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1955-10-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA H.LLD ri-UESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 1955 The meeting convened at 3:05 o'clock P. M. with PresidenL Kranelly presiding. The Pledge of Al e,:,iance was lead by CouncIlman ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President „.„ • Krahelly, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. ,•• „.• „•• MINUTES: • ..„. ,.• 1. The minutes of the adjourned regUlar meeting held. September 13, 1955, and the :•• • special moeting held SeP tember 29, 1955, were approved as transcribed. ..• • ..•• • CFEN— BIS: ••••• N-G ,i. D • • . ; • • . I P . -• Bids were opened and read for the Furnishing of Traffic Paint and Thinner for • • the remainder 05 the fiscal year 1.955-1956, in accordance with Specifications the :„. for, No. MS 9-55-17, as follows: • From Edward E. Smith, dba Alameda Garden. & Hardware Co. 500 gals. White Traffio Paint 25 " Red u 100 " Yellow u u 100 " Thinner Accompanied by check . in amount of 4 12.41 per 5 gals. 17.51 " 5 " 15.4 " 5 " 77.25 " 100 " 0_00.00 From Frank. W. Dunne Co.• 500 gals. White Traffic Paint 4 11.18 per 5 gals. 25 " Bed u u 20.50 " 5 " 100 " Yellow. If 9 14.21 " 5 9 100 " Thinner - - - - 3.76 " 5 it Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of - '4100.00 From W. P. Fuller & Co. 500 gals. White Traffic Paint 25 " Red u 1! 100 " Yellow tr u 100 " Thinner Accompanied h Bank Money Order in amount of 10.75 per 5 gal 1.8.05 " 5 13.75 " 5 " 3.00 z„.100.00 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From the Aaameda 'Optimist Club, expressing thanks to the Council for permissiOn recently granted for the Club to sponsor a Circus at the Bethlehem Steel Company parking area. President Kranelly indicated the appreciation the appreciation of the Council for this letter, congratulating the Optimist Club on the undertaking. The letter was then ordered filed. From County of Alameda, informing the Council that there has been filed a Notice of Intention to Circulate Petition seeking incorporation, as a municipal corporation, of the unincorporated territory of the County, this intention covering the proposed City of Washington Manor. The communication was noted and ordered filed. V. From Alameda Realty, signed by Lovell H. Dugan, requesting approval of the Final Map of Tact No. 1289. This subdivision is known as thetillesLor Tract" and is located south of Otis Drive, approxi_maLoly at the ends of Peach and Pot Streets. This matter was referred to "Resolutions". 4 6. From the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, requesting the Council to nominate officials for membership on the Board of Directors of the Association. Councilman Hove moved the incumbent Board members from the City of Alameda be re- nominated for membership on this Board of Directors, these J-entlemeh being Mr. J. P. Cla rk, City Attorney, and 110. Robert L. William, Planning Director. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 7. From Alton S. Lee, Architect, submitting Agreement in connection with develop- ment of new park and playground facilities at the Atlantic Trailer Park Site. This agreement provides for investi; „ion of the existing bui1diris at this Trailer Park location, in order to determine the feasibility of remodelin tnem, before Proceeding further with e suing steps in the plans for development of this property. The matter was referred by ?resident liarane ly to the later headin of "Resolutions". 8( From the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce, submitting a progress report on the Youth advancement Committee of that organzation, and requesting thaL the Council give official sanction for the committee, and for the name suggested for it, "The Mayor's Youth Commission". This committee was formed for the purpose of carrying out the Mayor's receni, request that the Junior Chamber spearhead the sponsorship of an "old fashioned town meeting" in the City, for the purpose of calling to;ether interested agencies to evaluate existing facilities and programs and to study the lo-al aspects of delinquency and its prevention. President Kranelly stated that there had been no time for the Council to make any study of the report, and the matter was laid over until the next meeting of the Council to be considered under "Unfinished Business". ORAL COMMUUTCATICNS: 9. Mr. Frank Gottstein rose and spoke or a report sent him on the parking situation, s'lowin,7;, he felt, a lack of adequate "yellow" painted loading zones around the City, citing instances provi_w; this fact. He also was of the opinion that the cost of parkin; meters, as shown in t_ijs report, is excessively hikh. Mr. Gottstein also mentioned that automobil3s are being repaired on the streets of the City, in spite of his being assured that such work is riot being oone. President Kranelly tha d Mr. Gottstein for his remarks. nEfOtiTS OF COmMITTEES: V 10. From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, recohlmending the Personnel Department make a study of the feasibility of amendin; Ordinance No. 1035, New Series, to include the father and mother or the employee's spouse concerning absence due to "Illness in Immediate Family". The Public Utilities Board, at its meeting held Sewember 14, had discussed this subject, and requested that the Personnel PePart—e,lt be instructed to look into the feasibility o' th=7 ordinance being extended to provide this slight acditiona1 coverage. The matter was referred to the Personnel Department or its study and report to the Council. 11X From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, suggesting that a study be made of the various hospitalization and medical plans with a view to determining the feasibility of adoptinga health plan whereby the City might ass- ume at least a portion of the cost of such a plan. This natter was referred to the City Manager for study and report back to the Council. 