1955-06-07 Regular CC Minutes21
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, - • 1955
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President
Kranelly, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 17, 1955, were approved as trans-
cribed.
OPENING OF BIDS:
One bid was opened and read for Legal Advertising during the fiscal year 1955-56
from Alameda Times-Star9 as follows:
First Insertion
Second and Subsequent Insertions
Legal Notices of Over 400 Squares
$ 1.75 per sq.
1.25 per sq.
1.20 per sq.
3V Bids were opened and. for the project of Repair of Sidewalk., Driveway,
Curb and Gutter for the fiscal year 1955-56, in accordance with Specifications and
Provisions No. PW 5-55-13, as follows:
From Harold W. Smith
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Aldo J. Ferrero
Accompanied by a, check in amount of
From Larry Frye
No check or bond
2,018.
2,615.
261.
2,260.
A bid was opened and read for the project of Resurfacing and Repair of Pavement
for the fiscal year 1955-56, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions there-
for, No. PW 5-55-14, from Gallagher & Burk, Inc., in the total sum of 110,575. The
bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of 81,150.
2. Bids were opened and read for the project of Installing House Laterals during
the fiscal year 1955-56, in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions
No. PW 5-55-15, as follows:
From Daniel L. Trade (Schedule A, B and C) 7,812.50
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Manuel Enos (Schedule A, B and C) 6,175.00
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
6v. A bid was received and read from Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for furnishing Medium
Curing Plant-mixed Surfacing Paving Mixtures during the fiscal year 195:)-56, in
accordance with Specifications No. MS 5-55-8, in the amount of 85.25 per ton. The
bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $500.
ri. A bid was received and read from Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for furnishing Quarry
Waste and Earth Fill at the City Dump during the fiscal year 1955-56, in accordance
with Specifications No, MS 5-55-9, in the amounts of 11.05 per ton and .95 per ton,
respectively. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the sum of 11,150.
8'. Bids were received and read for furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Mix during
the fiscal year 1955-56, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No. MS 5-55-10, as follows:
From Pacific Coast Aggregates Inc.
Item 1
Item 2 13.01 " It tr
Item 3 13.14
Item 4 - - - - - - 12.13 "
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $392.25.
From Powell Bros., Inc.
Item 1 _ _ - - 1 15.58 per Cubic Yard
Item 2
Item 3 - 14.62
Item b 13.48 " , It
Accompanied by certified check in amount of '13)135.98.
f 14.02 per Cubic Yard
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9. were opened and read for furnishing Non-Premium and Ethyl Gasoline for
the fiscal year 1955-56, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor,
No. MS 5-55-11, as follows:
From Signal Oil Company
Non-Premium .1909 per gallon
Ethyl .2131 per gallon
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Standard Oil Company
Non-Premium .214 per gallon
Ethyl .239 per gallon
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 8500.
From Tide Water Associated Oil Company
Non-Premium
Ethyl
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
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.1873 per gallon
.2073 per gallon
From Shell Oil Company
Non-Premium .1989 per gallon
Ethyl .2239 per gallon
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
From Union Oil Company of California
Non-Premium .219 per gallon
Ethyl .254 per gallon
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 8500.
From Seaside Oil Company
Non-Premium .1979 per gallon
Ethyl .2229 per gallon
Accompanied by certified check in amount of ,500.
From Richfield Oil Corporation
Non-Premium - - .201 per gallon
Ethyl .221 per gallon
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $500.
10. Bids were opened and read for the Sale of the Municipal Nursery property, as
follows:
From Robert L. Wooldridge
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Shaw & Lunt, Agents for
George T. Hansen and Richard P. Thunder -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From S. J. Dowling
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From P. Royal Haulman and Cora P. Haulman - -
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of
90,288.00
4,600.00
86,376.17
4,316.81
85,680.00
5,000.00
86,310.00
4,320.00
All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for
study and recommendation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
11. From James M. Campbell, pointing out that, during the course of the Master Plan
program in Alameda, there has been marked progress in the development of major plans
of other agencies which directly affect the City's planning and which have justified
specialstudies and surveys. Therefore, he has proceeded beyond the completion date
of his agreement with the City and he offered to give sufficient additional time to
the Master Plan program, without charge to the City of Alameda, to complete it in a
proper manner.
