1951-02-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING CF THE COUNCIL OF TI CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1951
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The meeting convened at 800 o'clock P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent:. None.,
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held January 30, 1951, were ap-
proved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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From The Uniformed Bodies Association, Alameda Post No. 9, American Legion,
requesting a permit to sponsor the Foley and Burke carnival, to be held on the United
States Maritime-Alameda Shipyard parking lot, during the period from June 4, through
June 10, 1951.
Councilman Sweeney moved the permit be granted as requested. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried.
From McGuire and
tion of its work with
Sherman Street, North
heavy rains.
Hester, requesting a thirty-day extension of time for comple-
regard to the project of installing a Storm Water System on
of Buena Vista Avenue, due to a slow-up caused by the recent
Councilman Sweeney moved the request be granted and this firm be allowed a thirty-
day extension of time from February 11, for completion of its contract.
President Branscheid requested the City Manager to explain this matter. Mr. Froerer
stated the conditions as set forth in the letter from McGuire and Hester are true;
the extension of time will not result in any additional cost to the City - and he
therefore recommended the thirty-day extension of time be granted.
Councilman Sweeney's motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously
carried.
4 A telegram was read to the Council from Michael V. DiSalle, Director of the
Office of Price Stabilization, Emergency Stabilization Agency, Washington, D. C. -
which was addressed to the Mayor and had been received by him on February 5. The
request was made that consideration be given to the appointment of a volunteer,
emergency stabilization cooperation committee for the purpose of assisting Regional
and District Offices of Price Stabilization and encouraging general public knowledge
and observance of regulations adopted in the interest of sound national economy. It
was also asked that the District Price Stabilization Director be informed as to who
comprises this committee, when appointed, in order that his requests for specific
assistance may be directed through the proper channels.
President Branscheid suggested it might be well to studr this natter further to deter-
mine just exactly what is meant by "local stabilization'.
Councilman Anderson moved the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Csborn and unanimously carried.
OPENING OF BIDS:
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5. Bids were received and read for the furnishing of ten new, 1951 model two-door
sedan automobiles to the Police Department, in accordance with Specifications there-
for, No. MS 1-51-3, as follows:
From Morris Landy Motors
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of -
From Garland Chevrolet Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - -
$8,960.77
896.08
7,955.38
,795.55
6. One bid was submitted and read from Herbert M. Watson, for furnishing five Fre-
quency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in 152-162 M. C. Band, in accordance with Speci-
fications therefor, No. MS 1-51-4. The bid was accompanied by a proposal bond.
Following the reading of this bid, City Manager Froerer stated that it was entirely
in line with the estimates of cost which the City had previously had on this material
and therefore, he would recommend the contract be awarded tonight in the interest
of expediting the installation of this equipment.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to Mr. Watson for furnishing the specified items. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5).
Noes: None, Absent: None.
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7. Bids were submitted and read for the furnishing of Eleven Pack Sets, Link Model
#2295 or Equal; Six AC Power Supply Units and Six Extra Tubes, in accordance with
Specifications therefor, No. MS 1-51-5, as follows:
From Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc. 03,888.26
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 388.83
From Herbert M. Watson
Accompanied by a proposal bond
8: Bids were received and read for the furnishing of certain fire hose for the
Civil Defense Department, in accordance with Specifications therefor, No. MS 1-51-6
as follows:
- - 4,640.16
From Pioneer Rubber Mills
- - $3,259.36
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 356.00
From American Rubber Mfg. Co. - 3,294.90
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - 350.00
The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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9. From the City Manager, recommending that Otto Rittler, Superintendent of Recrea-
tion, be authorized to attend the Third AnnualCalifornia Recreation Conference at
San Diego, from February 13, through February 16, 1951, and that $140. be appro-
priated for this_purpose.
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be,adopted; that Mr.
Rittler be authorized to attend the designated Conference and 0140. be appropriated
for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None,
10: From the City Manager, recommending that City Engineer Maynard be authorized
to attend the 47th Annual Convention of the American Concrete Institute, to be held
in San Francisco, from February 20, through February 22, 1951,,and that 015. be
appropriated for this purpose.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Mr.
Maynard be authorized to attend the specified Convention and $15. be allowed to
defray his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
llt From the City Manager, recommending that two newly recruited Police Officers be
authorized to attend the Fifth Basic Peace Officers' Training School, to be held at
Santa Rita, from February 14, through March 13, 1951, and 060. be appropriated for
this purpose.
Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that these
two officers be authorized to attend the training course and 060. be appropriated
to cover their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
12. From the Citizens' Advisory Committee, transmitting its resolutions as follows:
(1) Endorsing the proposed sewer bond issue to be voted on at the coming City Elec-
tion; (2) Recommending a study as to the advisability of increasing the fees now
charged patrons of the Alameda Municipal Golf Course and (3) Recommending the Coun-
cil request the Public Utilities Board to study the advisability of changing the
rates of the Bureau of Electricity in order to obtain greater municipal revenue
from this source.
President Branscheid stated he wished to extend the thanks of the Council to the
Citizens' Advisory Committee for the study it has given the matters referred to in
its resolutions. He pointed out the City is now awaiting a report of the survey
recently made by the Public Administration Service, following receipt of which full
consideration will be given those subjects dealt with in the resolutions submitted
this evening.
