1950-05-02 Regular CC MinutesRO
REGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1950
The meeting convened at 8:00 oc1ock P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Osborn,
Branscheid, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman
MINUTES:
1. The min,
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of the regular meeting held April 18, 1950, were approved as
WRITTEN COMEUNICATIONS;
21( From Elmer G. Robinson, Mayor of San Francisco, inviting the Uayor and other
interested persons to attend a Conference on Civilian Defense, to be hold in San
Francisco on June 12 and 13, 1950.
Following the reading of this communication, the City Clerk was instructed to ac-
cept the invitation on behalf of the City of Alameda and to thank Mayor Robinson
for his consideration.
HEARINGS:
3: Continued from the last meeting, was the matter of Frs. E. R. Stewart re-
quested rezoning of a portion of the west side of Union Street.
The hearing was called up and Councilman Sweeney moved the findings and recommen-
dation of the City Planning Board not to reclassify this area be sustained. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried.
OPENING OF BIDS:
etz`, Bids were submitted and read for the project of constructing a Storm Water
System on the Calhoun Street Extension, from Court to Fountain Streets, in accord-
ance Lth Specifications, SneciaJ Provisions and Plans therefor, No. 1-11 4-50-19,
as follows:
From McGuire and Hester 2,937.05
Accompanied by a Proposal Bond
From Robert B. PcNair
Accompanied by a Proposal Bond
The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and report.
1-iPORTS OF COELITTES:
5 From the City Manager, recommendIng that contract be awarded to American Rubber
Manufacturing Company, for furnishing, Hose to the Fire Department at its bid price
of 645.
3,655.55
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that con-
tract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing this item and the bid check
be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson,
Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Jones, (1).
6:- From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher and Burk,
inc. for the'project of the reconstruction of San Jose Avenue, between Chestnut and
High Streets, at the bid price of 'A.47,072.30.
Councilman Anderson moved the City i:anager's recommendation be accepted; that con-
tract be awarded to the firm named to nerform the specified project and the bid
check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Osborn and on roll call carried by the fol]owing vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Anderson, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Jones, (1).
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From 7. the City 11-anager, recommending contract be awarded to Duncan Parking Meter
Corporation for furnishing parking meters to the City at the bid price of 7 . 4 per
meter.
President Branscheid noted the fact that the Duncan Parking Meter Corporation is the
manufacturer of the meter now in operation in the City and further, that the other
bid received was for meters which do not conform to the specifications set forth.
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Councilman Sweeney moved the City Eanager's recommendation be approved; that con-
tract be awarded to this corporation for furnishing the meters and the bid check
be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson,
Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). roes: None. Absent: Councilman
Jones, (1).
8/. From the City Manager, requesting-authorization to sell certain obsolete
Peerless Fire Alarm Boxes at ,60. each, as offered by the Gorham Fire Equipment
Company of Boston, Massachusetts.
Councilman Anderson stated it was his understanding that regardless of the fact
that the City Manager is authorized to sell such fire alarm boxes as may be re-
quired by the Gorham Fire Equipment Company, the City would not be precluded from
selling others of these boxes to other concerns at a higher price if it were
offered. He was assured that his understanding of the situation was correct.
President Branscheid commented on this matter, stating that these boxes are on hand
because of the fact that some four or five years ago all fire alarm boxes in the
City were replaced in a concentrated effort to bring the Alameda Fire Department up
to the highest possible standard. He stated-that for each matter considered - such
as personnel, alarm boxes, general equipment, etcetera, the City was given a cer-
tain number of points of credit, which ultimately resulted in the lowering of the
fire rates in the City, to make them the lowest in the East Bay region.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be autho-
rized to sell the fire alarm boxes in the manner outlined. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried.
91/ From the City Manager, requesting authorization tc dispose of a 1941 Chev-
rolet Pick-Up Truck now used at the Golf Course for night watering.
Councilman Anderson asked for an explanation of this matter and Fr. Froerer stated
the truck to be disposed of is an old one which has been used for the night water-
ing work at the-Golf Course and that when it is sold the other pick-up truck at
the Golf Course, now in use during the day time hours, can be used for this purpose.
Councilman Osborn then moved the City Manager be granted authorization to dispose
of the old truck as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson
and unanimously carried.
io7 From the City Manager, submitting the Social Service Board's request that Mrs.
Phyllis McCoskey be authorized to attend the State Conference of Social Vvelfare at
Santa Barbara, from May 21, through Nay 24, 1950, and that V75. be appropriated
for her expenses.
