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Resolution of ,Condolence.
The fOllowing resolution was read and was introduced by-C~un-
oilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, secon.ad by
Councilman Williams, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen f-Jlderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; -noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3408. '
Whereas, on September 3, 1943, William Maynard Bartlett was
called upon to make the supreme sacrifice for his country; and
Whereas, in the passing of William Maynard Bartlett Liver-
more has lost a young man of sterling character, a loyal and
unselfish citizen an~ a brave soldier;
- Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City Gouncfl.l of
the City of Livermore, at an adjourned regular meeting held on
the ,20th day of December, 1943, while bowing to the will of our
good and omnipotent God, deplore the loss that we, in common with
others, have sustained in the passing of William Maynard Bartlett;
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'- Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be
spr&ad upon the minutes of tbis meeting and a copy thereof trans-
mitted to the family of William Maynard Bartlett; and
Be it fUrther resolved, that this Council adjourn with re-
speot to the memory of William. Maynard Bartlett.
Adjournment.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
the Council then adourned.
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Regu~~~Meeting--Janu~~~~~944.
On the 3rd day of January, 1944, the City. Council of the City
of Livermore, California, met in the City Hall in said City in
regular session. The meeting was walled to order at 8:00 o'clock
p. m. by the Mayor, and on the roll call the following members of"
the City Counctl were found to be present: Councilmen Anderson,
Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson. Absent--none.
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To 1,Vrite in re New Fire Hydrant.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the California Water
Se~vice Co., San Jose, requesting that an engineer or other repre-
sentative of the company get in touch with the City Superintendent
of Streets in regard to locating a new fire hydrant on four-inch
~ains at the corner of Locust and 0 streets.
Claims Alloweti.
Sixty-six claims, amounting to a total of $2,661.09, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and warran*8
ordered -drawm, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen .^nderson, Gardell,a,
Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
ALCOH OLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FEES FUND
3224--Michelisj John R.--salary a s Chief of Police........ .$99.00
3225--Kelly, Francis B.-- tI tI policeman............... 95.60
3226--Lyons,. Jack T.-- tI II II ...............78.38
3227--Rickers, John A.-- tI II II ............... 81.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3228--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of streets... 45.00
3229--Lamee, R. M.-- tI "street repair man........... 40.00
3230--Rasmussen, Jesse--t1 ff " II "........... 50.00
GENERAL FUND
3231--Bertini, Glne--salaryas sewer-farm custodian........ 15.00
3232--Bottiani & Draghi--" It street cleaners, etc........ 37.50
k II ~ t. 66 50
3233--Clar e, C. G.-- Inspec or................... .
3234..-Doten, Geo. N.-- If II policeman................... 79.00
3235--Johnson, Adolf-- II "city parks gardener......... 56.05
3236--Lamee, R. M.-- II" asst. general utility man... 38.38
3237--Rasmusseh, Jesse--" If general utilit)' man......... 43.00-
3238--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--!! " janitor..................... 12.50
3239--Callaghan, Richard M.--salary as City Attorney.......103.4l
3240--Clark, M. J.--salary as City Judge....................25.00
324l--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health Officer......... 10.00
3242--Fracisco, C~s, J.--special accounting............... l5.00
3243--H earn, F. Ray--salary as Treasurer.................. 16.66
3244--Johnson, H. M.-- II tI Fire Chief................. 45.00
3245--Noona, Mrs. Audry--typing, etc.,in City Court........ 35.00
3246--Root, Dr. R. R.--salary as Milk Inspector............ 56.00
3247--Still, Elmer G.-- tI II City Clerk................ 76.40
3248--Still, Elmer G.-- tI II Deputy Tax Collector, etc. 70.00
3249--Anderson, Harold W.--salary a s Councilman............ 10.00
3250--Anderson, Roy C.-- tI II It ............ 10.00
325l--Gardella, Louis-- "II If. . . . . . . . . . .. lO .00
3252--Roberts, Frank B.-- "If tI ............10.00
3253--Williams, J. H.-- If tI II ............10.00
LIBRARY FUND
3254--Harp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian............ll8.40
3255--Johnson, A dolf--janitor service..................... ll.75
3256--Hansen, R. A .--fuel oil.............................. 19.68
3257--Livermore H erald--printing.......................... 5.89
3258--McKenzie, G. W.--newspapers.......~.................. 12.75
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3259--Diamond Match Co.--lumber............................ 2.34
3260--American Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana,
labor on streets............................. 46.60
GENERAL FUND
326l--C&ifornia Transfer Co.--cement and Y's..............
3262--Callaghan, M. G.--globe purchased for R. B. office...
3263--Callaghan, Richard M.--travel expense................
8264--Du1:ra, E. A.--suppJ ~,es and service...................
3265--Easterday Supply (}:'~ ~ Inc .--paper. . . . ... . .. .. . . . .. ...
l3.64
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2.96
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3266--Fireproof Garage--service and suppl.es...............$l3.13
3267--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for Ration Board office...... 6.46
3268--Huddleston,Mrs. Norma D.--services as poltce matron. 5.00
3269--League of California Cities--annual dues.............125.00
3270--Livermore Chamber of Commerce--advertising Livermore. 50.00
327l--Livermore Commercial Co.--balance due................ .99
3272--Livermore Fire Department--quarterky salaries..~.....300.00
3273--Livermore Hera1d--printing, etc.......................20.76
3274--Mallegol, Mts. A1ice--rent of building................25.00
3275--Mazzocco's Restaurant--meals for prisoners........... 6.66
3276--MicheLis, John R.--mileage, etc...................... 5.l7
3277--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting..........352.63
321&..." It" " " --lighting two parks....... 7.l0
3219--" "" " " -*.lighting citf bldgs...... 14.09
3280--" "" " II --electricity f.- corp. yard .72
3281--" "n " tt _:. " "sewer farm 3.54
3282--" ,t If " : It --lighting Ration Board off .13.22
3283--Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co.--service for R.B.... 8.65
3284--patrick & Moise-Klinkner Co.--dog tags................47.53
3285--Peters~w.m. J.--services as policeman................ 11.30
3286--Ritchie,' O. G.--Y's................ ................. 6.11
3287--Southern Alameda County News--publisging, etc........ 23.50
3288--Thompson, Mrs. Emily J.--services as police matron... 15.00
3289--Westinghouse Electric & Mfg, Co.--e1ectrolier parts.. 10.64
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Officials' Reports.
The reports of the Cle~k, Chief of Police, City Judge, and
Bu~lding, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector and the loose-
leaf sheets showing the collections of the Tax Collector, all for
the month of December, 1943, were read and on motion of Councilman
Gardella, seconded by Councilman Williams, and by the follo1ti.ng
called vote were accepted and prdered placed on file: Ayes--
Councilmen And~rson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
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And~rson; noes--none; absent--none.
In re Taking of Special Census.
A letter was received from the League of California ,'(zities
giving detailed information in regard to the procedure' for taking
a special census under Federal supervision~
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Citr of Needles,
inquring as to the cost of the special census' taken' there recently
and-also as to the increased apportionments expected.
Resolution in' re Coordination of Police'Radio Services.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
&yes--Counci1men Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
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Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3409.
. Resolved, that, where.. the County of Alameda, a pody corpor-
ate and politic and a ,political subdivision of thw state of Cali-
fornia, acting by and thr'ugh its Board of SuperVisors, has present-
ed to this Council S1 agreement to be signed 'by the Mayor of the
City of Livermore to prOVide for a s~stem of complete coordinatioa
of ~olice radio service between the City of Livermore and the
County of Alameda. ~
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Vfuereas, the Federal Communications Commission has required
that applican7s for licenses for coordinated police radio service
,cpresent to said Commission written copies of all agreements re-
lating to the servic~ t~ be rendered; and
Whereas, this Council has heard read said agreement and knows
the contents thereof and is agreeable to the contents thereof.
Now, therfore, be it resolved, that the Mayor of the City of
Livermore be and he is hereby avthorized to sign said agreement for
and on behalf of the City of Livermore.
I'~:~_. Resolution Dec:taring Nee~ for Housing Authority in City.
\,<[) r The tollowing resolution was introduced by Councilman Gardella,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 3410.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NEED FOR A HOUSING
AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF LIVERMOBE, CALIFORNIA.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Livermore,
California:
That the City Council of the City of Livermore, Livermore,
California, hereby determine, find and declare, in pursuance of the
UHousing Au.thorities Lawll of the State of California, that:
1. Unsanitary and unsafe imhabited dwelling accommodations
exist in the City of Livermore, California;
2. There is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accom-
modations in the City of Livermore, California, available to persoms
of low income at rentals they can afford;
3. There is need for a housing authority in the City of
Livermore, California;
4. The City Clerk promptly notify the Mayor of the City of
Livermore, California, of the adoption of this resolution;
5. The Mayor be and he is hereby directed to file in the office
of the City Clerk of the City of Livermore, California, the neces-
sary certificate of appointment of the Commissioners of the hous-
ing authority designating their terms of office and designating
the First Chairman of the housing authority, pursuant to Section 5
of the "Housing Autho:bities Law" of the state of california; and
- 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
-i Be it further re s 01 ved by the Ci ty C ounc II of the Ci ty of
Livermore, California, that Resolution No. 3378, heretofore passed
and adopted by this Council on April 5th, 1943, be and the smme is
hereby rescinded.
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Council-
man Anderson, and upon roll call the followi ng voted aye: Counc1l-
men Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none.
Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
Counci,1m.an Roberts then moved that said Resolution No. 3410
go into effect immediately, as provided in Section 6 thereof, which
section was then read in full.. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Williams, and thereupon the Mayor put the question on the adop-
tion of said motion, and upon roll call the following voted aye:
Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Ander-
son; noes--none.
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Wherempon the Mayor stated that said motion had received the
affirmative vote of more than half of the City Council and de-
clared the same adopted.
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Certificate of Appointment of Commissioners of
Housing Au thori ty Filed 'I'Ii th Cler~..
The Mayor then filed wlth the City Clerk a certificate of ap-
pointment of the Comndssioners of the Housing Authority ~f the City
of Livermore, designating ~heir terms of office and also designating
the first chairman of said Authority, as follows: Alexis Bonne,
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one year; E. K. Koht, two years; Paul E. Dolan, M. D., ,three years;
M. R. Henry, four years, and Lewis Wright, four years, First Chair-
man. Said certificate incl~ded a copy of said Resolution No. 3410,
and the Ci~y Clerk had notified the Mayor of
resolution immediately after its adoption.
One Bid Received for Garbage Collection
the adoption of said
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and Street Sweeping.
This being the time set for receiving bids for garbag~ collec-
tion and street sweeping, as advertised for, the Clerk repqrted
that only one such bid had been received, Which was opened and read
and found to be as follows:
From Louis Santucci and Armando Diodat~--$2.25 per month in
advance on jhe first day of each calendar month of the term of the
contract.
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Resolution Awarding Contract for Garbage
Collection and Street S~eeping..
The following. resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by
Councilman '
IGardella, and by the following called vote was adopted: Ayes--
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Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Ander-
son; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 34ll.
Whereas, this Council on the 6th day of December, 1943, 'or-
dered the Clerk to advertise for bids for the exclusive right and
privilege to collect and transport refuse produced or accumulated
wi thin the corporate limits of the City of Livennore, in a,ccord-
ance with Ordinance No. 247, and to sweep and remove all refuse
from t~e following-named streets three times each week, namely:
East First street from Maple 8tre~t to South Livermore avenue;
West First street from South Livermore avenue to South N street;
South L street fromRailroad Reservation to West Second street;
South K street from West First stre~t to West Second street;
South J street from west First street to West Second Rtreet;
South Livermore avenue from Railroad Reservation to:.west Second
street, and MvLeod street from East First street to East Second
street; and
Whereas, Louis Santucci and Armando Diodati bid ia the most
sa tisfactory proposal. ,
BO~i therefore, be it resolved, that the contract for the
exclusive right and privilege hereinabove mention~d be and the
same is hereby awarded to Louis Santucci and Armando Diodati; and
Be it further resolved, that the City Attorney be,ahd he is
hereby directed to prepare the proper contract, and the Mayor of
the City of Livermore be and he is hereby authorized to sign said
contract for and on behalf of the City!,of Livermore upon the pres-
entation and appro'\ral of the bond presente.d by said Louis Santucci
and Armando Diodati for the faithful performance ,of said contract
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in the sum of $2,000.00 within five days after notice of award
of said contract.
Ad j ournmen t .
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock p. m., on motion of
Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by vote
Approve
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~~Dllary l7th, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
Mayor.
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City Clerk.
Livermore, California,
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Adj ourned Regular ~,feetin_g::.-<!.~.!!:1:!.a..E.L 17,-__1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held in
the ODuncil Chambers at the City H all on Monday evening, January
17th, 1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:l0 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts,
Williams and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
ninutes Approved._
The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman,Rob~rts, and by the
following aalled vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; aoes--
none; absent--none.
A ppoin t_e_c!._ o.n_ ,~a..lv,a..,3e._r;_ o..l~i_tt:ee .
Superintendent of streets C. G. Clarke was apnointed to
represent the City on the Salvage Committee.
T:tme Ext~~eA_:ro..r.. _Re~ei v~K_gas_o..l):.!!~ and Kerosene J~.ids.
The Clerk was instru~ted to notify the several oil companies
that the time for receivine bids.for the City's gasoline and kero-
sene requirements for the year 1944 has been extended to Monday,
Febr;ary 7th, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
Thi~~r~~lr .!':.!aims Allowed.
Thirty-four claims, amounting to a total of $2,001.36, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of
Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and war-
rants ordered drawn, as follows: Ayes--Counctlmen Anderson, Gar-
della, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
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GENERAL FUND
3290--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police..........$99.00
329l--KellY, Francis B.-- It It policeman................ 95.60
3292--Lyons, Jack '1".-- It- '11 It ................78.38
3293--Rickers, John A.-- It r" "................ 81.00
. . - STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
329l--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent 6f Streets.... 45.00
3295--Lamee" R. M.-- If n street repair nian............ 40.00
3296--Rasmussen, Jes~e-_If If It If "............ 50.00
3297--Bertini, Gine--salary
3298--Clarke, C. G.-- It
3299--Doten, Geo. N.-- If
3300--Johnson, Adolf-- If
330l--Lamee, R? M.-- "
3302~-Rasnnlssen, Jesse--If
3303--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--tI
GENERAL FUND
as sewer-farm custodian......... 15.00
It Ins pe c t or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60.1l.-
tI policeman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79.00
"city parks gardener.......... 56.05
It asst. general utility man.... 34.24
II general utility man......... .,37.19---
It janitor..................... ."12.50
LIBRARY FUND
3304--Johnson, A dolf--janitor service . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3305--Bank of America, assignee of Raymond M. erana,
labor on streets . . . . . .'. . .. .. . ~9.40
GENERAL FUND
3306--American Trust Co.--safe deposit box ~enta1 . . . . . . 2.50
3307--California Water Service Co.~-water for fire hydrants 120.00
3308-- It It If It __ If 11 ci ty bldgs... .75
3309-- 11 It " 11 __" "four parks... 3.00
3310-- If If " If ~" "co.rporation yd. .75
3311-- " n " " " II Ratton Bd.officel.05
33l2--Chevrolet Co., K. D.--repairs to police car......_......,16.96
33l3':-Clarke, C. G.--petty expenditures...................... 7.91
33l4--Davison's Pharmacy--tlashlight and batteries........... 1.83
33l5--East, Bay Division, Leag1\e of Calif. Cities--annual Que!! 5.00
33l6--Flax Co., The--typewriter ribbons...................... 6.76
33l7--Haneen, R. A.--fue-l oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.13
33l8--McKinnon, Wm. R., Postmaster--l,OOO stamped envelopes .32.76
33l9--Pacific Telephone & Telegranh Co.--service . . . . . . 10.65
3320--Standard Oil Co. of California--oil . . . . . . . .. 25.78
332l--State Compensation Insurance Funs--insurance . . . . .666.40
3322--Union Oil Co. of California--gasoli.e................. 33.00
VARIOUS FUNPS .
3323--Collector of Internal Revenue--Witbholding Tax . . . .l89.9l
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To Write County in re Police Radio.
The City Attorney was instrUcted to write to the County of
Alameda accepting its ve rbal offer to ins talL and maintain's;' radio
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in the City police car.
Re~_oJut~~1?:J.ppro~~ng Bond for Garbage Collection, Etc.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anaerson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
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Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3412.
Resolved: That the bond of Louis Sabtucci and Armando Diodati
with the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, a corporation
organized and existing under the law of the State of Connecticut
and duly authorized to transact a surety bumness in the State of
r..,alifornia~ as surety in the sum of two thousand and nO/lOO dollars
($2,000.00), for the faithful performance of the contract dated
January 8, 1944, made by and between the City of Livermore, a munic-
ipal corporation, with Louis Santucci and Armando Diodati to sweep
and remove all refuse from certain city streets and collect and
dispose of garbage in the City of Live~ore for a period of five
(5) years, as more particularly described in said contract dated
January 8, 1944, be and tne same is hereby approved.
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?ropo se_Ci. _ Qr._~tJ~.f':::.~~_~}\.mo..I1~~~~G._~<I1J,ke Bo~l~_~)r~tn:anc e In troduc ed.
A proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amendjng Ordi-
nance No. 200 by Adding a New Section Thereto to be Known as Sec-
tion 19a and Repealing Ordinance No. 245 and All Ordinances or
Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith," VJas read and was intro-
duced by Councilman Roberts and on motlon of Councilman Roberts,
seconded by Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote
was ordered placed on file: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella,
Roberts, Willirums and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Pro:Qosed OJ:c}J_l!~nce Pixing_9al~!:L_oJ_.J2T-easur_er Introduced.
A proposed ordinance entitled, llAn Ordinance Fixing the 3111-
ary of aCertain Municipal Officer of the City of Livermore and
Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Here-
wi th, tt was read and was introduced hy Councilman Williams and on
motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by Councjlman ~ardella, and
by the following called vote was ordered placed on file: Ayes--
Councilman Andersoh, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Ander-
son; noes--none; abseat--none.
Pro:)osed Orc1Jnance l"t~:lipG. 0_alary_o_:f__JLt~__Clerk ~_ntros.~ced.
A proposed ordinace entitled, llAn Ordinance Fixing the 3al-
ary of a Certain MUDicipal Off~cer of the City of Livermore and
ReDealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Here-
wi th, tt was read and was introduced by Councilman Andel'son and on
motion of Councilman AndeTson, seconded by Councilman Williams,
and by the followi-ng called vote was ordered p.laced on file:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Resol-q,~on ~:I!.__~e Salarie s of Deputy Tax Colledto~ Etc.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Roberbs, and by the following called vote wqs adopted:
Ayes--Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absBBt--none:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3413.
ReSOlved, that the salaries of the Deputy Tax Collector,
Deputy Superintendent of Streets, and Deputy Building, Electrical,
Gas and Plumbing Inspector be and the same is hereby fixed at the
rate of $20 per month, geginning April 18th, 1944, and payable
monthly in-arrears; and ~t further
. Resolved, that all r olutions heretofore passed and adopted
affecting the salaries of' ajd deputyships and secretaryships held
by the pre~ent City Clerk be and the same are hereby rescinded as
of April l8th, 1944.
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Resolution Adopting Budget and A~proving Memorandum of Agreement for
Expenditure of t Cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Ma~
Importance.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun@
oilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adcbpted:
Ayes--Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Robe~ts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 34l4.
\vgereas, a memorandum of agreement has been presented, to be
entered into with the State of California in accordance with a
project statement for expenditure of the t/4-cen' "gas tax for the'
fiscal year 1944 allocated for streets of major imDortance other
than State highways in the City ~f Livermore; and
Whereas, the City Council has heard read said agreement in
full and is familiar with the contents thereof;
Now, therefot7e, be it n&B'ol:vedJ by the City Council of the
Ci ty of Li vermore that saLi project statement be and it is herebry-
adopted as the budget of proposed expenditures of the l/4 cent gas
tax allocated for streets of majo..'r importance other than state high-
ways, and said agreement be and the same is hereby approved, and
the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf
of said City; said agreement to be binding upon the City upon its
executmon by the authorized officials of the State.
Resolution ApDrovingJ~I~E1orandum b~ Agreement
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State Highways.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion ofCouncilmab Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; abssnt--none:
REsornTION NO. 3415.
Whereas, the state of California, t~ough its Department of
Public Works, Division of Highways, has presented a memorandum of
agreement in accordance with a project statement submitted by the
City for expenditure of the 1/4 cent gas tax for the 1943-45
biennium allocated for Stllte Higlw4Q'j.. l8d in the Ci ty of Livermore; and
Whereas, the City Council ha~\read said $greement in full and
is familiar with the contents thereof; ,
" Now, theref01le, be it resolved by the City Council of the City
of Livermore that said agreement for expenditure of the 1/1 cent
gas tax allocated for stat. Highways be and the same is hereby
approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are directed to sign the
same on behalf of said City.
Merchant Classification.
On motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman'Gar-
della, and by the follo~ing called vote, the merchant-class busi-
ness to be done byHerb~ M. Woodbury in conducting a garage at 176
East 1st street was classified as of the first class for the first
year of business: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, ROberts,
Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none. (First
license issued, No. 1251.)
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The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, G'ardella, Roberts, sild'Mayor Anderson:
no-~Counei1man.William8; abseRt~-none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3416.
Resolved, that the salary of John A. Rickers as a.policeman
of the City of Livermore be and it is hereby fixed at ~~180 per
month, commencing February lst, 1944, and payable semimonthly in
arrears.
Communication.
A letter was received from the Livermore Chamber of Commerce
in regard to reserving a parking space for the Amco Manufacturing
Go. at 1112 W. 1st street.
Adjournment.
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman
the Council, the Council then adjourned.
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Special Meeting--January 24, 1944.
A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Cha,bers at the City Hall on Monday evening, January 24th,. 1944,
in accordance with a call for the same signed by Mayor Anderson.
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardalla, Robert.s,
Williams and Mayor Anderson; absemt--none.
In re Police Salaries.
Ttwas decided to have the City Attorney draw up a resolution
tor adoption.~ at the next meeting fixing the salarybf the Chief
of Police at $225 per month, that of Officer Kelly at $210 per
month and that of Officer Rickers at $200 per month, beginning
t February 1st, 1944, and to continue as long as the present working
cQnditiar\s prevai1~
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On motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
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Regular Meeting--February 7, 1944.
A regular meetmng of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City H all on Monday ev:ening, February 7th, 1944.
The meeting was called to. order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Preaent--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; absent--Councilman Williams.
Minutes Approved.
The minutes of the last two meetings were read and on motion
of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the
following called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
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Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, and Mayor l\nderson; noes--none; absent--
Councilman Williams~
Claims Allowed.
Seventy claims, amountinG to a total of ~~5,450.39, were audited
and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of Councilman
Roberts, seconded by Councilman inderson, and by the following called
vote were allowed out of various funds and warrnts ordered drawn,
as follows: Ayes--Counci1men Anderson, Gardella, R~berts 'and Mayor
An4erson;noes--none; absent--Councilman Williams:
GENERAL FUND
3324--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police.........$99.00
3325--Kelly, Francis B.-- n n policeman. . . . . .. 95.60
3326--Rickers, John A.-- tI tI n. . . . . . . .8l.00.
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND ,
3327--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets . .45.0~
3328--Lamee, R. M.--" n street repair man . . . . . .40.00
3329--Rammussen .1esse--" " n n "..... .50.00
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3330--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . . . . 15.00
333l--Clarke, C. G.--" 11 Inspector.. . . . . . . . 66.60/
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3332-- oten, Geo. N.-- policeman . . . . . . . . . 79.00
3333--Johnson, Adolf--" fI city parks ... . . . .. 56.05
3334--Lamee, R. M.-- It "asst. general utility man. 37.00
3335--Rasmussen, Jesse--tl " general utility man . . . . 43.00
3336--3il va, Mrs. Rosie--fI fI janitor. . . . . . . . . . 12.50
3337--Callaghan, Richard M.-~salary as City Attorney. . . 103.41
3338--Clark, M. J.--salary as City Judge. . . . . . . . . .25.00
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3339--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.-,"se.1~r'1 ~s.H~aJ-tQ. Qfficer . . . . $lO.OO
3340--Fracisco, Chas. J.--sp~cial accounting. . . . . . . l5.00
334l--Hearn, F. Ray--salary as Treasurer. . . . . . . . . 16.67
3342--Jobnsonl' H . M.-- " " Pire Chief. . . . . . . . . 45.00
3343--Noon~, Mrs. Audry--tyning in City court . . . . . . .35.00
3344--Root, Dr. R. R.--salar7~~s Milk Inspector. . . . . . 56.00
3345--Still, Elmer G .--" "Ci ty IjJ_erk . . . . . . . . 76.40
3346--Still, Elmer G.--" "D!,puty Tax COllector, etc. 70.00
3347--Anderson, Harold W.--salary as Councilman. . . . . . 10.00
3348--Anderson, Roy C.-- " " " . . . . . . 10.00
3349--Gardell a, Louis-- " " It . . . . . . 10.00
3350--Roberts, Frank B.-- " It " . . . . . . 10.00
335l--Williams, J. H.-- " It " . . . . . . lO.OO
LIBRAHY PUND
3352--Harp, Mis2 Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian. . . . . .118.40
3353--Johnson, Adolf-- jan i tor service . . . . . . . . . . . ll.75
3354--Hansen, R. A.-- fuel oil. . . . . . . . . . . . .. l7.84
3355--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--library lighting . . . . . 8.41
3356--Sather Gate Book Shop--books . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.82
· STREET IMPROVEJ\flJNT FUND
3357--American Bitumuls Co.--bitumuls . . . . . . . . . . . ~1.87
3358--Pacific Coast Ag8regates, Inc.--crushed rock. . . . . 4.42
GENERAL FUND
3359--Addressograph-Multigraph Co.--repairing machine . . . l4.39
3360--Alameda Oounty Health Dept.--health examinations. . 22.00
336l--B eazell' s Drug Store--stat ionery . . . . . . .. . . 1.14
3362--California ~ater Service Co.--water for fire h~~rants120.00
3363-- " " It It II II city bidgs.. l.80
3364-- " " II " " "four parks . '. 3.00
3365-- " " II II It tI corp. yard.. .75
3366-- " " 11 It It tl R. Be' office. .75
:5367-- Carl1:sle & Cdl.,A " " " "forms.... .9.66
3368--Gladdj.ng__Bros. Mfg. Co.--sewer pipe. . . . . . . . .2l5~89
\3369--Banl{ of America, assg. .of R. M. Grana--labor on sts. 41.46
3370--Hansen, 11. A.--fuel oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.49
3371--Hansen, R. A.-- " " for Ration Board office. . . ,6.46
3372--Hatcher, Mrs. Jua.nita L.--services as Dolice matron. 2.50
3373--Kelly, Francis B.--cleaning jail . . . . . . . . . . lO.OOt--
3374--Livermore Chronber o~ Commerce--advertising Livermor0 50.00
3375--1,i vermore French T,aundry--service '. . . . . . . . . . 3.50
3376--Li vermore Hera1d--printing, etc. . . . . . .. . .. 12.82
3377--B3nk of America, assg. of Jack T. Lyons, salary
as noliceman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.29
3378--Mal1egol, I'J[rs. Alice--rent of bUilding . . . . . . . .25.00
3379--Mazzoccots Restaurant--meals for prisoners. . . .. 5.64
3380--Michelis, John R.--mileage, etc. . . . . . . . . . . lO.42
338l--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting . . . .352.63
3382--" II II " " --lighting city buildings 12.85
3383-- II "" It " --Library Park lighting. . 6.33
3384--" "ll II " --electrici ty for corp. yd. .72
3385--" "II " n --lir;hting R. B. office .. 4.39
3386-- II n" II II --gas for firepouse . . .. 2.76
3387--Paciftc Teiephone & Telegraph C0.--service for R.B. . 3.l2
3388--Peters, '-"fm. J. -- service s as po J iceman .. . . . . . . 39.55
3389--Rees, Jacnb & (jon--light bulbs, et c. . . . . . . . . . 1.65
3390--Tu.ccoli & 'Sons, L .--repairs . . . . . . . . . . . .. l.65
3391--Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co.--canopy and globe. . 7.16
3392--Wortham, B. F.--services ~s n0},iceman . . . . . . . . ~2.88
3408--Bank of America--4 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series F .2,960.00
Offi_ci_~J ~_R~2.?-Tt s .
The reports of the Clerk, Tl"easurer, Chief of ?olice, Ci ty
Judge, ,and Buildinz, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector and
the losee-leaf sheets showing the collection9 of the Tax Colle~tor,
all for the month of Jan~lary, 1944, were read and on motion of
Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were 9cc'3pted and ordered placed on file:
Ates--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor ^nderson;
noes--none; absent--Councilman V!illiams.
