1927-02-15 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1927.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock 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 regular meeting of February 1st, 1927 were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 7th, 1927, were approved
as read.
The following papers were filed:-
Affidavit of publication of Election Proclamation.
2.e OathL of Office of Lochiel M. King, as member of the City Denning Commission.
3.V Title insurance policy on Strehlow property, Washington Park.
4./ Deed, R. C. Strehlow and Olive Benedict Strehlow to City of Alameda, re
Washington Park.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1118.
Resolution Cancelling Taxes.
(Re Washington Park)"
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
The following communications were received:
From R. G. Craven, protesting parking of automobiles on Central Avenue
opposite the High School, Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to a
meeting df the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
From the Alameda Housewives' League re cleaning up of beaches. Mr. Latham
moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager to report back upon
at the next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Traver and carried
unanimously.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting information pertaining to
a communication dated September 17th, 1926, relative to a proposed amendment to the
city charter. The City Clerk advised the council that he was in error in advising the
Improvement Club that the communication had been referred to the Committee of the
Whole, but that the said communication had been read and filed. Mr. Latham moved
that the City Clerk so advise the Alameda Improvement Club, seconded by Mr. Traver
and carried.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of the re-
commendations of the City Manager, relative to the zoning of Bay Farm Island.
After discussion, Mr. Neies moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the necessary papers and advise the council as to the legal procedure, to be sub-
mitted to the next meeting of the Committee of the Whole and that due publicity be
given as to the intention of the council to proceed with such rezoning. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. Mr. Latham then introduced and
moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1119.
For Zoning Bay Farm Island."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
From E. F. Heaney, requesting permission to run a dancing academy in the
Tisdale Building, previously referred to the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Noble moved
that the request be denied, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
In the matter of the hearing of the delapidated building owned by Mrs. Harriet
Lewis, 1560 Buena Vista Avenue, Building Inspector Rogers addressed the council and
stated that the building was falling down, was unfit for habitation and a fire
hazard and there were indications of rodents throughout. Sanitary Inspector Maillot
reported to the council that the front yard was filled with garbage and the plumbing
was not in a sanitary condition. Mrs. Lewis was present and addressed the council-in
the matter. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the city proceed to clean up the
place upon Mrs. Lewis' promis to keep it clean and that the matter be continued to
he next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously. Mr. Latham then moved that the City Manager and City Attorney endeavor
to work out a plan for the permanent correction of these conditions. The motion was
seconded be Mr. Traver and carried unanimously.
Applications for a permit to sell soft drinks were received from Isabella J.
Brock, 2254-A Alameda Avenue; Flemming & Hennessy, 1410 Encinal Avenue and Martin &
Martin, 1431 Webster Street. Inasmuch as these applications had received the endorse-
ment of Chief of Police Wahmuth, Mr. Traver introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1120.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Sfot Drinks."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
1 . The following Ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot B, Block 4, Alameda Park Homestead.)
Mr. Neiss moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Traver and
on roll call it was adopted and passed by the following voteL- Ayes: Councilmen
Neiss, Noble and Traver, (3). Noes: Councilman Latham and President Otis, (2).
Absent t None.
14. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1121.
Abolishing the Office of Lieutenant of Police, and
Substituting in Lieu thereof the Office of Captain
of Police, without Increase of Salary."
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. 1122.
Providing That the Officials of the Fire Department
Known as "Chiefs Operators" be Given the Rank and
Salary of Captain."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
,and passed unanimously.
16. Councilman Noble moved that the council upon its own initiative take the
necessary steps to reclassify back into a Residence District, Class I, that certain
piece of land situated on the west side of Benton Street commencing at a point 50
feet northerly from the north line of Encinal Avenue; thence northerly 94.70 feet;
thence westerly 145.7 feet more or less; thence southerly 103.90 feet; thence
easterly 10 feet; thence northerly 40 feet; thence easterly 131 feet more or lees
to the point of beginning, this property being at present in a Business District,
Class V. The reasons given for the reclassification being to prevent the encroach-
ment Of business into a residential district. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss
and on roll call carried unanimously.
