1932-12-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALAI+DA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6th, 1932.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council - President Murray presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Morris, Shanly, Schaefer and President Murray (4
were noted present. Absent: Councilman Leydecker.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1932 were approved as read.
COMMUNICATIONS :
The following communications were received:
From Jordan and Ticoulet, submitting monthly report showing receipts and
expenditures of the City of Alameda for that portion of the present fiscal year ending
October 31, 1932. There being no objection, the communication and report were ordered
filed.
From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting that they had counted the
money and securities in the City treasury on November 18, 1932, and found under the control
of the City Treasurer ;499,219.42, which was the correct amount which should have been in the
treasury at the time according to the Auditor's records. Of the above amount 4309,383.34 was
on deposit in various banks bearing interest at 20; $1,436.08 was in cash in the Treasurer's
office. The Pension Fund contained $49,250.00 in bonds; the Electric Light Fund $120,400.00;
and the Compensation Insurance Fund $18,750.00, also in bonds. In addition to the reporting
officials, there were present at the count Messrs. Jordan and Ticoulet, Certified Public
Accountants. There being no objection, the report was ordered filed.
/" 3. From the City Manager quoting a communication received by him from P. Flatow & Son,
Druggists of Alameda, suggesting that on account of similarity in the names of Park Street
and Park Avenue, the name of the latter be changed. On motion of Mr. Schaefer, seconded by
Mr. Morris and carried unanimously, the matter was referred to the City Manager for attention.
4. v From the City Planning Commission recommending that the City Council take whatever
steps are within its power to bring about an improvement in the lighting condition of the
Posey Tube in the vicinity of the Alameda entrance. On motion of Mr. Shanly, seconded by Mr.
Morris and unanimously carried, the communication was referred to the City Manager for
attention.
✓' 5. / From the City Planning Commission unanimously endorsing the action of the City
Council in initiating proceedings for changing and reclassifying all the property fronting
on both sides of Park Street from the north line of Lincoln Avenue to the south line of the
United States Tidal Canal, now zoned under Classes 1, 11 and 111, from Classes 1, 11 and 111
to Business District, Class V. The communication was, without objection ordered filed.
✓ 6. ,, From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification of property
known as 1801 Lincoln Avenue from Residence District, Class 1, to Business District, Class
111, for the purpose of conducting a barber shop. On motion of Mr. Schaefer, seconded by
Mr. Morris and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the City Planning Commission was
adopted.
7.4 A report from Burns - McDonnell- Smith, Engineering Company, of their study of the
present electric utility situation and recommendations for future method of power generation
by the Municipal Electric Light Plant. On motion of Mr. Schaefer, seconded by Mr. Morris
and unanimously carried, the report was accepted for filing and referred to the City Manager
for attention.
✓ 8.,,/ " From the Taxpayers' League of Alameda commending the Council for the prompt manner
in which it acted in bringing about a survey of the Electric Light Plant problem. There
„being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
9. �j From the Alameda Improvement Club submitting copy of proposed ordinance for
regulating the distribution of advertising matter. On motion of Mr. Schaefer, seconded by
Mr. Shanly and unanimously carried, the communication was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
10. /' From the Pastors of the First Methodist Church, First Congregational Church, First
Presbyterian Church, Santa Clara Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Christ Church and the
First Christian Reformed Church, protesting that while the Eighteenth Amendment remains in
the Constitution of the United States, local liquir ordinances should not be repealed re-
gardless of the repeal of the Wright Act. There being no objection, the communication was
ordered filed.
NEW BUSINESS:
11.'/ Mr. Schaefer informed the Council that it had been customary in the past, at this
period of the year, to make an appropriation to City Historian, Chas. R. Smith, and moved
that the sum of $50.00 be appropriated for this purpose! seconded by Mr. Shanly and on roll
call the.motion was unanimously carried.
✓ President Murray informed the Council that he and City Manager Bryant had been
successful in making an appointment to meet Governor Rolph in the near future to discuss the
necessity of providing adequate laterals from the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge to the
City of Alameda.
December 6, 1932.
