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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1st, 1927.
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 January 18th were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 24th, 1927 were
approved as read.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1112.
Transferring $15,00M0 from the Electric
Fund to the General Fund."
Light
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1113.
Transferring $3,743.83 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Traver seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Traver introduced and ',moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1114.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following papers were filed:
Report of A. H. Mowbray on proposed retirement system for municipal
employees.
Certificate of Title, property of Louis M. MacDermott re opening of
street, Bay View Tract, West End.
Grant of Right of Way, Anglo - California Trust Company and Louis
MacDermott, to the City of Alameda, re street openings, Bay View Tract,
West End.
Annual Report of Pacific Tel. & Tel. Company, showing gross receipts
for the year ending December 31, 1926, under franchise granted by Ordinance No.
30, New Series, together with net amount of x$'5085.60 paid the city.
Report of the Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of
December 1926.
The following communications were received:
From the City Planning Commission,
council re classification of property which
moved that the communication be referred to
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
containing recommendations to the
is subsequently subdivided. Mr. Neiss
the City Attorney for report,
From the United States Engineer's office, acknowledging receipt of
Resolution No. 1106, re bridging San Francisco Bay. Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer, fixing rate of interest on public
moneys deposited in banks, for the year ending December 31, 1927, at 2�.
Ordered filed.
12.E From the Alameda Improvement Club, suggesting certain changes in the
charter of the city of Alameda at the next municipal election to be held March 8,
1927. Mr. Noble moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney for
answer and report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss. Mr. H. F. Schlichting,
appeared and explained to the council the desires of the Alameda Improvement
Club, pertaining to the various matters contained in the communication. City
Attorney Locke stated that the time had expired for the presentation of any
proposed charter changes to be considered by the electors at the coming election.
Mr. Noble then, with the consent of his second, withdrew his original motion
and Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney
for answer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Traver and carried.
13.E From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting information as to the
opening of streets in Bay View Tract in the West End. Mr. Schliehting being
present the council explained to him the present status of the street openings
referred to. The communication was ordered filed.
14.E From the Alameda Real Estate Board, relative to the condition in which
various service corporations leave the streets of the city, after having finished their
installations or repairs. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to the
city manager with instructions to regliest the public service corporations to complete
these repairs as rapidly as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Traver and
carried unanimously.
15. From the City Planning Commission, recommending the denial of the
petition for the reclassification of Lot B, Block 4, Alameda Park Homestead,
situated on the west side of Park Avenue, between Encinal and Central Avenues,
from a Residence District, Class II, to a Business District, Class III. Mr.
Lunt, representing the petitioner and others addressed the council for and
•against the proposed change. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the re-
commendation of the City Planning Commission be rejected. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Traver and on roll call carried by the following vote:-
Ara's: Councilmen Neiss, Traver, Noble , (3). Noes: Council-president Otis
and Councilmand Latham, (2). Mr. Neiss then moved that a permit be granted
in accordance with the petition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Traver and carried
by the following vote,:- Ayes: Councilmen Neiss, Traver and Noble, (3). Noes:
Council-president Otis and Councilman Latham, (2).
1 . From the City Planning Commission recommending the denial of the petition
for the reclassification of the northeast corner of Encinal Avenue and Morton
Street from a Residence District, Class I, to a Business District, Class III.
Mrs. Roberts, the petitioner, was present and addressed the council, as did Mr. H.
E. Lindersmith, representing the protestants. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Traver and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham,
/ Niess, Traver and President Otis, (4). Noes: Councilmen Noble, (1).
17WFrom E. F. Heaney, requesting permission to runa dancing academy in
the Tisdale building located on the west side of Park Street, between Central and
Santa Clara Avenues. After discussion between the petitioner, who was present,
Chief of Police, Wm. H. Wahmuth, City Manager Hickok and member of the council,
Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to a meeting of the Committee
of the Whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
18. An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was presented from B. F.
Shore and inasmuch as it did not receive the recommendation or approval of the
Chief of Police, Mr. Noble moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr.
Traver and carried unanimously.
20.
