1936-01-14 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14th 1936
The meeting' convened at 8:30 otclock P.M. with President Roebke presiding.
The roll was called, and Councilmen Broyles, Morris, Munro and President Roebke, (4)
were noted present. Absent: Councilman Eschen, (1).
OPENING OF BIDS:
1,. Bids for the construction of Branch Public Library were opened and read, as follows:
Item A Item B Item C
Kelly & Tulloch 23,735.00 3,58b.00 160.00
E. T. Leiter & Sons 25,687.00 3,200.00 200.00
Lyons Construction Company 26,780.00 3,400.00 136.00
Villadsen Bros., Inc. 23,590.00 3,410.00 160.00
It was moved by Councilman Broyles, seconded by Councilman Munro, that the bid of Vil-
ladsen Bros., Inc., being irregular, be compared with the regular bid form, The motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles Morris, Munro and President
Roebke, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Eschen, (1),
COMMUNICATIONS:'
2. ✓ From Mayer Hans W. Roebke, advising that he had appointed Mr. Alonzo 5. Wood as
a member of the. City Planning Commission, in the place and stead of Mr. Clifford G.
Mehrtens who's term expired December 31, 1935. Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by
Councilman Munro, that the Council confirm the appointment, and on roll call carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes:
None. Absent:, Councilman Eschen, (1). Not Voting, Councilman Morris, (1).
3. /From the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners submitting copy of resolution
authorizing the transfer of $750.00 from the Bureau of Electricity Fund to the General
Fund for purposes of publicity in establishing in the City of Alameda a Naval Air Base,
said money to be expended by the Alameda Ghamber of Commerce aecdrding. to its best judg-
ment, Councilman Morris moved, seconded by Councilman Broyles, that the matter be
referred back to the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners for revision and correction.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Broyles Morris, Munro and
President Roebke, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Eschen, (1).
4, ✓From the City Attorney, . J. Locke, submitting his opinion as to the legality
of the transfer of $750.00 from the Board of Public Utilities to the General Fund to
be expended by, the Alameda Chamber of Commerce to advertise the Naval Air Base election.
There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed.
RESOLUTIONS ANP ORDINANCES INTRODUCED:
5. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2029
Recommending Award of Contract for Branch Public Library ",
Councilman Munro seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Broyles, Munro, Morris, and President Roebke, (4). Noes: None. Absent:
Councilmen Eschen, (1).
6. Councilman Broyles introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2030
Specifying the Location of Polling Places and Names of the
Election Officers for the Special Naval Air Base Election
to be held in the City of Alameda January 28, 1936,"
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: Council-
men Eschen, (1). Not voting: Councilman Morris, (1).
7. The following ordinance was introduced and laid over under provision of the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Authorizing a Contract with the Chamber of Commerce for
the purpose of advertising the Gity, and Appropriating
the Sum of $750 therefor,"
BILLS:
8. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the one department there-
for in the total amount as follows was presented to the City Council: General Department,
041.52. Councilman Broyles moved, seconded by Councilman Munro, that the claims and
bills against the City in the amount as listed and itemized in the List of Claims filed
with the City Clerk on January 14th, 1936, 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: Councilman Morris, (1).
Absent: Councilman Eschen, (1).
9. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session on Tuesday morning, January 21st, 1936, at 11 o'clock
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
Approved by the Council this
' day of January, 1936.
Presiding Officer of he Council