1928-11-20 Regular CC Minutes10.‘j
REGULAR MEETING OF TI COUNOIL O THEeCITY OF ALkEEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, TOVEMBER 20'H, 1928.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Nelas, Noble and
President Otis (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minu. es of the regular meeting of November 7th, 1928 were approved as
read.
he following was received and filed:
Affidavit of publication of Notice to Bidders, re firehouse.
The following communications were received:
From the Outboard Motor Association, requesting the Council's endorse-
ment of the outboard race from Alameda to Sacramento next Sunday and requesting a
contribution from the advertising fund to assist in defraying expenses. After
discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the council endorse the plan as proposed in
e tae communication and that a sum of 50.00 be appropriated out of the advertising
fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried unanimously.
From the Veterans Welfare Board requesting cancellation of certain
taxes. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the Assessor.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
From the Building Inspector, relative to dilapidated building at
802 Pacific Avenue. The communication was ordered filed.
-From Zingg's Cigar Store requesting the cancellation of the privilege
to the Yellow Cab Company to stand cabs in front of 1421 Park Street, and re-
questing that another permit be granted in favor of the Checker Cab Company.
Mr. Neiss moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager a nd
City Attorney, with power to act. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and
carried.
From Alameda wreckers, requesting that a license tax of -100.00 aeyear
be established covering the business of house wrecking and the felling and
pruning of trees. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the request be taken
'under advisement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried.
In the matter of the removal of the dilapidated building at 1252 Hawthorne
street, Building Inspector Rogers stated that for some time past he had endeavored
to have this house repaired or removed; that the house could be repaired, although
inadvisable on account of its age; that the roof was all open and rain had fallen
in, cuasing the plaster to fall off and compliants had been made that vagrants
had been making use of the premises. Fire Chief Steinmetz stated that the house
is a fire menace and unworthy of repair. Mr. Truax, representing the owner, was
present and stated that the building would be torn down completely, beginning
with Monday morning, November 26th and that modern bungalows would be built
upon the property. Thereupon Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be continued for
one meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
The Clerk stated that in response to advertised notice to bidders, he was
in receipt of twelve bids for the construction of a new firehouse in the west
end of Alameda. Mr. Latham moved that the bids be received and opened. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried, thereupon the Clerk opened and read
the bids as follows:
George Swanstrom - :420,655.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2200.00.
Dinnie construction Co. ,:;21,371.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2150.00.
Jacobs and pattiani, :21,470.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2200.00.
Jensen ,73 Pedersen, :'321,980.00.Accompanied by chock of ',>2200.00.
B.Stuart MacIntrye, 22,220.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2500.00.
Chas. D. Vezey & Sons, 22,785.00. Accompanied by certified check of 32300.00.
Grodem Fourchy, 23,190.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2,000.00
and currency of j500.00.
Strehlow Petersen, 23,333.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2399.30.
J. B. Bishop, :23,370.00. Accompanied by certified check of ;;12400.00.
J. Daneri, 23,991.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2400.00
A. T. Spence, 4 24,900.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2600.00.
J. Harrold Johnson, 127,587.00. Accompanied by certified check of 2800.00.
Mr. Latham moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager and architect and all
certified checks, but those of the four loweSt bidders be returned. The motion was
seconded by Ur. Noble and carried..
The following Ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
An Ordinance Regulating the Parking of Vehicles
On a portion of Wehster Street and also:, on
portions of Encinal Avenue."
Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and on
rail call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Neiss called attention of the council to the condition of Wadaington
Street, between High and peach Streets and moved that proceedings be taken to pave same.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and same carried unanimously.
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From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager re count of mo ney. nled.
In the matter of the proposed widening of Park Street, Mr. Noble
moved that the widening by continued from Buena Vista Avenue to the Park
Street bridge i that the City Attorney include this in the proceedings for
the widf,ning of Park Street, which he is now preparing. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt end same carried unanimously.
IIr. Latham moved that the two blocks on Webster Street, between Santa
Clara Avenue and Central Avenue be paved with hard pavement. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously.
Mrs. Malloye was present in the Council Chamber and requested
information as to what had been done in the matter of the petition protesting
the ringing of the bells on the Catholic Church. The City Manage made a
verbal report and was instructed by the council to again take the matter up
with the church authorities and report back at the next meeting of the council.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 34338.54; police
Department, 01428.55; the Department 0897.72; Street Department, 02497.19 ;
Health Department, 92.52; Recreation Department 3257.39; Golf Course Department
02698.14; Store Department, 343.80; Electric Light Department 312,412.78;
school General Fund, 0354.37; and East Bay water Co. Payments 7und, 32717.39
having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the
City clerk as follows:
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Alameda Times star
Alameda steam Laundry Assn/
Alameda vulcanizing Works
7rench, Asa A.
McConnell, Rushton
Municipal Electric Light plant
TT TV I/ TV
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Regional Plan of N. Y.