Councilman Anderson moved Mrs. McCoskey be permitted to attend this Conference and
that v75 . be appropriated to cover her expenses. The motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Anderson, Osborn; Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Jones, (1).
11. From the City Manager, with regard to the sale of certain City-owned land on
Bay Farm Island to the State of California for approaches to the proposed new Bay
Farm Island Bridge - setting forth in detail the price and terms contemplated.
Councilman Sweeney inquired if the new parking lot to be built by the State to
replace that portion of the existing lot to be taken for approaches to the new
span would cover the same acreage as would be removed.
The City Manager-responded to this question by stating that the area would be the
same identically, but that the location would be changed to one easterly of the
present parking lot.
Councilman Anderson stated he noted the recommendation of the City hanager states
the price to be paid by the State for the City-owned land is to be approximately
1,OOO. per-acre, and he inquired if a definite price of 41,000. per acre has been
agreed upon, or just what that expression means.
City Manager Froerer answered that in the negotiations on the matter, it developed
that the price was within one or two dollars of ,1,000. per acre and the State was
asked if it would pay 41,000 per acre and the response was that it would pay that
price.
Councilman Osborn thereupon moved the City ;Tanager be authorized to proceed with
negotiations for the sale of this property to the State as outlined in his com-
munication. '2he motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried.
12. From the City T!'anager, concerning the discontinuance of the Tuberculosis Clinic
in Alameda - stating the Directors of the Alameda County Tuberculosis and Health
Association have voted to give a 70 mm photo-fluc:rographic x-ray machine to the
City under certain terms, chief among which is its immediate installation and con-
tinued maintenance. However, he pointed out-that the Association is withdrawing
all other financial assistance as of June 30, 1950, and submitted a comparison
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between the present cost of operating the clinic and the estimated cost utilizing
the new machine.
Councilman Sweeney moved this matter be held over to the next meeting of the Council
for further consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and
unanimously carried.
13*./ From the City Auditor, requesting authorization to cancel the outstanding war-
rants'payabLe to John M. Taylor and the .Lessrs. John; Frank, ijanuel, Carl and Jas.
Souza, in the respective amounts of ;3.20 and _?36.80, and deposit the money in the
General Fund.
Councilman Osborn moved the Auditor's request be granted and he proceed as outlined
in his letter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously
carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
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Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance, after which it was
over under provisions of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending-the Alameda Uunicipal Code
by Adding to T'tle TV, Chapter 2, Article 2
Thereof, New Sections to be Known as Sections
4-221, 4-221.2 and 4-221.3, :ielating to Unleashed
Dogs on Golf Course."
Whitney was called upon to explain the purport of this ordinance, and stated
many complaints have reached the City Hall that certain people make a practice of
taking greyhounds out to the Golf Course for Lraining by chasing rabbits and that
many unpleasant spectacles have been provided when the rabbits have been caught by
the hounds on the Golf Course in the Presence of large groups of people playing
there. He stated this was a bad situation and the ordinance introduced aimed at
the prohibition of unleashed doss on the Golf Course.
RE nLUTIONS:
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
Resolution No. 4155
Authorizing the Execution of Memorandum of Agreement
with the State of California for Expenditure of Gas
Tax Allocation for Major City Streets for the Fiscal
Year 1950-1951."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
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. 4156
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plan
for Installation of Storm Water System on Washington
Street from the ,Jest Side of Post Street to the
Existing 18" Lines on the West Side of Peach Street,
Calling for Bids and Directinp. the City Clerk to
Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolutien was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Osborn; Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (4). roes: :;one. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4157
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for Construction of Garages at the Health
Center Building, 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, Osborn, Sweeney
and President 'hranscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4158
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions
and Plans for Re-Roofing the Alameda City Hall,
Calling for Bids and Directing the 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, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
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. 4159
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for Installation of a Storm Water System
on Brush Street Easterly of Third Street, Call-
ing for Bids and Directing the 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, Osborn; Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4160
Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority
of the City of Alameda." (Cecil Burnley)
Councilman Osborn stated he felt that a very good choice has been made and the City
is extremely fortunate to get a man of Mr. Burnley's caliber to serve on this Com-
mission.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Osborn; Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (4). roes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
21.
"Ordinance No. 997,
New Series
An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding
Section 56 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series."
Councilman Osborn moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The notion was seconded
by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
FILING:
22. Auditor's Balance Sheet - For Month ending April-30, 1950.
23. Memorandum of Agreement - Between State and City, re Expenditure
of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets.
