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1940-06-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING NNE 18 - - - - - - - 12.40 The meeting convened at 8 :00 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: 1. The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). MINUTES: 2. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1940 were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. A proposal was submitted by Goodell & Henry, Certified Public Accountants, to in- vestigate the transactions and audit the financial records of the City for the fiscal year 1940 -41, for the total figure of $2,550.00. There being no objections, the report was referred to the Committee of the Whole. From the Veterans' Welfare Board, enclosing a petition for the cancellation of certain taxes now appearing on the tax records as a lien against property in the City of Alameda owned by the Board. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City Attorney. 5. From the Railroad Commission of the State of California, giving notice of an ad- journed hearing in the matter of application of Interurban Electric Railway Company for authority to discontinue its operations; in the matter of application of the Key System for certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate certain inter- urban rail and /or motor coach service in the City and County of San Francisco and Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa; and an investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations of Interurban Electric Railway Company, Key System and East Bay Transit Company regarding rates, service and facilities. This hearing is to be held on Thursday, June 27, 1940, in the State Building in San Francisco. There being no objections, the notice was ordered filed. J 6. Copy of State Assembly Daily Journal which contains House Resolution No. 14, recommending that City Councils and Boards of Supervisors of this State make avail- able to the people at convenient locations municipal and community yards for the collection of scrap iron. Councilman Godfrey moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The City Manager then explained the possible sources of scrap iron in the City of Alameda. As it was deemed the disposal of this matter did not necessitate a motion, Mayor Weichhart requested the City Manager to report on this matter at a later meeting. 7. From Mrs. Irma Hageman, Oakland, requesting the City grant her a lease covering a strip of land containing approximately three and one -half acres between the Golden Gate Gun Club and the Naval Air Base for the purpose of erecting a lunch room lockers and bar. The City Manager said he had instructed Mrs. Hageman, when she approached him regard- ing the desired lease, to make a formal request to the Council and that investigation would be made of the advisability of allowing such an occupation. At the request of the Mayor, the City Manager said he would make this investigation and report back to the Council. 8. From the Housing Committee of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, submitting a report addressed jointly to the City Planning Board and the City Council regarding zoning and housing problems in the City of Alameda. As copies of this report had been sent to each member of the Council, and there were no objections, the report was referred to the Committee of the Whole. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 9. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council regarding the congestion and obstruc- tion of traffic from Alameda at the Oakland entrance of the Posey Tube and requested the City Manager to make an investigation as to what remedy could be found for this condition. Mr. Gottstein also spoke on the heavy traffic on Webster Street and made the suggestion that one of the adjacent cross -town streets - possibly 8th Street - could be used as a thoroughfare over which to divert a portion of the traffic now using Webster Street. Councilman Godfrey stated he thought this was a good suggestion but believed it would be quite a problem to successfully bring this plan into operation. Mr. Gottstein then spoke about the new proposed subaqueous tunnel and stated he, and many others in the City, would favor the construction of a high bridge similar to Park Street Bridge rather than a tube. At the Mayor's request, the City Manager gave a brief resume of the transportation situation to date, what has been accomplished and what the community may expect in the near future, stating that there must be a unified interest and purpose in attain- ing either the bridge or tube and any solution can be realized only by the combined 2 r efforts of all the various groups, and the project would have to receive the support of the Federal Government as well as that of the State. Councilman Godfrey stated he was not surprised that an inquiry had been made regarding the progress of the plan for a tube or bridge. He feels that all effort must be strengthened as soon as possible towards an ultimate solution and he is glad to see the possible construction of a bridge becoming more active in the discussion. Councilman Morris stated a bridge has been generally considered the most desirable of the two types of construction by many people but various factors of opposition necessi- tated concentration on the construction of the tube. Councilman Morris then said he thought the suggestion of Mr. Gottstein regarding the routing of traffic away from Webster Street - possibly over 8th Street and HaightAvenue - is a good one and that possibly something could be worked out along that line. The City Manager stated he would investigate this possibility and what would be advis- able. The City Manager also stated he would investigate the congestion of traffic coming from Alameda at the Oakland entrance of Posey Tube and would contact the neces- sary authorities concerned with such a problem. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10. From the City Manager, recommending that contract for furnishing rock, sand and concrete mix to the City of Alameda for the fiscal year 1940 -41 be awarded to Powell Bros., Inc. at prices as stated in their bid. Councilman Morris moved that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be adopted and that check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 11. From the City Manager, recommending that the galvanized chain link fence installed by the California Wire Cloth Corporation at Lincoln Park be accepted and the work be paid for according to terms of the contract. Councilman Maurer moved that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 12. From the Public Utilities Board, attaching copy of Resolution No. 423, adopting budget of the Department of Public Utilities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1941. There being no objections, the communication and resolution were referred to the Com- mittee of the Whole. 13. From the City Planning Board, recommending reclassification of the southeast cor- ner of Everett Street and Webb Avenue, from Residential District, Class I, to Residen- tial District, Class lt, to permit remodelling into a two - family dwelling. Councilman Maurer moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Councilman Godfrey inquired if he were right in assuming that the proposed use would be permitted under the new survey plan and was assured that even a less restricted use would be allowed in the district. 14. From Mayor Weichhart, nominating Mr. W. T. Johns to the office of member of the Library Board for a term commencing July 1, 1940 and expiring June 30, 1945. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions." 1S. From Mayor Weichhart, nominating Mr. S. M. Haslett to the office of. member of the City Planning Board for a term commencing July 1, 1940, and expiring June 30, 1945. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions." 16. From Mayor Weichhart, nominating Mr. Walter V. Howe to the office of member of the Civil Service Board for a term commencing July 1, 1940, and expiring June 30, 1945. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions." 17. From Mayor Weichhart, nominating Dr. Alice B. Burke to the office of member of the Board of Education for the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1940, and expiring June 30,1945. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions." 18. From Mayor Weichhart, nominating Mr. Irving Coen to the office of member of Public Utilities Board of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1940 and expiring June 30, 1944. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions." 1. From Mayor Weichhart, nominating Mrs. Ruth Parker and Mrs. Ellen Godfrey to the office of members of the Social Service Board for a term commencing July 1, 1940 and expiring June 30, 1943. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions." ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 20. Councilman Maurer introduced the following ordinances, after which they were laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series CLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Southeast Corner Webb Avenue and F:vArM t. traeaF ,t 21. "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -341 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subsection (0) Thereto." The City Manager explained that petitions had been received for restricting parking on Park Street between San Antonio and San Jose Avenues and also that the ordinance next to be introduced regarding stop signs at the intersection of Oak Street and San Jose Avenue was the result of numerous minor accidents occurring at the inter- section of Oak Street and San Jose Avenue and Buena Vista Avenue and Pearl Street. 22. "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -432 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subsections (7) and (8) Thereto." NEW BUSINESS: 23. The City Manager requested permission to sell the City Auditor's automobile for the sum of $200.00 as it will be necessary to replace his car this year and it is planned the Auditor will take over the old Buick automobile formerly used by the City Manager at a price of $400.00. Councilman Maurer moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and the City Manager be authorized to sell the Auditor's automobile for the sum of $200.00 and permit the use of the Buick automobile by the Auditor, at a sum of $400.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 24. The City Manager requested that he be given permission to take one week of his vacation the first week in July. Councilman Morris moved that the request of the City Manager be approved, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer Morris and President Weichhart (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1i. RESOLUTIONS: 25. Councilman Maurer moved that the following six resolutions be not read except by title, name of appointee and term of office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 26. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2485 Appointing Member of Library Board." (W. T. Johns) Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 27. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2486 Appointing Member of City Planning Board." (S. M. Haslett) Councilman Maurer seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 28. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2487 Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board," (Walter V. Howe) Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 29. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2488 Appointing Member of the Board of Education." (Dr. Alice B. Burke) Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion and on roll_ call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 30. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2489 Appointing Member of Public Utilities Board." (Irving Goan) Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 31. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. Appointing Members of Social (Ruth Parker & 2490 Service Board." Ellen Godfrey) Councilman Maurer seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 32. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2491 Appointing Member of Retirement Board." (Wallace Merriam) Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 33. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2492 Transferring 39,884.38 from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda." Councilman Maurer seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 34. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2493 Transferring 325,637.77 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the General Fund of the City." Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 35• Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2494 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1940-1941." Councilman Maurer seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). ORDINANCES PASSED: 36. An Ordinance Production o Certain Real Alameda." "Ordinance No. 716 New Series Providing for the Leasing, for the Oil, Gas and Hydrocarbons, of Property Belonging to the City of Councilman Maurer moved that the ordinance as read, be adopted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). FILING: 37. Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Bidders - For furnishing one four -door sedan to the City. 38. Financial Statement - City of Alameda, as of May 31, 1940 - Goodell & Henry. 39. Agreement - Re Sewage Disposal Survey. 40. The City Manager addressed the Council, giving the status of the Sewage Disposal Survey to date and telling what had been accomplished and what could be expected in the near future from this survey. 41. The City Manager requested that the Council adjourn this meeting to meet in ad- journed regular meeting on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1940, to take care of matters necessitating attention before the end of this present fiscal year. BILLS: 42. 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, $7,473.81; Police Department, $473.80; Civil Service Department, $0.93; Pound Department, $947.47; Fire Department,, 1,418.76; Street Department,. $9,964.61; Health Department, $301.97; Recreation Department, $134.97; Park Department, $3,692.91; Golf Course Department, $1,061.75; Store Department, $68.40; Social Service Department, $103.80; Initiative Relief Fund, $94.50; Street Improvement Fund, $255.32; School Fund, $1,292.04. Councilman Godfrey moved that the claims and bills against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on June 18, 1940, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote, Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President -Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 43. Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the Council adjourn to meet in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1940 at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The motion carried unanimously. Resg.ctfull s emitted, II City Clerk.