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1954-10-05 Regular CC MinutesU L., REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, - - - 1954 The meeting convened at 8:10 o'clock P. M. with President Swee Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Anderson. ROLL CALL: presiding. T he The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 21, 1954, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF 1111)3: Bids were opened and read for the project of Constructing a Clubhouse in Lincoln Park and Restrooms and Storage Building in Krusi Park - in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans (Revised) No PW 9-54-20, as follows: From Eric F. Anderson, Inc. Proposal A - Lincoln Park Proposal B Krusi Park Proposal C - Combined Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Steadman & Powell, Inc. Proposal A - Lincoln Park Proposal B - Krusi Park Proposal C - Combined Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Roland A. Smith Proposal A - Lincoln Park Proposal B - Krusi Park Proposal C - Combined. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From John H. Buestad - Proposal A - Lincoln Park Proposal B - Krusi Park Proposal C - Combined Accompanied by a Bid Bond - 119 796 ,, • - 13,645. - 63,185. 52,99h. 16,915. 67,485. 61,979. 13,i1. • 75,130. 47,690. 12,214. 59,904. i 3. Bids were opened and read for the project of the Exterior Painting and Decorat- ing of the Health Center Building - in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. PW 9-54-21, as follows: From J. W. Thompson - 1,6O.O0 Accompanied by cashier s check in amount o f 165.00 From Paul W. Nordstrom 645.00 Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of 164.50 From Wm. J. Delaney 1,735.00 Accompanied by B. of A. Money Order in sum of 175.00 From M. Williams & Sons, Inc. - 1,'-,15.00 Accompanied by a Bid Bond The foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: L. From Alameda Unified School District, transmitting Oakland Title Insurance Co. check in the amount of i43.20, covering prorata taxes on the Franchi property at 2258 Alameda Avenue, recent17 purchased by the District - and requesting cancella- tion of taxes thereon. This matter was referred to "Resolutions". From the East Shore Home Owners Association, commending the Council for its decision to dispose of the. City Nursery property for development as a residential area - and requesting that the Council impose es a condition of sale the restriction that the purchaser make a statement of Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and Charges - the same as are applicable to the adjacent Tracts Nos. 1085 and 1249, which comprise this Association. 9 President Sweeney stated the City certainly wants to have this area properly developed and, if there were no objections, he woul d refer the communication to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. Councilman Anderson asked that the Council be given legal advice on this matter by the City Attorney. 6.,/ From twenty-five residents on Peach, Post and. Washington Streets, with regard to the grade of Peach Street and certain filled are in the vicinity which affect the drainage on their properties. President Sweeney stated this matter was first brought to the attention of the Council at the last meeting - and he realized it is a matter of urgency due to the impending rainy season. He called upon the City Attorney toreport on the situation. Mr. Clark stated he felt sure that, after hearing this letter read, it is appar- ent to everyone there are many, many factors entering into this situation. He said that, when the matter was first turned over to him by the Council, he requested the Engineering Department to gather certain data - the chronology of fill and the elevation of the area, with an idea of determining the flow of drain- age waters over properties at the present time. He explained that compilation of this data was completed just yesterday afternoon end since he had to be in Court practically all of today, he has not had an opportunity to correlate the informa- tion and arrive at a determination of the City's legal a-moral obligation. He stated he would have this information ready for the Council at its next meeting. In response to President_Sweeney's request, City Manager Froerer stated this sub- division dates back to 1867 and it is true that, within very recent years, there has been a slough along Peach Street. However, he said he felt the circumstances are just as stated, two weeks ago - the backyards of the lots facing Post Street are lower than Post Street itself, and heretofore these lots drained into this slough along Peach Street. He pointed out that if effective drainage is to be obtained, there should be a drain sewer down the rear lot lines of the lots facing on b oth Peech and Post Streets. He said the City Engineer has gathered pertinent information on this matter and it will be reviewed in the very near future - and if this drain has not been procured by the time the rainy season arrives, a pumpinF system can be installed which will give temporary relief. 7: From Ed. Deemer Buick, Inc., requesting authorization of the Council to sub- lease a portion of the property at 2001 Webster Street, now lea ed from the City, to Foster and Kleiser Company for sign space. Councilman Anderson moved the authorization be granted as requested, subject to compliance with the ree:ulations of the City Ordinances pertaining to signs. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. E3V. From Alameda Play Center, Inc., submitting a copy of its letter to the Recreation Commission, setting forth its proposal to move the "Kraul" house, now located at Post and Clay Streets, to a site adjacent to the proposed Tiny Tot Area in Krusi Park. It was felt this structure could be useful to the City as well as to its organization and suggestions were made as to certain terms and conditions of the proposed relocation of this building. President Sweeney stated this matter should be referred to the Recreation Com- mission - and it was so ordered. 