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1952-07-15 Regular CC Minutes245 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 15, --------- 1952 The meeting convened at 8:00 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 July 1, 1952, were approved as transcribed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 2, President Osborn gave the opportunity for anyone to speak who desired to do so - but no remarks were forthcoming. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, acknowledging receipt of the City's annual dues in the amount of $125. - announcing its Annual Convention will be held in San Luis Obispo on October 17 and 18, 1952, and urging the representation of all members. President Osborn stated that the City is honored by having two of its officials serving as Directors of the Association - City Attorney Clark and City Manager Froerer, who will be in attendance at this meeting. He remarked that it is quite possible that some other members of the City Council who will be returning from the Convention of the League of California Cities in San Diego will also attend. President Osborn asked Mr. Froerer if any further information is available concerning the Master Plan of the County for shoreline development. Mr. Froerer answered that a meeting was held recently at Tilden Park and at that time there was representation from several East Bay Cities. He said the County representative expressed the desire, on the part of the County, to aid in completing this Master Plan of Shoreline Development. He said Berkeley is progressing and Oakland has already prepared its Plan. He pointed out that a motion had prevailed that the County proceed and Supervisor Kent Purcell had stated that he would go into the matter immediately. Mr. Froerer said he was happy to report progress on the situation. President Osborn stated the City of Alameda has had its Master Plan prepared for a long time and on several occasions had made application for funds to facilitate improvements but had been told that funds could not be had until the County Plan is complete. 4 From the State Office of Civil Defense, with regard to its proposed "Operation Skywatch". President Osborn requested the City Clerk to be sure a copy of this statement is placed in the hands of Civil Defense Chief Robert Worden. 5. From Mr. G. S. Schott, 1547 Everett Street, concerning off-street parking. President Osborn stated this letter is ambiguous in its meaning, but requested the City Clerk to place it in the file with other matters concerning off-street parking. He pointed out that at the earliest opportunity, the Council intends to have a meeting with the Junior Chamber of Commerce to discuss this subject. The City Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 6. From the City Manager, reporting on the investigation of traffic conditions at the intersections of Post and Peach Streets at San Jose Avenue, by Chief of Police Doran, who recommends that vehicles going north and south be stopped at both intersections. President Osborn stated this matter will be referred to "Introduction of Ordinances" 7./ From the City Manager, recommending that Stolte, Inc. be granted an extension of time from July 29, to October 31, 1952, for completion of the work in construct- ing the 1951 Bond Issue Sewers, Unit III. Councilman Anderson asked if this means the bad situation on Webster Street will prevail until October 31. Mr. Froerer explained that this request is for the total completion of the work and that the situation on Webster Street, should be cleaned up in about ten days or two weeks. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and this firm be granted the requested extension of time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried. 8.v/From the City Manager, recommending the Council extend the expiration date for payment of assessments on the Street Lighting Construction on Post and High Streets, between Otis Drive and Calhoun Street, from July 7, to September 1, 1952, thus allowing more payments to be made without the necessity of placing these small sums on the tax roll. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the expiration date for payment of the assessments on this project be extended to September 1, 1952. 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. 9. / From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Carl H. Decker, for the project of making Alterations and Painting the Police Department in the Alameda City Hall at the bid price of 0,025.40. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated bidder at the price quoted and the checks or bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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. 10.V/From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Paris Bros. for the project of constructing a Trunk Storm Sewer on Melrose Avenue, Bay Farm 13 Island, at the price of 4,967.60. His letter stated that, at the time bids were opened and read for performing the work on this project, the price quoted by this firm was 1"p13,517.60. Subsequently, however, the company informed him that an error had been made in transcribing the figures on Item No. 9 from the estimating sheet to the proposal form - having copied $25. for each Handhole, instead of ;250., making an increase in the bid of w450. or a total bid of "13,967.60. It was pointed out in the communication that even with this increase, the bid from Paris Bros. was still the lowest submitted for this project. The matter had been discussed with the City Attorney who advised that the contractor has a