1943-02-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAYEVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1942
The meeting convened at 8:02 o'clock P. M. with Vice President Maurer presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones and Vice President
Maurer, (4), were noted present. Absent: President Godfrey, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held January 20, 1942, and the adjourned
regular meeting held January 27, 1942, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN C OMMUN I C AT I ONS :
2. From the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, enclosing a check for 492.39
submitted as payment of promissory note in the amount of $500. allowed by the City of
Alameda to the Housing Authority, dated JulY 3, 1941. The difference of $7.61 repre-
sents two bills not allowed by the Director of Finance in Washington, D. C. and remains
unreturned to the City. The Housing Authority requests the Council to cancel the
promissory note above referred to.
Councilman Branscheid moved that check in the amount of $492.39 be accepted. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
. From Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz, member of the Public Utilities Board, requesting
six weeks' leave of absence from the State of California, commencing February 2, 1942.
Councilman Branscheid moved that Mr. Romanowitz be granted six weeks' leave of absence
as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.
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4. From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to Standard Oil
Company of California for furnishing non-premium gasoline to the City of Alameda for
the fiscal year 1942-43, at the price of $.095 per gallon as quoted in its bid. It is
also recommended that all bids for furnishing Ethyl gasoline to the City be rejected.
Councilman Howe moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted; that contract
for furnishing non-premium gasoline be awarded to Standard Oil Company of California
at price quoted in its bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones and Vice President Maurer, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: President Godfrey, (1).
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5. From the City Manager, accompanied by certificate of acceptance from the City
Engineer, regarding the improvement of Encinal Avenue from High Street to Oak Street
by Heafey-Moore Co., recommending that contract be accepted as the work has been per-
formed in accordance with specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Councilman Branscheid moved the contract of Heafey-Moore Co. for the improvement of
Encinal Avenue from High Street to Oak Street be accepted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Jones and unanimously carried.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED:
6, Councilman Howe 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 Tide and. Submerged.
Lands to United. Engineering Company, Ltd., a
Corporation; Approving the Form and. Terms of
Said. Lease and. Authorizing Execution Thereof."
7. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over
under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Approving the Form and Terms of
an Agreement Granting to the City of Alameda
an Easement for Street or Highway Purposes and.
Authorizing the Execution Thereof."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. The matter of the proposed closing of portions of Second, Spruce and Cypress Streets
under Resolution of Intention No. 2578, which was continued from the regular meeting of
January 6, 1942, was presented.
No protests against this closing had been filed in the office of he City Clerk within
the time required by law or at all. There being no objections, the matter was referred
to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2716
Ordering the Closing of Portions of Second Street,
Spruce Street and Cypress Street in the City of
Alameda."
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 and Vice
President vIaurer, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). Thereupon Vice
President Maurer declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2717
Authorizing City Attorney to File Stipulation in
Eminent Domain Action Instituted by the United
State of America."
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 Vice
President Maurer, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). Thereupon
Vice President Maurer declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2718
Transferring $3,000.00 from Retirement Fund Expense
Account 82 to General Fund Contingent Account 70b."
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 and Vice
President Maurer, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Godfrey, (1). Thereupon Vice
President Maurer declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
12. "Ordinance No. 78
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Section 17-432 of The Alameda
Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (16) and (17)
Thereto."
Councilman. Branscheid moved the ordinance as read be adopted. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Branscheid, Howe, Jones and Vice President Maurer, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
President Godfrey, (1).
FILING:
13. Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity - Goodell, Byers & Henry -
Month of December, 1941.
14. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending January 31, 1942.
15. Copy of Agreement - Easement from Southern Pacific Company for Highway Purposes.
16. Form of Lease - United Engineering Company, Ltd.
BILLS:
17. 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, $82.20; Initiative Relief Fund, 38.00; East Bay Municipal Utility
District Fund, $4,739.48; Gas Tax No. 2 Fund, $9,050.20.
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 February 3, 1942, and
presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen
Branscheid, Howe, Jones and Vice President Maurer, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
President Godfrey, (1).
ADJOURNMENT:
18. On motion of Councilman Branscheid, the Council adjourned to meet in adjourned
regular session on Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 1942, at 5:00 o'clock P. M. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried.
Reskectfully submitted,
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