1936-01-29 Adjourned Regular MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 29th . . . . . . . . . 1936
The meeting convened at 3:00 o'clock P.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).
1. Councilman Broyles moved that the regular order of business be suspended, 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).
ORDINANCES PASSED:
2. "Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Seotion 24 of an Ordinance Entitled
'Establishing Districts or Zones and Regulating Therein
the Use of Property, Height of Buildings, and Required
Open Spaces for Light and Ventilation of such Buildings,
and Repealing all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith, Includ-
ing Ordinances Nos. 227 N.S., 319 N.S., and 338 N.S.,
Excepting, However, the Zone. Map Heretofore Adopted b
Ordinance No. 227 N.S., and Referred to in Section (1
Hereof', Relative to Building Permits",
Councilman Broyles moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, 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).
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"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Relating to the Care and Expenditure of
Moneys Received from the State of California under the
Provisions of Article 5, Chapter 1, Division I of the
Streets and Highways Code,"
Councilman Munro moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, 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.
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Reclassifying Property
(N.E.Corner Union and Central)",
Councilman Broyles moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, 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)
5. Councilman Broyles moved that the regular order of business be resumed, 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 Esohen and.
Mecris, (2).
COMMUNICATIONS :
6. A communication was presented from J. J. Grodem, enclosing check for 121.18
to cover expenses for readvertising for bids for the West End Branch Library, and pro-
testing payment of same. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
7•17 From the Board of Public Utilities with attached resolutions concerning appropri-
ation of $750.00 to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for advertising. There being no
objection, the communication was ordered filed.
8/ From California Municipal Utilities Association, re Senate Interim Committee
Investigation. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
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9• From the City Attorney, with attached letter from Hugh H. Donovan, President East
Bay Division, California League of Municipalities, relative to the next meeting of
the East Bay Regional League being held in Alameda. There being no objections, the
communications were ordered filed.
10. From the City Attorney, reporting to the Council upon the hearing held in Los
Angeles of the special Senate Committee investigating public utilities, and which he
attended. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed.
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11. From the Board of Police andFire Commissioners, regarding loss of salary of member
of the Fire Departnent, Lieut. Frederick Foster, due to injury incurred in line of
duty and which incapacitated him from regular duty over period allowed by City Ordinance.
There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City Attorney.
/12. From the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, regarding to parking in Bank
Alley. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed.
13. From the League of California Municipalities, regarding service charges for the year
1936. Councilman Broyles moved that the City Clerk correspond with the Secretary of
the League of California Municipalities, and explain the fact that only 4160.00 remains
in the budget for this service, and see if an adjustment can not be made on the amount
of the dues, 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).
14. From the Coroner of Alameda County, recommending the elimination of boulevards
in the City of Alameda. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City
Manager.
15.' From Aeolian Yacht Club, regaing a building erected by them on the proposed
Naval Base Site, and requesting aid of the City in assisting them to be reimbursed for
their loss. There being no objections, the matter was referred to the City Attorney.
REPORTS OF BOARDS:
16. // The Council then proceeded to canvass the votes cast at the Special Naval Base
Election held in the City of Alameda on January 28th, 1936, as follows:
Precinct Total Vote
1 56
2 108
3 182
4 147
5 154
6 136
7 130
8 137
9 142
10 128
11 115
12 92
13 177
14 118
15 139
16 114
17 127
18 125
19 163
20 135
21 115
22 129
23 119
24 120
25 128
26 100
27 146
28 96
29 131
30 130
31 125
32 138
33 145
34 141
35 111
36 111
37 155
38 137
39 137
40 154
41 159
42 160
43 123
44 111
45 135
46 157
47 166
48 111
49 125
50 134
51 166
52 155
53 110
54 131
55 109
56 205
57 150
58 148
59 184
60 106
61 191
62 163
63 157
64 113
TOTALS -
Yes
54
106
167
129'
141
126
126
135
132
123
108
91
172
107
135
110
120
124 1
160 3
126 9
110 5
124 5
115 4
117 3
119 9
96 4
138 8
94
119
130
122
130
132
137
110
106
149
133
129
142
150
150
119
106
127
155,
162
107
114
123
162
146
108
130
99
200
148
144
175
105
189
156
152
113
2
2
15
18
13
10
4
2
10
5
7
1
5
11
4
4
7
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2
12
0
3
8
13
4
1
5
6
4
8
12
9
10
4
5
8
2
4
4
11
11
4
9
2
10
5
2
4
9
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5
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RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED:
17. Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2035
A Resolution Declaring the Result of the Special
Election held in the City of Alameda, on Tuesday,
January 28, 1936, on the Question of Granting 929.33 Acres
of Tide and Submerged Lands to the United States for the
Purpose of a Naval Air Base",
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).
18. Councilman Munro introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 2036
Authorizing the City Attorney to Take an Appeal in the
Case of Tilden v. Blood, No. 137694, and in the Case of
Board of Public Utilities Commissioners v. Rogers, No.
138477,"
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: Council-
men Eschen and Morris, (2).
BILLS:
19. An itemized list of claims against the City of Alameda and the department thereof
in the total amount as follows, was presented to the City Council: General Departments,
$1951.36.
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 January 29th, 1936, and presented to the Council at this meeting be
allowed and paid. On roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council-
men Broyles, Munro and President Roebke, (3). Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Eschen and
Morris, (2).
20. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday morning, February 4th, 1936, at 1. o'clock A.M,
Approved by the Council this
ay of F
ruary, 1936.
Presiding Officer of the Gounci
Respectfully submitted,
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