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1950-06-29 Regular CC Minutes410 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD THURSDAY EVENING JTJNE 29 1950 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. N. 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 20, 1950, were approved as transcribed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 2. From the City Manager, recommending that, due to the absence of any bids therefor, he be authorized to negotiate a contract on the open market for the project of the Extension of the Parking Strip on Webster Street, Across Tynan Avenue. Councilman Osborn thereupon moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and he be authorized to proceed as outlined. The motion was seconded by Council- man Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 3. From the City Manager, recommending that, in view of there being no bids re- ceived, he be authorized to negotiate a contract in the open market for the Con- struction of the Vestibule and Alterations to the Front Entrance, Second. Floor, City Hall. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and he be authorized to proceed with negotiations for this project. 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. v/ 4. From the City Manager, recommending that, due to the absence of bids thereon, he be authorized to negotiate a contract for the project of the Construction of Standard Culverts during the fiscal year 1950-1951. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed and he be authorized to enter into negotiations for this work. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None, Councilman Jones inquired as to the extent of the control exercised by the Council in matters where the City Manager is authorized to negotiate contracts for materials not bid upon, pointing out that where a bid has been received, the Council has the privilege of awarding the contract - but arguing that, in the cases where the City Manager is authorized to negotiate on the open market, the Council gives him blanket authority and has virtually no control over the situation. He offered the opinion that in future instances of this sort, the Council should be furnished with at least a rough estimate and if it is discovered, upon conclusion of the negotiations, that the estimate furnished the Council is too far out of line, the City Manager should come back and let the Council know about the situation. Councilman Jones stated it was his feeling the Council should be very particular about matters of this sort. President Branscheid pointed out that before a contract can be entered into by the City, the matter must necessarily come before the Council, and that in all probabili ty, any recommendation made by the City Manager would come within his estimate. The City Manager stated that in the instance of the Extension of the Parking Strip on Webster Street, the work will be paid for out of State Highway Funds, and that the City cannot exceed the amount of the estimate furnished the Highway Division at the time the allocation of funds for the performance of the work is asked for. He stated the estimate for the improvements on the second floor of the City Hall was roughly 2,400., and in the event quotations on the work cannot be obtained at a figure within that estimate, the matter would of course be brought to the atten- tion of the Council. He also stated that negotiations for the construction of standard culverts are made on unit prices because it is impossible to determine just how much work will be done during any given year. He explained the present estimate for this work for the ensuing fiscal year is approximately l4,000. and that inasmuch as most of these culverts will be installed on the major street system, it will follow that the prices will have to be within the estimate of cost or the constructions will not be approved by the Highway Department. Summarizing the situation, President Branscheid suggested that in matters where the Council has authorized the City Manager to negotiate on the open market, the City Manager will, in the future, list his estimates of cost and file them with the Coun- cil before taking any quotations or negotiating any contracts. 5' From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for the project of Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement during the fiscal year 1950-1951, at their bid price of 30,620. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that con- tract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified project, and the bid check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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. 6'; From the City Manager, requesting authority to dispose of approximately eight tons of junk now at the Corporation Yard, and also one obsolete Civilian Defense Truck no longer used by the City. In response to an inquiry as to the value of the material to be disposed of, City Manager Froerer stated the City would be fortunate to receive as much as '10 per ton for the junk and 25. for the truck. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to sell the junk and truck as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. 7. v/ From B. E. Jost, Auditor and Assessor, submitting the net assessment figures for the fiscal year 1950-1951, showing a gain of 465,140. over the current fiscal year. The communication was ordered filed for further consideration in conjunction with the preparation of the budget for the coming fiscal year. z BY From the City Attorney, recommending a refund of :,P48.38 be made to Parrott & Co in line with their verified application dated June 20, 1950, which represents an over payment by them on their personal property taxes. Councilman Anderson moved the refund of -;48.38 to this Company be author zed. 