1925-12-01 Regular CC Minutes1.7
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1ST, 1925.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock 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 November 17th were approved as read.
The following was ordered filed:
Oath of office of Wm. Hay, special police officer, for the Board of Education.
City Clerk Varcoe was excused, and City Attorney Locke appointed City Clerk
pro tem by unanimous consent of the council.
The following communications were received:
From Building Inspector Maillot re barn in rear of 927 Buena Vista Avenue.
Ordered filed.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of
the property situated on the northeast corner of Oak Street and Lincoln Avenue,
from a Residence Distriot, Class I, to a Garage District, Class V. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Chamber of Comaerce re extending Bay Island Avenue
from Pearl Street to the Bay Farm Island Bridge. Mr. Noble moved that the com-
munication be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr.
Neiss and carried unaniMously.
From the Board of Education, re removal of trees fronting the high school
property. Mr. Latham moved that the Board of Education be allowed to remove the
trees as requested, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried by the following vote:- Ayes:
Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble and Probst, (4). Noes: Council-president Otis, (1).
6.e/ FrOM the Board of Education, re reclassification of certain property
situated on the north side of Eagle Avenue, between Broadway and Pearl Street, to
permit the erection of storeroom, garages and school repair shops. Mr. Probst
moved that the City Clerk be instructed to post notices in accordance with Section
9 of Ordinance No. 227, N, S., and that the Board of Education be requested to
submit plans and specifications of the buildings proposed to be erected. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
7. From H. P. Martine, Secretary of the Golf Commission, requesting the council
to adopt plans and specifications submitted by City Engineer Hamilton for the drilling
of a well on the golf course, and that the city clerk be instructed to advertise for
bids for same. The communication was ordered filed. Thereupon Mr. Latham intro-
duced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 965.
Re Well on Golf Course."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
From City Attorney Lock, re hearing of application, Alameda Belt Line, before
the Inter-state Commerce Commission at Washington, D. U. on December 12, 1925. The
communication was ordered filed. Thereupon Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption
of
"Resolution No. 966.
Resolution in Re Alameda Belt Line."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
From City Attorney Locke, re Contra Costa Hog Company's contract and bond.
The communication was ordered filed. Thereupon Mr. Noble introduced and moved the
adoption of
"Resolution No. 967.
Cancelling Bond of the Globe Indemnity Company."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, re closing of north end of Broadway.
Mr. Probst moved that the communication be referred to the City Planning Commission,
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. Mr. Otis stated that he was opposed
to the closing.
Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 968.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
12. Applications for permits to sell soft drinks were received from the Piggly-
Wiggly Pacific Company, 1532 Webster Street and Mrs. Agnes Engstrom, 1821 Sher-
man Street. Inasmuch as both applications received the recommendation of the
Chief of Police, Wm. H. Wahmuth, Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption
of
"Resolution No. 969.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell
Soft. Drinks."
Mr. Probst seconded the motion to adept the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
13,;11 The Clerk offered for filing duly signed offer of dedication, re Concordia
Street. Mr. Noble moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Resolution of Acceptance, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
14.v/ Mr. Prabst introducedand moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 970.
Re. U. S. Government Modifying Restrictions
San Francisco Bay Bridges."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to.adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
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In the matter of the improvement of Bay Island Avenue, from Park Street
to Park Avenue, it was moved and unanimously carried that the City Manager
communicate with :Ir. Abe Ruef, that unless private contract be entered into
for its improvement by January 1st, 1926, the council w-111 proceed under public
proceedings, at its meeting to be held January 5th, 1926.
The city manager stated that a suitable lot for the construction thereon
of a bungalow fire station in the Gast end of Alameda had been located at
the southwest corner of Fountain and Jackson Streets, and that same could
be procured for *2500.00. Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager be given
power to act in the completion of the purchase, seconded by Mr. Probst and upon
roll call carried unaniMously.
Hon. E. K. Taylor addressed the council favoring certain bridge rights
over the Belt Line Railroad. Upon motion, the matter was referred to the City
Manager.
18.V The condition of the temporary route or detour on Webster Street was
brought to the attention of the council, and Mr. Neiss moved that the City
Manager be instructed to confer with the County Board of Supervisors relative
to its improvement, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
19/ Mr. Neiss moved that permission be given Mr. Johan Johansen to remove
the ark "Byrnhilda" in accordance with his request, seconded by Mr. Latham
and carried unanimously.
20./ A Bill entitled
"A Bill
For Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(N.E.Corner Lincoln Avenue and Oak St.)
was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to *2282.90; Police
Department, 327.87; Fire Department, 0183.76; Street Department, $2320.57;
Health Department 0175.13; Recreation Department, $211486; Golf Course, 01845.65;
Council Relief Fund, S107.60; Health Center Fund, )186.85; Electric Light Fund,
*2725.32; Pension Fund, $944.16;. East Bay Water Co. Payments 'Fund, *2935.91 and
Compensation Insurance Fund, .10, having been approved and adutied by the
proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Alameda Times Star
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Costello, J.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Fischer, S. F.
Flatow (7c Son- P.
Ford, N. O.
Hickok, 0. E.
Mazzini, L.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Otis, Frank
Pacific Coast Shredded Wheat Co.
Pettey, A. T.
Rankin, G. W.
General Departments.
