1926-06-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0]?ALAMiDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15TH, 1926.
The meeting convened at 8 P. M. with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble, Traver and President
Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the meeting of June 1st 1926, were approved as read.
14/ Councilman Latham suggested that the matter of the further hearing of the
Golden Gate Ferry Company, be resumed at this time. There being no objection,
such was the order.
24, The Council was then addressed by Messrs. Weinmann, Sales, Tibbitts, Dr.
Pierce and Devlin, who requested the Council's endorsement. After discussion,
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1046.
Endorsing Application of Golden Gate Ferry Company."
Mr. Otis seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following papers were ordered filed:
3.V Continuation Certificates on bonds of Edward J. Simon and James W. Price,
M. E. L. P.
Affidavit of Posting Notice of Improvement, under Resolution of Intention,
No. 80, New Series, re change of grade of Webster Street.
Contract and bond, Rhodes-Jamieson Co., re furnishing crushed rock.
6./ Contract and bond, Powell Bros., Inc., re furnishing screenings.
7.4 Contract, Clopton Wrecking Company, re wrecking firehoJse, East End.
a./ Copy, Order of Dismissal, Railroad Commission, re application Alameda
Belt Line for construction of tracks, etc.
The following communications were received:
From Walter H. Cramer, requesting reappointment as Auditor under same
terms as before. Mr. Latham moved that Mr. Cramer be continued on in the service
of the City, seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call carried unanimously.
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From Peat, Marwisk, Mitchell & Co., offering services as accountants.
The communication was ordered filed.
11.V Two communications from the North Side Protective Club, protesting the
laying of railroad tracks or the operating of trains on Grand or Hibbard Streets,
at any point south of the southerly line of Eagle Avenue. Mrs. F. J. Malley
and others addressed the council pertaining to the communications. The communi-
cations were ordered filed.
12.V/ From the Alameda Womans Improvement Club, protesting the proposed chang-
ing of car stops of the Key System Transit Company. Mr. Neiss moved that they
be advised that the council had already opposed any change being made in the
present service. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
13.11 From the Southern Pacific Company, requesting permission to improve
at its own expense, with an oil macadam pavement, both sides of that portion
of Main Street at present unimproved, extending from the northerly line of Pacific
Avenue to the northerly line of Maple Street. Mr. Traver moved that permission
be granted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
144/ From Mrs. Catherine Viers, requesting permission to move a two room ark
now situated on Harrison Avenue, to the rear of the lot on the south side of
Buena Vista Avenue, between Oak and Park Street. Mr. Noble moved that the appli-
cation be denied, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
15.1 From the Alameda Non-Partisan Club, containing Resolution, re transpor-
tation problems. Ordered filed.
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From the Alameda Womans Improvement Club, endorsing the Golden Gate Ferry
Company's application. Ordered filed.
17d Legal opinion of City Attorney Locke, relative to status of the property
of Mr. A. L. King, adjoining gas station of Associated Oil Company, at Central
Avenue and Sherman Street. Ordered filed.
18.V From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification
of the property situated on the north line of Central Avenue, distant 350 feet west
of Oak Street, thence westerly forty feet, from a Residence District, Class II,
to a Business District, Class III, in order that a building to contain professional
offices may be constructed thereon. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission be adopted, providing that a set-back line of at least
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twenty feet from the property line be established. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Traver and the same carried unanimously.
',Prom the Scandinavian-American Club of Alameda, endorsing the Golden
Gate Ferry Company's application. Ordered filed.
From Powell Bros. Inc., in which they advise they contemplate building
on property now owned by them at the foot of Oak Street, which will do away
with the present unprotected portion of the sea-wall at the south end of Park
Street. The communication was ordered filed.
Applications for permit to sell sfot drinks were received from A. Paras,
1319 Park Street, and. Jessie Chiapetto, 900 Lincoln Avenue. Inasmuch as both
of these applications had received the recommendation of the Chief of Police,
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1047.
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.
In the matter of the hearing in the abatement proceedings against 2331
Lincoln Avenue, after discussion, Er. Latham moved that the matter be postponed
until the next regular meeting of the council, to be held July 6th, for trial.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried. Hon. L. R. Weinmann,
representing Mr. McCann, the owner, requested to be advised upon the return of
City Attorney Locke, from his annual vacation, if the proceedings would
be held under the present ordinance, or under State law.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1048.
Ordering the Change and Modification of the
Grade of a Portion of Webster Street."
Mr. Traver seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following Ordinances were introduced and laid over under
of the Charter:-
Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing Annual Vacations for City
Officials and Employees."
Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot, North Side of Central Ave. 350 Ft.
West of Oak Street.)
call it was
a provision
26.V An application was received from the American Dredging Company, requesting
permission to deposit approximately 350,000 to 400,000 cubic yards of dredged
material on the University of California Tract, as shown by Map attached to the
application. Mr. Traver moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager
with the request that he ascertain if the dredged material cannot be placed upon
the Naval Base site, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
Mr. Neiss moved that Fire Chief Steinmetz be allowed a sum of 4350.00, for
the purpose of attending the Fire Chiefs' Convention to be held at Fresno and
New Orleans. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and after discussion, carried
by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble and Traver, (4).
