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1950-06-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING JUNE 20 1950 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi- dent Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES; 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June cribed. 1950, were approved as trans- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 21/ From the Alameda Lodge of Elks, No. 1015, requesting a permit to hold a Carni- val in its parking lot on September 14, 15 and 16, 1950 - and to hang banners on Park and Webster Streets approximately three weeks prior to the dates mentioned to advertise the affair. In commenting on this communication, Councilman Osborn stated it had occurred to him that it would not be propitious to have the Elks Lodge display these banners on Park and Webster Streets, but it would possibly be permissible to have the ban- ners displayed at some places closer to the club house. Councilman Osborn thereupon moved the Elks be granted permission to hold the Carni- val as outlined and the City Manager be instructed to inform the Lodge where it will be permitted to hang the banners. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 3. From the Eastbay Chapter National Safety Council, setting forth details of its program and requesting the City of Alameda to contribute its share as prorated among the nine East Bay Cities on the basis of population figures used in the allo- cation of State Gasoline Tax Funds, to carry on its safety program during the fis- cal year to July 1, 1951. Councilman Jones moved this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. v( 4. From the Alameda Real Estate Board, submitting its resolution requesting fa- vorable action by the Council on the matter of the rezoning of certain property in the west end of the City, as petitioned by the Congress Construction Corporation. This resolution was referred to "Reports of Committees", under which heading a recommendation from the City Planning Board on the subject will be read. 5. From the Alameda Real Estate Board, submitting its resolution concerning the subject of temporary war housing in the City - requesting the Council to take what- ever appropriate action is necessary to acquire said housing and Federally-owned land, and to take no action for the replacement of the housing projects by Federal low-rent housing under the "Slum Clearance" or "Urban Reclamation" divisions of the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Commenting on this resolution, Councilman Jones suggested it might be well to advise the Alameda Real Estate Board that this matter is being studied by the Council at the present time; that the Council is very appreciative of the views of the Real Estate Board concerning this subject, and suggested the Clerk address a communica- tion to the Board informing it of this fact. Councilman Anderson suggested the Board might also be advised that the Council is abreast of the situation and at the present time the forms for getting the matter under way are not yet ready for distribution. As soon as the forms are available they will be sent to the City of Alameda and it can then place itself in position to proceed in the matter. President Branscheid observed that the City still has a long way to go to find out what the termination date of the housing projects is going to be, but stated it will be necessary to have some plan worked out before the demolition of the present buildings can take place. OPENING OF BIDS: 6. The Clerk informed the Council there were no bids received on the City's call for the project of the extension of the parking strip on Webster Street, Across Tynan Avenue - Specifications and Special Provisions therefor, No. PW 3-50-16. 7. The Council was informed that no bids were received on the City's call for the project of the Vestibule Construction and Front Entrance Alterations, Second Floor, City Hall - Specifications and Sp cial Provisions therefor, No. PW 4-50-21. 403 8. Bids were received and read for the project of resurfacing and repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951, in accordance with Specifications No. PW 5-50-25, as follows: From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of - $30,620.00 3,500.00 From Ransome Company 32,350.00 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - - 3,300.00 These bids were referred to the City Manager for study and report. 9:- No bids were received on the City's Call for the project of the construction of standard culverts during the ensuing fiscal year ending June 30, 1951. Mr, Ed. Agnew inquired as to why there are so many single bids on the various types of commodities. At the request of the Mayor, and in answer to Yr. Agnew's inquiry, City Manager Froerer stated the probable reason why no bids were received on the project of re- modeling the entrance to the City Hall and the work on the extension of the parking strip on Webster Street was the impending demand on the part of certain trades peo- ple for an increase in wages. As to the asphaltic emulsion, paving mixtures and concrete mix, he suggested that most of the plants producing this type of material are operating at full capacity and are not interested in going after more business. In the case of asphaltic paving mixtures, the same thing is true, and there is also the additional reason that there are only two plants in the immediate vicinity that can compete on this product. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Signal Oil Company low bidder, for furnishing Ethyl and Non-Premium Gasoline during the fiscal year 1950-1951. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated company for furnishing gasoline during this period, and that bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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. 