1928-07-17 Regular CC Minutes2.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMODA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 17TH, 1928.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Otis,pres
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Nets
President Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 3rd, 1926 were
read.
Noble and
ing.
approved as
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July apth, 1928 were
approved as read.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1278.
Transferring all Surplus Moneys to the General Fund."
Mr. Neiss 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. 1279.
Transferring $7,500.00 tocthe Library Fund,
1,000.00 to the School General Fund and
1,500.00 to the Initiative Relief Fund
from the General Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following papers were filed:
Grant, Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation to City of Alameda, re
Webster Street widening.
Contract Warren Construction Company and the City of Alameda, Webster
Street improvement. Mr. Latham moved that the bond attached to the contract
be approved by the council, seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously.
Affidavit of publication, re removal of weeds.
Affidavit of publication, Notice to Elevator Contractors.
Report of Municipal Electric Light Plant for the month of Jane 1928.
Annual report of Municipal Electric Light Plant for 1927-28.
Oath of office of E. G. Burr, as special police officer, Alameda Airport
Recorded deed of Andronico property for Haight School.
The following communications were received:
Inc.
From Leon H. Ader, requesting permission to leave the state during his
vacation. Mr. Neiss moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Noble and
carried unanimously.
l2,V From Alameda Improvement Club, suggesting changes to the charter of
the City of Alameda. Mr. H. F. Schlichting was present and addressed the council
regarding same. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred
to the Commitee of the Whole and the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
13.V' From the Alameda Housewives League, containing thanks. Ordered filed.
From F. J. Croll, containing assessment figures for the year 1928-29.
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From the City Planning Commission recommending the denial of the
reclassification of property on the north side of Encinal Avenue, 65 feet west of
Grove Street. Mr. Neiss moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Com-
mission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
Applications for permission to sell soft drinks were received from Hotel
Alameda, Leslie G. Follrath and. Florence Grob. Inasmuch as these had received
the approval and recommendation of the Chief of polbe, Mr. Calcutt introduced
and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1280.
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
adopted and passed unanimously.
17.v/ Mayor Otis submitted to the council the names of members of the special
committee of fifteen appointed to assist the County Board of Supervisors in any
was possible for the public dedication and opening of the Estuary Tube. The
following were named: Clifton E. Hickok, Alfred. Latham, Ernest R. Neiss, Wm.
R. Calcutt, George H. Noble, John 0. Stannard, Lochiel M. King, A. R. Linn
S. LI. Haslett, J. Sherman McDowell, Walter G. Tibbitts, Hon. E. K. Taylor,
R. C. Strehlow, Sr., Wm. J. Locke and Burnett Hamilton. Mr. Latham moved that
Mayor Frank Otis be appointed Chairman of this committee. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
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Clerk:
The following Ordinances came up for passage and were read by the
"Ordinance No.
Making Central Avenue a Boulevard, and Prohiting
Heavy Vehicles Thereon."
Mr. iloble moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
Reclassifying Property.
(1529 Lincoln Avenue.)"
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Neiss and on roll call it was adopted and passed unaniMously.
0) Mr. Calcutt moved that the request of City Clerk Varcoe for one week's
vacation be granted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
21.\/ Mr. Calcutt brought to the attention of the council the matter of the
enforcing by the police department of the law relative to defective head
and tail lights on automobiles. Chief of Police :iahmuth and City Attorney
Locke addressed the council relative to the matter. After discussion, Mr.
Latham moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Noble and carried.
Mr. A. R. Linn addressed the council relative to the proposed Llocation
of the as tax funds by the County Board of Supervisors, a portion of which
funds were to be used in the repair of the Estuary Bridges. Inasmuch as this
matter was to be decided at the meeting of the County Board of Supervisors
to be held before July 20th, Mr. 7eiss moved that a committee of three be appointed
to confer with the supervisors relative to a proper allowance for bridge replace-
ments. The motion was seconded by MT. Noble and carried unanimously. Mayor
Otis then appointed Councilmen Neiss and Calcutt and City Attorney Locke as such
committee.
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Mr. Roy Hudson, representing the San Francisco Airdrome Inc., addressed the
council relative to the establishing of an air base site on the University of
California property, stating that the company was completely financed and that
an expenditure of 150,000.00 would be made; also that the airport would be in
operation within thirty days time. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that when
the council adjourns it does so to meet in adjourned regular session, on Thursday
evening, July 19th, at 8 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of discussing the matter
further and giving the San ?rancisco Airdrome,Inc. an answer relative to their
application. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 2849.56; Police De-
partment, )164.05: Fire Department, 294.06; Street Department 4544.11; Health
Department, '!'?242.24; Recreation Department, !966.12; Golf Course Department, Z)2297.00;
Store Department, 61.60; Social Service Department, 408.13; Electric Light Fund,
11,346.59; Initiative Relief Fund, hp79.00 and Street Improvement and, '3040.50;
having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
TT If if
TV
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TV
If
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TV
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Alameda Vulcanizing [orks
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
11 TV if fl
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay water Co.
Elster Printing Co.
Ford, N. O.
Goldbaum, Sarah
Johnson Co., S. T.
municipal Electric Light plant
TT TV
TV TT
TV TV
TT TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tell & Tel. Co.
pratt, Roberta
Recorder Printing & publishing
Schaffer, Wm.
Seeley, Esther
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda vulcanizing Works
Alzina, Hap
Associated. Oil Company
municipal Electric Light Plant
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pacific Gas & Electric Co.
General Department s.
A
Towel service 9 7.00
Advertising 198.05
209.19
Printing 95.20
14.22
Printing 126.00
Advertising
Advertising 7.50
Repairs and gas 4.28
Maintenance 10.00
TV 7.75
%Cerers .98
25.28
Printing 14.25
16.50
58.00
28.35
6.80
1803.40
70.70
4.70
24.33
50.00
18.00
25.00
22.58
1.50
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Services
Distillate
Lamp
City lighting
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
Services
Co. subscription
Services
TV
Clock rental
Total
Police Department.
2849.56
Repairing-tires 25.00
Repairs to motorcycles 25.49
Gasoline 21.25
Repairs 27.38
Labor and attondance 50.00
Gas .94
Police Department (Contid.)
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Rental and tolls
Western Union Tel. Co. Clock rental
Total
Fire Department.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Company
East Bay water .00.
Murray, Capt. Geo. H.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV TV TV TT
TV
TV TV TT
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Steinmetz, W. T.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Clark & Sons, N.
Dieta motor Company
East Bay Water Co.
Heafey-Mocre Co.
If TV TV
Johnson Co., S. T.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Maffei, A.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
powell Bros., Inc.
TV TV TV
TV TV 11
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Robinson Tractor Co.
Siegler Louis
Laundry service
Gasoline
Water
Handbooks
Labor and attendance
Electricity
If
Gas
Rental
Revolving fund
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Advertising
Gas and oil
Sewer pipe
Repairs
Water
Road Oil
TV
Repairs to sidewalk
Lumber
Repairs to sidewalk
Rental and tolls
Materials
TV
Tr
TV
Fork caterpillar
Work done on tools
Total -
Health Department.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Laundry
Alameda Times Star Advertising
printing
Alameda Vulcanizing Works Gas and oil
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co. Laandry
Bollinger, L. Services
Brandt, Louis
Cranston, A. R. If
Flatow & Son, P. Drugs
Hickok, C. E. City Manager Money advanced. for pigs
Island City Ice Co. Ice
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co. Barley
Municipal Electric Light Plant Repair- Cev. Car
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Rental and tolls
Security Drug Co. Lysol
Typewriter Guy Rent of typewriter
Warhurst, Helen Services
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Alarre da Vulcanizing Works
Cain, M.
campe, Henry
Crane Co.
Dietz Motor Co.
diVecchio, Lucille
East Bay 7ater Co.
Puller Co., W. P.
Kennedy, Gladys
Koster, 4. H.
maccini, L.
municipal Electric Light
TV TV TV
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co
Piatt Photo CoOpany
powell Bros., Inc.
Smith, Charles
West Disinfecting Co.
Total -
Recreation Department.
Plant
TV
Gasoline
Horseshoeing
Horse feed
ripe
parts
Services
water
Services
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TT
Supplies
Electricity
Flag pole
Gas
Rental
Films and prints
Sand and lime
Repairs
Toilet boxmand paper
12.49
1.50
0 164.05
50.00
25.50
37.19
8.75
76.29
14.09
42.57
33.96
.75
3.21
1.75
;
294.06
2176.50
18.27
30.70
51.45
2.48
13.94
864.54
431.02
20.00
2.97
3.00
2.20
122.59
104.10
379.05
279.00
17.50
24.80
4544.11
5.01
.50
12.00
11.95
6.00
2.00
29.00
100.00
17.10
12.00
7.40
2.20
4.37
6.01
1.50
3.00
22.20
242.24
32.10
6.00
15.70
2.31
.44
33.00
145.90
4.47
36.00
55.00
49.10
89.60
427.46
2.44
2.40
13.85,
4.50
21.78
Total 966.12
Labor
Alameda Wieding sorks
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
Associated Oil Company
Cranston, A. R.
Fuller Co., W. p.
Gardner, U. S.
Hutchinson Co., Inc.
Morse & Co., C. C.
municipal Electric Light Plant
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Robinson Tractor Co.
sevin-Vincent Seed Co.
standard Oil Company
Strom Electrical Co.
West Disinfecting CO.
Whistler, J. C.
Benson-Crozier Co.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
patrick & Co.
Alameda shoe Renewing
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bencon, martin B.
Burgess, Mrs. A.
Camica, G.
Central Shuey Creamery Co.
cou Apartments
East Bay Water Co.
Flatow & Son, P.
Harer, E. A.
Jacobs, Ida A.
Jim's Furniture Exchange
Maxwell, Jennie
Municipal Electric Light
Plant
TV
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pacific Gas e: Electric Co.
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Strom Electricity Co.
Travers Surgical House
Typewriter Guy
Western Dairy
Golf Course Department.
Welding
Garden hose
Gasoline
Repair broken pipe
Linseed oil
paint
Sand
Seed
Electricity and power
Rental and tolls
and
Supplies
Sulphate of ammonia
Cup grease
Hot shot battery
Sweepine
Mower blades
Total
$ 862.80
4.50
45.00
29.75
4.25
4.90
117.75
26.25
132.50
454.07
8.35
477.79
10.50
70.00
4.00
2.70
6.19
35.70
2297.00
Store Department.
Carbon paper $ 11.00
Money advanded for stamps 50.00
Dater .60
Total
Social Service Department.
Repairs
Gas and oil
Rent
TV
Milk
Rent
water
Supplies
Rent
subscription
Rarbage can
Rent
Electricity
Repairs
Electricity
Gas
TV
Installing cord
Supplies
Inspection
Milk
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Addressograph Sales Co.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alameda Welding Yorks
Board of public Utilities
California Mill & Lumber Co.
City of Alameda (Store Department)
East Bay Water Co.
7uller & Co., W. P.
Gilson Electrical Suprly Co.
Great Western rimer Co.
Oakland Spring Works
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Red Cross Germ-Proof Tel.
Riechel & Bredhoff
Standard Oil Company
Typewriter Service Co.
Westinghouse E. & M. 00.
supplies
Subscription
Supplies
Fender
Incidentals
Lumber
Stationery
water
Supplies
IV
Electrical energy
Repairs
Electrical energy
Sale of pole
Tolls and rental
Rentals
Repairs
Gasoline
Inspections
Electric equipment
Total
Initiative Relief Fund.
Alameda City Social Service Board
Lewis, H. C.
Pedrick, W. E.
Money advanced
Rent
It
Total
61.60
9.00
13.20
15.00
50.00
20.00
18.48
39.17
7.79
2.00
15.00
3.00
1.00
5.00
6.18
27.32
122.40
31.11
2.82
1.70
5.98
2.25
9.73
408.13
14.43
1.50
1.58
2.50
.14.00
8.10
7.36
3.17
51.75
304.98
9973.46
2.10
670.80
26.30
39.51
3.15
85.00
96.90
4.00
35.00
1346.59
29.00
20.00
30.00
79.00
Street Improvement Fund.
Associated Oil Company Gasoline
Heafey-Moore Go. Supplies
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Powell Bros., Inc. Material
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Co. IT
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Total
9 19.55
646.53
446.06
583.39
529.80
173.18
504.98
137.01
3040.50
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
adjourned regular seesion Thursday evening, July 19th, 1928, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,