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O:r:?:..in~g!3_,~J-_c~~~_ins.__~ul~ Boxe_~ Adopted.
Ordinance No. _, enti tled, "An Ordi~nce jimending Ordinance
No. 200 by Adding aNew Section Thereto to 1?e Known 'as Section 198"
and Repearing Ordinance No. 245 and AI, ~dinances or 'Parts of Or-
dinances in Conflict Herewith," which ,ad been introduced at the
meeting held on January l7th, 1944, was, on mot~on of Councilman
Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the following
call ed vote, aaopted and passed: l\'yes"''''~ottn~ilmen''Am~erson,';Ga]:\-
della, 'Roberts and Mayor Anderson; 'noes--none; absent--Counctlman
Williams. Following is a printed copy of said ordinance as nublished:
Ordipa~c~~ix_~~SalarY,or Treasnuer Adopted.
Oit'clinance No.
, entitled, "An Ordinance Fixing the Salary
of a Certain Municipal Officer of _the City of Livermore, and Re-
pealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith,"
Which had been introduced at the meeting held on January l7th, 1944,
was, on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by C:ounc~lman Rob-
er~s, and by thefoliowing called vote, adonted and passed: Ayes--
Counci_l!t!-en Anderson, Gardel~a,Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; ~bsent--Councilman Williams. Following 'is a nrinted copy of
sald Ordinance No. 249 as nublished:
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Ordinance. No. ____,___, en ti tled, IIAn Ordinance Pixi ng the
Salary of a Certa.ln Mlmicipal Officer of the City of Live"'more,
and Repeallng All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Berew1. th, II which had been introdurecil at the meetin3 held on January
17th, 1944, was, on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Counc~lman Anderson, and by the follow:i.ng called vote, adopted and
passed: Ayes--Councilmen AndersoYl, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--nohe; absent--CouncilY'1an Wmlliams. Following is
a printed copy of said Ordlnance .No. 250: a'S published:
Re s 01 u t 1:. ~l?:_F_~xJ_1!:.8-~e e J:.().lJ.c ~~~_~!:t e s_!.
The following resolution was read and wqs introduced by
C0uncilman Roberts anc1 on motion of Councilmen Roberts, seconded
by Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was
adopted: Ayes--Councilmen /lnderson, Ci-ardella, Roberts arId Mayor
Anderson; noes-~none; absent--Councilman -~Tjlliams:
RESOLUTION NO. 3417.
Resolved, that, whereas, due to the shortaee of labor, it has
become necessary to increase the hours of duty of the Chief of
Police and Ser?,eant of Police of the City of1 ivermore; now, there...,
fore, be it
Resol ved, that the salary of the Chief of Pol:i.ce be and it is
hereby fixed at the rate of ~'!)225 per month, commencing February 1st,
1944, and payable semimonthly in arrears, and that the salary of
the Sergeant of Police be and 1t is hereby fixed at the rate of
~p210 per month, commencing February lst, 1944, 8.."1d payable semi-
monthly in arrears; and be it further
Resolved, that the salary of John A. Rickers as a police
officer of the City of Livermore be and it is hereby fixed at the
rate of $200 per month, commencing February 1st, 1944, and payable
semimonthly in arrears.
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The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motlon of Counctlman Cardella, seconded by
CouYlcilman Roberts, 'and by the followhng cnlled vote was f:!donted:
Ayes--Councilmen !mderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--Councllman Williams:
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RESOLUrl'ION NO. 3418.
\~ereas, the bid of the Union Oil Company of California is the
lowest and most acceptrole bid for the furnishing of the gasoline
supoly of the City of Livermore for the calendar year 1944; now,
therefore, be it '
Resolved, that the contract for the delivery of all of said
gasoline be and the same is hereby awarded to the Union Oil Company
of California; and the Mayor of the City of Livermore is hereby
authorized to sign said contract for and in behalf of the City of
Li vermore .
Connnunications.
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A letter was received from the Californla Water Co., San
Jose, replying to that of Janal~y 4th, stating that a four-inch
main would be constructed on Locust street between M and N, and
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that then the fire hydrant requested could be installed at Locust
and 0 streets. The Clerk was instruc~ed to reply that our Fire
Chief has reported that a fire hydrant is useless for pumping
purposes unless fed by two four-inch mains and to request again
'btIat a four-inch main be laid on 0 street as well as on Locust.
Letters were received from the Standard Oil C<>. of California
and the Tidewater A8sociated Oil Co., expressing regret that they
were unable to bid on the City's gasoline requirements this year,
on account of war conditions.
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A letter was received from Joe S. Muren, 8149 Berdina road,
Castro Valley, offering a bid of $45 for the City's lawn mower.
The Clerk was tnstracted to reply, that the City does not wish to
sell the lawn mower.
County R~~est~9:~o_ ~C?-~~ase ConB'ibutiox!'_.!Q.~ard
Maintenance of Rationing Board Office.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the County Board of Super-
visors requesting that, on account of the rent of the office occu-
pied by the War Price & Rationing Board having been increased by
$lO.OO,Jper month, the County's appropriation partly reimbursing the ,
City be increased by $5.00 per month.
To Write in re Census Supervisor.
The City Attorney was instructed to write to the Census Bureau,
Washington, D. C., making formal application for a special census
for the City of Livermore and inquiring whether the Census Super-
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visor at San Pablo, for instance, could also act as such here, so
as that the expense could be shared.
Resolution Canceling Tw_o Outstanding Warrants.
The following resolution was read and was, introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella ahd on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
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Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor t>nderson;
noes--none; absent--Councilman Williams:
wh~reiiSOTJJTTON NO. 34l9.
Resolved, tha~/Clty Warrants No..620, issued Octo?er 20th,
1941, and No. 1566, issued July 20th, 1942, are outstanding; and
whereas no requests have been made for the rei.ssue of said warrants;
now, therefore, be it resolved, th'lt said warrants Nos. 620 and
1566 be and they are he~eby canceled, and payment on them ordered
stopped.
Resol'!-tion _~ointing_Polic..e-.!TlB.1!-_a..n~ J~_ix~~gJ3}_s C_~l!!E..ensa~ion.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Conn-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilcnan Anderson, and by the f'olJowing called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen btnderson, Gardella, Roberts, and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--Councilman Willtams:
RESOLU'rrOlT NO. 3420.
Resolved, that B. F. Wortham be and he is her~by appointed ~
policeman of the 81 ty of 1,1 vermore at a salary of i,p170 per month,
beginning February 1st, 1944, and nayoole semimonthly in arrears.
ResC?~~ti~l!~9_~~ch?-~_~_'Q.I?-i ted St~ tes Savings Bonds.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by 80un-
cilman Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardelila, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--Councilman Williams:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3421.
Vfuereas it is the desire of this Council to invest the sum
of ~~2,960.00 in United States Savings Bonds, Series P, and
V'Jhereas the Treasurer and the Clerk of the City of Livermore
have reCOmMended said investment;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the sum of ;iS2, 960.00 be
and the same is hereby appropriated from the General Fund of the
City of Livermore for the purpose of purchasing four (4) United
States Savings Bonds, Series F, having a maturity value of
:~l, 000.00 each;
Be it further resolved that the Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer
of the City of Livermore be authorized to take all necessary and
appropriate action to nroperly complete said investment.
Communication.
Previous to the adoption of the foregoing resolution, a letter
was received from the ~easurer and the Clerk of the City of Liv-
ermore, reco~wending that the City Council invest the sum of $2,960
in the purchase of four United Ststes Savings Bonds, Series F, hav-
ing a maturity value of ~~1,000 each.
Adjournment.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Rob-
erts, and by vote of the Council, the Council then took a recess
to meet on Monday, February 2lst, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
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l1.djourned Re.e.nla~ 'Meetlng--1:<'8bruary 2l.194~.
An adjourned megular meetinG of the City Council was_ held in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Monday eiTenin~, February
2lst, 1944. The meeting was cP,11ed to order at 8:10 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; absent--Councilman Williams.
I"inutes A DDroved.
The minutes of the last
meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Gardella, seconde( by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were aY)1)roved 9.R entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
absent--Councilman Williams.
Councilman l'tilliams ~)resent.
At this point Councilman Williams arrived at the meeting.
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Com:tlunica ti ons.
A letter was received from Supervisor George P. Heliwig stating
that the Board of Supervisors at their meeting on February 8th made
an additional appropriati'n of $5.00 per month toward the rent oaid
by the City for the War Price and Rationing Board office, as re-
que s t,ed .
A letter Was received, from Frank F. Higuera apolying for ap-
pointment as a policeman. It was ordered placed on file.
A letter was received from the California Water Service Company,
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San Jose, in answer to the letter of February 8th, stating as follows:
"VIe find th8t :t t will not be necessary to make any replacement or
new installation on 0 street and also that service to one fire hy-
dran t would not justify any such addi ti 'mal installa tion."
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Ninety-Seven Claims Allowed.
Ninety-seven claims, amounting to a total of :$l,236.32, were
audited and apnroved by the Finance Committee and on motion of Coun-
cilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Ander~on, and by tre follow-
ing called vote were allowed out of v~rious funds and warrants or-
dered drawn, as follows: Ayes-- COllnciJ_men Anderson, t1ardella,
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GENERAL FUND
3393--Michelis, John R. --salary as Chief of Police......... ~~103 .00
3394--Kelly, Franc:i,g 3.-- II II Doliceman............... 99.60'
3394--Rtc.kers, JorJn A. __ II " II ............... 93.00
STREET BIPR:)VEr.'ENT FUND
3396--Clarke, C. G.--salary as S11Derinte~nent of Streets...
3397--Lamee, R. M. -- II "street repair man...........
3398--Rasmussen, Jesse--II II " II II ...........
GEjTERicTJ FUlm
339g--Bertini, Gine--salarv as sewer-far~ custodian........
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3400--Clarke, C. ',l.-- as Tns'8ector...................
340l--Doten, Geo. N.-- II II pOlicemnn...................
3402--Johnson, Adolf-- II 1/ city 0arks gardener.........
3403--Lamee, R. M.--" II flsqt. .?::eneral utility man...
3404--RasYrlussen, Jesse--" II 1/ "II ...
3405--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--sa1ary as janitor.................
LIER Af{Y FUND
3406--Johnson, Adolf-- jani tor service...................... ll.75
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3407--Wortham, B. F.--salary as ~oliceman..................
3409--Callaghan, M. G. globes nurchased for RB off.........
3410--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for RB off...................
3411--Herrick, Dr. F. Ies1ie--examinations.................
34l2--Livermore Commercial CO.--suDDlies...................
34l3--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--light'ng R. B. off.......
3414--Pacific TeleDhone & Tel. Co.--service-...............
3415-- II "" II ".--service for R. B. off..
34l6--Quali ty Autoi.)arts--supnlies.........................
34l7--Union Oil Co. of California--gaso1ine................
STREET Il\TPROVEI'ifENT F'TJIID
3418--Grana, Raymond M.--labor on streets.................. 36.32
34l9--" II"" " " .'.................35.98
VARH'US FUNl')S
3420--Collector of Internal Revenue--'?ithholding Tax....... 195.22
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Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; ebsent--none:
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40.60
50.00--
l5.00
66.60
79.00
56.05
37.00
43.00-
12.50
78.40
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l3.64
12.50
6.71
8.88
11.45
5.87
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70.88
The, followi nr; res,olution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Anderson and on motion of Counc~lman Anderson, seconded by
Counctlman Wil '_iams, and by the followin~ called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, VVilliams and T'iIayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
REsnT~JTInN Nn. 3422
Resolved by the City (jouncil of t'he C'ity of I,ivermore, that
there wi 1 be and there is hereby eRt~blished and fixed two(2)
voting nrecincts for the Durnose of holcUn:J' the General Municinal
Election, in the !';ity of Livermore, on Tuesday, the Ilth of ADril,
1944; and be it
Further Resolved: That election)recincts Nos. 1, 2, 3 and
8, of the City of Livermore, being regular election '8recincts
established for holdin3 the general State and County elect~ons,
be and they are hereby cnnsolidated into a nrecinct for the nur-
Dose of holding sa:l.d I.Tunicinal election, to be Known as Consol-
idated Voting Precinct t1A", and thnt eJection precincts Nos. 4,
5, 6 and 7, of the City of Liverrrore, being reguJar election
precincts established for holding the general state and County
elections, be and they are hereby consolidated into a nrecinct
for the DurDose of hoJding said ~.~'L'J"ltciDal election, to be 1movm
as Consolidated Votlng ?recinct "B",' and be it
Further Resolved: 'Ibat the ')olls wi 11 be l)'Jen from 7
o'clock A. M. to 7:00 o'clock 2. M. at the 'Jlaces of election;
and be it
Furtber Resolved: That the votinv: y)laces of said consol-
ide ted votinc precincts "A" and "B", be and the same are fixed
and selected, to-wit: Consolidated VotinG erecinct "A", at the
1:'!oman's Improverr.ent Club Room, ll52 V!est Fourth Street , Livermore,
California; Consolidated Voting Precinct "B", at the City Hall,
corner East First and I'~cLeod Streets, ,Livermore, California; and
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Further Resolved: That the comoensation of the election offi-
cers appointed to conduct the General Municipal Election on ~ruesday,
the 11th day of April, 1944, be and the same is hereby fixed at
$6.00 each, for his or her services in said election.
Resolution AUDointinG Election Officers.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilman rtoberts, seconded by Council-
man Garde~la, and by the following called vote was adopted; Ayes--
Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson;
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RESOLUTION NO.3423.
Resolved that the election officers to conduct the General Muni-
cipal election to be held in the Ci ty of Livermore, County of i~lameda,
State of California, on Tuesday, April ll, 1944, be and they are hereby
a~pointed and designated as follows:
For Consolidated Voting Precinct "A":
Insoector: Annie McDonald
Judge: Katie Jensen
Clerks: Bernadine P. Anderson and Lillian Johnson
For Consolidated Voting Preclnct "BII
Inspector: D. A. Smith
Judge: Ma~ ~T. Young .
Clerks: Anna M. Kel~and Maude-Burkhart
Further Resolved, that the City Clerk publish the'names of the
election board to conduct the General Municipal election in Livermore,
On April 11, 1944, together with the names of the polling nlaces of the
several precincts, in "The Southern Alameda County NewR"~ a weekly news-
paper for two issues, the last publication to be not later than April
4, 1944.
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Makes Report on JuveniJeDelinqucncy.
Deputy Probation Officer Howard Ohmart of Hayward addressed the
Council at length, giving a detail report on the local j11venile delinq-
uency situation.
Requested to Discuss Fire Hydrant I)roblem Before COl,mcil.
The Clerk was inst~lcted to send letters, to the California Water
Service Comoany, S8n Jose, requestihg the comnany to send a represent-
ative to confer with the City Council and the Fire Chief in regard to
arranging for securing installation of fire hydrants needed in the
Northern A~dition, and also to the Fire Chief, at the next meeting
of the Council.
To Notify In re Raise in Rent.
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mrs. Alice Mallegol
informing her t'hat- the Council h9s granted her the ~~10.00 per month
~ncrease in rent for her office building, beginning February 1, 1944.
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~ournment.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and by vote of the Council, the Council then adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Li vermore, California~ MAR 6 - 1944.
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, March 6th, 1944. The
, meeting was ca11ed to order at 8:10 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; absent--Councilman WilJiams.
Minutes ~roved.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilmrurr Roberts, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and by the
following called vote were apDroved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
Councilman iJilliams.
Claims Allowed.
Sixty-eight claims, amounting to a total of 'iP2,358.l5, were
audited and anproved by the Finance Committee and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the
fOllowi'ng called \Tote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
ordered drawn, as follows: Ayes--Oouncilmen Anderson, Gardella,
RoberDS and Mayor Anderson; .noes--none; absent--Counc~lman 1Milliams:
G ENE:i.AL FUND
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342l--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police . . . ~l03.00
3422--Kelly, Francis B.--" II policeman. . . . .. 99.60
3423--Rickers, John A.-- " " II . . . . .. 93.00
3424--Wortham, B. F.-- II II II . . . . .. 78.40
STREET IMPRCVENIENT FUIID
3425--Clarlce, C. G .--salary as Superintendent of streets 45.00
3426--Lamee, R. M.--" " street repair man. . . . . 40.00
342'7--Rasmussem, Jesse--" II II II "..... 50.00--'
3428--Bertini, Gine-- II II sewer-farm custodian . . . .l5.00
3429--Clarke, C. G.-- II "Inspector......... 66.60
3430--Doten, Geo. N .-- II II policeman . . . . . . . . . 79.00
343l--Johnson, Ado~f-- II II city narks gardener. . . . 56.05
3432--Lamee, R. M.-- II 1I asst. general utility man. 37.00
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3433--Rasmussen, Jesse-- general utility man . . . . 43.00.c:--
3434--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--lI II janitor. . . . . . . . . . 12.50
3435--Callaghan, Richard M.--salery a,s Ci ty Attorney. . .l03.4l
3436--Clark, T.'l. J.--salaryas City Judge. . . . . . . . .25.00
343'7--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health Officer . . . . 10.00
3438--Fracisco, Ch~s. J.--special accounting. . . . . . . l5.00
3439--Hearn, F. Ray--salary as Treasurer. . . . . . . . . 16.67
3440--Johnson, H. M.-- " " Pire ('hief . . . . . . . . .45.00
344l--Noonan, ~.~rs. Audry--t;rping and clerlce,l work . . . . 35.00
3442--Root, Br. R. R.--salRry as Milk Inspector . . . . . 56.00
3443-~Still, Elmer G.--" II City Clerk. . . . . . . 76.40
3444--Still, Elmer G.--" " Deputy Tax Collector, etc.70.00
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3445--Anderson, Harold W.--salary
3446--Anderson, Roy C.-- "
3447--Gardella, Louis';'- "
3448--Roberts, Frank B.-- tI
3449--Williams, J. H.-- "
LIBRARY FUND
3450--Harp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian. . . . . .ll8.40
345l--Johnson, Adolf--janitor service. . . . . . . . . . .1}.75
3452--American Library ASsociation--book catalog . . . . . .6.'00
3453--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--Library lighting. . . . . 4.60
3454--Sather Gate Book Shop--books . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.60
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3455--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--crushed rock. . . . .24.87
3456--Union Oil Co. of Ca1ifornia--gasoline and kerosene. 42.67
GENER,AL FUND
3457~-California Transfer Co.--cement . . . . . . . . . . . 3.84
3458--Carlisle & Co., ,A.--bookkeeping sheets. . . . . . . .14.98
3459--Diamond },~a tch 0,o.--lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
3460--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--examining prisoners . . . . . . . 15.00
346l--Fireproof Garage--repairs ~ . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.50
3462--F1exible Se~er-Rod Equlpment Co.--sewer rods . . . . .16.33
3463--Golden Rule Creamery--meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
3464--Hatcher, Mrs. Juanita L.--services as police matron. 4.83
3465--Herrick, Dr. F. Leslie--examining prisoners. . . .. 7.50
3466--Tnter-0.ity Express--subscription . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
3467--Kelly~<Francis B.--cleaning jail . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
3468--Livermore Chamber of Commerce--advertislng Livermore .50.00
3469--Livermore Commercial Co.--supplies . . . . . . . .. 3.54
3470--Livermore Herald--printing and publishing . . . . . . 5.26
347l--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of building. . . . . . . 35.00
3472--Mazzocco's Restaurant--meals for prisoners. . . .. 9.74
3473--Michelis, John R.--mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
3474--McKinnon, Wm. R., Postmaster--postal cards . . . . . 26.00
3475--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting . . . . 352.63
3476-- tI tI tI tl tt --lighting city bldgs. . . 12.72
3477--" "t1 " 11 --electricity for corp.yd. .79
3478--" t1" " tI --Library Park lighting . . 2.'73
3479-- It "" " "--electricity for sewer farml.29
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3480--' "It " --gas for firehouse . . . . 1.38
3481--Peters, \~!m. J.--services as Do]jceman . . . . . . . .ll.30
3482--Sloss & Bri ttain--globes. ............ l3.56
3483--Southern Alrumeeda County News--publishing, etc. , . .36.87
3484--Sprouse-Reitz Co., Inc.--supDlies . . . . . . . . . . 3.44
3485--Still, Elmer G.--postage stamps used . . . . . . . ." '7.97
3486--Tretzel, F. VI .--repairs to . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2.36
348'7--Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co.--clectrolier standard '78.21
3488--VJhiten, Mrs. Nona M.--servicosas police matron. . . 7.36
as Councilman . . . . ~~10.00
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Bond . Inves_tlII~nt_fJ_J;E__b_e Li~teE_E!l_~~!l_f3}l.!:'er: s RepoDD.
The Clerk was instructed to request the Treasurer to list the
City's bond investments on his monthly repor~s, hereafter.
O:tf1cial~_~__~_e.pErts .
The, reports, of the Clerk, Treasurer, Chief of Police, City
Judge, and Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector, and
the ;Loose-leaf sheets showlng the collections of the Tax Collector,
all for the month of Feb~ary, 1944, were read and on motion of
Councllman G~rdella, seconded by Counc-1lmanAnderson, and by the
following ~alled vote were accepted and ordered placed on file:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--no~e; absent--Councilman Willirons.
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To ~J_!l:.q~1T_e_,_~p._-F_e__Se_c:u!ing Bus~p.~_s_s_ ~_o_c_ayJ_on.
The ::lerk was instrurt'3r1 to VIT'i te to O'Hen C. Stevenson, in-
ql1.iring whether or not he has yet secured a business location in
the businens di_strict as required by the zoning ordinance and in
accordance with the classification of his business grqnte:"':, by the
Council on December 20th last, and if not to kindly inform the
Council ns to when he expects to secure such a lecation.
Merchant Classification Denied.
On motion of Councilman ,jnrc1ella, seconded by Counc~lman Rob-
erts, and by the following called vote, the apnlication of James
H. McDonald for a classification of the merchant-class business
to be done by him in conducting a radio-servicing shop at 808 South
J street, in his g~rage there, was denied, on account of his b11Si-
ness location not be~ng in the business district as required by
the zoning ordinance, No. 19l; Ayes--Councilmen r:mderson, Gardella,
Roberts and T,I[ayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--(~ouncilman VIil1 iams.
The Clerk was instructed to inform li:r. J./lcDonald by letter of the
Council's action in the matter.
Merahant Classification Granted.
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On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Rob-
erts, and by the following called vote, the merchent-class business
to be done by Federico Camniotti in taking contracts to do pll;l.ster-
ing work was classified as of the first class for the first year
of b'J.siness: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and
M~ryor flnderson; noes--nOne; abs ent--Councilman 1;','illiams. (First
license issued, No. l367.)
ResolE:j;i_op_i"ixJ~_C_oE1l'_e.nsa tion.
The followinG resoDttion was read and was introduced by Coun-
c~lmanAnderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by
CouncilmanG-ardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--C'ouncilmcn Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and I"I8.yor~nderson;
noes--none; 9.bsent--Councilman ra lJ..:'P1l1s:
RESOLUTION NO. 3424.
Resolved, that the salary of R. M. Lamee as street repair man
be and it is hereby fixed at the rate of ~~87 .50 per month, connnencing
~lIarch 1st, 1944, and payable semimonthly in arrears; and be it further
Resolved, that the sala~J of R. M. ,Lgmee as assis,tant general
utili ty man be and it ls hereby fixed at the rate of ~,87 .50 per
month, commencing March lst, 1944, and payable semimonthly in arrears.
Re s _~~_tJg!l_ Q.T~!l~J!lE_,_TI1J r~_ p_aJ!!L'__S i ~~ Le a. ve .
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
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cilman Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by
Councilman Gardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--Councilman Williams:
RESOlUTION NO. 3425.
Resolved, that Adolf Johnson be and he is hereby granted sick
leave for for a period of thirty days, commencing March 16th, 1944,
and during said period his compensation as city parks gardener shall
continue in full force and effect.
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Res()lu_tJ~E-_AEP_<?J~t_i.!!..g_~Police Officer Wi thout Compensation.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilmanRoberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
CouncilmanGardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--eouncilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--Councilman Williams:
RESOLUTION NO. 3426.
Resolved, that Alfred W. Petersen be and he is hereby appointed
a police officer of the City of Livermore, to serve without compensa-
tion as such Dolice officer and at the pleasure of this Council.
Communications.
A letter was received from D. F. O'Conbor, general delivery,
Livermore, applying for appointment as city parks gardene~enever
a vacancy may occur.
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A letter was received ~rom the Board of Trustees of the Liver-
more Union Hi~:h School, requesting that Alfred IN. Petersen, the
school custodian, be appointed a special policeman without pay, and
that the school 'gnounds benlaced on the regular night patrol of
the police department. The Clerk was instructed to write in reply
that these requests were bejng granted.
A letter was receibed from the California Water Service Co.,
San Jose, stating that District Manager N. C. Nutting would be
present at this meeting of the Council to discuss what is wanted
in the way df fire protection service. Mr. Nutting explained the
water company's position in the matter, but no agreement was reaChed,
and the matter was continued to the next meeting.
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Approved.
Atte.t:~~~,
May<?r.
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367
~E.Jo~~n.e9- R,e_~1-~_J:'_ M~_~!;J-pB--_-_M_aFS?l!_ gQ.L~ 944 .
An ad,;ollrned reQ:tlar meeting of the Si ty Coune'l was he ld in
the CounciJ rhambe:N! at the 8i ty H1=tll on Tffonda:y eVt9ning, March
20th,l944. The MeetinG was called to order at 8:30 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Couneilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts,
'7illiam,s and T1ffHyor r.nderson; absent--none.
Mi_n~ te s }}. J2pr()_ye~
The minunes of the last meeting '~JE're reacT and on motion of
C01','1ei lman Anderson, seconc1ecl by Goune "lman Gardella, and by the
following called vote were apDrove~ as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, ''''ardelIa, Roberts, ''all iams and 1ffp,yor Anderson; noes--
none; 8bsent--none.
!:.Lil-~ Ip_sY..!3_ctor--'_s Report.
rpne report of the Pilk Inspector for the :nonth 0fll'ebrnary,
1944, was read and on moti.0n of Councilman r~ardella, seconded by
Counc:ilman "1111iam3, and by the follo"T~ nc cal1,ed vote was ac~epted
and ordered 'Placed on fl1e: Ayes--C0nnc:ilmen Anderson, !iQrdella,
:~oh'?rts, ','Ii '.Jj, 8"18 and ::,ayor'ndersonj noeR--none j 8bsent--none.
TO!L~l te Water Com,p.any~_n_. ,~-,--~ X,l.i_l:'r--e_-_H::rcl.!'a~t_l~a_tt~.!'-.!,
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T1"e ('-c t:r Attorney ','!as instrurted tC';rr:Ue to ,:rice-?resident
r'8rl ". )1a'.l of the r'01j_fo,on~8 "r0te'~ C:;8""'V~(,(" 0('i., ;:-:an .Tose, ""e-
quest ine that he advise tre 0j t7! r;ounc{J b:r the tIme of' the nf"xt
meetln~ as to; -tts decisi:m In re---qrd to nrovidlnr: more fire hydrants
on h'iO -'Nay four-~_nC''h mn:i ns.
ClaiJ:1!.s_ !.~Jowed.
Thjrty-fcnJr clni,,:1.s, 8,Y10"J.rt'l,ng to a totAl of c~l, 647.55, were
a'J.di ted and 8.'JDro'rcrl oW t:-;e "'lr.ancr (;IJr'!f'lttee and O?:1 motion of
Councilman Willta:ns, seconded b~~ 00unc1 J.m~m FOberh'l, and by tr8
following call prl vote were D,llo71ed out of vg,rious func:ls 2nd ~"aT':'ants
Trdered drawn, as fol.lows: :~7ros--'~0u:)('~_lmen AnclArS(~r, ';ardella,
Roberts, "/llliams rmd I~Ryor~nd erson; noe s --none; absent--none:
GEFERAL l<'1!ND
~4R9--Micheli3, John R.--~alar7 as Chicf of Po"ice . .
3490--Kelly, T'rancis 13.-- fI II ')olicemen . . . . .
049l--Rick8rs, Jol'm A.-- II II " . . . . .
349S--'i!ortha,m, '2. ".__ II fI II . . . . .
Sl'REf~T 1" DT? ," 'r:.'~q--,l'T'1.' TT~TD
3493--Clarke, ~. 0.--salary 8.R ~1'Jer4nt8ndent
34D-<:'!:--Lamec, R. l'~.-- " "s trect renair
3495--Hnsmu3sen, Jesse--"" II - "
n-ENERAL -PTnE'
:"i49S--"8rtln:t, .~ ~ 'le--8a181:'7 B s sC'"!nr-f",rm CUict0'" ~a'.'1 . .
":10'7--r<J.ark8, r;. C.--snl['}~y as Tn~ne:;tor . .. ...
~49S--Doten, ('-eo. IT. __ 11 11 polir ('Y'''n . . . . . . .