12 From the City Manager, recommending that the Director of Public health Nursing be granted four days leave with pay to attend the Annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in Kansas City, Missouri, from November 14 to 18, 1955, inasmuch as she will be on vacation in that vicinity at tnattime. Councilman Moresi moved that this leavo be granted to the Director of Public uealth lursing, with pay, in order that she might attend the specified meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall bioresi and President Kranelly (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From the City Manager, recommending that Mr. Robert A. Worden, Assistant Director of Civil Defense and Disaster, and Mr. William Pm.ell, Chief Warden, be permitted to attend the Conference on Civil Defense and Disaster P,d1Ja-oedness, to be held in Sacrarlento on October 13 and 14, 1955, also that 330.00 be appropri- ated for this purpose and permission be granred 'or use of a Ci'y automobile for their transportation. President Kranelly remarked that this Conference has been called by Governor Goodwin J. Knight to familiarize local, governmental officials with the many changes it has been necessary to make in Civil Defense planning and policies, adding that it would be highly advantageous to have these directors attend. Councilman McCall moved that permission be granted, as recommended, for the named gentlemen to attend this Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness Conference on the specified dates; that 00. be appropriated for this purpose and use of a City automobile be permitted for their transportation. The motion IP/as 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. 14. From the City Manager, recommending that Robert L. Williams, Planning Director, be authorized to attend the Annual Meeting of the Shoreline Planning Association of Cali ornia, to be held in Long Beach from October 6 through the 8th, 1955, and that 470. be appropriated for this purpose. It was mentioned that Mr. Williams had been taken slightly ill and might possibly be unable to make this trip. Councilman Haag therefore moved that the recommen- dation of the City Manager be accepted and Mr. illiams, or a substitute, be permitted to attend this Meeting of the Shoreline Planning Association of California, that ,,p70. be appropriated for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Haag, Hove, McCall, Loresi and 2resident Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. From the City Planning Board, concerning the petition and suggestion of the Naval Officers Realty Corp., and recommending to the Council that the entry to the Corporation's property be made via Webster Street, in back of the store and theater - connecting nith the existing 19.5-foot alley-way, and the alley-way be widened by the existing 25-foot easement on the westerly side of the alley at that point. This problem is rather a complex one, involving the necessity for considerable study and determining the disposition of the Maritime Administration, in order to work out an effective solution. The matter was referred to the City Manager for review, study- and further report. 16. From the Auditor and Assessor, requesting that he be permitted to purchase a "National 34" Accounting Machine at the price of '5,217.85, under Section 3-15 of the Charter, which allows the Council, by four-fifths vote, to purchase on the open market. The purchase of this machine had been discussed in the preparing of the 1955- 1956 fiscal year budget. During, the four months since the matter was first considered and the present time there has been an increase of qp375. in the price. If bids are advertised for this machine, the National Cash Register Company, whose make of machine the Auditor's office now uses and whose product would produce the greatest efficiency of operation in purchasing another machine, would be forced to quote the new and higher price. Therefore, by being allowed to purchase on the open market, this saving of 4375. can be effected. Councilman Hove moved that permission be granted for the Auditor to purchase this new "National 34" accounting machine at the price of ,i35,217.85. 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. 4 17. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Everett Street Service Station, 2449 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, for Furnishing Automobile and Truck Tires and Tubes for the remainder of the fiscal year 1955-1956, that company being the low bidder. Councilman Moresi moved that contract mentioned be awarded to the Everett Street Service Station, at the prices specified, and that bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the followinJ vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Mores' and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 4 18. From the Recreation Commission, recommending the project of constructing the Rest Room-Storage Building at Krusi Park proceed immediately, if funds are available: also, that preliminary planning retired for the development of the Atlantic Trailer Project property be initiated soon. 1:13% From the 'Recreation Commission, settinT, forth business procedures for the operation of the Alameda Swim Center. President l'e-anelly stated the Commission has made a study of the procedures observed in he surrounding area for the operation of municipal swimming pools. The recommended charges are based on their findin;s. The theory of municipal swimming pool charges in most cities is based upon the fact that the swimmer chooses this activity in preference to other recreational facilities vihich are provided free of cost, and therefore pays a small fee to offset the higher costs of operation of the pools. 2 i 3 Councilman Haag moved . that the business procedures recommended by the Recreation Commission for operation of the Alameda Swim Center be adopted. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Hove and unanimously carried. 20 From the City Ma _agc, requesu ng authority . to dispose of fifteen obsolete fire alarm boxes at a price of 0. each, offered by the Gorham Fire Equipment Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Councilman Hove moved that authorization be given to the City Manager to dispose of these obsolete alarm. boxes at the price specified. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. V 21. From the City Manager, recommending tlIat in accordance with a request from Police Chief George R. Doran, two police officers vho recently joined the depart7 ment be permitted to attend the Fourteenth Class for Peace Officers Basic Training, to be held at St. Mary's College from. October 17 to Novembe-r 19, inclusive, and that VO. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Moresi moved that this recommendation be accepted, that two officers of the Police Department be permitted to attend this Training Class during the time specified, and that V/O. be appro-1Driated for this purpose. The motion was seconded by Councilman MoCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen. Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, 5). Noes None. Absent: None. 22. From the City Manager, recommending that an extension of time until Novem- ber 1, 1955, be granted Paris Brothers, the contractors for the installation of Storm Drains and Ditches for the New Golf Course. Councilman McCall moved that the requested time extension be granted to Paris Brothers for the completion of this project. The motion was seconded by Council- man Haag and unanimously carried. HESOLUTICNS: 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption:, "Resolution No. 51r72 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Lovell H. Duggan and Janet A. Dugan, His Wife, in the Matter of Completion of Improvements in Subdi- vision Known as Tract No. 1289." 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. Thereubon the President de- clared said resolution.duly adopted and Passed. 24. The folJowing resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, vho moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5173 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Knownas Tract No, 1269, Submitted by Lowell H. Duggan and Janet Duggan, His Wife." Thc motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll calI 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. 25, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman idoresi who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5174 Amending Resolutions Nos. 5167 and 5168, Relating to Tract No. 1636." (Hansen Tract The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Counci2Tar 1,-cCall and on roll call carried by the followin- vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haa,-,, Hove, McCall, Moresi and Prosidont i-ranelly, (5). ;Tees: None. Abnt: Hone. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 26. The following resolution was incroduced b,y Councilman McColl, vho moved iLe adoption: (-± "Resolution No. 5175 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Alton S. Lee, Architect, for ArclLibectural Services for Investigation of Existing Buildins at, Atlantic Trailer Court Site to Determine the Feasibility of Remodeling Same." President Kranelly commented that the original Agreement submitted had made provision for progressino; considerably further Into the project of a park development at this site. However, the Council had decided, particularly in view of the fact that the current fiscal year budget has made no allowance for the final act of constructing the new City Park at this location and it could therefore not reach that stage within the next few months, it would be wiser to advance step by step, consulting on one phase at a time before going on to the next. The motion to adopt said resolution was then seconded by Councilman Haag and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (O. Noes: None. Absent: None. 'hereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. V 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No. 5175 In Memoriam to Horton D. Maynard." (Former Member, Board of Education) "WITH PROFUUND SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of Horton D. Maynard, former member of the Board of Education of the City of Alameda; "WHEitEAS, Mr. Maynard served the City of Alameda as a member of the Board of Education for a berm from January 2, 1924, to May 4, 1926, and was always concerned with the best interests of the youth of the City; and "',iHEREAS, Mr. Maynard also served his fellow citizens as a leader during the depression era. "NOW, THE:1EFORE, BE IT HESOLVED, 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 ex- presses its sense of personal loss and its appreciation for his interest and business leadership in the early growl* of the City of this day; and "BE 17 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. Maynard, in order to extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence in their bereavement; and tnE 11 FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meet'n7 of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of HORTON D. riAYNRD." * * * President Kranelly spoke of his long acquaintance ship with Mr. Maynard, re- ferring particularly to that Aentleffan's many years of activity in the Elks Club. He had been dubbed "Sticky Bill" many years ago by virtue of his vocation as a varnish salesman, and anyone who became associated with him over the years loved him as a stickler for anything in which he believed or took an interest. 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 de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. FILING: 28. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Lowell H. and Janet A. Duggan - re Tract No. 1289. 29. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of Au7ust 31, 1955 - Verified by Dalton, Graupner Barber. 30. Report on Examination of Accounts - City of Alameda - for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1955 - by Middleton, Suman Hackleman. 31. City Auditor's Report - for Fi cal Year ended June 30, 1955. BIL 32. An Itemized List of Claims arainst the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of L:93, 393.29, was submitted to the Ccunoil 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 o Claims rriled with the City Clerk o October 4, 1955, and submitted to the Col moil a4 this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Haa(,) uncilman Haaq and on roll cal] ca rhe CollowinF, vol3e. Ayes: Councilmen Hove, McCall, Moresi and Fre by Kranelly, (5). Noes: Uone. bsent: None. Respectfully submitted, Deputy City Clerk ** President Kranelly cited that the portion of this letter pertaining to the develop- ment of the Atlantic Trailer Project property is being covered later under "Reso- lutions". Councilman McCall then moved that inasmuch as funds were included in the fiscal year budget for the Krusi Park building, the matter should be referred to the City Manager to prepare for the advertising for bids. 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. ADJOURNMENT:. 33. There being no further business to come before the meetin, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of HORTON D. MWI,NRD- to assemble in regul sesolon on Tuesday evening, October 18, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock.