1929-04-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING O THE COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF ALAJEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 2ND, 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.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 19th, 1929 were approved as
read.
1.1 The regular order of business was suspended in order to permit the hearing
upon the Council's own initiative for the reclassification of certain property
situated on the north side of Santa Clara Avenue, between Everett Street and
Broadway, more particularly described as Lots 8, 9, 16 and 17 in Block No. 2,
"subdivision of the Chipman Blocks, Town of Alameda", from a Residence District,
Class I, to a Business District, Class V. The following members of the City
Planning Commission were present and sat with the Council in an advisory capacity:-
Commissioners Haslett, Stow, Sharp and Godfrey. The Clerk stated that two petitions
of protest had been filed, containing in all forty-seven names. Messrs. walthall,
Gibson, Knox, and Zoller addressed the Council in support of the reclassification.
Messrs. Hansen and Courtney addressed the council in protest. After a full dis-
cussion,with members of the City Planning Commission, Mr. Noble moved that the re-
classification be granted, providieg a fire-proof building be erected and that same
be set back on a line with the residences on Santa Clara Avenue, and five feet on
Webb Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and on roll call same carried
by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt Latham, Neiss and Noble, (4).
Noes: Council-presideht Otis, (1). Absent: None.
2.4 'Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1366.
Transferring $1,000.00 from the School General Fund
to the General Taind."
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. 1367.
Transferring $25,000.00 from the Electric 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.V Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1368.
Transferring $2,250,00 from the Electric Light Fund
to the Interest and Redemption Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
5.v/ Mr. Noble introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1369.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent toRecordation."
(lAngfellow School)
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The Clerk stated the following papers had been filed since the last meeting
of the Council:-
6." Continuation Certificate on bonds of A. D. Goldsworthy and H. P. Wichman,
/Municipal Electric Light Plant.
7o/ Oath of office of J. H. Bailiss as regular police office; L. C. Nelson
and j. C. Barlow as special police officers.
. 8.V. Executed contract and bond, Standard Fence Company.
9. Recorded Deed, re Haight School property.
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Communication re moving of house to 1737 Alameda Avenue.
The following communications were received;
11.V From the City Attorney rendering legal opinion as to request of the
Veterans' Welfare Board to cancel taxes against certain property, recommending that
the request be denied. Mr. Noble moved that the recommendation of the City Attorney
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
12./ From the City Attorney relative to petition of protedt against proposed
improvement of Washington street, under Resolution of Intention No. 91, N. S.
Mr. Latham moved that the matter be continued for six months, seconded by Mr.
Oalcutt and carried unanimously.
13. From the United States Department of Agriculture, enclosing voucher for
rent of Government Island, for the period Nov. 2, 1922 to Nov. 1, 1928. Mr.
Noble moved that the payment be accepted,seconded by mr. Neiss and same carried
unanimously.
14.1 From City Attorney Locke, relative to proposed ordinance regulating
radio interference, redommending that no action be taken until the problem of
insulating electric apparatus against radio interference has made further progress.
Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation f the City Attorney be adopted, and
that a copy of the City Attorney's communication be forwarded to R. H. Howard,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and same carried unanimously.
15.v/ From the City Attorney containing legal opinion as to the use of Jackson
park for playground purposes. Mr. Neiss moved that the matter be taken under
advisement, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and salve carried unanimously.
From the Transportation Committee containing their recommendations.
Mr. Neiss moved that Propositions Nos. 1 and 2 be adopted, providing the Key
System Transit Company would pay their share of improvement. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously. Mr. Neiss then moved that the
City Manager and City Attorney confer with the Railroad Commission, re the
re-routing of busses, as per proposition No. 2. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously. Mr. Latham moved that the Council
oppose proposition No. 3, pertaining to skip-stop system. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neiss and same carried unanimously. Mr. Latham then moved
that the balance of the report lay over until the next regular meeting of the
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried.
18.," From City Attorney Locke, relative to temporary bus service over the
Fruitvale Bridge, pending park Street bridge repairs. The communication was
ordered filed.
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20.
From Chief of police, 4m. H. Wahmuth, re soft drink application of
Anton Dupont. Mr. Noble moved that the application be denied, seconded by
Mr. Calcutt and carried.
From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification
of certain property owned by O. R. Gaunt, on Bay Farm Island, to a Business
District, Class V. Mr. Latham moved the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Neiss and carried unanimously.
