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1939-12-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA FIELD TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 5 - - - - 1 3 The meeting convened at 8:02 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held November 21, 1939 were approved as trans- cribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A petition was presented, signed by twenty-one merchants and citizens residing in the vicinity of Bay Street Station, requesting that a method of street lighting be established in that district similar to the lights now being installed along Santa Clara Avenue. After Mayor Weichhart had referred the matter to the City Manager, the City Manager stated, as he had before at a previous meeting, that all funds available for street light installations had been allocated and that no further funds could be expended this year. Councilman Morris suggested that this fact be given some publicity in order to inform the citizens of Alameda of the impossibility of continuing the installation of new street lighting standards in various parts of the City, bringing out the point that the Santa Clara Avenue street lighting project is mainly a safety provision along a principal thoroughfare. The City Manager was requested to inform the petitioners of this fact and to give like information to all who might request street light installations. V 3. From Harry Bartell, Chairman of the Dedication Committee for the New High Street Bridge, extending an invitation to the Council to attend a luncheon and ceremony for the dedication of the new High Street Bridge across the Oakland Estuary, to be held December 9, 1939, and stating that complimentary tickets to the luncheon would be furnished. The City Clerk was requested to extend the thanks of the Council to Mr. Bartell and inform him the City Manager would let him know how many persons will attend the luncheon. 4. From E. H. Richardson, Realtor, commending the new zoning survey which is now in progress in the City of Alameda and submitting twelve suggestions of possible improve- ment in the present plan. There being no objections, this matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole with instructions that copies be forwarded to the members of the City Planning Board. V 5. From the Boy Scouts of America, requesting permission to use the Council Chambers in the City hall on Tuesday evening, January 9, 1940 for their annual Council Meeting. Councilman Carrington moved that permission be granted the Boy Scouts of America to use the Council Chambers as requested, seconded by Councilman Morris and unanimously carried. 1 6. From the City Manager regarding the operation of freight trains along Lincoln Avenue and its attendant nuisance and hazard, particularly at this time when quantities of freight are taken to the Naval Air Base, and suggesting the advisability of requesting the Southern Pacific Company to start negotiations toward consolidating with the Alameda Belt Line, or such other method as it may propose, to eliminate the present method of hauling freight along Lincoln Avenue. There being no objections, this matter was re- ferred to "Resolutions". 7. From the City Manager, regarding certain contemplated changes in train schedules effecting commuters in the entire East Bay area and recommending that the City Council pass a resolution requesting the Railroad Commission to hold a public hearing on any proposed changes in time schedules or rates, effecting trans-bay transportation. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions". From Mrs. Ann B. McKee, regarding the classification of property along High Street between Santa Clara Avenue and Encinal Avenue, it being her belief that the present de- velopment of the eastern section of the City demands an expansion of the present busi- ness area along High Street and this expansion has been curtailed due to the present restricted zoning and possible monopoly on business property. Mrs. McKee requests the consideration of expanding the business area in this locality along High Street from Santa Clara Avenue to Encinal Avenue or in any event to Van Buren Street. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City Planning Board and to the Committee of the Whole. From the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California enclosing a petition for the cancellation of certain taxes now appearing on the tax records as a lien against property in the City of Alameda. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City Attorney. 10. From the City Manager, regarding the reduction of tolls on the San Fran 800- Oakland Bay Bridge and the possible advisability for the Council to request the Toll Bridge Authority to give consideration to the reduction of tolls on bridge train traffic at the time consideration is given to the further reduction of any bridge tolls. Councilman Morris moved that the City Manager be instructed to address a letter to the Toll Bridge Authority requesting them to give consideration to this suggestion, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). A. From the City Manager, recommending the Council make a motion requesting the East Bay Transit Company to extend its service to include Fernside Boulevard as it is his understanding the investigation on the feasibility of extending this service has been completed. Councilman Carrington moved that a request be sent to the East Bay Transit Company to extend its present bus routes to include Fernside Boulevard, the additional service to be put into operation at the earliest possible date. The motion was seconded by Council- man Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1) 12. A petition was presented, signed by forty-one persons living in the vicinity of McKinley Park, protesting the sowing of Bermuda grass seedin Thompson Field, which pro- test was accompanied by a sample of Bermuda grass. After the City Manager had stated that Bermuda grass would never be sown in any of the City Parks and an investigation was now under way to select the most desirable seed for the sod in Thompson Field, the communication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 13. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council with regard to a police officer being sta- tioned at the Alameda entrance to the Posey Tube. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 14. From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting that Count of Money had been held November 22, 1939 and there was chargeable to and under control of the City Treasurer the amount of 428,297.14. There being no objections, the report was ordered filed. vi 15. From the City Manager, recommending that contract for furnishing one new four-door, 1940 Sedan for the Street Department be awarded to the Dietz Motor Company at its bid price of 3736.45. Councilman Godfrey moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). lb. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Doherty Bros. for furnishing five two-door Sedans for the Police Department for the sum of $1,528.14, plus sales tax of ''2.851 the allowance on five second hand cars being 2,200.35. Councilman Morris moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 17. From the City Planning Board, recommending that the property known as 1226 Sherman Street be reclassified from Residential District, Class 1, to Residential District, Class 1 3/4, for the purpose of remodeling into apartments. There being no objections to this reclassification, Councilman Carrington moved, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be approved and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 18. From the City Manager, reporting on the advisability of maintaining white or green lights at street intersections, this matter having been referred to him at the regular meeting of the Council, held November 21, 1939. The City Manager stated he is working in conjunction with Mr. Paulson of the Bureau of Electricity and the lighting engineers of the General Electric Company toward selecting the most efficient method of lighting intersections. These various methods will be given a trial at different locations and the Council advised of the locations for the purpose of inspection. Councilman Morris discussed with the City Manager an interview he had with a represen- tative of the General Electric Company in which specific methods were suggested which might be advantageously utilized. 19. From the City Clerk, requesting the approval of the Council upon her appointment of Shirley A. Tennier to the position of Deputy City Clerk of the City of Alameda to act as such without compensation. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions". ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 20. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinances, after which they were laid over under provision of law and the Charter. "Ordinance No. New Series 1•■••■■•■•■■•■• RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property known as 1226 Sherman Street)" 21. "Ordinance No. New Series AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO TITLE XI THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER AND ARTICLE TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 1, PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PLATTING AND SUB- DIVIDING OF LAND AND THE FILING AND APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION MAPS." RESOLUTIONS: 22. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2428 ADOPTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURNISHING ONE STEEL CAB 1/2 TON PICK-UP TRUCK TO THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, CALLING FOR BIDS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE SAME." Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 23. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2429 AMENDING TEE INDETERMINATE REVOCABLE PERMIT HERETO- FORE GRANTED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY RESOLUTION NO. 2406 AND GRANTING A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN A 30 INCH SEWER OUTFALL ACROSS TIDE AND SUBMERGED LANDS OF THE CITY ADJOIN- ING THE NAVAL AIR STATION." Councilman Carrington seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 24. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2430 DENYING APPLICATION OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY FOR REVOCABLE PERMIT TO OPERATE FREIGHT TRAINS ON CER- TAIN TIDE LANDS." Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 25. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2431 CREATING POSITION OF AND APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA. Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 26. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2432 Requesting RAILROAD COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN SCHEDULES OF INTERURBAN ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY." Councilman Carrington seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Carrington, Godfrey Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1 FILING: 27. Auditor's Balance Sheet, Month Ending November 30, 1939. 28. Bureau of Electricity - Balance Sheet Statement as of October 31, 1939 Goodell (3; Henry. 29. Specifications - Notice to Bidders - For Furnishing one steel cab 1/2 ton Pick-Up Truck for Park Department. BILLS: 30. 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, $1,945.40; Police Department, $116.37; Civil Service Department, $42.62; Pound Department, $32.30; Fire Department, $209.21; Street Department, $654.09; Health Department, $34.80; Recreation Department, $66.73; Park Department, $268.55; Golf Course Department, $1,317.10; Store Department, $142.11; Social Service Depart- ment, $245.02; Initiative Relief Fund, $133.00; East Bay Municipal Utility District, $2,292.63; Subaqueous Tunnel Fund, $487.99; School Fund, $371.55. A motion was made by Councilman Carrington, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that the claims and bills against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on December 5, 1939, and presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed and paid. On roll call the motion carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 19, 1939. Respectf ly submitted, Clerk.