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1950-07-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 18, . 1950 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Branscheid, presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and Presi- dent Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent! None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held July cribed. 1950, were approved as trans- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2, From Samuel J. and Celia W. Holmes, requesting the amendment and division of the assessment on Parcel No. 124 of Bay Farm Island Sewer Assessment District Project No. 1. President Branscheid explained. the nature of this request and referred the matter to the Engineering Department for a diagram and report. ORAL COFFUKICATIONS: 3 Mr. Robert L)eCelle, President of the Bay Farm Island Improvement League, di- rected the attention of the Council to the ordinance passed by it at the last meet- ing, dealing with the rezoning of certain property on Bay Farm Island, owned by Mr. E. Lee. He stated the people of Bay Farm Island, and particularly those whose property lies behind Mr. Lee's, were amazed and shocked at the action taken by the Council, primarily because they had been given no immediate warning that such action was contemplated. He pointed out that the last notice given was that posted in October, 1948, and stated that at the time it was first called for hearing, it was deferred until such time as the Faster Plan of the Island was worked oet. He stated he had a petition asking the Council to rescind the ordinance adopted at the last meeting, and also to hold up the Faster Plan until such time as it is changed back to the original plan shown in the Planalysis - suggesting that, after having gone to the expense of having a plan prepared by an expert, no change should be made. He stated it was realized fully that there would be multiple dwellings on Bay Farm Island and that his Association has no objection to duplexes here and there - but would object most strenuously to a string of duplexes one-third of a mile in length. Fr. De Celle thereunon filed his petition with the Clerk. In response to a question by President Branscheid, the Clerk stated the property had been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and out- lined the history of this matter through the Planning Board, stating that at the time the matter was finally passed upon a large delegation of 3ay Farm Island resi- dents were present in connection with the initial hearing on the 'aster Plan, and were well aware of the action about to be taken and interposed no objections thereto He stated also that at the time of the hearing before the Planning Board on the Bay Farm island Faster Plan, an officer of the Bay Farm Island Improvement League was present, and in response to a point blank inquiry as to whether or not the district use map as explained by i■r. Kenneth Jones, Planning Consultant, showing the property owned by Fr. Lee would be included In the "A-1" District, would be satisfactory to his Association, he stated that as the revised plan showed the elimination of the 120-foot highway around Neighborhood 1, it would be entirely satisfactory. In response to the Clerk's explanation of the matter, Jr, DeCelle stated that every- thing which had been said by the Clerk was true, but that the regular officers of the Bay Farm Island Improvement TPRI:110 were not present at the meeting mentioned and those who were nresent were not familiar with the policies adopted by the regular officers of the League. Councilman Jones stated it was his feeling that the purpose and intent of the post- ing of notices is to allow the interested citizens to present their side of the story prior to the adoption of an ordinance. He stated he was not arguing the merits of the rezoning of that particular property, but stated it was evident to him that the citizens were not notified of the fact that the action was to be tairen. He expressed the opinion that the Council should rescind the ordinance and recon- sider the matter at some future meeting after proper notification has been made. Ile stated he felt, also, the Zoning Ordinance shcuid be amended to provide for suf- ficient and current notices. Councilman Jones thereupon n,oved the ordinance rezon- ing Fr. Lee's property on initland Drive, Bay Ram, as adopted at the meeting of June 20, 1950, be rescinded, in order that the other property owners on the Island might have an opportunity to present their side of the case, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper amendment to the ordinance to provide for the giving of current notices of any pending action. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. At this point, the City Attorney stated this could not be done: the only way the ordinance could be rescinded was by referendum and that the proper procedure would 419 be for the Council to rezone the property back to its original status and proceed anew. President Branscheid asked Mr. DeCelle if he had notified Mr. Lee that the Bay Farm Island improvement League was preparing to take the action being taken this evening. Mr. DeCelle answered that while he had not given any notice of the fact that they were about to ask the Council to rescind the ordinance, he had sometime ago informed rr. Lee that they were opposed to duplexes. Councilman Jones withdrew his motion to rescind and Councilman Sweeney, as a second thereto, also -withdrew his second. Thereupon Councilman Jones moved the Council initiate an ordinance to establish a rezoning of that property and that it request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary papers in that connection. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. President Branscheid inquired as to what would happen if the owner has proceeded to build duplexes on the property at the time the property is zoned back to the "A" District. City Attorney Whitney stated Mr. Lee would have no right to proceed until July 20 when the ordinance becomes effective. Councilman Osborn asked whether or not Ur. Lee could proceed after July 20, to the building of duplexes and if he should do this, whether or not the City could re- quire him to desist. The City Attorney stated nothing could be done to stop hiin from building. Councilman Osborn thereupon asked what the situation would be if, within the next fifty or sixty days, when the new ordinance has become effective, Mr. Lee has already started building. Mr. Whitney replied that the City could do nothing about it inasmuch as Mr. Lee can go ahead and build his homes under provi- sions of the original ordinance. The call for the question was made and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Jones moved the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordi- nance in the matter of posting, so there will be no repetition of this occurrence. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried. 4. Mr. DeCelle inquired what steps the Bay Farm Island Improvement League could take to have the Master Plan of Bay Farm Island returned to its status as set forth in the Planalysis. President Branscheid informed him that matter will be discussed at the public hear- ing on August 1. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: si/ 5. From the City Manager, requesting authorization to dispose of certain obsolete equipment of the Fire Department. Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's request be granted and he be authorized to sell the items listed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unani- mously carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 6. Councilman Sweeney introduced the following ordinance, after which It was laid over by provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending 1-Hour Parking Limit Subdivision 13 of Section 17-364.1 and Amending Section 17-364.3, Article 5, Chapter 3, Title XVII, of the Alameda Municipal Code." UNFINISHED BUSINESS. vl 7. The matter was again presented concerning the proposed rezoning of certain tidelands lying south of Central Avenue in the west end of the City, as recom- mended by the City Planning Board. This matter having been introduced, a communication dated July 18, 1950, from Glenn O. Richardson, Vice President of the Congress Construction Corporation, was read. The communication sets forth in considerable detail the corporate structure and the affiliations of the applicant in this matter; the plan under which the proposed con- struction is to be made, with some reference to the financial standing and ability of the petitioner and its affiliates. Particular emphasis was given to the style and size of the buildings planned, including the interior arrangements, with the statement that the entire matter will be submitted for approval under the City's Subdivision Ordinance. President Branscheid requested the drawings mentioned in the letter be exhibited, stating that all interested parties would have an opportunity to inspect the draw- ings at the close of the meeting. Mr. A. Hubbard Moffitt, Attorney for the Corporation, addressed the Council, stating that 421 that he would like to supplement the remarks contained in the letter signed by flr. Richardson, and in explanation of the drawings submitted. He pointed out that the buildings are located in keeping with the recommendation of the Planning Board, re- serving the 100-foot strip of land fronting on Central Avenue for single-family dwellings. He stated that, in response to an inquiry of the Council as to what the Congress Construction Corporation is doing elsewhere in the country, he would like to submit drawings of two projects built by it - one of 900 units and one of 2,000 units. Hr. Moffitt discussed the matter of zoning, particularly with reference to the use of this property for single-family dwellings, stating that it had been determined that by reason of the excessive cost of the land it could not be economically de- voted to that use. He stated the retaining wall now being built around the rronerty will be erected according to the plan which has the approval of the City Engineer and that it will be entirely adequate. He dwelt at length on the assertion that this represents private enterprise, stating that