1935-04-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 16th, 1935
The meeting convened at
The roll was called and
were noted present. Absent:
8 o'clock P.M. with Vice President Eschen presiding.
Councilmen Broyles, Eschen Morris, Munro and Roebke, (5),
None.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2nd, 1935, the Adjourned. Regular Meet-
ing of April 4th, 1935, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 9th, 1935, and the Ad-
journed Regular Meeting of April 12th, 1935, were read and approved.
1. V On motion of Councilmen Roebke, seconded by Councilman Munro, and unanimously
carried, the regular order of business was suspended for the purpose of reorganizing-
the Council. Councilman Broyles made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roebke, that
the Clerk take the Chair for the purpose of calling for nominations for the President
of the Council, to which Vice-president Eschen objected on the grounds that he was
the presiding officer until the new President was chosen. Councilman Broyles then
nominated Hans W. Roebke for President of the Council, the nomination being seconded
by Councilman Munro, Councilman Roebke moved, seconded by Councilman Broyles,
and carried, that the nominations be closed. The roll was called and Councilman
Roebke was elected to the office of President by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen
Broyles, Munro and Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent:
None.
12. Councilman Munro placed in nomination for the office of Vice-president, Councilman
Charles W. Broyles, the nomination being seconded by President Rabke. The motion was
made by Councilman Munro, seconded by President Roebke, that the nominations be
closed, and on roll call Councilman Broyles was chosen for the office of Vice-president
of the Council, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Broyles, Munro and President
Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None.
3. At this time, President Roebke read a statement of the policy to be pursued by
the newly seated Councilmen.
/4. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1924
Declaring the Office of City Attorney Vacant
Councilman Munro seconded the motion, at which time Councilman Eschen moved an amend-
ment to the Resoltuion allowing incumbent City Attorney two weeks vacation with pay.
On roll call the amendment failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Eschen and
Morris (2). Noes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Absent: None.
The Resolution as originally presented was then adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilman Eschen and
Morris, (2). Absent: None.
v5. V Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1925
Appointing Wm. J. Locke City Attorney".
Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call it was carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilman Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes. Councilman
Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None,
V6. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of a resolution bearing the
following caption:
"Resolution Declaring Opposition
to the Discharging of Loyal and Efficient
Employees Simply for the Sake of Indulging
in the Political Spoils System of Patronage."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Eschen. Councilman Munro made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Broyles, that the resolution be tabled, and on roll call, carried by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3) Noes:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None.
v 7., Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1926
Approving the Bond of the City Attorney".
Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call it was carried by the following
vote: Ayes:Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen
Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None.
8,1 Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1927
Declaring the Office of City Manager Vacant"
Councilman Broyles seconded the motion. Councilman Morris proceeded to speak to the
question. Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, and carried,
that Councilman Morris' remarks be limited to one minute, following which the resolu-
tion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President
Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and. Morris, (2). Absent: None.
/9. /Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1928
Appointing B. Ray Fritz City Manager."
Councilman Munro seconded the motion, and on roll call it was carried by the follow-
ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Council-
men Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None.
,10 Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1929
Approving the Bond of the City Manager."
Councilman Broyles seconded the motion, and on roll call it was carried by the follow-
ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Council-
men Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None.
11. Mr. Frank Gottstein was granted the privilege of the floor for five minutes,
during which he addressed the Council on transportation and other matters.
12. Mr.. C. C. Howard complimented the new members of the Council and spoke on the
advantages of Alameda, and advocated harmony in the proceedings.
13. A motion was made by Councilman Munro, seconded by Councilman Broyles, that the
Council adjourn to meet on Wednesday, April 17th, 1935, at 3 o'clock P.M., and on
roll call was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and
President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and. Morris, (2). Absent: None.
Respectfully submitted,