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1948-07-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 20, ---------- 1948 The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL 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 July transcribed. 1948, were approved as WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 21./ From Foley & Burk Shows, submitting application for permission to exhibit its carnival in the City of Alameda from June 28, through July 4, 1949. Councilman Jones stated that while Foley & Burk Shows have heretofore exhibited in Alameda, and have done so in a very satisfactory manner, he did not believe the Council should enter into any agreement a year in advance of the date of the permit requested. He pointed out that there might be objections to the show in the future which cannot now be foreseen. Councilman Jones therefore moved the City Clerk be requested to write to Foley & Burk Shows, explaining the situation to it and informing it that the request will automatically come up for action early in May of next year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. 3:/- From Blind Made Products Sales, presenting application for free solicitation permits for its representatives who are authorized to sell the products manufactured by the Training Center for the Adult Blind. Councilman Osborn stated there was the question of legality or regularity to be con- sidered in the granting of the request and therefore moved the matter be referred to the City Attorney for his opinion as to whether or not the Council can grant such permits without a fee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4: Mr. Frank Gottstein commended the Council on its choice of a City Manager to succeed Mr. McMillan and stated he was particularly pleased that it had selected a local man. OPENING OF BIDS: 5. On bid was presented from Alameda Times-Star for legal advertising during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, as follows: First Insertion Second Insertion Third and Each Subsequent Insertion 41.50 per square 1,25 per square 41.15 per square One bid was submitted and read from Jack Erwin Motors for furnishing one new Dodge Delux Tudor Sedan for the sum of $1,925.53. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $200. Both of the foregoing bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and report. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 7. From the Board of Education, notifying the Council of the action of the Board in voting to reduce its budget request of the City from 472,000. to $50,000. President Branscheid stated that the Council felt very gratified and very apprecia- tive of the cooperation of the Board of Education in this matter. The communication was then ordered filed. 8;"" From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to McGuire & Hester for the project of constructing and installing a Storm Water Line on Fountain Street, south of Calhoun Street, at its bid price of 15,207. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract be awarded to the firm of McGuire & Hester for the specified work. 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. 9 From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Gallagher & Burk, the only bidder, for the project of constructing culverts during the fiscal year 1948 -49. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the con- tract be awarded to these contractors for the designated work. 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. 10:7 From the Library Board, requesting permission to sell some obsolete lighting equipment. Councilman Sweeney moved the request be granted and the Board be authorized to dis- pose of these items. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 11. Councilman Sweeney stated that it had been called to his attention that the permit granted by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, to construct and maintain a grade crossing at Third Street and Atlantic Avenue, was about to expire. He therefore moved that John F. Hanson, Jr., Deputy City Attoi'uey, be authorized to make application to the Public Utilities Commission for permission to continue the use of the grade crossing for another year. 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. 12 Councilman Anderson moved the City Attorney be authorized to employ special counsel in setting up a Sewer Assessment District on Bay Farm Island under the Improvement Act of 1911, and that he be further authorized to make the necessary financial arrangements with counsel so employed. At the suggestion of Councilman Sweeney, the City Manager explained the reason for the Assessment District, as well as the necessity of the employment of special counsel. He also stressed the importance of the immediate formation of the District in order that sewage service might be supplied to the homes on Bay Farm Island si- multaneously with the completion of the main line sewer. Councilman Osborn thereupon seconded the motion and on roll call it was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presiden Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3789 Transferringp500.00 from the Cash Basis Fund to the Initiative Relief Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the f oliowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3790 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the State of California for Maintenance of State High- way in the City of Alameda During Fiscal Year Be- ginning July 1, 1948, and Ending Juno 30, 1949." 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. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3791 Cancelling City Taxes on Property of the United States of America." 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, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent; None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3792 Accepting Conveyance from Santa Cruz Oil Corporation of Easements in 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 President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3793 Accepting Conveyance from Alameda City Land Co. of Easements in Certain Real Property and Con- senting to the Recordation Thereof." 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. City Manager Froerer explained the two foregoing resolutions, stating that the properties embraced within these easements are necessary for the installation of the Bay Farm Island Sewer. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3794 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Alameda City Garbage Association for the Collection and Removal of Refuse and Garbage." 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. FILING: 19. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending June 30, 1948. 20. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - City of Alameda, as at June 30, 1948. BILLS; 21. 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, $4,896.16; Police Department, 4,118.24; Civil Service Department, $15.; Pound Department, $31.19; Fire Department, $520.54; Street Department, $614.26; Health Department, ,451.90; First Aid Department, 35.77; Recreation Department, $228.; Park Department, $1,824.13; Golf Course Department, $830.25; Store Department, $676.90; Social Service Department, $17.97; Parking Meter Fund, $10.12; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, $12,502.27; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, $78.81; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, L683.61; Traffic Safety Fund, $4,360.34; Longfellow Park Improvement Fund, $176.10. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on July 20, 1948, 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. 22" to adjournment, Councilman Sweeney suggested that Mr. James Brummer be introduced to the public. President Branscheid stated that Mr. Brummer is taking Mr. Froerer's place tem- porarily, introduced him as the Office Engineer of the Engineering Department and bid him welcome to the official family of the City. In response, Mr. Brummer thanked the Council for its confidence in his ability and stated he would do his utmost to prove himself worthy thereof. 23. President Branscheid commented on the Board of Equalization meeting held just prior to the Council meeting, pointing out that no protests were filed this year - and none had been filed for many years past, except those from the United States Government as a matter of form. He noted the presence in the audience of City Assessor F. J. Croll, and con- gratulated Mr. Croll on the outstanding record compiled by him as Assessor of the City of Alameda. Mr. Croll responded by stating that this is the first Council meeting he has enjoyed in the last 15 years. He complimented the Council on the appointments of Mr. Froerer and Mr. Drummer and stated he felt the City Government is in very fine hands. ADJOURNMENT: 24. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 3, 1048, at 8 :00 o'clock.