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1953-07-21 Regular CC MinutesE...GULAR KEETING OE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENTNG, JULY 211 - _953 The meeting convened at 8:' o'clock. P. M, with President Sweeney presidlige ROLL CALL: The roIi was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5), were noted present, Absent: None. MINuTES: le The minutes of the regular meeting held July 7, and the special meeting held July 14, 1953 were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF ETDS: *Ids were received and opened ro, tne )1,oject of Resurfacing Hip-h Strfet, from Central Avenue Lo the High Street Bridge, in accordance wltb Specifications and Snecial Provisions therefor, No. PW 6-53-9, es follows: From J. Henry Harris ii,L8,00 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Independent Construction C,. 9,880.00 Accompanied by a Sid Ennd Fron_ Gallagher & Burk, Inc. 422.50 Accomnanied by certified check in amount of 1,100.00 The bids wore referred. to the Cit Manager and City Engineer for study and recorrmen- detIon. INFIT'EN OMMTINICATIONS: From Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, requesting the Council to submit the names of two directors to represent the City on the Association's Board. for the year 1953-195h. Councilman Jones moved the Association. be notified that the Council's nominees for directors on its Board be J. P. Clark, City. Attorney, and Carl Froerer, City Manager. The motion wes seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. V/ 4, From Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, requesting that the Building Inspector attend the 31st Annual Business Meeting to be hold at Hotel Huntington in. Pasadena, from October 6, through. October 9, 1957), and suggesting a member of the Council also attend. Councilman Jones moved the letter be referred to the City Manager for his recommen- dation. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Anderson and unanimously. carried. From Frank B. Durkee, Director of Public Works, and Secretary. of California 0 Toll Bridge Authority, submitting notice of the filing of application with the District Engineer for apnroval of the location and plans for a Southern Crossing of San. Francisco Say. The notice was ordered filed by President Sweeney, who stated the Council would closely watch this matter. o. From the Alameda. Junior Chamber of Commerce, commending the Council for its action. in endorsing the proposed Southern. Crossing and offering its assistance in any manner possible. President Sweeney noted the presence of some of the members of this organization and commended them. for their interest in the matter. 7 ¥ From Better Fishing, Inc., enclosing a suggested form of a Proclamation to be issued by the Mayor, setting forth that August 22, 1953, has been declared National Better Fishing Rodeo Day throughout the Nation to stimulate the interest of all boys and girls in this wholesome pastime. President Sweeney thanked. Councilman McCall for presenting this matter and stated that before issuing such a Proclamation. he world request the approval of the Council. Councilman Anderson thereupon moved the Mayor issue a Proclamation. to endorse this better fishing pro7ram. The motion wes seconded by Councilman Noresi and unani- mously carried. 421 Councilman McCal-I stated that "Kids Fishing Dtv- in .Alameda has been planned. for August 22, and it is anticipated . there will be a larger turn-out than last year. It is the National Official day for this sport. ORAL COMKUNICATIONS: 8. Mr, Frank Gottstein again spoke shout the traffic congestion on Webster Street, especially at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue. He emphasized that the establishment of one-way streets would remedy this situation and wondered why' this cannot be done. Upon request, City. Manager Froerer stated there was a very careful study made of directinp; traffic by. the Engineering and Police Departments. He said he does not have the salient points of that study in mind as it was made about a. year a7o, but he would be glad to supply Mr. Gottstein and the members of the Council with copies of the report for their perusal and decision as to its feasibility. He aHO mentioned that there had been some consultation with the State Highway Depart- ment on this matter. Mr. Gottstein still maintained that the left-hand turns off of Webster Street onto Atlantic Avenue are what particularly cause congestion and stated that, if ene-way streets are impossible to establish, the left-hand turns „should not be allowed at the peak hours. President Sweeney assured Mr. Gottstein that if there is any way to remedy the situation, it will be done. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: F rom the City Planning Board, with regard . to the matter of Trailer Parks and recommending that the ninety-day limitation on trailer occupancy in the two authorized Parks in Alameda be suspended for a period of six months, or until such time as the new Planning Consultant for the City of Alameda can study the matter and fit it into the general overaiI plans - whichever is the lesser time. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Planning Board be referred to the City Manager, to be correlated with other reports which are now in the process of preparation. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried. 10. From the City Planning Board, recommending approval of he revised Master Plan of Shoreline Develcmment as shown on the City Engineer's Drawing No, 3068, Case 17. President Sweeney requested. the City Manager to explain this situation.. Mr. Froerer stated. this Master Plan was first submitted to the Council in 1945 and was adopted by the Planning Board and the City Council in 19117. He pointed oat it was essen- tially a service street lying on private property along the tideland lots, and when it came time to go into the matter of the development proposed. by Alameda Bayside Construction Company for its improvements along the south shore it was found that the service street could more appropriately be located on public property rather than on private property. He said that, consequently, a review has been made and all that has been Clone is to sbift the plan. to sho w. the street located 50 feet southerly. He pointed out there has also been prepared a cross section map speci- , ficallv indicating the road along the eneral perimeter of Bev id island. and this is identie.al with that approved in the Master Plan of bay Farm. Island, Councilman Anderson moved the Council adept the recommendation of the City'. Planning Board and approve the revised Master Plan of Shoreline Development as shown.. on Drawing No. 3068, Case Id. The motion. was seconded by. Councilman. McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Mbresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None, 13 From the City Manager, recommending an ext;ension of time until August 20, 19r3, de granted to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., in.. which to complete the work in connection ith.. Santa Clara Avenue Resurfacing and Culvert Construction. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that this firm be ranted an extension of time to August 20, 1953, for completion of this specified project. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. l2' the City Manager, recommending an extension of time to August 24, 1953, Pc granted to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., in which. to finish the work in connection with the improvement of the Westerly Half of Garfield Avenue. Councilman. Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the requested extension of time be granted to this firm to complete the work of the designated project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried. 1 . From Robert T. McFarlane, D. D., submitting his resignation as a member of the Social Service Board, due to his contemplated move to take up permanent residence in Portland, Oregon. President Sweeney state', Dr. McFarlane had certainly shown great civic interest while a resident of Alameda and his departure will be a loss to the City. Councilman Anderson moved the resignation of Dr. McFarlane be accepted. with regret and a letter of thanks and appreciation for his service be written. The motion was seconded. by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. From the Mayor, nominating Mrs. W. J. Pooley as a member of the Social Service Board, to serve the remainder of the unexpired. term of Dr. McFarlane, resigned. Thi s term commenced July 1, 1952, and will expire June 30, 1955. The matter was referred to "Resoiptions". LS . From the City Manager, submitting the Tentative Budget for bhe fiscao year 1953-54. President Sweeney asked. the City Manager if he would. kindly give the highlights of tae proposed budget. Yr. Froerer pointed out that there has been a very consi- derable amount of work done in the preparation of the budget because the City is faced with a tremendous increase in the cost of Government this year. He said the Council has devoted one full day in reviewing the budget in its tentative form, in addition to other times of review. He mentioned that the Tentative Budget is sub- mitted by the 0iti Manager for the Council's consideration again before the tax rate is fixed. He pointed out the following reasons for the principal increases; salaries cost of materials and equipment, general City Government - including a complete revision of the Police and. Fire Departments' personal services, for which. an adequate sum of money had to be provided in the -budget to take care of the reduction of working tine of Firemen fr ©m 72 to 67 hours per week.; '!)15,000. allocated for establishing a Planning Department and the employment of a Planning Consultant; 1.0,000. to • , :q.12,000. for the employment of Assistant Building, and Plumbing Inspectors, due to the fact that the Plumbing Inspector will retire in May, 1954, and a man must be procured to familiarize himself with the work - also the Building Inspector will retire in July 1955, and this is a most important position in the City with great responsibilities and. the person who will assume these duties must be highly quali- fied. Also, it is proposed