An application for a permit to sell soft drinks signed by H. G. Frost, 1124
Chestnut Street, was presented and inasmuch as it had received the approval and
recommendation of the Chief of Polioe, Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption
of
"Resolution No. 1115.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drink
Mr. Traver seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
In the matter of the delapidated building at 2025 Eagle Avenue, Building
Inspector Rogers in a communication addressed to the council, stated that the
building had been purchased by a Mr. A. Meyer and that the work of repairing
the building was progressing in a satisfactory manner. He also recommended that
further action be dropped. Upon these redommendations, Nr. Latham moved the
adoption of the recommendation of the Building Inspector. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neiss and carried unaniously.
Mr. Latham moved that when the council adjourns, it does so to meet in
adjourned regular session Monday evening, February 7th, 1927, at 7:30 P. M.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Niess and carried.
Claims against the General.Departments, amounting to $1532.81; Police Depart-
ment, 4518.11; Fire Department, 43780.37; Street Department, $1785.67; Health
Department, $103.39; Recration Department, 2110.19; Golf Course, $451.45; Store
Fund, 428.41; Sociation Service Department, $4.00; Health Center, $10.94; Electric
Light Fund, 47054.36; School Construction Fund, $80.00 Pension Fund, $944.16;
Initiative Relief Fund, $139.00; East Bay Water Company Payments Fund, $2929.66
and Compensation Insurance Fund, $124.25 having been approved and audited by the
proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
Alameda Times Star
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American City, The
Brandit, Lot.
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Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Catucci
Central Title Co.
City Market
Costello,U.
Elster Printing Co.
Ford, N. O.
Hickok, C. E.
Johnson Co. , S. T.
McConnell, Rushton
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV TV TV
Otis, Frank
Patrick & Co.,
TV TV TV
General Departments.
Postal cards
Advertising
Subscription
Services
Carfare
Book
Fill
Certificate of Title
Hamburger
Red Rock
Red Rock
Printing
Printing
Auto upl?,:eep
Stove oil
Premium
Lamps
Lights during holidays
Mayor's Allowance
Desk Memo
Repair of stamp
5.75
115.90
4.00
30.00
1.15
12.00
132.50
25.00
.25
400.00
290.00
39.75
40.50
25.00
12.86
8.32
9.70
268.68
50.00
1.62
2.23
Shaw, E. M.
Strom Electrica 1 Co.
Wagner Bros.
Walton, Blanche
General Departments (Cont' d. )
Bond premium
Motor rental
Hauling
Services
Total - - - - --
Police Department.
Alameda Trim Shop
Alzina, Hap
Erickson Co., K. E.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Standard Oil Company
Alameda Times Star
Bullard Co., E. D.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Roatary Oil Burner Co.
Seagrave Corp. The
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Steinmetz, W. T.
Standard Oil Company
Western Auto Supply Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Catucci, J.
Clark & Sons, N.
Columbia Suto Sheet Metal Works
Dietrich -Post Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Standard Oil Company
Alameda Steam Laundry
Algeri, Mrs. C.
American Public Health Assn.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Crocker Co., Inc. H. S.
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Cutter Laboratory
Encinal Coal & Ice Co.
Snow, Bill
Warhurst, Dorothy
Zellerback Paper Co.
Calcutt, W. R.
Cleaves, Vera H.
Franklin, Helen S.
Loop Lumber Co.
Oakland Title Ins. Co.
Labor
Hamilton, Burnett
Standard Oil Company
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Whitten Shoe Store
Curtains for Studebaker
Battery recharge
Oils and lag screws
Coal and kindling
Labor and attendance
Gasoline
11
Total
Fire Department.
Printing
Gas mask canisters
Labor and attendance Fire Alarm
Oil burner and installation
Installment on truck and interest
Delco Relay
Materials and supplies
Gasoline
Auto creeper and wheels
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Fill ::to'Webster St.
Sewer pipe
Street sign frames
Standard Blue print paper
Stakes
Gasoline
Total - - - - - - - - -
Health Department.
Laundry
Services
Subscription
Supplies
Transportation
Supplies
Storage cases
Schick Test
Ice
Services
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Towels
Total
Recreation Department.
Bolts
Services
If
Lumber
Property
Total
Golf Course Fund.
