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1947-02-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 18 1947 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). MINUTES: 1.- The minutes of the regular meeting held February 4, 1947, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2: From Barrett Camp No. 29, United Spanish War Veterans, submitting a resolution petitioning the City Council to install a lighting system in Krusi Park. The communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole, with the statement by President Branscheid that this matter has been under consideration for sometime and is still being given further study. 3. From the Boy Scouts of America, Alameda Council No. 12-22, expressing appre- ciation for the splendid cooperation received from the City during the past year. The letter was ordered filed. 4'; From Mr. Louis A. Alexander, 3406 35th Avenue, Oakland, concerning his opera- tion of the refreshment concessions in Washington, Lincoln and Krusi Parks during the calendar year 1947, and also requesting that his present lease on the basis of $1,224. annually, be extended to a five-year period. Councilman Osborn moved this matter be referred to the City Manager for his study and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5 Jr. Gottstein addressed the Council and extended his thanks to President Branscheid for the public spirit displayed by the Mayor in making his recent trip to Washington, D. C. in the interest of the City. . President Branscheid responded, stating well laid and that upon his arrival, he the City's position and very much alive be necessary to follow all these things keep our position constantly before the matters of great importance to Alameda. HEARINGS: that the ground work for his visit had been found the people back there fully aware of as to our needs. He stated that it will through and keep them moving if we are to officials who have the final decision in 6: The matter of an appeal by E. A. Roby from the ruling of the City Planning Board, denying his petition for a Use Permit to erect and maintain an advertising sign at his place of business, located at 1011 Lincoln Avenue. Mr. Roby stated his position, pointing out that his business has expanded to such a point it has become necessary to display a large sign in order that people may find the office without too much difficulty. He also stated that many clients had remarked about the absence of a sign and as a basis for his request, cited a church sign on the corner in the same block. President Branscheid remarked that, in his opinion, it was not consistent with good planning practice to have this place of business in a strictly residential district. He pointed out that the petition had been denied by the City Planning Board on the ground that the sign, as well as its contemplated location on the premises, was definitely in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Howe stated that this being the case, he would move that the ruling of the Planning Board be upheld. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 6:' From the City Manager, recommending the award of contract to Taper Tube Pole Company for the installation of street lighting standards. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and con- tract be awarded to the above mentioned firm for furnishing the street lighting standards. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes; Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Brans - cheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 7/ From the City Manager, requesting permission to attend the Annual Spring Meeting of the California City Managers' Association, to be held_at Hotel Clare- mont on February 21 and 22 - and asking that 010. be appropriated to_. cover his expenses. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's request be granted; that he be au- thorized to attend the meeting in question and that the sum of 025. be appro- priated to cover his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1) 8`. From the City Manager, recommending that the request of the A. J. Hopper Company for an additional extension of time - from February 24, to March 26, - during which to complete its contract, covering the construction of the Broad- way storm sewer, be granted. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the A. J. Hopper Company be granted the necessary extension of time in which to complete the specified project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 9. Councilman Sweeney introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease of Certain Tide and Submerged Lands to Alaska Packers Association, a Corporation; Approving the Form and Terms of Said Lease and Authorizing Execution Thereof." The City Manager outlined the history of this ordinance and the benefits that would accrue to the City from the execution of this lease. 10. Councilman Osborn 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 17 -432 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (23) Thereto." UNFINISIHED BUSINESS: 11. Continued from the last meeting was the matter of an appeal by Roberts Enterprises, Inc., from the ruling of the City, Planning Board, recommending that certain property known as Blocks 12, 13, 20 and 21 - being more particularly de- scribed in the petition - be not reclassified from the "A to the "A -1" One - Family Dwelling District. A report prepared by Mr. L. Deming Tilton was read, in which certain recommenda- tions pertaining to this matter were made. Councilman Sweeney thereupon moved the matter be referred back to the City Planning Board for further consideration and study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried. President Branscheid pointed out that from the point of view of the Planning Consultant, there is no objection to multiple dwellings in the district under consideration - the objection being to the plans submitted for the type of houses to be constructed. RESOLUTIONS: 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3492 Designating Polling Places and Appointing Election Officers for General Municipal Elections." The motion toa dopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3493 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Furnishing Top Soil to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoptions "Resolution No. 3494 Authorizing City Manager to Flake Application to State Director of Finance on Behalf of the City of Alameda for State Assistance in Defraying Cost of Acquisition of Right -of -Way .for a New Street Connecting Lincoln Avenue and Pacific Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There- upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 15. "Ordinance No. 908, New Series An Ordinance Amending,Section 17 -362 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Parking Meter Zones." Councilman Osborn moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). 16. "Ordinance No. 909, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -342 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (4) and (5) Thereto." Councilman Sweeney 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 Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). FILING: 17. Specifications - No. MS 2 -47 -3 - For furnishing Top Soil. 18. Proposed Lease with Alaska Packers Association. BILLS 19. 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 Council at this meeting: General Departments, $12,139.85; Police Department, $1,835.27; Civil Service Department, $22.48; Pound Department, $67.70; 4 Fire Department, $1,007.87; Health Department, 0686.65; Street Department, $6,384.35; Recrea- tion Department, $307.46; Park Department, $950.30; Golf Course Department, $1237.78; Store Department, $666.21; Social Service Department, $70.73; Initiative Relief Fund, $5.40; Parking Meter Operations Fund, $605.06; Plan- ning and Survey Fund, 0'333.65; Veterans Federal Training Fund, $60.60; East Bay Municipal Utility y District Fund, $1,981.75• Special Street Lighting Fund, �' 2, p 972.44; Encinal Avenue Improvement Fund, x`179.29; Street Improvement Fund, $5.56. Councilman Howe moved the List of Claims filed in the office of the City Clerk on February 18, 1947, 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 fol- lowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent Councilman Jones, (1). ADJOURNMENT: 20. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 4,_1947, at 8:00 o'clock.