1952-01-15 Regular CC Minutes159
REGULAR DF.TING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15, 1952
The meeting convened at 800 o'clock P. M. 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 2, and the Special Meeting
held January 9, 1952, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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2. From the Civic Affairs Committee of the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce,
submitting its report summarizing the study given the parking problem in the City.
President Osborn stated it was a pleasure to receive the report from this Committee.
It showed unquestionably that the Committee has given much time and study to the
matter. He stated, however, that the Council is awa"ting a similar report from
a City Committee, which will be reod-j within the next few weeks and at that time,
the two reports will be considered and arrangements made to hold a meeting with
the Committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He said he is confident that
something very worthwhile will be determined. He expressed apereciation to the
Junior Chamber of Commerce for its efforts.
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Oe From Corporal Leonard B. Hollywood Post No. 939, Inc., Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States, requesting a permit'to sponsor a'carnival, to be held
on the Bethlehem Maritime Shipyard parking lot, from May 13, 1952, to May 18, 1952,
inclusive.
President Osborn asked if anyone was present to represent this organization.
Mr. Bill Cox of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, stated that last year, when there
was a conflict of dates between his organization and the American Legion for
sponsoring their respective shows, they had met with the City Manager and had
agreed that the Veterans of Foreign Wars was to request a permit to sponsor its
carnival during the SprinE of 1952, and the American Legion would plan to hold
its show during the Fall of 1952. He stated that he had to make definite arrange-
ments as the itinerary for the show is made up early.
Councilman Anderson moved the Corporal Leonard B. Hollywood Post No. 939, Inc.,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, be granted a permit to sponsor its carnival at the
designated location from May 13, to 28, 1952, inclusive. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried.
4? From The Uniformed Bodies Association Alameda Post No. 9, The American
Legion, requesting a permit to sponsor the Foley and Burke carnival, to be held
on the Maritime Alameda Shipyard parking lot, from July 1, to July 6, 1952.
Councilman Anderson moved the permit be granted to The American Legion to sponsor
the Foley and Burke Carnival on the parking lot of the Maritime Alameda Shipyard
from July 1, 1952, to July 6, 1952, inclusive. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Sweeney and unanimously carried.
5. From the Anderson Manufacturing Co., submitting its application for a permit
to erect a corrigated steel fence approximately eight feet high, across the rear
and two sides of the property known as 1912 Everett Street, which is in the Heavy
Industrial District.
President Osborn inquired if the applicant was present. There being no represen-
tative of the Company in the audience, President Osborn stated it would be advise-
able for the Council to refer the matter to the City Manager for his study and to
ascertain what possible reactions there would be concerning the erection of a
fence of this height.
Councilman Anderson asked if the neighbors were given any notice in due form with
regard to the matter.
Being called upon, City Manager Froerer stated there was no provision in the matter
of such a request. If permission were granted, there would not be any notification
Ei-en to those in the vicinity. However, in view of the proposed investigation, he
stated that inquiry will be made.
The matter was thereupon referred to the City Manager for his study and report.
6. From the City of Richmond, enclosing a copv of its Resolution No. 5010,
"Endorsing Addition of Fluorine to Water Supply and urging consideration of
Alameda Council toward enactment of similar legislation.
President Osborn stated it was a matter of record that the City Council, some
months ago, sent a letter to the East Bay Municipal Utility District, informing
it that the Council would not object to the use of fluorides and suggested that
it might look into the matter and give information about its use in the water
supply. He stated he thought that up to this time no answer had been received.
City Manager Froerer stated a reply had been received from the District, sub-
stantially to the effect that the District is going into the matter very
seriously and it is depending largely upon an experiment being carried on in
New York and in about four years definite results will be known.
It was stated that, in connection with this request for the Council to pass such
a resolution, it would appear that the Council might ask the East Bay Municipal
Utility District as to its opinion of the desirability of cities passing such
resolutions. It could be referred to the City Manager to ascertain from the
District what it desires in this respect.