349D--,Johnson, Aclo} f-- If If cl ty ::lqrks f"ardener . . . .
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3 501--Rasmus s,en, ,res se--sala ry a"l 1I
3502--S:tl va, ~1rs. ~osie-- II tI j B.Ylitor . .
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u,til:tty man. J:39.25
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3503--,Tonnson, Adolf--salary- as ,janl tor . . . . . . . . . . 9.40
STREET BTPROlni:JvIENT FFITl)
3504--Ca11a3han, J. E.--road scraper. . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
3505--American Trust Co., as<~ignee of Raymond N. Grana,
labor on streets . . . . . . . . . . . _. . .30.84
3506--SGme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.'74
350'7--Tidewater Associated Oil Co.--ge.Goline . . . . . . .147.00
C'ENERAL FtHTD
3508--Cnlifol'!lia Water _Service Co.--water for hydrants '. .121.00
3509--Srnne II 1I city bldgs.. l.05
3510--Same It II corp. yard. . '75
35ll--Same II "four parks. 3.00
3512--Same 1I 1I R. B. offlce .'75
35l3--Chevrolet Co., K. D. --suDDlie sand servic e . . . . . 28.10
3514--F1exible Sewer-Rod Equipment Co,--ba1ance rnle . . . 100.00
35l5--Hansen, R. A.--balance for fuel oil for R. B. office 3.59
35l6--Jensen, ThED .--services as ci ty parks gardener. . . 46.94
35l'7--Pacific Gas ~ Electric Co.--lighting R. B. office. 9.06
3518--Pacific Telephone (:: Telerrapg Co.--servioe . . . . . 12.25
3519--Sn!l1e " for R. B.. 6.16
3529--Elmer'1. still, assignee of Carl Buck.,-nainting pole 35.00
352l--Johnson, Adolf--refUnd for overpayment of tax . . . 32.00
VARIOUS FUNDS
3522--Collector of Internal Revenue--1f!ithholding Tax. . .1'75.48
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Re_qu~s_t_~~_t.o_ PJ_~~t!sJ3_._~~:t;:b~K~ C~l1t:t;:~ct.
The Clerk was instructed to V'Tri te to IJ. Santucci, requesting
hIm to call at the off~ce of the City tttorney within the next few
days to discusB certain matters relative to his g8rbage contract.
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Re~e_l!teA_~9- Call o_n City A tt9rney ._
1~e City Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Alvin D.
GFanger, 1'744 West 2nd street, st~ting that the City Council
wishes him to call at the office of the City Attorney In regard
to his poultry farm; also, to Frank Palsarella, statinr; the same,
to disc11SS the matter of his keeping a band of goats within the
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city limits.
Re~olutio~ R~~cindi~ Previous ResolutioI!_and
A PI!o..in ~J}!&..-,-'3J-_x_~.s_~() 1 t_c_e_ J2!j'J_c ers .
T he following resolut~on was read and was introduced by
Councilman Williams and on motion of Councilman Williams, seconded
by Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
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Anderson; boes--none; absent--none:
RESO',UTION NO. 342'7.
Resolved, that Resolution No. 3426 be and it is hereby re-
scinded; andbbe it further
Resolved, that Alfred W. Petersen, P,dolf Johnson, Mrs. Norma
D.. Huddleston, Mrs. Emily J. Thompson, Mrs. Juanita L. Hatcher and
Mrs. Nona M. Vfhiten be and they are hereby appointed p01ice offic-
ers of the Ci ty of Livermore, to serve wi tholJ.t compensation as
such police officers; ~hese"appointments to continue in effect to
December 31st, 1944, inclusive, or at the pleasure of this Council.
Res~l~t~on ApprOVing Mutual Aid Pire Plan.
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Re ~ '?.l.:'l: ~ i_ op: .A:P-9F_C?.v.:i_tl.g-1\~~t..1.!a} Ai C!._~~2:~ Pl an .
Th,e followlnc resoJ1:ttion w~s read 8>nd v:as :3_ntrecJlced by C;oun-
cilman Hoberts and on motion of (~()uj:1c~lm8.n Roberts, seconded by
Cauncilman :i-ardella, and by the followi ng cal18d vote was B,do'nted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, 1,''filliams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3428.
ReDol ved, that the Mutual '\id Fire l--'lan for Region Three, a
copy of which has been presented to this Council, be and it is
hereby approved.
F~e__CJ~1e~ t_()>_~e_por:.~___()_n. _Ex~t,poors__()_f Public PI_aces.
The Clerk was instructe'] to write to the "'ire Chief, re-
questing hi:-:n to make an inspection and report at the next Council
meeting on all places of nublic assemblage having outer doors that
oDen inward instead of outvrard, in 'riolation of city' ordinance or
state lav.r.
R~~~~~~i_o}!, _C?.f__ C_ o})._do l~c..~
The follQ1Jving resolution was read and, W"ts i ntrocluced by 60un-
cilman Williams and on motion of Councilman 11:illiams, seconded by
Councilman (}ardella, and by the followl ng cell ed vote was ado1")ted:
Ayes--Council::nen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and '1ayor
Amderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3429.
Vrhereas, in the exercise of His divine justice, Almighty God
ha! seen fit to call u;)Qn an outstanding youth in tbJ, s city to
make the supreme sacrifice for his country; and
Whereas, in the passing of Lieutenant Thomas V. Kelly, Jr.,
Livermore has lost a Y0ung man of sterlipg character, a loyal and
unselfish citizen and a brave soldier;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City Council of the
City of Livermore at a regular meeting r d on the 20th day of
II arch, 1944, while bowing to the wil1 of our good [tnd omni'8otent
God, deplore the loss that we in COlTh"non with others have sustained
in the passing of Lieutenant Thomas V. Kelly, Jr., and
Be it further resolved, that a C'0~,)Y of tr'is resoluti0n be
spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a CODY tbereof be trans-
mitted to the bereave0 parents of Lieutenant Thomas V. Kelly~ Jr., and
Be it fllrther resolved, that thts i;ouncil adjourn in resDect
to the memory of Lieutenant Thomas V. Kelly, Jr.
Ad.iC?.~r..Il1Ilent.
()n motion of r;ounc' lman l\1'1d e:r:>son, seconded by Councllrr.an Gar-
Council, the ('ouncl] then adjourned.
Approved:
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Li vermore, California, __~.~~. ~_- l~~_L._.
City Cler~.
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Re~llar Meeti~~-April 3. 194.~
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City H all on Monday evening, April 2rd, 1944. The
meeting was called to oDder at 8:30 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts
and Williams; absent-~Mayor Anderson.
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Minutes Approved.
The minutes of the last meeting were read B.nd on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by rounctlman Williams, and by the
following called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Council-
men Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Williams; noes--none; absent--
Mayor Anderson.
Mnyor Imderson Present.
At this point Mayor Anderson arrived at the meeting.
ResoJ..~_t_~on_. Makl-E:g,~p.r_<?~J._~~J_~!!-f'Er, CeIis11~ PuTIJoses.
The following resolution was read and was introduce~l by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Coun~ilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilm~m Williams, and by the followine; called vote was adopted:
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Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3430.
Resol ved, that the sum of ~~385.00 be and it is hereby ap-'
propriated from the General Fund of the City of Livermore, to
be paid to Miss Mary E. Ivins, Supervisor of the Census, as a
deposit to cover travel expenses, cost of office tabulations,
and the per diem compensation of the Supervisor; and be it
further
Resolved, that said sum be deposited in the Bank of Amer-
ica to the credit of said Miss Mary E. Ivins, to be drawn
u:oon the signatures of Miss Mary E. Ivins and Elmer G. Still,
City Clerk.
Resolution _!l-_cce.Q.ting _~ens.!!.f3 Gontract.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by
Councilman Gardella and on motion of r;ouncilman Gardella, sec-
onded by Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote
was adonted: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts,
Wflliams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
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RESOLUTION NO. 343l.
~fuereas, J. C. Capt, Director of the Census, has presented
to this Council a contract in writing for the taking of a special
sensus for the City of Livermore, and, wl- r;reas, this Council is
familiar with the terma of said contract and Rgreeable thereto;
now, therefore, be it
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371
Resolved, that t'be !'.1ayor of the r'ity of Livermore be ....nd 'he
is hereby authorized to sign said contract for and on bphalf of
the r:ity of Livermore.
Claims Allowed.
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Seventy-two claims, "'mon~i ti n~" to p, tot8,l of :33, l13. b8,'ere
mldi t8c!, and 8.pnrr,ved by the Ti'inanCerOnI'11ttee and on mot-Jon of
r;O"JYcilman '~rilliams, seconded by r;ouncil:',an Gardella, and hy the
followin;" call'?c vote were al1D'."Jec1 out of varjous fl'nds 3nd wa.rrsnts
ordered drawn, as follo"~s:
Ayes--~ouncilMen Anderson, Ga~della,
Roberts, P'il~iqJl1.s and l'!lrl.'yor !\nders')""; noes--no""e; QOSBnt--none:
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3523--1Tichelis, .John B.--sF'lary as r<h-1 ef of Polive . . .
34924--'[811;r, '5'Y'ands p.__ II II nollceman.
3525--Rickers, John A. __ " II II . . . .
3526:'-"!ortham. ,D. c~ .__ " 1I " . . .
STREET I'";>P (\~IEtrNrr ;i'UTm
3527--Clarke, C. G. --sal'1ry as ~)ur)er~.ntendent 01' Streets .
3528--Lamee, R. M.--" " street repair man . . . . .
352g--Rasnn13~;en, .Tesse--" It 1I, 1I 11.. .
r:ETT:F:" ~,L --;>TTlJD
3530--Bert:ini, 'iine-.sal~ry '18.:sewer-form CiJ 1todia~
3~31--Clarke, r<. f',. __ II II :':nrmector.
3532--'ioten, (}eo. IT.__ 1I It policeman. .
3533--oJobnson, ;\.dolf-- It II ci ty Darks .-::r> r-dener. ..
3534--Lamee, 'S. IiT.__ II It a"lst. :CF'neral utility mal' .
3;:,35--F~s'''1'11S8en, ,Tesge__1t It:-;eDC'''''gl utility m~m . .
3536--Silva, Hrs. 1?oste--" II j~,"")-~tor.
3537--C8l1~chan, ~ichQrd ".--s~lary 88 C~~y ~ttnrney . . .
3538--i-::l8rk, F. J.--salawy as "'j.ty Jixlge . .. ...
35:)9---)olnn, l),~.. P~ml~..--saJary as F83,1 th '1ffl~er .
3S40--1"r8.C'is~o, Gtas. T .--,mprial 8c8ount'1 "'3 . .
:" 541--T'Tearn, ". Ray--salJ',ry ns '1're.aS11,rer . .
::';f4,'/--Jo'hnson, F. !~.-- 1I It '~11re Cldef .
3547->--HoCln8, T'rs. r,ucry..tynl'Y1f nr(~ rlr;rlcal "Jork .. . .
0.54.1~--R()~:tf ~.)r. '!'{.. 'R.--s8.1~."Y)-:\r 8.S 7;:1.1': -:-n.snpC'tor' . . . .
7j;::45--~'~jtill, 1~}mer 'i .__ II II ,'qb~'olerl,:. .. .
;3546--::tU', ;;lY;'1er .__ II t!;("I"+:Y 'I"ly'--'olle"tor, Gte.
3547- - r\ncl8r~. on, 1.f., ro J d. tlH. _ _ 8 ~_10,Y;\T t'"'~ 3 ,'-' O'J.~'1_"'" -1 1"-~ qn . .
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'7,549--Cordpll!1, T,ouls-- . . . .
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3553--Johnson, ~dolf--jn~~t')~ 2ervice
::1554--n0yton, ,.,.,thnr T. __~'1 In" 1:)0,-.,1':2 .
::5555--F?Y1sen, 'L t .--fuel "'~1. . .
:)556--~acmil'8n ~o.--book .
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3560--Sather n~te Bobk ~hop--b~oks . . . .
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~)574--!i'lorencG' s -l:)lace--meals for prisoners . . . . . .. 2.55
3575--1-181"13en, R. A.--flJ,el oil. . . . . . . . . .. . .88.2'7
3576--Herrlck, nr. Ti'. I,cRlie--examinin,'.': prl S oner:"l . . . . . 10.00
::S577--Inde'''lPYKlent lcIDrEJhoLlSe (").--CO?, foon, . . . . . . . .. 2.72
3578--.Jenaen, 'rheo .--serVlitves as ge,rdpner . . . . . . . . . 57.22
3579--It verm0re Chamber of r;omrnerce--a~'vprt:tslng TJi vcr:"10re 50.00
3580--Li ver:t11:;re ~j1ire '')epartml':mt--rrlorterly salnries . . . .300.00
358l-_I~[',11egol, Frs. ''''~~~--rent of blc1c:. for March, 1944 . 35.00
3582--~\1all"'J's r'rill-..meals for -o1'180n8r3 . . . . . . . .. 2.'72
3583--Uorio 's In"l--" It' " . . . . . . . .. ? .05
3584--Michelis, John R.--mi1eagc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l2.88
:';585-_D~r, ific Gas ?~ Electric (;o.--strr'et lieyntL'1('; . . . . .352.63
3586--" "" " II --library Park lL"lltinZ. 9.13
358'7-- 11 II II " 11 --liC"htlnrr city bldgs. . . .l4.15
~,)588-- II "" " II --e1ect'C'Tci ty for corp. yd. .72
3589--" "" " " --gas for firehouse . . . . 1.49
3590-- Peters, 'J'Jm. J. --8erv'ic es as poll cemen . . . . . . . . 22.60
359l--Quality Auto Parts--supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.65
3S92--'1"hompson, Hrs. 5:mi1y J .--servlc8s as Dol,ice matron . . ~.36
3593--V81ley Expre'ss Co.--exnre~3sa[,e . . . . . . . . . . .. .53
~5594--Y!est:tnghouse Electric t. Hfc:;. Co.--ba19nce f!Jro electro. .59
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The folloWing resolutlon 'was read and was introduced by C:oun-
cilman 'Nilliams and on mot:i on of Councilman W:jllliaMs, seconder: by
Cm".nc';_lman Garc1ella, and by the following callen vote v!as adopted:
Ayes--Cbuncilmen Anderson,'J-arclella, RobeTts, l!!illiams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
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RESO-'-UTION NO. 3432.
Rf;sol ved, th~t Peter Silva be and he is hereby anpointed
neput:( Pmmdmaster at a compensation of ;:~1.00 per dog impound-
ed and to serve at the plea.sure of this Counctl.
O:f'ficials~B#~Ror~~
The reports of the Clerk, rhiet' of Police, 0i ty ,Tudge, and
P'J.ilcUng, Electrical, Cras snd Plur;1bing Inspector and t11e loose-
leaf sheets sllDwin~ t~e collections of the Tax Collector, all
for the month of March, 1944, were read and on motion of Coun-
cllman Ga-rdel1a, seconded b:; Councllman Anderson, and by the
follovling cl?llecl vote were accepted and ordered nlaced on file:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Sardella, Roberts, 1~rilliams and rlTayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
M~.9.E:.aE: t_'-_Q.1..a..l?_f!.~~~c_a tj. on.
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On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman
(}ardella, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class
business to be done by .Tames H. McDonald in cond,,;-1-inr, a raclio-
service shop at 245 Fast 1st street was classlfied as of the
first class for the first year of bus:iness: Ayes--Councilmen
A'nderson,'1ardella, Roberts, lNilliams and Mayor Anderson; noe's--
none; absent--none. (First license issued, No. l377.)
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On motion of r:()l:tnc'ilm811 Roberts, seconded by Gounci_lrnan ";nr-
della, and by vote of the r'ounci 1, the '''-'0'1ncil t;hen t'inlc a recess
to meet on
at 8:00 P. m.
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III vermore, CDl ifornj,a, ~p~_ J l J9_~4 ___'..
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Adjourned Regular Meeting--April 17. 1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Manday evening, April
17th, 1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:20 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts,_
Williams and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Apnroved.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Council-
men Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--none.
Claims Allowed.
Fort;y-ome claims, amounting to a total of $3,389.71 W'ere
audited and approved by the Finance COIIm1ittee and on motion of
Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of varic;us funds and war-
rants ordered drawn, 'as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gar-
della, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
none:
GENERAL FUND
3595--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police . . . $103.00
359i--Kelly, Francis B.--" If policeman. . . . .. 99.60
:559'1--Rickers, John A. --" tt If. . . . .. 93.00
55.a--Wortham, B. F.-- If tt tl. . . . .. 78.40
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3599--61ark, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets .
3600--Lamee, R. M.--" tl street re~a1r man . . . . .
'~l--Rasnmssen. ,J~~se--" rt" " .....
.' GENERAL FUND
3602--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . .. 15.00
3603--Clarke, C. G.-- tl "Inspector......... 66.60
3604--Doten, Geo. N.-- " "policeman......... 79.00
3605--Johnson, Adolf-- " "city parks gardener . . . . 58.05
~606--La.mee, R. M.-- If If asst. general utility man . 39.25
M07--Rasmussen, Jesse" "general Util1ty man . · . . 43.00---
45.00
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3608--Silvs, Mrs. Rosie--salary as janitor. . . . . . . . $12.50
LI BRA.TtY FUND
3609--Johnson, Adolf--salary as janitor service. . . . .. 11.75
,""',_,,1:'0' :" ,:f,BOND IlfTEREST.',AND REDEMPTION FUND, 1915
36l0--American Truet Co.--12 coupons . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00
36ll--Bank of America--3 Bonds and 4 coupons . . . . . . .1,550.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
36l2--Amerlcan Bitumuls Co.-~bitumu18 .......... 48.43
36l3--~~erican Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana--
labor on streets . .. 51.74
36l4--American Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana--
labor on streets . .. 48.00
GENERAL FUND
36l5-.Anderson, Mrs. Bernadine P.--seryices as election off. 6.00
36l6--Burkhart, Mrs. Maude E.-- '" " " ". 6.00
36l7--Jensen, Mrs. Katie M..- " U " ". 6.00
36l8--Johnson, Mrs. Lillian J.-- " " tf ". 6.00
36l9--Johnson, Mrs. Myrtle I.-- " " " ". 6.00
3620--McDonald, Mrs. Annie-- " " " " . ,6.00
362l--Smith, D. A.-- """". 6.00
3622--Young, Mrs. Josephine-- " " " " . ~6.00
3623--Callaghan Agency, M. E.--bonds of 4 officials . . .. 8l.25
3624--K. D. Chevrolet Co.,--supplies and service . . . . . . 8.68
3625--Diamond Match Co.,--l1xmber and nails . . . . . . . .. 5.36
3626--Easterday Supply Co., Inc.,--paper towels. . . . . .. 3.95
3627--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for Ration Board office, . . . 11.48
3628--Jensen, Theo.,--services as gardener-y . . . . . . . . 62.80
3629--Kelly, Francis B.--cleaning jail . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
3630--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,--lighting Ration Board Off. 6.84
363l--Pacitic Telephone & Tel. Co.--service .... . . . . l3.30
3632--" n "n" --service Ration Board off. 5.05
3631--Petersen & Co., Chas. H.--auditing . . . . . . . . . .l50.00
3634--Union Oil Co. of California--gasoline, etc. ..... 79.16
V ARI OUS FUNDS
3635--Collector of Internal Revenue--Withholding Tax . . . .2l9.77
otticlal.~ Reports.
The report of the Treasurer for the month of March, 1944, and
t'tM reports of the Auditor for the first two quarters of the fiscal
year were read and on motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote were accepted
and ordered placed on file: Ayes--Councilman Anderson, Gardella,
Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
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Resolution Adopting Specifications and Calling for Bids.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Williams and on motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by Coun-
cilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted: Ayes~-
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Councilman An4erson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--none:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3433.
Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Livermore
has this day filed with the City Council specifications tor the acqui-
sition of one 750-Gallon Triple Combination Pumping Engine with 200-
gallon water tank and standard equipment
Now, Cheretore, be it resolved, by the Council of the City of
Livermore that the specifications filed by the Chief of. the Fire De.',.
partment of the City of Livermore be and the same are hereby accepted
and approved and ordered filed with the Clerk ot this Council."an!
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk be and he is h~r.b,.
41rected to cause to be published for two (2) weeks a notice calling
tor bids tar furnishing one 750-gallon triple combination pumping engine
with 200-gallon water tank and standard equipment as per s,pecif,"catlons
now on,r1le in the otfice of the Clerk ot the City of Livermore. Said
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notice shall be in substantially the words and figures as follows:
NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS : . A~l proposalS shall I:Je accom-; tion pumping engine with 2oo-gal-
}<'OR ONE 75O-GALLON TRIPLE . pamed by a check. certified, by a Ion water tank and standard
COMBINATION PUMPING EN. responsilble bank, paya'ble to the equipment to be delivered f. o. b.
GIl~E WITH 2Oo-G ALL 0 N order of Elmer G. StilI, City Clerk, :u ivermore, C aIifornia. withLn
WATER TANK AND STAND. for an amount not less than (10) \ twenty (20) days after the execu-
ARD EQUIlPMENT. per cent of the aggregate of the j tion of the contract purchasing
, proposal, which check ,and the: said 750-gallon triple combination
Pursuant to Resolution passed amQunt therein mentioned shall be ,pu1TI!ph~ engine with' 200-gallon
and adopted by 'the Council of the forfeited to the City of Livermore I water tank and standard equip-
City of Livermore on April 17, if the bidder to whom the contract' ment. I
,1944, NOTl'OE ]8 HEREBY GIV- 1 is awarded fails to enter into the! All bids must be enclosed in
EN that the said City Council of contract and furnish and deliver, sealed envelopes addressed to the
the City of ,Livermore will receive the bond required as set forth in 'City Clerk of the City of Liver.
sealed bids up to 8:00 o'clock P. this notice, within ten (10) days, more and be endorsed on the en-
NI. on MONDAY, the 15th day of after being awarded said contract 'v,clope marked-"Bid for 750-gal.'
May, 1944, at the City Hall, in the At the same time of the execu: Jpn triple comlbination pumping
City of Livermore. County of Ala- t;on of the contract, the contractor engine with ZOO-gallon water tank
meda, State of California, for fur- shall execute and deliver to the. and standard equipment."
nishing one 750-gallon triple com- City of Livermore a surety com. 'to The City Co'uncH reserves the
bination pumping engine with pany bond in the sum of not less.' right to reject any and all bids
200-gallon water 'tank and stand. than one-half of the contract price .~ and Ipl'Qposals or to waive any
ard equipment as per specifica. I for the faithful performance of' technicality in any bid should
tions now on file in the office of said contract. they deem it in the interests of
the City Clerk of said City. Said 750'gallon triple combina-1he City to dQ so.
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It is further resolved that said notice be signed by the
Cit:: Clerk of said City or Livermore, and that it be published
once a week for two successive weeks in the Southern Alameda
County News, which newspaper is hereby designated for that pur-
pose.
To Inquire of Railroad Commission in re Fire Hydrant.
The Clerk was directed to send a letter to the State Rail-
road CommiSSion, San Francisco, inquiring as to what can be done
toward securing a fire hydrant at the corner of Locust and 0
streets fed two ways by at least four-inch mains, in order to pro-
vide'needed fire protection for the many new dwellings recently
erected in that Vicinity.
Sort-Drin~ Permit Granted.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Gardella, and by the following called vote, a permit to obtain a
license to sell soft drinks, etc., at the Palm Ball Room was grant-
ed, upon application, to Robert VonTerach and James V. Guider:
Ayes--Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
TaxicaaPermit Granted.
On motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman
Gardella, and by the following called vote, a written permit was
ordered issued to Buford Glass, under Section 17 of Ordinance No.
233, for standing a passenger-carrying automobile or~/'street in
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Councilman Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
To Inquire in re Taxicab Licenses in Other Cities.
The ~lerk was instructed to write to the City Clerks of
Hayward and Pittsburg, inquiring as to the business 'licenses
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charged in their cities for automobiles carrying passengers tor hire.
Communications.
A letter was received from the Board of Trustees ot the Livermore
Free Library stating that at a meeting held on April 1st, 1944, a reso-
lution was unanimously adopted fixing the salary of the Librarian at
$150 per month, beginning April lat, 1944.
A letter was, received from Warren W. Davison, Retail Merchants
Association, complain~ng about the charges made for gargage collections.
The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Davison and also to San-
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tucci & Diodati, requesting them and the members of the Association to
be present at the next meeting of the Council to discuss the whole matter.
Police Application.
An application tor appoint~~nt'!.as a policeman was recei ved from
H. B. Little, 585 South Livermore avenue, and reterred to the Chief of
Police.
~ournment.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Williams,
and by vote of the Council, the Councl1,thentook a recess to meet on
Tuesday, April
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~ourned Regular Meeting--April 18. 1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council WaS held 1n the
Council Chambers at the City Hall on Tuesday evening, April 18th, 1944.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Preaent--Councilmen An4erson, Gardella, Roberts,
Williams and Mayor Anderson. absent--none.
Resolution Thanking Chamber of Commerce.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council-
man Williams, and by the following called vote was adopted; Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor Anderson;
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RESOLUTION NO. 3434.
VWhereas, a special census in the City of Livermore has been
completed today indicating an increase in the population of the
City of Livermore; and
Whereas, the taking of said census and its successful results
are attributable in a great measure to the splended cooperation of
the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Livermore; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Livermore is very
grateful ror this splendld cooperation,
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that this Council ~blicly
express its thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for the splendid
work done in bringing the census to a successful conclusion; and
Be it further resolved, that a copy of this Resolution be
sDread upon the minutes of this me(ting and a copy thereof for-
warded to the Chamber of Connnerce.
Resolution Thanking Local N~wspapers.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Couneilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3435
vVhereas a special census in the City of Livermore has been
completed today indicating an increase in the popUlation of the
City of Livermore; and
Whereas the taking of said census and its successful results
are a~tributable in a gre~t measure to the splendid cooperation
of thJ\~ewspapers of the City of Livermore in giving publicity to
said census; and
Whereas the City Council of the City of Livermore is very
grateful for this splendid cooperation,
Now therefore, be it resolved that this Council publicly
express its thanks to the Livermore Herald and the Southern Alameda
County News tor the splendid work done by both newspapers in bring-
ing the census to a successful conclusion; and
Be it further resolved that a copy of this Resolution be snread
upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof forwarded to
both newspapers.
Election Returns Canvassed.
The election returns for the recent municipal election were
opened and canvassed for both precincts and including one absent
voter's ballot.
Resolution Declaring Results of Election.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Ooun-
cilman Williams and on motion of Councilman Williams, seconded by
Councilman Gardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts, Williams and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3436.
Whereas, a general municipal election was held and conducted
in the City of Livermore, on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, 1944,
as ?eguired by law; and
Whereas, it aDpears that notice of said election was duly and
legally given, that voting precincts were properly established,
that election officers were appointed and election supplies furn-
ished, and that in all resoects said election was held and con-
ducted and the votes cast thereat received and canvassed, and the
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required by the general laws of the State of California governing
elections in Cities of the fifth and sixth class; and
Whereas, the Council of the said City of Livermore met at the
Council Chambers thereof on Tuesday, the 18th day of April, 1944,
to canvass the return of said election and install the newly elec-
ted officers, and having canvassed said returns, the Council finds
that the number of votes cas>>, the names of the )ersons voted for,
and other matters required by law, to be~ereinafter stated, now,
therefore, 0~
Be it resolved, determined and dee1ared as follows: ~I
That said regular general municipal election was held and con- I I
ducted in the City of Livermore, on Tuesday, the 11th day of April,
1944, in time, form and manner as required by law; and
Be it further resolved, determined and declared, that there were
two (2) voting precincts established for the purpose of holding said
election, consisting of a consolidation of the regular election pre-
cincts established for holding the last general State and County elec-
tions as follows:
Consolidated voting precinct "Atl comprising State and County pre-
cincts numbers one (1), two (2), three (3), and eight (8), of the City
of Livermore. '
Consolidated voting precinct "B" comprising State and County pre-
cincts numbers tour (4), five (5), six (6) and seven (7), of the City
of Livermore.