A communication from R. N. Schmith, requesting that the Southern Pacific Company
be requested to install wigwag signals at Encinal Avenue and High Street was presented
by the City Manager and after discussion, Mr. Traver moved that the City Manager be
instructed to request the Railroad Company to make this installation, if they refused
han to reuest the State Railroad Commission to compel such installation. The motion
as seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
16," Mr. Latham moved that the City Nanager and City Engineer make a survey as to
install ation of necessary wigwags throughout the city and to report back at the next
meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $7,712.72; Police Department,
-403.87; 2ire Department, 4693.70; Street Departnent, 42609.87; Health Department,
v537.65; Recreation Department, $121.43; Golf Course Department, $463.41; Store Depart-
ment $54.67; Council Relief Fund, $176.96; Health Center Fund, 4149.51; Electric Light
Fund, 22,822.07; School Construction Fund 41270.20; Initiative gelief Fund, 4143.00
and Compensation Insurance Fund amounting to $122.31 having been approved and audited
by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments.
Adams, C. C. Premiums - Burglary Insurance
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Towel service
Alameda Times Star Printing
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works Gasoline
Barid, Mrs. Ina M. Premium
Boyd, Ralph T. TT
Brandt, Louis Services
City Market Meat
Clark, Herbert D. Premium
Daniels, Elizabeth Services
East Bay Water Co. Water
Elster Printing Co. Printing
Fox, Geo. H. Premium
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Encinal Press Printing
Goggin, W. W. Premium
Hargrave u
Hickok, C. E. Incidental expenses
Holum, Mabel J. Services
Hoover's Heal Estate Agency Premium
Hunt & Kamber Repairs to Clock
Johnson Co., S. T. Stove all
Klitgaard & Valleau Premium
Mehrtens, H. G. "
Mowbray, A. H. Services
Mulvany, J. J. Premium
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Municipal Electric Light Plant City lighting
228.63
7.00
82.30
140.00
518.00
211.80
5.58
32.40
11.25
95.00
1.20
48.60
25.00
15.41
41.00
5.00
32.40
24.00
32.40
16.20
5.60
47.50
32.40
3.25
48.83
32.40
32.40
200.00
40.50
33.60
4821.38
General Departments (Contrd.)
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Neville, P. a.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
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Patrick & Co.
Ritchie, Mrs. L. E.
Roeder, Mrs. Elizabth
Shaffer, William
Schmidt, Edna
Shaw, E. M.
Smith, Charles
Smith & Co., Stephen
Teague, H. S.
TV TI
Tuttle, Jessie M.
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Brandt, 4. C.
California State Automobile Assn.
C0-1.1ins & Kearns
Lipp Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Llght Plant
Noy, R. H.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Piatt Photo Company
Richfield, 011 Company
Smith, . J.
Standard Oil Company
Strom Electrical Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Campe, Henry
East Bay Water Co.
Furey, Harry D.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Municipal Electric Light
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Pacific Tel.
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& Tel. Co.
TV TV TV
Western Union Tel, Co.
ant
TV
Oiling and greasing car
Premium
Rental and tolls
TV
Stamps
Premium
TT
Services
Services
Premium
Repairs to plumbing
Installation of pie
Premium
TT
TV
11
Total
Police Department.
Repairing tubes, etc.
Traffic signals
Signs
Tire
Lumber
Labor and attendance
Cracklings
Rental and tolis
Supplies
Oil
Meals
Gasoline
Supplies
Total -
e Department.
Towel and linen service
Coal
Water
Repairs
Distillate
Labor and attendance
Lamps
Painting auto
Rental and tolls
Installation of cord
Clock rental
To
Street Department.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Austin-Western Road Machinery Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
East Bay Water Co.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Irvine & Jachens
Loop Lumber & Mills Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Go.
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Siegler, Louis
Standard Oil Company
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn..,
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Cutter Laboratory
Encinal Coal & Ice Co.
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Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Prising Col, Inc. Geo. W.
Typewriter Guy
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Camne, Henry
Gasoline and tube repairs
Parts for roller
Pipe
Water
Road Oil
Street Signs
Lumber
Repairs
Services
Materials
TV
TV
Repairs
Gasoline
Total -
Health Department.
Emergency hospital se vice
Laundry
Gasoline
Vaccine
Hay
Ice
Rental and tolls
Jalco Tester
Repairing typewriter
Total
Recreation Department.
