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1949-08-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 16, 1949 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi- dent Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent:. None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held August 2, 1949, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2' Mr. James E. Hall, 212 El Camino Real, San Mateo, concerning the Mecartney property involved in the Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District Project No. 1. He requested that the Mecartney family be reimbursed in full to the extent of cer- tain expenses incurred, namely $350., and also provided with such re-alignment of streets as will provide unobstructed access thereto along its entire acreage front- age. Councilman Osborn moved the matter be referred to the City Attorney for disposition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. From the West Alameda Association, registering a protest about the noise from the testing of Jet propelled planes at the Naval Air Station, and requesting that this matter be given early consideration and some satisfactory action taken to overcome the problem. President Branscheid pointed out that there is some justification for the complaint in this letter and felt the matter should be investigated. He stated that if there were no objections, he would refer the matter to the City Manager for study and report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4. Mr. D. H. Noble, 3117 Otis Drive, stated to the Council that he had bought a piece of property in the Roberts' Tract, near Bay Farm Island Bridge, and had re- cently noted that while lights are being installed along High Street, between Fern- side Boulevard and Washington Street, there is no provision for lights on High Street, south of Washington Street to Otis Drive. He wanted to know why lights are not being provided in that particular neighborhood. At the request of the President, Mr. Froerer fully explained the situation to Mr. Noble, pointing out (1) that the lights being installed are replacements for lights which are being removed and which were originally installed at the expense of property owners along High Street, through the formation of a Light District and (2) that when Roberts' Enterprises was starting the development of the tract near Bay Farm Island Bridge, the question of its being a subdivision within the purview of the existing ordinance on subdivisions was thoroughly gone into, and that while the property is a subdivision, it was such a considerable length of time before the enactment of the presently existing ordinance. Despite this fact, Mr. Froerer stated, Mr. Roberts had agreed to install lights in the tract, but subsequently repudiated the agreement. He pointed out to Mr. Noble that the only means by which lights could be installed in the neighborhood referred to would be through the for- mation of a Light District, or by having Mr. Roberts install the lights at his expense. There was some considerable further discussion of the matter. President Branscheid stated to Mr. Noble that the Council is anxious and willing to cooperate in every possible way in getting the situation straightened out and re- marked that if he had any further questions on procedure, it would be well to take the matter up with the City Manager or himself during the week. HEARINGS: 5. After reviewing the meeting held by the Council and the Committee from the Krusi Park area in the matter of the Master Plan, and pointing out that numerous suggestions had been received by the Council - and that a revised plan was being prepared, Councilman Jones stated it would be necessary to continue this matter until such time as the Council had an opportunity to study the revised plan and a further opportunity to discuss it with the Committee. He thereupon moved the hearing on the matter be continued to the meeting of Septem- ber 20, 1949. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried avn OPENING OF BIDS: 6. Bids were presented and read for the project of reconstructing and relocating a portion of the Storm Sewer Along the West Boundary of Washington Park, in accord- ance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans therefor, No. PW 6- 49 -13, as follows: From Paris Bros. Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of - From Robert B. McNair $5,808.05 - - 1,800.00 6,640.50 Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - - 750.00 From Martin Murphy Accompanied by certified check in amount of From McGuire and Hester Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 4,555.00 - - 1,000.00 4,942.10 - 500.00 The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 7. From the City Manager, recommending the sum of 800. be appropriated to cover the expense of conducting an actuarial study and making a report on the cost, both to City Employees and to the City, of certain proposed amendments to the Retire- ment System. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that the sum of $800. be appropriated for the purpose specifically stipulated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 8 From the City Manager, recommending that Thomas M. Lane, Fire Chief, be authorized to attend the Conferences of the Inter - Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs at Pasadena, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs at New Orleans - from September 18, to 22, and September 26, to 29, 1949, respectively - and that $500. be appropriated for his expenses. Councilman Jones stated Chief Lane has been attending these conventions for the past several years and he expressed the opinion that from such attendance much good has come to the Fire Department of the City of Alameda and undoubtedly, through Chief Lane, to the Fire Departments of other cities. He thereupon moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed; that Chief Lane be authorized to attend both the conferences designated and the sum of x"$'500. be allowed for his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 9; From the City Manager, recommending that Police Officers Baker and Schrieber be authorized to attend the second class in Basic Police Training, Northern Cali- fornia Peace Officers. Training Center, Alameda County Sheriff's Department, a_ t Pleasanton to be held from August 22, to September 17, 1949, and that a sum not to exceed ;75. be appropriated for this purpose. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that Po- lice Officers Baker and Schrieber be permitted to take this course and the sum of $75. be allowed for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. From the City Manager, recommending that a group of City Employees be au- thorized to attend the Safety Council Award Dinner, at City expense, for the pur- pose of accepting, on behalf of the City, the top award in the Inter -Fleet Safety Contest for the past six months. He requested authority to name James R. Brummer as the official representative of the City and suggested he be accompanied. by Gardner Marshall and Walter Lilley, Street Department; George Carmignani and Dudley Jensen, Park Department and Lee Erwin, Poundmaster. Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be followed and the desig- nated group of City Employees attend this dinner at City expense, to accept the Safety Award. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call car- ried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. From the City Manager, recommending that E. H. Rogers, Building Inspector, be authorized to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials' Conference to be held at Seattle, Washington, from September 20, to 23, 1949, and the sum of $120. be appropriated for his expenses. Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager is recommendation be approved; that Mr. Rogers attend the conference referred to and the sum of $120. be appropriated to cover his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. President Branscheid stated he would like to recommend to the Council the re- appointment of Mr. Earl D. Garber to the office of Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda - his present term having expired on August 10. He stated that Mr. Garber is willing to accept another term, that he has done an outstanding job in the term just completed and expressed the hope that the nomina- tion would meet with the approval of the Council. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 13. Councilman Osborn introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding to Article 1, Chapter 4, Title XIV Thereof, a New Section to be Known as Section 14 -4115, Regulating Operation of Gasoline, Ben- zine and Inflammable Liquid Dispensing Devices." RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4074 Transferring $100,000.00 from the Cash Basis Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4075 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Furnish- ing Levee Material to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. President Branscheid requested the City Manager to explain the reason for this resolution. Mr. Froerer stated that it was contemplated there will be construction work in Oakland in the immediate vicinity of Alameda, from which it may be possible to get 10,000 cubic yards of waste material which can be furnished for a very much lower cost than the cost of the same material on the open market. He stated that in view of this fact, it appeared to be an opportune time to get this material for the levee now being constructed to care for the fill north of Doolittle Drive. He pointed out that if the particular waste material counted on does not become avail- able, the Council may reject all bids received. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4076 Appointing Commissioner of the Housing Authority 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 Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 17. "Ordinance No. 979, New Series Authorizing Sale of Real Property to William Paul Eaton and Nellie Laura Eaton, His Wife." Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. "Ordinance No. 980, New Series An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subdivision (2) of Section 17-431, Relating to Through Highways." Councilman Osborn 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 Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 19. Specifications - No. MS 8-49-10 - For furnishing Fill Material for Bay Farm Island Levee. 20. Financial Statement - George B. Middleton & Co. - City of Alameda - Month of July, 1949. BILLS: 21. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several depart- ments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this meeting: General Departments, $6,496.22; Police Department, $1,958.79: Fire Department, 0795.06; Street Department, 2,252.84; Health Department, 0770.36; First Aid Department, 046.42; Recreation Department, 0704.10: Park Department Golf Course Department, 01,070.97; Social Service De- partment, ,;?50.29; Parking Meter Fund, 043.24; Store Department, $1,350.34; Pound Department, 030.34; Civil Service Department, 015.; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, $2,001.42; Traffic Safety Fund, $1,681.07; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 069.76; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 06,231.61; Bay Farm Island Sewer Fund, $32.16. Councilman Jones moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on August 16, 1949, and submitted to the Council at this time, be al- lowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMNT: 22. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 6, 1949, at 8:00 o'clock. Respectfull