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1952-11-18 Regular CC Minutes292 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, 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: The minutes of the regular meeting held November transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 192, were approved 1, viBids were received and read for the furnishing of three "Federal" Model 5, vertical Air Raid Sirens Complete, for operation on 220 volt, 60 cycle AC current in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No MS 11-52-14, as follows: From L. N. Curtis & Sons Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From E. D. Bullard Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From George F. Cake Co. Accompanied by certifiod check in amount of - - 1)40.00 1,633.16 163.32 399 The bids were referred to the City Manager for hisAudy and recommendation. P. A bid WPS received and read from Garland Chevrolet Co. for furnishing one New Latest Model, One-Half Ton Pick-up Truck in accordance with Specifications and Provisions thnrnfor, No. MS 11-52-15, at the total price of ';1,341.32. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of 3.13. The bid was referred to the City Manager for his study and report. ORA, COMMUNICATION 3. /Mr, Frank Gottstein thanked Mr. Froerer for his prompt attention to the matter of traffic congestion at the Oakland entrance to the Tube, as brought up at the last meeting. However, he stated the situation is even worse now because the one- way street arrangement does not permit traffic coming out of the tube to turn right on 5th Street and disperse. Consequently, the congestion is so great up to 7th Street that it backs up right into the Tube. Upon Councilmen Sweeney's inquiry, Mr. Froorer reported on his discussion of the problem with Traffic En7ineer J. Czizk of Oakland and had pointed out at that Lime that be felt this arrangement would lead to a terrible traffic hazard as it has a tendency tn further congest the north end of thc Tube. Councilman Sweeney stated he thought the Council could 7o to a higher authority. Yr. Gottstein said the City Council should make a strong protest to the Oakland City Council and also suggested that Mr. Froerer meet with the Oakland. Council, City Manager Hassler and the City Engineer. President Osborn requested Mr. Froerer to make arrangements for such a meeting, and stated. he would like to accompany him. Councilman Sweeney said he would like to be present at that meeting, too, Councilman Anderson asked et what level they are going to talk - the City Manager or Traffic Department of Oakland. President Osborn answered the meeting will be with the City Manager and Council. REPORTS Og C01T1TMES: It.V From the City Manager, requesting permission to sell certain obsolete ite as listed, et the best prices obtainable. Councilman Jones moved the City Mana7cr1s request be granted and he be authorized to dispose of these unusable items. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll cell carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney P1-14 President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 293 5.v From the City Manager, recommending that Stolte, Inc. be granted a thirty-day extension of time to December 30, 1952, in which to complete the work under contract covering the project for Bond Issue Sewers Unit III. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Stolte, Inc. be allowed the specified extension of time. The motion was seconded by Council- man Anderson and unanimously carried. , 6. From Ford H. Thomason, President, City Planning Board, requesting a sixty-day t !' leave of absence, effective November 20, 1952, due to the necessity of his being • i out of the State during that period. i 1 1 Councilman Branscheid moved. the request of Mr. Thomason be granted and he be allowed the sixty-day leave of absence beginning November 20, 192. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 7. v'From the City Planning Board, recommending denial of the petition from Lucille and Pearl Lyerla for the reclassification of a certain portion of their lot known as 1304 Pearl Street - said portion being an area 18 feet by 41 feet, fronting on Encinal Avenue. The purpose of the requested rezoning is for the purpose of erecting and operating a short-order restaurant. It was pointed out there had been considerable protest from the Pearl Street property owners against the proposed reclassification on the grounds that they did not want the encroachment of business onto their street which is strictly a residential district. Councilman Jones moved the recommendetion of the Planning Board be adopted and the denial of the requested reclassification be sustained. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll cell carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. From the City Planning Board, recommending, the reclassification, of two lots known as 2914 and 2910 Encinal Avenue - from the "A" One-Family Dwelling District, to the "B" Two-to-Four Family Dwelling District, under certain provisions - for the purpose of constructing .a Church. President Osborn stated. that, due to the absence of the City Attorney on his vacation, no ordinance covering-the required provisions had been prepared for introduction and therefore, if agreeable to the Council, he would order the matter laid over to the next meeting, in order that the proper ordinance can be prepared upon the return of the City Attorney. 