1925-10-27 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALA, 'D ,
TUESDAY EVENIING, OCTOBER 27TH, 1925.
The mooting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-presidont Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble, Probst and President
Otis, (5) were noted present.
It was moved by Mr. Neiss, seconded by Ir. _Noble that City Attorney Locke
act as Clerk of the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
2.v/ The Acting Clerk then read the call of the special meeting and proof of
notice, as follows:
"October 26th, 1925.
Dear Sir:
A special meeting of the Council of the City
of Alameda is hereby called for Tuesday, October 27th,
1925, at 8 o'clock P. M. in the council chambers in the
City Hall, to consider a Resolution defining Alameda's
position in the matter of improving the Estuary, and such
other business as may be brought before the meeting.
By order of the Mayor,
H. Dudgeon-Tearle,
Deputy City Clerk."
"Alameda,California.
October 26th, 1926.
I, Officer S. C. Boyson, hereby certify that I delivered
the attached call for a special meeting of the Council
of the City of Alameda, to be held Tuesday, October 27th,
1925, at 8 o'clock P. M. to the following addresses:
Frank Otis
A. Latham
E. J. Probst,
E. R. Neiss,
Geo. H. Noble
1609 Santa Clara Ave.
1131 Bay Street
1445 Sixth Street
1132 Broadway,
1336 Park Street
Officer S. C. Boyson."
A large number of ex-servise men were present to urge some action by
the Council toward securing a building from the County, It was moved and carried
that the matter be taken up for consideration in Committee of the Whole, whereupon
the council took a recess.
4.1 After the lapse of half an hour the council was again called to order
and upon recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Mr. Latham
seconded by Mr. Probst that the council adopt the following
"Resolution No. 954.
Favoring a Building for the Ex-service Men of
the City of Alameda."
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The Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Pursuant to the Resolution the council then appointed the following
Committee:- E. Z. Taylor, C. R. Smith, R. M. Toalson, H. M. Bradley, C. E.
Mason and Councilmen Latham and Noble.
The Council then took up for consideration the matter of declaring Alameda's
stand on Oakland's Harbor program. After some discussion, Councilman Probst
introduced and moved the adoptioh of
"Resolution No. 955.
Resolution in Re Oakland's Harbor Prog:
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The Council's attention was next called to an applicationof E. C. Sessions
for permission to dredge along the shore of Government Island. The City Attorney
advised the council to oppose the application, whereupon Councilman Noble intro-
duced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 956.
Resolution Against the Application of E. 0. Sessions."
Councilman Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimously.
A legal opinion was received and read from the City Attorney, to the e
that a fire house could not be located in Lincoln Park. Ordered filed.
City Manager Hickok called the attention of the council to a dredging project
by Mr. Strehlow of Neptune Beach, and suggested that the proponent's attention be
called to Alameda's ordinance covering the matter. It was moved and carried that
it be referred to the City Manager for solution.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, November 3, 1925 at 8 o'clock P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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REGULAR 11 ETIT�G OF THE COUNCIL OF Tii CITY OF ALAM DS
TTJESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1925.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock; with Council- president Otis presiding.
The roll was called arnd Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble, Probst and
President Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 20th, 1925, were approved
as read.
The minutes of the special meeting of October 27th, 1925, were approved
as read.
Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 957.
Directing Assessor and Tax Collector to Cancel
Certain Taxes Against Property on Bay Farm Island
Recently Acquired by the City."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
2. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 958.
In Re Concordia Street."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
.!� Mr. Neils introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 959.
Providing for Municipal Golf Links and the
Employment of an Architect and Supervisor
of Construction."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote ; - Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Neiss,
Noble and Probst, (4). Noes: Council- president Otis, (1). Absent: None.
The following papers were received and filed:
Policy of title insurance re golf course, Bay Farm Island.
Receipt and option, re golf course, Bay. Farm Island.
Oath of Office, C. C. Vermillion, Special Police Officer, Encinal Terminals.
