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1949-01-18 Regular CC MinutesRCLL REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCTL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18, 1949 The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held January 4, 1949, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: From Miss Almena A. Banta, 1375 Pearl Street, commending the work of the Council and the City Planning Board. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge this communication with thanks and it was then ordered filed. 31 From the Alameda Historical Society, requesting the Council to have the City of Alameda placed on the itinerary of the California Centennial Commission's Historical Caravan, President Branscheid remarked that everybody was probably aware that it was the plan of the City of Alameda to celebrate the Centennial Year by combining it with our annual Flag Day observance, and requested Councilman Sweeney to inform the Council concerning the caravan. Councilman Sweeney outlined the plan and purpose of the caravan and moved the California Centennial Commission be requested to place the City of Alameda on the caravan's itinerary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unani- mously carried. 41' From Earl C. Borten, calling the attention of the Council to the fact that the play apparatus in Franklin Park is so surrounded by trees that it is extremely dark and thus affords an opportunity for youngsters to bang it around at night when no one can see them. He suggested this area should be lighted. He also pointed out that dogs are a great nuisance in the Park and neighborhood and thought it should be unlawful to allow them on the streets unless on a leash. This communication was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. 5;' From Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Curtiss, explaining the circumstances which led to a fire in their home at 1812 Encinal Avenue, and filing a claim against the City for damages sustained. Councilman Jones observed that it appeared to him there was absolutely no lia- bility on the part of the City and he believed !Jr. and Mrs. Curtiss should be informed that the City cannot recognize any responsibility for their losses, although it does sympathize with them. He incorporated this in a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Osborn. City Attorney Whitney affirmed the opinion of Councilman Jones and the question being called for, the motion was unanimously carried. 61 From Otto Keim and Richard P. Thunder, Chairmen of Alameda Chapter, American Red Cross, requesting permission to hold a "Kick-Off" Parade for the 1949 Fund Campaign, and also that the City install a reviewing_stand in front of the Alameda High School. An invitation was extended at this time for the City Council, City Manager and other officials to be special guests on the reviewing stand. Councilman Osborn moved that permission be granted for the parade on Saturday, February 26, 1949, to start at 11:00 o'clock a. m., and that the City Manager be requested to look into the matter of providing a reviewing stand at the High School and report on this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 7. From Fire Chief Lane, notifying the Council that the City of Alameda has again been awarded first place in the Annual Fire Prevention Week contest for the State of California. Councilman Osborn observed that Alameda is particularly blessed with a fine Fire Department and a Chief at the head of it who is outstanding, stating that the record this department has compiled for the City is something the City is very proud of and that as a result of the efficiency of the department, the City has received many fine awards. He stated that it is most gratifying to him personally and he wished to go on record as being particularly proud of the department and its Chief. President Branscheid stated that all members of the Council concurred in these remarks. He cited the low fire insurance rates that the City now enjoys and felt that these facts should be recognized and the Chief and his men should be com- mended for their fine efforts on behalf of the City. Councilman Jones stated he felt that in cases of this kind, it would be appropriate to have the department head involved present when official notice came before the Council so that the Mayor could extend personal congratulations. He suggested the City Manager might be able to have the proper persons present in future cases of this sort so that they could be properly recognized. President Branscheid stated he would write a personal letter, on behalf of the Council, to Chief Lane, commending him and his department. 8. From the City Manager, recommending the acceptance of the work concerning the installation of a storm water line on Fountain Street, south of Calhoun Street, under contract in connection with Special Provisions No. PV 6-48-8, and that the Notice of Completion be filed. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that this work be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 9. From the City Manager, stating that the Alameda Board of Education has re- quested the abandonment of Calhoun Street, from Court Street to a point 100.08 feet westerly from the west line of High Street - and Fountain Street, from Fill- more Street to Calhoun Street for the purpose of joining Blocks 29 and 30 in order to connect the new school site to Krusi Park, so that it would be possible to com- bine the school play yard with the park and make one large recreational area. The City Manager also recommended that the following streets be abandoned at the same time - Fountain Street, from Calhoun Street to Otis Drive; Court Street, from Calhoun Street to Otis Drive and Clay Street, from Mound to Court Streets. After having requested the City Manager to make an explanation of this situation, which was done by Mr. Froerer, Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recom- Tendation be adopted and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. 10' the City Manager, recommending that ten members of the City's Engineering Department be authorized to attend the meetings of the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering at the University of Callfornial each Saturday from January 15, to February 26, 1949, and that a sum not to exceed 0'80. be appropriated for registration fees and expenses. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that ten members of this department be authorized to attend the meetings and that 080. be allowed for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branschoid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 31. From the City Manager, recommending that Office Engineer James R. Brummer, Chief Designing Engineer R. F. Lovejoy, Senior Civil Engineer Mark Hanna and Junior Civil Engineer Donald Wallace be authorized to attend the California Institute of Street and Highway Problems at Berkeley, from January 31, through February 2, 1949, and that a sum not to exceed 035. be appropriated for this purpose Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the four designated persons be authorized to attend the specified classes and the sum of "35. be allowed for their expenses. 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. 7 12Y From the City Manager, recommending that Officers Donald M. Hopper and Theo- dore A. Stone be authorized to attend the First Western Institute for Traffic Training at the University of California, from January 31, through February 11, 1949 and that a sum not to exceed 0100. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that the two officers designated be authorized to attend the course offered and that 0100. be allowed for their expenses. 