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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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