1955-05-17 Regular CC Minutestu
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 17, - - - - -1955
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with Vice President McCall presid-
ing. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President
McCall, ()), were noted present. Absent: President Kranelly, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 3, 1955, were approved as tran-
s cribed.
OPENING OF BIDS:
2 Bids were opened and read for the Furnishing of One (1) New 1955 Sedan for the
Police Department, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No.
MS 5-55-7, as follows:
From Huffman Motor Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Ed. Deemer Buick, Inc.
Accompanied by check in amount of
2,176.01
217.60
2,077.22
207.72
3. Bids were opened and read for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer Lateral
on Blanding Avenue, East of Park Street, in accordance with Specifications, Special
Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 5-55-10, as follows:
From Paris Brothers
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From McGuire and Hester
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Daniel L. Trade
Accompanied by a Bid Bond.
1,800.00
2,998.60
1,718.35
4. Bids were opened and read for the project of Rental of Grading Equipment for
Construction Work for the New Municipal Golf Course, in accordance with Specifica-
tions, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 5-55-11, as follows:
From Joe Peters Soto
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Gallagher & Burk, Inc.
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
N-1-3,478.50
- 44,277.75
All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for his study and
recommendation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
From the Regional Water Pollution Control Board, submitting a copy of its
Resolution No. 151, covering the procedure it would follow in establishing require-
ments for waste discharge within the boundaries of Special District No. 1 of the
East Bay Municipal Utility District. It was stated that most of the sewage and
industrial waste discharges in the City of Alameda have now been connected to the
sewerage system and plans are under way for intercepting many of the remaining
waste discharges - but there are a few other discharges - principally that from
Todd Shipyard into the Oakland Inner Harbor, for which the Board has no statement
of intent from the City. It was requested that the City Council state its position
relative to this matter in order that the Board may proceed.
Vice President McCall stated a similar letter had been received by the cities of
Oakland and Berkeley - and he called upon the City Manager to explain this situation,
Mr. Froerer stated that at the time the bonds were voted for Sanitary District No. 1
of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, it was intended by the District to con-
struct an interceptor sewer from Main Street through to Webster Street, in the west
end of the City. Bids were called for and received on this project but were
rejected - and later an interceptor sewer was constructed from Webster Street to the
48-inch combined sewer on Martin Street, extended, which is in Estuary Housing
Project.
There is a gap of some 1800 feet between the interceptor from the east line of Todd
Shipyard to that sewer - consequently, Todd Shipyard does not have sewer service at
this time. However, it has plans and is willing to proceed with the construction
now. Mr. Froerer said it was his impression that the matter of the construction of
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the interceptor sewer should be reviewed with Sanitary District No. 1 to ascertain
if now would not be an appropriate time to construct this interceptor sewer.
Vice President McCall asked the City Manager to arrange a meeting for such purpose.
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, in response to the Council's request for
its recommendation concerning the financial support of the East Bay Citizens Commit-
tee for U. N. Charter Review. The Chamber recommended that the City not appropriate
funds for this purpose.
The communication was noted and ordered filed.
7Y From the East Shore Home Owners Association, signed by Robert U. Downie, Presi-
dent, requesting the name of Garfield Avenue be changed to "East Shore Drive", com-
mencing at Fernside Boulevard - and the house numbers of the 3300 block be changed
to 1500. The communication was accompanied by a list of residents in the area
involved, indicating a substantial majority had voted in favor of this proposed
name change.
This matter was referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation to the Council
at its next meeting.
From the West Alameda Association, Inc., signed by Hugh C. Roach, President,
with regard to the request from Alameda Bayside Construction Corp. to dredge sand
from the City of Alameda borrow pits for the fill of its property located south of
Central Avenue, between Third and Fourth Streets. Inquiry was made as to the fin-
ancial basis on which the sand is being negotiated. The Association felt it was not
desirable to have twenty acres developed for apartments only. Query was also made
as to whether or not Planning Consultant Campbell has made his report and recommen-
dation on this development.