24. Financial Statement - George B. Middleton & Co. - Bureau of
Electricity, as at March 31, 1950.
25. Specifications - No. PW 3-50-17 - Storm Water System on
Washington Street.
26. Specifications - No. PW 3-50-18 - Garages at Health Center
Building.
27. Specifications - No. PW 4-50-20 - Re-Roofing City Hall.
28. Specifications - No. PW 5-50-23 - Storm Water System on
Brush Street, East of Third Street.
BILLS:
29. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the
departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presentedto the Council
at this meeting: General Department, ,267.50: Police Department, 36.33;
Store Department, - Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, y7,316.65; Northside Storm Water
Disposal System Fund, 10,651.50; Engineering Department Deposit Fund, 622.18.
Councilman Anderson moved the-bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on Nay 2, 1950, and submitted to the Council at this time, be
allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Csborn,-Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
30. At this time, President Branscheid again asked for oral communications and
Councilman Sweeney called attention to the fact that Mr. Lenn Nelson, Assistant
City Engineer, has been retired after thirty years of very faithful service. He
stated he felt some official recognition should be taken of the fact.
President Branscheid stated that when Mr. Nelson retires on or about Ma.y 16, the
usual procedure in such matters will be followed and he will receive a letter
from the Council thanking him for his service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
31. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the-CoUndil
adjourned, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 16, 1950, at
8:00 o'clock.
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From Robert B. McNair - -
Accompanied by a bid bond -
From McGuire and Hester - - - -
Accompanied by a bid bond
5,296.50
From 'Minton 13 Kubon 007.50
Accompanied by cashiers check in amount of 900.00
From Yanuel Enos - - - - - - - - - 5,596.30
550.00
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
7. Bids were sub,n7tLed and read for the -.project of Constructin; Garages at the
T:ealth Center 13uilding, in accordance with Spcoifications and Special Provisions
Xo. 7.; 3-50-16 as follows:
From Wm. McIntosh & Son - - - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From, Winton 13 Kubon - - - - - - - - - - -
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of -
3,496.
400.
2, 966.
o00.
Bids were received and read for the project of Re-roofing the Alameda City Hall,
in accordance with Specifi cations, Special Provisions and Flans therefor, Y,o.
4-50-20, as follows:
From Camisa Roofing Company - - - - - c')3,502.74
Acco7an7ed by cashier's check in amount of 550.00
J'rom Aluminum Lock Shingie Company - 5,,322.00
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 652.20
c/ Lids were presented and read for no 2rojecL of installing a Storm Water System
on Lrush Street from Post of Tbird ;Street to tbx., Third Street Storm Sever, in ac-
cordance with Specifications and Special 7:revisions therefor, No. 7:; 5-30-29, as
follows:
From McGuire and Hester - -
Accompanied by a bid bend
From Robert D. McNair - - - -
Accompanied by a bid bond
2 41;i. 0
All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Wanager for study. and recom-
mendation.
REPORTS GE C&WWITTEES.
10 From the City Wanager, recommending that contract be awarded to McGuire and
Hester for the, installation of the Storm Water System on Calhoun Street Extension,
from Court Street to the existing catchbasin on the west side ef -Pountain Street,
at the bid price of 4,937.05.
Councilman Anderson moved the City Yanager's recommendation be adopted: that con-
tract be awarded to this firm for the specified project. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun-
oilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheld, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
112. From the City Manager, recommending that Herbert Fairfield, Police Radio Tech-
nician, be permitted to attend the -Joint Meeting of the Associated Public Communica-
tion Officers of Northern California and the California Police Radio Association, to
be held in Pasadena on May 25 and. 27, 1950, and ,100. be appropriated for his ex-
. penses.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Managers recommendation be followed and Officer
Fairfield be authorized to attend the conferences mentioned and the sum of V1,00. be
appropriated for this purpose. 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.
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. rom the City Manager, recommending that Walter Lee, Assistant Labor Supervisor
be authorized to atteiw the Seventeenth Western Conference of the National Shade
Tree Conference, to be held in Long Beach, from, Lay 24, to 27, 1950, and 100. be
appropriated for this purpose.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted ; that Fr. Lee
be authorized to attend the designated. conference and the sum of 4100 be appro-
priated to cover his 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 Branscheld (5). Noes None. Absent: None.
President Branscheid stated that the class in arboriculture mentioned in the City
Manaer's report has been very well attended by most of the City employees in the
Park Department concerned with the care of trees, and that he felt It Was very
important that this matter be followed through by reason of the large number of
trees in the City.
