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1943-06-29 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE r OF ALAMEDA MELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 29, - - - - - 943 meeting convened at 8:00 p. m- with President Godfrey presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Tones and President dfrey, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Osborn, (1). T-,T7T'71-7o. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held- June 5, 1943, were approved . as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: . _ 2 From Goodell, Byers E slahry Certified PUD±10 Accountants, submitting their prososal for audifin ervices to the City 00 Alameda for the fiscal year 1943-1944, in the total amount of $2,850. There being no objections, this matter was referred to "Resoutions". ORAL COMEICTIONS: V - - , 3. MT, T. Arnold. Anderson, representing the Municipal License Tax Association, addressed. the Council with. regard to the gener al. license ordinance which is now under consideration for adoption . by the City of 01 Mr. Anderson is in. accord witi . many features of the proposed ordinance but takes excention to the discriminatory item of non-uniform license fees between inside and. outside re tailers. Mr. O. M. Anmyl of tha Golden. State Company, Ltd., and ITr, D. W. Hogue of the Carnation Company also addressed the Council, es representatives of the Alameda County Milk. Dealers' Association, and protested against the variance in license fees between inaida and outsida retailers. Mr. Frank dottstejn expressed himself as being in accord with the proposed license ordinance. S. Agnew also addressed the Council, stating that at the meetings of local merchants and citizens in whiah he participated, the members had, wholeheartedly endorsed the contemplated ordinance as written and it is hoped that the Council will adopt it in its present form. REPORTS 07 COHEJTTEES: From. the Public Utilities Hoard, submitting a copy of its Resolution. N . 769, adopting the budget of the Department of Public Utilities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1944. This budget contains a pledged dividend to the City of Alameda in the amount of 00000. There being no objections, the communication . with attache_ resolution. was ordered iled. ORDINANCES FOR. 1=7i . Councilman Branscheid 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 l• Adding Subdivision OS to Section. 17-333 Thereof Regarding Parking." 6. Councilman awe introduced the following 000) 50000, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New. Series An. Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, of Title III, of tRe Alameda Municipal Code by Adding a New Article Thereto Establishing a. Cash Basis Fund." Coun.oilman Jones intro 'dile ed the, followi ordinance, after which it was laid over under provisiop . of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, of Title 111, the Alameda Municipal Cede by Adding a New Artie Thereto 1stao1isnin a Capital Outlays Fund." RESOLUTIONS: 8. The following resolution was introduced by Oounbilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution Ho. 2877 Designating "Maritime Dav"." 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 and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman. Osborn, (1), iron the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. • r,Lihe fol.lowing resolu."Li on was introduced_ by Cabin cilm.an rOVJO, Jv10 moved. its ad.op-tion: "Resolution No. 2878 Approving Contract with Goodell, Byers & Henry, Certified. Public Accountants, and Authorizing the Execution Thereof." The rhotion to adopt said resoautioh was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Movie, Thnes and President Godfrey, (4). oes: hone. Absent: Councilman Csborn, (1). Thereunoh the ayor declared said resolution duly adohted and passed. 10. The io resolution was introduced by CouhciJman Branscheid, who moved it-,s adoption: "Resolution ::To. 2879 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertiaing for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1943-1944." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded o Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. I'Lyes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones and President aodfrey, (4). hoes: Hone. Absent Councilman Osborn, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 11. The following resolution was introduced by COuncilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2880 Transferring H23, 563.09 from the In Lieu Tax Ford to the General Fund of the City." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branacheid, Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Osborn, ( ) Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adapted and passed. 12. The following resolution was introduced by COundilman Branscheid whe moved its adoption: "Resolution Lo. 2881 Transferring q2,980.02 from the Initiative Relief Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda." 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 and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: None. Absent Councilman Osborn, (1). Thereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopred and. passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by COuncilman Jones, who meved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2882 Transferring 7,876.56 from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda." The moti on. to adopt said resolution was seconded g by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Eranscheid, Howe, Jones and. President Godfrey, (1.) Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Osborn, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced bv Councilman.. Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution. To 2883 Establishing a Permanent Revolving Fund to be Known as the "Cash 'Basis Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and an roll call. carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Brang3cheid, Howe, on and President Godfrey, pj Noes: None. Absent: Councilman. Osborn, (1). Thereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Dranscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2884 Transferring P100,000.00 from. the General Fund to the Cash.. Basis Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following,vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jonas and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Osborn, (1) Thereupon the Mayor declared ea:Ad resolution duly adopted and passed. 16. The following resolution. was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved adoption: "Resolution No. 2885 In Memoriam of Edwn M. Otis. "In the sUdden and untimely death of Edwin M Otis, Alameda has lost one of her foremost friends and citizens. "His loyal and generous character, his public spirit and his faithful and upright conduct as a member of the legal profession endeared. him to his friends and to the people of this City and this County. "DE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that we, the members of the Council P3 tde City of Alameda, in regular session. assembled, express and here record, on behalf of ourselves and of the citizens of t o City of Alameda, our sorrow and deep regret for the loss which the com- munAty has sustained by the death of Edwin ME, Otis; "F.E=JETEI), FURTHER, that this resolution. be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy be transmitLed to Mrs. Otis that it• may extend to her and to the members of the family. an expression. of sincere sympathy' and heartfelt condolence; "R.11(771) FURTHER ;hat when this Council adjourns, do so In respect to the memory of Edwin The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman. one and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: 111 Eranscheid, Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (4). Nees: Nano. Absent: Councilman Osborn (I). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. iAtOoSS "Ordinance No. 828, how Series An. Ordinance deasin Certain. Lands Eelonging to the City of Alameda to Pacific Bridge Cormuany, a Corporation; Approving the Form.. and Terma of Said Lease and 11 11 the 'Execution Thereof." Councilman Bransclul..d moved the ordinance be ado01 ted. aa read. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Howe and on roll call carried. by the following vote. Ayas: Councilman Denhm.:Cheid„ Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: N0 ne. Absent: Council=n Osborn, (1). f!? 18. "Ordinance ao. New. Series An. Ordinance Reclassifying Property tyr Adding Section 23 to Ordinance No. 725, New Series." Councilman Howe moved the ordinance be adobted as read. The motion.. was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen. Branscheld, Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Ceuncilman Osborn, D.). 19. "Ordinance No. 830, New Series An Ordainance Reclassifying Property by Adding.. Section 24 to Ordinance We. 725, New Series." Councilman Branacheid moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the foll.owirg vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (4 ) . Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Osborn, 0 . 20. Form of Contract - Between City and Goodel Bvera Trenry - Auditing Services for fiscal year 1943-1944. 21. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & N.enry City of Alameda, as of May 31, 1943. 22. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers d. Henry - Bureau of Electricity, as of May, 1943. 23. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and. the several departments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was bresented to the City Council: General Departments, '1.5,221.79; Civilian Defense Department, 7,1,663.06: Police Department, 90,121.89; Civil Service Department, P75.77; Pound Department, 1,9.62; Fire Department, !.27.35; Street Department . _ , $763.97; Health Department, 85.49: Recreation Department, 23.8.98; Park Department, V623.80; Golf Course Department, 115.10; Store Depart- ri,e,nt, 9122 .71; Social Service Department, 1,13.57: Street Trinrovement Fund / 099.92; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, ,,400.58. 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 June 29, 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 and President Godfrey, (4) . Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Osborn, (1). ADJOURN=T: 24. Councilman Dranscheid moved the Council adjoarn in respect to the memory of the late Judge Edwin NI. Otis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.