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1939-05-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1939 The meeting convened at 8:01 o'clock P.M. with President Weichhart presiding. The roll was called, and Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Pres- ident Weichhart, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1939, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. A communication was presented from the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, requesting the cooperation of the Council of the City of Alameda, when purchasing sheet metal of No. 10 U.S. and lighter gauges, by determining that the label of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association is attached thereto. There being no objection, it was recommended that the City Manager follow suggestions contain- ed in the letter. 3. v/Legislative Bulletin from the League of California Municipalities was presented. Councilman Morris made a motion that in the future the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resume'of the various items set forth in the Bulletins so the Council may be in position to act upon them. There being no second to this motion, a general discussion followed by the Council regarding what attention should be given to the measures listed in the Bulletins. 4. At this time Councilman Carrington moved to suspend the regular order of business and to proceed under "Opening of Bids", seconded by Councilman Maurer and unanimously carried. OPENING OF BIDS: 5. V The .following bids were opened for One (1) Standard Two-door Coupe: From Wetmore Chevrolet Co. Accompanied by certified check in amount of ....... 51.75 From Dietz Motor Company Accompanied by a certified check in amount of ...... 53.00 517.43 530.00 There being no objection, the bids were referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for recommendation. 6. "The following bid was opened for Furnishing and Installing Central Fire Alarm Equipment: From The Gamewell Co. Accompanied by certified check in amount of $1800,00 $16901.31 There being no objection, the bid was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for recommendation. , 7. At this time, Councilman Maurer moved that the regular order of business be resumed, and the Councilcontinue under "Written Communications", seconded by Councilman Carring- ton and unanimously carried. TEN COMMUNICATIONS: 8. \d/From the Veterans' Welfare Board, State of California, submitting a petition for the cancellation of certain taxes now appearing on the tax records as a lien against property owned by that Board in the City of Alameda. Councilman Maurer moved that the petition be referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman CarrinFton, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. From the Fernside Home Owners Association, referring to the numerous street signs throughout the City of Alameda which have been broken or mutilated. The City Manager stated that this situation will be remedied temporarily until such time as a standard type of street sign is adopted. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. 10. "From Washington-Longfellow-Mastick Dads Club, expressing appreciation for the Council's consideration of its request in the naming of Longfellow Park. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. 11.4 From Barrett Camp No. 29, United Spanish War Veterans, extending an invitation to members of the Council and other City officials, to attend the annual Memorial Day exercises to be held at the Alameda Veterans' Memorial Building at 19:00 O'clock A.M. May 30, 1939. After Mayor Weichhart urged all, who could possibly do so, to attend and requested the newspapers to give publicity to the exercises, the invitation was ordered filed. 12. From the Flag Day Committee of the Benevoleatand Protective Order of Elks, requesting the cooper tion of the Council in appropriately celebrating Flag Day by appointing a Committee to sponsor the event on a city wide basis, and suggesting the most appropriate day to hold the celebration would be Saturday, June 10, 1939, at 2 o'clock P.M. in McKinley Park. Having the approval of other members of the Council, Mayor Weichhart appointed a Committee consisting of the same persons who directed the recent "Fiesta" in honor of the opening of the Golden Gate International Exposition, 13. From Police and Fire Post No. 2727, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S., extend- ing an invitation to members of the Council to attend its public installation to be held in Veterans' Memorial Building, Oakland, Monday evening, May 22, 1939. The invi- tation was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 14. Mr. John Wright addressed the Council on transportation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 15. From the City Manager, recommending that contract for the improvement of Otis Drive from Broadway to Mound Street be awarded to W. H. Larson, the low bidder, for the sum of $18,491.20. Councilman Godfrey moved that the City Manager's recommendation be adopted, and that contract for the improvement of Otis Drive from Broadway to Mound Street be awarded to W. H. Larson for the sum of $18,491.20, and that checks accompany- ing their bids be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. From the Board of Education, submitting copy of the proposed budget for the Alameda Unified School District for the fiscal year 1939-1940. Councilman Carrington moved that the budget be referred to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the followinc vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. From Mr. Everett E. Farwell,temkwing his resignationm94d member of the Board of Education, effective as of May 3, 1939. CouncilmanMorris/ tnar the resignation be accepted, 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. 4/18. From the City Planning Board, recommending the granting of a temporary revocgble permit to use as a parking lot that property situated between 2305 and 2313 Alameda Avenue, with the provision that no gasoline be sold on the premises. Councilman Car- rington moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, and on roll call carried by the followinc, vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5Y. Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. From the City Planning Board recommending the relocation of two advertising signs belonging to Foster and Kleiser, from the northwest corner of Peach and Washington Streets to the northeast corner of Peach and Fillmore Streets. Councilman Godfrey moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, 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. O. From the City Planning Board, recommending reclassification of property known as 1436 - 4th Street, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class 1 3/4, for the purpose of remodeling into two-family dwelling. 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 Carrindbn, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. J21. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property known as 1110 Chestnut Street, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class 1 3/4, for the purpose of remodeling into flats. Councilman Carrington moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, seconded by Councilman 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. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of the northwest corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Grand Street, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class II, for the purpose of conducting a boarding house. Council- man Meurer moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be adopted, 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. 23. From the City Attorney reporting on the legal form and validity of bids for petroleum products which were opened at the regular meeting of the City Council held May 2, 1939, and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for recommendation. 4 From the City Manager, recommending that contract be awarded to The Hancock Oil Company of California for Item 1, Premium Gasoline, and Item 2, Ethyl Gasoline, and that all bids for Items 3 and 4, Lubricating Oils and Kerosene, be rejected. Councilman Maurer moved that the City Manager's recommendation be adopted and contract be awarded to The Hancock Oil Company of California for Item 1, Premium Gasoline, and Item 2, Ethyl Gasoline, and all bids for Items 3 and 4 covering Lubricating Oils and Kerosene, be rejected i also, that checks submitted with bids from the unsuccessful bidders be returned. The motion was 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. 24.V/ From the Public Utilities Board, submitting estimate of cost, together with blue prints for the installation of adequate lighting facilities at intersections on Santa Clara Avenue, which estimate was requested by the Council at its regular meeting; of January 17, 1939. Councilman Morris moved that this matter be referred to the Committee Of the `;Thole, secondei 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. 25. yr' At this time Councilman Maurer moved that, upon recommendation of the City Manager, Wetmore Chevrolet Co. be awarded the contract for furnishing One Standard Two -door Coupe to the City of Alameda for the sum of 4 *517.43, and that the check accompanying bid of the unsuccessful bidder be returned, 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. ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 26. Councilman Carrington introduced the following ordinances, which were then laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Known as 1436 - 4th Street)" "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Known as 1110 Chestnut Street)tr "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property Known as 1501 Grand Street) ". UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 27. Councilman Morris addressed the Council regarding the 20 mile and 25 mile per hour limit signs which are located at the side of the roadway on Webster Street coming into Alameda, questioning whether the signs, as they are now situated, are adequate and so placed as to permit drivers of automobiles to see them clearly. As the City Manager was absent at this time, Councilman Morris stated he would bring up the matter at the next meeting of the Council when the City Manager was present. 28. The City Manager recommended that contract for furnishing and installing central fire alarm equipment be awarded to The Gamewell Co. in amount of 416,901.31. On motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Maurer contract for furnishing and instal- ling central fire alarm equipment was awarded to The Gamewell Co. in amount of 416,901.31. The motion was, on roll call, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 29. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2360 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Lumber to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same ". The motion was 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. 30. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2361 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Corrugated Pipe and Culverts to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same ", The motion was seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the followin vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5 Noes: None. Absent: None. 31. Councilman Godfrey intorduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2362 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Vitrified Ironstone Sewer Pipe to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same ". Councilman Maurer sertnndAri ti,a mnt;nn ca„,a Avt v.^1 1 r_ „______ "Resolution No. 2363 Adopting Specifications for Operating Refreshment Concession in Washington Park and Lincoln Park for the Period Commencing July 1, 1939 and ending June 30, 1940 ". 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. Councilman Carrington inquired about progress being made of the football field, etc., in McKinley Park and if a concession is contemplated to be established there. The City Manager stated that the attendance at McKinley Park does not warrant a concession at this time. 33. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2364 Authorizing Performance and Completion of a Project for the Improvement of Broadway in the City of Alameda and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Sealed Bids ". Councilman Morris 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. 34. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2365 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Portland Cement to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same ". Councilman Morris 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: 35. The following papers were presented for filing: City Manager's Report of City's activities for April 1939. Specification for Furnishing Lumber to the City of Alameda, fiscal year 1939 -1940. Specifications for Furnishing Corrugated Pipe and Culverts, fiscal year 1939 -1940. Specifications for- Furnishing Portland Cement, fiscal year 1939 -1940. Specifications far Furnishing Vitrified Ironstone Sewer Pipe, fiscal year 1939-1940. Specifications for Operating Concession, Washington and Lincoln Parks, fiscal year 1939 -1940. Specifications for Improvement of Broadway, Encinal to Santa Clara Avenues. Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Bidders, Standard Two -Door Coupe. Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Bidders, Central Fire Alarm Equipment. BILLS: 36. 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, :4995.74; Civil Service Department 428.42; Police Department 4573.20; Fire Department 4514.53;, Street Department, 41184.87; Health Department, 4287.71; Recreation Department, 4216.22.; Park Department, $733.96; Golf Course Department, $586.31; Store Department, 4259.79; Social Service Department, 4147.97; Initiative Relief Fund, $100.00; Street Improvement Fund, 41680.45 and School General Fund, $585.06. Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Carrington, 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 May 16,1939, 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. 37. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 6, 1939, at 8 o'clock P.M. Respect'ully submitte City Clerk.