1925-05-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 5TH, 1925.
The meeting convened at 8 o'-clock P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Latham; Neiss, Noble and President Otis, (4)
were noted present. Absent: Councilman Probst, (1).
The minutes Of the regular meeting of April 21, 1925 were approved as read.
The minutes of the special meeting of April 28th, 1925, were approved as read.
The following papers were ordered filed:
Report of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, as to April 27th, 1925.
2.V Affidavit of posting Notice of Award of Contract, under Resolution of In-
tention No. 76, New Series. (Calhoun Street).
. Affidavit of publication of Notice of Award of Contract, under Resolution of
,Intention No. 76, New Series. (Calhoun Street.)
.4 Affidavit of service of Notice to Abate Public Nuisance, stable at 1622
Broadway.
51 Oath of office of Agnes S. Hauch, member of the Board of Free Library Trustees.
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Repart of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of February, 1925.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution NO. 890.
Transferring $470.23 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 891.
Transferring $2783.23 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 892.•
Transferring $30,000 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
10.4 Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resplution No. 893.
Resolution of Intention No. 78, New Series.
(Opening westerly end of Eagle Avenue.)"
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following communications were received:
11. From the Mayor, appointing Mrs. Agnes S. Hauch a member of the Board of
Free Library Trustees. Ordered filed.
12A/ From the Mayor, appointing David. E. Graves, a member of the Board of Education.
rdered filed.
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From the Mayor, appointing E. Howard Baxter, a member of the Board of Public
Utilities. Ordered filed.
14.V From R. E. Tilden, re survey of har1or and tidelands. Ordered filed.
16. From the California Packing Corporation, re removal of pole line on right of way.
Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the Board of Public Utilities, second-
ed by Mr. Noble and oarried.
16.v// Communication and petition from Wm. J. Southard, requesting position in fire
department. Ordered filed. President Otis stated that Council under the charter had no
jurisdiction in the matter.
17.\I From A. W. Sohander, re carnival on Bay Island Avenue. Ordered filed.
18. The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for hearing protests under Resolution
of Intention No. 77, New Series, Opening West End Streets, and that in response to the
published notice, petitions of protest had been received. Also, that a petition had
been received in support of the opening,and he proceeded to read the same. Mr. David C.
Dutton, and Miss Stegner°, representing property owners, addressed the Council. After
discussion, Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 894.
Resolution Overruling Protest."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
19.V Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 895.
Resolution Ordering the Work."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
20,W The City Planning Commission submitted a tentative report on the zoning of the
tidelands on the east and south shores of the City, which was ordered filed.
ljf The City Planning Commission submitted a report re the opening of Webb Avenue.
Mr. Neiss moved that the report be adopted, seconded by Mt. Latham and carried
unanimously.
22.v/ A. Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
An Ordinance Providing for the Licensing of Certain
Peddlers, Providing aPenalty for the Violation
Therefo, and Repealing any and all Ordinances in
Conflict Therewith."
came up for passage. Mr. Latham moved that action by the Council be continuned Until
the next regular meeting of the Council to be held May 19th, seconded by Mr. Neiss
and carried.
23.4 A Bill entitled
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"A Bill
For Ordinance No. _ Series.
Extending Fire Limits No7-—bn Park Street, and
Fire Limits No. 2 on Webster Street."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Noise moved that the ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unaniMously.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
Re Reclassification of Portion of Webster Street."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 896.
Rejecting Bids for Building a Dyke in Brooklyn
Channel, and Declaring that the Work Can be
Performed More Economically by Day Labor."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed Unanimously. Messrs. Porter and Walsh addressed the council re the building
of the dyke on Government Island, using a concrete ship's hull for dyke purposes. After
disdussion, Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the Government Islana
Committee, with power to act and to report back to the council for ratification. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
The City Attorney stated that a partial distribution of the Cohen Estate had been
handed down by the Superior Court and that Versailles Avenue opening would be started
soon, and asked the council to rescind its previous order authorizing the city attorney
to draw up a Resalution of Intention under public proceedings. Mr. Latham so moved,
seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
Claims against the General Departments arnoanting to $3,797.20; Police Department,
$123.09; Fire Department, $82.92; Street Department, '3084.80; Health Department, $120.72;
Recreation Department, $383.35; Store Department, $1.22; Council Relief, 117.13; Health
Center, $72.72; Electric plght Fund $1834.78; School Construction Fund, $2188.851 Pension
Fund, $860.83; Initiatie Relief Fund, $56.00; East Bay Water Company Payments Fund,
$2849.86 and Compensation Insurance Fund, $2.50, having been approved and audited by the
proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
May 5th, 1925.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
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Benton, Mrs. Wanda
Crocker, H. S.
Elster Printing Co.
Fischer, C. F.
Fox, Geo. H.
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Hickok,"' C. E.
Hutchinson Co., Inc.
Klitgaard & Valleau
Levy, E. H.
McConnell, Rushton
Miller, R. J.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Otis, Frank
Schaffer, William
Stone Co., E. B. & A. L.
Teague, H. S.
Zeller, John P.
Alameda Times Star
Boyson, Simon
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Parsons Bakery
Skelly, Sam
United Petroleum Co.
Anderson Mfg. Co.
Levy, E. H.
