1938-01-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18th 1938
The meeting convened at 8:03 o!clock P.M. with President Weichhart presiding,
The roll was called, and Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3),
were noted present. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey, (2).
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 4th,1938, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. A communication was received from the East Bay Regional Plan Association, accompaa-
ied by copy of resolution opposing purchase of Southern Pacific-Golden Gate Ferries by
the Toll Bridge Authority for $3,750,000.00. Councilman Morris moved that the reading
of the resolution be dispensed with, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,
(3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey, (2).
's2. From the Grand Meat Market and Roy C. Boone, local merchants, advocating the pass-
age of proposed ordinance to regulate the hours during which food stores should do
business. Both communications were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
v3• From the Alameda Woman's Improvement Club Inc., recommending that steps be taken to
provide bus service on Buena Vista or Pacific Avenues and referring to a previous
request of a similar character which had been referred to the City Manager. The City
Manager reported that at the time of the previous request he had taken the matter up
with the traction company and it informed him that it was not able to improve the
service. He was requested to reply to the above communication.
N, 4. From Lester S. Ready, Consulting Engineer, offering his services to make an invest-
igation and analysis of the major merchandise program of the Bureau of Electricity at
a maximum cost of $2,000.00. The communication was referred to "Resolutions".
OPENING OF BIDS:
5. The opening of bids for a fence at McKinley Park was deferred until later in the
program.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,ETC:
6. From the Public Utilities Board enclosing copy of the Boardts resolution transferring
$1235.34 to the General Fund for use of the Board of Education, and requesting that the
amount be transferred from the General Fund to the School Fund. The communication was
referred to "Resolutions".
:7. From the City Manager, requesting authorization to attend the Mid-Winter Conference
of City Managers Section of the League of California Municipalities to be held at
Bakersfield, California, Friday and Saturday, February 18 and 19. Councilman Maurer
moved that the authorization be granted, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,
(3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey, (2).
8. From the City Manager, accompanied by a certificate of acceptance from the City
Engineer recommending that the work be accepted, and payment be made under the contract
with the Anchor Post Fence Company for the construction of 363 feet of chain link
fence with two 3 foot 6 inch by 7 foot gates on the tennis court at the northwest
corner of Haight Avenue and Linden Street. Councilman Maurer moved that the work be
accepted and that payment be made according to the contract, seconded by Councilman
Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris
and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey,(2).
19. From the City Manager, accompanied by certificate of acceptance from the City
Engineer, recommending that the work be accepted and payment be made under the contract
with Ransome Company for surfacing tennis court at corner of Linden Street and Haight
Avenue. Councilman Maurer moved that the contract be accepted and payment be made,
seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen
Carrington and. Godfrey,(2).
/10. From the City Planning Board recommending to the Council that the petition be
denied for the reclassification of two pieces of property, 50 x 100 feet each on
northeast corner of Santa Clara Avenue and 9th Street, from Residential District, Class
I, to Business District, Class V, for the purpose of constructing a gasoline service
station. Councilman Morris moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be
adopted, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,(3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey,(2).
RESOLUTIONS:
11. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2225
Transferring $1,235.34 from the General Fund
to the School Department Account 66",
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12. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2226
Adopting Specifications for Purchasing Portland Cement for
the City of Alameda and Directing City Clerk to Advertise",
Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayer: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Council-
men Carrington and Godfrey,(2).
/OPENING OF BIDS:
13. At this time the Council requested that bids be opened for the construction of a
chain link fence at McKinley Park, which are as follows:
The California Wire Cloth Co o a ion: $ 555.95
Accompanied by eertified oheok in amount of $70.00
Wickwire Spencer Steel Co: 508.40
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 55.00
Standard Fence Company: 495.09
Accompanied by certified check in amount of ...... 50.00
Anchor Post Fence Co. of Cal: 450.39
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 46.00
Following the opening of bids, the City Manager recommended that the contract be awarded
to the Anchor Post Fence Company at a total cost of $450.39. Councilman Morris moved that
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and the contract be awarded to the
Anchor Post Fence Company at the price bid, $450.39, seconded by Councilman Maurer and
on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President
Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey,(2).
RESOLUTIONS, CONTINUED:
14. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2227
Employing Lester S. Ready to Make a Survey and Report to the
Council, and Fixing his Compensation Therefor",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Council-
men Carrington and Godfrey, (2).
15. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2228
Authorizing the City Manager to Make Application to the
Federal Communications Commission for Renewal of License to
Operate Police Radio Station",
Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ay
Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen
Carrington and Godfrey,(2).
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16. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2229
Authorizing the City Attorney to Execute Stipulation with the
Alaska Packers Association with Regard to Certain Litigation",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Carrington and Godfrey, (2).
FILING:
17. Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Work re closing portion of Walnut St.
18. Auditor's Balance Sheet, as of December 31,1937.
BILLS:
19. 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 Depart.
ments, $11347.64; Police Department, $437.46; Fire Department, $546.90; Street Department
$285.06; Health Department, $522.52; Golf Course Department, $249.07; Park Department,
$2446.60; Store Department, $76.83; Social Service Department, $164.67; Initiative
Relief Fund, $215.50 and Street Improvement Fund, T31.05.
Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the claims and bills
against the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on January 18th,1938, and presented to the Council at this meeting be
allowed and paid. On roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council-
men Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington
and Godfrey, (2).
20. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday evening, February lst,1938, at 8 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,