Loading...
1935-04-29 Regular CC Minutes,40 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 29th, •............. 1935 The meeting convened at 8 o'clock 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 COMMMICATIONS: v/1. Councilmen Eschen addressed the Council, making complaint that he had not re- ceived a copy of the Council meeting program for this adjourned meeting. /2. Councilmen Morris also addressed the Council, requesting that he be allowed the customary courtesy of a fair deal and the privilege of addressing the Council at length without being called to order by the Chair. /3. On motion of Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro and unanimously carried, the Council suspended the Order of Business and proceeded under "Hearings" iAsx: HEARINGS: A protest against the installation of ornamental lighting on Webster Street was then read by the Clerk. It was found upon a cheek-up by the City Engineer that 3503.29 feet were represented in this protest out of a total number of 4661.85 feet, making approximately a 75 per cent protest. Mr. Frank Neville addressed the Council explaining that at thistine property owners could not afford to have the cost of this street lighting system assessed against their property and especially to be paid for within thirty days. It was Mr. Neville's opinion that the proposed new lighting system would not increase rents or property values. Mr, Henry Weichart also addressed the Council, and indicated that the people of Webster Street would very likely favor another system of electroliers in the near future, but that this was not the propel' time to incur this cost. The protest was ordered filed, NEW ,BUSINESS: /5 •A letter from the Mayor was presented, appointing T. C. West to the Board of Education. Councilman Broyles moved that this appointment be confirmed by the Council, seconded by Councilman Munro and unanimously carried. v6. A motion was made by Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro that Kenneth Smith be removed from the Board of Education. Councilman Morris gives warning that this step appears to mean more that it seems on the surface. Councilman Eschen adds his protest to the removal of Mr. Smith. On roll call the motion was clkrried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2). Absent: None. V7. A letter was presented from the Mayor, appointing Mr. Conrad. Roth as a member of the Board of Education. COunciIman Broyles moved that this appointment be confirmed by the Council, seconded by Councilman Munro. Councilman Eschen introduc- ed an amendment that the appointment be not made, seconded by Councilman Morris, and on roll call the motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Noes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Absent: None. The previous motion was then put and Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke,(3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None. V8./ Councilman Munro moved that Wallace D. Miracle be removed from the Board of Free Library Trustees, seconded by Councilman Broyles 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. A letter was presented from the Mayor appointing Dr. William Shepard a member of the Board of Free Libfary Trustees. Confirmation of this appointment was moved by Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro and carried unanimously. /104( Councilman Eschen read a resolution commending the dismissed Social Service Board. Motion to adopt the resolution was made by Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro and unanimously carried. V11•j Councilman Morris presented a petition protesting against the dismissal of former City Physician Galbraith. The petition was filed. v121 A letter was presented from the Mayor, appointing Chesley Anderson on the Board of Free Library Trustees. Confirmation was moved by Councilman Munro, seconded by Councilman Broyles 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, I4,:--A1etter was presented from. .theMayor, appointing Mr. Chesley Anderson a . member of the BoarC dbrary Trustees. A motion to c appointment was made by Councilman Munro, seconded b la-,'.s—wom Broyles, and on roll call carried by the following voteL_A„ye-l-Cvuncilmen Broyles, Munro and 1 .1Ice (3). men Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None. 41111 "" • RESOLUTIONS: /14. Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1945 Resolution Abandoning Project" (Webster St.Lighting) Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call passed unanimously. 15. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1946 Resolution of Intention to Change Zone on Council's Own Motitth."— Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call passed by the following vote: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke,(3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2). Absent: None. Councilman Eschen protested this procedure, claiming to have had no knowledge of the matter coming up at this meeting. Prior to the vote being taken on this resolution, Mr. T. C. West, attorney for the proponents of the resolution, presented to the Clerk a communication bearing on this subject, which was read and ordered filed. FILING: \/16. The City Clerk stated that he had for filing the Special Financial Report subinitted jointly by Jordan & Ticoulet and F. J. Croll, Auditor of the City of Alameda, giving the financial condition of the City of Alameda for the fiscal year as of March 31,1935 and likewise an estimated statement as of June 30, 1935, based upon estimated receipts and expenditures. Councilman Munro moved, seconded by Councilman Broyles and carried, that the City Clerk read the first two pages of the special report. The report was filed. 17. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet. in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 7th, at 8 o'clock P.M Approved by the Council this / day of 7Loti 5. Presiding Officer of tho Coun Rec_De, fully subriiitted, Deput City Clerk.