RESOLUTIONS:
13. Mr. Morris introduced and moved the adoption of -
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"Resolution No. 1706.
Authorizing Payment of December Salaries."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Shanly and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of -
"Resolution No. 1707.
Resolution Requesting a More Equitable Distribution
Of Motor Tax Funds To Municipalities."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Morris and on roll call carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under provision of the
Charter:
15. "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
All Property Now in Classes 1, 11 and 111 fronting on Both
Sides of Park Street from North Line of Lincoln Avenue to
South Line of United States Tidal Canal, on Council's Own
Initiative."
16.
ORDINANCE FOR PASSAGE:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(1801 Lincoln Avenue)"
17. "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Repealing Ordinance No. 228 N.S. Entitled 'An Ordinance
Prohibiting the Sale, Manufacture, Transportation or
Unlawful Possession of Intoxicating Liquors and Providing
Penalties for Violation Hereof.'"
Mr. Schaefer moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Shanly
and on roll call carried unanimously.
BILLS:
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 41114.49; Police Department,
4129.59; Fire Department, 4300.28; Street Department, 42523.09; Health Department, 4147.73;
Recreation Department, 41273.17; Golf Course Department, 41321.71; Store Department,
4191.39; Social Service Department, 4327.71; Initiative Relief Fund, 4262.55; Compensation
Insurance Fund, 4102.50; Street Improvement Fund, 4236.16; East Bay Municipal Utility -
District Payments Fund, 42448.14; School Fund, 41259.94; having been approved and audited by
the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Smith, Chas.
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Alameda Steam Laundry
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Bancroft- Whitney Company
Bancroft- Whitney Company
Bryant, City Mgr. Ralph M.
Bryant, City Mgr. Ralph M.
Collins & Zanazzi
Dennen Co., V. W.
Ford, N. O.
Ford, N. O.
Hockwald Chemical Co.
Jordan & Ticoulet
Kronke- Brampton Co.
McKenna, Elenor
M. E. L. P.
Murray, William F.
Office Equipment Co.
Otis Elevator Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Peterson Tallow Company
Powell Bros., Inc.
Port of Oakland
Remillard Brick Company
Remington Rand, Inc.
Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd.
Santa Clara Ave. Cyclery
Seeley, Esther
Transit Concrete, Ltd.
Worden, H. E.
GENERAL DEPARTMENTS
Work in Jail, plumbing, fountain, etc. 4 202.74
Advertising in Daily Commercial News 167.50
Laundry Service, City Hall 2.00
Hardware Supplies, City Hall. 24.05
Law Books 5.70
Law Hooka 12.85
To cover Federal Tax, Bank .60 ^
Refunding Revolving Fund 118.10"
Tire and Tube, Bldg. Inspector 5.80
Paper Towels, City Hall 3.05
Envelopes for City Manager 15.50
Bench Warrants, City Justice 7.50
Liquid Soap, City Hall 2.48
Special Audit, November 45.00
Halyard 2.80
Servives for City Manager 77.50
Installation, etc. City Hall 18.43
Mayor's allowance, November 50.00
Repairs to envelope sealer, Auditor 3.00
Services, City Hall 5.50
Gas, City Hall 4.34
Disposal of dead animals, Oct. & Nov. 50.00
Materials for basement, City Hall. 27.56
Blueprints of Oakland Harbor 25.20
Brick for City Hall Basement 12.00
Folders for City Clerk 4.55
Materials for City Hall 47.95
Changing locks, keys 6.75
Services, Treasurer 92.00
Cement, City Hall 14.54
Rental of Air Compressor 59.50
Total: 4 1114.49
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alzina, Hap
Calif. Auto Association
Collins & Zanazzi
Dietz Motor Company
George, Charley
Merchants Express & Draying Co.
M. E. L. P.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Park Street Garage
San Jose Hardware Co.
Smith's Restaurant
Alameda Steam Laundry
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
Dennen Co., V. W.
Fabric Fire Hose Company
Johnson Co., S. T.
Marwedel, C. W.
M. E. L. P.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Standard Oil Company of Cal.
Standard Oil Company of Cal.