211 From the City Planning Commission recommending that certain property on
the north side of Central Avenue, between Oak and Park Street, be reclassified
from Class II to Class III. Mr. Neiss moved that the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
22.' petition was received from various persons doing business on the northerly
side of Santa Clara Avenue, between Park and Everett Street, requesting that
the manner of parking automobiles be changed from parallel to diagonal parking.
Mr. Latham moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager, seconded by
Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously.
23.4 The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of notice of posting and mailing
of notice to abate nuisance, re dilapidated building at 1336 Pearl Street, and
that the time had arrived for the hearing on same. Building Inspector Rogers
stated that the building was an old vacant cottage and now left open, and that
same was in a dilapidated conditioh. After discussion, Nr. Neiss moved that
the hearing be continued Until the next regular meeting of the Council and that
the City Attorney prepare papers in accordance with Ordinance No. 181, N. S.,
seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
24. Applications for permit to sell soft drinks were received from . J.
Cerreghino and H. E. Freeman. Upon the approval and recommendation of the Chief
of Police, Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No, 1370.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks."
Mr. Neiss seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
251 Mr. Latham moved that the hearing pertaining to Santa Clara Avenue improve-
ment under Resolution of Intention No. 89, N. S. be continued to the next regular
meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noble and carried unanimously.
.261 Mr. Latham moved that the hearing pertaining to Buena Vista Avenue improve-
ment, under Resolution of Intention, No. 90, N. S. be continued to the next regular
meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried
unanimously.
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
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"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(0.R.Gaunt, property, Bay Farm Island.)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Central Ave. between Oak and Park Strdet,
N. O. Ford.)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(North side of Santa Clara Ave., between Everett and Broadway.)"
The Clerk stated that he was in receipt of a sub-division Map of Grand
Oak Tract, presented by Mason Bowen. Mr. Latham moved that the map be submitted
to the City Planning Commission for their report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
oalcutt and same carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 5191.47; Police Depart-
/--Iment 04.50; 'ire Department, $351.16; Street Department, )2260.43; Health Depart-
ment $859.67; Recreation Department, 0346.16; Golf Course Department, 01567.90;
Store Department, 064.91; Social Service Department, 0295.74; Electric Light Fund,
$4649.65; Initative Relief Fund, $212.50; Pension Fund, 01191.08; School Construction
Fund, $100.81, having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed
by the Clerk as follows:
Ader, Leon H.
Alameda Times Star
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Bickford, Isabel
Crocker Co., H. S.
Croll, F. J.
Daahl-Thorns Awning Co.
Elster Printing Co.
Fayen Jas. D.
Fish, C. W.
Hammond, H. M. Postmaster
Hickok, C. E.
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Locke, Jai. J.
Municipal Electric Light nt
Vt TV
Otis Elevator Co.
Otis, Frank
Patrick & Co.
Patrick & Co.
Security Drug Go.
Seeley, Esther
Simonson, E.R.
Tribune Publishing
Wagner Bros.
Wells Van & Storage Co.
Williamson, V.F.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Anderson manufacturing Co.
Baker, Hamilton & pacific Co.
TV TV TT It
Brake Lining Service Co.
municipal Electric Light Plant
Oakland Fire Extinguisher Co.
Steinmetz, W.T.
Weaver-Wells Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Labor
California Nursery Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
Municipal Electric Light plant
morel-and Sales Corporation
Rhodes-jamieson Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Alameda Printing Co.
Alameda Sanatorium
Associated Oil Company
Bischoff's Surgical House
Brandt, L.
Carpenter, Dr. Tom
sossitt & Company
Elster printing Co.
Fayen, Jas. D.
Hieronymus, Dr. A.
Hodgkins, Kathryn
prendable, William
schaefer, Victor L.
Superintendent of Documents
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
General Departments.
Rent of p. 0. Box
Advertising ordinances
Leaf indexes, Binders, etc.
Services
Supplies
Auto upkeep
Rental of tents, ets.
Printing
ft
Services
Envelopes
Expenses to Sacramento
Auto upkeep
Expenses to Sacramento
Street lights
Electricity
Service on Elevator
mayor's Allowance
Handle stamp
License tags
Larvex
Services
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Printing
Hauling election supplies
Delivery and rehtal of tables, etc.
Legal services
Total
Police Department.
Brush and paint
Fire Department.
Repair generator
Hardware
TV
Aligning Studebaker
Electricity
material
Revolving fund
Material
Supplies
Total
Street Department.
