1928-03-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20TH, 1928.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Neiss, Noble and President Otis,
(4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Latham, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 6th were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 12th were approved
as read.
The following was received and ordered filed:-
Notice of hearing before Railroad Commission, Application of Key System
Transit Company, to abandon High Street bus service.
Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1233.
Adopting Plans and. Specifications for the Improvement
of Central Avenue near Fourth Street."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt moved that in the absence of City Manager, C. E. Hickok,
City Clerk W.E.Varcoe be appointed Acting City Manager. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimoualy.
The following communications were received:
4.vi From Edward A. Bertram, containing information and maps relative to
Project No. 10, known as San Francisco Bay Bridge. Mr. Neiss moved that the
City Clerk be instructed to acknOwledge receipt of the communication and that
the same be filed, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
From the Regents of the University of California, advising of the dedi-
cation to the City of Alameda of a ten foot strip of land on each side of Webster
Street. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney,
seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
6X; From the Southern Pacific Company, relative to the installation of
additional stations in the West End. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be
filed and that the Alameda Woman's Improvement Club be sent a copy. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
7. From City Manager Hickok, requesting reclassification of the lot recently
purchased by the Municipal Electric Light Plant at the southwest corner of
Everett Street and Santa Clara Avenue to a Business District, Class III. Mr.
Noble moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney to take such
steps as are necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried
unanimously.
8.y` From the Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer, fixing rate of interest for the
year ending December 31, 1928. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, re various matters:-
(a) As to disposition of their request that all rentals received from
municipally owned property should be allocated to a fund for the im-
provement of parks and playgrounds. After discussion, Mr. Neiss
moved that the council declare it not advisable to follow the
suggestion as offered. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and
same carried unanimously.
(b) Relative to proposed fare to Alameda Airport. The City Clerk
was instructed to notify the Alameda Improvement Club that the
matter was still under consideration by the State Railroad
Commission.
(c) Proposed improvement of streets in the West End, as well as
improvement of all dedicated streets west of Webster Street.
After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the City Planning Commission
be instructed to hold public heqrings in the matter so as to decide
the necessity of complying with this request; the City Planning
Commission to report back to the council its recommendations. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously.
10.V From the Chief of Police requesting the soft drink license of A. Von
Schmidt at 1623 Park Street, be cancelled. After discussion, Mr. Noble moved that
the license be temporarily revoked in accordance with the recommendation and that
Mr. Von Schmidt be given the opportunity to appear before the council at its
next regular meeting for a public hearing, should he desire to do so. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
11.'1 From E. K. Taylor, relative to his services in assisting the City
Attorney, if required, without charge, in the matter of the action of Sessions
v. City of Alameda. Mr. Noble moved that the council extend to Mr. Taylor a
vote of thanks for his very generous offer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Niess
and carried unanimously.
12. From the Regional Executive of the Boy Scouts, thanking.the council
for use of office in City .Hall for Alameda Boy Scout council headquarters.
Ordered filed.
1 From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the lot situated on the west side of Park Avenue, 130 feet south of Santa
Clara Avenue, to a Business District, Class V. Mr. Neiss moved the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried
unanimously.
14. From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification
of the northeast corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Grand Street to a Class V
District. Mr. Noble moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
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1 .10v An application was received for a permit to sell soft drinks signed
by Guido Bottarini. Upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, Mr. Noble
introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1234.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft
Drinks."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
16.00 An application for a gratuitous license to sell gold and aluminum house
numbers was received from Mr. J. J. O'Neill. Inasmuch as the application had
received the endorsement and recommendation of Chief of Police Wm. H. Wahmuth,
Mr. Noble moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried
unanimously.
17.4 In the matter of the application of Louis Monette for a permit to sell
soft drinks. After discussion, Mr. Noble moved that the application be denied.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried by the following vote:-
Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Noble and President Otis, (3). Noes; Councilman
Neiss, (1). Absent: Councilman Latham, (1).
The following ordinances came up for passage and were read by the
Clerk:-
18. "Ordinancejlo. New Series.