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. 13. From the City Manager, recommending that Otto Rittler, Superintendent of Recreation and Mrs. Geraldine Leydecker, Supervisor of Playground Directors, be authorized to attend the California Recreation Conference, to be held at Santa Barbara on February 9, 10 and 11, 1949, and that a sum not exceeding 0100. be appropriated for their expenses. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the designated personnel of the Recreation Department attend this conference and C100. be allowed for their expenses. 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. 14. From the City Manager, recommending that Werner King, Director of Sanitation, be authorized to attend the Annual Dairy Conference, conducted by the University of California, at Davis, from January 31, through February 2, 1949; that he be allowed to use a City vehicle for transportation and a sum not to exceed 25. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that Mr. King attend the specified conference as requested and the sum of 41'25. be allowed for 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 Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. v' 15. From the City Manager, requesting permission to dispose of thirty Carib trees now at the City Nursery - explaining that this specie of tree is no longer used in the streets as its root system breaks sidewalks and curbs. He stated the approxi- mate value is p1.50 each. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to dispose of these trees. 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. 16. From the City Planning Board, recommending the denial of the petition from Abraham and Mary A. Jaber, for the reclassification of their property known as 1359 Pearl Street, from the "A-1" One-Family Dwelling District, to the "B" Two-to- Four Family Dwelling District. This action was taken upon the recommendation of Mr. L. Deming Tilton, Planning Consultant, who had surveyed the situation. Mr. Jaber was present and addressed the Council, stating that all owners of the nine deep lots on Pearl Street which are referred to by the Planning Board are favorable to a rezoning of their properties, five of the owners being present at this time and he requested the City Council to make the rezoning. President Branscheid pointed out to Mr. Jaber that this matter could not be handled by the Council, but must first go through the Planning Board. City Attorney Whitney stated this was the proper procedure to be followed - that the matter be referred back to the Planning Board for its action. Councilman Jones moved the matter be referred back to the Planning Board, with an explanation as to why no action was taken by the Council; i.e. the facilitation of further action being taken by the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 17. From the City Planning Board, requesting that the Board be authorized to engage Mr. L. Deming Tilton, Planning Consultant, to develop a proposed Master Plan for the Bay Fax,m Island area at this time, and subsequently to develop simi- lar proposed Master Plans for the remaining undeveloped tideland areas of the City. Councilman Sweeney stated that inasmuch as this matter was before the Council for the first time this evening and the members had had no time to give it any study or consideration, it should be laid over for two weeks for such study. Councilman Jones suggested it be referred to the Committee of the Whole for fur- ther study. Mr. Robert DeCelle, President of the Bay Farm Island Improvement League, addressed the Council, stating that it was the feeling of residents of the Island that this matter should go ahead immediately without any delay whatsoever, inasmuch as the people there are very anxious that the Island be developed. President Branscheid pointed out to Mr. DeCelle that there are financial considera- tions involved as to the cost of making such a plan and that the Council feels it must have some time to look into this phase of the situation before going ahead. He stated to Mr. DeCelle that there was no intention to hold up anything and assured him that it would be given prompt consideration. Thereupon, Councilman Sweeney renewed his motion that this matter be held over for two weeks, to come up at the next regular meeting of the City Council on February 1, 1949. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried. 18. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification, on the Board's Own Motion, of certain property situated on the west side of Pearl Street, between Eagle Avenue and Clement Avenue (if extended east) and on Eagle Avenue, between Pearl Street and Broadway, from the "A" One- Family Dwelling District, to the "B" Two-to-Four Family Dwelling District. Councilman Osborn suggested that since an ordinance has been prepared for introduc- tion, this matter could properly come up under that item of business. Councilman Jones suggested that regardless of what action be taken on the ordinance, the matter be referred to the City Manager for his examination to determine the existence of easements or any other encumbrances along the proposed right-of-way of Tilden Way. 19. From the City Manager, reporting on his investigation with regard to the pro- viding of additional office space for the Deputy District Attorney and also for Judge Knox. He has arranged for the rental of two rooms in the Times-Star Building for $130. per month, under a two-year lease. He pointed out that approximately $800. would have to be spent for office furniture, fixtures and telephone service. He recommended that authority be given him to proceed with the establishment of offices for the Deputy District Attorney in this building. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be followed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn. President Branscheid observed that the growth of the City has been rapid and the City Hall has been outgrown; that many public services which should be rendered to the people of the City cannot be furnished because of the lack of space in the City Hall. He suggested that it is only a matter of time until the City must have an addition to the building and that because of the crowded condition of the Police Court, the stop suggested by the Manager has become a very necessary one. The question was thereupon put and the motion was carried on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent; None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 20. Councilman Sweeney introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Addin, Section 44 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. RESOLUTIONS: 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3915 Calling for Bids on Sale of Improvement Bonds - Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment Project. No. 1." 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. Yr. Eustice, representing the attorneys who have handled this matter for the City, was called upon for an explanation and stated that it simply directs the Clerk to call for bids and refers to the Resolution of Intention with which these proceed- ings were initiated; that it provides for the opening of bids at public auction on February 15, 1949, and states that the legal opinion of his firm will be furnished the City for approval of the legality of the proceedings. He also stated that the list of the unpaid assessments will be filed on January 19, and the amount of the unpaid assessments will determine tl,e amount of the bond issue. Thereafter, notices will be prepared and mailed to the property owners and published in the newspaper, which notices will give all the salient facts involved in the matter. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3916 Transferring $10,500. from the Special Public Health 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. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3917 Transferring $13,500. from the Alcoholic Beverage Control 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. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3918 Transferring 63,000. 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 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3919 A Transferring 43,500. from the Parking Meter Fund to the General Fund." Councilman Jones questioned the propriety of this resolution, suggesting that at the time the Parking Meters were installed it was the feeling of the Council that a certain portion of that money would be impounded for off-street parking property and other traffic purposes. He stated that before making any transfers to the General Fund, it might be well to look into the matter to determine what the policy of the Council with reference to this fund is going to be. Ile suggested that Coun- cilman Osborn withdraw his motion. Called upon for an explanation, City Manager Froerer stated this transfer is to pay the cost of the operation of the Parking Meter Department and that in the adoption of the budget, the revenues from parking meter operations were considered as reve- nue other than taxes for the operation of the City Government. Councilman Jones insisted that a definite policy with regard to this matter should be established and suggested that the City Manager work out a plan for the future guidance of the Council. President Branscheid stated that when the next budget comes up, it would be neces- sary to determine what is to be done with the parking meter revenue and the action taken at that time will more or less establish the policy of the Council with re- gard to the revenue. The motion to adopt said resolution was then 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved Its adoption: "Resolution No. 3920 Transferring 4;3,600. from Contingent Fund 70-b to Accounts 70-e and 70-g (Insurance)." The motion to adopt said resolution was then 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3921 Accepting Conveyance from Alameda South Shore Land Company of Easement in Certain Real Property and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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. 3922 Accepting Conveyance from Santa Cruz Oil Corporation of Easement in Certain Real Property and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3923 Accepting Conveyance from Michael Hester and Maureen Hester, His Wife, of Easement in Certain Real Property and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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 Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3924 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (Cabral)." 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No. 3925 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (Razzano)." 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. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3926 Accepting Conveyance from Alameda City Land Company of Easement (For Seawall) in Certain Real Property and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." 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. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3927 Accepting Conveyance from Alameda City Land Company of Easement in Certain Real Property and Consenting to Recordation Thereof." 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. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: 4U' "REsolution No. 3928 Accepting Option of Purchase of Certain Real Property from Leitha Foster, a Widow, and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." 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. 35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3929 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (Christy)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by 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 Presi- dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3930 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (Foster)." 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. 37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3931 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (McCloud). 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). roes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3932 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and highway Purposes. (Marchetti)." 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. 39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3933 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (Bowmer)." 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. 40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3934 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Public Street and Highway Purposes. (Andrus)." • 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 41. "Ordinance No. 949, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Songey)." Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. 42. "Ordinance No. 950, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Cosso)." Councilman Sweeney 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. 43• "Ordinance No. 951, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Christensen)." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. 44. "Ordinance No. 952, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Anita Spadoni)." Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. 45. "Ordinance No. 953, • New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Fromm)." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. 46. "Ordinance No. 954, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Guido Spadoni)." Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. "Ordinance No. 955, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes. (Gino Spadoni)." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following.vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: Absent: None. 48. "Ordinance No. 956, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 2-521 of Article 2, Chapter 5, Title II, of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Fees." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 49. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - City of Alameda, as at December 31, 1948. 50. Grants of Easement - From Alameda South Shore Land Company, Santa Cruz Oil Corporation, Michael and Maureen Hester and Alameda City Land Company. 51. Option of Purchase - From Leitha Foster. BILLS: 52. 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 City Council at this meeting: General Departments, 321,096,32; Police Department, 06,796.37; Fire Department, 32,722.52; Street Department, 05,616.09; Health Department, 0907.54; First Aid Department, 060.95; Recreation Department, 31,912.60; Park Department, 31,548.33; Golf Course Department, 0762.50; Secia] Service Department, 333.38; Store Department, 3547.96; Pound Department, 046.65; Civil Service Department, 0115.; Traffic Safety Fund, 0314.20; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 3100.33; East Bay Municipal Utility District. Fund, 02,003.83; Storm Water Line Fund, 3456.74; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 33,797.31; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, 32.00. Councilman Jones moved the bills against the City as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 18, 1949, and presented 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 President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 53. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 1, 1949, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfully s emitted,