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1931-05-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 19TH, 1931. The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Henning presiding. The roll was called and. Councilmen Brodersen, Leydecker, Murray, Schaefer and President Henning, (5) were noted present. Absent: None. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 5th, 1931 were approved as read. 2. The minutes of the special meeting of May llth,l931 were approved as read. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 3.1 Councilman Schaefer stated that he had been approached by members ar various Veterans' organizations relative to the continuance of C. R. Smith, in the capacity of City Historian, as per Resolution No. 1328 of the Council. Mr. Schaefer moved that C. R. 8mith..be requested to continue his services as City Historian, and that sufficient funds be appropriated from time to time to cover expenses in connection therewith. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray. Mr. Leydecker moved to amend the motion, that it lay over until the next meeting of the Council. The motion to amend was seconded by Mr. Brodersen. The amendment carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen, Leydecker and Henning, (3). Noes: Councilmen Schaefer and 'Murray, (2). The question then on the original motion being Tut, resulted in the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Murray and Schaefer, (2). Noes: Councilmen Brodersen, Leydecker and President Henning, (3). Absent: None. A bill in amount of 69.00 was presented by C. R. Smith, covering loos of personal property on accout of fire in the City Hall. There being no objection this matter was referred to the City Attorney as to whether this charge is a legal claim against the City. 5.' WRITTEN' COMMUNICATIONS: The following communications were received:- From the City Manager, relative to improvement of Mound Street, between the north line of Clay Street and the south line of Calhoun Street , recommending that a thirty day notice be given owners to have work done under private contract. Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be filed, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and same carried unanimously. 6.; From George H. Noble, relative to option to purchase land for E. K. Taylor Park, also' the matter of sale of property now owned by the city to assist in clearing title. Mr. Murray moved that the Clerk be instructed to advertise the property in question for sale and that a minimum price of 000.00- be fixed as its value. The motion was secondedbylt".Leydecker and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen, Leydecker, Murray and President Henning, (4). Noes: Councilman Schaefer, (1). Absent: None. From Alameda Post, No. 9, American Legion, inviting the Council to attend Memorial Services. Mr. Schaefer moved the invitation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously. From G. L. Diehl, relative to appointment of accountant. Ordered filed. From the Mayor, Auditor and. City Manager, re count of money. Ordered filed. From Mrs. H. J. Hoover, re wooden sewer in rear of property at 3355 Fernside Bauelvard, Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager to report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and same carried unanimously. 8.) 9.v 11,'! From the San Francisco Bay Airdrome, Ltd., re removal of pole lines along Webster Street. The City Manager madc a verbal report that the telephone and telegraph companies were now working and placing all wires underground, Alidh would permit the removal of the poles in question. The communication was ordered filed. 12.i From G. E. Gage, requesting permission to build a small boat for personal use on the pro'certy at 3207 Fernside Boulevard. There being no objection on the part of the Council, Mr. Gage was permitted to proceed with the work. From the City Clerk and City Engineer, reporting as to the installation of sidewalks fronting certain property owned by Dr. F. W. Vowinckel. After discussion, Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Manager be empowered to request Dr. Vowinckel for a quit-claim deed for the 4.76 feet of land taken at the time of the widening of said street, and that Dr. Vowincekl be requested to share alike with the city in the cost of the installation of the sidewalk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and on roll call carried unaniteuSly. 14. From the City Clerk certifying as to the sufficiency of a Referendum Petition filed on May 6th, relative to Ordinance No. 472, N. S. Ordered filed. 15." Mayor Henning stated that upon advice of the City Attorney, the Council should not reconsider the matter of the passage of Ordinance No. 472, N. S. Mr. Schaefer moved that Ordinance No. 472, N. S. be not repealed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and on roll call carried unanimou sly. May 19th, 1931. l8,Y From Oakland City Council containing their Resolution No. 48 4 9 re employing aliens. Mr. Brodersen moved that the Council adOpt the recomaendations as contained in Resolution presented by Oaklaned City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and same carried unanimously. From Mayor William H. Henning, advising of the appointment of Miss Josephine Feldhammer, as a member of the Board of Education, to succeed J. C. Fogarty, whose term of office has expired. Ordered filed. 