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1947-01-07 Regular CC MinutesMEETING OF THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7, - 1Q47 The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. CAL The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi- dent Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 17, 1946, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Sherman L. Christensen, Distributor for the Duncan Meter Corporation, requesting an extension of time for completion of the contract covering the installation of parking meters in the City. Councilman Osborn moved the time for the completion of the contract be extended to January 17, 1947. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried. 34. From Royal R. Randall, requesting an extension of time for completion of the contract covering construction of the Fire Drill Tower on Bay Farm Island. Councilman Sweeney moved the time for completion of this building be extended to January 18, 1947. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried. 4. From the Alameda Real Estate Board, presenting a resolution dated December 27, 1946, requesting amendment of the Zoning Ordinance, with special emphasis on a proper and correct definition of the word "lot" - and clarification for procedure to subdivide bungalow courts and single lots containing several im- provements to separate owners, even though the resulting area is less than 4,000 square feet for each dwelling. Councilman Jones moved this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study and consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council and complimented Councilman Sweeney for arranging the presence of Senator Arthur H. Breed and Assemblyman Randal F. Dickey at the last meeting of the Council. He pointed out that this was the first time in many years that anything of this sort has taken place and stated that his only regret was that there were not more people of the City present to hear the discussion. He also spo He also spoke on the matter of the Fruitvale Avenue Bridge, referring to the story which appeared in the Alameda Times-Star. He stated that he was opposed to any new bridge at that location inasmuch as while we now have three bridges connecting Alameda with the Oakland area, 90/0 of the traffic leaving Alameda still goes through Posey Tube. He stated that while he felt the bridge should be replaced, it should be built west of Park Street. OPENING OF BIDS: Bids were presented and read for the operation of the refreshment concessions in Washington, Lincoln and Krusi Parks, for the calendar year ending December 31, 1947, as follows: • From Christ Antone Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of From Louis A. Alexander Accompanied by Bank Money Order in amount of 700. 1,224. 122.40 These bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. One bid was received and read for the reprinting of 400 or 500 copies of the Alameda Municipal Code, as amended, in loose leaf binders, as follows: From A. Carlisle & Co. Accompanied by a certified check in amount of 4,084.63 4,248.63 500.00 This bid was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITT.EES: 8. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Gallagher and Burk for the construction of culverts in the City during the remainder of the fiscal year, ending June 30, 1947, for the total bid price of 412,264. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that contract be awarded to Gallagher and Burk for the designated project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 9:r The City Manager verbally recommended that the work of improvement of Mait- land Drive from the easterly City limits to Bay Farm Island Bridge be accepted as the project had been completed in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 9 -46 -7, and that the recordation of the Notice of Completion be made. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the work of the above project be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried. 10v. The City Manager reported that he had written to Senator Knowland with regard to the financial situation of the City of Alameda, pointing out that by reason of the Government's ownership of a large portion of the City of Alameda, veterans' exemptions and exemptions to charitable institutions, it was felt that the Govern- ment should pay taxes to the City in line with the amount of property owned by it. He stated that he had had a very encouraging reply from the Senator on this mat- ter and also that the American Municipal Association had taken it up for action. He pointed out that the City of San Diego has adopted a similar attitude and the City of Richmond is now on record as supporting this contention and has written to Senator Knowland accordingly. He stated the City of Vallejo will also join with us in pushing this matter and he is very hopeful that with the cooperation of the other East Bay cities, some results will be forthcoming. President Branscheid remarked that this matter was very important to the City inasmuch as it is just a question of time until we shall be faced with some very difficult tax problems and it is necessary that we have some relief. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11. 