1933-06-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 20th, 1933 ,
The meeting convened at 8:05 with Vice-president'Eschen presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Shanly aid Vice-president
Eschen (4) were noted present. Absent: President Murray, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 6th were read and approved, with the
exception -of Paragraph No. 2, to which should be added, "President Murray declared.
Mr. Gottstein's address not a matter of Council consideration."
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Mr. Frank Gottstein addressed the Council requesting cooperation in having
,certain blue lights restored in the Posey Tube. Mr. Curran expressed his belief to
the Council that the lights mentioned were of ho benefit.
v/ 2. - Mr. Hagy addressed the Council in reference to member's of the Fire Department
and was informed that the subject was not a matter for Council consideration.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
3. 1 From the Building inspector, referring to a communication presented to the
Council at the regular meeting of June 6th, 1933, from H. W. Glover of 2032 Clinton
Avenue, requesting permission to construct a 8 foot division fence", On motion of
Cotncilman Shanly, seconded by Councilman Morris and unanimously carried, the peti-
tibn was denied.
V 4. f' From the City Manager referring to his communication of May 5th, presented to
the Council meeting of May 16th, withdrawing his original recommendation, and'aSking the
Council subscribe a sum of $100.00 as Alameda's share of' the expense of the California
Flower Festival train sent to the Century of Progress Exposition at Chicago. On
motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by COuncilman Shanly and unanimously carried,
the recommendation was adopted.
From Company "D" 159th Infantry of National Guard, requesting the City to
give the Company a steel tank now located in the Police quarters of the City Hall.
On-motion of Councilman Leydecker, seconded by Councilman Morris, and unanimously
carried, the Council decided to loan this tank to the petitioner'.
From the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific, referring to contemplated
changes in the'personnel of the Fire Department. The communicationwas, without
objection, ordered filed.
7. / From Alameda. Women's Civic Club in regard to personnel of the Fire Department.
As-, under the Charter, this question comes under the jurisdiction of the City Man-
ager, the communication was without objection ordered filed.—
Jv S. Nj- From Alameda Women's Civic Club requesting the Council for permission to use
Lincoln School playground for a tennis court during the vacation period. As the City
Manager has already instituted proceedings for such use, the letter was without
objection referred to him.
V/ 9. From the City Attorney requesting permission to leave the State of California
during the period of July 2nd, to 25th, 1933. On motion aC Councilman Shanly, sec-
onded by Councilman Leydecker, the request was unanimously granted.
10. Various petitions from citizens in reference to the personnel of the Fire De-
partment. As this matter comes under the jurisdiction of the City Manager, the com-
munication was referred to him.
p/ 11.1 From R. F. Dickey, in reference to complaint filed with the City Manager
against Chief of Police Vern Smith. The communication was, without objection, refer-
red to the City Manager as coming under his jurisdiction-, after Mr. Dickey and the
City Manager had addressed the Council in reference to the communication.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
12. City Manager Ralph M. Bryant, Councilman Leydecker and Mr, Frank Gottstein
addressed the Council with reference to personnel of Fire Department.
NEW BUSINESS:
fr' 13./ Councilman Shanly moved, seconded by Councilman Morris, and unanimously
carried, that Jordan and Ticoulet, Certified Public Accountants, be reappointed
as expert accountants for the City of Alameda for the fiscal year beginning July
1st, 1933.
v' Councilman Leydecker request and obtained information concerning the ap-
pointment of B. F. Tatum as Special Police Officer for Alameda Airport Beach,
and the retirement of regular Police Officer Carroll.
15. j On motion of Councilman Leydecker, seconded by
applications for license to sell alcoholic beverages
carried unanimously.
Charles Finocchio 1207
Michael H. Profumo
Safeway Stores, Inc
Councilman Marris, the following
were approved:- The motion
Lincoln Avenue
1226 Lincoln Avenue
Box 660 Oakland, Cal.
15. At this time Councilman Shanly was excused from the meeting.
RESOLUTIONS:
V 16. Councilman Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1761
"Transferring $500.00 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried unanimously.
v/17. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1762
"Transferring $550.00 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Laydecker and on roll call carried unanimously.
v/18. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1763
"Transferring $4,206.27 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Leydecker and on roll call carried unanimously.
y 1 Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No.
