1929-02-19 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR ME. ETING O F THE COUNCIL OF THE G` I TY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 19, 1929.
The meeting convened 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. Absent: None.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution, No. 1333.
Approving S. B. No. 651, Relating to Sewage Disposal."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed uhanimously.
2•V7 Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1334.
Authorizing Sale of Electrical Conduits in Tube."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
r' Resolution No. 1335.
Transferring $900.00 from the Electri o Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
4.1 Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1336.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to
Recordation."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
5. Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1337.
Directing City Assessor and City Treasurer
to Go to Sacramento and Oppose Tax Bill."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
•V Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1338.
Rescinding All proceedings Heretofore Taken for
the Improvement of Santa Clara Avenue."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
7.' `t Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No No7. 1339.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 1 of the City of Alameda.
Appointing and Employing Burnett Hamilton
Engineer of iWork."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1340.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. I of the City of Alameda.
Resolution Approving Specifications."
Mr. Calcutt 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. 1341.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. I of the City of Alameda.
Resolution of Intention Nn_ A9_ m_ S_"
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
10. Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1342.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 2 of the City of Alameda.
Appointing and Employing Burnett Hamilton
Engineer of work."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
11.V Mr. Neiss introduced and moved tlae adoption of
'Resolution No. 1343.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 2 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution Approving Specifications."
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
12:d Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
'Resolution No. 1344..
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 2 of the City of Alameda
Resolution of Intention No. 90, N. S.
Mr. Noble seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
13. Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
. "Resolution No. 1345.
Rescinding All Proceedings Heretofore Taken for
the Improvement of Park Street Between the San
Antontio Estuary and San Jose Avenue." -
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
14.✓ A petition was filed by Mr. C. L. Traver containing the names of many
property owners fronting on park Street, requesting the council to widen Park
Street four feet on each side, instead of three feet, as at present contemplated.
After discussion, Mr. Neiss moved that the passage of further resolutions pertain-
ing to park Street improvement be postponed until the next regular meeting of the
Council and that the petition submitted by Mr. Traver be returned to him in
order that additional signatures of park Street property owners may be obtained.
The motion was "seconded by Mr. Lathala and same carried unanimously.
1 Mr. J. B. Kahn, Superintendent of the Municipal Electric Light Plant addressed
the Council submitting plans for new lighting system on Park Street. After dis-
cussion, Mr. Latham moved that the Board of public Utilities be instructed to
prepare plans and specifications for the installation of a lighting system similar
to photograph and blue -print submitted . The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and
carried.
The following papers were filed:
16. Affidavit of publication, Notice Inviting Proposals for Wire Fence.
17. , Report of Municipal Electric Light plant for December, 1928.
18.' Affidavit of publication, proposed retirement ordinance.
19.1 Copy of Resolution 22649 of the County Board of Supervisors, withdrawing
a portion of ,Webster Street from County System of Highways.
20a/ Report of Alameda Belt Line for April and December, 1928.
21. Certificate of City Clerk, re election candidates.
The following communications were received:
22.V From James Grassi, requesting permission to move house from 534 pacific
Avenue. Inasmuch as this had received the approval and recommendation of the City
Manager, Mr. Latham moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and
carried unanimously.
23.✓ From the Southern Pacific Company terminating agreement for use of a
portion of their premises during construction of Estuary Tube. Ordered filed.
24.' From City Attorney Locke, advising date of hearing before Railroad
Commission rel=ative to transportation problem. Ordered filed.
25. From the Alameda Imprvv ement Club, commending action of the Council re
widening ';Vebster Street. Ordered filed.
26.\/ From Building Inspector E. H. Rogers, requesting that a refund of '8.00
be allowed Mr. J. W. Bercovitch, being amount overcharged on a building permit
issued October 4th, 1928. Mr. Latham moved the money be refunded, seconded by Mr.
Noble and carried unanimously.
