1937-01-05 Regular CC MinutesThe meeting
The roll was
dent Eschen, (5),
MINUTES:
REGULA R MEETING OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5th
IEDA
1937
convened at 8 o'clock P.M. with President Eschen presiding.
called, and Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, eichhart and Presi
were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 15th, 1936, were approved as written.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
, 1. A communication was presented from Joseph Ferro, suggesting the construction of a
bridge span from Goat Island to the City of Alameda. The communication was ordered filed.
From the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California, requesting cancellation
of certain taxes appearing on the records as a lien against property owned by that Board
in this City. The communication was referred to the City Attorney.
/3. From Lt.Gov. George J. Hatfield, accompanied by copy of letter addressed to the
Governor opposing acquisition by the State of the Trans-bay Vehicular Ferries between
San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. The communication was ordered filed.
14. From Fish & Game Development Association, in reference to legislation to regulate
and control the sardine fisheries. The communication was ordered filed.
/ 5. From Councilman-elect Bert W. Morris, suggesting that the Southern Pacific Company
be requested to install red reflector buttons on certain trolly poles, and also that
the white stripes on the poles be maintained in suitable condition. The communication
was referred to the City Manager for report and action.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
6. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council in opposition to the purchase by the
State Of the transbay ferries.
HEARINGS:
v7, A petition from Collins & Zanazzi for a temporary and revocable permit to use
lot on Park Avenue between Central and Santa Clara Avenues for parking purposes. The
petition was referred to the City Planning Commission for their recommendation.
8. The Building Inspeotor presented an Affidavit of Posting and Mailing Notice to
Abate Nuisance, consisting of a building at 1439 Morton Street. After the Building
Inspector and the Chief of the Fire Department had testified to the dilapidated and
dangerous condition of the premises, the Council was addressed by Mr. Nelson, Attorney
for Martha. J. Speiars, holder of first deed of trust on the property, informing the
Council that foreclosure proceedings had been begun and would be completed in about
four months, at which time the premises in question would either be restored to a
proper condition or the building wrecked, and assured the Council that all the openings
to the building would be immediately boarded up so as to prevent unauthorized access
to the premises. The hearing was then put over for two weeks.
V 9. The Building Inspector presented an Affidavit of Posting and Mailing Notice to
Abate Nuisance, consisting of the building at 858 Cedar Street. After the Building
Inspector and the Chief of the Fire Department had testified to the hazardous condition
of the premises and it had been indicated that the property had been sold to the State
for delinquent taxes and the State would undertake the removal of the building, provid-
ing it was declared a nuisance, Councilman Krumb moved, seconded by Councilman Maurer,
and unanimously carried, that the nuisance be abated.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: etc.
10. A report from the Charter Goinmittee was presented, and action deferred to come up
under "New Business".
7 11. From the City Manager, quoting a letter from the Southern Pacific Company referring
to a request from the City Manager for a statement of the Company's intentions in
regard to applying for a renewal of their franchise granted by Ordinance 414, which
ill expire on May 21, 1937. The communication was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
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12. A recommendation from the City Manager for award of contract on gutter work for
the City Hall and garage was deferred, to be acted upon under "New Business".
13. A report from the City Manager of his investigation regarding the banning of
loose dogs from the streets of the City was ordered filed.
NEW BUSINESS:
/14. The report from the Charter Committee was presented, in which it was recommended
that the draft of the new charter be submitted to the City Attorney for review, and suggest
ed changes, and that he be authorized to obtain the assistance of one or more attorneys
experienced in municipal law to participate in the review. Councilman Maurer moved that the
City Attorney be authorized to engage the services of Mr. Bestor Robinson at an expense
not to exceed $400,00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weichhart and on roll call
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and
President Eschen, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
Ii. Councilman Maurer moved that the City Manager be authorized to make an application to
the California Unemployment Reserves Commission, requesting the establishment in Alameda
of a branch office of the California State Employment Service; the motion was seconded
by CouncilmanJ(rumb, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:, Councilmen
Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and President Eschen (5). Noes: None. Absent: None,
v116, A motion was made by Councilman Maurer that the companies carrying insurance for
the City of Alameda be requested to turn over the commissions on the insurance premiums
to Mr. Herbert D. Clark, President of Alameda Association of Insurance 4.ents, to be
distributed pro rata among the members of that Association. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Weichhart and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
/17. Councilman Weichhart moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted,
and that a contract be awarded to the Airport Sheet Metal ;orks on their proposal #2 for
gutter work for the City Hall and garage, which is for 20 oz. copper and a contract price
of $1673.00, and that the certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Krumb and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
/18. Councilman Calcutt addressed the Council in reference to the bus service on San Jose
Avenue, stating that it was his belief that the service should be extended to a later
hour in the evening than at present. The City Manager informed the Council that he had
written to the attorney for the East Bay Street Railways, Ltd., concerning this situation
and had been informed that the company is now making an investigation of the service.
19. Councilman Calcutt called the Council's attention to the unsatisfactory condition
of the pavement of Lincoln Avenue, and particularly that portion for the upkeep of which
the railroad company is responsible under its franchise. Mr. Frank Gottstein spoke on
the same subject, as did Councilman Weichhart, e City Manager and the City Attorney
were requested to investigate the possibility of having the railroad company repair the
portion of the street for which they are responsible.
20. Councilman Calcutt made a motion that the Mayor be authorized to call a conference
of the Mayors of adjacent cities to take such steps as are possible to bring about a
settlement of the meritime strike, and that the Mayor be granted an allowance for this
purpose. There being no second to the motion, a general discussion was held and the
Mayor assured the Councilmen that he was heartily in accord with cooperating to the
fullest extent with the other Mayors and that he had already forwarded a telegram to
Washington D. C., requesting intervention of the authorities, and suggested that an-
other telegram of like purport be sent to the President of the United States.
RESOLUTIONS:
21. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2128
Authorizing Execution of Supplemental
Agreement with Department of Public
Works of the State of California",
Councilman Krumb seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
22. Councilman Krumb introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2129
Declaring Building Known as No. 858
Cedar Street, Alameda, California,
to be a Public Nuisance",
Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
23. Councilman Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2130
Accepting California Girls' Training
Home",
Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
FILING:
24. Statement of Receipts and Expenditures of the City of Alameda, as of November
30,1936, as submitted by Jordan & Ticoulet, Special Accountants.
BILLS:
25. 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, $1535.07; Police Department, $822.63; Pound Department, $34.36; Fire De-
partment, $236.07; Health Department, $1235.65; Street Department, $683.74; Park
Department, $176.86; Golf Course Department, $282.38; Store Department, $227.89;
Social Service, Department, $215.91; Initiative Relief Fund $238.50; Street Improvement
Fund, $68.36; East Bay Mun.Utility District Payments Fund, 2495.05.
Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Calcutt, 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 January 5th, 1937, be allowed and paid. On roll call this motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer, Weichhart and
President Eschen, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
26. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to net in
regular session on Tuesday evening, January 19th, 1937, at 8 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,