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1927-09-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAM DA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1927. The meeting convened at 8 o'oloek with Council - president Otis presiding. The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Neiss, Noble and President Otis (5) were noted present. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 16th were approved as read. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1173. Transferring $590.63 from the Electric Light Fund to the Interest and Reemption Fund." Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. The following papers were filed: 2.V Oath of office of Wm. C. Johnson, as special officer. 3.1 Report of Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of July, 1927. 4. Report of Municipal Eleetr c ,Light Plant for the year ending June 30, 1927. 5. Affidavit of publication, Notice of Public Work, Resolution of Intention, No. 82, N. S. 6o/ Affidavit of posting Notice of Public Work, Resolution of Intention No. 82, N. S. 7.' Affidavit of publication,': Resolution of Intention No. 83, N. S. 8. 4, Affidavit of posting Notice of Improvement, Resolution of Intention, No. 83, N. S. 9. 4 Deed James H. Dowling, et al, to City of Alameda, dedicating extension of Clay Street. 10. The Clerk presentedtothe council a duly verified petition protesting the passage of Ordinance No. 346, N. S. containing the names of 1541 qualified electors of the city of Alameda as required,under the law relating to referendum of municipal ordinances, also, his certificate in accordance therewith. Mr. Calcutt moved that Ordinance No. 346, N. S. be repealed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Otis and upon roll call the motion was lost by the following vote : - Ayes: Councilman Calcutt and President Otis, (2). Noes: Councilmen Latham, Neiss and Noble, (3). Mr. Neiss moved that the question of referendum be submitted to the electors of the city of Alameda in a consolidated election to be held with the proposed East Bay Municipal Utility District bond election in the latter part of October or early part of November, the date to be definitely fixed later by the directors of the East Bay Municipal Utility District. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and upon roll call carried unanimously. 11 In the matter of the removal of the dilapidated building at 3214 Washington Street, communications were read from Building Inspector Rogers and Hon. R. B. Tappan, stating that the building would be removed and requesting that the proceedings be dropped. Mr. Latham moved that further proceedings be dropped and that the City Clerk notify Judge Tappan that upon the advise of the City Attorney it would be impossible for the city to allow the fire department to assist in the wrecking of the building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously. The following communications were received: 12a From F. J. Croll, Redemption Clerk, submitting list of all properties sold to the city of Alameda for taxes as of June 24, 1927. Mr. Neiss moved that the list be received and published in accordance with provisions of Ordinance No. 250, N. S. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously. 13.`y From the California Conference of 7th Day Adventists, requesting permission to carry on their annual campaign in the city of Alameda for funds. Mr. Neiss moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously. 14.V / From the Alameda Improvement Club, re opening of Buena Vista Avenue, Fifth and Sixth Streets. Mr. Latham moved that inasmuch as this matter was still being considered by the committee of the whole, that this communication be referred like- wise, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously. 15. From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to the purchase or condemnation of the Vowinkel property at the end of Pacific Avenue for public park purposes. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to the Commitee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously. 161 From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to extermination of mosquitoes. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be filed, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried. 17.'' From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting that owners of airplanes on municipal or private airports within the city be enjoined to carry liability and property damage insurance. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney for investigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimous - TY. 18.`J From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting that an appropriation of $500.00 be placed in the budget for the purpose of defraying the expense of a suitable In- dependence Day celebration in 1928. City Attorney Locke advised the council that compliance with such a request would be unconstitutional, thereupon Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be filed, and that the City Clerk so advise the Alameda Improvement Club. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. 19 .1 20. 21g 22g 23g 24,1 25»' 26. 27.