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REGULAR MEETING Oilo THE COUNCIL 01? TIE CITY 02 ALALEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15TH, 1929.
• The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Otis presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Latham, Neiss, Noble and Presi
dent Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 2nd, 1929 were approved
as read.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1322.
Instructing City Clerk to Publish Notice
of Election."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1323.
providing for Election officers."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following papers were filad:
Oath of office of parry F. Stow as member of the City Planning
commission.
Affidavit of publication of Resolution of Intention No. 88, N. S.
Balance Sheet for month of November, 1928, Alameda Belt Line.
Lease, City of Alameda to County of Alameda, re Veterans Memorial
Building site.
The following communications were received:
From City Manager Hickok, re levying of taxes on municipally owned
public utilities. After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the City Attorney and
City Tanager use every endeavor to defeat the proposed bill, introduced by
Assemblyman Scudder. The motion was seconded by mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
After further discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Attorney prepare a
Resolution protesting the passage of the bill. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Neiss and carried unanimously.
1rom City Manager Hickok, containing statement from the Regents of the
university of California as to their attitude regarding a constitutional
amendment requiring the University of Califoinia to pay taxes on property not
used for educational purposes. The communication was filed.
From the North Side Protective Club, re condition of street at the corner
of Mulberry Street and Clement Avenue, Mr. Calcutt moved that the communication
be referred to the City Engineer for action, seconded by mr. Noble and carried.
From the North Side Protective Club, re condition of railroad track
crossing at Eighth Street and Pacific Avenue. Mr. Neiss moved that the communi-
cation be referred to the City Manager, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried.
7rom the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification of
both sides of iebster Street, north of Eagle Avenue to the Segregation Line, from
Zone V to Zone VII. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission be adopted and that the Council proceed of its own initiative in the
matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously.
prom the "lest End Boosters Club, re employment of transportation
expo . Ordered filed.
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A petition was received from various residents requesting the removal of
the dilapidated building at 467 Lincoln Avenue. Mr. Noble moved the petition be
referred to the City manager and Building Inspector for investigation, seconded
by Mr. Latham and carried.
14.V 7rom Building Inspector Rogers, requesting approval of zone changes
from Class I to Class II, made since November 19, 1928. Mr. Noble moved that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
15. From E. J. Probst, Chairman pro tem, re employees retirement system. Mr.
Calcutt moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, and City Manager,
to report back at the next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
16. 'Prom the American Dredging Company requesting permission to deposit
dredged material on Tracts 32, 39, and 45. Mr. Latham moved that permission be
granted in accordance with the request seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
17.1 Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1324.
Re Sewage Disposal Research.
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
The following ordinanae came up for passage and was read by the
Clarke-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Sections 62 and 83 of the
Municipal Code, Relating to Delinquent
Taxes and the penalties for Redemption."
Mr. Noble moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
//Latham and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimoftsly.
The following Ord inam es came up for passage:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Establishing Rules and Regulations for
the Installation of Plumbing as Printed in
Book IPorrn in the "California plumbing Code."
After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that passage of the ordinance be postponed
until the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Ur. Noble and
carried unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Repealing Sec. 15 and Amending Sections 7, 16,
17, 26, 28 and 30 of Ordinance No. 370, N.S.
Commonly Known as the Zoning Ordinance of the
City
After discussion, the passage of this ordinance was postponed or meeting of
the Council pending report from the City Planning Commission.
21/ E. H. Levy addressed the council relative to children playing baseball
and kindred spirits upon the streets of the city. After discussion, Mr.
Neiss moved that the City Attorney and City Manager be instructed to
prepare an ordinance prohibiting the playing of games upon the streets. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously.
22. Mr, Robert E. Taylor addressed the council relative to the action
taken upon the reclassification of the southwest corner of Pearl Street
and Encinal Avenue, stating that new evidence had been obtained,and requested
a rehearing in the matter. Mr. Neiss moved that Ur. Taylor Tpear before
the next meeting of the City Planning Commission and there state the reasons
for such rehearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried
unanimously.
23.1/ Mr. Calcutt moved that Mr. H. G. Butler be employed by the City of
Alameda at a maximum fee of :1500.00, for the purpose of investigating the
transportation problems of the city, but that this report should not in any
manner include municipally awned or operated bus lines. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Latham. The Council was addressed by Mr. J. N. Desch, A.
R. Linn and A. Teldhammer and City Attorney Locke. After discussion, the
roll was called and the motion carried unanimously.
