1948-06-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF T COUNCIL OF THE
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15,
e ALAMEDA
1948
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The meeting convened at 8:00 F. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
ROLL GALL:
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 of June 2, 1948, were
cribed.
proved as trans-
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At the opening of the meeting, President Branscheid called upon Mr. McMillan
to make an announcement.
Mr. McMillan stated that during the past year the Fire Department, through its
fine organization and efficient fire fighting, has brought great distinction to
the City of Alameda, which is somethinc, the City can be quite proud of. He
stated the City had recently received from the National Fire Protective Associa-
tion, a certificate placing the local Fire Department in first place for its
efforts in the Promotion of fire prevention week. He remarked that the winning
of this first place certificate is a distinct honor, inasmuch as it places Alameda
at the top of the list cf all cities in the State of California.
He pointed out that it is the first time a City of our size has ever won this
first place certificate. Mr. McMillan then stated that in addition to this certi-
ficate, the City has recently had a plaque presented to it from the United States
Chamber of Commerce for the finest accomplishments in the direction of fire pre-
vention among cities of the 4th Class. This plaque was presented to the local
Chamber of Commerce and turned over to the City for presentation to the Fire
Department.
Mr. McMillan thereupon presented the plaque to the Mayor, with the request that he
make the presentation to Fire Chief Thomas Lane and his Fire Department.
President Branscheid stated that on behalf of the City of Alameda, he was very
proud and happy to have our Fire Department receive this recognition and that a
great deal of credit is due our Fire Depart.rient and to Chief Lane for bringing it
about. He pointed out that this has a direct bearing on the fire insurance rates
in the City, stating that several years ago we received a reduction in rates be-
cause of our low rate of fire losses.
The Mayor requested Chief Lane to step forward and then turned the plaque over to
him for safe keeping, stating that the City is indeed proud of the splendid work
done by its Fire Department.
Chief Lane responded by stating that he wished to thank the Mayor, the members of
the City Council and the City Manager, on behalf of the Fire Department in accept-
ing this award, but wanted to assure them that without the united effort cf the
City Administration and the good people of the City, this result would not have
been achieved. He stated that all major cities in the country were trying for
this award. He assured the Council that the Fire Department would not relax be-
cause it had won the award, but would keep on trying to build up its efficiency
and morale even beyond the point which it has attained.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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0. From J. F. Hassle_ City l'anager of Oakland, endeavoring to ascertain the
extent to which the City of Alameda is willing to join with Oakland in the solu-
tion of the problem of mass transportation in the East Bay.
Councilman Osborn moved the City Clerk be instructed to answer this letter, stating
that the Committee appointed from the City Council will be very happy to sit in on
meetings with the representatives of Oakland and the other East Bay cities to see
what the plans are for future development of transportation in this area. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried.
41 From J. Henry Harris, requesting the name of his electrical sub-contractor,
as submitted with his bid on the project of improving and reconstructing Long-
fellow Park, be changed from Scott-Buttner Electrical Company to Clifford Elec-
trical Company.
McMillian explained this matter, stating that under State law, if there is a
change of sub-contractor, it must cane before the City Council for approval. He
stated this was made mandatory by the State Legislature as a means of preventing
the peddling of bids. As to the present case, he stated the bid was verified and
was on hand and there vas a difference of 475. between the bids of the two sub-
contractors involved. He thereupon recommended the requested change be granted.
Councilman Anderson moved the contractor's request be allowed. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried.
From Harry Young (The Hired Fan of the Alameda Times-Star) concerning the
need for two benches at the southwest corner of Park Street and Santa Clara
Avenue.
Councilman Jones moved the matter be referred to the City Eanager and that he
be authorized to take the necessary action toward replacing one, or possibly
two, benches at the point mentioned on an experimental basis. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried.
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6. From Er. Floyd Larkin, dated June 8, 1948, tendering his resignation as
a member of the Civil Service Board, because of the press of business.
Councilman Sweeney moved the resignation be accepted with regret and stated
that he wanted to publicly state that Mr. Larkin was a very capable and effi-
cient member of the Civil Service Board.
Councilman Jones stated he would like to add to the motion the request that an
appropriate letter be sent to r. Larkin, thanking him for his fine service on
this Board.