9 From CIty of Alameda Taxpayers League, Inc., transmitting a certified, copy of its resolution endorsing the action of the City of Alameda in protesting against the proceedings of the Port of Oakland in connection with the expansion of the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. President Sweeney thanked the Lea,-ue for ite support in this matter and stated the communication would be referred to the file on this subject. 10. From Elmer E. Robinson, Mayor of the City of San Francisco, addressed to the City Manager, assuring him of the support of the City and County of San Francisco in Alameda's request for a public hearing on the application of the Oakland Air- port for dredging certain lands within Alameda. He also suggested an early meet- ing between the City Council of Alameda and certain officials of the City and County of San Francisco to discuss this common problem. Mr. Froerer stated that upon instructions of the Council at the last meeting to obtain support in this matter of securing a public hearing with regard to the location of the proposed expansion of the Oakland Airport, numerous cities have been contacted and many have indicated their desire to support this action. He also stated that Congressman 'ieorge P. Miller and he have an appointment tomorrow with the District Engineer of the Division of Hiph,ways to confer on this matter. 11.1 From the following, with regard to the off-street parking program and indi- cating the support of the employment of 2 Municipol Financing Consultant to advise in the matter of determining the method by which such off-street parking facilities may be established: kl Alameda Clearing, House Association, dated September 26, ]954. Mr. Philip isurton, owner of property occupied by the F. W. Woolworth Co., dated September 30, 195h. City of Alameda Taxpayers' League, Inc., dated October 1, 1954. Alameda Chamber of Commerce, dated October 1, 19511. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, owner of building, et northwest corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Park Street, dated October 1, 1954. Mr. F. R. Neville, owner of property on Webster Streent, dated October h, 1954. Mr. F. R. Neville, representing several owners of property on Webster Street, dated October 11, 19511, The foregoing letters were read in full and thenreferred to the matter coming up . From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, withregard to the Council's recent request that the Chamber contribute 6200. as the City's proportionate share of the cost of the Alameda Con_nty Veterans' Day celebration to be held on Novem- ber 11. It was pointed out that its allocation received f rom the City towards City advertising, has already been budgeted and, therefore, it is necessary to request the City Council to approve an additional expenditure in this amount to pay the prorate expense of this celebration. Councilman Moresimoved the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution setting up the necessary appropriation. The (lotion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call c arried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, 4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 13. From the City Manager, requesting permission to dispose of certain obsolete under "Reports of Committees". pumping equipment. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be per- mitted to sell this old equipment. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll callcarried by the followin,n vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 111. From the City Manager, requesting that permission be granted to Dr. David Frost, Health Officer, to attend a meeting of the California Conference of Local Health Officers, to be held in Bakersfield on November 15 and 16, 195L - that 460. be appropriated for this purpose and a City car be used for his transportation. Councilmen Anderson moved the City Mana‘ger's request be aporoved; that permission be granted to Dr. Frost to attend the specified Conference, that '$60. be appro- priated to defray his expenses and a City car be used for his transportation. 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). 1 15. From the City Manager, reporting, that all work in connection with Culvert Construction and Resurfacing on Central Avenue, from Park to Cottage Streets, has been satisfactorily completed - and recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (L). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 1. From the City Manager, reporting that all work on the Alterations to the City Engineer's Office and Miscellaneous Work in the City Hall has been satisfactorily completed - and recommending that it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that the work on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. 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). 