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1951-12-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF 'THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1951 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Osborn presiding. ROLL CALLt. The roll was called and-Councilmen Andersen, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5), were noted present. Absent: None, MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 4, 1951, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 21' From the Alameda Belt Line, petitioning the Council to grant a Permit to constrUct, maintain and operate two spur tracks across Clement Avenue and Oak Street, President Osborn stated this request is merely to re-align the presently exist- ing tracks across this intersection and the matter will be referred to "Resolutions. Councilman Branscheid remarked that while he thought this request was in order, it brought to his mind the fact that something should be considered by the Council to take care of the traffic along Clement Avenue. He stated that if trains are removed from Lincoln Avenue and they are rerouted over the Belt Line tracks on Clement Avenue, it will be impossible to pass, when automobiles are parked along each side of the street. He pointed out that within thDlast week or so he has noticed there is additional traffic from the quartermaster's Depot. He felt Clement Avenue should be designated as an industrial thoroughfare because it borders on all of the industrial plants and services these industries. He thought some study should be given the problem to ascertain what can be done to develop an industrial highway, which is nothing more than a highway of sufficient width to handle the potential traffic. He pointed out that Clement Avenue runs from Grand Street to a little east of Broadway and is a very narrow street. He suggested the Engineering Department study the question to see what can be worked out. He thereupon moved the Engineering Department be requested to make an investigation on a preliminary basis to correct this situation and report back through the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 3, From the "Grandmothers' Follies", formerly the "Camelot Choral", endorsing the proposition of the Alameda Art Association with regard to the establishment of an Art Center in the "White" Mansion, after its removal to a suitable site. The Clerk also read a letter from the Alameda Stamp Club, a postal card from Mrs. I. H. Simmons, 864 Walnut Street and a petition signed by twenty-six persons, registering their endorsement of the Art Association's proposal that the City move this dwelling, now located at 2219 Santa Clara Avenue, and create an Art Center, President Osborn stated these communications will be filed with the others in connection with this subject and the matter will be discussed later in the meet- ing after the report is made by the City Manager. The matter was then referred to "Reports of Committees". 4:4 From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, concerning the proposed celebration of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Alameda Municipal Golf Course and re- questing the Council to consider an'allocation of $700. to help publicize the City through the distribution of 20,000 brochures commemorating this anniversary of the Municipal Golf Course. Councilman Jones stated the City of Alameda has been considering what might be done to celebrate this anniversary. It appeared to him that this is an entirely reasonable request for this unexpected expense and yet this amount is quite a modest one. He thereupon moved the sum of 000. be appropriated and allocated to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for use in this event. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. Councilman Anderson inquired if there is an item of $3,500. in the budget to advertise the City of Alameda. He stated he felt the amount should take care of the request. He pointed out that a sum of $1,500. had been deleted from the budget of the Golf Course because it was felt this amount was not necessary for advertising, since the Course was already operating at full capacity - and now this request for 000. comes from another source. He felt that if 000. were to be spent, it ought to advertise all of the City instead of just the Golf Course. He stated that if 0,500. is a proper amount to be expended for muni- cipal advertising outside the City of Alameda, this request should be referred back to the Chamber of Commerce to come out of its budget. 141 President Osborn pointed out that this amount has already been allocated out of the Chamber's funds as budgeted for its fiscal year. Counci3man Jones called attention to the fact that this is an unusual event - the Twenty-fifth Anniversary celebration. He pointed out that the Golf Course is a source of revenue for the City; it he-dps maintain proper public relations and he felt this request comes under this heading. He stated it was unfair to expect the Chamber of Commerce to pay this extra expense, and he felt the occasion was worthy of recognition. Councilman Sweeney stated the Golf Course has been well managed and well publicized over a period of years and, while he appreciated the fact that the 7OO. could come out of the funds of the Chamber of Commerce, he pointed out that the City has grown and even at the time the City budget was being set up, there had been some discussion of appropriating four or five thousand dollars for the advertising fund of the Chamber. He felt that it needed more than 3,500. for such purposes. Councilman Branscheid stated he felt that if this question were to be considered from an advertising angle only, it would be more advantageous to put that much money into an annual report. Councilman Anderson stated he was in favor of the celebration but pointed out that the c,'700; is for only one part of it - to print 20,000 booklets. He remarked that, according to the City Charter, the City cannot expend City money legally to advertise Alameda to Alamedans. Councilman Jones said he felt it was an entirely appropriate expenditure to make. Upon inquiry by Councilman Sweeney, the City Attorney answered that there