1932-10-04 Regular CC Minutesv
RLGULLR MEETING OF ThE CeUNCIL OF TilE CITY OF ALAMEDA
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 1932.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Murray presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Shanly and 1?resident
Murray (4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Schaefer(1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of Sentember 20, 1932 were approved as
read.
WRITTEN COMLUNI
The following communications were received:
1. /
From the Alameda Housewives League, expressing appreciation to the City
Council and the City Manager for their efforts in reducing the City tax rates.
There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
2. / From Extension of the Order Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West,
thanking the Council for the float,made possible through the Council appropriation,
which was used in the Admission Day Parade held in San Francisco on September 9,
1932. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
3. From the City Planning Commission, recommending the granting of a temporary
revocable permit for a period of six (6) months, and renewable thereafter from time
to time, permittinR the use of the Southwest corner of Park Street and. Bank Alley for
any of the purposes allowed in Class V of the Zone Ordinance, exceptine; the sale of
gasoline on the premises. The recommendation was adopted on motion of Mr. Shanly,
seconded by Mr. Leydecker, provided no gasoline be sold on the premises and
provided that no washing or greasing rack be installed or used on the premises. The
motion was carried unanimously.
4. From the City Treasurer and Tax Collector, enclosing application from
Eugene Edward. Eldridge, a disabled veteran, for a gratuitous license, and quoting
Section 3366 of the Political Code of the State of California, and recommending that
the application be granted. On motion of Er. Morris, seconded by Mr. Leydecker, the
Council voted unanimously to grant the application.
5./ From Rene Medus, calling attention to a number of clippings from The
Alameda Times Star regarding attacks by dogs upon pedestrians of the City of Alameda.
There being no objection, the communication was referred to the City Manager for
attention.
6. / From the City Auditor and ,Issessor, in reference to the proposed installment
V payments of City taxes as suggested by Mr. G. L. Diehl to the City Council. There
being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
7. From the City Treasurer and Tax Collector, informing the Council that it
would be impracticable to make a change in the regular payment of tax bills for this
fiscal year as the forms are printed and completed and the time is too short for a
change; that Mr. G. L. Diehl's proposed system would require additional records and
additional help and that there is not sufficient demandatpresent for the change to
warrant the extra expense. In view of the fact that a number of tax relief raeasures
are to come up before the next legislature, and if adopted will be uniform through-
out the Stete, the Treasurer recommends that no action be taken until the proposed
changes in the state revenue laws are known. On motion of Hr. Leydecker, seconded
by Mr. Morris, it was unanimously voted by the Council to adopt the recommendation
and to notify' Mr.. Diehl accordingly.
a. / From the Alameda Housewives League, in reference to delinquent tax
penalties. As the subject has already had consideration by the Council, and there
being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
9. / From J. R. Calcutt, in reference to the appointments of the Board of
Education, Board of Public Utilities, Planning Commission and Library -Board,
suggesting some provision be made whereby a member of any of the boards could be
removed for cause upon the vote of four-fifths of the Council, or otherwise.
There being no objection, the communication was referred to the Charter Committee,
10. 7 ' From the Taxpayers' League of Alameda, requesting permission to hold the
next regular meeting of the League on Friday night, October 7, 1932, in the
Council Chambers. On motion cri: Mr. Leydecker, seconded by Mr. Shanly, and
carried unanimously, the permission was granted.
11. I / ,
From Alameda Parlor No. 47, Native Sons of the Golden West, expressing
thanks to the Council for the appropriation for the construction of a float, used
in the Yedmission Day parade in San Francisco on September 9. There being no
objection, the communication was ordered filed.
12. / From Alameda Women's Civic Club, requesting information concerning the
cancellation of penalty for delinquent City taxes for the nnemployed. There
being no objection, the communication was referred to the City Attorney for
opinion.
October 4, 1932.
From the Alameda Unemployment Association, transmitting e resolution
protesting against allethzed interference by City employes with the Association's
activities. There being no objection, the communication was referred to the
City Manager for attention.
RESOLUTIONS:
14.
15.
16,
17.
Resolution No. 1692
Resolution Granting a Temporary Revocable Permit for the Use
of Property —Located at the Southwest Corner of Park Street
and Bank Alley for the Purposes Allowed in Class V, excepting
the Sale of Gasoline and the Installation and Use of a Washing
or Greasing Rack on said Premises.
