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1955-07-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 19, 1955 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with Vice President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall (L}), were noted present. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 5, 1955, scribed. ere approved as tran- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: J 2. From Dalton, Graupner & Barber, Certified Public Accountants, submitting their proposal in connection with the audit of accounting records of the City of Alameda and its several Boards in the total amount of $3,600. per annum. 3. From George A. Hackleman, Certified Public Accountant, submitting his proposal for auditing the records of the City of Alameda and its several Boards in the total amount of X3,600. per annum. Vice President McCall explained that all certified public accountants in the City had been invited to submit proposals for this auditing service. The communications were laid over to the next meeting to be acted upon under "Unfin- ished Business". 4. From the Alameda Historical Society, requesting the Council give serious consi- deration to housing the historical collection and to the need of establishing a museum in the building located on the property formerly known as the Atlantic Trailer Park - and recently purchased by the City. It was pointed out that the Society has outgrown its quarters in the basement room of the Alameda Free Library and it is difficult to properly display and safeguard its exhibits. It was stated that the Board of Direct- ors would be happy to meet with the Council, or a committee of the Council, at any time to discuss this community problem. Vice President McCall thanked the Alameda Historical Society for its letter and stated that its communication would be answered, explaining that this property is just in the planning stage and the Recreation Commission is making a study of the situation at the present time. He stated he f elt the Historical Society is a "must" in the community but the over -all development of this area has to be given considera- ti on. 5. From the County of Alameda, giving Notice that it has received and filed a Notice of Intention to Circulate a Petition seeking incorporation, as a municipal corporation, of the unincorporated territory of the County of Alameda as hereinafter described - being situated in the Township of Eden. This Notice is necessary under the provisions of Section 314302.5 of the Government Code of the State of California, due to the fact that some of the territory proposed to be incorporated lies within three miles of the boundaries of the City of Alameda. The Notice was noted and ordered filed. 6'. From Merle E. Wilson, General Chairman, inviting the Council to attend Alameda's Second Fuchsia Show to be held at the Recreation Center, Lincoln Park, on August 7, at 12:00 o'clock noon. Vice President McCall stated this invitation will be acknowledged with thanks, and he urged all others present to plan to attend. 7. From John A. Taylor, submitting Application for Permit to Operate a News Vend- ing Stand in the Sidewalk Area of the City of Alameda - to be located at the south- west corner of Lincoln Avenue and Webster Street. Councilman Moresi moved the present operator of this newsstand be allowed to trans- fer his permit to Mr. John A. Taylor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag. Upon request, City Manager Froerer stated that, upon filing his Application, Mr. Taylor had been checked by the Police Department as to his character. He was a World War I Veteran and from the investigation he appears to be a substantial citi- zen of the community. The question was then called and the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (Lj . Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1) . 2 4 c 8 From Mrs. Henry G. Mathewson, 869 Walnut Street, protesting against the reclama- tion of tidelands. The communication was referred to the file on this subject. 9. From the Alameda Tennis Club, addressed to the City Manager, thanking the City for the new lights recently installed at Washington Park. Vice President McCall stated the Council appreciates receiving such a letter and it will be acknowledged accordingly. HEARINGS: 1O Continued from the last meeting was the matter of the Petition from Utah Con- struction Company for the formation of a Reclamation District. Filed with the Clerk prior to this meeting was a "Response of Petitioner Utah Con- struction Company to Objections and Petition for Exclusion Filed by Certain Land- owners in the Proposed Reclamation District ". The Clerk read two letters from Encinal Yacht Club, one dated July 18, 1955, and the other dated July 5, 1955 - in order that they both could be included in the official transcript of the proceedings of this Hearing. A stenotype operator was present to act as an official reporter of the proceedings had on this matter and the transcript thereof is hereby referred to, and by such reference, is made a part of these minutes REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 11. From the City Manager, recommending that a representative of the City be auth- orized to attend the meeting of the California State Highway Commission to be held in Los Angeles on July 20, 1955, and the sum of $75. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that a City representative be authorized to attend the meeting specified and the sum of A75. be appropriated for his expenses. 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). 12. From the City Manager, recommending that fourteen members of the Alameda Police Department be permitted to attend the California Technical Institutes of Peace Offi- cers' Training, to be held in Berkeley from August 1 to 12, 1955, and ,.`x"180. be appro- priated for this purpose. The Officers would attend these classes on their own time. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the four- teen Officers be authorized to attend the classes during the period specified and 4180. be appropriated to defray their expenses. The motion was seconded by Council- man Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, ()1). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1) . 13. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for furnishing Gravel to the New Municipal Golf Course at the total price of t11,232. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to this firm for furnishing the Gravel for the New Municipal Golf Course at the price quoted and the bid check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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, (L). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). 14. From the City Planning Board, informing the Council that it is deferring all study on the matter of the proposed development in the west end of the City by Ala- meda Bayside Development Corp. Councilman Hove suggested that the Council ask the Planning Board for its recommenda- tion on the plans which have been submitted by Alameda Bayside Development Corp. He suggested this letter be referred to the Committee of the Whole and that the Council have a meeting with the Planning Board with respect to this matter - and prior to that meeting the Planning Board submit its recommendation to the Council. Vice President McCall thereupon instructed that a letter be written to the Planning Board, requesting that it meet with the Council at its earliest convenience and also ask for its recommendation on the plans submitted by Alameda Bayside Development Corp. 15. From the City Manager, recommending that the Council authorize the purchase of fill material for the new Municipal Golf Course on the open market, as a consider- able sum of money can thus be saved in the construction of the new Golf Course. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted, and the necessary fill material for the new Golf Course be purchased on the open market. 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). lb. From the City Manager, recommending that a fifteen -day extension of time be granted to H. H. Anderson, contractor for the project of Constructing Storm Sewer Line "B" along Flower Lane, from Beach Road to Island Road, Bay Farm Island. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the requested fifteen -day extension of time be granted to the contractor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and unanimously carried. J 17. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to the Roscoe Moss Com- pany of Los Angeles, low bidder, for the project of Constructing a Well at the new Municipal Golf Course at the price of X19,501.80. Councilman Haag moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project at the price quoted and the bid checks or bonds 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). 4 18. From the City Manager, recommending that all bids for furnishing Top Soil #1 be rejected and contract be awarded to Mr. R. C. King for furnishing approximately 16,000 cubic yards of Top Soil #2 at the total cost of $29,664. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that all bids on Top Soil #1 be rejected and contract be awarded to Mr. King for furnishing the quan- tity of Top Soil #2 indicated, at the price quoted, and the bid checks or bonds 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, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). INTRODUCTION" OF ORDINANCES: 19. 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 Amen ding the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding to Chapter 1, Title XI Thereof, a New Article to be Numbered Article 3 -A, Relating to the Provision of Off - Street Parking in Connection with "Dwellings and Other Structures." 20. Councilman Haag introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: RESOLUTIONS: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 3 -5417 and 3 -5418 Thereof, Relating to Time of Delinquency of Taxes." 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5]49 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Construction of Tennis Courts at Krusi Park, 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, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). Thereupon the Vice President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adopti on: "Resolution No. 5150 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of an Irrigation System for the New Municipal Golf Course, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice Presi- dent McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). Thereupon the Vice President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. FILING: 23. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1955 - Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman. 24. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 7-55-20, for Construct- ion of Tennis Courts at Krusi Park. 25, Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 5-55-12, for Installation of an Irrigation System for the New Municipal Golf Course. BILLS: 26, An Itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda, and the Departmentsthereof, in the total amount of $15,793.86, was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The list was accompanied by certification from the City Manager that the Claims shown were correct. Councilman Haag moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on July. 19, 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 following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, Moresi and Vice President McCall, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Kranelly, (1). 27. Prior to adjournment, Vice President McCall noted Mr. Terry LaCroix, Past Presi- dent of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, in the audience and called upon him. Mr. LaCroix introduced Mr. Bill Ford of the Public Affairs Committee, and stated they hoped to have some of their members attend all Council meetings as they are interested in civic affairs. ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 2, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,