BOOK 24_1952-04-21 to 1953-10-05(missing 1953-10-05 to 1954-02-15)

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14 Engineering Assistant Art Eskelin. Councilwoman Tinney noted. absent because of death in family. CONTINUATION OF STAMBAUGH STREET HEARING. City Attorney Currie stated that this was the time set for continuation of hearing with reference to Resolution of Intention. In the previous meeting, two people had offered objections to the size of the assessment district. It was decided that the boundaries of the assessment district would be determined in accordance with benefits received, and if it later developed that the property owners on Pine Street were not benefitted, they would not be assessed. Coun- oilman Royer suggested the possiblility of resubdividing the two 25 ft. lots into one 54 ft. lot in which case the sewer connection as now in existence would be sufficient. There being no further objections, or no one in the audience wishing to be heard, the hearing was ordered closed. RESOLUTION No. 1248 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, STAMBAUGH STREET SEWERS. Councilman Spillers offered resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Royer, and carried on roll call, Councilwoman Tinney noted absent. AWARD OF BID, STAMBAUGH.STREET-SEVdERS. City Attorney Currie advised he had discussed the bids with Mr. Haywood Baker. Readvertising for bids would delay project for at least 30 days, and there was no way legally in which the contractors could be held to previous low bid. While it was unfortunate that Mr. Bake had received some erroneous information, it was filt that Mr. Baker had been given a fair hearing and the Council had attempted to work out a solution, however, they could, not see any way to throw out bids without the possibility of additional cost to the property owners. Mr. Baker was asked for a statement, and he stated that while the Council was not legally bound to readvertise, he thought they were under a moral obligation to do so. After further discussion Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION No. 1249 and moved adoption, AWARDING BID TO ANTHONY IZZI, 1335 HIGH STREET, ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, at $10,215.50, seconded by Councilman Royer. Under question Councilman Jones stated that the Coun- oil had been fair, and that they hoped Mr. Baker would bid on later projects. Coun- oilman Herkner stated his stand based on the information that Mr. Ilgils bid was low. Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi voting No and Councilwoman Tinney noted absent. r COMMITTEE REPORT, CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE. Councilman Jones reported that the Committee had met with the Personnel Board, and after discussing the recommendation of the Board had concurred in their recommendation that the Merit System be•revamped and that an outside agency be hired to undertake the study at a figure of $$50.00. RESOLUTION No. 1250 TRANSFERRING $450 FROM UNBUDGETED RESERVE TO COVER COST OF REVISING MERIT SYSTEM was offered by Councilman Jones who moved adoption, seconded by Council- man Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilwoman Tinney noted absent. ELIMINATION OF LEFT TURNS BAYSHORE HIGHWAY. City Manager Rolison advised he had received information from the State regarding changes in signals at Whipple Avenue and i Chestnut Street, storage lanes .for left turns at these points, suggestions regarding steps to be taken to eliminate left turns at other intersections, etc. Cost of the proposed changes was reported at an approximate figure of 068,000, 07800 of which the City would underwrite. There were two methods of paying this amount, one from gas tax funds and the other from other sources. After general discussion, Councilman Britschgi moved that funds be provided from the General Fund, seconded by Councilman Spillers„and carried. City Attorney stated the necessity for this item to be