1941-12-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENINGt DECEMBER 16, 1941
The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with Vice President Godfrey presiding.
ROLL CY :
The roll was called and. Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Maurer and. Vice President
Godfrey, (4) , were noted present. Absent: President Weichhart, (1).
MINUT.E3:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 2, 1941, and the special meeting
held. December 9, 1941, were approved as transacribed.
WRITTEN COLYUNICATIONS:
2. From Mayor Henry A. Weichhart, tendering his resignation as a member of the Council
of the City of Alameda and expressing his gratitude to all members of the Council, the
City Manager and members of the City Administration with whom he has worked so closely
and congenially.
Vice President Godfrey expressed his regret of Mayor Weichhart'
being no objections, the matter was referred to "New Business".
3. From Mr. Sherwood Jones, tendering his resignation as a member of the Library Board
of the City of Alameda.
gl2; ation. There
There being no objections, Vice President Godfrey referred this matter to
4. Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Branscheid, that the
of business be suspended and the Council proceed under "N,w Business" and
The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
5. councilman Maurer moved that the resignation of Henry A. Weichhart as
of the City of Alameda be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried.
o. Councilman Branscheid moved that the resignation of Sherwood Jones as a member of
"hew Business".
regular order
"Resolutions".
Councilman
Dranscheid
the Library Board of the City of Alameda be accepted. The motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Maurer and unanimously carried.
7. Councilman Branscheid stated he desired to name Mr. Sherwood Jones as Councilman
of the City of Alameda to serve the unexpired term of Henry A. Weichhart, resigned.
RESOLUTIONS:
8. The following resolution was
its adoption:
hen introduced by Councilman Branschei
who moved
"Resolution No. 2695
Appointing Sherwood Jones to the Office of Councilman
on the Council of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Maurer and Vice
President Godfrey, (4) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon Vice President Godfrey
declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
9. At this point, Hr. Jones executed his oath of office as Councilman of the City of
Alameda before the City Clerk and the oath was filed in open meeting.
10. Councilman Maurer stated it was now in order to reorganize the Council and it was
his pleasure to name Vice President Milton C. Godfrey as Mayor of the City of Alameda.
11. The following resolution was then introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2696
Appointing Hilton C. Godfrey to the Office of Mayor
of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and, on being
put by Councilman Howe, carried on roll call by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Branscheid, Howe, Jones and Maurer, (4) . Noes: None. Not Voting: Vice President
Godfrey, (1). Absent: None. Thereupon Councilman Howe declared said resolution duly
adopted and passed.
12. Vice President Godfrey then requested the Council to accept his resignation as
Vice President of the Council. Councilman Branscheid moved, seconded hy Councilman
Howe, that the resignation of Vice President Godfrey as Vice President of the Council
be accepted.
Councilman Maurer put the motion which was, on roll call, carried by the following vote.
Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and Vice President Godfrey, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
Councilman Godfrey then executed his oath of office as Mayor of the City of Alameda
before the City Clerk and the oath was filed in open meeting.
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13. Councilman Branscheid stated it was his privilege to offer the name of Councilman
Rix Maurer as Vice President of the Council.
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14. The following resolution was then introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
Taesolution No, 2697
Appointing Vice President of the Council of the
City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones and. Presi-
dent Godfrey, (4) . Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Maurer, (1) . Absent: None.
Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
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15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2698
In Appreciation of the Public Service of the
Honorable Henry A. Weichhart.
" WHEREAS, the Honorable Henry A. Weichhart has tendered his resignation
from the offices of Mayor and Councilman of the City of Alameda; and
" WHEREAS, said Henry A. Weichhart has served the City of Alameda as
Councilman and Mayor thereof for the past several years and during his
incumbency in office gave freely and unstintingly of his time and ability
for the improvement of our City, the betterment of its government and
the promotion of the welfare of our people;
" BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of he Council of the City of
Alameda, in regular session assembled, for ourselves and on behalf of
the citizens of Alameda, here express to Henry A. Weichhart our sincere
regrets upon the occasion of his retirement from public office, and we
further hereby convey to him the expression of our continued friend-
ship, good will and esteem.
" RESOLVED, FURTHER, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes
of this meeting and that a certified copy be forwarded to said. Henry
A. Weichhart as a testimonial of esteem."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and
President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
16. Councilman Maurer then moved the meeting again proceed under the regular order of
business. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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17. A resolution was presented from the Northern California Retail Liquor Dealers
Association, which resolution had been adopted at its meeting held December 11, 1941,
and in which it resolves that the State Board of Equalization be requested to restrict
the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages to 8:00 A. H. to 9:00 F. LI. throughout
the duration of the present emergency.