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. TJNFINISKD BUSINESS: 9. The matter was presented concerning the recommendation of the City Planning Board to rezone a portion of the tideland area lying south of Central Avenue, as requested by Congress Construction Corporation. Councilman Jones moved this matter be held over to the next subsequent meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. President Branscheid informed Mrs. Hugh Roach, who was present at the meeting, that the group represented by her will be advised in advance of anything being done in this matter and will be given an opportunity to discuss the situation before the Council. RESOLUP T. 0 TS: • 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4212 Transferring '3225.00 from Expense Account 70-b of the Miscellaneous General Fund to City Attorney Account 144-a (Library)." The motion to adopt satd 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. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4213 Transferring ,12,000.00 from Gas Tax No. 1 Fund to the General Fund." 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. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4214 Transferring $1,400.00 from Expense Account 70-b of the Miscellaneous General Fund to Treasurer and Tax Collector Accounts 148-a and 48-d." 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4215 Transferring $12,000.00 from Gas Tax No. 1 Fund to Traffic Safety 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4216 Transferring $40,000.00 from Gas Tax No. 2 Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4217 Transferring '133,000.00 from Gas Tax No. 2 Fund to the Traffic Safety 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. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4218 Transferring $94,512.75 from the Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund to the Capital Outlays 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4219 Transferring $4,060.18 from the Initiative Relief Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll cal] 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. 413 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4220 Establishing Certain Positions of Employment in the City of Alameda and Fixing the Salaries and Rates of Compensation for Such Positions and for All Charter Offices and Positions Under the Jurisdiction of Said City." 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. President Branscheid pointed out that the salaries fixed by this resolution for the coming year are substantially the same as for the past year. He stated it has been the policy of the Council to follow the index of living cost and that while this in- dex was down at the first part of March of this year, it has now risen again - and it has been determined that the salaries will be allowed to remain where they are and the Council will give further consideration to the request for a five per cent increase, made by the Employees Association, when the budget is being studied and prepared. Councilman Jones pointed out that we are currently undergoing an investigation of the activities of the City and that salaries will be a part of this investigation - and the results of the investigation will have some bearing on the salaries to be paid. He stated it was on the basis of the Employees' Association's request for a five per cent increase that the matter of a study of salaries was included in the proposed survey. It was his feeling that the employees should know what the Council has done and what it proposed to do in this matter, and suggested the City Manager be requested to write the Employees' Association, telling it the substance of the Mayor's observations on this subject as presented at this meeting. According]y, President requested the City Manager to so write the Employees' Asso- ciation. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4221 Declaring Unlawful Occupation of Portions of Clay Street, Market Street and Otis Drive in the City of Alameda and Directing City Attorney to Proceed with Legal Action to Eject Persons Unlawfully Oc- cupying Said Streets." 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. Called upon to explain the purport of this resolution, City Manager Froerer stated the State Highway Department has contacted the City with regard to the acquisition of a right-of-way for the construction of the new Bay Farm Island Bridge and its approaches. Referring to the original map of the City, dedicated in 1868, he pointed out that Market Street is shown thereon, also Clay Street, which has not been improved easterly of Peach Street - and that some arks have been anchored in these streets. This being public property, he stated the Highway Department has requested the City to take the necessary action to remove these arks in order that the work on the Bridge may proceed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 20. "Ordinance No. 1000, New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Addincr Section 57 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. (Maitland Drive - Tract No. 1013 - Lee) 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: 21. Financial Statement - George B. Middleton & Co. - Bureau of Electricity, as of May, 1950. ,AAAAANAAVAAAAZAAAMAAXAV:AAAM'AAArAAAAAZAA.A*MVZAYAMAIANMAAWV,APAAA.AAV.A,A,A,AAVfeAMA'AMAA.W.AAM`aM..ArnSVAAA,AA'AAM.SAAAAMAVArn-AVAMA' BILLS: 22. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several de- partments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, 3,125.53; Parking Meter Fund, 2,902.54: Police Department, 02,727.33; Fire Department, q1,000.73; Street Department, 81,195.14; Health Department, F,419.57; First Aid Department, ;17.: Recrea- tion Department, 0297.31; Park Department, $1,484.20; Golf Course Department, 1,311.31; Social Service Department, 0_7.56; Store Department, :155.56; Pound Department, 170.25; Civil Service Department, 010.; Engineering Deposit Fund, d;80.; Traffic Safety Fund, 2,870.10; Northside Storm Water Disposal System Fund, ir. 090.07; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, ,2,024.51. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 29, 1950, 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: None. Absent: None. 23. President Branscheid announced the next regular meeting would fall on July 4, a legal holiday, and therefore, the meeting scheduled for that date would be held on Wednesday evening, July 5. ADJOURNMENT: 24. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble in regular session on Wednesday evening, July 5, 1950, at 8:00 o'clock. Respec fully bmitted, v Clerk