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From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the property upon which stands 1530 Lincoln Avenue, from a Residence District,
Class I, to a Business District, Class III. Mr. Neiss moved that the recommenda-
tion of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and
carried.
From 'Walter C. Fox, relative to the rezoning of portions of Ternside.
Ordered filed.
From the City Planning Commission, re ommending the denial of the
petition for the reclassification of Lots 252 and 253 in the Fernside Tract.
Mr. Neiss moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be
adopted, seconded bj Mr. Latham and same 'carried unanimously.
30.t/ From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, recount of money. Ordered
filed.
3].i Clerk stated that in response to advertised notice, he was in receipt
of five bids for the erection of wire fence around tennis emurts in Lincoln
park. mr. Latham moved that the bids be opened and read, seconded by Mr. Niess
and carried. Thereupon the Clerk opened and read the bids as follows:
Prom Anchor Post & Fence Co. Amount of bid, $1580.00. Accompanied
by a certified check of $154.00.
'rom West Coast Wire and Iron Works. Amount of bid, $1486.27.
Accompanied by a certified check of $150.00.
From Michel & Pfeffer Iron Works. Ateunt of bid, $1493.17.
Accompanied by a certified check of $160.00.
Liberty ornamental Iron and Wire Works. Amount of bid, $1486.27.
Accompanied by a certified check of $148.62.
From Standard Fence Co. Amount of bid, $1486.27. Accompanied by
certified check of $150.00.
Mr. Latham Toyed that the bids be reffered to the City Manager to report back
at the next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and
carried.
32" Applications for permits to sell soft drinks were received from Sam
Carlson, Mrs. S. S. Sherer, George Keremitsis, Albert Cortez and J. D. McKenzie.
Inasmuch as these applications had received the approval and endorsement of the
chief of police, Mr. Neiss introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1346.
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.
The following ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk;
33.V "Ordinance No.
New Series.
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Reclassifying property.
(Webster Street)."
Mr. Latham moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss
and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimousTy.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Establishing Rules and Regulations for the
Installation of plumbing by Adopting the
California plumbing Code; Amending Sections
33, 43, 44, 97 and 152 of said Code and
Repealing Sections 158 and 159 Thereof."
Mr. Latham moved that inasmuch as this ordinance had been amended, that the
ordinance be withdrawn, seconded by Mr. Noble and earried.
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Relcassifying property.
(1530 Lincoln Avenue.)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Establishing Roles and Regulations- for the
Installation of Plumbing by Adopting the
California Plumbing Code; Amending Sections 44,
97 and 152 of said Code and Repealing Sections
43, 158 and 159 Thereof.7,
Mr. Latham moved that passage of this ordinance be laid over until the second
meeting in April, 1929. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unani-
mously.
37.v . Mr. Noble moved that the Vocational Department for the Alameda High
School be granted a free permit for the erection of another building. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
8.1 Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager be instructed tp confer with the
County Board of Supervisors, County Surveyor Posey and Oakland city offioials
in an endeavor to have traffic through the tube speeded up. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously.
39.V Mr. Carl Strom addressed the Council requesting an appropriation of $150.00
to cover the expenses of a rowing regatta to be held on the Estuary on May 5,
1929, under the auepices of the Alameda Boat Club. After discussion, Mr. Neiss
moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise Alameda in connection
with this boat race in a sum not to exceed $150.00. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
O. Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1347.
Directing City Attorney to Commence New pro-
ceedings for Washington Street."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
41/ Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
nesolution No. 1348.
Resolution of Intention No. 91,
New Series.
(Washington street.)
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unaniMously.
