit be granted as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 8. From Mr. E. V. Robertson, 1990 Silver Avenue, San Francisco, making applica- tion to place certain refuse disposal boxes or containers at appropriate locations in Alameda and offering to pay the City 1.00 per container per month. Also, the applicant would pay the City fifty cents per container per montafor taking care of emptying the waste therefrom.. The applicant would maintain the boxes and the sides would be available for merchants? advertising. President Anderson stated the Council has established a policy against advertis- ing in such manner - on bus-stop benches, parking meters, etcetera - and he inquired if any member of the Council wished to comment on this request. Councilman Haag stated it is his opinion that this policy should be maintained and he thereupon moved the Council thank Mr. Robertson for his offer and respectfully turn it down. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. /' 9. From the Alameda Bayside Land Corp., making application for permission to fill its 40 acres of tidelands adjacent to Central Avenue, in the vicinity of Fourth Street - and to take fill from City-owned tidelands subject to an agree- ment in this connection between City of Alameda and Alameda Bayside Land. Corp. President Anderson stated that in view of the fact th,,t this matter will involve the attention of the City Attorney and City Lanager to negotiate the details of the proposed agreement, he would refer this communication to them for a study and recommendation to the Council. v' 10. From Alameda Realty, signed by Lowell H. Duggan, dated March 15, 1955 submitting the Final Lap and Certification Sheet covering the subdivision known as Tract No. 1250, located on Bay Farm Island. Also submitted was an Agreement between City of Alameda and Abraham and Sara Kofman, covering completion of the required improvements - accompanied by a properly executed surety bond in the amount of $84,000. It was requested that the Final Yap be approved by the City Council prior to the completion of the required improvements. This matter vas referred to "Resolutions". 11: From Utah Construction Company, dated March 15, 1955, signed by Charles T. Travers, informing the Council of the status of the situation between the Company and the Encinal Yacht Club in connection with the filling of the tideland property on the south shore. 11). From Utah Construction Company, dated March 15, 1955, signed by E. W. Littlefield, Vice President, notifying the Council that, subject to mutually agreeable determination of the acreage required, Utah will sell to the City, at its option, land in the Bay Farm Island fill area for schools, parks and other public purposes - which land shall be in addition to the 28 acres referred to in Utah's letter of D,rch 1, 1955 - at the price of $2,500, per acre - the transac- tion otherwise to be upon the same terms and conditions as are set forth in said letter of March 1. President Anderson stated that, if agreeable, both of these communications will be referred to the file on this subject. ORAL COMMUNICTIONS: l'. Mr. Joseph Platzer, 1823 Pearl Street, inquired why there have never been any parking meters put in front of the Alameda Times-Star Building. He felt there is space for three meters, and stated this is the only business house in the City where there are no parking meters. Upon request, Mr. Froerer pointed out the curb is painted green there, as in certain other such spots - the purpose of which is to allow merely stopping to take care of very short business transactions. He said it is his opinion that it would be well to have an investigation by the Chief of Police to determine whether or not parking meters should be installed in these areas. President Anderson stated to Mr. Platzer thatthis is the usual procedure to ascertain if parking meters should be established - and, if agreeable, the question will be referred to the City Manager to have the Chief of Police investigate. 14. Mr. John Y. Seaborn, 1316 Lafayette Street, brought up the subject of the shallowness of the channel under the Bay Farm Island Bridge and inquired who had jurisdiction over this waterway. Upon request, 1:r. Froerer stated this matter is under the jurisdiction of the District Engineers of the San Francisco District of the U. S. Army Engineers. • 10,4 Yr. Seaborn stated it should be possible to get into San Leandro Bay through this channel, which would necessitate the opening of only one bridge, rather than have to open three bridges along the Estuary to allow a vessel to get to that point. President Anderson stated that, if agreeable, this matter will be taken up by the Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting. vf 15. Yrs. Elizabeth French, 210-A Singleton .2,venue, Estuary Housing Project, wanted to know the opinion of the Council concerning the fact that a great many families in this project are to be evicted from their homes. Upon the President's request, Ir. Froerer stated it is true that the Public Housing Administration is going to start termination of the Estuary and Webster No.2 Housing Projects. The Alameda Housing Authority has made a request for the transfer of the Makassar Straits Village, Western and Chipman Housing Projects to the local Housing Authority for their continued operation. It is also making a request for Webster No. 1 Housing Project to be transferred to the Housing Authority, which will mean these projects can be operated for an indeterminate period of time for these families to occupy these apartments. He said there is to be a meeting held tomorrow night concerning the disposition of these Projects - the length of time before termination will be effected. He pointed out the Alameda Housing Authority is endeavoring to work out with the Public Housing Administration a plan of termination which will result in an orderly arrangement for providing housing for these families. President Anderson stated the City is endeavoring to make this transition as smooth as possible and with a minimum of disruption to those concerned. HEARINGS: 16. The matter was presented concerning the request from Lelia Coon and jack - Russell for the Amendment of Diagram and Assessment of Parcel 18 of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District, Project No. 1 - into two parcels to be known as Nos. 17-3 and 17-4. There were no protests registered against the request and Councilman Noresi moved the amendment be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Haag, McCall, Moresi and. President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 17. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Constructing Culverts and Resurfacing of High Street, from Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue - at the price of $22,537.10. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to said firm for the specified project at the price quoted and the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1). 18. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Constructing Culverts and Resurfacing of Central Avenue, from Cottage to Sherman Streets, at the price of $20,624.10. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to this firm for the designated project at the price quoted and the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 19. From the City Manager, submitting a report on juvenile problems, in response to the request from the Soroptimist Club, in its letter of February 10, 1955. President Anderson stated that, if agreeable, he would refer the report to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration by the Council. 20. From the City Manager, reporting all work satisfactorily completed on the project of Resurfacing and Gutter Filling on Oak Street, Pacific Avenue and Fernside Boulevard - and recommending that it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman McCall moved the City Eanagerts recommendation be followed; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. 183 21. From the City Manager, recommending the request from John H. Buestad, contractor for the construction of the new Lincoln Park Clubhouse, be granted to allow him an extension of time for thirty days - to April 12, 1955 - to complete this project. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Mr. Buestad be granted the specified extension of time for completion of his work. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 2. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors, the sole bidder, for Furnishing One New 1955 Four-Door Sedan for use in the Street Department, atthe price of $11264.01. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to this firm for furnishing the required sedan at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 25. From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of certain useable materials - old brick, glass panes and miscellaneous plants - now located at the City Nursery. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be authorized to dispose of these items at the best prices obtainable. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. Councilman Moresi suggested the Chamber of Commerce be notified of the plan to dispose of these items. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 24. Councilman Haag introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-364.1 of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Parking Limits in Parking Meter Zones." NE:7 BUSINESS: 25. President Anderson stated it is his pleasure to announce that Councilman McCall will act as Chairman of the Flag Day Celebration again this year. He complimented him on the fine job he had done last year and wished him every success in this year's program. 26. The matter of the Official Canvass of Election Returns and Absent Voters' Ballots was deferred to the end of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS: 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5065 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Furnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fences in Washington Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5066 Amending Subparagraph 9 of Paragraph 2, Section 2, of Resolution No. 4945, by Increasing Senior Engineering Aide Positions from 2 to 3, and Decreasing Engineering Assistant Positions from 2 to 1, in the Street and Engineering Department. " The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag., who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5067 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of Storm Sewer Line TIB" Along Flower Lane, from Beach Road to Island Road, Bay Farm Island, 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, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5068 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Abraham Kofman and Sara Kofman, His Wife, in the Matter of Completion of Improvements in Subdivision Known as Tract No. 1250." 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, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed, FILING: 31. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - do. PW 3-55-4- Furnishing and Erecting Chain Link Fences in Washington Park. 32. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of Tanuary 31, 1955 - Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman. 33. Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of February 28, 1955 - Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman. 34. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 3-55-6- Installa- tion of Storm Sewer Line "B" Along Flower Lane, from Beach Road to Island Road, Bay Farm Island. BILLS: 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department thereof, in the total amount of s44,228.70, 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 McCall moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on March 15, 1955, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones. (1). 36. At this time, President Anderson declared a recess for the purpose of officially canvassing the returns of the March 8 Election and tallying the Absent Voters' Ballots. Upon reconvening, the President referrud the meeting back to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5069 Declaring Result of General Municipal Election and. Special Municipal Bond Election and Special Municipal Charter Amendment Election Held in the City of Alameda on March 8, 1955." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilthan EcCall and on roll call carried by the ±o11owing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, McCall, Moresi and President Anderson, (4). Noos: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 38. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, March 22, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,