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 Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision (b) of Section 15 -611 by g and Amending Section 15 -612 Thereof." City Engineer Froerer made a report on the subject matter of the above ordinance, stating that several companies have been manufacturing garbage grinders for home use and that the ordinances of all the East Bay cities have prohibited the dis- posal posal of garbage in the sewers because of the fact that it was not ground. stated that in order to make a determination as to whether or not the use of these grinders would be detrimental to the sewers, the East Bay City Engineers made a thorough investigation and test of advantageous that their use would be g effect upon the sewers. NEW BUSINESS: 12:' Councilman Jones stated that it had been called to his attention that a con- ference of Mayors is to be held in Washington, D. C. during the week of January 19, 1947, and that in view of the important matters to be discussed at that con- ference, it would be desirable to have the City of Alameda represented by its Mayor. He stated that there is also considerable business of interest to the City coming before the Congress in the present session - with Congressman Miller still working on the new tube with some possibility of getting it - and that this matter, together with the taxation problem, makes it imperative that we have some- body in Washington when the bills are being introduced to see that the City's in- terests are safeguarded. He thereupon moved that Mayor W. J. Branscheid be authorized to attend the Mayors' Conference in Washington, D. C. and that a sum not to exceed 4600. be appropriated to defray the expenses of the trip. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried eS• the None1loAbsPntote�ToneyeSPlotCVotingmenPresidentJones, Osborn, Sweeney, (4). Branscheid, (1). Mayor Branscheid thereupon made formal application to the Council to be permitted to absent himself from the City for the purpose of making this trip. Councilman Jones moved the Mayor be authorized to leave the State for a period of not to exceed thirty days from January 16, 1947. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Sweeney and carried. 13. Councilman Jones introduced the matter of the appointment of a Planning Con- sultant and Engineer. He stated that inasmuch as the Council has already inter- viewed two prospective Planning Consultants, the City Manager be authorized to enter into negotiations with Mr. L. Demming Tilton for the purpose of arriving at some basis for his employment as Planning Consultant for the City of Alameda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by_the follow- in vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5 Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. Councilman Jones presented the matter of the Service Awards to employees of the City, stating that for several years past, the City of Alameda has arranged a party for the City employees in connection with the Award Ceremony. He stated that the time is at hand for the Awards to be made and that he had met last evening with the Employees' Committee to get arrangements under way, but that the approval of the Council will be necessary before the plans can be prepared. He thereupon moved the Council authorize the City Employees' Committee to make the necessary arrangements for the Award Ceremony and the party to be given in connec- tion therewith. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 15'( Councilman Sweeney stated that his attention had been directed to the fact that there is a vacancy on the Retirement Board of the City due to the retirement of 0. A. Wilson, the employees representative on the Board. He moved that Mr. Ray Hill of the Public Utilities Department be appointed as a member of this Board to fill the vacancy. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3448 Memorializing the Congress of the United States of America in the matter of the Construction of a Second Traffic Crossing Between San Francisco and the Area Commonly Known as the "East Bay "." Councilman Jones suggested this resolution be read in full for the information of the citizens in the audience. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Csborn, 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 Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3449 Authorizing and Ratifying Investment of 000,000. from Active Funds of the City of Alameda Now on Deposit in Banks, in 7/8 Per Cent Treasury Certificates." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent :. None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3450 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing 20 -Foot Light Center Pendant Type Street Lighting Standards to the City of Alameda,_Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same . " City Manager McMillan stated the above resolution would provide for the installa- tion of light standards in the west end of the City, and that while it would be perhaps six months before the standards could be procured, their installation in that part of the City will be a fine improvement. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3451 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 1. (Lying East of but not Including Versailles Avenue)." The City Manager explained this resolution and the other ten similar resolutions to follow, by stating that the monies to be obtained through the contracts au- thorized by the resolutions would be for the purpose of planning storm water dis- posal systems for the City. He emphasized that it was very important that this planning be done inasmuch as it has become increasingly necessary that we segre- gate our sanitary and storm sewers. He pointed out that this work was_broken down into sections because of the fact that when. the work covered by the plans is finally undertaken, it will be necessary to reimburse the Federal Government for any planning monies furnished, such reimbursement to be without any interest charge; and the breakdown of the work into sections is to avoid the necessity of repaying the entire amount of the planning monies advanced upon starting a part of the work. The motion. to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent:. None. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption "Resolution No. 3452 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 2. (Lying north of and including Central Ave- nue, and east of Park Avenue (extended) to and in- cluding Versailles Avenue)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes; Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption; "Resolution No. 3453 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Fun ds -- Unit 3. (Lying south of Central Avenue, to and in- cluding Versailles Avenue)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Re olution No. 3454 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 4. (Lying north of Central Avenue and east of and including Hibbard Street (extended) to and in- cluding Park Avenue (extended)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, 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 Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3455 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 5. (Lying south of and including Central Avenue and east of Hibbard Street (extended) to and includ- ing Park Avenue)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent None. Thereupon the Presi- dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3456 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 6. (Lying south of and including Eighth Street to Hibbard Street (extended)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, 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 Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3457 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 7. (Lying north of Lincoln Avenue and east of and including Ei hth Street (extended) to Hibbard Street (extended. " The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes Councilmen Howe, 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 Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3458 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 8. (Lying north of Atlantic Avenue (extended) and east of and including Fifth Street (extended) to Eighth Street (extended)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, 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. 3459 Authorizing Execution. of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 9. (Lying south of and including Atlantic Ave- nue (extended) and east of and including Fifth Street (extended) to Eighth Street)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent:. None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. j 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3460 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 10. (Lying south of and including Atlantic Avenue and west of Fifth Street (extended)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent:, None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3461 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for Culverts and Storm Water Disposal Systems Planning Funds -- Unit 11. (Lying north of Atlantic Avenue and west of Fifth Street extended)." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, 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. 3462 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Furnishing Crusher Run Base to the City of Alameda for the Fis- cal Year Ending June 30, 1947, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3463 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Police Travel Revolving Fund", and Transferring Thereto From Budget Account 70-b the Sum of $500." Mr. McMillan explained that under the law, when it is necessary for the City Police to go after a prisoner outside the State of California, the City is required to advance the money and thereafter recover it from the State. He stated that no machinery has been set up for the City to advance this money and that it is unfair to ask the police officers making the trip to make the advancement. He stated that by the establishment of this fund, the money for such purpose will be made avail- able at the time it is required. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, 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. 3464 "With profound sorrow, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its loyal and devoted employees, Henry F. Copenhaver. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of Henry F. Copenhaver's fifteen years service to the City of Alameda, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses IN MEMORIAM OF HENRY F. COPENHAVER its sense of personal loss and the appreciation of the City of the service rendered. "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 Mr. Copenhaver, that it may extend to them a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council is adjourned it shall be adjourned in respect to the memory of Henry F. Copenhaver." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, 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 Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3465 Submitting an Ordinance No. , N. S., Amending Ordinance No. 276, N. S., Known as the Pension Ordinance, Entitled "An Ordinance Providing for a Relief, Health, Life Insuraqce and Pension Fund for Members of the Fire and Police Departments of the City of Alameda; Also for the Administration of Said Fund", to be Voted. Upon at the General Munici- pal Election to be Held in Said City on Tuesday, March 11, 1947." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Councilman Osborn stated that he had made the request that this ordinance be drafted by the City Attorney for submission to the voters in order that members of the Police and Fire Departments might be given the same treatment with regard to the time lost from City employment while in the armed forces of the country, as all other City employees. FILING: 34. Specifications - No. MS 1-47-1 - For furnishing Lighting Standards. 35. Specifications - No. MS 1-47-2 - For furnishing Crusher Run Base. 36. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - City of Alameda, as of November 30, 1946. 37. Auditor's Balance Sheet - For month ending December 31, 1946. 38. Agreement and Public Voucher for Advance - Between City and Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities - Covering Units 1 to 11. BILLS: 39. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, 573.98; Street Department, $1,459.79; Broadway Storm Drain Fund, $702.87. Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on January 7, 1947, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 40. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memory of Henry F. Copenhaver, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, January 21, 1947, at 8:00 o'clock. Respec mitted, ty Clerk