1943-05-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1943
The meeting convened at 8:00 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:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 20, 1943, were approved as
transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From the Board of Education, offering to the Recreation Department of the
City of Alameda all of its school facilities for the summer vacation period to
take care of the increased number of children in the City, with the understanding
that there will be someone in charge during the entire day in each of the school
centers.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further consideration.
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3. From the League of California Cities, advising of the friendly relations it
has enjoyed with Senator Arthur H. Breed, Jr. during this session of the Legisla-
ture and commending Senator Breed's attitude toward the cities' problems - in the
event that the City of Alameda desires to express its appreciation for his efforts
on behalf of this City.
Councilman Howe moved Mayor Godfrey be requested to forward a letter to Senator
Breed, expressing the Council's appreciation for his fine efforts. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
4. From the Alameda Municipal Civil Service Employees' Association, petitioning
the Council in the form of a resolution which had been adopted by that organization
on April 30, 1943, to revise the wage and salary scales of all employees of the
City of Alameda as living costs and maintenance expenses have advanced.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole
for future consideration.
5. From the City Manager, recommending that the contract of McGuire & Hester for
the cleaning of the vitrified iron sewer pipe in Eighth Street from Central Avenue
to the northside sewer be accepted, as the work has been performed in accordance
with plans and specifications. A certificate of acceptance from City Engineer
George Sperbeck was attached to the City Manager's recommendation.
Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and con-
tract of McGuire & Hester for the work as stated above be accepted. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Osborn and unanimously carried.
6" Mrs. Geraldine T. Leydecker, Supervisor of Playground Directors of the
Recreation Department, requesting waiver of compliance of Section 2-5311, Chapter
5, Article 3 of the Alameda Municipal Code, pertaining to sick leave. Owing to
the fact that medical aid was not available during a recent illness of Mrs.
Leydecker, strict adherence to the requirements of this section could not be met.
Mrs. Leydecker was present.
Councilman Jones moved the Council waive strict compliance with the regulations
of the Alameda Municipal Code with regard to sick leave, as more particularly set
forth in Mrs. Leydecker's letter and that she be allowed this sick leave with pro-
portionate salary, as it is acknowledged that she made every effort to comply with
the regulations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call car-
ried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and
President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
7. From Mr. Belden Sanderson, Laborer in the Street Department, requesting waiver
of compliance of Section 2-5311, Chapter 5, Article 3 of the Alameda Municipal Code,
pertaining to sick leave. Owing to the fact that medical aid was not available
during a recent illness of Mr. Sanderson, strict adherence to the requirements of
this section could not be met. Mr. Sanderson was present.
Councilman Branscheid moved the Council waive strict compliance with the regulations
of the Alameda Municipal Code with regard to sick leave, as more particularly set
forth in Mr. Sanderson's letter and that he be allowed this sick leave with propor-
tionate salary, as it is acknowledged that he made every effort to comply with
the regulations. 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.
8. From Lt. Victor Dalmas, of the Fire Department, requesting waiver of compli-
ance of Section 2-5311, Chapter 5, Article 3 of theAlameda Municipal Code, per-
taining to sick leave. Owing to the fact that medical aid was not available dur-
ing a recent illness of Lt. Dalmas strict adherence to the requirements of this
section could not be met. Lt. DalMas was present.
Councilman Howe moved the Council waive strict compliance with the regulations of
the Alameda Municipal Code with regard to sick leave, as more particularly set
forth in Lt. Dalmas' letter and that he be allowed this sick leave with propor-
tionate salary, as it is acknowledged that he made every effort to comply with
the regulations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and. President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
Mr. D. Bruce Greenwade, Executive Secretary of the Civil Service Board, ex-
plained the details of these cases.
RESOLUTIONS:
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2849
Authorizing Public Utilities Board to Retain Earnings in
Excess of Amounts Provided in Section 12-6 of the Charter."
The motion to adopt this resolution 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. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
FILING:
10. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Bureau of Electricity,
as of March, 1943.
11. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending April 30, 1943.
BILLS:
12. 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: Store Department, $30.25.
Councilman Branscheid moved the bills and claims against the City in the
amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk
on May 4, 1943, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and
paid. The motion 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: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
13. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council
adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 18, 1943, at
8:00 p. m.
c fully ubmit ed,
City Clerk