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1952-05-06 Regular CC Minutes207 REGULAR MEETING OF TIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALALIEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 6, 1952 The meeting convened at 800 o'clock P. T.I. with President Osborn presiding. RCIL CALL: The roll was called and. Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: ar meeting held April 15, 1952, were approved as 2. One bid was received and read from Taper Tube Pole Co. for furnishing seven Pendant Type Lighting Standards, Complete with Luminaires (Street Lighting Construc- tion Assessment District No. 1 - 1952) in accordance with Specifications therefor, No. NS 4-52-5, at the price of ,1,066.86. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of The bid was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recom- mendation. v5: No bids were received on the City's call for furnishing 2200 feet Shielded Lighting Cable, 5000-Volt (Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. 1 - 1952) in accordance with Specifications therefor, No. MS 4-52-6. Councilman Jones stated that in view of the absence of any bids, he would move the City Manager be authorized to purchase this material on the open market. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman .7Dranscheid, (1). WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 4. From Alameda Community Council, requesting the City Council to consider the establishment of a Recreation Commission, composed of citizens, and appointed jointly by the Council and the Board of Education, which would be the Body to whom the new Recreation Director be responsible. President Osborn stated there is a resolution on the Agenda this evening whereby the City Council shall enter into an agreement with the Board of Education and the School Department in this program for recreation. The School Department shall be empowered to employ a Director of Recreation whose salary shall be paid jointly by the School Department and the City. As presently set up in this Agreement, the Director of Recreation shall be under the employment and supervision of the School Department. The Nayor stated that with this situation in mind at this time, it is not possible to plan a meeting until after the resolution has been passed, the Director employed and the program established. Upon President Osborn's request, City Manager Froerer further explained that it is the intention to have the Director of Recreation immediately make a survey of recreational facilities, submit a program and present a report thereon to the Board of Education and the City Council in order that a program can be established and other matters in connection therewith taken into consideration. Councilman Jones stated it has occurred to him that possibly the Community Council has not had.an opportunity to see a report on this subject and he thought it may be desirable to make it available to the Community Council so that it can under- stand exactly what recommendations are being considered at this time. He suggested the City Clerk be directed to send a copy of the report to Mr. Jack Peters to explain exactly what is contemplated. President Osborn thereupon instructed the City Clerk accordingly. /5. From the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, urging cities and ccunties to formulate plans for the ultimate development and improvement of their beaches and boat harbors in connection with recreation programs as soon as funds are again available. The corunication also reminded the Council to include the item of '425. in its 1952-53 budget for its dues in this organization. President Osborn stated this letter is along the lines the Council has pursued for the past several years in its endeavor to secure the necessary financial assistance to develop its beaches as they should be. He said it is regretable that the City has not been more successful in securing funds. He pointed out that th's situation is very largely due to the fact that the City has not had the cooperation hoped for 208 from the Supervisors of Alameda County. The City has prepared plans for the development of its beaches and it is ready to proceed and is also in a position to tell the constituted authority just what funds are necessary for beaches, but owing to the fact that the Board of Supervisors is not prepared to submit its county-wide plan, the procedure has been held up. He stated he believed it would be advisable to cooperate with the Shoreline Planning Association because when the Board of Supervisors does prepare Its plans, the City will need the assistance of the Association in securing necessary funds for development of its beaches. President Osborn stated that in the preparation of the budget, it is the con- sensus of the Council that this item be given consideration. Councilman Sweeney inquired if anything is being done by the County along this line. Mr. Froerer answered that there is to be a Hearing before the Oakland City Council on Friday, May 9, on the matter of its plans for shoreline development. He stated there is at least that much progress having been made - that the City of Oakland does have plans ready to consider at an early date. President Osborn asked the City Manager whether or not the Board of Supervisors had taken any recent action. Mr. Froerer replied that he had not heard of any action. Councilman Sweeney stated