Councilman Jones made a motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
71 President Osborn inquired if anyone desired to address the Council.
Mr. 011ie Ross responded by stating he wanted permission to have his case reopened,
concerning his request to establish a newsstand at the corner of Webster Street
and Lincoln Avenue. He stated he would still like to have a permit to operate
such a stand.
President Osborn stated he believed he was correct in stating that the Council
has no right to issue such a permit.
Mr. Ross stated that if the Council has no authority in this respect, he wanted
to know who does. President Osborn answered, "No one."
Mr. Ross said he had a petition in his behalf, signed by the merchants on Webster
Street.
Upon inquiry, the City Attorney stated the Council has no right under the
ordinances as presently written. He stated th&t any stand established, would be
there illegally and the newsstand now in operation at Park Street and Santa Clara
Avenue is illegal and is a public nuisance.
Mr. Ross stated that newsstand was erected by the City Manager and the 20-30 Club.
President Osborn explained the understanding as to how the existing newsstand
originated. He stated that back in 1939 a crippled newsboy had died due to heat
exhaustion. The corner had been taken over by another handicapped Person-and
through the interested efforts of the 20-30 Club, the former City Manager, the
late Charles Schwanenberg, had been requested to allow some sort of shelter to be
erected. He had told the group he could not legally give his consent, but if there
were no complaints from the business men or the Police Department, they could go
ahead. President Osborn pointed out it is the responsibility of the City not to
break laws and the City is responsible for any accidents caused in connection with
this stand.
Councilman Sweeney remarked that it seemed to him the Mayor had clearly stated the
Council's position. The sections of the Code in this respect are clear and must
be obeyed. He stated the newsstand at Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue should
come down. As Councilmen, they have taken an Oath of Office to obey the laws and
enforce them.
Councilman Jones stated that, as has been brought out in the newspapers, there are
newsstands and flower stands on the sidewalk areas in San Francisco, and wondered
how it was handled there. He rsalized this regulation is definitely an ordinance,
but wondered if the Council had thought of amending the ordinance as it definitely
cannot, at the present time, grant the requested permission. He pointed out the
former City Manager had simply closed his eyes to the facts.
He thought it m'ght be well to have the City Attorney investigate similar ordinances
in other cities to find out if Alameda is unique in this respect or if its regu-
lations correspond with those of other cities in the Bay area, and then consider
whether or not it would be appropriate to make a change. He remarked that the
City Attorney has pointed out that the City assumes certain liability and it would
seem to him that same liability must obtain in other cities. Councilman Jones
reiterated that the Council simply cannot authorize the erection of the proposed
newsstand, but asked if the Council favored investigating the situation, and also
have the City Attorney find out definitely what problems have come up in other
cities.
President Osborn asked that the matter of the City's legal responsibility in case
of accidents also be investigated.
Councilman Jones made a motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried.
President Osborn then stated to Mr. Ross the Council will investigate the matter
further and went on to say that if the members of the Council could act in accord
with the dictates of their hearts, their answer would be very different.
The City Attorney stated if a structure is legally on the sidewalk, the City is
relieved of responsibility, but in cases .where the construction is present illegally
the City is continuously liable.
OPENING OF BIDS:
8. Bids aere opened and read for the project of Remodeling and Improving of the
Municipal Golf Course Club House, in accordance with Specifications therefor, No.
PIN 1-52-1, as follows:
From George B. Green - C15,491.00
Accompanied by a Bid Bond.
From Barron & Hartley
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Wm. McIntosh & Son
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Hugo Muller Jr.; Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
- - 16;970.60
- 1,700.00
- 15;772,00
- - 2,000.00
- - 16,550.00
- - 2,500.00
The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and
recommendation.
A representative of Hugo Muller, Inc. stated the bid of George B. Green should be
declared out of.order due to the fact that he submitted a Bid Bond instead of a
certified check.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Hass of the firm of Kent & Hass, the architects who drew up the
specifications for this project, stated that certified checks were called for.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
9. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Herbert M.
