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1942-03-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 17) 1942 The meeting convened at 8:00 o'clock P. M. with President Godfrey presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (3), were noted present. Absent: Councilmen Branscheid and Maurer, (2). MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday evening, March 3, 1942, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: From the East Bay Division of League of California Cities, giving notice of the next bi-monthly dinner meeting to be held March 20, 1942, at Hotel Whitecotton, Berkeley. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. 3. From the Alameda County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with reference to lists of Civil Service eligibles during the emergency. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. 4. From Mrs. Henry A. Weichhart, extending appreciation for the resolution adopted by the Council in memoriam of Henry A. Weichhart, former Mayor of the City of Alameda, deceased. The communication was ordered filed. 5. From Reverend Sumner Walters, tendering his resignation as a member of the Alameda Defense Council and Chairman of the Committee on Health, Welfare and Related Defense Activities, because of the pressure of church duties throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "New Business". REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 6. From the Public Utilities Board, requesting extension of the leave of absence granted to Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz, member of the Board, for an additional month, or until April 16, 1942. There being no objections, the communication was referred to "New Business". 7. From Mayor Godfrey, appointing William G. Paden, as a member of the Alameda Defense Council and Chairman of the Committee on Health, Welfare and Related. Defense Activities, to fill the unexpired term of Reverend. Sumner Walters, resigned. There being no objections, the matter was referred to "New Business". ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 8. Councilman Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Subdivision (4) of Section 17-431 of The Alameda Municipal Code." 9. Councilman Howe introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid over under provision of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Leasing Washington Park Bath House to the United States of America; Approving Form and Terms of Lease; and. Authorizing the Execution Thereof." NEW BUSINESS: 10. Regarding resignation of Reverend Sumner Walters: Councilman Howe moved that the resignation of Reverend Sumner Walters, as a member of the Alameda Defense Council, be accepted with regret, The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. v/ 11. Regarding extension of leave of absence of Mr. Romanowitz: Councilman Jones moved that the leave of absence granted to Mr. Charles M. Romanowitz, member of the Public Utilities Board, be extended for an additional month, or until April 16, 1942. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and unanimously carried. 12. Regarding appointment of Mr. William G. Paden as member of Alameda Council: Coun- cilman Howe moved that the appointment of Mayor Godfrey of Mr. William G. Paden as a member of the Alameda Defense Council be approved. Mr. Paden will serve the unexpired term of Reverend Sumner Walters, resigned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman-Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2728 Accepting Conveyance from Southern Pacific Company of Certain Lands in West Alameda for Street Purposes and Consenting to the Recordation Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Branscheid and Maurer, (2). Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 14. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2729 Granting to the United States of America a Revocable Permit to Install dnd Maintain Certain Lights and Lighting Equipment and Temporary Shelter Buildings on Tide Lands Owned by the City of Alameda." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Branscheid and Maurer, (2). Thereupon the Mayor de- clared said resolution duly adopted and passed. FILING: 15. Form of Lease Between United States of America and City of Alameda for Washington Park Bath House. BILLS: 16. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council: General Departments, $9,657.16; Police Department, $3,332.18; Civil Service Department, $20.06; Pound Department, $42.79; Fire Department, $817.68; Street Department, $1,066.16; Health Department, $427.34; Recreation Department, 8117.26; Park Department, $1,118.08; Golf Course Department, $701.60; Store Department, $798.78; Social Service Department, $145.14; Initiative Relief Fund, $163.50; Street Improvement Fund, $329.39; Krusi Park Fund, $2.93; East Bay Municipal Utility District, $2,369.08. Councilman Howe moved the bills and claims against the City in the amounts listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on March 17, 1942, and pre- sented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones and President Godfrey, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Branscheid and Maurer, (2). 17. At this time Mayor Godfrey announced that he had re-appointed Mr. E. D. Garber to serve as a member of the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda. ADJOURNMENT: 18. Councilman Howe moved the Council adjourn to meet in adjourned regular session on Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 1942, at 5:00 o'clock P. M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously carried. ectfull sub ted, 0/2.144m.- //tj City Clerk. The adjourned regular meeting scheduled to have been held on Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 1942, at 5:00 o'clock P. M. did no convene, as the Council did not appear. City Clerk.