1946-12-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER , - - - - - - - -1946
The meeting convened at 8 :00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President
Branscheid, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held November 19, 1946, were approved
as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From the East Bay Construction Co., requesting a- further extension of time
within which to complete the work under contract with the City of Alameda for
the reconstruction of Encinal Avenue.
Councilman Howe moved the request be granted and the time for the completion of
this project be extended to, and including, December 20, 1946. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried.
3�
From Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, giving notice of the ex-
piration of the term of Carl Froerer, City of Alameda representative on the
Board of Trustees,. of January 2, 1947, and requesting the City Council to
make appointment of a Trustee -for a two -year term ending January 2, 1949.
The matter was referred to 'IResolutions.0
4 ✓ From the Harbor Tug and Barge Company, requesting permission to sublet twa
portions of the property held by it under lease from the City of Alameda, to the
Hardwood Products Company and John's Boat Shop, respectively.
The matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study and
consideration.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
5." Mr. Frank Gottstein inquired about the progress being made in the matter of
the filing of a suit against the State for recovery of damages incurred by loss
of the ferry system.
The Presiuent inquired of the City Attorney as to whether or not he had any report
on this matter and Mr. Whitney responded by saying that he was not in a position
to make a full report at this time, but that from his cursory examination of the
situation, there appears to be no basis for a suit of the kind suggested by Mr.
Gottstein.
Councilman Sweeney inquired of the President as to whether or not the City Manager
had any further information in the matter. Mr. McMillan stated he had had a con-
ference with several State officials last week, at which time it was quite appar-
ent they had made a thorough investigation of the City's contention concerning the
authority of the Toll Bridge Authority to construct a new Tube. He explained that
the position of the Toll Bridge Authority is that at the time the bridge was built
the Authority was refused the money for construction of approaches on the ground
that they were too expensive and the State therefore had to put up the money for
the construction of the approaches on this end of the bridge - which entailed an
expenditure of some $6,500,000.
As to the restoration of the ferries, Mr. McMillan stated that the Toll Bridge
Authority is not in favor of this because of certain restrictions in the bonds
against authorizing any transportation facilities which would be in competition
with the bridge. It was pointed out to Mr. McMillan at the time of his conference
that this condition would have to be waived by all holders of the bonds and that
the securing of this waiver would be an almost impossible task to perform.
He stated that the Toll Bridge Authority realizes our position and feels that it
should be remedied, but it does not have the money with which to build a new Tube.
At the conclusion of Mr. McMillan's remarks, Mr. Gottstein still insisted that the
Toll Bridge Authority should be sued for taking the ferry system out of Alameda,
claiming that the people of the City of Alameda had been greatly damaged by this
and stating that he would continue to urge this matter until it was satisfactorily
taken care of.
OPENING OF BIDS:
6:` No bids having been received for furnishing any of the automobiles covered by
Specifications and Provisions Nos. MS 11- 46 -12, 11 -46 -13 and 11- 46 -14, the City
Manager suggested that he be allowed to purchase the vehicles as advertised for,
in the open market.
7 /In connection with Specifications No. MS 11- 46 -12, two sedans for the Police
Department, Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be ac-
cepted and he be authorized to purchase the automobiles in the open market. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following
vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4).
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
In connection with Specifications No. MS 11- 46 -13, one sedan for the Street
Department, Councilman Osborn moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved
and he be authorized to purchase the car in the open market. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1).
9: In connection with Specifications No. MS 11- 46 -14, two suburban carryalls for
the Street Department, Councilman Howe moved the City Manager's recommendation be
adopted and he be authorized to purchase the vehicles in the open market. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following
vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4).
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
10: From the Mayor, nominating Mr. S. Chesley Anderson as a member of the Social
Service Board, to serve the unexpired term of Mrs. p. S. Barton, deceased, which
term will end June 30, 1948.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions."
11. From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting on the Count of Money
held November 21, 1946, at which time there was chargeable to and under control
of the City Treasurer the amount of $2,310,516.50, the sum which according to
the Auditor's records, should have at that time been in the City Treasury.
The report was ordered filed.
12:' From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of the rear
84 feet, more or less, of certain property known as,2516 - Central Avenue - more
specifically described in the petition - from the "A -1" One- Family Dwelling Dis-
trict to the "C" Multiple Dwelling District, in order to use the whole lot for the
purpose of constructing an apartment house comprised of eight three -room units.
The matter was referred to "Introduction of Ordinances. ft
13.x` From the City Manager, recommending approval of the substitution of certain
materials used in the construction of the Fire Drill Tower, as set forth in a com-
munication from the Architects, Kent & Hass.
Councilman Sweeney moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and
the Council approve the substitution of certain items enumerated by Kent & Hass,
for the construction of this building. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Osborn and carried.
14: From the City Manager, recommending the rejection of bid received for the
installation of heating facilities in the Armory at Washington Park, and the per-
formance of this work under contract negotiated in the open market.
Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the, City Manager be adopted; that
the bid received for this project be rejected and the bid check returned and that
the City Manager be authorized to enter into negotiations for the performance of
this work in the open market, subject to the approval of the Council. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
15: From the City Manager, recommending that work be accepted and recordation of
Notice of Completion be made concerning contract with Central California Construc-
tion Company for the installation of the storm water pumping plant at the northerly
end of Grand Street.
Councilman Howe moved the recommendation of the City Manager be followed and the
work performed by the above mentioned company be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
16:' The matter of an Ordinance !Creating an Alameda Disaster Council and an Ala-
meda Disaster Corps, and prescribing the Duties and Responsibilities of Such
Disaster Council and Disaster Corps," was referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further consideration before taking definite action.
17. 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 Uniform Building Code of
the City of Alameda Adopted by Ordinance No. 898,
New Series."
18. Councilman Howe 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 36 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series."
NEW BUSINESS:
19. Councilman Sweeney suggested that Senator Arthur H. Breed, Jr. and Assembly-
man Randal F. Dickey be invited to attend the next regular meeting of the Council
for the purpose of conferring with the Council with regard to our streets and
highways, with the idea of furnishing to the Council some information as to just
how our highway problems are going to be handled.
Councilman Sweeney put this matter in the form of a motion, adding the proviso
that the City Manager be requested to extend the invitation. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Howe and carried.
20/ Councilman Osborn introduced the subject of allowing members of the Police
and Fire Departments credit against their required years of service for the time
spent by the members of these departments in the armed forces of the country dur-
ing the recent war. He pointed out that the regular employees of the City of Ala-
meda have been given this credit but that under the provisions of the Police and
Fire Pension Ordinance, such allowance to these department members would consti-
tute an amendment to the existing ordinance and would therefore have to be passed
upon by the electors of the City.
He thereupon moved that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with the prepara-
tion of all necessary documents to place this matter before the voters at the next
general municipal election. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
RESOLUTIONS:
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3425
Accepting Conveyance from Alameda Belt Line, a California
Corporation, of Easements in Certain Real Property and
Consenting to the Recordation Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3426
Accepting Conveyance from Alameda Belt Line of Easement
in Certain Real Property and Consenting to the Recorda-
tion Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3427
Accepting Conveyance from Alaska Packers Association
of Easement in Certain Real Property and Consenting
to the Recordation Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
The City Manager explained the purpose of this resolution, stating that by reason
of the erection of the Kieckhefer plant on a portion of this property, it had be-
come necessary to change the location of certain sewers. This resolution provides
for the conveyance of an easement to the City which will enable the City to recon-
struct its sewers around the factory.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3428
Accepting Conveyance from the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company of Easement in 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, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3429
Adopting Specifications for Printing 400 -500 Copies
of.Alameda Municipal Code, as Amended, in Loose Leaf
Binders, 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, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted andpassed.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
The motion to adopt
call carried by the
President Branschei
upon the president
27. The following
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3430
Rescinding Resolution No. 3423."
said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
d, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1). There -
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
"Resolution No. 3431
Transferring the Sum of $1,000. from Bud et Account
70 -m (MISC. GENERAL) to Budget Account 162 -a (GOLF
COURSE - AUTOMOBILES)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3432
Creating'a Special Fund to be Known as the Parking
Meter Fund and Transferring $50,000. Thereto from
the Capital Outlays Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3433
Appointing City of Alameda Representative on Board of
Trustees of.the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3434
Authorizing Investment of $150,000. from Active Funds
of the City of Alameda Now on Deposit in Banks, in 7/8
per Cent Treasury Certificates."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branschei d, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3435
Fixing Time of Payment of Salaries and Compensation."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3436
Authorizing Execution of, Agreement with Alaska Packers
Association, a California Corporation, in Connection
with the Construction of Sewer Mains, Driveway, Curb
and Gutter."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3437
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3438
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 Construction
of North Side Storm Water Disposal System. (Project
No. 20 -1)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the .following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3439
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 Construction
of the Bay Farm Island Sewer Project (Project No. 20-2)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Tones, (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3440
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for the Construction of Standard Culverts and Other
Work Connected Therewith for Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 1947, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk
to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
37. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3441
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as the "Parking
meter Operational Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and
president Branscheid, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones, (1). There-
upon the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
38.
"Ordinance No. 903,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by
Adding to Title XVII, Chapter 3 Thereof, a New Article
to be Known as Article 6, Relating to Traffic and.
Regulating Use of Public Streets in the City of Alameda;
Defining and Providing for the Establishment of Parking
meter Zones and Prescribing Limits of Time for Parking
in Parking Meter Zones."
Councilman Howe moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Howe, Osborn, Sweeney and. President Branscheid, (4) . Noes: None. Absent:
Councilman Jones, (1).
FILING:
39. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co., City of Alameda,
as at October 31, 1946.
40. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Co., Bureau of Electricity,
as at October 31, 1946.
41. Specifications - No. MS 12-46-15 - Reprinting the Alameda Municipal
Code, as amended.
42, Specifications - No. PW 12-46-11 - Construction of Standard Culverts-
Remainder of Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1947.
BILLS:
43. An itemized List of Claims against several of the departments of the City of
Alameda, in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council at this
meeting: General Departments, $403.19; Election Fund, $2,436.74.
Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on December 3, 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,
Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, ( 4) . Noes : None. Absent: Councilman Jones,
(1).
ADXOURNMENT:
44. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 17,
1946, at 8:00 o'clock.