1925-08-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR lEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 18, 1925.
The meeting convened at 8 O'clock P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and. Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble, Probst and President Otis,
(5) were noted present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 4th, 1925 were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 11, 1925 were approved as
read.
The following papers were ordered filed:
1.1 Various applications for a permit to sell soft drinks.
2. Report of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of June,
Communication from J. G. Little Co. re construction of High School
previously referred to the Committee of the Whole.
4.1/ Communication from Hon. James Rolph, re Diamond Jubilee celebration,
referred to the Committee of the Whole.
5.1/ City Manager's estimated budget 1925-26.
6.i Affidavit of posting, Notice of the Piling of Assessment and Time of
under Resolution of Intention No, 74, N. S.
71 Affidavit of posting, Notice of the Filing of Assessment and Time of
under Resolution of Intention No. 76, N. S.
8. Affidavit of publication of Notice of Filing Report of Commissioners
tending Eagle Avenue.
9.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 925.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell
Soft Drinks."
1925.
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previously
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Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
10., Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoptioneof
Mr.
and
"Resolution No. 926.
Resolution Releasing Grant of Easement,
to Thomas P. Bolber."
Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll
passed unanimously.
11.V/
filed.
The following communications were received:
call it was adopted
From Postmaster H. M. Hammond, re carrier service in the west end. Ordered
12:i From Alameda Association of Insurance Agents, protesting disoon inuance of mail
carrier service in the west end. Ordered filed.
13. From Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs re Fire Chiefs' Convention at
Seattle. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be filed and that Fire Chief Steinmetz
be allowed a sum not to exceed $190.00 to attend the Convention. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham,
Neiss, Noble and Probst. Noes: Council-president Otis.
14.Ne
15.V
filed.
16.V From Walter
Ordered filed.
From Hon. A. E. Carter, re Alameda Harbor Survey. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, re traffic conditions in the west end. Ordered
H. Orarnor, re closing entries for the year ending une 30,
From the Railroad Commission re hearing on application of the Southern Pacific
Company for increased fares. Ordered filed.
18,V From the Railroad Commission, re hearing on application of the Key System Transit
Company, for increased fares. Ordered filed.
19.1/
Mr. W. R. Calcutt presented a petition signed by numerous citizens requesting the
Council to give serious consideration to the need of a playground and swimming beach on
the south shore of Alameda, between Park Street and High Street, and addressed the Council
in support of the petition, as did Hon. E. K. Taylor. Mr. Latham moved that the petition
be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole seconded by Mr. Probst and carried.
20.y/ The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the hearing of protests against assess-
ments made under Resolution of Intention No. 74, N. S. (Bay Island Avenue) and that no
protests had been filed in the matter. Thereupon Mr. Latham introduced and moved the
adoption of
"Resolution No. 927.
Confirming Assessment on Appeal."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and
passed unanimously.
21.V The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the hearing of protests against
assessments made under Resolution of Intention No. 76, N. S. (Calhoun Street) and that
no protests had been filed in the matter. Thereupon Mr. Neiss introduced and moved
the adoption of
"Resolution No. 928.
Confirming Assessment on Appeal."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The Clerk stated that the time had arrived for the hearing of protests on the
adoption of the report of Commissioners under Resolution of Intention No. 78, N. S.
re extending Eagle Avenue and that a petition of protest had been filed. Thereupon
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 929.
Fixing Time for Hearing Objections."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopt-
ed and passed unanimously.
( re Mr. Latham moved that when the Council adjourn it do so to meet in adjourned
regular session, Tuesday evening, August 25th, at 8 o'clock P. M., seconded by
Mr. Probst and carried.
24. A Bill entitled
25.
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. •q New Series.
Reclassifying property.
(Church)
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Probst moved that the ordinance
as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously.
A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. en„: New Series.
Reclassifying Proper y."
(Fernside)
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Latham moved that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously.
26 A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordnance No. ave. New Series.
Reclassifying Property Northeast corner
Central Avenue and. Sherman. Street."
up
came/for passage and was read by the Clerk. Messrs, E. K. Taylor, C. W. Neal,
Eckstein and Fitting addressed the Council in protest and L. R. Weinmarn addressed
the Council for the petitioner. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call it was adopted and passed by the
/following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Neiss, Noble and Probst, (3). Noes: Council-
1 men Latham and Council-president Otis, (2). Absent: None.
27.q
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Amending Section 242 of Ordinance Number One, New
Series, Known as the "Municipal Code of the City
of Alameda"."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Lathat moved that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call it was adopted and passed
lenanimously.
281 A Bill entitled
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carne
as r
lunan
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. „m Net Series.
Naming the New Hightay on Bay Farm Island, and
Prohibiting the Driving of Trucks Thereon."
up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Latham mowed that the Ordinanae
ad be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call it was adopted and passed
mously.
In the matter of the opening of streats in the West End of Alameda, Woodstock
Tract, the Council was addressed by Mr. W. H. L. Hynes and City Attorney Locke. After
discussion, Mr. Latham moved,at the request of Mr Hynes, that a hearing be held on
Tuesday evening, Septernbar 15, 1925, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried unanimously.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Compare!
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Western Union Tel. Co.
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Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
Anderson Mfg. Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Naval Base Press
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Salisbury, A. C.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
TV IT TV
Dieterich :Cost Co.
East Bay Water Co.
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Heafey, Moore & McNair
Irvine & Jachens
Moorman, Z.
Notre Dame Academy
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Oakland Bldg. Material Co.
.Pacific Tel & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
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Siegler, Louis
Standard Oil Company
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United Bank & Trust Co. of
Waddell Lumber Co.
Alameda
Alameda
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Steam Laund
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Times Star
TV TV
TV TV
y Assn.
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Cal.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Algeri, Mrs.
Brien Co.
Cranston, A. R.
Cutter Laboratory
Encinal Coal & Ice Co.
High St. Coal, Wood & Feed Yard
Maher, Helen
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Strom Electrical Co.
Warhurst, Dorothy
Alameda Furniture Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bofinger, Sarah H.
Christian, Emilie A.
Collet, Hazel
DiVecchio, Lucille
Dodge Co., 2...1,
East Bay Water Co.
Gardner, U. S.
Grimmet, CheesterR.
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Montero, Walter
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Torige, Joseph
Alameda Co. Tubercuolosis Assn.
Alameda Scavengers Assn.
Police Department (Cont'd.)
Telephones
Gasoline
TV
Clock rental
TT If
Total -
Fire Department.
Linen and towel service
Tubing
Zenith Carburetor
Water
.Printing
Gas
Tolls and service
Arrow hand cleanser
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Printing'
Gasoline
TV
Materials
Water
Road Oil
Street signs
Money advanced
Repairing sidewalk
Prints
Material
Services
Materials and credit
Materials
fl
Sharpening tools
Gasoline
TV
Tf
Red Rock
Lumber
Total -
Health Department.
Laundry
TV
Binding books
Advertising milk report
Printing
Gasoline
rvices
Laboratory Aprons
Services
Vaccine
Ice
Barley
Substitute - Laboratory
Rental and tolls
Stamp
Repairs to sterilizer
Services
Total -
Recreation Department.
Burlap
Gasoline
Services
TV
TV
TV
Cloth
Water
Paints
Arm bands
Emery
Services
Rental and tolls
Services
Total -
Council Relief Fund.
Cloth
Service
11.85
18.75
18.75
1.50
1.50
74.47
50.00
1.68
50.00
19.15
4.50
27.92
1.05
2.50
1-.75
158.55
$2279.38
27.25
2.97
23.99
10.80
3.33
5.09
253.36
18.90
3.25
10.50
23.30
134.86
2.92
139.16
43.73
121.89
13.55
16.50
13.05
13.50
614.25
8.92
$3784.45
1.74
5.15
11.00
12.50
8.10
3.84
4.00
17.50
35.00
.75
5.60
1.90
62.50
4.67
.53
3.00
9.65
187.43
10.00
12.16
45.50
33.00
39.00
42.00
7.97
121.72
5.60
2.10
.75
45.00
2.30
65.00
432.10
4.08
1.50
30Y City Manager Hickok called attention of the Council to the condition of the
heating system of the City Hall, and after discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the
City Manager be instructed to have a new boiler installed and the heating system
repaired, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
City Manager Hickok called the attention of the Council to the request of the
Loop Lumber Company for additional water mains for fire protection; also a six inch
main to connect with the Baxter Lumber Company. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved
that the City Manager be instructed to have these mains installed, seconded by Mr.
Probst and on roll call carried unanimously.
320/ City Manager Hickok called attention of the Council to dredger holes in Neptune
Beach Park. After discussion, Mr. Probst moved that the City Manager be instructed
to confer with the owners of the Park in order to have proper signs erected showing
tee location of the holes referred to. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and
carried.
33.
In the matter of the installation of the sea or retaining wall at the foot
of Willow Street, adjoining the new Alameda Sanatarium. After discussion, Mt.
Probst moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager with the understanding
that the City of Alameda pay its share of such installation at a cost not to exceed
$500.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $8558.05; Police Depart-
ment amounting to $274.47; Fire Department, $158.55; Street Department, $3784.45;
Health Department.$187.43; Recreation Department $432.10; Council Relief Fund, $147.14;
Health Center Fund, 225.98; Electric Light Fund $7721.83; Initiative Relief Fund,
$71.00 and Compensation Insurance Fund $10.00 having been approved and audited by the
proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda County
Alameda Stfem
Alameda Times
TV TV
General Departments.
Title Insurance Co.
aundry Assn.
tar
TV
TV IT TV
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
American Law Book Co.
TV TV Tr 11
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Borle, C. A.