20.v From Alameda High School inviting the Council to the Americanization program in the High School Auditorium, May 27th, 1931. Mr. Schaefer moved that the in- vitation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Murray and carried unanimously. 21/ From the Alameda County Fleet Day Committee, requesting an appropriation of 0250.00 to assist in carrying out a program for the entertainment and recreation of the members of the United States Pacific Fleet . Mr. Brodersen of the Publicity and Convention Committee, moved that an appropriation of 200.00 be authorized, to be taken out of the Advertising Fund for this purpose and to be spent under the supervision of the City Manager: The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and on roll call carried unanimously. RE OILS OF COMMITTEES: 22/ From the City Manager re additional wire fencing and estimated cost at Lincoln Park. There being no objection this matter was referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole for budget consideration. 23.1 From the City Manager relative to report of traffic conditions in the East End. Mr. Brodersen moved that the recomendation of the Chief of Police be adopted and that the East Alameda Improvement Club be so advised. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unanimously. 24.1 From the City Manager, relative to removal of tree fronting 615 Haight Avenue. Mr. Murray moved that the communication be filed, and that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unani- mously. 250J From the City Manager, containing estimated cost of constructirg two standard tennis courts with necessary fencing at Lincoln Park. There being no objection this communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole for budget considera- tion. 26," From the City Manager containing report as to removal or foxtails at 760 Taylor Avenue. Ordered filed. 27.! From the City Manager requesting further time for investigation in the matter of salvaging lost or abandoned golf balls, at the Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Brodersen moved that additional time be granted, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unanimously. 2S, From the City Manager, reporting as to lighting conditions in the East End. Ordered filed. 29.v From the City Manager, recomoending that 000.00 additional be allowed the Police Chief to replenish his Contingent Fund. Mr. Brodersen moved that the recommendation be adopted, and the necessary transfer be made. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and same carried unanimously. 30.V From the City Manager reporting as to city's acquiring a strip of land from the Unitersity of California in Tract 40. Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Manager be granted additional time for further report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously. 31/ Councilman Murray reporting for the Insurance Committee stated that a preliminary survey had been made covering automobile fire and theft insur are e under policy held by Rushton McConnell, that some of the care are over-insured and that an appraisal should be made. Mr. Schaefer moved that Mr. Murray be granted additional time and that he be instructed to have the present policy continue in force pending such appraisal. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ley- decker and carried unanimously. HEARINGS: 32 The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the hearing of appeals on the assessment, under Resolution of Intention No. 96, N. S., re improvement of Third Street. He stated that no appeals had been filed with him in connection therewith. Thereupon Mr. Murray introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1602 Resolution Confirming assessment (No ,,pre als (Third Street) Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The communication from the California Real Estate Magazine, re advertisement in June issue was ordered filed without action. May 19th, i91. r/ NEW BUSINESS: The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the opening of bids for the resurfacing of tennis courts in Lincoln Park. Mr. Schaefer moved that the bids be received and read, seconded by Mr. Murray and carried unanimously. Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bids as follows: 4150.00. From Heafey-Moore Co., accompanied by a certified check of Plan "A" Per linear foot of 4" x 6" Redwood header board in place 0.20 Per ton of asphaltic mixture in 0.75 Plan "B" Per linear foot of 2" x 8" Redwood header boards in place 0.25 Per ton of asphaltic mixture in place 0.0000•00000■0000000 7080 0.30.00. From W. H. Larson, accompanied by a certified check Of Plan "A"• •••• •• o•a • • •• ••••••• • •• • 3 744.00 Plan. "B".