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1940-12-03 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 3, 1940 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). MINUJ!J„S: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1940, were approved as trans- cribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: From Mr. J. F. Hassler, City Manager of Oakland, setting forth the action taken by the Traffic Committee, and approved by the Council of the City of Oakland, with regard to prohibiting parking on both sides of Harrison Street between 6th and 8th Streets and also the elimination of left turns at 7th, 8th and 9th and. Harrison Streets. This communication was accompanied by a blueprint sketch of the tentative plan now being considered by the Traffic Committee of Oakland to alleviate congestion at the Oakland entrance to Posey Tube. Councilman Godfrey stated it would be well to refer this letter and drawing to the Com- mittee of the Whole for further consideration. vf 3. From Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, requesting the Council to appoint a Trustee to represent the City of Alameda for a term of two years beginning January 2, 1941. The City Attorney was authorized to draw up the necessary resolution naming the appointee. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. 4. From the Boy Scouts of America, requesting the use of the Council Chambers on Wed- nesday evening, January 15, 1941, for the Annual Meeting of Council Members. The City Attorney stated this particular date was that on which the City Planning Board regularly met. It was suggested Mr. Barley, Scout Executive, contact the City Manager and arrange for an evening on which there were no scheduled meetings. Councilman Maurer moved the Boy Scouts of America be granted the use of the Council Chambers some time in January which would be satisfactory and convenient to all con- cerned. Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. V 5. From Frank A. Gottstein, re sewage and drainage conditions on Webster Street. There being no objections, the letter was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Judge Edward J. Silver addressed the Council, requesting that the matter of the proposed reclassification of property at 9th Street and Central Avenue, scheduled for consideration at this meeting, be postponed until the next regular meeting of the Council to be held December 17, 1940. Judge Silver was assured there were no objec- tions to laying this matter over until the next meeting. 7. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council, stating the City Manager should re- quest the Oakland officials to have a sign put up at 7th and Harrison Streets, Oak- land, notifying that a right hand turn against the red signal was permitted. The City Manager stated he understood such a sign had been ordered and would probably be installed very shortly. HEARINGS: 8. The matter of the proposed restriction of truck traffic through Posey Tube was continued from the regular meeting of November 19, 1940. As had been suggested at the last meeting of the Council, a meeting was held at the Naval Air Station to discuss possible solution of traffic problem. The following representatives were present: Mr. Ben Morris, President of the Truck Owners Associa- tion, Mr. E. H. Hart, Secretary-Treasurer of the Draymens' Association of Alameda County, Mr. J. F. Hassler, City Manager of Oakland, Mr. John Marr, Planning Engineer of Oakland, Mr. A. B. Moffitt of the Tide Water Associated Oil Company, dommander E. C. Seibert of the Naval Air Station, Mr. Irwin F. Kurtz, of Bethlehem Steel Corpora- tion, Mr. Van Horn, President of Encinal Terminals and others. The City Manager reported that while there are still some heavy, slow-moving trucks causing congestion in the Tube, there are not as many as there were a year ago, ac- cording to recent survey figures. The representatives of the various industries concerned, agreed to definitely see that their trucks maintained a sufficient speed to keep traffic moving through the Tube. The City Manager stated he felt a satisfactory solution at this time would be the passage of an ordinance, for at least a trial period, establishing a minimum speed limit of ten miles per hour through the Tube, in view of the fact that all trucking interests have signified their willingness to cooperate in adhering to this minimum speed. OPENING OF BIDS: 9. Bids were presented and opened for furnishing 120 Street Lighting Standards to the City of Alameda, as follows: From Pacific Union Marbelite Co. $14,690.20 Accompanied by cashier's check in amount of 1,500.00 From Taper Tube Pole Co. 14,275.80 Accompanied by certified check in amount of 1,500.00 There being no objections, the bids were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. After examination, the City Manager recommended contract for furnishing 120 Street Lighting Standards to the City of Alameda be awarded to Taper Tube Pole Co. Councilman Maurer moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted; that con- tract for furnishing 120 Street Lighting Standards to the City be awarded to Taper Tube Pole Co. at its total bid price of $14,275.80 and check be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4) Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 10. The Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, submitted a report on the count of money, taken November 27, 1940, stating there was at that time in the City Treasury the sum of $565,125.37. There being no objections, the report was accepted and ordered filed. 