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1947-06-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF 'NE COUNCIL GB THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING., JUNE 17, - - - - - - - 1947 The meeting convened at 3:00 0. 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. IrINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 0, 1947, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEK OIVINTJNICATIGNS 2. / From Goodell, Byers 9,- Co., submitting its proposal to investigate the trans- actions and audit the financial records of the City during the fiscal year 1947- 1948, for the total sum of :3,300., apportioned as follows: City of Alameda, 1,650. and Public Utilities Board, 11,650. This matter was referred to "New Business." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council with reference to the transportation strike and offered his opinion as to the most obvious means of settling the dispute between the employees and the Key System. 1:/ Councilman Sweeney addressed the Council on the subject of the recent Flag Day Celebration, extending his thanks to the citizens of Alameda and to the City Counci for their aid and cooperation in putting on this program. President Branscheld expressed, on behalf of the Council, its appreciation to Co- Chairmen Sweeney and Jones for the fine program which they developed. OPENING OF BIDS: 5:" A bid was presented and read from Gallagher 0 Burk for the project oC construct ing Culverts and Cther ork appurtenant thereto during the fiscal year 1947-1040, for the total amount of ,13,2-55., in accordance with Specifications, Special Provi- sions and. Plans No. PW 6-47-7. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the sum 00 1,400. The matter was referred to the City :Tanager and City Engineer for study and recom- mendation. A bid was presented and read from Ransome Company for the project of resurfac- ing and repair of asphalt and bituminous pavement during the fiscal year 1947-1943, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor No. PW 6-47-8. The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the sum of 2,575. The bid was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommenda- tion. 7 No bids were received on the call for furnishing Portland Cement Concrete Mix during the fiscal year 1947-1948, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 6-47-11. 0;- No bids were received on the call for furnishing Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe for use in connection with the Bay Farm Island Interceptor Sewer System, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 6-47-12. 9. Bids were presented and read for the furnishing of Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings for use in connection with the Bay Barm Island Interceptor Sewer System, in accord- ance with Specifications and Provisions No. T,-S 6-47-13, as follows: From United States Pipe & Foundry Co. - - - - Accompanied by certified check in amount of From American Cast Iron pipe Co. - - ----- - Accompanied by bid bond in amount of - - - 00. 5,000. The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recom- mendation- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10. From Charles M. Romanowitz, Commissioner of the Public Utilities Board, re- questing permission to be absent from the State for one month, beginning June 10, 1947. Councilman Sweeney moved the request of Pr. Romanowitz to be absent from the State for the period specified, be granted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Jones and carried. 11. From the City Uanager, recommending that contracts be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for furnishing medium curing plant mixed surfacing paving mixture and to American Bitumuls Company for furnishing penetration type asphaltic emulsion. Councilman Anderson moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and contracts be awarded to the two firms mentioned for furnishing the specified items. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the fol- lowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to ileafey-Moore Co., the only bidder, for furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill at the City Dump during the fiscal year 1947-1948. Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and con- tract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for furnishing the specified materials. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Michael O'Keefe for the project of repairing Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter during the fiscal year 1947-1948. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and contract be awarded to Michael O'Keefe for the work stipulated and that the bid check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman 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. 14:7 From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co., the sole bidder, for furnishing Crusher Run Base during the fiscal year 1947-1948. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that contract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for furnishing the item mentioned. 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. 15. From the City Manager, recommending that the firm of Rubottom, Lambert and Lewis be sold Items Nos. 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7, and the firm of A. D. Schader Company be sold Items Nos. 2 and 3, of the Specifications for the purchase from the City of certain second-hand Railway Equipment, as each was the high bidder on the respective items. Councilman Anderson moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and the sale of the several items be made to the company offering the higher price. 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: Pone. vf 16. From A. R. Cranston, Plumbing Inspector, recommending the refund of a dupli- cate payment of a fee in the amount of 4.50, made by Mr. B. F. Fuller for certain plumbing installations at 320 Beach Road, Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the Plumbing Inspector be accepted and the sum of 0.50 be refunded to the gentleman in question. 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. 