42. Mr. Neiss moved that the City Attorney and Mayor confer with proponents
of the university airport matter regarding the enclosure of arguments pro and
con with sample ballots and that the City Clerk be instructed to sign same
Under a general heading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same
carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Department amounting to $7791.07; Police
.„;Depsrtment, $217.91; Fire Department, 6307.58; Street Department, $2430.50;
Health Department, $46.94; Recreation Department, $430.57; Golf Course Department,
A1220.80; Store Department, $95.72; Social Service Department, $234.77; Electric
tight:Fund, $16,218.67; Initiative Relief Fund, $93.50 and Street Improvement
Fund, 1668.77 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were
listed by the Clerk as follows:
Alameda Printing Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
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Alameda vulcanizing Works
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Barnes, C.R.
Bickford, Isabel
Crocker Co., H. S.
Daniels, Elizabeth .
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Elster Printing Co.
alayen, Jas. D.
Heyman Co., The
Hickok, C. E.
Municipal Electric Light plant
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pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
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postal Telegraph Co.
powell Bros., Inc.
Schaefer, William
schmidt, Edna
U. S. Fidelity & Guar. Co.
Stanley, McMichael Publishing Co.
Thorp, Vernor E.
Western Union Tell Co.
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Zellprbach paper Co.
'General Departments.
Printing 22.00
Laundry- towel service 7.00
Printing ordinances 63.74
If It 174.30
Gasoline 4.94
Book 10.00
Repairs to chair 2.00
Addresting envelopes 27.34
Supplies 5.88
Addressing envelopes 27.90
Water 10.35
Printing 42.00
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Supplies 7.50
Incidentals 3.05
Xmas lights 312.70
Electricity 303.76
116.13
City lighting 2997.94
2991.82
Electricity 225.65
,I 131.94
Heater 8.50
Sign 5.00
Rental and tolls 13.14
TV It TV 8.40
Telegram .30
Materials 35.68
Services 25.00
50.00
Premium on bond 15.00
.Book 5.00
.Repairs, City Hall 84.20
Telegram .83
Clock rental 1.50
Paper 20.58
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# 7791.07
Acme poultry Products Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Elster Printing Co.
Fayen, Jas. D.
Fuller Co., N. P.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
National Safety Council
pacific Tel. & Tel Co.,
Smith F. J.
-Strom Electrical Co.
Western union Te. Co.,
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Fire Engineering
municipal Electric Light Plant
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Oakland Fire Extinguisher Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel Co.
Smith, Chas.
Swanstrom George
Western Union Tel Co.
police Department
Supplies
Tube repair and tire
Gasoline
Printing
Printing
Paint
Labor and attendance
Accident forms
Rental and tolls
Meals
Batteries
Clock
Total
Fire Department
Linen Service
water
Sub scription
Labor and attendance
Fuses
Electricity
7!
Extinguishers
Rental
Installation of steam-boiler--
2nd payment on bungalow
Clock rental
Street Depa
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated oil company
Austin-Western .Road Machinery Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
:Clark & Sons, N
Dieterich -post Co.,
Dietz Motor co..
Easy Bay Mull: Utility .Dlst,
Elster printing Co.
Fayen, Jas. D
municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland Blue Print Co.
pacific Tel & Tel Co.
powell Bros. Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Richfield Oil Company
Siegler, Louis
Western Construction News.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Bischofffs surgical House
Bollinger, L.
Braun- Knecht,. Heimann Co.
Encinal Coal Company
Pacific Tel & Tel Co.
piatt photo CO.
Total
Gasoline
part for roller
Die and stock set
Sewer pipe
Blue print paper
parks for Fords
Water
Printing
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Electricity
Maps
Rental and tolls
Materials
17
Oil
Repairs to tolls
Subscription
Total
Health Department,
Laundry
Printing
Gas and oil
Towel & Laundry Service
Supplies
Services
Supplies
Barley
Rental & Tolls
Mounting
Total
4
3.90
8.73
60.35
9.50
25.50
6.23
50.00
11.09
12.63
22.00
6.48
1.50
217.91
50.00
23.54
5.00
50.00
.60
109.69
118.96
173.25
855.29
4918.75
1.75
6307.58
1901.75
21.91
41.65
2.20
15.45
168.41
1.84
16.06
2.83
18.75
17.50
.16
12.06
2.29
131.69
18.68
40.12
14.15
3.00
2430.50
4.27
9.75
8.90
7.50
2.21
2.00
3.00
2.00
6.81
.50
46.94
Alameda vulcanizing Works
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
California mill and Lumber Co.