9. '/From R. F. Houck, President, Civil Service Board, submitting the unanimous request of the Board that the Council take appropriate measures to have a Charter change placed on the ballot to eliminate the residence requirements for City employees, as set forth in Section 2-5 of the Charter. President Osborn stated this matter has just come to the attention of the Council this evening - it is one that requires considerable thought and consideration and therefore, it will be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 10. Councilman Jones 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 Adding Subdivision (43) to Section 17-1A,3' Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections." RESOLUTIONS: 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved it adoption: 'Resolution No. 4679 Authorizing Attendance of Councilmen at Conference of American Municipal Association, Los Angeles, California, December 1, 2, 3, 1952, and Appropriating 800.00 to Derray the E-;cpenso Incident to Such Attendance." 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 294 12. The following resolutiori was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4680 Appropriating the Further Sum of 1)_10.00 to Defray Expenses of Vembers of the Council, Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda Attending the Annual Conference of the League of California Cities Held at San Diego." 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4681 Amending Portions of Section 12 of Resolution No. 4596, Relating to Salary Schedule and Schedule of Positions, and Creating One New Position of Employment and Establishing Its Salary Range and Step." 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 Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, Thereupon the. President declared said resolution duly adopted. and passed. Upon Councilman Jones inquiry, City Manager Froerer explained there are two positions involved, the first effecting the PBX Operator whose salary will be increased from -258. to ;272. per month. He stated the other was the creation of the position of Parking Meter Repairman and in connection with the duties of this position the additional service must be performed of maintaining all typewriters used in City Government. The salary for this job will be 350. per month, whereas that of Maintenance Mechanic is 3 r=. per month. Councilman Sweeney stated it should. be brought out that typewriter. maintenance would cost quite a sum of money if handled on the outside. Ir. Froerer concurred, stating the Maintenance Mechanic has been repairing the typewriters for the past four years at a considerable saving to the City. He pointed. out this service would cost ";1,200, annually if done under contract. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its ado ion: "Resolution No. 4682 Adopting Sepcifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Ninety-One (91) Single, Pendant Type Lighting Standards with Luminaires, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The notion 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. President Osborn stated these standards are for the illumination of San Jose Avenue, from High to Morton Streets and the project is in line with the plan to take care of proper lighting as the program progresses. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 15. 1t07-dinance No. 1074, New Series An. Ordinance Amending the Alameda. Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision. (3) of Section 17-342 and by Adding Subdivision (27) to Said.. Section 17-342, Relating to Two-Hour Parking, FILING: 16. Financial Statement - Middleton, Suman & Hackleman ,_)_r au of Electricity, as at September 30, 1952. 295, 17. Specifications - No. NS 11-52-16 - For furnishing Lighting Standards for installation on San Jose Avenue, from Hirth. to Morton Streets. 18. Auditor's Financial Statement for period from July 1, to November 1, 1952. BILLS: 19. An itemized List of Claims apainst the City of Alameda and the several depart- ments thereof, in the total amo,Jnts as follows, was submitted to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, N, 543.71; Civil Defense Department, 'k,80.05; i i, Police Department, ,1„955.23; Fire Department, ;1,810.118; Street Department i -;3,521.61; Health Denartment, '%9,0.32; First Aid Department, 137.14; ,, "liecreation Department, ',393.10; Park Depoitnent, ;1,5(n3.31; Golf Course Depbrt- ( . ment, ;2.,806.03; Social Service Department, ,',1.23; Parking ileter Fund, :;51.18; Store Department, 808.03; Pound Department, j;33 .40; Civil Service Department; 27.21; Traffic Safety Fund, ';546.71; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, (n.15; 1951 Bond Issue Sewer Fund, 'X6.1+2; Special -3-as Tax Street Improvement Fund, 99.09; Capital Outlays Fund, ;P00.85. Councilman Sweeney moved the List of Claims as filed with the City Clerk on November 18, 1952, and presented to the Council at this tin-le, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ares: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Yoes: None, Absent: None, 20. President Osborn acknowledged the rJresence of a group of members of the Alameda junior Chamber of Commerce and stated the Council is vary happy to have them visit the meetins and extended a cordial invitation for them to attend often. 21. At this point, President Osborn stated that the Councilmen will be attending a Convention of the American Municipal Association in Los Angeles at the time of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council on December 2 - therefore, the Council will have to adjourn to meet, on December 9. Councilman Branscheid moved the next meetinp: of the Council be held on December 9, 1952. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT: 22. There being no further business to come before the meefing, the Council adjourned - to assemble in adjourned re 1s session on Tuesdas evenin, December 9, 1952, at 0:00 orclock. Respectfully submitted,