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1947-10-22 Regular CC Minutes18 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 22, . 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 October 7, 1947, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2V From Agathe E. Bentson, 1901 Lafayette Street, protesting against the parking nuisance created between 7:00 a. m. and 4:30 P. Y., by employees of General Engi- neering and Drydock Corporation, in the vicinity bounded by Union and Stanford Streets and Buena Vista and Clement Avenues. The matter was referred to the City Manager with the request that he study the situation and report his recommendation to the Council at its next meeting. 3. From Edgar A. Jones, concerning an exchange of certain properties in the East end of the City. The communication was accompanied by a map designating the parcels of land involved in this proposal. The matter was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. 4. From Taper Tube Pole Co., requesting a ninety-day extension of time on its contract with the City, dated February 28, 1947, in which to deliver certain materials. Mr. McMillan explained that this contract involves the furnishing of lighting standards for the completion of the lighting on Central Avenue and certain streets in the west end of the City. He recommended the time be extended ninety days. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and the ninety-day extension be granted to Taper Tube Pole Co. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 5. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council on the matter of Posey Tube - its inadequacy and inefficient operation. He discussed the matter of drunken driving in the Tube and renewed his objection to the absence of the county tow car from the mouth of the Tube during the greater part of the day. He suggested also that a police officer should be stationed at each end of the Tube and inquired into the possibility of having 6th Street in Oakland re-opened for a right turn into the Tube. He stated that several years ago, at his instigation, a meeting was held between himself, the City Managers of Oakland and Alameda, a representative of the Board of Supervisors and the Chief of Police of Alameda, to discuss the proper operation of the Tube and the maintenance of high standards of safety therein. Mr. McMillan stated that he would be glad to arrange a similar meeting for the purpose of discussing the future operation of the Tube. Mr. Gottstein thanked the Council and the City Manager for their action taken in the matter of rerouting busses at the Oakland end of the Tube, but objected strenuously to the busses on the Alameda side being given preference over all other cars in entering the Tube during the evening peak hours. 0. Mr. A. C. Agnew, representing "Alamedans, Incorporated", addressed the Council on the matter of the shore line master plan, inquiring as to whether or not that plan was to be presented for action by the Council at this meeting. At the request of the President, Mr..McMillan explained that the plan has been approved by the Planning Board and that it will come up to the Council by letter of transmittal at some future date. Mr. Agnew asked permission to appear before the Council to speak on the matter. President Branscheid stated that if Mr. Agnew wished to address the Council on the subject this evening, he would be glad to have the plan presented to the Council for action at this time in order that Mr. Agnew might present his arguments. 9 Mr. Agnew stated he would rather have the matter come up in its regular course and it was allowed to stand at that point, with the assurance that Mr. Agnew and Mr. Birkholm would be given ample notice of its appearance on the Council. agenda. OPENING OF BIDS: 7. Bids were presented and read for the project of constructing a sanitary sewer along the north side of Otis Drive, from Post Street to Krusi Pump Station westerly of Court Street, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 10-47-11, as follows: From B. Miles Thomas Accompanied by certified check in amount of From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by certified check in amount of $10,173.20 1,020. 25,190.00 2,600. The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recom- mendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 8. From the City Manager, recommending the transfer of 42 1000. from Capital Outlays Fund to the Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund for the purchase of vitrified sewer pipe. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." 9:/ From the City Planning Board, transmitting the Tentative Yap of the proposed subdivision located on the west side of Pearl Street, south of Lincoln Avenue - known as Tract No. 854, for the approval of the Council. Councilman Jones moved the Tentative Map as submitted be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. v/ 10. From the City Manager, recommending that contracts be awarded to Jack Erwin Motors for furnishing Item No. 1 - a 11 or 2-ton Truck and Chassis; and to Leach Company for furnishing Item No. 2 - an 8 Cubic Yard (Minimum) Refuse Collector and Disposal Body - in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 8-47-15. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted - that contracts be awarded to these two firms for the items specified and checks be re- turned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion 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). 11. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors for furnishing eight new 1947 two-door Ford Sedans, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions, No. MS 9-47-16. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted - that con- tract be awarded to Morris Landy Motors for furnishing the eight automobiles and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman 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). 12: From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Superior Bus and Ambulance Sales Co. for furnishing one ambulance at the bid price of $6,177.34. Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted - that contract be awarded to said company for furnishing this equipment and bid check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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). 13. From the City Manager, recommending that the bid received from Andreasen and Chambers, Inc. for furnishing Counters and Office Equipment for the Auditor's Office, be rejected and he be authorized to purchase these items in the open market. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved; - that the bid be rejected and the check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. 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). 14:' A communication was read from Fire Chief Lane, setting forth his recommendation concerning the purchase of a new 1,000-gallon Triple Combination Pumping Engine, with All Attachments and Equipment. Following this, the City Manager recommended the contract be awarded to The Seagrave Corporation for furnishing this equipment. Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted - that contract be awarded to said company and the bid checks be returned to the unsuccess- ful bidders. 