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1955-12-06 Regular CC Minutes2 9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 0, 1955 The meeting convened at 800 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 November 15, 1955, and of the special meeting held November 17, 1955 were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2( From the Board of Supervisors, Alameda County, informing the Council of the filing of a Notice of Intention to Circulate ijetition seeking incorporation, as a municipal corporation, of the unincorporated territory of the County. This Notice of Intention is in connection with the incorporation of the proposed City of Washington Manor. The communication was noted and ordered filed. 3. From the Encinal Yacht Club, signed by I. A. Calpestri, President, with reference to leasing of property on the outer perimeter of the proposed south shore fill suit- able to maintain commensurate aquatic and social activities as are presently enjoyed. This letter pointed outthe long tradition of the Yacht Club's activity, and stated the filling of the south shore area by the Utah Construction Company will landlock the present facility and reduce the desirability of the location for the Club's functions. The letter requested the opportunity of meeting with the Council to further discuss this problem. President Kranelly stated that, as the Council is not in nossession of sufficient data as yet to be able to give this matter the consideration it requires, the letter would be referred to the City Manager for review and report. 4. From three residents of the Otis Drive area, namely Alice Challen LoGrasso, 2601 LaJolla Drive; A. A. Horwege, 909 Broadway; and M. E. Barteau, 2525 0-is Drive - transmitting copy of a letter written to the City Planning Board under date of October 7, 1955. The subject matter of these letters concerns the use of Broadway as a main thor- oughfare in the Master Plan. President Kranelly thanked these people for their letters, stating they would be referred to the file on the Master Plan for incorporation in the reports on which later action will be taken. 5'( From Fernhoff and 'Wolfe, attorneys for Bay View Development Corporation, offering for dedication as a public street the cul de sac, Clay Street east of Post Street. This matter was referred to "Resolutions". 6. From the Western Advertising System, Inc., requesting that the Council con- sider its proposal to place sixty bus stop benches in the City. This firm proposes to allow the Alameda Chamber of Commerce the use of twenty benches to advertise "Shop at Home in Alameda" or any other copy they may wish to use for the good of the community. There would be no charge for this service. For this consideration this company requests permission to place the other forty benches in the City, these to bear advertising sold to national accounts such as breads, soft drinks, or coffee. President 1-ranelly stated this matter presents many questions which need to be considered. The letter was therefore referred to the City Manager for further study and report to the Council at a later date. 7. From the Citizens Volunteer Anti-Vivisection Committee, enclosing copy of ordinance which that Committee is proposing for adoption by the City with reference to the leashing of dogs as a means of control to reduce the danger of rabies. This letter was referred to the Advisory Health Board, which is working on this problem, for consideration in connection with the findings of that Board on the subject, and report back to the Council. The City Manager was also requested to check on ordinances being enacted in other cities to effect the necessary control in this situation, President Kranelly stat- ing the Council would take no action in this regard until it has additional facts. 8. From the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, enclosing copy of a letter from the Public Housing Administration directing the local authority to close the Sherman Street entrance to the Encinal Project Cal-4113, also stating that families in this Project were given a six-months' notice to vacate by Janu- ary 1, 1956. President Kranelly stated this is an automatic proceeding. The City can only take such steps as are necessary to protect the residents in that section. The City Manager, it was stated, had already advised the Fire and Police Chiefs of this closing, in order that those departments may be alerted to protect the interests of the tenants. The letter was then referred to the file on this subject. From Ford H. Thomason, member of the City Planning Board, requesting permission of the Council to be absent from the State for approximately two months commencing December 18, 1955. Councilman Hove moved that this permission be granted Mr. Thomason. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 10. Mr. Frank Gottstein rose and spoke at some length about the noise of jet planes, stating it hardly seems necessary to have these planes constantly flying over the City. President Kranelly thanked Mr. Gottstein for his remarks, commenting that the Council had acted on complaints which were received some time ago in this regard, and the noise had been reduced somewhat. The President also requested that the City Manager contact Captain Louis E. French, Commandant of the Naval Air Station, and Rear Admiral Frank T. Ward, U. S. N., Fleet Air Commander at the Air Station, to determine if anything can be done to eliminate or at least cut down on this nuisance. HEARINGS: 11. The matter was presented concerning the request from James J. and Lotta Cane and Vernon M. and Mary Lilley, by letter received from the Oakland Title Insurance Company, for the Amendment and Division of Diagram and Assessment of Parcel No. 28 in the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District, Project No. 1, into two parcels to be known as No. 28- in the names of James J. and Lotta Cane and No. 2R-1 in the names of Vernon M. and Mary Lilley. Affidavit of Publication, as required, being on file in the Clerk's office and there being no protests registered against this request, Councilman Moresi moved that the report of the City Engineer in this matter be accepted, and amendment be allowed. 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. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 1 • From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, reporting on the Count of Money held November 16, 1955 - showing an amount of $4,225,969.84 in the City Treasury. The letter was noted and ordered filed. 4 13. From Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Executive Secretary, Civil Service Board, advis- ing that Shirley H. Tennier, City Clerk, now on sick leave, will go on half pay on December 4, 1955, her sick leave at full salary having been exhausted on that date; also that four working days of vacation at full pay have not as yet been taken by Mrs. Tennier. This matter was referred to "nesolutiens". 14. From Forrest V. Routt, Jr., Secretary, Retirement Board, requesting that the Council authorize an actuarial valuation of the Municipal Employees Retirement System, with the objective of becoming a Contract Member of the State Employees' Retirement System. 295 The letter quotes the results of a straw vote taken of Retirement System members on the question of making this request of the Council, the "Yes" vote coming f rom 229 members, of a total of 256 people eligible to vote, or 90%. Councilman Haag moved that this request be granted, that authorization be given for this actuarial valuation to be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hove and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and -eresident Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. vi 15. From the Advisory Health Board, recommending that certain additions be made to existing ordinances in order to meet the requirements of the State Department of Public Health with regard to the control of dogs to prevent the spread of rabies. This letter was laid over to be considered at a later meeting under "Unfinished Business", in order that more complete data can b e assembled for consideration. 