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1936-09-01 Adjourned CC MinutesThe The (3) were ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 1st .......... ...... 1936 meeting convend roll was called noted present. at 8 o'clock P.M. with Temporary President Eschen presiding. and Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and Acting President Eschen, Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 7th, special meeting of July 8th, regular meeting of July 21st, adjourned regular meeting of July 24th, regular meeting of August 4th, regular meeting of August 18th, special meeting of August 26th and regular meeting of September 1st, were read and approved. 2. Councilman Morris-moved that when this meeting adjourns it do so to meet in ad- journed regular session on Tuesday evening, September 8th, 1936, at 8 o'clock P,M., seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and Acting President Eschen, (3). Noes: None. Absent: None. 3. Councilman Morris moved that the regular order of business be suspended to proceed under "New Business", seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and Acting President Esohen, (3). Noes: None. Absent: None. ,/ 4. Councilman Morris moved, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that Henry A. Weichhart be appointed Councilman of the City of Alameda to take the place of Charles W. Broyles, resigned. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey Morris and Acting President Eschen,(3). Noes: None. Absent: None. Mr. Weichhart there- upon executed his Oath of Office. 5. Councilman Morris moved that the regular order of business be resumed, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes: None. Absent: None. PROTESTS OR PETITIONS: V 6. A petition containing 33 signatures of persons living in the vicinity of 1519 Broadway, requesting the opening of Webb Avenue through to Broadway. There being no objection, the petition was ordered filed. I 7. A petition containing 22 signatures of persons living in the vicinity of 1519 Boardway, protesting against the opening of Webb Avenue through to Broadway. There being no objection, the petition was ordered filed. 1 S. A petition from the State of California Veterans' Welfar4 Board requesting can- cellation of certain taxes now appearing on the tax records as a lien against property owned by that Board in Alameda. There being no objection, this matter was referred to a future meeting, under "Resolutions." 9. From the Board of Public Utilities attaching copy of its resolution transferring $4000 from the Bureau of Electricity Fund to the General Fund and requesting the Council to transfer this sum to the Bureau of Transportation Fund #1. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed, a resolution having been preparedfbr passage, under "Resolutions". ✓ 10. From Bureau of Electricity, with attached copy of resolution transferring $286.20 from the Bureau of Electricity Fund to the General Fund as a dividend for buying electric ranges for Fire Department. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. ✓ 11. From ite & Pollard, requesting refund in amount of $34.00 covering deposit in tt connection with proposed construction of oil station at 1801 Central Avenue. As the amount of 20.00 has already been refunded by the Street Department, the remaining amount of $14,00 remains to be returned. There being no objection, this matter was deferred until "New Business". /12. From League of California Municipalities, submitting bill for balance due of $140.00 for Annual Service Charge for calendar year 1936. This matter was referred to "New Business". 113. From Sherman G. Blood, former City Clerk of the City of Alameda, certifying to the sufficiency of the petition for the recall against Hans W. Roebke as member of the Council of the City of Alameda. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. v14. From the City Planning Commission recommending to the Council the reclassifying of property known as 913 Central Avenue from Residence District, Class 1, to Business District, Class III, for the purpose of conducting a beauty parlor. Councilman Godfrey moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Councilman Morris, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. • 15. From California National Guard, National Guard Armory at Washington Park, requesting certain improvements and alterations in the present Armory at Washington Park. Councilman Morris moved that this matter be referred to the City Manager with instructions to report back to the Council of his investigation and recommendations, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen (4), Noes: None. Vnnta V 16. From • J. Locke, former City Attorney, advising the Council of the legality of con- tributing toward advertising the Dahlia Show. There being no objections, the communica-% tion was ordered filed. (17. From Wm. J. Locke, former City Attorney, regarding the Bianca at Franklin Park. There being no objection, the communication wa '18. From Chester F. Hacke, tendering Inc resignation as a member of Education. This matter was referred to "New Business". Conti Royce property s ordered filed. of the Alameda Board 19. From S. M. Estabrook, tendering his resignation as a member o of Eduoation. This matter was referred to "New Business". of the Alameda Board /20. From Harry W. Glover, tendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alameda Free Library. The communication was referred to "New Business". Al. From C. A. Caulfield, tendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Education. This matter was referred to "New Business". V22, From California Association of Dairy and Milk Inspectors, requesting the City of Alameda to send its Dairy Inspector to the convention at Santa Monica to be held September 9th to 12th inclusive. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. /23. From Alameda County Admission Day Celebration Committee, requesting the City of Alameda to advertise in its pamphlet. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. ./24. From Ed. S. Gillette, Mayor of the City of Santa Monica, extending an invitation to City officials to attend the 38th Annual Convention of the League of California Mun- icipalities to be held in that city September 9th to 12th inclusive. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. v/25, From F. J. Croll, Redemption Clerk, submitting list of properties sold for taxes to the City of Alameda on June 25th, 1936. This communication was ordered filed. 726. From F. J. Croll, Auditor and Assessor, submitting the assessment figures of the City of Alameda for the year 1936. There being no objections, the communication was ordered filed. 27. From P. Royal Haulman, requesting permission to move a house and rage from their present location at 706 Pacifio Avenue to a new location on Lot 30 in Block G, Map of Mastick Park, Alameda. There being no objection, this matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. 28. From Townsend Neptune Beach Picnic Committee requesting the City's cooperation for a picnic to be held at Neptune Beach, September 6th. There being, no objection, the communication was ordered filed. 