the project, when completed, will be owned and operated by the Congress Construction Corporation, and offered the ooinion that such enterprise should be encouraged in this City. He stated the pro- ject will not in any way look like nubile housing when it is completed and that as an adjunct to the national defense drogram, it is assuming a very important position in the housing facilities of this City. He stated the Corporation is entirely agree- able to having the nronerty rezoned back to the "A" District in the event it decides that it cannot go ahead with the actual construction of the project, pointing, out, however, that the company's proposal Is to carry the project through to its logical conclusion. Mr. Toffitt invited questions from the members of the Council, stating that specifi- cations and more complete drawings will shortly be submitted through proper channels Councilman Anderson pointed out that Tar. Eoffitt had stressed this as a private en- terprise and asked how it could be so considered if the Navy has first call on the occupancies of the premises. Ijr. Uoffitt stated the project will be privately owned and managed, but it is being built for the purpose of giving the Navy an opportunity to offer high class residences to Naval Air Station personnel which will be adjacent to their working facilities. Councilman Anderson stated he wished to know on what basis the Navy has the right to have first call on the tenancy of the project and Mr. FTeffitt replied it acquired this right from the fact that it will be built as a Title VIII F. H. A. Project and that the Navy, under this type of construction, must be given preference. This is in accordance with the terms of the Wheary Bill. He explained, further, that in the stepping up of the jet propulsion projects of the Navy, it will be necessary for the Navy to bring increased personnel to this City and that in order to encourage such personnel to come to Alameda, it is desired to make available housing which is ade- quate and which will compete with housing for such personnel in other areas. Councilman Anderson inquired if the Wheary Bill had passed and is now law. Mr. Noffitt stated he felt the City Lanager might be able to give Councilman Anderson a complete digest of the Wheary Bill. He stated, however, it is his understanding that it permits construction on either private or public land with money made avail- able through the Navy Department. Hr. Richardson stated he could clarify the matter and explained that the different defense agencies of the G-overnment have the right to call on the Government for housing and that if the Congress Construction Corporation chooses to use F. H. A. funds for the construction of this project, the Navy will have the right to put its personnel in there. Councilman Jones inquired after being filled before have at least a "shotgun" Mr. Moffitt answered that that the high school area built upon as soon as the as to how long it will require for this property to settle it could be built upon, stating he felt the Council should estimate as to when actual construction would be commenced. while he was not an engineer, he could tell the Council adjacent to this property, and now being filled, will be fill is in place. Councilman Osborn inquired if it was possible for L'r. Richardson to give the Council a more definite estimate on this matter and 1:-r. Richardson stated it is all a matter of placing the fill on the property in the proper manner, stating that under the plan for making fill which they have in mind, and with some piling being do ne, it will be possible to commence construction on the land within ninety days after cam- nletion of the fill. President Branscheid stated he felt this is a purely a technical question involving engineering principles and that the time of building would depend unon the type of fill. He cited the case of the eastshore freeway, where even in marshy land which had been filled, a road over the filled land was started within sixty days. At this point, President Branscheld invited the members of the audience to ask any questions they might have of lir. Moffitt. Yr. Warren Sawyer, 444 Central Avenue, stated that, in his opinion, the project in its final form would amount to nothing more than another housing project and as such would be very undesirable in the west end. He made some very derogatory remarks about Navy personnel and was promptly called to order by President Branscheld, who stated that such talk was entirely out of order and would not be tolerated. Mr. H. Peterson wanted to know if, in the event of an emergency, the Navy could take this property over, declaring it public property and taking it off the tax rolls and still require the City to furnish public services. Mr. Richardson answered this question by statin7 the Navy or Government could take this property the same as it could take Mr. Peterson's home or anybody's home in the event it was found necessary to a proper conduct of the Government's business during an emergency. Perrara stated that to her knowledge It has never been determined why this property would not be suitable for single family dwellings and wanted, to know why. President Branscheid requested the City TVIanager to explain this matter for Mrs. Ferrara 's benefit. Mr. Froerer stated the City Engineer has never had cccasion to make a complete analysis to determine whether or not it would be advisable to fill this land for single-family dwelling use, but stated that some prospective subdividers who locked over the property now owned, by the High School, felt that even though a large part of it was already filled they could not proceed with the project by virtue of the fact that they could not make it "pay" unless they had the property rezoned, largely to duplex use. Mrs. Ferrara stated that property is veri, much in demand for individual lots and voiced the opinion that with the proper type of single-family houses on this proper- ty they would sell very readily. The City Manager stated some real estate opera- tors had an option before the local real estate people in contemplation of con- structing homes which would sell for from :12,000. to 15,000. but they determined that the cost of the land would be prohibitive. Yr. Hugh Roach addressed the Council, stating that the people he represented were prepared to answer 17r. Noffitt's statements if the Council wished to hear them on that subject this evening, but that if the Council wished to put the matter over and were not prepared to take a vote on the subject this evening, they would be glad to defer their answers. He stated they had an attorney present to represent them, who would offer the arguments they had in mind. President 9ranscheid asked rr. Roach about the letters recently written by the Asso- ciation and addressed to the individual Councilmen, inquiring as to whether or not they were to be considered official communications to the Council. Mr. Roach replied they were not to be so considered - they were sent for the infor- mation of the Mayor and the Council, but that he would be very happy to have them placed on record and would suggest the !''ayor's copy be made a part of the official records at this time. President Branscheld stated he would be very glad to hear the attorney for the west end residents at this time. Yr. Roach thereupon introduced Dudley Shearer, Attor- ney-at-Law. Ur. Shearer explained in detail the construction of housing under terms of Title VIII F. H. A., Pointing out that any property on which Navy housing is to be built will be selected by the Navy itself and not by any company who wishes to construct the buildings. He stated a Title VIII Housing Project contemplates that private loans and private money may be used to build these projects, with the loans insured by the Federal Government. The Secretary of Defense selects the location: complete Priority for military personnel as selected by the Secretary of the Navy must be granted and the Secretary of the Navy must assert that there is need for it and that the property shall be a part of the permanent Navy establishment. 0nly ninety per cent of the loan can be insured and only ;?0,000. per unit can be secured under the loan. The plan of operation and the plans are under complete control of the Navy and whenever a national energency arises any property owned by the Navy in this area could be used for this purpose. The Navy selects the builder of the project, as well as passes on the plans. An amendment made in 1950 provides that the Navy shall draw the plans for these pro- jects and let builders bid on the plans. The Navy is encouraged to select pre- fabricated factory built housing and it is authorized to secure options on property for off-reservation sites. It can be made a part of the contract that the Navy may acquire the project any time after construction. After completing his analysis of the Wheary Act, "r. Shearer made a reply to Fr. Moffitt's statements, stating that the project is opposite a single-family area, pointing up the problem of increased cost of police and fire protection and the greater demand on park and playground facilities. He argued that the City of Ala- meda has already given the Government more land than any city of comparable size in the Country. He stated that the contractor in this case has only an option on much of this land and that he did not know if the contractor intends to execute the option before it is rezoned. He stated that once the property is rezoned, there is nothing the City can do to compel Mr. Richardson to build under Navy hous- ing if the Navy does not select him as the sponsor of the project. He questioned the necessity for rezoning before the Navy has taken any actio— in the matter what- ever. He stated that, in his opinion, there was no problem before the Council now because Mr. Richardson has no commitment from the Navy and he felt that if Mr. Richardson wanted to buy the property and take a chance until something happens, 423 that will be the time for the Council to act. He stated that, so far as he could ascertain, 3,250. would be the cost of these lots for single-family dwellings and • that figure was not considered to be erxpensive for a lot in a nice district. Mr. Moffitt replied to Pr. Shearer's