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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.