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1954-05-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1954 The meeting convened at 8:45 o'clock P. M. with President Sweeney presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman McCall. ROLL CALL The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 20, 1954, were approved as tran- scribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. Bids were opened and read for the project of the Reconstruction of Ninth Street, from San Antonio Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 2-54-2, as follows: From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by a Bid Bond - - - $29,817.10 - 330,499.85 From Ransome Company - 3321371.10 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From O. C. Jones & Sons Accompanied by a Bid Bond - - - $30,860.65 From Independent Construction Co. - - $32,309.55 Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond 3. Bids were opened and read for the project of the Resurfacing of Central Avenue, between Fourth Street and Pacific Avenue, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 3-54-3, as follows: From 0. C. Jones & Sons - - - 311,844.00 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Independent Construction Co. Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Ransome Company Accompanied by a Bid Bond From McGuire & Hester Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond MOM 310,598.00 • $10,094.25 - - $10,332.00 - - - $11,518.00 4Y Bids were opened and read for the project of the Resurfacing and Culvert Construc- tion on Central Avenue, from Park Street to Cottage Street, in accordance with Speci- fications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 3-54-4, as follows: From Ransome Company - - - $60,148.15 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From O. C. Jones & Sons Bond 361,796.10 Accompanied by a Bid From McGuire and Hester - - - 356,927.45 Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond From Independent Construction Co. - - - 360,310.39 Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. - $58,753.85 Accompanied by a Bid Bond 5. Bids were opened and read for the project of the Construction of Two Sewage Pumping Plants on Eighth Street, One at Portola Avenue and One at Taylor Avenue, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 3-54-5, as follows: From Johnson, Drake & Piper, Inc. $57,837.00 Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond From S. & Q. Construction Co. ▪ - - $68,028.05 Accompanied by a Proposal Bond From Elmer J. Freethy - $59,832.50 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Stolte, Inc. - - $55,756.00 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Ke-Ston & Muny • - $82,593.00 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From M & K Corporation Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Paris Bros. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for their study and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 6: From the Alameda County Taxpayers Association, Inc., thanking the Council for allowing its representative to participate in the budget review. The Council was assured that no publicity whatsoever will be released until the budget, in its final preliminary form, has been submitted to the Council. President Sweeney stated the letter is appreciated and thereupon ordered it filed. 7. From the Bay Farm Island Improvement League, protesting against any additional spending of taxpayers funds for a special election concerning the controversial issue of the proposed development of the south shore. President Sweeney stated the Council appreciates the League writing on this matter, and pointed out the sujgestion of a special election was initiated by the attorney from the Alameda South Shore Land Company. 8. From the Bay Farm Island improvement League, suggesting that Fitchburg Avenue be extended to Doolittle Drive to provide more accessability to the settled area of the Island. President Sweeney thanked the League for its letter and stated this suggestion will be given further study by the City Manager, Planning Board and Planning Director. - - - $86,199.00 - - - $46,643.00 - - - $46,259.75 Councilman Moresi stated this communication should be turned over to them for investi- gation and the League informed of the action taken. 9Y( From the Bay Farm Island Improvement League, requesting that its representatives be included in any future discussions with the Port of Oakland concerning the proposed expansipn plans of the Oakland Airport. Upon request, City Manager Froerer stated there has been some progress in this matter. He mentioned there is to be a meeting held on Tuesday, May 11, which is being called by the General Manager of the Port of Oakland, at which there will be representatives of Management of the Oakland Airport, the Assistant Manager and Chief Engineer of the Port of Oakland, Mr. Raab, Chief Engineer of the Bay Toll Crossings, representatives of the Utah Construction Company, which owns the land in the vicinity of the Oakland Airport and which is vitally interested in the development of this property - together with the Planning Consultant, Planning Director, the City Engineer and himself of the City of Alameda. The meeting has been called by the Port of Oakland in an attempt to coordinate the varying important projects where they contact Bay Farm Island. The results of this meeting will be reported to the Council and it will depend upon the judgment of the Council as to whether or not there shall be further meetings. Councilman Jones stated the Bay Farm Island Improvement League should be notified that they will be informed of any meetings on the subject, coming under the jurisdic- tion of the City Council, and the Council will be glad to have representatives of the League present. The City Clerk was instructed to so inform the League. 