1954-06-29 Regular CC MinutesADjOURNED BrinULAR YFETING 07 TJI2 COUNCIL 07 THT.r, CITY OF ALAMEDA
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Sweeney presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Meresi.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President
Sweeney, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meetin held June 15, 19L, were approved as
transcribed.
r_ . Bids were opened and read for the project of Furnishing and Installing
Asphalt Tile in the City Hall, in accordance with Specifications and Srecia
Provisions therefor, No. PW C-5'J,-18, as follows
from Lorentzen Company - - -
Accompanied by a. Bid Bond
From Frank M. Seat
From Falloon Floor Coverings - - - - - -
Accompanied b certified check in amount of -
From Turner Resilient Floors, Inc. -
Accompanied by a Proposal Bond
3,209.00
320.00
2,260.00
Bids were opened and read for the project of Painting and Decorating Interior
Portions of the City Hall, in accordance with Specifications and. Special Provisions
therefor, No. PW 6-54-15, as follows:
From j. W. Thompson - - -
Accompanied by a Bid. Bond
From Kinser & Alfrey - - - -
Accompanied by a Proposal Bond
From 7. Williams 0 ons JJSC.
Accompanied by a Bid. Bond
From Allied Painters and Decorators, Inc. -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From R. A. Luther
Accompanied by a Proposal Bond
725.00
%,590.00
-)01 Ofl
3,968.00
396.80
989.o0
The foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City. Engineer or study
and recommendation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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yrom Alameda County Admission Day Celebration Committee, notifying the Council
that a State-wide Celebration, sponsored by the Native Daughters and Sons of the
Golden West, is to be held. in Monterey with a parade scheduled for September 9, -
and requesting the City to contribute '.100. for this purpose.
Councilman Jones stated that, in accordance with the usual policy, this communica-
tion should be referred to the Chamber of Commerce - and he so moved. The motion
was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATONS:
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5." Mr. Frank Gottstein commended the Council for the good job done so quickly
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with regard to covering the tracks on Lincoln Avenue. He ur7ed, however, that
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steps be taken to get the money necessary to thoroughly reconstruct this street.
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o. At this time, President Sweeney called upon the City Manager to explain about ..•
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a certain meeting to be held. concerning the operations of Key System Transit Lines.
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Mr. Froerer stated that one of the Public Utilities Commissioners has called a
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pre-hearing conference for 10:00 o'clock a. m., June 30, in San Francisco, for the
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of rates, establishing schedules, deleting lines and certain schedules, etcetera.
He said it would be premature for the Council to attempt to determine upon a
policy until after this conference is held. He pointed out the actual hearing on
this matter is to be held July 14, which, during the interim, will rove the City
an opportunity to fix its policy and file such protest as it desires and to appear
at the Commission's hearing and to give evidence in the action.
President Sweeney emphasized that the City will be represented and all of the
cities will be able to present a unified front.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES :
7. From the Mayor, nominating the following to membership on the Advisory Health
Board in accordance witn the provisions of Ordinance Wo. 1116, New Series:
Joseph L. learriott, Carl H. Hartwig, E. S. Ashulcian, Stanley D. ilnitney, Ernest S.
72n Allen, firs. 7inifred Clerk and Frs. F. R. Sanders.
This matter was referred to "Resolutions".
8. From B. E. Jost, Auditor and Assessor, submitiinr the total valuation for the
tax rate basis in the amount of '11_8,667,969.
The communication was noted and ordered filed.
9. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Allied Painters and
Decorators, Inc., low bidder, for the project of Painting and Decorating Fire
Department Drill Tower and Station No. 5, at the price of s,,11375.
Councilman Jones moved the City Managerts recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to the designated firm and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders. The notion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and Presi-
dent Sweeney, (14.). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
10. From Donald D. Lum, M.D., requesting leave of absence from his Board of Educa-
tion duties for the period from August 1, to October 15, 1954, as he will be on a
European trip during that time.
Councilman Moresi moved Dr. Lum be granted a leave of absence as requested. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following
vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
11. From Homer R. Dallas, Treasurer, stating he has in his custody certain foreign
coins, tokens and slugs taken from parking meters during the year - and requesting
permission to exchange the coins having value into cash and to destroy the remainder.
Councilman McCall moved the Treasurerts request be granted accordingly. The motion
was seconded by Councilman reoresi and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None,
Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
12.V From George R. Doran, Chief of Police, reporting that certain articles are now
ready to be turned over to the City Treasurer as lost, stolen or unclaimed property,
for sale at public auction.
The Communication was noted and ordered filed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
13, Councilman Moresi introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid
over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Serie
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding to Section 17-333 Thereof New Sections to be
Numbered (18) and (19) Relating to All Time No
Parking.".
14. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance and it was then referred
to "Ordinances for Passage" in view of its being a measure of great emergency and.
shall be in effect immediately.
"Ordinance No.
New Serie
An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of _ ,ain Real
Property for Public Purposes. Wood)."
