1953-12-08 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1953
The, meeting convened at 7:45 o'clock P. M. with Vice-President Anderson
presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Jones, McCall, Moresi and Vice-President
Anderson, (4), were noted present. Absent: President Sweeney, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held November 17, 1953 were approved as
transcribed.
WRITTEN COMvIUNICATIONS:
2: From Mr. George T. Hansen, with regard to the reassessment of his real estate
properties in Alameda and requesting the opportunity to appear before the Council
on this matter.
Councilman Jones stated he felt Mr. Hansen should be invited to appear but thought
it should be made clear to Mr. Hansen that the Council's authority as a Board of
Equalization has ceased to exist. He said he felt City Assessor Jost should also
be invited to be present at the same time He thereupon moved the Council extend
an invitation to Messrs. Hansen and Jost to appear before the Council. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Moresi and unanimously carried.
3. From Mr. Bert Mansfield, Electrical Contractor, withdrawing his opposition to
Resolution No. 1396, adopted by the Public Utilities Board, which recommended an
increase in the City Electrical Inspection Fees Schedule.
Vice-President Anderson stated an ordinance has already been introduced covering
this schedule of fees and the matter will now be referred to "Ordinances for Passage".
4. From the California Federation of Women's Clubs of Alameda County, endorsing
the Pedestrian Enforcement program (Jaywalking) now in effect in the East Bay cities
and urging its continuance.
The Clerk was ordered to acknowledge and file the communication.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
5. From the Mayor, City Manager and City Auditor, submitting their report on the
Count of Money held November 1 1953, - showing money and securities in the total
amount of k3,302,342.61.
The report was ordered filed.
6. From the City Manager, reporting that the resurfacing of High Street from
Central Avenue to the High Street Bridge, has been satisfactorily completed and
recommending the work be accepted and Notice of Completion be ordered filed.
Councilman Jones 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.
7: From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Wulfert Company of
San Leandro, the low bidder, for the project of furnishing and erecting a Chain Link
Fence at the City Corporation Yard at the bid price of $961.13
Councilman Moresi moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract
be awarded to the firm indicated for the project specified and the bid checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, McCall,
Moresi and Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Sweeney,
(1).
8. From the City Manager, submitting his report on the recent request from Stanley
D. Whitney, Attorney for Mr. Ned Humbert, dba Humbert's sanitarium, that Section
15-346 of the Alameda Municipal Code be amended to provide that a nursing home
conducted in a wooden frame building be permitted to accommodate not more than six-
teen persons under certain provisions. The communication pointed out the matter
had been thoroughly investigated by the City Health Officer, Fire Chief and Building
Inspector, together with representatives of the State Fire Marshal's Office and
State Bureau of Hospitals. It was also explained that the City does not have juris-
diction except that it may provide more rigid restrictions than those imposed by the
State and, therefore, the local nursing home ordinance cannot be amended to provide
for sixteen patients in this building known as 2050 San Antonio Avenue.
Councilman Jones moved a copy of the report be submitted to Mr. Humbert's counsel
with an explanation of the situation. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Moresi and unanimously carried.
9. From the City Manager, recommending the work on Tract No. 1085 be approved
and the Central Avenue Land Development Company be released from its $200000, cash
surety bond.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted that the work
on this Tract be approved and the designated Company be released from its surety.
The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and unanimously carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
10, 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 Code by
Amending Section 5-231 Thereof, Relating to Repair
of Sidewalks."
11, Councilman Moresi introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid
over under provision of law and the Charter:
RESOLUTIONS:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding Subdivision (45) to Section 17-342 Thereof,
Relating to Stop Intersections." (Taylor Avenue
and Sixth Street)
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No, 4850
Transferring .4,000.00 from Reserve for Other
Contingencies Account to First Aid - Auto Repairs
Account."
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
Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None, Absent: President Sweeney, (1).
Thereupon the Vice-President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4851
Amending Resolution No. 3463 Creating a Special Fund
to be Known as 'Police Travel Revolving Fund' by
Increasing the Same from S500.00 to 11000.00 and
Transferring 500.00 from Account 199.200 (2) Thereto."
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
Vice-President Anderson, ()4). Noes: None, Absent: President Sweeney, (1).
Thereupon the Vice-President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Moresi, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4852
Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Between the
City and J. G. Carlton Providing for the Transfer
And Exchange of Certain Motor Vehicles by the Parties
and the Mounting of City Owned Pump and Engine by
J. G. Carlton on Vehicle to be Transferred by Him
to City."
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
Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Sweeney, (1).
Thereupon the Vice-President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4853
Fixing Time of Payment of Salaries and Compensation
For the Semi-Monthly Period Ending June 30th and
December 31st."
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
Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Sweeney, (1).
