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1949-06-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A inTaA. HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, 1949 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock F. Y. 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 May 17, 1949, were approved as trans- cribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From California Admission Day Observance Committee of Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West of Alameda County, requesting City's participation in the ,Celebration to be held in San Jose on September 9, 1949, and the appropriation of „i100. for the City's share in the cost of the Float, representing all the cities in the County of Alameda, as well as the County itself. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager be instructed to pass this communication on to the Chamber of Commerce for its consideration in view of the fact that this matter comes under its jurisdiction. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. ORAL CO=NICATIONS: 3. Mr. FranR Gottstein brought up the matter of the double line of traffic ap- proaching the Posey Tube from the Alameda side, with no officer on hand to prevent snarling. Councilman Anderson inquired of Mr. Gottstein if he could state when, in his opinion it is necessary that an officer be present to direct traffic into the tube. Mr. Gottstein replied that there should be an officer there on Thursday and Friday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 o'clock, and on Saturday mornings from 9:30 or 10:00 o'clock until after noon. 4. President Branscheid cited the recent editorial in the Alameda Times-Star con- cerning the tax rate, in which the Bureau of Electricity was given entire credit for maintenance of the low rate, and stated that while he concurred with the edi- torial opinion as to the value of the Bureau of Electricity to the City, he felt that some credit should go to the City. Administration itself which had, despite the greatly increased population and rapidly ascending cost of administration, main- tained the tax rate at its previous level. He expressed his regret that this matter was not brought out in the newspaper article as he is of the opinion that the citi- zens are entitled to all information on any subject which is under discussion. OPENING OF BIDS: 5( Bids were received and read for the furnishing of Ethyl and Non-Premium gaso- line to the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. US 5-49-5, as follows: From Union Oil Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 500. From Hancock Oil Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of 00. From Standard Oil Company .191 .171 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - .201 176 per .1834 .1684 From General Petroleum Corporation Accompanied by certified check in amount of From The Texas Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of From Signal Cil Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of From Shell Cil Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of F'rom Tide Water Associated Oil Company -- Accompanied by certified check in amount of .206 .186 500. .191 .171 500. .1835 .1635 500. .206 .186 500. .186 .1685 500. It It It It „ • ,TAVt. n^",/, 6 One bid was received from Heafey-Moore Co. for furnishing Crusher Run Base to the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, in accordance with Specifica- tions and Provisions No. T'S 5-49-6, at the price of ',1.70 per ton. The bid was ac- companied by a certified check in amount of 225. 7: Bids were received and read for furnishing (a) Medium Curing Plant-mixed Surfac- ing Paving Mixtures and (b) Penetration Type Asphaltic Emulsion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 5-49-7 as follows: From Stancal Asphalt & Bitumuls Company (Item b) Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From Heafey-Moore Co. (Item a) Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 20.295 per ton ,81.18 4.50 per ton - - 540.00 8 No bids were received for furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Mix, in accord- ance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5-49-8. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to purchase this material in the open market. 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). Nees: None. Absent: :Tone. 9.< Bid was received and read from. Heafey-Moore Co. for furnishing (a) Quarry Waste and (b) Earth Fill at City Dump, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, Fo. MS 5-49-9, at ninety-five cents and eighty-five cents per ton, respec- tively. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in amount of `i300. No bid was received on the call for furnishing Item (c) Top Soil, of these same Specifications. Therefore, Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to purchase this item in the open market. 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. 10: Bids were received and read for the project of constructing standard culverts during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-49-8, as follows: From J. H. Fitzmaurice Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 19, 2,000. 24,364. - - 2,500. 11. At this point, Jackie Rome, Queen of the Alameda Centennial Celebration, honored the Council with an official visit and was warmly welcomed by President Branscheid. 12 Bid was received and read from Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for the project of re- pairing Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provi- sions No. PW 5-49-9. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in amount of '.1500. 13:' Bids were received and read for the project of making improvements to the ITain Library Parkinp. Lot, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 5-49-10, as follows: From J. Henry Harris Accompanied by certified check in amount From J. H. Fitzmaurice Accompanied by certified. check in amount of - - From Independent Construction Co. Accompanied by certified check in amount From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of - ,040.80 125.00 717.00 120.00 739.00 80.00 519.00 60.00 14. Bids were received and read for the project of resurfacing and repairing Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions No. PW 5-49-11, as follows: From Gallagher & Burk, Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From Ransome Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 73, 917,50 - - 7,500.00 - 76,200.00 - 7,700.00 15. Bid was received and read from Alameda Times-Star for furnishing Legal Advertis- ing during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, as follows: First Insertion - Second Insertion Third and each subsequent insertion. - - ,;1.50 per square - .1.25 per square - - 1.15 pe square 16. Bids were received and read for Auditing and Accounting Services to the City during the fiscal year 1949-1950, as follows: From Goodell, Byers & Co. City of Alameda Public Utilities Board From George B. Middleton & Co. City of Alameda Public Utilities Board - 1,650. 1,650. 1,500. 1,500. All of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommenda- tion. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 17:f From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, submitting their report on the Count of Money held May 18, 1949, at which time there was found to be chargeable to, and under the control of the City Treasurer, the amount of 699,194.03, the sum which, according to the Auditor's records, should have been in 'e City Treasury. The report was ordered filed. 18( From the City Manager, recommending that Police Lieutenant Lloyd Wendland be authorized to attend the Ninth Annual Conference of the Federal Bureau of Investi- gation National Academy Associates, California Chapter, to be held in San Jose from June 9, to 11, 1949, and that ;,25. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Sweeney moved the City ',onager's recommendation be adopted; that Lieu- tenant Wendland be allowed to attend the snecified conference and the sum of 325, be appropriated for his 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). roes; None. Absent: None. 19. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Chaplin Motor Sales Company for furnishing one new, 1949 Four-Door Sedan for the Chief of Police, at the cash balance price of 2,168.16. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that con- tract be awarded to the designated firm for furnishing this automobile. 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' the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of certain old and obsolete furniture and equipment now at the Health Center, which is valued at ap- proximately 40. Councilman Jones moved the request of the City Manager be granted and he be au- thorized to dispose of the obsolete furniture and equipment as itemized in his letter of lay 31. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 21. From the City Manager, stating that work in connection with the resurfacing of Otis Drive, between Park Street and Broadway, has been completed by the Contractor, ,7,allagher & Burk, Inc., in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions No. PW 4-49-7, and recommending that it be accepted and Notice of Completion be or- dered filed. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that the work on said street be accepted and Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was secon- ded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. 22. From the Board of Education, submitting its 1949-1950 Budget for the Alameda Unified School District, showing that 73,000. will be required from current City taxes to balance its Bud et. The matter was referred to the City Manager for consideration in compiling the City Budget. 23' Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, transmitting copy of the resolution passed by its Board on May 26, 1949, adopting its 1949-1950 Budget. This communication and copy of resolution was ordered filed. 24' the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of certain property of the Southern Pacific Company, located near the intersection of lain Street and Atlantic Avenue - being more specifically described in the Petition. The property is to be rezoned from the "B1' Two-to-Four Family Dwelling District to the "D" Commercial District, for the purpose of constructing and operating a retail store. This matter was referred to "Ordinance,, for Introduction." 25. From the City Planning Board, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 12, nassed by the Board at its meeting held. June 1, "Adopting Krusi 2ark Portion of the Master Plan of Parks and Playgrounds of the City of Alameda." President Br nscheid directed the attention of the Council to the fact that it is necessary to hold a public hearing for further discussion and consideration of the plan. Councilman Osborn thereupon moved the date for the public hearing be set as July 5, at the hour of 8:15 o'clock P. F.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTION CF ORDINANCES: 26. Councilman Anderson 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 48 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. 27. 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 Granting to Key System Transit Lines, a California Corporation, a Franchise to Establish, ?:aintain and Operate a Local and Transbay Transpor- tation System Over Certain Streets in the City of Alameda, for the Transportation of Passengers for Hire as a Common Carrier, and Fixing the Terms and Conditions Thereof." NEW BUSINESS: 28: Councilman Anderson introduced the subject of the property in Lake County, heretofore under consideration as a possible site for a municipal summer camp - stating that the report on the matter had been made by the City I:anager, which shows that the topography of the site would not be suitable for the City's pur- poses and that the cost of Putting it in condition for such use would be nrohibitive. He thereupon moved that the person making the offer to the City be notified that the matter has been fully considered and the offer has been rejected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. Councilman Jones stated a most complete and satisfactory report has been received on the project, even though the City has decided not to purchase the property. He stated that, in his opinion, the Engineering Department is deserving of high praise for the fine report. Councilman Anderson suggested it might be appropriate for the City Manager to make an oral report on the matter at this time. Froerer stated that, pursuant to the instructions of the Council, he and several engineers of the City spent two days at the site of the property offered to the City. He stated that a thorough investigation was made of the topography; the water and its sources and the existing facilities on the property, and such other factual in- formation was comiled as could be secured at the site. He pointed out that the property is on a dirt road, four and one-half miles from a paved road - the dirt road into the property being a one-way road which is rather steep and has no turn- outs. Ile observed that it would cost a lot of money to run a proper road into the premises. He stated that less than one acre in the 320 acres of the property is level; that most of the property has been burnt over, leaving only a few trees in the immediate vicinity of the camp. The existing swimming pool is in bad condition and is covered and the dining building is far from adequate for a summer camp. He stated that the Engineering Department had made an estimate of the cost of rehabili- tation and this cost, including the cost of the site itself - and in order to pre- pare the camp for 250 guests - would be approximately 230,000. He stated further the cost of operation, including amortization at 4% over 25 years would be 64,O00. annually. Councilman Osborn observed that there has been a great deal of publicity concerning this matter in the papers, with a preconceived idea that the City was going to buy the property. He stated that wh.11e the City has for several year had in mind es- tablishing such a camp - not for the employees of the City, but for the residents of the City - the project will not go through until a proper and desirable site can be obtained at a reasonable figure. He pointed out that the mere fact that a piece of property might be under investigation is no reason for assuming that the purchase is going to go through. He stated he was quite certain the City would not be in- terested in entering into any deal for the purchase of Angel Island. 