1941-07-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE C OUNCTL GF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 15, --------- 1941
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. I. with President Weichhart presiding,
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Godfrey, Howe, Maurer and Presi-
dent Weichhart, (5) , were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTE :
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 1941, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMIUNICATIONS:
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2. From Bethlehem Steel Company, giving notice that Tynan Avenue, immediately east
of Webster Street, had been closed for a period exceeding twenty-four hours through
July 4 and 5, 1941, in order to retain the street as a private thoroughfare. There
being no objections, the communication was ordered filed.
3. From Andrew T. Hass, Architect, regarding the extensive improvement of Washington
Park and the former Neptune Beach property. There being no objections, the matter was
referred to the City Manager for study and report.
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4. From the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities, giving notice of
the next bi-monthly meeting to be held on Friday evening, July 18, 1941, in Oakland.
Mayor Weichhart urged all those who could possibly attend to do so and to notify the
City Manager in order that the necessary reservations could be made.
ORAL COLIIITNICATIONS:
5. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council with regard to removing the railroad
ties along Eighth Street. The City Manager stated he would investigate the matter.
OPENING OF BIDS:
6. Bids were presented and opened for furnishing Lubricating Oil to the City of
Alameda during the fiscal year 1941-1942, as follows:
From Standard Oil Company of California
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 500.00
From Signal Oil Company - - - - - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Gilmore Oil Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Shell Oil Company, Incorporated
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From General Petroleum Corporation of California
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Tide Water Associated Oil Company
Accompanied by certified check in
From Union Oil Company of California
Accompanied by certified check in
From Richfield Oil Corporation - - -
Accompanied by certified check in
amount of
amount, of
amount of
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
7. Bids were presented and opened for the improvement of Encinal Avenue, from High
Street to Oak Street, as follows:
From Heafey-Moore Co. ----------------------- 59,971,15
$
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 6,000.00
From Independent Construction Co., Ltd. ------------- 62,849.20
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 6,300.00
61,720.75
6,200.00
From Ransome Company - - - - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of -
There being no objections, these bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
REPORTS OF COIZIITTEES:
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8. From the City 21anager, requesting authorization to permit payment by the City of
Alameda for tuition fee of '2.00 per officer for those who will attend the two-weeks'
Peace Officers' Training School to be conducted at the University of California from
July 28 to August 9, 1941. Attached to this communication was a letter from Earl
'farren, Attorney General of the State of California, setting forth in detail the ad-
vantages of the course.
Councilman Godfrey moved that as many officers as is practical attend this Peace Offi-
cers' Training School at the University of California during the dates specified and
thatthe 2.00 tuition fee per officer be authorized. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Branscheid, Godfrey, Howe, Maurer and. President Weichhart, (5) . Noes: None.
Absent: None.
9. Communication from the City Engineer, addressed to the City Manager, was presented,
certifying that Ransome Company has completed to his satisfaction and acceptance the
re-naving of that portion between the car tracks of Fernside Boulevard from Briggs Ave-
nue to Pea-1 Street.
Councilman Maurer moved the report of the City Enineer be accepted, seconded by Coun-
cilman Howe, and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Branscheid, Godfrey, Howe, Maurer and President Weichhart, (5) . Noes: None. Absent:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
10. At the request of the City Manager,- the matter of the closing of portions of Second,
Spruce and Cypress Streets was again, on motion of Councilman Maurer, postponed until
the next regular meeting to be held August 5, 1941. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Branscheid, Godfrey, Howe, Maurer and President Weichhart, (5) . Noes: None. Absent:
None.
RESOLUTIONS:
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved it adoption:
"Resolution No. 2641
Adopting .Specifications and Provisions for Construction
of a Sanitary Sewage Pumping Plant at Court Street and
Otis Drive in the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and
Directing tlae City Clerk to Advertise the Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Godfrey, Howe, Maurer
and President Weichhart, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None.
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2642
Authorizing Renewal and. Extension of Contract With
the County of Alameda for the Examination of Contacts
with Cases of Tuberculosis."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Godfrey, Howe, Maurer
and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
FILING:
13. Copy of Decision No. 34389 - Before Railroad Commission re East Bay Motor and.
Railway Transportation.
14. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers F.; Henry - City of Alameda as at June 30, 1941.
15. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending June 30, 1941.
16. Form of Agreement with County of Alameda re Tuberculosis Examinations.
17. Specifications - For Construction of Pumping Plant at Court Street and Otis Drive.
18. Ex Committee of the Whole: League of California Bulletins.
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
Departments, 2,994.78; Police Department, 1,013.18; Civil Service Department,
V72.12; Pound Department, 4.39; Fire Department, 1:J120.86. ' Street Department,
-,34-36.70; Health Department, 60.58; Recreation Department, 20.87, Park Department
2,148.99; Golf Course Department, .677.95; Store Department, 455.83; Social Ser-
vice Department, .(;)102.35; Initiative Relief Fund, 57.50; Street Improvement Fund,
0199.74; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, $8,195.32; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund,
2,342,42 and. Krusi Park Fund, 0108.70.
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 July 15, 1941, and presented
to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and naid. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid,
Godfrey, Howe, Maurer and President Weichhart, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None.
20. Councilman Maurer moved the Council adjourn to meet in adjourned regular session on
Tuesday afternoon,July 29,1941, at 5:00 o'clock P. M. The motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Howe ana unanimously carried.
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