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1941-04-08 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 8t 1941 The meeting convened at 5:00 o'clock P. M. with President Weichhart presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (3), were noted present. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Maurer, (2). ORAL COI LUNICATIONS: 1. Councilman Morris brought to the attention of the Council the condition of the baseball diamond at Lincoln Park in order that this matter might be in mind should money be available in the future for park improvements. 2. Councilman Morris stated he felt it vital that a new Police and Fire Pension Ordinance should be prepared and placed on the ballot at the next municipal election. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 3. The City Manager presented and explained in detail an agreement which has been negotiated with the Southern Pacific Company, covering the acquisition by the City of certain tracks and piers in west Alameda and leasing to the Southern Pacific Company approximately 0.9018 acres of tide lands. The City Manager stated that for the past several months negotiations have been going on with the Southern Pacific Company with regard to certain property lying immediately west of its property on which is situated the car repair shops in west Alameda. The Southern Pacific Company in turn is to give to the City two railroad tracks of between 11,000 and 12,000 feet in length, running from the Peralta Grant Line to the site of the former Alameda Mole, including piers and piling. After this explanation, the City Manager recommended the Council file the form of agreement covering this lease and that the ordinance authorizing the lease be intro- duced. Councilman Godfrey moved the agreement as drawn and presented at this meeting, referring to the above lease, be filed. Councilman Morris seconded the motion, re- questing record be made of the fact that he is seconding this motion only to permit this document to be placed on file and to make possible the bringing this matter before the Council for further consideration at a later time, and his second is in no way to be construed as his being in favor of the agreement, it being his belief that the City's action in the matter is too hasty. On roll call the form of lease was then ordered filed by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (3) . Noes: None. Absent: Coun- cilmen Carrington and Maurer, (2). ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 4. Councilman Godfrey introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. , New Series An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Indenture and Agreement on Behalf of the City of Alameda with Southern Pacific Company, Conveying to the City of Alameda Certain Wharves, Piers, Slips and Railroad Tracks, and Granting to Southern Pacific Company a Revocable Non-Exclusive Right to the Use Thereof, and Leasing Certain Tide Lands in the City of Alameda to Southern Pacific Company." NEW BUSINESS: 5. Councilman Godfrey inquired what action should be taken by the Council, and when, concerning the amount to be paid by the United States Housing Authority in lieu of taxes on its project in Alameda. It was explained that at the time the valuation of the proj- ect is established, the in lieu taxes will be stipulated by the City. RESOLUTIONS: 6. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Morris, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2575 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Crusher Run Rock to the City of Alameda During Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1941." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and President Weich- hart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Maurer, (2). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 7. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Morris, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2576 Adopting Specifications for Furnishing Crusher Run Rock to the City of Alameda During Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1942." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and President Weich- hart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Maurer, (2). Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES PASSED: 8. "Ordinance No. 752 New Series An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance of the City of Alameda No. 550, New Series Entitled 'An Ordinance for Regulation of the Construction, Maintenance, Location, Operation, and Licensing of Moving Pic- ture Theatres.'." Councilman Morris moved the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call the motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and President Weichhart, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Carrington and Maurer, (2). FILING: 9. Specifications - For furnishing Crusher Run Rock for fiscal year ending June 30, 1941. 10. Specifications - For furnishing Crusher Run Rock for fiscal year ending June 30, 1942. 11. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending March 31, 1941. 12. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 15, 1941, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. R-spettfully submi ted, City Clerk.