was no legal question involved. The only matter for consideration is whether or not to increase the monies allocated under the municipal advertising fund to the Chamber of Commerce and so far as the legality of this type of advertising is concerned, it comes well within the provisions of the Charter. Councilman 2nderson asked if the brochures have to be sent outside of the City. The City Attorney replied that the preponderance of them would. President Osborn stated the Committee in charge of arrangements for this Twenty- fifth anniversary celebration is going to take care of the mailing of these brochures to a great many other cities throughout the country. Councilman Sweeney asked what percentage of these brochures would have to go outside of the City, if there is a point of legality in this phase of the natter. City Attorney Clark answered that the line cannot be drawn too exactly. The question was then called for, and the motion carried on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (4). Noes Councilman Anderson, (1). Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIOUS: v/ 5. Mr. Frank Gottstein spoke at great length on the subject of procuring the second tube, emphasizing that, in any refinancing negotiations, Alameda should come first and be assured of getting the second tube between Oakland and this City. President Osborn called on City Manager Froerer to clarify Mr. Gottstein's impression of certain of the financial arrangements. Mr. Froerer stated that the financing of the tube is included in the program and it had been specifi- cally mentioned in the report to the Toll Bridge Authority by the Department of Public Yorks. President Osborn assured Mr. Gottstein the refinancing of the Bay Bridge is being handled by the Toll Bridge Authority in the proper legal manner in order to keep it alive for further negotiations in view of the fact that the Bridge is to be-,:ole toll-free within a very few months. The need for a second tube is recognized and it will be taken care of in the refinancing. 6. Mr. Gottstein also spoke again of the dire need for policing the Posey Tube. He had discussed the situation with Mr. Boggs of Alameda County, who would like to see the Cities of Alameda and Oakland take over this job. He felt the Council ought to investigate the matter of policing the Alameda side and have Oakland take care of its side. He claimed allocations would be made by the County to pay for this set up. President Osborn stated the Council recognized the importance of his remarks and would give them due consideration. 7. Councilman Anderson stated that policing the Posey Tube is one thing, but the most important matter to Alameda is procuring a second tube. He said it was all lined up at one time and then failed to go through. He hoped it would materialize thi6 time because otherwise, the people would blame its elected representatives. He felt the City should have someone in Sacramento watching what is happening. He stated he knew that when there is money to be had, it is a regular grab bag and pressure system in operation and the City should not trust to fate and have something go wrong at the last minute. He reiterated the City should have adequate representation in Sacramento. President Osborn assured him the City Council had made sure that the City Manager and Councilman Branscheid were to be in Sacramento in attendance at the meeting in connection with the refinancing of this deal and they were on the spot. The City of Alameda will be recognized and represented at any such meetings to be held on this subject at all times. Councilman Sweeney stated that for the past many years a great number of trips were taken in working on the matter of the Tube and the present status represents the culmination of all the effort which has been expended in the past. He em- phasized that all City Officials have done their best and they do not intendto let the Tube slip out of their hands at'this time. He stated he was in agreement that alert representation should be had, but reiterated that up to this point no stone has been left unturned. He felt all have worked diligently and there has always been a City representative on hand in Sacramento. OPENING OF BIDS ■// 8. Bids were opened and read for the operation of the refreshment concession in Washington, Lincoln, Krusi, McKinley Parks and Thompson Field, for the period commencing January 1, 1952 and ending December 31, 1953 - in accordance with Specifications therefor, No. MS 12-51-21, as follows: From Alek L. Alexander 02,00000 Accompanied by cashiers check in amount of - - - 200.00 From J. Warren Steacy 2,226.00 Accompanied by certified check Iri amount of - - - 226.00 9. Bids were received and read for the project of surfacing the Basketball Court at'Godfrey Park, in'accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. PW 12-51-18, as follows: From J. H. Fitzmaurice 1,924.60 Accompanied by a Proposal Bond From Independent Construction Co. 1,918.40 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - - 200.00 From J. Henry Harris 2,950.00 Accompanied by a Proposal Bond The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10. From the City Manager, submitting a detailed report from the Engineering and Building Departments, with regard to the cost of moving the "White" residence, now at 2219 Santa Clara Avenue , to the proposed site in Lincoln Park -_and convert- ing it into an Art Center, President Osborn stated this matter has been investigated in a most thorough manner by the City Manager. He has presented an itemized statement of costs concerning the relocation and conversion of this old home, which totalled (;29,700, to ac- complish the establishment of an Art Centertherein. Councilman Jones stated that at the time the offer of this old residence was made, one of the proponents stated she believed the cost of moving would be about 3,500., and at such a figure, the Council felt it should be looked into. He remarked that now, however, upon receipt of this report showing the actual cost, he did not believ the proposal for an Art Center warranted the expenditure of this large amount of money. He felt that even the proponents did not realize the exorbitant cost of moving and renovating this dwelling for the suggested use. He also stated he thought a copy of the report should be made available to each of the interested groups for their information. Councilman Jones thereupon moved the City reject the offer of the "White" Mansion and explain the reason therefor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. Councilman Anderson wondered if it were necessary to take direct action this evening. He said he understood there was no particular urgency so long as the house was moved from the property prior to the next assessment date, which would not be until the first Monday in March. He said immediate action is not necessary if the Council wanted to give further consideration to the proposal, after it has 143 furnished cories of the report, or let the people know that the situation has been analyzed. He felt that before takin fthal action the Council should give the interested groups an opportunity to study the report. Councilman Jones pointed out this matter had come up at the last meeting and urgency had been expressed for action at once. He felt the report does not leave any room for argument and that those who suggested the project in the first place will be amazed to learn of the high cost involved. The question was then put and the motion was carried on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes : None. Absent: None. 11. From the City Manager, requesting permission to dispose of certain obsolete equipment now at the Golf Course, comprised of mowers, well pump motors, well casing, shafting and miscellaneous junk. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be permitted to sell these items at the best Price obtainable. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and ?resident Osborn, (5 . Noes None. Absent: None. 12. From the City Manager, recommending that thirty-day extension of time be granted to McGuire and Hester, in which to complete their work on the project of constructing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Alameda's Sewer System to East Bay Muni- cipal Utility District Sanitary Interceptor - Unit I - Specifications therefor, No. PW 5-51-8. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and this firm be granted the thirty-day extension of time to cor,,lete the specified project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 13. From the City Manager, concerning his investigation of the matter of the bids received for furnishing one latest model Electrified-Typewriter Accounting machine. He reported that the specifications had not been open and competitive as was intended. He therefore recommended that all bids be rejected; the bidders' checks be returned.; authorization be given to prepare new specifications and to advertise for new bids at a future date. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendations as designated be adopted. 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 Uone. 14. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to George B. Green for the project of constructing three Temporary Equipment Shelters at his bid price of e3,162. The Shelters are to be constructed on the following sites: Southeasterly corner of Franklin Park, Southerly prolongation of Park Street, South of Otis Drive and the southerly side of Krusi Park, facing Otis Drive. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be a-proved: that contract be awarded to Mr. Green, for this project and the bid checks or bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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. 15. From the City Manager, recommending that a thirty-day extension of time be granted to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., in which to complete the project of construct- ing a Traffic Channel at Fernside Boulevard and High Street - Specifications therefor, No. PW 6-51-9. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted and the thirty-day extension of time be granted to this firm. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 16. 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 the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (26) to_Section_17-342, Relating to Two-Hour Parking." YEW BUSINESS: v7 17. Councilman Anderson stated he would like to have a discussion to ascertain from the City Manager what would be the best way to protect the City's interests at Sacramento with regard to the second tube. He wondered if the City had someone in its personnel who could adequately protect the City's interests or what it would cost to have the work done by someone to be employed for that purpose. He said he did not think we should let two weeks go by without doing something on this matter. but someone should be there right away. President Osborn stated certain action has already been taken by the Toll Bridge Authority and there is a matter pending before the Court in connection with the suit which has been started by a group of so-called Bay Bridge commuters. He felt this is a subject which requires very great consideration and to ask the City Manager at this time to make a report of such a nature, without giving him an opportunity for proper preparation, would be unfair. He stated a motion should be made to have the City Manager make such a report, if it were desired by the Council, after he has had time to study the situation. Councilman Anderson stated he would be in favor of action by the Council to dele- gate suitable authority to the City Manager, and whatever funds might be necessary to see that the City's interests are protected on the spot - right now. If it is necessary, he should have committed to him the certain amount of money for this purpose and to see that we are represented when we should be. Councilman Jones stated that if such representation is necessary, the City Manager should not have carte blanche. The Council is the one who is responsible for establishing a policy and if the necessary money should be allocated and circum- stances will not permit waiting until the next regular meeting, the Mayor can call a special meeting. Councilman Branscheid stated that after the refinancing, there has been an agree- ment between the State Legislature and the Toll Bride Authority that no further action would be taken until they meet next April. President Osborn called upon the City Manager to further explain the situation. Mr. Froerer stated that two weeks ago he had attended the highway meeting in Los Angeles, at which time he had an opportunity to discuss the subject of the second tube with the Director of Public Works. He stated that was before an injunction had been filed and there was an arpearance made by an attorney representing those commuters. He said Mr. Durkee had assured him, when in Los Angeles, that the Toll Bridge Authority was not going to wait until April but was going to proceed immediately in getting an opinion from the State Supreme Court as to whether or not the second tube constituted an approach to the Bay crossing. Mr. Froerer felt he should go to Sacramento this week and talk to Mr. Durkee about the matter. He felt there has been nothing left undone which might have been done. He believed the fate of a second tube between the Cities of Alameda and Oakland, as an approach to the Bay crossing, lies in the Courts today. He suggested it might be appropriate for the City to associate itself with the other East Bay communities who are behind the State Highway Division and the Department of Public Works. He pointed out the City Attorney is fully conversant with the situation and they plan to go to Sacramento within the next day or two if an appointment can be arranged to see Mr. Durkee, State Director of Public Works, who is a member and the secretary of the Toll Bridge Authority. President Osborn stated it was his opinion that the City Council of Alameda has been alert at all times to conditions as they have developed in connection with circumstances as they affect the securing of a second tube. He pointed out that time after time, as stated by Councilman Sweeney, Councilman Branscheid, as Mayor, had attended meetings in Sacramento, He stated he did, not believe it was necessary for the City to pay a lobbyist to go either to Sacramento or to Wash- ington. He felt the City was proceeding in the proner manner. Councilman Anderson stated tlere have been assurances that Alameda would get a second tube - and now the City Manager states the whole case is in the Courts. He wanted to know what the City is going to do right now. Mr. Froerer explained, further, that there are two cases pending before the Court, one, the temporary injunction which was secured by the commuters group to prevent the sale of bonds for the refinancing of the Bay Bridge in connection with its amortization bonds. The Supreme Court today, at the request of the Toll Bridge Authority, granted an order to show cause, on January 17, why a writ of supersedeas should not issue. He said Mr. Durkee explained that they were going to proceed immediately and secure from the State Supreme Court as to whether or not the second tube can qualify as an approved approach to the bridge. He stated he and the City Attorney have been following up on this to ascertain what action has been taken. He pointed out the :25,000,000. has been allocated for approaches from the East Bay side. Councilman Sweeney inquired if there is anything to be done at this time to further the City's interests. Mr. Froerer answered that he did not know what could be done. Councilman Anderson asked that, if this is to be a decision by the Supreme Thurt, wouldn't it be within the right of the City to outline its position, by presenting a brief. Mr. Froerer replied that was one question he wanted to discuss with Yr. Durkee. 145 Councilman Anderson asked the City Attorney if it was a legal right of the City. Yr. Clark stated the City could file a brief as amicus curiae if permitted by the Court to do so. After some further discussion, President Osborn pointed out that it was getting nowhere as there was nothing before the Council on which it could act. 'hereupon, Councilman Anderson moved the City Attorney be authorized to submit a brief on behalf of the City of Alameda as to its legal rights for a second tubr, and if he feels it necessary to have expert counsel to defend the City's interests at this time, to have sufficient money appropriated to take care of it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. Councilman Jones stated he felt this action was most nrecipitous. He said the Council should first know what advice the City Manager and City Attorney get and how much it would cost if it is necessary to have 1-.!gal counsel. At this point, Councilman Branscheid asked that the President declare a five- minute recess before voting on the question. Upon reconvening, President Osborn asked if any action is to be taken on the question. Councilman Anderson stated it apnears that the City Manager and City Attorney will be able to adequately protect the City's irterests between now and the time the Council meets again - and the City Attorney can, without special action of the Council, submit a brief. Therefore, with the consent of his second, which was given by Councilman Sweeney, he would withdraw his motion. 18. At this point, Councilman Branscheid asked what is the procedure to change the "Order of Business". The City Attorney answered the ordinance covering this subject would have to be amended. After some discussion, Councilman Branscheid moved the ordinance be amended tc change the "Order of Business" so that the "Opening of Bids" would follow immediately • after n Minutes", and that the time for opening be specified. 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. RESOLUTIONS 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4509 Endorsing Statement of Policy Submitted to the Dolwig Committee in the Matter of Establishment of a Bay Area Authority." 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. President Osborn asked the City Manager to clarify this resolution with regard to just what the Statement of Policy is. Mr. Froerer explained that this is the result of uniform action and represents the thinking of all groups in the County, 1. e., Cities, Chambers of Commerce, etcetera. He read the four secific recom- mendations, which are as follows: 1. That the projects for study and the character of the planning agency by which such studies are made must be specifically recommended by the majority of the governmental and civic groups within the area to be covered by such study. Only in this manner can we assure the acceptance, permanency and effectiveness of the planning agency. 2. That the planning agency should take advantage of the plans and studies now in existence, whether made by legislative committees, local planning boards, or special purpose commissions, to the end that expensive duplication be avoided in developing regional plans. 3. That the nlanning and construction functions be en- tirely separated. Any decision regarding the over-all authority for the construction and operation of such Projects must be deferred until the results of studies and planning have been made available to all govern- mental and civic groups within the area affected. 146 It might well be that existing regional agencies can carry out the plans of the planning agency, obviating further duplication on governmental units. 4. That the Interim Committee work with local juris- dictions to prepare for enactment necessary enabling legislation for the creation of a regional planning agency empowered to function in the manner consistent with recommendations 111, 2 and 3. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4510 Granting to the Alameda Belt Line, a Corporation, a Revocable Permit to Construct, Maintain, Use and Operate Two Spur Tracks at Grade Across Clement Avenue and Oak Street, in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheld, 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 Sweeney, who moved moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4511 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda One (1) Main Radio Station Transmitter on 155.61 Megacycles, with Accessories, for the Police Department, 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. There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4512 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing to the City of Alameda Three (3) Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in 152-162 M. C. Band, For Police Departnent, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roil 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.. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4513 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Five (5) Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in 152-162 M. C. Band, to the City of Alameda, for the Fire Department, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4514 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Two (2) Three-Wheel Motorcycles with Pneumatic Tires for The Tra'fic Division of Police Department, Calling- for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Sane." 147 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 4515 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Three Unit, Tractor Propelled, Hydraulically Operated C-ang Tower, with Pneumatic Tires, for Park Department, Calling for F3ids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Fe solution No. 4516 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans For the Construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers to Connect Alameda's Sewer System to the East Bay Municipal Utility District Sanitary Interceptor - Unit III, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk To Advertise Same." The motion adopt said Resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ives: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). noes: None. Absent: None. There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4517 Transferring ,3444.78 From the Special Street Department Equipment Fund to the General Fund." 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: Hone. Absent None. There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 28. The following resolution was introduced 1-7 Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: Fr-solution No. 4518 Transferring 10,375.75 From the Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adont said resoution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid, and on roll call carried by the follow'ng vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and 'President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: -one. There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 4519 Transferring M7,514.50 From the Special Public Health Fund to the General Fund." 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. There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4520 Transferring , 0,000.00 From the Parking Meter Fund to the General 7und." 48 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 31. "Ordinance No. 1044, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Of Certain Real Property to the United States of America and Approving the Form and Terms of Said Lease." Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was second- ed 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. 32. "Ordinance No. 1045, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code By Amending Subdivisions (16) and (17) of Section 17-432 and by Adding Subdivisions (33), (34), (35), (36), (37), (38) and (39) to Section 17-432 Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections." Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was second- ed 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, 33'.