Councillhan Sweeney stated he had recently attended a field meeting of the class
at which a demonstration of the knowledge it had acquired was given. 'le stated
the instructor had informed him that in the not far distant future, the City em-
ployees would be able to take care of the City trees by virtue of the knowledge
they are acquiring through this in-service training.
From the City Attorney, concerning the matter of the disposition of the Alameda
Defense Council Fund and the Alameda Salvage Fund, in the respective amounts of
1,590.10 and j52.36, and giving his opinion that the City is entitled to receive
these monies and therefore, the funds should be withdrawn from the Banks and de-
posited with the City Treasurer.
President Branscheid indicated that this is one of several matters which Lr.
nddleton, the outside auditor, has suggested be investigated and disposed of
and that it will probably be in order to consider this situation in connection
with other matters referred to in his report.
Councilman Sweeney moved the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole and
discussed along with the other items in r iddletonis report. Councilman Osborn
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
14. From the City Auditor, with regard to the request of Parrott & Co. for a re-
fund of ',:48.38, representing the overpayment on their personal property tax, cover-
ing merchandise stored in the Alameda warehouse. 1:-r. Jost stated he had checked
the figures of the company and they were correct.
President Branscheid stated there appears to be some question as to the authori
of the City to make a refund under the circumstances of this case and suggested
the matter be referred to the City Attorney for his opinion on that point.
Councilman Osborn made a motion to this effect which was seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried.
15. From the City Retirement Board, concerning the financing and amending of the
City Retirement System, necessitating the amendment of certain provisions of Ordi-
nance No. 673, New Series, establishing and regulating the pension and retirement
system.
President Branscheid stated that no ordinance has been prepared on this matter for
action this evening.
Councilman Osborn thereupon moved the City Attorney be requested to draft an ordi-
nance in line with the suggestion, of the Retirement Board for presentation at the
next meeting of the Council.
In seconding the motion, Councilman Jones stated he thought it should be called to
the attention of the audience that the Council has previously met with the Retire-
ment Board and the Actuaries and has carefully gone over the entire situation,
including the recommendations and suggestions incorporated in the Retirement
-oardis report, read to the. Council this evening. the question was thereupon put
and the motion was unanimously carried.
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16. From the Alameda Board of Education, transmitting a copy of its 1950-51 Fudget
of the Alameda Unified School District, and requesting an apportionment of S1,982.
by the City.
President Branscheid observed that this budget has been filed in accordance with
provisions of the City Charter and then ordered filed for consideration at the
time the City Budget is being Prepared.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
17:( Laid over from the last meeting was the matter of the City operation of the
Tuberculosis Clinic presently conducted by Alameda County Tuberculosis and Health
Association.
Councilr-an Sweeney moved this matter again go over to the next meeting of the Coun-
cil owing to the fact that there are certain ohases involved with which he is not
entirely familiar. The notion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously
carried.
RESOUTI
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4161
Authorizing the Payment of 68.00 from Expense
Account No. 22-c (Salaries, Street Department)
to Federal Post-War Planning Fund No. 4-P-476
(Storm Drains North of Atlantic Ave. and West
of Fifth St.)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the followin vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and. President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon te
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. TheNrollowing resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption: •
"Resolution No. 4162
Authorizing the Payment of T101.24 from Expense
Account No'. 22-c (Salaries, Street Department)
to Federal Post-War Planning Fund No. 4-P-473.
(Storm Drains North of Atlantic Ave., East of
1, A 7:1 110n ou. Go .1 „..1 ou.). u
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the followin3 vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). N,oes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted. and passed.
20. The following resolution was ir roduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved. its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4163
Transferring 21,776.30 from. the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Fund to the Cr..--neral. Fur d. of the City of
Alameda .
The motion to adopt said resolution. was seconded by Councilman Anderson. 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.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved It
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4164
Transferring '30,000. from the Parking Meter Fund
to the General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Joins 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.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved i
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4165
Creating a Special Fund to be F,nown as 'Calhoun
Street Storm Sewer Construction Fund, and
Transferring 3,500. from the Capital Outlays
Fund Theretb."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheld, (5). Noes: . None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4166
Accepting Conveyance from Mathilde P. Cryer,
Formerly Math:lid-a H. Abbott, a Widow, of Certain
Real Property and Conaenting to the Recordation
Thereof."
f•i The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
r• call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branacheld, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
Councilman Jones asked for an explanation of this matter and Deputy City. Attorney
Hanson stated this deed referred to embraces a portion. of Marshall Way and was made
for the purpose of clearing the title to that ertain portion of land acquired for
that purpose.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sween
adoption:
who moved its
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"Resolution No. 4167
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired '
the Alameda Unified School District."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carriod by the following voLe. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: ::one. Absent: :one. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4168
Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired
the City of Alameda for I unicipal Purposes.
