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1939-06-20 Regular CC MinutesPresident MINUTES: 1. meetings o REGULAR MEETING OF THECOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVEUING, JUNE 20, 1939 The meeting convened at 8:03 o'clock P.M. with President Weichhart presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Weichhart, (5) were noted present. Absent: None. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 6th and of the adjourned regular 1' June 8th and Tune 15th, 1939, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. A communication was presented from the housing Committee of tie City of Cleveland requesting the Council to petition Congress to enact the "Amendment to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937". There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. 3. At this time, Councilman Maurer moved that the regular order of business be suspended and the Council proceed under "Reports of Committees", seconded by Councilman Carrington, and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 4, V From Mayor Weichhart nominating Mrs. P,S. Barton and the Reverend Sumner Walters as members of the Social Service Board, each for a term commencing July 1, 1939, , and expiring June 30, 1942. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 5. From Mayor Weichhart nominating Mr. F.A. Williamson as a member of the Library Board for a term commencing July 1, 1939, and expiring June 30, 1944. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 6. From Mayor Weichhart nominating Mr. Charles B. Morris as a member of the Civil Service Board for a term expiring June 30, 1942, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Albert C. Agnew, resigned. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 7. V From Mayor Weichhart nominating Mr. S.Leonard ties as a member of the Civil Service Board for a term commencing July 1, 1939, and expiring June 30, 1944. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 8. ' From Mayor Weichhart nominating Mr. Chester C. Stutt as a member of the City Planning Board for a term commencing July 1, 1939, and expiring June 30, 1944. The matter was referred to "Resolutions". 9. ' From the City Manager and the City Attorney regarding bids for Con- cessions at Lincoln and Washington Parks, opened at the regular meeting of the Council held June 6, 1939. The City Attorney submitted his opinion as to the validity of the bids. The City Manager recommended that the contract be awarded to the high bidder James A. Papes, for the amount of 012.00. Councilman Maurer moved that the City Manager's recommendation be adopted, that contract be awarded to James A. Papes and that check accompanying bid be returned to the unsuccessful bidder; seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council- men Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. From the City Attorney and the City Manager concerning bids for furnishing Vitrified Ironstone Sewer Pipe opened at the regular meeting of the Council held June 6, 1939. The City Attorney gave his opinion as to the validity of the bids submitted and the City Manager recommeinded that contract be awarded to N. Clark & Sons. Councilman Godfrey moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, that contract for furnishing Vitrified Ironstone Sewer Pipe be awarded to N. Clark & Sons, and that the checks submitted by the unsuccessful bidders be returned; 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. 11. From the City Attorney and the City Manager regarding bids for Corrugated Pipe and Culverts which were opened at the regular meeting of the City Council held June 6, 1939. The City Attorney gave his opinion as to the validity of the bids and the City Manager recommended that the contract be awarded to the California Corru- gated Culvert Company. Councilman Maurer moved that the City manager's recommendation be adopted, that contract be awarded to the ualifornia Corrugated. Culvert Company for furnishing Corrugated Pipe and Culverts, and that certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders; 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. 12. From the City Attorney and the City Manager concerning bids for Portland Cement opened at the regular meeting of the Council held June 6, 1939. Powell Bros., Inc., sub- mitted the only bid for this material and, the City Attorney having approved its validity, the City Manager recommended that the contract be awarded to Powell Bros., Inc. Council- man Maurer moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted, and that contract be awarded to Powell Bros., Inc., for furnishing Portland Cement, 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 Attorney and the City Manager regarding bids for the Improvement of Broadway from the southerly line of Encinal Avenue to the southerly line of Santa Clara Avenue, which were opened at the regular meeting held June 6. 1939. The City Attnrniny rv gave his opinion as to the validity of the bids submitted and the City Manager recommended that contract be awarded to the low bidder, Healey -Moore 00., for the sum of $19,579.63, the Department of Public Works concurring in his recommendation. Councilman Maurer moved that the City Manager's recommendation be adopted and that contract be awarded to Heafey -Moore Company for the sum of 419,579.63, and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders; seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ✓14. From the City Manager submitting certificate of acceptance from the Assistant City Engineer for the construction of streets,` curbs and gutters on Fillmore Street from the westerly line of Mound Street, westerly 209 feet, more or less. The City Manager recommended that the work performed by the contractor, Ransome Company, be accepted. Councilman Morris moved that the recommendation of the City Manager 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. ✓15. From the City Manager submitting a report on municipally owned Indoor Swimming Pools, which matter had been referred to him at the regular Council meeting held May 4, 1939. There being no objections, the communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole. ''16. From the City Planning Board recommending the reclassification of property known as 2421 -2425 Buena Vista Avenue, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class 1 3/4, for the purpose of remodeling into apartments. Councilman Godfrey moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Board be approved, seconded by Council- man Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (6). Noes: None. Absent: None. V17. From the City Planning Board approving tentative map of the proposed subdivision of part of Llewelling Division lying south of Otis Drive between Broadway and 93.55 feet east of the easterly line of Versailles Avenue. The map, prepared by Buegler & Boardman and filed with the City Clerk on June 14, 1939, was presented to the City Planning Board by Mr. E.A.J. Duchesnay. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutio 18, From the Public Utilities Board submitting resolution "Adopting Budget of t1 Department of Public Utilities of the City of Alameda for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1940 ". On motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried, the budget was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study. From the City Attorney and City Manager regarding bids for Boring Well at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course. The City Attorney approved bids submitted as being regular and valid and the City Manager recommended that contract be awarded to the low bidder, Wilbur F. Nothacker. Councilman Carrington moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, contract be awarded to W.F. Nothacker, and that certified check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder, 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. 120, From Mayor Weichhart nominating Mr. William H. Hitchings as a member of the Board of Education for a term commencing July 1, 1939, and expiring June 30, 1944. The matter was referred to "Resolutions ". /21. From Goodell & Henry, Certified Public Accountants, submitting proposal to investigate the transactions and audit the financial records of the City of Alameda for the fiscal year 1939 -1940, in accordance with and as specified in the Charter of Alameda. There being no objections, the communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. �2. At this time, Councilman Godfrey moved that the order of business revert back to "Opening of Bids ", seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried. OPENING OF BIDS: v23. The following bids were presented and opened for furnishing Lumber for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as per Specifications MS -6 -399: From Melrose Lumber and Supply Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of From Loop Lumber and Mill Company Accompanied by certified check i 250.00 amount of ............... *250.O0 From Bay City Lumber Company No check submitted. The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for perusal. The City Manager recommended, with the approval of the City Attorney, that contract for furnishing Lumber be awarded to Loop Lumber and Mill Company and that check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder., Councilman Carrington moved that the recommendation of the City , Manager be adopted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the follow - ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 24, Councilman Maurer introduced "Ordinance No. New Series RWf'T. m CCT.PvTma IDPn-Prarriv NEW BUSINESS: °25 Councilman Morris moved that Mayor Weichhart be directed to send , on behalf of the Council, a message of regret and condolence to Mr. Herman Krusi upon the death of his wife, Mrs. Ida Krusi, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unanimously carried. 26. Councilman Maurer moved that Mayor Weichhart also send a letter of condolence to Dr. Alice B. Burke, member of the Board of Education, upon the death of her husband, Dr. Garry R. Burke, seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: ✓27. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2372 Approving Tentative Map of Proposed Subdivision of Part of the Llewelling Division, Alameda, California." Mr. Emmal was in the audience and requested that he might be allowed to look at the map of this proposed subdivision, which request the Council granted. Dr. Siebert and Mr. E.A.J. Duchesnay also discussed the proposed subdivision with members of the Council. Mayor Weichhart informed Mr. Duchesnay that the Council was approving this tentative map of the subdivision assuming that the project designated on said map would be carried through to completion in its entirety. Councilman Maurer pointed out that if the work was not completed satisfactorily as to fill and bulkheads, the City would not accept the streets. Mr. Duchesnay assured the Council that the work would be done to the full satisfaction of the City. The motion was 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. 28. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2373 Appointing Members of Social Service Board." The motion was 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. 29. Councilmen Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2374 Appointing Member of the Library Board." The motion was seconded by Councilman Carrington, and on roll call carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Welch- hart, (5). Noes:None. Absent: None. 30 . Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2375 Appointing Members of the Civil Service Board." 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. 31. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2376 Appointing Member of the City Planning Board." 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. 32. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2377 Appointing Member of the Retirement Board." The motion was 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. 33,. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2378 Appointing Member of the Board of Education." 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. ORDINANCES PASSED: 34. "Ordinance No.687 New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 12 -632 of, and Adding Sections 12 -638 and 12 -639 to the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Milk Containers." Councilman Godfrey moved that the ordinance as read 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. FILING: 35. The following papers 'ere presented far filing: 'Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County confirming its aid to the investigation concerning subaqueous tunnel under the Estuary. City Manager's report of the City's activities for May, 1939. Financial Statement - Goodell & Ticoulet - as of May 31, 1939. Affidavit year Affidavit Golf of Publication ending June 30, of Publication Course. - Notice to Bidders - furnishing Lumber for fiscal 1940. - Notice to Bidders - Boring Well on Municipal BILLS: 36. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the several.depart- ments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council: General Departments, $6,695.18; Civil Service Department, $9.65; Police Department, 41,572.60; Fire Department, $847.59; Street Department, 0535.66; Health Department, $460.84; Recreation Department, $58.62; Park Department, 41.561.96; Golf Course Department, 4487.42; Store Department, 4289.28; Social Service Departmait, 465.53; Initiative Relief Fund, $127.50; Street Improvement Fund 41,087.79; School General Fund, 411718.20. Councilman Carrington moved, seconded by Councilman Maurer 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 June 20, 1939, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. On roll call 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, on motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried, the Council adjourned to meet in adjourned regular session on Thursday afternoon, June 29, 1939, at 5 o'clock P. Respectfull submitted, C t' Clerk.