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1928-10-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING 07 THE COUNCIL O} THE CITY O ALAMEDA, TUESDAY EVUING, OCTOBER 16, 1928. The meeti onvened 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. read. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 2nd, 1928 were approved as Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No. 1301. providing for Agreement with Archi e t." Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. The following papers were ordered filed: Oath of office, Jack T. Sutherland and Har o d D. Maubert, as police officers. 3,1 Copy of Ordinance No. 4246, of the City of Oakland, re traffic in Posey Tube. 4./ Affidavit of posting notice to abate nuisance, re 1252 Hawthorne Street. 5,v Report of Alameda Belt Line for August, 1928. 6. Hon. T. C. West addressed the council relative to Proposition No. 1, on the November ballot relating to reapportionment in the legislature of the State. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that it be the sense of the council of the city of Alameda that Proposition 110. 1 relating to reapportionment in the legislature be defeated, as it would have the effect of depriving the large cities of the state of representation in the state senate, which they now enjoy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham._ President Otis then offered as an amendment to the motion, that the entire matter be left to the desires of the electorate of the city. This motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried. The following communications were received: From Mrs. Wilhelmine L. Griffin, voicing disapproval relative to removal of street cars. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be filed and that the city clerk advise Mrs. Griffin that the council has unanimously gone on record requesting the retention of street car service in Alameda and that the Railroad Committssion is responsible for the renoval of same. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously. Prom Mrs. Louisa m. staude, protesting against busses running on Central Avenue. Mr. Neiss moved that the same action be taken as in the previous communi- cation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried. A petition was received signed by various residents and property owners in the vicinity of san Antonio Avenue and Lafayette Street, protesting the continual ringing of the bells now being operated at the catholic Church. Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager to correct, if possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously. 104/ From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting that parking regulations similar to those now in effect on Park Street, be installed on Webster Street. Mr. -orank Neville stated to the council that this request eminated from the merchants of the west end. Thereupon Mr. Calcutt moved that the s4 4 parking regulations be installed on Webster Street, as at present prevails on Park Street seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. Mr. Neiss then moved that the City Manager be instructed to have the parking on Webster Street, from Central Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue changed from diagonal to parallel parking. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously. 1 . From the Alameda Improvement Club, re improvement of Eagle Avenue, west of Webster Street. City Engineer Hamilton stated that contractors have called on property owners in the vicinity mentioned, in an endeavor to have this street improvement made under private contract, but that the contractors were unable to obtain a single signature in favor of such improvement. Mr. Neiss then moved that the communication be filed, and such was the order. 12.V From the Alameda Improvement Club, re extending Portola Avenue to Neber Street. Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager to report hack as to the probable cost of such improvement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. The City Manager filed a report as to the estimated cost of paving Santa Clara Avenue, from Webster Street to High Street with various types of pavement,' also , the estimated cost of widening Santa Clara Avenue, from Park Street to High Street. The report was received and filed. Mr. Latham called attention of the council to the fact that he felt Buena Vista Avenue needed paving from Webster Street to Park Street, as well as Santa Clara Avenue. Mr. Latham then moved that Santa Clara Avenue be widened from Everett Street to High Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously. 14. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of 16. "Resolution No. 1302. Appointing and Employing Burnett Hamilton Engineer of Viork." Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. Mr. Neiss requested permission to be excused in order to attend another meeting and same was granted. Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager be requested to communicate with the Key system Transit Company, requesting them to have street car tracks moved by April 1, 1929. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and same carried unanimously. Applications for permit to sell soft drinks were received from Adam E. Brandes, Theodore Andronico, Stefani Bros. and Mrs. E. Le Blanc. Inasmuch as these applications had received the approval and recommendation of the Chief of police, Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of "Resolution No". 1303. Granting a Permit for a License to Sell soft Drinks." Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopted the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously. 18.1 Mr. Latham moved that the Alameda Unit , Republican omens League,be granted permission to use the council chambers on Friday evening, October 26th instead of the afternoon of that date. The motion was seconded by Ur. Noble and same carried unanimously. 19. The matter of the hearing on the removal of the dilapidated building, 1252 Hawthorne Street, Mr. Truax, representing the owner, stated that they were refinancing at the present time and contemplated rebuilding. Mr. Latham then moved that the matter be continued until the next regular meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried. 20.1 Mr. Carl Strom, representing the park Street Merchants requested the council to donate the electrical energy for the lighting of Christmas lights and to supply the main feed wires, as they have done in the past. Mr. Latham moved that permission be granted under supervision of the City manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. ebig and carried. 211 Mr. Calcutt addressed the council relative to newspaper article that the tube would not be opened at the time scheduled, on account of street work and that the council request a retractment of said statement. Mr. Latham moved that Mn. Calcutt be appointed a committee of one to ask for such retraction:. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously. 22". 23./ 24/ 2 .V Mr. Noble ;ttar, that in the matter of the erection of "Neon" signs on the portal buildings at the tube, the County of Alameda had agreed to pay one-half the cost of such installation, Oakland, one-fourth; Alameda's share would arnount to $400.00 and moved that this amount be set aside out of the advertising fund for such purpose. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously. The following ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Clerk: "Ordinance No. New Series. Reclassifying Property. (1714 Everett Street)" Mr. Noble moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously. "Ordinance No. _ New Series. An Ordinance Regulating Parking of Vehicles in the Vicinity of Chestnut Street Station and Morton Street Station on Encinal Avenue." Mr. Latham moved that action on this Ordinance be postponed one meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously. "Ordinance No. New Series. An Ordinance Regulating Tratfic in the George A. posey Tube and its Approaches and Fixing a penalty for the Violation Thereof." mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, secondod by Mr. Noble and on roll call carried unanimously. Claims against the General Departments amounting to $3039.23 ; Police Department 8410.83; ?ire Department 397.06; Street Department 02364.56; Health Department 8180.50; Recreation Department 0776.09; Golf Course 01235.57; Store Department 371.40; Social service Fund 126.88; Initiative Relief Fund 0159.28; Electric Light Fund 010789.49 and Compensation In- surance Fund 88.00, havung been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda. Times-Star TT IT TV American Trust Co. Alameda vulcanizing works cracker Co., H.S. croll, F. J. East Bay water Co. 7ord, N.O. Inter-City Express Co. Johnson Co., S.T. Hickok, C.E., City Manager MUnicipal Electric Light plant TT If If IT If IT TT pacific Tel & Tel Co. If If TT If Ti patrick & Co. Pratt, Roberta C. Samuel, Ford E. Schaffer, william smith, Chas. Varcoe, W. E. Vosburgh Hardware Co. western Union Tel. Co. if Alzina, Hap Alameda Cyclery Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Vulcanizing Works Associated Oil company Bass-Heiter Co. Collins & Kearns Gardner, U.S. Jones & Co., Ed. TV TT IT TV Municipal Electric Light Plant pacific Tel & Tel Co. Smith, 7, j. Vosburgh Hardware Co. Western Union Tel. Co. TT TT TT IT AlamedaSSteam Laundry Associated Oil Company Brunje, B. H. - Collins and Kearns East Bay Water Co. purey, H. D. Fayen, Jas. D. Globe Roofing Co. Hickman, Geo. W. Municipal Electric Light If TV TT pacific Tel & Tel Co Steinmetz, w. T. Yestern Union Tel. Co. Plant TV General Departments