1962-01-22 Regular CC Minutes436
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22_, 1962
The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President ColIischonn presiding.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, McCall, Schacht and President Collischonn, (4),
were noted present.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
l., From Mr. Leland W. Sweeney, Supervisor, Third District, Alameda County Board of Supervisors,
offering his congratulations upon the selection of Mr. George Rose as a Councilman of the City of
Alameda.
2 From Veterans Affairs Commission, County of Alameda, signed by Mr. Arthur D. Geen,Chairman,
submitting congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Rose.
3. From Alameda Post No. 9, Inc., The American Legion, ,signed by Mr. Richard H. Allen, Adjutant,
congratulating Mr. Rose upon his selection and acceptance of the office of City Councilman.
The communications were noted with pleasure and ordered filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS, ETCETERA:
4 From Mr. George A. Rose, tendering his resignation as a member of the Recreation Commission of
the City of Alameda, effective immediately.
Councilman Schacht moved Mr. Rose's resignation from membership on the Recreation Commission be
accepted and a letter of appreciation be sent to him for his many years of service to the City in
the functions of the Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCall and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
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5. 1 Councilman Godfrey stated the Council of the City of Alameda would benefit from Mr. Rose's
ability. Be spoke in praise of Mr. Rose for his thirty years of service to the community on several
Boards and Commissions and through many projects and felt that, by serving on the City Council, he
would be able to continue his fine work. Councilman Godfrey thereupon introduced and moved the adop-
tion of the following resolution:
"Resolution No. 6318
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Appointing George A. Rose
to Fill a Vacancy in the Council of the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt this resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht. Speaking on the question,
each of the Councilmen made laudatory comments on Mr. Rose's ability and excellent reputation for
service to the City and pointed up the fact that a great many people in all phases of community
affairs have indicated their pleasure and support of the Council's selection and have expressed
accolades on behalf of Mr. Rose.
The question was then put and the motion to adopt said resolution was carried on the following roll
call vote. Ayes: Four. Noes: None.
Mr. Rose was sworn in by the Clerk and executed his Oath of Office. He assumed his seat on the Coun-
cil of the City of Alameda to the accompaniment of a standing ovation from his many friends in
attendance at the meeting. Five Councilmen were then noted present.
Councilman Rose then introduced his sister, Miss Margaret Rose, and a number of his friends of long
standing. He expressed his sincere thanks to all.
Mr. Frank P. Osborn, former Mayor of the City of Alameda, addressed the Council in approbation of its
action in appointing Councilman Rose. He stated he had known Councilman Rose for many years and he
was glad that the City of Alameda would be served by a man of such integrity and outstanding ability.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. The matter was presented concerning the consideration of appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Councilman Godfrey moved the Council go into an executive session for its deliberations on this sub-
ject. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The Council then retired for said session, after which the adjourned regular meeting continued.
The order of business was referred back to "Reports of Officers, Boards, Etcetera", and "Resolutions",
respectively.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, ETCETERA:
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/^ President CoIliochonu stated it was his great pleasure to nominate a well-known Alamedan, Mr.
Albert H. Ainslow, as a member of the Public Utilities Board of the City of Alameda to serve the
unexpired term of Mr. Rix Maurer, deceased. This term will expire June 30, 1964.
The matter was referred to "Resolutions".
RESOLUTIONS:
U. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman McCall, who moved its adoption:
"Resolution No. 6319
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda Appointing Member of the
Public Utilities Board." (Mr. Albert 8. Ainslow)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by
the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The President thereupon declared all of the foregoiog,reaolutionu duly adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
9. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble
in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 6, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,