1941-07-29 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAy AFTERNOON, JULY 29, 1941
The meeting convened at 5:05 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Maurer and President
Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). -
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. From the County of Alameda, requesting the amount of delinquent taxes due on
certain property described as being on the "Map of Oak Park, Encinal of Alameda,
S. 110 feet of lot 16, block 334" assessed to T. B. Heller and also requesting a
letter from the City giving consent to have this property put up for sale at public
auction.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
OPENING OF BIDS:
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2. Bids were presented and opened for construction of a Sanitary Sewage Pumping
Plant at Court Street and Otis Drive in the City of Alameda, as follows:
From Engineers, Limited 24,648.20
Accompanied by certified check in amount, of - $3,000.00
From Robert B. McNair
Accompanied by certified check in amount of -
32,972.50
3,500.00
There being no objections, these bids were referred to the City Manager and City
Attorney for study and recommendation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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3. From the City Manager, recommending that contract for the improvement of Encinal
Avenue from High to Oak Streets, be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. at its total bid
price of $59,971.15.
Councilman Maurer moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved; that con-
tract be awarded to Heafey-Moore Co. for the improvement of Encinal Avenue from High
to Oak Streets at the price quoted in its bid and check be returned to the unsuccess-
ful bidder.
4. From the City Attorney, recommending that he be authorized to file an answer in
the action entitled "Mecartney vs. Whitaker, et al., No. 162917, Superior Court of
Alameda County", putting plaintiff in said action on her proof and setting forth
the City's claim for various taxes assessed against this property.
Councilman Maurer moved the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved, seconded
by Councilman Branscheid, and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Maurer and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None.
Absent:_ Councilman Godfrey, (1).
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED:
5. 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 Amending Subdivision (9) of Section
17-431 of the Alameda Municipal Code."
6. Councilman Maurer introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid
ovr under provision of law and the Charter:
"Crdinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Section 17-344 of the Alameda
Municipal Code by Adding Subdivision (49) Thereto."
RESOLUTIONS:
7. The following resolution was introduced. by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
" Resolution No. 2643
Establishing Certain Positions of Employment in the
City of Alameda and Fixing the Salaries and Rates
of Compensation for Such Positions and For all
Charter Offices and Positions Under the Jurisdic-
tion of said City."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe Maurer and
President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, li)
Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2644
Approving the Form and Authorizing Execution of a
Contract Between the City of Alameda and the County
of Alameda for the Distribution of Certain Payments
in Lieu of Taxes to be Received by the City of Alameda
From the United. States of America in Connection with
National Defense Housing Project No. Cal. 4112."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Maurer and
President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1). Thereupon
the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
FILING:
9. Notice of Adjourned Hearing re various transportation matters -
Before the Railroad Commission.
10. Decision Before Railroad Commission - Matter of Application of Alameda Belt
Line to Construct spur track across Clement Avenue.
11. Report of Retirement Board as of June 30, 1941.
12. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday evening, August 5, 1941, at 8:00 o'clock P. M.
Re tfully su tted
City Clerk