Reclasifying Property.
(Industrial)
Mr. Noble moved that the Ordinance as read bp adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss
and on roll call carried unanimously.
19.1 "Ordinance No.
New Series.
RecIassifyin Property.
(Gargge )."
Mr. Noble moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Noble
and on roll call carried unanimously.
20. The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Garage, N. E. cor. Buena Vista Ave. & Grand. Street.)"
21.V "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(W. side of Park Avenue, near Santa Clara Avenue.)"
22.V Mr. Neiss moved that the City Engineer be instructed to have the southwest
corner of Peach Street and San Jose Avenue rounded off similar to that on the
southwest corner of Central Avenue and High Street, at an approximate cost of
,0125.00. Mr. Noble seconded the motion and on roll call carried unanimaasly.
23. In the matter of the erection of modern electroliers on Park Street and
the widening thereof, the report of the Committee was read. Messrs. Rosenthal,
Dodge, Barker, Linn and Shaw addressed the council, all favoring the widening and
installation of new lights at once time. Mr. Rosenthal stated that owners would
agree to pay their share of the cost of installation of lights, but that the
widening should be paid by the city. After discussion, Mr. Noble moved that
the council agree that the work should be done as soon as possible and that the
matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole to make a definite report at
the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried
unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments, amounting to $2932.39; Police
Department, $158.03. Fire Department, $232.61; Street Department, $2691.58;
Health Department, 0_30.99; Recreation Department, $370.93; Golf Course Department
0994.12; Store Department, e14.75; Council Relief Fund, $207.74; Health Center
Fund, $284.90; Electric Light Fund, $22,176.82; School Fund, $768.10; Initiative
Relief Fund, $15.00 and East Bay Water Company Payments Fund, $2826.12 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:
Labor
Alamethl Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Burroughs Adding Machine
Criswell & Anderson
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay Water Co.
Encinal Press
1T TV
Heritage & Son
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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TV TT TV TV
TV TV TV 11
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alzina, Hap
Associated Oil Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Park St. Garage
Peterson Tallow Co.
Strom Electrical Co.
Western Union Tel:.... Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn,
Associated Oil Company
Boyle Manufacturing Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV fT TV
Pacific Gas Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
California Corrugated Culvert Co.
Cobbledich-Kibbe Glass Co.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Water Co.
TV if IT TV
Gardner, U. S.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Irvine & Jachens
Loop Lumber Co.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Richfield Oil Company of Cal.
Siegler, Louis
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Alameda • Steam Laundry ASSR.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Arrow &Towe 1 Co.
Brandt, Louis
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Collins & Kearns
Cutter Laboratory
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Mulford Co., H. K.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light. Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Perryman's Grocery
Warhurst, Dorothy
General Departments
Towel service
Printing
Copies of Brief
Gas
Ribbon
Plastering
Binder and index
Water
Printing
TV
Building permits
Painting
City lighting
Installing lights.
Servicing car
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
MT Sacks
Clock rental
Total
Police Department.
Recharge battery
Repairing motorcycles
Gasoline
Repairing cars
Gas
Repairing Ford
Cracklings
Flashlight batteries
Clock
Total
Fire Department.
Linen service
Gasoline
Pails
Water
Repairs to range
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Gasoline
Culvert
Glass
Parts
Water
TV
Paint, etc.
Road Oil
Street signs
Lumber
Materials
TT
Heavy oil
Work on tools
Rental and tolls
Total
21.00
7.00
6.75
49.75
1.80
1.25
15.00
10.88
11.61
31.75
23.50
26.50
35.00
2471.11
39.75
3.12
97.11
5.45
22.56
50.00
1.50
0 2932.39
2.65
1.35
44.10
88.59
.66
1.30
4.68
.90
1.50
158.05
50.00
18.00
5.63
20.51
9.02
101.73
25.09
.88
1.75
232.61
1877.02
22.08
38.80
20.00
6.86
8.14
2.61
2.50
189.25
15.00
2.52
164.00
289.40
38.70
12.30
2.40
(IL
2691.58
Health Department.
Laundry
Oil and 'gas
Laundry
Services
Supplies
Tires
Vaccine
Gay
Toxin anti-toxin
Lamps
Repairs to centrifuge
Rental and tolls
Stamp
Matches
Services
Total
4.19
12.65
6.00
46.27
2.00
10.67
3.53
8.75
13.50
2.40
3.78
4.55
3.75
.40
8.55
130 .99
Recreation Department.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, W.K.
California Mill & Lumber Co.
California Wire Cloth Co.
Came, Henry
Dietz Motor Co.
East Bay Water Co.
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Gott, A. O.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Holland, Thomas
Inter-Urban Express Co.
Kennedy, Gladys
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV TV TV TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Platt Photo Company
Schaefer, Victor L.
Worden Co,, W. H.
Golf'
Labor
Municipal Electric Light Plant
National Cash. Register Co. .
O'Brien Sign Co., W.B.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Skelly, Sam,
Valiance Nursery
Gasoline and oil
Filing saws
Lumber
Wire netting
Horse feed
Fan Belt
Water
TV
Repairs to star
Levelling beach
Services
Expressage
Services
Power
Lamps
Gas
Rental and tolls
Prints and films
Supplies
Water Tank
Total
Course Department.
Light and power
Paper
Signs
Rent and tolls
Supplies
Trees
Total
Store Department.
Shalloross Company, The Paper
Council Relief Fund.
Anderson, R. Rent
Camica G.
Central Shuey Creamery Co.
Chandler's Express & Furniture Co.
Davis, Mrs. Edith
East Bay Water Co.
Filipelli Bros.
Howen, Thomas
Konigshofer's
Loese, E. H.
Mawell, Jennie
Lotta Real Estate Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Seagrave, Frank
Newcomb, Chas. A.
Western Dairy
Welds
TV
Milk
Expressage
Rent
Water
Repairs
Rent
Supplies
Rent
Rent
TV
Electricity
Shoes
Supplies
Milk
Shoes
Total
Health Center Fund.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Reid Bros.
Strom Electrical Co.
Traver Surgical Co,
Electricity
Linen hamper
Repair sterilizer
Supplies
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Purniture Co.
Alameda Times Star
Board of Public Utilities
East Bay Water Co.
General Electric Co.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Hanjes Co., Robert H.
Konigshofer's
Merchant's Express
Oakland Title Ins. & Guar. Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
PageL. L.
Standard Oil Company
Thompson-Chevrolet Co.
Typweriter Service Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
24.70
5.25
16.59
19.44
9.00
.32
25.34
2.66
.35
128.00
65.00
.60
30.00
10.26
3.00
10.34
2.40
8.35
7.20
2.14
$ 370.93
678.78
175.05
24.60
25.50
8.41
6.77
75.00
994.12
14.75
$ 1: 15.00
20.00
27.57
10.50
25.50
1.56
3.50
20.00
2.25
20.00
5.00
30.00
3.91
1.55
5.00
12.45 .
3.95
Towel Service
Supplies
Blanks
Incidentals
Water
Express
Supplies
Electrical energy
Supplies
Supplies
Express
Real Estate
Electricity
Rental and tolls
Rental of tractor, etc.
Gasoline
Supplies
Inspection
Supplies
Total
$ 207.74
266.40
11.25
1.25
6.00
284.90
3.00
7.00
31.25
16.21
2.66
1.00
43.64
11114.57
29.99
1.25
.30
9628.95
634.70
41.41
543.9T
69.30
2.44
4.00
1.18
$22176.82
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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School Fund.
Electricity
TV
u TV
Adams Real Estate Co.
East Bay Water Co.
TT TV TV TT
TV TV
Total.
Initiative Relief Fund.
Rent
East Bay Water Company Payments Fund.
Public use charge
Extensions
Total
150.84
202.84
245.45
168.97
768.10
15.00
$ 2358.65
467.47
2826.12
Mr. Neiss 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
regular session, Tuesday evening, April 3, 1928, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
y—Olerk.