Municipal Electric Light P1 ant
Pollard & Co., Frank
Standard Oil Company
Steinmetz, W. T.
Labor
Clark & Sons, N.
Haynes, M.
Lambert Sales Corporation
Loupe, Jas. R.
Motor Electric Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pierson & Kern
Powell Bros. Inc.
Standard Oil Company
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Acme Grocery
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
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Braun - Knecht - Heimann Co.
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Carpenter, Dr. T.
Cutter laboratory
Hickok, C. E.
Konigshof er's
Mulford Co., H. K.
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Reese, Mrs. J. W.
Snow, William
Warhurst, Dorothy
Yager Sheet Metal Co.
General Departments.
Pr inting
Advertising
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Copies of Ordinances
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Justice-Court Docket
Services
Folders
Printing
Services
Bond premium
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Auto upkeep
Loads of dirt
Bond premium
Ant poison
Auto insurance
Services
City lighting
Allowance as Mayor
Services
Grading
Bond premium
Services
Total
Police Department.
Pr inting
Money advanced for auto repairs
Labor and attendance
Bread
Traffic paint
Oil
Total
Fire Department.
F or gings
Ant poison
Labor and attendance
2 stove grates
Gasoline
Supplies
Total
Street Department.
Pipe
Road machine
Tires
Parts
11
Paint
Repairs
Materials
Gasoline
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Total
Health Department.
Supplies
Laundry
Printing
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Flasks
Centrifuge tubes
Transportat ion
Vaccine
Money advanced
Sheet wadding
Supplies
Toxine mixture
Services
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Supplies
Total
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31.50
14.30
11.80
11.80
1.25
2.50
39.00
32.00
5.59
121.70
124.50
17.50
150.00
25.00
44.40
12.50
3.00
195.30
14.20
2733.45
50.00
25.00
70.31
12.50
48.10
$ 3797.20
27.75
2.65
50.00
2.00
1.10
39,59
123.09
8.25
1.75
50.45
3.50
7.50
11.47
82.92
1873.62
62.56
900.00
48.42
6.31
10.65
6.25
1.75
147.49
14.25
13.50
3084.80
7.65
5.01'
14.65
8035
2.14
1.82
35.00
1.00
12.00
7.50
4.05
6.55
2.42
5.00
4.58'
2.50
120.72
Airale, Kim
Bofinger, Sarah He
Cain, M.
Christian, Emilia A.
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Levy, E. H.
Madwell Manufacturing Co.
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Smith, Charles
Standard Rubber Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Camales, L.
Depot Express & Transfer Co.
Eason, Bell
Konigshofer, J. J.
Londerman, May
Lotta, J. M.
Mazzini, E.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Rossi, I.
Typewriter Guy
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
East Bay Water Co.
Public Health Center of Ala. Co.
Riggs Optical Co.
Smith, Charles
Recreation Department.
Services
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Horseshoes
Services
Creosote
Antrol
Street cans
Mower parts
Plumbing
Hose and boots
Total
Store Department.
Labels
Council Relief.
Rent
Drayage
Rent
Rent
Rent
May 5th, 1925.
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Electricity
Rent
Inspecting typewriters
Total
Health Center
Laundry
Water
X -rays
Repair trial frame
Adjusting sterilizer
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Addressograph Sales Co.
Alameda Scavenger's Assn.
Borkman & Wagner
Electric Storage Battery Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Fish, M. H.
General Electrical Supply Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
K.P.F.Electric Co.
Mack-International Motor Truck Co.
Maddox & Co., B. H.
McConnell, Rushton
Postal Tel Cable Co.
Reese, T. W.
Roeblings Sons Co., John A.
Smith Hardware Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Triangle Parts Co.
United Iron Works
Weaver -Wells Co.
Weinstock- Nichols Co.
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Co.
Wood Lumber Co., E. K.
Supplies and credit
Removal of rubbish
Supplies
" and credit
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Carpenter work
Supplies and credit
Electric switch
Repairs
Supplies
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Insurance
Moving cross arms
Typewriter inspections
Copper wire
Supplies
Gasoline
Error in deducting discount
Supplies
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Cross Arms
Total
School Construction Fund.
Edwards, Frank J.
National Renovating & Supply Co.
Webet & Co., C. F.
Pensions
Changes to heating plant
Replacing equipment
Desks
Total
Pension Fund.
Initiative Relief Fund.
Alameda City Social Service Board Money advanced for labor
65.00
45-.50
6.00
33.00
5.50
25.42
49.98
12.75
13,05
127.15
383.35
1.22
5.00
10.50
5.00
20.00
10.00
25.00
14.00
3.13
23.00
1.50
117.13
38.77
4.35
25.00
1.60
3.00
72.72
13.60
2.50
10.00
24.98
313.40
179.59
117.71
126.52
.40
5.43
7.90
320.60
29.68
20.70
4.00
289.45
25.95
42.00
1.18
4.20
11.65
20.55
26.01
19.00
217.76
1834.78
665.25
65.00
1458.60
;2188.85
860.83
56.00
East Bay Water Co.
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Sirola, 0.
East Bay Water Co. Payments Fund.
Extensions
Ready to serve charge
624.46
2225.40
Total 2849.86
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Cast 2.50
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Neiss,
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, May 19th, 1925, at 8 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
City-Cierk.