1936-04-07 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 7th . . . . . 1936
The meeting convened at 11 o'clock A.M. with President Roebke presiding.
The roll was called, and Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President,
Roebke, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 17th and of the adjourned regular eet-
ing of March 24th, 1936, were read and approved,
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. A communication having been received from Mr. Everett E. Farwell, President of the
Board of Education, stating that he would be present at this meeting for the purpose of
presenting to the Council the financial needs of the Alameda School Department, Council-
man Morris moved that Mr, Farwell be accorded the privilege of speaking at this time,
seoonded by Councilman Eschen and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent:
None.
Councilman Morris moved that the amount requested in addition to that allowed in this
year's budget, namely $31,000, be granted, and that same be obtained from the following
sources: $12,000 from the Golf Course, $3,000 from the discontinued Employment Bureau
and $16,000 from the Contingent Fund; the motion was seconded by Councilman Eschen.
Councilman Broyles thereupon offered an amendment to this motion, that the matter be re-
ferred to the Council and Board of Education sitting as a Committee of the Whole to as-
certain if this sum could not be reduced, seconded by Councilman Munro.
Councilman Morris thereupon offered an amendment to the amendment, that the proposed
meeting be held in the Council Chambers so that various interested civic bodies could
also be present, seconded by Councilman Eschen. The vote taken on the amendment to the
amendment was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President
Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
The vote taken on the amendment was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris,
Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
The vote taken on the original motion was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Eschen, Morris
and Munro, (3). Noes Councilmen Broyles and President Roebke, (2) Absent: None.
2.7 A communication was presented from the City Planning Commission, recommending the
reclassification of property known as 1832 Clinton Avenue from Residence District, Class
to Residence District, Class 1 3/4 for the purpose of using the building for flats
Councilman Eschen moved the adoption of this recommendation, seconded by Councilman
Broyles, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles,
Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
3./ From the Gity Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of property
43.85 feet on southerly line of Central Avenue 100 feet west of Morton Street, from
Residence District, Class I, to Business District, Class V, for the purpose of conduct-
ing 4 retail gasoline and oil supply station. Councilman Broyles moved that the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission be concurred in, seconded by Councilman
Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen,
Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
4./ From Alameda Epic Club, protesting the fingerprinting of citizens. There being no
objections, the matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
5./ From Santa Clara Avenue M. E. Church Forum advocating the fingerprinting of
There being no objections the communication was referred to the Committee of the
6. / From Buckner Manufacturing Co., protesting award of contract for sprinkler
and valves to Hanna Irrigation System. There being no objections, the communica
was ordered filed.
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7,V From Buckner Manufacturing Co., further protesting award of contract for sprinkler
heads and valves to Hanna Irrigation System. Action on this communication was suspended
while the City Engineer was being sent for to appear at the meeting.
8./ From the City Planning Commission submitting its resolution regarding a municipal
transportation system. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City
Attorney.
9.v At this time the Buckner Manufacturing Co's communication s again referred to,
and there being no objection the matter was laid over to be taken up at an adjourned
regular meeting.
10. From the City Manager, regarding request from Alameda Improvement Club for right
of-way for a street running from Pacific Avenue and Main Street to the Southern
Pacific Company's shops, and recommending that effort be made to acquire title to the
property and then submit matter to Government as a Works Progress Administration project.
Councilman Broyles moved that the Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Munro and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes ;
Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
11: /From the City Attorney, regarding employing former Assemblyman Eugene Roland as
his assistant in connection with title to California Girls' Training Home property.
The matter was deferred until "Resolutions."
12./ From Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, recomidending again the installation
of traffic signs at Tube and bridges. There being no objection, the communication
was ordered filed.
v/ 13. From Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, regarding installation of flasher
signals at intersections of Santa Clara Avenue and Park Street, Central Avenue and Park
Street and Santa Clara Avenue and Webster Street. Councilman Munro moved that the
installation of these signals be authorized, cost of same to be deducted from the
Police Department budget appropriation, seconded by Councilman Morris, and on roll
call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Eschen, Morris, and Munro(3).
Noes Councilman Broyles and President aoebke, (2). Absent: None.
14. From J. Franklyn Smith, presenting demand for salary in amount of $110.98 for
the month of January, 1936. There being no objections, the communication was ordered
filed.
15. From the Boards of Public Utilities Commissioners and of Police and Fire Commission-
ers, requesting Council's cooperation by instructing Mayor Roebke to join in applica-
tions made to the Federal Communications Commission for permits to authorize construction
of Police Radio Stations. Councilman Morris moved that the recommendation be concurred
in, seconded by Councilman Eschen. An amendment was then offered by Councilman Broyles
that this matter be referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Munro and
on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris,
Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. The original motion was
then voted on, and failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Eschen and
Morris, (2). Noes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Absent: None.
FILING:
The following papers were presented for filing:
16. Certificate
17. Certificate
from Architect for
Account, amount of
from Architect for
Account, amount of
First Payment on Library Construction
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Second Payment on Library Construction
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18. Financial Report of Jordan & Ticoulet as of February 29, 1936.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED:
194 Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2043
Establishing Library Construction Fund. No. 2 and
Transferring $2036.19 from the Original Library
Construction Fund,"
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4240.75
Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Reebke,(5), Noes: None.
Absent; None.
20, Councilman Broyles -introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2044
in Re Permit for Circus",
Councilman Munro seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None
Absent: None.
r-21. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2045
Authorizing the Employment of Attorney Eugene Roland
as Assistant to the City Attorney for Straightening
Out-the Title to the Girls' Training Home Property",
Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None
Absent: None.
22. The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under provision of the
\\4 Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
(Property known as 1832 Clinton Avenue
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
. (43.85 feet on southerly line of Central Avenue, 100
feet west of Morton Street)".
20, Continued. It was moved by Councilman Munro that the City Attorney be instructed
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BILLS:
23. An itemized list of claims against the City of llameda and the several departments
thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council: General
Department 41693.93; Police Department, 465.95; Pound Department, 41.11; Street Depart-
ment, $8.42; Fire Department, 493.93; Health Department, 4208.88; Park Department, $45.99
Golf Course Department, 412.85; Store Department, 42550.28; Social Service Department,
454.90; Initiative Relief Fund, 4228.00; East Bay Mun.Utility District Payments Fund,
$2493.41; Street Improvement Fund, $304.06; Library Construction Fund, 44870.75;
Library Construction Fund #2, 41.03; Gas Tax Fund, $49.54.
Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, that the claims and bills against
the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the List of Calims filed with the
City Clerk on April 7th, 1936,,and presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed
and paid. On roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3) Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent:
None.
There being no further business to transact, Councilman Broyles moved that the Council
adjourn to meet in adjourned regular session on Friday morning, April 10th, 1936, at
10 o'clock A.M., seconded by Councilman Munro and on roll call carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved by the Council this City Clerk.
ay of .11, ril 1936
Presiding 0 fioer of the Council.
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