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1952-09-02 Regular CC Minutes2(iS REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF ALAL EDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEP'I'T'MER 2, 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 August 19, 1952, and of the special meeting held August 28, 1952, were approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2. 1 Bids were received and opened for the project of the Santa Clara Avenue Re- surfacing and Culvert Construction, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. FN 7- 52 -11, as follows: From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. - $78,524.55 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 3,000.00 $83,665.20 From 0. C. Jones & Sons Accompanied by a Bid Bond The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From Middleton, Suman & Hackleman, submitting their proposal for auditing services during the fiscal year 1952 -53, in the amount per annum of $3,600.1 with provisions for additional charges on a per diem basis for special audits or services. Councilman Jones remarked that several statements were made -in this letter with regard to the City Manager and he felt Mr. Froerer should have the opportunity to answer these references. President Osborn called upon Mr. Froerer who stated the only comment he wished to make was that the statement concerning his denial of a request from the City Engineer for help from this firm in setting up a cost system for that Department was not true. He stated it was true this situation had been discussed but no request was ever made by the City Engineer to him that this firm's services be employed for this special job. President Osborn then asked the City Engineer if his request had been denied. Mr. Maynard corroborated the City Manager's statement that the matter had been discussed but they decided the situation could be worked out by the City. Mr. Roy Hackleman asked permission to speak at this time and stated that about a year ago in July or August, Mr. Maynard realized there were certain things needed in his office in the matter of accounting and at that time had asked his firm if it would help. The situation was discussed and the City Engineer was asked to draw up the items needed. Ur. Hackleman also quoted from a letter from the State Controller to the effect that "the reports of the City were not adequate and were not reliable in accordance with the requirements of the Collier -Burns Highway Act." He said that, at that time, it was the City Manager's opinion that the Engineerirg Department did need help and his firm has given accounting help - but, he agreed, the City decided it was able to do the work itself. City Manager Froerer reiterated that he had never received a request from Mr. Maynard to employ accountants -4nd it was the conclusion, at the end of the conferences held then, that the City could probably accomplish the work very satisfactorily and at a considerable saving. 4. ✓ From Goodell, Byers & Co., submitting their proposal for auditing services during the fiscal year 1952 -53, in the amount per annum of $j 3,600., with the stipulated per diem rate of $35. for each accountant engaged in special audits or services. President Osborn stated these communications will be referred to the Council for further study and decision at a later time. 5. From Mr. H. Pope, President of the Sons of St. George, requesting the Council to grant this organization permission to contact a reputable carnival company, relative to holding a show under its auspices in 1953, to aid in the organization's philanthropic work. 265 President Osborn stated this communication would be referred to the City Manager, for him to contact Mr. Pope to discuss the situation with regard to the conducting of such carnivals in the City of Alameda and he will report to the Council at a later time. Councilman Sweeney stated he thought Mr. Pope was under a misapprehension that any other organizations had a monopoly on the sponsoring of carnivals. President Osborn remarked that the City Manager was to clarify these conditions. He pointed out that in past years there has been some slight conflict in dates when organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion wanted to sponsor their respective carnivals. 6. From the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, requesting the Council to nominate two persons to represent the City of Alameda on the Asso- ciation's Board of Directors to be elected at the coming convention. President Osborn stated that, if it is agreeable to the members of the Council at this time, he would be happy to nominate City Manager Froerer and City Attorney Clark to serve on the Board of Directors for the ensuing term. Councilman Anderson moved Mr. Froerer and Mr. Clark again be appointed as the representatives of the City of Alameda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. Councilman Branscheid stated it might be well to review this matter. He pointed out that the City's membership in this Association has a very definite purpose - to procure assistance in the development of beach lands - and wanted to know if any further information on this subject was available. President Osborn called upon City Manager Froerer, who stated that the Shoreline Planning Association definitely gave all possible aid toward the passage of the bill for beach development, but this bill had failed to pass by a pocket veto. He pointed out that with regard to the situation in Alameda, the lack of develop- ment of a Master Plan by the County of Alameda has held up progress. He stated that recently a group of planning officials had met to discuss the matter of these plans and had worded a very strong resolution to the Alameda County Supervisors, urging it to proceed with the completion of the Master Plan. He said he had noted from the newspapers that the Planning Commission of the City of Oakland had appeared before the Board of Supervisors, also requesting it to immediately proceed. Yr. Froerer mentioned that a letter from the City Council had been sent to the County, asking for a report, but no reply has been received to date. He stated he had no specific information as to whether or not the County is moving. He pointed out he knew the Cities of Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda are prepared. Councilman Branscheid stated he thought another letter should be written to the County and President Osborn asked the City Manager to write again and inquire concerning this matter. President Osborn stated the City of Alameda is stymied by lack of cooperation on the part of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 7. v? From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., for the project of reconstructing Post Street, from Washington to Madison Streets, at the low-bid price of 26,990.75. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project and the 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. 8.1 From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to McGuire and Hester, for the project of constructing Bond Issue Sewers, Unit IV, at the low-bid price of ,s144,440.50. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated company for this project and the 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 Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. At this point, Councilman Sweeney stated he has watched these bids for the past 6 years and has noted the work of the Engineering Department in making its esti- mates of costs. He stated it is surprising how accurately the estimates run on the various projects. 266 President Osborn concurred, stating Councilman Sweeney's point is well taken because he, too, has noticed that the estimates run very close to what it develops the work of a project actually costs. 9. From the City Manager, requesting permission to attend the Conference of the International City Managers' Association, to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, from September 28, through October 2, 1952, and 3400, be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be authorized to attend this Conference and the sum of i;i400. be appropriated for his expenses. 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./From B. E. Jost, Auditor and Assessor, recommending the City consent to the sale of certain tax-deeded property at an auction to be held by the County of Alameda - the amount due the City for unpaid taxes is 197.37. Councilman Sweeney moved the Auditor's recommendation be adopted and the City consent to the sale of this tax-deeded property at auction. The motion was second ed 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. 11.( From the Mayor, nominating the following to the office of member of the Recreation Commission, to be established by Ordinance No. 1066, New Series: William James Bain, Jr., Dr. Gerald E. Cheadle, George A. Rose, A. Hubbard Moffitt and Leland W. Sweeney. This matter was referred to "Resolutions". 12./From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting on the Count of Money held August 27, showing the sum of 413,146.82 in the City Treasury at that time. The report was ordered filed. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 13. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, and due to its emergency, moved it be immediately adopted as read. "Ordinance No. 1066, New Series An Ordinance Creating a Recreation Commission, Providing For the Appointment of the Members Thereof and Defining the Powers and Duties of Said Commission." The motion to adopt said ordinance 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. 14. Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance: "Ordinance No. An Ordinance Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1952-1953, and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." Due to its emergency, it was referred to "Ordinances for Passage". RESOLUTIONS: 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4654-A Authorizing Execution of Lease Between City of Alameda and Alameda Unified School District of A Portion of McKinley Park Known as Thompson Field." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: upon the President declared said resolution duly by Councilman Anderson and on Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, None. Absent: None. There- adopted and passed. 267 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4655 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Alameda Unified School District, a Public Body, for the Joint Sponsoring and Financing of a Community Recreation Program for the People of the City of Alameda." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4656 Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1952-1953; Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Said. Budget for Said Fiscal Year, and Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made." 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4657 Appointing Five Members of Recreation Commission of the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones and President Osborn, (4). Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Sweeney, (1). Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4658 Authorizing the Granting to Clarence Garrity of The Right and Option to Lease Certain City Owned Real Property." (Portion of Harbor Tug and Barge Lease). The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the followirg 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. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4659 Directing the City Assessor and City Tax Collector to Extend Upon the 1952-53 Tax Rolls of the City of Alameda the Unpaid Assessments of Street Lighting Construction Assessment District No. 1 (1952)." 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: 21. "Ordinance No. 1067, New Series An Ordinance Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for The Fiscal Year 1952-1953, and Apportioning the Same Among the Several Funds of the City." 26 Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. FILING: 22. Lease - Between City of Alameda and Alameda Unified School District - Thompson Field in McKinley Park. 23. Agreement - Between City of Alameda and Alameda Unified School District, re Community Recreation Program. 24. Option to Lease - Granted to Clarence Garrity (Portion of Harbor Tug and Barge Lease). 25. Budget - City of Alameda - Fiscal Year 1952-1953. 26. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month of August, 1952. BILLS: 27. An Departme Council 093.00; 11,525. itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the nts thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted to the City at this meeting: General Departments„,0787.84; Police Department, Engineering Department Deposit Fund, 090.00; Capital Outlays Fund, 66; 1951 Bond Issue Sewer Fund, $38,748.89. Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on September 2, 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. 28. At this point, President Osborn again inquired if there were any oral communications. There was no response. ADJOURNMENT: 29. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 16, 1952, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,