29. At this point, Councilman Jones stated he would like to have permission of the Council to be absent from the State for the period. from June 10, to 23, 1949. Councilman Anderson moved that such permission be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 30. The following resolution was i oduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4024 Cancelling City Taxes on Property Acquired by Alameda Unified School District." 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 Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4025 Accepting Conveyance from George Malmstrom, Also Known as George Malstrom and as George 0. Malstrom, and Naomi Malmstrom, Also Known as Naomi Malstrom, His Wife, of Certain Real Property and Consenting to the 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 Tresident Branscheid, (5). Noes: Kone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Csborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4026 Accepting Conveyance from George Yalmstrom, Also Known as George Malstrom and as George 0. ralstrom, and Naomi Malmstrom, Also Known as Naomi Malstrom, His Wife, of Certain Real Property 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: 'Tone. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 00 77 . "Resolution No. Providing for Expenditures in Connection with Veterans' Memorial Building." Councilman Jones moved this matter be laid over for further study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4027 Transferring ,15,634.21 from the Traffic Safety Fund (Expense Account No. 23-a -- salaries) to the Street Department Expense Account No. 22-c (Salaries)." 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. 35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4028 „ - Transferring 51,350. from East Bay Municipal Utility District Account Ho. 68 to Council Expense Account No. 28-b, City Advertising - Legal." 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). :oes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 36. The following reSOlUtion was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4029 Creating an Expense Account in the Council Fund to be Known as "Expense Account No. 28-j, Salary, Publi- city Director" and Transferring 4,150. from East Bay Dmicipal Utility District Account No. 68 Thereto. 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 nassed. 37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4030 Fixing Time of Payment of Salaries and Comnensation." 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. 38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Reso1ution No. 4031 Requesting Transfer of County of Alameda Funds for the Improvement of San Jose Avenue from Park Street to High Street in 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). 7oes: -one. Absent: :one. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and nassed. Councilman Osborn suggested that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Jones suggested that a letter go with the copy stating that this resolution is in line with the arrangements previously made with the Board. 39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption. "Resolution No. 4032 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with John C. Grantham and Shirley A. 7Trantham, His Wife, for Purchase of Real Property Required for Street and Highway Purposes, and Granting City a License to Enter Upon Same for Purpose of Con- structing Public Street and Highway." 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 40. "Ordinance No. 969 New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 15-524 of Title XV, Chapter 5, Article 2, of the Alameda Yunicipal Code, Relating to Dogs that Bite." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. 62 41. "Ordinance No. 970, New Series Changing the Name of Lincoln Way to Marshall Way and Changing the 'Tame of Atlantic Way to Patton Way." 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: None. Absent: None. FILING: 42. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - Bureau of Electricity, as of April, 1949. BILLS: 43. An itemized List of Claims against some of the departments of the City of Alameda, in the following total amounts, was presented to the City Council at this meeting: General Departments, ;',,i711.39: Bay Farm Island Park and Play- ground Fund, ,20.10; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, '.2,959.28; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, '0,373.78; Bay Farm Island Assessment District Project No. I Fund, 18,848.11; Longfellow Park Improvement Fund, 160.00. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 7, 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 Councilman Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 44. Prior to adjournment, Frank Gottstein brought up the matter of the Key System franchise and inquired as to how this franchise would affect the City of Alameda in the event the City wished to organize its own transportation system to San Francisco after another tube has been installed. The question was referred to the City Attorney and Yr. Whitney stated that Section 25, appearing on page 14 of the proposed franchise covers this situation and that the franchise would not preclude the City from setting up its own transportation system if it desires to do so. Yr. Gottstein wanted to know if the City could not charge the Key System a price within the City without giving a franchise. Councilman Jones replied to this, stating that feeling it was necessary to have the interests of the City fully protected, and the Council fully advised in the granting of a franchise, and the necessity therefor, the City had obtained the services of a specialist, Mr. Lorin East of Los Angeles. He stated that the pro- posed franchise set up in the ordinance in question is one that fully protects the City in every particular. Councilman Osborn stated that one consideration that would influence him in voting for the passage of the ordinance is the fact that the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other East Bay Cities have given, or are about to give, the Key Sys- tem a franchise in their respective areas and that as soon as the franchises go into effect the Key System will make application for an increase in rates and the people of the City of Alameda will be required to pay the increased rates, the same as the people of the other East Bay Cities, all of which cities will have a franchise with the Key System. He stated that if the City of Alameda does not have a franchise, it will not get any revenue, although the people of the City will pay the advanced rates. ADJOURNMENT: 45. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 21, 1949, at 8:00 o'clock.