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1954-12-21 Regular CC Minutes0,1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 21. - - - - 195 2. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 7, 19L, were aprroved as 3' were opened and read for the project of Furnishing and Erecting a Chain Lthk Baseball Backstop at Lincoln Park, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 1-54-1, as follows: From United States Steel Corp., American Steel - 310. & Wire Div., Cyclone Fence Department Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 230. From San Jose Steel Co., Inc. - - 2,250. 250. 2,318. 240. 2,294. 250. 1,TRITTEN From City of Alameda Taxpayers' League, Inc., commending the Council for its positive action with regard to the disposal of the Municipal Nursery property "as suggested by this organization in its letter of September 3", - and offering its services to the Council in any matter where it could be of assistance. President Sweeney thanked the League for its interest in the affairs of the City. He pointed out this is a new organization and the City is very fortunate in having such a league organized. Councilman Moresi agreed very definitely that the organization of this League makes for a healthy condition in the City - but for the record, she wanted to state that the disposal of the Municipal Nursery property has been under discussion for some months and the Council was almost ready to take this action and proceed in this matter - and she was glad the League agreed with the Council's action. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 6. Upon Councilman Jones' suggestion, Mr. Terry LaCroix, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of "S. D. - Safe Driving Day", reported that he felt this Day had been very successful. There were four minor accidents in the City - but he felt people now realize that, with care, many accidents can be a voided. He thanked the Council for his anpointment as Chairman of the Committee on arrangements for this observance and stated the schools, Police Department and newspaper had given tremendous coverage of publicity for this occasion. President Sweeney congratulated. Mr. LaCroix and his Committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for its fine work. HEARINGS: 7.4 The matter was called up concerning the request of Messrs. G. L. Myers and V. L. Sutton to Amend the Diagram and Assessment of Parcel 24 of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District, Project No. 1 - into two parcele to be known as 24- and 24-1. The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Sweeney presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Councilman Anderson. ROLL CALL: 1. The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McC President Sweeney, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 11, Moresi and transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: Accompanied by certified check in amount of From The Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation - - Accompanied by certified check in amount of From Anchor Post Fence Division, Anchor Post Products, Inc. of California Accompanied by B. of A. Money Order The foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for their peru- sal and recommendation to the Council. L. From the Board of Education, stating the Robert W. and Marian Graf property, located at 829 Taylor Avenue, has been purchased by the Alameda Unified School Dis- trict - and requesting that future taxes on this property be cancelled. The matter was r eferred to "Resolutions". 0 '0 The Clerk stated the Notice of Hearing had been published twice - on November 30,and December 16, as required by law, and the City Engineer's report was on file. President Sweeney inquired if there were any interested parties present - there was no response. Councilman Jones stated this procedure is purely a technical formality and actually there is no dispute with regard to the division of this parcel. Therefore, he moved the request of Messrs. Myers and Sutton be granted and the parcel be subdivided into two parcels to be known as Nos. 24- and 2L-1. The motion was seconded by Council- man Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Ander- son, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 8. From Mayor Leland W. Sweeney, submitting his resignation as a member of the City Council, effective December 31, 1954 - in order to assume his duties as a member of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, representing the Third District, as of January 5, 1955. Councilman Jones moved the Council accept the resignation of Mayor Sweeney reluctantly and with regret. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi. Speaking on the question, Councilman Anderson stated it has been his privilege to have grown up with "Lee" and he has been most dependable in his service to the City for over nine years. He felt the City of Alameda has benefited from the time, effort and know- ledge he has given in rendering this service and it is only fitting that such fine service should be recognized. He has been thoughtful and considerate of allpeople at all times - he is sincere and loyal and has done a fine job. The members of the Coun- cil hate to lose him, but they wish him Godspeed in the privilege he has of going on to a bigger job. Councilman Moresi personally thanked Mayor Sweeney for his kindness and help to her as a new member of the City Council and stated, "Your interests are our interests all the way down the line". Mr. Stanley D. Whitney, on behalf of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, addressed Mayor Sweeney, stating: "You have always had the interest of the City of Alameda at heart - you have tried to do your best - your judgments have been sound - you have devoted your time to being 'Mayor'. We are happy to know you are going to take over the office of County Supe.rvisor. We wish you Godspeed, good luck and want you to know we are behind you to a man." Councilman Jones stated it has been his privilege to have been associated with Mayor Sweeney ever since he came on the Council. He said the Council activities have taken him away from his family for many years and now the Council is returning him to his family as good as new, as far as City business is concerned. Mr. Frank Gottstein stated he felt Mayor Sweeney would be successful in carrying out his new duties because he would be himself. He believed he would be the best Super- visor the City has ever had because he would go into the job with his whole heart and soul and also because he was born and raised right here in Alameda. He wished Mayor Sweeney the best of luck. The question was then put and the motion carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes; None. Absent: None. 9. At this time, Councilman Anderson explained that the usual procedure in a situa- tion of this kind, - or one of the procedures available - is that the four remaining members of the Council signify their intention to fill the vacated office. He there- upon asked that the City Clerk read a statement which has been prepared for this Purpose. The Clerk read the following statement. "STATEMENT OF ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL Notice of Intention to Appoint Mr. Sidney A. Haag as Councilman, effective Tuesday, January 4, 1955 "The resignation of Leland W. Sweeney, Mayor, from the Alameda City Council becomes effective with his induction as Supervisor of Alameda County. Thus it becomes the duty of the remaining members of the City Council to select a successor in accordance with the terms of the City Charter. "In making its selection, the City Council has endeavored to find a man whose business background, knowledge, experience, and ability will merit the full confidence and approval of the citizens of Alameda. "The Council had adequate opportunity to study the qualifications of Sidney A.Haag at the time he was appointed a member of the Housing Authority and the Council has had further opportunity to observe his business and leadership abilities in carrying on negotiations and meeting the difficult problems incident to the termination program for the temporary War Housing. That program, as well as the subsequent re-development of the areas now occupied by the War Housing, still presents one of the most challenging problems facing the City of Alameda at this time. The Council feels Mr. Haag will bring to the City Council of Alameda a background of long, successful business experience, together with first- hand knowledge of one of the major problems which the City of Alameda must solve. "In designating Mr. Haag as successor to Mr. Sweeney, the Alameda City Council expresses its full confidence in his qualification to carry on the duties of Councilman and work harmoniously with us toward the progress and development of our community." Councilman Anderson then moved that the statement of the Council's intention, which was written by Councilman Jones, be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll callcarried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, NcCall, Moresi and. President Sweeney, (5) Noes: None. Absent: None. 1I. At this point, Mayor Sweeney introduced the members of his immediate family - his charming wife, Louise, and his two sons, Robert W. and Leland W., Jr. He paid tribute to the citizens of Alameda - and said he was very proud of the City Council and all of the Boards and Commissions in the City - all of these people give much time and effort toward carrying; on the work of Alameda - they are the unsung heroes and heroines of the City. The success of the City Government is due to the fine type and calibre of all of these citizens who serve. He lauded City Manager Carl Froerer for his fine administrative ability. He thanked the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and the Press for their excellent cooperation. He pointed out that Alameda County is the second largest in the State of California - and a terrific amount of planning is going to be necessary to assure proper develop- ment. He said he felt that, with good thinking, honest endeavor and the support of his District, progress can be made. He expressed the hope that he would have the fortitude and the allegiance of his District to do a real job. 3X. From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of a one-half sack concrete mixer, mounted on pneumatic tires, now stored at the Corporation Yard and which will be of no future use to the GitY. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's request be glanted and he be authorized to sell the concrete mixer. 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. 12. From the Mayor, nominating the following as members of the Advisory Golf Commis- sion, in accordance with Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1138, New Series: Elliot S. Peterson, Johnny Vergez, Dr. Maynard R. Moody, Harry Havery and M. J. Klein. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 13. From the_City Manager, reporting that all work has been satisfactorily completed on the project of Furnishing and Installing Asphalt Tile in certain portions of the City Hall, and recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the work of this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. 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, INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11]. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1029, New Series, Relating to Civil Defense." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Councilman Moresi inquired of the City Manager concerning the present status of the Atlantic Trailer Project. Mr. Froerer, in turn, asked Mr. Neil Clark if he had had any recent correspondence on this matter. Mr. Clark stated an appraisal of the property had been received from Mr. Kittrelle, setting forth the value as %_5,000. He stated the next move would be up to the City Council, if it so desires, to instruct the City Manager to make an offer to the Public Housing Authority in the above amount. Mr. Froerer explained there is 39,000. in the Capital Outlays Fund for the purpose of acquiring this land, and this matter should properly be discussed by the Council to decide whether or not to accept this figure and how to take care of the 60000. increase. Inresponse to Councilman Moresiis question as to the offer being held open, Mr. Froerer stated that no deadline has been s et for reaching a decision. 16. Councilman Moresi stated she had noticed in the eveningfs paper, in an article with regard to the Southern Crossing, that the interchange would take in our pro- posed Golf Course - and asked if this were true. Mr. Froerer stated he has not received a copy of the interim report prepared by Mr. Norman Raab and, therefore, he did not know the extent of the encroachment into the Golf Course property or into the new homes in the vicinity of Post and High Streets. He said Mr. Werner of the Alameda Times-Star had received a copy of such report and he had brought it to him late this afternoon. RESOLUTIONS: 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5017 Appointing Five Members of Advisory Golf Commission of the City of Alameda." 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5018 Transferring 237.30 from Street Department Account No. 131.100 (Personal Services) to the Special as Tax Street Improvement Fund, Account No. 222." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5019 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda 90 Single Pendent--Type Lighting Standards with Luminaires, 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, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Upon request, the City Manager explained that this proposed lighting improvement will be made on Central Avenue, westerly from Webster Street to Fourth Street - on Santa Clara Avenue, westerly to its termination, and on portions of Fifth and Sixth Streets. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 5020 Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the City for Municipal Purposes. (829 Taylor Avenue)" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call c arried 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. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: ilRe olution No. 5021 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Trimming Palm Trees, Calling for Bids 2nd 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, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: _ . • "Ordinance No. 1141, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Certain Subsections and Repealing Certain Subsections of Section 17-36h.1 Thereof, Relating to Time Limits in Parking Meter Zones." 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: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 23. Specifications, No. MS 6-5h-13 - For 1'urnishing Ninety (90) Single Pendent Type Lighting Standards with Luminaires. 24. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Trimming Palm Trees, No. PW 12-54-24. 25. Auditor's Financial Statement - City of Alameda, through November 30, 195)4 - Verified by Middleton, Suman Cc Hackleman. BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the 'City of Alameda and the Department thereof, in the total amount of 54,601.46, 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 December 21, 195b, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll c allcarried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 27. At this point Mayor Sweeney expressed his thanks to all City employees for their cooperation and stated he felt they were a credit to the City. He introduced Harry Moore, "Bill" Powell and "Bob" Wol'don. 28. Councilman McCall said he has been at many meetings of Boards and other groups and he believed Lilo City of Alameda has been represented by a man, in the person of Mayor Leland W. Sweeney, who represents everyone in the City regardless of his finan- cial interests. AD JOURNMENP: 29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 4 1955, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,