right to have this error considered in the award. Councilman Anderson asked if the Company had discovered this error after the Council meeting at which the bids were opened and Mr. Froerer stated it had. Councilman Anderson stated he had no doubt about the qualifications and stability of this firm but felt that if a Bidder finds he has made a mistake and his bid is raised he should be responsible for it - if mistakes are to be corrected, it should be done before the bids are opened. President Osborn pointed out the Council has the right to disqualify or reject bids, but emphasized this bid is still the low one of all submitted and he thought the City would be penalizing itself by not accepting this one. Mr. Froerer stated a similar situation came up once before and the City Attorney has investigated the law in this respect. The City Attorney was then called upon and stated that in all similar situations, it is entirely within the province of the Council to allow corrections - or refuse to allow them. He said that, ordinarily, if a mistake is one which apparently has been made in "good faith', correction is allowed where the low bidder has asked permission to do so. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to Paris Bros. for this project at the price of cj3,967.6O and the checks or bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.. 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). Not Voting: Councilman Anderson, (1). Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. /From From the City Planning Board, recommending approval of the Revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 1085, subject to the conditions set forth by the City Engineer. This Map covers only 24 lots of the total area eventually to be developed by Mr. George T. Hansen. The property is situated east of Fernside Boulevard and north of Briggs Avenue. Councilman Branscheid inquired of the City Engineer if all requirements have been met in accordance with the provisions of Subdivision Ordinance No. 700, New Series, and he was assured that everything was in order, pending, receipt of certain deeds from Mr. Hansen. The City Attorney stated Mr. Hansen has already delivered the necessary deeds to the City. 247 President Osborn noted Mr. Hansen's presence in the audience and stated the City is very pleased to have the development of this subdivision. Councilman Anderson moved the Planning Board's recommendation be fo3lowed and the Council approve the Revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 1085 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. NTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 12. Councilman Branscheid 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 Subdivision (11) of Section 17 -431, Relating to Through Highways." 13. Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1057, New Series, Entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease of Certain Real Property to Alameda Boys' Club, Inc.:, and Approving the Form and Terms of Said Lease." RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: " "Resolution No. 4638 Accepting Grant of Easement from United States of America Public Housing Administration), for Sewer Purposes, and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." 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. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: esolution No. 4639 Accepting Grant of Easement from Central Pacific Railway Company and its Lessee, Southern Pacific Company, for Sewer Purposes, and Consenting to The Recordation Thereof." 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. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4640 Transferring `;30,000.00 from the Cash Basis Fund to the Library Fund." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: 248 "Resolution No. 4641 Authorizing Execution of Contract with Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Advertising for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1953, and Appro- priating 07,500.00 for Such Purposes." 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. FILING: 18. Auditor's Balance Sheet - As at June 30, 1952. 19. Grant of Easement - From United States of America (Public Housing Admini- stration) to City of Alameda. 20. Grant of Easement -FFrom Central Pacific Railway Company and Southern Pacific Company to City of Alameda. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council at this meeting: General Departments, $4,842.78: Civil Defense Depart- ment, $231.88; Police Department, 0583.38; Fire Department, 0516.57; Street Department, $683.89; Health Department, $510.57; Recreation Department, $137.85; Park Department, 0273.03; Golf Course Department, $497.87: Parking Meter Department, 43.66; Store Department, $24.00; Pound Department, $8.60; Civil Service Department, $15.00; Traffic Safety Fund, 0117.11; Gas Tax No, 1 Fund; 067.36; Engineering Department Deposit Fund, 070.00; Street Lighting Construction Assessment District #1 (1952), $1,066.86; Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, $3,921.03; 1951 Bond Issue Sewer Fund, $33.00. Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Clairis file.iwith the City Clerk on July 15, 1952, and submitted 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. 22. Prior to the close of the meeting, President Osborn again inquired if there were any present who desired to address the Council. There was no response. 23. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 5, 1952, at 8:00 o'clock. ADJOURNIENT: Respectfully submitted, 4 , . , C1404e,‘1,,,,1 ;1› ,r; City/Clerk V