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1953-01-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 1953 The meeting convened at 8 :00 o'clock P. M. with President Osborn presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 16, 1952, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. One bid was received and read from Herbert M. Watson, dba Watson Communication Engineering, for furnishing three Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in 152 -162 M. C. Band, for the Police Department - in accordance with Specifications and Provi- sions therefore, No. MS 12- 52 -18. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of '200. The bid was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and report. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: P 3.V From Board of Supervisors, County of Alameda, reauesting the Council to designate an official representative to serve on a proposed County -wide Committee which is to state a suitable celebration in honor of the County's 100th Anniversary, which will occur in May, 1953. President Osborn stated the request will receive consideration and an appointment will be made at a later date. 4. /From the Public Housing Administration, with regard to Temporary War Housing - in response to the City's Resolution No. 4688, which was adopted by the Council on December 9, 1952. The suggestion was made in the communication that it would be extremely advantageous to this community to have these projects taken over and operated locally, pointing out that application for transfer of these projects must be filed before December 31, 1952. President Osborn stated this is a very interesting letter, commenting that, in his opinion, most of the statements do not coincide with the facts as presently existing in connection with the temporary housing in Alameda. He called attention to the fact that the letter was dated December 24, 1952, in which it was stated the City should make application before December 31, 1952, for transfer of these projects from the Federal Government - which gave the City no time to do anything. He recommended to the Council that the letter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study and consideration. There being no objections, it was so ordered. 5. V From W. R. Zufall, President of East Bay Division of League of California Cities, extending an invitation and request for the City's full participation, in this year's activities. President Osborn stated the Council is happy to receive this letter from the President and if it is the pleasure of the Council, he will be glad to answer the communication, assuring Mr. Zufall of the City's wholehearted support. 6. v From Carl P. Staal, President, Shoreline Planning Association of California, Inc., submitting an excerpt of a letter from Chief Drury of Division of Beaches and Parks, concerning the operation, maintenance and development of all State -owned park lands. The communication set forth a resolution which had been passed by the State Park Commission at a recent meeting, suge- esting there is good prospect of the tideland oil royalties being restored to the State and if and when these revenues are restored to the State and made available by Legislation for State park purposes, it shall be the policy of the Commission to undertake the operation, maintenance and development of all State -owned park lands - and to include in its request for appropriations amounts sufficient for this purpose. President Osborn explained that this prospect will mean a great deal to the City in financial assistance in developing its beaches as the money becomes available. He thereupon requested the City Manager to contact our representatives in the State Legislature, urging them to take the necessary steps to maintain this money for the purpose for which it was originally designated to develop parks and beaches. Councilman Branscheid asked what has happened to the Master Plan of Shoreline Development of Alameda County. Upon request, City Manager Froerer stated that, insofar as he knows, the County Plan is status quo. He explained that he has an appointment with the Mayor of Emeryville and the Planning Engineer of Oakland to meet this Thursday afternoon to discuss the situation. He also stated Mr. Thomas, County Planning Engineer, has told him he has received instructions from the County Planning Commission that there is other work with more priority than that of the County Master Plan. Councilman Sweeney inquired if there had been a stipulated amount of money allocated for this purpose. Mr. Froerer answered that $500,000. had been appropriated for Alameda County, but no part of that sum can be participated in until the County Master Plan is complete. Councilman Anderson asked if Berkeley's Master Plan has been completed. Mr. Froerer stated that it has not been completed and filed to date, but it is well along - he pointed out that the last time he had discussed the matter with Mr. Mocine of Berkeley he had been advised that they were progressing. He stated the problem between Berkeley and Albany had been straightened out. President Osborn suggested the City Manager again contact the Planning Engineer of Berkeley and find out what the status is and what can be done to finish this work. 7: From C. C. Howard, concerning the development of the City's south shore with respect to improving sanitary conditions; favoring the Reber Plan and suggesting the Council endorse the two San Francisco Bay crossing plans as advocated by Mayor Robinson. President Osborn stated the City of Alameda has no control over, or is in no way responsible for, the building of a Reber Plan. He also explained that the City Council has already taken action along the line of endorsing the idea of the San Francisco Bay Crossings. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Howard for his interest in these matters. 8. IFrom American Legion, Alameda Post No. 9, Inc., requesting that it be granted permission to sponsor a carnival during the period from May 13, to 17, inclusive, to be held on the Bethlehem Shipyard parking lot. Councilman Branscheid moved permission be granted as requested for this organization to sponsor a carnival during the per:Lod designated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 9. v" Mr. Frank Gottstein again spoke of congestion of traffic at the Oakland entrance to Posey Tube and at 7th and Harrison Streets. He offered his usual suggestions for remedying the situation. With regard to Mr. Gottstein's protest against 6th Street being a one-way street westerly, President Osborn stated that Mr. Czizk, Traffic Engineer of Oakland, had told him that construction of one of the towers for the freeway is soon to be started and then the street will be closed to all traffic. In answer to Mr. Gottstein's reference to the plans for the proposed freeway, Presi- dent Osborn stated he, personally, would like to have access to them to ascertain what can be done to alleviate this situation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10.