The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved la
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4169
.,iequesting Cancellation of County Taxes on Property
Acquired by City of Alameda for runicipal Purposes."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the followin7 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.
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4170
Fixing Time cf Payment of Salaries and Compensation."
The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who move
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4171
Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Repair
of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway;
Curb and Gutter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1951, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk
to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: :one. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4172
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for the Installation of House Laterals for
the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1951, 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, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and l'resident Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: :,one. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No 4173
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for the Repair and iLodernization of the Elevator in
the Alameda City hall, Calling for Bids and Directing
the 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 J3ranscheid, (5). Roos: 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:
"Resolution. No. 41
Adopting Specificaticns for Furnishing to the-City
of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30 1951
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Paving Mixtures and Asphaltic Emulsions; Portland.
Cement Concrete Mix; Quarry Waste; Earth Fill and
Top Soil; .Parking 'Meters (Manual); Gasoline; and
Crusher Run Base: Calling for Bids and Directing
the City Clerk to Advertise Each of the Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded. by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. ,Ayes: Oouncilmen Andersen, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution -1":e. 4175
Calling for Bias for Legal Advertising for the
-
City. of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1950-1951."
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 Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the •President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Oshorn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 41,
Authoriz ing the Execution of an Agreement with
the County of Alameda and Other East Bay Cities
for Investigation into the Financial Structure
of the Key System Transit Lines and Its Holding '
Company, The Railway Equipment and Realty Company,
Ltd., and Related Companies."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote, Ayes : Councilmen Anderson Jones, Osborn
, - , ',
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5) . hoes: None. Absent None. Thereupon
the President declared. said resolution duly adopted and passed.
President Branscheid asked City Manager Froerer to review this matter, and MP.
Froerer stated that some 'weeks ago, upon the filing of the Key System's petition
for an increase in rates, he was instructed by the Council to oppose such Increase
pending investigation as to whether or not it was justified. Similar resolutions
have been passed by other cities in the County, and subsequently at the call of the
City Manager of Oakland, there have been meetings held. with regard. to transporta-
tion. in 7eneral and the present Key System petition in particular. He stated that
out of the discussions, the conclusion was arrived at that no effective protest
could be made uniess certain. fundamental data were obtained - one of the particu-
lar items being the corporate structure of the company. In line with-this conclu-
sion, it was proposed to make a complete investigation of this matter, as well. as
the purchases of equipment and supplies and the prices paid for same. Thedeter--
mination was reached that an investigation of this scope would cost about 59,590.
and it was felt that the equitable way to distribute the cost of the investigation
would. be for each city, as well as the County of Alameda, to contribute according to
its population. He stated there had been a proposed agreement worked out on that
basis and the amount to be contributed by the City. of Alameda has been fixed at
5,750. He noted that the price mentioned for the investigation ineludes the appear-
ance of the experts before the Public Utilities Commission at the time the matter
comes on for hearing.
President Branscheid observed that this move is the culmination of a long battle
be-
tween City of Alameda and the Key System and that under the old method of presenting
protests to such petitions to the Public Utilities Commission, it has been the feel-
. ing of the Council that the expending of City money on such matters could not be
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justified. He stated, however, that with the unity among all cities of the East
Bay now being shown by this proposed investigation, the matter can be gone into
thoroughly and it can very definitely be determined whether or not the traveling
public is being skinned by the Key System.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
34. "Ordinance No. 998,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding to Title IV, Chapter 2, Article 2 Thereof,
New Sections 4-221.1, 4-221.2 and 4-221.3, Relating
to Unleashed Dogs on Golf Course."
Councilman Osborn moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Anderson and'on roll-call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
FILING:
35. Specifications- No. PW 5-50-24 - Project of repairing Sidewalk,
Curb, Driveway and Gutter.
36. Specifications - No. 2W 5-50-26 - Project of Installing House
Sewer Laterals.
37. Specifications - No. PW 5-50-28 - Project of Repairing and
Modernizing City Hall Elevator.
38. Specifications - No. MS 5-50- 8 - Furnishing 2aving Mixtures.
39. Specifications - No. ES 5-50- 9 - Furnishing Concrete x;
40. Specifications - No. RS 5-50-10 - Furnishing Quarry Waste,
Earth Fill at City Dump and Top Soil.