Brunnier, H. J.
CalifOrnia State Auto Assn.
City of Oakland
Cranston, A. R.
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay Water Co.
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Elster Printing Co.
Ford, N. O.
Furey, H. D.
Heafey, Moore & McNair
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Johnson Co., S. T.
Klitgaard & Valleau
Levy, E. H.
McConnell, Rushton
Oakland Bldg. Material Co.
Oakland Paving Co.
O'Brien Sign Co., W. B.
Pacific Tel. & Ti. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
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Rankin, G. W.
Skelly, Sam
Snyder, C. H.
Southern Pacific Co.
Standard Oil Company
Twichell, Alfred S.
United Bank & Trust Co.
TV TV TV 11 TT
Wing, C. B.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
of Gal.
TT TV
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
AlaMeda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Collins & Kearns
Crocker Co., H. S.
Faulkner, Geo. A.
TT It 11
Levy, E. H.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
TV II TT TV TV
Search of title
Towel Service
Advertising
TV
T1
Gasoline
Corpus Juris,
TV TV
Cal. Reports
Services
Professional
Sign
Removal of
Services -
Oak Tray
Water
TV
Printing
TV
Repairs to plumbing
Road Oil
e e
Distillate
Bond premium
Ant poison
Auto ins. premium
Screenings
TV
Sign
Rental and tolls
Repairing stamp
Rock, etc.
Vol. 37.
TV 38
services
Bldg.s Govt. Island
Bldg. Inspector
Tt TV
TV TV
Services
Supplies
Professional services
Lease audit No. 27960
Gasoline
Property- Bay Island Ave.
Red Rock
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Professional services
Paper bags
Total
Police Department.
Laundry
Letterheads
Tires, etc.
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Supplies
Motorcycle parts
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Antral
Labor and attendance
Gas - City Pound
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(List of Claims continued on Page 39.)
96.87
230.00
7.00
49.31
13.62
10.27
5.05
7.50
7.50
6.90
19.12
434.00
5.30
3725.00
60.00
1.28
9.71
23.51
24.50
25.00
49.50
472.63
366.60
1.73
37.50
.85
2.50
35.62
69.88
5.00
10.22
1.70
488.46
88.42
376.80
20.00
7.50
150.00
5.00
12.75
900.00
402.50
140.00
150.00
1.45
$ 8558.05
3.31
38.25
29.60
"M.34
8.82
6.85
5.30
3.00
50.00
.80
1.85
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Baugh, J.
Eason, Bell
Hazlip, A.
Kellogg Express Co.
Maxwell, Jennie
Mazzini, E.
Municipal Electric Ligh
Norman & Son, Frank E.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
ant
Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bischoff's Surgical House
Calcutt, W. R.
East Bay Water Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland California Towel Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Public Health Center of Ala. Co.
Schultz, Herbert D.
Thompson-Chevrolet Go.
Typewriter Guy
Alameda Scavengers Assn.
Board of Public Utilities
Fobes Supply Co.
Puller & Co., W. P,
Great Western Power Co.
Hanjes, Borrnann Co.'
Kellogg Express Co.
Newcomb, Chas, A.
Pacific Gas & Electrical Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Company
Twitchell, Alfred S.
.Vosburgh Co., L.
Waddell Lumber Co.
Alarneda City Social Service Bd.
Anaell & Jelte
Council Relief Fund (Cont'd.)
Printing
Gasoline
Gas stove
Rent
Hauling
Rent
Electricity
Rent
Gas
Rental and tolls
Total -
Health Center Fund.
Care at Del Valle
Gasoline
Supplies
Hose
Service
Fuses
Towel and gown service
Gas
Rental and tolls
X-rays
Glasses
Repairs to Chevrolet
Inspecting two typewriters
Total -
Electric Light Fund.
Removal of garbage
Incidentals
Supplies
Linseed Oil
Electrical energy
Oil
Drayage
Stationery and supplies
Electrical energy
Rental and tolls
Gasoline
Searching title
Supplies
It
Total -
Initiative Relief Fund.
Money advanced for labor
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Xe.ray
qi)
40.00
3.04
10.00
5.00
15.00
6.00
5.00
14.00
4.84
20.00
6.72
11.96
147.14
71.52
9.33
18.09
5.50
3.59
.30
6.75
5.15
11.95
62.25
22.80
7.25
1.50
225.98
6.50
12.25
74.64
11.90
6903.75
42.40
5.00
12.15
522.30
34.89
15.00
75.00
1.10
4.95
$7721.83
71.00
$ 10.00
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Probst and on
roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble and Probst,
(4). Noes: Council-presidant Otis, (1). Mr. Otis explained his reason for voting No,
saying that he considered the claim of the Alameda Title Insurance Co. an exhorbitant charge.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in adjourned
regular session, Tuesday cwining, August 22, 1925 at 8 o'clock r. M.
Respectfully submitted,