Shrubs
Pipe
Lights used at Corporation Yard
Gasket for Moreland
Screenings
Supplies
Total
1.50
27.38
666.75
42:50
4.65
25.00
90.00
11.75
13.50
165.00
115.10
12.91
25.00
15.70
2808.06
135.92
7.50
50.00
1.90
35.00
6.35
100.00
150.00
200.00
120.00
210.00
150.00
5191.47
4.50
7.51
16.78
51.86
8.00
155.58
76.85
22.12
8.96
3.50
351.16
2014.38
175.00
54.33
.14
.72
5.61
10.25
$ 2260.43
Health Department.
Printing 27.00
Emergency Hospital Service 600.00
Fuel Oil and Distillate 33.71
Syringes 9.41
Services 51.25
Transportation 35.00
Certificates 13.98
Printing 6.75
25.50
Transportation 15.00
Services 8.87
5.00
Drugs 15.60
Pamphlets 10.00
Dish pan 2.60
TV
Total - - 859.67
Baker, Hamilton & pacific Co.
Calif. Mill & Lumber Co.
California Nursery
VT TV
Dietz motor Co.,
Kennedy, Gladys_
mazzini, L.
municipal Electric Light Plant
Sherwin-williams Co.
Skelly, Sam
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Recreation Department.
Tools & Hose
Lumber
Trees ,
/T
Servicing Ford
Services ,
Athletic supplies
Electricity
Lime sulphur
Hardware
.Repairs to pump
Total
p 139.83
8.48
6.75
11.85
1.75
39.00
17.50
15.76
2.60
25.44
77.20
.Golf Course Department.
Labor
Alameda Welding •orks
California Nursery
California Servel, Inc.
Cranston, A.R.
Payen,, Jas. D.
Fuller, W. P. & Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light plant
Oakland California Towel Co.
powell Bros. Inc.
Skelly, Sam
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Crocker Co., H.S.
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Hickok, C. E. City Manager
So
Welding
Trees
Service
plumbing
Printing
Paint
Lumber
Lights
Towels, etc.
Cement
Hardware
11
Total
store Department.
Supplies
TV
Money advanced for stamps
Total
Alameda City Health Center
ial Service Department.
Money advanced
Ti TV
TV
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Maintenance at Del Valle
Garbage Removal
Interviews
Speculum
Hauling
Desk trays
Water
11 TV * it
TV TV
Alameda Co. Tubersulosis Assn.
Alameda Scavenger's Assn.
American Assn. of Social-Workers
American Surgical Co.
Ohandler'S Express & Furn. Co.
Crocker Co., H.S.
East Bay Mun. Util. Dist.
TV IT TV TV TV
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Flatow & Son,
Lewis, Mrs. Marian
Main, A.M.
Maxwell, Jennie
Municipal Electric Light Plant
TV
TV
Clock
Rent
VT
11
Electricity
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TV 11 /V TV TV
pacific as & Electric Co.
Rinehart, Eugenia B.
Sirola, A.
Swain, M. S.
Typewriter Guy
Gas
Money advanced
- Repairing shoes
Rent
Inspection
Total
Electric Light Fund.
Addressograph Co.
Alameda Times Star
American Smelting & Refining Co.
Baker, Hamilton & pacific Co.
Baxter, J. H. & Co.
Borkman & Wagner
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
California Mill & Lumber Co.
Crane Company
Devereux-Chevrolet Co.
-Fuller & Co., W.F.
General Electric Go.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
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Oakland Blue Print Co.
Oakland Spring Works
pacific Gas & ElectricCo.
pacific Radiator & Fender •Works
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Ritchie, L. E.
Roberts Mfg. Co.
Roeblings sons Co,, John A.
Standard Underground Cable Co.
Supplies
Printing
Supplies
TV
poles
Brushes
Service
Supplies
TV
TV
TV
Transformers
Wire
Supplies
Blue prints
Repairs
Gas
Repairs
Exchange and toll service
Coal
Premium on bonds
Units
Copper wire
Terminals and brackets
346.16
745.00
1.00
37.50
7.51
248.27
1 04.50
21.90
61.32
175.39
8.85
3.88
147.23
5.55
41; 1567.90
6.87
8.04
50.00
64.91
0 10.00
60.00
10.00
36.40
2.00
1.00
6.20
8.75
6.00
4.19
2.92
6.36
3.38
20.00
15.00
5.00
11.63
10.35
2.78
6.03
1.30
4.20
60.00
2.25
295.74
15.62
17.20
23.17
32.08
786.00
1.02
6.55
8.47
54.81
6.82
14.9,1
1474.84
348.14
235.55
9.31
5.40
5.94
65.5D
16.40
28.85
6.25
14.40
590.28
272.56