Money advanced
Gasoline
Total
Store Fund.
Supplies
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Total
Council Relief Fund.
Repairs
35.10
3.50
5.00
14.00
1532.81
5.00
1.10
11.15
16.70
163.16
18.75
18.75
518.11
7.90
11.88
332.07
398.00
2986.66
1.61
4.65
30.00
5.85
1.75
3780.37
1672.62
15.00
6.59
37.80
2.16
20.75
30.75
1785.67
8.49
2.00
5.00
5.40
35.00
2.82
3.75
.90
5.4 5
5.00
8.02
21.66
103.39
1.70
3.00
18.00
62.49
2025.00
2110.19
440.80
.90
9.75
451.45
24.68
3.73
28.41
4.00
Champion, Edwin
Flat ow. & Son, P.
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Schultz, Herbert D.
Typewriter Guy
Adams, C. C.
Addressograph Sales Co.
Alameda Furniture Co.
Alameda Times Star
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Alameda Trimn Shop
American Brass & Copper Supply Co.
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Baker - Joslyn Co.
Baxter Co., J. H.
Board of Public Utilities
Borkman & Wagner
Camicia G.
City of Alameda (Store Dep.t)
Crane Co.
Dietz Motor Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
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Fremming, John W
Fuller & Co. W. P.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
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Han jes- Bornnann Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Harbor Brand Paint Co.
Kennedy, K. C.
Loop Lumber & Mill So.
McConnell, Rushton
O'Brien Sign Co., W. B.
Ohio Brass Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Paraffine Companies, The 2
Pollard Co., Frank L.
Riechel & Bredhoff
Roeblings Sons Co., John A.
Rountree, Co., C. 0.
Smith Hardware Co.
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Strauch, A.
Thomas Day Co.
Thompson-Chevrolet Co.
Union Iron Works
Western Heavey Hardware ' Iron Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Westinhouse E. & M. Co.
Wood Lumbe Co., E. K.
Cooper, E. H.
French, Jack
Heuer, Julius
Pensions
Alameda City Social Service Board
East Bay Water Co.
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Health Center Fund.
Supplies
Prescriptions
Supplies
Glasses
Inspection of typewriters
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Premiums
Plates aid frames
Shade Stick
Printing
Repairs
Copper
Supplies
Braces
Poles
Money advanced
Wagner Coil
Labor
Stationery
Supplies
Supplies
Rental, 1414 Park Street.
Supplies
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Linseed Oil
Supplies
Insurance on transformers
Transformer rental
Supplies
Expressage
Paint
Supplies
Case
Premium
Lettering
Bushings
Gas
Paint
Supplies
Laying Wilk, repairing, fill
Supplies
Repairs
Supplies
11
Wesix Heaters, Coffee urn
Fixture
Coupe
Supplies
9
11
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Cross Arms
Total
School Construction Fund.
Services
11
11
Total
Pension Fund.
Initiative Releif Fund.
Money advanced for labor
East Bay Water Co. Payments Fund.
Extensions
Public use charge
Total -
15.50
31.89
5.15
48.90
1.50
102.9.E
47.50
4.28
.50
103.25
132.10
7:00
227.13
107163
52.50
249.50
126.00
4.00
5.00
7.47
1.60
3.89
60.00
646.90
181.33
1.10
10.40
629.14
30.00
75.00
18.72
5.13
53.90
1.80
4.41
1.07
17.50
10.50
4.09
2.74
,702.07
194.10
588.42
3.00
8.05
300.42
503.35
5.98
777.00
288.00
2.27
15.68
764.34
68.60
7054.36
12.50
42.50
25.00
80.00
944.16
139.00
594.32
2335.34
- - - - - - -$ 2929.66
Alameda Sanatorium
Camel, M. D. Geo. H.
earn, N. Aaatin,
Security Drug Co.
Mr. Neiss moved that the
roll call carried unanimously.
Compensation Insurance Fund.
X-rays
Services - L. Wendland
Consultant services
Prescrittion
Total
February 1st, 1927.
15.00
83.00
25.00
1.25
124.25
claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Traver and on
There being no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet in regular
adjourned session, Monday evening, February 7th, 1927, at 7:30 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,