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1953-06-03 Regular CC Minutest ( ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 3, -------------- 193 The meeting convened at 8:05 o'clock P. M, wlth President Sweeney presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5) were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 19, 1953 were approved as trans- cribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. vvOne bid was submitted and read from the Alameda Times-Star for Legal Advertising during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, as follows: First Insertion - Second and Subsequent Insertions The bid was referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. 3. One bid was presented and read from Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for furnishing Crusher Run Base during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, at the price of ,1.90 per ton - in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor No MS 5-r-3-6. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of 1225. 4. One bid was submitted and read from Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for furnishing Item (a) of Specifications No. MS 5-53-7 - Medium Curing Plant-Mixed Surfacing Paving Mixtures - at the price of 5.O5 per ton, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $625. There was no bid on Item (b) of these Specifications - Penetration Type Asphaltic Emulsion, 5. vvBids were opened and read for the furnishing of Item (a), Quarry Wast and Item (b) Earth Fill at City Dump, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, in accord- ance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5-53-8, as follows: - 1.75 per square 1.25 per square From East Bay Excavating Co. Quarry Waste - - - Earth Fill at City Dump- Aecompanied by cashier's check- — .85 per ton .75 per ton 00.00 From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Quarry Waste - - - -,- - .95 per ton Earth Fill at City Dump- - ate M v/s. EM g. .85 per ton , Accompanied by certified,check- - $500.00 No bid was submitted for furnishing Item (c) of these Specifications - Top Soil. 6.,-- No bid was received for furnishing Parking Meters (Manual) as called for under Specifications therefor No. MS 5-53-9, 7.- No bid was received for furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Mix as called for under Specifications therefor No. MS 5-53-10. 8., Bids were opened and read for furnishing Non Premium and Ethyl Gasoline during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No, MS 5-53-12, as follows: From Tide Water Associated Oil Company 400 Gallons or more Non Premium 200 to 399 Gallons 40 to 199 Gallons 400 Gallons or more Ethyl 200 to 399 Gallons 40 to 199 Gallons Accompanied by a certified check From Standard Oil Company of California 400 Gallons or more Non Premium 400 Gallons or more Ethyl Accompanied by certified check A .196 per gal. .201 per gal. .206 per gal. .2134 per gal. .2184 per gal. .2234 per gal. $500.00 .216 per gal. .236 per ga $500.00 From Union Oil Company of California 400 Gallons or more Non Premium .196 per gal. 1400 Gallons or more Ethyl .224 per gal. Accompanied by certified check $500.00 From S1na1 Oil Company 400 Gallons or more Non Premium 400 Gallonsor more Ethyl Accompanied by a Bid Bond .1935 per gal. .2135 per gal. From Seaside Oil Company Non Premium $ .196 per gal. Ethyl .216 per gal. Accompanied by certified check 500.00 Shell Oil Company 400 Gallons or more 400 Gallons or more Accompanied by certified Non Premium Ethyl check ,$ .206 per gal. .226 per gal. $5oo.00 9. V One bid was received and read from Aldo J. Ferrero for the project of Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No, PW 5-53-6 - at the total unit prices as follows: Concrete Sidewalk Residential Driveways Commercial Driveways Concrete Curb Concrete Gutter The bid was accompanied by a Bid Bond. 10. Bids were received and read for the project of Resurf and Bituminous Pavement during the fiscal year ending June Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No, PK 5-53-7 From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount From Independent Construction Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Oliver de Silva Accompanied by a Bid. Bond. 375. 14-75. 2,000. 1,300. ing and Repair of Asphalt 0, 1954, in accordance with as follows: $35,230. 3,600. L880. ;36,525. 11.v'One bid was received frorrnManuel Enos for the Installation during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, in accordance with Provisions and Plans No. FW 5-53-8, as follows: Total Schedules A, B, C Total Schedules A, B Total Schedules A, C Total Schedule A Accompanied by cashierTs check in amount of of House Laterals Specifications, Special V,725. 5,325. 7,500. 5,100.. 800. All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager an study and recommendation. City Engineer for WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 12. 'From the Key System Transit Line, addressed to the City Manager, explaining its financial status and stating the Company must have assurance that, immediate relief is forthcoming either in the form of reduction of service presently operating at a loss, elimination of franchise taxes and additional revenue from fare increase. President Sweeney stated that as soon as this communication was received, the Council was immediately contacted and it instructed the City Manager to go into this matter. He thereupon called upon Mr. Froerer to report on the situation. Mr. Froerer stated that, on the Council's instructions, he attended a meeting of representatives of a group of nine East Bay area communities, together with repre- sentatives of the County of Alameda. There was also in attendance at this conference Messrs. Glen L. Stanley, President, John W. Worthington, Traffic Engineer end Mr. Richards, Legal Counsel - all of the Key System Transit Lines. The matter hinges on certain pertinent information needed to analyze the situation and a request was made to Key System that certain further information be supplied in order that the repre- sentatives can make an intelligent study and report to the several City Councils. He said it is his understanding that this information is being furnished to Mr. Loren W. East, Traffic Engineer of the City of Oakland, and when it has been reviewed, there will be another meeting of this group and a report will be made to the Council. 