29. From Townsend Neptune Beach Picnic Committee requesting that an official welcome be extended to its group at a picnic to be held September 6th at Neptune Beach. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed. 730. From Board of Police and Fire Commissioners requesting that Resolution No. 2010, Authorizing and Providing for Extra Monthly Remuneration for Police Officers Attaining a Certain Proficiency in Marksmanship be either extended or a new resolution of the same character passed, to cover the period between July 1, 1936, and June 30,1937, inclusive. There being no objection, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation. V31. Certified copy of communication from Frank W. Creely, Assistant to the City Attorney, tendering his resignation. This matter was referred to "New Business". REPORTS: /32. From F. J. Croll, Auditor and Assessor, submitting Inc financial fiscal year ending June 30th, 1936. The report was ordered filed, ,f33. Report of Count of Money and securities in the City Treasury as 1936. The report was ordered filed. FILING: v34. Tentative Budget as submitted by the City Manager for fiscal fisoal yea The budget was ordered filed, and referred to Committee of the .o1e. 135. Notice and Demand of Mae Creedon. Ordered filed. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED: 36. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of report for the of August l3th, 37. "Resolution No. 2077 Fixing City Manager's Revolving Fund", Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey,Morris„Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes: None Absent: None. 37. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2078 Ordering Abandonment of Certain Litigation", Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion, and on roll call Ayes: Councilmen Eschen,. Godfrey, Morris, and Weichhart, 38. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption carried by the following vote: (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. - of *Resolution No. 2079 Abolishing the Position of Record Clerk" Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 39. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2080 Abolishing the Position of Superintendent of Buildings and Automotive Equipment," Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 40. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2081 Abolishing Position of Insurance Advisor", Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weiehhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 41. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2082 Fixing the Salary of Chief of Police", Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion, and thereupon offered an amendment that the words, "Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars" be stricken out and the worda, "Three Hundred Dollars" substituted. This motion was seconded by Councilman Weichhart and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. The resolution as amended was then voted upon, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 42, Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2083 Fixing the Salary of the Secretary to the City Attorney*, Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 43. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2084 Amending Prevailing Wage Scale re Branch Public Library", Councilman Godfrey seconded the motion, and on roll call-carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes:None. Absent: None. 44. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2085 Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager to Make Application to the Works Progress Admin- istration of the State of California for Emergency Projects under the Control of the City of Alameda", Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None . Absent; None. 45. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2086 Transferring All Surplus Moneys to the General Fund", Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen (4). Noes: Mine. Absent: None. 46. Councilman'Mbrris introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2087 Transferring $52000 to the Library Fund and $ 00 to the Initiative Relief Fund from the General Fund", Councilman Weichhart seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 47. Councilman Godfrey introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution DM. 2088 Transferring $42000.00 from-the General- und to the Transportation Fund, No. 1", Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: Nbrie. Absent: None. 48. Councilman Weichhart introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 2089 Granting Assistant City Engineer Charles R. Schwanenberg Temporary Leave of Absence", Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes- Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes,None. Absent: None. 49. Councilman Weichhart introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution NO. 2090 Resolution Fixing Compensation of Election' Officers Who Served as Such at the Special ' Municipal Election Held on August 25, 19364" Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen,(4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 50. The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under provision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 2-111 of the Alameda Municipal Code, so as to Provide that the Regular Meetings of the Council Shall be Held at Eight 0/clock in the Evening on the First and Third Tuesday of Each Month", "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending Sections 2-115 and 2-116 of the Alameda Municipal Code", "Ordinance No. New Series (Property Known as 913 Central Avenue", 51. Councilman Morris moved that the regular order of business be suspended and proceed under "New Business". NEW BUSINESS: ./52. A communication from White & Pollard, requesting a refund of $34.00 covering deposit in connection with proposed construction of oil station at 1801 Central Avenue. A refund of $20.00 has already been returned to White & Pollard by the Street Department, leavig a balance of $14.00. On motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Weichhart, the payment of this amount was authorized refunded. On roll call the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. ‘753. From the League of California Municipalities, submitting a bill for $140.00 covering balance for annual service charge for year 1936. Councilman Morris mod, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that this bill be paid, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. i54, Resignation of Chester F. Hacke from the Alameda Board of Education. Councilman Morris moved that this resignation be accepted, seconded by Councilman Weichhart, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and Weichhart, also Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. V55. Resignation of S. M. Estabrook from the Alameda moved that this resignation be accepted, seconded by call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. Board