1927-07-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL 07 THE CITY OF ALAIvUA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 19TH, 1927.
The meeting onvened at 8 o'clock with Council president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Neiss, Noble. and
President Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 5th, 1927 were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeti ng of July 12th, 1927 were approved
as read.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1156.
Transferring $2,768.71 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
2.V Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption o
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"Resolution No. 1157.
Accepting Dedication of an Extension of Clay
Street and Consenting to the Recording of the Deed."
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. 1158.
Declaring Public Interest and Necessity Require
the Acquisition of a Lot for School Purposes."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
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The following papers were filed:
Bond of Leander Johnson as House Mover.
Demand for incidental expenses under Resolution of Intention, No. 81,
Forty-eighth Annual Report of the Alameda Board of Free Library Trustees.
Affidavitof publication of Notice of Right to Appeal, re weeds.
Deed to City of Alameda from Crandall, et al., school property.
Deed to City of Alameda, from Clark, et al., school property.
The following communications were received:
From Mr. Wm. R. Calcutt, requesting that the City Manager be instructed
to devise ways and means of constructing 3Ray Island Avenue, from ?earl Street
to connect with the location of the new Bay Farm Island Bridge. Mr. Calcutt
moved that the City Manager comply with the request, seconded by Mr. Latham and
carried unanimoubly.
From City Manager Hickok relative to the request of the Pacific Coast
Building Officials Conference for a contribution of $100.00. in preparing a uniform
building code for Pacific Coast cities. Mr. Calcutt moved thgt the City Manager
be instructed to notify the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference that the city
is prepared to contribute its quota not to exceed $100.00. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting information relative to street
work in the West End. Mr. Noble Moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advise them
in the premises. The motion was seconded by Mr Calcutt and carried.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting the council to petition the
County Board of Supervisors to furnish new quarters for the Tax Collector and Assessor
for the County. On motion of Mr. Calcutt, seconded by Mr. Neiss the communication
was ordered filed.
From the Alameda Improvement Club relative to the need of providing a special
fund for the purpose of combatting attempts on the part of piblic service corporations
to increase rates. Mr. Latham moved that this communication be referred to a meeting
of the Committee of the Whole to be considered when preparing the budget. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
From the East Bay Regional Plan Association, requesting the council to pass
a Resolution pertaining to zoning. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred
to the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
From Mr. B. W. Linderman, relative to the approach on the Alameda side of the
Bay ?arm Island Bridge. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the
City Attorney to report back. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
From Assessor F. J. Croll containing assessment figures for the year 1927.
Ordered filed.
From Albert G. Burns, protesting the rezoning of Central Avenue, between
Broadway and Park Street. Ordered filed.
194 From the Alameda Federation of Parent-Teachers Association, thanking the
Council for recent appropriation to the National Convention held in Oalrlaad. Ordered
filed.
20/ From the City Manager, containing an estimate of costs,together with
preliminary plans and specifications, re widening of Park Street. Mr. Neiss moved
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary papers for the
widening of Pax Street.The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
From City Attorney Locke, re replacement of bridges over the Estuary. Order-
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From El. A. Johnson, requesting permission to move two houses 'recently
rarchased from the Belt Line Railroad. Upon the recommendation of City hianager
Hickok, Mr. Latham moved that the request be geanted, seconded by Mr. Noble and
carried unanimously.
From Earnest L. Thompson, requesting permission to move a house recently
purchased from the Belt Line Railroad. Upon the recommendation of City Manager
Hickok, Mr. Neiss moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Noble and
carried unanimously.
24. From the Housewives League, relative to the reclassification of property
owned by Mr. Allen on Bay Farm Island. Mrs. Alice Caton, president of the House-
wives League was present in the Council Chamber and the situation was fully
explained to her, she being the interested party. The communication was ordered
filed.
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From the Housewives League, requesting information as to the recent
appropriation of 0250.00, to the Business and Professional Women's Club, Mrs.
Fred Malley, the Secretary, addressed the Council relative to same and after the
matter had been fully eleplained to her the communication mas ordered filed.
From the North Side Protective Club, relative to the matter of publicity
of proceedings of the meetings of the council. Mr, Latham moved that the communi-
cation be referred to the meeting of the Committee of the Whole to consider in the
preparation of the coming budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and
carried unanimously.