LaIndry 7.00 Advertising 23.75 Printing 1.25 Rent of Safe Deposit box 20.00 Gasoline 1.80 Supplies 10.41 convention expenses 69.80 Water 20.47 Envelopes 51.00 subscription 7.50 Oil 43.05 Convention Expenses 97.30 Service 4.40 75.72 City lighting 2347.35 Rental and tolls 17.76 TT IT If 8.35 Repairs to dater 2.50 Services 40.00 Pictures 69.50 Services 25.00 Plumbing repairs 5.55 Convention Expenses 87.52 Pump .75 Clock service 1.50 TV Total 0 3039.23 Police Department Greasing motorcycles <4, Repairing padlock Laundry Repairs on tires, etc. Gasoline paint Oil Black paint Handcuffs Stripes and cap shields Labor and attendance Rental and tolls Meals Rope Clock rental Telegrams Total Fire Department Linen service Gasoline Soda and Acid Tire and tube Water Installing drinking fountain Printing Roofing So Labor and attendance Electricity Service Convention expenses Clock rental 1,1 Total 1.35 3.00 .61 2.23 42.50 26.50 10.00 1.50 108.00 28.50 50.00 14.34 118.00 1.00 1.50 1.80 410.83 50.00 38.45 19.30 51.66 25.82 15.25 6.50 18.00 15.55 54.01 42.42 1.05 57.30 1.75 397.06 Labor Alameda vulcanizing Works Associated 011 Company Dieterich-Post Co. Dietz Motor Company 11 IT East Bay water Co. Heafey-Moore Co. Lena, Nat patrick & Co. powell Bros., Inc. Rhodes-Jamieson & Co. siegler, Louis Silverstein & Son, Harry Western Auto Supply Co. Alameda Steam Laundry Assn. Alameda Times Star Alameda Vulcanizing Works Alameda Welding Works Arrow Towel & Laundry Co. Associated Oil Company Baker, Hamilton & Pac. Co. Bischoff's surgical House Brandt, Louis Braun-Knecht-Heimann co. Doctors & Nurses outfitting Encinal Coal & Ice Company Hodgkins, Kathryn Island City Ice Co. Koerber Euel & Feed Co. pacific Tel & Tel CO. Rosenthal, H. & Co. Versailles pharmacy Alameda Vulcanizing works Anderson mfg. co. Associated Oil Co. East Bay water Co. TT TY TT TT Inter Urgan Express Co. Kennedy, Gladys Koster, W.H. Loop Lumber Company mazzini, L. Morse, C.C., Co. piatt photo co. M. E. L. Plant Pac. Tel & Tel Co. Sherwin williams Co. siegler, Louis zellerbach paper co. Labor Associated Oil Company Baker, Hamilton & pac. Co. Crane Company Fuller, W. P. & Co. High Street Coal Yard M. E. L. Plant pacific Tel & Tel Co. Richfield Oil Co. of Calif Street Department Gas and oil Gasoline Cross-section paper Parts Water Road Oil Sidewalk repairs Adjustable stencils Materials Sewer Pipe Work on tools Air hose Battery Total Health Department. Laundry Advertising Gas and oil Welding chair Laundry Fuel Oil & Dist Rat Traps Lamp Bulbs Services Supplies Gowns Barley Services Ice Barley & Hay Service TOweling supplies Total ----- Recreation Department Gas Repa Oil Water IT Expressage Services Lumber Supplies Seed Films and Print P0 wer Service Paint Repairs Toilet paper Go Course Gas Hoes Valves paint Straw Service TT Oil Total (Oct) Total 1976.25 19.03 38.25 1.26 7.76 19.59 14.71 57.63 17.00 14.05 165.29 13.86 10.00 2.50 7.38 2364.56 10.99 .50 11.28 2.00 8.00 32.50 5.00 2.00 49.95 1.80 5.50 1.85 12.10 6.80 8.40 5.35 11.25 5.23 - 8 180.50 22.40 13.37 5.85 74.87 26.12 .30 24.00 55.00 214.49 129.97 .25 2.10 91.97 2.30 82.50 2.00 28.66 776.09 840.00 22.95 1.70 1.53 2.69 2.50 317.61 8.25 38.34 235.57 Benson-crozier Co. Burroughs Adding Mach. Co. crocker, H.S. Co. '7 71 11 7! potter, H.A., Co. American surgical Co. Burgess, mrs. A. Crocker, H.S., Co. 7,dwards, James W. Co. Konigshofer's Main, A.M. Maxwell, Jennie M. E. L. Plant M. E. L. plant Typewriter Guy Grand Meat Market Mutual creamery Co. Inc. mutual Creamery Co. Inc. vinson, G. Earl Alameda Times-star Alameda welding Works Baker, Hamilton & Pao. Co. Board of pub. Utilities Borkman y -Iagner Cal. Mill & Lbr. Co. East Bay Water Co. Fuller, W. P. co. General Electric Co. Gilson 7lectrical Sup. co. Great -iestern power Co. Oakland spring works Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pacific Tel & Tel Co. Red cross Germ-Proof Mouthpiece Co. Rentals standard Oil Co. Gasoline Typewriter Service Co. Inspections Western Auto supply co. Supplies Store Department Supplies Paper Supplies Total Social Service ',Puna Scissor Str. Rent supplies Services Clothing Rent Rent Repairs sefvice Inspections Total - - Initiative Relief Fund Meat Groceries 11 Labor Total Electric Light 7und Advertising Repairs Supplies Incidentals Auto Supplies Lumber Water paint Globes Supplies Elec. Energy Repairs Elec. Energy Exch. & Toll Service Total 3.50 8.05 2.37 18.28 39.20 71.40 1.00 25.00 37.24 9.39 1.35 15.00 5.00 1.85 28.80 2.25 126.88 12.50 35.24 69.54 42.00 $ 159.28 14.72 4.00 71.27 13.77 6.00 44.97 2.91 19.90 27.81 25.53 9848.68 4.20 565.50 42.47 3.15 79.05 6.00 9.56 0 10789.49 Mr. Noble moved takt the Claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried unanimously. There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in regular session Wednesday. November 7th, 1928, at 8 o'clock.