argument, stating he felt it important that the facts be brought out, and stated it is a fact that r. Richardson and the Congress Construction Corporation own this pronerty and furthermore, they have pnrchased it as evidence they intend to put up these houses. He stated this site is one site the Navy Department is interested in definitely for housing. President Branscheid inquired of I. Moffitt if the company owned the land and he answered that the company does own it. -r. Richard Riehl wanted to know if the Congress Construction Corporation has posted a bond sufficient to assure comnletion of the project. He was informed that such a bond is not required. Ir. Shearer stated it was his understanding that a large portion of the nroperty is under option to the Congress Construction Corporation, but agreed that the property may have been purchased since the ontions were taken. In answer to Mr. Ti-offitt's arguments as to the willingness of the applicant to turn the property back to the "A" District in the event the nroject is not constructed, Fr. Shearer stated a change in the corporate set-up, or any number of changes might take place which world make this agreement of no value to the City. Mr. H. A. Naylor inquired as to the rental for the units and was informed it would be between T62. and Mr. Shearer stated that under the Act, the Government has so great a control of the property that all the builders have left is the bare ownership. Councilman Sweeney inquired of Nr. Yoffitt as to whether, when this application was filed for rezoning, the Congress Construction Corporation owned the land or had it under option. Fr. !'offitt stated it was under option. Councilman Sweeney ques- tioned the right of the Council to act on the application at all if the land was just under option. City Attorney Whitney stated that if the land is not owned by the Congress Construc- tion Corporation, or if it was not authorized to act for the owners, the application should not have been considered. He pointed up the fact that the Council is not act- ing upon the petition at this time, but is acting on the recommendation of the Plan- ning Board and, so far as he has been able to learn, the Congress Construction Cor- poration is the legal owner of the land and therefore the application is properly before the Council. Councilman Anderson stated the application does not show the Congress Construction Corporation to be the owner and that is the application the Planning Board acted upon. He pointed out the fact that the application shows the Congress Construction Corporation is the owner and has under option the land in question. Mr. Richardson stated that at the time the application was filed he had a power of attorney from the owners to act as their agents in the matter of having the property rezoned. This brought the discussion of the matter to a close and Fr dent Branscheid stated that anybody interested would have an opportunity to inspect the drawings at the close of the meeting. He stated the Council is not in a position to act on the mat- ter tonight and he was unable to state just when it would be able to do so, pointing out the matter would require further study before a decision could be reached. Council Councilman Sweeney moved the matter be continued to the regular meeting of August 2, 1950. The notion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and carried unanimously. 8. The matter was again presented concerning the recommendation of the City Plan- ning Board to rezone the rear 15 feet of certain property situated on the southeast corner or Morton Street and Encinal Avenue - known as 1123 Horton Street - as re- quested by Mrs. Cora E. Vaughan, for the purpose of constructing and operating a Pastry shop. Mrs. 7icolini, owner of property on Morton Street, directly across from the lot in question, stated she had owned her property for more than thirty years and felt very strongly that there should be a line drawn between residential and business property. She said she had bought her Property with the understanding that the zoning in ef- fect et that time world remain ir effect. She stated there is a vacant store across from this lot proposed to be rezoned, which could be used by ?rs. Vaughan to better advantage. Councilman Osborn moved the recommendation of the Planning Board be not followed and the petition for the rezoning of this portion of the lot described be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney. Councilman Jones stated he felt the records should show the Council has investigated the situation and has ascertained that if the portion of the lot were rezoned, the remainder of the property would be too small to meet the standards of the City for a 424- residential lot. President Branscheid pointed out that all members of the Council had been down to view the Property and had observed that there would not be 4,000 square feet left in the remainder of the lot if the rezoning were made. The question was called for and the motion to deny the rezoning was carried on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: 7one. 9. The matter was then presented concerning a date of hearing to be set for the adoption of the Waster Plan for the development of Bay Farm Island. President Branscheid suggested that a public hearing be held on this matter im- mediately following the close of the Council meeting on August 1, 1950. Councilman Sweeney made a motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilran Anderson and unanimously carried. Tr. DeCelle, of the Bay Farm Island Improvement League, asked that his organization be given a copy of the plan to be discussed on August 1. He was informed that he could inspect the plan in the Clerk's office. 