That the whole number of votes cast in said City of Livermore was
6l9; and
Be it further resolved, determined and declared that the names of
the persons voted for, the offices for which they were voted, together
with the whole number of votes which they received in the entire City
of Livermore, are as follows:
Office
voted
for
Councilman,
full term
lUX,F. BARTHOLOMEW "
J. M. SIKES "
SCATTERING "
ELMER G. STILL Clerk, lull
term
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Names of
persons
voted for
FRANK B. ROBERTS
SCATTERING
F. RAY HEARN
Treasurer
tull term 287 239 1 52l
SCATTmING tl 1 0 () 1
Be it further resolved, determined and declared, that at the said
general municipal election held in said City on Tuesday, the 11th day
of April, 1944, the following persons were elected to the respective
offices for the terms stated and until their successors are duly elected
and qualified, 8. follows: ~
FRANK B. ROBERTS was elected Councilman for the ful~t;erm of four
years;
MAX F. BARTHOLOMEW was elected Councilman tor the full term of four
years;
ELMER G. STILL was elected Clerk for the full term of four years;
and
F. RAY HEARN was elected Treasurer for the fullterm of four years.
Be it further resolved, determined and declared, that the Clerk
shall enter on the records of this COuncil a statement of the result ot
the said election, showing:
1. The whole number of "totes cast in said City of'Ltvermore;
2. The names of the persons voted for;
3. The office which each person was voted for;
.. The'DUmber of votes given at each precinct to each of such
persons; and' ,
5. The number of votes given in said City of Livermore to each of
such persons, the term tor Which they were elected. '
Be it further ~olved, determined and declared that the Clerk
shall i~~ediately me and deliver to each of such persons elected a
certificate of elec on, .tgbed by him and duly authenticated; he shall
also impose the constitui:ional oath of office and have them 8ubscri,bed
thereto and .tile the same in his office, whereupon they shall be i.-
ducted into their respective offices to which they have been elected.
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MJournment.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Anderson, and by the following called vote, the Council then ad-
journed sine die: Auea--Councilmen Anderson, Roberts, Gardella,
Williams and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent,.-none.
Newly Elected Officials Sworn In.
The new),. elected City Clerk was then sworn in, and he in turn
sworn in the two newly elected Councilmen and delivered certifi-
cates of election to them. The newly elected Treasurer was not
present and was sworn in the next day.
New Council Convenes; Mayor Chosen.
The C~erk then called the new Council. to order, a,1Xla ~oll,oall
shewed all>five members present--Councilmen Harold W. Anderson, Roy
C. Anderson, Max F. Bartholomew, Louis Gardella and Frank B. Roberts.
Upon nominations for Mayor bang called for, Councilman Gardella
nominated Councilman Harold W. Anderson, and the nomination was
seconded by Councilman Roberts. Then Councilman Roberts moved that
nominations for Mayor be closed; Councilman ao~,c. Anderson sec-
onded the motion, which was carried by acell.amation, with no votes
against the motion, and the chairman declared Councilman Harold
w. Anderson to be elected Mayor.
Gavel Presented to Mayor.
At this point President Arthur Henry of Livermore Chapter,
California Scholarship Federation, presented to Mayor Anderson a
walnut gavel and stand on behalf of the local Chapter.
To Attend League Meeting.
The Clerk was instructed to make reservations by telephone
for eight City of Livermore officials to attend the dinner meeting
of the East Bay Division of the League of California Cit~e. at the
Claremont Hotel in Berkeley on Friday evening next.
!2J ournmen t.
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Gar-
the Council then adjourned.
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City Clerk
Mayor.
Livermore, California, MAY ~44
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Regular Meeting--May 1. 1944.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, May 1st, 1944. The
meeting was called to order at 8:10 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Approved.
The minutes of the last two meetings were read and on motion
.of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were a9proved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--
none.
To Write in re Taxicab-Regulating Ordinances.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the City Clerks of Santa
Cruz, Stockton, San Jose , Tracy, Hayward, Pi ttsburg, Salinas" Watson-
ville and Monterey, inquiring as to whether these cities have any
ord!.nances regulating or restricting the number. of taxicabs that may,
be licensed to operate.
Claims Allowed.
8eYenty-f1ve claims, amounting to a total of $2,616.63, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of Council-
man Roberts, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and by the following
called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants ordered drawn
as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Andersoh, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; aoew--none; absent--none:
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GENERAL FUND
3636--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police . . . . . $l03.00
3637--Kelly, Francis B.-- It It oolieeman . . . . . . . .. 99.60
3.S.38--Rickers, John A. __. tt tt'" tt . . . . . . . . . 93.00
, ".';.:c fI r. ''?'.. -- STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3639--Clar~e, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets. . .
3640--Lame,e, R. M.-- tt " street rep,air man . . . . . . .
364l--Rasmaussen, Jesse--" "tt , "... . . . .
GENERAL FUND
3642--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . . . . .
3643--Clarke, C. G.-- tt tt Inspector. . . . . . . . . . .
3644--Doten, Geo. N.--" "policeman..........
3645--Johnson, Adolf--" "city parks gardener. . . . . .
3646~_Lamee, R. M.-- " " asst. general utility man ..
3647--Rasmussen, Jesse tt tt general utility man. . . . . .
3648--811 va, Mrs. 'Rosie It It janitor . . . . . . . . . . . .
3649--Callaghan, Ri,chard M.--salary as C1 ty Attorney. . . . .
3650--Clark, M. J.--salary as City Judge. . . . . . . . . .
365l--Dolan, Dr. raul E.--salary as Health Officer . . . . .
3652--Fracisco, Chas. J.--special accounting. . . . . . . .
3653--Hearn, F. Ray--salary as Treasurer . . . . . . . . . .
3654--Johnson, H. M. -- tt "Fire Chief .. . . . . . . .
3655--Kelly, Francis B.--cleaning jail. . . . . . . . . . ..
3656--Noonan, Mrs. Audry--typing and clerical work. . . . .
45.00
43.75
50.00-
15.00
66.60
79.00
58.05
39.25
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103.4l
25.00
lO.OO
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18.33
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3657--Root, Dr, R. R.--salary as Milk Inspector . . . . . $56.00
3658--Still, Elmer G.--" "City Clerk. . . . . . . 96.40
3659--Still, Elmer G.--" "Deputy Tax Collector . . 50.00
3660--Anderson, Harold W.--salary as Councilman . . . .. 10.00
366l--Anderson, Roy C.-- " " " . . . . . 10.00
3662--Gardella, Louis.... " It tt . . . . . 10.00
3663--Roberts, Frank B.-- It fl tI . . . .. 10.00
3664--Willlams, J. H.-- tt " tt . . . .. 10.00
3665--Bartholomew, Max F. " " " . . . .. 5.00
LIBRARY FUND
3666--Harp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian . . . . .
3667--Johnson, Adolf--janitor service . . . . . . . . . .
3668--Dayton, A. D.--binding books . .. . . . . . . . . .
3669--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil. . .. .. . . . . . . . . .
3670--Pacific Gas & Electric Co . 1ib~ary ~lghti~g. . . .
367l--Pony Express Courier--subscriotion for Library. . .
3672--Sa ther Gate Book Shop--books.',; . . . . . . . .. .
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3673--Bacon Co., Edward R.--parts for grader. . . . . ...
3674--California Transfer Co .--cemen t . . . . . . . . .'.
367S--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc. _,.,.,.,.. . . . . .
GENERAL FUND
3676--GardellaL Mrs. Camille V. services as enumerator.. 26.75
3677--Maciel, Mrs. Beatrice B.-- tI tt " . . 35.60
3678--Me llo, Mrs. Mari e H.... " tI tI .. 21.95
3679--Pavert, Mrs. Margaret Co.--" " " .. 34.50
3680--Polomoni, Mrs. Katherine P.__t1 " " .. 18.75
368l--Streitz, Mrs. Charlotte R.-" " " " . . 43.55
3682--Anderson, Harold W.--travellng expenses. . .. .. 16.00
3683--Beazell's Drug Store--supp1ies . . . . . . . . ... 1.13
3684--Callfornia Transfer Co.--cement ... . . .. .. .77
'36SS--Callaghan Agency, M. E.--police car insurance. ... 52.00
3686--Canziani, Mrs. Leontine--services as police matron. 4.68
3687--Carlisle & Co., A.--election supplies. . . . . .. . 67.29
3688--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--exam~ning orisoners. . . . .. . lO.OO
3689--Johnson, Ralph P.--services as policeman. . . _.. . 93.20
3690--Keuffel & Esser Co.--repairlng tape line. . . ... r.7l
369l--Livermore Chamber of Commerce--advertising Livermore 50.00
3692--Livermore Herald--printing . . . . . . . . . . ... 56.31
3693--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of bldg. for April,1944. 35.00
3694~-Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners . . . . . . . ... ll.28
3695--Michelis, John R.--mileage . . . . . . . . . . .. . 16.03
3696--Pacific ~as & Electric Co.--street lighting. . .. .352.63
3697-- It "" n ".__ Library Park lighting. 4.68
3698--" If II "It .__ lighting RecreationPark 3.86
3699--" "" " fI.__ lighting city bldgs... 13.47
3700--" fI" fI It.__ electricty for corp. yd. .72
3701-- If If It fI fI.__ electricty for sewer farm 3.60
3702-- fI "" fl ".__ gas for firehouse. . . .. 1.26
3703--Patrick & Moise-F~inker Co.,--rubber stamp. .. . . .. 4.52
3704--Peters, Wm. J.--eervices as policeman. . . .. . . ..29.10
3705--Rasmussen, Jesse--ser. as custodian at Recr. Park. .. 6.40
3706--S11va, Peter--pound fees.--. . . . . . . . . . . . ..12.5Q
370'7--Southern Alameda County News,--publishing. . . . . . 14.61
3708--Thompson, Mrs. Emily J.--services as matron. . . . . 17.70
3709--Tuccoli & Sons, L.--repairing. . . . . . . . . . . . l2.ll
37l0--Wortham, B. F.--salary as policeman. . . . . . . . . 78.40
l30.40
ll.75
1.25
5.84
3.52
6.50.
13.47
4.37.
l8.97
4.61
Officials' Reoorts.
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The reports of' the Clerk, Chief of Police, City Judge,
and Building, Electrical, Gas ard olumbing Inspecto" and the
loose-leaf sheets showing the collections of the Tax Collector,
all for the month of April, 1944, were read and onrLotion of Coun-
cilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the follow-
ing called vote were accepted and ordered placed on file: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
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Resolution Canceling Duplicate Warrant.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Gardella, and by the following called vote Was adopted:
Ayes-.Councilmen, Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Ma10r
RESOLUTION NO. 3437.
Whereas, warrant No. 3409, dated February 21, 1944, in the sUM of
$~ez. paYable- tD the order bt M. G'.' mallaghan, was issued in error ~
and,shbu2d be canceled; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that said warrant be and it is hereby canceled.
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Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
Proposed Ordinance Amendlng License Ordinance Introduced.
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A proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 200 by Amending Sections 17 and 44 Thereof and Repealing All
Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith," was read
and was introduced by Councilman Gardella and on motion of Council-
man Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the following
called vote was ordered placed on file: Ayes--Gouncilmen Anderson,
Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
abs en t--none.
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Resolution,:'vAdopting Plans and Specifications tor street Work.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Counoilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3438.
,Resolved, by the C!ty Council of the City of Livermore, that
the plans and specifications for the resurfacing of East avenue
and a por~ion of East 4th street, prepared by Wallace B. Boggs,
Civil Engineer, be. and they are hereby approved and adopted.
To Write in re Pension Plan.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the League of California
Cities for informatl~n in regard to establishi;ng":a retirement pension
plan tor the City employees and the cost of buying into the State
pension tiand.
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The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council-
man Anderson, and by the following ealled vote was adopted: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Ander.
son; noes--none; absent--none:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3439.
Resolved, that Ralph P. Johnson be and he is hereby appointed
a police officer of the City of Livermore, to serve at a compensa-
tion of $l70 per month, beginning May l,t, 1944, and to serve
during the pleasure of this Council; and be it further
Resolved, that Jesse Rasmussen be and he is hereby appointed
a police officer of the City of Livermore, to serve without com-
pensation as such police orficer and until January lst, 1945, or
at the pleasure of this Council.
Merchant Classification.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class
businessto be done by the Livermore Kiddy Shop in conducting
an infants' wear and toy shop at 1150 West 1st street was class-
ified as of the third class for the first year of business: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes-...none; absen t--none. (Firs t license is sued, #1439.]
Census Supervisor's Report.
Letters were received from Miss Mary E. Ivins, Supervisor of
the Special Census, reporting that a preliminary count of the re-
turns for the city showed the population to be 3,622 on April 6th,'
1944, as compared with 2,885 on April lst, 1940; also giving an
itemized account of the expenses, including the amounts due the
six enumerators.
Ad j ournmen t .
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Bartholomew, and by vote of the Council, the Council then took a
recess to meet
15th, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
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Adjourned Regular Meeting--May 15. 1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Counell was held in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Monda~' evening, May '15 ,th,
1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 o'clock.
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Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Approved.
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The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the
following called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
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Artderson, Bartholomes, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; absent--none.
Five Bids Rece~ved for Fire Engine.
This being the time set for receiving bids for a fire engine,
the Clerk reported that five such bids had been received, and these
were opened and read and found to be as follows:
From the Mack International Motor Truck Corporation--$9,408.00.
From the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corporation--$9,l50.00, less 2%
cash in 30 days. From the Seagrave Corporation--$8,900.00, less 2%
cash in 30 days. From the Peter Pirsch & Sons Co.--$9,24l.00, less
2% for cash 10 days after acceptance. From the Buffalo Fire Appli-
ance Cor~oration--$lO.lOO.OO, less 2% for cash in 30 days.
The awarding of tlle contract was laid over to the next meeting.
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In re Employment of Police Matrons~
The Clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Emily Thompson, in-
forming her that the Council has decided that she should be Chief
treating all impartially.
Police Matron and that all of the matrons would be called in turn,
Thirty-seven Claims Allowed.
Thirty-seven claims, amounting to a total of $l,7l0.0l, were
audited and apDroved by the Finance Committee and on motion of Coun-
cilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the fol-
lowing called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
ordered drawn as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
.ALCOHOLIC BEVE'-,1AGE LIC~iNSE FEES FUND
37ll--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police.........$l03.00
37l2--Johnson, Ralph p.--" "policeman............... 8l.00
37l3--Kelly, Francis B.-- tI It " ............... 99.60
37l4--Rickers, John A.-- " It It ............... 93.00
STREET P'PROVEMENT FUND
37l5--Clarke C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets....
37l6--Lamee, R. M.-- tf "street repair man............
37l7--Rasmussen, Jesse--It It " fl tt,............
GENER,\L FUND
37l8--Bertini, Gine--salary as' sewer-farm custodian........
37l9--Clarke, C. G.-- " "Inspector...................
3720--Doten, Geo. N.-- tt "policeman...................
372l--Johnson, Adolf-- tI It city parks gardener.........
3722--Lamee, R. M.-- It n aS3t. general utility man...
3723--Rasmussen, Jesse--" tt general utility man.........
3724--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--" tI janitor.....................
LIBRARY FUND
3725--Johnson, Adolf--janitor service...................... ll.75
3726--American Trust Co., assignee of Mrs. Maxine Worth.... 24.50
STREET IMPROVEMENT ~JND
Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana.....
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3728-- II
3729-- tI
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45.00
43.75
50.00--
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66.60
79.00
58.05
39.25
43. 00-,
12.50
54.14
52.08
78.58
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3730--Union Oil Co. of California--gasoline..................$78.30
GENERAL :B'"'UND
373l--Addressograoh-Mul tigraph (:orp., --plates.......... ... ... . l.52
3732--California Water Service Co.,--water for fire hydrants.123.00
3733--. " " ".,--" "city bldgs.... 1.50
3734--" " " ft.,__" "four parks.... 3.00
3735-- If If " ".,__" "corporation yd. .75
3736-- ft " " ".,--" "Ration Bd.oft.. .75
3737--Callaghan Agency, M. E.--automobile insurance...........12~37
3738--Carlisle & Co., A.--assessment roll binder..............l3.05
3739--Chevrolet Co., K. D.--supplies and service..............33.95
3740--Fiorio, Frank--six blankets.............................37.93
3741--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil.................................l6.9l
3742--Highland Alameda Co. Hospital...tor..exam1~at1Q~a......... 9.00
3743--Jensen & Son--supplies.................................. 1.54
3744--LivermoreCommercla~ Co. ,--suT)plies.................... .37.59
3745--Pacific Coast Bld'f'Officials Con.,--annual dues........25.00
3746--Qua11ty Auto ?arts,--supplies...........................30.9l
VARIOUS FUNDS
3747--Collector of Internal Revenue--Withholding Taz.........233.l4
Police Application.
An application for appointment as police was received from
John J. Smith, 1669 South M Street. It was referred to the Chief of
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To Send CenBus Returns.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the State Motor Vehicle
Depa.rtment and the State Highway Department of the new census re-
turns of the City.
To Write in re State Retirement System.
The Clerk was instructed to write to Earl Chapman, Secretary,
California State Employees' Retirement System, Office Building No.1,
Sacramento, for information concerning the procedure and costs of
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joining the State Retirement System.
In re Census Returns.
The official census returns for the City were received from
Director of the Census,J.;.~C. Capt, as of April 6th, 1944, as follows:
Both sexes
~ Female
Total population........ 3,622
White.............. 3,613
1,648
l,642
1,974
1,971
Negro.............. None
Other races..........
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Dwelling units, 1,122; occupied, 1,112; vacant, 10.
Petition for Street Oiling.
A petition signed by Owen R. Vick and fourteen other resident.
of the vicinity of Pine, Locust, Elm, North N and North 0 streets,
requesting-that the street~ there be oiled.
Resolution Canceling Warrant.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
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cilmanRoberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Gardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
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Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3440.
Resolved, that warrant No. 3673, dated May lst1 19~4., payable
to the order of Edward R. Bacon Co., in the sum qf ~4.3~. be and the
same is hereby canceled.
Treasurer's Report.
The Treasurer's report for the month of April, 1944, was re-
ceived and read and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was ac-
cepted and ordered placed on file: Ayes--Counc1lmen An~erson,
Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
absent--none.
Ordinance Changing Taxicab and Skating Rink Licenses Adopted.
Ordinance No.
, entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordi-
nance No. 200 by Amending Sections 17 and 44 Thereof and Repealing
All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith," which
had been introduced at the last previous meeting, was, on motion of
Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and by the
following called vote adonted and passed: Ayes--Councilmen Ander-
son, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
absent--none. Following is a printed copy of said Ordinance No. 251:
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~ourned Regular Meeting--May l7. 194~
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held in the
Counpil Chambers au the City Hall on Wednesday. evening, May 17th, 1944.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and
Mayor Anderson; absent--Councilman Bartholomew.
Resolution Awarding Contract for Fire Engine.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council-
man Garde~a, and by the following called vote was adopted: Ayes--
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Council~ Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
absent--Councilman Bartholomew:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3441.
Whereas, this Council on the 17th day of April, 1944, ordered the
Clerk to advertise for bids for one 750-gallon triple-combination pump-
ing engine with 200-gallon water tank and standard equipment in accord-
ance with specifications therefor prepared by the Chief of the Fire
Department of the City of Livermore; and
Whereas, Mack-International Motor Truck Corporation bid of $9,408
is the lowest most satisfact,ory proposal; ~
Now, 1herefore, ge yt' ~esolved, that the contract for furnishing
one 750-ga~10n tripl~-~omb1nation pumping engine with 200-gallon water
tank and standard equipment as per said specifications be and the same
is hereby awrrrded to Mack-International Motor Truck C0rporation; end
Be It t',:,rther ;R"esolved that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
directed to prepare the proper contract and the Mayor of the City or
Livermore be and he is hereby authorized to sign said contract for and
on behalf of the City of Livermore upon the presentation and aDproval
of the bond presented by sat d Mack-International Motor Truck Corpor- 0'
ation tor the faithful performance of said contract in the sum of '
$4,704 within ten days after the 17th day of May, 1944.
Resolution Adopttng Budget and Aoproving First Supplemental Memorand'UllJ
or Agreement tor Expenditure of 1/4-Cent Gas Tax Allocated
For Streets of Major Importance.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Gardella ahd on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Coun-
cilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted: Ayes--
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MAY 29 1944
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Counci~en Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; absent--Councilman Bartholomew:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE ADOPTING
BUDGET AND APPROVING. FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT'
FOR EXPENDITURE OF 1/4-CENT GAS TAX ALLOCATED FOR STREETS OF
MAJOR IMPORTANCE.
Whereas, a first supplemental memorandum of agreement has been
presented, to be entered into with the State of California in ac-
cordance with a pro~eBt statement for expenditure o~ the i-cent gas
tax for the fiscal year 1944 allocated for streets of maj .,'t' im-
poraance other than State highways in the City of Livermore;' and
Whereas, the City Council has heard ~ead said agreement in
full and is familiar with the contents thereof;
Therefore, be it resalved by the City-Council of the City of
Livermore that said project state~ent be and it is hereby adopted
as the bUdget of proposed expenditures of thex;.-cent gas tax allo-
cated for streets of major importance other tban State highways,
and said agreement be and the same :1.s hereby approved, and the
Mayor .and the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf
of said City; said agreement to be binding upon the City upon its
execution by the authorized officials of the State.
Adopted this 17th day of May, 1944.
~ournmen t.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman
Anderson, and by vote of the Council, the Council then took a recess
to meet on ~MondaY. MaY:_~at
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~ourned Regular Meeting--May 29. 1944.
An adjourned regula~ meeting of the City Council was held in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, May 29th,
1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Bartholomew, Roberts and
Mayor Anderson; absent--Councilmen Anderson and Gardella.
Minutes Approved.
The m::inutes of the la~tlngt,'were
Councilm~ Roberts, seconded by Councilman
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Bartholomew, andby the
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followin.1 called vote were- approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Bartholomew, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
Councilmen Anderson and Gardells.
Resolution Approving Contractor's Bond.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
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Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was adopted:
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none; absant--Councilmen Anderson and Gardella:
RESOLUTION NO. 3443.
Resolved, that the bond of the Mack-Internationel Motor Truck
Corporation as principal, with the United States Guarantee Company,
a corporation, as security, in favor of the City of Livermore, in
the penal sum of $1,404.00, for the faithful performance of a con-
tract made by said principal with the City of Livermore, be and the
same is hereby approved.
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Communications.
An application for. appointment as a policeman was rece~ved from
Edward Caton, 1148 2nd street, Hayward, and referred to the Chief
of Polic e.
A letter was received from the Board of Administratibn~ State
Employees' Retirement System, Sacramento, enclosing Form l09, for
use in requesting, as provided in Section 58b of the State Employees'
Retirement Act, a quotation of the approximate contribution required
of the City if it participates in the Syatem. It was laid over to
the next meeting.
Six copies of a press release giving the results of the recent
special census of the city of Livermore were received from Director
of the Census J. C. Capt. Copies were ordered given to the local
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newspapers. The reports shows the increases since the 1940 census
to be as follows: White males. 200; white females, 531; nonwhite
males, 3;: ' nonwhite females, 5:f'.occupied dwelling units, l75;
population per unit, from 3.08 to 3.26; decrease in vacant dwelling
units, from 43 to 10.
To Write in re Business Licenses on Amusement Arcades.
The Clerk was instructed to wr:tte to the City Clerks of Oak-
land, Sanpa Cruz, Vallejo and Stockton, inquiring as to the amount
of business license charged in those cities for amusement arcades.
Meeting Room to be Kept Locked Nights.
It was ordered that the Council Chambers be kept locked at
night hereaf'ter.
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On motion of
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Council, the Council then adjourned.
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Regular Meetlng--June 5, 1944.
A regular meeting of the City CouncLl was held in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Monday even~ng, June 5th, 1944. The
meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
~oberts and Mayor ~~derson; absent--none.
Minutes Approved.
The minutes of the last meeting were -read and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and by the fo~-
loWing called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen An-
derson, Bar'tholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; absent--none.
Claims Allow6d.
Seventy-nine claims, romounting to a total of :'3,710.06,
were audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of
Councilman Anderson, seconded by CouticilmanGardella, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
ordered drawn, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bar~holomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FEES FUND
3748--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police. . . . $l03.00
374~--Kelly, Francis B.--salary~s policeman. . . . . .. 99.60
3750--Johnson, Ralph p.-- "," tl . . . . . .. 8l.00
375l'--Rickers, John A.-- tl tl tI . . . . . .. 93.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
3752--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of streets. 45.00
3753--Lamee, R. M.-- Jt It street repair man . . . . . . 43.75
3754--Rasmussen, Jes se..-" tt " tt tl-...... 50.00 ~
GENERAL FUND
3755--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . . . . 15.00
3756--Clarke, C. G.-- tt n Inspector. . . . . . . . . . 66.60
3757--Doten, Geo. N.-- It "policeman.......... 79.00
3758-..Johnson, Adolf-- " tt city parks gardener. . . . . 58.05
3759--Lamee, R. M.-.. tt tt asst. general utllity man . . 39.25
3760-..Rasmussen, Jesse--tt " general utility man . . . . . 43.00
376l--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--salary as janitor. . . . . . . . . l2.50
3762--Callaghan, Richard M.--salary as City Attorney. . . .103.41
3763--Clark, M. J.--salary as City Judge. . . . . . . . . . 25.00
3764--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health Officer . . . . . 10.00
3765--ITearn, F. Ray--salary as Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
3766--Johnson, H. M.-- " " Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . 45.00
3767--Kelly, Francis B.--cleaning jail . . . . . . . . . .. 8.00-
3768--Noona, Mrs. Audry--typing and clerical work in court . 35.00
3769--Root, Dr. R. R.--salary as Milk Inspector . . . . .. 56.00
3770..-Still, Elmer G.-- tt tt City Clerk. . . . . . . . 126.40
377l--Still, Elmer G.-- " " Deputy Tax Ccllector, etc. 20.00
3772--Anderson, Harold W.--salary as Councilman .. . . . . 10.00
3773--Anderson, Roy C.-- ft" " . . . . . . 10.00
3774--Bartholomew, Max F.-- tt" " . . . . . . 10.00
3775--Gardella, Louis-- "" tt . . . . . . 10.00
3776--Roberts, Frank B.-- ft" " . . . . . . 10.00
LIBRARY FUND
3777--Harp. Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian . . . . . . l30.40
3778--Johnson, Adolf--janitor service . . . . . . . . . . . ll.75
3779....Dayton, A. D.--binding books . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.85
3780--Gaylord Bros., Inc.--supplies . . . . . . . . . . .. 49.66
378l--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.46 '\
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3782--Pacif1e Gas & ~lectricCo.--Library lighting. . . . .$3.45
3783--Sather Gate Book Shop--books . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.99
SEWER BOND SINKING FUND OF 1925
3784--American Trust Co.--l8 coupons. . . . . . . . . . . 247.50
3785--Bank of America--20 coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . .275.00
GENERAL FUND
3786--Bay Construction Co.--refuttd of lic ense,'Btc. . . . . 26.00
3787--California Transfer Co.--cement . . . . . . . . . . . 38.44
3788--Callaghan Agency, M. E.--liability insurance. . .. 68.50
3789--Chevrolet Co., K. D.--tail pipe installed . . . . . . 3.25
3790--Diamond Match Co.--supplies . . . . .. . . . . . .. 4.62
379l--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--examining prisoners . . . . . . . 10.00
3792--Duteher & Son, N. D.--supplies . . . . . . . . . . . 347.14
3793--Fireproof Garag~--supplies and service . . . . . .. 68.60
3795--American Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana,
labor on streets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3794--Chas. J. Fracisco--special accounting. . . . . . .
3796--Hansen, R. A.---fuel oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3797--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for Ration Board office . . .
3798--Herrick, Dr. F. Leslie-~examining prisoners . . . . .
3799--Huddleston, Mrs. Norma D.--services as police matron.
3800--American Trust Co., assignee of Theo. Jensen, labor
on streets ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 53.80
380l--Jordan & Sons, F. L.--teenching for sewer . . . . . . 76.00
3802--Livermore Chamber of Commerce--advertising Livermore . 50.00
3803--Livermore Herald--printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
3804--Livermore Herald--" for Ration Board office .. .60
3805~-Livermore Unlon High School District--rent of block . 1.00
3806--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of building for May. . . 35.00
3807--Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners . . . . . . . . . . 16.40
3808--Michelis, John R.--mileage, etc. . . . . . . . . .. 37.78
Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--concrete mix . . . . . .. 47.73
38l0--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting. . . . .352.63
3811-- It It It If tt --Library Park lighting .. 4.96
38l2-- tr tr tt tt It --lighting city bldgs. ~ . .12.97
3813-- It tt If " "--electricity for corp. yd. .64
3814--" tt" tt tt -...lighting Ratio>> Board of. 7.95
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3815-- --gas for firehouse . . . . l.38
38l6--Pacific Telenhone & Tele~rAph Co.--service . . . . . .12.20
3817--" ft tt tt __ If for R. B. 4.05
3819--Petersen & Co., Chas. H.--audlting . ., . . . . . . . 75.00
3820~-Quality Auto Parts--supplies . . . . . . . . . . .. 8.62
3821--Rasmuss'en, 'Jesse--services as Rcreation Park Gust.. 25.60
3822--Sil va, Peter--pound fees . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7.00
3828--Southern Alameda County News--publishing ._ . . . . . 20.50
~8Z4--Still, Elmer G.--postage stamps used . . . ,. . . . . 10.96
$82'5--Thoinpson, Mrs. Emily J .--services as police matron 2.34
3826--Whiten,' Mrs. Nona M.--services as police matron. .. 4.68
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9.23
6.46
7.50
4.51
To Notify Insurance Agents.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the M. E. Callaghan
Age?cy to divide the agents' insurance commissionswith the Inde-
pendent: Wareh_ouse Co., as well as with F,. J. Woods, hereafter.
