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1954-05-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, - - - - - - - - 1954 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Sweeney presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). MINUTES: 1. Councilman Moresi stated there was one omission concerning the matter of street name signs (Paragraph 18) in the minutes of the meeting held May 4. In the dis- cussion of this subject, she had asked that, in the investigation, a type of sign be considered which would indicate the block number as well as the street name - and she wanted this point included in the minutes. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 4, 1954, were thereupon approved as corrected. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From the Southern Pacific Company, notifying the City that the Company's operations have been transferred from Lincoln Avenue to the Alameda Belt Line -• and also transmitting the original Bill of Sale from Central Pacific Railway Company and Southern Pacific Company, as lessee, in favor of the City of Alameda, covering the tracks and appurtenances in Lincoln Avenue. The City Manager stated that efforts are being made to finance the reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue and very likely it will be necessary to make some temporary construction before the entire project can be undertaken. 3:7 From Mrs. Walter Chase, 2165 Lincoln Avenue, requesting a stop sign be es- tablished on Buena Vista Avenue at Walnut Street for the protection of children using McKinley Park. Councilman McCall stated this matter had been discussed and it was pointed out that Buena Vista Avenue is a through traffic street - placing stop signs on Buena Vista Avenue would make this intersection a four -way stop. He thought the matter should be referred to the Police Department for its survey of the situation. It was so ordered. V 4. From Labor's League for Political Education of Shipyard Laborers, Local 886, concerning the local Shipyard Industry and requesting the Council to take official action in support of the need for study of the lack of active shipyards in the Bay Area. The matter was referred to "Resolutions'. 5. From the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce, approving the proposal for a second Golf Course in Alameda. 6: A petition was read, signed by forty -five residents in the vicinity of Lincoln School, registering their objections to the permanent closing of Van Buren Street, between Mound and Court Streets. It was pointed out the closing would permanently impede the use of said street to the detriment of residents in the vicinity. Objections were also registered to the removing of any shrubbery, grass, etcetera, on the school side of Mound Street and the substitution of fences or paving. Councilman Moresi stated that, inasmuch as this is a definite planning matter, it should be referred to the Planning Board for its consideration of the situation, in conjunction with the Planning Consultant and Planning Director. It was so ordered. 7. From May Dowler, owner of property known as 2398 Webster Street, requesting a temporary revocable permit to extend the stairway from the second floor of the Allied Officers Club ten feet over and on to City property. Councilman Anderson stated this property is located at the extreme north end of Webster Street and it was agreed that the granting of such a permit would be in order. He thereupon moved that a Temporary Revocable Permit be issued as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 8. A petition was read, signed by Charles Emory and Margaret M. Wehn - and also on behalf of William L. and Jeanne Hilbish, Gerret B. and Wanda A. Lok, C. R. Ohlson, Fay S. French and T. and Emma S. Howen - requesting the City to abandon any and all rights to certain 10 -foot pathways and semi-circles between said properties of fore- going petitioners, extending easterly from Fernside Boulevard to the United States Tidal Canal. The areas in question were specifically described and designated in the petition. V Councilman McCall stated this matter should be referred to the Planning Board for its review and study. Councilman Anderson felt the matter should also be studied by our Planning Director. There was considerable discussion as to the proper and most expeditious procedure to follow. The City Attorney explained that a hearing would come up in connection with any action to be taken. Councilman Anderson asked if it would be proper to have a resolution prepared - Mr. Clark stated he had thought it was the consensus that the matter be passed upon by the Planning Board and Planning Director, but if the Council wished to proceed, that could be done. He said, however, he felt the Council would be well advised to avail itself of the services of the Planning Board, particularly those of the Planning Director and Planning Consultant and get their views on the course to be followed. He stated the requested abandonment of these pathways would involve an amendment to the proposed Master Plan of Shoreline Development - and the most vital reason for having the Planning Board consider this matter is because the boat landings contemplated in the Master Plan are located at the end of these pathways - and any matter involving the Master Plan should go before the Planning Board. Following further discussion, Councilman Moresi moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Board for its study and recommendation and the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of Intention for abandonment of these rights -of -way. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 9.. Mr. Frank Gottstein stated many people had spoken to him about having some amusement in Washington Park and urged that possibly a Merry -go -round be installed. He said more interest should be taken in developing the beaches since the water is being cleaned up. Councilman Anderson_ stated this suggestion should be referred to the City Manager for survey and recommendation. Councilman Moresi agreed the suggestion has a great deal of merit and should be studied. It was so ordered. Councilman McCall stated the Recreation Commission should be included in making this investigation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10 From the Board of Education, submitting a copy of the 1954 -55 Budget of the Alameda Unified School District, which was adopted by the Board at its meeting held May 4, 1954. It was requested that the sum of $95,948. be apportioned to the Alameda Unified School District in order to balance the budget for the fiscal year 1954 -55. Councilman Anderson stated it had been suggested that the Board of Education be asked to furnish five additional copies of this Budget in order that each member of the Council may have an individual copy. He thereupon moved that the City Clerk be instructed to request these copies from the Board of Education. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. Councilman Moresi suggested that this communication be kept in a current file so that, as soon as the Budget has been studied, a meeting may be had with the Board of Education on this matter. We From the City Manager, recommending that Captain Warren Aspinall of the Fire Prevention Bureau be permitted to take the course on Arson Investigation, sponsored by the California State Department of Education's Bureau of Industrial Education, at the University of California, from June 21, to June 25 - and : 20. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Captain Aspinall be permitted to take the specified course and •20. be appropriated for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 12:' From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to McGuire and Hester, low bidder, for the project of Reconstructing Ninth Street. from San Antonio to Santa Clara Avenues, in the amount of 129,817.10. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project at the price quoted and bid bonds or checks 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, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 13. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher and Burk, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Resurfacing Central Avenue from Fourth Street to Pacific Avenue, in the amount of 10,094.25. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated company for this project at the price quoted and bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1) . 14. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to McGuire and Hester, low bidder, for the project of Resurfacing and Culvert Construction on Central Avenue, from Park to Cottage Streets, in the amount of $56,927.45. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the firm indicated for the specified project at the price quoted and the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 15. the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to McGuire and Hester, for the project of constructing two Sewage Pumping Plants, one at Eighth Street and Portola Avenue and one near Eighth Street and Taylor Avenue, in the total amount of 1;46,259.75. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project at the price quoted and the bid bonds or checks 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, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 16. Homer R. Dallas, Treasurer and Tax Collector, requesting the Council amend the Tax Ordinance to provide that the date of delinquency of the second installment of taxes be April 10, instead of April 20 - in the interest of uniformity of the tax laws. Councilman Anderson stated this matter has been discussed and it was felt that, since the proposed change is only for uniformity, it would be advantageous for the City taxpayers to be able to pay their taxes ten days later than they have to pay their County taxes - and therefore, no change will be made in the local Tax Ordinance. The communication was ordered filed. 17; From the City Planning Board, recommending the City accept the proposed dedi- cation and improvement of a 26 -foot Public Way, located east of Post Street and south of Calhoun Street - when the improvements have been made by Mr. Paul Wood. In response_to Councilman Anderson's question as to this property affecting that of Mr. Hester, Mr. Froerer answered that this parcel is now owned entirely by Mr, Wood. He explained that the details of the dedication and acceptance by the City will have to be worked out. Councilman Moresi inquired if the Planning Board was entirely satisfied with the width of this proposed Public Way. Upon request, Mr. Robert Williams, Planning Director, stated the Planning Board was satisfied that this 26 -foot Public Way would be the best way of developing this area - any wider access would cut into the square footage required for each of the lots contemplated. Councilman Anderson moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). lS From Werner King, Director of Sanitation, expressing appreciation for City's liberal sick leave benefits which he received during his time off due to a recent operation and subsequent recovery. President Sweeney stated the Council is happy to receive this letter and he is glad to know Mr. King is doing so well. Councilman Anderson stated he knew Mr. King and he thought it was fine of him to write such a letter and he asked that the City Clerk acknowledge the communication extending the Council's best wishes. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 19. Councilman Anderson 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 Plumbing Code and Heating and Ventilating Code of the City of Alameda by Amending Subsection (c) of Section 8 -7.01 Thereof, Relating to Materials to be used for Vent Pipes, and Section 8 -8.01 Thereof, Relating to Materials to be Used for House Sewers. NEW BUSINESS: 20. City Manager Froerer stated that at a meeting of the Alameda County Mayorst Conference held last Friday night, there was a report made by a sub - committee on the subject of the distribution of County Gas Tax Funds. Those present went on record as recommending to each of the eleven cities in the County that they request the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County to distribute the Gas Tax Funds on a more equitable basis. Mr. Froerer thereupon read a letter which had been prepared, setting forth the situation with regard to the construction and maintenance of county roads in un- incorporated areas - stating the Mayor's Conference has approved a program which will provide for a fair distribution of gas tax funds among all cities in Alameda. County and urging the Board of Supervisors to adopt a certain formula and allocate County Gas Tax on this basis, as well as adopt the policy of appropriating addi- tional funds to cities for approved projects. In this letter, the City of Alameda makes a request for an allocation, based on the formula, in the approximate sum of 475,000. for the reconstruction of Lincoln Avenue - as this project has already been approved as one that is of more than local importance. Mr. Froerer stated that each community, by minute order, would adopt this matter to present this request to the County. Councilman Moresi moved that this letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4904 Transferring 6250.00 from Personnel Department Account 104.250 to Accounts 104.100 and 104..301." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4905 Transferring $100.00 from Police Department Account 121.312 to Account 121.410 (Automobiles)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4906 Transferring $3,716.50 from the Special Public Health Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 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.`4907 4 �� Transferring $21,584.69 from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes:, None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4908 Transferring $10,500.00 from the 1951 Sewer Bond Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4909 Memorializing the Congress of the United States in The Matter of Undertaking an Immediate Study of the Problem of Maintaining in Operation Privately Owned Ship Construction and Repair Yards." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4910 Resolution of Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Fountain Street, in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jonas, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4911 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1954 - 1955." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4912 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1955, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4913 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1955, 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 Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4914 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of House Laterals for The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1955, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said Resolution duly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4915 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1955, Crusher Run Base, Paving Mixtures and Asphaltic Emulsions, Quarry Waste, Earth Fill and Top Soil, Parking Meters (Manual), Portland Cement Concrete Mix and Gasoline; Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney,,(4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4916 Adopting Specifications for Operating a Refreshment Concession in the Restaurant Located in the Alameda Municipal Golf Club House and at the Refreshment Stand at the Twelfth Tee on the Municipal Golf Course for a Two -Year Period Ending June 30, 1956, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4917 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Alterations to the City Engineer's Office and Other Miscellaneous Work in the Alameda City Hall, 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 Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 4b FILING: 35. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda as of April 30, 1954 - Verif ied by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman. 36. Specifications No. PW 5 -54 -7 - Repair of Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter. 37. Specifications No. PW 5 -54 -8 - Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement. 38. Specifications No. PW 5 -54 -9 - Installation of House Laterals. 39. Specifications No. PW 5 -54 -10 - Alterations to City Engineer's Office and Other Work in City Hall. 40. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -6 - Furnishing Crusher Run Base. 41. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -7 - Furnishing Paving Mixtures and Asphaltic Emulsions. 42. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -8 - Furnishing Quarry Waste. 43. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -9 - Furnishing Parking Meters. 44. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -10 - Furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Mix. 45. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -11 - Furnishing Gasoline. 46. Specifications No. MS 5 -54 -12 - Refreshment Concession at Golf Course. 47. Budget - Alameda Unified School District - Fiscal Year 1954-55. BILLS: 48. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of `f26,630.24, 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 18, 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: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 49: Prior to adjournment, President Sweeney called upon Councilman McCall for a report on the Flag Day plans. Councilman McCall stated he thought the City of Alameda is going to have the largest celebration ever from the point of participa- tion. He felt there is a great deal of City interest. He stressed the fact that this year the committee is going to emphasize "Show Your Colors" and he displayed a beautiful American Flag which may be procured through the Chamber of Commerce for a very nominal sum. He expressed the hope that all would support this phase of the celebration and display their Flags. He asked that the "Press" and all citizens fully cooperate with the program planned. Flag Day observance will be held June 13, 1954, in Washington Park. ADJOURNMENT: 50. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 1, 1954, at 8 :00 O'clock. Respectfully submitted,