1937-02-23 Adjourned Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULLR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23rd, . • . . 1937
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock p.m. with Tice President r 'e.chhart presiding,
The roll was called, and Councilmen Calcutt, Maurer, Morris and Weichhart were
noted present,(4Absent: President Eschen, (1).
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
11. A communication was presented from Charles M. and. Elsie Hollingsworth, requesting
a temporary revocable permit to use the premises at 1510 Benton Street forthe purpose
of conducting a boarding house. Councilman Morris moved that the request be referred
to the City Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Maurer, Morris and Weichhart, (4).
Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1).
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, etc:,
'2. From the City Attorney requesting authorization of appointment of Mr. Homer Buckley
to assist in the drafting of the proposed new City charter. Councilman Maurer moved
that the authorization be granted, the compensation not to exceed $150.00. In second-
ing the motion, Councilman Morris proposed an amendment to provide for the payment to
be made from the contingent fund. The amendment was accepted and on roll call the
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Maurer, Morris and
Weichhart (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1).
3. From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting that they had counted the money
and securities in the City Treasury on February 17th, 1937, and found there was chargeable
to and under the control of the City Trek &.r the sum of $443,193.23, which sum was the
amount, according to the Auditor's books, ould at that time have been in the City
Treasury. The report was ordered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
r4, Councilman Calcutt referred to the proposed construction of a stadium in McKinley
Park, and the City Attorney informed the Council that the construction of such a stadium
and charging of admission fees would be permissible.
f5. Councilman Calcutt moved that Vice President Weichhart be authorized to appoint a
committee to meet with the Postmaster, Ford L. Samuel, and discuss the establishment of
a Post Office in the western part of the City, seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll
call carried by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Calcutt, Maurer, Morris, and Welch-
hart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President Eschen, (1).
Vice President Weichhart then appointed the following committee: Arthur F. Strehlow,
R. U. St.John, Clifford G. Mehrtens, Joseph L. Rosefield, Roy Ohlson and Lloyd Smith.
�6. Councilman Morris moved that a sum not to exceed $200.00 be appropriated from the
contingent fund to be used as expenses of a May Day Fete to be held in Lincoln Park,
seconded by Councilman Maurer and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen,Calcutt, Maurer, Morris and Weichhart, (4). Noes: None. Absent: President
Eschen, (1) .
17. Councilman Calcutt moved that Vice President Weichhart be authorized to appoint
additional members to the Interurban Transportation Committee, seconded by Councilman
Morris, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt,
Maurer, Morris and Weichhart, (4). Noes; None. Absent: President Eschen, (1); where-
upon Vice President Weichhart announced the appointment of the following members to
the Committee: John J. Mulvany, James E. Hall and Jesse L. Delanoy.
/8. Councilman Calcutt called attention to the apparent unevenness of the new pavement
on Maitland Drive, and was informed by the City Engineer that the foundation of the
roadway was the cause of this condition, and that the contractor was remedying it as
soon as the weather permitted.
9. Councilman Calcutt called attention to a break in the fence on the levee road on
Bay Farm Island caused by an automobile accident, and was informed by the City Engineer
that repairs were contemplated.
10. Councilman Maurer referred to excavation made by a public service organization on
Central Avenue, and the Council was informed by the City Manager that the pavement on
that street has concrete base and it is necessary to allow the concrete to set for
a week or ten days after the exavation is filled before applying the asphalt surface.
{11. Councilman Calcutt referred to the poor condition of Garden Road on Bay Farm Island,
originally resulting from its use as a detour during the construction of Maitland
Drive, and requested the City Manager to inform J. H. Thomas of the steps necessary
to bring about its acceptance as part of the City street system.
12. At this time President Eschen arrived at the meeting, but did not assume the Chair.
RESOLUTIONS:
13. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2141
Appointing Lester S. Ready Consulting Engineer
to Make Survey and Report",
Councilman Maurer seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Maurer, Morris, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes:
Norm. Ahcpnt- hTnnia_
14. Councilman Maurer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2142
Authorizing EXecution of Supplemental Agreement
with Department of Public Works of the State of
California",
Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, urer, Morris, Weichhart and President Eschen, (5). Noes: None.
Absent: None.
FILING:
15, Resolution - Board of Supervisors re high level bridge.
16., Resolution - Alameda Rotary Club - re high level bridge.
17. Resolution - Alameda Kiwanis Club - re high level bridge.
18. Financial Statement - Jordan & Tiooulet - as of January 31st,1937,,
19. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular
session on Tuesday evening, March 2nd, 1937, at 8 otolook P.M.
Respectfully submitted,