Affidavit of publication, Notice of City Taxes.
The following communications were received:
From the Key System Transit Company, re car stops in Alameda. Mr.
Latham moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager and that he
protest against the arrangement of car stops as outlined. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Probst and carried.
From the Southern Pacific Company relative to Easement for detouring
traffic on Webster Street. In relation thereto, Mr. Noble introduced end
moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 960.
Covering Use of Southern Pacific Company
Property during Construction of Tube."
The motion to adopt the Resolution was seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call
it was adopted and passed unanimously.
From Major John W. N. Schulz, re public hearing on construction of
bridges or tubes across San Francisco Bay. Mr. Latham moved that the Mayor,
City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer be appointed as a Committee to
attend this meeting, as representing the City of Alameda, seconded by Mr.
Neiss and carried.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the property situated on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Ninth
Street, from a Residence District, Class I, to a Business District, Class III,
in order that a one - story frame building to contain stores may be constructed
thereon. There being no objectors present in the council Chamber, Mr. Probst
moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the property situated on the west side of Oak Street, commencing at a
point 150 feet south of Clement Avenue; thence southerly 360 feet; westerly
450 feet; northerly 360 feet and easterly 450 feet from a Residence District,
Class I, to a Factory District, Class VII, permitting the erection of a one -
story steel frame building to contain a plant for the manufacturing of metal
products. Mr. S. C. Wright, represented a number of protestants present and
addressed the council in support of the petition of protest already filed in the
matter. Messrs. Troutman, Gibson, McDermott, Moore, Kaisner, and Smith address-
ed the council in protest, either a home owners or the introducing of testimony
to show that the proposed factory would be a nuisance as tO noise and vibration.
Messrs. Travers and Norris addressed the council in support of the petition.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be referred to
the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried unanimously.
13X Applications for a permit to sell soft drinks were received from Martha
G. Lea and the Mutual Creamery Co., by E. Sharp. Both of these applications
received the endorsement of Chief of Police Wahmuth, and thereupon Mr. Neiss
introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 961.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell
Soft Drinks."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
14." A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series,
Reclassifying Property.
(N. side of Santa Clara Avenue, 234.17 ft.
easterly of Park Street; thence easterly
253.75 ft. by 84 ft.) Garage."
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 carried
unanimously.
A Bill, entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. A_ New Series.
Reclassifying Props y.
(1001 Santa Clara Avenue.) Church.
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Neiss moved that the ordi-
nance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Probst and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
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"A Bill
For Ordinance No. 2cL3 New Series.,
Providing for the Appointment of a Municipal
Golf Commission and Specifying Its Powers
and Duties."
came up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Latham moved that the ordi-
nance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call it was adopted
and passed by the following vote, to wit; AYES: Councilmen Latham, Neiss,
Noble and Probst, (4). Noes: Council-president Otis, (1). Absent; None.
A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For , Ordinance No. _____ Series.
An Ordinance rohibiting Use or Occupation
of the Public Streets for Business Purposes."
came up for passage. Mr. Probst moved that action on the ordinance be postponed
until the next regular meeting of the Council seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
18. A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southwest corner, 9th St. and Central Ave.
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
19.‘" A Bill entitled
For
"A Bill
Ordinance No. .... New Series.
Reclassifying Property."
(Factory)
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the charter.
20.V/ The Clerk offered for filing a new offer of dedication of the land for
street purposes in Bay View Tract. The offer of dedication was ordered filed
and Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 962.
Accepting Offer of Dedication of Streets
in the "Bay View Tract."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Probst requested the City Attorney to look into the legality of
an ordinance which would require the closing of all stores at 6 o'clock P. M. ,
and to report back to the council.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $8,606.18; Police
Department, $1447.39; Fire Department, $59.28; Street Department, $6,719.54;
Health Department, $232.82; Recreation Department, 0294.09; Store Department
$66.46; Social Service Department, $72.63; Health Center, 0269.14; Electric
Light Fund $13,638.00 Initiative Relief Illund $64.00; Pension Fund 0860.83;
Industrial Railroad Fund 025.16 and Compensation Insurance Fund 020.00,
having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the
Clerk as follows:
Labor
Ader, Leon H.
