1928-04-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AL!,,MEDA,
TUESDAYWEVENING, LPR3I 17TH, 1928.
The meeting convened with Council-president Otis presiding, at 8 P. E.
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt Latham, Neiss, Noble and President
Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of April 3rd, 1928 were approved as read.
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mr. Noble introluced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1238.
Rescinding the Proceedings for the Improve-
ment of Park Street."
Er. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resol ution and on roll call it was adoptea
and passed unanimously.
P. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1239.
Decreasin the Width of the Sidewalks on Both
Sides of Park Street between Buena Vista and
Encinal Avenues to Thirteen. Feet and Establish-
ing a New Curb Line in Accordance Therewith."
M. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
3.V Mr. Neiss introcued and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1240.
Estai1ish±ng New Curb Grades on a Portion
of Park Street."
LIr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call t was adopted
and'rassed unanimous
Mr Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1241,
Orderinp. Plans and Specifications for the
Improvement of Park Street between Buena
Vista and Encinal Avenues."
Hr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was ,..opted
and massed unanimously.
Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1242.
Changing the Name of South Shore Drive to
Maitland Drive."
LIr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
6. Mr. Neis introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1243.
Resolution of Intention No. 8A,
New Series.
For Closing a Small Portion of the Northern
End of Bay Street."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimous
The following papers were received and filed:
7.t/' Oath of office of Earl Fry as special officer.
Balanoe Sheet, Alameda Belt Line, as of February 29, 1928.
9.1 Affidavit of publication, notice of hearing on nevi zoning ordinance.
10.1 Contract between Hutchinson Company and City of Alameda, for improvement
of Central Avenue, near Fourth Street.
Recorded Deed, Tucker Investment Company to City of Alameda, Municipal
Electric Light Plant property, Southwest corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Everett
Street.
The following communications were received:
From the County Board of Supervisors containing resolutions re estuary
bridges. The communication was ordered filed. Mr. Calcutt moved that City Manager
Hickok be instructed to ask the County Board of Supervisors what steps had been
taken to date in the matter of replacing the Park Street or High Street bridges.
e motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously.
1S.tI rom Alameda Rod and. Gun Club requesting use of council chamber on April
26th and the last Thurdsay of every month thereafter for the purpose of public
meetings. Er. Latham moved that the request for use of the council chamber on
April 26th be granted and that thereafter they be granted the privilege of meeting
in the Court Room, should this be of sufficient size to accommodate their meetings.
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The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of
the lot situated on the southeast corner of Park Avenue and Central Avenue, from
a Residence District, Class II to a Business District, Class V. Mr. Neiss moved
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. -
Latham and carried unanimously.
Prom the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of
a lot 60 x 125 feet on the southwest corner of High Street and Van Buren Street,
from a Residence District, Class Ito a Business District, Class IV, pernitting
the erection of a church thereon. Rev. D. J. Cavanaugh, Ray W. Kearney and Mrs.
Weinberger addressed the council in support of the petition. Reverend Cavanaugh
stated that he consented to recording in the minutes the fact that no school
would be erected on the lot in connection with the church. Mr. Albert P.
Stiefvater addressed the council for the protestants. After further discussion,
Ur. Neiss moved that the matter be submitted and considered at a meeting of
the Committee of the Whole to report back at the next meeting of the council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously.
From the Alameda Improvement Club re overlapping of property lines in
the jest End. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to the City
Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer to report back to the council. The
motion was seconded by Ur. Latham and carried.
From the Alameda Improvement Club re fivacent fares on west end bus
lines. Mr. Calcutt moved that the communication be filed, seconded by Mr. Latham
and carried."
From City Attorney Locke advising the council of the Railroad Com-
mission's order granting the application of the Key System Transit Company
to run busses though the tube. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that
the Mayor appoint a committee of five, to consist of the City Manager, City
Attorney and three members of the council to consider the matter contained
therein, in conjunction with various civic bodies in the city. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously. Thereupon the Mayor appointed
Mr. Niess, Mr. Calcutt and Mr. Noble to serve as members of such committee.
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From City Attorney Locke, relative to claim of C. L. Traver. Mr.
Calcutt moved that the communication be filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Otis and such was the order.
20.4 From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, relative to busses through the
tube. There being no objection this was referred to the Bus Committee for
consideration.
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Prom the Alameda Community Council recommending various improvements.
Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to a meeting of the Committee
of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
From Felicia A. Evans, Director of Citizenship, Alameda City Schools,
inviting the member of the council to be guests of honor at the citizenship
exercises on the evening of April 27th, 1928. Mr. Latham moved that the invita-
tion be accepted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
An application for a permit to sell soft drinks signed by P. Cecchini,
300 Pacific Avenue, was received. Inasmuch as the application did not receive
the approval or recommendation of Chief of Police, Wm. H. Wahmath, Mr. Calcutt
moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
24. An application for a permit to sell soft drinks, signed by James A. Murphy,
was received. Inasmuch as this had received the approval and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1244.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was edo
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Neiss moved that the City Planning Commission be instructed to hold
another public hearing on the proposed zone ordinance on Wednesday evening, April
25th, 1928, at 8 o'clock. and that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise this
public hearing accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and came carried
unanimously.
The following ordinances were introduced by the Clerk and laid over under
a errovision of the Charter.. a4
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southeast corner Park Avenue and Central Avenue.)
"Ordinance Mo.
New Series.
Ratifying a Contract between the Great Western Power Company,
a Corporation, and the City of Alameda, by and Through its
Board of Public Utilities, for the Purchasing of electric
energy for a period of five years from January 30, 1928."
City Engineer Hamilton submitted plans for automobile parkinF in front
of the .High School and also fronting the Alameda Hotel. Er. Neiss moved. that
the plans as submitted be ado-oted and that the City Manager arrange for parking
facilities as showing. The motion was seconded.by Mr. Noble and same carried
unanimously.
Claims against the General L;epartments amounting to ,3,829.05;
Department, 210.29; TPire Department:)39',81; Street De-oartment, ,2175.52;
Health JepartFent, ;208.14; Recreation Department, ;;243.83; Golf Course
Department, :4423.26; Store Departt:ent, ,2,)34.07; Social Service Department
66.00; Health Center und, 170.60; Electric Lipht Tand, 13,124.33 and
Initjative Relief iTund, 200.00 having been approved and audited by the proper
officials were listed by the Clerk as follovm:
Labor
Alameda
Alameda
Alameda
Alameda
TV
Times Star
Shade Shop
Steam Laundry Assn.
Times Star
TV TT
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Crocker Co., H. C.
Dodd & Co., P. J.
East Bay Water Co.
Enefer, H. W.
Fox, George H.
Hickok, C. E., Ci
TV
TV If IT
TT IT If If
Manager
TI
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Inter-City Express
Klitgaard Agency, C. J.
Lee, Samuel
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TT ff
Oakland. Reduction Works
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Pratt, O. K.
Smith, Charles
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
West Disinfecting Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
General Departments.
Police
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alzina, Hap
Associated Oil Company
Bass-Heuter Paint Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Piatt Photo Company
Strom Electrical Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
gestern Union Tel. Co.
Advertising
Repairing shades
Towel service
Letterheads, etc.
Printing and advertising
Gas
Stools
Premium
Water
Transcript of testimony
Premiums on bonds
Expenses to Washington, D.C.
Money advanced for labor
Incidental expenses
Subscription
Preiums
Repairs
Lumber
City lighting
Lighting
Disposal of dead animals
Gas
Rental and tolls
License plates
Services
Plumbing
Twine
Supplies
Clock rental
Total
Department.
Envelopes
Tube repairs
Tire, tube and labor
Gasoline
Traffic white
Labor and attendance
Gas
Rental and tolls
Supplies
Flashlight batteries
Supplies
Clock
Total
Fire Department.
Alameda Steam. Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Company
Collins & Kearns
Corbett & Langenheim, Inc.
East Bay Water Co.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV TT If If
If TV TV TT
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Linen service
Gasoline
Tires and tubes
Kolo Compound
Water
Distillate
Labor and attendance
Labor - underground service
Electricity
Gas
Rental
Clock rental
Total
45.50
24.49
5.55
7.00
18.40
35.50
5.40
8.82
28.12
13.89
36.20
167.50
163.59
37.50
3.04
7.50
80.00
1.50
231.21
2463.42
92.74
225.00
6.86
22.87
35.17
55.00
3.89
1.00
31.19
1.50
$3859.35
$ 21.60
6.62
17.85
20.70
61.70
50.00
1.69
13.35
4.30
6.48
4.50
1.50
$ 210.29
$ 50.00
18.00
92.16
17.50
18.99
9.98
66.60
30.39
64.46
24.23
.75
1.75
$ 394.81
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Water Co.
Empire Foundry Co.
Gardner, U. S.
Heafey Moore Co.
Kotz, H. B.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. CO.
Powell Bros. Inc.
Robinson Tractor Co.