President Kranelly stated the Council thanks Mr. Campbell very much and accepts
his offer with pleasure.
12. From the CIO Industrial Union Council, urging, the Council's support of a pro-
posed minimum wage of 81.25 per hour.
President Kranelly stated this letter will be acknowledged and will be referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
13. From M. R. Berti, Joseph A. Brown, Carl Smith, Mrs. Leah Statler, J. H. Farris
and Earl I. Amundsen - all of the 3200 block on Calhoun Street - addressed to the
City Manager - requesting the paving of the unimproved portion of Calhoun Street,
between Peach and Post Streets.
President Kranelly explained that this letter has already been acknowledged by the
City Manager, who had outlined to these people the appropriate steps to be taken
in this matter.
14: From Mr.i.Phyllis Nelson and ten other residents on Ninth Street, commending the
work of Armand Plato, Francis Williamson and Fritz Druppal - for their assistance in
keeping traffic clear during the fighting of a recent serious fire in their neigh-
borhood.
President Kranelly stated the Council appreciates this letter and it will be ack-
nowledged with thanks.
15. From the Apartment House Association of Alameda County, Inc., protesting against
the proposed construction of 502 rental units under the Wherry Act on a twenty-acre
parcel of land in the west end of the City, by Alameda Bayside Development Corp.
President Kranelly stated the communication will be referred to the Alameda Bayside
file for further consideration at a later date when the development of this property
is before the Council for discussion.
16. From Mr. C. C. Howard, with reference to the late George H. Noble and enclosing
P copy of his letter and some snapshots which he felt would be of interest to Mr.
Noble's heirs.
The Clerk was instructed to forward the copy of the letter and the snapshots as sue—
(Tested.
17. From Mrs. Helen Freeman, 831 Laurel Street, submitting a copy of a proposal
which she had sent to the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County - suPgesting that
the State Freeway be realigned inland to run next to and parallel to the fifty-foot
road as not only a saving of taxpayers dollars (no rip-rap, fill or beach required)
but the City of Alameda would retain a much needed recreation area at no cost to
the taxpayer.
President Kranelly thanked Mrs. Freeman for her letter and stated it will be placed
in the file on this subject for further discussion when the development of this area
is under consideration.
lc. From Mrs. Jane K. Smith, 1170 Regent Street, requesting the Council's approval
of her application to establish a beer and sandwich business at 1257 Park Street.
Councilman Hove stated that, inasmuch as this request has been approved by the Chief
of Police of Alameda and it is still subject to the approval of the State Board of
Liquor Control, he would move the Council grant her request and approve the estab-
lishment of this business. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unani-
mously carried.
19'1 From the Alameda Democratic League, inquiring if the City of Alameda affords
the privilege to organizations such as it, of holding meetincr,s in the City Hall.
President Kranelly remarked thrt it is the regular practice to allow such organi-
zations to hold their meetings in the City Hall. He instructed the Clerk to so
inform the League - to ascertain when its meetings are held and also notify the
League that it must contact the City Manag,er's office to clear its meeting dates in
order to obviate any conflict.
20. From John A. and Theresa Gallagher and G. J. and. Daisy H. Burk, submitting
their Application for Permit to Fill Property located in the vicinity of Waterton and
Mound Streets, with 5,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill, said area containing
approximately 0.96 acre. The required 5,000. surety bond, approved by the Mayor,
accompanied the Application.
Councilman Moresi moved the Application be granted and a Permit to Fill Land be
issued, covering the area described. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall
and unanimously carried.
• From Bank of America, Trust Department, sinned by C. R. Cortsen, Assistant
Trust Officer, offering certain properties, known as 723 and 71 to 721 3- Haight
Pvenue, for sale to the City at the price of 5-38,000. for an off-street parking,
site.
President Kranelly referred the communication to the Off-Street Parking file for
ther consideration at the proper time.
22. From a number of property owners on Beach Road, Bay Farm Island, petitioning the
City Council to take such action PS may be necessary for the formation of an assess-
ment district for the reconstruction and improvement of Beach Road, with provision
for bonding the assessments made in connection with such improvement. The petition
was accompanied by a drawing showing the improvement plan, and also indicated thereon
that over 50 of the property owners were in favor of the formation of an assessment
district.
The Clerk stated that Mr. Lewis C. Evans, one of the petitioners, had informed her
that this action had the support of the Bay Farm Island Improvement League.
This matter was referred to the City Engineer for his report.
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23. Application No. 36980 of the Key System Transit Lines before the Public Utili-
ties Commission of the State of California was presented for the Council's informa-
tion. This requested Interim Relief and an Order Pursuant to Section 454 of the
Public Utilities Code Authorizing the Establishment of Increases and Adjustments
in Rates and Fares for Transportation of Passengers between Points in the Counties
of Alameda and Contra Costa, and the City and County of San Francisco, in the State
of California.
President Kranelly stated the City will be represented when this matter comes before
the Public Utilities Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
. Mr. Sam Zagami, 3261 Encinal Avenue, stated he had heard rumors that Market
Street had been closed and inquired if this were so.
Upon request, Mr. Froerer explained that the matter of abandoning a certain portion,
of Market Street was being studied by the Planning Board and Staff - but before any
abandonment proceedings could be taken there would have to be notices posted along
the area affected.
25. Mrs. Elizabeth Lassen, 1720 Palmera Court, referred to the letter from Mrs. Free-
man suggesting the realignment of the proposed south shore freeway and inquired if,
when this matter was discussed, it would be a public hearing.
President Kranelly assured Mrs. Lassen the subject would be taken up at a public
meeting.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
26. From the City Manager, recommending permission be granted to Captain Warren
Aspinall of the Fire Prevention Bureau, to attend the sessions of the Fire and Arson
Investigation Short Course, at the University of California, Berkeley, from June 20
to 24, 1955, and $20. be appropriated for his expenses.
Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Captain
Aspinall be permitted to attend the designated sessions for the period specified and
$20. be appropriated for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall,
Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
27. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Daniel L. Trade, low
bidder,for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer Lateral on Blanding Avenue, East
of Park Street, at the price of 1,718.35.
Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to Mr. Trade, for the specified project at the price quoted and 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: Council-
men Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent:
None.
28. From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the
Count of Money held May 23, 1955, which indicates the total sum of F4,491,783.03
in the City Treasury.
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The report was noted and ordered filed.
29. From the City Manager, requesting permission to dispose of two pieces of road
equipment which have been used by the Street Department and which are now obsolete
and of no further value. They are a Huber Road Roller, purchased in 1936, and an
Austin-Western Road Maintainer, 1929 model, purchased second-hand in 1937.
Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be permitted to
dispose of the obsolete equipment listed. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Moresi and unanimously carried.
3'. From the City Manager, recommending the Council give its permission for the
erection of a ten-foot high fence to enclose the area behind the bathhouse of the
Alameda Swim Center, as planned.
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; and permis-
sion be granted to allow the construction of the ten-foot fence. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hove and unanimously carried.
/31. From the City Planning Board, recommending the request of the East Shore Home
Owners Association be granted and the name of Garfield Avenue, East of Fernside
Boulevard, be changed to "East Shore Drive" and the numbers of the 3300 block be
changed to 1500.
. This matter was referred to "Resolutions".
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32. From the City Planning Board, with regard to the proposed development by Ala-
meda Bayside Development Corp, of certain tidelands in the west end of the City -
south of Central Avenue, between Third and Fourth Streets - requesting that the Coun-
cil give the Board ample time to make a study of this situation and that no fill agree-
ments be made until complete studies and recommendations have been made, based on
plans, zoning and land use.
President Kranelly stated it is the consensus of the Council to accept the decision
of the Planning Board with the understanding that the Council will be given a report
on this matter.
33. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Ed. Deemer Buick, Inc.,
low bidder, for furnishing one new Sedan for the Police Department, at the price of
82,077.22.
Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to this firm for furnishing the new Sedan at the price quoted and the
bid check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Haag and on roll c all carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag,
Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
3Lk From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Joe Peters Soto, low
bidder, for the Rental of Grading Equipment for Construction Work on the New Munici-
pal Golf Course, at the price of
35. At this time, President Kranelly announced that the official canvass of the
Absentee Ballots and Election Returns would be deferred to the end of the Agenda.
RESOLUTIONS:
"Resolution No. 5109
Authorizing Execution of Guaranty of Performance by
Housing Authority of the City of Alameda of the Terms
and Conditions of Lease to be Made With Said Authority
by the Regents of the University of California of
Portion of Lands Known as 'Estuary Cal-V211."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call
carded by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract
be awarded to Mr. Soto for this project at the price quoted, and the bid check be
returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and
on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haa-, Hove, McCall,
Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5110
Transferring 3,948.50 from the Special Public Health
Fund to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, whonpved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5111
Transferring t6,001.61 from the 1951 Sewer Bond Fund
to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
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39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5112
Transferring $21,615.00 from the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Fund to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5113
Transferring $90,425.85 from the Special Gas Tax
Street improvement Fund and 110,349.94 from Gas
Tax #1 Fund to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
41. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adopti on:
"Resolution No. 5114
Transferring )430.36 from the 1955 Municipal
improvement Bond Fund (Golf Course) to the
General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
42. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5115
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
Transferring 5.14.5 from the Special City Hall Repair
Fund and 15'742.15 from the Special Civil Defense
Construction Fund to the General Fund."
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
L3. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5116
Adopting Budget, Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of Memorandum of Agreement with the State of California
for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City
Streets for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and assed,
44. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5117
Authorizing Acceptance and Recordation of Conveyance to
SFFO: Disposition: OLM Cal-4120, Alameda (Atlantic
Trailer Park Property), and Payment of the Sum of
$45,000.00 Therefor."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
callcarried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
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45. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
Resolution No. 5118
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of
Alameda One (1) New Complete Loader with Attached
Hydraulically Operated 3/L. Cubic Yard Struck Level
Bucket, CailLng for Bids and Directing City Clerk to
Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
)16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall who moved, its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5119
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of
Alameda Olympia Sand for the New Municipal Golf Course,
Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise
Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded bv Councilman Haag and on roll call
carried bv the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
47. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adopt ion:
"Resolution No. 5120
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Top Soil for the
New Municipal Golf Course to the City of Alameda, Calling
for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, IvInPOSi and
President Kranelly, (). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
L8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. - 12i
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Installation of the Mound Street Storm Sewer from
Otis Drive to Waterton Street, 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, Hove, McCal:, Mores!. and
President Kranelly, (i3). Noes: Nono, Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution dulyedonted and passed.
)19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, whomoved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5122
Adopting iDecifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Relocation of the Model Airplane Field on Bay
Farm Island, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk
to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll c all
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution dulyadopted and passed.
50. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5 i23
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Relocation of an j2xisting Fence on the Southern Portion
of Bay Farm Island, Calling for Bids and Directing City
Clerk to Advertise Same."