1 . The Clerk submitted the matter of a recent recommendation from the City Plan- ning Board to deny a petition for the rezoning of a certain area situated on the east side of Paru Street, between San Jose Avenue and a point 150 feet north of San Antonio Avenue. At the Council meeting of July 5, the attorney for the peti- tioners had requested that the application be dismissed without action. instead, the Council had referred the matter back to the Planning Board, where it came up at the meeting of July 12. At this time, the Secretary of the Planning Board informed the Council it was the desire of the Planning Board that the Council make final disposition of the matter. Councilman Csborn thereupon moved the recommendation of the Planning Board, to deny the requested rezoning of the area described, be sustained and the petition be denied. RESOLUTIONS: 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 4225 Authori7incT, the Execution of a Contract with Public Administration Service of Chicago, Illinois and Approving the Terns Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). roes: None. Absent: rone. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 12. The following resolution. was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved i adoption: "Resolution No. 4226 q Extending to Major Charles Lee Tilden the Felicitations of the City of Alamed- on the Ninety-third Anniversary of His Birth and Commending the Sculpturing of a Dust of The Najor in Recognition of His Devotion to The Welfare of His Community." Councilman Osborn stated that, in his estimation, rajor Tilden is without doubt one of the most outstanding citizens ever to hae-d lived w'thin the boundaries or the City of Alameda. He thereupon seconded the motion to adopt said resolution and it was carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 7o. 4227 Adopting Specifications, Snecial Provisions and Plans for the Reconstruction of High Street, Between San Jose Avenue and Calhoun Street: Calling for Bids and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll cal] carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: Eone. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duay adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was intrduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its adoption: "Resolution 7o. 4228 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for the Repair of Fire Damage and Construction of a Steel Wire Mesh Fence at the "Armory" Building; Calling for Bids and Directing the ,City Clerk to Advertise Sane." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney. and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution. duly adopted, and passed. 15. The followin ition was introduced b Councilman 0,917)0271, who moved its adoption: Resolution No. 4229 Accepting Public Improvements in Subdivision Known as Tract 854 and :76-leasing liability Under Surety Bond." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes : Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: :one. 'hereupon the ?resident declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 7TL1PG: 16. Specifications - No. 1Y 2-50-3 - Reconstruction of High Street, between San Jose Avenue and Calhoun Street. 17. Specifications - Fo. 7117 7-50-29 - 7epair of Armory and Construc- tion of Steel 7:ire ;rash ?once. 10. Auditor's Balance Sheet - For Nonth ending June 30, 1950. .,--..-- BILLS: f i [ 19. An Itemized T_Ist of Clain-s against the City of Alameda and the several depart- i. merts thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted at this time general Departments, ,4,796 22 Police Department, :4'.,92.42; Fire Department 301.95; , Park Street Department, Y305.25; Recreation Department, J::),D.25; Department, ,24C-).10; Golf Course Department, 582.96; -'"ealth Department / 226.60; , First Ac Department, 5.25, Store Department, ,,26.89; Pound Department, Civil Service Department, ',:19.67; 7ension Fund, ,146.25; Gas Tax ro. 1 ]lind, ,71.62. / Gas Tax Ho. 2 Fund, '72 • 20. 1 ■ / Traffic Safety Fund )584.12. Councilman Jones moved the bills as ite:,,ized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on July 18, 1950, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be al- lowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branschcid, (5). Hoes: None. Absent: None. ADJC11,37FET1T: 20. There being no further business to cone before the meeting, the Council adjourned, to assemble in re,;ular session on Tuesday evening, August 1, 1950, at 8:00 O'clock 5. 5. Respectfully syhmltted 42