1942-06-16 Regular CC Minutestt
REGULAR ILEETING OF THE COUNCIL 0? THE CITY OF ALZEEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING jUNE 16, 1942
The meeting convened et 8:00 p. m. with President Godfrey presidi,_
ROLL CALL:
he roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Lowe, Jones, Eaurer and President
Godfrey, (5), were noted present. Abeent: None,
EILUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting held June 2, 1942, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COlaUNICATIONS:
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2. Front the Department of Justice, regar ing certain action entitled, "United States
v. 7.66 acres of land, more or less, in Alameda County, California, Carlo Carlevaro,
et al., #,22133-W," and requesting that the assessment for the 1942-43 taxes be can-
celled promptly.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions".
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3. From Er. Earl M. Templeman, recuesting additional exemption on his property listed
as Lot 2, Block 22 - Oak Shade Tract, for the years 1938, 1939 and 1940. This exemp-
tion, according to the Assessor's books, is not warranted.
The Assessor had requested that this matter be referred to him for disposition, and
there being no objections, it was so ordered.
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4. From the Alameda Belt Line, petitioning the Council for permission to construct,
maintain 'and operate a spur track in conformance with its blue print 1-4-667, beginning
at a point on the center line of Clement Avenue 14'7.62 feet easterly from the easterly
line of Chestnut Street.
There being no objections, this matter was referred to "Re olutions".
OPE:,ING 'J BIDS:
5 The following bid was presented and read for the furnishing o ' 1ea1 advertising
for the fiscal year 1942-43.
From Alameda Times-Star
First insertion - -
Second insertion - -
Third and subsequent
insertions
$1.05 per square
.70 per square
.55 Der square
There being no objections, the bid was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney
for their recommendation.
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o. The following bid was presen ted and road for operating refreshment concessions at
-iashington and Lincoln Parks during the period between July 1, and December 31, 1942:
From Louis Alexander - - - - - - - - - -
Accompanied by cashierts check in amount of
-010.00
- 71.00
There being no objections, this bid was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
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7. Bids were presented and read for the furnishing of Rock, Sand and Concrete Mix
to the City of Alarrieda during the fiscal year 1942-43, as. follows:
From Rhodes &; Jamieson, Ltd. - - - - - - - - - - -
Accompanied by cashier check in amount of - 250.00
From Powell Bros., Inc. - - - - - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 250.00
There being no objections, these bids were referred to the City "Manager and City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
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0. 3ids were presented and read for the furnishing o.L Portland Cement to the City of
Alameda during the fiscal year 1942-43, as follows:
From Rhodes M Jamieson, Ltd. - - - - - - - - - -
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of - - 200.00
From Powell Bros., Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - -
Accompanied by certified check in amount of 200.00
There being no objeotiona, these blds were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
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. The following bid was presented and read for the furnishing of ,her Run Rock to
the City of Alameda during the fiscal year 1942-43.
441
From Superior Rock Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of -
750.00
There being no objections, this bid was referred to the City iJanaer and City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
REPORTS OF C OMM I TTEE S
10. From the City Attorney, re certain action known as "R. B. Bernard, Plaintiff, v.
B. McCabe, et al., Defendants, No. 167496 in the Superior Court of Alameda County,"
and recommending that the City Attorney be authorized to file an answer in said action.
Councilman Maurer moved that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed in this matter
as recommended in his report. The motion was seconded by Councilmen Dranscheid and
unanimously carried.
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11. From the City Attorney, re "United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Certain
Parcel of Land in the City of Alameda, Alameda County, California, City of Alameda,
et al., Defendants, No. 22180-S." The property involved in this action embraces a
portion of the premises on which Longfellow School is now situated, for which property
the Government has deposited the sum of 5,000, in the Registry of the Court.
The City Attorney recommended that a resolution be adopted authorizing him to file an
answer on behalf of the City, setting up the City's claims and accepting the offer made
by the Government.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions".
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
12. Councilman 'Maurer introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over
under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
AN Ordinance Leasing Certain Portions of the Alameda
Municipal Golf Course to the United States of America."
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13. At this time the City Manager recommended that the bid for legal advertising as sub-
mitted by the Alameda Times-Star, be accepted.
Councilman Branscheid moved the recommendation of the Gity Tanager be adopted and that
contract be awarded. to the Alameda Times-Star for furnishing 1ea1 advertising for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, at the rates submitted in its bid. The motion. was
seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.
14. The City Manager recommended that the bid in the amount of '710. for operating con-
cessions in Lincoln and Washington Parks, as submitted by Louis Alexander, for the
period beginning July 1, 1942, and ending December 31, 1942, be accepted.
Councilman Branscheid moved the recommendation of the City Gity Manager be adopted and that
contract for operating refreshment concessions be awarded to Louis Alexander at the
price of $710. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried.
15. The matter of covering City property with war damage insurance was then, presented.
Councilman Jones moved the City Clerk be authorized to make application and purchase
through The Home Insurance Company, war damage insurance on ali property now insured
against fire, under a blanket form with the 90 average clause in the amount of 050,000.
and that the City Manager and Auditor be authorized to issue the necessary warrant
against the emergency revolving fund when the amount of the premium is determined. 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.
RESOLUTIONS:
16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2758
Cancelling City Taxes and Assessments on Real
Property Acquired by the United States of America."
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: Hone. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
17. The following . resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2759
Authorizing Filing of Disclaimer in Eminent Domain
Action Instituted by the United States of America."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dranscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer
and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: Hone. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
12. The following resolution was introduced by
adoption:
ouncilman Branscheid, who moved its
"Resolution No. 2760
Approving Contract with Goodell, Byers & Henry,
Certified Public Accountants, and Authorizing
the Execution Thereof."
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.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2761
Designating Certain Lands Dedicated for Street
or Highway Purposes as 'Edison Court'."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded b- Councilman Eranscheid and on roll
call carried bv the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer
and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: Hone. Absent: None. Thereupon the Eayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2762
Approving First Supplemental Memorandum of
Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax
Allocated for State Highways."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Hbwe, Jones, Maurer
and President Godfrey, (5) . Nees: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and passed.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved 1
adoption:
"Resolution Lo. 2763
Adopting Budget and Approving Mbmorandum of
Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax
Allocated for Streets of Major importance."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer
and President Godfrey, (5). Inoes: -'1one. Absent: 1Tone. Thereupon the Mayor declared
said resolution duly adopted and Passed.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2764
Authorizing Performance and Completion of a Project
for the Improvement of Encinal Avenue in the City of
Alameda and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise
for Sealed Bids."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dranscheid, 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 Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2765
Authorizing the City Attorney of the City of Alameda
to Take Certain Action in Eminent Domain. Proceedings
Instituted by the United States of America."
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). Nees: 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. 2766
Granting Permit to Alameda Belt Line to Construct,
Maintain and. Operate a Railroad Spur Track Across
Clement Avenue in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded oy 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.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
25. "Ordinance No. 802,
New Series
An Ordinance Accepting Conveyance of Certain Lands
from Union iron Works Dry Dock Company for Street
Purposes."
Councilman Maurer 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, Maurer and President Godfrey. Noes: None. Absent: None.
FILING:
26. Form of Contract - Goodell, Byers H Henry
27. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers. Henry - City of Alameda,
As of May 31, 1942.
28. Form of Lease - Between City and United States of America - Portion
of 6-olf Course Property.
29. Sp ifications - For improvement of Encinal Avenue between High Street
and Fernside Boulevard.
BILLS:
30. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments
thereof in the total amounts as follows, was resented to the City Council: General
Departments, $5,772.42; Police Department, 687 97, Civil Service Department, 440.23;
Pound Department, 53.03; Fire Department, $818.08' Street Department, $1,444.35;
Health Department, $244.87; Recreation Department,,$337.13; Park Department, $819.78;
Golf Course Department, $661.95; Store Department, 4191.76; Social Service Depart-
ment, $184.17; Initiative Relief Fund, $74-75; Street Improvement Fund, $348.44;
Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, 45.01; East Bay Nun1ip1 Utility District Fund, 4 2,374.24 and
School Fund, 188.18.
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 June 16,. 1942 and
presented to the Council at this meeting', be allowed and paid. The motion was
seconded b Councilman Branscheid and on troll call carried by the following vote.lAyes:
Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ADJOHR-11:
31. Councilman Branscheid moved the Council adjourn to assemble in adjourned regular
session on Tuesday evening, June 23, 1942, at 8:00 p. m. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Maurer and unanimously carried.
City Clerk.