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1945-05-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1945 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 May 1, 1945, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From the War Department, Office of Division Engineer, enclosing a permit granting the City the right to construct a road across a portion of the Alameda Intransit Depot Military Reservation. The communication and permit were noted and ordered filed. v/ 3. From East Bay Municipal Utility District, relative to assi nment by the City to the East Bay Municipal Utility District, of the sum of 4,068. from the amount to be allocated by the State to the City - said amount being the City's propor- tionate share of the cost of investigations and preparation of plans for the newly created Sewage Disposal District. The matter was referred to "Resolutions." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4. Mr. Frank Gottstein commented upon the splendid manner in which the Oakland City Bond Election had gone over, involving some $15,000,000. and contrasted the interest taken in some matters, such as swimming pools, etcetera, with the lack of interest shown in something which he deemed vitally important to all East Bay Cities, namely, a second tube under the Estuary. He expressed the opinion that possibly the proper steps were not being taken by any of the cities to expedite the construction of this tube and urged that some pressure be put on in Washington and anywhere else where it would do some good. President Branscheid assured Mr. Gottstein that while there had been no particular amount of publicity given this matter, the work was going on continuously, and he then called upon the City Manager to outline briefly the status of the entire situation. Mr. McMillan stated that there is a good campaign being put on in the matter of the tube and that the City of Alameda has the very active cooperation of the City of Oakland, County of Alameda and our own Chamber of Commerce, remarking that it has been handled in a way which leads us to hope that something definite will soon be accomplished. He said that Congressman Miller, as well as the two United States Senators from California are cooperating very closely on this subject and that just recently two Congressional Committees have been in Alameda reviewing the entire situation. In conclusion, he stated that the matter now seems to be entirely in the hands of Army and Navy Officials who have recently become very actively interested in the construction of the tube but that the matter will have to be worked out through them in their way and at their convenience. 5. Mr. M. C. Godfrey also spoke before the Council, expressing his appreciation of the idea of distributing mimeographed copies of the Agenda to the audience and congratulating the Council upon this innovation. y7 6. At this point, President Branscheid noted the presence of a delegation from the Junior Chamber of Commerce of the City of Alameda and welcomed them to the meeting, expressing his appreciation of their interest in the operations of the City Government. The President then called upon the City Manager to give a resume of the manner in which the City Government is constituted and the processes in- volved in enacting legislation governing City affairs. Mr. McMillan gave a brief review of the City Manager-Council form of Government, pointing out that under the terms of the Alameda City Charter, the Council is required to meet in closed session one hour preceding the opening of the public meeting. He assured the audience that at such closed meetings nothing is defi- nitely determined upon and no vote taken on any matter which is to later come up at the open session. He illustrated his remarks with a discussion of the proceed- ings had in connection with the construction of a road into the Army Intransit Depot, showing the part played by the different departments in carrying on matters of this sort. OPENING OF BIDS: 7. One bid was presented and read for the furnishing to the City of one new half-ton Fick Up Truck, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions therefor, No. MS 5-45-2, as follows: From Mason-Landy Motors Accompanied by certified check in amount of -- $1,128.24 112.82 The bid was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. He thereupon examined the bid and then recommended that inasmuch as it was the only bid before the Council for the furnishing of this needed truck to the City, he be permitted to make the purchase without further report. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the City Manager be followed and that contract be awarded to Mason-Landy Motors for furnishing one new half-ton Pick Up Truck at its bid price of t1,128.24. 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. ' RESOLUTIONS: 8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3130 Authorizing Assignment to East Bay Municipal Utility District for Preparation of Plans for Sewage Disposal Project of Portion of Funds Allocated by State of California." 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 Presi- dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3131 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Paving Mixtures and Asphaltic Emulsions to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise 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 Presi- dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3132 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing quarry Waste and Earth Fill to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise 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 Presi- dent declared. said resolution duly adopted and passed. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3133 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Gasoline to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1945-1946, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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 President Branscheid declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3134 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1946." 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. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3135 Adopting Specifications and Provisions for Resurfacing and. Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1946." 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. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3136 Authorizing Investment of ,,..300,000.00, 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 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. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3137 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with the State of California Concerning Access Road on Bay Farm Island." 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. Following the adoption of this resolution, Councilman Jones suggested that inas- much as it would probably be the function of the City to name the road provided for in the resolution, it might be entirely proper to name it "Doolittle Drive," considering the fact that it adjoins Earhart Road leading into the airport. He thereupon moved that this name be given to the new access road in any proceedings which may be necessary for the naming thereof. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3138 Correcting the Description of Certain Property on Bay Farm Island Dedicated to Public Use for Play- ground Purposes by Resolution No. 3130." 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. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3139 Providing for Extra Compensation for City Service Performed During Vacation Period." 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. Councilman Jones raised the question of having the City Physician pass on the matter of certain persons being required to take their vacations by reason of the condition of their health and asked that the City Manager be called., upon for his opinion as to the desirability of that point being added to the resolution. Mr. McMillan stated he believed it was a very good point but that permission to work during a vacation period was not granted to everyone requesting it and the matter of an individual's need for a rest can be kept in mind and the City Physi- cian will be asked to pass on cases of this nature as they arise. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3140 Creating the Position of Assistant Caddy Master in the Golf Course Department of the City of Alameda and Prescribing the Duties Thereof." 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. Following the adoption of this resolution Councilman Sweeney asked that the City Manager be called upon to explain why the appointment of an Assistant Caddy Master had become necessary. Mr. McMillan explained, that there has been a very heavy play on the course during the past several months, which. will probably continue for some time to came - play starting at 7:00 a. m. and ending at 9:00 P. M. - and it is absolutely essen- tial that the Caddy Mester be given assistance. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3141 Fixing Salary for the Position of Assistant Caddy Master in the Golf Course Department." 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. FILING: 20. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers Sc Henry - City of Alameda, as at April 30, 1945. 21. Specifications - MS 5-45-3 - Furnishing Paving Mixtures and Asphaltic Emulsions. 22. Specifications - MS 5-45-4 - Furnishing Quarry Waste and Earth Fill. 23. Specifications - MS 5-45-5 - Furnishing Non Premium and Ethyl Gasoline. 24. Specifications - PW 5-45-2 - Repair of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter. 25. Specifications - PW 5-45-3 - Resurfacing and Repair of Asphalt and Bituminous Pavement. 26. Agreement - Between City and State of California, concerning Access Road on Bay Farm Island. BILLS: 27. 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 Department, $6,559.28; Civilian Defense Department, $367.10; Police Department, $2,330.38; Civil Service Department, $84.81; Pound Department, $59.59; Fire Department, $946.66; Street Department, $1,879.20; Health Department, $402.07; Recreation Department, $502.02; Federal Recreation Facilities, $239.22; Park Department, $681.16; Golf Course Department, $485.81; Store Department, $673.10; Social Service Department $187.64; Initiative Relief Fund, $29.75; Street Improvement Fund, $3,189.84; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, $2,445.66. Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 15, 1945, and submitted to the Council at this time, be allowed and paid. The motion 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 it was so ordered. ADJOURNMENT: 28. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 5, 1945, at 8:00 P. M. Respectfull sllbmitted, oror ty Cler