11. At this time Councilman Maurer moved that consideration of the Report and Recom- mendation from the City Planning Board concerning denial of proposed reclassification of property at 9th Street and Central Avenue, scheduled for discussion under this head- ing, be put over until the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Council- man Carrington, (1). V 12. From the City Attorney, with regard to the requested refund of a $2.00 fee paid by Mr. A. Martine for a building permit to erect a greenhouse at 2915 Fernside Boulevard, stating the Council has no authority to refund any portion of a fee paid for a building permit. Councilman Morris moved, seconded by Councilman Maurer, that refund of this $2.00 fee be denied. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Council- man Carrington, (1). ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 13. Councilman Maurer introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17-538 of the Alameda Municipal Code and Adding Section 17-538i to Said Code Regulating Speed in the Posey Tube." UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 14. The City Manager stated that at the last regular meeting, the Council had received bids for furnishing one new 1/2 ton Pick-up Truck for the Golf Course and upon his recommendation, contract had been awarded to Doherty Bros. However, it was later dis- covered this proposal did not meet Specifications. Therefore, at this time the City Manager recommended the Council rescind its former action and award contract for furnishing this 1/2 ton Pick-up Truck to F. H. Dailey Motor Co., the next low bidder at the price of $425.37. Councilman Maurer moved the action of the Council taken at its regular meeting of No- vember 19, 1940, in awarding contract for Pick-up Truck to Doherty Bros., be rescinded. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Councilman Maurer then moved the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted; that contract for furnishing one 1941 model, 1/2 ton Pick-up Truck be awarded to F. H. Dailey Motor Co. at the bid price of $425.37. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). RESOLUTIONS: 15, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2543 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Five Two-Door Sedans 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 Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 16. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Morris, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2544 Cancelling City Taxes on Real Property Acquired by the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1 ) Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 17. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2545 Cancelling City Taxes on Real Property Acquired by the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: 'None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 18. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Morris, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2546 Dedicating Certain Lands for Highway Purposes and Designating the Same as "Main Street". The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 19. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2547 Designating Certain Lands Dedicated for Highway Purposes as "Main Street". The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Godfrey, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2548 Designating Certain Lands Dedicated for Highway Purposes as "Main Street". The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Maurer, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2549 Designating Certain Lands Dedicated for Highway Purposes as "Atlantic Avenue". The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1)'. Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES PASSED: 22. "Ordinance No. New Series Amending Article 3, of Chapter 5, of Title XVII of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Section 17-5324 Prohibiting Certain Vehicles in the Posey Tube During Certain Hours." Councilman Morris stated that pending a practical demonstration of the efficiency of the proposed increasing of the minimum speed limit through Posey Tube and the volun- tary restrictions to be offered by the various trucking interests as a solution to the congested traffic condition in the Tube, he would move that the above titled or- dinance be tabled. He stated further, he is doing this with a definite idea of await- ing satisfactory results and if this attempt is not effective he is definitely in favor of going on record as being exactly in accord with restrictions of the above titled ordinance. Being fully in accord with the motion as made by Councilman Morris and with the re- marks that accompanied it, Councilman Godfrey stated he would second the motion. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). FILING: 23. Specifications - For Furnishing five new 1941 Model Two-Door Sedans for Police Department. 24, Financial Statement - Bureau of Electricity - Goodell & Henry - As of October 31, 1940. 25, Auditor's Balance Sheet - As of November 30, 1940. 26. Affidavit of Publication.- Furnishing 120 Street Lighting Standards to City. BILLS: 27. 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, $2,474.42; Police Department, $344.69; Civil Service Depart- ment, 09.41; Pound Department, $1.63; Fire Department, $341.67; Street Department, 432,699.64; Health Department, $25.10; Recreation Department, 063.82; Park Depart- ment, $1,198.16; Golf Course Department, $140.03; Store Department, 077.01; Social Service Department, 045.79; Initiative Relief Fund, 115.00; Street Im- provement Fund, 0786.00; Gas Tax Fund, No. 2, $5,429.36. Councilman Godfrey moved that the bills and claims against the City in the amounts listed,, itemized and amended in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on December 3, 1940, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Carrington, (1). 28. Councilman Morris moved the meeting be adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 17, 1940, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Respectfully submitted, Dep j City Clerk.