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1951-11-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 1951 The meeting convened at 800 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 adjourned regular meeting held October 23, 1951, were approved as transcribed. vf 2. From Mrs. Northa Meaker, 802 Buena Vista Avenue, registering her objections to the proposed experimentation with the Alameda public water supply with regard to the fluoridation of water. From the First National Bank in San Leandro, extending an invitation to the Council to attend its Floral Festival, to be held on Sunday and Monday, November 11, and 12, from 1:00 to 1000 o'clock P. M., at its banking quarters. Councilman Branscheid moved the letter be acknowledged with thanks and then filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 4. From Secretary, Public Utilities Commission of State of California, giving Notice of Hearing in the Matter of Application of Key System Lines for an Order Pursuant to Paragraph (5) of General Order No. 101, to Act as,a Self-Insurer. The Hearing is to be held Monday, November 19, 1951, at 1000 o'clock.A.M., Commission Courtroom, State Building, San Francisco. President Osborn stated that, if there were no objections, the City would be represented by City Attorney, J. P. Clark. 5. From Alameda Citizens Transportation Association, enclosing a copy of a letter written by this organization to the Public Utilities Commission relative to the Key System Lines' proposed change in schedules. Councilman Jones stated this organization should be informed that the City will be represented at any hearings which are to be held concerning a contemplated change of schedules by the Key System Transit Lines. He made a motion accordingly, which was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unaminously carried. 6. From the Alameda Boys' Club, Inc., requesting additional space in the Wash- ington Park Armory Building to accommodate the large number of boys responding to its activities program. The letter explained that the Club has already been forced to limit attendance for some of its activities, particularly at night, due to lack of sufficient space. Councilman Jones stated that the Civil Air Patrol had acquired this property by approaching the City Council to use a portion of the building and arrangements had been made to allow the Patrol to use it for a nominal rental under a lease. The Patrol was invited there on a temporary basis whereby the City could withdraw on a ninety-days written notice to the Patrol to terminate or cancel the lease. WRITTEN C OMMUNICATION Councilman Jones stated that some months ago, at the request of the Alameda County Dental Association, the City wrote a letter to the East Bay Municipal Utility District, urging it to add fluorides to the water supply,. He pointed out, however, that the Council has no authority to do anything about this, and suggested that the proper action would be to have the City Clerk answer the letter and explain to Mrs. Meaker what the Council did and further, the fact that the Council has no juris- diction over this situation. Councilman Jones made a motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. President Osborn stated it is clearly evident from this letter that the Alameda Citizens Transportation Association is wide awake and on its toes and is keeping abreast of things that are transpiring. He suggested the letter be acknowledged. President Osborn inquired if there is any proposal to be made on this request. Councilman Jones thereupon moved the City Attorney be requested to address a letter to the Civil Air Patrol, explaining that the City wishes to terminate the lease,but still wants to give the Patrol every opportunity to find other quarters within a reasonable time. Councilman Sweeney asked what was meant by a "reasonable time''. Councilman Jones answered that it would be the ninety -day period, with a reason- able extension, stating that the relationship between the City and the Civil Air Patrol has always been very fine and he understands it already has some other place in mind to which to move. Councilman Sweeney then seconded the motion. President Osborn stated that, in his opinion, we should give the Patrol a ninety - day notice along the lines Councilman Jones suggested, without referring to a possible extension, - then, if the necessity for an extension of time should occur, it could be given consideration - but it should not be mentioned at this time. Councilman Jones stated the City did not want to dispossess the Civil Air Patrol. Councilman Anderson stated he thought it best to give notice for a definite ninety - day period. He also inquired if it would be possible to allow an extension without harming or jeopardizing the ninety -day notice. The City Attorney assured him this would be in order. Councilman Jones, with the consent of his second, then amended his motion to the effect that the notice read for a ninety -day period. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn (5), Noes: None, Absent: None 7. From Mr. A. B. Dubbs, requesting division of Diagram and Assessment No. 16, of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District, Project No. 1, into three parcels to be numbered 1 -4, 1 -5 and 16 -1. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Engineer be instructed to prepare the neces- sary drawings and report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and un- animously carried. 8. From Mr. W. J. Lenihan, Business Manager of the Ladies Drill Team No. 1076 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, enclosing some tickets and _requesting a donation to assist in defraying the Team's expenses when participating in competitive drills. Councilman Anderson moved this matter be referred to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, as the advertising agency of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 9. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council on the subject of the hazards created in Posey Tube by drunk drivers and traffic violators. He emphasized that an officer should be stationed at each entrance of the Tube twenty -four hours per day, in order to catch any violators before some serious accident occurs inside the Tube. County Officials should see that proper supervision is at each end of the Tube and the City Council should interest itself in seeing that the County Officials do something about this. President Osborn asked the City Manager about the operation of the Tube and it was pointed out that the officer stationed there is employed by the County. Councilman Sweeney observed that the policeman on duty at 7th and Harrison Streets is undoubtedly too busy to watch everything, and if the City Manager is to find out about the operation of the Tube, he should also ask what protection there is at night. Councilman Sweeney brought up another point concerning this traffic problem, stating that there are "No Left Turn' signs at 7th, 8th and 10th Streets along Harrison Street - but at_ 9th _Street, there is nothing, with the result that people coming east are backed clear up to Broadway because there is no policeman stationed at 9th and Harrison Streets. He felt the City should check with the Oakland Chief of Police and request that a policeman should be on duty at 9th and Harrison Streets. Councilman Jones stated the National Safety Council concerns itself with these very problems and it might be appropriate to have the City Manager address a letter to the National Safety Council, bringing out the points Mr. Gottstein has expressed since the City feels it should have the benefit of its very definite study and is, itself, in no position to make recommendations, but the National Safety Council has an Engineering Department to take care of these very things, and all related problems, to make driving safer. Councilman Jones moved a letter be written, inviting the study of the National Safety Council on this traffic situation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. Councilman Anderson asked if he understood correctly that the City is to engage the aid and assistance of the rational Safety Council and also have the City Manager check with the City of Oakland and the County on the traffic problems under their jurisdiction. He was assured that was the consensus. 121 OPENING OF BIDS: 10. Bids were received and read for the project of Sand Blasting, Painting, Repairs and Other Work at Alameda City Hall and Garage - in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. PW 10- 51 -14, as follows: From M. Williams & Sons, Inc. $12,300.95 Accompanied by a Bid Bond From Wm. McIntosh & Son Accompanied by certified check in amount of From R. W. Reade & Co. Accompanied by a Bid Bond 9,525.16 1,100.00 9,579.00 11 Bids were opened and read for the project of Repaving and Expansion of the City Hall Parking Lot - in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. PW 10- 51 -15, as follows: From Independent Construction Co. - - - - t 3,749.00 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - - - 400.00 From J. Henry Harris Accompanied by a Bid Bond - - - - 4,643.00 From O. C. Jones & Sons - - - - 3,751.50 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - - - 380.00 From John H. McCosker, Inc. - - - - 3,211.00 Accompanied by a Proposal Bond - - - - 12:7 Bids were submitted and read for the project of Improving Central Avenue, East of Fernside Boulevard - in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. PW 10- 51 -16, as follows: From John H. McCosker, Inc. - - - - $ 7,767.00 Accompanied by a Proposal Bond From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by a Bid or Proposal Bond From Manuel Enos Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of - - - - 8,439.20 - - 8,518.05 851.50 All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 13. From the City Manager, reporting that work in connection with the construction of the Taylor Avenue Pressure System has been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and recommending the work be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the work on the specified project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and Presi- dent Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 14'`.i From the City Manager, reporting that the new chassis for a ladder truck in the Fire Department has been delivered and it has satisfactorily passed the per- formance test. He, therefore, recommended that delivery be accepted and payment be authorized. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's report and recommendation be approved; that this piece of equipment be accepted and payment be authorized. 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. 15. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Jack Erwin Motors, the only bidder, for furnishing one new, 1951 Model, Dodge Coupe for use in the Health Department at the bid price of 1,827.81, Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for the automobile at the specified price. 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. 16. From the City Manager, reporting that the work in connection with the construction of a Storm Sewer on Garfield Avenue, South of Liberty Avenue, has been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department - and recom- mending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's report and recommendation be approved; that the work be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. 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. 17:/ From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to George B. Green, for the project of constructing a Wood Frame Broom Shed at the Alameda Corporation Yard at the bid price of $2,924. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated party for the specified project at the price quoted and the checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the fellowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes None. Absent: None. 18. From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of certain miscellaneous parts, materials and junk metals now accumulated in the Fire Department, as listed. Councilman Jone to sell this ac Branscheid and Anderson, Brans Absent: None. s moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be allowed cumulation of junk. The_motion was seconded by Councilman on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen cheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 19. Councilman Sweeney introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Sections 3-1012, 3-10115, 3-1023 and 3-1026 of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Sales Tax and Use Tax," RESOLUTIONS: 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4484 Authorizing Execution of Revocable Permit Agreement With the United States of America to Maintain and Use an Access Road to 76.15 Acre Tract Bordering the Alameda Naval Air, Station" 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 passes. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4485 Appointing Deputy City Clerk; Authorizing the Combining of the Positions of Senior Stenographer-Clerk and Deputy City Clerk and the Holding Thereof by the Same Person And Entitling Same as 'Senior Stenographer7Deputy City Clerk', and rescindingjlesolutions in Conflict Herewith" 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 r 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. 4486 Abolishing the Position of 'Janitor' and Creating the Position of 'Janitress' in the Health Department of The City of Alameda and Fixing the Salary 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. 123 Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passes. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4487 Creating the Position of 'Junior Typist-Clerk' in the Auditor and Assessor's Department of the City_of Alameda, Prescribing the Duties and Fixing the Salary 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: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4488 Authorizing Attendance of Officials of the City of Alameda at the Annual Conference of the American Municipal Association to be Held at Washington, D.C., And Appropriating Funds Therefor" 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. Speaking with reference to this resolution, Councilman Sweeney stated that from the reports he has heard of the Annual Conference of the American Municipal Association, it is of vital importance and the Council has had brought back to it and has received untold benefits through the attendance of our representatives at any particular Con- ference and he expressed the thought that both Mayor Osborn and Councilman Anderson will bring back definite news about current administrative matters. Councilman Branscheid remarked that it ought also to be brought out that the American Municipal Association is composed of representatives from 42 or 43 States of the Union It gives the same service on a National level, as the League of California Cities gives to municipalities on a State basis. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4489 Transferring $61.88 from the Garfield Avenue Storm Sewer Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund (Account 123-a)" 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4490 Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by The State of California for a State Highway" 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. Upon the request of Councilman Sweeney, City Manager Froerer explained that this resolution covers the property acquired for the construction of approaches to the new Bay Farm Island Bridge. President Osborn pointed out to Mr. Gottstein that this is just one further push the City Council is giving to hasten the construction of a second tube. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4491 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City Of Alameda One (1) Latest Model Electrified- Typewriter Accounting Machine, for the Auditor's Office, Calling For Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same" 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4492 Approving the Program Recommended for the Immediate Construction of Certain Approaches to the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge by the Honorable Earl Warren, Governor of the State of California" 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.._ 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4493 Authorizing the Execution of Contract with the State Of California for Federal Allocations to Local Public Health Agencies for Fiscal Year July 1, 1951 -- June ,30, 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. The City Manager explained this resolution by stating that four years ago the City elected to put in a full -time Health Department. In connection with this set -up, certain subventions were to be received from the State to bring the Health Department up to the standard established by the Federal Government. These sums varied upward until last year the City of Alameda_received, in round figures, $5,600. from the Federal Government for this purpose. He pointed out that after the census of 1950, which showed a population decrease, due entirely to loss of military and other personnel, the payment this year will be reduced to the sum of $3,855. - even though the cost of operating the Health Department has continued to increase, due to the raise in salaries because of the increase in the cost of living. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4494 Authorizing City Attorney to File Stipulation for Final Judgment in re United States of America vs. 154.6 Acres Etc., City of Alameda, et al., Case No. 23109 -G" 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson who moved its adoption: The motion to a call carried by Sweeney and Pre President decla "Resolution No. 4495 Appointing an Acting City Manager in the Absence of the City Manager" dopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, sident Osborn, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. .Thereupon the red said resolution duly adopted and passed.._ FILING: 32, Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month Ending October 31 1951. 33, Financial Statement - From Middleton, Hiller and Hackleman - Bureau of Electricity, as of September 30, 1951, 34. Specifications - No. MS 11-51-20 - For Furnishing One Latest Model Electrified- Typewriter Accounting Machine - for Auditor's Department. BILLS: 35. 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, $70733.33; Police Department, 9.; Health Department, $65.85; , Recreation Department, $15.; Garfield Avenue Storm Sewer Fund, $818.33; Engineering Department Deposit Fund, $40.; Special Fire Ladder Truck.Fund, $9,070.71; Gas_Tax No. 2 Fund, $1,997.10; 1951 Sewer Bonds Fund, 46,184.69 and Traffic Safety Fund, $4,614.93. Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on November 6, 1951, 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. 36. At this time, Councilman Jones spoke of the misfortune which had befallen Mrs. Carmela Algeri, Janitress in the City Hall, this afternoon when she was struck by an automobile on her way to work. He suggested the Mayor express to her, on behalf of the Council, their best wishes for her speedy recovery. Mayor Osborn stated he would be very happy to convey this message to Mrs. Algeri. ADJOURNMENT: 37. There being no further business to come before the meeting the Council adjourned - to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, ovembpr 20, 1951, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, 125