1937-11-16 Regular CC Minutes4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 16th 1937
The meeting convened at 8:03 o'clock P.M. with President Weichhart presiding.
The roll was called, and Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Welch-
hart, (4), were noted present. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 2nd, 1937, were approved as trans-
cribed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
V2. An invitation was presented to t
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S.
1937, and ordered filed, after Mayor
as 'possible be present.
he Joint Public Installation of Alameda Post No. 85,
and Alameda Auxiliary, Friday evening, November 19th,
Weichhart had requested as many members of the Council
'3. A Public Notice was received from the War Department, U. S. Engineer's Office, San
Francisco, informing the Council that an application had been received from the Board of
Supervisors of Alameda County to discontinue the full time operation of the drawbridge
between the City of Alameda and Bay Farm Island, it being proposed to close the drawbridge
daily to navigation between the hours of 9 P.M. and 5 A.M., objections to be submitted in
writing until 11 A.M, can December lst,1937.
A communication was also received from the Aeolian Yacht Club, protesting the closing of
the bridge and recommending it be kept open at all hours of the day and night. The commu-
nications were referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to the Council.
v 4. A Notice was received of a meeting of the East Bay Division of the League of Calif-
ornia Municipalities, to be held at the Berkeley Country Club on Friday evening, December
3rd, 1937, at 7:00 P.M. The communication was ordered filed, after the City Manager had
been requested to ascertain the number of officials who would attend and make the necessary
reservations.
/5• A communication was received from Me
it is preparing to launch the second year
industries and residents, and requesting
communication was referred to the Committ
tropolitan Oakland, informing the Council that
of its campaign to bring to this area new
the Council for a contribution of $1000.00. The
ee of the Whole.
6. From A. Alexander, a disabled World War Veteran, making application for a gratuitous
license to sell tapestries. The application was referred to the City Manager.
v7. From the League of California Municipalites, in regard to limitations placed on
accountability and expenditure of State funds in reference to moneys distributed to
cities and counties, derived, from liquor license fees and motor vehicle fines. The
communication was referred to the City Attorney,
1/8. From S. J. Do; ling, requesting a change in lot facings on Post and Washington Streets.
Councilman Maurer moved that the request be referred to the City Planning Board, second
by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Godrey, (1).
OPENING OF BIDS:
9. As the time set for the opening of bids had not yet arrived, Councilman Morris moved
that the regular order of business be suspended and the Council proceed with "Reports of
Committees", seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
‘'10. From the City Manager, submitting a summary of the activities of the City of Alameda
for the month of October, 1937. The report was ordered filed.
OPENING OF BIDS:
11. The Council proceeded to open bids for the construction of a chain link galvanized
fence on property owned by the City at Haight Avenue and Linden Street. The following
bids were received:
Anchor Post Fence Co. of Cal. $ 662.47
Accompanied by certified check for $67.00
Wickwire Spencer Steel Company 688.00
Accompanied by certified check or $75.00
Standard Fence Company 796.81
Accompanied by certified check for $80.00
Councilman Morris moved that the bids be referred to
and the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Maurer
following vote: Ayes: COuncilmen Carrington, Maurer
Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
12. The Council then proceeded to "Reports of Committees".
the City Attorney, the City Manager
and on roll call carried by the
, Morris and President Weichhart, (4)
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
(13. A communication was received from the City Planning Board, recommending the
reclassification of property known as 1324 Pearl Street, from Residential District, Class
I, to Residential District, Class II, for the purpose of reconstructing into apartments,
on the Council's own motion. This action is to complete reclassification proceedings
begun in April 1923. Councilman Morris moved that the recommendation be adopted, seconded
by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Godfrey, (1).
v14. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property known as
1354 Pearl Street, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class 1 3M,
for the purpose of remodeling into flats. Councilman Maurer moved that the rscommendation
be adopted, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
'15. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property known as
1519 Grand Street, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District, Class II,
for the purpose of constructing apartments. Councilman Maurer moved that the recommenda-
tion be adopted, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes:
None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
16. From the City Planning Board, recommending the reclassification of property known as
1603 Santa Clara Avenue, from Residential District, Class I, to Residential District,
Class II, for the purpose of constructing apartments. Councilman Carrington moved that
the recommendation be adopted, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by
the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and. President Weichhart,
(4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
117. From the City Planning Board, recommending t
the northwest corner of Encinal Avenue and Grand
I, to Special District, Class IV, for the purpose
Morris moved that the recommendation be adopted,
on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
he reclassification of property known as
Street, from Residential District, Class
of constructing a church. Councilman
seconded by Councilman Carrington, and
Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris
Councilman Godfrey, (1).