10. From the Alameda Municipal Civil Service Employees Association, informing the Council that the Association has voted to, take whatever steps are necessary to place an amendment to Article II, Sec. 2-5, of the City Charter on the ballot for the November General Election. This concerns the existing requirement that all City employees live in the City of Alameda Councilman Jones stated the City Council has already taken its action with regard to this election and has indicated its position. He felt it should be re-emphasized to the Association that the expenditure of an amount of approximately $2,000. to have this amendment appear on the November ballot does not meet with the Council's approval - especially since it is a matter of deferring the decision to the people for only a few months until the regular General Municipal Election to be held in March of next year. He thought no further action should be taken at this time, but the City Manager should convey to the Association an expression of the Council's attitude. It was so ordered. 11": From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, concerning the additional eighteen-hole golf course and urging the Council to take immediate steps to expedite the completion of this project. Upon request, Mr. Froerer stated there has been a revised plan of the new golf course prepared by the Golf Course Architect, which has been approved by the Golf Commission. The next steps are, of course, to prepare final plans and specifications and, perhaps most important of all, to determine the method of financing. The plans will be sub- mitted informally to the Council for consideration. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 12: Mr. Jim Kirk, President of Associated Students of Alameda High School, spoke about their lack of adequate athletic facilities at the High School - particularly the small track training field. He asked the Council's consideration for improving this phase of their athletics. He also inquired about a swimming pool. Councilman McCall stated that, in making a recent tour of the City with regard to recreation inspections - he noticed that Encinal High School, when completely developed, will have excellent athletic facilities and he suggested the athletes from Alameda High request the privilege of using some of these training facilities. Concerning the swimming pool, he pointed out that the Board of Education is now negotiating for property near the school for this. Councilman Jones suggested it might be a good idea for Mr. Kirk to have a meeting with Mr. Gene Saalwaechter and make known the needs of the students of Alameda High School - and, he in turn, might arrange a meeting with the Recreation Commission, the Board of Education and the City Council to jointly take care of the recreational problems and it is possible that these matters can be worked out. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 13. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to International Harvester Company, low bidder, for furnishing two complete trucks for the Street Department in the net amount of $4,796.02. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing these trucks and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: "None. Absent: None. 14. From the City Manager, recommendincr ° contract be awarded to San Jose Steel Qompany, low bidder, for furnishing and erecting Chain Link Fences and three Chain Link BaSeball Backstops at Krusi Park, in the total amount of $5,256.18. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the specified company for this project and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 15: From the City Manager, reporting on his and the Plumbing Inspector's review of the request from Johns-Manville Corporation for the City of Alameda to permit transite plumbing vent pipe and transite building sewer pipe to be used in this City. It was pointed out that questionnaires had been forwarded to all Master Plumbers licensed in the City of Alameda concerning the use of these materials, as well as the Orangeburg pipe - and the replies revealed almost unanimous approval. It was also stated that, in the Plumbing Inspector's opinion, if the City Council elects to amend the Ordinance to permit the use of the transite materials, the Orangeburg pipe should be considered for inclusion at the same time. Upon request, the City Manager explained that the City of Alameda has adopted, in sub- stance, the plumbing code of the City of Oakland. He said that, in adopting such a code, there would obviously have to be certain alterations to make it applicable to this community. These materials are permitted to be used in Oakland, but the action of the Board of Appeals there is more or less temporary and, he said he has been informed that the City of Oakland will amend-its ordinance to include them. He thought it would be opportune, if the Council elects to permit these materials to be used in 04-t Alameda, to have the ordinance amended. In answer to a query, Er. Froerer stated it is his opinion that these materials might properly be included in the code. Councilman Anderson moved the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance in amendment to the plumbing code ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Jack McDuff, Johns-Manville Corporation representative for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, thanked the Council for having taken this favorable action. He asked that this material be referred to and known as "asbestos cement pipe" as the term "Transite" is merely a trade name. v7 16. From the City Manager, requesting that authorization be given to reimburse Gene Saalwaechter, Beatrice Rowney, Geraldine Leydecker and Anthony Arnerich of the Recreation Department for their personal expenditure of $10. each. This represents their registration fees for a course in Administration and Supervision in Recrea- tional Informal Education Agencies, given by the University of California Extension Division. It was recommended that the sum of $40. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's request be granted and his recommendation approved that $40. be appropriated to reimburse these employees for their registra- tion fees to take this course. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Anderson then moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the head of the Recreation Department, calling attention to the fact that it is the usual procedure to request authorization for such training courses prior to en- rollment. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 17. From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, concerning its dividend transfers for the current fiscal year in the amount of $601,500. - and requesting the Council to permit the Board to retain the remainder of the year's earnings above this figure in the Bureau of Electricity Fund. Upon request, Mr. Froerer stated that, by a fon:Alla set forth in the Charter, it is mandatory on the part of the Board of Public Utilities to convey to the General Fund of the City of Alameda a certain percentage of the Bureau's earnings for use by the City. Before the commencement of this last fiscal year, the Council consulted with the Bureau of Electricity and requested that there be additional money provided to cover costs of certain street lighting improvements, by virtue of the fact that the City Government, as such, was faced with financial difficulties. The Bureau did agree to pay, over and above its required amount, the sum of $90,000. However, the earnings of the Bureau were greater than those estimated, therefore, the Bureau has conveyed to the City the total sum of $601,500. Due to the increase of earnings above those estimated, the Bureau has actually provided or conveyed to the City the sum of $8,200. in excess of that which it would have had to. Councilman Jones moved the letter be acknowledged with an appropriate expression of thanks and appreciation from the City Council for the excellent manner in which the Board has conducted its business and also granting permission for the Board to retain in the Bureau of Electricity Fund the balance of the current year's earnings over and above the sum of $601,500. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and. President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Anderson requested that the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Board of Public Utilities, asking it to send, at its convenience, a representative to the City Council to explain this formula by which it retains certain money in the Bureau Fund. It was so ordered. 184: From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, submitting a "Report on Survey of Available Street Lighting Poles", dated April 2, 1954, by J. R. Cowan, Superintendent of Utility Operations - with a view of possibly changing the specifications for future installations to include round, as well as, fluted poles. The Board of Public Utilities had adopted the recommendations of Mr. Cowan at its meeting held April 22. It was also pointed out in this communication that, if it were satisfactory with the City Council, the Department of Public Utilities would much prefer to order future street light standards and luminaires direct (according to specifications approved by the City Council) rather than have the Council place the order. It was stated that, if this proposed change in procedure meets with the City's approval, the City would continue to control the Street Light Standards Replacement Program, for the Utility would not proceed with a street light standard replacement project in any area until receipt of a purchase order from the City Manager's office. Councilman Jones stated it will be necessary to change the present standards for street lighting electroliers and he thereupon moved the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution rescinding the existing one. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and. President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Yr. Harold B. Petersen, 1237 St. Charles Street, suggested consideration be given to the purchase of a type of street light standard which would have a street name plate on it. He thought this would be helpful to outsiders as well as enhance the beauty of the City. Upon request, the City Manager stated there is no street light standard manufacturer who puts out a pole with a street name plate attached - but there are any number of street name plate manufacturers who will supply apurtenances to attach plates to light poles. Councilman Moresi stated it would be her definite recommendation that street name Plates be investigated and possibly a new type be considered. The City Manager was asked to investigate this matter. Councilman Moresi stated that, with regard to the request of the Department of Public Utilities that it order future street light standards and luminaires, she would move a letter be written to the Bureau stating that the City Council wishes to continue the present procedure. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. 19. From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, transmitting a copy of Resolution No. 1443, "Adopting Budget of the Department of Public Utilities, City of Alameda, for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1955", which was adopted by the Public Utilities Board on April 22. President Sweeney stated this matter will be filed for future consideration. 