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1954-06-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAI HELD TUESDAY EVENING JtJNE 15, - - - - - - 1954 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Sweeney presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Moresi. The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Iioresi and President Sweeney, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting, held June 1, 1954, were approved as transcribed. OPENI-!G OF BIDS: 2e Bids were opened and read for the Project of the Exterior Painting and Decorating and Other Work at the Fire Department Drill Tower and Fire Station No. 5 - in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. FW 6-54-12, as follows: From M. Williams & Sons, Inc. - - 725.00 No Bid Bond or Check accompanied this From Allied Painters and Decorators, Inc. - Accompanied by Certified Check in amount of - i1,375.00 137.50 From J. W. Thompson - 2,225.00 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From R. A. Luther OXY. We/ *TR 4.0 Accompanied by a Proposal Bond, — — — — 1,756.00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and. City Engineer for study and reconmendation. 3. At this point, President Sweeney stated he would like to honor certain Civil Defense employees who have completed a sixty-hour course in Communications riven by the Federal Communications Commission. He said they are to be congratulated or their unselfishness in givine their on time and putting in many hours to take this very fine course. He stated their instructor had been Y:r. Robert Wales of the Alameda School Department, and Mr. Robert Worden, Head of the Civil Defense in Alameda, is one of the finest Chiefs of Civil Defense in the country. On behalf of the City Council, President Sweeney stated the City of Alameda is greatly appreciative of the loyalty and effort of tlis group in taking this training. He and Mr. Worden thereupon presented Certificates of Completion and their Radio Telephone Operator's License. 4• President Sweeney then welcomed the famous track team of Alameda High School The team was .given a standing ovation. WRITTEN COMMLMICATTOUS: 5. From Middleton, Suman & Hackleman, Certiried Public Accountants, suoiittin their nposal for auditing services to the City during the fiscal year 195),_ in the total amount of ;3,600. President Sweeney thanked the o-nganization Por its cordial invitation and stated the members of the Council will endeavor to attend. 7. From Rankin, One al, Luckhardt, Center and Hall, Attorneys or Pacific Electric Motor Corroany, requesting the Citv to reimburse the sum of 100. paid for annual license fees since June 30, 1951. which had recently won the State Championship and remarked that this is the first time in many years the City has had such an outstanding team. He called upon Mr. Louis Jolley, Track Coach, who introduced the members of the team: Joe Griffin, Willie Davis, Richard Cobb, Hosea Harper, Robert Thompson, James Jackson and Paul Kapler, Manager. Councilman Jones moved the communication be referred to the Committee of the Whole so that the Council may rive the matter further consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 6. From Alcoholics Anonymous of Alameda, extending an invitation to the Council to attend its Community Open House to be held at 13)in Park Street, on Friday evenine, June 25, at 8:00 o'clock. (.1 This matter was referred to the City Attorney for his study. From Kent & Hass, Architects, submitting two copies of completed Plans and Specifications, No. PW 6-54-16 for the Construction of a Club House at Lincoln Park and Rest Rooms and Storage Building at Krusi Park. President Sweeney referred the matter to "Resolutions". 9. From Mrs. Vera L. George and Family, expressing appreciation to the Council for its beautiful tribute to the late Judge H. Albert F_leorge, former City Attorney. The communication was noted filed. HEARINGS: 10''.7 The matter was called up concerning the proposed closing of that portion of Fountain Street south of Otis Drive. City Attorney Clark explained that NT. Michael Hester, owner of the property abuttingH the southerly end of Fountain Street, has filed a protest to the vacation, of this portion of Fountain Street, basing his protest on the fact that the vacation will deny him access to his property. He stated that NT. Eestor Robinson, Attorney for Mr. Hester, had telephoned him today, stating that, since the protest was filed, they have entered into negoitations with Mr. Wood and the City Planning Director to effect a settlement - and to givehim time to complete these arrange- . ments, Mr. Robinson has asked, and Mr. Clark has so stipulated, that the matter be continued to August 3, 1954. Councilman. Jones moved the Hearing be continued to that date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. MT. D. H, Noble, 3117 Otis Drive, stated his interest in this matter is that the area is a "vile hole" and he wanted. to know how to get it cleaned up. He stated this has never been used as a street and he asked who is going to clean up this spot in the event the street is closed. Er. Froerer stated that, in the negotiations which have been held with Er. Wood, who owns adjacent property, if this small portion of Fountain Street is abandoned Mr. Wood will agree to extend the thirty-inch storm drain to the southerly end of the street and give the City an easement for its operation and maintenance from that time on. It is the obligation of the owner of property lying immediately southerly therefrom to extend that drain ID he obstructs that flow of water. Mr. F. B. Fernhof:f, attorney for 11T. Wood, stated that if and when this portion of Fountain Street is abandoned, Mr. Wood plans to fill this area to make it possibleforproper development and other properties in the vicinity will undoubtedly be improved and developed, thus solving the rather unsavory condition now existing. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: . ,..,/ 11. From the City Manager, recommending that no protest be made by the City against the transfer of an on-sale liquor license from 1257 Park Street to "The Pinroom" at 6)7 Buena Vista Avenue - but that the Board of Equalization be requested to condition the transfer so as to require the cocktail lounge to be separated from the lobby from floor to ceiling, with the exception of the doors - as shown on the plan presented to the City Council at its meeting held June 1. Councilman McCall moved the City Managerls recommendation be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. ,-. 12Y' From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of 25 tons of scrap metal accumulated at the Corporation Yard. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager be authorized to dispose of this material. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Foresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From the City Manaeer, requesting that the Council act under the provisions of Section 3-15 of the Charter and authorize him to negotiate in the open market for the repair of a D-h Caterpillar Tractor in the Street Department - and thus have the work done more economically. Councilman horesi moved the City Manager's request be granted and he proceed to have this tractor overhauled as outlined. 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, Oil 14. From the City Manager, recommending the rejection of the one bid received for the furnishing of Crusher Run. Base during the fiscal year 1954-55 - and that he be authorized to purchase this item on the open market. Councilman Anderson moved the City 'Ianager's recommendation be adopted; that the bid be rejected and Crusher Run Base be purchased in the open market. 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. 15. From the City Tanager, recommending contract be awarded to Daniel Trade of Hayward, the low bidder, for the project of installing House Laterals during, the fiscal year 1954-55. Councilman lloresi moved the City ianager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated party for this project and the bid bond be returned to the unsuccessful bidder, rhe 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. 16. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Haglund Construction Company of Oakland, the low bidder, for the project of Alteration of the City Engineer's Offices and Miscellaneous Work in the City Hall, at the price of M9100 . Councilmen Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that con- tract be awarded to this company for the specified project and the bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The notion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, YcCall T:oresi and President Sweeney, (5)'. Hoes: None. Absent: None. 17. From the City Manager, reporting on the request of the Bay Farm Island Improve- ment League, dated April 27, 1954, that a road be constructed from Fitchburg Avenue to Doolittle Drive. It was stated that this matter has been reviewed by the Planning 3oard and Staff and it was concluded that such construction would conflict with (1) the new Municipal Golf Course, (2) the proper operation of the C. A. A. equipment now located on lensed land and (3) the adopted Master Plan for Bay Farm Island. The communication pointed out the Planning Board had recommended that should the Council deny the request, the City Yanager or Planning Director should send an explanatory letter to the League, mentioning, the City's willingness to meet with the League to discuss mutual problems and that the Planning Director would be available for such purpose. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's report be accepted and the Bay Farm Island improvement League be notified concerning the matter, as outlined. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: Hone, 18. From the City Planning Board, recommending that the petition of 1,1r. Herman H. Harris to reclassify his property at 1700 Pearl Street from the "A" to the "A-1" Dwelling District be denied. Councilman Jones moved the Planning Board's recommendation be sustained and the petition to reclassify the propert-T in question be denied, The motion was seconded by Councilman Noresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Eoresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. 19: From the City Planning Board, recommending the three Public lays running easterly from Fernside -oulevard to the U. S. Tidal Canal be closed - as requested in the petition from Charles Emory and Margaret M. Wehn - and 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. This action was taken in line with the Planning Consultant's report of his investigation of the situation. President Sweeney stated this natter will be referred to the Hearing which has been set for July 6, 1954. 20. From the City Manager, recommending the bids be rejected for furnishing Item (A) Quarry Waste 'w (0) Earth Fill at City J-imp and that he be authorized to purchase these items on the open market - also, that contract be awarded to John A. Carstensen, the only bidder, for furnishing Item (C) Top Soil, at the price of 2.)48 per cubic yard, during the fiscal year 1954-55. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the specified bids be rejected and the City ilanager be authorized to purchase ejlarry ',Taste end Earth Fill on the open market during 1954-55 - and that contract be awarded to J1r. Carstensen, the only bidder, :or furnishing Top Soil. 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. uo 21. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc., for furnishing certain cement and also that he be authorized to purchase other types of cement on the open market, daring the fiscal year 195)[.-55. Councilman Jones moved the City T'lanager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the firm indicated for furnishing certain cement and the City Tlanager be authorized to purchase other types of cement on the open market. rho motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried be the followin vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, oresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes : None. Absent : None. 22. From Nr. George A. Hose, Chairman, Recreation Commission, statine that the Commission has lone- been concerned with the lack of park and recreation areas and facilities in the densely populated west end of the community, and it feels the City has an excellent opportunity to rectify this condition by acquiring for .perk purposes the Federally owned 3.80 acres on which is located the Atlantic Trailer Court. It was pointed out the Commission concurs with the recommendations of the Planning Board, Planning Consultant and Planning Director in unanimously recomendine that the City acquire this site for park and recreation Purposes. President Sweeney noted the -eresence of tir. hose and inforreed him that the City Council is working on this matter. Upon request, Tir. Froerer exnleined that the C:Lty has written a corer to the Hoasine Anthority requesting that, if this lend is to be sold, the City be iven first opportunity to acquire it. He stated the Council is considering a public works program under caPital ontlays, which wonld include this land. He stressed that insofar as 1-le knows everythine has been done to secure priority for this property if the Federal Government decides to dispose of this area. free flirt of 3.00 acres for municipal use. Froerer stated the City has dealt with the Federal Housing Agency under which this land is adjudicated. The City has asked as to price and terms and there has Councilman Anderson stated the City gave the Naval Air Station to the Federal Government and inquired if it is actually impossible that the City should get a been nothing in these conversations to indicate that the Federal Government would be willing to convey this oropelty to the City. He said he believed the only way to attempt to get this property conveyed to the City would be through the efforts of the Congressmen. Councilman Anderson thereupon moved the City 'Lanager be instructed to make a request of the Congressonal representatives to ascertain if it is possible to have the Zederal Government make a -ift to the City of the 3.80 acres of land on which the Atlantic Trailer Court is situated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi. Speaking on the question, Councilman McCall stated he was interested in getting the Maritime Training School site at the foot of Webster Street - it was ideally set up for recreation purposes and he felt the Council should go all out to get it. He stated that the City would have to spend a lot of money in developing the Trailer Court site whereas the Maritime property is ready to use. Councilman Anderson suggested the City ask for both of them and then take either one - Councilman McCall concurred, stating the City has all of these Federal Installations within the City and he felt it is tire the City discuss the matter with the area Senators and Congressmen and should try to get the support of the citizens. Councilman Moresi stated she felt that, with regard to the Maritime property, everyone is proceeding as much as possible - the City realizes that the Government classifies this as one of its important installations - the trailer court was merely a residential site - and the matter of the laritime site is still being negotiated. The question was then put and the motion carried by the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, l'_oresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: Councilman McCall, (1). Absent: None. 23. From the City Manager, recommending contracts be awarded to Signal Oil Company for furnishing Non-premium Gasoline and to Tide Water Associated Oil Company for furnishing Ethyl Gasoline during the fiscal year 19A-. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contracts be awarded as indicated for furnishing these items and the bid 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, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 24( From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Mr. John Rapposelli, 406 - 49th Street, Oakland 9, California, the high bidder, for the operation of the refreshment concession at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course for bi the two-year period ending June 30, 1956. Councilman Anderson moved the City 1iana7er's recommendation be adopted; that Yr. Repnoselli be awarded the contract for this concession during the specified period, and the bid 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, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, 25. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to the Alameda Times-Star Publishing Company for the publication of all legal advertising during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded accordingly. The motion was seconded by Council...can Anderson and on roll call carried by the followin; vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, RESOLUTIONS: 26. The following resolution was introduced by Counciinan Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4937 Authorizing the Execution of Memorandum of Agreement With the State of California for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Yajor City Streets for the Fiscal Year 1954-1955.0 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Koresi 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 11.933 Anthorizin7 Execution of Memorandum of Agreement With Alameda Unified School District for Furnishing to the City a Qualified Administrator and Supervisor of the City's Recreation Department." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 11939 Transferring 0.00 from City Attorney Account 114.300 (Commodities) to Accounts 114.200 (Other Services) and 114.b.00 (Capital Outlays). The motion to adopt said resolution 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. 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. 491!0 Tran ferrinn; 73.66 from Interest and Redemption Fund #12 (Account 612) to Interest and Redemption Fund #13 (Account 613) ." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried b7 the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, NcCall, Moresi and Preside-It Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. )1941 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Special City Hall Repair Fund" and Transferring Thereto the Sum of 46,000.00 from City Hall Maintenance and Grounds Upkeep Account Number 118.441 (Structures and Improvements)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Noresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the P]esident declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 191 2 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and P1 for Construction of Civil Defense Equipment Garage in Godfrey Park, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: Hone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "T'esolution No Li9)J-3 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Furnishing and installing Asphalt Tile in Various Portions of the City Hall, Calling for Jeids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resol-Ition was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Toes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 33. MC following resolution wes introduced by Councilman Moresi, ';.=lo moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4944. Adoptin Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Painting and Decorating interior Portions of City Hall, Calling foreBids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and en roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Noresi end President Sweeney, (5). Noes: "Tone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 34. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4945 A Resolution Designating the Number of and Providing for the Compensation of Certain Officers and Other Employees of the City of Alameda and Providing Rules and Regulations Relative Thereto." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilelan Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, T:cCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). ]Toes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Noresi, who moved its adoption' "Resolution No. 4946 Adopting Specifications, Provisions and Plans for Construction of Club House at Lincoln Park and Rest Rooms and Storage Building at Krusi Park in the City of Alameda, 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, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 36. "Ordinance No. 1126, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto a New Section to be Numbered 15-111, Relating to the Preparation and Cooking of Food. in Hotels." Councilnian Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as -read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councili,en Anderson, Jones, YeCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 37. "Ordinance No. 1127, Now Series An Ordinance Vacating a Sewer Easement in Certain Lands and Authorizing Execution of Quitclaim Deed to Thomas Wood (Also Known as Paul Wood) and Vivian Wood, His Wdfe." Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, 2-oresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: -Tone. 38. At this time President Sweeney congratulated Councilman McCall and Yr. Neil Clark, Administrative Assistant, for their fine work in putting on one of the most outstanding Flag Day Celebrations the City has ever had. 39. Councilman Anderson stated the City of Alameda should be very happy that its leader, Mayor Leland W. Sweeney, has been elevated to a higher position - that of Supervisor in a County capacity. FILING: 40. Memorandum of Agreement - Between City and Alameda Tnif1ed School District for Administrator and Supervisor of Recreation Department. 41. Memorandum of Agreement - Between City and State - For Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Ma.or bity Streets. 42, Auditorts Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of TY.: 31, Verified by 1:iddleton, Suman Hackleman. 3. Specifications - No. PW 1 - Construction of Civil Defense Hquipment Garage in Godfrey Park, B. F I. 44. Snecifications - No. PW 6-54-14 - Furnishing and Installing Asphalt Tile in Various Portions of the City Hall. ,5. SPecifications - Ho. pr 6-54-15 - Paihtin: and Decorating of Interior Portions of the City Hall. 146. Specifications - No. F,r 6-5')-l6 - Construction of Club House at Lincoln Park and Rest Rooms and Storace Building at Krusi Park. BILLS: 1,7. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of 29,180.51, 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 June 15, 1954, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman licCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, T,:cCall, 1:oresi and. President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: U. There being; no further business to come before the meetin, Councilman Jones moved the Council adjourn to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday eveninrI, June 29, 1954, at 8:00 o'clock. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted,