1946-09-13 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 13, ------------ 1946
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 September 3, 1946, were approved
as transcribed.
2 From the Alameda Living War Memorial Committee, recommending that the Council
adopt a resolution setting aside Washington Park and the adjacent tidelands for
use as a Recreation Center and a War Memorial Park.
Following the reading of this communication, Councilman Jones stated that while
it was true this matter had been under consideration by the Council for some time,
as pointed out by the Progress Committee, he felt it should be referred to the
Committee of the Whole for its further study and recommendation. He thereupon
made a motion to this effect. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and
carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
3: From the City planning Board, recommending the reclassification of certain
property situated on the south side of Central Avenue, in front of Sunny Cove
Beach - known as 456 Central Avenue - being more specifically described in the
petition, from the "B" Two-to-Four Family Dwelling District to the "C" Multiple
Dwelling District, for the purpose of erecting a hotel or apartment building.
The matter was referred to "Introduction of Ordinances."
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
4. 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 the Alameda Municipal Code by
Repealing Chapter 3, of Title VII Thereof; and Adopting
a New Chapter 3 of Title VII Thereof, Regulating the
Operation, Registration, Licensing, Purchasing and
Sale of Bicycles."
5. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid
over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding
Section 35 to Ordinance No. 725, New-Series."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. The matter of extending the City Recreational Program and Branch Library
services into the Federal Housing Projects was presented for the City Managers
recommendation.
City Manager McMillan asked that he be given further time to study the matter and
suggested that he be permitted to make his report on it at the next meeting of
the Council. There being no objections, it was so ordered.
7. The matter of a report from the City Manager was presented, concerning the
request of Joseph B. Enos, M. D., for permission to move his hotel sign into the
front yard area at premises known as 1830 Santa Clara Avenue.
Mr. McMillan stated that he had visited the property and viewed it from all angles.
He said it was formerly a bungalow court but has been converted into an hotel,
which is a very neat place and a fine addition to the City of Alameda. He stated
that the sign now in use does not comply with the City ordinance as to the size of
the lettering thereon. He pointed out that as the premises are approached from
either direction on Santa Clara Avenue, it is impossible to see the sign until one
is immediately in front of the property, by reason of the obstruction offered by
a tree on one side and a hedge on the other. He also stated that in the evening,
however, because of the lighting of the sign, it is more readily visible. He
concluded that, in viewing this proposition from all angles, it was his feeling
that this business is a real asset to the City and that every consideration should
be shown. He recommended that a special revocable permit be granted, allowing the
sign in question to be moved out to within five feet of the front property line.
Councilman Sweeney stated he had viewed the premises and concurred in the City
Manager's conclusions. He thereupon moved that a revocable permit be granted,
permitting the sign to be placed within five feet of the property line. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3377
Providing for the Amount Per Diem for Officers and
Employees of the City of Alameda for Traveling Expenses."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe 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.
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3378
Authorizing Attendance of City Officials at the
Conference of League of California Cities at San
Diego, California, and Appropriating Funds Therefor."
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.
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3379
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Roberts
Enterprises, A Corporation, Covering Subdivision
of Tract No. 782."
Councilman Jones requested that the purpose of this resolution be explained and
City Engineer Froerer stated that the agreement referred to makes provision for
a change of grade, 'as well as the improvement and repair of both streets easterly
of Fernside Boulevard. He pointed out that the City has the option of performing
this work itself by contract, or the Roberts Enterprises will perform it for the
sum of $4,000. and stated that this procedure would facilitate the work and allow
it to proceed at an early date.
Mr. meMillan supplemented this report by stating that the performance of the work
is a City obligation but that Roberts Enterprises has agreed to do it for the City
for the sum of $4,000. - that bids will be called for and if a lower price for the
work is submitted, such bid can be accepted.
The motion to adopt said resolution was then seconded by Councilman Jones and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branseheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3380
Authorizing Execution of Survey Control Project Agree-
ment with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
for a Survey Control Project for the City of Alameda."
The City Manager explained the purpose of the proposed agreement, stating that all
the East Bay Cities and the East Bay Municipal Utility District are entering into
similar agreements with the Government. He pointed out that as a result of the
work to be performed, traverse lines will be run into the City and coordination
points established, enabling the City to tie in its surveys, which is impossible
under the existing conditions. He recommended the adoption of the resolution.
The motion to adopt said resolution was then seconded by Councilman Sweeney 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 Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3381
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Harland
Bartholomew and Associates, a Copartnership, for
"Planning and Engineering Studies for Alameda,
California."
Mr. McMillan explained the reason for the adoption of this resolution, stating it
would provide the City with a complete traffic and transportation survey at a
cost of ?;6,350.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney 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 Presi-
dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3382
Authorizing Filing of Disclaimer in Condemnation
Action Instituted by the United States of America."
In moving the adoption of this resolution, Councilman Osborn stated it referred to
property in which the City has no interest whatsoever. The City Manager confirmed
this, remarking that it covers certain Anglo- California Bank property located close
to the Bethlehem, Steel plant.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones 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 Presi-
dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3383
Adopting Specifications and Special Provisions for
Furnishing and Installing Parking Meters, 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 Howe, 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. 3384
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Improvement of Garfield Avenue and Liberty Avenue
Easterly of Fernside Boulevard, Including Storm Drains
and Sanitary Sewers."
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.
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3385
Approving Final Map Submitted by Roberts Enterprises,
Inc., of Proposed Subdivision of Tract 782."
President Branscheid inquired of the City Engineer as to whether he had approved
the final map referred to in the resolution and Mr. Froerer stated it had been
checked by his department and that he had signed the certificate.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney 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.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3386
Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year
1946-47; Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expendi-
tures Provided in Said Budget for Said Fiscal Year:
And. Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made.
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.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3387
Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on All Real and
Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the
Fiscal Year 1946-1947 and Apportioning the Same
Among the Several Funds of the City."
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.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osbo
adoption:
who moved its
"Resolution No. 3388
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for Construction of Storm Sewer on Broadway, Calling
for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise
the Same."
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.
20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 3389
Appointing an Acting City Manager During the Absence
of the City Manager."
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.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 3390
Accepting Conveyance from Edgar A. Jones and Maud
Bell Jones, His Wife, of Certain Real Property and
Consenting to the Recordation Thereof."
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.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osbo
adoption:
who moved its
"Resolution No. 3391
Accepting Conveyance from John C. Grantham and
Shirley A. Grantham of Certain Real Property
and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Tones 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.
23. At this time, Councilman Tones suggested that, inasmuch as there would be
no meeting of the City Council on the third Tuesday of September by reason of
the absence of the City Officials in attendance at the Conference of the League
of California Cities in San Diego, it would be necessary to have the meeting
scheduled for that evening properly adjourned. He thereupon moved that Mrs.
Shirley H. Tennier, Deputy City Clerk, be authorized to appear in the Council
Chamber at 8:00 o'clock on the evening of September 17, 1946, adjourn the meet-
ing of the Council and make an official record thereof. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5).
FILING:
24. Specifications - No. PW 9-46-8 - Parking Meters.
25. Specifications - No. PW 9-46-9 - Improvement of Garfield and Liberty
Avenues, easterly of Fernside Boulevard.
26. Specifications - No. PW 8-46-6 - Construction of Storm Sewer on
Broadway.
27. Agreement - Between City and Roberts Enterprises, Inc., concerning
Subdivision of Tract 782 - Extension of Garfield Avenue.
28. Agreement - Between City and Harland Bartholomew and Associates for
"Planning and Engineering Studies for Alameda, California."
29. Agreement - Between City and United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
for Survey Control Project.
30. Budget - For Fiscal Year 1946-1947.
BILLS:
31. 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, $7,215.86; Civil Service
Department, $18.90; Pound Department, $65.89; Police Department, $2,264.26;
Fire Department, $1,023.09; Street Department, $1,535.97; Health Department,
$357.12; Recreation Department, $424.33; Park Department, $1,346.95; Golf
Course Department, $859.87; Store Department, $229.88; Social Service De-
partment, $27.34; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, $1,974.33;
Special Street Lighting Fund, $3,073.09; Encinal Avenue Improvement Fund,
$373.62; Street Improvement Fund, $96.00; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, $7,323.91;
Veterans Federal Training Fund, $319.86.
Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on September 13, 1946, 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 Howe, Tones,
Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
32. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 17, 1946,
at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully ubmitted,
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