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1942-06-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 2, 1942 The meeting convened at 8:00 p. n. with President Godfrey presiding. IZOLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) , were noted present. Absent: Lone. YlaNUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 19, 1942, were approved WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. From Mr. A. J. McChesney, requesting permission to move a house from property known as 2123 Clement Avenue to a lot adjoining 836 Central Avenue. The moving of this house was recommended by the Building Inspector. Councilman Branscheid moved that the Council give permission to move the house as re- quested - such moving to be done subject to all requirements of the City ordinances. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried. , 3. From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, submitting a budget in the amount of 0,300. for City advertising during the fiscal year 1942-1943. There was also submitted a budget from the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce, requesting advertising funds for the City in the amount of p59O. There being no objections, these budgets were referred to the Committee of the Whole. 4. From the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California, enclosing petition for cancellation of certain taxes appearing on the tax records as a lien against property in this City owned by the Board. There being no objections, the matter was referred to 'Resolutions". From Goodell, Byers & Henry, Certified Public Accountants, submitting a proposal auditing services during the coming fiscal year for the total sum of 2,55O. As it is not the wish of the Council to make any change in the present auditing ser- vices, the City Attorney was requested to prepare the necessary contract for such services between. Goodell, Byers & Henry and the City of Alameda for the fiscal year 1942-1943. There was presented a deed from the Union Iron Works Dry Dock Company, dated May 18, 1942, conveying to the City of Alameda certain real property as more particu- larly described therein, for public street and highway purposes. There being no objections this matter was referred to "Ordinances for introduction". 7. From the Alameda Housing Authority survey of building site selections. There being no objections, this matter was referred to the Comruttee of the Whole. ORAL COM=ICATIONS: 8. The City Manager requested authority from the Council to sell certain railroad ties for the best prices obtainable - which he indicated to be between ten and fifty cents per tie, according to its condition or grade. Councilman Howe moved the City Manager be authorized to dispose of these railroad ties an the best possible price. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried. as transcribed. setting forth its findings of the preliminary REPORTS 02 COMMITTEES: 9. From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting on Count of Money, held May This report was ordered filed. V 10. From the City Planning Board approving a plan sponsored by Mr. Lochiel Y. King which recommends the construction of three traffic lanes in the Posey Tube for the pur- pose of speeding up the passage of traffic. This plan was approved in general by the Planning Board with certain revisions and the Board requested that if the Council also approves the plan it be further investigated and promoted. Councilman Branscheid moved that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda be informed that this matter has been referred to the City Council and to request the Board of Supervisors to advise the Council of its findings if and when a study is made of the plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried. 11. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Mr. Norman D. Weeden for the office of member of the Library Board of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1942 and expir- ing June 30, 1947. 20 1942, at which time there was in the City Treasury the amount of 673,153.84. 12. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Mr. Henry H. Meyers for the office of member of the City Planning Board of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1942, and ex- piring June 30, 1947. 13. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Ers. Daly Barton and. The Reverend Sumner Walters to the offices of members of the Social Service Board of the City of Alameda each for a term commencing July 1, 1942, and expiring June 30, 1945. 14. From -Mayor Godfrey, nominating Mr. Charles B. Morris to the office of member of the Civil:Service Board of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1942, and expiring June 30, 1947. 15. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Mr. John Parker to the office of member of the Board of Education of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1942, and expiring June 30, 1947. 1 . From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Mr. John M. O'Dea to the office of member of the Public Utilities Board of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1942, and expiring June 30, 1946. There being no objections, these communications were referred to "Resolutions". 1/. From Jr. James E. Hall, tendering his resignation as a member of the Retirement Board of the City of Alameda and the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda. Councilman Branscheid moved that the resignation of Mr. Hall be accepted with regret. The ,motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried. 18. At this time, Councilman Branscheid stated it would be impossible for him to attend. the meeting of the East Bay Committee on Regional Planning to be held. June 6, 1942. 19. Councilman Jones requested all City officials and any others who could possibly do so to attend the Flag Day exercises to be held Saturday, June 13, 1942, at McKinley Park. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 20. Councilman Branscheid introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. An Ordinance Accepting Conveyance of Certain Lands from Union Iron Works Dry Dock Company for Street Purposes." RESOLUTIOHS: 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution Yo. 2742 Approving Form of Contract for Mutual Aid in Use of Fire-Fighting Equipiaent Between Communities in Alameda County, and Authorizing Execution Thereof." 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. • 22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2743 Authorizing Execution of Revocable Permit for Installation of Auxiliary Radio Station." 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. 23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2744 Adopting Specifications for Operating Refreshment Concession in Washington Park and Lincoln Park for the Period Commencing July 1, 1942 and Ending December 31, 1942." 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. 24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2745 Calling for Bids for Legal Advertising for the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1942-1943." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Bronscheid 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 Maurer, who moved its adoption: 'Resolution No. 2746 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Portland Cement to City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1942-1943, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise Same." 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. 26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 1o. 2747 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Rock, Sand and Concrete Mix to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1942-1943, Calling for Bids and Direct- ing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." 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 Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2748 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Crusher Run Rock to the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1942-1943, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was soconded by Councilman Branscheid 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. 28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2749 Authorizing and. Directing Tax Collector of the City of Alameda to Sell Certain Lands at Public Auction for Delinquent Taxes." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bronscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2750 Cancelling City Taxes on Real Property Acquired by the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . hoes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon inc :Jayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 30. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2751 Appointing Member of the Library Board." 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. 31. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2752 Appointing Member of City Planning Board." 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. 32. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2753 Appointing Members of Social Service Board." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones 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. 33. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2754 Appointing Memb er of Civil Service Board." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Have, Jones, Maurer' and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 34. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2755 Appointing Member of Board of Education." 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. 35. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Re olution No. 2756 Appointing Member of Public Utilities Board." 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. 36. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2757 In Appreciation of the Public Service of James E. Hall." 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. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 37. "Ordinance No. 801, New Series An Ordinance Approving the Terms and Conditions of Renewal Lease Between the City of Alameda and Harbor Tug and Barge Company of Certain Lands in the City of Alameda and Directing the Execution Thereof." Councilman Maurer moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded by councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen BransCheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 38. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Bureau of Electricity, as of April, 1942. 39. Auditor's Balance Sheet - As of May 29, 1942. 40. or of ,Revocable Permit - Azreement between Ray and Inezelle Burton and City of Alaneda, re auxiliary radio station. 41. Form of Agreement for Mutual Aid re Fire-fighting Equipment of Cities of Alameda County. 42. Specifications for furnishing Portland Cement to City. 43. Specifications for furnishing Rock, Sand and Concrete Mix to City. 44. Specifications for furnishing Crusher Run Rock to City. 45. Snecifications for operating refreshment concession in Washington and Lincoln Parks. BILLS: 46. 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: Store Department, 0.50.00; Initiative Relief Fund, 916 .50. Councilman Jones 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 June 2, 1942, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman How e and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJMUZENT: 47. Councilman Branscheid moved the Council adjourn to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, June 9, 1942, at 8:00 p. m. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.