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1952-12-16 Regular CC Minutes304- REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1952 The meeting convened at 8 :10 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. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the, adjourned regular meeting held December approved as transcribed. OPENING OF BIDS: 2.v" Bids were opened and read for the furnishing of ninety -one Single Pendant Type Standards, Complete with Luminaires, in accordance with Specifications and Provi- sions therefor, No. MS 11- 52 -16, as follows: From Westinghouse Electric Supply Company - - 513,221.55 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - 1,350.00 From Graybar Electric Company Incorporated 13,315.28 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - 1,350.00 From Taper Tube Pole Co. 13,221.55 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - ,1,400.00 1952, were OM SOW MI. ONO The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and report. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. From the City of Chico, concerning "Chapter 47 Funds" in the total amount of 9,875,000. which had been made available on a pro rata basis by the State to Local Agencies for the purpose of defraying one -half or less of the cost of preparing plans for specific projects. The communication stated the City of Chico understands the City of Alameda still has $1,894.05 of its allocation as yet unspent and apparently no plans for its immediate use. Therefore, it was requested that the City of Alameda assign this sum to the City of Chico to defray the cost of certain of its civic plans. President Osborn stated this matter has come to the attention of the City Manager and fortunately for Alameda, and unfortunately for the City of Chico, Alameda has plans to utilize these funds which are available. He stated there are three reso- lutions on the agenda this evening which will take care of using these funds. He thereupon requested the City Manager to inform the City Manager of Chico concerning the City's plans. Councilman Anderson asked City Manager Froerer how much the City had been allocated under these funds. Mr. Froerer answered that originally the City had .$42,000. He explained that at the time plans were being prepared for the East Bay Sanitary Sewer District No. 1, and upon the request of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, $6,000. had been assigned to it. He further stated the City has used about $34,200. of the monies in matching plans since these Chapter 47 Funds went into effect, and the City is in a position to qualify for the contemplated use of its remaining funds, having a selection of four projects which are to be undertaken. 4. ✓From Victor G. Flashman, requesting the amendment of Diagram and Assessment of Parcel No. 12 -5 of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District, Project No. 1 - into three parcels to be known as Nos. 12 -16, 12 -17 and 12 -18. The matter was referred to the City Engineer for his report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. ✓ / At this time, President Osborn stated he had a very pleasant duty to perform in the name of the City. He stated the City had the opportunity tonight to honor a small, but very special group of citizens who have been taking part in the Civil Defense organization by working and taking training in this program. He pointed out these people have spent more than sixty hours in class training, as well as having turned out for all of the test drills in the City, and they have even helped out in Oakland in its set -up. There were seventeen members eligible to receive the Certificates of Completion in Civil Defense and Radio Telephone Operator's License. Of this number, thirteen were at the meeting and were presented their Certificates by Mayor Osborn. 30 Mr. Robert Worden, who is in charge of the Civil Defense program in Alameda, was introduced and President Osborn pointed out he had also been in charge of this set -up during World War II, and he has done an outstanding job in this work. He said the City is most proud of him and that Alameda, through his management, has achieved a reputation second to none in the United States. President Osborn thanked him for his efforts. 6.V' Mr. Frank Gottstein again urged the City Council to put pressure on the Oakland City Council for some action to alleviate the traffic congestion on the Oakland side of Posey Tube. A letter of protest should be written also to the Board of Super- visors. He contended the right -hand turn. coming out of the Tube on the Oakland side would be the only answer - the high tower and curb should be removed from the Oakland entrance of the Tube, which would facilitate making this turn. He also stated a demand should be made that Harrison Street be established as a one -way street going south, between 7th and 5th Streets. Mr. Froerer explained that at a recent meeting with certain Oakland Officials, he had been assured the barrier across 6th Street at the east side of the Tube would be taken out. He also stated that Mr. Hassler had requested Traffic Engineer Czizk to meet Mr. Gottstein at that location to investigate the situation and Mr. Froerer had also been present. Mr. Czizk had stated he would have a further study made with regard to making Harrison a one -way street going south and permitting parking only on one side of the street. President Osborn stated that if he had agreed to make a survey, it would be well to wait a reasonable length of time to ascertain if such had been done. He asked City Manager Froerer to check with Mr. Czizk on this matter. Mr. Froerer suggested that a letter be addressed to him, requesting a reply. Councilman Jones stated this is a problem for Oakland just as much as for Alameda and he agreed with Mr. Gottstein's theory that it is of concern to the three Bodies - County of Alameda, City of Oakland and City of Alameda. He suggested that possibly the wrong approach had been used in the past. Councilman Anderson said he had stated a week ago that he believes the solution is to take the matter up with the top authority and it is the Oakland City Council which should be approached, calling attention to the efforts the City of Alameda has taken to have the situation corrected - and it should be done now. Councilman Sweeney suggested that possibly representatives of the City could meet with those of the County and the City of Oakland and thus the three Bodies could come to a common understanding. He felt it is necessary, to alleviate the condition at the Tube. President Osborn pointed out that Mr. Czizk had agreed to make a further survey and report on it and he felt in view of this, the City should give him an opportunity to do so, and possibly it will not be necessary to go further. He stated, however, that if the survey does not bring out results as the City feels they should be, he will be most happy to appear before the City Council of Oakland and make a protest that Alameda's position is not satisfactory and the Tube traffic is being jeopardized. Councilman Anderson stated he did not think a survey is needed - and moved that, at this time, the City Council authorize the Mayor to appear before the Oakland City Council at its next meeting and present this matter. There was no second to the motion. Councilman Jones stated the objection to this procedure is that the matter of protest would simply be referred to the City Manager. He felt the City desires to maintain friendly relations with Oakland and he thought it would be far better to work from the value of salesmanship rather than force. He felt this action would be inadvisable and it would be better to apprise the Oakland Council of the feeling of the City. He stated that to make the best of the situation, the City has to have the cooperation of the County and Oakland. He thought it would be a fine thing if the City could bring the group together and explain the existing condition which is growing worse and worse. President Osborn stated that, truthfully, he would be embarrassed to appear in protest about a situation, which the City has been told is being investigated and on which a report is to be made by the Traffic Engineer - until his report shows that certain action should be taken. Mr. Gottstein reiterated that protest should be made directly to the Oakland Council and the County Board of Supervisors. Councilman Sweeney stated,he concurred with President Osborn's statement that since Mr. Czizk is to investigate and report, the City should await the result - although he felt there should be a time limit on it and then the City Manager could be in- structed to approach the matter on a different level. He said he fully believed the County should be involved. Mr. Froerer said Mr. Czizk made the statement that if his survey showed Harrison Street should be a one -way street running south - that would be his recommendation. President Osborn said that if Mr. few days - and the matter is taken if it is not satisfactory, he will City Council and make a protest in have. He stated he would not want Mr. Czizk. Czizk returns his report promptly - within the next care of, the City has nothing to worry about, but then be most happy to appear before the Oakland the name of the City and see what effect it will to appear until after receipt of the report from Councilman Anderson amended his motion that the City await a reasonable time for the report of Mr. Czizk and the Council authorize the Mayor to appear before the Oakland City Council and take whatever action he deems appropriate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 7. rs. Charles Moresi addressed the Council, inquiring what is being done in the matter of approaches from the Tube to the Bridge. Mr. Froerer stated there had been a hearing in this Chamber about a year ago with regard to these plans. He pointed out there was a scale model in the City Engineers office demonstrating just what was contemplated. Mrs. Moresi also thanked the City Manager for the installation of the lights at Third Street and Pacific Avenue. 8. VM. C. C. Howard, inquired if the City Manager had received certain copies of correspondence he had had with the Toll Bridge Authority and why the matter was not on the Agenda. These letters pertained to the southern crossing of San Francisco Bay. Mr. Froerer stated he had just received them this day and had read as many as time permitted - but he had thought they were merely for his information. Mr. Howard offered to read a copy he had of the original letter - but President Osborn suggested it would be far more satisfactory to have copies sent out to the individual Councilmen for their study and the matter could be brought up at the next meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 9. V rom the City Planning Board, submitting for the Council's consideration and approval, the Tentative Nap of Tract No. 1249. This Map covers the development of eighteen lots in the vicinity of Garfield Avenue at Central Avenue, east of Fernside Boulevard. This area is the second portion of the subdivision being developed by the Central Avenue Land Development Co. and which was originally, known as Tract No. 1085. The Board recommended that the Tentative Map of Tract No. 1249 be approved, subject to the following: (1) That the Bureau of Electricity place the electroliers to permit of the greatest lighting efficiency on the street; and (2) That the height of the seawall, the riprap and construction thereof, be approved by the Acting City Engineer. It was also recommended that the minimum height of the seawall be approxi- mately six feet. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City PlanningBoard be followed and the Tentative Map of Tract No. 1249 be approved subject to the provisions set forth by the Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. Councilman Branscheid questioned the height of the seawall as indicated on the Tentative Map. He stated the important point is to be absolutely sure there would be no flooding in the rear end of these lots. He said he did not want to get that area into the condition that prevails at the foot of Broadway. Mr. Froerer explained that a height of approximately +6.0 for a seawall gives ample protection - pointing out that if there is a cross section of sufficient length and the riprap is of sufficient height, the force of the waves would be taken by the riprap. He said he was sure this would be ample protection. The question was then put and the motion was unanimously carried, NEW BUSINESS: 10.t this point, President Osborn stated he deeply regretted that he had a communication to read from Marvin Rosefield, tendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Education due to his moving to Oakland. President Osborn stated Mr. Rosefield had been a very valuable member of that Board. Councilman Branscheid moved the resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4689 Reaffirming Support of Any Feasible Program That Will Provide Adequate Relief from Transbay Traffic Congestion." 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. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4690 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 the Reconstruction of San Antonio Avenue from Morton Street to Ninth Street (Project No. 47-40)" 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4691 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 Santa. Clara Avenue Improvement Project No. 1 (Santa Clara Avenue from Webster Street to Bay Street and from Morton Street to Stanton Street (Project No. 47 -41)" 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4692 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 Santa Clara Avenue Improvement Project No. 2 (Santa Clara Avenue from Broadway to High Street (Project No. 47 -42)" 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved' its adoption: "Resolution No. 4693 Consenting to the Assignment by Succession by Pacific Portland Cement Company of All Its Right, Title and Interest in and to Shell Dredging Agreement Dated April 8, 1935, to Ideal Cement Company, a Colorado Corporation" 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4694 Appointing Member of the Board of Education" (Stuart B. Stephens, M. D.) 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 17. "Ordinance No. 1076, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 7 -1112 of Title VII, Chapter I, Article I, of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Motor Vehicle Liability Policies." Councilman Jones 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. 18. "Ordinance No. 1077, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 70 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." (2914 and 2910 Encinal Avenue) 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. 19. "Ordinance No. 1078, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 71 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. (Two adjoining lots situated on the southwest corner of Encinal Avenue and Sherman Street) Councilman Branscheid moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded byCouncilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 20. Auditor's Financial Report - Five Months' Period from July 1, through November 30, 1952. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart meats thereof, in the, total amounts as follows, was submitted to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, $6,651.09; Civil Defense Department, 0821.23; Police Department, $2,761.79; Fire Department, $950.31; Street Department, $2,451.72; Health Department, x$'674.77; First Aid Department, 049.11; Recreation Department, $500.10; Park Department, $656.17; Golf Course Department, $823.70; Social Service Department, 1310.95; Parking Meter Department, $56.83; Store Department, $1,389.50; Pound Department, $40.21; Civil Service Department, $81.74; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, $70.83; Special Fire Alarm Cable Installation, $89.05; Engineer- ing Department Deposit Fund, X75.75; Traffic Safety Fund, $2,208.89; Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, ,128.01. Councilman Sweeney moved the List of Claims as filed with the City Clerk on December 16, 1952, and presented to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. 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. 309 22.v At this time, President Osborn noted the presence of Dr. William Paden and in welcoming his attendance, he remarked that Dr. Paden had been Superintendent of Schools for the City of Alameda for many years. He called upon Dr. Paden, who responded by stating this was the first tire he had ever had the opportunity to attend a Council meeting because the Council's meeting nights were the same as those of the Board of Education, at which he always had to be present. He expressed his enjoyment of the meeting. President Osborn stated it was his great pleasure to attend the dedication ceremony of the new Encinal High School held last Friday evening. He said he was enthralled at that time with the sight he beheld which showed the foresight the men on the Board of Education have given the City. He said Councilman Branscheid had also been present. He had expressed to the Board of Education his congratulations on their fine planning which has made it possible to give the young people this beautiful new school. He also announced the coming school bond election to be held on January 13, to raise the amount of $3,000,000., and asked that everyone work and vote for it as it is furthering the program of the City. 23. At this point, Councilman Sweeney stated the merchants and the Chamber of Commerce are to be complimented on the very attractive decorations on Park and Webster Streets. 24. /Upon Councilman Anderson's request, for the benefit of a group of students attending the meeting, the City Attorney explained the difference between Ordinances and Resolutions in the Council's action on given matters. 25. ✓President Osborn stated he welcomed the young people who had evidenced enough interest in their City to attend a meeting of the Council. He expressed the hope they would be present whenever possible. 26.✓ Councilman Jones stated it has been the custom each year at this time, to send greetings to all City Employees and thank them for their cooperation during the past year and wish them a Merry Christmas. He thereupon moved that such a letter be composed by City Attorney Clark to be signed by the Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT: : 27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 6, 1953, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,