300 13. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, addressed to the City Manager, stating its Board of Directors has gone on record as recommending the I 70 ncrease in the cff • City Sales Tax. President Sweeney stated an ordinance has been prepared on this subject and the matter would, be referred to "Introduction of Ordinances". 1./From Cpl. Leonard B. Hollywood Post No, 939, Inc., Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, extending an invitation to the Council to attend the public reception and. Christmas Tree Party in honor of Army Sgt, James Daniel on Saturday evening, June 13, 193, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. in the Alameda Veterans Memorial Building. President Sweeney stated that those who could would certainly plan to attend this affair, but unfortunately, some of the Council had already made previous commitments. 15./ From Cpl. Leonard B. Hollywood Post No. 939, Inc., Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with regard to the reception and party in honor of Sgt. James Daniel on June 13. It was stated that this affair will be of such size that the organization felt the City of Alameda should be a participant in some manner, which will be left to the judgment of the Alameda City Council. Fred Strain, Commander of Poet No. 939, V. F. W., addressed the Council with regard to his organization's plans for Sgt. Daniel. He pointed out the Sergeant was Alameda's only returned Prisoner of War from Korea. He stated Sgt. Daniel was a medic and when his Division was retreating he had volunteered to stay behind to take care of the wounded. He, himself, had been wounded at that time. He pointed out that Sgt. Daniel had decided to make Alameda his home town and had asked for a permanent transfer to this area. He mentioned that Sgt. Daniel, in a letter to his wife, had especially expressed his desire for a Christmas Tree since he had missed the last three Christ- mases at home. Commander Strain stated the Veterans had thought, therefore, that this theme would be most appropriate in honoring Sgt. Daniel. He remarked that the West End Merchants and the Alameda Chamber of Commerce are planning to participate and the Veterans felt the City should furnish and light the large Christmas Tree. He also thought possibly the Mayor or City Manager could attend to present some gift to Sgt. Daniel, and that he be furnished with a police escort to the reception. President Sweeney stated that, under provisions of the City Charter with regard to the expenditure of City monies, it must be handled through the Chamber of Commerce with whom the City has a contract for such matters. He said he felt that, as far as furnishing a police escort is concerned, that could be arranged. Councilman Jones stated he felt the Bureau of Electricity could surely arrange to light the Christmas Tree, but insofar as obtaining the tree, the Chamber of Commerce would be the one to do that. City Manager Froerer suggested Commander Strain and Mr..Cangi of the Chamber of Commerce meet with representatives of the City to endeavor to outline a program. He explained that the Bureau of Electricity is also somewhat limited it its expendi- ture of City money. Mr. Cangi addressed the Council and stated he had already arranged to have a meeting concerning this affair and it is scheduled for 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Chamber Office, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 16. At this point, President Sweeney asked that anyone wishing to speak under this heading, will please limit his remarks to ten minutes' time. Mr. Frank Gottstein spoke on the subject of removal of the Southern Pacific Compan, tracks along Lincoln Avenue and claimed the Council had done nothing to expedite action. City Attorney Clark stated he would like to inform the Council and Mr. Gottstein that, as recently as yesterday, Mr. Mathews advised him that the Southern Pacific Company has filed its application requesting authority to operate under trackage rights over the railroad line owned by the Alameda Belt Line. He said The Alameda Belt Line has also filed its petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant the Southern Pacific Company trackage rights over its line. He pointed out that Mr. Mathews thought it would be a matter of a very few weeks before the whole matter would be cleared up. 17,/ Mr. Paige Dorais, spokesman for an unofficial group representing the students from Alameda and Encinal High Schools, stated the students are very disappointed that the bond issue had not passed. He said his group is very interested in the work the Council is doing and offered the help of the group in whatever way it could assist. President Sweeney thanked the group for its interest and stated the Council would do its best to work out the recreation program in some way. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 18.4(From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of about 50 tons of scrap iron which have accumulated at the City Nursery. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be authorized to dispose of this scrap iron. The motion 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. 19 From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Jack Erwin for furnishing two trucks with two cubic-yard dump bodies and hoists at the bid price of 85,175.53. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to Mr.Erwin for furnishing this equipment at the price quoted and that the checks or bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCs11, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 20. /From the City Manager, reporting all work in connection with the construction of Unit IV, Bond Issue Sewers, has been satisfactorily completed 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 on this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 21. From the Board of Education, setting forth its position relative to the proposed acquisition of the Federal Housing Authority properties by the City of Alameda. It was stated that, should the Council elect to acquire these properties, the Board of Education stands to lose approximately ';;250,000. from the Federal Government unless provisions are made for the City to reimburse the Alameda Unified School District by revenues accruing from rental of public housing or an increased tax rate. President Sweeney stated this matter will be referred to the Committee of the Whole - and pointed out that the Board of Education and the Council are to have a meeting with the Housing Authority on this situation. He emphasized the Council has to act fast in this matter as the deadline for definite action is June 30, 1953. 22.vThe Clerk presented Drawing No. 3969, the plan showing the effect on the Bay Farm Island Master Plan by the relocation of the Inner Drive - in connection with the Development of a subdivision known as Tract No. 1250, City Attorney Clark stated the Tentative Map of this Tract should be approved suhjoct to certain conditions. Councilman McCall thereupon moved the Tentative Map of Tract No. 1250 be approved, subject to the condition that it be amended to substantially conform to the lay-out shown by Drawing No. 3969, Case 21, on file in the City Engineer's Office, City of Alameda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. 23./gith regard to the matter of a subdivision known as Tract No. 1289, proposed to be developed along the south side of Otis Drive, City Attorney Clark stated that Mr. Bestor Robinson, Attorney for Mr. Michael Hester, owner of the property involved, had suggested that if the Council would approve the Tentative Man of this Tract as sub- mitted, his client would be willing to defer any action on the subdivision for a matter of two weeks. He stated, however, that inasmuch as the Council has apparently made up its mind that the City is going to have to acquire a certain portion of this land, there is no particular point in approving a map which will have to be refiled if there is any major change, and therefore the Findings of Fact made by the Council should be filed. Mr. Robinson stated his only concern is that there is a firm decision to acquire the property and if Mr. Hester would have a definite answer at that time. Mr. Robinson expressed the opinion they were legally entitled to have the map approved. City Attorney Clark stated he could not agree with that opinion and emphasized that the Council would like to have the matter go over two weeks in order to give the City time to make certain investigations. He pointed out that if the City does not reach an agreement and does not approve the map, then the City will file Findings of Fact and will ask that the City Manager employ appraisers to submit a report on this property. Councilman Jones stated it was necessary to authorize the City Manager to proceed along this line and he therefore moved the City Manager be authorized to employ appraisers to appraise the Hester property. City Attorney Clark asked Councilman Jones to amend his motion to include that an appraisal also be made of the Wood property at the same time. alt Councilman Jones accepted the amendment to this effect. The motion was then seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, 2h. Councilman Anderson stated he would like to refer back to the matter of Tract No. 1250. He said he felt a word of praise should be given to City Manager Froerer for his extra time, effort and good judgment in working out this situation. He said he thought a note of appreciation should be expressed. President Sweeney stated Mr. Duggan has also cooperated to the fullest extent and he complimented both Mr. Froerer and Mr. Duggan in this respect. INTRODUCTION OF ORT)INA,CES: 25. Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance, ' • h it was laid over under provision of the law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections 3-1011, 3-10116 and 3-1022, and by Adding Thereto a'New Section to be Numbered 3-10116.1 Relating to Sales and Use Taxes." RESOLUTIONS: 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilrnan Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No, 14777 Requesting ancellation of County Taxes on Prop Acquired by the City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes. (Strip along Fillmore Street, near Fountain Street). y 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. 27. The following resolution Was introduced ID:), Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4778 Expressing Willingness to Discuss a Program of Mutual Cooperation Between the City of Alameda, the Federal Government, and Other Local Agencies with Respect to The Construction of New Highway Bridge Across the Estuary at Fruitvale Avenue." President Sweeney called upon the City Manager to explain this matter. Mr. Froerer stated that, to his personal knowledge, the Fruitvale Avenue Bridge has been a project under consideration for 9 years. He gave a resume of the situation, stating there was originally designed for this location a two-way highway bridge in connection with the railroad bridge. He said a. review was made of the circumstances and it was found that traffic at that time was about 1,14_69 cars per day and the breaking point was 5,000 cars - in consequence, the Cities of Alameda and Oakland protested the construction of a two-way bridge and demanded construction of a four-way bridge. It was determined by Army Engineers that it was not feasible to construct a railroad bridge in connection with a highway bridge and later, there was erected the tower lever bridge which is in operation at this time. He pointed out that, altogether, four reports have been prepared, one public hearing held and a joint report submitted by the Cities of Oakland and Alameda and the County of Alameda - and there never has been any action. He stated the City has continued to request that action be taken and it has continued to probe every avenue to secure action. He pointed out that, upon advice from Senator Knowland and Congressman Miller, the chances are the City will not get action on that bridge unless there is some kind of local participation. In view of that fact, the City of Oakland has passed a resolution and the City of Alameda is passing such tonight - sub- mitting the declaration by these two local Governmental Bodies that they are willing, and would like, to discuss a program of mutual construction of that bridge. Mr. Dean Ramsey inquired whose job it is to build the bridge - the Army or the State? City Manager Froerer stated the City has always assumed it is the Federal Government's obligation to install, operate and maintain the bridge and it has failed to install. He iterated that, through advice of Senator Knowland and Congressman Miller, the Federal Government will not move until there is some kind of mutual financial parti- cipation. 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption; "Resolution No. 4779 Resolution of Intention to Change Zone, on Council's Own Motion, of Certain Real Property in the City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California. 'WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda did, on the 20th day of March, 1951, adopt a Resolution of Intention (numbered 4342) to change the zoning, on the Council's own motion, of certain real property, including the property hereinafter described, which property at said time was owned by Congress Construction Corp., predecessor in interest to Alameda Bayside Construction Corp.; and 'WHEREAS, in pursuance of the provisions of said Resolution of Intention, a public hearing thereon was had before the Planning Board of the City of Alameda on the 28th day of March, 1951, at which time and place Congress Construction Corp. made a full presentation of its plan for the development of the property under consideration, offering plans and scale models of the proposed development, and agreed, among other things, that the buildings on the south side of Central Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets would be two-family dwellings of single story construction; and 'WHEREAS, the said Planning Board, in view of the aforesaid agreements on the part of Congress Construction Corp., intended to rezone the Central Avenue frontage of the Company's property between Third and Fourth Streets and for a depth of one hundred (100) feet, to the 'A-1' classification, but, through inadvertence and oversight, such 'A-1' rezoning was not made and the Planning Board's recommendation to the City Council was that all the property of Congress Construction Corp. be rezoned to classifications "C" and 'DI, in accordance with the terms of the aforementioned Resolution of Intention; and 'WHEREAS, the recommendations of the City Planning Board came on for hearing before the City Council on April 3, 1951, Congress Construction Corp. being there represented by A. Hubbard Moffitt, Esq.; at said hearing R. Shearer, Esq., counsel for the West Alameda Association, presented the views of that Association, stating it was the understanding, among other things, that the Central Avenue frontage between Third and Fourth Streets would be devoted to single story duplex dwellings, with elevated rear bedrooms, if necessary. Mr. Shearer suggested the possibility of requiring a performance bond of the Company to assure adherence to the changes agreed upon in the development plan. Upon inquiring of the City Attorney as to this pr000sal, the Mayor was informed that such bond could not be required, as the rezoning could not be conditioned upon the filing of a bond; and 'WHEREAS, Mr. Moffitt thereupon informed the Council that Mr. Shearer's statements with regard to the type of buildings between Third and Fourth Streets on Central Avenue were to be a part of the plan; and 'WHEREAS, it was the intent and purpose of the Council, by reason of Its having been advised that no conditions could be attached to a rezoning, to rezone the said Central Avenue frontage, for a depth of one hundred (100) feet, to the 'A-1 classification, but that through inadvertence and oversight such rezoning was not made; and 'WHEREAS, in order to carry out the understanding and agree - ment of Congress Construction Corp., the City Planning Board, the City Council and the 'Test Alameda Association, as to the use of the Central Avenue frontage of the Congress ConstructiLon Corp. property, and to remedy the failure to carry out the intent and purpose of the Council to rezone said Central Avenue frontage to the 'A-l' classification, it is necessary to effect such rezoning at this time; 'NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, that it is the intention of said Council, on its own motion, and without a petition therefor, to initiate proceedins for rezoning and reclassifying the following described real property, situate in the City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California: 'BEING a strip of land 100 feet wide situate south of Central Avenue from westerly of Third Street to easterly of Fourth Street, and further described, to-wit: 'BEGINNING at a point which is the intersection of the south line of Central Avenue as shown on Drawing 3968, Case 51, City Engineer's files, Alameda, California, and the west line of that Parcel No. 2 described in deed recorded in Book 6166 of Official Records at Page 505 in the Alameda County Recorder's Office, said point has the coordinates of y = 468,304.66 feet and x 1,483,401.84 feet as based on the California Coordinate System, Zone 3, as are all bearings, distances