1947-08-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
I-IELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5, - - - - - - - - 1947
The meeting convened at 8 :00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President
Branscheid, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 15, 1947, were approved as
transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUATICATIONS:
2'7 From Donald K. Quayle, Associate member of the firm of Weinmann, Rode, Burn -
hill & Moffitt, concerning property adjacent to and on both sides of Broadway,
north of Blanding Avenue, adjudged to be owned by Loop Lumber & Mill Company,
subject to existing street rights in the City of Alameda. The Company proposes
to deed the area of approximately 80 x 320 feet to the City .for a consideration
of $10. if the City will execute a twenty- five -year lease to the same at an
annual rental of =p90.
The matter was referred to the City Manager with instructions to proceed with
negotiations and report back to the Council.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
.
u From the City Manager, submitting the Tentative Budget of the City for the
fiscal year 1947 -1948.
Following the reading of the letter of transmittal, President Branscheid stated
that the budget would be referred to the Council as a Committee of the Whole for
further study and consideration and would come up in September for final adoption.
Councilman Jones stated he felt the City Manager was to be commended for the effi-
cient management given the affairs of the City as reflected by a budget which does
not demand an increase in taxes. He also stated that he was sure all of the people
of Alameda appreciate the efforts which Mr. McMillan has made on behalf of the City.
President Branscheid said he would certainly concur with Councilman Jones' remarks
and that he was very happy it had been possible to keep the taxes down through the
efficient management of the City's affairs.
4". From the City Manager, recommending that Ilarbor Tug and Barge Company be
granted permission to sub -let to H. Norman Eierman a portion of a building situ-
ated on property leased from the City, for the purpose of boat building and repairin
Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following
vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4).
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
5. the City Manager, recommending that Fire Chief Thomas M. Lane be au-
thorized to attend the convention of the International Fire Chiefs'_ Association,
to be held in New York City, August 19 to 22, 1947, and that 1;300. be appropriated
for his expenses.
Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted; that
Fire Chief Lane be granted permission to attend said convention and that .;300. be
allowed for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
6/ From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Heafey -Moore
Co. for the project of reconstructing Park Street, from Otis Drive to. the Tidal
Canal, at its bid price of p213,922.50 on Alternate "B ".
Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that contract
be awarded to Heafey -Moore Co. for the specified project and that bid check be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidder. The notion was seconded by Councilman Jones and
on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None.
7 /' From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Independent
Construction Company, for the project of reconstructing Webster Street, from Santa
Clara Avenue to Atlantic Avenue, at its bid price of $107,110. on Alternate "B ".
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that contract
be awarded to Independent Construction Company for the stipulated project and that
bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Anderson, (1).
From the Deputy City Attorney, requesting authorization to make application to
the Public Utilities Commission for a renewal of the permit to allow the City to
maintain the grade crossing at Third Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Councilman Osborn moved the Deputy City Attorney be authorized to proceed with the
filing of the application as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones,
Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Anderson, (1).
9. President Branscheid stated he had received a communication from Russell W.
Federspiel, tendering his resignation as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority
of the City of Alameda, and he would therefore nominate Mr. Vernon S. Yallop to
serve the term commencing August 11, 1947, and expiring August 10, 1951.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
RESOLUTIONS:
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3591
Authorizing City Manager to Make Application to
State Director of Finance on Behalf of the City
of Alameda for State Assistance in Defraying
Cost of Construction of Park Street Sewer Re-
placement Project (Project No. 20-3)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3592
Fixing the Salary of the Position of "Part Time
Laboratory Assistant' in the Health Department
(Account 42-h) 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: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3593
Transferring 1P7,500. from the Cash Basis Fund
to the Library Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3594
Transferring 500. from the Cash Basis Fund to
the Initiative Relief Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes; Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
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. 3595
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Webster
Street Storm Sewer Fund" and Depositing .Therein
$64,400. Received from the County of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent :: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the';, President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
In moving the adoption of this resolution, Councilman Osborn stated he felt the
City of Alameda owes a debt of gratitude to Harry Bartell, Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Alameda, as it was through his efforts and because
of his interest in the welfare of the City of Alameda that the City was able to
secure this money.
President Branscheid concurred with Councilman Osborn, stating that the Board of
Supervisors has been very cooperative in helping the City in all manner of pro-
jects and that this has been particularly true during the past year.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3596
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Bay
Farm Island Sewer Fund" and Transferring.
X68,000. from Capital Outlays Fund Thereto."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3597
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as 'Park
Street Sewer Fund' and Transferring $42,000.
from the Capital Outlays Fund Thereto."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on .rill
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
In connection with the last two resolutions, Mr. McMillan explained that fifty per
cent of the money required for the work on these projects would come back to the
City under Chapter 20 of the State Statutes. He pointed out that the figure men-
tioned in each resolution is the total amount for the job contracted thus far.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3598
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as 'Webster
Street Sewer Fund' and Transferring $1,000.
from the Capital Outlays Fund Thereto.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3599
Adopting Program for Improvement of State Highway
System on the Eastern Side of San Francisco Bay,
As Presented by Engineers Representing Alameda
County and the Cities Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
At the request of Councilman Sweeney, Mr. McMillan reviewed the program referred
to in this resolution.
19. The following resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3600
Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority
of 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 Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
FILING:
20. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending July 31, 1947.
21. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co., - City of
Alameda, as at June 30, 1947.
22. Annual Audit Report Goodell, Byers & Co. - Alameda
Municipal Employees' Retirement Fund - as at June 30, 1947.
BILLS:
23. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and some of the
departments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the
Council at this meeting: General Departments, $108.80; Everett-Buena Vista
Acquisition Fund, ,1;39.; Bay Farm Island-Park and Playground Fund, 774.
Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk on August 5, 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 Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1).
ADJOURNMENT:
24. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 19, 1947,
at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfull bmitted,
ty Clerk
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