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1935-05-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 21st, 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. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7th, 1935, were approved by the majority of the Council, objection thereto being raised by Councilman Morris. The minutes of the Special Meeting of May 20th, 1935, were read and approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Councilman Morris addressed the Council concerning the Police & Fire Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 12.// From Joint Transportation Committee of Engineers, reporting on its progress in solving transportation problems. Communication was ordered filed. 3. From Mr. R. A. Holt, applying for position of City Clerk. Communication was ordered filed. y4, / From Louis A. Alexander, requesting permission and facilities to sell candy, pop- corn, etc. in Washington Park. After Councilman Eschen spoke in opposition, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation. From the Taxpayers' League of Alameda, protesting against the rumored recall election. Communication was ordered filed. 6. / From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, submitting report on Count of Money held May 15th, 1935. The communication was ordered filed. 7./ From United German-American Society of the East Bay, protesting Councilman Morris' remarks about Mr. Conrad Roth. After some discussion, the communication was ordered filed. V6•7 From the City Attorney, concerning removal of old cars standing on the Southern Pacific tracks near Alameda Mole. Communication was ordered filed. v9.%/ From H. B. Kotz, submitting bid for old junk at the Corporation Yard. On motion of Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro and unanimously carried, the City Manager was instructed to obtain another bid for this material, and dispose of same. „2:0.V From the City Planning Commission, recommending to the Council that 891 Union Street be not reclassified from Residence District, Class I, to Residence District, Class II, for the purpose of conducting a Rest Home. Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, that the matter be laid over for two weeks. An amend- ment was made by Councilman Eschen, seconded by Councilman Morris, that the City Planning Commission's recommendation be adopted, and on roll call lost by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Noes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Absent: None. The original motion was then put and on roll call carried unanimously. J.L1.v From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of 1310 Central Avenue from Business District, Class III, to Business District, Class V, for the purpose of conducting a retail gasoline and oil supply station and public garage, On motion of Councilman Eschen, seconded by Councilman Morris, and on roll call carried unanimously, the recommendation of the City Planning Commission was adopted. 12.v From Women's Legislative Club, with regard to regulating Civil Service laws per- taining to married women holding positions. The communication was ordered filed. V13.' From the City Manager, recommending that the request of the East Bay Street Railways, Ltd., for loading zones throughout the City, be granted. As there was no objection, the recommendation was adopted. NEW BUSINESS: 14.1 Councilman Eschen moved that this meeting adjourn out of respect to the late Herbert R. Connor, former City Clerk, and the matter was deferred until later, to be taken up under the heading of "Resolutions." RESOLUTIONS: 15 Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1951 In Re Mailing Delinquent Tax List". Councilman Munro seconded the motion 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. 16. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1952 In Re Herbert R. Connor" WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His wisdom, has called to eternal rest our beloved City Clerk and co- worker, Herbert R. Connor, RESOLVED, that in the death of Herbert R. Connor, the City of Alameda has lost a loyal citizen and faithful public official, and his family a devoted husband and father; RESOLVED, that these resolutions be spread in full on the minutes or journal of the City Council, and a copy be sent to the family of the decedent; be it further RESOLVED, that when this Council adjourns this meeting it do so in respect to the memory of the late Herbert R. Connor." Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried unanimously. 17. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1953 Re Yacht Harbor ". Councilman Eschen seconded the motion and on roll call carried unen.imously. ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 18. The following ordinances were read by the Clerk and laid over as per provision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Amending Section 2 -492 of the Alameda Municipal Code Relating to Property Sold for Delinquent Taxes". "Ordinance No. Ne= Series An Ordinance Prescribing the Order of Business and Rules of Order for Council Meetings, and Repealing sections 2 -115 and 2 -116 of the Alameda Municipal Code." "Ordinance No. New Series RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY (Property known as 1310 Central Avenue)" FILING: 19. Financial Statement submitted by Jordan & Ticoulet, as of April 30th, 1935. BILLS: 20. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the several departments thereof in the total amounts as follows, was presented to the City Council: General Departments, $5174.77; Police Department, $55.36; Fire Department, $135.11; Street Department, 1457.77; Health Department $149.54; Park Department, 949.57; Golf Course Department, $675.32; Store Department, $1836.21; Social Service Department, $68.56; Initiative Relief Fund, $4.00; Street Improvement Fund, $175.64; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, $2475.71. Councilman Eschen moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, and on roll call unanimously carried, that the claims and bills against the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the List of Claims against the City of Alameda, filed with the City Glerk, on May 21st, 1935, and presented to the Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. 21. President Roebke commended the work of Mrs. Loreme R. Beatie, Deputy City Clerk, for taking charge of affairs in the City Clerk's office, subsequent to the death of Mr. Herbert R. Connor. 22. There being no further business to transact, on motion of Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Eschen and unanimously carried, the Council adjourned in memory of Herbert R. Connor, former City Clerk, to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, June 4th, 1935, at 8 o'clock P.M. Approved by the day of if ouncil this 5. Res c tf ul lye submitted, y Clerk.