1950-03-29 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE-COUNCIL OF TETE CITY OF ALAYEDA
HLD WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 29, - 1950
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Osborn, Sweeney and President
Branscheid, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilnan Jones, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held. March 21, 1950, were approved as
transcribed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
2( 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 Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding to Part I, Title TTT, Chapter 10 Thereof,
A New Article to be Known as Article 2, Relating to
And Imposing an Excise Tax on the Use or Other
Consumption in the City of Alameda of Tangible
Personal Property Purchased on or After the Effec-
tive Date Hereof, for Use or Other Consumption in
the City of Alameda."
RESOLUTIONS:
3. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4149
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and
Plans for the Reconstruction of San Jose Avenue
from Chestnut Street to High Street, Calling for
Bids and Directing the 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 Anderson, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). roes: None. Absent: Councilman Jones,
(1). Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
4.
"Ordinance No. 995
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding to Part I, Title 111 Thereof, a New
Chapter and Article to he Known as Chapter 10,
Article 1, Relating to and Imposing a Sales Tax
for the Privilege of Selling Tangible Personal
Property at Retail in the City of Alameda, Pro-
viding for Permits to Retailers, Providing for
The Collection and Payment of Such Tax and
Declaring a Violation Thereof to be a Misdemeanor."
President Branscheid explained that the rate of tax to be levied under this Ordi-
nance is one-half of one per cent, and called for questions on the Ordinance and
discussion, if any were desired.
Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council on the subject, stating that while he was
fully aware of the fact that such an ordinance was necessary at this time by reason
of the need for funds, he felt that along with it should go the practice of the
strictest economy possible, and expressed the hope that additional personnel would
not be necessary to handle the collection of the new tax.
Councilman Osborn inquired of the City Manager whether or not the Sales Tax Crdi-
nance would entail the employment of any new personnel. He was informed by Mr.
Froerer that the present staff in the Treasurer's Office would be entirely ade-
quate to handle the situation.
Councilman Osborn pointed out that the City's collection will be based on the
report by the merchants to the State, and therefore, any City investigatory staff
would not be necessary in connection with the City Sales Tax Ordinance.
Councilman Sweeney moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following, vote. Ayes: Coun-
cilmen Anderson, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Jones, (1).
FILING:
5. Financial Statement - George B. Eiddleton P- Co. - City of
Alameda, as at February 28, 1950.
6. Financial Statement - George B. Middleton C- Co. - Bureau
of Electricity, as at February 28, 1950.
7. Specifications - 7o. PW 2-50-14 - Project of the
Reconstruction of San Jose Avenue, from
Chestnut to High Streets.
ADJOURNMENT:
8. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned, to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 4, 1950,
at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectful
' C y it Clerk
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