1928-03-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETI ??G OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6TH, 1928.
The meeting convened 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 minutest of the regular meeting of February 21st, 1928 were approved
as read.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1222.
Transferring $1,840.62 from the Electric Light Fund
to the Interest and Redemption Fund."
Mr. Calcutt 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. 1223.
Transferring $4,216.21 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
3./ Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1224.
Requiring City Planning Commission to Recommend
New Zoning Regulations."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
4. \/ Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1225.
Authorizing A Contract with the County for Support
of the Board of Social Service."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Noble intro duced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1226.
Resolution of Acceptance and Conset to Recordation,
Re Widening of Webster Street."
Mr. Latham 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. 1227.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation,
Re Widening of Webster Street."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Res lution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following papers were ordered filed:
7.V Report of Municipal Electric Light Plant for January, 1926.
8. ,' Continuation certieates on bonds of H. P. Wichman and A. D. Goldsworthy,
Municipal Electric Light Plant.
The following communications were received:
9.' From North Fork Highway Association. Ordered filed.
10.✓ From the Railroad Commission of the State of California re auto bus
and stage lines. Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, re county of money. Ordered
11.v
filed.
From the Alameda omans Improvement Club, relative to the installation
of two stations. Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be referred to the City
Manager to confer with the Southern Pacific Company relative to same. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
From City Attorney Locke, relative to claim of C. L. Traver. After
discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the claim be disallowed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Otis and same carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Council-
men Calcutt, Neiss and Otis, (3). Noes: Councilmen Latham and Noble, (2).
From City Attorney Locke, re petition previously filed relative to
N. Clark and Sons Pottery Works. Mr. John L. McVey addressed the council in
support of the original petition. Messrs. August Frees and Phillips, Superin-
tendent of the Pottery Works, addressed the council for the Clark Pottery Works.
After discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the petition be denied, seconded
by Mr. Latham and carried.
15. From the Board of Port Commissioners of Oakland, relative to changing
the name of South Shore Drive to Maitland Drive. After discussion, Mr. Latham
moved that the council consent to the change of name. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously.
16.1 From Temple Israel, requesting permission to display an automobile
on the streets. Mr. Noble moved that the communication be referred to the
City Manager with power to act, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried.
17./ From various property owners requesting construction of sidewalk
at Versailles Avenue, between Yosemite Avenue and Fernside Boulevard. City
Engineer Hamilton stated that Mr. C. L. Traver, owner of the property had
agreed to construct the sidewalk. Thereupon Mr. Latham moved that the
communication be filed, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried.
18. From the City
submitted by Mr. Noble
the Justice Tract. Mr
Planning Commission be
unanimously.
Planning Commission, advising they had approved a map
F. Justice, subdividing certain property to be known as
. Neiss moved that the recommendation of the City
approved, seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried
19. ✓ From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Oak Street, from a Residence
District, Class II, to a Business District, Class V. Mr. Latham moved
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Calcutt and carried unanimously.
20.✓ From the Alameda Housewives League, requesting the council to appro-
priate funds towards furnishing certified milk to the nursing babies of
Alameda. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the Health
Center Board for report, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
21. From the Alameda Boy Scouts thanking the council for use of quarters
in the City Hall. Ordered filed.
22.'! Mr. Lochiel M. King addressed the council relative to an alternate plan
for the proposed San Francisco Bay bridge. After discussion, Mr. Latham
moved that when the council adjourn, it does so to meet in regular adjourned
session, Monday evening, March 12th, 1928 at 7 Ol clock. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
23.NJ Mr. Noble F. Justice presented to the council Deed of Dedication concern-
ing certain lands in the Justice Tract. The deed was received and ordered
filed.
24.= Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adopt ions of
"Resolution No. 1228.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation,
Re Marion Avenue."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
25.4j Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1229.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation,
Re Southern Extension of Broadway."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
26.v1 An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from Louis
Monett °. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the council investigate throui
the Chief of Police if Mr. Monette had violated any laws since the previous
soft drink license had been cancelled and that the matter be taken up at the
next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously.