Noes: Council-president Otis, (1). Absent: None.
Claims against the General Departments, amounting to $2568.15; Police De-
partment, 736.87; Fire Department, $4980.93; Street Department, $7358.24; Health
Department, $259.55; Recreation Department, 002429.11; Golf Course Fund,
08352.27; Store Department, $54.07; Electric Light Fund, 013,089.49 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:
27.‘/
.Labor
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Adams, C. C.
Alameda Furniture Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
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General Departments.
31.50
Community Advertising 65.00
Insurance premium 26.80
Carpet 190.40
Towel service 7.00
Advertising and cards 37.08
80.02
Copies of ordinance 7.90
Printing 11.10
Brief 56.45
Printing 26.10
" 14.00
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Bradley, H. M.
Calif. State Auto. Assn,
Clark, Herbert D.
Crocker, H. S. Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Edwards, W. B.
Franke, Mr.
Hoover's
Horn Products Co.
Johnson Co., S. T.
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Lee, Samuel
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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O'Brien Sign Co., W. B.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Schaffer, Wm,
Schaefer, Victor L.
Smith, Charles
Tyyewriter Guy
Van Pelt, J. W.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Walthall, S. F.
Western Construction News
Zellerbach Paper Co.
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Times-Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alzina, Hap
Collins & Kearns
Kellogg Express
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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TV TV TV
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co.
Pacific Telephone Co.
Perkins, Dudley
Piatt Photo Supply Co.
Standard Oil
Typewriter Guy
Vosburgh Hdw. Company
Western Union
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Alameda Steam Laundry Ass'n.
Alameda Furniture Co.
Boyle Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Central National Bank of Oakland
East Bay Water Company
Furey, Harry D.
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Fred Guy & Young Co.
Kracke & Brunje
Municipal Electric Light
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Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Company
Superior Tile & Products Co.
Werner, Carl
Western Union Telegraph Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Calif. Mill & Cabinet Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
East Bay Water Co.
Hamilton, Burnett
Heafey-Moore Company
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Hutchinson Company
General Departments, (con.)
Gas and repairs
Vol. 25, Cal. Jurisprudence
Premium insurance on fire house
1 Redflex Signal
Premium insurance on firehouse
Book Case
Water city hall & fountains
Premium insurance on firehouse
Services as Rat Trapper
Premium
T. N. T. Cleaner
Distillate
Oil
Distillate
Repairing bench
Repairs
City lighting month ending May 31,'26.
Spotlight
Lamp
Sign
Gas, City Hall
Rental and tolls
1 Stamp pad ink
Services
Barium Carbonate
Installing plumbing in city jail
Typewriter inspections
Painting laboratory
Bucket
Premium insurance on firehouse
Subscription
Bags
Total
Police Department.
Printing
Repairing auto tubes, etc.
Repairing motorcycles
Tires, tubes, repairing
Package to L. E. Sperry
Mogul Lamp
Repairing Autos
Labor & Bay Farm Island Cable
Gas
Telephone
Labor & filling battery
Photo supplies
Gasoline
Inspecting Typewriters
Twine & Brushes
Telegram
Total
Fire Department.
Linen service for May
Library table, chairs, etc.
Water Pails
Final payment on contract, a/o Dinnie Con.Co.
Water
Change leader pipe
Repair pipe in bathroom
" Sewer Sta. #5
Inspecting typewriter
Bicar. Soda
Labor and cost Bay Farm Island Cable
Labor and material, conduits
Heater, fire alarm cable, etc.
Battery recharges
Gas
Phone tolls & service
Gasoline
Extra charge for tile in Bathroom Sta. #5
Architectural services Sta. #5
Clock rental for June, 1926
Total
Street Department.
Gas and tube repairs
Lumber
Sewer pipe
Water used during May
Money adv. a/c Durant part
Road Oil Delivered
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Order 3739 a/c intersec.
and Park St.
at Bay Is. Ave.
41)
1.?
18.01
12.00
26.80
17.00
13.40
26.46
23.51
26.80
20.00
13.40
12.00
69.32
5.78
40.95
4.50
2.60
2127.89
74.31
1.10
6.00
5.42
13.14
1.00
25.00
3.55
277.00
9.75
94.00
1.15
40.20
2.00
.76
3568.15
42.20
44.78
14.76
94.01
.35
3.90
4.20
498.57
.86
11.69
.75
2.95
20.00
4.50
1.85
1.50
736.87
50.00
96.00
2.69
2192.75
22.02
2.00
8.75
6.00
2.25
12.25
468.57
1086.83
545.11
34.08
27.56
.85
16.00
43.50
341.97
1.75
4980.93
2347.50
27.29
23.60
51.45
14.23
.80
669.87
895.12
338.16
319.20
Lena, N.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Company
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Richfield Oil Company
Siegler, Louis
Standard Oil Company
Typewriter Guy
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
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Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
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Alameda Times Star
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Algeri, Mrs.
