1926-09-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AT,AMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 21, 1926.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council- president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble, Traver and
President Otis, (5) were noted present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, September 7th, 1926, were
approved as read.
The following papers were filed:
1. Oath of office of H. F. Copenhaver as special police officer, Municipal
Golf Course.
2. Report of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of August,,
%f 1926.
3. Report of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, as of September 8,
1926.
4. The official budget for the year 1926 -27.
5. President Otis stated that he wished to be recorded as objecting to
some of the items appearing in the budget, particularly those to which he
had objected to in the past, further stating that his objections, however, would
not be material to the tax rate as fixed.
6./ Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1063.
Determining the Rate and Levying the Tax 1926 -27."
Mr. Traver seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Traver introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1064.
Fixing Salaries of the Following Officers and
Employees of the City of Alameda, to wit: Custodian
of City Hall, Lieutenant of Police, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, Assistant City Engineer,
Janitor of the Health Center and Clerk in the Health
Department."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1065.
Regulating the Salary of the Golf Architect."
Mr. Traver seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following communications were received:
From the City Planning Commission, containing various resolutions: -
/1. Protesting General Use of Tube for Traffic:.. The Resolution was ordered
filed.
/2 Protesting Use of Regular Passenger Boats to Alameda Pier for Trans-
portation of Automobiles. Mr. Traver moved that the Resolution be
referred to the City Attorney, to communicate with the Southern Pacific
Company, stating the council protested the use of regular passenger
boats transportating automobiles and that the City Attorney use every
endeavor to have this matter corrected. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Latham and carried unanimously.
Relative to Establishing a Primary School South of Encinal Avenue in
the City of Alameda. Mr. Traver moved that the Resolution be referred to
a Meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Latham. Mr. Neiss
moved to amend, that theesolution be placed on file. The amendment was
seconded by Mr. Noble and the amendment carried by the unanimous vote
of the council.
4. To Regulate Rate of Speed on Auto Ferry Roadway. City Attorney Locke
stated that this was a matter of state regulation and upon this recommenda-
tion Mr. Traver moved that the Resolution be filed, seconded by Mr.
% atham and carried.
5.VRelative to Future Street Construction and Improvements. This resolution
was ordered filed.
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From the Southern Pacific Company relative to the opening of the upper
entrances to the Alameda boats in the Ferry Building. The communication was
ordered filed.
From the League of California Municipalities, relative to gasoline tax.
Ordered filed.
From Messrs. F. Sobrero and A. Ghiglione, relative to flooding by
drainage water upon their property extending from the north line of Buena
Vista Avenue at Fifth Street to the Segregation line. Mr. Traver moved that the
communication be referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report at the
next meeting of the council, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, re count of money. Ordered
filed.
From City Attorney Locke, re various matters. Ordered filed.
15. From the Alameda Improvement Club, protesting city acquiring property for
school purposes on the south side. Ordered filed.
16.V From City Manager Hickok, relative to soft drink license of A. H. Albert -
sen, 1546 Park Street. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that further action
by the council be laid over until the case at present pending in the Federal
Court is disposed of, seconded by Mr. Traver and carried unanimously.
17.)/` From Mayor John L. Davie, requesting Alameda's participation in an East
Bay observance of Armistice Day. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be re-
ferred to Councilman Noble, who is a member of the Veteran's Association in
Alameda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
18. V From A. Vogel, requesting permission to move a house to 2225 Pacific Avenue
from 2259 Alameda Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, Mr.
Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Traver and carried.
From City Manager Hickok, relative to application of Harbor Tug and
Barge Company, for a war department permit to construct 8 mooring dolphins along
a line seventy feet northerly of the north line of the South Channel near the
west end of Brooklyn Basin, Oakland Harbor. After discussion, Mr. Noble moved
that the communication be referred to the City Attorney with full power to act,
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
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20.V From the Key System Transit Company, relative to -the re- routing of the
No. 9 car line. Ordered filed.
21. V From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to water on the property
of A. Ghighlione during winter. Mr. Noble moved that the matter be referred to
the City Engineer, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
22.E From the Alameda Improvement Club, suggesting the placing of an amend-
ment to the charter on the ballot :3 at the next municipal election. Mr. Latham
moved that the communication be filed, seconded by Mt. Neiss and carried.
23.v''` From Giovanni Stefani, requesting permission to move two houses at
1522 and 1524 4th Street, to Second Street, between Pacific Avenue and Cypress
Street. Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager with
power to act, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
24./ From Mrs. Rose Haslett, offering property at 1315 Clinton Avenue, at
a price of $20,000 for school purposes. The communication was ordered filed.
25.✓f From the Loop Lumber Company, requesting that steps be taken to pave
Blanding Avenue, from Park Street to a point approximately 267 feet east of
Broadway, also recommending that the sidewalk area be out from twelve feet to
six feet. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to commencing the necessary proceedings in conjunction with the City
Engineer, and that the width of the sidewalk be reduced. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
26. An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from Nick
Trusas. Upon the recommendation of Chief of Police, Wm. H,.Wahmuth, Mr. Latham
introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1066.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks."
The motion to adopt the Resolution was seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
The following Ordinances came up for passage; and were read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Northwest corner of Central Avenue and Ninth Street.)
(Automobile Service Station)"
Mr. Neiss moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Traver and
on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
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"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southeast Corner of Pacific Avenue and Main Street)
(Gasoline and Oil Service Station)"
Mr. Noble moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Traver and
on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No. �..
New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Construction and
Maintenance of Establishments for Dry Cleaning."
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
on roll call it Was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Construction and
Maintenance of Establishments for the Purpose of
Conducting Musical, ,Dramatic or Theatrical Shows
in the City of Alameda, and Prescribing the License
Tax Therefor."
Traver and
UIr. Latham moved that this ordinance be withdrawn, seconded by Mr. Traver
carried unanimously.
"Ordinance No. 'ZIr
New Series.
Repealing Ordinance No. 254, N.S., entitled an
Ordinance "Prescribing the License Tax for Dramatic
or Musical Shows ", and Purporting to Authorize
Dramatic or Musical Shows to be Conducted in a Tent
Provided such Tent shall have a Flooring of Wood
or Canvas."
and
was then introduced and read by the Clerk. Mr. Traver moved that the ordinance as
read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call it was adopted and passed
unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Parking of Vehicles. on
the High School Block and on the face of the four
blocks fronting thereon."
came up for passage. Mayor Otis protested the passage of the Ordinance as at present
framed. Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance be amended by striking out Oak Street,
Walnut Street and Alameda Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Traver and. carried.
Mr. Latham then moved that the Ordinance lay over one meeting, seconded by Mr. Traver
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved that the City Clerk notify property owners in the Woodstock
Tract that pursuant to agreement with the council, that said owners proceed with street
improvements as agreed, under private contract, on October 1, 1926. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously..
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $3009.71; Police Depart -
ment $238.38; Fire Department, $313.20• Street Department, $2049.13; Health Depart-
ment, $106.27; Recreation Department, $238.23; Golf Course, $2185.87; Store Depart -
ment $19.11; Council Relief Fund, $78.02; Health Center Fund, $148.74; and Electric
Light Fund $10.774.85, having been approved and audited by the proper officials were
listed by the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Times Star
Brandt, L.
Cranston, A. R.
Croll, F. J.
Didelity & Deposit Co.
Hickok, C. E.
League of Cal. Municipalities
Manufacturer &s Appraisal Co.
McCulley, L. A.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
If If
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Patric$ & Co.,
Pearson, A. J.
Ray, Frank
Schaffer, William
Sengenberger, Lizette
Smith, Charles
Southern Pacific Co.
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
General Departments.
Repairing door check
Printing
Services Rat - trapper
Repairs, plumbing
Expenses to Convention
Premium on surety bond
Incidental expenses
Dues
Book
Refund on taxes
City lighting
Repairs to Vacuum cleaner
Labor and material
Gas
Stamps
Moving station
Services
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If
Repairs to plumbing
Lease
Rent of typewriter
Supplies
Total
27.00
4.00
3.75
67.00
2.00
24.14
12.50
3.99
50.00
5.00
5.45
2553.41
15.25
8.10
5.51
32.26
23.75
45.00
25.00
27.50
58.10
5.00
5.00
1.00
3009 .71
Alzina, Hap
TV TV
Collins & Kearns
TV
Gay, A. T.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV TV TV TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Company
Western Union Tel. Co.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Municipal Electric Light Plant
If TV TV TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Standard Oil Company
TV TV TT
Western Union Tel. Co.
Womack, J.D.
Labor
Alameda Welding Works
Clark & Sons, N.
East Bay Water Co.
TV TV ff TV
Gay, A. T.
Loupe, Jas, R.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Siegler, Louis
Standard Oil Company
Triangle Parts Co.
Alameda Printing Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
TI TV TV TV
Bischoff's Surgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Collins, Mrs. Florence
Crocker Co., H. S.
Cutter Laboratory
Flatow & Sons
Hickman, Geo. W.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Snow, William
Waite, Mrs.
Warhurst, Dorothy
Lubben, J. G.
Cant, Olive H.
Collins & Kearns
Gardner, U.S.
Hamilton, Helen
Heafey, Moore Co.
Loupe, Jas. R.
Mazzini, L.
O'Brien Sign Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric
Skelly, Sam
Messinger, L. H.
Siegler, Louis
Smith, Charles
Winkler, Simon, Jr.
Police Department.
Chain
Pedal spring
Tire and tube
Balloon tire
Points for stop blocks
Oil, greasing and repairs
Labor and attendance
Gas
Rental
Gasoline
Telegrams
Total
Fire Department.
Money advanced for R.R. fare
Recharging batteries
Labor and attendance
Gas
Gasoline
TV
Clock rental
Repairs
Total
Street Department,.
Welding
Sewer pipe
Water
TV
Sharpening saws
Parts and labor
Repairs to truck
Repairs
Gasoline
Whitney chain
Total
Health Department.
Printing
Laundry
If
Supplies
Supplies
Services
Sealing wax
Vaccine
Diphtheria toxin anti-toxin
1 case White King powder
Money advanced
Services
If
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Total
Recreation Department.
Feed
Services
Tire and tube
Turpentine
Services
Rent of water truck
Repairs to mower
Valve
Signs
Co. Gas
Lawn rakes
Services
Repairs to fence
Fittings
Services
Labor
East Bay Water Co.
Heafey, Moore Co.
Loupe, Jas. R.
TV IT If
TV TV TV
Missouri Paint & Varnish Co.
Total
Golf Course.
Water
Use of team
Repairs
TV
TV
Paint
3.75
.15
15.03
23.31
17.50
25.22
127.26
. 76
3.90
20.00
1.50
238.38
89.40
2.00
151.25
30.80
8.00
16.00
1.75
14.00
313.20
$ 1916.75
1.50
53.51
4.35
10.60
1.45
4.13
3.84
23.65
25.60
3.75
$ 2049.13
5.00
5.43
5.62
15.76
10.34
12.00
1.18
2.00
12.50
10.40
12.00
5.00
2.63
6.39
106.27
11.70
27.00
14.36
6.15
12.00
30.00
14.50
1.75
12.00
6.37
2.30
18.00
26.00
1.10
55.00
238.23
$
451.25
3.89
5.00
20.27
3.60
15.00
63.70
Standard Oil Company
Tibbitts Pacific Co.
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Vosburgh Hardware Co.
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Crocker Co., H. S.
Ti n n if
East Bay Water Co.
Innes - Cloverdale Co.
Konigshofer's
Larsen, Mamie
Municipal Electric Light Plant
-Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Schaffer, J.
Maxwell, Jennie
Mazzini, E.
Alameda County Tuberculosis Assn.
Flatow & Son
Hittenberger, Emil J.
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Oakland California Towel Co.
Schultz, Herbert D.
Golf Course (Cont'd.)
Gasoline
Footbridge
n
Screw cut
Tools
Store Department.
Supplies
TT
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
American Railway Express Co.
Board of Public Utilities
City of Alameda (Store Department)
Drayage Service Corporation
East Bay Water Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
Fuller & Co., W. P.
General Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Hanjes - Bormann Co.
Harbor Tug & Barge Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Loupe, Jas. R.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
TV n TI TT n
Roeblings Sons Co., John A.
Schneider, Henry
Smith Hardware Co.
Standard Oil Company
Thomspon- Chevrolet Co.
Typewriter Service Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Total
Total
Council Relief Fund.
Water
Milk
Supplies
Rent
Electricity
Gas
Rent
TT
If
Total
Health Center Fund.
Care of children
Vaccine
Arch supports
Repairs
Services
Glasses
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Repairs
Expressage
Incidentals
Supplies
Drayage
Water
Supplies
Oil
Supplies
n
Electric current
Supplies and credit.
Towing barge
Drayage
Supplies
Map, City of Alameda
Current
Gas
Rental sad tolls
1/2 interest in poles
Copper wire
Notary fees
Supplies
Gasoline
Supplies
Inspection
Supplies
Total
34.85
750.00
750.00
1.25
74.76
$ 2185.87
12.74
6.37
19.11
.34
13.62
10.00
16.00
2.47
4.09
12.50
5.00
14.00
78.02
74.40
4.80
16.00
1.50
19.64
32.40
148.74
11.25
8.39
59.70
13.42
2.00
2.87
341.07
6.10
722.70
94.35
8422.56
-92.28
35.00
9.00
5.68
13.30
417.96
2.19
43.66
43.30
306.46
1.00
6.67
87.38
1.36
4.00
1.20
1_724.85
Mr. Neiss 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, October 5th, 1926, at 8 o'clock P. M.
Respectfully submitted,