11. From the City Manager, recommending contracts be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co., only bidder, for furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill at the City Dump; and to R. C. King, only bidder, for furnishing Top Soil during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for furnishing the two specified items. 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. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that con- tract be awarded to R. C. King, for furnishing Top Soil during the fiscal year 1950-1951. 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. 12:;- From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk Inc., only bidder, for the project of repairing Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter during the fiscal year 1950-1951. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to this firm for the specified project. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, 13'.' From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co., only bidder, for furnishing Crusher Run Base during the fiscal year ending June 30 1951. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that contract be awarded to the designated company for furnishing this item. 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. 14. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Manuel Enos for the project of installing House Sewer Laterals during the fiscal year 1950-1951. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that con- tract be awarded to Mr. Enos for this project. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Heafey -Moore Co. the sole bidder, for furnishing plant -mixed surfacing paving mixtures - and recom- mending that permission be granted to purchase the penetration type asphaltic emul- sion on the open market, due to the fact that no bids on this commodity had been received. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted: that con- tract be awarded to said company for furnishing paving mixtures. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Anderson also moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that he be authorized to purchase penetration type asphaltic emulsion on the open mar- ket during the ensuing fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 16 From the City Manager, recommending the Council authorize the purchase of parking meters on the open market, in view of the fact that no bids had been re- ceived on the City's call for furnishing this equipment. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that the parking meters needed during the fiscal year 1950 -1951 be purchased on the open market. 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. 17. From the City Manager, recommending the Council authorize the purchase of Portland Cement Concrete Mix on the open market due to the lack of bids for fur- nishing this item. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that au- thorization be granted to purchase cement on the open market, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 18`.'0 From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Moody, Sweazey and Rowe for the project of Repairing and Modernizing the City Hall Elevator. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the designated firm for this project and bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. From the Public Utilities Board, stating that a special dividend of 30,065.17 has been transferred to the City's General Fund from the Bureau of Electricity Fund, which brings the total dividends for the current fiscal year to X436,404.78. The Board requested that it be permitted to retain the balance of the current year's earnings in the Bureau of Electricity Fund. Councilman Jones moved the request of the Public Utilities Board be granted as outlined. 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. 20. From the Public Utilities Board, submitting a copy of the Budget for its De- partment for the fiscal year 1950 -1951. The President ordered this to be filed for the present, stating it would be dis- cussed in connection with the City's budget for 1950 -1951. 21. From the City Planning Board, transmitting the Tentative Map filed by Mr. M. E. Lee, covering the proposed Subdivision on his property fronting on Maitland Drive, Bay Farm Island - to be known as Tract No. 1013. The Board had approved the Tenta- tive Map at its meeting held June 14, 1950, and was submitting it for the proper action by the Council. Councilman Jones moved the Tentative Map be approved as filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 22.E From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of certain property fronting on Maitland Drive, Bay Farm Island - being more specifically de- scribed in the petition from Mr. M. E. Lee, from the "A" to the "A -1" One - Family Dwelling District, for the purpose of constructing duplexes in connection with the development of a Subdivision to be known as Tract No. 1013. In referring this matter to "Introduction of Ordinances," President Branscheid observed that this proposed rezoning had been studied and passed upon by the Plan- ning Consultant, in whose opinion it will not in any way jeopardize the Master Plan now under study for this region. 