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1925-12-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15TH, 1925. The meeting convened at 8 P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble, Probst and President Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None. read. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 1st, 1925 were approved as The following papers were ordered filed: Bond of A. Hansen as House Mover. Report of East Bay Municipal Utility District, as of December 4, 1925. 3.V s Title Insurance Company policy covering Washington Park addition. 4.1 Affidavit of publication, Notice to Well Borers, re golf course. 5./ Mr. Probst introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 971. Resolution Authorizing the Auditor and the Treasurer to Pay Salaries of Officials and Employees." Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 601 Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 972. Resolution of Acceptance and Concent to Recordation. (Concordia Street.) Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. Applications for permit to sell soft drinks were received from Andrew Matson, 1212 Lincoln Avenue; Freemon's, 1337-39 Park Street and. Mrs. W. A. Todd, 820 Lincoln Avenue. These applications had all received the approval of the Chief of Police. Thereupon, Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 973. Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks." Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. The following communications were received: 8.V From the Alameda Improvement Club, re repairs to sidewalks throughout the city. Ordered filed. 9.V From the Alameda Improvement Club, re improvement of Central Avenue. Ordered filed. 10.V From the Alameda Improvement Club, re purchase of Vowinckel property for park purposes. Ordered filed. 111 From the Alameda Improvement Club, re status of Alameda Belt Line Rail- way. Ordered filed. 12.V From the City Planning Commission, recommending that a temporary permit he granted to Mrs. Stella M. Pfeiffer, to manufacture a corn relish in a building located at 2060 Santa Clara Avenue. Mr. Probst moved that a temporary permit be granted in accordance with the recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously. 1 . From Abe Ruef, advising that a contract for the improvement of Bay Island Avenue, between Park Street and Park Avenue, would be entered into prior to January 1st, 1926. The Communication was ordered filed. 14.V From Major John W. N. Schulz, advising continuance of hearing re San Francisco Bay Bridges. The communication was referred to the committee recently appointed by the council. 15. From City Attorney Locke, re case of Officer F. O. Emlay. Ordered filed. 16/ From the Board of Education, requesting the council to condemn the block of property bound on the north by Buena Vista Avenue, on the east by Versailles Avenue, south by Lincoln Avenue, and west by Pearl Street, for the purpose of erecting an elementary school. Mr. Latham moved that the City Attorney be in- structed to start condemnation proceedings at once, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously. 17. / 18./ An application for a gratuitous license was received from Lawrence A. Abbott, 1629 46th Avenue, Oakland, for permission to sell various products. Inasmuch as this application had received the endorsement of Chief of Police Wahmuth, Mr. Probst moved that a license be granted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously. The Clerk stated that in response to the notice for bids for boring wells on the golf course, he was in receipt of four bids. Mr. Latham moved that the bids be received and opened, seconded by Mr. Probst and carried. Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bids as follows: From d. M. Ough, accompanied by a certified check in the sum of $500.00. 12 inch Well. 1st. 50 feet ip 7.08 2nd. 50 " 7.58 3rd. 50 " 8.08 4th. 50 " 8.58 5th. 50 " 9.08 6th. 50 " 9.58 7th. 50 " 10.08 350 " 18 inch Well (Surface) 1st. 50 Peet .... 2nd. 50 3rd. 50 ISU 7.55 8.05 8.55 8 Inch Test Hole. Per Foot 4.44 Testing Five days continuous test $655.00 Same quotations for a second well. From J. W. Bankhead, accompanied by a certified check in the sure of $317.00. 12 inch Well. 1st. 50 ft. °4.92 per ft. $246.00 2nd. 50 to 100 ft. 5.42 271.00 3rd. 100 to 150 ft. 5.92 296.00 4th. 150 to 200 ft. 6.52 326.00 5th. 200 to 250 ft. 7.12 356.00 6th. 250 to 300 ft. 7.85 392.50 7th. 300 to 350 ft. 8.62::1 431.00 18 inch Well (Surface) 1st. 50 ft. 2nd. 50 to 100 ft. 3rd. 100 to 150 4.64 5.64 6.64 232.00 282.00 332.00 $ 3,164.50 For 8 Test Hole 1st 50 ft. 2.10 105.00 2nd 50 to 100 ft. 2.40 120.00 3rd 100 to 150 ft. 2.80 140.00 4th 150 to 200 ft. 3.20 160.00 5th 200 to 250 ft. 3.70 185.00 6th 250 to 300 ft. 4.20 210.00 7th 300 to 350 ft. 5.00 250.00 $ 1,170.00 For installing Test Pump t 210.00 If 2nd well is bored a_diseount of 10% will be deducted. From Forbes and Anderson, accompanied by a certified check in the sum of $409.00. We