Watson, the only bidder, for furnishing one Main Radio Station Transmitter on
155.61 Megacycles, with Accessories, at his bid price of 2,260.85.
Councilman Branscheid moved the Cit,, Manager's recommendation be approved; that
contract be awarded to Mr. "atson for furnishing this equipment at the price quoted.
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, (5). Noes None. Absent: None.
10. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Herbert M. Watson,
the sole bidder, for furnishing three Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in
152-162 M. C. Band, for the Police Department, in the amount of Q1,776.75.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted: that contract
be awarded to Mr. T;atson for furnishing the designated equipment at the price
quoted. 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.
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11. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Herbert M. Watson,
the only bidder, for furnishing five Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in
152-162 M. C. Band, for the Fire Department, at the price quoted of Q2,961.25.
Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that
contract be awarded to Mr. Watson for furnishing the specified equipment for the
sum quoted. 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.
12:( From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Claude Salmon
Company, the sole bidder, for furnishing two Three-Wheel Motorcycles for Police
Traffic Work, in the amount of Q1,959.34.
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that con-
tract be awarded to the designated company for furnishing the specified equipment
at the price quoted. 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. bsent: None.
13. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to the
California Toro Company, the only bidder, for furnishing one Three-Unit, Tractor
Propelled, Hydraulically Operated, Gang Mower, with Pneumatic Tires, at the bid
price of 222.41.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that
contract be awarded to the designated company for furnishing this equipment.
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.
14: From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Stolte, Inc.,
for the project of constructing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Alameda's Sewer System
to East-Bay Municipal Utility District Sanitary Interceptor, Unit III, in amount
of '4192,806.55.
Councilman Branscheid moved the City Lanager's recommendation be adopted; that
contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project, at the price quoted,
and the bid bonds or checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Aves: Councilmen Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes
None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1), who had left the Council Chamber
temporarily.
At this time, President Osborn stated it would be advisable for the Council to
instruct the City Manager to take up with the United States Government the matter
of having it share in the cost of constructing this sewer as it will serve the
Naval Housing Project.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be requested to take this action. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the
following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President
Osborn, (4). Noes None. Absent; Councilman Anderson, (1), who was still
out of the Council Chamber.
15. From the City Manager, recommending that Mrs. Lucile Harrison, Playground
Director, be authorized to take the Arts and Crafts Leadership Training Course,
sponsored by the Hayward Area Park Recreation and Parkway District, to be held
at the Airport Club Moue, Hayward, from January 21, through January 24, 1952,
and 15. be appropriated for this purpose.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that
the designated Playground Director be authorized to take the Training Course
mentioned and 15. be appropriated for her expenses. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Branscheid, Jones; Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1), who was still out of the Council Chamber.
16. From the City Planning Board, transmitting for the Council's consideration
and action, the revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 1155, a subdivision proposed
to be developed along Maitland Drive and Island Road, Bay Farm Island. The
communication pointed out that the only item not in conformity with the pro-
visions of the City's Subdivision-Ordinance No. 700, New Series, is the length
of the block along Maitland Drive, between Melrose Avenue and the southeasterly
boundary of the Tract. This distance is approximately 800 feet which, upon
recommendation of the Planning Consultant, was determined by the Board to be
satisfactory. The Board had approved and adopted the Tentative Map as sub-
mitted, with the addition of the storm drainage system, which is to be approved
by the City Engineer, and also that the fire hydrants be placed in accordance
with the recommendation of the Fire Department.
Councilman Jones stated that, in view of the fact that the Map does not as yet
show the drainage system, the City Council cannot take action on the matter at
this time. He pointed out that no action is required until such time as the
drainage system is incorporated in the Map. Therefore, he moved the Map be
referred to the City Engineer for further negotiations with the Engineer of the
project to see th,t the drainage problem has been solved. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney.
Speaking on the question, Mr. Richard Thunder explained that this Tentative Map
is only as indicated - merely the beginning - and final arrangements have to be
worked out. He pointed out the only irregularity was the length of the block.