17. From the Off-Street Parking Committee, submitting its report on the study of the parking problem in Alameda. It was urged that the Council take the nocessary action to employ a Municipal Financing Consultant at the earliest possible date - the cost of which would be '.2,500. for preparation of a preliminary report on t he economic feasibility of an off-street parking program and, in the event the project is carried through to completion, the totalfee to be paid to the consultant is approximately 2 ner cent of the total cost of financing the off-street parking facilities. The urgency of the matter was pointed 11 - particularly if it is decided to finance such a program through the issuance and sale of revenue bonds, as it will then be necessary to prepare an amendment to the City Charter to authorize the use of revenue bonds, which would have to be voted upon in the March, 1955 General Municipal Election. President Sweeney thanked all those who had written letters to the Council on this subject - and especially the Off-Street Parking Committee for the work done by it. Councilman Anderson stated that, in listening to the letter, and having contacted the Committee, he felt it has investigated this situation very thoroughly and the findinFs of the Committee are in order. This matter of off-street parkins; is somethinc that interests the citizens of Alameda int,To ways, (1) from the standpoint of the merchants and (2) the services and conveniences afforded those living here. He pointed out the Council has provided passive and active recreation and other corn-,unity services and he felt it is altogether fitting and proper that the people of Alameda as a whole should have the opportunity to express themselves. He s aid very serious and sound consideration has been given the matter by the Off--Street Parking Committee. He thereupon roved the recommendation of the Off-Street ParkinF Committee as outlined in its report be dopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall. City Attorney Clark suggested the motion include the authorization to prepare an agreement for execution with Stone and. Youngberg., Municipal Financing Consultants, along the lines set forth in the communication. This amendment was acceptable to Councilmen Anderson and his second, and on roll call the motion as amended was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (1). Noes None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 18. From the City Manager, requesting that Mr. Neil Clark, Administrative Assist- ant, be authorized to attend the California State Governor's Traffic Safety Con- ference, to be held at Sacramento, on October 7, and 8, 1951[ - that '20. be appropriated for this purpose and he be granted permission to use a City car for this trip. Councilman Moresi moved the City Mana7er's request be approved; that Mr. Neil Clark be authorized to attend this Conference for the period specified - 2C be appro- priated to defray his expenses and he be permitted to use a City car. Councilman Anderson questioned that ;20. would be enough to take care of the nec- essary expenses. Councilman McCall stated he thought everyone realized that when the Council appropriates certPin monies for employees to go to one of these Con- ferences, it is required that the party render an itemized statement of his expenses - and, in most cases, the full amount allocated is not needed. He felt, however, a surficient amount should be allowed and that this appropriation should oe Councilman Moresi amended her motion to raise the appropriation to ';50., Councilman McCall then seconded the motion and on roll call it was carried by the following vote. Ayes Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, W. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Joms, (1). 19. From the City Manager, requesting that Mr. Al Spadoni, Assistant Plumbing Inspector, be permitted to attend the Annual Conference of the PlumbinF Officials Association, to be held in San Jose, from October 12 through October 3F, 1954 - that 950. be appropriated forexpenses and a City car be used for his transportation. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's request be granted; th,it Mr. S padoni be allowed to attend the designated Conference - that !"-50. be appropriated for his expenses and he be permitted to use a City car for his transportation. The notion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll cell ceerried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). IN-PRODUCTION OF 20, Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provisions of the law and the Charter: An Ordinance Repealing Article 1, Chapter 3, Title II, Comprised of Sections 2-371 and 2-372, of the Alameda Municipal Code, RelatinF to Municipal C-olf ComTission." 21. Councilman Anderson introduced the followin-7 ordinance, after which it was laid An Ordinance CreaLinr- an Advisory Golf Commission, Providin- for Appointment o the Members Thereof, and Prescribing the Powers and. Duties of Said Commission." UNF INISHED BUSITaSS: 22. At this time, Mr. Elmer E. Tilton, Chairman of the Off-Street Parking Committee, said that, on behalf of the property oers and taxpayers oC the City, he wanted to thank the Council for its action with reFard to the Committee's recommendation - and offered to work with the Council on this matter in any way possible. "Ordinance No. New Series over under provision of the law wod the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series NEW BUSINESS: 23. Councilman Anderson moved that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to engage the services of outside counsel to represent the City in the anticipated litigation with the Port of Oakland - the counsel engaged to be subject to the approval of the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll callcarried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Mor si and. President Sweeney, M. Noes: None. Absent: Conneilman Jones, (1). 2)4. Councilman Anderson stated he would like to present to the Council or its consideration this problem - at considerable expense over a period of years, the Council hes one ahead with an improvement program of street lighting, which has justified itself with the reduction of accidents and the increased safety of the people of Alameda. He said, however, in going around the City he has discovered that many of these street lighting standards are in the middle of a tree - and he felt it is time some thought was given to the matter of either removing the tree or changing the location of the light standard. President Sweeney said he felt this matter should be referred to the City Manager for his investigation. 