Vice President McCall stated this matter would be referred to the Planning Board for
its study and report back to the Council as soon as possible, due to the fact that
there is a deadline of June 30, before which the Council must give its decision to
the Alameda Bayside Construction Corp. He asked that the letter from the West A la-
meda Association be acknowledged with the information as to what action has been taken.
9:/ From The Alameda County Mayors Conference, requesting the Council to go on
record as approving the proposed formula for gas tax allocations to cities, as set
forth in the proposal adopted by unanimous vote of the Mayors Conference.
This matter was referred to "Resolutions".
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
10\/. From the Alameda Unified School District, submitting copy of its Budget for
1955-56, as adopted by the Board of Education at its meeting held May 3, 1955. It
was requested that the City apportion 8100,000. to the District to balance the
Budget for support of the schools in the City.
Upon request of Vice President McCall, the City Manager explained that, under terms
of the City Charter, the Council is obligated to place twenty cents upon its tax
rate for support of the school system. He pointed out this 8100,000. represents
approximately the twenty cents per $100. of assessed valuation.
The matter was ordered filed, pending detailed discussion of the City Budget for the
ensuing fiscal year.
11: From the City Manager, submitting a copy of the Report and Mass Evacuation Plan
from the Civil Defense and Disaster Office. This material has been considered and
approved by the Alameda Civil Defense and Disaster Council and. City Council approval
is recommended by it.
Councilman Hove moved the recommendation of the City Manager and the Report and Mass
Evacuation Plan as submitted by the Civil Defense and Disaster Council be approved
and adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried.
12. From the City Manager, submitting a copy of Chief Doran's report on the matter
of handling parking violations as suggested by Mr. Allen Bassett, 3212 Garfield
Avenue, Chief Doran recommended against the proposed system of having parking vio-
lators tagged with envelopes in which the fine was stated, and the violator could
deposit the money for the fine in boxes placed on the street.
It was suggested that Mr. Bassett be sent a copy of the Chief's report for his
information.
The matter was ordered filed.
13. From the City Manager, concerning the application from the Home Ice, Fuel and
Supply Co. for permission to install an ice vending machine on the premises at the
southeast corner of Webster Street and Buena Vista Avenue - and requesting that
the requirement of four-hour fire resistant walls be waived. The report of Fire
Chief Lane on this matter accompanied the letter, which pointed out that this pro-
perty is in Fire Zone No, 1 and the Uniform Building Code would have to be amended
to allow such an installation. Both the City Manager and the Fire Chief recommended
against such action.
Councilman Moresi moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried.
It was suggested that a copy of the Chief's report be sent to the Company with the
explanation that there are many other sites on which this vending machine could be
located which are not in Fire Zone No. 1 and thus the four-hour fire resistant walls
would not be necessary.
From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Paris Brothers, low
bidder, for the project of the Installation of Storm Drains and Ditches in the New
Golf Course at the price of $18,309.
Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract
be awarded to the specified firm for this project and the bid bonds or checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove,
Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly,
(1).
1 . From the Retirement Board, signed by Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Secretary, submit-
ting the "Proposed Amendments to the Retirement Ordinance", with the recommendation
that they be adopted and the necessary funds be appropriated to place them in effect.
The total cost of putting these amendments into effect would be approximately $49,500.
which can be amortized over a period of ten years by a payment of approximately $5,700.
annually. This cost would be shared by the City and the Public Utilities Board as
follows: 3,627. and $2,073., respectively, per year.
This matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration by the
Council.
16. From the Retirement Board, signed by Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Secretary, submit-
ting the Actuarial Report on the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Alameda,
as of December 31, 1953, with a Supplemental Actuarial Report, as of December 10,
1954. This is the regular five-year valuation of the Retirement System and recom-
mends a continuance of rates and tables established in previous reports and the con-
tinuation of annual payments by the City to liquidate prior service liability.
The report was ordered filed.
17. From the Advisory Health Board, signed by Dr. Frost, Secretary, requesting a
survey be made of the Health Center Building with the view of providing more space
to the Department of Public Health and the First Aid Station.
This matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study.