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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: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
51. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5124
Authorizing Execution of Lease to Real Property Between
Alameda Belt Line, a Corporation, Lessor, and City of
Alameda, a Municipal Corporation, Lessee, for Substation
Purposes."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
52. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 5125
• Changing the Name of Garfield Avenue, Commencing at
Fernside Boulevard, to 'East Shore Drive, and
Changing the Numbers of the 3300 block Thereof
to 1500."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi
and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
53. "Ordinance No. 1152,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding Subdivisions '(59), (60), (61), (62), (63),
(6h_), (65), (66), (67) and (68) to Section 17-L32
Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections." (certain
intersections along San Antonio and Pacific Avenues)
Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun-
cilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent:
None.
FILING:
54. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of April 30, 1955 -
Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman.
55. Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for
Major City Streets.
56. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 6-55-12 - One New Complete Loader
with attached hydraulically operated 3/L cubic yard Struck Level Bucket.
57. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 6-55-13 - for Furnishing Olympia Sand
for the New Municipal Golf Course,
58. Specifications and Provisions No. MS 6-55-14 - for Furnishing Top Soil
for the New Municipal Golf Course.
59. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 6-55-16 - for Installation
of the Mound Street Storm Sewer from Otis Drive to Waterton Street,
60. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 6-55-17 - for Relocation
of an Existing Fence on the Southern Portion of Bay Farm Island.
61. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 6-55-18 - for Relocation
of the Model Airplane Field on Bay Farm Island.
BILLS:
62. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda, and the Departments
thereof, in the total amount of A112,149.89, plus a Supplemental List of Claims in
the total amount of A42,500.00, was submitted to the Council at this meeting.
The lists were accompanied by a certification from the City Manager that the Claims
shown were correct.
Councilman McCall moved the bills as itemized in the Lists of Claims filed with. the
City Clerk on June 7,1 955, 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
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the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President
Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
63. At this point, a recess was declared in order that the Council might canvass
the Absentee Ballots and the returns of the Special Municipal Referendum Election
held on Tuesday, May 211,
Upon reconvening, the Clerk announced that 35 Absentee Ballots had been tallied as
follows: Yes: 39; No: )1.6.
The meeting was referred back to "Resolutions",
RESOLUTIONS:
64. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
Resolution No. 5126
Declaring Canvass of Returns and Result of Special
Municipal Referendum Election Held on Tuesday,
May 2h, 1955.
"WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda, by Resolution No. 5088,
duly called and ordered held in said City a Special Municipal Referendum
Election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters and electors
thereof the measure hereinafter set forth; and
"WHEREAS, there were 128 election precincts within the City of Alameda
fixed and established by resalution of the Council of said City and desig-
nated and numbered consecutively from No. 1 to No. 128, both inclusive - as
the election precincts for holding the aforesaid Special Municipal Referendum
Election of the City of Alameda; and
"WHEREAS, all of the ballots used for said election were prepared, as
to form and contents, as prescribed by law, and a sample ballot was mailed
to each voter of the City of Alameda within the time and in the manner pro-
vided by law and such mailing was completed at least ten whole days preceding
the date of said election; and
WHEREAS, the officers of election for said election were duly appointed
and qualified, and all election supplies furnished and election booths pro-
vided for each precinct as provided by law; and
"WHEREAS, said Special Municipal Referendum Election was held on Tuesday,
May 2)1, 1955, in accordance with law and the proceedings of s-id Council, and
the votes thereat received and canvassed, and the returns thereof ascertained,
determined and declared in all respects as required by law; and
"WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda at this, its next regular
meeting following said election has met and fully canvassed the returns of
the votes cast at said Special Municipal Referendum Election as required by
law, and being fully advised in the premises, and having the returns of s aid
canvass before it; and
'WHEREAS, all absent voters' ballots have been duly received and can-
vassed in the manner prescribed by law and the result determined:
"NOM THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City Alameda
as follows:-
"(1) That said Special Municipal Referendum Election was held and con-
ducted, and the votes cast thereat received and canvassed, and the returns
thereof ascertained, determined and declared, in all respects and particulars
in the time, form and manner provided by law
"(2) That at said election the following measure was submitted to the
electors of said City and the number of votes cast at each precinct in said
City for and against said measure was as follows:
'MEASURE:
Shall Ordinance No. 1148, New Series,
authorizing Utah Construction Company
to dredge certain submerged lands of
the City of Alameda and fill certain tidelands of said Company
in the City of Alameda, and authorizing the execution of an
Agreement pertaining thereto, go into effect?