20'.7 From the City Planning Board, voicing its support of the Council in making a strong recommendation to the County that immediate action be taken to clean up the dirty condition of the Tube and that early action be taken to greatly improve the lighting therein. President Sweeney called upon Mr. Froerer to report on the Tube situation. He stated there had been a meeting held in the office of the City Manager of Oakland on this matter, at which time Mr. Boggs, County Surveyor and Road Commissioner, had told him that he proposed and contemplated to include in his budget this year 100,000. for the purpose of installing parallel channels at optimum for the entire length of the Tube and also, he contemplates $150,000. for lining 300 feet at each end of the Tube with tile for reflective purposes. He had pointed out these were his intentions and he did not know just what the final answer would be, but he did intend to submit these projects for consideration. The necessary money would be allocated from County Gasoline Tax Fund. 21. From the City Planning Board, recommending the request of Mr. Thomas P. Wood be granted - to abandon that portion of Fountain Street south of Otis Drive, provided that Mr. Wood deed to the City a strip of property along his full frontage on the south side of Otis Drive, as required by the Planning Department, for the purpose of widening Otis Drive to make a service road for the new subdivision under development by Mr. Michael Hester. Councilman Jones moved the City Attorney and City Manager be authorized to proceed with the proposal and submit the necessary documents to the Council concerning the transfer of property. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Anderson suggested it would be a good idea to know Mr. Hester's attitude toward this subject. The City Manager stated the Planning Consultant and Director could prepare a plan and submit the matter to Mr. Hester and then deeds could be presented to the Council at the same time that the abandonment procedure is initiated. 22 From the City Manager, requesting that he be authorized to turn in the old motor of the booster pump at the reservoir near the repair shop at the Alameda Golf Course, to the Westco Pump Sales Company for the sum of $135., which will make the net cost of the new installation $584.62. Councilman Moresi moved the request of the City Manager be granted and he purchase the new pump as specified. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 23. From the Planning Consultant and Planning Director, submitting their preliminary economic analysis of the "General Development Plan, The Southshore", as proposed by the Alameda South Shore Land Company. Councilman Jones suggested, the rest of the agenda be completed before the south shore matter is discussed. It was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 24. Laid over from the last meeting, at the request of the petitioners, was the matter of an appeal by Miss Muriel Hansen from the ruling of the City Planning Board to deny rj her petition for the reclassification of the northeast corner of Sixth Street and Central Avenue - known as 601 Central Avenue - from the "C" Multiple Dwelling District to the "F" Central Business District, Miss Hansen and her brother, Raymond Hansen, were present. He stated the property had been in their family since 1870 and there had always been a store on it. He pointed out they wanted to tear down the old structure and build a new, modern building, much larger than the old one - but this would not be allowed since the zone was changed in 1940 to "C" District. He said the owners of the properties located on the other three corners have now requested that their lots also be rezoned to the "F" District. He filed with the Clerk the three letters signed by Frances M. Grey and Wm. G. Schmidt of 554 Central Avenue, Julia Levas of 600 Central Avenue and Bilbo J. Hillman, 1403-B Sixth Street. Councilman Anderson asked if there had been any protests against the petition at the Planning Board meeting and Mr. Hansen answered wNo". Upon request, Mr. Campbell, Planning Consultant, stated he concurred in the recommenda- tion of the Planning Board as indicated in its letter. He pointed out that, accord- ing to Mr. Hansen's statement this evening, it might now appear that requests for rezoning of all four corners of Sixth Street and Central Avenue are contemplated - and the neighborhood does not require further commercial zoning. He stated Miss Hansents property has value as an apartment improvement - and it is surrounded by an apartment type of development under the present zoning. He displayed the zoning and land use maps of the area which corroborated the fact that Webster Street business district is only one block east and also, there is quite a business section at Fifth Street and Central Avenue, only one block west, as well as the fact that there are several large apartments in the block. Councilman Anderson stated he, personally, knew there had been a business on this property for many years and he did not feel the right should be taken away from the petitioner. Councilman Jones stated it is his normal position that, where a City Board has given thought and study to a problem and has made a recommendation, he would sustain its action. At the same time, in view of the fact that the City has retained a Planning Consultant to make a complete survey of the entire City - and that pattern has not yet been completed so that the Hansens would have an opportunity to revise the pattern covering their property - and if, under the new pattern it is not suitable for rezoning, he would be inclined to support the Planning Board. He suggested, however, that if the petitioner withdrew her petition for the present, it would leave the door open for future consideration. City Attorney Clark stated a better procedure would be simply to defer action. Mr. Hansen asked how long this would be and how would he know when the survey is finished. Mr. Campbell stated it would be approximately six to eight months before his survey is complete, and there would be considerable publicity covering the matter. The Clerk was instructed to inform the Hansens when the survey of the City has been completed, in order that they may re-open their case, if necessary. Councilman Jones thereupon moved that action on the matter be deferred. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi. Speaking on the question, Councilman Anderson stated he did not think these people were asking for a "rezoning" or a "spot zoning" - through no fault of theirs the zone of their property had been changed in 1940, - they merely wanted to continue the use they had always had since 1870. The question was then put and on roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Ande:rson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4903 IN MEMORIAM TO JUDGE H. ALBERT GEORGE !WITH HEARTFELT SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of JUDGE H. ALBERT GEORGE, a former City Attorney of the City of Alameda and a long-time resident of this community. 'WHEREAS, Judge George was appointed City Attorney on September 19, 1933, his tenure of office was one of proficiency. He served the City diligently in protecting its best interests and was responsible for the present City Charter, which was adopted in 1937. While serving as City Attorney, his friendly cooperation in rendering legal advice proved invaluable to all; and 'WHEREAS, Judge George found it necessary to resign his City position as of December 1, 1944, he continued to be very active in many worthwhile civic, fraternal and Church activities - having been one of the founders of the Alameda Boys' Club; and TWHEREAS, he resumed his public service in the capacity of Justice of the Peace in 1948, and then became Judge of the Alameda ::unicipal Court in January, 1952, which position he held at the time of his decease, he earned the respect of all in his profession by his steadfast integrity. 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of his conscientious service to the City, as well as his keen interest in all community activities, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its sense of personal loss and its gratitude for his fine influence. IBE IT 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 Judge George, that it may extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence in their bereavement; '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 JUDGE H. ALBERT GEORGE. * * * * * * * * * * The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman EcCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed Councilman Jones was called upon to speak in eulogy of Judge George. FILING: 26. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity, as of March 31, 1954 - Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman. BILLS: 27. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 20,952.55, 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 Anderson moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 4, 1954, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Anderson, Jones, EcCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. At this time, the agenda was referred back to "Reports of Committees" - and the economic analysis of the General Development Plan of the Alameda South Shore Land Company was called up for discussion. President Sweeney called upon Planning Consultant James Campbell, who gave a brief resume of the highlights of the detailed report. He pointed out the report is a factual economic analysis of the plan as presented by the land owners - it contains no conclusions or recommendations - nor does it consider the suitability of the subdivision design or various land uses proposed in the plan. He said these will be analyzed in future studies. Er. Campbell said the important question was, "Does the proposed development present an economic liability or asset to the City?" He stated the last page of the report is a recapitulation of certain service costs and revenues, which show the City would net about 55,000. per year. He pointed out their analysis was based on two popula- tion density figures - 6,600 and 9,400 - and the net gain quoted related to the lower population. He stated many assumptions had been made where factual information was not available. He said that, in the case of schools, there was a complication which could not be handled - there are three schools proposed - two elementary and one intermediate. These three schools would not take care of the higher density population, and the plan fails in this respect. Campbell stated he realized that everyone would have to read the complete report to be fully informed on the entire situation, and he and Mr. Williams would be happy to answer questions at any time. tj (3 Er. Gottstein stated this report should be thoroughly discussed at another meeting - in view of the fact that it was so late and many interested in the south shore devel ment had gone home. President sweeney stated this matter will be reviewed at a future meeting. Councilman Anderson stated he understands this survey is largely predicated upon the fact that there will be a large shopping center in the development - and inquired what the estimated volume of business would be. Mr. Campbell replied the total volume in the main shopping center would be just under 0,000,000. per year and, together with the other shopping center contemplated, it would be approximately $10,000,000. A Yr. Hamilton asked if these reports would be available to all - Mr. Froerer stated these reports have been dittoed and he felt a reasonable number of requests could be supplied. Councilman Anderson suggested 1,000 copies of the report be made available by the City for distribution. In answer to a question by Mrs. Hesche, Mr. Campbell stressed the fact that the survey was on "that particular piece of property comprised of 380 acres of land owned by the Alameda South Shore Land Company". It was not considered as a unit of the entire City or of the Master Plan. In response to President Sweeney's question as to the next step - Mr. Campbell answered that the next project is to consider the whole City. Mr. Gilbert of the Alameda South Shore Land Company stated the plan, as presented, was merely a tentative one, or a "starter". He said the Company wants to cooperate with the City of Alameda and thanked the Council for its efforts in trying to work out this matter. ADJOURNMENT: Respectfully submitted, ‹N / 29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of JUDGE H. ALBERT GEORGE - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, Eay 18, 1954, at 8:00 o'clock. , City Clerk