He stated he was willing to work with the City Engineer to solve the drainage
problem. He said he was definitely anxious to at least have the Tentative Map
approved in order that the sixty-days' work on the Final Map can be started as
the law stipulates it naturally has to be filed with the State. He pointed out
further, that they are pressed for time in making arrangements for procuring
their materials.
President Osborn explained it was the concern of the Council as to the construc-
tion of storm drains and the matter of cost. He felt more definite information
should be obtained with regard to these questions before approval is given.
Mr. Thunder reiterated that in the final arrangements, changes probably will be
made, when the drainage problem is solved to the mutual satisfaction of all
concerned.
Councilman Jones stated he felt the time element involved placed a different
light on the situation.
City Attorney Clark stated he felt Mr. Thunder was in error in the matter of
requirements to be met with regard to the Tentative Map filing. He quoted from
Section 11-316 of the Subdivision Ordinance, wherein it is stipulated what must
be shown thereon.
The City Engineer explained that the revised Tentative Map does not yet show an
adequate storm drainage system.
There was considerable discussion of the subject of street widths and lay-out,
Councilman Anderson maintaining that the Council should at least have a chance
to find out just where the property is. He pointed out. that Island Road is
shown as 60 feet wide on the Tentative Map, whereas it is shown as 80 feet wide
on the Master Plan of Bay Farm Island. He stated he has not even seen the
Tentative Map.
Mr. Thunder stated the street widths were aPproved by'the Planning Board, as
recommended by Mr. Kenneth Jones, Planning Consultant.
President Osborn pointed out the Council has had no opportunity to study the
Map.
Mr. _Thunder stated that if the work cannot be started within the next sixty days,
they will not be able to go ahead.
Councilman Jones asked if it would be possible to adopt, in principle, the
Tentative Map, subject to whatever action was finally determined.
City Attorney Clark stated conditional approval of the Tentative Map could be
made by specifying what additions the Council would require.
At this tine, Councilman Jones, with the consent of his second, withdrew his
motion.
Councilman Sweeney stated the fact that struck him was the reduction of the
width of Island Road from 80 feet to 60 feet.
Councilman Anderson stated he wanted to inspect the property to investigate the
proposed reduction of an 80-foot street to a 60-foot street. He said if he is
going to vote on a Tentative Map, he wants to know what, by that vote, he is
actually authorizing.
President Osborn stated that by voting approval, with qualifications, he is
simply giving t,he opt,-ortunity for the subdividers to proceed with ',heir plans.
He said he had stood out for wider streets on Bay Farm Island, having insisted
they should be wider than 28 feet. Recognizing Maitland Drive as it presently
exists, he said he can'see where a 60-foot street leading off of it would
apparently be adequate. He said he would be willing to go on record as annrov-
ing it.
Councilman Anderson stated he had one change in mind, could anything be done
about it Mr. Clark stated, "No, not after the Tentative Map had been approved.
Councilman Jones stated the Council has ratified most actions of the Planning
Board and he felt the Board is well informed on this subject and the Council
should follow its recomelenda ions, unless the Council feels it is very much out
of line. He stated he believed it was reasonable to assume that the Master Plan
would be modified. He stated he thought the Council should go along with the
thinking of the Planning Board.
It was brought out that the matter of the drainage system has not been approved
and the final approval of the Map aould be contingent on that.
Councilman Anderson stated he did not think it was fair to ask a person to vote
to approve something which he did not know about.
President Osborn stated the Council would safeguard the interests of the citizens
of Alameda by making stipulations that the finished Map show all requirements.
He stated he felt the only thing the Council is doing now is approving the street
lay-out. He pointed out that Mr. Thunder needs the help of the City Council to
expedite procuring of the necessary materials. With the idea of helping to get
the property on Bay Farm Island improved and on the tax rolls of the City, he
said he would be willing to vote for approval of the Tentative Map.
Councilman Sweeney stated that, after hearing the Planning Consultant's recom-
mendation, he notices that Maitland Drive is 60 feet wide and Island Road has
been reduced to 60 feet from 80 feet - being a secondary street.
Councilman Jones stated he felt very strongly about the Council modifying its
policy, but not wanting to hinder Yr. Thunder in any manner, he suggested action
be deferred until the next meeting, with the understanding that he could draw up
the final map, and in all probability, favorable action would be taken at that
time. Meanwhile, Councilman Anderson could go out to inspect the property, and
if he found no serious objection, he would vote for the Tentative Map.
Mr. Thunder stated there are sixty days' work to be done on the Final Map -
every road and street has to be laid out.
Councilman Anderson wondered why Maitland Drive was only 60 feet wide.
Upon inquiry, City Manager Froerer stated he thought the Council would be
voting on the Final Map because the Tentative Map actually gives the sub-
divider the "go-ahead" signal for preparation of the Final Map.
Councilman Branscheid stated there are only two points in question - the width
of certain streets and the drainage system. He pointed out that proper drainage
is of utmost importance. The City does have drainage trouble at this time, and
this situation is annoying and costly.
He thereupon moved the Council accept the Tentative Liap, subject to the satis-
factory solution of the drainage system. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Jones.
City Attorney Clark stated the advisory Board, being the City Planning Board
in this instance, made a conditional approval of the Tentative Map and passed
it up to the Council - the Council realized the condition was well taken and
is likewise giving a conditional approval.
Yr. Clark also stated the Council should require that the City Engineer's full
approval of the drainage system be had prior to the adoption of the Final Map,
and it should be shown on the Tentative Map.
Councilman Branscheid inquired if the engineers for the subdivider were satisfied
and they indicated they were.
The question was called for and the'motion'carried on the following roll call
vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4).
Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Anderson, (1). Absent: None.
17 From B. E. Jost, Auditor and Assessor, requesting the Council to authorize
him to loan the first Assessment Roll of the City, dated 1872, to the Alameda
Historical Society for display at its headquarters in the Alameda Library.
Councilman Jones moved the Auditor's request be granted. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried.
18. From the City Manager, recommending that Mr. Werner King, Director of
Sanitation, be permitted to attend the Annual Dairy Conference conducted by the
State Department of Agriculture, to he held at the University of California at
Davis, from February 4, through 6, 1952, and 025. be appropriated for this nurpose.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that Mr.
King be authorized to attend the designated Conference and the sum of 25. be
appropriated for 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.
19. From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of fifty-two
used tires and eighteen dead batteries now stored in the City Hall Garage.
Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's request be granted to allow him
to dispose of these useless items. 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.
20. From the City Manager, recommending that Officer George F. Rasmussen be
permitted to attend a Conference of the graduates of the Traffic Institute of
Northwestern University, to be held in Los Angeles, from February 6, through
8, 1952 - and 5O. be appropriated for this purpose.
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that
Officer Rasmussen be allowed to attend the designated Conference and 050. be
appropriated for his expenses. The motion 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.
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21% From the City Manager, recommending th-t Officers G. Magliocco and W. Rader
be authorized to attend the Seventh Class of Basic Police Training, offered by
the California Peace Cfficers' Training Program, to be held from February 18,
through March 22, 1952, at the Northern California Peace Officers' Training Center,
Santa Rita - and 50. be appropriated for this purpose.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the
specified Officers be authorized to attend this Training Class and $50. be approp-
riated for their expenses.
22. From the City Manager, stating that advice has been received from the Federal
Civil Defense Department that the Federal Government will participate in the cost
ofcertain rescue equipment - the Gov-Jrnment to pay $1,872.35 and the City to pay
$1,950. In order to make the purchase, however, it will be necessary for the
Council to waive the requirement for the calling of bids for items in excess of
1,000. - and since the Government requires prepayment, it is also necessary that
a warrant in the sum of c31,950. be allowed at this meeting as the final filing date
is January 24,,1952. He therefore recommended that bids not be taken and a warrant
in the sum of $ 1,950 be passed for this purpose.
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the
requirement to call for bids be waived and a warrant in the amount of $1,950. be
passed. 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.
23. From the City Manager, recommending that an additi'nal thirty-day extension
of time be granted to McGuire and Hester for completion of their work in connec-
tion with constructing Bond Issue Sewers, Unit I, - Specifications No. PW 5-51-8.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed and the
requested thirty-day extension of time be granted to this firm. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
24. Councilman Sweeney introduced the following ordinance, after which it was
laid over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes• "
(Near Third Street and Central Avenue)
RESOLUTIONS:
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"-Resolution No. 4527
In Memoriam to Louie L. Lenz
WITH GREAT SORRM, the Council of the City of Alameda
records the death of one of its former employees, LOUIE L. LENZ,
who had worked for the City of Alameda for twenty years as a
Sewer Foreman in the Street Department and who had attained the
retirement age in December, 1941.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of
Mr. Lenz' wholehearted effort in the performance of his duties
and his spirit of cooperation and friendliness with his fellow
workers, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its
sense of personal loss and its sincere gratitude for the efficient
service rendered by this faithful employee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread
in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy
thereof be transmitted to the family of Mr. Lenz, that it may
extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and
condolence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the
Council of the City of liaameda adjourns, it shall do so in
respect to the memory of LOUIE I. LENZ, retired.
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. There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4528
Authorizing City Manager to Make Application to State
Director of Finance on Behalf of the City of Alameda
for State Assistance in Defraying Cost of Plans for
Construction of Bond Issue Sewer Project, Unit
(Project No. 47-37)".
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. 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. 4529
A Resolution of the-City Council of the City of
Alameda, California, Petitioning the Congress of
The United States to Act Favorably Upon and Adopt
Bill S.940 or H. R. 4484, Pending in the 82nd
Congress."
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. There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 4530
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as '1318 Court
Street Wrecking Fund' and Transferring 4200.00 from
Miscellaneous General Account 70-b Thereto."
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. There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved
its adoption:
'Resolution No. 4531
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with (eneral
Pacific Railway Company and Southern Pacific
Company for Grant of Easement for Sewer Purposes."
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. There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
30.
"Ordinance No. 1047,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Section 2-115 of Title II,
Chapter 1, Article 1, of the Alameda Municipal Code,
Relating to Order of Business of the City Council."
Councilman Branscheid moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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.
31.
"Ordinance No. 1048,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding to Article 3, Chapter 2, Title IV, a New
Section Numbered 4-236, Regulating theHeight of
Hedges, Shrubs and Trees at the Corners of Inter-
secting Streets."
Councilman Sweeney 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 Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None,
FILING:
32. Second quarterly Report - From'B. E. Jost, Auditor - October, through December,
1951.
33. Financial Statement - Middleton, Hiller & Rackleman - Bureau of Electricity,
as at November 30, 1951.
34. Agreement - Between City and Central Pacific Railway Company and Southern
Pacific Company - 'drant of Easement for Sewer Purposes.
BILLS:
35. An Itemized list of bills a7ainst the City and the several Departments thereof,
in the total amounts as'follows, was submitted to the Council at this meeting:
General Departments, 9,647.27; Civil Defense Dpartment, 32,467.32; Police
Department, 0.,929.56; Fire Department, 1,383.32; Street Department, 3,719.16;
First Aid Department, ',141.15:* Health Department, 037.02; Recreation Department
451.99; 4'1
_o , Park Department, 0,363.67; Golf Course Department, 1,255.24; Social
Service Department, 07.60; Parking Meter Department, ,34.55: Store Department,
T414.42; Pound Department, -369.92; Civil Service Department, 132.75; Traffic
Safety Fund, 0,596.19; Gas Tax #1 Fund, 07.40; Gas Tax #2 Fund,12.48;
Engineering Department Deposit Fund, 264.12; 1951 Sewer Bonds Fund, 362.69:
Sales Tax Accrual Fund, 7.88.
Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on January 15, 1952, 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
36. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad-
journed in r spect to the memory of LOUIE L. LENZ - to assemble in regular session
on Tuesday evening, February 5, 1952, at 8:00 olclock.
Respectfully submit ted,
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cf-E Clerk
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