Gasoline
Hay
2.02
24.30
10.14
6.25
1.35
16.20
40.50
25.00
22.50
32.40
8.80
286.48
227.48
72.90
40.50
25.00
-$ 7712.72
24.43
9.35
24.00
10.67
14.85
124.54
2.25
11.30
2.07
39.05
97.20
18.75
25.41
403.87
50.00
17.00
22.53
6.00
16.54
462.93
2.70
112.30
.96
•1.00
.75
693.70
9 1644.12
25.16
15.15
67.91
7.30
268.25
10.00
25.94
38.05
2.40
100.97
134.44
12.43
206.00
11.25
40.50
-9 2609.87
450.00
.67
7.19
1.80
3.25
4.35
4.97
52.92
12.50
537.65
9.54
13.00
Camper & Baugh
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Water Co.
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Franklin, Helen S.
Gott, A. O.
Mazzini, L.
Pacific Tel. & Tell Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Skelly, Sam
Standart J. W.
Labor
Municipal Electric
Pacific Tel. & Tel.
Plant
Crocker Co., H. S.
Hickok, C. E. City manager
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Baugh, Jim
Carl, Mrs, Max
Eason, Bell
7ast Bay Water Co.
Fontaine, Henry
Konigshofer's
Larson, Y.
Maxwell, Jennie
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Parodi, D.
Rowe, A.
Seagrave, Frank
Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn,
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
ilncoln Park Pharmacy
Oakland California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pittsburg Water Heater Co.
Rosenthal & Co., H.
Alameda Scavengers Assn.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Board of Public Utilities
City of Alameda Store Dept.
East Bay Water Co.
Fobes Supply Co.
Gamewell Co.
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General Electric Co.
TV TV TI
TV TV TV
Great Western Power Co.
TV TV TV TV
Hanes-Bormann Co.
Inter-Urban Express Corporation
Kellogg Express Co.
Konigshofer's
K-P-F Electric Co.
Merchants Express & Draying Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Reno Co., L. G.
Standard Oil Co.
Pacific Metal Products Co.
Typewriter Service Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. Co.
Recreation Department (Oont'd.)
Casing
Lens and Fan Belt
Water
TV
Services
Repairs to star
Supplies
Rental and tolls
Fire brick and sand
Brush
Saw filing
Total -
Golf Course Department.
Repairs
Rental
Total -
Store Department.
Supplies
Money advanced
Total -
Council Relief Fund.
Gasoline and Oil
Coal Oil Stove
Rent
TV
Water
Rent
Supplies
Rent
TV
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
Rent
TV
Shoes
Health Center Fund.
Care and maintenance
Service
Gasoline and Oil
Choc Tonic
Towel service
Rental and tolls
Service
Towels
Total -
Electric Light Fund.
Service
Towel service
Incidentals
Supplies
Water
Fuses
Fire Alarm equipment
TV ft TV
Supplies
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TV
,Electric current
Laying cable
Tubes
Freight
Expressage
Cheese cloth
Supplies
Expressage
Electric current
Rental
Supplies
Gasoline
Supplies
Typewriter inspection
Supplies
Total -
$ 7.95
.52
2.92
15.42
24.00
.50
1.25
2.30
30.46
10.42
3.1
121.43
428.26
27.15
8.00
463.41
4.67
50.00
54.67
4.48
1.50
26.00
5.00
1.35
25.00
4.05
16.00
5.00
8.20
23.23
10.35
30.00
7.00
9.80
- $ 176.96
5
9
54.40
23.73
5.03
17.55
21.05
10.35
12.00
5.40
149.51
4.50
7.00
14.58
9.35
4.18
7.72
158.80
30.82
3714.28
3146.56
2608.87
12103.34
87.44
3.92
.80
4.00
8.00
87.12
.30
543.30
41.34
6.31
87.75
126.54
4.00
11.25
- $ 22822.07
East Bay Title Co.
Cooper, E. H.
Gouveia, Frank
Harris, M. A.
McKena, J. E.
Mobley, J. P.
Montelius, D. W.
Pierce, S. E.
Tavano, A.
School Construction 7und,
Real Property
Services
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Total -
Initiatve Relief Fund.
Alameda City Social Service Board Money advanced for labor
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Flatow & Son, P.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Security Drug Co.
Stowe, Dr, 0. P.
Bandar4es
In re J. D. Soares
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Consultation
Total -
1100.00
10.00
21.25
18.00
11.25
27.50
27.50
27.50
22.20
1270.20
143.00
.50
108.06
1.2,5
12.50
122.31
Mr. Niess moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Noble, and on
roll call carried unanimously.
There bein,g no further business to transact the council adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, March 1, 1927 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted