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1953-06-29 Regular CC Minutes06 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 29, - - _ _ _ 1953 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock P. M. with President Sweeney presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney CO, were noted present. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 16, 1953, were approved as trans- cribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Utah Construction Company, requesting permission to dredge on certain property in San Francisco Bay controlled by the City of Alameda - to fill the 878 acres of tidelands property owned by the Company in connection with the proposed development of a residential community on Bay Farm Island. Councilman Jones stated it appears to him that the communication should be referred to the attention of the City Manager so that he can enter into preliminary discussions with the Utah Construction Company to ascertain on what basis they plan to carry on this operation. He thereupon moved the communication be referred to the City Manager for his investigation, with the request that he report back to the City Council as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 3. /From E. C. Borton, tendering his resignation as a member of the City Planning, Board, effective July 1, 1953. Councilman Moresi moved the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter be written to Mr. Borton extending the appreciation of the Council for his efforts in the past. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. L.. From Harold B. Fisher, tendering his resignation as a member of the City Planning Board, effective June 1, 1953. Councilman Jones stated Mr. Fisher had been prevailed upon to remain on the Board through the month of June. He moved that Mr. Fisher's resignation be accepted with regret and an expression of thanks be sent to Mr. Fisher for his cooperation in this respect and for his long years of service on this Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. President Sweeney commended both of these gentlemen for their very faithful and capable service on the Planning Board for many years. 5. From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, enclosing copy of Resolution No. 1372, adopted by the Public Utilities Board on June 18, increasing the dividend commitment to the General Fund of the City in the amount of $90,000. This sum is to be used to continue the program of replacing obsolete street - lighting standards, together with the necessary underground wiring for same. Councilman Jones stated this is certainly a very gratifying additional commitment to be received from the Bureau and felt a letter of thanks should be written to the Public Utilities Board. President Sweeney stated the Council concurs in this statement and ordered that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Board. 6 / From the City Manager, recommending that the following Officers of the Police 'epartment be authorized to attend the Twelfth Annual California Technical Institutes of Peace Officers' Training, to be held at the University of California, from July 6, to July 17, inclusive, and X0220. be appropriated for this purpose: Inspector Donald Hopper; Sergeants Morris, White and Stuart; Officers Showalter, Hall, Thompson, Mills, Stevens, Carlson, Treadwell, Hacking, R. Westmoreland, Bramante, Garrett, Vollmer,Preminger, Jasper, Pope, Magliocco and L. Westmoreland. It was stated that these men will attend the school on their own time. Councilman McCall moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that the designated officers be authorized to attend the school indicated and the sum of $220. be appropriated for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). 7.' From the City Manager, recommending a three-weeks' extension of time to July 21, 1953, be granted to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for completion of their work on the project of the Resurfacing and Culvert Construction of Santa Clara Avenue, from Park to High Streets. Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the extension of time be granted to this firm as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 8: From the City Manager, recommending permission be granted to William Ward, Jr., Medical and Health Services Coordinator of the Civil Defense Department, to attend an Instructor's Course in Emergency Feeding, to be held at the Presidio in San Francisco, from July 22, through July 24, 1953, and $6.00 be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that Mr. Ward be authorized to attend the specified Course and the sum of $6.00 be appropriated for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). 9" the Mayor, nominating Mrs. Tova Petersen Wiley to the office of member of the City Planning Board, for the term which commenced July 1, 1949, and will expire June 30, 1954. Mrs. Wiley will serve the remainder of the unexpired term of Mr. Earl C. Borton, resigned. 10. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Delwyn Elfers to the office of member of the City Planning Board, for the term commencing July 1, 1953 and expiring June 30, 1958. 11. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Markham B. Happ to the office of member of the Civil Service Board, for the term commencing July 1, 1953, and expiring June 30, 1958. v/ 12 the Mayor, nominating Donald D. Lum, M. D., to the office of member of the Board of Education, for the term commencing July 1, 1953, and expiring June 30, 1958. 13: From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Louis H. Larsen to the office of member of the Library Board, for the term commencing July 1, 1953, and expiring June 30, 1958. 14:r From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz to the office of member of the Public Utilities Board, for the term commencing July 11953, , and expiring June 30, 1957. 15 From the Mayor, nominating Mrs. Ruth Nathebat and Mrs. Doris G. Phelan to the offices of members of the Social Service Board, for terms commencing July 1, 1953, and expiring June 30, 1956. A11 of the foregoing nominations were referred to "Resolutions". RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4789 Appointing Members of the City Planning Board." (Mrs. Tova Petersen Wiley and Delwyn Elfers) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4790 Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." (Markham B. Happ) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roli call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No. 4791 Appointing Member of the Board of Education." (Donald D. Lum, M.D.) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). 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. 4792 Appointing Member of the Library Board." (Louis H. Larsen) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4793 Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board. -" (Charles M. Romanowitz) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4794 Appointing Members of the Social Service Board." (Mrs. Ruth Mathebat and Mrs. Doris G. Phelan) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4795 Appointing Member of the Retirement Board." (William Ray Hill) The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (L4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4796 Transferring $1,000.00 from Civil Defense Capital Account 174 -a to Special Civil Defense Equipment Fund, and $5,175.53 from Street Department Capital Account 122 -b to Special Street Department Equipment Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:, Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4797 Transferring $249,620.83 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption: "tResolution No. 4798 Transferring p79,000.00 from the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Furid, $9,000.00 from Gas Tax #1 Fund, $16,000.00 from the 1951 Sewer Bond Fund and d$4,205.00 from the Initiative Relief 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 Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4799 Transferring $3,100.00 from the Contingent Fund 70 -b to Recreation Department Account No. 55•" The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4800 Transferring $500.00 from Park Department Capital Account 156 -a to Materials and Supplies Accounts." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote, Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed, 28, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4801 Authorizing the Execution of Memorandum of Agreement With the State of California for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets for the Fiscal Year 1953 -54." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes' Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4802 Authorizing Execution of Grant of Easement to the State of California to Build and Maintain a Highway Bridge Across the San Leandro Channel, Said Bridge Being Known as the Bay Farm Island Bridge." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: "Ordinance No. 1091, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 72 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." (100 -foot strip of Land lying along the South Side of Central Avenue) Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the followingvote. Ayes: Council- men Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). FILING: 31. Memorandum of Agreement - Between State of California and, City of Alameda re Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets for Fiscal Year 1953 -54. BILLS: 32. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart- ments thereof, in the total amount of $14,129.90 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 Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 29, 1953, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). ADJOURNMENT: 33. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, July 7, 1953, at 8:00 olclock. Respectfully submitted,