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1935-04-24 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA GLWEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 24th, 1935 The mee ting convened at 7 otolock P.M. with President Roebke presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke (5) were noted present. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Councilman Morris moved, seconded by Councilman Eschen, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be instructed to issue a proclamation announcing that the American Legion Post #9, and other Veterans' organizations of the City, are sponsoring theMemorial Day Exercises to be held in the Memorial Building on May 30th, 1935. 2. Mt, C. C. Howard addressed the Council and read a letter on transportation from Mr. C. H. Purcell State Highway Engineer, and presented a report which he requested returned. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 3. Councilman Morris presented a letter from members of the Social Service Board, regarding the City Manager's separation of the Recreation Department from the Social Service Board. ,/4. From the_City Manager, regarding the May Fete, and re-establishment of Little Fairy Glen Theatre at Lincoln Park. The communication was ordered filed. v/5./ From the Building Inspector, E. H. Rogers, regarding his attendance to the Build- ing Officials' Conference. Councilman Eschen made a motion, seconded by Councilman , Broyles, and unanimously carried, that the Building Inspector be allowed to attend this conference and to use the City car. /15.( From the City Manager, with regard to re-establishingposition of Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds, at a salary of,$250.00 per month. A motion was made by COuncilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro, to re-establish the position, and on roll call passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None. O.,/ From the City Manager, notifying the Council of the appointment of Mr. i. C. Benton as Superintendent of Parks and. Playgrounds. Lmotion to confirm the appointment was made by Councilman Munro, seconded,by Councilman Broyles, and on roll call )passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None. From the City Manager, protesting to certain purchases by the Police & Fire Commis sion4 amounting to $196.09. The communication was ordered filed. ./ From the East Bay Street Railways, Ltd., requesting the City of Alameda to establish motor coach loading zones. On motion of Councilman Munro, seconded by Councilman Broyles, the communication was unanimously referred to the City Manager for investigation. AO. From the East Bay Street Railways, Ltd., in regard to the placement of stop signs in the City of Alameda for their coaches. Councilman Broyles moved that this be referred to the City. Manager, and that he request the East Bay Street Railways to submit plans to him for the proposed bus stops; seconded by Councilman Munro and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 11./ A motion was made by Councilman Eschen, seconded by Councilman Broyles, that the new municipal code should be on sale by the City of Alameda for a price of $1.00. The motion was unanimously carried. RESOLUTIONS: 0.2. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1937 Fixing Salary of Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds" Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen, and Morris, (2). Absent: None. !13. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution. No. 1938 Requesting Appointment of Members of Board of Plumbing Examiners as Deputy Health Officers." Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call passed unanimously. ,/14. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1939 Removal of Old Cars from Tidelands" Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call passed unanimously. v 5. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1940, Appointing Member of Joint Transportation Committee and Requesting Investigation" Councilman Broyles seconded the motion. Councilman Eschen then amended the motion, the amendment being that the rights of the Utility Board should not be transgressed. The amendment was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried unanimously. The original motion was then voted on, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris and Munro (4). Noes: President Roebke,(1). Absent: None. v16. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1941 Speeding Construction of Park Street Bridge" Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried unanimously. 17. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1942 Improving the Lighting of Posey Tube" Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call carried unanimously. /18 Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1943 Approving Automatic Name Schedule Bond for Public Officials" Councilman Broyles seconded the motion. Councilman Morris then addressed the Council, asking the Clerk if he had a letter from the American Surety Company. Upon learning that this letter had not been brought to the Council meeting, Councilman Morris then requested the Clerk to give the reason for refusing the bond of the three newly appointed City officials, and the Clerk reported that the reason given by the American Surety Company was that these bonds were ordered cancelled and transferred in mid-term, whereupon Councilman Morris said there seemed to be something very odd in this proced- ure, and that it possibly reflected upon, the past records of Messrs. Locke and Fritz. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None. 119. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1944 Amending Agreement with Ira'judson Coe" Councilman Munro seconded the resolution and on roll call passed unanimously. Mr Coe addressed the Council and made it clear to the members what the difference is between the ordinance, No, 532, N.S., and this amendment. ORDINANCE FOR PASSAGE: Owing to the unfamiliarity of Councilmen Broyles, Munro and. President Roebke with this reclassification, "Ordinance No. , N.S. RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY "Northwest Corner Buena Vista Av. and Oak St.) was ordered laid over until the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion was made by Councilman Munro, seconded by Councilman Broyles, and unanimously carried. 21. At this point the Order of Business reverted back to "Oral Communications". 22, Frank Gottstein addressed the Council, referring to Posey Tube lighting, Web- ster Street drain sewer, police protection at the Posey Tube, and transportation in general. 23. The Regular Order of Business was then resumed. FILING: 24. The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the Council the following paper had been presented for filing: Monthly Financial Report of Special Accountants, Jordan & Ticoulet, as of March 31st, 1935. 25. There being no further business to transact, Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, and unanimously carried, that the Council adjourn to meet in Adjourned Regular Meeting on Monday evening, April 29th, 1935, at 8 o'clock P.M. Approyed by the Council this -- day of 1935. o ully submit vkL 1( pu y City Clerk.