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1943-08-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, 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 August 3, 1943, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: `"2 From Mrs. William B. Saylor and her sons, Bill Jr. and Albert, expressing appreciation to the Council for adjourning its meeting of August 3, in memory of her late husband. The communication was ordered filed. 3: From Mr. James McCauley, requesting the refund of a fee of $1.00 which was paid for a plumbing permit contemplated to be used in the improvement of property at 1312 High Street, which improvement was not made. Councilman Osborn moved the request for the refund of $1.00 paid for this plumb - ing permit be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unani- mously carried. 4. An invitation was presented from the American Legion, Alameda Post No. 9, to attend the joint installation of its officers to be held Friday evening, August 27, 1943. The invitation was noted and ordered filed. 5'. From Mr. R. A. and Mrs. Edith Pick, requesting permit to move a one -story dwelling from property known as 2425 Harrison Avenue to the southwest corner of Eagle Avenue and Broadway. This request was accompanied by a recommendation from the Building Inspector thatthe permit be granted. Councilman Osborn moved permit to move the house in question to the location designated in the application be granted, provided that all ordinances of the City pertaining to house moving be adhered to and that the matter in general meets the approval of the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 6. From the City Manager, recommending that Fire Chief Thomas M. Lane be granted permission to attend the Conference of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs to be held in Reno, Nevada, on August 25 and 26, and that an amount not to exceed $40. be appropriated to cover his expenses. Councilman Howe moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the Fire Chief be authorized to attend this Conference and a sum not to exceed $40. be appropriatedto defray his expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. Mayor Godfrey called the Council's attention to the Conference of the International City Managers' Association to be held September 10 to 14, 1943, inclusive, in Chicago, Illinois and suggested that if it meets with the pleasure of the Council, the City Manager be authorized to attend this Conference and that a sum not to exceed $200. be appropriated for expenses entailed. Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager be authorized to attend the above mentioned Conference and that the amount of $200. be allowed to defray his expenses. 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. 8✓` From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Peterson Tractor & Equipment Co., Hayward, for furnishing one new crawler type diesel tractor to the City of Alameda, at its bid price of $5,024.24. Bids for this tractor were opened at the regular meeting of the Council held July 6, 1943. Councilman Branscheid moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and contract be awarded to Peterson Tractor & Equipment Co., Hayward, at the price of $5,024.24 and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. From the City Attorney, stating there is no need for any Council action on that certain petition filed with the City Clerk by the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California, dated July 19, 1943, requesting cancellation of taxes presumably assessed to Joseph P. and Catherine Leonard for the year 1928-1929. The reason for this is because at this time the land in question is owned by the State and therefore is not subject to assessment for general taxes. The report was ordered, filed. 10. From the City Attorney, statin he had received and deposited with the City Treasurer a aheck in the amount of 2,725., representing the City's share of the moneys which were deposited in court at the time of the commencement of that cer- tain action entitled, "UNITED STATES v. 7.66 acres, etc., CARLO CARLEVARO, et al., No. 22133-W." Under said stipulation the City was to receive $14,740. and the balance of $12,016. will be paid in due course. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 11. 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 Modifying Terms and Conditions of Lease to the United States of America of Por- tions of the Alameda Municipal Golf Course." 12. 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 Section 17-431 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (20) Thereto." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 13. A communication dated August 13, 1943, and addressed to the City Manager, was presented from Wallace B. Boggs, County Surveyor of Alameda County, in reply to a letter from the City Manager, dated August 10, 1943, with reference to tow car ser- vice at the Posey Tube. Mr. Boggs stated he is endeavoring to devise a method for full time service of the County taw car in the Tube, if it is possible so to do, in order to expedite the clearing up of any traffic jams due to accidents where a tow car is required. The communication was ordered filed and the City Manager was requested to report on any further developments at a later date. NEW BUSINESS: 14. The City Manager reported on the informal bids received for the purchase of eight automobiles used by the City of Alameda, the highest bidders for which are as follows: Dana-Frane Motor Ford 6 Ford 6 Ford V8 Ford. V8 Ford 6 Chevrolet 6 Co., 2901 Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine E. 14th Street, Oakland: No. 1GA57750 No. 1GA69628 No. 18-677-8040 No. 18-677-8056 No. 1GA58514 No. 2886044 875. 875. 750. 750. 875, 25. M. F. Crichton, 1413 San Antonio Avenue, Alameda: Ford Engine No. 18-2240743 275. D. Allen, 1549 Mozart Street and. D. B. Kuykendall, 2049 Alameda Avenue: Chevrolet 6 Engine No. M117100 250. Since both of these individuals bid the same amount, the car will be sold to either one by arrangement with the City Manager. After information had been presented by the City Manager, Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager be authorized to sell and dispose of the above eight cars, the first seven to the highest individual bidders and the motor in Chevrolet 6, Engine No. 2886044 to be removed and installed in the Alameda City Pound to be used for the disposal of animals. 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. 49 v/ 15. Mayor Godfrey referred to the printing in pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 834, New Series, and the advisability of making a nominal charge for copies to the public. Councilman Osborn moved that Ordinance No. 834, New Series, regulating business licenses in the City and which is being printed in pamphlet form, be sold at ten cents per copy. The motion 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. RESOLUTIONS: 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2902 Transferring $35,000. from the Cash Basis Fund to the General Fund." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. There- upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2903 Authorizing Execution of Lease Between the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco and. City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution call carried by the following vote. Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Mayor declared said resolution duly was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the adopted and passed. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2904 Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Alameda to Make Application to Federal Works Agency for Contribution in Maintaining Police Services in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. There- upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2905 Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Alameda to Make Application to the Federal Works Agency for the Construction and. Installation of Traffic Actuated Signals at the Intersection of Webster Street and. Atlantic Avenue in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. There- upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2906 Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Alameda to Make Application to the Federal Works Agency for Contribution in Maintaining Fire Service in the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution call carried by the following vote. Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Mayor declared said resolution duly was 'seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No.2907 Designating Portions of Santa Clara Avenue and Broadway Street in the City of Alameda as 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. 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2908 Authorizing the Execution of a Stipulation for Judgment Reserving Certain Easements to the City of Alameda in Lands Subject of Condemnation Proceedings." The motion to adopt said 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. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption :. "Resolution No. 2909 Authorizing the Execution and Filing of a Disclaimer in Condemnation Proceedings." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. There- upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2910 Authorizing Deposit of Public Funds in Active and Inactive Deposits in Certain Banks." The motion to adopt said 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. 25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2911 Abolishing One Position of Senior Stenographer - Clerk and Creating Position of Junior Account Clerk - Typist in the Office of the Auditor and Assessor and Fixing Salary." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2912 Creating an Additional Permanent Position of Registered Nurse in the Health Department 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, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2913 Resolution Fixing Compensation for Position of Registered Nurse on Temporary Employment for Vacation Relief, Sick Relief or Extra Work." The motion to adopt said resolution call carried by the following vote. Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Mayor declared said resolution duly was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the adopted and passed. FILING: 28. Form of Lease - Between The Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco and City of Alameda. 29. Annual Audit Report Goodell, Byers & Henry - City of Alameda. 30. Annual Audit Report - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Public Utilities Board. 31. Auditor's Report - Fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. BILLS: 32. 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: General Departments, $4,519.94; Civilian Defense Department, $1,647.51; Police Department, $7,530.91; Civil Service Department, $88.86; Pound Department, $56.65; Fire Department, $430.48; Street Department, $2,985.60; Health Department, $2,714.70; Recreation Department, $177.21; Park Department, $652.53; Golf Course Department, $588.95; Store Department, $642.60; Social Service Department, $118.31; Initiative Relief Fund, $20. 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 August 17, 1943, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and Presi- dent Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 33. There being no further business to present, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 7, 1943, at 8 :00 p. m. s ctfully submi City Clerk