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1947-05-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR. MEETING OF TUE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 20, - - -- - 1947 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 adjourned regular meeting held May 8, 1947, were approved as transcribed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: From the City Manager, recommending the rejection of all bids received for the project of constructing the Bay Pam Island Interceptor Sewer System. The City Manager explained that his recommendation was made with the idea in mind of holding the matter of the construction of this sewer open so that when conditions become better and materials become more readily available, new bids can be called for and the work can go ahead without any such delays as would be experienced at the present time. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be followed and the checks be returned to the bidders. 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. 3:' From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Pacific Clay Product for furnishing vitrified clay pipe for the replacement of the sanitary sewer on Park Street from Clinton Avenue to Otis Drive. Councilman Anderson moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and contract be awarded to the designated firm for the specified material. 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. 4:/ From the Department of Public Utilities, informing the Council that by June 30, 1947, it will have transferred enough additional money to the "General Fund" to bring the aggregate dividends for the current year to 091,640.46. It was also re- quested that the Public Utilities Board be permitted to retain the balance of the current year's earnings in the "Bureau of Electricity Fund". Councilman Jones moved the request of the Department of Public Utilities be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 5. From F. J. Croll, Auditor, requesting authorization to cancel certain outstand- ing City warrants. Councilman Sweeney moved the request of the City Auditor be .granted and he be au- thorized to cancel the warrants specified as Nos. 2520, 2521, 2675 and 7251. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried. J. From the City Planning Board, transmitting to the Council the approved Tenta- tive Map submitted by Fr. Harold A. Best concerning his proposed subdivision known as Tract No. 824, lying south of Central Avenue and immediately to the east of the Naval Air Station. At a special meeting of the Board, together with Mr. Best and the City Engineer, a thorough discussion of the matter was had and it was approved with the proviso that the subdivider provide a satisfactory bond to take care of any storm damage to the property. It was then ordered sent to the City Council, accompanied by a copy of the City Engineer's report dated May 14, 1947. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Planning Board be accepted and the Tentative Map for the proposed subdivision be approved subject to the proviso that a Bond be furnished by Mr. Best, the subdivider. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 7. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of certain property situated on the west side of Pearl Street, beginning 106 feet south of Lincoln Avenue - with a total frontage of 239.75 feet and depth of 206.92 feet - being more specifically described in the petition. It was requested that this area be rezoned from the "A" One-Family Dwelling District to the "B" Two-to-Four Family Dwelling District for the purpose of constructing multiple dwellings in a court. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Planning Board be approved. the motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried. The matter was then referred to "Ordinances for Introduction". 8V From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of certain property situated on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, beginning 50.28 feet west from Stanton Street, with frontage of 25.14 feet and depth of 100.18 feet - known as 1535 Lincoln Avenue. It was requested that this lot be rezoned from the "B" Two-to-Four Family Dwelling District to the "D" Commercial District, for the pur- pose of constructing a real estate office building. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Planning Board be approved The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. The matter was then referred to "Ordinances for Introduction". v( 9. From the City Manager, stating that the work under contract to Manuel Enos for the construction of a 6" sanitary sewer on Encinal Avenue between Grove Street and Versailles Avenue has been satisfactorily finished and recommending that the project be accepted and Notice of Completion be ordered filed. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved; that the work on the specified project be accepted and Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 10. From the City Manager, recommending the acceptance of work performed by Alaska Packers Company for changing the location of the sanitary sewer system adjacent to the Kieckhefer Container Company building on Buena Vista Avenue, as thirty-five days have elapsed since the filing of Notice of Completion. In connection with this matter, the City Manager also explained that this work in- volved the change in location of a sewer that would have been under the building of the Kieckhefer Container Company and the company had the work done and had paid for it. It is now acceptable to the City as our own work. Councilman Anderson moved the adoption of the City Manager's recommendation. 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. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 11. Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 38 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series. 12. 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 Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 39 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." RESOLUTIONS: 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3529 Adopting Specifications for Purchasing from the City of Alameda Second-Eland Railway Equipment Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3530 • Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Gasoline to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1947- 1948, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3531 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill 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 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. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3532 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Furnishing Crusher Run Base to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1947-1948, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No. 3533 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Paving Mixture., and Asphaltic Emulsions to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing 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 Anderson, 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. 