"Creating and Establishing an Unemployment Fund.":
The motion was seconded by Councilman Eschen and on roll call ,lost by the follow-
ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morris and Vice-president Eschen, (2). Noes: Counct-
man Leydecker, (1). Absent: Councilman Shanly and President Murray, (2).
N/20. Councilman Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1764
"Rescinding Resolution No. 849, and Authorizing
Appropriation of Fourteen Hundred and Forty
Dollars ($1440.00) per Annum for Pre-Tubercular
Children at Del Valle Farm."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Morris and on roll call carried unanimously.
V -2 Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1765
"Transferring $3700.00 from the General
Fund to the Interest and Redemption Fund."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Leydecker and on roll Call carried unanimously.
Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
D "Resolution No. 1766
"Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement
Between City of Alameda and County of
Alameda."
The motion was seconded by Gouncilman Leydeckr and on roll call carried unanimously.
23. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption. of
"Resolution No.
"Transferring $5,000.00 from Electric Light
Light Fund to General Fund for Use of
Unemployment."
The motion was seconded by Vice-president Eschen and on roll call failed to carry
by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Morris and Vice-president Eschen (2). Noes:
Councilman Leydecker,(1). Absent: Councilman Shanly and President Murray,(2).
/24. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1767
"Transferring $7500.00 from General Fund
to School Fund."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Leydecker and on roll call carried unanimously.
ORDINANCED INTRODUCED:
25. The following ordinancm introduced anal laid over under provision of the
Charter:
June 20th,1933
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Section 21 of Ordinance No. 500 New Series
Regulating and Licensing the Sale of Beer, Ale, Porter,
Wine, Similar Fermented Malt or Vinous Liquor and
Fruit Juice Containing One -half () of One (1) Per
Centum or More of Alcohol by Volume and Not mare than Three and
Two -tenth (3.2) per Centum of Alcohol by Weight in the City
of Alameda, County of Alameda, and Providing Penalties for
Violations of Any of the Provisions thereof."
"Ordinance No.
New Series
Amending 0rdinan:ce No, 378 Relating to Delinquent Taxes
and the Penalties for Redemption, and Ordinance No. 463
N.S. Relating to Publication of Notice when Taxes
Shall Become Delinquent."
FILING:
The City Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the Council the
following papers had been filed:
26. , Oath of Office - Brooks T. Tatum, Special Police Officer
27.f Notice of Claim - Norma Ruth Oliver.
BILLS:
Claims against the General Departments amounting to X4035.03• Police
Department, $1167.23; Fire Department, $652.34; Street Department, $1474.66;
Health, $725.84; Golf Course Department, $837.37; Recreation Department,
$1003.55; Store Department, $185.99; Social Service Department, $986.45;
Street Improvement Fund, $728.35; and Compensation Insurance Fund, $110.75
having been approved by the proper officials, were listed by the Clark as
follows:
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda High School
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times -Star
American Law Book Co., The
Bancroft - Whitney Company
Bryant, Ralph M. City Mgr.
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Bullivant, A. M.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Concealo Fixture Company
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Ellis & Co., H. R.
Ford, N. 0.
Gladding, McBean & Co.
Hunt Jewelry Company
Johnson, Florence I.
Jones & Co., Ed.
Konigshof er's
MacMillan Petroleum Corp.
Marwedel, C. W.
McKenna, Eleanor
Mun. Elec. Light & Power
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Otis Elevator Company
Pac. Coast Building,Officials
Pacific Gas & Elect. Co,
Pacific Tel. & Tel, Co.
Park St. _:Garage
Paula Furniture Co.
Remington_ Rand Inc.
Sanborn, County Clerk, Geo. P.
Vick's Super Service
Vosburgh Hardware Co,
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Wadman Jr., Wm. W.
Western Union
Yawman and Erbie Mfg. Co.
