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1938-09-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 6th, . . . . 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 President Weichhart, (5), were noted present. Absent; None, MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1938, and of the special meeting of August 29, 1938, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Vl. A letter from W. R. Calcutt in reference to distribution of handbills addressed to the Mayor was presented, together with a copy of the Mayor's reply, and was referred to the Committee of the Whole. 2. A letter was received from the City of Emeryville accompanied by a resolution request- ing the City of Oakland to extend an invitation to the League of California Municipalities to hold 1939 convention in,Oakland area. The communication was —ordered filed. A. From Jordan & Ticoulet, informing the Council that an examination had been made of the records and accounts of the Bureau of Electricity for the month of Ally 1938; that the cattl: had been verified and agreed with the accounts of the Treasurer, the value of the major merchandise equipment was within the restrictions imposed by the City Charter and the report prepared by the Bureau of Electricity and submitted to the Council and City Auditor is in agreement with the books of account of the Bureau. The communica- tion was ordered filed. v4. A petition was receivec4 signed by three property owners in the block on Fifth Street between the north line of Pacific Avenue andthe south line of Buena Vista Avenue, request- ing that the street be curbed and macadamized. The communication was referred to the (City Manager. 5. From Earl Warren, Chairman of Advisory Board of California Technical Institute for Peace Officers' Training, informing the Council that Chief of Police Vern Smith and Inspector Lloyd R. Wendland had completed a course conducted at the San Jose State College, and commending them for the manner in which they had completed the work. The communication was ordered filed. '13. From the International City Managers' Association, extending an invitation to the Council to attend the twenty-fifth annual conference of the Association to be held in Boston on September 26th to 29th inclusive. The communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole. 4. From Barrett Camp No. 29, United. Spanish War Veterans, proposing that a fitting memorial or testimonial be planned in memory of the late E. Harry Levy in recognition of his labors for the welfare of the City, and requesting a conference between the Council and a committee appointed for that purpose. The communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole. A. From Alameda Chapter No. 8, Disabled. American Veterans of the World War, requesting permission to install pipe receptacles in the sidewalks in front of the premises of local merchants, in order to display flags on patriotic holidays. The communication was referred to the City Manager. /9. From Judge Daniel H. Knox, requesting that the City allow him traveling expenses to attend the Western Safety Conference in Los Angeles, September 12 to 16, inclusive. Councilman Carrington moved that a sum not to exceed $50.00 be allowed for the purpose requested, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: Council- man Godfrey, (1). Absent: None. HEARINGS: 10. The matter of abandonment of building at 1732 Buena Vista Avenue and the structure in rear of premises known as 1530 Lincoln Avenue came up for hearing, the hearing having been postponed from the regular meeting of August 16th, 1938. At the request of the Building Inspector, the hearing was postponed until the next regular meeting of the Council, September 20th, 1938, due to the absence of the City Manager and the City Attorney REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: '11. From tae Mayor and City Manager and the Deputy Auditor reporting that the money and securities of the City had been counted on August 17th, 1938, and it was foundthere was under the control of the City Treasurer the amount which according to the Auditor's books should have at that time been in the City Treasury. The report was ordered filed. /12. From tie City Manager, recommending that the Building Inspector be granted permission to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference to be held in Reno, Nevada, October 4th to 8th. Councilman Maurer moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adorted, and the Building Inspector be granted an expense allowance not to exceed $50.00, seconded by Councilman Morris and an roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. -43. From the City Planning Board, recommending that a temporary revocable permit be granted for the use of premises at 319 Santa Clara Avenue, as a day nursery. Council- man Carrington moved that the recommendation be adopted, and a temporary revocable permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. From the City Planning Board, recommending that property known as 1535 Everett Street be reclassified from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class II, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining apartments. There being no objections to the rezoning, Councilman Maurer moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, 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. v15. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property situated on west side of Broadway, 150 feet south of San Jose Avenue, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class II, for the purpose of erecting and maintaining apartments. Councilman Maurer moved that the recommendation be adopted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 216. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property known as 1244 Broadway, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class 1 3/4, for the purpose of remodeling into apartments. Councilman Maurer moved that the recommendation be adopted, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Pres- ident Weichhart, (5).Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 17. Councilman Maurer introduced "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Known as 1834 San Jose Avenue)" 18. Councilman Carrington introduced "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Situated on the West Side of Broadway 150 Feet South of San Jose Avenue)". 19. Councilman Morris introduced "Ordinance No. . New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Known as 1535 Everett Street)". 20. Councilman Godfrey introduced "Ordinance No. . New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Known as 1244 Broadway)". UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 21. A recommendation was presented from the City Manager that the Council reject the bid for furnishing cement to the City for the fiscal year 1938-1939, which was opened at the regular meeting of August 6th, 1938, for the reason that it is possible to purchase cement in the open market at a lower price than that bid. Councilman Carrington moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and the bid be rejected, seconded by Coucil- man Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,(5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 22. There was presented for consideration the recommendation of the City Planning Board that a temporary revocable permit be granted for the use of the property known as 891 Union Street for a rest home. Action on this matter was postponed from the regular meeting of the Council held on August 16th, 1938. Mr. H. J. Clayfish, representing Mrs. Effie Johnson, addressed the Council in behalf of the petitioner. Mr. A. C. Keane, representing the opponents, requested a continuance of two weeks, in order that he might familiarize himself with the situation. A number of property owners also spoke in behalf of the petitioner and following a discussion by members of the Council, Council- man Maurer moved th t the petition be referred back to the City Planning Board for a hearing at its next regular meeting, Wednesday evening, September 14,1938, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: Councilman Morris,(1). Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS: 23. Councilman Carrington addressed the Council in reference to the employment of Mr. I. N. Shattuck to supervise a complete survey of the City and prepare a new zoning map and new zoning ordinance, as had been recommended by the City Planning Board, and moved that Mr. Shattuck be invited to appear at the next Council meeting for the .purpose of discussing the work, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer, Councilman Morris moved to amend the motion and that Mr. Shattuck be invited to attend a meeting of the Council as Committee of the Whole, to be held after the next regular Council meeting, September 20, 1938. 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. RESOLUTIONS: 24. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2283 Rejecting Bids and Authorizing the Purchase of Portland. Cement in the Open Market", 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. 25, Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2284 Approving and Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1938-1939; Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Ex- penditures Provided in Said Budget for Said Fiscal Year, and Ratifying Certain Expenditures Heretofore Made", 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. 26. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2285 Fixing the Rate and Levying a Tax on all Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year 1938-1939, and Apportioning the Same Among tne Several Funds of the City", Councilman Carrington seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurcr, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. '/27. Councilman Godfrey moved that the Council go on record as expressing its approval of the efficient and capable management of the City Manager, which was largely respon- sible for keeping the tax rate at the figure adopted in the foregoing resolution, seconded by Councilman Marer, and on roll call carrieu by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 28. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2286 Authorizing the Deposit of Public Funds in Active and Inactive Deposits in Certain Banks", Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call cairied by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfr-y, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes; None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE PASSED: 29. Councilman Morris moved that the following ordinance be read by title, seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried. 30. "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFyING, PROPERTY (Property Known.as 325 Pacific Avenue)", Councilman Morris moved that the ordinance as designated be adopted, seconded by Council- man Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 31. Balance Sheet, Bureau'of Electricity, as of July 31,1938. 2. Auditor's Balance Sheet, as of August 31, 1938. 3. Councilman Morris moved that the budget for the fiscal year 1938-1939, as filed in the office of the City Clerk, be accepted and filed, seconded by Councilman Carrington, and unanimously carried. BILLS: 34. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments thereof inthe total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council: General Departments,$816.53; Civil Service Department, $77.50; Police Department, $161.04; Pound Department, $27.70; Fire Department, $137.45; Street Department, $614.21; Health Department, $153.23; Recreation Department, $458.30; Park Department, $484.11; Golf Course Department, $588.51; Store Department, $268.18; Social Service Department, $197.36; Initiative Relief Fund, $85.00; Street Improvement Fund, !p'154.25; 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 September 6, 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. 35. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, September 20th, 1938, at 8 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted,