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1948-08-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, -------- 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 Augus transcribed. 7 1948 were approved as WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2; From Mr. J. Paul Gutleben, 1917 Stanford Street, substantiating his verbal complaint made at the last meeting of the Council concerning the noise made late at night by operations at the plant of The Learner Company. He also inquired when the United States Navy plans to return McKinley Park for the use of the children in that neighborhood. He thanked the Street Department for its prompt action with regard to his previous complaint about a stopped up culvert at Stanford Street and Clement Avenue. The communication was referred to "Reports of Committees." 3Y From Ir. Neil Cunningham, Vice President of the Shoreline Planning Association of California, Inc., reiterating its invitation to become affiliated with and par- ticipate in the activities and program of this organization. President Branscheid commented to the effect that the City of Alameda is deeply interested at the present time in forwarding its plans for development of the shoreline and instructed the City Clerk to ascertain the requirements for member- ship in the Association; the dues to be paid, etcetera, and thereupon referred the matter to the Committee of the Whole. OPENING OF BIDS: 4.1/ Bids were received and read for the furnishing of one Portable Air Compressor and Miscellaneous Tools for the Street Department, in accordance with Specificatioris and Provisions therefor, No. MS 7-48-14, as follows: From Bay Equipment Co. 0,727.45 Accompanied by Bank Money Order in amount of - From Central Equipment Company Inc. ------ - - 372.75 - 3,485.61 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - - 350.00 From Mullins Equipment Co. Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From Edward R. Bacon Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of - From Western. Machinery Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 4,101.53 442.00 3,631.74 363.17 429.51 350.00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recom- mendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 5. From the City Manager, recommending that Mrs. Phyllis McCoskey, Public Welfare Supervisor of the Social Service Department, be authorized to attend Stanford Uni- versity Workshop from August 18, to 21, 1940, inclusive, and that 7.50 be appro- priated to defray her expenses. It was also recommended that she he permitted to use the City car for transportation. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that Mrs. McCoskey attend this session, use the City automobile and a sum not to exceed 27.50 be allowed for her 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 Branscheid, (5). Noes; None. Absent; None. 6.v From the City Manager, reporting on his investigation of the complaint concern- ing the noise made by operations at the plant of The Learner Company. He stated Mr. Paul W. Learner had been contacted to determine whether or not some adjustment could be made to prevent the night disturbance. Mr. Learner had pointed out that the work had to be continuous, but he would do everything possible to keep the noise at a minimum. 130. Following the reading of the communication, President Branscheid directed Mr. Cutleben's attention to the situation as set forth therein, stating that the company is operating in an industrial area and that it would be only through its cooperation that the matter of noise incident to the conduct of its business could be controlled. He pointed out to Mr. Gutleben that the City has gone as far in the matter as it can go and he was very hopefu1 that The Learner Company would be cooperative in abating this noise to the greatest possible extent. The President invited Mr. Gutleben's remarks on the subject and he responded by stating that The Learner Company had, sometime ago at the request of the Police Department, agreed to reduce the amount of noise made in the plant but since then there has been no noticeable change in the volume of sound coming out of the place. He inquired as to the possibility of rezoning the property occupied by The Learner Company to preclude its carrying on this business at that site. In response to a question by Councilman Sweeney at this point, the City Attorney stated that even though the property might be zoned back to a residential dis- trict, The Learner Company would have a non-conforming use which it could main- tain inasmuch as it had acquired certain rights and was entitled to operate in that manner. Mr. Gutleben stated he would get in touch with the City Attorney during the week and they might possibly be able to work out something on the matter. 7. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Gutleben as to when McKinley Park would be turned back to the City to afford a playground for the children in his neighbor- hood, the President informed him that the Government still has control of the property and there is nothing the City can do to force the return of the property until the Navy is ready to make such return. 8'.( At this point, President Branscheid asked the City Manager to make a report on the condition of a storm drain complained of by Mr. Gutleben. Mr. Froerer stated that the sewer line across the street has collapsed and also the line through The Learner Company's yard has collapsed and therefore it will be neces- sary to construct a storm water drain from Stanford to Grand Streets. He stated that to presently alleviate this situation, it is contemplated that a culvert across this corner will be installed and dlat the old cobble gutter is to be re- paired so that the water will run off. He reported that this work is presently under progress. v/ 9. From the City Manager, recommending that Police Officers Nordling, Kennedy, Thompson, Fink and Stone be permitted to attend the Seventh Annual California Technical Institute of Peace Officers' Training, which is to be held at Santa Rita from September 13, to 25, 1948, inclusive, and that the sum not to exceed :A00. be appropriated for their expenses. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the five Police Officers mentioned be authorized to attend the specified training school and the amount of 100. 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. RESOLUTIONS: 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3800 Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and Employees of the City of Alameda for Traveling Expenses." 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. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3801 Approving Final Map Submitted by John H. Pickrell and Joseph W. Pickrell, a Copartnership, Doing Business as John H. Pickrell (s: Son, of Proposed Subdivision of Tract 854." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3802 Authorizing the Execution. of Agreement with John H. Pickrell and Joseph W. Pickrell, a Copartnership, Doing Business as John H. Pickrell Sons, Covering Subdivision of Tract 854." 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3803 Adopting Specification.s for Furnishing One (1) New 1948 Business Coupe to the City of Alameda for the Street Department, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk 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: :one. 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. 3804 In Memoriam of Chester C. Stutt. %IITTI PROFOUND SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of the loyal and civic-minded citizens of the community, CHESTER C. STUN, who served the people of the City for many years as a member of the City Planning Board. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of his faithful and unselfish service for the best interests of the City in the field of zoning adjustment and planning development, the Council hereby expresses its sense of personal loss in his untimely demise, and its full appreciation for his untiring and wholehearted efforts in behalf of the people of the City. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to the family of hr. Stutt that it may extend to its rnembers a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence; "BE IT FtRTNER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of CHESTER C. STUTT." 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. 3805 Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda." 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). Hoes: Tone. 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: "Re olution No. 3806 Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE 17. "Ordinance No. 940, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision (16) of Section 17-431, Relating to Through Highways." 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. FILING: 18. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Installation of Improvements in Tract 854. (Pearl Court). 19. Agreement - Between City and John H. and Joseph W. Pickrell, re Subdivision - Tract 854. 20. Annual Report - Goodell, Byers & Co. - Bureau of Electricity. 21. Specifications - No. MS 8-48-15 - For furnishing 1948 Business Coupe for the Street Department. BILLS 22. An itemized List of Claims against the City of A].ameda and the several depart- ments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council at this meeting: General Departments, 0.1,425.70; Civil Service Department, 38.40; Pound Department, 04.01; Police Department, 6,505.94; Fire Depart- ment, ;2,713.80; Street Department, 1,813.67; Recreation Department, 1841.05; Health Department, 533.04; Fire Aid Department, i;76.97; Park Department, 1,819.62; Golf Course Department, ,1,611.31; Store Department, ?768.07; Social Service Department, 00.66; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, ip48,472.81; Traffic Safety Fund, $3,434.31; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 62.83; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 1,700.35; Special Street Lighting Fund, 25,643.28; Longfellow Park Improvement Fund, :,'9,756.14; Special Fire Alarm System Fund, 27.19 Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on August 17, 1948, and submitted to the Council at this time, be al- lowed 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: 23. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed in respect to the memory of Chester C. Stutt, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 7, 1948, at 8:00 o'clock.