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15. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance and it was then referred
to "Ordinances for Passage" in view of its being-a measure of necessity for the
immediate preservation of the nubldo safety and shall take effect immediately.
"Ordinance Ne.
New Series
, . Inc Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding to Title IV, Chapter 3 Thereof, a New Article
to be Known as Artile 2, Relating to the Operation
of Power Boats Within Certain Areas."
RESOLUTIONS:
16. The following resoJution was introduced by Councilman-ATones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 1047
Transferring 715).
to the General Fund,1
from 1951) Special Census Fund
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call
carried by the fo11owiry vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Noresi and President
Sweeney, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Counci
adoption:
man
orosi who noved its
"Resolution No. 4948
Transferring 3288,356.47 from the In Lieu Tax Fund
to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, 1:cCal1, Morosi and President
Sweeney, (11). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the
President declared said Resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was intro -uced by Councilman McC all who moved it
adoption:
"Resolution No. /-1-911-9
Transferrintg ?'',Y1.0.22 from tho Special Civil Defense
Equipment Fund and 2,000.00 from the General Fund
(Account 122.400) to the Special Civil Defense
Construction Fund to Provide for Building of Civil
Defense Equipment 0,arage in Godfrey Par."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Noresi and on roll call
carried by the following vo'se. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Noresi and President
Sweeney, (14). Noes: 7one, Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1), Thereupon the
President declared said Resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. The following resolution was 'ntroduced by Councilman Noresi, who moved it
adoption:
"Resolution No. 14950
Trans erring 110,3,28 .60 from the Special 'Gas Tex
Stroot improvement Fund, 17,Li2 from as Tax #1
Fund, and -,'314,954.83 from the In1tjjv e Relief
Fund to the General Fund.'
The motion to adopt said resolution W2S seconded by Councilman Jones an d on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Noresi and President
Sweeney, CO. Noes: None. Abs, nt: Councilman Anderson, (1) . Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
20. The following, resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4951
Authorizinu, Transfers ,Tithin Certain Departmental
Budgets to Balance Various Accounts at End of
Fiscal Year."
The mot,R:yo to adopt said resolution wes seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and
President Sweeney, ( 4 ) Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
"Resolution No. L952
Appointing Seven Members of Advisory Health Board
of the City of Alameda."
"Resolution No. 4953
Adopting Specifications, Provisions and Plans for
Installation of Storm Sewer Line "A" to Serve County
Road and Garden Road on Bay Farm Island, Calling for
Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President
Sweeney, ()I.). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the
President declared said» resolution duly adopted and passed.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall Moresi and President
Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (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. 4954
Resolution of Intention to Order the Vacation of
That Portion of Van Buren Street Lying Between
Court Street and Mound Street, in the City of
Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, NcCall, Moresi and President
Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (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. 4955
Authorizing Advancement of Salary of Carpenter-Foreman
(Street and Engineering Department) from Step 2 to
Step 3, Range 26, as Delineated in Resolution No. 4945/
Adopted June 15, 1954."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President
Sweeney, (IL). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. At this time, Councilman Jones stated that, within the past few days, two very
fine men of the City have passed on - "Gil" Healy and "Ed" Agnew - men who were
always willing to contribute their help and assistance whenever called upon. He
felt the Council should adjourn this meeting in respect to their memories and, the
Mayor should send a letter of condolence to their families on behalf of the Council.
He made a motion to this effect which was seconded by Councilman McCall and unani-
mously carried.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
26.
"Ordinance No. 1128,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of Certain
Real Property for Public Purposes." (Wood)
Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Noresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councils
Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman
Anderson, (1).
27. "Ordinance No. 1129,
New Series
An Ordinance Arnondinrr the Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding, to Title IV, Chapter 3 Thereof, a New
Article to be Known as Article 2, Relating to
The Operation of Power Boats Within Certain Areas."
Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4 ), Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Anderson, (1).
FILING:
28, Specifications - No. PW 6-54-17 - For Project of the Installation of Storm
Sewer Line "All - Bay Farm Island.
BILLS:
29. An itemized List of _aims against the City of Alameda and the Departments
thereof, in the total amount of $ijC,62O.7t, was submitted to the Council at this
meeting.
The List was accompanied by a certification from the City Manager that the Clairns
shown were correct,
Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed. with the
City Clerk on June 29, 1954, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed
and paid.. The motion w seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried
by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and. President
Sweeney, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
30. At this point, Councilman McCall reported on his attendance at Governor7s Day
at Hunter-Liggett, where the National Guard units are encamped. He stated the
installations here in Alameda were represented 11 times in the review parade. He
pointed out the National Guard is Americats first line of defense and he highly
commended the many young men who are doing such a fine job in the interests of all
of us.
ADJOURNYTT:NT: ,
31. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Councll
adjourned. in respect to the memory of "Gil" Healy and "Ed" Acmew - to assemble in
regular session on Tuesday evening, July 6, 195h, at 8:00_otclock.
Respectfully submitted,