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1942-12-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MRETI OF THi,] COUNCIL OF THE Cin OF ALAMNSA. MELD TUESDAY EV - 7 942 The meeting convened at 8:00 p. m- with President Godfrey presiding. hOLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Bramscheid, Hcaie, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, 5), were noted present. Absent: hone. 92, ] The minutes of the regular meeting he d Uecember - transcribed. 1...(,)1_01,i : 332) were Pprve- as 2. From the Reverend J. Bernard Praugn, Paster of St. Joeph's Curch, requesting thL closing of San Antonio Avenue to traffic, between Lafayette and Chestnut Sreets, in such manner as L5 practiced. in the vicinity of Lincoln School, to protect the children attending St. Joseph's School from the possible hazards or accidents. There being no objections, this matter was referred to 'the City Manager and Chief of Police for investigation and report. v/ 5. From Alameda Aerie ha. 1076, Fraridal Order of Ealp.), protesting against the abandonment of Thompson Field in c. i1 Pani which area is contamplated to be take over by the United States Government. There being no objections, this letter was orawrea filed. REPUATS Ow COIAI-J1PTILk;: 4. From. the City Manager, tendering his resignation from the office of City Manager of the City of Alameda, effective as of January 4, 1943. The City Manager addressed the Council, expressing his admiration or this Council's ualifications, his appreciation for the support given him during his association in t past and the wish. that this Council will continue to give his successor the splen- did cooperation which has been afforded nim. Mr. Schwanenberg stated that he believed the aKperience he had gained while City Manager of Alameda had made it possible for him. to step up to a mere responsible office. Mayor Godfrey said that in this instance the Council had no alternative but to accept Mr. Schwanenberg's resignation as City Manager and could only release him and offer sincere congratulations and hopes for his future success. Mr. Frank Gottstein then addressed the Council, commending Mr. Schwanenberg and offer ing him any assistance that he might be able to give in the future. 'uncilman Maurer then moved the resignation of Charles R.. Schwanenberg as City Manager be accepted, stating that he felt he could add little to the remarks already made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on all call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Eranscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5). hoes: None. Absent: Hone, 5. The following resolution was introduced by adoption: ounciLl 1 Maurer, who moved its "I:Resolution No. 28:13 Authorizing the City Attorney of tne City of Alameda. to Take Certain Action in Eminent Domain Proceedings Instituted by tne United States of America." The motion 00 adopt said resolution was seconded 0 Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: hone. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 6. _he following resolution 11)3 introduced by. Councilman Branscheid, who moved its adoption: esolution ho. 2814 Authorizing Compromise and Settlement in United States 01 America, Plaintiff, vs. 1.9275 Acres, Etc., City of Alameda, et al., Defendants." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman. Jones and on roll. call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Dranscheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon. the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 2815 Authorizing the Execution of an A,greement of Compromise Between the City o Alameda and Pacific States Oil Co. with Respect to Ln Respective Interests of Said Parties in the Award to be Made in Certaln. Condemnation Proceed- ings Instituted by the United States of America." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Branscheid, Howe, Jones, -nlauTer and President Godfrey, (5). hoes: one Absent: None. Thereupon the hfayor declared said. resolution duly adopted and Passed. 8. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid who moved its adoption.: "desolation he. 2816 Transferring Funds from. Budget Ttem 70b to Budget Item 20a." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried hy the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen. Brannsctheid, Howe, Jones, Maurer and President Godfrey, (5) . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. uJ:Lo$020d0 FOR PASSAGE: "Ordinance No. 819, New Series An Ordinance Adding Article 6 to Chapter 3, Title 7211, of The Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Fortune Telling, Clairvoyance, Hypnotiam, Etc." Councilman Howe mmved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the followi' - vote. Ayes: Councilmen, Branscheid, Howe, Jones, ..iiurer and President Godfrey, Noes: None. Absent: on e. 10. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers 3, Henry - 0 it of Alameda, as of hevember 30, 1942. BILLS: 11. An itemized List of Claims a:gainst the City of Alameda and tne several 0 -..:Nurtznents thereof in the total amounts as follows, was cresented to the City Council: General epLurt.arnia,s, 11,164.11; Civilian Defense DepaTtmant, ,,f5,41)8012; Police Department 6a4.51.; Civil Service Department, ;Da .51; Pound Decartmant, :.;01.54; Fire Depart- ment, 72.10; Street Department, $501.4; Health. Denaftment, 8330.78; Recreation epartment, .,31.59; Park Department, 754.39; Golf Coarse Department ;670.65; Store Departmerf .1.20 EQ- Social Service Department, ',1't?68.78 Initiative Relief , .,__. .•_, , 0,) , und, i-)',40.50; Street Improvement Fund, ,..;,.',724.40.:, Garbage Disposal Fund, “2.00; Gas Tax ho. 2 Fund, :u, 971.73. Councilman. Jones moved tne bills and claims against the City in. the amounts listed and itemized in. the List of Claims filed with the City Clerk on December 15, 1942, and presented to the Counbil at this meeting, be allowed and ad The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote.. Ayes: Councilmen Sranschaid, Howe, Janes, Laurer and President Godfrey, (5). No None. Absent: Saone. 12. Councilman Laurer moved the Council adjourn to assemble in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, December 22, 1942, at 7:30 p. m. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranscheid and unanimously carried. iXeE.bechfully sabr Sted • City Clerk.