An soplication for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from the
Mutual Stores, Inc. 1405 Encinal Avenue. Inasmuch as this had received
the approval of Chief of Police, Wm. H. Wahmuth, Mr. Latham introduced and moved
the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1159.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell
Soft Drinks."
Mr. Neiss sec nded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and rassed by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Latham, Neiss, Noble
and President Otis, (4).. Noes: Councilman Calcutt, (1). Absent: None.
The following Ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Relcassifying Property.
(Lot, North side of Central Ave. 261 ft. W. of Broadway)
(Garage)
Mr. Noble moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss.
Mr, Daniel Knox, representing Mr. McKenzie, wished to be placed on record as challenging
Mr. Noble's vote on the grounds that he was the President of the Alameda Community
Hotel Corporation. The ordinance as read was then adopted by the following vote:
Ayes': Councilmen Latham, Niess and Noble, (3). Noes: Councilman Calcutt and Council
president Otis, (2). Absent: None.
29A/ An Ordinance entitled
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Deposit of Sewage on
Tidelands, and Requiring Arks, House-Boats and
Other Structures situated on Tide Lands to
Connect with the Sewer System of the city."
Mr. Latham moved that further consideration of the passae of this Ordinance
be postponed until the second regula± meeting in September. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neiss and the saipe carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 1U 660.52; Police
Department, 0120.18,; Fire Department, 0184.29; Street Department, .5035.15;
Health Department, $203.06; Recreation Department, 0274.71; Golf Course Department,
1,068.24; Store Department, 09.42; Council Relief 476.95; Health Center Fund,
0269.00; Electric Sight Fund, 011,181.82 and Initiative Relief Fund 0237.00 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:
General Departments.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
TV TV TV
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Duplex Percolator Co.
TV TV TV
East Bay Water Co.
Hally & Co.
McConnell, Rushton
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
TV TV it It TV
Recorder, The
Schaffer, William
Seeley, Mrs. Esther
Shur-Seal Manufacturing Co.
Teague, H. S.
Western Union
Towel Service
Advertising ordinances
Copies of ordinances
Gas
Rental of percolator
TV TV TV
Water
Premium on bond
" - auto insurance
City lighting
Gas
Rental and tolls
TV TV TV
Subscription
Services
Services
Supplies
Premium
Telegrams
Total
Police Department.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
California State Auto. Assn.
Duplex Percolator Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
East Bay Water Co.
,Lewis, R. E.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & TeL Co.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Dietz Motor Company
TV TV TV
East Day Water Co.
Empire Foundry Co.
Engineering News Record
Heafey-Moore Co.
TV TV TV
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tell Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
TV TV TV
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Robinson Tractor Co.
Siegler, Louis
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bollinger, L. F.
Brann-Knecht-Heimann Co.
City Market
Cutter Laboratory
Encinal Coal & Ice Co.
Duplex Percolator Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rucker-Fuller Desk Co.
Strom Electrical Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Warhurst, Dorothy
Gas and tube repairing
Gasoline
Traffic signs
Rental of percolator
Gas
Labor and attendance
Rental and tolls
Broom
Telegram
Total
Fire Department.
Linen and towel service
Hose
Waste
Water
Hose
Labor and attendance
Gas
Rental and tolls
Total
Street Department.
Adtertising
Gasoline
TV
Sewer pipe
Supplies
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Water
Catch basin
Subscription
Road Oil
It ft
1 Ford Battery
Services
Materials
TV
TV
Supplies
Repairs
Supplies
Total -
Health Department.
Laundry
Printing
Gas
Services
Supplies
Bacon rind
Vaccine
Ice
Rental
Rental and tolls
Files
Lamp
Mouse traps
Services
Total -
7.00
23.32
2.50
2.70
3.00
12.00
23.75
6.00
8.34
2604.89
5.99
13.80
14.60
21.00
25.00
29.03
7.50
12.50
8.34
660.52
3.92
18.75
29.20
3.00
1.14
50.00
12.22
.45
1.50
120.18
50.00
2.16
16.22
25.82
2.75
53.60
32.79
.95
184.29
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ip 2207.62
17.11
18.37
17.25
6.17
8.74
1.53
13.91
16.17
5.00
924.79
790.87
10.00
2.60
278.66
629.65
62.26
.20
21.15
3.10
5035.15
1.52
17.50
8.76
1.00
57.50
.90
.88
6.65
3.00
5.25
89.88
.24
.30
9.68
203.06
Recreation Department,
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Campe, Henry
Crane Company
DiVecchio, Lucille
East Bay Water Co.
