1947-10-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 7 - 1947
The meeting convened at 8 :00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid,
(3), were noted present. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2)...
MINUTES
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 16, 1947, were approved
as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From Mesdames Aileen Koenig and Catherine Ray, 2830 and 2826 Fernside Boulevard
respectively, in further protest against the use of Fernside Boulevard by heavy
trucks.
President Branscheid commented on the communication, stating that this matter had
been before the Council at its last meeting and that the sign limiting weight loads
on Fruitvale Avenue Bridge had been removed. He called upon Acting City Manager
Froerer who outlined the steps which had been taken to follow through on this
matter.
Mr. Froerer stated that the City had, sometime ago, requested the City of Oakland
to designate Alameda Avenue as a truck route which would serve as a fine connection
on the Oakland side between High Street and Fruitvale Avenue Bridges. He stated
that so far, no action has been taken by the Oakland City Council in this matter.
Whereupon President Branscheid suggested that Mr. Froerer investigate further to
determine why the trucks are still using Fernside Boulevard, it having been his
impression that when the load limit was removed from Fruitvale Avenue Bridge, the
trucks could go back to it. He requested that a report be made_on this to the
Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
3. President Branscheid stated that he had a few remarks to make about the Alameda
Fire Department. He stated that it has been the practice and aim of Alameda to have
more efficiency and to build up a better City; that during all the war years, one of
the outstanding departments of the City has been the Fire Department and the effi-
ciency with which this department is operating has been nationally recognized on
several occasions.
He stated that last year the local Chamber of Commerce took as one of its programs
the furtherance of safety against fire among the merchants of the City and as a
result of this campaign, the National Chamber of Commerce has awarded a certificate
to the local Chamber for work done along this line. Alameda is pointed out as an
outstanding City in this respect and is the only one in California receiving this
award. He stated that at his request, Chief Lane of the Fire Department was present
this evening and he wished to present the Chief with a Certificate of Merit of the
City of Alameda in recognition of the fine work done by his department in conjunc-
tion with the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Alameda.
In response, Chief Lane stated that on behalf of the members of the Fire Department,
he wished to thank the Mayor and Council but wished also to state that were it not
for the full and complete cooperation of the Administration with his department,
there would be no certificate to award and therefore, credit must be shared equally
by the Council and Fire Department.
Councilman Osborn called attention to the dedication of the Fire Drill Tower on Bay
Farm Island on Saturday afternoon, October 11. He stated that the dedicatory exer-
cises will be presided over by Chief Lane and extended a cordial invitation to all
who might be interested in watching the demonstration.
OPENING OF BIDS:
4. Bids` were preseinted and read for the furnishing of eight new, 1947 Two -door
Sedans for the Police' Department, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions
No. 9- 47 -16, as follows:
From Morris Landy Motors
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of
From Codiga Motors
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Garland Chevrolet Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
522.63
372.95
549.96
The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
5Y' No bids were received on the City's call for furnishing one new, 1947 four -
door Sedan for the City Manager, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions
No. MS 9- 47 -21.
Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager be authorized to endeavor to purchase
this automobile on the open market. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and
Jones, (2).
6: Bids were presented and read for the furnishing of a Refuse Collector in
accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 8- 47 -15, as follows:
From Garland Chevrolet Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From A. L. Learner
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Leach Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Jack Erwin Motors
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
$468.17
960.61
251.00
460.00
The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recom-
mendation.
7. Bids were submitted and read for furnishing one new, 1947 Ambulance in accord-
ance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 9- 47 -18, as follows:
From C. V. Whithorne & Company
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of $730.82
From Superior Bus & Ambulance Sales Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 636.70
The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
8. Bids were submitted and read for furnishing one new 1,000 - gallon Triple Com-
bination Pumping Engine with All Attachments and Equipment, in accordance with
Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 9- 47 -19, as follows
From The Seagrave Corporation
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of
From Mack - International Motor Truck Corporation
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From L. N. Curtis & Sons (Maxim Motor Company)
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
17,082.65
1,800.
18,346.47
2,500.
16,680.49
1,675.
The bids were referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for study and recom-
mendation.
9. A bid was presented and read for furnishing Counters and Office Equipment
for the Auditor's Office, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor
No. MS 9- 47 -20, as follows
From Andreasen and Chambers, Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
$3,097.24
302.17
The bid was referred to the City Manager and City Auditor for study and recom-
mendation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
10' From the City Manager, recommending that the two pianos in the Recreation
Department - one at McKinley Park and one at Lincoln Park - be abandoned.
Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and
the pianos be disposed of. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried
11✓ From the City Manager, recommending that the sum of p2,000. be transferred
from the Contingent Fund, Expense Account 70 -b, to Sidewalk Repairs Account No. 22 -f
because of the unusual amount of sidewalk repair work necessitated by tree damage
to the walks and curbs in the City.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
12.``� From the City Manager, recommending that the sum of $1,000. be transferred
from the Contingent Fund, Expense Account 70 -b, to Police Radio Account No. 126 -e
for the purchase of an automatic radio recorder.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
13: From the City Planning Board, informing the Council of its endorsement of the
plan for a southern crossing of San Francisco Bay, rather than a parallel bridge.
The communication was ordered filed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
14. 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 Amending Subsection (1) of Section
12 -621 of Article 2, Chapter 6, Title XII, and
Section 12 -665 of Article 6, Chapter 6,,Title
XII, of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating
to Milk Production, Distribution and Sale."
RESOLUTIONS:
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3618
Canceling City Taxes on Property Acquired by the
City of Alameda for Municipal Purposes."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3619
Appointing an Acting City Manager During the
Absence of the City Manager."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote.. Ayes Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3). Noes: :None.: Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3620
Transferring $2,000. from Contigent Fund 70 -b
to Street Account 22 -f (Sidewalk Repairs) ."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3621
Transferring $1,000. from Contingent Fund 70 -b
to Police Account 126 -e (Radio Equipment)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3) . Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2) .
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3622
Accepting Conveyance from Roberts Enterprises,
Inc., of Certain Real Property and Consenting to
the Recordation Thereof. (Krusi Park Extension)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
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. 3623
Dissolving "Street Improvement Fund ", Creating a
New Fund to be Known as "Traffic Safety Fund" and
Transferring Funds from Street Improvement Fund
Thereto."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3624
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer on
the NorLh Side of Otis Drive, from Post Street to
Krusi Pump Station, Westerly of Court Street;
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 Osborn, Sweeney and Presi-
dent Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
FILING:
22. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending September 30, 1947.
23. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - City of Alameda,
as at August 31, 1947.
24. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - Bureau of
Electricity, as at August 31, 1947.
25. Specifications - No. PW 10 -47 -11 - Construction of Sanitary
Sewer along N. side of Otis Drive.
BILLS
26. An itemized List of Claims against some of the departments of the City of
Alameda in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this
meeting: General Departments, 01,737.55; Parking Meter Operations Fund,
w .92; Park Street Sewer Fund, 07,786.52; Webster Street Storm Sewer Fund,
$2,134.80; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 0618.60; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 029,285.93;
Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, 04,424.73.
Councilman Osborn moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on October 7, 1947, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2).
ADJOURNMENT:
27. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 21, 1947,
at 8 :00 o'clock.
Respectful pitted,
ty Clerk