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1935-11-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA - HELD TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 5th .. .... 1935 The meeting convened at 11 o'clock A.M. with President Roebke presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. PROTESTS OR PETITIONS: 1." A protest was presented, signed by thirty-eight taxpayers, against the proposed new Central Sub-Station of the Board of Public Utilities. Councilman Broyles moved that this protest be concurred in by the Council, seconded by Councilman Munro, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: None. Absent: None. A communication signed by twenty-five business people, protesting against the A s/' one-hour parking limit on the 1300 block of Park Street, and requesting certain changes in the existing ordinanoes regulating the parking limit at this location: Councilman Munro moved'that this matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation, seconded by Councilman Broyles and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.' A protest from Walter Thurber was Presented, against the closing of a portion of Eagle Avenue. Councilman Eschen moved that the protest be filed, seconded by Councilman Munro and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMUNICATIONS: A./(From the City Manager, relative to the dumping of sewage in the Estuary and correct- ing a newspaper report that the people of Alameda were to be put to heavy expense in reconstructing their sewers. There being no objeotions, the communication was ordered filed. /u. From the City Manager, with regard to the matter of strengthening the tower of the City Hall, and attaching a copy of a letter from Messrs. Ellison and Russell, Architects, who advise that it would be unwise to do anything in this regard other than removing the tower. Councilman Munro moved that the City Clerk be instructed to re-advertise for bids for the removal of the City Hall tower, seconded by Councilman Broyles, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. v6, From Mrs. M. E. Hoffman, complaining of the heavy traffic on Buena Vista Avenue. Councilman Munro moved that the City Manager be requested to investigate the possibility of another truck route, seconded by Councilman Broyles, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Absent: None. Noes: None. A./ From the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, with regard to the heating equip- ment in the new West End Branch Library building, and stating that it is to the interest of the City that electric heating equipment be installed. Councilman Broyles moved that the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners be notified that the plans and spec- ifications for the proposed new building call for heating by electric energy, seconded by Councilman Munro and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. • From Geo. A. Paras, regarding the advantages of having Pan American Airways located in the City of Alameda, and urging that steps be taken to encourage them to remain here. There being no objection, the matter was referred to the city Manager for investigation. • From the Office of the District Attorney, attaching letter sent by Earl Warren, District Attorney, to City Attorney Wm. J. Locke, with regard to Police Court matters. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. AO. From E. H. Rogers, Building Inspector, thanking the Council for the privilege accorded him in attending the Pacific Coast Building Inspectors Conference at Pasa- dena. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. li From Wt. T. Johns, relative to more adequate police supervision at City schools and parks, for the protection of children. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. From the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, with attached Resolution No. 78, Protesting that Proposed Electric Rate Reduction by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Great Western Power Company as Discriminatory. Councilman Broyles moved that the Council endorse this resolution of the Board of Public Utilities, seconded by Councilman Munro and on'roll call passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. From the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, with regard to the request by the Council for a more thorough investigation of the need for a Central Sub-Station., and stating that upon recommendations of the University of Alameda and Leland Stanford University, a Dr. Fuller has been selected to carry on this investigation, and a report could be expected within a short time. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. FILING: 14. The Clerk offered for filing the following papers: affidavit of Posting Notices, re Closing d portion of Eagle Affidavit of Publication of Notice, re closing of portion of Report of Jordan & Ticoulet, on Unemployment Bureau. General Financial Report of Jordan & Ticoulet, as of September 30th,1935. Aesolution of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, abandoning Park Street as a County highway. Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities - the General Fund. Avenue. Eagle Avenue. Transferring $5000.00 to RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 15. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2002 Ordering the Closing of a Portion of Eagle Avenue", Councilman Eschen seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. Councilman Eschen introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2003 Transferring $5,000.00 from the General Fund to the Bus Fund", Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes. None. Absent: None, 17. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2004 Requesting Cancellation of Taxes Due on the Lot Purchased for Public Library", Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2005 Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation", (Lot for Branch Library) Councilman Broyles seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 19. The following ordinance was introduced and laid over under provisiai of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series Regulating the Parking of Vehicles on the South Side of Webb Avenue, between Park Street and a Point Ninety Feet Easterly Therefrom," ORDINANCE PASSED: 20. "Ordinance No. New Series Appropriating the Sum of $500 for Advertising the City During the:Fiscal Year EndirE June 30, 1936; Also Authorizing the Council to Contract with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Advertising," Councilman Broyles moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman Eschen, and on roll call passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 21. 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, $3011.14; Police Department, $85.59; Pound Department, $1.11; Fire Depart- ment, $92.98; Street Department, $6064.96; Health Department, $216.08; Park Department, $41.55; Golf Course Department, $15.00; Store Department, $2816.82; Social Service Department, $84.15; Street Improvement Fund, $734.11; Library Construction Account, $4423.20. Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, 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 November 5th, 1935, and presented to the Council at this meeting be allowed and paid. Councilmen Morris and Eschen protested the payment of warrants to the City Manager's Revolving Fund, Tom King and T. C. West. On roll call the bills were passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: Councilmen Eschen and Morris, (2). Absent: None. 22. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in regular session on Tuesday morning, November 19ti, 1935, at 11 o'clock A.M. Approved by the Council this 1935. Presiding Officer of the Council. Respectfully submitted, X—/ y Clerk.