The amendment was accepted by Councilman Sweeney, whereupon the motion was
seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried.
lEARINGS :
7: President Branscheid stated that in the absence of any objections, he
wou]d continue the hearing concerning the adoption of the"Street and Cff-
Street Parkin n" and "Transit Facilities and :Mass Transportation" portions of
the Master Plan until the end of the agenda.
Councilman Jones moved this be done. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Osborn and carried.
Councilman Anderson inquired concerning the time for which the hearing was set
and was told it was set for 8:45 P. E.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
8 From City Treasurer Dallas, recommending that a refund of 9846.53 be ap-
proved for payment to United Engineering Co., as this sum represents an over-
payment of their 1947-48 business license fee.
Mr. E,cMillan explained that our business license ordinance fees are based on
the average number of employees working over the annual period. He stated
that this method of calculating the fee was incorporated in the ordinance be-
cause of the unstable nature of employment in the shipping industry. He pointed
out that the united Engineering Company had recently sold out to the Todd Ship-
yards, and as a result, it is entitled, under the ordinance, to a refund of any
overpayment made by it in anticipation of a full year's operation. He recommended
that the request for the refund be granted.
Councilman Sweeney moved the refund of ,i846.53 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 Brans-
cheid, (5). 1%oes: None. Absent: None.
9 From City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Signal Oil
Company for furnishing Non Premium and Ethyl Gasoline during the fiscal year
1948-49, at the bid prices of ;.1615 and. E.1765, respectively.
Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that con-
tract be awarded to Signal Oil Company for furnishing gasoline during this
period 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.
10. From City Manager, recommending that contract be-awarded to Heafey-Moore
Co., the sole bidder, for furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill at City Dump
during the fiscal year 1948-49, at its bid prices of 4.95 and c'.85, respectively.
No bid had been submitted for furnishing Top Soil, as called for under these
same Specifications.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that
contract be awarded to Reafey-Moore Co. for furnishing the specified items. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the fol-
lowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President
Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: :Tone.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager be authorized to purchase the Top Soil
in the open market. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
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call carried by the following vote. Ayes Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
11. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co., the
only bidder, for furnishing Crusher Run Base during 1948-49, at Its bid price of
1.70 per ton.
Councilman Anderson moved the City L'anager's recommendation be adopted. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President 13ranscheid, (5).
Noes: None. Absent 7one.
12: From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for
furnishing medium curing plant-mixed surfacing paving mixture at its bid price of
4;4.15 per ton - and to American Ditumuls Company for furnishing penetration type
asphaltic emulsion at its bid price of )16.165 per ton.
Councilman Anderson moved the City TTanager's recommendation be adopted and contract
be awarded to Heafey-Mcore Co. for furnishing the surfacing paving mixture. 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: Hone. Absent: ';one.
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and contract
he awarded to American Bitumuls Company for furnishing penetration type asphaltic
emulsion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (5)• :Toes: None. Absent: None.
13': From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for
the resurfacing and repair of asphaltic and bituminous pavement during the fiscal
year 1940-49.
Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract
be awarded to 7eafey-Moore Co. for the specified work and bid check be returned to
the unsuccessful bidder. 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 City Manager, recommending that since no bids had been received on the
call for furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Mix during the fiscal year 1948-49,
authorization be given to purchase this item in the open market.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and the City
Engineer be authorized to purchase this commodity accordingly. 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). 7oes:
1:one. Absent: :one.
15 From City Manager, recommending the City Engineer be authorized to negotiate
for all work provided in Specifications No. PVI 5-48-3, covering the project of re-
pairing sidewalk, curb and gutter during the fiscal year 1942-49.
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted and the City
Engineer be instructed to act in accordance therewith. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun-
cilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: Tone.
16: From the Layor, nominating Mr. H. A. Yiondolleck for reappointment as a member
of the Civil Service Board, for the tern commencing July 1, 1948, and expiring
June 30, 1953.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
17:' From the Mayor, nominating "r. J. Anis Quinn, as a member of the Civil Service
Board, for the term expiring June 30, 1951, to serve the unexpired term of Mr.