of Education. Councilman Morris Councilman Weichhart, and on roll Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting 56. Resignation of Harry V. Glover from the Board of Free Library Trustees. Councilman Weichhart moved that this resignation be accepted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes : None. Absent: None. 157. Resignation of C.. A. Caulfield as member of the Board of Education. Councilman Morris moved that this resignation be accepted, seconded by Councilmen Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris and Weichhart, and.Act•ng President Eschen, (4). Nbes: None. Absent: None. 58. Resignation of Frank W. Creely as Assistant to the City Attorney. Councilman Morris moved that this resignation be accepted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, MOTTIS, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None: Absent; None. v59. A communication from Acting President of the Council, James N. Eschen, appointing Dr. Donald D. Lum as a member of the Board of Education for the term expiring April 26, 1938. Councilman Morris mowed, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that the Council concur in this appointment, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 60. From Acting President of the Council, James N. Eschen, appointing Mr. Kenneth C. Smith as a member of the Board of Education for the term expiring April 5, 1937, and requesting confirmation of the appointment. Councilman Godfrey moved that this appoint- ment be confirmed, seconded by Councilman Morris, and on roll call carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: CouncilMen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. / 61. From Acting President of the Council, James N. Eschen, appointing Dr. H. A. Miller as a member of the Board of Free Library Trustees for the term expiring April 30,1937, and requesting confirmation of this appointment. Councilmen Weichhart moved that this appointment be confirmed, seconded by CouncilmAn Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Mbrris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 62. From Acting President of the Council, James N. Eschen, appointing Mr. Wallace Meracle as a member of the Board of Free Library Trustees for the term expiring April 30, 1941, and requesting confirmation of this appointment. Councilman Morris moved the confirmation of this appointment, seconded by Councilman Weichhart and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 63. Councilman Morris moved that the procedure return to "Unfinished Business", in order to canvass the ballots cast at the Special Municipal Election held August 25th, 1936, regarding certain charter amendments, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 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"Ordinance No. New Series Reclassifying Property (Known as 1249 Regent Street)", Councilman Morris moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 66. "Ordinance No. New Series Reolassifying Property (Northwest Corner Van Buren and High Streets", `It Councilman Godfrey moved that the ordinance as read be adcted, seconded by Councilman Morris, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS: 67. Three itemized lists of claims against the City of Alameda and the several depart- ments thereof in the total amounts as follows were presented to the City Council: (First List) General Departments, $2910.47; Police Department, $108.26;Pound De artment, $1.05; i Fire Department, $149.81; Street Department, $87.01; Health Department, 292.88; Park Department, $259.23; Golf Course Department, 0460.09; Store Department, 3100.51; Social Service Department, $75,87; Initiative Relief Fund, $32.00; Street Improvement Fund, 103. 63; East Bay Mun.Utility District Payments Fund, $2493.85; Library Const.Fund #1 $137,09 and Library Const.Fund #2, $500.63. (Second List) General Departments, $140.00; Fire Delp:rtment, $7,36; Park Department, $6.78; Golf Course Department, $1.52; Store Department, 00.22.(Third List) General Departments, $4318.29; Police Departmelt, $37.84; Pound Department, $2.03; Fire Department, $781.37; Street Department, 30.25; Health Department, %.19.76; Park Department, $315.83; Golf Course Department, L'79.48; Store Department, %1119.93; Social Service Department, $37.26; Initiative Relief Fund, $60.00; Library Construction Fund #1, $126.57; Libray Construction Fund #2, $285.00; Street Improvement Fund, $282.92, and Gas Tax Fund, $10.04. Councilman Morris moved, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that the claims and bills against the City in the amounts as listed and itemized in the lists of claims filed with the City Clerk on September 1st, 1936, and presented to the Council at this meting be allowed and paid. On roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council men Godfrey, ]orris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 68. Councilman Morris moved that the procedure be returned again to "New Business", seconded by Councilman Godfrey and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: NOne. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS: /69. A communication from Mrs. Lorene R. Beatie tendering her resignation as City Clerk of the City of Alameda. Councilman Morris moved the acceptance of this resignaton, seconded by Councilman Weichhart, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayas: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. i70, Councilman Godfrey made a motion that D. Elmer Dyer be appointed as City Clerk of the City of Alameda at a salary of 0250.00 per month, seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and Acting President Eschen, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None. 4 71. It was moved by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Godfrey, that Councilman James N. Eschen be appointed President of the Council, and on roll call carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, MorrisAWeichhart,(3),Not Voting:Acting Pres. Eschen, (1). Noes: None. Absent: None. si72. It was moved by Councilman Godfrey, seconded by Councilman Weichhart, that Councilman Bert W. Morris be appointed Vice President of the Council, and on roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Weichhart and President Eschen, (3). Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilman Morris, (1). Absent: None. •i73. It was moved by Councilman Godfrey, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Charles R. Schwanenberg be appointed City Manager of the City d! Alameda, and on roll call this motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Godfrey, Morris, Weichhart and President Eschen, (4). Noe s: None. Absent; None. 74. There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in adjourned regular session on Tuesday evening, September 8th, 1936, at 8 o'clock P.M. Re sp e fully subnilt ted, Deputy City Clerk. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NOTE: The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Council to have been held Tuesday evening, September 8th, 1936, at 8 o'clock P.M. was cancelled. Deputy City Clerk