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1955-09-13 Regular CC MinutesZU HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 13, - _ -1955 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Kranelly presidinF. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilmen Moresi, ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall Moresi and President Kranelly, (5), were:noted present. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Mrs. Bernice Picetti, 1269 Caroline Street, informing the Council that, due to illness in her family, she will not be able to serve on the Election Board for the Reclamation District. President Kranelly said he felt the City Manager should write a letter to Mrs. Picet expressing the Council's regret at the illness in the family and the fact that she cannot serve on this Election Board. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions", for the appointment of a substitute. From Mr. George T. Hansen, submitting Final Map, Title Sheet and Improvement Plan of his subdivision known as Tract No. 1636, and requesting approval by the City Council. It was stated that he is willing to enter into a contract with the City to guarantee construction of his street improvements and that he is posting a perform- ance bond in the amount of 122,000. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 3. From the Alameda County Taxpayers Association, Inc., signed by F. Patrick Henry, Budget Analyst, submitting a "Five-Year Picture" o.f the City Sales and Use Tax - and pointing out that the City Council budget for this period has under-estimatea sales and use tax revenue by substantial amounts each year. It was :ell: tha-t the Council should set the receipts for sales and use taxes at a more realistic level. President Kranelly stated some points in the letter are at variance with the City's own facts and it is the Council's opinion that the estimates which have been arrived at by the City Manager are inclined to be more factual than those presented by Mr. Henry. He asked that the City Manager acknowledge the communication. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: }\1 Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council, stating that the City could receive more revenue if it would establish parking meters on the three blocks at the north- erly end of Webster Street. Councilman Hove stated he understood the Police Department is making a study of this matter at the present time. EF0RTS OF COMMITTEES: 5. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Justice-Dunn Co., low bidder, for the project of Turf Development of Nine Holes of the New Municipal Golf Course at the price of ,P34,863. Councilman Hove moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the specified company for this particular project 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, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. From the City Manager, recommending that authorization be riven to Mrs. Lucile Harrison and Mr. Bud Dingman, Playground Directors, to accompany approximately twenty- five teen-agers from Alameda to attend the Northern California Youth Council Confer- ence, to be held at Asilomar, Septamber 23, 21 L and 1.5, 195; also that 9. be appro- priated for this purpose and the group be permitted to use two City automobiles for its transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that the two Playground Directors indicated be authorized to attend the specified Conference with the group of teen-agers; 29. be appropriated for their expenses and two City auto- mobiles be used for their transportation. The motion 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. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 7. Councilman Haag introduced the following ordinance, which was then referred to "Ordinances for Passage", due to its emergency nature: f' ) "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of Certain Tide and Submerged Lands to the City of Oakland, a Muni- cipal Corporation, and Approving the Form of Deed." 8. Councilman Hove introduced the following ordinance, which was then referred to "Ordinances for Passage", due to its emergency nature: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Ala- meda for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956, and Apportion- ing the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." RESOLUTIONS: 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adop- tion: "Resolution No. 5165 Authorizing Attendance of Members of the Council, Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda at the Annual Conference of the League of California Cities to be Held at San Francisco, and Appropriat- ing Funds Therefor." (1,000) 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 Presi- dent Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5166 Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956; Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Said Budget for Said Fiscal Year and Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made." 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. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adop- tion: "Resolution No. 5167 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with George T. Hansen in the Matter o± Completion of Improvements in Subdivision Known as Tract No. 1636." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll _1 carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, irhomoved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5168 Approving Final Man of Subdivision Known as Tract No. 1636, Submitted by George T. Hansen." 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall who moved its adop- tion: "Resolution No. 5169 Amending Resolution No, 5162, Relating to Election Board for Election of Board of Trustees of Reclama- tion District No. 2087." (Ford H. Thomason) 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adop- tion: "Resolution No. 5170 Recommending to the Public Housing Administration Manner of Disposition of Encinal Housing Project, CAL-4113 and Webster Housing Project, CAL-4118 and CAL-4119." 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: .15. "Ordinance No. 1161, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 79 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." (Alameda Hospital Expansion) Councilman Hove moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion 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. 16. "Ordinance No. 1162, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of Certain Tide and Submerged Lands to the City of Oakland, a Municipal Corporation, and Approving the Form of Deed." 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. 17. "Ordinance No. 1163, New Series An Ordinance Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1955-1956, and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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 FILING: 18. Final Budget - City of Alameda - Fiscal Year 1955-1956. 19. Final Map and Plans - Subdivision Known as Tract No. 1636 - submitted by Mr. George T. Hansen. 20. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Mr. George T. Hansen - with regard to improvements in Tract No. 1636. BILLS: 21, An Itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department3thereof, in the total amount of ;Z,044.70, 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 McCall moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on September 13, 1955, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haag and on rollc allc arried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haar, Hove, McCall Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 26 22. Prior to adjournment, President Kranelly noted the presence of Mr. J. C. Mitchell, Chairman of the Budget Committee of the City of Alameda Taxpayers' League, Inc., and inquired if he would like to make any remarks. Mr. Mitchell pointed. out the League office is one where there is specialized interest and it had made honest and sincere efforts in making its recommendations to the City Council with respect to the City budget. ADJOURNMENT: 23. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 4, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,