--loyd Larkin, resigned.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
18. From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Harold B. Fishe
of the City Planning Board, for the term commencing
June 30, 1953.
for reappointment as a member
uly 1, 1948, and expiring
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
19'; From the Mayor, nominating Mr. Rix Maurer, for reappointment as a member of
the Public Utilities Board, for the term commencing July 1, 1948, and expiring
June 30, 1952.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
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20 From the Mayor, nominating Dr. Donald D. Lum, for reappointment as a member
of the Board of Education, for the term commencing July 1, 1948, and expiring
June 30, 1953.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
21% From the Mayor, nominating Louis H, Larsen, for reappointment as a member
of the Library Board, for te term commencing July 1, 1948, and expiring June 30,
1953.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
22: From the Mayor, norinating Lr. Frank D. Kelly, for appointment as a member
of the Library Board, for the term expiring June 30, 1949, to serve the unexpired
term of Fr. H. E. Buddington, deceased.
The natter was referred to "Resolutions."
23 From the 7:ayor, nominating Ers. E. A. Petersen and Fr. James A. Chapin, for
appointments to the Social Service Board, for the terms commencing July 1, 1948,
and expiring June 30, 1951.
In connection with this communication, Mayor Branscheid stated that Mrs. Petersen
is replacing Ers. Frank Weeden who has served on the Social Service Board for the
past six years and has done a splendid job. He stated that Ers. Vieeden had in-
formed him that she would be unable to serve any longer because of the demands of
other activities upon her time. He remarked that it was the feeling of himself
and the members of the Board that the services of a very valuable person have
been lost to the City.
The matter was then referred to "Resolutions."
24. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to ElcCluire and Hester
for the project of constructing and installing the Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
System and Force Main on Bay Farm Island, at its bid price of 195,617.20.
Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and con-
tract be awarded to this company for the specified project. 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).
'Toes: Tlone. Absent: Kone.
25' From the City ?Tanager, submitting a detailed proposed budget showing the
estimated revenues and expenditures for the City during the ensuing fiscal year.
The tentative budget was ordered filed for study by the Council prior to its
final adoption at the first meeting in September.
In connection with this communication, Councilman Osborn stated that, in his
opinion, Mr. ::cMillan had done a very fine piece of work in submitting this
budget showing an increase in salaries. He pointed out that in drawing up the
budget as it has been done and leaking allowance for necessary improvements, the
same tax rate has been maintained, which is a demonstration of good management
for the City of Alameda. He stated that he wished to publicly commend Fr.
McMillan for this fine piece of work.
President Branscheid stated that everybody was in agreement that it has been
quite a task to keep the City's budget down within reason while still covering
a lot of improvements which the City so badly needs.
26" the Board of Education, granting to the City the use of the facilities
of Longfellow School playground during the summer vacation, including the use
of Bungalows Ko. 3 and 14, for the specific period from June 11, to September 1,
1948, under the direction of the Recreation Department.
McMillan stated that in connection with the award of contract for the im-
provement of Longfellow Park, the School Department has graciously consented to
allow the City to use the school grounds for recreation this summer, with certain
Provisions as to liability and responsibility for facilities and for accidents
occurring on the premises while they are under the control of the Recreation De-
partment of the City. He recommended to the Council that it accept for the City
the use of these facilities and that it authorize him to carry out the necessary
negotiations with the School Department.
Councilman Sweeney made a motion to this effect. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried.
TNTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:.
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27. 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 Amending Section 15-6210 of Article
2, Chapter 6, Title XV, of the Alameda 1,:unicipal
Code, Relating to Rates for Garbage Collection."
At the request of Councilman Jones, the City Manager made a detailed explanation of
the ordinance and its implications concerning the operations of the Alameda City
Garbage Association and the survey and study made of its cost of doing business,
concluding with the observation that the survey and study of this situation had
lead to the belief that the granting of the increase in garbage collection rates
was entirely in keeping with the needs of the Alameda City Garbage Association.
Councilman Anderson stated he would like to have it known that the investigation
mentioned by the City Manager had entailed the examination of the books of the
Association by a Certified Public Accountant employed by the City of Alameda and
that the action of the Council in introducing this ordinance is based on readily
ascertainable facts.
Councilman Osborn stated that it was his understanding that the Alameda City Gar-
bage Association has agreed to grant to people who will pay their garbage collec-
tion fees 6 months in advance, a reduction of 10 cents per month. This statement
was verified by Randal F. Dickey who was in the audience as the representative of
the Association.
President Dranscheid pointed out that this is the first time in 20 years that the
garbage matter has been reviewed by the Council.
Councilman Sweeney observed that the City was most fortunate during the war years
to have this Association handle the collection of garbage - that during this period
it kept its service up to a high standard under most difficult circumstances.
i;:r. Dickey stated this is the only Garbage Association in the State of California
that did not stop service or did not have a break in its service during the war
period.
RESOLUTIONS:-
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jon
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3730
who moved its
Rescinding Resolution No. 3439."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Csborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: Hone. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3731
Authorizing City Manager to 1:ake Application to
State Director of Finance on Behalf of the City
of Alameda for State Assistance in Defraying
Cost of Construction of Sewage Pumping Plant
Da- Farm Island (Project 1:o. 20-4)."
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: -Zone. 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. 3732
Authorizing City Nanager to Make Application to
State Director of Finance on Behalf of the City
of Alameda for State Assistance in Defraying Cost
of Construction of the Sanitary Sewer -- North
Side of Otis Drive (Project Ye.20-5)."
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.
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31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3733
Authorizing City Manager to Make Application to
State Director of 2inance on Behalf of the City
of Alameda for State Assistance in Defraying
Cost of Construction of the Bay Farm Island
Sewer System (Project ro. 20-6)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Csborn,
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 Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3734
Transferring 1, 28,000. from Parkin F Meter Operational
Fund to the Capital Outlays Fund.6
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.
In connection with this resolution, Mr. McMillan pointed out to the Council that
this transfer completes the payment of the cost of the parking meters.
33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3735
Accepting Conveyance from Loop Lumber and Mill
Company, a Corporation, of 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, Csborn,
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:
"Resolution No. 3736
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Longfellow
Park Improvement Fund" and Transferrin,7 29,000.00
from the Capital Outlays Fund 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, Csbcrn,
Sweeney and President Eranscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3737
Transferring ;r1,700.00 from Contingent Fund 70-b
to Expense Account 78-b (Garbage Disposal)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Csborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes : None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3738
Resolution of Intention to Order the Vacation
of a Portion of Broadway, North of Blanding
Avenue and South of Harrison Avenue Abandoned."
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The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Csborn,
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 Osborn, who moved it
adoption
"Resolution No. 3739
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for the Installation of a Storm Water Line
on Fountain Street South of Calhoun Street,
Calling for Bids and Directing City Clenc to
Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
In connection with this matter, Mr. McMillan explained that the storm drain pro-
vided for in the resolution is necessary to carry the drainage off a piece of
property recently acquired by the City, adjoining Krusi Park.
38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
'Resolution No. 3740
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for Improvements and Alterations to the
Health Center Building located at 2226 Santa
Clara Avenue."
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: :one. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
39. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3741
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for the Construction of Garage at Health
Center Building located at 2226 Santa Clara Ave-
nue, Calling for Bids and Directing the City
Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Csborn and on roll call carried by the fol-
lowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President
Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: :one. Thereupon the President declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
Councilman Jones pointed out that both of these projects will be taken care of by
State fi.mds provided for public health service.
40. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved i
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3742
Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Csborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
41. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Csborn, who niovod its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3743
Appointing Member of the Civil Service Beard."
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 ancl passed.
Councilman Osborn stated he felt the City was very fortunate in securing the
services of a man of the outstanding ability of Mr. Quinn.
42. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3744
Appointing Menber of the City Planning Board."
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.
43. The following resolution. was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3745
Appointing Member of the Public Utilities Board."
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: Hone. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
44. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3746
Appointing Member of the Board of Education."
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). Thereupon the President declared said
resolution duly adopted and passed.
45. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption :
"Resolution No. 3747
Appointing Member of Library Board."
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). Thereupon the President declared said
resolution duly adopted and passed.
46. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved i
adoption:
trRe
olution No. 3748
Appointing Member of Library Board."