propose to drill a well by the hydraulic method to a depth of 350 feet, casing same with 14" #12 Double Red Steel riveted casing, to the surface. In addition, we propose to install an 18" surface casing #14 gauge Red Hard Steel to a depth of 150 feet, landing in clay and cementing outside to completely shut off any salt water seepage which might be encountered. In drilling this type and size of well we drill a 24" hole to a depth of 150 feet and then reduce to 18" hole for the remainder of the distance. After completing the 18" hole and setting the 12" casing, we fill the space between the hole wall and outside of 12" casing with washed gravel. Casing to be slot perforated whever water bearing strata is encountered. We propose to drill, case and test well for 5 days and erect a permanent derrick, all for the sum of J4090.00. From Edwin E. Dewing, accompanied by a certified check in amount of $317.50. For 12 inch Well. First 50 feet Second 50 feet Third 50 feet Fourth 50 feet Fifth 50 feet Sixth 50 feet Seventh 50 feet For 18 inch Cemented Surface Casing. First 50 feet Second 50 feet 4.50 " Third 50 feet 5.00 " $ 5.50 pbr foot. 6.00 " " 6.50 " 71 7.00 " " 7.50 8.00 ft 8.50 " " $ 4.00 per foot. 11 If additional wells are ordered drilled and completed on the same location, we submit the same prices on a similar schedule. If test hole is bored, we submit bid of $3 per foot for drilling first 100 feet, and 50 cts. additional per foot for each 50 feet thereafter, casing to be extra. For furnishing all necessary labor, equipment and material for making five days continuous test on completed well, 3270.00. Mr.Latham moved that the bids be referred to the Golf Commission, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried. 19.1 A Bill entitled "A Bill For Ordinance No. New Series. Reclassifying Property. (N.E.Corner Linooln Avenue and Oak Street.) carne up for passage and was read by the Clerk. Mr. Probst moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously. 20:i The C1er1 stated that he was in receipt of a petition filed by the Executive Committee of the Alameda Retail Grocers, asking for the passage of an ordinance providing for adequate inspection of food supplies and for limiting the hours during which food stores shall be open for busin•ss. The petition was received and filed. Messrs. Jude, Champion, Perryman and Lawton, who represented the Piggly- Wiggly Stores, addressed the council in support of the petition. After discussion Mr. Latham moved that the Executive Committee for the Alameda Retail Grocers be requested to meet with the council as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday evening, December 29th, 1925 at 8 o'clock. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously. 21J/ Mr. Latham moved that when the council adjourn it does.so to meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 29th, 1925, at 8 o'clock P. M. , seconded , by Mr. Probst and carried unanimously. 22./ Mr. Norris, Secretary of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce addressed the council relative to taking an add in the Tribune Annual, and that an article be prepared for same; this add to cost 1200.00. Mr. Latham moved that the council appropriate the sum of 1200.00 for this purpose, seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried unanimously. Claims against the General Departments amounting to $1241.16; Police Department, 4228.19; .Fire Department, $1251.39; Street Department, $2319.20; Health Department, 405.59; Recreation Department, $94.30; Golf Course, $691.74; Store Department, 195.77; Council Relief fund 1159.80; Health Center ?und, 1385.20; Electric Light Fund 116,061.22; School Construction Fund 1200.00 and Initiative Relief Fund, 160.89, having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: Labor Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Vulcanizing Works Citizens Bank Collins & Kearns Commerical News Fab. Co. Costello, J. Crocker Co., H. S. East Bay Water Co. . Elster Printing Co. Fox, Geo. H. Johnson Co., S. T. If It If Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Polk-Husted Directory Co. Rankin, G. W. Schaeffer, William Seeley, Mrs. Esther Smith, Charles Typewriter Guy If 1 71 Walton, Mrs. Blanche Western UniontTel Co. General Departments. Towel-:Service Gasoline Rent of Safe Deposit Tire Maps Rock Leads Water Envelopes Bond premium If Gasoline . Oil Burner Rental and tolls Directory Services TV Repairs to plumbing Inspection TV It Services Telegram 31.50 7.00 3.80 4.00 14.90 2.00 540.00 .12 10.60 117.75 7.50 7.00 93.73 275.00 15.16 12.50 20.00 25.00 4.00 9.30 4.50 1.50 2.25 2.25 28.00 1.80 Total $ 1241.16 Alameda Vulcanizing Works Alzina, Hap Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. Polk-Husted Directory Co. Smith, F. J. Standard Oil Company Strom Electrical Co. Typewriter Guy Western Union Tel. Co. TV IT If TV American Rubber Mfg. Co. Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Vulcanizing Works Collins & Kearns East Bay Water Co. Encinal Coal & Ice Co. Guy & Young Co.,. Fred Larkin Manufacturing Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Standard Oil Company Steinmetz, W. T. Western Union Tel. Co. Labor Alameda Vulcanizing Works Clark & Sons, N. Collins & Kearns East Bay Water Co. TV TV TV TV Engineering & Contracting Heafey, Moore & McNair Gardner, U. S. Hamilton, Burnett Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Siegler, Louis Standard Oil Company If TV VI Typewriter Guy Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Times Star Alameda Vulcanizing Works Algeri, Mrs. Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co. Crum, Dr. Howard C. Encinal Coal & Ice Co. Ford, N. O. Koerber Fuel & Feed. Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Sanders, R. W. Typewriter Guy Warhurst,ftrothy Alameda Repair & Supply Co. Alameda Vulcanizing Works Cant, Olive Hanley East-Bay Water Co. Lubben, J. G. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Shaw, E. M. Typewriter Guy Police Department. Fire Repairing tires Repairs Rental and tolls Directory Meals . Gasoline Flashlight batteries Inspection Clock rental Telegrams 3.60 56.42 13.40 12.50 101.20 18.75 12.16 6.00 1.50 2.67 Total - -------- $228.19 Department. Fire Hose Linen service Tires and Tubes TV 11 TV Water Screenings Typewriter inspection HYdrant Gate Phone service & Toll Gasoline TV Revolving Fund Clock rental Total - Street Department. Gasoline Pipe Tire and tubes Water If Subscription Road Oil Supplies Money advanced Services Repairs Gasoline If ---- Typewriter inspection Total Health Department. Laundry Milk Report Gasoline 56,TViCes Supplies Emergency calls ICE) Printing Alfalfa Rental Emergency calls Inspection Services Total Recreation Department. Window pane Gasoline Services Water Hay and straw Rental Fees Inspections Total $910.00 • 50.00 109.79 66.15 17.63 5.00 2.25 53.73 .85 15.00 14.36 4.88 1.75 $1251.39 $1997.00 17.86 59.82 78.30 6.83 2.32 4.00 101.49 .75 1.20 3.96 17.95 15.00 10.50 2.25 02319.23 5.16 12.22 1.52 3.25 5.52 7.50 4.85 9.50 4.50 4.60 35.00 4.50 7.47 $ 105.59 $ 1.75 7.98 30.00 33.77 14.50 2.30 2.50 1.50 94.30 Labor Labor Alameda Times Star California Corrugated Culvert Co. Konisghofers Shore Acres Dairy Standard Oil Company If 11 If Alameda Times Star Crocker Co., H. S. 11 Tt If IT It ft 11 G olf Gourse. Advertising Culvert Cambric Use of Plow Gasoline TY If 162.50 302.37 7.56 132.51 1.80 55.00 9.00 10.50 10.50 Total $ 691.74 Store Department. Account Sheets Supplies 33.35 10.23 19.80 32.39 Total $ 95.77 Council Relief Fund. Alameda Times Star Advertisement Alameda Vulcanizing Works Gas and Oil Bruce, Viva E. Money advanced Doyle, J. R. Rent Eason, Bell " Hales, Carrie J. Money advanced Hoffman, A. Rent Mrs. Ada Freeland " Ilrieg, J. J. Supplies Konigshofer's et Maxwell, Jennie Rent Municipal Electric Light Plant Electriity Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Gas Pacific Tell & Tel. Co. Rental and tolls Whittens Shoes repaired Alameda County Tub. Assn. Alameda Sanatorium IT Alameda Times Star Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Vulcanizing Works American Child Health "ssn. Crocker Co., H. S. East Bay Water Co. Elster Printing Co. Gott, A. O. Lincoln Park Pharmacy Oakland California Towel Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Patrick & Co. Schultz, Herbert D. Smith, Chas. Travers Surgical House Total Health Center Fund. Care & Maintenance Operating Room X-rays Envelopes Services Gas and Oil Subscription Desk Water Printing Glasses Choc. Tonic Services Rental and tolls Telephone Bracket Glasses Repairing Sterilizer Supplies Typewriter Guy Inspection Adams, C. C. Baxter, J. H. Board of Public Utilities Borkman & Wegener City of Alameda (Store Department) East Bay Water Co. Fobes Supply Co. General Electric Co. Gilson Electrical Supply Co. Geat Western Power CO. TT IT If IT Kellogg Express Co. Missouri -Paint & Varnish Co. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Total Electric Light ?und. . Premium Cedar poles Incidentals Supplies Water Supplies Electrical Current Rent of transformers Expresage Paint Energy $ .50 4.50 1.00 16.00 5.00 .75 28.50, 6.00 23.05 42.00 5.00 3.12 2.94 12.05 15.39 159.80 74.40 15.00 6.60 65.55 19.51 11.22 2.00 51.16 5.91 13.50 18.00 9.45 15.17 12.05 9.18 9.00 5.50 40.50 1.50 385.20 20.00 174.35 119.78 10.88 8.35 2.66 136.52 703.28 144.45 9875.38 90.00 30.42 136.95 521.10 3924.48 Electric Light Fund (Cont'd.) Rucker Fuller-Desk 0 Desk $52.50 Security Drug Co. Supplies $ 1.45 Smith Hardware Co. m 54.43 Standard Oil Company Gasoline 33.00 Triangle Parts Co. Supplies 3.52 Weinstock-Nichols Co. " 11.37 Western Heavey Hardware & Iron Co. TT 6.35 Total School Construction Fund. Maffei A. Sidewalk Curbing Initiative Relief Fund. Alameda City Social Service Bd. Money advanced for labor $ 16061.22 200.00 60.89 • Mr. Latham moved that the clairns 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 adjourned regular session Tuesdayevening, December 29th, 1926, at 8 o'clock F. M. Respectfully submitted, dIty—Glerk.