Siegler, Louis
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Alameda Printing Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Associated. Oil Company
Brandt, Louis
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Cutter Laboratory
Ford, N. O.
Island City Ice'Co.
& Co., C. C.
Mulford Qo., H. K.
-- Pacific:Tel. & Tel. Co.
VosbArgh Hardware Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, A. K.
California Mill and Lumber
Campe, Henry
diVecchio, Lucille
East Bay Water Co.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Holland, Thomas
Kennedy, Gladys
Morse & Co., C. C.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
O'Brien Sign Co., W. B.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Siegler, Louis
Strom Electrical Co.
Street Department.
Envelopes
Gasoline and tube repairs
Gasoline
Sewer Pipe
Parts
Water
Castings
Paint
Road Oil
Hose
Rental and tolls
Materials
Tractor parts
Work on tools
Hardware
Total
He alth Department.
Printing
Laundry
Gasoline
Laundry
Gasoline
Services, etc.
Supplies
Vaccine
Printing
Ice
Washer and
Diphtheria
Rental and
Can opener
plungers
toxin anti-toxin
tolls
Total
Recreation Department.
Gasoline and oil
Saw filing
Co. Lumber .
Hay
Substitute director
Water
Levelling beach
Services
Labor
Alameda Welding Works
Associated Oil Company
Bishop Co., G. F.
Dietz Motor Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV TV TT
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Sevin-Vincent Seed. Co.
Smith, Chas.
Standard Oil Company
Vallance Nursery
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
TV ft TV TT
Dietzgen Co., Eugene
Merchant's Express & Draying Co.
TV
Grass seed
Electricity and power
Lettering
Gas
Rental and tolls
Skid hooks
Hot shot battery
Total.
Golf Course Department.
Welding mower
Gasoline
Supplies
If
Light and power
Repairs to pumps
Towel service
Rental and tolls
Sur Gro
Supplies
Plumbing
Cup grease
Plants
Supplies
Total
Store Department.
Paper
Supplies
Tracing paper
Draying
Total
$1670.50
10.00
31.21
.41.40
85.20
11.83
7.63
70.56
-.80
20.57
119.25
2.60
64.76
10,62
8.80
19.79
$2175.52
9,75
3.10
11.85
5.50
44.19
63.07
13.61
14.41
20.00
6.25
2.00
8.82
5.44
.15
208.14
40.25
3.00
1.22
14.25
3.00
20.15
32.00
60.00
30.00
13.50
16.33
1.00
3.48
2.40
1.00
2.25
$ 243.83
$ 603.25
2.00
25.02
4.80
10.11
158.57
160.53
16.18
8.35
345.80
40.00
28.10
4.00
2.40
14.15
$1423.26
17.64
13.63
2.30
.50
34.07
Social Service Department.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Anderson, R.
Howem Thos.
Lewis, Mrs. H. 0.
Crocker Co., H. S.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Gasoline
Rent
TV
TV
Total
Health Center Fund.
Letter file
Service
Total
Electric
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alameda Wielding Works
Ballinger Co., W. A.
Baxter Co., J. H.
Board of Public Utilities
California Bridge & Tunnel Co.
East Bay Water Co.
Camewell Company, The
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Western Power Co.
Merchants Express & Draying Co.
Oakland Spring Works
O'Brien Sign Co.
Ohio Brass Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Red Cross Germ Proof Co.
Reno Co., L. G.
Standard Oil Company
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Triangle Parts Co.
Typewriter Service Co.
Initiati
Adams Real Estate Co.
Alameda Ci ty Social Service Bd.
on roll
regular
Light Fund.
Subscription
Supplies
Repairs
Rags
Poles
Incidentals
Labor furnished.
Water
Supplies
Lamps
Board of Public
Dray age
Repairs
Lettering coupe
Bushings
Gas
Current
Rental and tolls
Mouthpiece rentals
Supplies
Gasoline
Cable
Gear
Inspection
11.00
15.00
20.00
20.00
66.00
6 32.00
9
138.60
170.60
1.50
2.25
4.00
30.26
505.00
19.46
on fibre duct 389.42
2.91
85.90
37.33
Utilities-Current 11052.24
.94
2.40
7.50
21.00
2.16
644.40
39.38_
3.15
2.40
74.90
188.08
3.75
4.00
Total
e Relief Fund.
Rent
Money advancod for labor
Total ---
$13,124.33
15.00
194.00
209.00
Mr. Neiss moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Latham, and
call carried unanimously.
There being no farther business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
session, Wednesday evening, May 2nd, 1928, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,