Schaeffer, William
Selley, Esther
western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing -forks
Alzina, Hap
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific co.
California State Auto Assn.
municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Coast Shredded Wheat Co.
Pacific Gas ^1 Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Smith, 7. J.
Strom Electrical Co.
Yeaver-lells Co.
7estern Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Company
Municipal Mlectric Light Plant
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pacific Gas & Electric co.
Pacific Tel & Tel Co
Steinmetz, w. T.
',Verner, Carl
7estern Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing forks
Associated oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & pacific Co.
Bitumuls Corporation
Fast Bay later Co.
Lietz Co., The A.
7',00p Lumber & Mill Go.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co
Powell Bros., Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Robinson Tractor Co.
Sanborn map Co.
Siegler, Louis
General Department
Tube Dedication
Advertising
Towel Service
Gasoline
paLnting
Additional pre
Electricity
T?
Negatives
Gas
Rental and tolls
Book
Services
Clock Rental
Total --
Police Departrnent
printing
Repairs
Tire
Gasoline
Cartridges
Signals
Labor and attendance
Dog Flood
Gas
Rental and tolls
Meals
TJ'lashlight batteries
Automobile
Clock Rental
Total -
9
900.00
12.66
7.00
3.20
407.50
9.79
79.62
2711.65
45.93
5.64
20.91
2.14
25.00
106.00
1.50
4338.54
13.50
1.58
8.75
21.25
173.91
74.00
134.52
6.00
.56
13.50
38.00
6.48
935.00
1.50
o' 1428.55
Fire Department
Linen service 50.00
Gasoline 8.50
Fuses and lamps 11.40
Labor and attendance 138.54
Gas 36.28
Rental and tolls .95
Revolving fund 2.30
Architect's fees 648.00
Clock rental 1.75
Total 8 897.72
Street Department
Gasoline, etc.
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Tools
supplies
Water
Metalic taps
Lumber
Negatives
Service
Materials
Materials
Parts
Insurance book
Tools
Total
1826.13
37.28
49.30
184.53
25.50
8.69
4.05
28.08
47.97
2.72
211.24
9.30
22.90
24.00
15.50
2497.19
Alameda vulcanizing Works
American Medical Assn.
Arrow Twel Laundry Co.
Bischoff's Surgical House
11 TT
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Cranston, A. R.
7payen, Jas. D.
Hodgkins, Kathryn
Island city Ice Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel Co.
Patrick & Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, W. K.
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
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California 71e Cloth Co.
Dorward pump Co.
Kennedy, Glad9s
Koster, J. H.
Knonke-Brampton co.
Mazzini, L.
Morse, C. C.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Siegler, Louls
Labor
Acme Grocery
Alameda welding works
Associated Oil Co.
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
California Cotton Mills Co.
Gardner, U.S.,
Hurst & Rodgers
Magoon, E. w.
Municipal Electric Light Plt.
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Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Planer, 'Edward T. Tax Coll.
powell Bros., Inc.
Crocker Co., H.S.
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Dietzgen co., Eugene
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Board of Public Utilities
City of Alameda (Stores)
7uller & Co., W.F.
Gamewell company, The
Great 'Icstern rower Co.
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Smith, Charles
Standard Oil Company
municipn1 Electric Light plant
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Health Department
Vulcanizing
subscription
Laundry
Supplies
Tr
plumbing repairs
Printing
Services
- Ice
Rental and tolls
Supplies
Total
Recreation Departure
Gasoline
Saw filing '
Supplies
TT
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Pipe guides
Services
IT
Repairs to tennis nets
Supplies
Supplies
Lamps, etc.
Gas
Rental and tolls
pruning saws
Total
Golf Course Department
Supplies
Welding
Gasoline
Supplies
Towels
Oil
Fertilizer
Repairs to Servel
Electricity
'uses
Rental and tolls
Taxes on Golf Course
Sand
Total
Store Department
Supplies
TV
11
Total
Electric Light Department
Towel service
Incidentals
Supplies
Brushes
Supplies
Electric current
TT TV
Rentals and tolls
Supplies
Gasoline
Total
School.General Fund
Heat
Light and power
Heat
Light and power
Total
23.05
5.00
8.00
2.93
6.86
20.90
6.50
6.20
5.40
7.18
.50
92.52
28.40
3.50
3.85
13.55
21.95
14.63
33.00
60.00
15.00
6.65
14.25
24.95
5.36
2.30
10.00
257.39
622.88
4.40
2.00
17.00
7.65
9.75
5.25
324.98
11.70
287.18
1.90
8.35
1214.50
180.60
2698.14
31.34
9.18
3.28
43.80
8.00
106.35
4.17
12.40
.83
11392.46
721.20
60.02
11.30
96.05
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41.61
75.89
114.11
122.76
354.37
East Bay water Co.
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et Bay Water . Payments ?und
Ready to serve charge
Extensions
Total --------
2367.61
349.78
2717.39
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 regular session, Tuesday evening, December 4th, 1928, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,