- Officials' Reports.
The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Chief, of Police, City
Jud~e, and Building, Electrical, ~as and Plumbing Inspector, and
theloose-leat sheets showing the collections of the Tax Collector,
all- for the month of May, 1944, were read and on motion of Council-
man'Gardella,_sec~nded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the follow-
ing'called vote were accepted and ordered placed on file: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Ander-
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son; noes--none; absent--none.
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Resolution Waiving Carnival Licenses.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Gardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3444.
Resolved, that the license ree for the operation of carnival
rides and concessions held under the auspices of the I. D. E. S.
during the recent Holy Ghost celebration be and the same is hereby
remitted; and be it further
Resolved, that the license fc€;sfor the all the carnival rides
and concessions operated by the carnival concessioaaire em~loyed by
the Livermore Rodeo Association during the rodeo celebration to be
l:1eld during the week of June 5th to 11th, inclusive, ]944, be and
the same are hel~by waived.
Reso ',ution Closing Street During Rodeo Carnival.
The following resolutic:n was read and was introd-&.ced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councitmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noee--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3445.
Resolved, that Railroad avenue from North L street to North
K street be closed to vehicular traffic from June 6th, 1944, to and
including June 12th, 1944.
Resignation Ac~epted.
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and by the following called vote, the resignation of Mrs.
Frr~ly Thompson as chief police matron was accepted: Ayes--Council-
men Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--none.
Cost of Inv~stigation and Valuation in re
Joining State Employees' Retirement System~Requested
The Clerk was instructed tp apply to the Board of Administration
State Employees' Retirement System, Sacramento, for the approximate
cost of the investigation and valuation required in the determination
of the approximate contribution to the State in case the City joins
the State Hetirement System, and the minimum age for retirement of
policemen was fixed at 60 years. and the date for the participation
to become effective in case of the City joining to be January lst,
1945.
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On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Rob-
erts, and by vote of the Co ncil, the Council then took a Decess
8:00 p. m.
A'Oproved:
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!3Journed Regular Meeting--June 19. 1944.
An adjourned re6~lar meeting of the City Council was held.in the
Council Chambers at the City Hall on Monday, evening, June 19th, 1944.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Approved.
The minutes of the last' meeting were read and on motion of Coun-
cilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman And,erson, and by the following 1_1
called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson,
Bartholomew, Garden,a, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; ab-
sent--none.
Resolution to Call for Bids for Publishing.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Coun-"
cilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none:
RESOLUTI~N NO. 3446.
Whereas, the City Clerk of the City of Livermore has this day
filed with the City Council, specificati'Jns for the publication of
all legal notices for the City of Livermore for the fiscal year
endinq: Jqne 30, 1945.
Now therefore, he it resolved by the Council of the City of
LiveI'l'lUtre that said sJecifications so filed by the City Clerk be and
the same are hereby acceDted and approved and ordered filed with the
Clerk of this Council; and
Be it further resolved that th~ City Clerk be and he is hereby
directed to cause to be "Jublished for two weeks a notice"calling for
bids for the publication of all legal notices for the City of Liver-
more for the fiscal yeJr ending June 30, 1945. Said Notice to be
substantially in the words and figures as follows:
"NOTICE CALLDra FOR BIDS FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF AIL LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE CITY OF LIVER-
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Pursuant to a resoluti:m oassed and adopted by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Livermore on June 19, 1944,
, Notice is hereby given that sealed bids ror proDosals will be
recei ved by the City Council of the ('i ty of Livermore in the City
Hell of Livermore, California, u~) tr) 8:00 o'clock P.M., Monday,
July l7, 1944, for nublishing all legal notices of sffid City of
Livermore required by law to be Dublished in a newspauer of gen
eral circulation, as ner s~)ecifications now on file in the Office
of_ the. City Clerk of said City. All proposals shall be accomp-
anied by a check, certified by a resDonsible Bank, payable to the
order of Elmer G. Still, City Clerk, for an amount of not less
than $50.00, Which said check and the amount therein mentioned
shall be forfeited to the City of Livermore should the bidder to
whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contra.ct and
furnish the bon- as set forth in this notie-e within ten days after
being awarded said contract.
At the ti~e of the execution of the crmtract the contractor
shall furnish a bood and sufficient bond in the sum of $200.00
conditioned upon the faithful ~erformance of his contract ac-
cording to its terms.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all
bids and to reject or accept Dortions of bids as it may be ad-
vised."
It is further. resol ved that said Notice be sIgned by the
City Clerk af the City of Livermore and that it be 'Jublishe::l once
a week for two successive weel::s in The ~-)outhern Alameda County
News, Which newspaper is hereby designated for that purpose.
In re New Claim-Warrant Form.
The Clerk was inst~lcted to write to Chas. H. Petersen &
Co., San Francisco, requ,esting that tbe changes in tl'1c "general
City claim-warrant form" referred to in the last audit renort
be, submitted to the Council for consideration.
Requested to Remove Delapidated Building.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mrs. Louise
F. Borba requesting her to remove the delapidated building on
her property in the corner of Chestnut street and North Livermore
Avenue.
Claims AlloweJ.
Forty-tr~ee claims, amounting to a total of $1,618.50, were
audited and aJ0roved ~y the Finance Committee and on motion of
Councilman Anderson, seconded by Cou?cilmrul Roberts, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
ordered drawn, as follows: Aycs--Counci1men Anderson, Bartholomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
GENERAL FUND
3$27--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police. . . . . .$103.00
3828--Kelly, Francis B.-- " II policeman. . . . . . . . . 99.60
3829--Johnson, Ralph P.-- "" " ......... 81.00
3830--Rickers, John A.-- ft" " ......... 93.00
3831--Clarke C. G.--salary as Superintendant of Streets . . . ,45.00
3832--Lamee, R. M:.--" " street repair man. . . . . . . 43.75
3833--Rasmussen, Jesse- -salary as street repair man . . .. 50.00-
3834--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . . . .. l5.00
3835--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Inspector. . . . .. . . . . . 66.60
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3836--Doten, Geo. N.--salary as policeman . . . . . . . . . .$79.00
3837--Johnson, Adolf..... rt "city parks gardener. . ~ . . 58.05
3838--Lamee, R. M.-- tt "asst. general utility man. . 39.25
3839--Rasmussen, Jesse--rt tI general utility man . . . . . 43.00------
3840--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--" ff janitor. . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
: c _.' ' ."~ DIBRARY FUND
384l--Johnson, Adolt--jan1t!')t' service . . . . . . . . . . . . ll.75
SEWER B0NL SINKING~ FUND
3842--American Trust Co.,--5 coupons of Sewer Bonds of 1925 . 68.75
GENERAL WND
3843--Amaral, Andrew J .--services as policeman. . . . . . .' ll.64
3844--A1m1strong, Jos. E.-- rt.n " . . . . . . .,;5.82
3845--Bordes, Wm. A. __ tt rt " .. . . . .. 5.82
3846--Bowen, Chas.-- "" " . . . . . .. 5.l4
3847--Hansen, Arthur R.-- tI rt If . . . . . .. ll.30
3848--Higuera, Frank F.-- rt tI rt . . . . . . . 10.28
3849--Micheli, D. J.--, rt tI " .. . . . .. 11.30
3850--Silva, Jos. A.-- " " " . . . . . .. lO.28
385l--Silva, Jos. C.-- tI rt " ..... . . 10.28
3852--Smith, John J.-- rt " rt . . . . . . . 15.42
3853--White, Robt. A.-- rt rt " . . . . . .. 5.48
3854--Ame~rcan City Magazine--3 years' subscription. . . .. 4.00
3855--Associated Service Station--tires, etc.. . . . . . .. l5.35
3856--California Water Service Co.--water for fire hydrants. 124.00
3957-- It " " " tI "4 arks . . .. ~..OO
3858-- If " rt "__,, tI ci ~y b1dgs. .. l.50
3859-- rt " It It __" "corporation yd. .75
3860-- rt rt " "__,, " Ration Bd Off... .75
386l--Callaghan, Richard M.--Travel expenses. . . . . . . . .36.50
3862--American Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana, labor
, of s tree ts . . . . . .. 35.98
3863--GrSy1mr Electric Co., Inc.,--meter . . . . . . . . .. 4.44
3864--4~efican Trust Co.,assignee of Theo. Jensen--labor of
streets. . . . . . . . .
3865--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,--lighting Ration Bd. Off.
3866--" TeleDhone & Tel. Co. --service. . . . . . . . .
3867-- " " It" ,r, __ It for Ration Bd. Off..
3868--Union Oil Co. of California,--gasoline, etc. . . . . .
VARIOUS FUNDS
3869--Collector of Internal Revenue--Withholding Tax . . . . 235.61
47.86
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4.50
72.27
New Street Light Ordered Installed.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Pacific Gas & Electric
Company requesting that a 400-candlepower street light be installed
on the pole at the corner of the Southern Pacific Railroad yards and
South L street, on the west side.
Resolution ApDointing Policeman and Fixing Compensation.
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The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilnan Roberts, seconded by Council-
man Gardella, and by the following calle~ vote was adopted: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholome~, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Ander-
sonj noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3447.
Resolved, that Edward J. Caton,be and he is hereby appointed a
pqlice officer of the City of Livermore, beginning June l5th, 1944,
and to serve at the pleasure of thts Council at a compensation of
$i78~'60 per month, payable semimonthly in arrears.
Audito~' Report.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and by the following called vote, the Auditor's report for the third
quarter of the fiscal year was accepted and ordered olaced on file:
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Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Communication,.
A letter was received f:l:'om the Board of Administration, State
Employees' Retirement System, Sacramento, stating that the estima-
ted cost, as requested, preliminary to joining the System would
be $110.00,
A booklet on solving juvenile delinquency problems was re-
cei ved from the Leagu.e of California Ci ties and referred to the
Chief of Police.
A letter was receIved from the State Compensation Insurance
Fund stating that the basic rates for the City had been reduced 12%.
Adjournment.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Ander-
Council, the Council then adjourned.
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Regular Meeting--July 3. 1944.
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Chambers at the City 11all on Monday e vening,July 3rd, 1944. The
meet.ing was ,called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Prcsent--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gard~lla,
Robe~ts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Approved.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Gardella, seconded by Council~an Roberts, and by the
foll-owing called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none1 absente-none!
. Proposed Ordinance Licensing Mechanical Amusement Devices.
A proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 200 by. Amending Section 19 ~or .A.nd Repealing All Ordinances
and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith~" was read and was in-
troduced by Councilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts,
seconded b;F Councllman Bartholomew, and by the foL owing called vote
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Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Claims Allowed.
Sixty-eight claims, amounting to a total of ~~3,093.89, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of
C01U1cilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by
the following called vote were allowed out of various f~nd~ and
warrants ordered drawn, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson,
Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Imderson; noes--none;
absent--none:
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GENER AL FUND
3870--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police . . . .$l03.00
387l--KelJ_y, Francis B.-- It "poJiceman....... 99.60
3872--Caton;Edward J.-- It ft " . . . . . . . 85.34
3873--Johnson, Ralph P .--" It '.11 . . . . . . . 81.00
3874--Rickers, John A.-- " " " . . . . . .. 93.00
3875--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets. 45.00
3876--Lamee, R. M.-- " "street rep,air man. . . .. 43.75
3877--Rasnmssen, Jesse--tt II 11 , tt. . . .. 50.0G----;::r
3878--Eertini, Gine-- " " sewer-farm custodian . . . . 15.00
3879--Clarke, C. G.-- " It Inspector. . . . . . . .. 66.60
3888--Doten, Geo. N.--" tt policeman. . . . . . . .. 79.00
388l--Johnson, Sdolf-- tl tt city parks gardener . . . . 58.05
3882--Lamee, R. M.--salary as asst. general utility man. . 39.25
3883--Rasnmssen, Jesse--salary as " " It... 43.00--/
3884--Silva, Mrs. Rosie-- " " janitor......... l2.50
3885--Beebe, Lloyd W.--special accounting. . . . . . . . . 15.00
3886--Callaghan, Richard M.--salary as City Attorney. . . 103.4l
3887--Clark, M. J.--aalaryas City Judge. . . . . . . .. 25.00
3888--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health Officer. . .. 10.00
3889--Hearn, F. Ray--salary as Treasurer. . . . . . . .. 25.00
3890--Johnson, H. M.--" tt Fire Chief . . . . . . .. 45.00
389l--Kelly, Francis B.--cleaning jail . . . . . . . . .. 8.00
3892--Noona, Mrs. Audry--tYJing and clerical work . . . . . 35.00
3893--Root, Dr. R. R.--salary as Milk Inspector . . . . . . 56.00
3894--Still, Elmer G.-- n "City Clerk. . . . . . . .126.40
3895-- " , n 11 n II Deputy Tax Collector, etc. 20.00
3896--Anderson, Harold W.-_" tt Councilman.. . . . .. 10.00
3897--Anderson, Roy C.-- "" " .. . . . .. 10.00
3898--Bartholomew, Max F.__tt" " . . . . . .. 10.00
3899--Gardella.. Louis-- "tt " . . . . . .. lO.OO
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3900--Roberts, Frank B.-- . . . . . .. 10.00
LI BRARY :F'UND
3901--Harp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Libr!rian . . . . . .130.10
3902--Jobnson, Adolf--janitor service . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75
3903--McKenzie, G. W.--newspapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75
3904--Pacific Gas & Electri c Co..--Li brary lighting . . .. 2.l6
3905--Sather Gate Book Shon--books . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.42
SEVffiR BOND SINKING FUiID OF 1925
3906--American Trust Co.--f'our coupons . . . . . . . . .. .55.00
GENERAL FUND
3907--Addresslng Machine Sales Co.--plates . . . . . . . . l6.93
3908--Beazell's Drug Store--disinfectant . . . . . . . .. 3.74
3909--Bernhardt, R. P.--repairs, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . 20.94
39l0--California Water Service Co.--water for fire hydrantsl24.00
3811-- n n " 11 " "four parks . . 3.00
3912-- " " n tt __" "corpora.tion yd..75
3913-- " " " " n "R.' B. office. .75
39l4~-Canziani, Mrs. Leontine--services as police matron. . 4.68
39l5--Chevrolet Co., K. D.--repairs to police car . . . . .229.56
39l6--Clarke, C. G.--petty expenditures . . . . . . . . . . 14.37
39l7--Pireproof Garage--repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3.75
39l8--Livermore Fire Department--quarterly salaries . . . .300.00
39l9--Livermore Herald--printing . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24.96
3920--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of building. . . . . .. 35.00
392l--Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners, etc. . . . . . .. 25.57
3922--Michelis, John R.--Jjlileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.05
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3927)_-0 'Neil & Vlilliams--t.ire . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 'j?17.58
3924--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--~rushed rock, etc. 25.18
3925--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting. . . . 352.63
3926-- tI tI" " " --lighting Library Park. . 4.=32
3927--" "tI tI " --lighting city bldgs. . . .12.29
3928~-" >>" " "--" Recreation Park .30.7l
3929--" "" " << --electricity for sewer f.. 26.56
3930--<< tI" " tt __ " tI corp. yd. .57
3931--" "" " " --gas for firehouse . . . . 1.38
3932--Peters, ~m. J.--servlces as policeman. . . . . . . . 45.20
3933--Rasmussen, Jesse--" "custodia.n at Recr. Park.. 17.60
3934--.C\ilva, Peter--pound fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
3925--Southern Alameda County News--publishing . . . . .. 58.00
3936--~fuiten, Mrs. Mona ~.--servi~es as police matron. , . 12.04
3937--California :;'Jater Service Co.--water for city bldgs. . 5.40
Officials' Reports.
The reports of the Clerk, Tax Collector, Chief of Police
and Inspector, all for the month of June, 1944, were read and on
motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman ~oberts, and
by the foIl_owing called vote were accepted and Drdered placed on
file: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Communications.
A letter was received from Mrs. Vere Kennedy, San Francisco,
in regard to her property at 357 So. l/L vermore avenue. It wa.s laid
over to the ,next meeting.
An application for appointment as a ooliceman was received from
Joe C.Lombardo, 778 Forest avenue, Palo Alto, and referred to the
Chief of Police.
A letter was received from the Pony ;"zpress and referred to
the Library Trustees.
Circulars were recived from the League of California Cities
in regard to the funds available under Senate Bill No. 48, amaunting
to :~2,620 for engineering plans and surveys and $l,113 for sites and
rights of way for postwar public works projects, in the case of this
City.
In re Merchant Classification.
An application for classificatjon of the merchant-class busi-
ness to be done by Chas. Horning in conducting a painting contracting
business was received. The Clerk vV.']S directed to request Mr. !Iorn!ng
to confer with the City Attorney at the latter's office in regard
to his application.
Native Sons Thanked for Flag.
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Las Positas Parlor,
No. 96, Native Sons of the Golden West, thanking them for the America:
flag presented to the City for the Council Cha~bers.
bOO JUL 3 - 1944 JUL , 7 194Li MJournment.
On motion of Councilm Anderson, seconded by Counc~lman Bartholomew,
and by vote of t ou ell yhe Council then took a recess to meet on Mon-
day, July 17th 1 t .00 p. m.
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Adjourned Reguln.rI'4eet:~g--July 17, 1944.
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An adjourned rAgn-:'ar meet ';1[:; of the C1t;J Counc~ J was h€)",d In the
Counctl Char:1bers at the Ctty Ha1l on Monday evening, July 17th, 1944.
The meet~ng was called to order at 8:l0 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--C0uncilmen Ande~son, Councilman B~holomew,
Gardella, Robert& and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Approved
The mir;lJtes of t~he last meet~n[:; were read aid a m,tion of Counc'11-
maD Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, a"d by the rollnwlng
ca" ed vote were a~proved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson,
Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
Officials' Re;orts.
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The renorts of the Clerk, Treasurer, Chtef of Police, City Judge,
,Building,
Tax Collector, and/Electrical, Gas and~)luY'1bing Ins')ector, all for the
month of June, 1944, were read and on m()t -Lm of Counc~_lman Anderson,
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seconded by CouncL Iman Roberts, and b;' the f01low,tng called vote were
acce~ted and ordered placed on fi Ie j A~Tes --Counci lmen, Anderson,
Bartholomew, Gurdella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
none.
Resolution Consenting to Assignment of Garba~e Contract.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Courcil-
man Bartholomew, and by the follow:Dg called vote was adopted; Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, G-aJ'della, Roberts and Mayor Anderson;
noes--none; absent--none;
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RESOLUTION NO. 3448.
Be lt resolved by the City Council of the City of IJiverMore that:
Whereas, heretofore and on the 8th day of J~nuary, 1944, the City
of LIvermore entered into a certain c'!ntrp.ct w~ th L':uis Santuc~i fmd
Armando Diodati for the co1'ectlon, rem0val and disposal of all refuse
from the ctty of Livermore, fixing the Jrice to be naid to the City of
Live','more therefor, and rates to be charged for said service, etc.; and
Whereas said c:)ntractors L0uis Santucci and Armandb Diodati by a
contract in writing dated J ne 1st, 1944, have assigned said,contr~ct
toJohn Mustain and Lester Mustain, subject to the consent to said
assignment by said City of Livermore;
Now, ther ei'ore, be it further re s 01 ved by the C. t7,T Council of the
City of Livermore that the said City Council does hereby find and deter-
mine that the oublic interest and necessity require the consent to the
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assignment bl sa:ld John Yusta1.n and Lester ;\,lustair. w'_ll be to the
best interes'G of' the City of' Livermore and the said c'ty of
Livermore d0es hereby c:)Y':sent to the asslgnr.1ent of S2.tel cDntr3ct
by said Louis 3m tucci arJ,d Armando Diodati to sald John Musta'in
and. Lester Mustajn, upon the filine; by the said John r:lustaJ_n
and Lester Mustain of a SuretyCompany B,:)nd 'with the C"ty of
Li verma!'., in the pe>Hl:. sum of ,S2, OCO. 00 to guarantee the fai th-
ful Derforma;~ce by the said J:1hn !':Iusta'n and Lester I,Tustain of
said assigne~ contract.
Resolution Approving C~ntractors' Bond, Etc.
The fOllo'Nine; resolution vms read and was introduced 'oy Coun-
cilman Bartholomew and on motion of C~uncilman Bartholomow, sec-
onded by Councilman Anderson, and b:r the follow~ng called vote
was adopted; Ayes-- Councilmen Anderson, Barthol,mew, Gardella,
Roberts and :.1ayor A;l~J ers 0::1; noes--none; absen t--none:
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RESOTUTI0N NO. 3449.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Livermone did by
Pesol uti on dut:! 'Jassed and ado:)ted C ODS en t to the as s tgnnent
of that certain CCYI ract datpd January 8, 1944, made by Lou1,s
Santucci and Armando Diodat:i. wl th the C1 ty of Livermore for
the collection, removal and disoosal of all refuse from the City
. of Li vermor e, fj_xl ng tbe >')rice to be Juid to 1~he C1 ty of Livermore
therefor,and rates to be charged for said service, etc.; and
V:hereas, John I\~ust.'1in and Lester f:Iusta':;l did f51e with the
City of Livermore a Surety Com~any Eond of the Hartf~rd Acc!dent
and Indemni t:' Company as surety for the ~)enal sum of $2,000.00,
guaranteeiYlg the fat thful ,)erformance of Bllid ass~gned co::tract.
Now, therefore, be it reso'_ved that the bC':ld of J:)hn ~,~ustain
al'1c1 IJestcr Mustain w' ~.h the Ea1;'tf:)l';cl,Acc:i_dent aCld Indemnity Compan:i
as surety in the penal sum of :,,;2,000.00 t,Q ;; 'arantee t'r,e fait'bSul
performance of said assigned contract is ne=~eby approved; and
Be it flJ,rt'ter resolved that the bond of Louis Santucci and
Armando Diodati with the Ha'~tford Accident and Indemnity Company
as Suret~ in the ~enal sum of $2,000.00 heretofore Given by the
sai.:; Louis Santucci and Armando Diodat5 upon the orjg~nal award
and exec'ltion of said contract be and the same is hereby aos.Jlved
and relieved from further liab:l..lity thereon.
Resolution Canceling Warrant.
The fol1ow!n['; resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on Motion of C:ml~cilmaD G,\rdella, seconded by
C01J)1Cilman Bartholomew, and by tne fo] J.OWL ng called vote was ad-
opted; Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, 'Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; abser:t--none:
RESO~UTI~N NO. 3450.
Whereas, City Warrant No. 3842, dated June 19th, 1944, "ay-
able to the order of the American Trust Company, in the amount of
$6~.75, was issued in error and has been surrendered to the City
of Livermore and should be caDceled; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, tblt s8.:td warrant be and the sane is hereby can-'
ceJed.
To be Notified to Comply with Building Laws.
On motion of Councilman Qoberts, seconded by Councilman
Bartholomew, and by the follow~ng called vote, the City Attorney
was ins J :'ucted to n-:lti fy all 1)ro'Jr 'ctors of DIRe e8 ofubl tc as-
sembhge to com:Jly w-j,th all State and local laws in regard to the
use 0f buildings by October Jst, 1944; Ayes--C:;unc1lmen Anderson,
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BarthoLomew, Gardella, Roberts and ~,~ayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
none.
Railroad Companies to be Notified Not to Block Crossings.
The City Attorney Was instructed to send letters to the Southern
Pacific Co. and the Western Pacific Railroad Co., notifing them not to
block the street crossings within the C"ty limits hereafter.
One Bid for Publishing Received.
This being the time set for receiving bids for publishing legal
notices for the City for tbe insuing fiscal year, the Clerk reuorted
that only such bid had been received, which was opened and read and
found to be as follows; $1.00 oer square for the first insertion and
fifty cents per square f()r each subsequent insertion.
Resolution Awarding Publishing Contract.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Roberts, and by the fOllowing called vote was adopted; Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Barthr)lomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Ander-
son; noes--none; absent--none&
RESOLUTION NO. 345l.
Vlhereas, this Council on the 19th day of June, 1944, ordered the
Clerk to advertise for oroposals for f'lrnish:ine and doing the print-
ing and publishing of all legal notices for the City of Livermore, as
required by the laws of the llilte of California; and
Whereas, bids were presented for said work on J'lly l7, 1944; and
Whereas, The Livermore Herald bid for the printing and publishing
of all legal notj_cesfo" the City of Livermore is the lowest and most
satisfactory proposal.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the contract for furnishing
and doing of all City printing and)ublishing as described in the notice
calling for bids for the fiscal year ending Jane 30, 1945, be and the
same is hereby awarded 'to The Livermore Herald; and
Be it further resolved that a bond in the S1m of ;~~200.00 be re-
quired from said The Livermore Herald for the performance of said work
and the furnishing of all labor and materials necessary therefor, and
treat the City Attorney be and he is hereby d"rected to preDare the
proper contract and that the Mayor of the City of Livermore be and he
is hereby authorized to sign said contract for and on behalf of the
Ci ty of Livermore, upon the oresenta t:ton and approval of the bond pre-
sented by said The Livermore Herald for the 'C)erformancA of said con-
tract.
Ordinance Licensing Mechanical Amusement Devices Adopted.
Ordinance No. , entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 200 by Amending Section 19 Thereof and Repealing all Ordinances
and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith,"' which had been intro-
dllced at the last previous meeting, was, on motion of Councilman
Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following
called vote adopted and passed: Ayes--Councilmen AndFrson, Bartho-
lomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
none. Following is a printed copy of said Ordinance No. 252 as
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Twen~y-nine Claims Allowed.
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Twenty-njne claLn-::, amounting to a total of 'l,11,3lG.39, were
audi ted and approved b~r the Ii'inance Commi ttee and on motion of
Council,man Gardella, secC'nc~ed by Courcllman J"!1rlArson, and by the
following called vote VI_ere a ~ !J)\''!ed out of varjJ1US i'unds and 'war-
rant ordered drawn, as follows:
Ayes--Counc~l~en Anderson,
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tbolol"1ev', Cardella, ~coberts and Mayor Anderson; nOE;s--none; ab-
GENERAL YUND
3943--Clarke, C. G.--nalary as Superintendent of Streets.
3944--Lamee, R. M.--salary as street repair man . . . . .
3945--Rs.smussen, Jesse--salary as street repairman . . . .
3946--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . . .
3947--Clarke, C. G.--sB,lary as Inspector . . . . . . . . .
3948--Doten, Geo. N.--saJ.ary as policeman. . . . .. ..
3949--Johnson, Adolf--salary as city parks . . . . . . . .
3950--Lamee, R. M.--salary as asst. genAral utility man . .
395l--Rasmussen, Jesse--salary as general utility man. . .
3952--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--salary as janitor . . . . . . . .
LIB?ARY FUND
3953--Johnson, Adolf'--salary as city parks gardener . . . . 11.75
GENERAL FUND
3954--Addressograph-Multigraph Corp.--plates . . . . . . .
3955--American Bitumis Co.--bitumuls . . . . . . . . . . .
3956--Associated Service 3ation--service . . . . . . . . .
3957--Callaghan, M. G.--supDlies purchsed for R.D. offjce .
3958--Bank of America, assignee of Edward J. Caton--
services as pol:iceman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.90
3959--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--examining prisoners. . . . . .. lO.OO
3960--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for Ration Board office . .. 6.46
396l--Highland Alameda Co. Hosnital--health examinations. . 6.00
3962--Lassen, F. C.--cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.80
3963--Patrick & Moise-Klinkner Co.--book . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
3964--Power, C. Harlie--inscribed plate on gavel . . . ~ . .lO.2l
3965--Union Oil Co. of California--gasoline . . . . . . . . 37.l3
VARIOUS FUNDS
3966--Collector of Internal Revenue--Withholding Tax. . . 200.70
b04 JUL' 7 '\9L~J.\
sent --none:
MOTOR VEHICLE
3938--Michelis, John R.--salary
3939--Kelly, Francis B.--salary
3940--Caton, Edward J.-- "
394l--Johnson, Ralph P .-- "
3942--Rickers, John A.-- "
LICEW',l:; FE'ES FUND
as Chief of Police . . .
as policeman . . . . . . .
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Merchant Classification.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman
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99.60
81.00
81.00
93.00
45.00
43.75
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15.00
66.60
79.00
58.05
39.25
43.0~
l2.50
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36.l9
l.75
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Roberts, 'and by the following called vote, the merchant-class
business to be done by Charles Horning in conducting a nalnting
contracting business was classified as of the first class for.the
first year of busi r.ess: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew,
Gardella} Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
(First l~cense issued, No. l695.)
Cormnunication.
