1944-06-27 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING4 JUNE 27, 1944
The meeting convened at 8:02 p. m. with President Godfrey presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and
President Godfrey, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
L. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 20, 1944, were approved as
transcribed.
WRITTEN COMU711CATIONS:
2Y/ From the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, submitting the returns
of the Special Census taken in the City of Alameda as of May 17, 1944, - the
official population set as 68,146.
There being no objections, the report was ordered filed.
From the Building and. Construction Trades Council, with attached resolution,
protesting against the creation of a special sewage disposal district under the
supervision of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, and requesting the City
Council of Alameda to rescind its action in asking the East Bay Municipal Utility
District to create such a sewage disposal district.
There being no objections, the City Clerk was instructed to inform this organiza-
tion that the City Council had arrived at a definite decision to adopt the reso-
lution requesting this sewage disposal district to be created and it is still of
the opinion that such a district is for the best interests of the community -
further, that the procedure incorporated in the resolution should be followed.
From the Central Council of East Bay Service and Improvement Clubs, Inc.,
with attached resolution, opposing the creation of a sewage disposal district
under supervision of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, as it is believed
that it will add an extra burden upon the taxpayers. It is suggested that a fur-
ther study be made of the matter to prove conclusively that a plan similar to the
San Leandro sewage plant is not feasible for our area.
There being no objections, the City Clerk was instructed to inform this organiza-
tion that the City Council had arrived at a definite decision to adopt the reso-
lution requesting this sewage disposal district to be created and it is still of
the opinion that such a district is for the best interests of the community -
further, that the procedure incorporated in the resolution should be followed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
1/-
5. From the Public Utilities Board, requesting permission to retain in the
Bureau of Electricity Fund all earnings of the Utility for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1944, with the exception of the amounts already transferred as dividends
to the General Fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1944.
At this time the City Manager stated it was his recommendation that the request of
the Public Utilities :Board be granted. The matter was then referred to "Resolutions."
cv
o. From the City Manager, recommending that bid of the Signal Oil Company for
furnishing gasoline to the City of Alameda during the fiscal year 1944-1945, which
was submitted to the Council at its regular meeting held. Ju.ne 20, 1944, be accepted.
Councilman Branscheid. moved the recommendation of the CityeManager be adopted and
that contract be awarded to Signal Oil Company for furnishing gasoline to the City
of Alameda as set forth in its bid, for the fiscal year 1944-1945. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PEW BUSINESS:
V:/ The City Clerk requested permission to take a portion of her annual vacation
on Saturday morning, July 1, and. Monday, July 3, 1944.
Councilman Howe moved the City Clerk be permitted to take a portion of her vacation
as above specified. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously
carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 3007
Approving Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4
Cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Major Importance."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
'Resolution No. 3008
Authorizing Public Utilities Board to Retain Earnings in
Excess of Amounts Provided in Section 12-6 of the Charter."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: hone. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
10. Councilman Branscheid moved that a recess of ten minutes or less, be declared.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried.
After the Council reassembled, the Mayor declared the meeting reconvened.
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3009
Establishing Certain Positions of Employment in the
City of Alameda and Fixing the Salaries and Rates of
Compensation for Such Positions and for All Charter
Offices and Positions under the Jurisdiction of Said
City."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 3010
Fixing the Salary of the City Auditor and of the
City Treasurer."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
13. "Ordinance No. 855,
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Title XVII of the Alameda
Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations."
Councilman Jones moved the adoption of the ordinance as read. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godiffey, (5) . Noes:
None. Absent: None..
FILING:
14. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Bureau of Electricity,
as of May 31, 1944.
15. Official Report of Special Census - Submitted by Washington - City of
Alameda, as of May 17, 1944.
BILLS:
16. 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 Departments, $1,998.87; Civilian Defense
Department, $132.00; Police Department, $221.22; Civil Service Department,
35.02; Fire Department, $886.06; Street Department, $306.31; Health
Department, $101.15; Golf Course Department, $930.64; Recreation Department
$10.58; Federal Recreation Facilities, $180.84; Park Department, $270.23;
Store Department, $244.20; Social Service Department, $254.38; Street
Improvement Fund, $1,719.18; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund,
$ ,405.04.
Councilman Branscheid moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed
with the City Clerk on June 27, 1944, and presented to the Council at this time,
be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None.
17' this time the City Manager requested permission - and an allowance not
to exceed $20. - to attend the meeting of the Mayors of Western Cities, to be
held in Sacramento, June 29 and 30, 1944.
Councilman Howe moved the City Manager be authorized to attend the above men-
tioned conference and that a sum not to exceed $20. be appropriated for his
expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
18. Mayor Godfrey requested the minutes record that this meeting was held in
the newly arranged Council Chamber, and the City. Manager and City Engineer be
commended for the supervision and construction of the new features.
ADJOURNMENT:
19. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to
assemble in regular se ion on Wednesday evening, July 5, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
Res 4tfull
tte
City Clerk