Alameda Times Star
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Bancroft-Whitney Co.
General Departments.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
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Calcutt, W. R.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Demeritt, R. E.
Fischer, C. F.
Fox, Geo. H.
Hickok, C. E.
Inter-City Express
Johnson Co., S. T.
Municipal Electric
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Light
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Nottingham, W. K.
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Oakland Blue Print Co.
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Otis, Frank
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Petty, A. T.
TV
Plant
Rankin, G. W.
Sengenberger, Mrs. Lizette
Typewriter Guy
Underwood Typwwriter Co.
Walton, Mrs. Blanche
Western Union Tel. Co.
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Police
Alzina, Hap
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Col
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weaver-Wells Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
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Bprtolino, A.
Elster 'Printing Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pollard, Frank L.
Seagrave Corporation, The
Standard Oil Co.
Steinmetz, W. T.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Money advanced
Printing
Advertising
Book
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Ribbon
Adding Machine
Pitcher
Supplies
TV
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Services
TV
Bond premium
Auto upkeep
Subscription
Distillate
,City lighting
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',amps
Radiators
Installing heating system
Blue prints
TV TV
Allowance
Rental and
Transcript
TV
Services
re Annual Report
Rent of typewriters
tolls
of testimony
TV
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Services
Telegrams
Total
Department.
New Motorcycle
Cartridges
Majestic heaters
Batteries
Gas, City Pound
Rental and tolls
Gasoline
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Studebaker Car
Clock rental
Total
Fire Department.
Repairs
Printing
Recharging batteries
Gas
Toll service
Repairing water heater
Supplies
Gasoline
Revolving fund
Clock service
Total
116.50
12.00
53.60
53.32
3.45
6.75
1.00
250.00
.75
84.28
.63
6.37
600.00
122.25
2.50
25.00
7.50
30.19
2255.84
2314.42
36.79
284,88
1826.00
.87
6.00
• 50.00
14.86
180.15
126.60
20.00
55.00
6.00
3.50
44.00
5.18
8606.18
$ 277.50
178.16
8.58
8.15
1.79
11.96
18.75
18.75
18.75
18.75
885.00
1.25
$ 1447.39
2.25
9.00
2.00
17.08
1.15
3.00
1.20
15.00
6.65
1.75
59.28
Labor
Alameda Welding Works
Austin-Western Road Machinery Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
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Durant Motor Co.
East Bay Water. Co.
Haynes, M.
Heafey, Moore & McNair
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p• op Lumber Co.
Loupe, Jas. R.
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Municipal Electric Light Plant
Naval Base Press
Oakland Bldg. Material Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell. Bros. Inc.
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Rhodea -Jamieson & Co.
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Standard Oil Company
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United Petroleum Products
Street DeptIrtment.
Radiator Repairs
Express
Sewer pipe
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Supplies
Water
Services
Supplies
TV
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Labor and parts
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Ford Truck
Parts
TV
Labor and parts
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Repairs
Printing
Materials
Services for Sept.
Supplies
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TV
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TV
TV
TV
Total
Health Department..
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Hospital laundry 5.45
It " IT TV r 9 7.09
Alameda Times Star Printing 26.80
9 VT " " 12.22
Algeri, Mrs. Services 3.00
Bollinger, L. F. " 7.00
Carpenter, Dr. T. Transportation 35.00
Crocker Co., Inc.- H. S. Supplies .30
9 " IT IT 0 TV 1.55
Hickok, C. E. ' Money advanced for guinea pigs 12.00
Maher, Helen Transportatioh to Convention 65.50
Naval Base Press Printing 9.00
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Services for Oct. 4.60
Patrick & Co. Supplies 5.10
Shafer, Dr. E. P. Emergency calls 27.50
Show; William . Services 5.00
Warhurst, Dorothy TV 5.71
2165.00
3.50
.37
59.68
84.38
2.64
4.66
23.70
549.38
280.96
380.46
4.75
2.70
16.15
3.07
75.55
21.33
3.18
890.52
4.94
1.28
4.00
10.62
10.43
8.25
117.00
2.82
18.67
295.48
299.24
426.74
107.79
219.89
137.38
236.40
134.48
10.50
11.25
14.25
14.25
9.00
15.75
37.15
$ 6719.54
Total $ 232.82
Recreation Department.
Bofinger, Srah H. Services 49.00
Christian, Emilie A. 9 36.00
Crocker Co., Inc.. H. 8. Supplies 1.63
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Gay, A. T. Repairs 22.50
Heritage, John & Con Wall papering 17.50
Loop Lumber Co. Lumber 29.14
Maxwell Hardware Co. Supplies 19.10
Mazzini, L. 11 52.25
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Municipal Electric Light Plant Repairs 27.46
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Rental and tolls 3.30
Parks and Recreation Subscription Security Drug Company First Aid supplies 7.32
Standard Oil Co. Oil 6.53
Standard Rubber Co. Supplies 12.50
Wilson, Edna M. Services 39.00
Total $ 394.09
Crocker, H. S. Co.
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Hickok, C. E.
Alameda City Social Service
Hoffman, A.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Sassenberg, Mrs. T.
Spaulding, Daniel
Store Department.
Supplies
T1,
Money advanced for stamps
Total
Social Service Department.
Board
Alameda Co. Tubercuolsis Assn.
9
Money advanced
Rent
Service
Rent
TV
Total
Health Center Department.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Flatow & Son, P.
Hughes, Dr. G. E.
Public Health Center, Alameda Co.
Schultz, H. D.
Typewriter Guy
Maintenance,children
Supplies
Dental Lab. Work
X-rays
Glasses
Inspection of typewriters
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Addressograph Sales Co.
Jaxter, J. H. & Co.
Board of :ublic Utilities
City of Alameda (Store Department)
Crane Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay Water Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Gardner Electric Mfg. Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Hanjes-Bormann Co.
Kellogg Express Go.
Key System Transit Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Pacific States Electric Co.
Oakland Bleu Print Co.
Osborne, A. E.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paraffine Companies, The
RG686, T. W.
Reno Co., L. G.
Roeblings Sons Go., John A.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
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Wood Lumber Co., E. K.
Supplies
Poles
Incidentals
Supplies
Rent
Supplies
Oil and lead
Repairs
Supplies
TV
TV
Drayage
Work on Subway track
Electric current supplies
Supplies
Blue print, Fernside Tract
Supplies
Phones
Paint
Inspection and Ribbons
Repair parts
Supplies
TV
Gasoline
Supplies
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2nd payment contract
Supplies
Meters
Cross Arms
Total
Initiative Relief Fund.
Alameda City Social Service Board Money advanced for labor
Pension Fund.
Pensions
Industrial Railroad. Fund.
Southern Pacific Co. Repairs to track
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Alameda Sanatarium Useof Operating Room
Ansell & Jelte X-rays
Total
7.15
9.31
50.00
66.46
15.00
22.50
2.63
10.00
22.50
72.63
48.40
72.00
2.40
27.89
22.50
56.15
38.30
1.50
269.14
18.33
1785.00
106.35
3.50
.89
15.88
60.00
149.26
19.15
145.53
113.00
317.49
147.56
45.00
28.05
7518.12
1487.64
4.44
1.40
37.66
98.88
4.00
3.82
10.54
319.99
54.00
34.03
.36
8.13
586.20
29.20
337.60
147.00
13638.00
64.00
860.83
25.16
5.00
15.00
20.00
Mr. Probst moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Latham and on
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, November 17th, 1925 at 8 o'clock P. M.
Respectfully submitted,