1938-05-24 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24th . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P.M. with President Weichhart presiding.
The roll was called, and Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and Presi-
dent Weichhart, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
1. Councilman Morris moved that the regular order of business be suspended, and the
Council proceed with order of business beginning with "Ordinances for Introduction",
seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
2. Councilman Morris introduced.
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Accepting Certain Conveyances to the City of Alameda"
and the ordinance was laid over under provision of the Charter.
RESOLUTIONS:
3, Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2249
Transferring Funds",
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.
4. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2250
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cariington, Godi'rey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None,
5. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2251
Resolution of Acceptance and. Consent to Recordation",
Councilman Maurer 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.
6. Councilman Maurer moved that the reading of the following resolutions be suspended,
and that they be read by title only, seconded by Councilman Morris and unanimously carried.
7. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2252
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation",
Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by-the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrim-ton, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
8. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2253
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation",
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.
9. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2254
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation:,
Councilman Godfrey 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,
10. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2255
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5).
Noes: None. Absent: None.
■/11. A report was presented from the City Manager and the Superintendent of Schools,
recommending that the elementary school program and the City recreation program be
combined under one head and that each department share equally the salary of the
director, the plan to be effective July ist,1938. Councilman Maurer moved that the
recommendation of the City Manager and the Superintendent of Schools be adopted,
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.
Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2256
Fixing Salary of Superintendent of Recreation",
Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion and on roll call carried by tie following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,(5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCES PASSED:
12, BOrdinance No.
. New Series
Authorizing the Appropriation and expenditure of
Public Moneys for Advertising Purposes",
Councilman Carrington moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Council-
man Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington,
Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
13. Councilman Morris moved that the reading of
"Ordinance No.
.
New Series
An Ordinance Establishing and Regulating the Civil
Service System of the City of Alameda",
be dispensed with, seconded by Councilman Maurer and unanimously carried. The City
Manager reported that the Civil Service Board had held a meeting with representatives
of employees and all groups who were interested in the passage of the ordinance, and
the City Attorney reported on the changes that have been made since the first draft of
the ordinance was presented by the Civil Service Board. John Y. O'Dea, member of the
Public Utilities Board, requested the exemption of the Secretary and the General
Manager of the Board from the provisions of the ordinance.
Councilman Carrington moved that the ordinance be adopted, 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.
14.
"Ordinance No,
New Series
Reclassifying Property,
(Property Known as 1520 Santa Clara Avenue)",
Councilman Maurer moved that the ordinance as read be adopted,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.
15.
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
(Property Known as 1819 Central Avenue)",
Councilman Carrington moved that the ordinance as read be a dopted, seconded by Council-
man Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington,
Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
16. Councilman Maurer moved that the Council revert back to "Opening of Bids", second-
edby Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried.
OPENING OF BIDS:
The following bids for the improvement of Broadway in the 0ity of Alameda from
the northerly line of Otis Drive to the southerly line of Encinal Avenue were opened:
17. Heafey-Moore Co.
Certified check in amount of $3,000.00.
18. Union Paving Co. .........
Certified check in amount of 3,200.00
19. Ransome Company
Certified check in amount of 3,100.00
20. Lee J. Immel
• • • .....
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Cashierts check in amount of
21. Indempendent Construction Co.Ltd. .....
Certified check in amount of
22.
Chas. L. Harney ........
Certified check in amount of
43,200.00
3,100.00
3,500.00
Councilman Maurer moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager, City Engineer and
the State Highway Commission, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by
the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President
Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
23. Councilman Maurer moved that the Council proceed with the order of business under
"Written Communications", seconded by Councilman Carrington and unanimously carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
/24. A communication, was presented by Dr. Alice B. Burke, member of the Board of Educa-
tion, requesting a leave of absence from June 21st to August 10th, 1938. Councilman
Maurer moved that the leave of absence be granted,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.
Consulting Engineer,
/25. A report was presented from Lester S. Ready,/on Major Appliance Merchandising
Program of the Bureau of Electricity. Councilman Morris proceeded to question Mr.
Ready on various items of the report and persons in the audience also asked questions,
all of which were answered by the Engineer. Councilman Godfrey moved that the report
be referred to the Committee of the Whole, 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.
FILING:
26. Resolution No. 22649 - Board of Supervisors.
27. Resolution No. 28820 - Board of Supervisors.
28. Resolution No. 32381 - Board, of Supervisors.
BILL:
29. A claim against the City of Alameda and the General Department therafin the sum
of $447.68 was presented to the City Council. Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by
Councilman Godfrey, that the claim presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed
and paid. on roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Carrington, Godfrey, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (5). Noes: None. Absent:
None,
30. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday evening, June 7th, 1938, at 8 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,