1944-05-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING,_ MAY 17, 1944
The meeting convened at 8:02 p. m. with President Godfrey presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and
President Godfrey, (5), were noted present. Absent: none.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 2, 1944, were approved as
transcribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
2. From the State of California, Department of Finance, enclosing form of
Application and Agreement in quadruplicate for the allocation by the Director
of Finance of funds for civilian defense control center telephone and communi-
cation service expenditures from June 1, 1943, to June 30, 1944.
If the City desires to complete this Application and Agreement, it is requested
that a resolution be adopted by the City Council authorizing its execution.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions ".
3`. From the Alameda Belt Line, requesting a permit to construct, maintain and
operate a spur track across Atlantic Avenue at the location shown on Division
Engineer's Drawing No. T -6 -253, attached to the petition.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to "Resolutions ".
OPENING OF BIDS:
4'( Bids were presented and read for the resurfacing of certain tennis courts
in Franklin Park, Fernside Boulevard and Longfellow Park, in accordance with
Specifications and Provisions No. PW 4 -441, as follows:
From Malott & Peterson
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Gallagher and Burk
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Stolte, Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From W. H. Larson
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
$1,720.20
183.00
2,013.00
250 .00
4,271.22
460.00
5,490.00
600.00
Bids were also presented and read for the resurfacing of certain tennis courts
in Washington and Lincoln Parks, in accordance with Specifications and Provisions
No. PW 4 -442, as follows:
From Gallagher and Burk
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Stolte, Inc.
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From Malott & Peterson
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
From W. H. Larson
Accompanied by certified check in amount of
6,113.25
650.00
6,534.00
730.00
6,633.00
670.00
6,930.00
700.00
There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager for his
study and recommendation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
5. From the City Manager, submitting a certificate of acceptance from the Assist-
ant City Engineer for the painting of the City Hall building and garage done under
contract with Allied Painters and Decorators, dated July 9, 1943. It is the recom-
mendation of the City Manager that contract be accepted in full for this work as
it has been completed to his satisfaction and in accordance with plans and speci-
fications therefor.
Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and that
contract of Allied Painters and Decorators for the painting of the City Hall
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building and garage be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and
unanimously carried.
6. From the City Manager, recommending that Police Officers B. C. Bridges and
R. G. Dowen be authorized to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation Class in
identification to be held in San Francisco from May 29, to June 3, 1944, and that
an amount not to exceed $25. be appropriated to cover their expenses.
Councilman Jones moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved; that
Police Officers as designated be authorized to attend the identification class of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation and an amount not to exceed $25. be appropriated
for their expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn
and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
7, From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting on count of money held
May 17, 1944, which showed there was the amount of 1,503,839.24 in the City
Treasury.
There being no objections, the report was ordered filed.
8:7 From Mayor Godfrey, nominating S. Leonard Rea to the office of member of the
Civil Service Board of the City of Alameda for a term commencing July 1, 1944,
and expiring June 30, 1949.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
9:/ From Mayor Godfrey, nominating William H. Hitchings to the office of member
of the Board of Education for a term commencing July 1, 1944, and expiring June
30, 1949.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
10. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Mrs. Ruth Mathebat to the office of member of
the Social Service Board for a term commencing July 1, 1944, and expiring June
30, 1947.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
11. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Chester C. Stutt to the office of member of
the City Planning Board for a term commencing July 1, 1944, and expiring June
30, 1949.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
12. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating H. H. Buddington to the office of member of
the Library Board for a term commencing July 1, 1944, and expiring June 30, 1949.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
13*1. From Mayor Godfrey, nominating Irving Coan to the office of member of the
Public Utilities Board for a term commencing July 1, 1944, and expiring June 30,
1948.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
14%/.' From Mayor Godfrey, nominating the following as members of the Alameda De-
fense Council: Al. J. Mathebat, Chairman of Human Resources and Skills Committee;
S. Chesley Anderson, Chairman of Industrial Resources and Production Committee;
William G. Paden, Chairman of Health, Welfare and. Related Defense Activities Com-
mittee and A. C. Carrington, Chairman of Civil Protection Committee. All four
terms will commence June 11, 1944 and expire June 10, 1945.