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). Councilman Jones commented upon the fine study of the situation made by Fire Chief Lane. Councilman Sweeney commended the Fire Chief for the superior type of service he is rendering to the City and his over -all capability in the discharge of his duties. President Branscheid commented on the fine exhibition made by the Fire Department in the dedication of the Fire Drill Tower. 15. Mr. McMillan stated he would like to make a report on the Conference of the American Municipal Association to be held in New Orleans between November 2 and 6, 1947. He briefly outlined the objectives of this Conference, pointing out parti- cularly that a Congressional Committee made up of members of both the Senate and the House would be present to discuss with the City representatives some plan for adoption by the Federal Government to aid the cities in carrying the heavy load which has been placed upon them due to the spreading out of Government holdings within the cities. He recommended that some members of the City Council be au- thorized to attend this meeting, expressing the opinion that it would be well worth the expense involved. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3625 Transferring ;21,000. from Capital Outlays Fund to Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund for Purchase of Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3626 Approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Major Importance." 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. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3627 Approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax Allocated for State Highways." 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. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3628 Authorizing City Manager to Address Letter to State Controller in Connection with Alcoholic Beverage Control Act." 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. The City Manager explained why the letter is to be written - just as a means of protection to the City in the event the State Controller's interpretation of the recent legislation on this matter is found to be in error and the City would therefore be entitled to a larger disbursement of funds. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3629 Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Land for Extension of Park Street Southwesterly 120 feet, More or Less, from Otis Drive." 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. Mr. McMillan stated it was necessary that the City have this property or that it be kept open in order to assure proper drainage of that area, all of which goes through the end of Park Street at the present time. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3630 Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Land for Public Street Purposes and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate for Same." 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3631 Granting Leave of Absence to Councilman S. Chesley Anderson." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Jones, Csborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. President Branscheid commented on this resolution, pointing out the necessity for its adoption in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3632 Authorizing and Directing Councilman Branscheid and Councilman Osborn to Attend Annual Conference of the American Municipal Association at New Orleans between November 2, and November 6, 1947, and Appropriating Money Therefor." 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. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3633 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One (1) New 1947 or 1948 1/2-Ton or 3/4-Ton Panel Delivery Truck to the City of Alameda (For Department of Parking Meter Waintenance), Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll 22 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3634 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One (1) New 1947 or 1948 Four-Door Sedan to the City of Alameda (For the Recreation Department), Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Adver- tise the Same." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 3635 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One (1) New 1947 or 1948 Coupe to the City of Alameda (For Department of Building Inspector), Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Adver- tise the Same." 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 2 Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3636 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One (1) New 1947 or 1948 Coupe to the City of Alameda, (For Treasurer's Department), 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 Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Anderson, (1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 28. "Ordinance No. 927, 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." Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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). FILING: 29. Specifications - No. MS 10-47-22 - For furnishing 1/2 or 3/4-Ton Panel Delivery Truck - Parking Meter Maintenance. 30. Specifications - No. MS 10-47-23 - For furnishing 1 New 1947 or 1948 Four-Door Sedan - Recreation Department. 31. Specifications - No. MS 10-47-24 - For furnishing 1 New 1947 or 1948 Coupe - Building Inspector's Department. 32. Specifications - No. MS 10-47-25 - For furnishing 1 New 1947 or 1948 Coupe - Treasurer's Department. 33. Memorandum of Agreement - Between State and City for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Streets of Major Importance. 34. Memorandum of Agreement - Between State and City for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax for State Highways. BILLS; 35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, $6,108.30; Police Department, 42,886.89; Civil Service Department, $178.38; Pound Department, $75.49; Fire Department, $1,067.14; Street Department, 42,886.20; Health Department, $645.26; Recreation Department, 4614.32; Park Department, 1,776.75; Golf Course Department, $1,411.34; Store Department, $935.48; Social Service Department, 464.85; Parking Meter Operations Fund, 27.56; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, e14,058.72; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, $12,248.44; Traffic Safety Fund, 43,513.67; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund,11994.00i Special Street Lighting Fund, 41,998.61; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, 46.00; Webster Street Sewer Fund, $111.82: Planning & Engineering Survey Fund, $,812.33. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on October 21, 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). 36. At this point President Branscheid stated he would like to have permission from the Council to leave the State for the prupose of attending the meeting of the American Municipal Association to be held in New Orleans. City Attorney Whitney stated that inasmuch as a resolution had been adopted directing President Branscheid and Councilman Osborn to attend the conference, further permission of the Council to do so, would not be necessary. ADJOURNMENT: 37. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, November 4, 1947, at 8:00 o'clock.