the City has done its part and moved the City Manager be instructed to write a letter to the Board. of Supervisors of Alameda County, requesting it to take definite action on this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. v/6. From the League of California Cities, announcing the biennial T'ayors and Councilmen's Institute, to be held at Hotel Californian in Fresno, on June 32 and 13, and urging the City's representation. President Osborn stated that, after discussing the matter, the Council had decided the City of Alameda would not take part in this meeting. He instructed the City Clerk to notify the League office accordingly, as requested by it. 7. From the Painting and Decorating Contractors Association, protesting against the practice of permitting the City firemen to paint the fire stations while on duty, and expressing the hope the City will rectify the situation by requesting bids frog painting, contractors for all painting to be done on its public buildings. President Osborn stated it As his understanding there is a very high morale in the City's Depa—tment of fire fighters - the men are proud of their stations and took it upon themselves to put the fire houses in better condition by painting the trim. He said he felt it was very commendable of the men to cooperate in this way and pointed out the Council had not anticipated any question concerning this work. President Osborn asked City Manager Froerer to answer the communication and explain the situation to the Association. ORAT, COLITMTICATIOTTS: / 8 Mr. William McCall announced the California Fish and Game Commission will hold an officiel meeting in the Council Chamber, Friday, Lay 9, starting at 10:00 o'clock a.m. He said there will be a full program, during which time the sardine industry and pheasant program will be discussed, among other items. President Osborn stated the City is happy and honored to have this meeting of the Fish and Game Commission held here. He commended Mr. McCall for making the arrangements. HEARINGS: 9. The matter was called up with regard to notification from B. H. Maynard, Superintendent of Streets, that sidewalk repairs had been made in front of the property known as 401 Haight Avenue at a cost of ,.;85.18, which is assessable against the property. City AttOrney Clark requested the City Clerk to swear in the City Engineer as a witness in the proc-,edings. This was done. Mr. Clark then inquired if Mr. J. Augustine, owner of the premises, was present. There was no response. The City Attorney then proceeded to establish, through interrogation of the City Engineer and by exhibiting photographs, that the sidewalk had been in bad con- dition and was in need of repair, that the owner had been served with proper notice to repair and informed that if he would not do so, the City would have to do the work and then charge him with the expense entailed. 209 "Jr. Clark read an itemized statement of the cost of making the repairs. It was also developed that the City Engineer had sent the bill for the cost of the work to Er. Augustine, had filed with the City Council a report on completion of the job and had notified the owner he would be entitled to be present at the time set for hearing this matter. The City Attorney submitted an Affidavit of 'Jailing of Notice to the owner. Mr. Clark stated, all work was undertaken in accordance with provisions of Chapter 22, Division 7, Fart 3, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. Councilman Anderson inquired how many square feet of sidewalk was represented in this cost of '85.18. City Engineer answered there were 155 square feet of side- walk renair. Councilman Jones questioned the cost of the work, stating he thought the usual °rice is forty cents per square foot. The City Engineer explained the detailed cost of the project, pointing out that in the smaller jobs the cost per square foot is more expensive. Councilman Anderson suggested the City should do the job for what it would be expected to be done by a private contractor. After some discussion of this phase of the situation, City Attorney Clark stated there is a charge of 710.78 which renresents an overhead cost for labor on the job and suggested this item be eliminated in the interest of making a fair and equitable settlement in this matter, the total cost then to be ;74.40, as a lien against this property. The City Attorney suggested the matter be referred to t!ResolutionsU, It was so ordered. 710. The matter was then called up concerning the City's intention to Construct and Install a Street Lighting System - Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. 1 (1952), on portions of High and Post Streets, between Calhoun Street and Otis Drive and on Calhoun Street between Post and High Streets. The City Clerk stated there was on file the Affidavit of Posting Notice of Improve- ment, the Affidavit of railing Notice to Property Owners and the Affidavit of Publication, indicating notice of hearing had been published in the Alameda Times- Star on April 16 and 24. The Clerk also noted the receipt of one protest - from Captain James U. Meyer, 975 Post Street, but who is now residing at 3547 Stanford Place, Dayton, Ohio, Captain Meyer's letter stated he was not objecting to the construction of street lights, but merely to the method of payment. The Clerk explained that Captain Meyer's letter had been answered 17mediately, giving him a detailed explanation of the situation. President Osborn asked if there was anyone present who desired to be heard in this matter. There being no response, President Osborn declared the hearing closed and referred the matter to "Resolutions". REPORTS CF COrYTTTEES: y/ 11. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to F. H. Dailey n)tor Company, the low bidder, for furnishing one 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck to the Park Denart- ment at the bid price of 1,447.65. He pointed out that the Chevrolet engine lubrication system does not strictly comply with the specifications, but it is entirely satisfactory and he felt the requirement in the specificatins is obsolete. He stated he believed the best interests of the City would be served by waiving this slight deviation from the specifications. Councilman Sweeney stated this bid price is below that of the local bidders, even after considering the five per cent credit differential to which a local merchant is entitled in determining a low bid. He thereupon moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the specified firm,for furnishing this truck 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 Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: Hone. Absent: Councilman Dranscheid, (1). Councilman Jones stated it might be well to comment on the deviation from the specifications, pointing out that after receipt of the bids, it was discovered this obsolete item had been included in the specifications. President Osborn called upon the City Manager, who stated that immediately he became aware of the circumstances, he checked with the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent. He stated an effort is made to keep the City's specifications current but, unfortunately, this particular requirement was overlooked. 112. From the City Manager, recommending permission be granted to Chief Warden William W. Powell, Junior Civil Engineer John H. Wright and Sub-Foreman Gardner Marshall, to attend certain courses in Warden Service and Rescue Work, to be given by the Federal Civil Defense Training School, from May 12 to 16, and May 19 to 25, respectively - that l5. be appropriated for this purpose and they be allowed to use a City car for their transportation. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the designated employees be authorized to attend the courses indicated, 0_5. be appropriated for their expenses and they be permitted to use a City automobile for transportation purposes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). 13./From the City Manager, reporting that all work on the project of reconstruct- ing San Jose Avenue and. Morton Street, from Chestnut Street to San Antonio Avenue, 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 approved; that the work on this street project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 14,/From Dr, Donald D. Lum, President of Alameda Board of Education, requesting a leave of absence during the period from April 22, to June 7, 1952, as he will be out of the State. Councilman Jones moved Dr. Lum be granted the leave of absence as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. 15.7 From Mr, Marvin Rosefield, Member of Alameda Board of Education, requesting a leave of absence during the period from April 26, to June 10, 1952, as he will be in Europe. Councilman Jones moved the requested leave of absence be granted to Mr. Rosefield. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. 16./'From the Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, submitting a copy of its budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953. President Osborn stated this will be filed. 17./From the Board of Education, submitting a copy of the 1952-53 budget for the Alameda Unified School District, and requesting that c,>85,000. be apportioned to the schools in the City budget for the ensuing fiscal year. This was also ordered filed. 18./From the City Planning Board, recommending that the street now known as "Briggs Avenue" in Tract 'To. 1085, a subdivision proposed to be developed east of Fernside Boulevard, be renamed to "Meyers Avenue" in honor of the late Henry H. Meyers, Architect, and one of the original members of the Planning Board. He had served from July 7, 1937, to May 26, 1943, the time of his death. Counciaran Anderson moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be annroved and this street in Tract No. 1085 be renamed to "Meyers Avenue". The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 19. From the City Manager, reporting that all work on the project of constructing Unit 1, 1951 Bond Issue Sewers, has been satisfactorily completed and recommending that 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 Sweeney and unanimously carried. 20. From the City Manager, stating the Independent Construction Company has requested a two weeks' extension of time in which to complete its work on the project of Surfacing the Basketball Court at Godfrey Park - having been delayed due to inclement weather. Mr. Froerer recommended the additional extension of time be granted. Councilman Jones moved this company be granted a two weeks' extension of time in which to complete this project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption with the provision that payment for the cost of the work be reduced to ,1;74.40. "Resolution No. 4579 Confirming Report of the Funerirtendent of Streets in The Matter of the Repair of Sidewalk in Front of Property Known as 401 Haight Avenue, and Directing The Filing of a Notice of Lien on Said Property with City Assessor and City Tax Collector." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney, and ?resident Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 4580 Overruling Protests Under Resolution of Preliminary Determination -- Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. 1 (1952 ." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes : None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 4581 Overruling Protests on Resolution of Intention -- Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. 1 (1952)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and or roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 4582 Adopting the Engineer's Report, Finally Confirming The Assessment, and Ordering the Viork -- Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. 1 (1952).11 The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4583 Purchasing the Assessment of Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. .1 (1952)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4584 Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Maintenance of State Highway." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 2 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4585 Accepting Grant of Easement for Sewer Purposes from Harold C. Ward and Frances Y. Ward, His Wife, and Lois V. Ward, and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). 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. 4586 Transferring 14,846.99 from the 1951 Sewer Bond 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 Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and T'resident Osborn, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Councilman Anderson asked that the City Manager explain this matter. Mr. Froerer stated that in conducting the c(nstruction of the main line sewers under the Bond Issue Funds, there is certain work handled by City Engineering Services, wages, etcetera, which are paid fron th.e City General Fund by virtue of the fact that it is the most simple method of accounting. This resolution merely authorizes the reimbursement of the cost of such lity services as has been expended in this work. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4507 Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the State of California for a State Highway." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4588 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Furnishing and Installing a 24" Storm Water Pump and Auxiliary Equipment at Existing Storm Water Pumping Plant, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Sane." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Councilman Sweeney pointed out this Pump will materially help the flooding problem in the west end of the City. 31, Councilman Anderson remarked that he had served on the Social Service Board when Mr. Hickman was the presiding officer and he would introduce the following resolution and move its adoption: "Resolution No. 4589 In Memoriam to George W. Hickman" WITH DEEP SORROW, the Council of the City af Alameda records the death of one of .Alameda 's pioneer businessmen, GEORGE W. HICKMAN, who es- tablished and operated a grocery store for forty years and proved his faith in the future development of the commUnity. He also showed his great spirit of civic duty by serving the people of the City from February, 1938, to June, 1950, as a member of the Social Service Board. 213 NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of his long and active service for the benefit of the citizens of the community, the Council hereby expresses its sense of personal loss in his demise, and its full anprecie.tion for his untiring and wholehearted efforts in the best Interests of the City. 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. Hickman that it may extend to its members a sincere expression cf sympathy and condolence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of GEORGE W. HTCKMAN. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4590 Creating the Position of"Billing Machine Operator" in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor and Fixing the Salary Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1)• Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4591 Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement With the Alameda Unified School District Regarding Services to be Furnished for Recreation Department and Approving the Terms Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 34. At this time, Councilman Sweeney stated he had received a copy of a resolution to submit to the Council, which had been prepared by the Times-Star in conjunction with Assemblyman Dickey. This resolution was memorializing the State Legislature to take certain action with regard to the increase of water rates in the City of Alameda. He said he had presented this matter to the 'ouncil and after discussing the situation, the Council hed come to the conclusion that it would be a better idea to work out a resolution, requesting certain actions directly from the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Furthermore, he pointed out, it was felt the reso- lution should emanate from the Council itself, irrespective of whether