25. Also speaking on the subject of lighting, Councilman McCall stated that he just recently had occasion to drive along Lincoln Avenue from Main Street to Park Street - and he felt the lighting conditions on this thoroughfare are very inadequate and this situation should be checked into immediately. President Sweeney asked the City Manager to also check on this matter. RESOLUTIONS: 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, whomoved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4993 Authorizing Attendance of Members of the Council, Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda at The Annual Conference of the League of California Cities to he Held at Los Angeles, and Appropriating Funds Therefor." (1,800.) 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, (II). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4994 Appointing Deputy City Clerk; Authorizing the Combining of the Positions of Senior Stenographer- Clerk and Deputy City Clerk and the Holding Thereof by the Same Person and Entitling Same as ?Senior Stenographer-Deputy City Clerk?, and Rescinding Resolutions in Conflict Herewith." The motion to adopt sgid resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, ()[.). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution Was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. V995 Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the City for Municipal Purposes. (2258 Alameda Avenue)" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll callc arried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (1_1_). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1) . There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: t,esolution No. )L996 Authorizino the Execution of Contract with the State of California for Federal Allocations to Local Public Health Agencies for Fiscal Year 1991-1955. (2,138.)" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on ro_,_1_ cane arried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi 11i and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared. said resolution duly adopted and passed. Councilman Anderson pointed out the City of Alameda spends approximately 3100,000. annually to operate its Health Department - receiving only '15,n00. from the State of California and ';2,138. as a Federal subsidy - to offset some of this expense. He felt rho citizens of Alamc,da should realize there is such a Health Department serving them, and it is the juomen o the City that it should properly ser-re its people in this respect. Councilman Moresi also mentioned the fact that ,the City has recently created an Advisory Health. Board which will work toward giving suggestions or making recom- mendations for improved health s tandards. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. )1997 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One New, Latest Model 6-Cylinder, 4-Door Sednn, to the City of Alameda, for the Health Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded bv Councilman McCall and on roll callcarried bv the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (h). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Joms, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 1L996 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One New, Latest Model 1/2-Ton Pick-up Truck to the City of Alameda, for the 'Mil' Department, Callln(- for Bids and Directing Citv Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll con carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, N. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCal., who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. L999 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Enlarged, Cut and Trimmed Microfilm Exposures, Black on White, Callin7 for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson end on roll call carried by the fo11owino vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, N. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 33. "Ordinance No. 1135, New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Su--Sec Lion "D" of Section 2-532 Thereof, Relating to Municipal Employees Sick Leave." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carlied by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Swerney, (h). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 34. "Ordinance No. 1136, New Series Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by henumbertn7 and Amending Sections 11-221.1; 4-221.2 and 4..2?1.3; Relating to Unleashed Dos on the Alameda Municipal Golf Course and Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Centers of the City of Alameda." Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll calicarried by the followin- vote. Ayes: Co.uncilmen Anderson, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 35. Specifications - No. MS 10-54-15 - for Furnishing One Sedan to Health Department. 36. Specifications - No. MS 10-5a-16 - for Furnishing One 1/2 -Ton Pick-up Truck to Golf Department. 37. Specifications - No. MS 10-5a-17 - for Furnishing Enlarged, Gui and Trimmed Microfilm Exposures to Auditors Department. 38. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity as of August 31, 195a - verified by Middleton, Suman Hackleman. BILLS: 39. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the Department thereof, in the total amount of 29,198.08 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 October 5, 195a, 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, Mc0-111, Moresi and President Sweeney, (a). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). ADJOURJMENT: a0. President Sweeney announced that the next Council meeting will be held Tuesday, October 26, - due to the fact that the City officials will be attending the Convention of the League of California Cities during, the time of the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 195a, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Respectfully submitted, Clerk