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1940-09-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR FETING OF. THE.COUNCIL,OF,TI CITY,OF HELD TUESDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 17 The meeting convened at 8:01 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1940, and the adjourned regular meeting of September 10, 1940, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. A communication was read from the City Manager concerning plans and estimates for the construction of a recreation building in Longfellow Park as a Works Progress Ad- ministration project and recommending the Council authorize, by appropriate resolution, the making of this public work and improvement without contract or call for bids. Councilman Maurer moved the letter be referred to "Resolutions ". The motion was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unanimously carried. 3. A letter was received from Mr. H. L. Kelly of Oakland expressing appreciation of the Council's action in granting a temporary revocable permit to allow religious gatherings on Bay Farm Island, corner of Melrose Avenue and Maitland Drive. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. 4. A communication was presented from Ivlr. W. R. Calcutt of Alameda with regard to installation of wooden culvert at the southwest corner of San Antonio Avenue and St. Charles Street. The Mayor referred the matter to the City Manager for report. The City Manager explained circumstances and stated no wooden culverts are being in- stalled any where in the City. As the wooden culverts wear out they are replaced by concrete ones and this particular location is scheduled to be attended to within ap- proximately thirty days. There being no objections, the letter was ordered filed. 5. A communication was read from Mr. A. Steffensen, requesting the refund of a $2.00 fee paid by him for a permit to build a garage at 1715 Lincoln Avenue. Due to City Ordinances, he is unable to proceed with the proposed work. The City Manager suggested this request be referred to the City Attorney for decision as to whether or not this refund can legally be made. 6. From Frank A. Gottstein, with reference to traffic and transportation problems in connection with the Naval Air Station and sewerage situation on Webster Street. There being no objections, the letter was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. The City Manager asked to be authorized to meet with the City Manager of the City of Oakland to make arrangements for the proper regulations governing traffic through Posey Tube. He stated he has discussed the matter informally with Mr. Hassler, City Manager of Oakland, and believes the problem can be worked out satisfactorily through cooperation between the Cities of Oakland and Alameda. All are aware of existing con- ditions and realize some steps must be taken to speed up traffic. Councilman Maurer moved the City Manager's request be granted, that he be authorized to meet with the Oakland City Manager to take action necessary to remedy this traffic problem. 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, (1i. e. Frank A. Gottstein addressed the Council regarding traffic problems and inquired of the City Manager what progress had been made regarding the stop sign on the Oakland side of Posey Tube. The City Manager stated the matter was under consideration and new regulations were to be put into effect as soon as possible. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 9. From the City Manager, recommending that contract for the construction of Main Street and Atlantic Avenue be awarded to Heafey -Moore Co. of Oakland at the prices as stated in their proposal. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved; that con - tract for this work be awarded to Heafey -Moore Co. and checks be returned to the un- successful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Presi- dent Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. Councilman Godfrey stated he had been thinking of the request from Mr. A. Steffen - sen for the refund of his $2.00 fee and believed the Council should express its will- ingness to grant this request if it is legally possible to do so, before turning it over to the City Attorney. Therefore, Councilman Godfrey moved this fee be returned to the applicant subject to the approval of the City Attorney, 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, . (1). NEW BUSINESS 1 . Councilman Morris suggested an investigation be made of the necessity of the stop sign on Gibbons Drive which stops north bound traffic at Lincoln Avenue. There is a tree on the southeast corner of Gibbons Drive and Lincoln Avenue which is a definite hazard as it obstructs the view and people cannot see the stop sign until they are right upon it. The City Manager explained there is,a possibility of making Gibbons Drive a through street from Lincoln Avenue to High Street which will eliminate this problem. RESOLUTIONS: 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2523 Endorsing Application of Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc., to Amend its Present Route to Include Los Angeles, California, as an Intermediate Stop Between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Fresno, California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. .Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Presi- dent Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared .. said resolution duly adopted and passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2524 Authorizing Construction of a Recreation Building in Longfellow Park." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey,' Maurer, Morris and Presi- dent Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared_said resolution duly adopted -and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2525 Requesting Board of Supervisors to Place Bond Issue Providing for Half Cost of Tube, With Other Half to be Borne by Federal Government, on. November 5, 1940 Ballot." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Presi- dent Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared_ said resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The City Manager stated he would like to refer back to "New Business" if there were no objections. NEW BUSINESS: Continued 16. The City Manager requested a permit from the Council to allow two buildings to be moved, by the City - one from Mastick School to Washington Park and the other from Mastick School to McKinley Park. Councilman Maurer moved the City Manager's request be granted, that permission be given to allow the City to move the two buildings mentioned, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). FILING 17. Auditor's Balance Sheet - As of August 31, 1940. 18. Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Bidders - Improvement of portions of Main Street and Atlantic Avenue. 19. Financial Statement - City of Alameda - As of August 31, 1940, submitted by Goodell & Henry. BILLS: 20. 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, $4,139.74; Police Department, $576.34; Pound Department $16.66; Fire Department, $153.26; Street Department, $531.46; Health Department, 099.26; Recrea- tion Department, $186.73; Park Department, $543.19; Golf Course Department, $881.58; Store Department, $27.44; Social Service Department, $28.56; Initiative Relief Fund, 53.00; Street Improvement Fund, $331.73; Pension Fund, $2,608.87; Krusi Park Fund, $305.20. Councilman Maurer 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 September 17, 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). 21. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, October 1, 1940, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Respectfully submitted, ‘Z.0 Depu t -City Clerk.