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1951-08-07 Regular CC Minutes81 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, 1951 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 17, 1951, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2' Washington Canners, Vancouver, Washington, submitting a verified applica- tion for a refund in the amount of 064.93, covering personal property taxes which had been paid in error. President Osborn inquired of the City Attorney as to whether or not this claim is a proper one - and Mr. Whitney answered that, under the circumstances, a refund of the amount paid is in order. Whereupon, Councilman Anderson moved that refund of the specified sum be made. 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, 3: From Alameda County Admission Day Celebration Committee, requesting an appro- priation of 0100., the City's share to participate in the provision of an Alameda County Float for the parade to be held September 10, in which the Mayor and Council- men are invited to take part. President Osborn referred this matter to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for its disposition. 44: From Alameda Bayside Construction Corp., requesting a six-months' extension of time in connection with its contract to remove and relocate large rock riprap in the west end of the City, south of Central Avenue. Councilman Jones moved the request be granted and the designated extension of time be allowed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried. 5t' From Gallagher & Burk, Inc., requesting a sixty-day extension of time on its contract for the installation of standard culverts at certain intersections through- out the City. Councilman Branscheid moved the extension of time be granted as requested. The mo- tion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 6. From Alameda Historical Society, with regard to the installation of a commemo- rative plaque at Webster Street and Lincoln Avenue, and requesting that a meeting be arranged between the plaque committee of the Society and the Council, or a com- mittee thereof, to further discuss this subject. Councilman Jones stated that Judge Knox had spoken to him and other members of the Council concerning this matter and stated that in order to facilitate the disposi- tion of same, he would move the City Manager be appointed to represent the Council in a conference with the Historical Society Committee on this subject and, after the Committee has reached a decision, the City Manager will submit a report with full details for final decision by the Council. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. OPENING OF BIDS: 7;7 One bid was submitted and read from McGuire and Hester, in the amount of 2,324.50 for the project of constructing a Storm Sewer on Garfield Avenue, South of Liberty Avenue, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No, PW 7-51-11. The bid was accompanied by a Proposal Bond. The bid was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 8:/ From the City Manager, transmitting the Tentative Budget for the fiscal year 1951-52. In ordering the Tentative Budget filed, President Osborn observed that it had been submitted for the Council's consideration a week ago and had been studied very closely. He stated it was a pleasure to be able to report to the people of the City that the City Government will be operated in as economical a manner as possible and the Council is very pleased to be able to maintain the present tax rate. 9. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Paris Brothers for the project of constructing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Alameda's Sewer System to East Bay Municipal Utility District Sanitary Interceptor, Unit II - at the bid price of (4i;3000944.55. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for this project and the bid bond be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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, 10. From the Golf Course Department, proposing a celebration in honor of the Twenty fifth Anniversary of the opening of the Municipal Golf Course - soliciting advice of the Council and requesting that one member of the Council be on a committee to plan the affair. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the Golf Professional, Earl Fry, be followed and that Mayor Osborn be appointed a committee of one to represent the Council in the contemplated celebration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. President Osborn stated that, having a great interest in the Golf Course, he would be most happy to serve on this committee. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11. 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 Authorizing the Acquisition of an Interest in Certain Real Property for Sewer and General Municipal Purposes." 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 Repealing Sections 10-2410 to 10-2429, Both Inclusive, of Article 4, Chapter 2, Title X of the Alameda Municipal Code,Relating to the Electrical Code. 13. 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 Article 4, Chapter 5, Title II, of the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Sections., 2-541, 2-542 and 2-543 Thereof and. Adding Thereto New Sections to be Known as Sections 2-540, 2-547 and 2-548, Relating. to Vacations." RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4424 Consent to Sublease to United States of America by Kate G. Pedersen and Laura Pedersen, Successors in Interest of Lars A. Pedersen, Deceased, of Certain Real Property Held Under Lease and Renewal Lease Between the City of Alameda and Lars A. Pedersen." 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. 83 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4425 Accepting Grant of Easement from Alameda Belt Line, a Corporation, in Certain Real Property for Sewer Purposes, and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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: 1\Tone. 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. 4426 Accepting Grant of Easement from Alameda Belt Line, a Corporation, in Certain Real Property, for Sewer Purposes, and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4427 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Southern Pacific Co. for Grant of Easement for Sewer 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. 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. 4428 Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda for Traveling Expenses." 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. 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. 4429 Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda," (Vernon S. Yallop) 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. President Osborn stated he felt the City was most fortunate in Yr. Yallop's accept- ance of his re-appointment as a Housing Authority Commissioner as he has done an excellent job in the past, along with the other members of the Commission. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4430 Accepting Grant of Easement from John Huston in Certain Real Property, 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4431 Authorizing the Acquisition of an Easement in Certain Real Property from John Huston for Sanitary Sewers and/or Storm Drains." 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4432 Adopting as an Official Map a Certain Map Entitled, "Official Resurvey of Portion of Segregation Line and Vicinity ". 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 23. "Ordinance No. 1031, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street, Highway and General Municipal Purposes." (Encinal Avenue, near Post Street) Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following,vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None.. Absent: None._ 24. "Ordinance No. 1032, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Lease to Joel Li and Frank Ivaldi of Certain Real Property of the City of Alameda." (Main .Street and Atlantic Avenue) Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 25. Financial Report - Middleton, Hiller & Hackleman - Bureau of Electricity - Year ending June 30, 1951. 26. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month of July, 1951. BILLS: 27. 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, 08,100.06; Health Department, 0 .50; Engineering Department Deposit Fund, $1,869.46; 1951 Sewer_Bonds Fund, 060,181.78; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 09,325.39. . Councilman Branscheid moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on August 7, 1951, 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. 8 ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tiiesda eening, August_21, 1951.