Braun-Knecht-Heimann-Co,
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Bollinger, L. F.
Buben, Zdenka
Camel, E. Geo., M.D.
Crocker Co., H. S., Inc.
Cutter Laboratory, The
Ellis, James A., M. D.
Encinal Coal & Ice Company
Hickman, George W.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Maher, Helen
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tele. & Tele. Co.
Sanders, R. a., M. D.
Strom Electrical Company
Typewriter Guy
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Warhurst, Dorothy
Alameda Vulc. Works
Cain, M.
Campe, J. H.
Cleaves, Vera H
East Bay Water Co,
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Gardener, U. S.
Heafey Moore Co.
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Lena, N.
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Order 3737 for replacing wall at
Hawthorne St.
Repairs to Ford Truck
Services during May
Materials
Medium Oil
Repairs & sharpening tools
Gasoline
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Services Mar., Apr. and May
Supplies
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Total - ---
Health Department.
Laundry
Job #5719
Milk Scoring Contest
Services
Express chgs. & insurance. Still.
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Dressing Jars
Services
Money adv. for gasoline
Emergency calls
Binder strips
Vacine
Emergency call
Ice
Soap
Alfalfa, Barley & Hay
Money adv. for Mrs. Tritzmaker
Chev. General overhauling
May telephone bill
Emergency calls
Battery and repair phones
Inspecting typewriters
Galv. Iron
Services in Laboratory
Total -
Recreation Department.
Pac. Gas & Elec. Co.
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Piatt Photo Co.
Standard Fence Co.
Stumpf, M.
Typewriter Guy
Valiance Nursery Co.
Vosburgh HardwareCo.
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Tas., tube and repairing
Horse shoeing
Hay and Straw
Services sub. play director
Water
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Creosote and gasoline
Grading, etc. Basket ball court at
McKinley Park
Resurfaceing courts at Lincoln Park
Basket Ball Court at Washington Park
Rent of watering cart
Curbing Buena Vista & Walnut St.
Bibbs
Black Paint
Gears, lights and paint
Gas, Washington and Lincoln Pks.
Telephone
Films and prints
Fence
Repairs to gloves & balls
Typewriter inspection
Seed
Scythes & Faucets
Bushings
Brushes and tape
Services as gardener vacation wk.
Total -
Golf Course Fund.
Labor
Bay Farm Island, Inc. Rent of 122.88 acres of land.
East Bay Water Co. Pipe fittings
Hamilton, Burnett Money adv. for Oil
Heavey-Moore Co. Use of team on golf course
Mercantile Trust Co., a/c Stephen Smith Co., Amount due sprinkler
Standard Oil Co. Gasoline
Vosburgh Hardware Co. Bolts
Total
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600.00
62.03
3.18
193.21
214.95
318 18
239.45
466.24
452.58
35.50
14.40
24.80
32.80
2.25
7.85
3.60
3 7358.24
4.76
5.98
8.00
5.38
5.75
78.25
1.36
5.60
1.00
1.10
15.00
2.12
2.00
2.50
5.65
15.70
9.80
5.00
18.96
5.20
40.00
6.60
4.50
.50
8.84
259.55
13.96
4.00
15.50
27.00
39.16
4.48
3.75
552.50
480.05
160.00
27.50
368.00
2.00
18.75
148.04
5.23
2.30
5.64
435.00
5.90
2.25
9.50
28.70
1.10
3.80
65.00
0 2429.11
475.63
3332.89
6.72
5.13
15.00
4500.00
16.00
.90
(!,L
83.52.27
H. S. Crocker Co.
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Hickok, C. E., City Manager
Alameda Times-Star
American Smelting & Refining Co.
Baston Tire & Supply Co.
Board of Public Utilities
Thomas Day Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
KTP-F Electric Co.
Newcomb, Charles A.
O'Brien, W. B.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Ritchie, L. E.
Siegler, Louis
Standard Oil Co.
Thompson-Chevrolet Co.
Typewriter Service Co-.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co.
Store Department.
Inv. 42048
Thumbtacks
Envelopes
Money adv. for stamps
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Printing
Copper Wire
Auto supplies
Incidentals for May
Fixtures
Water
Supplies
Electric Energy
Expressage
Switch
Stationery
Lettering auto
Electric Current
Material
Premiums on bond
Door frame
Gasoline
Auto Supplies
May inspection and ribbons
Hard are
Supplies
Total
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9
.45
1.37
2.25
50.00
54.07
40.65
677.77
38.50
25.26
216.00
2.11
91.77
11366.52
1.20
87.12
.25
6.00
350.90
16.61
5.00
4.75
15.20
4.00
4.00
5.30
130.58
13089.49
Mr. Neiss moved that the claims as listed. be paid, seconded by Mr. Noble aid on roll
call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, July 6th, 1926, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
Cit e k.