General Departments
Repairing door checks 2.50
Advertising in ACORN 30.00
Towel service, April and May 4.00
Printing ordinance 15.12
Corpus Juris Vol.,62 7.50
Law Book 2.85
Reimbursing Revolving Fund 430.20
TT It t' 168.000
Money advanced, Fire Chief convention 22.02
Copying complaint 1.00
Servicing adding machine 7.20
Cabinet 59.20
Water, City Hall and fountains 60.75
Dater, repairs 18.20
Envelopes, City Clerk 18.05
Palm Pots etc. 80.00
Cleaning clock 2.00
Services, Tax Collector 44.00
Seal counter 5.00
Supplies, May Fete 1.35
Gasoline for hauling wood 20.80
Monel metal for Treasurer's office 34.35
Services 55.00
Street lighting 2402,92
Electricity, City Hall 165.21
Servicing elevator, City Hall 5.50
.Membership dues, building Insp. 10.00
Gas. City Hall 74.81
Service, City Hall 41.67
Repairs to car 1.50
Mis. Equipment, City Hall 147.00
Folders 4.00
Copying complaint 4.00
Oil .90
Hardware supplies 2.55
Night latch 2.55
Services 73.05
Telegram .78
Manila guides 9.00
Conf
Total $ 4035.03
Police Department
Alameda Specialty Shop
-Alameda Steam Laundry
-Alzina, Hap
-Bryant, Ralph M.
-Chevrolet Motor Company
.Dietz Motor 'Co.
-Elster Printing Co.
-Fuller & Co., W. P.
Gott, A. O.
-IntertUrban Express Corp
-Kennady, Donald.
Mun. Elec. Light & Power
.Pac, Gas and Electric Co,
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Noy, R. H.
Smith's Restaurant
-Tabulating Machine Co., The
-Texaco Super Service
.Western Auto Supply Co.
-Western Cartridge Co.
Seat and door covers, 3 coupes
Laundry
Motorcycle service ,
Contingent Fund
Coupes
Servicing, parts
Printing
Paste for targets
Repairs to star
Rxpress
Launch hire
Servicing Fladilight system
Gas
Telephones
Dog meat
Rental
Distilled water
Radio service
Ammunition
Total .
Fire Department
,Alameda Steam Laundry
-Anderson Mfg. Co.
-Cox-Wellman, Inc,
-Dennen Co., V. W.
-East Bay Mun. utility Dist.
Hart, P. R.
-Hercules Rubber Co.
Lane, Thos. M.
Macmillan Petroleum Corp.
Mun. Elec. Light & Power
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,Pac, Gas & Electric'Co,
-Pacific Tel. &7Tel. Co.
,Paraffine Companies, Inc.
Paula Furniture Co,
Peoples Express Co.
Tiersons Alameda Service ,Co.
Labor
,Associated Equipment Co.
-Baker-Hamilton-Pacific Co.
-.Bell, The Druggist
Clark & Sons, N.
-Dietz Motor Co.
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East Bay Mun, Utility Dist
Tord, N. O.
Linde Air Products Co.
MacMillan Petroleum Corp.
Meuter, Hamer
Mun. Elec. Light & Power
Western Auto Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Steam Laundry
Baker-Hamilton & Pacific -Co.
California Mill & Lumber Co.
Henry 6ampe
Dewar & Hare Electric Co,
East Bay Service Co.
P. Flatow & Son
N. O. Ford
Fax Water Go.
Fuller, W. P. & Co.
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Island City Ice Co.
J. A. Martin
Muir, Wm. F.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. o.
Paula Furniture Co,
Pauline, Rosemarie
Reiss M. D., Hubert
Stewart Mantel & Tile Co,
Transit
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Vosburgh
Concrete, Ltd.
Hardware Co.
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Laundry
Welding
Relining brakes, inc.
Rags
Water
Recharging batteries
Hose
Revolving fund, money advanced.
Gasoline
Servicing fire alarm system
Lights
Gas
Telephones
Paste and cement
Lining and rental of roller
Drayage
Tires and wheels, truck
Total .
Street Department
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Parts for Sweeper
Barrows, hoes, handles
Photo finishing
Sewer pipe
Parts
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Service
Printing
Oxygen, acetylene
Gasoline
Money advanced
Service
Putty
Total .
Health Department
Laundry
Foot rest
Laundry
11,ag:;, Hardware
Alfalfa
Services, quartz
Repairs to car
Drugs etc.
Printing
Distilled
Paint and
ft
Ice
Services, rat exterminator
Mantel
Telephones
Turning shades
Services in Lab.