A letter was received from Charles A. Petersen & Co., enclos-
ing a claim-warrant form suggested for adoption by the City. The
matter was laid over until tbe next meeting.
Ad,] ournmant .
A motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Ander-
Council then adjourned.
Att~st:~~,iftXL
City Clerk,
son,
Approved :~
Mayor.
Li vermore, California, AUG 7 - 1944
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Are,:;ular mer- tin of the C':,ty Cnuncil was held in the Couy cil
meeting was 0a1led t, order at 8:05 o'clock.
Chambers at the City Hnll on I:Tonday eJenipg, August 7th, 1944. The
and Mayor Anderson; absent--C~unc'lMan Grdella.
Roll call: Present-- C()uncl1~en Andersen, ~artholomew, Roberts,
Minutes Apqroved.
The mimutes o~ the last meeting of the City Council were read
and also the minutes of the meetings of the Boaru of ~qualization
of July 3rd and l7th,1944, and on motlrm .'.)f Cour:.cilman Pnberts, sec-
onded by Crnmcilman Anderson, and by the rollm'l.~ng !!falled vote were
and Y~yor Anderson; noes--nonej absent--Councilmam Gardella.
approved as entered; Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Roberts
Claims Allowed.
Seventy-four claims,ar.1)u1l1ting to a t05s,1 of;:~3,144.1'J were
audi tea and ay:roved by the Finance Cormli ttec and on 11ntion of Coun-
cllman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by th~ fol~-
lowing called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
or-de~'ed drmvn, as f'Jll:)ws: !.yes--':::--"J,:':cl1ms!1 jmderson, F,arth,lomew,
Roberts and Yayor Anderson; noes--nonej absent--COullcllman Gardella:
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3967--I,Ll.chplis, John, .--sa,lar:r
3968--Kelly, Francis B.-- II
3969--Caton, Edward J.-- "
3970--Rickers, John A.-- "
Chief of D~Jice........
Doliceman..............
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397l--Clarke.C. G.--salary as Superintender:.t of streets..
3972--L~mee, R. M.--." "street renair man..........
97'7 R J "" II' 'f "
:3 v--.asmu~3el1., .esse~- ..........
39?4--Eertini, Gine--salarv as sewcr-f8rm custodian.......
3975--Clarke, C. G.-- " v " Ins~sctnrw.................
39"6 D t . G ~ II " '"
. 1-- 0 ey"eo. ".-- 90...lcemar...................
3977--Johns0n, Adnlf--" "city narks zardener........
39?8--Larnee, R. ',1.-- " "asst. general utili ty man..
3979--Rasmussen, Jesse-- II " general utilit:f man........
3980--Silva, I',~rs. RosiF;--salary as City Eal1 janitor......
398l--Deebl':;, Lloyd ';,'.--2,JPclal !~ccounting.................
3982--CnJlaghan, Ricbard T'i.--8f'lar:r as Cit7/ Attorne~r......
3983--Clark, M. J. --sal8.T'"'J as City J",dge..................
3984--Do1an. Dr. ?aul E.--Ra1ary as Health 0fficer........
3985--Heurn, F. -:1a:r, --sc:lary as Treasurer ~ . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .
3986--Johnson, E. M.--saJary as Chief Enejneer of Fire De9t.
3987--Kel1y, Fr~~c.s E.--cleaning .jail....................
3988--N0~nan, Mrs. Audry-..t:TrinG and cleric~JI w-rk........
3989--Root, Dr. R. R.--:=W.J8:'Y as ~~ilk Insnectc:r...........
'Z,9Q()--~t~ 11 Elmer G __"r.' aY'~t r-J"'.' r"l. tv r'le'r'r
v ...... "..- ....J..1.. I ~ . 12" c......... .... &J ,-~.,1 \..... J v . .&... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
399l--Still~ Elmer G.--" II Denuty Tax Collector.....
3992~-Jl.nderson, Harold 'J,. Il " Councilman.... ....... .. ..
3993--Anderson, Roy C.--"" " ...............
3994--Bartholomew, I',1ax E. __" II II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3995--Gardella, Louis-- "" " ...............
~~l 03.00
99.60
81.00
93.00
45.00
4;:").75
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66.60
79.00
58.05
3G.2E
43.00
12.50
l5.00
103.41
25.00
lO.OO
25.00
45.00
8.00
35.00
56.00
126.40
20.00
In.oo
10.00
10.00
10.00
3996--Roberts, Frank B.--salaryas Councilman................ $10.00
LIBRARY FUND
3997--IIarp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian..............
3998--Johnson, Adolf--Janitor service at Library.............
3999--Pacific Gas and Electric Comoany--Library lighting.....
4000--Sather Gate Book Shop--books.~.;.......................
4001--Worth, Mrs. Maxine H. lfr-r+:n-_~8.1ar:r QS substi tute......
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4002--American Bitumuls Co.--bitumuls........................
4003--Dernhardt, R. P.--parts..............................~.
4004--Burroughs Adding Machine Co.--rlbbon...................
4005--California Water Service Co.--water for fire hydrants..
4006--" " " ".--" "City bIdes.....
4007--" " " ".--" "4 parks........
4008--" " " ".--" "corporation yd.
4009--" " " ".--" "Ration Bd. Off.
40l0--Carlisle, A. & Co.--election supJltes and bkkp. sheets.
401l--Chevrolet, K. D., Co--parts............................
40l2--American Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana.......
40l3--American Trust Co., " " " " ".......
40l4--Herrick, Dr. F. Leslie--examining prisoner.............
40l5--American Trust Co., assi~nee of Jensen, Theo...........
4016-- " "" tr Theo. Jensen...........
40l7--Johnson, Ralph P.--salary as policeman.,....,li..........
40l8--Livermore Floral Shoppe--spray.........................
4019-- tr Furniture Store-- 5 keys.....................
4020--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of buliding for July........
402l--Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners.......................
4022--McKinnon, W,. R., Postmaster--l,OOO stamped envelopes..
4023--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--crushed rock, sand, etc.
4024--Pacific Gas and Electric Company--street lighting......
4025-- II """ 11 --Li brary Park light:tng
402,6--" "" 'tr "--light ing Recrea ti on~)k.
4027--'" """ "--lighting ci ty bldgs...
4028--" "" tf "--electricity for
corporation yard........ .57
4029--" """ "--gas for firehouse..... 1.38
4030--" """ "--lig1b1ting Ration Bd. Off 7.76
403l-- " Telenhone & Tel. Co.--service.................... 14.15
4032--" " '"" "--service for Ration Bd. 4.85
4033--Peters, Wm. J.--services as policeman................... 56.50
4034--Rasmussan, Jesse--services as custodian at Recreation Pk.16.00
4035--Sentinel Chemical Co.--paoor towels..................... l8.l0
4036--Silva, Jos. C.-~services as policeman................... 5.14
4037--Sil va, 2eter--Dound fees.................... '. . . . . . . . . . .. 8.75
4038--Southern Alameda County News--publishing and orinting... 22.50
4039--Sti1l, Elmer G.--postage stamos furnished and expressage
oaid... 8.89
4040--Bank of America.,--assignee of Thos. M. Twoh~...:...... 44.64
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ll.75
l.80
56.12
54.19
196.82
9.05
.46
124.00
4.05
3.15
.75
.75
27.68
12.68
56.94
29.70
5.00
59.74
29.70
5.23
5.l3
5.52
35.00
7.l8
32.76
297.10
352.63
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17.60
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The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector, City Judge,
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Chief of Police, and Building,' Electrical, Gas and Plumbing In-
spec'tor, all for the month of July, 1944, were rbad and on motion of
Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the fol-
lowing called vote were accepted and ordered placed on file: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Roberts and Mayor Andersonr noes--
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none; absent--Councilman Gardella.
Resolution Approving Publisher's Bond.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council-
man Bartholomew, and by the following called ~ote was adopted: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; absent--Councilman Gardella.
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REsn~UTInN NO. 3452.
Resolved that the b-md of M. R. Henry With':Jm. Rees and M. G.
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Callaghan as sureties in the SUi'n of 2;:200.00, for the fai t'hfu,l
performance of the Contract dated July 25, 1944, made by the City
of Livermore, wi th M. R. Henr~T for certain City printing as pro-
vided in sald Contract with the City of Livermore for the term
ending Jane 30, 1945, be and the sa~e is hereby a'Droved.
<<esolution Transferring Sum to Gas Tax Fund from General Fund.
The following resolution was read Gnd was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the follow~ng called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Co~mcilmen Anderson/BartholOMew, Roberts and M&yor Anderson;
noes--none; abser.t--Counci1man Gardella:
RES~lUTIQN NO. 3453.
Whereas, on AU2~8t 19, 1944, by its Resolut1on
Council transferred from the ::::; cio,l G3.3 Tax Strest
of the Ci t::r of L1 vermOl'e to the Ci-ener':;l J?und of the
the Slxm of ~~3,543.27j and
vVhereas, a part of said Stun, namely $831.60, was first quarter
cent 2,as tax Y"i::mey blJ,c1~:eted by Hennrand1Jm of Azreement for State
Hi;;hways, executed by the City of 1,i verr-nore on Hovember 2l, 1938,
and b:y- t'he Dcnartment of Public:rorks on November 30, 1938, and
being a part of Project No. 5 thereof; and
Whereas, by State Treasurer's warr'ant lIn. B 1l6758, dated
June 24, 1941, the Treasu.rer of the ~'t.8.te of California naid to the
Ci ty of Livermore the sum of :~~l, 636.25, be5_ ng nayment in full for
bill of $550.00 dated June 4, 1941 for first quarter cent gas tax
money expended for r:~ ght of way nurchase:l f!)r ','fest First ~;treet in
ar'cordance w-J th Memorandu.'n of Agreer.len t executed by the 81 ty of
Livermore on October 21, 1940, a:nd b:r the De'Jartment ()f)ub1ic
'Narks on November 8, 1940, bA5ng project No.8 thereof, and bill of
~$1,086.25, dated June 5, 1941., for first quarter cent gas tax money
eypended for right of way for Holmes Street (State Route No. l08)
in accordan r> f with Tler.lOrnndull1 of Agreem8nt ezecu ted b:l the City of
'Ll vernore on November 21, 1938, and by the D~:partment of ?ubLtc
';'orks on Nover'1be:r' 31, 1938, bei::lg oroject Ne. 5 thereof, all of
vihich said money was deposi ted to the credlt of the seneral fund
of tbe City of Livermore; and
':ihereas, sa ~Ld sum of ';~;83l.60 should be refunded to the Special
Gas Tax ~:treet Irr:provement ?und of the City of Livermore from the
Gener91 Fund of the City of Li vennore;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that t1:-le 'rre9::1Urer of the CIty
of Li vermare be, and he is hereby directe d t 0 VJ~ thdraw from tr~e
General Fund of the City of Liverr:1ore, the sum of ,;?831.60 and de-
nosit the same to the credit of thB Special Gas Tax Street Im-
provement Fund of the City of Liver~ore.
No. 3860, this
ImDrovement Fund
City of Livermorl
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Resolution Transferring Sum From Gas Tax Fund to General Fund.
The followinG resolution was ref',d e.nd was introduced by Coun-
cilman Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, sec'Jnded by
Councilman 2artholomew, and by the following callel vote was adonted:
Ayes--Counci lmen Anders:m, Bartholomew, Eob8Y'ts and T/[ayor Anderson;
noes--nonCj absent--Couneilman Gardella:
?ESCLUTI'i!r lW. 3454.
Whereas final re~orts have been filed ~~th the Department of
Public Works of the State of California through t'he Division of
Highways of tree State .of Californ5a for the following projects
dompleted on Streets of Mayor Importance within the City of Liv-
ermore, to-'Nit:
1. Surveys and plans fnr North L Street, being Project No.3
of the F:!.rst SU];lEments1 'Temorandum of A0"eer,1ent for Streets cf
Ma j or lmr,urta'l'l ee .
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2. Cons truc ti on on North L Street, be ing Pro ject yro. 3 of the
First Supplemental Ivlf;rr\orandum of Agreement for Streets of Major Im-
portance.
~ 3. Right of Way acquisition for curve frClm College Avenue to
Holmes street, being Project No. 5 of the Memorandum of Agreenent
for Streets of Major Importance.
4. Preliminary engineering, svrveys and plans for West Fourth
Street, being Project No. 5 of the !I<emorandum of Agreement for
Streets of l'.1ajor Importance.
5. Construction of {fest Fourth Street, being Project No.5 of
the memorandum of !\greement for Streets of Major Importance.
6. Righ:t; of way acquisiti ''11 for College Avenue, being Project
No.7 of the !'lLemorandum of Agreement for Streets of Major Importance;
and
7. Construction on Holmes Street, being Project No. 10 of the
Memorandum of Agreement for State Highways wherein the sum of $2,575.00
of Streets of Major Importance Money was btylgeted and the sum of
$2,318.45 thereof expended for said constructIon; and
VJ1;Lereas, the sums of money so eXDended as a'mear from said final
reports is the sum of $7,739.58, and that all of said money is now on
deposit to the credit fo the Special Gas Tax ,Street Improvement Fund
of the City of Livermore and sh':-mld be transferred to the General Fund
of the City of Livermore, from whi~h fund payment was made .for the
work performed under said projects.
Now therefore, be it resolved, that the Treasurer of the City of
Livermore be, and he is hereby directed to withdraw from the Special
Gas Tax street Improvement Fund of the City of Livermore, the sum of
$7,739.58, and deposit the same to the credit of the General Fund of
the City of Livermore. ~
Three Merchant Classifications.
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business to be
done by Ivan Brown & Andrew Nissen in conductir~ an automotive re-
Dair shop at 1336 West lst street was classified as of the first
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class for ttB first year of business: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson,
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Bartholomew, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--noes; absent--Council-
man Gardel~. (First license issued, No. 1689.)
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
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and by tbe following called vote, the merchant-class business to be
done by M. A. Westergaard as a painting c'~'ntractor was cla,ssified as
of the first class for the first year of business: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
Councilman ~ardella. (First license issued, No. 1690.)
On motion of Councilman Bartholomew, seconded by Counc~lman And-
derson, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business
to be done by John Bacholz as a painting contractor was classified as
of the first class for the f:t.rst yr:ar of busj,ness: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Roberts and Mayor Anders -,n; noes--none; absent--
Counc.ilman Gardella. (First license issued, No. 1688.)
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To Inquire of Railroad Commission in re Fire Hydrant Matter.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the s'tate Railroad
Cornmis8 ~'::"' inquiring FlS to whB,t procress has been made in re' a. report
on the.j.r investiga tion of' the matter of securlng from the California.
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"Jater Servlcc COill-:Jany an adequate fire hydrant :installation at the
corner or TJo~u~t and I') Rtr8cts.
Directed to Repair Sidewalk..
The Clerk VIas directed to send a letter to F. Ballestrasse,
owne~ of the ~ronerty at 1446 ~p~t 3rd street, d~recting him to have
+'1""8 s:'\de\'l'?,lk :in front of said nro-;'ert:r ren[1"tred 'Ill thin thirt~r days.
M.J ournmen t.
(')ll r:'otl r.m of Counct Iman 3',rthol?wevl? sec~nd.ed by Councilrlan
11,C)bcrts ,g~:.(J by vote ()f the :::~ounril, the Council tL.en took a recess
to meet
21, 1944, 8t 3:00 p.m.
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Attest~ ~j(;.a..
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City Clerk.
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L'i.vel'morc, Cc.1 :_fo"'nia, ~ ~
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Adjourned Regula.r }viee,tina.--Aqgust 21, 1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Councll was held in
the Council Chambers at thE: C1 ty Hall on Monday evening, August
21st, 1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
,Roll call: Present-...Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Approve~.
The minutes of the last f:lcetimg were read and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the
following called vote were ap~)roved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, :J.arde1la, Roberts and Mayor r,ndersol1; noes--
none; absent--none~
Cla ims Allowed.
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Twenty-eight ulaims, amounti ng to n total of ~~2, 10S.90, were
aud.lted and ap0roved by tbe It'inance Com!ul ttce and on motlon of Coun-
oilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Ln;;.crsoll, and by the follow-
ing called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants or-
de:red dra\vn, as follows: A:res-_r=oun~' lmen 1\nd erson, Bartholomew,
:J.ardella, Roberts and Mayor pnderson; n083--1'101'18; absent--uo~e:
MOTOR VEEICLE LICENSE FEES FUND
4041--1Uchelis, ,Ji'rlll R.--f'lalary as ,~hlcf ')f Police . . . .~pl03.00
4042--Kelly, ='r~\.)lc-L3 D.--"\alary as policeman . . . . . .. 99.60
1043--Caton, Edward J.-- " " " . . . . . . . 81.00
4044--Rickers,-Jlbhn A.-- " " " . . . . . . . 93.00
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4045~-Clark~. C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets .$45.00
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4046--Lamee, R. M.-- street repair man . . . . . 43.75
4047--Rasmussen, Jesse--"" " " ". . . . . 50.00--
4048--Bertini, Gine-- ,,- "sewer-farm custodian . . . 15.00
4049Clarke, C. G.--salary as Inspector . . . . . . . . . . 66.60
4050--Doten, Geo. N.--" " po:Jio.eman.. . . . . . . . . 79.00
405l--Johnson, Adolf--" " city parks gardener. . . . . 58.05
4052--Lamee, R. M.-- " " asst. general utility man. . 39.25 ,.
4053--Rasmussen, Jesse--salar): as " " ". . 43.00--------
4054--Silva, Mrs. Rosie-- " " janitor........ l2.50
LIBRARY FUND
4055--Johnson, Adolf--janitor service . . . . . . . . . . ll.75
GENERAL FUND
4056--~merican Rubber Mfg. Co.--fire hose . . . . . . . . 461.25
4057--Bacon Co., Edward R.--supplies . . . . . . . . .. 202.37
4058--Curtis & Sons, L. N.--fire extinguisher, etc. ~ , . 122.08
4059--Dutra, E. A.--repairs and oil . . . . . . . . . .. 1.57
4060--Livermore ?loral Shoppe--spraY,J . . . . . . . . .. 5.l3
406l--McKinnon, VIm. R.--l,OOO stampegenvelopes . . . . . . 3l.96
4062--Pocific Gas & Electric Co.--lighting Ration Board off.7.20
4063--Pacific TeleDhone & Tele,graDh Co.--service . . . . . ll.35
4064--" .." rr - " __ " dIor R. B. 6.75
4065--Paramount Flag Co.--nine flags. . . . . . . . .. 54.29
4066--Quality Auto Parts--supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.59
4067--mnion Oil Co. of California--gasoline, etc. . . . . .93.63
VARIOUS FUNDS
4068--Collector of Internal Revenue--tax deducted . . . . 258.23
Merchant~ClaSsification.
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On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Anderson, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class
business to be done by Beryl Dickey ~s a linoleum contractor was
classified as of the first class for the first year of business:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and.
Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none. (1st license, #1714.)
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J1tneyAppl1cation Laid Over.
The application of Verlon D. McKinney for a designation and
written permit for a stand for an automobile carrying passengers
for hire was laid over, pending presentation of the required Fed-
eral and State permits.
Communications.
A letter was received from the Lions Club of Livermore fa-
vorlng parallel parking on West F'irst street. It was ordered
placed,on,file.
A letter was received from SecretaryWallace B. Boggs of the
Alameda County Planning Commission, stating that the Subdivision
Map Act provides that any City desiring to inspect and make rec-
ommendations in re maps of proposed subdivisions adjacent and
within three miles of its boundary lines, may file with the Com-
mission a map as provided in said Act showing the territory in
which the City is interested as to subdivisions.
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Am application for apDolntment as city parks gardener when-
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ever a vacancy may ocour was received from Thomas J. Collinge,
353 Maple street, an] ordered filed.
Resolution of Condolence.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Counc11man Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Ander~on, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and
Mayor Indorson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3455.
vVhereas, in the exercise of His divine justice, Almighty God
has seen fit to call upon an outstanding youth of this city to
make the supreme sacrifice for his country; and
~~ereas, in the passing of Corporal Peter Barthe Jr. Livermore
hilS lost a young man of sterling character, a loyal and unselfish
citizen and a brave soldier;
No~, therefore, be it ~esolved, that the City Council of the
City of Livermore, at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of
August, 1944, while bowing to the will of our good and omnipotent
God, deplore the loss we in common with others have sustained in
the- passing of Corporal Pet er Bartha Jr., and
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be
spread uJon the minutes of this meeting and a c~py thereof be
transmit-:sd to the bereaved parents of Corporal Peter Earthe Jr.,
and-
Be it further resolved that this Council adjourn in respect
to the memory of Corporal Peter Darthe Jr.
Ad j ournmen t .
Orrmotion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman
Approved.'
n- adjourned.
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Mayor.
City Clerk.
Livermore, Califo~nia,
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Regular 1~~ti?g--September 5. 1944.
A regular r~6tl~; ~f ~he Cit~ Council ~as held in the Council
Chamb<=:rs'r.t the City Eall on Tuesdav evenins, September 5th, 1944,
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on account of Sentember 4th being a hOliday. The meeting WB.S
called to order at ~:20 o'clock.
. Roll call: Present--Counc~lmen !.r,de:>son, Gardella, Roberts
~'nd, ?/Iayor Anderson; absent--r'ouncllman Bartholomew.
Min~~~__...~pproved.
- The minutes of the last JY!eeting were Y'F'UQ arrl on v~;otion of
C'ouncilmanPoberts, seconded. by Councilman Gardella, end by t'be
followinbcalled vote were approved as enterod: Ayes--Councilmen
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Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--npne;
absen~--Councilman Ba~tholamew.
Councilman Bartholomew Present.
At this poin~ Councilman Bartholomew arrived at the meeting..
Claims Allowed.
Seventy-five claims, amounting to a tota2 of $3,138.78, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and war-
rants ordered drawn, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson,
Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts aad Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
absent--none:
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MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEES FUND
4069--Michelis, John R.--aalary as Chief of Police . . . $103.00
4070--Kelly, Pranc1.-s B.--" ff policfll8.n.. . . .. '99.60
40'7l--Caton, Edward J .-- " " ~ . . . . .. 81'.00
4072--Ricke~$, John A.~- " " · . . . . .. 93.00
GENERAL FUND
4073--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of streets . 45.00
4074--Lamee, R. M.-- ", n street relair man . . . . . 43.75
4075--Rasmussen, Jesse--ff" " ff ..... 50.00
4076--Bertini, Bert--" "sewer-farm custodian . .. l5.ob
"" " 6 60
4077--Clarke, C. G.--" "Inspector........,. 6.
4078--Doten, Geo., N.-- policeman . . . . . . . . . 79.00
4079--Johnson, Adolf-- 11 "cIt'7 parks gardener . . . . 58.05
4080--Lamee, R. M.-- II It asst. general utility man . 39.25
408l--Rasmussen, Jesse--" ," general utility man . . . . 43.0~
4082--Silva, M~. Rosie--" " janitor.... . . . . . . 12.50
4083---Beebe, Lloyd W.--special accounting. . . . . . . . l5.00
4084--Callaghan, Richard M.--salary as City Atto~ey . . .103.4l
4085--Clark, M. J.--salary as City Judge. . . .. ... 25.00
4086--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health OffIcer . . . . lO.OO
4087--Hearn, F. Ra'7--salary as Treasurer. . . . . . . . . 25.00
4088--Jobnson, H. M.-- " " Fire Chief . . . . . . .. 45.00
4089--Kelly, Francis B.--cleaning jail . . . . . . .. .. 8.00
4090--NoonQJ, Mrs. Audry--typing and clerical work. . . . 35.00
4091--Root, Dr. R. R.--sala~ as Milk Inspector . . . . . 56.00
4092--Still, Elmer G.--" II City Clerk . . . . . . . l26.40
4093--Still, Elmer G.--" "Deputy Tax Collector, etc.20.00
4094--Anderson, Harold W.--salary as Councilman. . . .. 10.00
4095--Anderson, Roy C.-- "" " . . . .. lO.OO
4096--Bartholomew, Max F.-- It" " . . . .. 10.00
4097--Gardella,'Lo'uis-- "" " . . . .. lO.OO
4098--Roberts, Frank B.-- 11" " . . . . . lO.OO
LIBRARY FUND
4099--Harp, M~ss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian . . . . . 130.40
4100--Johnson, Adolt--janitor service . . . . . . . . . . ll.'5
4l0l--Ha7Ward Window Cleaners--ja~itor work. . . . . . . 85.00
4102--Sather Gate Book Shop--book Jl,-GENERA.L. FUm> . . . .. 1.54
4l03--American R*bber Mfg. Co.--fi'rerms-e . . . . . . . . 461.25
4104--Anderson, Mrs. Elsie--services as police matron.. 4.5l
4l05--Barbera's Service Station--supplies and service . . 38.87
4l06--Beazell's Drug Store--dlsinfectant . . . . . . . . . 15.38
4107--Bernhardt, R. P.--supplies and service . . . . . . . l6.45
4l08--Bonnels Laundry--service . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.32
4l09--California Water Service Co.--water for fire hydrants124.00
4110-- If " " ,,__ 11 "city bldgs. 4.80
4lll-- " If " If " "4 parks . . .,3.30
4ll2-- " II " If __ " "corp. yard.. .75
4113-- " " " "-- If "R. B. office . .7'
4ll4.-C~evrolet Co., K. D.-~epairs . . . . . . . . . .. l.80
4ll5--Clarke,'C. G.--pettYi expenditure8 . . . . . . . .. 9.l5
4l16--Fireproot Garage--8upplies and servt'ce . . . . . . .l36.54
4ll7--American Trust Co., assg. of R. M. Grana--labor
on streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.74
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4ll8--Herrick, D.r. F. Leslie--exf.i,mining prisoners . . . .
41l9--Highway Garage--supplies and service ,. . . . . . . .
4l20--Huddleston, Mrs. Norma D.--services as pOlice matron
4l21--Independent Warehouse Co.--parts . . . . · · ... · ·
4l22--Inter-City Express--subscription . . · . · · · · · ·
4123--American Trust Co., assg. of Theo. Jensen--labor
on s tree t. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .59. '74
4l24--J~nsen & son--supplies . . . . . . . . ./. . . . ~ . 1.65
4l25--Kaiser, Mr8. J08ephine--maldng c~t~n. . . . . .. lO.OO
4l26--Livermore Herald--scratch pads . . . . . . . . . .. 1.90
4l27--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of building . . . . . . . 35.00
4l28--Mario's Inn--meals ror prisoners . . . . . . . . . . 10.25
4l29--Michelis, John R.--mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00
4l30--McKlnnon, Wm. R._ Postmaster--postals . . . . . .. lO.OO
4l3l--Paclt'ic Gas & Electrtc Co.-,-street lighting . . . . 352.63
4132--" n" " " --lighting city bldgs.. 8.75
4133-- If "n " If ....Library Park llghting. 4.39
4134-- n "" " " --lighting Recreation Park 22.92
4135-- If "" If " --ele.ctr. for corp. yard. .79
4136--" "" " "-- ," - , ". sewer, farm . 24.16
4137 __ It "" " " --gas ror rirehouse . . . . 1.26
4l38--Peters, Wm. J .--services, as. policeman. . . . . . . 22.60
4l39--Quality Auto Parts--supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.82
4l40--Rickers, Jilm A.--amoun't- paid for tear gas . . . . . 8.89
4l4l.--Silva. Jos. C.--services as policeman. . . . . . .. 35.98
4l42--Silva, Peter--pound fees. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7.50
4l43--Western Union Telegraph Co .--telegram ,. . . . . .. .50
$7.50
5.87
11.53
1.08
7.50
Offleials' Reports.
The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Chief of Police" City
Judge, Tax Collector, and Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing
Inspector, all for the month of August, 1944, were read and on
motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew,
and b~ the following called vote ~ere accepted and ordered placed
on file: Ayes--Counci~en Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts,
and Maror Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Merchant Classification.
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-On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Bartholomew, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class
business to be done by Jolm H. Hanna in conducting a tire-repair
and car-lubricating shop at 176-184 East First street was classi-
fied as of the first class for the first ~ar of business: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none. (First license issued,
No. l769.)
Communicationi.
A letter was received from the Board of Library Rrustees,
enclosing a copy of a resolution adopted by the Board, recommending
that the Library tax rate be sufficient to raise $2,800.
A leteer was also received from Secretary M. J. Clark of the
Library Board stating that the terms of office of Lewis Wright
and Manley J. Clark as members of the Board of Trustees of the
Livermore Free Library expired on June 30th, 1944.
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Resolution Fix1q Tax Rate'.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Aye.a--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew" Gardella, Roberts and
May.or Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTI.ON NO. 3456. _
Resolved, bJ' the C'ouncil of the City of 14vermore, Count,.
of Alameda, Sta~U Ca1itorllia, ,that the property tax rate tor
the- City .of. Livermore, upon all real and peJtsonal propert,. 1n
said City for the yea'" 1944, is hereby le't1ed, and the ....-ftl't.
ot .aa1d City tor the year 1944 is hereby rtx'd:~as follows:
General- Fund .- .. . . .. . .. $1.00 on each $100 va.luation;
Librar,. Fuad . . . . . . . .. $0.10 on each $lOO valuation;
Bonl Interest and Redemption Fund, .
19l5 . . . . . . . . .$0.06 on each $100 valuation;
Bond Interest and Redemption, ,
Fund, 1925 . . . . . .$0.08 'n each $100 valuation.
Total tax .. $1.24 on each $1.00 valuation.
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~ournment.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and by v~te of the Counci~, the Council then took a
, September l8th, 1944, at 8:00 p. m.
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Attest.:~~
City Clerk.
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Mayor.
Livermore, California, SEP 1 81944
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~ourned Regular Meeting--September 18. 1944,
An adj9urned regular meeting of the City Council was held
at the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Mond.y,evening,
September 181;h.,:1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:05
o'clock.
Roll Call: Present--Councflmen Anderson, Bartholomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minute. Approved.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion ot
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by
the follo~ing called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Coun-
c1lmen,~,Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Ander-
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son: noes--none; absente-none.
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Twenty-Tbree Claims Allowed...
~enty-three claims, amounting to a total of $1,749.90,
were audited and ap)roved by the Finance Committee and on motion
of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and war-
rants ordered drawn as follows: Ayea--Councilmen Anderson, Bartho-
lome.,Garaella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
none:
MOTOR VEHIrLE LICENSE FEES FUND
4144--Michelis, John P.--salary as Chief of Police........$l03.00.
4145--Kelly, Francis B.-- tt It policeman.............. 99.60
4146--Caton, Edw~rd J.-- It tI tt .............. 81.00
414'7--Rickers, John A.-- " " It .............. 93.00
GENERAL FUND
4l4B--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of streets..
4149--I,amee, R. M.--" It street repair man..........
4150--Rasmussen, Jesse--" tt tt " " ..........
415l--Bertin1--salaryas sewer-farm custodian.............
4152--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Inspector..................
4l5:5--Doten, Geo. N.-- It It policeman..................
4l54--Johnson, Adolf-- ft "ci ty ):arks gardener........
4l55--Lamee, R. M.-- ft It asst general utility man...
41 56--Rasmussen, Jesse--" "general utility man........
4l57--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--" It janitor....................
LIBRARY FUND
4l58--Jobnson, Adolf--salaryas janitor...................
. GENERAL FUND
4159--American B1tumuls Co,--bitumul8.....~...............
4l60--Bush Variety store--brush...........................
416l--American TrUst Co.assignee of Raymond M. Grana,
labor on streets....................................
4l62--Amer1can Trust Co.--assignGe of Theo. Jensen,
labor on streets....................................
4l63--Livermore Chamber of Commerce-_advertising..........
4164--Pacific Telephone & Tel. Co.--service...............
4l65--hterson, Chas. H. & 'Co. ,--auditing............... ..
4l66--Rasmussen, Jess--custodian at Recreation ?ark.......
4167--Bank of America--assignee of Tho.. )I, Two hey,
labor on streets, etc...............................
4l68--Union Oil Co. of California,--gaso11ne..............
VARIOUS FUN1;)S
4l69--Collector of Internal Revenue--tax deducted.........
45.00
43.75
50.00
l5.00
66.60
79.00
58.05
39.25
43.00
12.50
ll.75
139.42
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55.20
55.20
50.00
11.90
100.00
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63.48
70.88
238.8l
Resolution Requesting County Appropr4.atlon for Streets.
The following resolution was read ana was introduced by Coun-
cilman Garde},la and on motion of Councilman Garde~ la, seconded by
Councilman An4erson, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayea--Counti1men Anderson,Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none;
RESOLUTION NO. 3457
Whereas, the City of Livermore is now above to re-surface
East Avenue in the City of Livermore from the southerly city bound-
ary line to South Livermore Avenue and thence continuing on West 4th
Street from South Livermore Avenue to the easterly line of South P
street with an armour-coat pavement and
Whereas, the said streets above described form a continuous
rou~e through the City of Livermore carrying traffic between County
Road No. 1515 and the Vallecitos Road, and thus serving a direct
County need and
Whereas, it is estimated that said work will cost, $7,650.00
and
Vihereas, the City Council of the City of Livermore desires that
the County of Alameda contribute the sum of $4,000 to defray a
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portion of the costs of said wo~k.
N ow therefore be it resolved that the County of Alameda be,
and it ~s hereby requested to a~propriate the, sum of $4,00p to be
paid to the City of Livermore to be used to defray a portion of the
cost of the work above mentioned, and be it further resolved that
in the event that any portion of said sum of ..~OOO shall remain
unexpended upon completion of said work, then in that event such
unex~ nded portion if any, will be repaid to the County of Alameda,.
!:~1!teri-e.-t-e.!ll-e.e.~<e'm!"ftri-,",gTrla r- me'e'ti.T1og-<ef"- the-€i.-ty-efJoml- '
d..~_.tae-C-i-t.,...-eI-M..-.eftl<M"e-ftei.e.-:tftit!-~&tft-tle..,..~-,ieiM-e.M"'-~e.H.
Resolution Appointing Committeeman in re ~blic Works Program.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
Cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman ROberts, seconded by
Councilman Gardella, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Aye'a--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayer
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Anderson; noes--none; absent-~none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3158.
Whereas the 1944 Extra Session of the California Legislature
adopted an act entitled:
"An act making an appropriation for allocation to cities,
counties, and cities and counties to develop a postwar-:::publlc works
program .compris,ing the preparation of surveys and plans and soeci-
ficationsfor proposed pUblic works and the acquisition of rights-
of-way apd sit~s for major streets, roads, bridges, sewerage and
other publicfac,ili ties, and providing the procedure for making
auch allocation." Approved June 20, 1944. (Statutes Extra Session
194~, Chapter 47)
Whereas it is necessary that the local commission required ,by
Section ,25 of s~id Ac,t to determine the allocation of State tunds I i
to ~ocal agencies in Alameda County be appointed immediately in I
order that such local commission may be organized and may oe-rform ,J
its functions of determining such allocation for the County of
Alameda and the six ci ties Ii therein, now, therefore, be it
,Resolved: ,By the pouncil of the City of Livermore that Richard
M. 9allaghan be, ~nd he is to be appointed as coDmdttee-man to re-
present the City of Livermore as,a member of the committee composed
of' one representative designated by the legislative body of each of
the. cities witPin the County of Alameda for the purpose of selecting
and appointing the three m~mbers of the local commission authorized
by the bat paragraph of Section 25 of, said Act to perform the func-
tioz:1.s, of allocating State funds to loca~ agencies in Alaneda County
in accordance with the provisions of' aali Act.
fteaolRtion in r.-Rental Agreement for Safety Deposit Box in Bank.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noea--none; absent--noae:
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RESOLUTION No. 3459.
Resolved: That the City of Livermore enter into a Rental Agree-
ment tor the safety deposit box or boxes referred to in the attached
Rental Agreement with Bank of America National Trust and Savings
Association, in the form and subject to the terms and conditions
specified in said Rental Agreement and that H. W. Anderson~ Mayor of
the City of Livermore, and F. Ray Hearn, Treasurer of the l:ity ot
Livermore, are hereby authorized to execute said Rental Agreement for
and on behalf of the City or L1 vermore; and tha't "b..l/I.a.ld(lll'VsW~ 19 nd
AWenbR hd'::tuiHic'd'-I!.t!\&i.y Hearn are hereby jointly authorized to
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surrender the sa,d possession and to execute in f.vor of the Bank
a realease of all liability 'arising from such rental. And be
it further resolved that tbS Resolution shall remain in effect
until a certified copy of a resolution revoking or modifying it
'shall be received at the office or branch of the bank which the
box or boxes are located.
Resolution Making Appropriation for Advertising.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTI:m NO. 3460.
Resolved, that the sum of $600 be and it is hereby appropriated
from the General Fund of the City of Livermore, to be paid to the
Livermore Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of advertising, and
be it further
ReSOlved, that said sum be paid in twelve equal montb~y in-
stallments of $50 each, commencing July 1, 1944.
Resolution R.app011'1ti~ Two Library Trustees.
The folloWing resolution was read and was introduced by Coun- '
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was adopted
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3461.
Resolved, th~t Manley J. Clark and Lewis Wright be and they are
hereby appointed as members of the Board of Trustees of the Livermor~
Free Library for the term of three years, beginning July 1st, 1944.
Telephone Ordered Removed.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Pacific Telephone &
Telegraph Co. to remove the telephone number l7l located in the
store room at the City Hall.
..M3ournment:,
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman
Council, the Council then adjourned.
fl.pproved:
Mayor.
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Livermore, California,
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Regular Meeting--October 2, 1944.
A regular meetlng of the City Oouncil was held in the Council
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Cham.bers at the Qt~'I Hall on Monday evening, October 2\ld, 1944.
The meeting called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes Ap~roved.
The m1nutes of the last meeting were read and on motion~of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the
following called vote were aporoved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
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none; absent--none.
Claims Allowed.
Seventy claims, amounting to a total of $3,462.66, were audited
and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of CoUncilman
Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the following called
vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants ordered drawn as
follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
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4l70--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police.......... $103.00
41'I--Kelly, Francis B.--" "policeman................ 99.60
4l72--Caton, Edward J.-- " " " ................ 81.00
4l73--Rickers, John A.-- G~NERAl FUND" ................ 93.00
4l74--Clarke, C. G.--sala~ as Superintendent of Streets.... 45.00
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4l75--Lamee, R. M.-- street re~air man............ 43.75
4l76--Rasmussen, Jesse--" "" "............ 50.00--
4l'7'7--Bertini, Gine-- tt If sewer-fa.rm custodian......... 15.00
4l'78--Clarke,C. G.-- If tt Inspector.................... 66.60
4l'79--Doten, Geo. N.-- " It policeman.................... '79.00
4l80--Jobnson, Adolf-- ft It city parks gardener.......... 58.05
4l8l--Lamee, R. M.-- It If assistant general utility man 39.25
4l82--Rasmussen, Jesse--~ "general utility man.......... 43.0~
4l83--Silva, Mrs. Rosie "janitor...................... 12.50
4l84--Beebe, Lloyd W.--s~ecial accounting................... 15.00
4l85--Callagha n, Richard M.--salary as City Attorney....... l03.4l
4le6--Clark, M. J.--salaryas City Judge.................... 25.00
4l87--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as health officer.......... 10.00
4l88--Hearn, F. Ray--palary as Treasurer.................... 25.00
4l89--Johnson, H. M.-- If "Chief Engineer of Fire Dept.. 45.00 I,IJ
4l90--Kelly, Francis B.--clearting jail...................... 8.00- .
4l9l--Noonan, Mrs. Audry--typing............................ 85.00
4l92--Root, Dr. R. R.--salary as Milk Inspect6r............. 56.00
4l93--Still, Elmer C.--salary as City Clerk................. 126.00
4194--Still, Elmer C.-- It "Deputy Tax Collector....... 20.00
4l95--Anderson, Harold W.--salary as Councilman............. 10.00
4l96--Anderson, Roy C.-- If II II ............. 10.00
'l"--JQrtholomew, Max F.--" If " ............. 10.00
4l98--Gardella, Louis-- " " II .............,. .10.00
4l99--Roberts,ftank B.-- II " " ............. 10.00
LIBRARY FUND
4200--Harp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian.............~
420l--Johnson, Adolf--janitor service at Library............
4202--Livermore Herald--subscription........................
4203--McKenzie, G. W.--newspapers...........................
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ll.75
5.00
12.75
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4204--Pacif1c Gas & Electric Co.--l1brary lighting.........
4205--Sacramento Bee-.subscription.........................
4206--8at.her Gate Book Shop-books...........................
, " GENERAL'" FIDIDS
4207--American Rubber Manufacturing Co.--tire hose.........
4208--Associated Service Station--service..................
4209--Beazell's Drug Store--s~pplies.......................
42l0--Bush Variety Store--batteries........................
42ll--California Water Service Co.--water for 62 hydrants..
42l2--" " " " >> "city bldgs...
4213--" " " " tt "4 Darks......
4214--" " " " " "corp. yd.....
4215-->> >> " If U U Ration Bd.Oft
42l6--Carlisle, A. & Co.,--docket and forms................
4217--Caton, Edwa;-d J.--amount~paid.J, for batteries........
4218--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--examrnin~-prisoners..............
4219--American Trust Co, assignee of Raymond M. Grana--
la:bor',;on streets...................
4220--Herrick, Dr. F. Leslie--examining prisoners..........
422l--American Trust Co.,assignee of Theo. Jensen--
labor on streets...................
4222--Livermore Chamber of Cornmerce--advertising...........
4223--Livermore Fire Department--salaries for quarter......
4224--Livermore Herald--stamps.............................
4225--Mallegol, Mrs. Al1ce--rent of bldg.t~.S.ptemge~.....
4226--Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners.....................
4227--Michells, John R.--m1leage...........................
422B--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--crushed rock,sand,etc.
4229--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting..........
4230-- " "" " ff .--Library Park lighting....
4231-- " >>11 " " .--lighting city bldgs......
4232-- U U" II tt .--electricty for corp. yd..
4233-- " "" " " .-- lighting Recreation Park
4234-- tt "" " " .--gas for firehouse........
4235-- " "" tt " .--lighting Ration Ed. Off..
4236--Pacifie Telephme & Tel. Co.--service for Ration Off.
4237--Peters, Wm. J.--services as policeman................
4238--RasMUssen, Jesse--services as custodian at Recr.Pk...
4239--~biten, Mrs. Nona M.--services as police matron......
$ 1.94
12.00
18.10
307.50
9.92
1.76
4.92
l24.00
4.50
3.30
.75
.75
23.76
2.46
20.50
59.7'
l7.50
59.74
50.00
300.00
1.23
35.00
32.80
14.14
403.50
356.03
4.39
9.75
.5'7
22.58
l.38
7.05
4.30
22.60
14.40
2.34
Resolution Rescinding No. 3457~
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Coun-
cilman Gardella, and by the following called vote was adopted; Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Garde~,la, Roberts and Mayor Ander-
son; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTI0N NO. 3462.
Resolved, that ftesolution No. 3457, heretofore passed and adopt-
ed on September 18th, 1944, b~ ~the same is hereby reeetDded.
Official Reports.
The reports of the Clerk, Chief of Police, Tax Collector, City
Judge, and Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector, all for
the month of September, 1944, were read and on motion of Councilman
Gardella, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, were accepted and order-
ed placed on file; Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gar~ella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Merchant Classification.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Ander-
son, and by the following cal~d vote, the merchant-class business to
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b~ done by Eugen~ C. ROsers in conducting a tire-repair shop at 1154
West 2nd street was classif~ed a~ of the first class for the f'irst:.,
1ear of business; Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Garde7la,
Roberts and,Mayor Anderson; no~.--none; absent--none. (First li-
cense' issued, No. l822.)
To Draw Up Ordinance Amending Fire De~artment Ordinance.
,The City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance for the
next meeting increasing the membership requirement for the Fire D~.
partment from 20 to 25 and repealing the portion of the ordinance
f1xing the salari~s of the 'Fire DJpartment.
Resolution Requesting County Appropriation for Street Work.
The f~llowing resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man Gardella and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Coun-
cilman Roberts~ and by the follOWing called vote was adopted: Ayes--
Co~cilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Rober~s and Mayor Ander-
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aO~J no.s--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3463
Whereas, the City of Livermore is about to resurface West First
Street in the City of Livermore'fram the westerly City boundary line
to'South M Street with a plant mixed pavement; and
Wher~as"the said s~reet above described forms a continuous
route throu8b the City of Livermore carrying traffic between State
Highway 50'andthe Pleasanton Road, and thus serving a direct County
need; and
Whereas, it is estimat~d that said work ~ll cost $7,500.00:
and
'Whereas, the City CoWWil of the City of Livermore desires that
the County of Alameda con1Jtl'bute the s~ of $4,000.00 to defray a
portion of the costs of said work.
Now therefore_ be it resolved, that the County of Alameda be,
and it is hereby requested to approp~late the sum of $4_000.00 to
be paid to the City of Livermore to be used to defray 'a portion of
the cost of the work above mentioned, and be tt further resolved that
in the event that any portion of said sum of $4_000.00 shall remain
unexpended upon completion of said work, then in that event such un-
expended portion if any, will be repaid to the County of Al~eda.
~ ournmen t.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella,
took a recess to meet on Mon-
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Livermore, California_
OCT 1 6 1944
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Adjourned Re~ular M~et:tng--October l6. 1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, October
16th, 1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; absente-Councilman Anderson.
Minutes Approved:'
The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the
following called vote were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; nces--nonej
absent--Councilman Anderson.
Councilman Anderson Present.
At this point Councilman Anderson arrived at the meeting.
Thirty-seven Claims Allowed.
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Thirty-seven claims, amounting to a total of $2,907.72, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of Coun-
cilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the following
called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants ordered
drawn, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noew--none; absent--none:
GENERAL .FUND
4210--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police..........$103.00
424l--Kelly, Francis B.-- " "policeman................ 99.60
4242--Caton, Edward J.-- " ff " ................ 81.00
4243--Rickers, John A.-- " " n ................ 93.00
4244--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets... 45.00
4245--Lamee, R. M.-- tt tt street rew~ man............. 43.75
4246--Rasmussen, Jesse" ;{ ft tt ............. 50.00
4247--Bertini, Gina--" sewer-farm custodian......... 15.00
4248--Clarke, C. G.--" "Inspector.................... 66.60
4249--Doten, Geo. N.--" "policeman.................... 79.00
4250--Johnson, Adolf--" If city parks gardener.......... 58.05
4251--Lamee, R. M.-- tt n ass't general utility man.... 39.25
4252--Rasmussen, Jesse--" ~ general utility man.......... 43.00
4253--Silva, Mrs. Rosie--" tl janitor...................... 12.50
LIBRARY FUND
4254--Johnson, Adolf--salary as janitor..................... 11.75
,,"~ BOND INTEREST AND REDEMPTION FUND, 19l5
4255--American Trust Co.,--12 coupons....................... l50.00
4256--Bank of America--ona coupon........................... l2.50
GENERAL FUND
4257--Agala, M.--services as sub. gardner at city parks.....
425S--~erican Bitumuls Co.,--bitumuls......................
4259--Bernhardt, R. P.--grader blades, etc..................
4260--Bonne's Laundry--service.........................~....
426l--Caton, Edward.J.--mileage.............................
4262--Chevrolet Co., K. D.--tire and tube...................
4263--Dutcher & Son, N. D.--supplies........................
4264--American Trust Co.,assignee of Raymond M. Grana,
labor on streets........................ 60.08
4265--Hansen, R. A.--stove oil.............................. 11.07
4266--American TMlSt Co., assignee of Theo. Jensen--labor
on streets.............................. 60.08
4267--Jensen & Son--suDplies and service.................... 26.22
49.96
585.45
46.80
2.32
10.08
44.26
50.99
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4268--Livermore Commercial Co.,--su)plies.....................$178.70
426~--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Ins.--sand and conrete roce... l60.84
4270--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,--lighting Ration Bd. Off.... 6.48
427l--Pacific Telephone & Tel. Co.,--service.................. l2.95
4272--Bank of America, assignee of Thos. M. TwoheYT-labor on
streets...........................
4273--Union Oil Co. of California--gasoline...................
4274--Valley Motors--service..................................
4275--Western Pump Co., Ltd..service and supplies.............
4276--Collector of Internal Revenue--Withhol~ing TaK..........
76.72
70.88
1.50
208.76
240.58
Officials' Reports.
The report of the Treasurer for the month of September, 1944,
and the annual report of the City Clerk for the past fiscal year were
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received and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and by the following called vote were accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Directed to Repair Sidewalk.
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to N. D. Dutcher, calling
his attention to the bad condition of the cement sidewalk in front of his
property at 1172 West 1st street and requesting him to repair the same
'one
within thirty days, and to send a similar/to Mrs. A. S. Carlisle, Oakland,
in regard to the sidewalJt at 1154 and 1158 West 18 t street.
To Publish Notice in re Dumping~ftubbish on Streets.
The Chief of Police was instructed to have a notice published in
both local papers, calling attention to the provisions of Ordinance
No. 13 in regard to dumping rubbish on the public streets.
In re Metropolitan Oakland.
Tije Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Dr. F. Leslie Herrick,
requesting him to contact the Metropolitan Oakland management and re-
quest them to have a representive address the next meeting of the Coun-
cil, in regard to the advantages of the City of Livermore joining in
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their efforts for postwar enterprises.
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artholomew, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
then adjourned.
and by vote
Approved
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A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, November 6th, 1944.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson, absent--none.
Minutes' Au)roved.
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The minutes of-the last-meeting were read and on moti0n of
lowing called vote were apQroved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen
Councilman Roberts, seconded QY Councilman Anderson, and by the fol-
Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes-..-.
none; absent--none.
To Write to Garbage Contractor.
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to John Mustain, the
garbage contractor, requesting him to call at the City Attorney's
office to discuss certain matters.
Claims AJlowed.
Eighty-nine claims, amounting to a total of $4,796.66, were
audited and approved by the Finance Committee and on motion of Coun-
cilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the fol-
lowing called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
ordered'drawn, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;--absent--none:
GENERAL FUND
4277--Michells, John R.--salary as 'Chief of Pollee........
4278--Kelly, Francis B.-- II tt policeman. ~............
4279--Caton, Edward J.-- It It tt ..............
4280--Rickers, John A.-- "" "..............
428l--Clarke, C. G.--Superintendent of Streets............
4282--Lamee, R. M.~-salary as street repair man...........
4283--Rasmussen1. Jesse--salaryas street reoair man.......
4284--Bertini, uine--salary as swwer-farm custodian.......
4285--Clarke, C. G.--salary as inspector...................
4286--Doten, Geo. N.-- tt " policeman..................
4287--Johnson, Adolf-- It tt city parks gardener........
42a8~-Lamee, R. M.-- " "ass't 'general utility man..
4289--Rasmussen, Jessee--" " genet'al utility man........
4290--S1lva, Mrs. Rosie--" I~ janitor....................
429l--Beeqe, Lloyd W.--s-pecta-!"accounting.................
4292--Callaghan, Richard M.--salary as City Attorney......
4293--Clark, M. J.--salary as City Judge..................
4294--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health Offlcer........
4295--IIearn, F. Ray--salaryas Treasurer..................
4296--Johnson, H.-M.--salary as Chief Ebgineer of Fire Dep
4297--Kelly, Francis B.--cle~ning jail....................
4298--Root, Dr.' R. R.--salary as Milk Inspector...........
4299--Still, Elmer G.--salary as City Clerk...............
4300--Still, Elmer G.--" "Deputy Tax Collector.....
4301--Anderson, Harld W.--salary as Councilman............
4302--Anderson, Roy C.-- II II "............
4303--Bartholomew, Max. F.__tt tt tt ............
4304--Gardella, Louis-- II" II ............
$103.00
99.60
83.60
87.80
45.00 ....
43.75
50.00
15.00
66.60-
79.00
58.05
39.25
43.00,
12.50
15.00
103.41
25.00
lO.OO
25.00
45.00
8.00 -
56.00
126.40
20.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
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4305--Roberts, Frank B.--salary as Councilman................
LIBRARY FUND
4306--Harp, Miss Myrtle E.--salary as Librarian..............
4307--Johnson, Adolf--janitor....................... .........
4308--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil................................
4309--Pacific Gas & ~lectric Co.--lighting...................
4310--Sather Gate Book Shop--books...........................
43ll--Aga1a, M.--janitor service.............................
GENERAL FUND
43l2--American Bi tumuls Co. --b1 tumuls..... ... . .... .. . . . . .'. ...
43l3--Anderson, Mrs. Elsie--services as police matron........,
43l4--Associated Service Station--tire repairing.............
43l5--Barbera's Service Station--washing car.................
43l6--Beazell's Drug Store--lnk..............................
43l7--Bernhardt, R. P.--supplies and repairs.................
43l8--California Corrugated Culvert Co..-culvert.............
43l9--California Rock & Gravel Co.--crushed rock, etc........
4320--Ca1ifornia Wster Service Co.--water for 62 hydrants....
4321--" " n ".__ n "city bldgs.....
4322-- n " " ".--" "corporation yd.
4323--" " " ".--" "4 parks........
4324--" " " ".--" fI Ration Bd. Off.
4825--Callaghan Agency, M. E.--automobile insurance..........
4326--Canziani, Mrs. Leontine--ser.1ces as police matron.....
4327--Cheerio Flower and Gift Shop--magazines for Library....
4328--Clarke, C. G.--petty expenditures......................
4329--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--examining prisoners...... ..........
4330--Bank of America,ass1gnee of Raymond M. Grana--
labor on streets.................
433l--American Trust Co., assignee of Raymond M. Grana--
labor on streets.................
4332--Eansen, R. A.--fuel oil................................
4333--Hatcher, Mrs. Juanita L.--services as policematron.....
4334--Herrick, Dr. F. Leslie--examining prisoners............
4335--Highland Alameda Co. Hospi talY..Q.ei.ltg,.G.fi1>>1~Q.t1Q~'.....
4336--Huddleston, Mrs. Norma D.--services as police matron...
4337--American Trust Co.--assignee of Theo. Jensen--
labor on streets...............
4338--American Trust Co., assignee of Theo. Jensen--
labor on streets...............
4339--American Trust Co., ~ssignee of Harry K. Laughlin--
labor on streets...............
4340--Bank of America, assignee of Harry K. Laughlin--
labor on streets...............
434l--Livermore Chamber of Commerce--advertising.............
4342--Livermore Herald--publishing and pr1nting.......~......
4343--Mallegol, Mrs. Alice--rent of building...............~.
4344--Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners.......................
4345--McKenzie, G. W.--spray.................................
4346~-Michelis, John R.--mileage.............................
4347~-Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--concrete, sand, etc....
4348~-Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,--street lighting...........
4349~-" "" " " .,--lighting city bldgs.......
4350~-" It" 1t It .,--Library park lighting.....
435l~-" "" " " .,--lighting Recreation Park..
4352~-" ,,- " " "., --electrici ty for corp. yd....
4353~-" "," " " .,--electricty for sewer-farm.
4354';-" "" " ""., --gas f or firehouse.........
4355--Peters, Wm. J.--services as policeman..................
4356--Rickers, John A.--mileage..............................
4357~-Sentinel Chemical Co., Inc.--pager.....................
4358--Silva, Peter,--pound fees..............................
4359--Southern Alameda County News--printing.................
4360--Stevenson Electric-~condu1et...........................
436l--Bank of America, assignee of Thos. M. Twohey--
. ' labor on streets..............
4362--Union Oil Cd. of California--gasoline..................
4363--Western Union Telegraph Co.,--telegrams................
4364---Westinghouse Electric'-'& Mfg. Co. ,--meter socket........
4365--~~ten, Mrs. Nona M.--services as police matron........
Officials' Reports.
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130.40
ll.75
9.84
3.88
22.50
7.49
584.50
4.85
17.01
l.50
1.28
10.48
281.03
168.81
124.00
4.05
.75
3.15
~75
462.75
7.50
85.30
9.88
l2.00
l
35.98
44.72
8.00
2.50
5.00
25.00
9.53
59.74
53.80
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31.40
5'7.20
50.00
18.68
35.00
21.53
5.00
11.90
362.68
355.40
13.84
4.82
4.24
.50
13.16
1.38
33.90
20.16
6.77
6.00
,45.24
3.84
49.04
108.01
3.43
9.38
_4.68
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The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Chie~ of Police, City Judge,
Tax C?llector, ~nd Building, Electrical, GaB and '1umbing Inspector,
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all for the month of October, 1944, were read and on motion of Coun-
cilman' Gardella, seconded by Councilman ROberts, and by the follow-
ing called vote were arcepted and ordered olaced on file: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor An-
derson; noes--none; absent--none.
In re Survey for Recreational Facilities.
The Clerk was instructed to write to Harry stoops, Regional
Representative, Federal Security Agency, Recreation Division, San
Francisco, requesting that a survey be made of the recreational
facilities of the city, together with a report outlining a program
for their future development, provided these are made without expense
to the City.
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Resolution in re Survey of Recreational Facilities.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman GardeLLa and on motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by
Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following ca.lle d vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholc\mew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOlUTION NO. 3464.
Whereas the City of Livermore desires that a survey of the
recreational facili ties of this ci ty be made and a re')ort thereon be
made to the City Council outlining a program for the ~Ature develop-
ment of said facilities,
NQW, therefore, be it resolved that the Federal Securities
Agency btJ requested to make such a survey and report of' the findings
thereon to this Council, provided that said survey and report maybe
made without expense to the City' of tivermore.
To Wri te in re Pro'Oos'EANew Licenses and Taxes.
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The Clerk was instnucted to write to the League of California
Cities, Sacramento, inquiring whether a sixth-class city could legal-
ly levy a business license tax on electric light and power companies;
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also, whethe~tax could belevied on real estate transfers.
Street Light Ordered Installed.
A one-hundred candlepower street light was ordered installed at
the corner of West 5th and South H streets.
Evening Lights in Post Office Requested.
The C~erk was instructed to write to Postmaster Wm. R. McRinnon,
requesting him to restore the lighting arrangements for the post
office on evenings to those existing before the war, with the police
department cooperating.
In re Train S~eed Regulation~
The Clerk was instructed to wr:i.te to the Western Pacific Rail-
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instructions to its trainmen il'1rregard to speed through towns and
the company's views on the matter; re~erring to the old City ordi-
nance restricting the speed or trains to ten miles per hour.
Resolution Awarding Auditing Contract,.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman ROberts, and seconded by
Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
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Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3465.
Resolved, that ChaS:-H. Petersen & Company be and they are here-
by employed to prepare and furnish an audit of the books, and accounts
of the City of Livermore semiannually for this fiscal yearl944-l945
and to furnish a budget for the succeeding fiscal year for the sum
of $325, pay~bleAupon furnishing of the first aemiamnual report and
$175 upon the f~ishing of the final report, including the budget.
To Make Reservations for League Meeting.
The Clerk was instructed to make reservations for seven City
officials to attend the dinner meeting on November 17th, 1944, at
Hotel Claremont, Berkeley.
Three Merchant Classificat~ons.
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On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business to be
done by Theodore G. Stafne as a building contractor was classified as
of the first class for, the first year of business: Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, ROb,rts ~nd Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
absent--none. (First license issued, No. 2099.)
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Barthol-
omew, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business to
be done by Russell L. Williamson in conducting a shoe-repairing shop,
with headquarters at first at Frank Fiorio's store at 1244 West 1st
street until a separate location c,n be secured, was classified as of
the first class for the first year of business; Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; absente-none. U~usiness nott st,nrted.)
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Gardella,
and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business to be
done by Eugene K. Frary, 488 South N street, in conducting a painting
contracting business, was classified as of the first class for the
first year of business: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew,
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(rst lJc:nse ls>"ued, Ira. Lhl'j.,
County Resolution Received Making
Appropriation to Good Roads Fund.
A certified copy of a resolution adopted by the County Board of
Supervisors on October 31st, 1944, was r.eceived, making an appropri-
ation of $3,750 from the County Good Roads Fund to the City of Liver-
more for the purpose of "refacing. West First Street and work inci-
dental thereto," and providing that before expending the money ~he
City Council shall by ordinance authorize the said work of improve-
ment, that any portion thereof not so used shall be returned to the
County of Alameda, and that upon the completion of said improvement
the city shall file with the County Auditor "a certificate togetner
with the proper vouchers toward the cost of said improvement."
~ ournmen t.
On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Council~ Roberts,
and by vote of the Council, the
, 1944,
then took a recess to meet
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Clerk.
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Adjourned Regular Meeting--November 13. 1944.
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held in
the Council Ch~bers at the City Hall on Monday evening, November
13th, 1944. The meeting was cal~d to order at 8:00 o'clock.
Roll c;all: Present--ColUlcilmen Anderson, Bartbolomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson: absent--none.
Addresses by Metropolitan Oakland Representatives.
Several representatives of the Metropolitan Oakland Area
addressed the Council, explaining in detail its plans for post-war
\ industrial activity, especially as regards this valley. The speakers
included Dr. F. L. Herrick, Livermore representative on the organi-
zation's executive committee; Don M. Follett, chairman post-war plan-
ning department, Oakland Chamber of Commerce, and Howard S. 8ipe, d1-,
reotor of publicity, Oakland Chamber of C01'T\'M"erce.
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Rental of Sewer-Farm Property'R"enewed.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and by the following called vote, the Council accepted a check of $150
from Charles Crohare for renewal of his rental of the land occupied by
for one year from November 1st, 1944.
him at the City's sewer..tarm.:J Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent~-none.
In reMilk,Inspector's Reports.
The:report of the Milk Inspectot*lf'or the month of October, 1944,
was received and read and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded
by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was ac-
cepted and ordered placed on file: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bar-
tholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
none.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Milk Inspector, calling
his attention to the fact that no reports had been received from him
for the previous seven months, that all off'icials are required to make
r.eport~ monthly, and requeat:i.ng that the missing reports be filed at
his earliest convenience.
To Draw up Ordinance Licensing Accountants.
The Clerk was instructed to hotify the City Attorney that the City
Council wishes the business license ordinance amended so as to levy a
license on public accountants similar to t~at required of attorneY~1
dentists, physicians, etc.
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ill O1lrnmen t .
On motion of Councilman Gar~ella, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and by vote of the Council, the Council then took a recess to meet on
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An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held in
the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, November
20th, 1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 o'clock.
Roll Call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Minutes A~proved.
The minutes of the last two meetings were read and on motion of
Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and by the
following called vote were aDprovedas entered: Ayes--Councilmeno
Anderson, Bartholomew', Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson: noes--
none; absent--none.
To Notify Water Co. in re Using Fire Hydrants.
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the California
Water Service Co., San Jose, notifying it not to use the City's fire
hydrants hereafter for supplying water to private parties.
To Extend Sewer Mains.
The Superintendent of Streets was instructed to lay a sewer
main on West 6th street from P to Q streets.
Thirty-Four Claims Allowed.
Thirty-four claims, amounting to a total of $1,352.83, were
audi ted and a pnroved by the Finance Commi ttee and on motion of
Councilman Garp,ella, seconded by Counci lman ROberts, ar'd by the
following called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants
ordered drawn as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartbolomew,
Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
ALCOHO"IC BEVERAGE LICENSE FEES FUND
4366--Michelis, John R.--salary as Chief of Police........
4367--Kelly, Francis B.--" "p,)liceman..............
4368--Caton, Edward J.-- ft ft ft ..............
4369--Rickers, John A.-crnN~RAI--, FlIND " ..............
4370--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets..
437l--Lamee, R. M.-- fI n street re~air man,.........
4~72 R J""" b "
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4373--Bertini, Gi~e--salary as sewer-farm custodian.......
4374--Clarke, C. G.--" "Insnector..................
4375--Doten, Geo. N.-- tI tt uoliceman..................
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4376--Johnson Adolf-- city parks gardener........
4377--Lamee, R. M.-- It It assistant genera] utilityman
4378--Rasmussen, Jesse--" It general utility man.........
4379--S11va, Mrs. Rosie--" " janitor....................
LIBRlffiY FiTND
4380--Johnson, Adolf--s~~~~8~s~1~itor...................
438l--Addressograph-Mul~tgrapn torp.......................
4382--Andersen, A. J.--refund of tax overcharge...........
4383-~derson, Harold W.--traveling expenses.............
4384--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for Ration Board offtQ~.....
4385--~~~erican Trust Co., assignee of Thea. Jensen,
labor on streets......................
$l03.00
99.60
83.60
87.80
45.00'
43.75
50.00 '
15.00
55.93
79.00
58.05
39.25
36.72
12.50
11.75
2.55
37.20
l6.00
6.46
47.86
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4386--Bank of America, assignee of Harry K. Laughlin--
la bor on streets....................... .$50.92
4387--Noonan, Mrs. Audry--typing and clerical work.......... 35.00
4388--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,--lighting Ration Board Off. 5.83
4389--Pacific Telephone & Tel. Co.--service................. 9.50
4390-- " ,. It" ~'......service for Ration Bd.ott.9.55
4391--Quality Auto Parts--suDPlies.......................... 22.07
4392--Bank of America, assignee of Thos. M. Twoheyy- ,
VARIOUS FUNDS labor on streets...........~'~......I.. 19.50
4393--Bank of Amerlca--withholding tax deducted."",,; . ., ,::....269.44
To Write in re Rent of City Hall.
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the City Clerk
of Hayward inquiring as to whether the Ci~l of Hayward receives
~ rent from the County of Alameda for the use by the ~tter of
the City Hall for its county offices and if so how.much.
To Write in re ,Securi~ Airplane Photo.','
The Clerk was instructed to write, to the Me.tropoli tan Oakland
Area, Oakland, in regard' t~ securing a copy of its airplane..photo
of the city and valley.
To Amend Ordinance on Train Speeds.
The City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance amend-
ing Subdivision 6 of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 13, so as to make
thirty miles per hour the maximum speed for trains at crossings.
Resolution Canceling Taxes.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Council-
man; Anderson and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bartholomew, and by the following called vote was adopted:
Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none:
RESOLUTION NO. 3466.
Whereas, the Livermore School District of Alameda County has
purchased the folloWing-described property, to-wit:iots 11 and l2,
Block 55, Map of the Southern Addition of 1882, and
Whereas, said school district has requested the cancelation ot
all:taxes levied,and assessed by the City of Livermore for this fiscal
yea~ 1944-lljSnow, the~efore, be it
Resolved, that said taxes be and the same are hereby ca~celed.
To S~nd Copy of Letter in re Proposed Recreation Survey~
The Qlerk was instructed to send a copy of the letter of No-
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vemqer 14~h, 1944, received from Harry H. Stoops, Regional Recreation
Rep~esentative, to Secretary-Manager p. P~ Woodbridge of the Livermore
Chamber of Commerce.
To Forward Letter to Livermore Sanitarium.
The Clerk was in5tru~ to forward to the Livermore Sanitarium
the.letter received from Elizabeth Kane, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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~ournment.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded b'T Councilman Gardella,
and by vote of/Mre cobncitSl, the Council then adjourned.
Approved:
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Regular Meeting--December 4, 1944.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Monday evening, December 4th, 1944.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and
Mayor Anderson; absent--Councilman Bartholomew.
Minutes Ao')roved.
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The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion of
Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Gardella,. and by the fol-
lowing called vote.were approved as entered: Ayes--Councilmen Ander-
son, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--Coun-
cilman Bartholomew.
Claims Allowed.
Seventy-two claims, amounting to a total of $4,428.04, were
a~dlt.d and approved b-c the Finance Comm:l ttee and on motion of Council.
man Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the following
called vote were allowed out of various funds and warrants ordered
drawn, as follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and
Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--Councilman Bartholomew:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FEES FUND
4~94--Michelis, John R.~-Balary as Chief of Police..........$103.00
4395--Kelly, Francis B.-- " ~ policeman................ 99.60
4396--Caton, Edward L.-- " ,,- " ................ 83.60
4397--Rickers, John A.--GENERAL F8ND " ................ 87.80
4398--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Superintendent of Streets.... 45.Q9.
4399--Lamee, R. M.-_ " "street repair man............ 43.75
4400--Rasmussen, Jesse--" " ft " tf ............ 50.00
440l--Bertini, Gine-- ". " sewer-farm custodian......... 15.00
4402--Clarl{e, C. G.-- It " Inspector.................... 66.60.
4403--Doten, Geo, N.-- 11 It policeman.................... 79.00
4404--Johnson, Ado~_f--" fI city ')arks gardener.......... 58.05
4405--Lamee, R. M.--salary as assistant general utility man. 39.25
4406--Rasmussen, Jesse--" ff general utility man........... 43.00
4407--Si1va, Mrs. Rosie--"" janitor....................... 12.50
4408--Beebe, Lloyd W.--Special accounting................... l5.90
4409--Callaghan, Richard M.--salary as City Attorney........ 103.41
4410--Clark, M. J.--salaryas City Judge.................... 25.00
44ll--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--salary as Health Officer.......... 10.00
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44l2--Hearn, F. Rny--salary as Treasurer..................
44l3--Johnson, H. M.--" . " Chief Engineer of Fire Dept
44l4--Ke1ly, Francis B.--cleaning jail.....................
44l5--Root, Dr. R. R.--salary as Milk Inspector...........
44l6--Still, Elmer G.--" "City Clerk...............
44l?--Still, Elmer G.-- It "Deputy Tax Collector.....
4418--Anderson, Harold W.--" " Councilman...............
44l9--Anderson, Roy C.-.. ft tl " ...............
4420--Bartholomew, Max F.__ft tt tt ...............
442l--Gardella, Louis--" " " ...............'
4422--Roberts, Frank B.--" " " ...............
LIBRARY FUND
442;5--Ha~p, Miss Myrtle E.--salarya s Librarian...........
4424--Johnson, Adolf-...janitor service.....................
4425--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil.............................
4426--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--lighting................
4427--Sather Gate Book Shop--books........................
SEWER BOND SINKING FUND OF 1925
4428--~~erican Trust Co.--3 Sewer Bonds of 1925 & 18 coup.l_74?50
4429--Bank of America--23 coupons of Sewer Bond of 1925... 316.25
GENERAL FUND
4430--Bureau of Printing (Documents Div.)--1943 Statutes..
443l--California Transfer CO.--cement.....................
4432-- ft, Water Service Co.--water for 62 hydrants.
4433-- n " " ".--" ~ city"bldgs...
4434-- n " >> ".--" "4 narks.....
4435-- " n n ".__" "corP. yd....
4436-- " " " ".--" "Ration Bd...
4437--Chevrolet Co., K. D.--service.......................
4438--Clark, C. G.--freight paid..........................
4439--Dolan, Dr. Paul E.--examining prisoners.............
4440--Fireproof Garage--installing muffler................
444l--Gladdlng Bros. Mfg. C..~$ewer pipe..................
4442--Hansen,R. A.--stove oil............................
4443--Hatcher, Mrs. Juanita L.--services as police matron.
4444--Herrick, Dr. F. Leslie--examining prisoners.........
4445--IIuddleston, Mrs. Norma D.--services as police matron
4446--Lamee, R. M.--truck hire............................
4447--Livermore Chamber of Commerce,--advertising.........
4448--Livermore Floral Shoppe--sprays.....................'
4449--Livermore Rerald--publishing........................
4450--Mallegol, Mrs. Aliee--rent of bldg..................
4451--Mario's Inn--meals for prisoners....................
4452--Michelis, John H.--mileage..........................
4453--Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.--screenings..........
4454--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--street lighting.........
4455--" !I' n " . --ligh ti ng ci ty bldgs.....
4456--" tt It " n .--lighting Recreation Park
4457--" "tt " tf .--electricity for corp.yd.
4458--" "tt " " .--Library Park lighting...
4459-- tt "n tt n .--gas for firehouse.......
4460--Peters, Wm J.--services as p)liceman................
446l--Phoenix Iron Works--2 manholes...................... .
4462--Riggs, Mrs. Elva A.--services as city court clerk...
4463--Silva, Peter--pound fees............................
4464--Still, Elmer G.--county taxes on sewer farm paid....
4465--Tuccoli, L. & Sons--repairing.......................
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In re Electric Power Franchise.
$25.00
45.00
8.00 -
56.00
126.40
20.00
lO.OO
10.00
10.00
lO.OO
50.00
130.40
ll.75
4.92
4.17
15.76
16.00
3.08
124.00
6.ll
3.00
.75
.75
l.50
2.70
7.50
5.80
130'18
21.53
4.85
17.50
9.02
35.00
50.00
10.25
15.00
35.00
6.15
4.90
9.79
2l6.l2
12.72
24.49
.57
5.54
1.38
33.90
45.l0
35.00
7.50
19.65
,8.00
The City Attorney was instructed to write to the Pacific Gas
chise from the City.
and Electric Co. in regard to its securing an electric power fran-
Officials' Renorts.
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The reports of the Clerk, Tax Collector, Chief of Police, City
Judge, and Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector, all for
the month of November, 1944, were read and on motion of Councilman
Gardella, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and by the following called
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Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--
Councilman Bartholomew.
Communica ti (ms .
A copy .of a Resolution No. 42535, adopted by the County Board
of ~upervlsors on Novem~er 2lst, 1944, was received and read ac-
cep~ldg the City's offer to sale its interest in the south 100 feet
of 'lot 9 and the south lOO feet of the east 4l.5 feet of 10t 8, block
of the taxes due,
2, ~p')of the Northern Addi t~on" for the amount
nam~ly, $;1-96.12.
A letter was received from the California Water Service Company,
San:Jose,' stating that i~ had.instruct~d its office in Livermore to
refuse the use of the City's fire hydrants by any outside parties,
as requested.
A letter was received from Metropolitan, Oakland, stating that
a print of the airplane photo of Livermore or an enlarged copy could
be secured from the Commer9ial and Photo View Company, 316 13th etreet,
Oakland l2. The Clerk was instructed,to order from tbe.company an en-
lar$ed photo 36x46 inches in size.
A note was received from City Clerk Irene T. Jamieson of,Hayward,
in response to an inquiry, to tbe effect that the City of Hayward re-
cei~es $75 per month rent "from the County for the court room and office
and,Sheriff's and District Attorney's offices, $20 rent for the juvenile
probation court and $50 rent from the state for the Highway Patrol office.
In re Securing Rent From County for Offices at City Hall.
The City Attorney was instructed to write to the County Board of
Supervisors, requesting $50 per month rent from the County for its
offfces on the upper floor of the City Hall, beginning January-l, 1945.
Merchant Classification.
On motion of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business to be done
by E. A. Ryder in conducttng a garage at 168 East First street was clas.
sified as of the first class for the first year .of business: Ayes--
Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none;
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(~irst license issued, No. 1969.)
Adjournment.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella,
and by vote of the Council, the Council then took a recess to meet on
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A.n f-ld5ourned'r'J"'-..,,1<:1Y' neetint{ of' tho C'tty Conr~il vIas held in the
Council Chambers at the City naIl on i"hnday even~ nG, '"1ecember 18th,
1944. The meeting was called to order at 8:l0 o'clock.
Roll calI: Present':'-Counci lmen ^nderson, Garopl:r\, '20 berts and
Mayar Anderson; absent--Connc11man nartrolomew.
Minutes Approved.
The minutes .of the last meeting were read and an motian of Council-
man Hoberts, seconded by COl1ncilman G-ardella, and by the follOlJ ing
called vote vvere approvel as entered: Ayes--C01IDcilmen Jmde ~son,
Cardella, [{aberts and iC,ayar Anderson; noes--none; absent-- Councilman
Bartholomew.
Thirty Clai~ Allowed.
Thirty claims, amountin['; ta a totnl of .:;a,954.9l, were aud-tted
and approved by the Pinan~e COY'llnittee and em motion of '~;ouncilman
RobeTts, seconded by Councllm~m \nderson, and by the following called
vote were allowed out .of -ra ri')us funds and w 2,rran ts ord( - ed drawn, as
follows: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, c\oberts and:'ayor Ander-
son; noes--nnne; absent--Councilman Bartholomew:
ALCOEOIJIC BE',hRAGE IJICEFSE FEES FUHD
4466--Michelis, J:)hn R.--salary as r;hief of Palice. . . . . $
446'7--Kelly, Francis B.--sal~-Jr'Y ns ~)oli.ceman. . . . . . . .
4468--Cpton, Edward J .--salary as poll ceman . . . . . . . .
4469--"5.ckers, John :i..--salary as pa1:i.ceman . . . . . . . .
STRE!i!.T IM"PROWEMENT FUND
4470--Clarke, C. G.--salary as Sunerintendent of Streets. .
447l--Lamee, R. M.--salary as street repair man. . . . . .
4472--Rasmussen, Jesse--salary as street repair man. . . .
GENER AL FUND
44'73--Bertini, Gine--salary as sewer-farm custodian . . . .
4474--Clnrke, ,c. G.--salary as Inspector. . . . . . . . . .
4475--Dpten, Geo. N.--salary as policeman . . . . . . . . .
4476--Jahnson, lidolf':'-salary as city parks g9rdener . . . .
447'7--Lamee, R. H.--salary as assistant General utility ~an
44'78--Rasmussen, Jesse--salary as assist. general utility"
44'79--S11~a, Mrs. Posie--salary as City Hall janitor. . . .
LIBRARY ?UND
4480--Johnsan,'-dolf--janitor service at library. . . . . .
448l--Sather Gate nook Sh)p--baok . . . ... . . . . . . . .
G'SrJERAL ?UHf)
4482--American Bitumu1s Co.-...b1tum~11i . . . . . . . . . · ·
4483--Assaciated ~~ervice Station--tire and renairs. . . . .
103.00
99.60
3'7.91
8'7.80
45.00'
43.'75
50.00 '
l5.00
66.60.
'79.00
58.05
39.25
43.00'
l2.50
11.'75
1.93
19'7.22
35.95
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4484--Barbera & Zaro-..tire, etc. . . . . . . · · · . · . ·
4485--Bush Variety Store--supplies . . · · · · · · · · · ·
4486--M. E. Callaghan P.gency--fire insurance "LI!BR"AR'Y ~1JNIJ
~487--M. E. ~allafShan Agency--~irEUm~~ Llorary · ·
4488--Diamona Match Co.--supplles.'. · · · · · · · · · · ·
4489--Hansen, R. A.--fuel oil for Ration Board Office. · .
4490--League of California Gitiesy-an~uel dues · . · · · ·
449l--Pacific Gas & Electric Co.--lighting R. B. office. .
4492--Pacific Telephone & Tel. Co.--service. . · · · · · ·
4493--Pacific Telephone & Tel. Co.--service R. B. office .
4494--Union Oil Co. of Califorria--gasoline, etc.. · · . ·
VARIC'US FUNDS
4495--Bank of America..-withholEling tax deducted during Dec.
$ 15.98
l.39
250.01
196.26
77.03
7.l8
l25 .00
5.90
8.45
7.70
43.90
188.80
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Gasoline Bids. Requested.
The Clerk was instru0ted to write to the Richfield Oil Corpora-
tion, ::"tandard Oil ":0. 'of California, E;hell Oil Co., Tidewater Asso-
eiated Oil Co. and Union 011 Co. of r;alif:)rnia, requesting bids for
the City's gasoline rea11irements for the calender year 1945--or for
an eaual share of the same in case of similar blds--to be recclved
up to Monday, cTanuary2nd, 1945, at 8:00 p. m.
Ordinance Regulating 'l'rain Speeds Introduced.
A proposed ordinance en ti tled, "An Ordinance p~mending Ordinance
No. l~ by l\mending Paragraph 6 of ~;ection 6 'rhereof," was read and
was introduced by Councilman Hobe rts and on moti,on of Councilman
vote was ordered placed on file: Ayes--Couneilmen Anderson, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--C01mcilman Bartholomew.
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Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and by the following called
Ordinance JLicens:i,Dr; Pu[)lic Accountants Introduced.
A proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance P,mending Ordinance
No. 200 by f,mending Secti on 35 Thereof and Renea1ing All Ordinances
and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith," WaS road and was in-
troduce' by ,;0'lnci1man l!ardelJa and on motion of Councilman Gardella,
seconded by Counci lman Roberts, and by the following called vote was
ordered placed on file: Ayes--Counci1men I'\nde"son, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; a.bsent--Councilman Bartholomew.
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Ordinance Repea ling Fire De'lartmen t Ordinanc6<f Introduced.
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A proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance
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No.5 of the City of Livermore and III Ordinances Amendatory The~eof;
Entitlel, 'An Ordinance Regulating the t<'ire Denartment of the City <;>f<
Livermore, '''was read am. was introduced by Councilman Anderson and on
motj_on of Councilman Andersen, seconded by Councilman'1ardella,and by
the foll('m.~ng called vote \Jllns ordered placed on file: J\yes--C'~uncil-
men Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and I\'~a;!Or And-e.rson; noes...-none; absent--
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Councilman Eartholomew.
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Resolution in re Contract Accepting Taxes for Interest in Property.
The following resolution was read and was introduced by Coun-
cilman Roberts and on motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Coun-
cilman Anderson, and by the following called vote was adopted: Ayes-'
Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--
none; absent--Councilman Bartholomew:
RESOLUTION NO. 3467.
\I\fhereas, the County 0:" Alameda has presented to the ('I~ "-y of
Livermore a contract in writing between the C:ty, the County and the
State Controller, wherein the County agrees to ~ay to the City with
the consent of the State Controller the sum 01 ~196.12 for any in-
terest the City may have in and to the real property particularly
described in said contract; and whereas this Council is agreeable
to the terms of said contract.
Now, theref'ore, be it_resolved that the Mayor and the Clerk of:
the City of Livermore be and they are hereby authorized to execute
said contract for and in behalf of the City of Livermore.
To Write for Copy of Mutual Aid Plan.
The Clerk was directed to write to the State War Council, Sac-
ramento, for a copy of the "State of California Law Enforcement
Mutual Aid Plan."
,
To Write in re Arranging for Party to Attend Supervisor's Inaugurati6I
The Cler~ was instructed to write to the Livermore Chamber of
Commerce and the Rodeo Association, requesting each to have a repre-
sentative present at the next regular meeting of the Council to dis-
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cuss the matter of making arrangements for a party to attend the in-
auguration of Supervisor-elect Chester E. Stanley'on January 9th.
Three Merchant Classif~c~tions.
On motmon of Councilman Gardella, seconded by Councilman Rob-
erts, and by the following called vote, the merchant-class business
to be done by the Livermore Service Co. (Fred. G. Brown & Ivan A.
Meyers) in conducting an electrical store and contracting business
at ll12 West ~st street; that to be done bit Kent's Appliance Shop
(John A.Kent) in conducting an electric ap~liance and service shop
at 1088 West lst street, amd that to be done by Mrs. Pearl D. Simkins
in conducting a Chrlstmas-tree stand on tbe lot opposite 56 South
Livermore 'ave~e, were each classified as of the first class for the
first year of business: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Robertsj
and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--Council~an Bartholomew. (Firs1
licenses 7 ARued, Nos. 2024, 2025, and 1910, resn€cti7ely.)
Resi~nation of Policeman Accepted.
On motion of Counc'lman ROberts, seconded by Councilman Anderson:
and by the following called vote, the resignation of Edward J. Caton
as a policeman was accepted as of December 7th, 1944: Ayes--Council-
men Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absen'
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Milk Inspector's Report.
The report of !The Milk Inspe'ctor for the month of November, 1944,
was received and read and on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded
by Councilman Roberts, and by the following called vote was accepted
and ordered placed on file: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; noes--none; absent--Councllman Bartholomew.
To Advertise for Two Policemen.
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The Clerk was instructed to insert an advertisement in the offic-
ial paper for app~ications for two additional p~licemen.
Ad j ournmen t.
On motion
Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella,
Livermore, California,
Mayor.
DEe 2 81944
then adjourned.
Attest:~/ q ~
City Clerk.
and
Approved:
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Special Meeting--December 28. 1944.
A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall on Thursday evening, December 28th, 1944,
in response to a call for tke s~e signed by Mayor Anderson; and
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written consent for the holding of said meeting, signed by all five
members of the City Council, was on file with the City Clerk at the
opening of the meeting, stating the purpose of the meeting to be,
"transacting any business that may legally be transacted at such a
meeting." The meeting was called to order at 8:10 o'clock.
Roll call: ~esent--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew~ gardella,
Roberts and Mayor Anderson; absent--none.
Councilman's Resignation Received and Accepted.
A letter was,'rece1 ved from Councilman Max F. Bartholomew and
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and read, resigning as Councilman, effective immediatelYJ and on
motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gardella, and
by the following called vote the resignation was accepted, with re-
~ret: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Bartholomew, Gardella, Roberts and
Mayor AndersonJ noes--none; absent--none.
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JAN 2 - 1945
Appointment or New Councilman Laid Over.
On motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Gar-
della, and by the following called vote, the matter of selecting a
new Councilman to fill the vacancy was laid over to the next regular
meeting: Ayes--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts and Mayor
Anderson; noes--none; absent--none.
Two Police Applications Received.
~q applications fDr appointment as policeman were received,
a~ follows, and referred to the Chief of Police: From Edwin p.
M~han, Route 1, box 2l2-A, Tesla road, and Joe Petrak, P. O. Box
802, Olivina avenue.
Communication.
A letter was received from Thomas & Vfhipple, Palo Alto, stating
that they had recently completed a survey for the Federal Public
Hqusing Authority adjacent to the eastern city limits and praising
the efficiency of street Superintendent Clarke and the "adequate
system of monumenting" provided by the City.
ill ourmael'lt .
On motion of Councilman Roberts, secanded by Councilman Ander-
s~n, ~'Council, the Council then adjourned.
Approved:
Attest:~"kj~w
L~vermore, California,
Mayor.
JAN 2 - 1945
City Clerk.
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Regular Meeting--January 2, 1945.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers'at the Ci ty Hall o'n Monday evening, January 2nd, 1945.
The mee~ing was called to order at 8:05 o'clock.
Roll call: Present--Councilmen Anderson, Gardella, Roberts
and Mayor Anderson: absent--none.
Minutes AToroved.
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The minutes of the last two meetings were read ~nd on motion
of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Anfterson, andby',t.he
following called v~te were aooroved as entered:
Ayes--Councilmen
Anderson, Gardella, Roberts anJ Mayor And~rson: noes--none; absent--
none.
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