1939-11-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 21, 1939
The meeting convened at 8 :00 o â–ºclock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer and President
Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Morris, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 8, 1939 were approved as transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From the Alameda County Industrial Union Council with attached resolution regarding
SRA projects and civil service. There being no objections, the communications were
ordered filed.
3. At this point, Councilman Morris arrived at the meeting and was noted present.
4. From the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County notifying the Council that after
the City Manager of the City of Alameda had discussed with it the question of traffic
control through the Posey Tube, it was the conclusion of the Board that although the
County is required to maintain the Tube, the regulation of traffic comes under the
jurisdiction of the respective City Councils of the cities of Oakland and Alameda, and
suggesting that ordinances be adopted by these cities which will govern Tube traffic.
There being no objections, the communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
OPENING OF BIDS:
5. Bids were presented and opened for furnishing one four -door sedan to the Street
Department as follows:
From F. H. Dailey Motor Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Dietz Motor Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Garland Chevrolet Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Doherty Bros.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
$778.02
77.80
736.45
73.65
803.60
80.36
768.37
76.84
There being no objections, these bids were referred to the City Attorney and City Manager
for study and recommendation. -
6. Bids were presented and opened for furnishing five two -door sedans to the Police
Department as follows:
From F. H. Dailey Motor Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Dietz Motor Company
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Doherty Bros.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Garland Chevrolet Co.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
$2,026.00
202.60
1,656.00
165.60
1,433.14
366.81
1,976.10
197.61
There being no objections, these bids were referred to the City Attorney and City Manager
for study and recommendation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
7. From the City Attorney regarding cancellation of city taxes on real property owned
by the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California and giving the opinion that
general municipal taxes on real property owned by the Veterans' Welfare Board, which were
levied before the Board acquired title and which remained unpaid, should be cancelled
upon the application of the Board and the proper showing that the Board is the owner of
the property in question. There being no objections, this communication was referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. The matter was presented, ex Committee of the Whole, concerning the request by E. B.
McMurray for a lease on or a temporary revocable permit to occupy a certain piece of
property adjacent to the United States Naval Air Base for the purpose of operating a
restaurant. The City Manager stated an investigation had been made in this regard and
it is his opinion that it would be unwise for the City to lease any property near the
Naval Air Base at this time and does not consider this proposed restaurant necessary as
the Naval Authorities permit portable lunch wagons to enter the Naval Air Base property.
The possible insanitary situation arising out of the operation of the restaurant, and
the necessity of an eighty foot right of way running in front of the piece of property
on which the restaurant is desired to be permitted to locate, were additional reasons
why, in the City Manager's opinion, this request should be denied.
Mr. McMurray then addressed the Council in his own behalf.
Councilman Morris stated it is his belief that the reasons given by the City Manager
against the granting of the request were sufficient to move the denial of the request
and he would so move. The motion was 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Councilman Morris suggested the City Manager make an investigation regarding the
necessity and practicability of continuing the maintenance of the green lights at street
intersections, believing that this matter had been considered before from time to time
but to his knowledge no definite report had ever been submitted on the question. Coun-
cilman Godfrey stated he also remembered the matter being brought up at various times
but could not recall any report having been made and it was his opinion that there was
some merit to requesting a survey of the situation.
Mayor Weichhart then requested the City Manager to prepare this report.
FILING:
10. Statement of Treasurer's Receipts and Budget
11. Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Bidders
to Street Department.
12. Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Bidders
to Police Department.
BILLS:
Estimates - As of October 31, 1939.
- For Furnishing 1 Four -Door Sedan
- For Furnishing 5 Two-Door Sedans
13. 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, $6,307.16; Police Department, 468.17; Civil Service Department, $3.08;
Pound Department, $10.30; Fire Department, $357.25; Street Department, $705.21;
Health Department, $152.12; Recreation Department, $32.81; Park Department, $678.08;
Golf Course Department, $1,706.84; Store Department, $127.93; Social Service Depart-
ment, $50.43; Initiative Relief Fund, $114.00; Street Improvement Fund,
Gas Tax Fund No. 2, $534.13; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payment Fund, $2,498.41;
Retirement Fund, $.25.
A motion was
claims and b
Claims filed
this meeting
vote. Ayes:
(5). Noes:
made by Councilman Godfrey, seconded by Councilman Carrington, that the
ills against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of
with the City Clerk on November 21, 1939, and presented to the Council at
be allowed and paid. On roll call the motion carried by the following
Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,
None. Absent: None.
14. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday evening, December 5, 1939 at 8.00 o'clock P. M.
Respe ` tfully sub ed
City Clerk.