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27..E The Clerk stated the time had arrived for a .hearing upon the reclassifioaa+
tion of certain property bounder; on the west by the easterly line of Sherman
Street; on the north by the Segregation Line; on the east by the westerly
line of Arbor Street produced northerly to the Segregation Line and on the
south by the center line of Buena Vista Avenue, from a Residence. District,
Class I, to an Industrial District, Class VII, and no protests had been filed
with the Clerk relative to the same. Mr. Neiss moved that the council proceed
with the rezoning of the property in question, seconded by Mr. Latham and
same carried unanimously.
28.1./
29.
The following Ordinances were introduced and laid over under a pro-
vision of the Charter : -
"Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying Property."
(Industrial)
"Ordinance No. New Series.
Reclassifying 'Property."
(Garage)
30.v Mr. Noble moved that the Tplication of the University of California to use
certain lands west of Wenster Street for airport purposes be rejected, inasmuch
as the new amendments to the Zoning Ordinance will affect that particular
property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
31.V City Manager Hickok called attention of the council to the condition
of the levee on Bay Farm Island, near the old Alameda Airport site and stated
that same should be repaired before July, 1928; that the approximate cost
would be $1900.00. Mr. Noble moved that the City Engineer proceed to make
the necessary repairs, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried
unanimously.
32.V City Manager Hickok stated that the Board of Public Utilities were
desirous of purchasing a lot on the southwest corner of Santa Clara Avenue
and Everett Street to erect their own building and requested the council to
authorize the purchase. Mr. Latham so moved, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
33.'x Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1230.
Fixing Salary of Exooutive Secrete
Health Center Board."
of the
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
34.x'' City Manager Hickok stated that it would be necessary to repair the
bulkhead at Washington Park at a cost of $340.00. Mr. Latham moved that the
work be done, seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to ?4451.46; „Police
Department, Q305.10 ; Fire Department, ;1053.45; Street Department, $1827.25;
Health Department, :1215.56; Recreation Department, $614.52; Golf Department,
$942.58; Store Department, 429:04; Electric Light Fund, $3078.36 and Pension
Fund, $1119.83 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were
listed by the Clerk as follows:
Joint Anti - Telephone Fund
Alameda Times Star
.IT t1 11
Borle, C. A.
Callaghan & Company
Crocker Co., H. S.
Croll, F. J.
Hickok, C. E.
Hollywood, Elizabeth
Johnson Co., S. T.
Municipal Electric Light
" ►/
11
Otis, Frank
Simonson, E. R.
Typewriter Guy
Smith, Chas.
West Disinfecting Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
General Departments.
Plant
TT
Services
Printing
11
Services
Book
Chair
Auto upkeep
11 "
Services
Stove oil
Electrical energy
" TT
yor's allowance
Services
Inspection
Repairs
Sqap Dispensers
Clock rental
Paper towels
Total
Police Department.
Alzina, Hap
Associated Oil Company
Elster Printig Co.
Municipal Electric Light. Plant
Remington -Rand Business Service
Typewriter Guy
Wahmuth, Wm.H.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Welding Works
Anderson Manufacturing Co.
Associated Oil Company
Brunje, B. H.
Corr- Wellman Co.
Ford, N. O.
500.00
513.00
10.25
85.17
10.00
24.99
25.00
25.00
36.00
91.35
2858.62
114.75
50.00
77.59
11.25
1.75
4.46
1.50
10.78
4451.46
Repairing motorcycles 11.85
Gasoline 22.50
Printing 7.25
Repairs to police box 1.50
Letter file 3.75
Typewriter inspection 6.75
Contingent fund 250.00
Clock rental 1.50
Total 305.10
Fire Department.
Repairs to radiator 7.00
Supplies 42.07
Gasoline 54.00
Sulphuric Aeid 6.30
Supplies 7.19
Supplies 12.50
Hewitt-Gutta Percha
Johnson Co., S. T.
Municipal Electric
tT
TT 71
Salisbury, A.C.
Steinmetz, W.T.
Typewriter Guy
Western Union Tel. Co.
Rubber Corp.
Light Plant
77 1T
ft If
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Dieterioh-Post Co.
