1935-10-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR IvEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDA
HELD. TUESDAY MORNING 1 OCTOBER. 15th
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The meeting convened at 11 o'clock A. M. with President Roebke presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3), were
noted present. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1935, and of the adjourned
regular meeting of October 1, 1935, were read and approved.
OPENING OF BIDS:
1.✓ Bids for alterations to the City Hall, which had been received and opened by the
City Clerk were presented, as follows:
Kelly and Tulloch
Bid for the work 1600.00
Bid on salvage for clock and bell 50.00
Certified check in amount of $500.00 accompanied this bid.
Wm. A. Degen
Bid for the work 2887.00
Bid on salvage for clock and bell 25.00
Certified check in amount of $500.00 accompanied this bid.
W. G. Thornally
Bid for the work 4362.00
Bid on salvage for clock and bell 5.00
Certified check in amount of :500.00 accompanied this bid.
Councilman Broyles moved that all bids be rejected and that the certified checks be re-
turned to the respective bidders, seconded by Councilman Munro and on roll call carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3).
Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2). A motion was then made by
Councilman Munro that the City Manager be requested to investigate the possibility of
strengthening the tower and that he be authorized to employ an engineer for the purpose,
seconded by Councilman Broyles and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Broyles Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen
Eschen and Morris (2).
COMMUNICATIONS:
v2. / From the City Manager, with regard to a proposed park at the foot of Pearl Street,
Alameda, and recommending that the development of this park should be made only after
submitting same to the vote of the people. Councilman Broyles moved that the Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, seconded by Councilman Munro and- on
roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles Munro and President
Roe ke (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (23.
4. From the City Attorney regarding the request of the Alameda Women's Democratic Club
for permission to use the Council Chamber on the first and third Tuesday evening of
each month, and stating that there was no objection to the Council granting this request.
Councilman Munro moved that permission be granted to use the Council Chamber for the
purpose mentioned, provided that it would not be needed for an adjourned regular or
special meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Broyles, and on
roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles Munro and President
Roebke (3) . Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2
4. / From the City Attorney, regarding the present status of the property situated on
the northeast corner of Fernside Boulevard and Versailles Avenue, which was formerly re-
classified for the Owens - Illinois Glass Company into Industrial District, Class 7, and
stating that in order to properly remove any doubt as to the status of the property, it
is necessary that a legal action be initiated by the residents concerned in the matter.
Councilman Munro moved that the recommendations of the City Attorney be concurred in,
seconded by Councilman Broyles, and on roll call carried by the following votes: Ayes:
Councilmen Broyles Munro and President Roebke (3).F Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen
Eschen and Morris 2).
1v. o" From the Laundry Owners of Alameda, expressing thanks of the laundries of Alameda
for the manner in which the passage of the laundry ordinance was executed. There being
no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
0 . A request was received from Frank W. Neubach, disabled World War Veteran, for a
gratuitous license to sell household furnishings from house to house. Councilman
Broyles moved that the request be granted, seconded by Councilman Munro, and on roll
call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President
Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
E7.' From the Board of Public Utilities, with attached resolution, notifying that they
had declared a dividend for monies additional to Public Works Administration Grant to
be used to construct a Branch Library, in the amount of $16,033.00. Councilman Broyles
moved that the Council accept the offer of the Board of Public Utilities, seconded by
Councilman Munro, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen
Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED:
8. Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption. of
"Resolution No. 1993
Commending the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for its
Work in Connection with the Park Street Bridge
Celebration."
Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro'and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
9. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of -
"Resolution No. 1994
Requesting a More Thorough Investigation of the
Need of a Central Sub- Station."
Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
10. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1995
Employing Lochiel M. King to Prepare Preliminary
Plans and Estimates for a Municipal Aquatic Park
and Yacht Harbor."
Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
11. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of -
"Resolution No. 1996
Transferring $442.02 Back to the Electric Light Fund."
Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
12. Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1997
Transferring $6057.98 to Street Department Account."
Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
13. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of -
"Resolution No. 1998
Authorizing the City Manager to Make a Traffic Count for
the Proposed Transportation Hearing Before the Railroad
Commission."
Councilman Munro seconded the motion ffixd on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmen Broyles Munro and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen
Eschen and Morris t 2) .
14. The following ordinance was introduced and laid over under provision of the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Appropriating the Sum of $500.00 for Advertising the City
during the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1936; also authorizing
the Council to Contract with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce
for Advertising."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
45.f Mr. John V. Ferretti addressed the Council in regard to the storm sewer at the corner
of Lincoln Avenue and Stanton Street. Councilman Broyles moved that the City Manager be
requested to correct the trouble at the earliest possible date, seconded by Councilman
Munro and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles Munro
and President Roebke (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
BILLS:
16. 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
Department, $4151.35; Police Department, $13.72; Pound Department, $2.46; Fire Depar
ment, $146.10; Street Department,' $71.19; Health Department, $132.22; Park Department,
$147.63; Golf Course Department, $363.39; Store Department, $1806.37; Social Service
Department, 354,38; Initiative Relief Fund, $20.00;` Street Improvement Fund, $100.59.
Councilman Munro moved, seconded by Councilman Broyles, that the claims and bills
against the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed
with the City Clerk on October 15th, 1935, 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: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen and Morris (2).
17. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday morning, November 5th, 1935, at 11 o'clock A. M.
Approved by the Council this
y of October, 1935.
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Presiding Off cer of the Council.
Respectfully submitted,