41. Specifications - No. MS 5-50-11 - Furnishing Parking Meters (Manual).
42. Specifications - No. MS 5-50-12 - Furnishing Gasoline.
43. Specifications - ro. MS 5-50-13 - Furnishing Crusher Run Base.
BILLS:
44. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several depart-
ments thereof, in the total amounts-as follows, was presented to the Council at
this meeting: ' General Departments, 15;953.09; Parking Meters, 50;24; Police
Department, 2,021.96, Department, Y724.29:- Health Department, y1,306.96:
,
First Ad Department, 0_58.22; Street Department, 2,516.65: Park -Department,
l,854.01; y Recreation Departent, .(?42.88; Golf Course Department, ,,?1,941.93;
Social Service Department, c;43.97; Store Department, ,1,780.42; Civil Service
Department, :15.; - Pound Department, ;?1,935.88; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, c;70.35:
Gas Tax 2!o. 2 Fund y04.58 Water Disposal System Fund, 20.;
Engineering Department Deposit Fund, ;1,009.52; Traffic Safety Fund, 637.91:
East Bay Yunicipal Utility District Fund, e; 006.83.
Councilman Jones moved the-bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk on May 16, 195C), and submitted 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, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (5). Noes: rone. Absent: None.
45. Prior to adjournment, President Branscheid re-opened the matter of "Oral
Communications" and called upon Councilman Sweeney for a report on the progress
of the Flag Day Committee.
Councilman Sweeney stated that with meetings being held practically every Monday
evening, the Flag Day Observance is rounding into fine shape and the public is cor-
dially invited to attend the next meeting on May 29. He stated the Committee has
written letters to all Governors of the Country, asking each to present a flag of
his State for the purpose of havinE it displayed at the Flag Day Ceremony by a na-
tive of his State who is attending our public schools. He stated that many flags
have already been received - some 16 to 20 - and the Committee expects to have a
representation of all 48 States, as well as the Territories of Hawaii and Alaska.
46 . Mr. James Meyers addressed the Council, stating that he was on hand to speak
for the residents in the Roberts Enterprise Tract at the foot of High Street and was
present for the purpose of inquiring as to what has been done with regard to street
lights in that area. He stated the people whom he represents have contacted the
attorney of the deceased contractor and have been told that the City must make a
request for the bond'for furnishing street lights from the estate of the deceased
in order that the-2,000. fund may be procured. He stated that Lr. Roberts' attor-
ney, Fernhoff, had informed them that no consideration could be given the re-
quest coming from the property owners.
City Manager Proerer responded to this inquiry by stating that numerous discussions
had been had by the people in the vicinity on this matter and that he has had several
discussions on the subject with the City Attorney in the course of which the City
Attorney has advised that the City is in no position to acquire this fund which had
been put up to guarantee partial installation of lights. He stated that if the
information which•Mr. Meyers has conveyed to the Council is correct, he would. sug-
gest to the Council that the City Attorney be instructed to investigate the matter
and make a claim for-this fund of V2,000• if it is legal and can be done. He
pointed out, however, that the fund will have to be supplemented by a like amount
as it is Insufficient for the Purpose of making a complete installation of lights.
President Branscheid thereupon requested the Deputy City Attorney to follow through
on this matter to see what could be done toward the acquisition by the City of the
fund set up for the specific purpose.
M-f,. Hanson stated he would investigate the matter and report to the City Manager.
47. Another representative of this group raised the question of the busses parkin
at the intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and High Street, stating they caused great
congestion during the peak traffic hours and suggested the lay-over point might be
changed to Encinal Avenue and High Street.
President Branscheid stated this lay-over area had been moved once to the suggested
spot and moved back. again to its present location.
49: inquiry was also made as to why the stop signs on the cross streets are not
continued to the ik of High Street - it being indicated they now stop at San Jose
Avenue .
The question was raised. as to why the truck route is not being observed by the
drivers of trucks, and a complaint as lodged concerning the speed of cars travel-
inF on Otis Drive.
President :)'-ranscheid responded by stating that these are police matters which will
be given attention, pointing out that, in the case of Otis Drive speeders, a drive
to cut down this practice has been under way for some time.
ADJOURNMENT:
49. There being no further business to come 1-3.,,ore the TT,tin; the'Councli ad- "
journed, to assemble in regular session on Wednesday evening, June,7, 1950, at 8:00
o'clock. " •
Respectfully
Initted,
"T Clerk