17:1/ From Mayor Branscheid, nominating Mr. Louis B. Gordon for reappointment as a member of the Library Board for the term commencing July 1, 1947, and expiring June 30, 1952. The matter was referred to 'Resolutions." 18. From Mayor Branscheid, nominating Mr. M. C. Godfrey for reappointment as a member of the Board of Education for the term commencing July 1, 1947, and expir ing June 30, 1952. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." 19V From Mayor Branscheid, nominating Ur. Frank McClintock for reappointment as a member of the Public Utilities Board for the term commencing July 1, 1947, and expiring June 30, 1951. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." 20. From Layer Branscheid, nominating Jr. William Nankervis, Jr. for reappoint- ment as a member of the Civil Service Board for the term commencing July 1, 1947, and expiring June 30, 1952. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." 21. From 'flayor Branscheid, nominating T,rs. Al J. Tathebat and Br. George T. Hick- man for reappointment as members of the Social Service Board for the terms commenc- ing July 1, 1947, and expiring June 30, 1950. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." 221/ From the City lanager, recommending that contract be awarded to Signal Oil Company for furnishing both Non-Premium and Ethyl Gasoline during the fiscal year 7947-1948. Councilman Anderson moved the recommendation of the City ranager be followed, that contract be awarded to Signal 011 Company for furnishing gasoline during the speci- fied period and that the bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful 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. HID BUSINESS: The proposal submltted by Goodell, Byers Co. was presented for action. Councilman Sweeney moved the offer be accented as submitted and that the Nayor be authorized to execute a contract with Goodell, Byers 1 Co. on behalf of the City. 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: ',Tone. RESOLUTIONS: 24. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3553-A Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Krusi Park Extension Fund" and Transferring &12,000. from Capital Outlays Fund Thereto." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by Lino 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3554-A Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Bay Pam Island Park and Playground Fund" and Transferring Thereto w5 000. from Capital Outlays Fund." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved it adoption: "Resolution is,o. 3555-A Transferring ;108,018.18 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Anderson, 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 Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3556 Transferring 2O,O78.OG from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund to the General Fund 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3557 Fixing Time of Payment of Salaries and Compensations." 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 dranscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3558 Appointing Member of the Library Board." 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3559 Appointing Member of Public Utilities Board." 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: lone. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3560 Appointing Member of the Board of Education." 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. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3561 Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board." 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. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3562 Appointing Members of the Social Service Board." 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. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3563 Appointing L'ember of the Retirement Board." 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: Pone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3564 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1947-1948." 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: Pone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved it adoption: "Resolution No. 3565 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Top Soil to the City of Alameda, 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 Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Pranscheid, (5). Pees: Pone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved I adoption: "Resolution No. 3566 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation of Sewage Pumping Plant on Bay Farm Island, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the 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: Pone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 38. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3567 Establishing Certain Positions of Employment in the City of Alameda and Fixing the Salaries and Rates of Compensation for Such Positions and for All Charter Offices and Positions Under the Jurisdiction of Said City. 11 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, (3). Pees: None. Absent: Pone. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and pas ed. P1 LI NO: 39. Specifications - Po. IdS 6-47-14 - For furnishing Top Soil. 40. Specifications - Po. PW 6-47- 9 - For project of constructing Sewage Pumping Plant on Bay Farm Island. BILLS: 41. 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, :10,714.60; Police Department, :4,216.64: Civil Service Department, ,;;222.11; Pound Department, :,36.23; Fire Department, J,262.48; Health Department, ,557.72; Street Department, ;A,527.66: Recrea- tion Department, 0„186.20; Park Department, 2,523.51; colr Course Department, :186.27; Store Department, y059.04; Social Service Department, ::210.26: Initiative Relief Fund, Parking 1,:eter Operations Fund, 110.30; Street Improvement Fund, 5,407.50; Planning 2- Engineering Fund, ,e166.05; Special ?Ire Alarm System Fund, y584.87. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 17, 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. ADJOURITEET: 42. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to assemble in adjourned regular session on Fonday evening, June 30, 1947, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully nitted, ity Clerk