There being no objections, the resolution was ordered filed.
1 . From the California State Planning Board, requesting the Alameda City Council to
participate in an unofficial group being organized to investigate regional planning
and development problems in the San Francisco Bay Area, and giving notice of a meeting
to be held shortly after January 1, 1942.
Councilman Llaurer suggested Councilman Branscheid represent the City of Alameda at the
above referred to meeting. There being no objections, it was so ordered.
ORAL COIJMUNICATIONS:
19. Mr. Frank Gottstein ad.dressed the Council with regard to various air raid regula-
tions and suggesting that some provisions be made to maintain some lighting in the
Posey Tube during a blackout.
OPENING OF BIDS:
2D. Bids were scheduled to be opened at this time for furnishing to the City of Alameda
five police cars in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 12-4121.
A proposal was received from Tom Henderson, Inc., setting forth five certain available
models of Ford automobiles for the sum of 2,993. This proposal was not in the required
form of a regular bid. The matter was referred to "New Business."
LILJDOICIlS 02 co-,:i.liara],Es:
21. From Ur. F. J. Croll, stating he had been asked by the Executive Committee of Health,
Recreation and Related Activities, National Defense, to request the City Council to grant
it the use of a lot 50 x 100 feet, adjoining the City Hall on Oak Street for service work.
It is contemplated to construct a hospitality house on this property if such consent is
given.
Councilman Maurer stated that as there is nothing definite in this communication regard-
ing the method of procedure, he would suggest the matter be referred to the Committee
of the Whole, to be discussed more thoroughly; also that the Council meet as Committee
of the Whole with this Executive Committee to procure more definite information of the
plan. It was so ordered.
President Godfrey requested the City Manager to notify the Committee of the Council's
disposition of the matter at this time.
0-iDILAKCES INTRODUCED:
22. Councilman Branscheid introduced the following ordinance:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Relating to Air Raid ecautions."
NEW BUSINESS:
23. Councilman Branscheid moved that in view of the fact that the Council has received
no bids to Furnish the City of Alameda with five police cars in accordance with Speci-
fications and Provisions therefor, No. ES 12-4121, the City Manager be authorized to
purchase in the open market five new automobiles for use by the Police Department, which
cars will comply with the minimum requirements as set forth in the above specifications.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following
vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5).
Noes: None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2699
Creating Fifteen Positions as "Watchman" in the
City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and.
President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2700
Creating Three Additional Positions of Police
Patrolman in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and
President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: hone. Thereupon the Mayor declared
Said resolution duly adopted and passed.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2701
Creating Five Additional Positions of "Skilled
Laborer" and Ten Additional Positions of "Laborer"
in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and
President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2702
Establishing Civil Defense Account 70L and Appro-
priating 5,000.00 for Civil Defense Activities."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and.
President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
28. "Ordinance No. 782
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Section 17-341 of The Alameda
Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (23) and (24)
Thereto."
Councilman 3ranscheid moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council-
men Branscheid, Howe, Jones, 11aurer and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent:
Lone.
29. "Ordinance No. 783
71,-1ew Series
An Ordinance Relating to Air Raid. Precautions."
Councilman Branscheid moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Eaurer and. President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent:
None.
FILING:
30. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers (% Henry - City of Alameda - As at
November 30, 1941.
BILLS:
31. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several depart-
ments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council:
General Departments, 010,924.13; Police Department, 593.30; Civil Service
Department, )162.86; Found Department, 55.42; Fire Department, 04,673.50;
Street Department, 01,418.91; Health Department, 295.60; Recreation Department,
1216.27; Park Department, 0549.70; Store Department, .518.44; Golf Course
Department, 559.23; Social Service Department, 238.55; Initiative Relief Fund,
173.00; Street Improvement Fund, -i451.93; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, 2,080.94; Gas
Tax Lo. 2 Fund, 58.84; East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, 04,742.90.
Councilman Branscheid 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 December 16,
1941, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowod and paid. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes:
None. Absent: None.
ADJOJ=ENT:
32. Councilman 1,aurer moved the Council adjourn to meet in adjourned regular session
on Friday afternoon, December 19, 1941, at 5:00 o'clock P. 11. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.
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14. Councilman Maurer then executed his oath of office as Vice PreSident of the Council
of the City of Alameda before the City Clerk, and the oath was filed in open meeting®