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: Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
47. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved '
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3749
Appointing Members of the Social Service Board."
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: :'one. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
48. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3750
Appointing Member of the Retirement Board."
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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.
49. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adootion:
Resolution No. 3751
Appointing Carl Froerer City Manager of the
City of Alameda and Fixing Salary."
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.
Mr. Froerer thanked the Mayor and Councilmen for the confidence they have shown
in him by appointing him to this position and stated he would do his very best
to serve the people of the City of Alameda.
50. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3752
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 Position,' 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: :one. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
Councilman Jones requested 8r. icMillan give a brief resume of this matter and
Mr. McMillan responded by stating that the City several years ago put itself on
the cost-of-living basis in fixing salaries and these figures are derived from
statistics compiled by the United States Department of Labor.
ORDINANCES FOR PAS E:
51. "Ordinance No. 938,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Repealing Subdivision (19) of Section 17-342
and Adding a New Subdivision (19) Thereto,
Relating to Two-Hour Parking."
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:
No Absent: 'Tone.
FILING:
52. Financial Staterrient - Goodell, Byers Co. - City of Alameda,
as at Nay 31, 1948.
53. Specifications - No. PVV 6-48-8 - Installation of Storm Water
Line on Fountain Street, South of Calhoun Street.
54. Specifications - No. PW 6-48-9 - Improvements and Alterations
to Health Center Building.
55. Specifications - No. Pj 6-48-10 - Construction of Garage at
Health Center Building.
BILLS:
56. 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, 140,672.95; Civil Service Department,
.20.63; Police Departrient, 937.93.
, Fire Department, c1,333.10;. Pound Depart-
ment, 87.13; Street Department, )2,745.49; Health Department, 7,1,734.35;
First Aid Department, 73.71; Recreation Department, ,1,222.55; Golf Course
Department, )1,756.48; Park Department, y4,258.02: Store Department Y 4
r5 206.43;
i
Social Service Department, 159.57; Traffic Safety Fund, ,635.81; Gas Tax No. 1
Fund, „,60.65; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, , 965.50; Parking Mieter Fund, 17.85; East
Bay Municipal Utility District, ,;, 1,994.; Special Street Lighting Fund, 243.09;
Special Street Lighting Fund, ,443.12; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, 39.42;
Webster Street Storm Sewer Fund, ,2.72; Otis Drive Sewer Fund, '1,711.02;
Special Fire Alarm System Fund, -20.13.
Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Clairos filed with
the City Clerk on June 15, 1943, 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 Bransche'._d, (5). Noes: None. Absent: :one.
57:r At this time, Councilman Sweeney stated he would like to make a few remarks
concerning Flag Day. He thanked the President, the organizations, the citizens
and particularly the employees of the City cf Alameda for their fine cooperation
in putting on what was undoubtedly the greatest Flag Day observance ever held in
the City of Alameda.
President Dranscheid extended to Councilman Sweeney and his Committee the thanks
of the City for the excellent work done in making this F'lag Day ceremony a great
success.
58:' At this point in the meeting, the matter of the adoption of the portion of
the Master Plan, relating to "Street and Off-Street Parking" and "Transit Facili-
ties and Mass Transportatien" came on for hearing.
The proceedings had in connection with this hearirg were reported by an official
shorthand reporter and the transcript of his notes is hereby referred to and by
such reference made a part of the minutes of the meeting of the City Council
held this date.
In connection with the discussion of "Street and Cff-Street Parking" matter,
there was some comment from the audience concerning the lack of notice of
hearings on these matters.
Councilman Jones moved the City Attorney be instructed to make a study of the
natter and present to the Council for its consideration some form of instrument
through t'le use of which persons whose property is to be affected by action of
the Council may be notified of the proceedings about to be had. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
59. In adjourning the meeting, President Branscheid stated that if it was
agreeable, the meeting would be adjourned to meet in adjourned regular session
on Tuesday, June 29, 1948, at 8:00 P. Y., at which time the Council would go
into session for the purpose of receiving last minute reports on the closing
of the year's business.
Councilman Anderson moved the meeting so adjourn. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried.
Respectful- s,ubmitted,
City Clerk