24. Mr. Latham moved that in order to have the council definitely on record
relative to the proposed street improvements, that Buena Vista Avenue,
from :iebster Street to park Street and Santa Clara Avenue, from Jebster Street
to High Street be paved, and that Park Street from the bridge south to San Jose
Avenue be widened. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and on roll call
carried unanimously.
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City Manager Hickok called attention of the council to the fact that
the contract with the Alameda scavengers Association was about to expire
and recomeended that same be renewed for a five year period for a consideration
of ;1500.00 per year to the city. Mr. Neiss moved that the recommendation
of the City Manger be adopted and the Mayor authorized to Sign a contract
in accordance with the recommendation, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously.
Claimsagainst the General Departments amounting to 3336.37;,police
Department 160. 91; Tire Department, 02881.23; Street Department, 02155.73;
Health Department, :g36.78; Recreation Department, 01755.51; Golf Course Department,
0725.00; Store Department, 0104.74; Social Service Department, 0353.83; Electric
Light 7und 021,653.70; School Construction 7und, 27.50; School General Tund,
0398.20; Initiative Relief elund 0131.00; East Bay Municipal Utility
District payments Fund, 02704.51 and Compensation Insurance Tund, 07.50 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:
Labor
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
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Alameda Times Star
Alameda steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Banks Law publishing Co.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
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Callaghan & Co.
East Bay Cities Rate Dept.
East Bay mun. utility District
Hamilton, 3.
Johnson Go., S•T.
Kronke-3rampton Co.
Otis Elevator Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schaffer, William
schmiat, Edna
Smith, Charles.
U.S.7i6elity & guar. Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Acme poultry Products Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil CoMpany
Collins & Kearns
Gardner, U.S.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
pacific Coast shriadded Wheat Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Smith, F.J.
western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
tssociated Oil Compang
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Fayen, Jas. D.
Johnson Co., S.T.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
pacific Tel. & Tel Co.
Steinmetz, W. T. Fire Chief
Swanstrom, Geo.
western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Baker-Hansen Mfg. Co.
Columbia Auto Sheet Metal Works
Dietz motor Co.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Heafey-Moore Co.,
Lietz Co., The A.
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
siegler, Louis
United Iron works
Western Auto Supply Co.
Alameda steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
American Public Health Assn.
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
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Evelth, Margaret W.
Island city Ice Co.
Mazzini L.
General Departments.
Folders
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Advertising
Towel service
Gasoline
Book
TV
Maintenance
Book
Expense re Telephone case
Water
Money advanced
Distillate
Repairs to flag pole
Final payment on elevator
Rental and tolls
Services
If
plumbing repairs
Premium
Clock rental
Total
Police Department.
Feed for pound
Laundry
Auto repairs
Gasoline
Tubes and tires
Paint
Repairs to autos •
Dog Feed
Rental and tolls
Meals for jail
Clock rent al
Total
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Fire Department.
Laundry service
Gasoline
water
Printing
Stove Oil
Battery recharges, etc.
Rental and tolls
Revolving fund
1st payment
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Gasoline
supplies
Street wigns
parts
water
Rock fill and road oil
Cross section paper
Supplies
services
Work dune on tools
Boiler plates
Fan Belt
72.25
304.00
676.00
288.09
5.13
7.00
4.40
20.00
7.50
10.00
9.45
10.00
1650.00
10.35
.55
151.23
49.15
1213.75
24.26
25.00
27.50
12.35
25.00
1.50
4604.46
46
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4.50
.31
2.30
20.40
31.86
1.65
41.16
6.00
13.63
37.60
1.50
160.91
50.00
25.50
23.53
8.50
48.05
9.25
.95
9.95
2703.75
1.75
2881.23
1792.75
20.00
68.68
6.75
75.60
9.30
2.83
159.02
2.50
7.60
2.20
4.00
3.90
.60
Total $ 2155.73
Health Department.
Laundry ?-4
9 6.07
Gas and oil 7.13
Subscription 5.00
Laundry 5.50
Supplies 1.68
5.32.
tT 2.85
Services 8.00
Ice .25
Dish pan 3.00
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municipal Electric Light Plant
pacific Tel. e: Tel. Co.
prising Co., Inc. Geo. W.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Smith, Chas.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, W.K.
California Mill ec Lumber Co.
Dietz motor Company
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East Bay Mun. Utility Dist,
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Heafey, Moore Co.
Kennedy, Gladys
Mazzini, L.
municipal Electric Light
tacific Tel. pi', Tel. Co.
Penwell, Q.
piatt Photo Company
Siegler, Louis
Labor
Alameda Welding Works
Dietz motor Co.