that the Assistant Building inspector will beoharged with the duty of enforcing more effectively the zoning laws of the City; $20,000.00 • set up for the Recreation Department which is for the purpose of following through with the program planned by the Recreation Commission. Froerer also stated There has bean approPriated for the Police and Firemen's Pension Fund the sum of '2200,000., which was brought about by an ordinance, adopted by vote of the people last November, which makes it mandatory to make this fund actuarially sound. He explained the details of the pension system in connection with these two Departments. He also brought out that 060,000. has been provided for Park improvements; J$60,000. for rights-of-way and contingencies and 12,000, additional over last year for completing the acquisition of properties for a civic center. He concluded by stating that it is antiPipated there will be received annually '1;110,000. from the sales tax and pointed out the City is fortunate in haVirT; D 1P-00:e bl@nee from bhe Previous fiscal year, without which funds the tax rate would have gone up consider- ably more. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 16. 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 Vacating a Certain. Pole Anchor Easement and Authorizing the Execution.. of a Quitclaim Deed to Central Avenue Land Development Co." (Tract 1085) 17. Councilman McCall introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid- over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Gode by• Amending Subsection 7 of Section 3-10116 and by Repealing Section 3-10116.1, Relating to Sales and Use Taxes." RESOLUTIONS: 10. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoptlon: "Resolution No. 4810 Authorizing Acquisition of Sewer Easement (Chipman) From Public :dousing n Administration ad. Appropriating The Sum of $150.00 Therefor.” 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, Noresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by. Councilman Moresi, -. who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4811 Authorizing Transfer of 3,280.63 from Contingent Account 70-b of the Miscellaneous General Fund to Balance Various Accounts in Departmental Budgets For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1953.” 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, 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman NH , who moved its adpption: „• „.• ••••• ...•• „.• „• „•• „•• ..• „.„ „„• ,•• „.„• „.• „• ..• 'Resolution No. 48..2 Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Areement „• With Alameda Unified Scheel District for FurnishIng •• To the City a Qualified Administrator and Sup ervisor .••• •• of the City's Recreation Department.” The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and en 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. !„• 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved. its adoption: • "Resolution No. 11_!81 ••-• .„• Appointing Member of the Social Service Board.” ••• • (Mrs. W. J. Pooley) .• •' • 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, Mores-7 and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the • President declared . said resolution duly adopted and passed. „„• -,-.., cL,... The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman. Moresi, who moved its adoption: ,.. • • • „..• "Resolution No. 4814 Appointing Commissioner of the Hodsing Authorit of the City of Alameda.” (Earl D. Garber) • The motion. to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, 5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resoluGion duly adopted and passed, 23. At this time President Sweeney inquired if there were any further oral communi- cations. Councilman McCall stated he felt somethinpl definite should be done about the Fruitvale Avenue Bridge, pointin7 out it is being patched with boards and is in a terrible condition. President Sweeney stated he had inquired of Congressman Miller as to how best to handle this situation no had been advised that it should be done through. the Chamber of Commerce. 424 Councilman Moresi stated definite steps should be taken to have the Engineers make a personal inspection. FILING: 24. Auditor's Twelve Months' Report for Fiscal Year 1923. 5-5 25. Memorandum of Agreement -, Between City and Alameda Unified School District. 26. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Departments thereof, in the total amount of l>12,265.90 was submitted to the Council at this meeting. • The LIst was accompa.. ied by a certification from the City Manager 4-}.at the Claims shown were correct. Councilman Anderson moved the bills as itemized. in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on July 21, 1953, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and. paid. The motion, was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll Call carried by the following vote. Ayes: .Councilmen Anderson, Jones, McCall, Moresi and President Sweeney, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None, ADJOURNMENT: 27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 4, 195 8:00 o'clock P. M. Resriectfully submitted, Clerk