r'18. From the City Planning Board, recommending the adoption of a plan submitted for
parking on Webster Street, Councilman Maurer moved that the report be referred to the
Committee o• the Whole, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart,
(4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
'19. From the City Planning Board, informing the Council that a representative of the
Golden Gate International Exposition had requested permission to remove from Broadway
and transplant to the Exposition site a number of flowering eucalmPis trees, and
recommending to the Council that permission be granted. Councilman Maurer moved that
the City Manager be authorized to donate such of these trees as he sees fit, seconded
by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Godfrey, (1).
20. From the City Planning Board, approving the general plan of a subdivision as
submitted by George H. Noble, and stiptlated that the easements be 10 feet in width.
The recommendation was referred to the City Attorney.
ORDINANCES INTRODaCED:
The following ordinances were presented for introduction, and laid over under
provision of the Charter:
21. "Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property.
(Property known as 1324 Pearl Street, on Council's own Motion)
22. . "Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property.
(Property Known as 1354 Pearl Street)
23. "Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property.
Property Known as 1519 Grand Street)"
25.
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying kroperty
(Property Known as 1603 Santa Clara Avenue)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
(Northwest Corner of Encinal Avenue and Grand Street).
26. "Ordinance No. New Series
IMINIMM•111■11■110.
Adding Section 17-341i to the Alameda Municipal Code,
Establishing Twenty Minute Parking Limits".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
27. The City Manager reported that he had been in conference with the owners of property
on 5th Street between Pacific and Buena Vista Avenues, a request for the opening of wblch
had been submitted to the Council at the last meeting and referred to the City Manager,
and that he was awaiting further report from them.
V 28. Councilman Maurer questioned the City Manager regarding the painting of traffic
lines on Webster Street and was informed that apparatus of the State Highway Department
was not available but he expected it to be completed in the near future.
V29, The City Manager informed the Council that he was serving official notice on the
Southern Pacific Company to proceed with the repair of paving between its tracks.
'30. The City Manager informed the Council that he was negotiating for the placing of a
light in front of the Free Public Library Building.
RESOLUTIONS:
31. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2207
Fixing Salary of Office Deputy in Office of
the Auditor and Assessor",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
32. Councilman Carrington introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2208
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Automobiles
to Police Department of the City of Alameda, Calling
for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise
for Same",
Councilman Morris seconded the motionsand on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
33. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2209
Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Automobile
to Fire Department of the City of Alameda, Calling
for Bids and. Directing the City Clerk to Advertise
for Same",
Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
34. After reading a preamble outlining his reason for doing so, Councilman Morris
introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2210
For Appointment of Committee to Select Person or
Agency to Investigate Operation of Public
Utilities Board",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motionland on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Godfrey, (1).
ORDINANCE PASSED:
35. "Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property.
(Known as 2037 Pacific Avenue)",
Councilman Maurer moved that the erdinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carrington,
Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Godfrey,(1).
FILING:
36. Specifications for Furnishing Automobile to Fire Department of City of Alameda.
37. Specifications for Furnishing Automobiles to Police Department of City of Alameda.
BILLS:
38. 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, $5705.32; Police Department, $404.17; Pound Department, $8.16; Fire Depart-
ment, $370.64; Street Department, $172.38; Health Department, 226.31; Park Department,'
$2318.59; Golf Course Department, 41053.24; Store Department, $52.81; Social Service
Department, $108.67; Initiative Relief Fund, 44a68.00, and East Bay Municipal Utility
District Payments Fund, $4999.69.
Councilman Maurer moved, seconded by Councilman Carrington, 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 November 16th, 1937, and presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed
and paid. On roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Carrington, Maurer, Morris and President Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Godfrey, ,(1).
39. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular
session on Tuesday evening, December 7th, 1937, at 8 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,