1938-08-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 2nd, 1938
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P.M. with President Weichhart presiding.
The roll was called, and Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. Presi-
dent Weichhart, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 19th, 1938, were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. A communication was received from the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting that the
Council disregard the recommendation of the City Planning Boardwd rezone the property
known as "Vowinckel Tract" from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District,
Class II. The communication was referred to "Reports of Committees".
''3. From the California State Planning Board, informing the Council that Federal
funds are to be made available to Governmental agencies through the Public Works Ad-
ministration and the Works Progress Administration for projects involving city planning.
The communication was ordered filed.
v4. From the Health Officers' Section, League of California Municipalities, recommend-
ing thatthe City Health Officer attend the convention of League of California Munici-
palities, to be held September 6, 7, and 8, 1938, in Santa Barbara. The communica-
tion was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
"5. A petition was presented, signed by 35 merchants and professional men located in the
western part of the City, requesting thatthe property known as "Vowinckel Tract" be
rezoned from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class II. The
petition was referred to "Reports of Committees".
OPENING. OF BIDS:
6. Councilman Maurer moved that the regular order of business be suspended and the
Council proceed with "Reports of Committees", seconded by Councilman Carrington and
unanimously carried.
PEPOFTS OF COMMITTEES:
17. From the Public Utilities Board, informing the Council that the Council's recommen-
dation of June 15, 1938, concerning the major merchandising policy of the Board was
read at a regular meeting held July 14, 1938, and discussed , at an adjourned regular
meeting of July 22, 1938, and the recommendations are under consideration by the Board.
The communication was ordered filed.
v'8. From the City Planning Board, recommending that the Council deny the petition
for the reclassification of property known as 325 Pacific Avenue, or the "Vowinckel
Tract", from Residential District, Class 1, to Residential District, Class II, for
the purpose of constructing bungalow court, multiple family dwellings and a boarding
house, and that the Council grant a temporary revocable permit to use the building
now located on the property for boarding house purposes. On the request of Mr. Rice,
representing the petitionimmlfor a continuance of the hearing, Councilman Carrington
moved that consideration be postponed to the next regular meeting of the Council on
August 16, 1938, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the
followinglote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President
Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
9• From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property
known as 2042 Eagle Avenue, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential
District, Class 13/4, for the purpose of remodeling into flats. Councilman Morris
moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, seconded by
Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried.
v10. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property
known as 2155 Encinal Avenue, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential
District, Class 1 3/4, for the purpose of creating a two-family dwelling. Council-
man Maurer moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Morris and unanimously carried.
v11. From the City Planning Board, recommending that the Council grant a temporary
revocable permit to use property known as 1916 Buena Vista Avenue for the purpose
of making marmalade and ample butter in the basement. Councilman Carrington
moved that a temporary revocable permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Maurer
and unanimously carried.
'12. From the City Planning Board, recommending the Council grant a temporary rev-
ocable permit to use the rear of property known as 3207 Fernside Boulevard for the pur-
pose of building, repairing and storing boats. After an adjoining property owner
had made a verbal protest, Mr. F. B. Peed informed the Council he was negotiating
for the purchase of the property and that he intended to make improvements and
construct a new home. Also it was pointed out that the property had been used for
the purpose for which the permit is requested since 1925. Councilman Maurer moved
that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adoped and that a temporary
revocable permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call
carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris
and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
13. From the City Manager, submitting a tentative budget
The report was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
14. Councilman Maurer moved that the Council refer back
by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried.
OPENING OF BIDS:
15. The following bid for- Portland cement was opened:
From Powell Bros., Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $300.00
Councilman Godfrey moved that the bid be referred to the City Manager, seconded by
Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried.
16. The following bids for first grade premium and ethyl gasoline
From Tide Water Associated Oil Company, Associated. Division
Accompanied by certified Check in amount of $500.00
From The Hancock Oil Company of California . .
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $500.00
From Shell Oil Company .1267 .1567
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $700.00
From Signal Oil Company .1267 .1567
Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of $500.00
From Standard Oil Company, of California ... . . .
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $500:00
From Union Oil Company of California .
Accompanied by certified check in amount of $500.00
Councilman Morris moved that the bid be referred to the City Manager, seconded by Council-
man Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carring-
ton, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED:
17. Councilman Carrington introduced the following ordinances, after which they were
laid over according to law and the Charter:
for the fiscal year 1938-4939
to "Opening of Bids': seconded
$ 2.67 per bbl.
were opened:
Item 1. Item 2
$ .1267 $ .1537
.125 .155
*•
.1267 .1567
.1299. .1599
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
(Property Known as 2042 Eagle Avenue)",
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
(Property Known as 2155 Encinal Avenue)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
18. Mrs. Epstein, representing the Progressive Cosmetologists Association, addressed
the Council in reference to proposed ordinance regulating vocational schools, and was
informed by the Mayor that the subject had been under consideration by the Council
sitting as Committee of the Whole, and that the City Attorney had informed it there
is a State law regulating such institutions and that the State regulations should be
sufficient without the necessity of the City passing an ordinance. Mrs. Epstein
requested that the Council's decision be put in writing and forwarded to her associa-
tion.
PESOLUTIONS:
19. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved adoption of
Pesolution No. 2277
Transferring $4,000 from the General Fund to the
Library Fund",
Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5).
Noes: None. Absent: None.
20, Councilman Carrington introduced and moved adoption of
Resolution No. 2278
Appropriating $250 for Advertising Purposes",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5).
Noes: None . Absent: None.
FILING:
21. Auditor's Balance Sheet, as of July 30, 1938.
BILLS:
22. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments
thereof in the total amounts as follows: General Department $1272.61; Police Depart-
ment, $681.91; Fire Department, 0333.00; Street Deprtment, 1983.47; Health Department,
$369.96; Recreation Department, $299.85; Park Department, 63.93; Golf Course Depart-
ment, $149.57; Store Departmnnt, $227.78; Social Service Department, $323.03; Initiative
Relief Fund, 48.O0; Street Improvement Fund $488.10 and East Bay Municipal Utility
District Payments Fund, $2499.19.
Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the claims and bills
against the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with
the City Clerk on August 2, 1938, and presented to the Council at this meeting be
allowed and paid. On roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
23. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday evening, August 16th, 1938, at 8 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,