23: From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification, under certain conditions, of the tideland property of Congress Construction Corporation, from the "A" One- Family Dwelling District to the "C" Multiple Dwelling District. The area involved is more specifically described in the records of the Planning Board meeting President Branscheid invited comments on this subject, stating that the Council would be very glad to have evidence presented for its consideration. Mr. C. A. Dailey appeared, representing the West Alameda Association, and made the following points: The same proposition was turned down two years ago by the Plan- ning Board and the Council; there had been no request from the Navy for this hous- ing; the Navy is asking for contractors to qualify for a future development that may take place in the Bay area and in order to qualify, they must have the land and it must be zoned for the type of housing the Navy plans to build; there are other sites around the Bay area for such a project and other contractors will undoubtedly qualify; there is no specific request that the project be built on this particular property: Naval Air Station personnel does not want multiple housing - this being demonstrated by the fact that hundreds of such people who could have lived in mul- tiple dwellings in Alameda have moved out to Castro Valley where they were able to obtain single- family dwellings: Jet training has been going on down at the Naval Air Station for three years and it has been impossible to learn that the Navy in- tends to bring out personnel to fill these proposed buildings. Mr. Dailey quoted the statement made by Mr. McCaslin, President of the Apartment House Owners' Association, to the effect that there are many vacancies in multiple dwellings at the present time and the City is presently overbuilt as far as multi- ple dwellings are concerned. Mr. Dailey spoke at length on the matter of fill and the damage the settling of same might cause to the utilities and the cost of repairs to them. He stated the conges- tion in the west end will be increased if 750 families are brought in; traffic and schools will be overcrowded and the Tube will not be able to take care of this addi- tional load; that while the erection of these buildings might produce additional tax revenue, it would also call for additional expenditures of tax monies for the required police and fire protection, street work, etcetera: that whatever is done at this point on the south shore will serve as a criterion for the entire south shore; this will be the opening wedge; that the people who bought their property there in good faith should be given consideration, and the entire situation should be given very careful study. Mrs. Irene Moresi, 119 Santa Clara Avenue, offered the suggestion that the City could acquire the property on which the majority of the housing projects now stand and sell it to the Congress Construction Corporation at a profit and have the company erect its project down there, thereby saving the beautiful south shore for one- family resi- dences. She pointed out there would still be sufficient room in the housing project area for the construction of subsidized housing for use by people who are in need of this type of housing. Mr. Hugh Roach pointed out that nobody has seen the plans of the buildings proposed to be erected by the Congress Construction Corporation and requested that when such plans are submitted, representatives of the West Alameda Association be permitted to study them with the Council before any action is taken on the matter. Mrs. Hugh Roach offered the opinion that it might be well to have a Master Plan of the south shore before any part of it is allowed to be developed. She pointed out that the West Alameda Association is not opposed to multiple dwellings if they are of the proper type, but stated she felt the residents in the west end are entitled to know what is going in there before any final disposition is made of the matter. Mr. A. Hubbard Moffitt, Attorney, addressed the Council on behalf of the Congress Construction Corporation, answering the arguments advanced by the previous speakers on the subject of overcrowding of schools and related matters. He urged the Council to study carefully every aspect of this matter as his clients are not desirous of any snap judgment in the situation. He stated the Congress Construction Corporation wished to have every possible safeguard, from the viewpoint of the people of. the City, thrown about the construction of this project. Mrs. Clara Van Prooyen, 321 Central Avenue, a taxpayer for more than twenty -five years, appealed to the Council to consider this matter well before taking any action. Councilman Jones observed that while there had been a great deal of discussion on the subject, he did not have any idea as to the type of development which was con- templated to be placed on the land and stated that the suggestion of Mr. Roach con- cerning the submission of plans and drawings of the proposed development had a great deal of appeal to him. He stated he was unable to understand how a proper decision on the matter could be reached without a thorough inspection of the plans proposed to be used in the construction of the project and that from this point of view, it was very obvious to him the Council would not be able to introduce an ordinance before it knows definitely what is contemplated to be built. He stated he wished to make one matter clear - a matter which has not yet been discussed in the hearing, that the land under question is not being re- zoned, but is being zoned for the first time under the theory of the Zoning Ordinance of the City. He explained this state- ment by pointing out that at the time the Zoning Ordinance was prepared, most of the land was designated for various types of usage, but that the remaining land of mar- ginal use and doubtful value, and which did not appear at the time to be susceptible of proper zoning, was arbitrarily placed in the "A" One- Family Dwelling District classification, pending a determination of the proper use to which such land could be put. Councilman Jones suggested the Council take no action on the matter this evening, but that it ask the Congress Construction