Union Oil Company of Cal.
Appelby, A.
Conset Stone Company
Labor
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
Collins & Zanazzi
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Hamilton, Burnett
Heafey -Moore Company
Interurban Express Corporation
Kling- Dawers Stationery Co.
Loop Lumber and Mill Co.
Meut er, Homer
Moreland Sales Corp.
Remillard Brick Co.
Reuter, F.
Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd.
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Union Oil Co. of Cal.
U. S. Foundry Company
Watson, W.
- Western Auto Supply Co.
Burns, Mrs, V.
Cossitt & Company, Inc.
Braun - Knecht - Heiman Co.
Bryant, Ralph M.
Ford, N. O.
Collins & Zanazzi
Frost, H. G.
-Kling- Dawers Stationery Co.
Kruentz, Fred
Martin, J. A.
Oakland, California Towel Co.
Pauline, Rosemarie
Skilling, Dr. L. E.
Western Dairy Equipment & Mfg.
Winberg, Mrs. G. H.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Laundry
Motorcycle Service
Traffic Signs
Tire
Auto Service & Repairs
Painting Traffic Signs
Expressage
Installing clock, batteries, etc.
Gas
Auto Service
Powder
Meals to Jail
Total*
FIRE DEPARTMENT
December 6, 1932.
Linen Service
Fire Hose
Rags
Fire Hose
Stove Oil
Copper Tube
Installations, clock, switch
Gas
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gear Oil
Total:
Repairs to Sidewalk
Repairs to Sidewalk
Hacksaw Blades
Sewer Pipe, Clement Ave. job.
Tire and Tube
Parts for Ford Truck
Water used for Street Sweeper
lvloney advanced for Carfare
Rock Dust
Express Charges
Time Book
Lumber
Money Advanced
Fan Belt
Brick
Money advanced for Street Sweeper
Cement
Gasoline
Asphalt, lubricant
Castings (bid) Manhole Steps
Removing Roots from Sewer
Supplies
Total:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Services at conference
Birth and Death Certificates
Clinic Supplies
Money advanced, Postal Cards
Sheets perforated
Tires and Tubes
Clorox
Index Tray
Services, Guinea Pigs
Rodent Exterminator
Laundry
Laboratory Services
Services Baby Conference
Wedeco Test Bottle Bath
Services, Baby Conference
Total:
4 1.38
4.48
20.00
6.85
31.28
15.00
.35
16.63
1.88
6.95
16.20
8.58
4129.58
4 62.50
18.00
5.00
140.00
11.29
9.62
4.51
21.06
12.50
12.50
3.30
4300.28
33.86
7.20
1390.50
3.00
329.28
8.48
1.76
3.92
.50
2.96
.25
1.00
1.60
4.10
.94
24.00
.60
17.50
94.13
69.98
521.30
5.00
1.23
2523.09
5.00
11.91
1.76
10.00
2.75
21.11
.60
1.35
5.00
56.00
3.00
14.00
10.00
2.75
2.50
4 147.75
December 6, 1932.
Alameda Repair and Supply Company
Baker - Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Cal. Mill and Lumber Co.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Coal Company
Friedman Paint Co., M.
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Goff, Thomas.
Heritage & Son, John
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
M. E. L. P.
M. E. L. P.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Powell Brothers, Inc.
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Star Roof Corporation
Labor
Baker - Hamilton- Pacific Co.
Bishop Company, G. F.
Bomberger Seed Company
CA.. _Mill and Lumber Co.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Coal Company
Encinal Press
Hockwald Chemical Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Magoon's Refrigeration, Inc.
Merchants Express Co.
Rodgers, M. S.
Standard Oil Company of Calif.
Crocker Company, H. S.
Kling- Dawers Stationery Co.
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Alameda Co. Tuber. Assn.
Alameda Social Service Board
Borden's Farm Products
Crocker, H. S.
Gallenkamps
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Golden State Company, Ltd.
Konigshofer's
Penney Co., J. C.
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Pingree, L. G.
San Leandro Home Dairy
Shuey Company, R. A.
