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1940-05-21 Regular CC Minutes21 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING MAY 21 The meeting convened at 8:01 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Carringto Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1 MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held May 8, 1940, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. An invitation was received from the California Department Convention Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. A., to attend its 20th Annual State Convention in the City of Oakland from June 24 to 27. Mayor Weichhart acknowledged receipt of this invita- tion and urged the members of the Council to attend. The communication was ordered filed. 3. The City Manager presented and read a communication, dated May 21, 1940, from William P. St. Sure, Vice President of the Key System, as follows: "Due to matters that have come up in connection with the Exposition operations I find it impossible to attend the meeting with the City Council this evening, consequently I am asking if you will be so kind as to convey to the Council my thoughts as to the following: 1. Extension of any additional motor coach service from Alameda to and from the Exposition. 2. Additional motor coach service in the Fernside District to be provided by East Bay Transit Company. Godfrey, Morris and President "Insofar as the Exposition service is concerned we have gone into this matter at very great length and have made a most careful analysis of the question of service between Alameda and the Island. Our investigations, however, includ- ing surveys made by our Operating and Research Departments in the field and analyses of the results of last year's operations have shown that for the present at least we shall be unable to undertake a lateral to Alameda direct. In view of the frequency of service to be operated from Downtown Oakland on the "X" Oakland line we believe that the Exposi- tion service in 1940 will be immeasurably more attractive, convenient and confortable for patronage from Alameda des- tined to the Fair, and it is our conviction that the three basic service routes as presently set up will adequately and efficiently service the Metropolitan Oakland Area. We will, however, be glad to supervise the Exposition service most carefully and to watch closely traffic originating from Alameda in order to serve the City of Alameda in the best possible manner at all times. "With regard to the Fernside operation requested of East Bay Transit Company, this proposed service has been given very careful study over a period of months and we have made exhaustive checks of this territory. I must advise, however, that the situation with regard to equipment is such that it is frankly impossible for us to release coaches at present for this operation. We are appreciative of the needs of this rapidly growing community in the City of Alameda, and I assure you that we will continue to give it our attention." Councilman Morris remarked that while the City of Alameda would appreciate a direct route to the Exposition, we cannot expect the Key System to operate a service that would lose money. However, he believes that if a test route to the Fair could be made, running directly from Alameda on a Saturday and Sunday, when Fair traffic would be at its peak and the service given adequate publicity, an opportunity would be given to definitely demonstrate whether or not such a service would be profitable and if it would be availed of by Alameda Citizens. Mayor Weichhart requested the City Manager to convey this idea to the Key System. Councilman Godfrey asked the City Manager regarding the proposed extended bus service in the Fernside District, inquiring if it is his understanding the Key System is to definitely abandon steps toward inaugurating such a route in the east end. The City Manager replied that additional coaches have been ordered by the Key System to be used where needed, principally on the Exposition runs, and when these coaches are de- livered and some are available for purposes such as the proposed augmented run in the Fernside District, he feels sure the Key System will establish this service for test period to determine whether or not it is warranted. Councilman Morris inquired if the people living in the new east end district were promised they would have this additional bus service. The City Manager stated he believes they have been given assurance that the proposed service would be given a trial but he does not think any property has been sold with a guarantee of additional transportation service. Councilman Godfrey said he would like to see better service from Alameda to the Fair but he feels the Fernside service is the more important of the two. Councilman Carrington made the statement that he feels the same way as Councilman Godfrey. He has received many inquiries from real estate interests in that section regarding the time this new service will be inaugurated. Mayor Weichhart asked the City Manager to incorporate in his letter to the Key System the City's desire that the bus service be started in the east end as soon as possible and to request information from the Key System when this service may be expected. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr'. J. R. Montin addressed the Council in the interest of national defense and urged that a bus and ferry system be established between Alameda and San Francisco, believing this means of crossing the Bay would be an asset should the United States be at war. Mr Montin asked the Council to seek Federal aid in this regard. OPENING OF BIDS: 5. Bids were opened for furnishing the following items to the City from the firms listed below: Concession in Washint ton Park and Lincoln Park: James A. Papes Accompanied Louis A. Alexande Accompanied Louis Rosen by cashier's check in amount of by certified check in amount of Accompanied by certified check in amount of James Julius No check accompanied this bid $726.75 75.00 713.00 71.30 700.00 70.00 661.00 There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. Lumb Loop Lumber and Mill Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of PORTLAND CEMENT: Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd. Accompanied by eashierts check in amount of 250.00 300.00 Powell Bros., Inc. - Accompanied by certified check in amount of 300.00 There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. Vitrified Ironstone Sewer Pipe: N. Clark & Sons Accompanied by certified check in amount of 600.00 Corrugated_Pipe and Culverts: California Corrugated Culvert Company Accompanied by certified check in amount of 150.00 Rock, Sand and Concrete Mix: Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd. Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of 500.00 Powell Bros., Inc. Accompanied by certified check in amount of - - -- 500.00 There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: From the Board of Education, submitting the proposed budget for the Alameda Unified School District for the fiscal year 1940 -41, which includes a request for funds from the City of Alameda in the amount of $19,050.00. There being no objections, this budget was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Morris requested copy of the Board of Education's budget for last year, asked the City Manager if a copy was available, and the City Manager said a copy would be forwarded to Councilman Morris. 7. From the City Planning Board, recommending the granting of a temporary revocable permit to conduct a nursing home at property owned by Mrs. Mary E. Perkins at 2038 Pacific Avenue. Councilman Godfrey moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be ap- proved, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 8. Councilman Godfrey inquired of the City Manager the status of street sign installa- tions. The City Manager replied the signs had been ordered approximately thirty days ago. Delivery may oe expected within the next two weeks or thirty days, after which installation will begin immediately. RESOLUTIONS: 9. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2480 Accepting. Quitclaim Deed from the United States of America to Correct Error in Description of Deed of December 2, 1930 from the City of Alameda to the United States of America." Councilman Carrington seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 10. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No -. 2481 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One Four - Door Sedan to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). 11. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2482 Authorizing Extension of Time for Joint Operation with County of Alameda of Fruitvale Avenue Bridge; Approving Form and Authorizing Execution of Fourth Supplemental Agreement." Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). ORDINANCES PASSED: 12. "Ordinance No. 715 New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (North Line Central Avenue, 300 Feet East of Chestnut Street)." Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance be adopted as -read, seconded by Councilman Car- rington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Maurer, (1). FILING: 13. Affidavit of Publication 14. Affidavit of Publication 15. Affidavit of Publication 16. Affidavit of Publication 17. Affidavit of Publication 18. Affidavit - Notice to Bidders - Notice to Bidders - Notice to Bidders - Notice to Bidders - Notice to Bidders of Publication - Notice to Bidders 19. Financial Statement - Goodell & Henry - As 20. Specifications - For Furnishing one Fordor BIL - Refreshment Concession - Furnishing Lumber - Furnishing Portland Cement. - Furnishing Vitrified Ironstone Sewer Pipe. - Furnishing Corrugated Pipe Culverts. - Furnishing Rock, Sand and Concrete Mix. of April 30, 1940 Sedan to the City for Manager. and use of City 21. 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; $4,369.00; Poli Only §p .52; Pound Department $187.82 634.69; Health Department, $182.36; 674.51; Golf Course Department, $449 Department, $71.34; Initiative Relief y$1,160.18. ce Department, $23.72; ; Fire - Department, 1, Recreation Department, .19; Store Department, Fund, $125.00; Stree Civil Service Department, 91.87; Street Department, 42.59; Park Department, 122.72; Social Service Improvement Fund, Councilman Godfrey moved, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the claims and bills against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on May 21, 1940, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be al- lowed and paid. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Coun- cilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Maurer, (1). 22. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 4, 1940 at c:00 o'clock P. M. sp ctfully sub mitt CI: Y 3 City Clerk.