Haynes, M.
Loop Lumber Co.,
Typewriter Guy
Acme Grocery
Blethen,
Brandt, Louis
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Bischoff's Surgical House
TT 71 71
Carpenter, Dr. Top;
Cutter Laboratory
For, N.O.
Hieronymus, Dr. A.
Island. City Ice Co.
Mulford Company, H. K.
Security Drug Co.
Snow, William
Typewriter Guy
Warhurst, Dorothy
Western Dairy Equipment Co.
Associated Oil Company
Dietz Motor Company
Holland, Thomas
Kennedy, Gladys
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Morse & Co. C. C.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Sam Skelly,
Typewriter Guy
Valiance Nursery
Labor
Alameda Welding Works
Associated Oil Company
Dietz Motor Company
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Voxburgh Hardware Co.
Crocker, Co., H.S.
Newcomb, Chas.
Patrick & Co.
Remington-Rand Business Service
Addressograph Sal
American Smelting
Baker, Hamilton &
Baxter Co., H. J.
California Bridge
Chadeayne-, F.W.
Clar, Herbert D.
Dietz Motor Co.
East Bay Water Co
Fuller & Co., W.
Gamewell Company,
General Electric
es Co.
& Refining Co.
Pacific Co.
& Tunnel Co.
•
P.
The
Go.
Chemical hose
Stove oil
Installation service
Battery recharges
Electrical energy
Hand soap
Revolving fund
Typewriter inspection
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Gasoline
Blueprint paper
Work done on tools
Grade stakes
Inspections
Total
Health Department.
Matches
Bacon rind and hamburger
Services
Laundry
Supplies
If
Transportation
Vaccine
Printing
Transportation
Ice
Diphtheria Anti-toxin
Ammonia
Services
Inspeetion
Services
Balancing centrifuge
Total
98.00
22.05
653.39
1.50
118.01
2.50
24.84
2.25
1.75
$1053.45
$1702.00
89.10
2.15
11.00
20.75
2.25
$1827.25
Recreation Department.
Cycol
Repairs
Services
11
Lumber
Seed.
Electricity
Supplies
Inspection
Supplies
Total
Golf Department.
Welding
Gasoline
Supplies
Money advanced for labOr
Lumber
Light and power
Supplies
Total
Store Department.
Supplies
1?
.40
4.07
83.23
4.87
3.92
2.43
35.00
6.18
13.00
15.00
5.30
4.41
.35
5.00
4.50
18.84
9.06
$ 215.56
$ 5.85
1.11
55.00
27.00
33.01
9.73
11.17
371.65
2.25
97.75
$ 614.52
Dating machine
Carbon paper
653.25
1.00
35.25
1106
40.00
7.54
200.03
4.45
$ 942.58
0 9.49
2.05
7.50
10.00
Total 44 29.04
Electric Light Fund.
Supplies
11
Poles
Installing fibre duct
Repairs
Premium
Supplies
Rent
Supplies
Transformers
$ 8.40
101.67
100.26
505.00
323.44
3.00
21.25
.35
60.00
28.00
1.50
209.34
Gilson Electrical Supply Co. Supplies $ 437.55
Graybar Electric Co. " 25.74
Great Western Power Co. Rental on transformers 75.00
Kellogg Express Co. Expressage 46.15
K -P -F Electric Co. Supplies 128.17
Master Products Sales Co. " ' 19.60
Maydwell & Hartzwell " 20.75
Oakland Blue Print Co. Maps 4.88
Powell Bros., Inc. Supplies 13.32
Reno Co., L. G. If 3.92
Rhodes- Jamieson & Co. Coal 9.25
Riechel & Bredhoff Repairs 134.00
Security Drug Co. Supplies 5.96
Strauch, A. 8 30.87
Western Auto Supply Co. " 4.03
Westinghouse E. & M. Co. if 728.53
Woodin & Little " 26.00
Zellerbach Paper Co. " 2.43
Total 4 3078.36
Pension Fund.
Pensions
1119.83
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Noble and
on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet
in adjourned regular session, Monday evening, March 12th, 1928, at 7 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
y Clerk.