Sirola Brothers
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Vosburg Hardware Co.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Window Lights 4 6.00
Supplies 10.40
Lumber 83.19
Parts for Ford 5.50
Fertilizer 192.50
Paint .90
Paint 16.25
Services as Gardner 28.00
Glass 3.80
Door 2.70
Rapairing Screen, Installing Flood
Lights, Wash. Park. 820.26
Repairs, Lamps 23.18
Gas 5.71
Cement 3.00
Gasoline 25.00
Artstrip 46.78
Total* P 1273.17
GOLD COURSE DEPARTMENT
Hardware Supplies
Supplies
Rye Grass Seed
Lumber
Parts
Fertilizer
Golf Score Cards
Liquid Soap
Lumber
Repairs to Refrigerator, Club House
Cartage on Mats
Topsoil
Gasoline
Total*
Store Department
Store Supplies
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Gasoline
Scratch Pads
Total*
$ 369.00
35.71
2.45
95.00
111.00
3.51
82.50
61.20
2.50
261.50
7.20
.85
250.00
3D.29
0 1321.71
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Maintenance at Del Valle Farm
Reimbursing Petty Cash
Milk
Mimepgraph Paper
Shoes
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Milk
Merchandise, thread, etc.
Shoes
Clothing, Shoes
Shoes
Shoes, etc.
Shoes
Servicing typewriters
Milk
Milk
Repairing Shoes
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Pipe
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Total*
29.35
15.14
104.40
42.50
191.39
w 120.90
17.20
3.35
1.00
5.00
5.00
10.45
4.45
24.08
4.59
5.47
28.65
3.78
25.18
2.49
3.00
33.77
20.10
1.25
1.00
5.25
1.75
327.71
Acme Groceries
Acme Groceries
Alameda Produce Company
Bay Station Delicatessen
Ben's Grocery Store
Blue Front Store
Bowles Grocery
Bowles Grocery
Bud's Grocery Store
Central Market
Choice Meat Market
City Market
Craig's Grocery
Crystal Market
Davies, Mrs. G.
Dusterpoth Meat Market
Gardner Brothers
Gardner Brothers
Gardner Brothers
Hochstadt, N. I.
Lewis Grocery
Nobmann's Grocery
Noy, R. H.
Noy, R. H.
Public Food Stores
Public Food Stores
Reis Grocery
Santa Clara Meat Market
Saylor Grocery, J. L.
Serena Grocery
Shopryte Grocery
Shopryte Grocery
Star Grocery
Sullivan's Grocery
Sylvester and Company
Versailles Cash Market
Versailles Meat Market
Versailles Cash Market
Western Market
Western Meat Market
Western Meat Market
Willow Grocery
Alameda Sanatorium
Bishoff Surgical Company
Powell Brothers
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
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INITIATIVE RELIEF FUND
Groceries
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Groceries
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Groceries
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Groceries
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Groceries
Meat
Groceries
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Groceries
Total.
December 6. 1932.
COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
.Treatments for Officer Brooks
Belt - Coombs
V 4.00
15.50
8.00
12.00
20.00
7.00
3.00
8.00
16.00
4.00
3.50
19.00
8.00
11.00
7.00
1.00
4.00
12.00
9.00
4.00
10.00
4.00
2.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
4.00
5.00
7.00
4.00
3.00
16.00
2.95
4.00
8.00
.60
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
4.00
3.00
4 262.55
V 95.00
7.50
Total:. 4102.50
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
Materials 4236.16
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Payments Fund
Public Use Charge 42438.62
Pipe Line Installations 9.52
Total. :2448.14
SCHOOL FUND
Dallas, Tax Collector, Homer. R.
M. E. L. P.
M. E. L. P.
M. E. L. P.
M. E. L. P.
M. E. L. P.
A. & I. Tax
Repairs Poles, Haight School
Heat:, Elementary Schools
Light and Power
Heat
Light and Power
Total.
Mr. Morris motioned that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by
on roll call carried unanimously.
111.10
25.76
402.44
323.11
221.97
175.56
41259.94
Mr. Schaefer,
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session on Tuesday Evening, December 20, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,