( At this tine, President Osborn asked Councilman Anderson to make a report on his recent attendance at the meeting of the American Municipal Association held in Washington, D. C. Councilman Anderson remarked that this Conference was held on December 10, 11 and 12. He highlighted the main speeches, reports and discussions,of the several sessions, as follows: That Congress be urged to enact legislation for highway traffic and control and to set up a more equitable allocation of the In Lieu Tax and Gas Tax Funds; That the relationship between State, County and City should be closer; That some City Pension Systems are inadequate and should be augmented by inclusion in the Social Security set up; That cities should adopt new methods of operation: That if municipalities, counties and states do not take care of the interests of the people according to the ideas of Congress, it was the re- sponsibility of the central Government to do it; That in municipalities where parking was made available to business areas, the values were increased. Councilman Anderson also spoke of lengthy process involved in getting apnroval and appropriation for the Fruitvale Bridge. He stated he came away from the session feeling that we are under centralized Government and the question is whether or not it will stay where it is; the interest of the American citizen can best be protected by taking care of the people at the grass-roots level: cities should preserve their revenue: tax- payer gets best value for his dollar where he has closer contact with those who are spending it at the municipal level: cities should band together to save tax on municipal bonds and on gross revenue from municipal light plants. Councilman Anderson expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to have attended this very worthwhile Conference. President Osborn stated it had also been his pleasure to have attended this Con- vention. He supplemented Councilman Anderson's remarks by pointing up the economic condition of the country in relation to the war efCort - percentage of total. production of nation consumed in this program was as follows: 1950, 7.2: 1951, 8.3; and it is estimated first half of 1952 will be 12.5 and last half of 1952 will be .20. He stated the Government will take twenty per cent of all steel; twenty-five per cent of all copper and fifty per cent of all aluminum. He emphasized that this presents a serious problem to be faced by all cities next year in the matter of inflation. It was brought out that cities should prepare a program of necessary projects and get it completed as quickly as possible in order that it can be submitted to the proper authorities to get necessary priorities. He stated he had been requested to lead one of the discussion panels. He had spoken on the subject of salaries, wage conditions and personnel problems. His talk had promoted quite a discussion among the representatives from cities throughout the nation of 100,000 population and under. 4 He also brought out the fact that twenty-one resolutions had been submitted and adopted. He stated that at the last minute another resolution had been presented for adoption which was memorializing the Defense Department of Congress to im- mediately use the Atom Bomb in Japan and China if peace negotiations failed. President Osborn had felt this action would create e great menace and had pro- tested by relating the position of the City of Alameda and, other west coast areas in the event of such a catastrophy, and his motion to reject the resolution in question was seconded and unanimously carried. He stated he had continued on to New York, where he had an interview with the head of the Congress Construction Corporation, Mr. O'Driscoll, and had asked him if the work in the west end of the City could not be expedited. Mr. O'Driscoll had pointed out that stringent conditions would not permit him to proceed aey faster, but he had given assurance that just as rapidly as it was possible to consu-mate arrange- ments, he would proceed. 34. At this point, Councilman Jones statea it has become customary, at this time of year, to extend the best wishes of the Council to all employees of the City and to thank them for their fine spirit of cooperation and the work they have done during the past year, and he felt a suitable message should be sent to all employees. He thereupon offered a motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. FILING: 35. Financial Statement - Middleton, Hiller and Hackleman - Bureau of Electricity as of October 31, 1951.. 36. Specifications - No. MS 12-51-22 - Main Radio Station Transmitter on 155.61 Megacycles, with Accessories. 37. Specifications - No. MS 12-51-23 - 3 Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in 152-162 Y. C. Band - Police. 38. Specifications - No. MS 12-51-24 - 5 Frequency Modulated Mobile Radio Units in 152-162 M. C. Band - Fire 39. Specifications - No. MS 12-51-25 -,Three-Wheel Motorcycles (2) for Traffic Division, Police Department 40. Specifications - No. MS 12-51-26 - Three-Unit Tractor Propelled, Hydraulically Operated Gang Mower, with Pneumatic Tires - Park Department. 41. Specifications - No. PW 12-51-19 - Project of Constructing Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Alameda's Sewer System to East Bay Municipal Utility District Sanitary Interceptor, Unit 3. ( BILLS: 42. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several Depart- ments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, ,$'8467.82; Civil Defense Department, 02,157.30; db Police Department, ,p2,451.11: Fire Department, 0881.68; Street Department, A 94,115.77; First Aid Department, ;)49.16; Health Department, 02,913.31; Re- creation Department, 852.86; Park Department, 01,449.16; Golf Course Department, 1094.70; Social .Service Department, 015.28; Parking Pieter Department, 014.36; Store Department, '4'1,037.04; Pound Department S'46.36; Personnel Department, 15.00; Special Civil Defense Equipment Fund, $173.40; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 61.32; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, ,l'e235.19; Traffic Safety Fund, 03,?744.87; Engineer- ing Department Deposit Fund, ,;;713,54; 1951 Sewer Bonds Fund, ,383.38. Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the Iist of Claims filed with the City Clerk on December 18, 1951, 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, ADJOURNMENT: 43. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed - to assemble in regular session on Wednesday evening, January 2, 1952, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Councilman Anderson thereupon moved the City iara7-,r and City Attorney be empowered to act for the City in this matter and, f necessary, to employ cousel and that the sum of 2,500. be annropriated to cover any necessary expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman nransche'_d and on, roll call carried, by the folllow-7 vote. Ayes: Councien Anderson, '-ranscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes Abs-mt: None