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1946-10-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 1, - - 1246 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 adjourned regular meeting held September 13, 1946, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2" Barrett Camp No. 29, United Spanish War Veterans, with regard to a park- ing space adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Building, agreeing that existing cir- cumstances do not warrant acquisition of such space. The communication was ordered filed. 3: From the State Department of Public Works, notifying the Council that the construction of an access road to serve the U. S. Auxiliary Naval Air Station at the Oakland Airport, between Maitland Drive and Earhart Road, Project DA-NR 81, road IV-Ala-Oakland Airport - known as Doolittle Road - has been completed, and in accordance with terms of the agreement, it is now turned over to the City of Alameda for maintenance. Councilman Osborn moved the acceptance of Doolittle Road be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried. v7 4. From Horace Romeo, Berkeley, urging the passage of an ordinance prohibiting smoking in busses. The letter was ordered filed. 5' Victor L. Schaeffer, Druggist, and Barker-Tilton Furniture Co., expressing their objections to the proposed City sales tax. These communications were ordered filed until such time as the subject is offi- cially before the Council for consideration. 62/ From Louis A. Alexander, 3406 - 35th Avenue, Oakland, submitting an offer to rent the refreshment concession at Krusi Park for the remainder of the year for the sum of $20. Councilman Osborn moved that Mr. Alexander's offer be accepted; that the City enter into a contract with him to operate the refreshment concession at Krusi Park for the period ending December 31, 1946, and that the sum of $20. tendered with the offer be considered as full payment for such permit. The motion 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. BEARINGS: V 7. The matter of an appeal was presented by E. R. Stewart, from the ruling of the City Planning Board, granting a Use Permit to Southern Pacific Company on certain of its property at the foot of Broadway, leased to Elder & Owens, contractors, to be used for the storage of lumber and equipment. Mr. Stewart appeared on behalf of the protestants and outlined the objections the residents in the vicinity have to the proposed use of the Southern Pacific Company's property, pointing out that in their opinion it creates a fire hazard; devalues the surrounding property and causes a great deal of noise, dust and inconvenience to the neighboring residents. The lessees pointed out that the property cannot be used for any other purpose and that there is no other access to the property except a five-foot right-of-way which has been given them by the Southern Pacific Company. Mr. Owens stated that they intended to have some black top put on the property to keep the dust down as soon as the matter has been settled. Councilman Jones expressed the opinion that this matter should be thoroughly inves- tigated by the City Manager as the Council has had no opportunity to learn much about it and moved that the question be laid over until the next meeting of the council and that in the meantime, the City Manager make an investigation and report to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried. OPENING OF 8 Bids were received and read for the project of constructing a storm sewer along the easterly side of Broadway, approximately from the southerly line of Eagle Avenue to the Estuary, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provi- sions and Plans, No. PV 8-46-6, as follows: From A. J. Hopper Co. - - - - - - - - $16,352.70 Accompanied by certified check in amount of 1,650.00 From Froni Y. J. McGuire & E. Hester ------------ 19,107.50 Accompanied by certified check in amount of 2,000.00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation. 9r- Bids were received and read for the project of making improvements to Maitland Drive from the Easterly City limits to Bay Farm Island Bridge, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans, No. PW 9-46-7, as follows: From Lee J. Immel - - - - - - - - - Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of From Heafey-Moore Co. - - - - - - - - - Accompanied by certified check in amount of From Independent Construction Co., Ltd. Accompanied by certified check in amount of 18,800.00 4,755.80 15,865.00 19600.00 16,989.00 1,800.00 These bids were referred to the City Manager and. City Engineer for study and recommendation. 10 Bids were opened and read for the project of furnishing and installing Parkin Meters, in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions No. Pw 9-46-8, as follows: From S. L. Christensen, Distributor for The Duncan Meter Corporation - - - - - - Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of 2,100. . From The Dual Parking Meter Company - - - - - - Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of 5,000. The bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. 1i' bid was submitted from M. J. McGuire and H. Hester for the project of performing improvements to Garfield and. Liberty Avenues, easterly of Fernside Boulevard, in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans, No. PW 9-46-9, in the amount of $15,111. The bid was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and report and the City Manager recommended that the bid received be rejected and the bid check be returned to the bidder. He also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to exercise the option the City now has to have this work performed by Roberts Enterprises, Inc. for the sum of 4,000. Councilman Howe thereupon moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the fol- lowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Brans- cheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 12' E. H. Rogers, Building Inspector, reporting on his attendance at the Conference of Pacific Coast Building Officials held at Victoria, B. C., Canada. The letter was ordered filed. 13. From Homer R. Dallas, Tax Collector, requesting authorization to refund the $25. deposit made in connection with a demand by H. W. Meyers for sale at public auction of certain tax sold property known as No. 9 Mastick Court. Councilman Osborn moved the Tax Collector be authorized to return the deposit referred to in the above request. 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) . Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. From Charles lir. Romanowitz, member of the Public Utilities Board, requesting a leave of absence from the State for the period from September 21, to November 2, 1946. Councilman Howe moved that the request be granted and Mr. Romanowitz be allowed a leave of absence for the period specified. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Osborn and carried. 15. From Mayor Branscheid, notifying the Council of the appointment of Mr. Jack McLaverty to the office of Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda for a term commencing October 1, 1946, and expiring August 10, 1950. After approval by the Council, the communication was ordered filed. Councilman Osborn commended the appointment of Mr. McLaverty very highly and said that the City was to be congratulated upon finding a man of his caliber to take this appointment. The Mayor explained the reasons why Mr. Cassidy had to drop from the Board and commented in glowing terms upon the splendid job he had done while a Commissioner of the Housing Authority. He informed the Council that he had written to Mr. Cassidy, thanking him for his services to the City and also expressed his regret that Mr. Cassidy would be unable to carry on further with this assignment. 16. From the City Manager, recommending that Alex Cranston, Plumbing Inspector, be granted permission to attend the Conference of the Western States Plumbing Inspectors to be held in Sacramento, October 10 to 13, 1946, and that $50. be appropriated for his expenses. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that the Plumbing Inspector be authorized to attend this particular Conference and that a sum not to exceed $50. be appropriated to defray his expenses. 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 17. The matter of the request of the Housing Authority for the extension of the City's recreational services and also the extension of normal public library ser- vice into the housing projects, was again presented. City Manager McMillan submitted a written tory of the various recreational programs pointing out that the City budget for the for such expenditures. He suggested that the Whole for study to ascertain if there quested program can be financed. report, explaining in detail the his- in the housing units of the City and fiscal year has not provided any funds the matter be kept in the Committee of is any possible way in which the re- Councilman Tones thereupon moved the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried. 18. The matter of the request of Messrs. Fred Linderman, R. C. Porter and B. R. Hamlin, which was originally presented to the Council at its meeting held January 15, 1946, for the closing of certain portions of Market Street, was presented at this time for further report. Mr. McMillan submitted a written report, stating that plans have now been drawn for the extension of Fernside Boulevard, and the names of the individual owners of lands - necessary to get the property for this particular project - are now available. The City Manager recommended that the Council instruct the City At- torney to prepare the necessary abandonment papers for the portion of the street proposed to be closed. He pointed out in the report that at the same time, the City will be able to negotiate with the property owners for a price on the land the City will require for the opening of the new Fernside Boulevard. Councilman Jones thereupon moved the City Attorney be authorized and instructed to prepare the necessary abandonment papers, as recommended by the City Manager and that the proceedings be instituted as outlined in Mr. McMillan's report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and carried. RESOLUTIONS: 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: ."Resolution No. 3392 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Planning and Engineering Survey Fund" and Transferring $6,350. from Capital Outlays Fund Thereto." 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 Presi- dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3393 Creating a Special Fund to be Known as "Geodetic Survey Fund" and Transferring $10,000. from Capital Outlays Fund Thereto." 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. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3394 Authorizing the Reinvestment, Upon Maturity of $300,000. Now in 7/8 Per Cent Treasury Certificates, in 7/8 Per Cent Treasury Certificates and/or Other United States Government Securities." 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3395 Creating the Position of Assistant Superintendent of Recreation in the Recreation Department of the City of Alameda, Prescribinc, the Duties and Fixing the Salary Thereof." 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. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3396 Creating the Position of Junior Typist-Clerk in the Street Department of the City of Alameda, Prescribing the Duties and Fixing the Salary Thereof." 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. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3397 Fixing the Salary of the Position of Head Greenskeeper in the Golf Department 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 Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3398 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Two (2) New 1946 or 1947 Two and/or Four-Door Sedans to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." 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. 26. The following resolution Was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3399 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One (1) New Half-Ton (t) Pick Up Truck to the City, Calling for Bids and. Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same.0 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. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3400 Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Lands for Public Street and Highway Purposes.0 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3401 Approving Second 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 Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and president Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3402 In Memoriam of Katherine J. Sullivan "With profound sorrow, the Council of the City of Alameda records the passing of one of its faithful and beloved employees, KATHERINE T. SULLIVAN, who served the people of the City of Ala- meda for twelve years as a Registered Nurse in the City Health Department. "NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in recognition of Katherine J. Sullivan's long and untiring service, the Council of the City of Alameda hereby expresses its sense of personal loss and its deep appreciation of Miss Sullivan's professional ability. In her employment with the City, she gave unreservedly of her time and effort, and endeared herself to all those with whom she came into contact, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to the family of Miss Sullivan, that it may ex- tend to them a sincere expression of sympathy and condolence, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda shall adjourn, it shall do so in respect to the memory of Katherine J. Sullivan." 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. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3403 In Memoriam of Ray D. Morton "Whereas, RAY D. MORTON a former employee of the City of Alameda, passed out of this life on the 20th day of September, 1946, and "WHEREAS, the said RAY D. MORTON did, during his life- time render unto the City of Alameda faithful and loyal service extending over a period of nineteen years, "NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, that for and on behalf of the people of the City of Alameda it does hereby express to the family of RAY D. MORTON the deep appreciation of the City of the services so well performed and its profound sorrow in this time of their bereavement, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be forwarded to the family of Mr. Morton, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when this meeting of the Council of the City of Alameda shall adjourn, it shall do so in respect to the memory of RAY D. MORTON." 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3404 Adopting Specifications and Special Provisions for the Installation of Improvements in Subdivisions in the City of Alameda and/or Streets Generally, in Accordance with Title V, Chapter 1, of the Alameda Municipal Code." 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 32. "Ordinance No. 900, 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." Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 33. "Ordinance No. 901 New Series An Ordinance Reclassifying Property by Adding Section 35 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. 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. FILING: 34. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co. - Bureau of Electricity, Month ending August 31, 1946. 35. Annual Financial Report - Goodell, Byers c Co. - City of Alameda, as at June 30, 1946. 36. Specifications - No. MS 10-46-10 - For Furnishing Two Sedans to City for Police Department. 37• Specifications - No. MS 10-46-11 - For Furnishing One Pick Up Truck to City for Golf Department. 38. Specifications - For Installation of Improvements in Subdivisions and. Streets Generally, in the City. BILLS: 39. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and several of the departments in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this meeting; General Departments, $332.31; Veterans Federal Training Fund, $242.40; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, $6,786.15; Fire Drill Tower Fund, $2,046. Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on October 1, 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, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and president Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. v/ 40. At this time, President Branscheid made a brief report on the attendance of certain City officials at the recent San Diego Conference of the League of California Cities, stating that, in his opinion, and in the opinion of most of those who attended, the Conference was well worthwhile. He stated that there had been a stimulating exchange of ideas and some novel and interesting ap- proaches to the problems which now confront most cities and he believed that any City official who attended the Conference must have returned with something of value to his particular department. Councilman Jones observed that Carl Froerer, City Engineer, had been elected Vice President of the Public Works Section of the League of California Cities and stated that he considered this an honor to the City. ADNURNMENT: 41. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned in respect to the memories of Katherine J. Sullivan and Ray D. Morton, late employees of the City of Alameda. The next regular session of the Council will convene on Tuesday evening, October 15, 1946, at 8:00 otclock. Respec submitted, ity Clerk