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1947-03-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 18, -------- 1947 The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: .None. NUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held March 4, 1947, were approved as transcribed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 2: Dr. Hal. H. Shulsen addressed the Council, stating that he wished to have Coun- cil approval of his proposal to erect a portable outdoor skating rink on the Beth- lehem-Alameda Shipyard premises, pointing out that such approval is required under the terms of the City's Zoning Ordinance. President Branscheid suggested that this matter be taken up with the City Manager. Dr. Shulsen replied that the matter had already been taken up with the City Manager and he had referred it to the Council. Mr. McMillan stated that he had discussed the subject with Dr. Shulsen and had in- formed him that action should be taken through the Council. Mr. McMillan explained that the proposal contemplated the erection of an outdoor skating rink north of Makassar Straits Village and that the only question was as to whether or not there would be any objections on the part of residents in the neighborhood. He stated that he would be glad to make an investigation and report to the Council on the entire situation. President Branscheid then informed Dr. Shulsen that the Council would get the report from the City Manager and would take such action as it deemed proper based on that report. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 3. From the City Manager, recommending that the bids received for the furnishing of top soil in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 2-47-3, be re- jected and that the Council authorize the purchase of this material on the open market. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted; that the bids be rejected and the bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried. In connection with this matter, the City Manager explained that the low bid received was for '2.50 per cubic yard and that he could acquire the material on the open market at a lower figure. 4:/ From the City Attorney, concerning the payment of unpaid bills in connection with the project of the construction of Encinal Avenue under contract to the East Bay Construction Company. Mr. Whitney gave his opinion that the City may safely pay all monies due the construction company to the National Surety Corporation, bonding company. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Attorney to the effect that the Council order all unpaid sums due East Bay Construction Company to be paid to the National Surety Corporation, be adopted. 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. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 5. 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 Repealing Section 13-316 of Title XIII, Chapter 3, Article 1, of the Alameda Municipal Code." 6. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: A /4 "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Repealing Section 17-344 of Article 4, Chapter 3, Title XVII, of the Alameda Municipal Code; Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding to Article 4, Chapter 3, Title XVII, a New Section Numbered 17-344 Relating to Twenty-Four Minute Parking." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7. Under this heading, the entire matter of lighting in Krusi Park was reviewed by the Council with representatives of Sigma Alpha and other groups in the City. Mr. McMillan stated that he had received estimates on the cost of the construction and installation of lights in Krusi Park, prepared by the Bureau of Electricity in conjunction with two of the larger electrical companies in this area. He stated that it was his opinion that a study of the estimates, together with the cost of removing the lighting standards to another more permanent field, would reveal it to be unwise to install such lighting at this time. He remarked, however, that it would be his recommendation that the Council place itself on record as trying to get a p3rmanent field within the proper time. Mr. McMillan also reported that he had checked into the bleacher situation and had been sent from one Governmental agency to another, but that no bleachers were to be had . Following the report of the City Manager, numerous persons addressed the Council, airing their views on this matter. At the conclusion of the discussion, President Branscheid assured them that the Council is most desirous of furnishing to the citizens of the City any facilities which are needed but that it felt that some judgment should be used in deciding upon such matters. At this point, Councilman Jones moved this matter be referred back to the Council for further study in the light of suggestions made this evening, stating that he felt the Council could then reach its conclusions in fairness to the groups pre- senting the proposition, as well as to the City as a whole. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried. RESOLUTIONS: 8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3498 In Memoriam of S. M. Haslett. "WITH PROFOUND SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of the faithful and civic-minded citizens of the community, SAMUEL M. HASLETT, who served the people of the City for many years as a member, and the President, of the City Planning Board; "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of his long and loyal service for the best interests of the City in the field of zoning adjustment and development, the Council hereby expresses its sense of personal loss in his demise, and its full appreciation for his untiring and wholehearted efforts in be- half 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 Mr. Haslett that it may extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in re- spect to the memory of SAMUEL M. HASLETT." 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. 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: 44 "Resolution No. 3499 In Memoriam of Oreste Mautino. "WITH PROFOUND SORROW, the Council of the City of Alameda records the death of one of its faithful employees, ORESTE MAUTINO, who served the City for thirteen years. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of his long and well performed labor in the Park Department of the City, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its regret at his passing and its appreciation for his loyalty. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be apread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to the family of Mr. Mautino that It may extend to its members a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda adjourns, it shall do so in respect to the memory of ORESTE MAUTINO." 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. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3500 Determining the Maximum Parking Time to be Allowed in Various Parts of Parking Meter Zones Established by Ordinance No. 908, New Series." 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. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Re olution No. 3501 Transferring 16,000. From Capital Outlays Fund to Street Lighting Fund - Encinal Avenue."., Upon request of Councilman Sweeney, the City Manager explained the resolution. 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. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3502 Transferring $8,000. from Capital Outlays Fund to Street Lighting Fund - Lincoln Avenue between Webster Street and Fifth Street." Upon request of Councilman Osborn, the City Manager explained the purpose of the resolution. 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3503 Transferring ii12,500. from Capital Outlays Fund to Street Lighting Fund - Central Avenue between Chestnut and High Streets." Upon request of Councilman Howe, the City Manager explained the purpose of the resolution. 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3504 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as Everett- Buena Vista Acquisition Fund, and Transferring $4,000. from Capital Outlays Fund Thereto." Upon request of Councilman Osbol 1, the City Manager explained the purpose of the resolution. 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. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3505 Authorizing City Manager to make Supplemental Application to State Director of Finance on Behalf of the City of Alameda for State Assist- ance in Defraying Cost of Plans for Reconstruc- tion and Extension of Washington Park.(Project No. 47-7)." Upon request of Councilman Jones, the City Manager explained the purpose of the resolution. 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. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3506 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer in Encinal Avenue between Grove Street and Versailles Avenue; Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3507 Authorizing Execution of Service Contract between City of Alameda and United States of America for the Disposal of Surface Water in the Vicinity of A. A. F., Pacific Overseas Depot." At the request of Councilman Osborn, the City Manager explained the purpose of the resolution. 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3508 Fixing Salary and Extra Compensation of the Office and Position of Deputy City Attorney." Councilman Jones explained the purpose of this resolution, after which 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 Presi- dent Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. At this point, the President declared a recess for the purpose of making a canvass of the returns of the General Municipal Election held March 11, 1947 - following the conclusion of which, the Council session was reconvened. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3509 Declaring Result of General Municipal Election Held in the City of Alameda on March 11, 1947." 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. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 20. "Ordinance No. 913, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-342 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (6) Thereto." Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-- men Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, 5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 21. Specifications - No. PV 3-47-1 - Construction of Sanitary Sewer on Encinal Avenue. 22. Form of Service Contract - Between United States of America and City of Alameda, for Disposal of Surface Water. BILLS: 23. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several de- partments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council at this meeting: General Departments, i).18,805.68; Police Department, .;?1,754.43; Civil Service Department, ,427.75; Pound Department, 29.43; Fire Department, 412,794.96; Health Department, 085.45; Street Department, - 2,814.28; Recreation Department, 685.68; Park Department, 4,1,982.88; Golf Course Department, 007.18; Store Department, 059.80; Social Service Department, 297.33; Street Improvement Fund, 2,470.76; Parking Meter Operations Fund, 0_95.64; Special Street Lighting Fund, ,7,911.29; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, 1,981.75; Encinal Avenue Improvement Fund, 0„776.01; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 41,517.29. Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on March 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 following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 24. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memories of Messrs. S. M. Haslett and Oreste Mautino. The next session of the Council will be held Tuesday evening, April 1, 1947, at 8:00 o'clock.