This Ordinance and the Agreement authorize
development of certain tidelands with fill from the submerged lands
of the City, and in exchange, require a one million dollar completion
bond and require the owner of the tidelands to provide certain public
benefits including a public beach and roadway, higher standards of
improvements in street installations than specified in existin sub-
division ordinances, shoppinc, centers with a four to one ratio of
parkin p; space to floor area, and the sale of land to the City for
public purposes at a stipulated price below cost.
Precinct No.
Yes No
1 164 17
2 82 52
3 84 33
L. 79 39
5 911_ 44
6 75 38
7 86 59
8 101 )0
9 102 57
10 67 6o
11 53 52
12 77 65
13 79 6o
14 77 56
15 71 58
16 67 55
17 81 56
18 81 46
19 69 40
20 78 57
21 70 56
22 85 36
23 • 69 74
24 54 99
25 73 28
26 76 59
27 63 41
28 61 46
29 57 ),9
30 63 37
31 62 25
32 87 50
33 77 22
34 6L 29
35 55 27
36 55 21
37 73 43
38 51 37
39 34 58
4o 54 71
41 62 91
4,= 47 85
43 54 42
44 57 36
111=' 53 28
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46 67 42
247 h4 38
48 57 31
49 59 40
50 58 32
51 43 hi,
52 45 39
53 5o 38
54 50 48
55 67 46
56 54 61
57 30 85
58 37 78
59 25 68
60 57 39
61 40 59
62 48 53
63 46 40
64 60 41
(r-
0, 60 44
66 60 42
67 249 31
68 52 60
69 242 59
70 34 92
71 21 136
72 16 122
73 51 79
74 59 35
75 58 34
Precinct No® Yes No
76 56 37
77 55 27
78 ;
4 0
79 16 6
80 37 9
81 25 0
82 35 13
83 35 10
84 15 6
85 63 53
86 66 !0;
87 53 22
88 61 32
89 58 53
90 53 86
91 36 130
92 81 87
93 55 75
95 52 39
95 53 40
96 6h 48
97 56 38
98 50 L i
99 35 56
100 45 19
101 73 33
102 61 23
103 55 53
104 69 37
105 57 39
106 68 57
107 55 66
108 57 4;
109 55 23
110 23 18
111 17 6
112 16 2
113 25 5
115 53 ._) 30
115
116 75 52
81 36
117 35 11
118 37 5
119 1 0
120 28 7
121 15 3
122 33 3
123 21 10
124 67 4
125 41 1
126 33 5
127 612 11
128 3
"(3) That all absent voters' ballots have been duly received and can-
vassed in the time, form and manner as required by law, and the result of
the absentee vote for and ap;ainst said measure at said Special Municipal
Referendum Election is as follows:
ABSENTEE VOTE
Absentee applications filed 88
Ballots returned 86
Ballots returned too late 1
Ballots counted 65
Yes No Total
39 46 85
"(4) That the whole number of votes cast in the City of Alameda at said
election was 12,423.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESC'LVED, that the Council of the City of
Alameda determines and declares that, as a result of the majority vote of the
people at the aforementioned Special Municipal Referendum Election held Tues-
day, May 24, 1955, and the canvass of said returns and those of the Absentee
Ballots at the Council meeting held June 7, 1955, Ordinance No. 1148, New
Series, shall become effective on June 8, 1955, and shall be in full force
on and after said date."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and
President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
65. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned -
to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 21, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,