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1940-11-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 19, 1940 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart. presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and. Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. Presi dent Weichhart, (5), were noted present. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 1940, and the adjourned regular meeting of November 8, 1940, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Faulkner, Oakes and Faulkner, requesting an opportunity to submit a proposal covering auditing of City records when this matter again receives the attention of the Council. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. v' 3. From the Fernside Home Owners' Association, requesting that new street lights be installed in the Fernside Tract, similar to those in the Fernside Marina District. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. 4. From A. Martine, requesting the refund of a 2.00 fee paid for permit to construct a greenhouse at 2915 Fernside Boulevard. This communication was accompanied by a let- ter from the Building Inspector explaining that the time limit within which this struc- ture should have been erected had expired and giving his opinion that the refund of this fee was entirely at the discretion of the Council. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. 5. At this time, Councilman Maurer moved the request of the Fernside Home Owner's Association for new street lighting standards in the Fernside District, be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. There being no objections, this was so ordered. 6. From the Pacific Bridge Company, requesting a permit from the City Council to erect a seven-foot fence around property now occupied by it on the northerly line of Clement Avenue between Stanford and. Willow Streets. The City Manager recommended this permit be granted. Thereupon, Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Carrington, that permit be granted to Pacific Bridge Company to erect a seven-foot fence around above mentioned property. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. Mayor Weichhart inquired if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council on any matters other than the proposed regulations of traffic in Posey Tube, saying that matter would come up later in the program. HEARINGS: The matter of the proposed traffic restriction in Posey Tube was continued from the regular meeting of the Council held. November 6, 1940. The Clerk announced having received communicationsof protest against the rumored traffic restrictions from the following: Naval Air Station, Encinal Terminals, two letters from Bethlehem Steel Company, N. Clark & Sons, Tide Water Associated Oil Company, Independent Grocers' Alliance Distributors, Inc., and General Engineering and. Dry Dock Company. The Mayor requested the City Manager to make a report on this matter as follows: "The investigation now being conducted by the City of Alameda and. City of Oakland, regarding truck traffic in Posey Tube, has not been completed. We are not in a posi- tion at this time to make a definite recommendation regarding limiting truck traffic through the Tube during certain periods. I have had several meetings with represen- tatives of industries and interests affected by the proposed ordinances and. I will continue to meet with representatives of the City of Oakland, the Naval Air Station, the Draymen's Association and various industries interested and believe that a satis- factory solution to the problem can be worked out. I recommend that your Honorable Body take no action on the proposed ordinance at this time, but continue the hearing until a later date when a complete report can be presented to you. Mr. E. H. Hart, representing the Draymen's Association of Alameda County, addressed the Council in opposition to prohibiting trucks from using Posey Tube during the peak hours and spoke on various other phases of transportation through the Tube relative to re- ceiving building materials and supplies promptly by Alameda Industries and the Naval Air Station, Mr. Frank Gottstein and. The City Manager stated sentatives of the Naval Mr. Ben Lamborn also spoke on this same subject. it is his intention to confer further on this matter with repre- Air Station, Encinal Terminals, Officials of the City of Oakland and members of various industrial organizations in Alameda and. Oakland with the object in mind of arriving at some satisfactory agreement with regard to regulating truck traffic through Posey Tube. Councilman Morris stated that as the City Manager has said, further consideration and serious deliberation will be given this matter; whereas various letters of protest have been sent in by interested industries, no practical suggestions have been offered in solution of the problem. Further time must be allowed for additional study whereby some concrete suggestions may be submitted which will definitely solve these traffic problems. This is too important a question before the Council, for it to be stampeded into immediate action. It is self-evident that reasonable concessions must be made by the protesting industries. Councilman Morris advised the protestants not to be unduly impressed by the seeming delay in reaching a solution of the problem at this time. Mr. Rosefield addressed the Council along this same general topic. Councilman Morris then moved the regular order of business be suspended by unanimous consent and the Council proceed under the heading of "Ordinances Passed". The motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer and _unanimously carried. ORDINANCES PASSED: 9. "Ordinance No. 736 New Series Accepting Grant of Easement from Alameda Belt Line in and. Over Certain Lands for Highway Purposes." Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. "Ordinance No. 737 New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-344 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Subdivisions (15) to (29) Inclusive." Councilman Maurer moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. "Ordinance No. 738 New Series Amending Article 3, of Chapter 5, Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Sections 17-5322 and 17-5323 Regulating Transportation of Flammable Liquids and Explosives in Posey Tube." Councilman Carrington moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. "Ordinance No. New Series Amending Article 3, of Chapter 5, Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 17-5324 Prohibiting Certain Vehicles in the Posey Tube During Certain Hours." Councilman Morris moved that consideration of the above titled ordinance be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. C. C. Howard addressed the Council regarding transportation in Posey Tube and in general. Mr. Gottstein again addressed the Council on the matter. Councilman Godfrey made the statement that while he is willing to vote for continu- ance of the matter until the next meeting of the Council, he wishes to go on record as still being very much of the opinion that truck traffic in the Tube must definitely be regulated, but he is also willing to listen to statements and suggestions of the people who are responsible for this congested condition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the fol- lowing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Godfrey now moved the Council return to the regular order of business. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and unanimously carried. OPENING OF BIDS: f3. Bids were presented and opened for the furnishing of one new 1941 Model, steel cab Pick-up Truck to the City of Alameda, for use at the Golf Course, as follows: F. H. Dailey Motor Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of Doherty Bros. Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of International Harvester Company . Accompanied by certified check in amount of $425.37 42.53 410.10 65.59 480.00 75.00 There being no objections these bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. After perusal, the City Manager recommended that contract for furnishing this truck to the City be awarded to Doherty Bros. at the price as stated in its bid. Councilman Godfrey then moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted; that contract be awarded to Doherty Bros. at price bid and checks be returned to the un- successful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 14. From Wallace Merriam, tendering his resignation as a member of the Retirement Board of the City of Alameda, to take effect at the Council's earliest convenience. Councilman Maurer moved the resignation of Mr. Merriam be accepted with regret, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. From the City Planning Board, submitting its report and recommendation on petitions to reclassify certain property lying on the westerly line of 9th Street, 56 feet south of Central Avenue, with a frontage of 54 feet and property lying on the southerly line of Central Avenue, beginning 89 feet west of 9th Street, with a frontage of 31 feet, from Residential to Commercial use. On account of illness, continuation of this matter until the next regular meeting of the Council was requested by Judge E. J. Silver, Attorney for the petitioners. Councilman Morris moved consideration of this re-zoning matter be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. From the City Manager, recommending the Council pass a motion requesting the City of Oakland to eliminate all left turns at 7th and Harrison Streets and 8th and Harri- son Streets and to investigate the possibility of widening of 6th Street in order to allow right turns to be made at the Oakland Portal to Posey Tube. Councilman Maurer moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. •Absent: None. 17. Councilman Morris stated he had several times expressed to the Council his belief in the necessity of prohibiting parking on the east side of Harrison Street, Oakland, for at least several blocks above 7th Street and moved the Council of the City of Ala- meda go on record as requesting the Oakland City Council to take the necessary steps to prohibit parking on the east side of Harrison from the Oakland entrance to Posey Tube to llth Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Carrington, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2537 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Lighting Standards 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 Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. The City Manager explained that the lighting standards purchased under this bid would be for the installation of lights on Santa Clara Avenue from Broadway to High Street, on Park Street from Clement Avenue to Blanding Avenue and on Central Avenue, from Webster Street east as far as possible. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2538 Accepting Conveyance from the Regents of the University of California of Certain Lands for Highway Purposes and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." The motion, to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Carrington who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2539 Accepting Conveyance from Delfina Carpaneto of Certain Lands for Highway Purposes and. Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Carrington who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2540 Accepting Conveyance from Delfina Carpaneto of Certain Lands for Highway Purposes and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes; Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 22. The following resolution was introduced by 'ounciIman Maurer who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2541 Accepting Conveyance from Giuseppe Carpaneto and. Maria Carpaneto of Certain Lands for Highway Purposes and. Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Morris who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2542 Approving Application of Key System for Operation of Commuter Service in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ,Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. FILING: 24. Specifications - For furnishing 120 Street Lighting Standards to the City. 25. Financial Statement - City of Alameda - Goodell & Henry - As of October 31, 1940. 26. Affidavit of Publication - Furnishing 1941 Model, ton Pick-up Truck to City. 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 City Council: General Departments, $3,621.20; Police Department, 569.92; Civil Service Department, $71.57; Pound Department, $21.95; Fire Department, 897.90; Street Department, $800.99; Health Department, $135.05; Recreation Department, 229.44; Park Department, $623.13; Golf Course Department, $538.02; Store Department, 485.03; Social Service Department, $65.69; Initiative Relief Fund, $78.50; Street Improvement Fund, $568.28; Gas Tax Fund, No. 2, $13,383.69; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, $4,615.13; School Fund, $216.40. Councilman Godfrey moved that the bills and claims against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on November 19, 1940, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 3, 1940, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Resp tfull7it ed, 13e)dmAt 4L6a:1-, City Clerk.