16. From the City Treasurer and Tax Collector, regarding refund of overpayment of sales tax requested by John F. Sheehan, 1930 Main Street, in the amount of 0183.45. Councilman Hove moved that this refund be made. The motion was seconded by Council- man Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President A-ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 17. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Sections 15-621, 15-623, 15-629 and 15-6210 of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to the Collection and Removal of Garbage." 18. 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 Amending Section 2-547 Thereof, Re- lating to Absence of Officers and Employees of the City by Reason of Death or Critical Illness in the Immediate Family." NEW BUSINESS: President Kranelly stated that adoption of a policy of including an invocation in the opening of each Council meeting had been under consideration. Upon request, the City Manager elaborated by saying that as a result of a discussion with the Council and a conference which the mayor has had with representatives of the Ministerial Union, it has been concluded that this ceremony will be made a part of Council meetings. The December 20, 1955, meeting of the Council has been set for the inauguration of this policy. At this time a representative of the ministry will be present to begin the meeting with an invocation. Councilman Haag thereupon moved that this policy of including an invocation in the opening of each Council meeting be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5188 Authorizing the Execution of Amendment to Contract NOy(U)-22357 (Change 'K') Relating to Direct Services to Navy Public Quarters and Navy Housing Homoja 'B'." The City Manager, upon request, stated this resolution is a matter of agreement between the 12th Naval District and the City of Alameda, in which the District pays for certain direct services they receive from the City. The difference in this new agreement is approximately $1,000. over last year. 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 h-ranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5189 Adopting Specifications for Operating hefresh- ment Concession in Washington Park, Lincoln Park, Krusi Park, mcKinley Park and Thompson Field for the Period Commencing January 1, 1956 and Ending December 31, 1957, 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: Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and Presi- dent Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5190 Providing for Extra Compensation for Irma L. Nelson, Senior Stenographer-Clerk (Deputy City Clerk), for City Service Performed During Part of Vacation Period." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5191 Resolution of Intention to order the Vacation of a Portion of Market Street, in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5192 Fixing Fees to be Charged by Police Depart- ment for Furnishing Reproductions of Data Authorized by Section 488.5 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, or other Data." • The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: 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 McCall who moved its adoption: 297 "Resolution No. 5193 Establishing Official Grade of Mound Street, from Otis Drive to Waterton Street, and Fix- ing Standard for Future Improvement Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, Hove, McCall, moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5194 Accepting Grant Deed from Bay View Devel- opment Corporation of Real Property, for Street Purposes, (Clay Street east of Post Street), and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Hove, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Hove, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5195 Establishing Official Grade of Waterton Street West of Mound Street and Fixing Standard for Future Improvement Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, -love, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5196 Memorializing the Federal Government in the Matter of Extending the Time for Termination of Encinal Housing Project Cal-4113 to Permit it to be Taken Over by a Local Redevelopment Agency." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5197 Waiving Strict Compliance of the Provisions of the Alameda Municipal Code in the "latter of Sick Leave of Mrs. Shirley H. Tennier, City Clerk." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Haag, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and President Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haag, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5198 In Memoriam to Leo Frank Smith "WITH DEEP SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of LEO FRANK SMITH, who served the people of the City as a member of the Board of Trustees from May 3, 1916, to April 17, 1917, this type of government having preceded the City Manager-Council form now in practice. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of his civic- minded spirit in the progress and development of the City, the Council of the City of Alameda expresses its sense of loss and its gratitude for the interest shown by Mr. Smith for the betterment of the citizens of the community; "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be trans- mitted to the family of Mr. Smith, that it may extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence; 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 TEO FRANK SMITH." 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. After the reading of this resolution, President Kranelly requested that the audience stand for a moment of silent tribute to the memory of this old-time civic servant. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 31. "Ordinance No. 1165, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (69) to Section 17-432 Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersec- tions." (Pacific Avenue and Union Street) 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, flove, McCall, Moresi and President Lranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: ione. FILING: 32. Specifications No. MS 12-55-19 - for Operating Refreshment Concession in Washington Park, Lincoln Park, 1-..rusi ?ark, mclCinley Park and Thompson Field for Period Commencing January 1, 1956 and Ending December 31, 1957. 33. Reclamation Plan of Lands Within Reclamation District No. 2087, by Utah Construction Company. President Kranelly directed that this Reclamation Plan be referred to "Unfin- shed Business", to come up at a later meeting, as appointment of three assessment commissioners is required. BILLS: 34. An itemized list of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 465,538.97, was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The List was accompanied by a 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 Clork on December 6, 1955, 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 the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Haag, Hove, McCall, Moresi and ?resident Kranelly, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: cou 35. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed in respect to the memory of TEO FRANK SMLTH, former member of the Board of Trustees - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 20, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Deputy City C]e rk ------------------------