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1940-10-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY_EVENING,,OCTOBER 15, - - - - -1940 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and. Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1940, and the adjourned regular meeting of October 8, 1940, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2. A communication was presented from Mrs. A. J. and. Albert James Rice, requesting an additional extension of six months' time in which to remodel property known as 1019 Morton Street into a two-family dwelling. This property was reclassified from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class 1 3/4, on October 10, 1939, and a former request for a six months' extension of time was granted on April 16, 1940. Upon advice from the office of the City Attorney that the new Zone Ordinance, No. 724, New Series, which is now in effect, will not permit the requested extension, Council- man Godfrey moved the request be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: V 3. The City Manager reported to the Council on progress being made of traffic survey in Posey Tube and proposed plans for routing traffic around the rear of the Alameda entrance to the Tube so that there will be no cross traffic on Webster Street at this point. He also reported on the cooperation being received from the Naval Air Station with regard to its endeavor to change the shifts of workmen in order that automobiles and trucks going to and from the Naval Air Station will not coincide with the present "peak" traffic load now going through the Tube. 4. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council with regard to traffic and transporta- tion matters. OPENING OF BIDS: 5. Bids were presented and opened for furnishing to the City the Street Department, two new 1941 Model, li Ton Dump Trucks, Cochran & Celli of Alameda for use in as follows: Accompanied by certified check in amount of F. H. Dailey Motor Co. Accompanied by certified check in amount of $1,995.94 210.00 1,964.30 196.43 Garland Chevrolet Co. 2,172.52 Accompanied by certified check in amount of 217.25 International Harvester Company 2,066.07 Accompanied by certified check in amount of 225.00 Councilman Godfrey moved the bids be referred to the City Manager for his study and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried. 1 6. Bids were presented and opened for furnishing to the City of Alameda for use in the Street Department, one new 1941 Model, 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck, as follows: Cochran & Celli Accompanied by certified check in amount of F. H. Dailey Motor Co. Accompanied by certified check Garland Chevrolet Co. Accompanied by certified check International Harvester Company . Accompanied by certified check Reynold C. Johnson Company in amount of in amount of in amount of Accompanied by chasier's check in amount of 561.71 62.00 587.38 58.73 639.00 63.90 535.38 70.00 699.86 69.99 There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager and Miss Jackson of the City Attorney's office for study and recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 1 7. From the City Manager, recommending that the E. K. Taylor Eucalyptus Tree, located at the corner of Park and. Central Avenues be removed. This tree is now dead and is considered a definite hazard to adjoining property. Councilman Morris moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council- men Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. y' 8. From the City Manager, recommending Otto Rittler be authorized to represent the City of Alameda at the Annual Round. Table Conference for Public Recreation Executives of California, which will be held in Bakersfield, November 8 and 9, and that the sum of $25.00 be appropriated for expenses. Councilman Godfrey moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 9. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Maurer, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Repealing Subdivision (1) of Section 17-342i of the Alameda Municipal Code and Amending Section 17-341 Thereof by Adding Thereto Subdivi- sions (14), (15) and (16)." NEW BUSINESS: 10. Councilman Carrington stated that at the last meeting of the Council the turning of traffic to the right against a red traffic signal had been informally discussed, and asked the City Manager to report at this time, whether or not in his opinion, this change would be advisable. The City Manager explained it was his belief the installation of traffic regulations permitting right-hand turns against stop lights and allowing no left-hand turns at specified intersections, would not be advisable at present. The matter is being in- vestigated further and a report will be made to the Council at an early date. After discussion Mayor Weichhart requested the City Manager to confer further with the Chief of Police and submit his recommendation as soon as possible. 11. The City Clerk requested permission to take her annual vacation beginning October 28, 1940. On motion of Councilman Maurer, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and unani- mously carried, the request was granted. 12. At this point, the City Manager recommended to the Council that contract for fur- nishing two 1A- Ton Dump Trucks be awarded to F. H. Dailey Motor Company, the low bidder, at the price of $1,964.30 which was the amount submitted in its bid. Councilman Maurer moved the recommendation of the City Manager The adopted and the bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Councilman Carrington seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. The City Manager recommended to the Council that contract for furnishing to the City of Alameda one 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck be awarded to the International Harvester Company, the low bidder, at the price of $535.38, as submitted in its bid. Councilman Maurer moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and. Presi- dent Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2530 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One New, 1941 Model, Steel Cab 1 Ton Dump Truck to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same."" The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and passed. 15. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2531 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Sixteen Inch, Class A, Bell and Spigot, Cast Iron Water Pipe and Fittings, to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." The motion to adopt said resolution 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. Thereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Carrington, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2532 Endorsing Application of Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc., to Amend its Present Route to Include San Diego, El Centro, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Joplin to its Transcontinental System." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon, the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Carrington, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2533 Endorsing Application of Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc., to Add to its.Present Route the Cities of Lubbock, Abilene, Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin and Houston in the-State of Texas." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon, the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 18. At this point, Councilman Morris asked to be excused from the meeting. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2534 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing One New, 1941 Model, Steel Body Ambulance to the City of Alameda, Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None., Absent: Councilman Morris, (1). There- upon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES PASSED: 20. "Ordinance No. 733 New Series Authorizing the Execution of Contracts for the Purchase of Certain Lands for the Widening of Main Street." Councilman Godfrey moved the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer and President Weichhart, (4). Nos: None. Absent: Councilman Morris, (1). 21. "Ordinance No. 734 New Series Accepting Conveyance From the Regents of the University of California of Certain Lands for Highway Purposes." Councilman Maurer moved the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman Carrington and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carring- ton, Godfrey, Maurer and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris, (1). g2. Mr. Albert J. Rice and Mrs. A. J. Rice addressed the Council in further petition of their request for an additional six months' extension of time in the matter of re- modeling property known as 1019 Morton Street for duplex use, but was assured by the Council that although it was in sympathy with the circumstances it is legally im- possible under our present zone regulations to grant the desired extension of time. FILING: 23. Financial Report - Bureau of Electricity - Month of August, 1940. 24. Financial Statement of the City of Alameda - Goodell & Henry - As of September 30, 1940. FILING: Continued: 25. Specifications - One 1941 Model, Steel Cab, 1 Ton Dump Truck for Golf Course. 26. Specifications - 16", Class A, Bell and Spigot, Cast Iron Water Pipe and Fittings for Street Department. 27. Specifications - One 1941 Model, Steel. Body Ambulance for Health Department. 28. Ex Committee of the Whole: Tentative Budget - 1940-1941. BILLS: 29. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the several depart- ments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council: General Departments, $5,095.98; Police Department, $423.94; Civil Service Depart- ment, $7.70; Pound. Department, $17.39; Fire Department, $613.68; Street Department, $1,471.75; Health Department, $133.04; Recreation Department, $19.69; Park Depart- ment, $457.63; Golf Course Department, $864.11; Store Department, $78.03; Social Service Department, $33.14; Initiative Relief Fund, $36.00; Street Improvement Fund, 782.49; Gas Tax Fund, No. 2, $63.84. Councilman Godfrey moved, seconded by Councilman Carrington, that the bills and claims against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on October 15, 1940, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer and. President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Morris, (1). 30. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned to meet in regular session on Wednesday evening, November 6, 1940, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Reeep fully sub y Clerk.