Corporation to submit drawings and plans in order that it might see what it is faced with. Councilman Sweeney stated he would like to elaborate on Councilman Jones' statement, and remarked that if we are going to buy something he would want to know what it looks like. He stated he does not know whether or not the Congress Construction Corporation's intent is to submit specifications and plans for the Council, as well as the public, to study, but that he would insist on this being done before he would be willing to act on the matter. President Branscheid observed that he quite agreed the Council should know more about this subject inasmuch as there has been a great deal said about the matter which the Council has had to assume is a correct statement of fact, but has had nothing definite before it to show that it is anything but assumption on the part of the speakers. He stated very definitely that if there is going to be any action taken on this matter, the Council must have additional and concrete information. Mr. N. Hooper of Oakland, a real estate operator in that City, stated the construc- tion of this project would not serve in any way to lower the tax rate; the City is overbuilt now so far as multiple dwellings are concerned; Alameda is strictly a residential city and it should be kept that way and finally suggested it would be bad policy for the Council alone to act on this matter, but that it should be sub- mitted to a vote of the people. Councilman Osborn stated he would like to tell Mr. Hooper that if he would study the records for the past seven years, he would find that during that period of time the Council has reduced the local rate on four separate occasions. Mr. Ed. Agnew stated that it has never been possible for anyone in the real estate business here to work out a large scale subdivision plan because of the high cost of engineering such a plan under the local ordinance. Councilman Anderson inquired of Mr. Agnew as to his views on filled land being too costly for one- family dwellings, putting the question, "How much would it cost to fill an acre of land ?" Mr. Agnew answered that the Hook Estate, out near the Golf Course embraced some 69 acres but there was a minimum of fill required as compared to reclamation cost; that three very substantial builders took a look at the property, four or five more came over from San Francisco, and while there were no bulkheads involved, the cost per acre at that time, preparatory to street work, with land priced at 0200. per acre, the cost of the necessary fill, street work, etcetera, placed the lots, pre war, at 02,700. each - and being next to an airport, you could not get a builder to look at them. Councilman Anderson asked what, in Mr. Agnew's opinion, would be the selling price of a 5,000 square -foot lot down there when the land is filled. Mr. Agnew answered that of course the property is close to a high school, Naval Air Station and stadium but that he would estimate, if this area were opened up for single- family dwellings, the lot might bring, despite the school, p3,500. at the top. Councilman Anderson requested of Mr. Agnew his opinion as to whether or not the property there would be too costly to use for single - family dwellings. Mr. Agnew replied that, in his opinion, the lots would bring between $2,750. and 03,500. 500. and he believed it too costly because when the streets are laid out the lots, over a period of time, would have to be retailed at between 02,750. and 03,500. Councilman Anderson inquired if Mr. Agnew thought this was too expensive for single - family dwelling use. Mr. Agnew replied that anything over $2,000. or $2,200. per lot would, in his opinion, be too expensive for that type of use. Mr, Ford Thomason stated that apparently there was some misunderstanding on the part of Mr. Agnew as to Councilman Anderson's question and he wished to clarify this ap- parent misunderstanding for the reason that, in his opinion, X2,750. is not out of line for a lot in Alameda. He stated that from what he understood from the engi- neering��estimates, the land down there, filled, would make the cost of lots produced there $6,000. to D8,000, which would be too costly for single family use. Mrs. Roach again addressed the Council, stating the West Alameda Association is not opposed to a certain type of multiple dwelling being erected down there and that if the proper kind can be had, the Association has no objection to it, but stated it, would strenuously oppose anything like the MacKassar Straits Village structures. 407 President Branscheid stated it was not the intent of the Council to permit that sort of construction down there. Councilman Jones stated, in his opinion, the next move in this matter should come from the Congress Construction Corporation, which should submit plans and drawings for inspection by the Council. Councilman Sweeney moved this recommendation for reclassification be held over until the next meeting of the Council and until such further time as is necessary for the Council to make a complete study of the situation, including inspection of plans and specifications so that it may know just exactly what it is going into. 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) . .Toes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 24. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 57 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. (Maitland Drive, Bay Farm Island, Tract No. 1013) RESOLUTIONS: 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4204 Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for City Hall Purposes." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4205 Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with the Department of the Navy of the United States for Payment to the City of Alameda for Direct Services Rendered to Naval Defense Housing Project Cal -4111 and 50 Homoja "B" Units Adjacent to Naval Air Station." 