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1953-01-20 Regular CC Minutes315 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, -------- 193 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. N. with President Osborn presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5) were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held January 6, 953, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. N/From Mr. John F. Kafka, 3254 Garfield Avenue, protesting against the low-flying aeroplanes that jar his house. President Osborn stated it is very regrettable that the situation is such that these protests and letters come to the Council. He pointed out that very recently a similar protest was made and the matter was taken up with the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the Port of Oakland which operates the adjacent airport. He said it has been suggested by members of the Council that this letter be turned over to the City Manager to refer the matter to both the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the Port of Oakland as evidence of the protests the Council is receiving. It was so ordered. 3. From Corporal L. B. Hollywood Post No. 939, Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting permission to display its banner across Park Street at Central Avenue, for a period of ten days commencing February 18, through February 28, 1953 - to advertise its "Snowball Dance" to be held February 28. It was pointed out that the Post will furnish the banner and will pay the usual fee to the Department of Public Utilities for putting up the banner. Councilman Branscheid moved permission be granted to this organization for the purpose requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 4. t/From the Bay City Fuel Oil Company, requesting an extension of time for the removal of improvements and equipment on certain City land leased by Union Oil Company, due to its contemplated negotiation with Encinal Terminals and the City for a permanent lease which will obviate the necessity for removing the equipment. The extension is requested for a period of at least thirty days and not over sixty days. Councilman Jones stated that, on the basis of the facts outlined, he would move the request be granted for an extension of time for a term of thirty days and not to exceed sixty days. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. Upon Councilman Andersonts inquiry as to who owned the equipment, Mr. Froerer answered that the Bay Cities Fuel Oil Company had bid in and purchased the tanks and other equipment on the property. The question was then put and the motion was unanimously carried. HEARINGS: 5./ The matter was called up with regard to the request from Victor G. Flashman for the amendment and division of Diagram and. Assessment of that certain parcel known as No. 12-5 of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District, Project No. 1 - into three parcels to be known as Nos. 12-16, 12-17 and 12-18. President Osborn inquired if there was anyone present to speak on this subject. Councilman Jones stated this is a routine matter and since there are no objections to the proceedings, he would move the Council grant the request for the amendment of the Diagram and Assessment of the parcel described in the petition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 6. V From the City Manager, recommending that Mark J. Hanna, Acting City Engineer, Coral T. Larsen, Street Inspector, and Lee Eichelberger, Acting Chief Design Engineer be permitted to attend the Engineering Conference of the Western Technical Training School of the Federal Civil Defense Administration, to be held at St. Mary's College on February 5, 6 and 7, 1953 - each employee to attend on certain given days - that a City car be used for transportation and 8.00 be appropriated for expenses. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that these designated employees be permitted to attend certain sessions of the Conference during the specified period, that a City car be used for transportation and $8.00 be appropriated for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. v4'rom the City Manager, recommending that Mr. Gene Saalwaechter, Director of Recreation and. Physical Education, be granted permission to attend the Fifth Annual California Recreation Conference - co-sponsored by California Recreation Commission National Recreation Association and California Recreation Society - to be held in Long Beach on February 10, 11, 12 and 13, 1953; and 875. be appropriated for this purpose. It was pointed out that the total cost of the trip will be ';';150., with the Board of Education and the City dividing the expense equally. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Mr. Saalwaechter be permitted to attend this Conference for the period specified and .575. be appropriated for the City's share of his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. /From the City Manager, recommending that Acting City Engineer Mark J. Hanna and himself be granted permission to attend certain sessions, respectively, of the Fifth Annual California Street and Highway Conference to be held on February 4, 5 and 6, 1953, at the University of California in Berkeley and $15. be appropriated for their expenses. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and he and Mr. Hanna be permitted to attend the sessions as indicated and 815. be appropriated for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and. President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. v'From the City Manager, requesting that he be authorized to attend the Annual Spring Meeting of the City Manager's Department, League of California Cities, to be held in Monterey on February 23, 24 and 25, 1953, and $75. be appropriated for his expenses and a City car be used for his transportation. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's request be granted; that he be authorized to attend this meeting, using a City car for his transportation and $75. be appropriated to defray his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. --- 10.,'From G. A. Baxter, Secretary, Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, stating that the Public Utilities Board recommends that a proposition be submitted to the vote of the people of Alameda revising Section 12-2, paragraph (a) of the City Charter to read as follows: "(a) To contract for the purchase, for not to exceed ten years, of gas, electrical energy or such other Public Utility service or commodity necessary for the operation of a Public Utility under the control and management of the Board•" It was pointed out in the communication that this section of the Charter presently limits the negotiation of contract provisions to five years. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the necessary papers to place this matter on the ballot for the City Election to be held in March, 1953. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 11.v/From the City Manager, recommending that Gallagher & Burk, Inc. be granted a sixty-day extension of time - to March 29, 1953 - during which to complete their work on the project of resurfacing Santa Clara Avenue under Specifications No. PW 7-52-11. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that this firm be granted the requested extension of time as set forth. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried. 12.V From the City Manager, recommending that Lieutenant Robert Allen be allowed to enroll in an Accident Investigation Administration and Techniques course to be held at the university of California, Berkeley, from January 26, through February 6, 1953; that 100. be appropriated for his expenses and a City car be used for transportation. This eexese is p-) : Led by the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering of the University of California in cooperation with the Traffic Institute of Northwestern University and the Traffic Division, International Association of Chiefs of Police. Councilman Jones moved the City Nanagerts recommendation be approved! that this Officer enroll in this course to be held during the designated period; 9100. be appropriated to defray his expenses and a City car be used by him for transportation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and Presi- dent Osborn, (). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. /From Mayor Osborn, submitting the following as members of the Police and Fire Pension Board, their terms to commence as of January 1, 1953; William N. McCall, 1033 College Avenue - nominated by the Fire Department; Sidney J. Dowling, 2800 Clay Street - nominated by the Police Department; Arthur A. Hobe, 830 Haight Avenue - nominated by the Mayor. President Osborn stated these nominations will be confirmed by a resolution which is prepared and the matter will be referred to the heading of "Resolutions". INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 14. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Establishing a Pension System for Those Members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Alameda Entering City Service After January 1, 1953." RESOLUTIONS: 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. V701 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda 2000 Lineal Feet of 6" Portable quick Coupling Aluminum Pressure Pipe and Auxiliary Fittings and 40 Lineal Feet of 8" Portable Quick Coupling Aluminum Suction. Pipe and Auxiliary Fittings, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." It was explained that this is to be used in connection with the Civil Defense program. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4702_ Transferring23,19L,27 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon. the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4703 Transferring '3 11,10.00 from, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 317 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4704 Transferring $7,871.00 from the Special Public Health 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 Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4705 Transferring 25,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund to the General Fund." President Osborn stated this is a routine matter in order that the money can be properly expended, pointing out there are certain legal provisions for the expendi- ture of these funds. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4706 Transferring $'154.14 from the Municipal Improvement Bond #10 Fund to the General Fund." President Osborn stated this sum is a profit which has accrued to the City through the investment of the money which was used to redeem outstanding bonds as they came due. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (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: "Resolution No, 4707 Transferring %7.00 from the Special Golf Club House Alteration Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No 4708 Amending Portion of Section 12 of Resolution No. 4596, Relating to Salary Schedule and Schedule of Positions by Creating Two Additional Positions of Crossing Guard." Upon Councilman Sweeneyls inquiry, City Manager Froerer stated these two positions of Crossing Guard are for the purpose of providing protection for the children crossing Atlantic Avenue at Fifth Street. He said there are about 154 children who cross at this point during the afternoon and also a great number of automobiles pass this crossing. He pointed out that further consideration is to be given to the installation of a push button crossing light at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4709 Appointing Members of the Pension Board. (William M. McCall, Sidney J. Dowling and Arthur A. Hobe)." President Osborn stated that Ordinance No. 1079, New Series, requires the appoint- ment of these three members of the Pension Board for staggering terms of one, two and three years. He explained that the length of the respective terms was to be determined by lot, which drawing had been done and he thereupon announced that Mr. McCall will serve for one year, Mr.Dowling for two years and Mr. Hobe for three years, as from January 1, 1953. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded. by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4710 Resolution of,Intention to Order the Vacation of a Portion of Clay Street, in ,he City of Alameda." Upon Councilman Jones request, Mr. Froerer explained that this action covers that portion of Clay Street from Post Street easterly to the State Highway approach to the new Bay Form Island Bridge. He pointed out this property does not have access to the State Highway. He stated Clay Street, westerly from Post Street to Mound Street, has already been abandoned. He further pointed out that if this portion of Clay Street is abandoned, it will be possible to develop the property into four parcels and if it is not abandoned, there will be only two parcels which can be improved. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4711 Authorizing Acquisition of Sewer Easement (Makassar Straits Village) from Public Housing Administration and Appropriating the Sum of '..500.00 Therefor." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote, Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4712 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) 8" Jointer, Mounted on a Cast Iron Stand and Equipped with a 1 HP, 3-Phase, 220/440 Volt Motor and Accessory Items, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried bT the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4713 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) 20" Band Saw Complete with 1 HP, 3-Phase, 220/440 Volt Motor, and Accessory Items, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4714 Approving Final Map of Subdivision Known as Tract No. 1155, Submitted by Victor G. Flashman." (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, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4715 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda 91 Single Pendant Type Standards Complete with Luminaires; Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (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. 4716 Memorializing the Governor of the State of California in the Matter of Signing Assembly Bill No, 1047, Relating to Certain Lands in the City of Alameda." Upon Councilman Jones' request, City Manager Froerer explained that the effect of this Bill is to correct an obvious error in the description of certain tideland ownership, adjacent to San Leandro Bay, which was caused by using certain section lines, resulting in a loss to the present property owner of approximately three- tenths of an acre. The piece of property in question has been assumed to be privately owned and taxes have been collected on it for about eighty years. The title search revealed that this little triangular area is not under private owner- ship and in order that this land can be cleared of State encumbrances, it necessitates an act of the State Legislature. He mentioned that there are also two other small parcels which are under a clouded title, which will be cleared up in this same Bill. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4717 Authorizing Acquisition of Sewer Easement from Southern Pacific Company and Appropriating the Sum of r,;100.00 for the Purchase Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced byCouncilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4718 Memorializing the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda to Adopt as Its Report to the Joint Fact Finding Committee on Highways of the State Legislature the Summary Statement of January 16, 1953, Prepared by the Alameda County Highway Advisory Committee." The motion to adopt said resolution was, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Councilman ,Jones requested that the following three resolutions be read in full, which was done. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4719 Abolishing the Position of 'Intermediate Account Clerk' in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones: Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4720 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." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 35. The following resolution was introduced by. Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. )L721 Amending Portion of Section 12 of Resolution No. L596, Relating to Salary Schedule and Schedule of Positions, by Changing Step Number of Pay Range of Position in The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None.. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 36. FILING: "Ordinance No. 1080, 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 3-5'66 and 3-567, of Article 6, Chapter 5, Title ITT Thereof." 37. Specifications No. MS 12-52-17 - For furnishing 2000 Lineal Feet of 6" Portable Quick Coupling Aluminuin Suction Pipe, 40 Lineal Feet of 8" Portable Quick Coupling Aluminum Suction Pipe and Auxiliary Fittings, 38, Specifications No. MS 1-53-1 - For furnishing One (1) 8" Jointer, Mounted on a Cast Iron Stand and Equipped with a 1 HP, 3-Phase, 220/440 Volt Motor and Accessory Items. 39, Specifications No. MS 1-53-2 - For furnishing One (1) 20" Band Saw Complete with a 1 HP, 3-Phase, 220/440 Volt Motor and Accessory Items, 40, Specifications No. 1-53-3 - For furnishing Ninety-one (91) Pendant Type Lighting Standards with Luminaires. 41. Auditor's Financial Report - For period from July 1, 1952, through December 31, 1952. BILLS: L2. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart- ments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted to the Council at this meeting: General Denartnents, $16,475.98; Civil Defense Department, 4362.24; Police Department, $2,577.46; Fire Department, $2,189.80; Street Department, $3,566.30; Health Department, $1,214.28; First Aid Department, $51.98; Recreation Department, $368.91; Park Department, $2,558.28; Golf Course Department, $2,185.58; Social Service Department, :55.25; Parking Meter Department, $29.72; Store Department, $843.64; Pound Department, 6.76; Civil Service Department, $127.50; Traffic Safety Fund, $2,434.86; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 9L.22; Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, $922.80; Capital Outlays Fund, ,1,500.00; Special Civil Defense Equipment Fund, 1,359.60; 1951 Bond Issue Sewer Fund, $600•00• Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 20, 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, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 43.7At this point, the City Manager stated there has been a matter called to his attention which is of a rather urgent nature. He said it concerns the operation of the First Aid Station and there has been considerable comment in the press. He stated he wanted to report that the Council, immediately upon being acquainted with the certain functions as performed by the First Aid Station, has instigated a thorough investigation. Mr. Froerer verified the report as given in the newspaper as being substantially correct. He stated he felt the Council should proceed with a determination of a method which would be satisfactory to be performed at the station. President Osborn stated, on behalf of the City Council, that he was greatly concerned on reading the item in this evening's paper and had intended to call it to the Council's attention. He has ascertained that Councilmen Anderson and Sweeney have not had the opportunity to peruse the evening paper and are, therefore, not familiar with the item as printed there. He concurred with the statements of the City Manager and pointed out this matter will receive serious consideration. 41-1- At this time, President Osborn stated he would like to bring before the City Council the fact that the City Manager has been in communication with the Planning Engineer of the City of Berkeley, Mr. Corwin Mocine. He explained that this was in pursuance of Councilman Branscheid's request at the last meeting. He stated that Mr. Froerer has ascertained that the City of Albany does not have any Planning Department, Planning Engineer or any person of that qualification. He said it has been suggested the Alameda City Council direct that a communication be written to the Albany City Council asking that it request the services of the Planning Depart- ment of Berkeley and also write to the Berkeley City Council requesting it to allow its Planning Engineer or Department to do the necessary work on the Albany Master Plan so that the beach and shoreline plans can be completed, if it meets with the approval of the City Council to act along this line. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with the Cities of Berkeley and Albany as set forth. At this point, the City Manager stated it would be well to review the situation. He emphasized that it is impossible for any city to participate in the State funds for the development of beaches until there is a Master Plan adopted by the county itself. He said the City of Alameda completed its Master Plan in 19L5, and Oakland somewhat less than a year ago. He stated that Emeryville at one time protested against the Oakland Plan, but those two cities have now reached a mutually satis- factory agreement. He went on to say that the Cities of Albany and Berkeley have not yet completed their Master Plans. He said that Berkeley has not yet determined on what it should be, but perhaps by making this request, its Council would proceed with its Master Plan and he pointed out that Berkeley has consented to include the short stretch of shoreline in Albany so that it would be in an acceptable form for the County of Alameda Board of Supervisors. Mr. Froerer stated the former Chairman of the Board had told him the County could not proceed until the proper information had been received from the cities. He said it would appear from the circumstances brought out in the recent discussion with Berkeley and Albany that their Master Plans can be consummated in the near future. He said he felt that if the Alameda Council writes an official letter to the Berkeley Council, it will probably expedite the situation. Councilman Sweeney seconded Councilman Jones' motion. President Osborn inquired of the City Manager if this would take care of the matter. Mr. Froerer suggested that he be instructed to write to the City of Berkeley re- questing it to allow its Planning Engineer to also make the shoreline plans for the City of Albany, to the City of Albany requesting it to accept this offer - and also, to include in the motion the request that each city immediately proceed with the completion of its Master Plan of Shoreline Development. With the consent of his second, Councilman Jones, amended his motion accordingly. This was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 45./Councilman Branscheid stated it occurs to him that the City Council should have a letter written to Mr. Harry Bartell, complimenting him on his service over the period of years as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County - and also a letter of congratulations to the new Chairman, Yr. Chester Stanley. President Osborn stated he would he happy to write these letters. ADJOURNMENT: 46. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 3, 1953 at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Respectfully submitted, CitY Clerk 11 efr." eeeet,e,t01;ellq