3534 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Construction of Storm Water Disposal System, Webster Street North of Tynan Avenue, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3535 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1948." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jorps, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3536 Transferring V7,500. from Budget Account No. 124-d (Fire Apparatus and Auto Equipment) to Budget Account No. 26 (Police)." emit716-At) "4' 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. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3537 Transferring 12,500. from Budget Account 70-k (Compensation Ins.) to Budget Account 26 (Police)." 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution. No. 3538 Creating and Establishing One (1) Additional Position of "Assistant Fire Chief" in the Fire Department of the City of Alameda." 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. Concerning the creation of the position of Assistant Fire Chief, the City Manager explained that the change to a 72-hour shift in the Fire Department makes the crea- tion of this position necessary. While the work of a third Assistant Chief has been performed by a captain in the Fire Department, the arrangement has not been entirely satisfactory. He pointed out that the fire training program now in ef- fect and the requirement for the training of the entire personnel in this depart- ment on the Fire Drill Tower, makes this step highly advisable. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3539 Cancelling Costs, Interest, Penalties and Personal Property Taxes on Property of the United States of America." 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. The City Attorney explained that the property involved formerly belonged to some Japanese and was taken over by the Alien Property Custodian. He pointed out that while the Government can pay basic taxes, it cannot pay penalties or interest and that the personal property tax assessment was levied in error inasmuch as there was no personal property. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3540 Approving Recommendation of Bureau of Electricity, Department of Public Utilities, and Adopting Standards for Street Lighting Electroliers in Residential Areas in 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). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. The City Manager explained this matter by exhibiting drawings of the proposed new type of standard which would be covered by the specifications to be adopted and pointed out the differences in cost of the old type standard and some advantages that would accrue through use of the standard recommended. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 25. "Ordinance No. 918, New Series An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Lands for Public Parks and Other Municipal Purposes." Councilman Osborn moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. Councilman Jones asked that this matter be explained and Mr. McMi lan pointed out on the map of the City certain areas on Bay Farm Island which would be acquired for the purpose of extending the limits of Godfrey Park, indicating that the area in- volved was some fourteen acres and that the delinquent taxes on the property would just about cover the cost of the property to the City. 26. "Ordinance No. 919, New Series An Ordinance Repealing Section 17-333 of Article Chapter 3, Title XVII, of the Alameda Municipal Code; Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding to Article 3, Chapter 3, Title XVII, a New Section Numbered 17-333, Relating to All Time No Parking." Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes None. Absent: None. 27. "Ordinance No. 920, New Series An Ordinance Repealing Section 17-341 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 17-341, Relating to One-Hour Parking." Councilman Jones 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 Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. "Ordinance No. 921 New Series An Ordinance Repealing Section 17-342 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 17-342, Relating to Two-Hour Parking." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 29. "Ordinance No. 922, New Series An Ordinance Vacating Certain Sewer Easements and Authorizing the Execution of a Quitclaim Deed to Alaska Packers Association, a Corporation." Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 30. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers ("r Co. - City of Alameda, as at April 30, 1947. 31. Specifications and Provisions - For Purchasing from the City, Second-hand Railway Equipment. 32. Specifications - No. MS 5-47-7 - For furnishing Gasoline. 33. Specifications - No. MS 5-47-8 - For furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill. 34. Specifications - No. 1S 5-47-9 - For furnishing Crusher Run. Base. FILING, Continued: 35. Specifications - No. MS 5-47-10 - For furnishing Street Paving Mixtures. 36. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 5-47-3 - Project of Constructing Storm Water Disposal System - Webster Street, North of Tynan Avenue. 37. Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans - No. PW 5-47-4 - Project of Repairing Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter. BILLS: 38. 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, $7,541.50; Police Department, P0,134.77; Civil Service Department, 0154.66; Pound Department, 036.07; Fire Department, 0817.83; Street Department, 2,797.45; Health Department, i1662.47; Recreation Department, 0625.80; Park Department, 02,480.91; Golf Course Department, 096.02; Store Department, 058.02; Social Service Department, ,65.78; Initiative Relief Fund, 0_6.00; Street Improvement Fund, 0956.03; Parking Meter Fund, 057.60; Park- ing Meter Operations Fund, ip105.99; Special Fire Alarm System Fund, 19593.94; Fire Drill Tower Fund, 0946.85J, Planning & Engineering Survey Fund, 42,352.41; Special Street Lighting Fund, 0225.19; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, 0„990.58; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, ,p3,382.64; Encinal Avenue Sanitary Sewer Fund, 0_,505.70. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 20, 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 Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 39. Prior to adjournment, President Branscheid noted the presence of Mr. Walter S. Howe, ex Councilman, in the audience and extended greetings. ADJOURNMENT: 40. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council ad- journed to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 3, 1947, at 8:00 a/clock. Respectfully su'l3Mitted,