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1945-12-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AI AVIEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1945 The meeting convened at 8 :00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 4, 1945, were approved as transcribed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 2: Mr. Albert C. Agnew, 1106 Bay Street, addressed the Council on the subject of the difficulty of reaching the Oakland portal of Posey Tube. In the course of his remarks it was pointed out that the loss of time experienced in reaching this point from the Oakland side is due principally to failure on the part of the Oakland Police to use the "No Left Turn" signs on Harrison Street and the further failure of the Oakland Police Department to put out sufficient men to properly handle the traffic congestion at this point. He expressed the hope that this Council would make every effort to have the City of Oakland do something about this matter inas- much as the residents of Alameda are vitally affected by the condition. President Branscheid thanked Mr. Agnew for his appearance and stated that the Coun- cil felt that he was entirely correct in his summary of the situation and stated that something will be done in the way of having this traffic snarl untangled. He thereupon asked the City Manager to contact the City of Oakland in this matter and Mr. McMillan stated that this had already been done several times. He stated that the City of Oakland is having a survey made with the object of inaugurating one -way traffic on many of the arterials and he was hopeful that the new system would go into effect shortly. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council on the same subject, reiterating the re- marks of Mr. Agnew. He also brought up the matter of rerouting the east end buses. over Park Street, as well as the subject of speeding up traffic in the Tube. Councilman Jones asked whether or not the Superintendent of the Tube had made any studies of slow- moving vehicles and queried if it would be possible to take some steps to speed up the traffic. The City Manager stated that the traffic in the Tube, built for a capacity of 1,300 vehicles per hour, is now running over 30,000 vehicles per day, the major portion of this load being handled over a twelve -hour period. Councilman Jones suggested that if the Tube is overloaded, some measures might be taken to keep the slow - moving traffic out of it, his thought being that the matter should be taken up with the Superintendent of the Tube to ascertain if we can pro- pose some change in our ordinance regulating the use of the Tube and increasing the minimum speed to a point that would keep out the slow- moving vehicles. Mr. Gottstein stated that one of the worst offenders in slowing up traffic in the Tube is the concrete carriers and said that in his opinion this type of vehicle should be absolutely prohibited the use of the Tube. HEARINGS: 3. The matter of Abatement of Nuisance on premises at 2310 Lincoln Avenue was called up by the President and Building Inspector Rogers responded, stating that the owner of the property was not present or represented. He indicated that the building complained of had been wrecked but that the debris has not yet been cleared from the lot. He recommended that any further action be dismissed in this case. At this point, the City Manager suggested that the matter be held open in case there was any difficulty about having the lot cleaned up. Mr. Rogers said he had issued a permit to the Dolan Wrecking Company and was confident the lot would be cleaned up. However, Mr. McMillan felt that the Council should retain jurisdic- tion and recommended that the matter be continued until the next meeting of the Council. Councilman Sweeney thereupon moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and that the matter be held in abeyance until the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. BIDS: 4. A bid was presented and read from Mr. Louis A. Alexander, 3406 - 35th Avenue Oakland, in the amount of X840. for the privilege of operating refreshment con- cessions at Washington and Lincoln Parks during the year 1946. The bid was accom- panied by a Money Order of the American Trust Company in the amount of $84. Councilman Osborn moved the bid be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Mr. McMillan stated that in view of the fact that the bidder has held these con- cessions for sometime and has given excellent service, he would be willing to recommend the acceptance of the bid at this meeting. Councilman Howe moved the recommendation of the City Manager be followed, the bid of $840. accepted and contract awarded to Mr. Alexander for operation of the refreshment concessions in the specified parks during 1946. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 5. From Mr. F. J. Croll, Auditor and Assessor, concerning the salary of the Senior Account Clerk and the creation of a new full time position of Office and Field Deputy in his office. These matters were referred to "Resolutions." RESOLUTIONS: 6. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3259 Creating Position of Field Deputy Assessor in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor 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 Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 7. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3260 Fixing the Salary of the Position of Senior Account Clerk in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor." The motion to adopt said resolutio was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote.. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3261 Fixing the Salary of the Position of Secretary - Stenographer in the Office of the City Manager." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3262 Fixing Time of Payment of Salaries and Compensations." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Tones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3263 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 Plans for Northside Storm Water Disposal System. (Project No. 47-14) ." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3264 Authorizing Investment of $300,000,001 from Active Funds of the City of Alameda Now on Deposit in Banks, in 7/8 Percent Treasury Certificates." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5).. Noes: None. Absent: None. 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. 3265 Authorizing Substitution by The Pacific Telephone and. Telegraph Company of Bond of United States Guarantee Company in Place of Bond of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Guaranteeing Performance of Franchise Granted by Ordinance No. 30, New Series." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3266 In Memoriam of Anna Dickie Miracle. "In the untimely death of Anna Dickie Miracle, Alameda has lost one of its foremost friends and citizens. "Her loyal and generous character, her public spirit and her unswerving devotion to the cause of good government earned for her the affection and respect of her friends and the people of this City. "BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Coun- cil of the City of Alameda, in regular session assembled, ex- press and here record, on behalf of ourselves and the people of the City of Alameda, our sorrow and deep regret for the loss the community has suffered through the death of Anna Dickie Miracle. "BE IT RESOLvED, FURTHER, that the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be transmitted to Mr. Wallace Miracle, extending to him and to the members of the family, our expression of sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolence." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. Following the adoption of this resolution, Councilman Jones moved that in view of Mrs. Miracle's great service to the City and her deep interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the City of Alameda, this meeting be adjourned in her memory. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried. FILING: 14, Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - City of Alameda, as of November 30, 1945. 15. Bond of United States Guarantee Company, covering performance of franchise of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. BILLS: 16. 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 time :. General Departments, $14,713.58; Civilian Defense Department, $29.18; Civil Service Department, $146.66; Police Department, $2,143.85; Pound Department, $23.63; Fire Department, $864.72; Street Department, $2,667.10; Health Department, $493.19; Recreation Department, 5297.38; Federal Recreation Facilities, $112.35; Park Department, $875.62; Golf Course Department, $613.61; Store Department, $976.61; Social Service Department, $48.28; Initiative Relief Fund, $40.00; Street Improvement Fund, $505.63; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, $2,736.20; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, $2,452.95. Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims, filed with the City Clerk on December 18, 1945, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. At this point, President Branscheid expressed to Councilman Tones the sympathy of the Council for the recent loss of his father. ADJOURNMENT: 18. There respect to session on being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned in the memory of Mrs. Anna Dickie Miracle, to assemble in regular Wednesday evening, January 2, 1946, at 8:00 P. M. Respectful,, bmitted, ity Clerk