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1936-12-01 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 1st . . . . . 1936 The meeting convened at 8 o'clo k P.M. with in the absence of President Eschen. e-President Weichhart presiding The roll was called, and Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer were noted present. Absent: President Eschen, (1). MINUTES: 1. On motion of Councilman Maurer, seconded by Councilman Krumb and unanimous the minutes of the regular meeting of November 17th, 1936, were approved as wri WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: /2. A communication was presented from W. F. and. Fanny J. Chipman and Mrs. E. W. C. Tripp requesting that a moratorium be declared for the payment of-delinquent taxes. The - communication was ordered filed. /3. From the Fernside Home Owners Association, enclosing a resolution protesting against the emptying of sewers into the estuary. On motion of Councilman Krumb, seconded by Councilman Maurer and unanimously carried, the communication was referred to the City Engineer and the City Manager for their recommendation. 14. From George P. Miller, member of the Assembly of the 14th District, expressing a desire to cooperate with the Council in any matters pertaining to the City, and recommend- ing elimination of the grade crossing at 23rd and Railroad Avenues, Oakland, and the , establishing of a branch of the State Free Employment Bureau in Alameda. The communica- tion was referred to the Committee of the Whole. /5, From George J. Hatfield, Lieutenant-Governor of California, enclosing a copy of his recommendation to Governor Merriam and the members of the Bay Bridge Toll Authority, for a lower toll for passenger cars on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The communica- tion was ordered filed. and Weichhart (4), y carried, ten. /6. From W. D. Anderson, requesting that the Council take some action to prevent dogs from running loose in the City. The communication was accompanied by a petition signed by sixty-nine (69) residents. After the Council had been addressed on the subject by Mr. Anderson, Mr. Oppenheimer and others, the communication was referred to the City Manager. 7, From Marie E. Eden, protesting the unrestricted parking of autos on Webb Avenue, - east of Everett Street, and recommending the opening of Webb Avenue to Broadway. The communication was referred to the City Manager. /8. From the Veterans' Welfare Board of the State of California, enclosing a petition for the cancellation of certain taxes on property owned by the Board in this City. The communication was referred to the City Attorney. /9. From the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, requesting that the Council pass a resolution appointing a Trustee from this City for the two-year term ending January 2nd, 1939. The communication was referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager for their recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: AO. From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting they had counted the money and securities in the City Treasury on November 19th, 1936, and found the amount in the control of the City Treasurer was the amount which should have been in the City Treasury at that time. The communication was ordered filed. /11. From the City Manager requesting that the budget of the Social Service Department be increased by the sum of 4325.00. The communication was ordered filed. /12. From the City Manager, recommending the passing of an ordinance establishing a forty minute parking zone on the west side of Everett Street, commencing at the intersec- tion of the west line of Everetti9tdPtfte south line of Santa Clara Avenue, thence running southerly on Everett Street, a distance of one hundred and twenty (120) feet. The communication was ordered filed. 113. From the City Manager, recommending the establishing of a forty minute parking zone on the east side of Park Avenue, commencing at a point 169.67 feet south of the intersec- tion of Santa Clara Avenue, and the east line of Park Avenue, thence running southerly thirty-eight (38) feet. The communication as ordered filed. , 14. From the City Manager, recommending to the City Council that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, to replace the gutters on the City Hall Building, in accordance with plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk. On motion or Councilman Maurer, seconded by Councilman Krumb, the City Clerk was instructed to ad- vertise for bids for the work. This motion .ws on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). 115. From the City Planning Commission, recommending that a revocable permit be granted to Hoppert & Bergesen, to use the property known as 2435 Central Avenue, owned by Mrs. L. E. Ritchie for a sales lot for used automobiles. On motion of Councilman Krumb, seconded by Councilman Maurer, a revocable permit such as described was granted. This motion was on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 16. The following ordinanoe was introduced and laid over under provision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. ,New Series Adding Section 17-342* to the Alameda Municipal Code, Estab- lishing Forty Minute Parking Ltmits." NEW BUSINESS: J17. Councilman Calcutt moved that the large eucalyptus tree at the corner of Park and Central Avenues, be illuminated and decorated for the Christmas holidays. After a general discussion, Councilman Calcutt withdrew his motion, and the City Manager was directed to have decorated and illuminated the above designated tree; two trees in front of the City Hall, two trees near the entrance to the Posey Tube and the West End Branch Library. On motion of Councilman Krumb, seconded by Councilman Calcutt, these in- structions to the City Manager were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, and Weichhart, (3). JToes: Councilman Maurer, (1). Absent: President Eschen, (1). /18. On motion of Councilman Calcutt, seconded by Councilman Krumb, the City Attorney was requested to ascertain from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, as soon as possible; whether they intended to take any steps for the renewal of the franchise originally granted to the South Pacific Coast Railroad Company, for the operation of passenger trains on Encinal Avenue, expiring on. May 21st, 1937. On roll oall this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). 9. Councilman Calcutt, requested that a special meeting of the Council be called within two weeks to receive the report of the Transportation Committee, and that the meeting be attended by all the councilmen-elect in addition to the present Council and the representatives of all banks in Alameda. 20. Mr Gottstein addressed the Council in regard to transportation. 21. Councilman Calcutt addressed the Council, in reference to the City insurance and distribution of the commissions on this insurance to local agents. RESOLUTIONS: 22., Councilnian Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2120 Authorizing Payment of December Salaries", Councilman Krumb ,seconded the motion,,and on roll call carried by the folio wing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes : None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). 23. Councilman,Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2121 Appropriating $325.00 for the Social Service Department for the Fiscal Year 1936-1937", Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen; (1). 24. Councilman Krumb introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2122 Authorizing Execution of Contraot with Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Advertising for Fiscal Year Ending June 30th, 1937", Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes; None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). 25. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2123 Rescinding Resolution No. 2119", Councilman Krumb seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). ORDINANCES PASSED: 26. "Ordinance No. New Series Reclassifying Property (Property Known as 1240 Broadway)", Councilman Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman Krumb, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). 27. "Ordinance No. New Series Amending Sections 4 and 5 of an Ordinance Entitled: 'An Ordinance Establishing Districts or Zones and Regulating Therein the Use of Property, Height of Buildings, and Required Open Spaces for Light and Ventilation of Such Buildings, and Repealing all Ordinancesin Conflict Herewith, Including Ordinances Nos. 227 N.S., 319 N.B., and 338 N.S., =Excepting, However, the Zone Map Heretofore Adopted by Ordinance No. 227 N.S., and Referred to in Section (1) Hereof,' as Amended", Councilman Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted,seconded by Councilman Maurer, and on roll call carried by the following vote: •Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). FILING: 28. The following paper was offered for filing: Financial Statement as of October 31st, 1936. BILLS: 29. 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, $2383.78; Police Department, $58.00; Pound Department, $1.05; Fire Depart- ment, $115.42; Street Department, $199.57; Health Department, $494.72; Park Department, $35.79; Golf Course Department, $128.39; Store Department, $189.46; Social Service Department, $55.08; Initiative Relief Fund, $140.00• Street Improvement Fund, ica50.04; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, 2495.05; School General Fund, $278.10. Councilman Calcutt moved, seconded by Councilman Maurer, that the claims and bills against the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on December 1st, 1936, and presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed and paid. On roll call, this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Krumb, Maurer. and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1). 30. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 15th, 1936, at 8 o'clock P.M. • Respectfully submitted,