Councilman Jones moved the nominations of Mayor Godfrey of the four above named
persons as members of the Alameda Defense Council and as chairmen of their res-
pective committees be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and
on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and. President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
15. At this time Councilman Jones reported verbally on the progress being made
by the committee with regard to the Flag Day celebration to be held in June, 1944.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
16. Councilman Branscheid introduced the following ordinance, after which it was
laid over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Title XVII of the Alameda
Municipal Code Relating to Traffic Regulations."
RESOLUTIONS:
17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2971
Appointing Member of the Civil Service Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2972
Appointing Member of the Board of Education."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and. President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2973
Appointing Member of the Social Service Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon
the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2974
Appointing Member of the City Planning Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2975
Appointing Member of the Library Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2976
Appointing Member of Public Utilities Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2977
Appointing Member of the Retirement Board."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2978
Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Alameda
to make Application to Federal Works Agency for Con-
tribution for Providing Community Services in the
City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution
call carried by the following vote.
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5).
Mayor declared said resolution duly
was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
adopted and passed.
25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2979
Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Agreement
with the Department of Finance of the State of
California for Expenditures for Civilian Defense
War Services Purposes."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. There-
upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2980
Authorizing City Manager to Make Application to
State Director of Finance on Behalf of the City
of Alameda for State Assistance in the Maintenance
of the Civilian Defense War Services Office Per-
sonnel in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution
call carried by the following vote.
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5).
Mayor declared said resolution duly
was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
adopted and passed.
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2981
Fixing Salary of City Engineer and Superintendent
of Streets."
The motion to adopt said resolution
call carried by the following vote.
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5).
Mayor declared said resolution duly
was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
adopted and passed.
28. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved
its adoption:
"Resolution No. 2982
Granting Permit to Alameda Belt Line to Construct,
Maintain and Operate a Railroad Spur Track Across
Atlantic Avenue in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution
call carried by the following vote.
Osborn and President Godfrey, (5).
Mayor declared said resolution duly
was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll
Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones,
Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
adopted and passed.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 2983
In Memoriam of George Eaton Sperbeck."
"With profound sorrow, the Council of the City of Alameda
records the death of one of its most loyal and beloved former
officials, George Eaton Sperbeck.
"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of his long
and untiring services as Assistant Engineer and later as City
Engineer, the Council of the City of Alameda wishes to express
its sense of personal loss and its appreciation of his profes-
sional ability. In his official capacity he gave unreservedly
of his time and efforts. As a man he endeared himself to all
who knew him. To such as he there is no successor.
"RESOLVED, FURTHER, that this resolution be spread in full
upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy be transmitted to
Mrs. Sperbeck, that it may extend to her an expression of sin-
cere sympathy and heartfelt condolence.
"RESOLVED, FURTHER, that when this Council adjourns it do
so in respect to the memory of George Eaton Sperbeck."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on
roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe,
Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. There-
upon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
30. "Ordinance No. 853,
New Series
An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain
Real Property of the City of Alameda in Consideration
of a Grant to the City of Alameda of an Anchor Ease-
ment and for other Consideration."
Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and President Godfrey, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
FILING:
31. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - City of Alameda,
as of April 30, 1944.
BILLS:
32. 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
Council at this meeting: General Departments, $6,166.51; Civilian Defense
Department, $390.35; Police Department, $2,441.21; Civil Service Department,
$89.29; Pound Department, 111.98; Fire Department, 1,771.04; Street
Department, $1,046.79; Health Department 0276.61; Recreation Department,
$336.75; Federal Recreation Facilities; $232.75; Park Department, $1,115.74;
Golf Course Department, $657.36; Store Department, ,261.22; Social Service
Department, $61.53; Initiative Relief Fund, 36.00; Street Improvement Fund,
$1,815.73 and East Bay Municipal Utility District Fund, $2,401.43.
Councilman Branscheid moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims, filed
with the City Clerk on May 17, 1944, and presented at this time, be allowed and
paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Osborn and
President Godfrey, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
33. At this time, Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council expressing his
high esteem for former City Engineer George Sperbeck.
34. There being no further business to transact, the Council then adjourned
in respect to the memory of George Eaton Sperbeck, to assemble in regular ses-
sion on Tuesday evening, June 6, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
Res ectfully mi