‘i 28.v/ 29 31.V From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, relative to count of money. Ordered filed. From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of certain property on Bay Farm Island, owned by Oscar R. Gaunt, from a Residence District, Class I, to a Business District, Class V. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously. From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of 1729 Everett Street, from a Residence District, Class I, to a Business District, Class VI, permitting the operation of a private hospital. Mr. Niess moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be adopted, second- ed by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously. From the Olty Planning Commission, calling attention to Resolution passed by that body under date of January 13, 1926, relative to street closings. Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously. From the City Planning Commission containing resolution relative to set-back lines. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously. From the ExtenSionof the Order Committee, N.S.G.W., inviting the coun- cil to participate in the celebration to be held at Santa Cruz on Admission Day. Mr. Neiss moved that the invitation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. From the City of San Bernardino requesting support at the coming League of California Municipalities Convention for the designating of San Bernardino as its next meeting place. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the delegates, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried. r. Latham moved that the City Clerk,City Engineer, Health Officer and Food Inspector, and as many of the council desiring to attend, be appoint- ed at the official delegates of the city at the League of California Muni- cipalities Convention to be held in Sacramento, during the week commencing September 20th. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried unanimously. An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from Chin Que, 2331 Lincoln Avenue. Inasmuch as this did not receive the approval or recommendation of the Chief of Police, Mr. Noble moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from Phillip Rardner, 1429 High Street. Inasmuch as this received the recommendation and approval of Chief of Police, W. H. Wahmuth, Mr. Noble -introduced and moved the adoption of - • "Resolution No. 1174. Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks." Mr. Niess seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. The following ordinance came up for massage: "Ordinance No. New Series. An Ordinance Regulating the Parking of Vehicles Around the High School Block." Mr. Latham moved that further action by the council upon the adoption of the ordinance be postponed until the meeting of the council to be held November 1, 1927. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried. The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under aprovision of the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series. Reclassifying Property. (1729 Everett Street for Hospital Purposes.)" "Ordinance No. New Series. Reclassifying Property. (South Shore Drive and Flower Land, Bay Farm Island.)" 32.1/ Mr. Latham moved that all ex-service men in the employ of the city desir- ing to attend the American Legion Convention at Paris be allowed six weeks leave of absence with pay. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Neiss, and Noble, (4). Noes: None. Not Voting: President Otis, (1). Absent: None. 33.v Mr. C. L. Traver and a delegation representing the directors of the Alameda Community Hotel addressed the council, requesting that electtic light standards similar to those fronting the Alameda High School be placed on Central Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue between Park Street and Broadway, also on the west side of Broadway, between CentralAvenue and Santa Clara Avenue. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that inasmuch as this was a matter entirely within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, that the delegation present their demands to that body, but that the couhcil place itself on record as favoring such installation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimo usly. Claims against the General Departments amounting to $3009.00; Police Depart- went 0115.30; Fire Department, 4285.42 ; -- Street Department, $3090.59; Health-Depart- ment $335.94; Recreation Department, $262.19; Golf Course Department $1263.50; Store Department, $20.24; Council Relief $116.23; Health Center Fund, $199.00; Electric Light Fund, $3627.03; Pension Fund, $944.16; Initiative Relief Fund, $25.00; and Compensation Insurance \ind, $121.96 having been approved and audited by. the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: General Departments. Labor Alameda Park Company Alameda Times Star n n n American Law Book Co. Carlisle & Co. C. Cook Belting Co. H.N. Hickok, C. E. City Manager n Irelan, Mrs. Iva M. Johnson Co., S. T. League of Cal. Municipalities Mazzini, L. McConnell, Rushton Municipal Electric Light Plant Otis, Frank Powell Bros. Inc. Rhodes - Jamieson & Co. Shepard Company, The Frank Souther, Mrs. Florence Wadwsorth, Genevieve Wegener, J. R. West Disinfecting Co. Alzina, Hap Associated Oil Company California State Auto Assn. Municipal Electric Light Plant Peterson Tallow Co. Platt Photo Co. Recorder Printing & Publishing Co Standard Oil Company Vosburgh Hardware Co. Associated Oil Company Borkman & Wagner Dennen & Co., V.W. Heeseman Pollard Co. Hickok, C.E. City Manager Mazzini, L. Municipal Electric Light Plant Steinmetz, W. T. Labor Associated Oil Company Clark & Sons, N. Dieterich, Post Co. Dietz Motor Co. Hamilton, Burnett Heafey -Moore Co. Irvien- Jachens Co. Loop Lumber & Mill Co. Municipal Electra Light Plant Powell Bros., Inc. Rhodes- Jamieson & Co. Yosburgh Hardware Co. Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Brandt, Louis Braun - Knecht - Heimann Co. Carpenter, Dr. T. City Market Collins & Kearns Oroeker Co., H. S. Cutter Laboratory n ti Fla tow & Son Ko erber Fuel & Feed Co. Martin, J. A. 5.50 Advertising 250.00 Printing 51.95 Advertising 12.35 Book 7.50 Binders 29.29 Supplies 192.19 Money advanced for services 82.50 Auto upkeep 25.00 Supplies 34.24 Fuel 29.151 Dues 50.00 Rope 1.80 Premium 2.13 Electricity 1939.65 Mayor's Allowance 50.00 Cement sacks 60.00 " 50.00 Cal. Citations 8.00 Premium 54.00 Services 55.00 Expressage 10.00 Soap 8.75 Total $ 3009.00 Police Department. Repairs Gasoline Traffic signs Auto repairs Cracklings Merchandise Amendments to Code Oronite Spray Supplies Total Fire Department. Gasoline Repairs Chamois Repairs Money qdvanced for expenses Stepladder Repairs Revolving Fund Total Street Department. 6.65 40.00 12.00 36.89 4.24 2.21 2.00 8.81 2.50 115.30 16.00 18.85 41.28 3.15 151.82 4.20 40.47 9.65 285.42 2012.00 Gasoline 72.30 Sewer pipe 67.91 B. P. Paper 2.00 Supplies 8.03 Money advanced 3.65 Replacing sewers on Blanding 34.65 Street signs 10.00 Lumber 64.21 Battery 11.00 Screenings, etc. 565.58 -Rock 224.06 Supplies 15.20 Total $ 3090.59 Health Department. Laundry Services Supplies Transportation Bacon Tire and tube Supplies Vaccine virus fl 11 Supplies Barley Supplies 8.21 112.75 95.07 35.00 .85 10.80 17.6-2 2.70 1.80 2.65 2.10 11.00 Mulford Co., H. K. Municipal Electric Light Plant Schaeger, Victor L. Show, William Warhurst, ,Dorothy Collins & Kearns Dunleavy Holies Flatow & Son, P. Franklin, Helen S. Loop Lumber & Mill Co. Mazzini, L. Municipal Electric Light Plant ft ft It Platt Photo Co. Vosburgh Hardware Co. Winkler, Jr. Simon Health Department (Con Services Servicing car Adhesive Tape Services Services Total Recreation Department Golf Labor Associated Oil Company Bradley Co., Milton California Cotton Mills Co. Dietz Motor Company Hickok, C. E. City Manager Kronke-Brampton Co. Municipal -Electric Light Plant Standard Oil Company Crocker Co., H.S. Dietzgen Co., Eugene Alameda City Social Service Bd. Anderson, R. Eason, Bell East Bay Water Co. Krieg Co., J.J. Maxwell, Jennie Municipal Electric Light Plant TV TV TV TV Paoifio Gals & Electric C TV n Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn. Alameda Sanatorium Hittenberger, Emil J. Hughes, Geo. A. Peters, M. D. Chas. E. Typewriter Guy Addressograph Sales Co. Alaneda Scavengers Assn. Alameda Times Star Ariss-Knapp Company Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co. Bank of Alameda Borkman & Wagner California Bridge & Tunnel Co. Columbia Auto Sheet Metal Works Crane Co. Dietz Motor Company East Bay Service Co. East Bay Water Co. 11 TV It TV Fuller & Co., W.P. General Electric Co. Gilson Electrical Supply Co. d • ) Tire, etc. Supplies Witch Hazel Services Lumber Baseballs, etc. Repairs Electricity Films and prints Hardware Services Total Course Department. Gasoline Pencils Towels Repairs and parts Money advanced Curtains Electric current Grease TOTAL Store Department. Supplies Mdse. Total Council Relief. Money advanced Rent TV Water. Supplies Rent Electricity IT Gas fl Total Heath Center Fund. Del Valle Farm Maintenance Room and attendance Surgical belt Repairing plates Services Inspecting two machines Total Electric Light Fund. Supplies Removal of garbage Printing Earth Fill Supplies Chevrolet Roadster Supplies Installing conduit Repairs Supplies Repairs and supplies Generator Brushes Rent Water Supplies Supplies TV 4.50 3.51 10.60 5.00 11.78 335.94 13.37 4.00 .75 30.00 28.82 19.00 5.70 63.37 12.08 10.10 75.00 262.19 760.14 60.00 11.13 11.25 23.69 56.25 6.25 330.79 4.00 1263.50 17.82 2.42 20.24 35.00 15.00 5.00 9.63 11.25 5.00 9.32 4.15 11.66 10.22 116.23 84.00 32.00 7.00 68.50 6.00 1.50 199.00 42.18 4.50 MOO 576.00 .15 612.50 10.10 186.30 8.50 .25 14.64 1.05 60.00 2.66 1.20 802.70 689.51 Electric Light Fund. (Cont'.d.) Great Western Power Co. lan3es Co., R. H. Kellogg Express Co. Linde Air =Products Co. McConnell, Rud ton Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Security Drug. Co. Smith Hardware Co. Triangle Parts Co. Weaver-Wells Co. Western Auto Supply Co. Western Heavy Hardware & Iron Westinghouse E. & M. Co. Pensions Noblet, Anna Soares, J.D. Stowe, Dr. 0.P. Co. Pen Transformer rental Supplies Expressage Rental cylinder Premium Supplies Silicate Supplies 11 11 '1 n Credit and supplies ion Fund. Total Initiative Relief Fund Services Compensation Insurance Fund. Disability payment Services Total 75.00 8.87 5.00 3.75 1.66 65.35 .25 46.55 18.75 11.28 22.92 4.31 331.10 3627.03 944.16 25.00 116.71 5.25 121.96 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, September 20th, 1927 at 8 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, hie. City lerk.