1926-01-11 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY' 11, 1926.
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: None.
The Clerk offered for filing a copy of the official call, together with affidavit
of delivery to the addresses of the councilmen.
2.v President Otis stated the reason for the call for the meeting was that representa-
tives of the Crowley Launch Company had made an offer for the transportation of
passengers across the Estuary to the Key System Transit Company, in conjunction with
the street car service,for $100.00 per day, but that the Key System Transit Company
had refused to entertain the offer. The Crowley Launch Company now offers to operate
boats across the Estuary for a small charge per passenger on their own responsibility.
Mr. Peter Hollings addressed the council, and stated that the offer of the Crowley
Launch Co. was to transport passengers at the rate of six tickets for 25 cts. He
further stated that he, in company with west end merchants, attended a meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors, but were advised by that body that they were awaiting
instructions from Major John W. N. Schulz of the United States Engineer's office, as
to the repair of the bridge or construction of a new bridge, which afterwards may
be utilized at Park Street or High Street. He also offered the suggestion that
temporary arrangements might be made with the Southern Pacific Company for the
atranspoetation of automobiles to San Francisco via Alameda Pier.
3. Mr. Frank Neville addressed the council and stated that merchants in the West
End were losing money at the present time and dmMediate action must be taken regarding
the repair of the bridge. He also stated that. he was advised that unless the horseshoe
train operating on Lincoln Avenue was patronized more than et present, this service
would be discontinued by the Railroad Company. Another suggestion advanced by Mr.
Neville was, that the No.1 car should be an express car to Oakland and not stop to
take on passengers at crossings in its journey through Oakland.
4. Mr. Lochiel M. King addressed the council and advised them as to the several
alternatives that were submitted to the County Board of Supervisors by the County
Surveyor for the repair or replacement of the bridge. He also advised the Council
that it would be impossible for the County Surveyor to make a suggestion as to the
adoption of any scheme proposide until word was received :from the United States War
Department as to tis desires. A meeting between the County Board of Supervisors,
the War Department and officials of the City of Alameda and Oakland and various
civic bodies is to be immediately called for the purpose of discussing thisematter.
Hon. L. R. Weinmann stated that the expense of passengers by boat should be
a matter to be shouldered by the Key System Transit Company.
6.,e City Attorney Locke suggested that the Key System Transit Company be represent-
ed at the meeting.
Mr. R. C.' Strehlow called attention to the necessity of some action being taken
)orior to the opening of the beaches.
8.y After further discussion, Mr. Latham statednthat tie City of Alameda should be
represented at this meeting and moved that a Committee of three consisting of Mayor
Frank Otis, Councilman E. R. Neiss and dity Manager Hickok be appointed, with power
to act in all matters without the expenditure of money. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Noble and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham,
Neiss, Noble and President Otis, (4). Noes: None. Absent: None.
9./ City Manager Hickok called attention of the council to the fact that it was
necessary,in view of legal technicalities , for the City of Alameda to be represented
by counsel in the case of Hickok vs. Daly. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that
an Attorney be employed by the city at a 'sum not to exceed $100.00, for the case.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried by the following vote:-
Ayes: CouncilMen Latham, Neis and President Otis, (3). Noes: Councilman Noble, (1).
Absent.: None..
There being no further business to transact, the council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, January 19th, 1926, at 8 o'clock P. M.
Respectfully submitted,