Services, conference
Tile
Materials
Materials
Hardware supplies
supplies
lamp
Water
varnishes
•
June 20, 1933
$ 14.25
.31
25.52
200.00v‘
694,86
7.17
7.90
1.35
.50
-.50
5.00
54.20
1.28
26.37
3.12
13.63
6.00
1.00
6.17
48.10
1167.23
35.56
3.00
14.50
4.50
30.66
4.50
7.51
2.60
15.75
50.00
105.49
22.25
12.25
9,33
22,30
.30
311.84
652.34
1268.52
5.45
59.94
1.66
49,4Q
1.24
1.96
1,82
15.75
7.37
58.28
1.10
1,42
.75
$ 1474.66
5.19
.50
1.44
25.68
-142.75
3,00
1.50
2.85
26.05
1,50
2.50
88.86
136.30
.75
40.00
59.70
7.30
15c05
8.05
10.00
9.50
20.30
58.17
11.30
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June 20, 1933
Labor
Alameda Steam Laundry
Bryant, Ralph M., City Mgr.
Carter Company, H. C.
Crane Co.
Dietz hiotor Company
Haslett Warehouse Co.
Macmillan Petroleum Corp.
Muni Elec. Light & Power
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Texaco Super Service
Labor
Alameda Plumbing & Supply Co.
Cole & Co., Walter R.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist,
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Hallisey, Miss Maureen
Hercules Equipment Co.
Kalen, Mrs. Ruth
Katzenstein & Co., Otto
Mun. Elect. Light & Power
Pao. Gas & Electric Co.
Pao. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Smith, Chas.
Bryant, Ralph M., City Mgr.
Macmillan Petroleum Corp.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Parsons, J. A.
Smith Brothers
Golf Course Department
$ 385.87
Laundry .75
Reimbursing revolving fund 27.00,\
Parts 4.43
Parts 49.28
Parts .59
Expressage 1.04
Gasoline 42.56
Light and power 323.40
Telephone 1.45
Distilled water 1.00
Total $ .837,37
Recreation Department
786.25
Repairs to fountain 1.25
Repairs to water tank 38.00
Service 76.22
Stain 2.30
Traffic white 3.60
Substitute play director 9.00
Cast iron sheet .84
Substitute play director 21.00
Seed 13.50
Light service 33.23
Service 5.96
Service 7.60
Repairs to water pipe 4.80
Total $ 1003.55
Store Department
Money advanced for stamps 60.O0\
Gasoline , 69.30
Telephone storeroom 5.25
Scratch pads 38.50
Blotter pads 12.94
Total $ 185.99
Social Service Department
Acme Ribbon & Carbon Co.
Buckeye Ribbon & Carbon Co.
Chevrolet Motor Co. of Calif.
Crocker & Co., H. S.
Ellis & Co., H. R.
Hovet, Harold
Mun. Elec. Light & Power
Paula Furniture Co,
Rucker-Fuller Company
Heafy-Moore Company
Hutchinson Company
Powell Brothers
Rhodes & Jamieson, Lted.
Transit Concrete Co.
Alameda Sanatorium
Cala, M.
Ohauneson M. D., John
Security Drug Company
Typewriter ribbons 12.00
Supplies, office 46.50
Sedan 613.93
Office supplies 146.01
Daters 10.00
Supplies 1.86
Light 86.40
Office chair 24.75
Flat desk 45.00
Total $ 986.45
Street Improvement Fund
Road oil
Rip rap
Materials
Cement
Materials
Total
45.50
277.40
98.25
8.23
298.97
$ 728.35
Compensation Insurance Fund
Services rendered:, Cain $ 66.20
Labor, street , 13.90
Services rendered, Brooks 30.00
Prescription for Benson .65
Total 54 110.75
Upon motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Vice president Eschenl.the bills as
listed were ordered paid by the foliowing vote: Ayes: Councilman Morris and Vice
president Eschen,(2). No: Cou-ncilmanleydecler Absent: Councilman Shanly and
President Murray, (2).
Mr. Frank Gottstein requested permission to use the Council Chamber following
the,adjournment of the regular meeting, which was granted upon motion of Councilman
Morris, secafdad Couricilman'Leydecker, and unanimously carried.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned through
respect to the memory of Mrs. James M. Shanly. The Council will meet in regular
session on Wednesday evening, July 5th, 1933, at 8 olclock.
Respectfulhycs,,Liymittecl.