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1945-03-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 6 1945 The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with President Godfrey presiding. ROLL CALL: The City Manager was asked by the President to make a report on his action in the matter. Mr. McMillan pointed out on the map the area involved and stated that he had filed a protest against the contemplated dredging on the ground that the City's rights to the tidelands surrounding the Island would be in jeopardy were this dredging permitted. He also stated that the City Attorney had advised him to file a protest on the further ground that inasmuch as the tidelands were held in trust by the City, there should be some arrangement made on the question of title with the City before any dredging work was done. He stated that he had received no word concerning his protest but that if a permit to dredge were granted by the War Department, the City would have to police the property and take appropriate action against anyone performing dredging operations in that area. President Godfrey stated that this action had the full approval of the Council. 3' the State Board of Equalization, transmitting Findings of Referee regard- ing certain applications for "On Sale Beer Licenses." The communication was ordered filed. The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and. President Godfrey, (5), were noted:present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held February 20, 1945, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: v/ 2. From the War Department, United States Engineer Office, informing the Council that application has been made by the United States Navy Yard at Mare Island for a permit to dredge approximately 250 acres in San Francisco Bay, lying 900 yards off shore from the westerly end of Bay Farm Island. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 4. From Fire Chief Lane, addressed to the City Manager, attaching a roster signed by members of the Fire Department, thanking the Council for its recognition of their services by the recent award of Service Pins and for the spirit which prompted the ceremony in honor of the City Employees. President Godfrey stated the communication was very gratifying and the Council was very pleased to receive it. v- 54 From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting on the Count of Money held February 21, 1945, which showed there was the sum of $1,629,932.54 in the City Treasury. The report was ordered filed. 6( From the City Manager, recommending the execution of a Supplemental Agreement submitted by the United States Government covering abandonment by the Government of its lease to portions of Lincoln Park, City Nursery, Golf Course and Alameda Mole, and offering to pay to the City the sum of r,3450. and to transfer one T-0 building, 20' x 36', in lieu of restoration of the premises of Lincoln Park. Councilman Jones raised the question of the property of the Mole, commenting that it had already been conveyed to the Government. The City Manager explained in detail the reasons for the inclusion of this property in the Agreement. The matter was thereupon referred to "Resolutions." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7. v/ Councilman Jones stated that at the last meeting of the Council a request was presented from residents on Bay Farm Island for a playground in their vicinity, and the City Manager and. Mr. Otto Rittler had been instructed to make an investi- gation to find a suitable site for the proposed playground. He inquired if the City Manager had any report to make on this subject. Mr. McMillan stated that he, together with the City Engineer and Mr. Rittler, had made a complete survey of available properties on Bay Farm Island and several pieces had been under consideration. Several possible sites were checked and a piece 0±' property on Beach Road that had been sold to the City for taxes was fi- nally decided upon. He stated the property can be acquired by the adoption of a resolution dedicating it to a public use. Mr. McMillan described the property stating that it is the highest piece of land in the vicinity and that it can be graded off and made into a playground site at a very reasonable expense. It is approximately 300 feet by 425 feet and is ample in size for a complete develop- ! ment of the program in mind and according to the estimate of the City Manager can be converted into a suitable playground for less than $1,000. The City Manager thereupon recommended to the Council that it acquire this property in the manner proposed and the matter was then referred to "Resolutions." The City Manager also recommended that the Council authorize the City Attorney to obtain a Certificate of Title on the property involved and Councilman Jones moved the City Attorney be authorized to order a litigation report from the title company to ascertain the state of the title at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried. 8'7 _Councilman Branscheid brought up the matter of the Yacht Harbor situation and stated that inasmuch as the City Manager reports satisfactory progress on this matter and that there is an understanding with the County as to its portion of the taxes involved in this deal, he would recommend the City Manager be au- , thorized to continue negotiations for the acquisition of this property and sug- gested the matter be referred to "Resolutions" for further action. Councilman Osborn stated that from his understanding of the negotiations thus far they have been very satisfactory and it is most encouraging to know that at last Alameda is going to become the proud possessor of a Yacht Harbor and. Aquatic Park and felt the resolution should be passed instructing the City Manager to proceed with necessary negotiations. The matter was thereupon referred to "Resolutions." RESOLUTIONS: 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3098 Creating the Position of "Case Worker" in the Social Service Department of the City of Alameda and Prescribing the Duties Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3099 Fixing the Salary of the Position of Case Worker in the Social Service Department of the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 121.1pt .3roli: elfollowing resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its "Resolution No. 3100 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Supplemental Agreement with the United States of America in Regard to Lease of Portions of Lincoln Park, City Nursery, Golf Course and Alameda Mole." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. There- upon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3101 Designating Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Alameda as Streets of Major Importance; Removing Designation "Street of Major Importance" from Portions of Certain Streets." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3102 Endorsing Bill for Establishing a State Building in the East Bay Area." Councilman Branscheid explained that there are certain funds available for such a purpose and that Assemblyman Dickey had held a hearing last week on this propo- sition. He stated that as far as the State Department offices are concerned, those in the East Bay area are scattered throughout different buildings in the City and that there is a definite need for a State Building on this side of the Bay. He stated that any expansion that would take place in these offices must take place on this side of the Bay inasmuch as there is no room for further expansion in San Francisco and that convenience and economy dictate our active support of this measure. President Godfrey inquired whether or not other communities on this side of the Bay had taken action in this matter and Councilman Branscheid answered that the City of Oakland had, and that all agencies of the State were represented at the hearing held in Oakland and were solidly behind the plan to erect a State Build- ing in the East Bay area. The motion to adopt above resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. There- upon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3103 Dedicating Certain Property on Bay Farm Island to Public Use for Playground Purposes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3104 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate with the County of Alameda for the Acquisition by the City of Alameda of Certain Property for a Yacht Harbor and Aquatic Park Purposes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon President Godfrey declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. BILLS: 16. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and certain departments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this meeting: General Department, ,502.46; Police Department, $1,420.44; Civil Service Department, $2.00. Councilman Branscheid moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on March 6, 1945, 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 Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 17. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending February 28, 1945. 18. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Bureau of Electricity, as of January 31, 1945. 19. Supplemental Agreement - Between United States of America and. City of Alameda, transferring improvements to Lessor in lieu of restoration. 20. At this time, Councilman Howe announced that the scheduled meeting of the Airport Committee with the Army Engineers concerning the Berkeley Airport Project, had been postponed for a matter of some thirty days. ADJOURNMENT: Respec submitted, 'ity Clerk 21. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 20, 1945, at 8:00 P. M.