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4206 Authorizing the Execution of an Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Cancellation of Lease and Authorizing Execution of Release of Permit by the City of Alameda to the United States of America Dated October 6, 1942." 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 Jones, who moved its adoption : - "Resolution No. 4207 Transferring $10,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund to the General Fund." 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. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4208 Transferring $22,410.00 from the Special Public Health Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda." 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4209 Transferring $218,875.61 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the General Fund 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4210 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as 'City Hall Elevator Modernization Fund' and Transferring. $3,200. from City Hall Capital Account No. 130 -c (Building Improvements) Thereto." 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. 32. Councilman Osborn drew the attention of the Council to the death of the son and daughter-in-law of the former City Attorney, H. Albert George. He thereupon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4211 Expressing the Sympathy of the Council to H. Albert George, Former City Attorney, in His Bereavement." 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 33. "Ordinance No. 999, New Series An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 673, New Series, Entitled "An Ordinance Establishing a Retirement, Pension and Insurance System for Officers and Em- ployees of the City of Alameda' by Amending, Adding, and Repealing Certain Sections Thereof." President Branscheid asked the City Manager to explain the purport of the amendments Mr. Froerer stated this ordinance represents a modification of the present retire- ment ordinance of the City - the principal modification is the change in the allow- ance for prior service from 170th to 160th. He pointed out that another change provides for a delayed retirement, under which a person having served the City for more than ten years and who leaves the employ of the City prior to retirement age, can permit his contribution to remain in the retirement fund and, upon attaining retirement age, be entitled to draw a retirement benefit commensurate with the amount which he has contributed to the fund. He also pointed out another modifi- cation is the increase in the ceiling of the wages on which retirement is paid. He stated it should be made fully known that over a period of fifteen years, the proposed amendments to the ordinance will mean an increase in cost to the City of some 053,000., but pointed out that there is one advantage which the City will derive from the amendments inasmuch as under the present ordinance the require- ments for payment of prior service are such that the annual contribution would be greater than it would be under the protracted method which will be provided by the proposed amendment. He stated the adjustment is one which will cause the repayment by the City over a longer period than presently provided for, pointing out that the prior service liability of the City, if paid off at the rate required by the ordinance as presently written, would be completely paid off within five years. Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: Hone. Absent: None. FILING: 34. Financial Statement - George B. Middleton ?,c Co. - City of Alameda, as at May 31, 1950. BILLS: 35. 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, 015,088.58; Parking Meter Fund, 0184.75; Police Department, 02,440.14; Fire Department, 03,761.68; Street Department, 03,249.45; Park Department, 03,113.47; Health Department, 01,224.18; First Aid Department, 063.50; Recreation Department, 11,159.25; Golf Course Department, 02,651.47; Store Department, $1,182.62; Social Service Department, 0177.57; Pound Department, 47.34; Civil Service Department, 015.; Northside Storm Water Disposal System Fund, 297.05; Traffic Safety Fund, Tt1421.05; Engineering De- posit Fund, 0274.60; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 076.25; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 826.75; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, 02,006.83. Councilman Anderson moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 20, 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, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi- dent Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 36. Councilman Sweeney stated he wished to take this opportunity to thank the City employees and citizens of the City for the splendid turn-out and support they gave his committee at the recent Flay Day Observance. He said that, in his opinion, as one who has served on Flag Day Committees for more than five years, the turn out on June 11, was one of the finest the City has ever had. President Branscheid thanked Councilman Sweeney and extended the appreciation of the Council to him as Chairman of the Flag Day Celebration, pointing out the ob- servance was a great success and Councilman Sweeney was to be congratulated upon having arranged such a spectacular presentation. ADJOURNYENT: 37. There was no further business to come before the meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Osborn, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried, the Council adjourned, to assemble in adjourned regular session on Thursday evening, June 29, 1950, at 8:00 o'clock. Res pectfu11brnitted, T Clerk