•.•.••••••••••••••••••••• 1244.00 Mr. Brodersen moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager and. City Engineer to report back at the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr-. Murray and carried unanimously. 35.1 / Mr. Brodersen moved that Mayor Wm. H. Henning be appointed as a Director of the Alameda Belt Line, in accordance with Ordinance No. 259, N. S. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and sane carried unanimously. 36.1 Mr. Brodersen moved that Councilman Leydecker be appointed as a Director of the Alameda Airport, Inc. as per Ordinance No. 368, New Series, succeeding Councilman A. Latham. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and same carried unanimously. 37./ Mr. Murray moved that Councilman _Brodersen be appointed as a member of the Golf Commission, to succed Councilmen Latham, whose term of office has ekpired. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and same carried unanimously. Mr. Brodersen moved that the matter of confirming the payment of salary of Acting City Manager Vurcoe from April21 to April 30th, 1931, be referred to a' Committee consisting of the Mayor and City Manager for their recommendations to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unaTimously. 39.V Mayor William H. Henning addressed the Council relative to recent reports in the daily press, of the intention of the Key System Transit Company to abandah some of its car and bus lines in the East Bay District, and suggested that communi- cations be sent to all councils in the East Bay to combat such removal. Mr. Brodersen moved that the Nayor appoint a Committee of four, consisting of a Chairman from the city council and three freeholders to act in conjunction with other East Bay city councils and that these councils be requested to appoint a like committee to meet with the Key System Transit Company to discuss the matter. The motion was seconded. by Mr. Murray and sane carried unanimously. 4001 Mayor William H. Henning stated to the council that he thought due recognition should be extended to Harry T. Moore and his Committee, representing Alameda Post No. 9, American Legion, for their successful endeavor in making San Leandro Bay a bird sanctuary. Mr. Schaefer moved that the Council extend to Mr. Moore and. his Committee its cory;ratulations and thanks for their endeavors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and same carried unanimously. 41.I Mayor William H. Henning addressed the Council relative to the employment of married women throughout city offices. Mr. Murray moved that the council defer action -Lmt.il_tIle-next reg7_11aFet,-... There was no second to this motion. Mr. Brodersen moved that the matter be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded bTMr. Schaefer and carried unaniMously. RESOLUTloS: 42:1 Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of "Reselution No. 1597. Resolution of Intention No. 98, N. S. Providing for the Closing of Ferndale. Court as said. Court is Delineated and. so Designated upon that certain map entitled "Grand. Oak Tract, Alameda, all in the City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California." Mr. Murray seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 43.j Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1598. Accepting the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) from the Oakland. Bank as a Fund to be used in Defraying All Expenses of a Special Election." Mr. Leydecker seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and massed May 19th, 1931. "Resolution No. 1599. A Resolution Ordering Calling, Providing for, and Giving Notice of a Special Election to be held in the City of Alaneda, State of California, on Tuesday, the Twenty-third Day of June, 1931, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Electors of said City Ordinance No. 472, N. S., Reclassifying that Certain Piece or Parcel of Land Lying Between the Northerly Line of Fernside Boulevard and the Tidal Canal, and ETtending from the Easterly line of Versailles Avenue 967.37 feet Easterly along the Northerly line of Fernside Boulevard, containing 14.35 acres or land, more or less, from a Residence District, Class I, to an Industrial District, Class VII." Mr.'Leydecker.seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted ana passed unanimously. 45./ Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1600. Appointing an Election Board and Fixing Compensation for Special Election to be held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, June 23, 1931." Mr. Leydecker seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 46./ Mr. Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1601. Establishing Precincts and Polling Plces and Appoint- ing Election Officers." Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE FOR PASSAGE: The following Ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk: "Ordinance No. New Series, RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY. (West line of Everett Street, 50 feet North of Webb Avenue, thence north 100 feet.)" Mr. Murray moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and. on roll call carried unanimously. The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the Council the following papers had been filed:- 48.1 Affidavit of publication of Notice to Bidders, re resurfacing south tennis court at Lincoln Park, 49.1 Oath of office, Josephine Feldhammer, as member of the Board of Education. Oath of office, H. S. Cloak as member of the Board of Public Utilities. 51./ Oath of office, Burtin Y. Gibson, as Secretary of the Board of Public Utilities. 52. Oath of office, Burnatt Hamilton, as City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets. 53., Oath of office, Vern Smith, as Chief of Police. 54. Oaths of office of members of Social Service Board. 55.v Rev. Gail Cleland addressed the Council and presented a communiccrbion in which it was requested that the Social Service Board be increased to fifteen in number and that it "be removed from the fluctuation of partisan politics". Acting upon the advise of the City Attorney that such a request could not be complied with under our present charter, Mayor Henning so infOrted Dr. Cleland and-no council action was taken in the matter. The communication was filed. Claims against the General Department amounting to 1033.29; Police Depart- ment, 4432.98; Fire Department, .(1233.68; Street Department, 42767.39; Health Department, c-227.51; Recreation Department, 41317.11; Golf Coarse Department, 01334.75; Social Service Department, 4316.78; Store Department, '379.54; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund amounting to 41619.00; Initiative Relief Fund, 20.00; Compensation Insurance Fund amounting to L16.t0, and-School Fund, '509.57, having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:- Alameda C c le ry Alameda Steam Laundry Alameda Vet, Memorial Bldg. Com. Bancroft-Whitney Co. Beatie, Loreme R. Boyce, Dorothy Carlisle Co., A. East Bay Mun, Utility Dist. T1 General Departments. Repairing door check Towel service Alameda's share of expense Book Services Services-Tax Coll. office Street laws Water 1.50 7.00 350.95 1.00 30.00 17.50 12.18 21.06 May 19th General Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pacific Te. & Tel. Co. Patrick & Moise-Klinkner Co. Polk & Co., R. I. Sherman, Chas. E. Smith. Charles Tallman & Hoepner Typewriter Guy U. S. Fid. & Guaranty Co. Van Pelt, J. W. Western Construction New Western Union Tel, Co. Zellerbach Paper Co. Fuller & Co., W.P. Departments, Continued Gas Rental and tolls Supplies S. F. Directory Refund of payment on P.P.Tax Repairing gas leak Auto liability insurance Overhauling typewriter Premium on bond Washing paint 2 years subscription Clock rental and telegrams Supplies Glass Police Alameda Cyclery Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Vulcanizing Works Alzina, Hap California State Automobile Assn. Fuller & Co., W.P. Municipal Electric Light Plant Neal, Stratford and Kerr Pacific Gas & Electric CO. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Polk & Co., R.L. Salmon, 'Claude Stewart, S. Typewriter Guy Vosburgh Hardware Co. Western Union Tel, Co. Smith, Vern Alameda Steam Laundry Associated Oil Company Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Bearing Specialty Co. Bullard Co., E.D. Dietrich-Post Co. East Bay Mun.Utility Co. Pacific Gas & Electric Go. Seagrave Corporation, The Western Union Tel. Co. otal . Department Deck lock Laundry Repair tires Repair motor cycle Install sign Paint Servicing autos Card tray Gas Rental and tolls S. F. Directory Repair motorcycle Dog food Repair typewriter Window screens Clock rental and telegrams Contingent fund. Total . . . Department Linen service Gasoline Co. Brooms Supplies Fire helmets Negatives and prints Water Gas Engine parts Clock rental Total . Street Department Labor Alameda Welding Works Alzina, Hap Associated Oil Company Austin-4estern Road Machinery Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc. Dietrich-Post Company Dietz Motor Company East Bay Mun.Utility Dist. TT II Tr TV TI Empire Foundry Co., Inc. Furey, Harry D. ti TI IT Heafey4loore Co. Jenison Machinery Co. Loop Lumber and Mill Co. Municipal Electric Light Plant Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Patrick & Moise Klinkner Powell Bros., Inc. United Iron Works Vosburgh Hardware Co. Western Auto Supply Co. Repairs Red spot light Gasoline Co. Cylinder Head Supplies Blue print paper Parts Water Water for sweeper Manhole covers Parts for sweeper and Sheet metal and parts Road oil Broom wire Lumber Recharging batteries Building material Rental and tolls Brass stencils Gravel and screenings Supplies Supplies Battery Total . . . roller $ 4.85 16.95 7.15 30.00 1.96 4.40 225.31 12.50 20.28 6.00 4.00 4.00 10.87 30.62 $1,033.29 2.75 .72 4.37 2.75 10.00 8.30 40.24 2.30 , 1.03 18.10 15.00 6.11 4.55 12.50 1.60 2.66 300.00 432.98 62.50 8.00 7.69 13.23 56.15 19,69 39.57 20.30 4.80 1.75 233.68 $, 1706.00 4.00 .75 34.80 170.50 18.32 1.04 11.59 1.56 7.09 15.43 10.33 11.02 140.89 92.50 3.36 .1.00 279.54 2.55 7.20 176.93 53.90 5.55 11.54 2767.39 Alameda Steam Laundry Alameda Times Star American Public Health Assn. American Surgical Sales Co. Arrow Towel & Laundry Co. Boo, M; R. Brandt, Louis Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co. Burke, M. D., Alice Burns, Mrs. V. Flatow & Son., P. Fox Water Company Hodgkins, Jesse Hoobler, M. D., H. R. Island City Ice Co. Kling-Dawers Stationery Co. Koerber Fuel and Feed Co. Lee, Samuel Mun.Electric Light Plant Oakland-California Towel Co. Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. Piatt Photo Company Sharpsteen, M. D., J. R. Shepard, William, D. D. S. Slater, Ronald, D. D. S. Smithies, H., M. D. Stephens, W. B., M. D. Texaco Super Service Western Auto Supply Company Zellerbach Paper Company Health Department Laundry Printing Subscription Repairs to nasal specula Laundry Services Services as rat trapper Supplies Services Services Drugs, etc. Distilled Water Laboratory services Services Ice Envelopes Hay and feed Glass and table Servicing cars Gowns Telephone Mounting maps Services rendered Services rendered Services rendered Services rendered Services rendered Oil Battery Paper towels Total . . . Recreation Department, Associated Oil Company Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co. Birch, Grace E. East Bay Mun.Utility District Friedman & Company, M. Fuller & Co., W.P. Furey, Harry D. Goff, Thomas Houck &'Hubner Paint Co. Kimball, Rena Municipal Electric Light Plant Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co. Paulina, Dan Pierson, Neil B. Powell Brothers, Inc. Texaco Super Service Van Pelt, J. W. Vickers, Ben Vosburgh Hardware Co. Labor Alameda Times Star Alameda Welding Works Assoclted Oil Company Bass-Hueter Paint Co. Cal. Nurs..v Company Cranston, A. R. Dietz Motor Company Dunleavy & Hollis Koerber Fuel & Feed Co. Magoon, W.E. OaklandCalifornia Towel Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Powell, Bros., Inc. Rodgers, M. S. Standard Oil Company of Cal. Vosburgh Hardware Co. Gasoline Padlocks Services as play director Water Supplies Paint Services and parts Services as gardener Painting - Washington Park Services - play director Repairs Services Phone service Services as gardener Reimbursement for salary, robat Cement Services Painting Services - tree surgeon Hardware supplies Total . . . Golf Course Department Printing Welding Gasoline Paint Nursery supplies Supplies Parts Redwood trees Supplies Repairs to Servel Tower service Service and tolls Sand Soil Grease, etc. Screening May 19th, 1931. 17,22 20.00 5.00 .50 5.00 10.00 33.30 .99 10.00 10.00 8.95 3.50 9.63 5.00 1.00 1.34 7,50 10.00 7.67 2.64 9.40 4.20 10,00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 .85 8.72 5.10 227 • 51 9.00 28.00 12,00 125.18 7.25 49.75 19.75 40.00 438,00 30.00 10.60 5,37 2.55 65.00 88.66 .80 1.35 271.00 100.00 12.85 17.11 $ 940.50 37.20 4.50 16.55 3.03 9.60 28.60 4.95 12.00 37.50 6.75 33.20 6.75 1,59 150.00 38.20 2.83 Total . . • 1334.75 May 19th, 1931. Social Service Department Alameda Bootery Ala. Co. Tuberculosis Assn. Al. Cyclery Alaffieda Social Service Board Arneld, A. E. Borden's Farm Produts Central=Shuey Creamery Filipelli Bros. Tord, N. O. Krieg Company McNab, Ethel lquseo Brothers Venney Company, J.S. Vosburgh Hardware Co. Wells Van & Storage Alameda Board of Education Associated Oil Company Buckeye Ribon & Carbon Co. CroCker Company, H. S., Inc. Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co. Kling-Dawers Stationery Co. Newaomb, Charles A. Shoe Care at del Valle Lock and repairs Revolving Fund Milk If IT Shoes Blanks Clothing Services Shoes Merchandise Hardware Cartage Total . . Store Department 20.08 97.00 1.50 13.65 16.47 14.04 9.99 10.00 10.00 13.90 34.29 4.00 61.26 8.10 2.50 16.78 Stencils 5.25 Gasoline 30.64 Carbon 19.60 Store supplies 11.66 Typewriter ribbons 3.50 , Store supplies 5.14 Cards 3.75 Total . . East Bay Municipal Utility Dist. Payments Fund t Bay Zun.Utility Dist. Water main extensions t Bay Mun.Utility Dist. Water main in Third St. Total Initiative Relief Fund Rent - Doty Compensation Insurance Fund Howzen,. Alameda Sanatorium American Surgical Sales Co. Flatow & Son. P. School Municipal Electric Light Plant Municipal Electric Light Plant K=rays Belt Prescription Total . . . Light and power Heat Total . . $ 79.54 $ 553.00 1066.00 $1619000 20.00 0 37.50 7.50 1.50 46.50 '1' 23 365,03 ) 599,57 Mr. Schaefer moved that all bills as listed be paid with the exception of Rushton McConnell's covering automobile, fire- and theft insurance. The motion was seconded by Mr.Leydeckereftd3n roll call carried unanimously. Mr. Henning stated that he wished to voice his usual protest relative to the payment of bills of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. There being no further business to transact the Council adjoined to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, June the 2nd, at 8 o'clock. Respectfully submitted,