Thereupon the Vice-President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
16. "Ordinance No. 1102,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1066, New Series,
by Amending Section 3 Thereof, Relating to Membership
of the Recreation Commission of the City of Alameda."
Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Jones, McCall, Moresi and Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
President Sweeney, (1).
17. "Ordinance No. 1103,
New Series
An Ordinance Regulating the Examination, Registration
And Licensing of Persons Engaged in the Businesses of
Plumbing and/or Heating and Ventilating or Working as
Plumbers or Mechanics in Such Businesses in the City
of Alameda; Establishing Minimum Requirements for the
Installation, Alteration or Repair of Plumbing,
Heating and Ventilating Systems and the Inspection
Thereof; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and
The Collection of Fees Therefor; Providing Penalties
For the Violation Thereof, and Repealing Chapter 3
of. Title X of the Alameda Municipal Code and All
Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Herewith."
Councilman McCall moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Jones, McCall, Moresi and Vice-President Anderson, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
President Sweeney, (1).
18. "OrdinanceA\To. 1104
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Amending Section 10-2318 Thereof, Relating to Fees
for Permits and Inspections. (Electrical)".
Councilman Moresi moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Jones, McCall, Moresi and Vice-President Anderson, ()4). Noes: None. Absent:
President Sweeney, (1).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
19. At this point, Vice-President Anderson called upon the City Manager to report
on a meeting recently held with regard to Temporary War Housing in the City.
Mr. Froerer stated this conference was held in New Orleans on November 30, 1953,
and those present were Mayor Sweeney, Vice Mayor Anderson and himself, representing
the City, and Yr. Charles Slusser, Public Housing Administration Commissioner,
Yr, Amos, Field Officer, Texas Public Housing Administration, and Mr. Ireland,
Assistant to Mr. Slusser. He said he had presented a review of the temporary war
housing situation in the City of Alameda and a general discussion had been held.
He enumerated the highlights of the statements made by Messrs. Slusser and Amos,
as follows:
1. The Public Housing Administration will continue to operate
the Temporary war housing in the City of Alameda as long as
it is needed by the Defense Department.
2. The Defense Department would be asked to make a firm
commitment on the number of units required by it, and
any excess of Defense Department requirements would
be terminated.
3. That the date of termination of temporary war housing
can be extended by Administrative Order of the HHFA
Administrator.
4, Mr. Slusser would immediately discuss the Alameda
temporary war housing matter with Mr. Albert Cole,
Housing Administrator.
5 0 The policy of PHA would be that termination would
be come need on leased land project. However,
depending upon local conditions, this policy could
be varied for efficiency.
6. Mr. Slusser very emphatically stated that he was opposed
to other parties making a profit on sale of government
land.
Significant remarks of Mr. Amos were as follows:
1. That the City could not accept transfer of temporary
war housing without providing security, such as a
trust deed and note, or some other form.
2. It is the policy of the Public Housing Administration to
declare excess all commercial installations on projects.
3. The present federal law would have to be amended if
payments of in lieu of taxes were to be increased.
Mr. Froerer pointed out the City of Alameda has had the matter of In Lieu Taxes
before the Federal Government for the past 7 years - and also mentioned that a
resolution had been passed by the American Municipal Association at its recent
meeting to have some law enacted whereby the Cities would be paid a greater sum
of money in lieu of taxes commensurate with the services furnished in the housing
projects.
At this time, Councilman Jones asked to be excused from the meeting.
20. Vice Mayor Anderson then reported on his attendance at the Convention of the
American Municipal Association, held in New Orleans, from November 30, to December
2, 1953, both inclusive. He, spoke of the several important subjects presented by
various speakers covering highway funds and State allocations to cities, the public
housing situation, city planning, the use of consultants, surveys, university
facilities and even citizens/ committees to try to solve certain City problems. He
mentioned that he attended all sessions and felt that this Convention is one place
where a legislator learns to do a better job.
21. Mr, Frank Gottstein stated he was glad to have the new plumbing ordinance
adopted because all plumbers have been trying for some time to get more uniformity
in the regulations throughout the East Bay area.
FILING:
22. Financial Statement - Bureau of ElectriCity, as of October 31, 1953 -
Verified by Middleton, Suman & Hackleman.
23. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and J. G. Carlton with regard to
Transfer and Exchange of Certain Motor Vehicles.
BILLS:
24. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart-
ments thereof, in the total amount of p'17,230.23, 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 Moresi moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk on December 8, 1953, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed
and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen McCall and Moresi and Vice-President Anderson,
(3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones and President Sweeney, (2):
ADJOURNMENT
2 . There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 15, 1953,
at 8 :00 o'clock.
Respectfully sub
ted,
City Clerk