1919-11-25 Regular CC MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25TH, 1919.
The meeting convened at 8:10 p. m. with 0ounci1-presient Otis presiding.
The roll was called and councilmen Latham, Noy, Probst and. President Otis (4)
were noted. Present. Councilman Major..., arrived. later and was noted present.
The following co mmunications were received:
V From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce urging that immediate steps be taken to
prohibiting the location of arks, house boats etc. along the waterfront of ALameda.
Ordered filed.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction or Location
of Arks in the City of Alameda and Prescribing a
Penalty for the Violation Thereof."
dame up for . Mr. Latham moved that the title be amended to read as follows:
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Declaring the use or occupation of "House-boats"
or "Arks" for Dwelling Purposes, under certain
Circumstances to be a Public Nuisance, Providing
for the Abatement of such Nuisances, and Prescribing
the Penalties for Violation Hereof."
and that the word "and in the last line of the second paragraph of Section 3 be
changed to "oru; and that there be added to the second paragraph of Section 4 the
following words: "of the character mentioned in the ;Ante Dwelling House Act"; that
in the fourth line of the sedond paragraph of Section 10 that the word "will" be
changed. to "Shall" and that the ordinance as amended be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
2. From the various employers of labor in the city of Alameda, requesting the
passage of an anti-picketing ordinance. Ordered filed.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance Yo, New Series,
An Ordinance Prohibiting Loitering, Picketing, Carrying
or Displaying Banners, Badges, Signs or Transparencies, or
Speaking in Public Streets, Sidewalks, Alleys or Other.
Public Places in a Loud or Unnecessary Tone, for certain
Purposes therein named, and Providing a Penalty for any
Violation Thereof."
was thereupon introduced. Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded
• Mr. Noy and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham
Noy, Probst and President Otis, (4).
Majors (1).
3. From the Chamber of Commerce urging the closing of Harrison Avenue, as soon
as oossible. Ordered filed.
4. V The postponed hearing on the apolication of E. A. Postel, for re-c1assii.cation
of his property at the rear of 1330 Park Street came before the Council, Judge L.
R. Yieinmann, aopeared on behalf of the property owners protestinr against the
desired change. Mr. E. A. Postel, spoke on his own behalf. Er. Latham moved that the
requested be denied, seconded by Mr. Noy and on roll call carried by the following
vote: Ayes; Councilmen Latham, Majors, Noy and President Otis, (4). Noes: Councilman
Noes:None. Excused from voting: Councilman
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November 25th, 1919.
:lmer E. Dyer appeared before the council and called atterttion to
eucalyptus tree growing on the irove:ty sitiae situated on the south side of his residence.
Mr. Probst moved that the matter be ref red to the city manager and city attorney
with power to act to remedy the matter, seconded by Hr. Latham and carried.
A Bill entitled
"L Bill
POT Ordinance ITo. rew Series.
Regulating the Construction and Maintenance of Fire-Escapes
or Emergency Exit, for Certain Public Halls or Lodge Rooms."
came up for passage. The matter was referred to the next meeting the Council.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance ro. Iiew Series.
Regulating the Erection, Posting or Suspension of Signs
Over or Upon the Public Streets or Sidewalks."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk,: Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance
be adopted, seconded iy Hr. Noy and on roll call carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Latham Majors, Toy and President Otis, (4). Noes; Councilman
Probst (1). Absent: None.
2 Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance ro. New Series,
Amending Section 755 of Municipal Code, Prohibiting
Dogs, Roosters, or Other Animals or Fowl from Making
Unusual niSSS in the Night Time."
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
,/ City Manager Hewes callecl attention to the desirability of opening and extend-
ing Morton Street, from its present terminus to the Estuary. Mr. Probst moved that
the matter be referred to the city manager and city attorney to prepare the necessary
capers for the proceedings, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
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e being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, December 2nd, 1919, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
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