.Crane Co.
.Dietz Motor Co.
East Bay mun. utility Dist.
Factory Distributing corp.
Fuller & Co. W. P.
Kennedy, Gladys
Municipal Electric Light plant
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Pacific Tel & Tel co.
Powell Bros ., Inc.
Ruud Heater co.
Siegler, Louis
Stumpf, M.
Western Auto supply Co.
Recreation Department.
Gasoline
Supplies
Tree Stakes
Pipe and fittings
Servicing trucks
Water
Cultivator
Paint
Services
Electricity
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Rental and tolls
CeMent & time
Repairs
Repairs
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Total
Golf Course Department.
Labor
Alameda Welding works
Associated Oil Cornpany
California Mill & Lumber Co.
Dennen Co., V.W.
High Street Coal Yard
Municipal Electric Light
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cakland-California Towel
tioific Tel & Tel Co.
Plant
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Weld mower
Gasoline
Lumber
Rags
Feed
Repairing motor
Electricity
supplies
Electricity
Towel service
Rental and tolls
Store Department
Supplies
TV
Flags
Supplies
°rocker Co., H._S.
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Kronke- Brampton Co.
Remington-Rand Business Service
Social
Total
Total
Service Department
Acme Grocery
Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn.
American Surgical Co.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
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Krieg Co., J. J.
Lewis, Mrs. Martin
Main, A. M.
Maxwell, Jennie
Municipal Electric Light plant
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Pacific Gaa & Electric Co.
Pittsburg Water Heater Co.
Schultz, Herbert D.
Seagrave, Frank E.
Straughn, Frank
Teeter, Dr. Arthur
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Barker Alameda Furniture Co.
Board of Public Utilities
City of Alameda
East Bay Mun. utility Dist.
East Bay Spraying Co.
Gamewell Co. The.
Great western power Co.
Lunt Geo. D.
Merchants express & Dray Co.
Neville, F. R.
pacific as & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel & Tel Co.
standard Oil company
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Traver, C.L.
supplies
Maintenance at Del Valle Farm
Supplies
Water
TV
Supplies
Rent
TV
TV
Electricity
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Gas
Service Contract
Glasses
Shoes
Repairing Shoea
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Total
Electric Light Fund.
Repairs
Venitian Blinds
Incidentals
Installation of electroliers
water
painting Eleotroliers
Vacuum Arresters
Electric Energy
premium
Expressage
Premium
Electric Energy
Rental & tolls
Gasoline
Cable
premium
Total
4-4
25.48
-1.50
164.75
33.64
1475
21.81
7.50
84.50
39.00
13.90
13.89
2.40
3.55
4.80
2.50
8.50
1.10
430.57
609.25
4.50
17.51
164.75
5.25
25.00
58.17
119.83
10.91
186.51
10.77
8.35
$ 1220.80
26.83
2.68
58.86
7.35
95.72
6.00
40.30
3.60
1.06
1.86
16.40
40.00
30.00
5.00
2.30
2.02
1.88
12.00
58.40
9.20
1.75
3.00
234.77
.90
190.00
141.88
315.52
4.30
204.00
7.12
1947.25
17.00
.30
17.00
901.52
63.48
104.55
386.85
17.00
16318.67
tiative Relief Fund.
Alameda city Health Center
Alexander, Nora
Hickman, Geo. W.
Noy, R. H.
Palace Grocery
Money Advanced for labor
Services
Supplies a/c labor
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$21.50
12.00
21:00
3.00
36.00
93.50
mr. Neiss moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Noble and on
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, Match'5th, 1929, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
itflOTerk.