18. From t he City Manager, recommending that permission be granted to Dr. David
Frost, Alameda City Health Officer, to attend the Training Institute on Mental Health
and Rehabilitation, to be held at Santa Barbara, from June 8 through June 13, 1955,
that $25. be appropriated for his expenses and a City car be used for his transpor-
tation.
Upon request of Vice President McCall, Mr. Froerer pointed up the importance of this
meeting and stated that Dr. Frost is one of a selected few who has been invited to
attend this Institute. He said that Dr. Frost is recognized as one of the top men
in his field in the State of California.
Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Dr. Frost
be authorized to attend the Institute, $25. be appropriated for, this purpose and he
be allowed the use of a City car for his transportation. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President
Kranelly, (1).
1'. From the City Manager, recommending that Mrs. Phyllis McCoskey, Executive Secre-
tary to the Social Service Board, be permitted to a ttend the State and National Con-
ference of Social Workers, to be held in San Francisco, from May 28 to June 3, 1955,
that q35• be appropriated for her expenses and she be allowed the use of a City car
for her transportation.
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Mrs. Mc-
Coskey be authorized to attend the specified Conference, that $35. be appropriated
for this purpose and a City car be used for her transportation. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
President Kranelly, (1).
20. From the Advisory Health Board, signed by Dr. Frost, Secretary, pointing out
there is no money included in the Health Department budget for the possible purchase
of Salk Polio Vaccine during the fiscal year 1955-56. It was stated there is a pos-
sibility that local participation in the program will be necessary and, therefore,
it is probable that approximately $5,000. additional funds may have to be added to
the Health Department budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The Board also approved
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the tentative budget of the Health Department and recommends its adoption by the
Council.
This communication was referred to the Budget file for further discussion at the
proper time.
21. From the Advisory Health Board, signed by Dr. Frost, Secretary, submitting its
approval of the tentative budget of the Alameda First Aid Station, after deleting
$8,500. for the purchase of an ambulance - and recommending its adoption as altered.
It also advised that the Board is undertaking a study of the public ambulance ser-
vice in the City of Alameda.
This matter was also referred to the budget file for later study.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
22, 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 the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding Subdivisions (59), (60), (61), (62), (63),
(64), (65), (66), (67) and (68) to Section 17-L132
Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections." (At certain
points along San Antonio and Pacific Avenues).
RESOLUTIONS:
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adop-
tion:
"Resolution No. 5101
IN MEMORIAM TO GEORGE H. NOBLE
"WITH PROFOUND SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records
the death of GEORGE H. NOBLE, former Councilman of the City of Alameda;
"WHEREAS, Mr. Noble served the City of Alameda as a Councilman for
a four-year term beginning April 29, 1925, and was always actively con-
cerned with the proper construction phase of the development of the City;
and
"WHEREAS, Mr. Noble also served as one of the first members of the
Alameda Volunteer Fire Department.
"NOW, THEREPORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of his service
to the City and his active participation in its civic and fraternal
affairs, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its sense
of personal loss and its appreciation for his interest and business
leadership in the early growth of the community; and
"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. Noble, in order to extend to its members a sincere expression
of sympathy and condolence in their bereavement; 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
GEORGE H. NOBLE."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice Presi-
dent McCall, (1). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). Thereupon the
Vice President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adop-
tion:
"Resolution No. 5102
IN MEMORIAM TO JOHN M. O'DEA
"WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records
the death of one of its most loyal and civic-minded citizens, JOHN M.
O'DEA, member of the Public Utilities Board of the City of Alameda.
"WHEREAS, Mr. O'Dea was held in high esteem by his fellow associates,
both in his private-business life and in his connection with the Bureau
of Electricity because of his unquestioned integrity, his prompt acceptance
Councilman Haag moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City
Clerk on May 17, 1955, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the follow-
ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes:
None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1).
ADJOURNMENT:
41. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Vice President McCall
asked all to rise in respect to the memory of GEORGE H. NOBLE and JOHN M. O'DEA - and
the Council then adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 7,
1955, at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,