1946-06-28 Regular CC MinutesRO
ADJOUR, D REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, -------------- 1946
The meeting convened at 8:00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding.
L CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeneyand President
Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held June 18 1946, were approved as
transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2". From the Alameda South Shore Land Company, requesting permission to withdraw
its petition for the reclassification of certain portions of Bay Farm Island from
a residential district to an industrial district.
This matter was referred to "New Business."
2. From the Alameda Junior Chamber of Commerce, concerning the matter of the
future development of Bay Farm Island.
The communication was referred to the "Committee of the Whole."
4: From the Office of the District Engineer, War Department, concerning the
abatement of noise at Fruitvale Avenue Bridge caused by vehicular traffic over
loose planking on the roadway.
The President requested the City Clerk to forward a copy of the communication from
the war Department to Mr. Bart Coffin, who had filed a complaint, and then ordered
the communication filed.
OPENING OF BIDS:
5. Proposal from Goodell, Byers & Co., Certified Public Accountants, covering
services in connection with auditing financial records of the City of Alameda and
the Bureau of Electricity during the fiscal year 1946-1947.
Councilman Jones moved the offer of Goodell, Byers & Co. be accepted and that we
re-engage them as the auditors for the ensuing fiscal year in accordance with the
terms of the City Charter and their proposal. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe,
Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
6. From the City Manager and Chief of Police, submitting their Affidavit with
regard to the expenditure of moneys out of the Police Secret Fund, during the
period from December 31, 1945, to June 30, 1946, in accordance with provisions
of the Charter of the City of Alameda.
The Affidavit was ordered filed.
From Charles M. Romanowitz, member of the Public Utilities Board, requesting
that he be granted a sixty-day leave of absence, commencing June 22, 1946, during
which time he will be out of the State.
Councilman Osborn moved the request of Mr. Romanowitz be granted. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. The matter of the request of the Alameda South Shore Land Company to withdraw
its petition concerning the reclassification of portions of Bay Farm Island was
presented for action.
Councilman Osborn moved the request of this company for permission to withdraw its
petition be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3337
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Southern
Pacific Company Covering Contribution of Money by
Southern Pacific Company for Sewer Construction."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn,
sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who/noved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3338
In Memorian of Mrs. P. S. Barton, Member of Social
Service Board.
"In the untimely death of Mrs. P. S. Barton, Alameda has
lost one of its foremost friends and citizens.
"Her loyal and generous character, her public spirit and
her unswerving devotion, as personified in her untiring efforts
as a member of the Social Service Board, to promote the general
welfare of all in distress, earned her the affection and re-
spect of her friends and the people of this City.
"BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that we, the members of the
Council of the City of Alameda, in adjourned regular session
assembled, express and here record, on behalf of ourselves and
the people of the City of Alameda, our sorrow and deep regret
for the loss the community has suffered through the death of
Daly Barton.
"BE IT RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Resolution be spread
upon the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be transmitted
to Mr. P. S. Barton, extending to him and to the members of his
family, our expression of sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolence."
Tne motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3339
Transferring Funds from the General Fund to Account
55 (Recreation) .11
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Tones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No.:3340
Transferring Funds from Budget Account 70-b to
Account 55 (Recreation)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Tones, Osborn,
sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the president declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3341
Transferring $3,035.90 from the Initiative Relief
Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3342
Transferring 825,000. from the General Fund to the
Cash Basis Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and. President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3343
Transferring $75,000. from the General Fund to the
Capital Outlays Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn,
Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
16. The following resolution was ,introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 3344
Creating a Special Fund to be Known as Fire Drill
Tower Fund, and Transferring $25,000. from Capital
Outlays Fund Thereto."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Presi-
dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3345
Transferring $2,800. from Gas Tax #1 Fund to the
General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Presi-
dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3346
Transferring $4,000. from Gas Tax #2 Fund to the
General Fund."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Presi-
dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 3347
Transferring $15,579.45 from the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Fund to the General Fund of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Presi-
dent declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
20. "Ordinance No. 896,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Real Property for Street and Highway Purposes."
Councilman Osborn moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly
adopted and passed.
FILING:
21. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Bureau of Electricity,
as at May 31, 1946.
BILLS:
22. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several de-
partments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the Council
at this time: General Departments, $2,563.52; Police Department, $846.68;
Civil Service Department, $18.14; Pound. Department, $29.01; Fire Department,
$1,000.32; Street Department, $4,331.51; Health Department, $81.75, Recrea-
tion Department, $493.01; Park Department, $126.74; Golf Course Department,
$85.32; Store Department, $362.27; Social Service Department, g35.21; East
Bay Municipal Utilities District Fund $2,461.82; Capital Outlays Fund,
$2,955.10; Sales Tax Accrual Fund, $1.83; General Departments, $108.15.
Councilman Howe moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk on June 28, 1946, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be
allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney
and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
23. At this point, on motion of Councilman Osborn, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney, the Council recessed.
ADJOURNMENT:
24. Following the recess the meeting was again called to order by President
Branscheid. Councilman Osborn moved the meeting adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Sweeney and carried and the Council adjourned to
assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, Tilly 2, 1946, at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully itted,
ity Clerk