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-Franklin, Helen S.
Mazzini, L.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tank & Pipe Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Standard Oil Company
Strom Electridal Co.
VosbUrgh Hardware Co.
White Bros.
Winker, Simon, Jr.
Zellerbadh Paper Co.
Golf
Labor
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Welding Works
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Dietz Motor Company
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Heafey-Moore Co.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Pacifdc Tel. & Tel. Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
West Disdnfecting Co.
Crocker ., H. 5,
Gasoline
Cycol
Horse feed
Pipe and fittings
Services
Water
Services
Supplies
Pump Rod
Repairs
Supplies
Rental
Lime
Zerolene
Battery
Parts and repairs
Lumber
Services
Supplies
Total
Course Department.
to pump
Repairs and keys for desk
Welding
Gasoline
Supplies
VT
Repairs and supplies
Supplies
Services
Money advanced
Rental and tolls
Supplies
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Store Department,
Supplies
Council Relief Fund.
Alameda City Social Service Board
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Anderson, R.
Eason, Bell
East Bay Water Co.
Maxwell, Jennie
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Reis, Antone
Money advanced
Gasoline
Rent
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Water
Rent
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
Rent
Total
Health Center Fund.
Alameda County Tuberculosis Assn,
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn,
Alameda Vulcanizing .Works
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Flatow & Son, P.
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Hittenberger, Emil
Jacobs, Ida A.
Lincoln Park Pharmacy
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schultz Herbert D.
Care of children
Room and attendance
Towel service
Gasoline
Laundry service
Supplies
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Subscription
Supplies
Rental and tolls
Glasses
Total
Electric Light 'urid.
Baker,. Hamilton, & Pacific Co.
Board of Public Utilities
Dietz Motor Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Gamewell Company
General Electric
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co,
Line Material Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Red Cross Germ-Pr of Tel. Co.
Supplies
Incidental expenses
Supplies
Water
Supplies
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Electric current
Supplies
Gas
Electric current
Rental and tolls
Rental
17.35
5.85
14.50
4.38
18.00
37.04
49.60
24.00
10.00
.61
7.59
1.00
.50
2.00
3.65
2.50
3.60
9.55
50.00
12.99
274.71
821.14
7.00
10.00
15.00
1.46
17.16
44.08
11.43
45.00
70.00
9.04
8.18
8.75
4 1068.24
9.42
59.74
4.30
15.00
5.00
2.92
5.00
.52
13.07
34.63
11.77
25.00
176.95
66.00
30.00
20.42
8.42
24.00
38.25
24.00
7.00
3.00
5.40
11.76
30.75
269.00
23.64
20.19
10.00
9.49
22.33
391.27
304.40
9678.72
20.58
2.28
347.40
42.30
3.15
Electric Light Pund (Cont'd.)
Smith ,Hardware Co. Supplies 31.97
Standard Oil Company . Gas 55.05
Thompson-Chevrolet Co. Supplies 6.43
Triangle Parts Co. If • 5.11
Typewriter Service Co. Inspections 4.00
Western Auto Supply Co. Supplies 9.02
Westinghouse E. & M. Co. " 20.08
ft ft Pt If It If 112.50
Wood Lumber Company, E. K. ft 58.80
Zellarbadh Paper Co. ff 2.91
Total -
_ 181.82
Initiative Relief found.
Alameda City Social Service Board Money advanced for lab $ 237.00
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Calcutt
and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved that the Council take a recess for one hour. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously. Upon reconvening all members
of the Council were noted present.
31.1 The following Ordinance came ap for passage and was read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing and Providing for a Lease of Sixty-
six (66) acres of Tidelands on the Western Water-
front of the City of Alameda for Use as an Airport
Aircraft 2actory and School, and Carrying on a
General Aviation Business."
Mr. Calcutt moved the adoption of the ordinance in amended form as read by the Ole
seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt moved that inasmuch as the lessees were anxious to begin
work immeidately upOn the improving of the lands affected by the above ordinance
that the council grant them permission to commence work immediately upon their
own responsibility. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, August 2nd, 1927, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
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