President Branscheid pointed out that while these matters had been discussed by the
Citizens' Advisory Committee sometime ago, due to some oversight, they had not been
presented to the Council officially - this evening being the first time the Council
has had an opportunity to consider them as a Body. He thereupon ordered the report
filed.
13. From the City Planning Board, transmitting for Council action the Tentative Map
of Tract No. 1085 - a proposed subdivision located east of Fernside Boulevard and
north of Briggs Avenue, being developed by Mr. George T. Hansen.
Councilman Jones observed that this is the first opportunity the Council has had
to see this map and there is some doubt as to whether or not certain matters have
been adequately covered. He thereupon moved the City Engineer be requested to
contact the developer with regard to that one phase of the City Ordinance which
may not have been properly provided for in the Tentative Map - and also, that the
City Engineer be requested to make a report on this detail at the next Council
meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried.
14. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of certain
property known as "Neptune Cottage Court", embracing a large area which is more
specifically described in the petition - from the "A" One-Family Dwelling District
to the "C" Multiple Dwelling District. The proposed_rezoning is to allow the
construction of apartments and a hotel on the site.
Councilman Osborn stated this matter had come before the Council for the first
time this evening and the Council has not had sufficient opportunity to ascertain
the various details in connection with it. He thereupon moved any action be held
over to the next meeting of the Council in order that the members might have time
to make further investigation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Jones suggested there might be someone in the audience representing the
petitioner in this matter - but an invitation for anybody interested to address
the Council went unanswered.
15. From the City Planning Board, with regard to the proposed observance of Arbor
Day which is to be held on March 7.
President Branscheid stated Mr. Ernest Higgins, Arborist, had been in to see him
recently concerning this matter. He explained that T:r. Higgins had done quite a
bit of work in training some of the City Park Department employees in the care of
trees and he had told Mr. Higgins to try to get his program started in the schools
and the Council would be very happy to cooperate in any possible way to make the
observance a successful one.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
16. 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 (30) to Section 17-432_
Thereof, Relating to Stop:.Intersections."
RESOLUTIONS:
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4312
Authorizing the Execution of a Supplemental Agreement
with Southern Pacific Company Modifying an Agreement
of Easement Dated August 21, 1920, to Maintain Sewer
Pipe Under Property of Said Southern Pacific Company."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4313
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for Construction of Civil Defense Telephone
Cable Conduit, Calling for Bids and Directing
City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheied, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4314
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with
Salvator Cirmelli for the Purchase and Removal
of Dwelling House at 2258 Lincoln Avenue."
an Anderson inquired as to just how the City would be protected in the matter
ng the lot cleaned up after the removal of the dwelling.
onse, Mr. Froerer stated that Lr. Cirmelli would be required to deposit a
ed check in the amount of $500. to guarantee full and complete performance
ork.
Councilman Jones pointed out that previously there had been opportunity given for
the purchase of the building and no bids had been received. He stated that a bid
had been received later for removing the building at a cost to the City of $375.
The present agreement with Mr. Cirmelli provides that he shall pay the City the sum
of one dollar for the building and remove it from the City property and do all work
necessary to clean up the lot as required by the City Ordinance.
ot`ion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman. Sweeney and on roll
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
ney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
sident declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
The following resolution was introduced byCouncilman Anderson, who moved its
an
"Resolution No. 4315
Appointing An Acting City Manager in the Absence
of the City Manager." (Stanley D. Whitney)
on to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
ied by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
y and President Branscheid, (5). Foes: None. Absent • None. Thereupon
esident declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
uncial Statement - Middleton, Hiller & Hackleman - Bureau
of Electricity, as of December 31, 1950.
ifications - No. PW 2 -51 -1 - For the project of Construct-
ing Civil DefenseO1Telephone Cable Conduit.
Auditor's Balance Sheet.- Month ending January, 1951.
24.' An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the
Departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted to the Council
at this meeting: General Departments, $5,244.76; Street Department, $32.;
Park Department, $182.30; .Engineering Department Deposit Fund, $75.35;. Gas Tax
No. 2 Fund, $8,220.35; Capital Outlays Fund, $308.43; Civil Defense Department,
$9,82.
loran Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
y Clerk on February 6, 1951, and presented to the. Council at this time, be
owed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
^ied by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
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this time, Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council with a question con -
the removal of the Southern Pacific Company's tracks on Lincoln Avenue.
dent Branscheid queried of the City Attorney as to the status of this matter.
Whitney stated he had nothing to report at this time - not having heard anything
the Southern Pacific Company as to the outcome of the recent meeting between
Company and the Alameda Belt Line.
n Jones suggested it might be well to have Mr. Whitney follow this matter
ough, asking the Southern Pacific Company just what did transpire at the meeting
en its officials and those of the Belt Line - and further suggested it would be
have a report on this matter at the next meeting of the Council.
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President Branscheid requested the City Attorney to follow through on this and make
a report at the next meeting.
ADJOU IT:
26. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Cou4g
adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 2+
1951, at 8 :00 o'clock.
Respectfully s •; Ztted,
City Clerk