\/From the City Manager, recommending that David D. Hughes, Assistant Purchasing Agent, be permitted to attend the thirty-sixth Annual Conference of the California State, County and Municipal Purchasing Agents' Association, to be held in Santa Cruz on January 29, 30, 31, 1953; to use a City automobile for his transportation and the sum of t60. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Mr. Hughes be allowed to attend the specified Conference for the period indicated, use a City car and the sum of l'60. be appropriated for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 11./From the City Manager and Chief of Police, submitting their Affidavit concerning the proper expenditure of the Police Secret Fund of the City of Alameda during the period from July 1, 1952, through December 31, 1952, as provided by Section 17-11 of the Charter. Councilman Branscheid moved the Affidavit be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 12./From the City Manager, recommending that Stolte, Inc. be granted an extension of time to January 31, 1953, in which to complete their work on Bond Issue Sewers, Unit III, with regard to connecting up with the facilities of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that this firm be granted an extension of time to January 31, 1953, to complete its contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 13. From the City Manager, recommending that all bids be rejected in connection with the furnishing of certain Street Lighting Standards, Complete with Luminaires, as called for under Specifications No. MS 11- 52 -16. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that bids be rejected and the bid checks be returned to the three bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 14. ✓From the City Manager, submitting his report on the investigation of the request from Christian M. Kraul and Thomas P. Wood for the abandonment of Clay Street, between Post Street and State Highway No. 226. Councilman Branscheid stated some question has arisen in connection with this matter and therefore moved it be referred to the City Manager for his further investigation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 15. Councilman Sweeney 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 Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 3 -562, 3 -563, 3-564, 3 -568 and 3-569, Repealing Sections 3 -566 and 3 -567 and Adding New Sections 3 -566 and 3 -567, of Article 6, Chapter 5, Title III Thereof." .RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4695 Endorsing the Proposed Issuance of School Bonds by Alameda Unified School District and Urging Support of Such Issuance at the School Bond Election to be Held January 13, 1953." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. President Osborn explained that the issuance of these school bonds will not be all at one time, but over a period of years as the money is needed. He stressed the fact that it is most imperative and urged all to vote in favor of the issuance of the bonds. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4696 Rescinding Resolution No. 4633 and Creating a New Fund to be Known as 'City Employees Pay Roll Fund' and Authorizing the Opening of an Account with American Trust Company, Said Account to be Known as 'City of Alameda Pay Roll Account'." The.motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who :roved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4697 Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the City for Municipal Purposes." (Northeast corner of Fillmore and Fountain Streets) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4698 Authorizing Issuance of a Revocable Encroachment Permit to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Installation of Gas Main on City Property on Bay Farm Island." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Upon Councilman Anderson's inquiry, Mr. Froerer stated that the Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a franchise with the City for the operation of its business throughout the City under the streets. In this instance, the pipe line runs on City property for about 68 feet. He felt it would not be proper to ask for a cash con- sideration in view of the fact that the Company pays on a franchise. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4699 Authorizing the Execution of Amendment to Contract NOy(U) -22357 (Change "F") Relating to Special Services to Navy Public Quarters and Navy Housing Homoja "B ". The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4700 Declaring Result of Special Municipal Election Held in the City of Alameda on November 4, 1952." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (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 Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. Abolishing the Position of 'Intermediate Account Clerk' in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor." There was no second to the motion to adopt this resolution. Following some discussion of the situation, Councilman Branscheid again moved the adoption of the resolution. There was still no second and therefore, President Osborn declared the motion had failed for lack of a second. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. Amending Portions of Section 12 of Resolution No. 4596, Relating to Salary Schedule and Schedule of Positions, by Creating One New Position in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor." There was no second to the motion to adopt this resolution. During the discussion on this subject, City Attorney Clark pointed out that if this resolution were adopted, it would create an additional position in the Auditor's office, due to the fact that the previous resolution to abolish a certain porition in this office had not been adopted. Thereupon President Osborn declared the motion had failed for want of a second. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 24. "Ordinance No. 1079 An Ordinance Establishing a Relief, Pension and Insurance System for Members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Alameda and Repealing Ordinance No. 276, New Series, as Amended.' The Clerk announced this ordinance is listed -in order that the record will show that it was adopted by vote of the people on November 4, 1952, by the following vote, Yes: 16, 552. Noes: 5,489. FILING: 25. Financial Statement - Middleton, Suman & Hackleman — Bureau of Electricity, as of November, 1952. BILLS: 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the Departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted to the City Council at this meeting: General Departments, $2,790.55; California State Sales Tax Accruel Fund, $31.21; Street Department, $103.00; Engineering Department Deposit Fund, 82,111.91• Special Gas Tax Street Improvement, $6,751.64; 1951 Bond Issue Sewer Fund, 20,134.90. Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 6, 1953, and presented to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Cpuncilman Jones, (1). ADJOURNMENT: 27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 20, 1953, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, CiyClerk