Mr. Shanly moved that the Resolution as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Leydecker
and on roll call carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 1693 .
Resolution of Acceptance and. Consent to Recordation.
Mr. Shanly moved that the Resolution as read be adopted, seconded by Yr. Leydecker
and on roll call 'carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 1694
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation.
Mr. Shanly moved that the Resolution as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Leydecker
and on roll call carried unanimously.
Authorizing Gity C
Certain Materiu
Resolution No. 1695
erk to Advertise for Bids for Furnishing
Mr. Shanly moved that the Resolution as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Morris,
and on roll call carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE FOR PA SSAGE:
18.
Ordinance No.
New Series
Providing for the Reorganization of the Fire Department of the
City of Alameda, and Specifying the Two-Platoon System, and
Repealing all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith, Including
Ordinance No, 180 N.S.
Yr. Morris moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Shanly,
and on roll call carried unanimously.
FILING:
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20.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers had
been filed:-
Oath of Office, Special Police Officer, (Parks) - George Sperbeck.
Affidavit of Publication - Notice to Taxpayers.
Claims against the General Departments aaounu to $4,047.68; Police
Derartment, 138.77; Fire Department, 295.49; Street Department, 1,751.40;
Health Department, :172.95; Recreation Department, 134.55; Golf Course
Department, .$537.25; Store Department, $105.12; Compensation Insurance,
$17.50; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, 2,449.33;
Street Improvement, 17.46, having been approved and audited by the prover
officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments
Llameda Printing Comnany,
nlameda Times Star
Bryant, Ralph F.
Buckeye Ribbon & Carbon Co.
East Bay Lun. Utility District
Dallas, Homer i.
Graham-laigo Company
Johnson, 3. T. Co.
Klein, Harry H.
Pingee, L. G.
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Municipal Electric Light C, rower
If t1
Printing Employes Personal Record $ 25.50
Printing Ordinances
ReimbursinR Revolving Fund
Pencil Carbon
Water, Oit of Alameda
Money advanced, P. O. Box.
Graham Six Sedan
Diesel Oil
Sani Solvent Hangers
Repair to Typewriter
Typewriter Cushion (7:L Keys,
Street Lighting
Electricity, City Hull.
Liht Globes
2.50
212.80A
3.00
27.52
1.50
995.00
17.55
2.40
5.00
Cards 10.73
2439.33
101.52
14.62
General Departmen
Murray, Wm. 7.
Otis Elevator Comnany
Pacific Gas Electric Company
Pacific Tele-phone and Tel. Company
Peck Hills
Tingee, L. G.
StoCkwell Lock inspection Co.
Storey, Grace,
Alameda Steam Laundry
Llzina, Hap.
Baker, Hamilton Pacific Co.
Dietz Motor Company
I 1
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Friedman, M. Paint "Inc.
George, Charley
Jansen, R. J.
Y;unicipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas Electric Company
Perk Street Garage
Piatt Photo Company
Pingree, L. G.
Royal Typewriter A_ ncy
Lnderson Manufacturing Co.
Bay Belting ?f, Supply Co.
Cox-Wellman, Inc.
Korsford Bros. Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Pacific Tel. Tel. Company
Tingree, L. G.
Standard Oil Company
Western Auto Supply Company
Labor
alerneda Trimm Shop
Associated Equipment Company
Dietz Motor Company
Empire Laundry Company
Inter-Urban Express Corporation
Link-Belt Company
Mercury Printing Company
Standard Oil Company
Burns, Mrs. V.
Flatow, P. & Son
Kling-Dawers Stationary Company
Kuentz, Fred
Martin, J. A.
Potrick,L Moise- inkner Co.
Pauline, Rosemarie
Pingree, L. G.
Skilling, Dr. L. E.
U. S. Govt. Printing Office
State Dept. Public Health
Winberg, Mrs. G. H.
October 4, 1932.
(Contim-d
Mayor's Allowance
Elevator Service, Septemb er.
Gas, City Full.
Telephone Service, City Hall Offices
Chair, City Clerk
Servicing TyPewriters, 3 MO3.
Inspecting Timeclock, Treas. Office.
Services, City Clerk's Office.
Total: .