and coordinates in this description; 'TTIENCE along the aforesaid south line of Central Avenue South 55* 341 54" East 110.13 feet to a point; 'THENCE along the said south line of Central Avenue South 55* 36' 30" East 425.09 feet to a point of curvature; 'THENCE along the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 445.23 feet a distance of 245.39 feet; 'THENCE continuing along the aforesaid south line of Central Avenue SOuth 87 11' 11' East 341.85 feet to its intersection with the east line of that Parcel No. 3 in the above described deed; 'THENCE southerly along the said east line of Parcel No. 3 to a point which is 100.00 feet at right angles from the afore- said south line of Central Avenue; 'THEME westerly along various courses and distances all to be parallel with and 100.00 feet southerly at right angles from the aforesaid south line of Central Avenue to a point on the aforedescribed west line of Parcel No, 2; 'THENCE along the said west line of Parcel No. 2 to the POINT OF BEGINNING: from the 'C' Multiple Dwelling District to the 'A-l' One-Family Dwelling District. 'Pursuant to Section 11-183 of the Alameda Municipal Code, the hearing on this Resolution of Intention is fixed before the City Planning Board on June 17, 1953, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of Alameda, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the hearing thereon by posting as provided by subdivision 2 of Section 11-1E 1 of the Alameda Municipal Code." Councilman Moresi requested that the resolution be read in full and it was so ordered. Mr. Hugh Roach, President of the West Alameda Association, questioned the language of the description of the property, and wanted to be reassured that the area involved is a strip along the south side of Central Avenue "100 feet deep". It was explained by Mr. Froerer, that the description was according to the correct engineering termin- ology. City Engineer Mark Hanna also submitted a drawing of the area proposed to be rezoned to the "A-1" One-Family Dwelling District, which clearly indicated in color the particular property in question. 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. Councilman Jones wondered if the Navy should be advised of this action by a commu- nication explaining the situation so it could defer further action with regard to its plans. He thereupon moved the City Manager and City attorney make the necessary overtures to the proper authority of the Navy - together with notification of the Attorney for the Alameda Bayside Construction Corporation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: solution No. 4780 Accepting Grant of Easement from Alameda Belt Line And Consenting to the Recordation Thereof (Bond Issue Sewers - Unit V). 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4781 Creating Four (L) Positions of "Emergency Surgeon In the Medical-First Aid Station of the City of Alameda and Fixing the Salaries Thereof." Upon President Sweeney1s request, City Manager Froerer stated there has been some difficulty in securing physicians' service to man the First Aid Station. He said there have been occasions on which there has been some publicity to the effect that proper service has not been Fiven. He pointed out it is necessary to understand that it is difficult ot get doctors to assume this type of service because most of the calls come during the night hours - and it is important to realize there are no young doctors available - they are in the Armed Services. He mentioned there are only two physicians doing this work now. He said that Dr. Brady feels this is the only way he can provide an adequate service for the First Aid Station. Councilman McCall Stated this will be on a month-to-month basis as a means of study - it is not on a permanent basis. Councilman Anderson stated some other communities take their first aid cases to Highland, Permanente or Fairmont Hospitals. He pointed out that, if a person were hit by an automobile and Alameda were to take the party to Highland, the individual would have to stay there until he was able to be moved. In Alameda, however, if a person is in an accident, he is taken to the First Aid Station, the nearest of kin is notified and the party has the option of calling hiw own personal physician and is then taken care of et Alameda Hospital right from the start. He said this is a very important service to the people of Alameda and he felt they should know what first aid privilege- they receive. 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. 31. The following, resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 4782 Extending to Sergeant James F. Daniel, United States Army, Greetings and Congratulations of the City of Alameda Upon His Repatriation." 32. At this point, President Sweeney again inquired if there were any further oral 33. Councilman McCall was asked to report on the Flag Day Observance. He outlined the program to be held on Sunday, June 14 at irashington Park at 2:30 otclock and expressed the hope all would attend. FILING: 3L. Financial Statement - Middleton, Suman & Hackleman - Bureau of Electricity as of April, 1953. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Hoes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. communications. Mr. Gottstein questioned the limitation of speakers to ten minutes. It was explained that the Council often had important meetings with other groups following the adjournment of the regular Council session. BILLS: 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart- ments thereof in the total amount of $73,107.13 was submitted to the Council at this meeting. The list was accompanied by a certificationT 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 June 3, 1953, and submitted to the Council at this tine, be allowed and paid. 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. ADJOURNMENT: 36. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, June 1953, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,