Keys
Advertising ordinances
Advertising
Printing
Copies of Ordinances
Rock
Supplies
TV
Services
Supplies
Printing
Auto upkeep
Supplies
Blue prints
Mayor's Allo ance
Supplies
Transcript
Services
i? 79.00
3.00
19.02
18.34
21.15
3.75
750.00
5.24
1.52
98.25
2.24
6.50
25.00
1.25
1.45
50.00
3.15
87.00
20.00
Seeley, Mrs. Esther
Standard Oil Company
Typewriter Guy
Walton, Mrs. Blanche
West Coast Chemical Co.
Yager Sheet Metal Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
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Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Bass-Heuter Paint Co.
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Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Standard Oil Company
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United potroleum Products Co.
General Departments (Cont'd.)
Services
Gasoline
Keys
Services
Polish
Gutters on City Hall
P. S. Towels
Redwood bags
24.00
12.75
3.50
36.00
13.50
984.00
11.76
1.53
Tota $ 2282.90
Police Department.
Laundry
Traffic White
9
Fuel
Labor and materials
Gasoline
9
Cycle Oil
Total
Fire Departmant.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co. .Coal
Levenson Company Supplies
Municipal Electric Light Plant Repairs and recharges
Oakland Blue Print Co. Map
Roesling, E. L. Metal polish
Standard Oil Company Gasoline
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Total
2.41
40.00
77.50
11.15
118.61
18.75
18.75
40.70
327.87
14.00
81.98
43.69
4.69
3.60
15.00
20.80
183.76
Street Department.
Labor $ 1888.25
Alameda Times Star Printing 15.50
Art Concrete Works Benches 60.00
Clark & Sons, N. Pipe 11.52
Dieterich-Post Co. Tracing Cloth 22.50
East Bay Water Co. Water 2.46
Haynes, M. Sharpening Tools 26.15
Loupe, Jas. R. Labor and parts 4.32
fir it u 9 11 7.50
Municipal Electric Light Plant Repairs 38.89
Oakland Blue Print Co. Maps 11.65
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co. Materials 143.78
Skelly, Sam Tools , 39.25
Standard Oil Company Gasoline 16.50
It 15.00
Vosburgh Hardware Co. Supplies 17.30
Total $ 2320.57
Health Department.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Laundry
Algeri, Mrs. Services
Bischoff's Surgical House Supplies
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co. If
Carpenter, Dr. Tom
Central City Chemical Co.
Flatow & Son, E.
Mulford Co., H. K.
Snow, William Services
Vosburgh Hardware Co. Screens
Warhurst Dorothy Services
Transportation
Supplies
Supplies
Cant, Olive H.
Christian, Emilie A.
DiVecchio, Lucille
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Mazzini, L.
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Morse & Co. C. C.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Shaw, E. M.
Standard Saw Works
Stewart Mantel & Tile 00.
Total
Recreation Departme
Services
11
Lumber
Supplies
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Repairs
Land
File saws
Repair heater
Total
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0 5.09
5.49
3.50
3.20
6.15
35.00
99.96
2.00
.34
5.00
1.70
7.70
$ 175.13
33.00
27.00
6.00
33.52
75.27
4.25
22.00
6.54
22.48
1872.30
7.50
5.00
$ 2114.86
Labor
Copenhaver, H.F.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Planer, Edward T. County Tax
ousa, M.
Standard Oil Company
Tr 7t
Golf Course.
SGTViOGS
Lath
Blue prints
Coll. Taxes
Services
Gasoline
Total
Council Relief Fund.
Alameda City Social Service Bd.
Victor & Naughman
Cardinet Cleaning & Dyeing Co.
Konigshofer's
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Shitten's Shoe Store
Money advanced
Clothing
Cleaning
Supplies
Gas
Shoes
Total
Health Center Fund.
Alameda Sanatorium
Flatow & Son, P.
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Hittenberger, EmIl
Hunt, Grace M.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Public Health,Center of Ala. Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Addressograph Sales Co.
Alameda Scavenger's Assn.
Alameda Times Star
American Smelting & Refining
Baxter, J. H.
Board of public Utilities
Boyd, Ralth F.
Cramer, W. H.
East Bay Water Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
Fowler, R. G.
General Electric Co.
Gill Glass Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Line Material Co.
'Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Pacific Tel.& Tel. Co.
Reese T. W.
Smith Hardware Co.
Standard Oil Company
Triangle Parts Co,
Weinstock-Nichols Co.
Western Heavy Hardware & Iron
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Wood Lumber Co., E. K.
Services
Supplies
Arch supporters
Services
Repairs
X-rays
Wood
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Plates
Garbage removed
Supplies and printing
Co. Supplies
Poles
Incidentals
premium
Services
Rent
Supplies
Oil filters
Supplies
Globes
Drayage
Supplies
Supplies
Phones and
Typewriter
Supplies
Gasoline
Supplies
TV
Co.
144.00
55.00
2.50
7.20
1589.20
23.75
21.00
3.00
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9 1845.65
12.00
11.05
1.50
55.00
1.08
26.97
tolls
inspections
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Final payment on contract
Cross Aims
Pension Fund.
Total
107.60
13.00
21.74
8.52
8.00
30.00
6.49
80.10
19.00
Penalono
East Bay Water Co. Payments Fund.
East Bay Water Co. Services charge
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Bowman Drug Co. Novocain
gP
2.98
4.50
88.80
75.95
46.30
41.13
6.25
562.50
60.00
84.11
73.00
126.40
893.75
100.33
22.05
3.19
44.61
4.00
6.86
34.50
3.48
1.08
2.20
241.35
196.00
2725.32
944.16
2935.91
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Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mx. Probst
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the
regular session Tuesday evening, December 15th, 1925,
Respectfully submitted,
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council adjourned to meet in
at 8 o'clock P. M.
City Clerk pro tem.