Police Department
O 0400009
Laundry
Motorcycle Sorvice
Lead and Tin
Tires and Service
Auto Repair and Se ice
Traffic Orange
Painting Street Traffic Signs
Launch Hire, Dragging for body
Repair Flasher
Gus
Spark Plugs
Photo Supplies
Service Typewriters
Typewriter Repair
Total: .
reireDeportment
50.00
5.50
4.51
28.81
17.50
15.39
12.00
55.00
. . . 4047.68
2.04
4.95
35.52
7.60
10.01
8.75
45.00
5.00
2.50
1.11
3.75
4.20
6.84
1.50
O 0 0 • 0 0 4 et 0 .
138.77
Labor & new parts Engi e ft2.
Belting
Material for Engine ;;L2.
Drive Chains, etc. Engine I/2
Gas
Service and Tolls
Service Typewriters, 3 mos.
Oil and Gasoline
Fittings, Elbow Type
Total:••••••.••••••
Street Den
Rebuild Seat Hooven's Truck
Rivets, Burrs, Elevator Belt Cleats
Parts for Ford Cars, Month .fugust.
Catch Basin Grating
Express Charges on Sweeper Parts
Link Belt, Offset Coupler
Printing "Notice Repair Sidewalk"
Gasoline1 Oil.
Total: .
Health Department
O 00000 40000
Service, Well Baby Conference
Toxoid, Vaccine
hectograph Paper &. Graph Paper
Lab, Services, September
Rat Exterm. Time
Repairing Bates Numbering Machine
Lab. Services
Typewriter Service, 3 mos.
Services, Well Baby Conference
Childs Bu. Pub. No. 30
Kahn Antigen 5: Kolmer Antigen
Service, Wells Baby Conference
Total: .
Recreation Departmen
Oiecke, 1arion
Ferry-Morse Seed Company
Goff, Tom.
Grobon & Weems,
McKesson-Langley-Michaels Company
Municipal Electric Light & Power
O at 0 0
198.50
4.32
9.09
32.73
21.20
7.45
1.71
11.25
9.24
295.49
1.75
10.00
25.37
38.30
10.29
1.05
23.01
10.00
41.63
1751.40
5.00
6.00
3.43
5.00
40.00
4.15
9.45
3.42
15.00
75.00
4.00
2.50
• • . 172.95
Services, Play Director
Calendula Bulbs
Services, Gardener
Slugging Bats
Kapthalin Flakes
Flood Lamp, Lamps, Fuses, install bxs.
for coin switches
24.00
.71
24.00
14.00
8.00
44.
3
October 4, 1932.
Recreation :Department (Continued)
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Pingree, L. G.
Standard Oil Company
Western to Supply Company
Go
Crane Company
Frost, H. G.
Fuller, W. r. ec Company
Lawrence Warehouse Company
Loop Lumber 6.; Lill Company
Murdock, Hamilton
Oakland.-California Towel Company
Stanard Oil Co. of California
Lab or
Alameda Printing Company
Crocker, h. S. Company
Standard Oil Company
Alameda Sanatorium
t I It
Service, Wash. & Lincoln Parks
Servicing Typewriter, 3 mos.
Gasoline
Tube Patch
Total: .
Course Department
..... 0 9 •
Unions, Ells, Hose Dibb, Tees.
Sani Flush
Fullerglo
Sweeping Compound, transfer charges
Lumber
Architects balance, Club House
Towel Service
Gasoline
Total: . .
Store Department
Letterheads
Pencils, Red.
Gasoline
• • 6 6 • •
Total: . . ....... . .
Compensation Insurance Fund
X-Ray, H. A. Brooks Shoulder
ft
3. C. Bridges Foot
Total: .
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Payments Fund
Public Use Charge
Pipe Line Installation
Total: . . • ea
Street Improvement Fund
B. E. Screenings
East Ray Eun. Utility District
ft 71 17
Transit Concrete Company
• 0 6 6 0 0 0 4 * 0
4.86
1.71
12.50
.24
1 134.55
1.39
2.35
2.10
.50
3.12
53.10
23.14
16.75
4o4.80
537.25
14.50
4.36
86.26
105.12
10.00
7.50
17.50
2438.62
10.71
0 • 0 4 0 4 0 0 2449.33
17.46
Mr. Morris moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded. by Mr. Leydecker,
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, October 18, 1932, at 8 o'clock.
Respectf 11 ubmitte'
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