Skelly, Sam
pacific Tel. & Tell Co.
smith, Chas.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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patrick & Co.
Hickok, C. E.
patrick & Co.
Health Department (Cent'd.)
Servicing Car
Rental and tolls
Lactometers
Drugs
Repair gas leak
Total - -
Recreation Departrnent.
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Gasoline
sharpening saws
Tree stakes and repairs
Ford Roadster
Repairs
water
T1
Resurface tennis court
Services
Athletic supplies
Repadrs
Rental and tolls
Replacing ropes in flagpoles
Prints
Steps on truck etc.
Total
Golf 1 u se Departrnt.
Welding
parts
Supplies
Rental and tolls
Supplies
Total
Store Department.
Supplies
TV.-
Stamps
TV
Moulding stamps and.
Total
dater
Social Service Department,
Alameda county Tuberculosis Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Jerks
California Conference of Social
Dodge Co., 7. A.
Hamilton, Trederick A.
Koerber, Tuel Teed Co.
Konigshefer's
Krieg Co., J.J.
Loop Lumber e: Mill Co.
mu.yicipal Electric Light Plant
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TV
TV
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Santa Clara Ave. Cyclery
seagrace, Trank E.
Typewriter Guy
Underwood Typewriter Co.
vosburgh Hardware co.
TV
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Adams, C.C.
Alameda Times Star
Baker, Hamilton e: Pacific Co.
Board of public Utilities
City of Alameda, Store Dept.
Coperhafer, M.A.
East Bay mun. utility Dist.
Tuner 8: Co., W.P.
Gill-Virden Co., Inc.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great iestern power Go.
Grodem & 7ourchy
Kellogg Express Co.
Kennedy, K.C.
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Maintenance
Gas and oil
work Dues
Supplies
TV
Kindling
Pillow cases
Supplies
Lumber
Electric heaters
Electricity
Servicing Chevrolet
Lamps
Repairs
Shoes
Inspection
Rental
Supplies
Electr
Total
Light Tund.
premium
Printiog
Supplies
Incidentals
supplies
Services
Water
paint
Globes
Supplies
Electric current
Tinal payment on contract
Expressage on globes
Supplies
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7.80
7.64
11.59
13.20
1.75
86.78
26.82
2.00
113.30
604.50
5.39
16.22
3.55
690.00
42.00
204.45
33.35
2.30
5.00
1.13
5.50
1755.51
$ 683.38
3.00
16.81
12.37
8.44
1.00
725.00
8.48
35.76
6.50
50.00
4.00
104.74
37.80
8.55
10.00
32.20
1.80
3.60
17.19
7.40
17.,44
59.40
108.00
1.70
2.10
5.50
30.95
3.00
5.00
2.20
353.83
15.00
350.00
15.62
17.36
10.00
50.00
3.77
82.70
609.20
188.13
13646.54
5580.00
26.25
11.48
15.75
Electric Light Fund (Con id.
Expressage
Electric current
Rental and tolls
Joint poles
Paint
Rentals
Ladder
Supplies
Gasoline
Copper wire and reel
Inspection
Supplies
merchans Express Co.
pacific Gas Electric Co.
pacific Tel. &; Tel.Co.
TV TT TT It TV
par,,,_fine Companies, The
Red Cross Germ proof Tel. Co.
Rountree, 00., C.O.
smith Hardware Co.
Standard 011 Company
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Typewriter Service Co.
Ilestern Auto Supply Co.
East Bay Title Ins. Co.
School Qons
Total
netion und.
Title insurance
• School General Fund.
Electricity
municiral Electric Light plant
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Alameda City Health Center
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Hamilton, mrs. Mary
Mutual Stores, Inc.
Initia
Tot al
ive Relief
Money advanced for labor
TV TT TV
Services
supplies
Total
.40
729.00
88.92
24.42
2.74
3.15.
19.60
2.79
92.30
5550
11.00
2.08
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27.50
253.54
144.66
East Bay municipal utility District Payments ?und.
East Bay municipal utility District ',Neter main extensions
Tr TT Tr TV TV Ready to serve charges
398.20
3.00
22.00
7.00
99.00
131.00
6 336.39
9
2368.12
Total e 2704.51
Compensation Insurance ?und.
Alameda Sanatorium X-ray of thumb
7.50
Mr. Latham moved that all the bills with the exception of the three
items to the Chamber of the Commerce in amount oe :288.09; e676.00 and 304.00
be paid, seco:Ided by Mr. Neiss and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, Tebruary 5, 1929, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,