it is going to the East Bay Municipal. Utility District or to the Interim Committee, as the Council is the elected renresentative of the City. Councilman Sweeney further stated that he wanted to congratulate the miles-Star on its stand in this matter. He said he agreed that the bills coming out from the East Bay Municipal Utility District are very unfair. He commended the Times-Star for its efforts in bringing this matter to the attention of the people., President Osborn stated this resolution was drawn and submitted to the Council for its consideration. He said he personally feels the people of Alameda are entitled to a justification from the Fast Bay Municipal Utility District for its terrific increases in the amounts charged to citizens of Alameda in comparison to those of not long ago. He stated that in looking over the resolution submitted, the Council felt there were certain clauses which would not conform to its ideas and opinions. He said the Council felt it could not assume rsponsibility for it as an elected Body because it would not be to the best interests of the City. Therefore, the Council is to have a resolution prepared which it anticipates adopting, that will be drected to the East Bay Municipal Utility District itself, requesting It to answer specific questions which will be propounded, giving definite reasons for the increase in its rates. If satisractory answers are not forthcom'ng, and the Council feels it has not received information which it should have, it will then consider drafting a resolution prote-ti 7 these rates to the Senate and iterim Committees to have an investigation made. _T-,re concluded by stating that, under the circumstances, the Council decided this resolution submitted b: the Ti7es-Star wculd not be considered at this time, but the matter would be held in abeyance until the Council ordered the City Attorney to draw nr) the nroner resolution. 214 Councilman Jones pointed out that the Council always -anted to give the other party proper opportunity to answer the City before taking arbitrary action. President Osborn also stated the City Council of Alameda is well aware of the situation as it exists and pointed out that when the increased charge was proposed to be levied on the bills of the people for sewage, it was protested by the City because it was felt this charge should not be levied until service was one hundred percent installed and in operation. The answer from the East Bay Municipal Utility District was that it was within its legal right to levy the charge and that was it - and there was nothing further the Council could do at that time. He emphasized that the Council is vigilant in trying to safeguard the interests of the people of Alameda and when the proper time comes, the Council will adopt a resolution and take further action. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 35, "Ordinance No. 1059 New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 69 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. (326 Beach Road - Bay Farm Island) 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, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). 36. At this time, Councilman Sweeney was called upon to make a report on the progress of plans for the annual Flag Day Observance. Councilman Sweeney stated the program plans are progressing rapidly. The third meeting was held last night and another meeting is scheduled to be held on May 19, and it was hoped to have as many citizens there as possible. He reminded all that the theme this year is "Blood". The highlight of the program is that Captain Waller of the Naval Air Station will be the Master of Ceremonies. He pointed out that the Naval Air Station has never shirked a job for the City of Alameda and the Committee felt it should pay some respect to its Officers in this way and was deligh'ed that Captain Waller could accept. He said he felt they now have lined up the finest program ever planned. 37. President Osborn stated he was glad to see Nr. H. R. Richards, Executive Secretary of the Civil Service Board, in attendance at the meeting. FILING: 38. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Mcnth ending April 30, 1952. 39. Specifications - No. PW 2-52-3 - For furnishing and Installing Storm Water Pump and Auxiliary Equipment at -Existing Pumping Plant, 40. Financial Statement - Middleton, Hiller & Hackleman - Bureau of Electricity, as of March 31, 1952. 41. Grant of Easement - From 1ards, for Sewer Purposes (Garden Road to Maitland Drive, northwest of Flower Lane, -Bay Farm Island) BILLS: 42. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the Departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council at this meeting: General Departments, ,312,413.36; Street Department, 3,255.53, Health Department, i'?96.01; Park Department N512 54. Traffic Safety Fund, 1,154.30; Gas Tax No, 2 Fund, 13,829.85; Engineering Department Deposit Fund, ,400.00; 1951 Bond Issue Sewer Fund, ',48,789.31; Capital Outlays Fund, 6,728.14. Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 0, 1952, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and cr roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Branscheid, (1). A7)JOURNMENT: 43. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of GEORGE W. =KEAN - to assemble in regular session or Tuesday evening, May 20, 1952, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,