1929-04-16 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING O THE ODUNCIL OF THE CITY 0? ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 16th, 1929.
he meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Otis presiding.
, The roll was called and Councilmen Calcutt, Lathe
sident Otis, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April and 1929 were approved as
read.
Neiss, Noble and Council-
Remarks were made by Councilman Calcutt and response by Mayor Otis. Remarks
were also made by Councilmen Noble and Neiss. Messrs. Schaefer, Henning and
Brodersen, newly elected councilmen then took and subscribed to their oath of
office. President Otis relinquished the chair to City Clerk W.E. Varcoe, who
read the folioo:ing sections of the Charter of the City of Alameda:- Article II,
Section 1, Section 6 and Section 5, Sub-division 4. Nominations for president
of the Council for timQ term expiring the third Monday in April, 1931, were then
called for. Mr. Calcutt nominated Councilman Schaefer as president of the Council
and ex-officio mayor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham. Councilman Brodersen
nominated Councilman Henning as President of the Council and ex-officio Mayor.
This nomination was seconded by Councilman Henning. Mr. Latham then moved that
the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and same carried
unanimously. Thereupon the Clerk called the roll for the candidates nominated
with the following result. For Councilman Schaefer:- Councilmen Latham, Calcutt
and Schaefer. or Councilman Henning:- Councilmen Brodersen and Henning. Thereupon
the Clerk declared Councilman Victor L. Schaefer elected as President and ex-officio
Mayor of the COUnciI for the term ending the third Monday of April, 1931.
2.1 The Clerk stated nominations were in order for the Vice-president of the
Council. councilman Latham nominated Councilman Calcutt for the office of Vice-presi-
dent. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Schaefer. Mr. Latham moved that
the nominations be closed and that the Clerk cast the ballot declaring Councilman
Calcutt elected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaefer and same carried.
Thereupon the Clerk cast the ballot declaring Councilman Calcutt elected as Vice-
president of the Council for the term ending the third Monday of April, 1931. The
Clerk then relinquished the Chair to Council-president Schaefer.
3." The duly organized Council was then called to order by President Schaefer.
4,7 The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Henning, Latham, Calcutt and.
Council-president Schaefer, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1371.
Approving Map of Grand Oak Tract."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1372.
In the Hatter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 1 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution Ordering the Viork.
(Santa Clara Avenue)"
Mr. Latham 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. 1373.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 2 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution Ordering the Arork.
(Buena Vista Avenue)"
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
A communication was read with Resolution attached- from members of a sub-committee
working for the establishment of a park system for the east bay cities. Mr. Henning moved
that action on the resolution be postponed to the next regular meeting of the council,
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
The Clerk stated the following papers had been filed since the last meeting of the
Council:-
Oath of office of newly elected councilmen.
Oath of office of C. Althea Fritsch, Special policewoman, Recreation Department.
Oath of-"office, of F. J. Croll, as Auditor and Assessor.
Oath of office of Homer R. Dallas as Treasurer and Tax Collector.
Communication of F. McKale, re house moving.
Report, Municipal Electric Light plant for month of February, 1929.
Bond of p. McKale Co., as house movers.
The following communications were received:-
161 From the mayor, Auditor and City Manager, re count of money. Ordered filed.
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From the city Manager, advising the round-trip rate of 29 cents to Alameda Mole.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager to
take up with the state Railroad Commission in an endeavor to obtain a reduction
of this fare, if possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously.
Prom the Alameda motor Car Dealers Association, in appreciation.
ordered filed.
19, From R. E. Taylor, requesting the council to review the evidence heretofore
submitted in the matter of the reclassification of the southwest corner of Pearl
Street and Encinal Avenue. Mr. Brodersen moved that the matter be deferred to the
next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by mr. Henning and carried.
20.V prom the City planning Commission relative to future construction of three-
story apartment houses. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the City
manager, City Attorney and Fire Chief to report back to the council at its next
meeting, seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
21/ From Mrs. L. E. Ritchie, requesting a temporary permit to store autos
on a vacant lot on the north side of Central Avenue, between Park Avenue and
Tverett Street. City Attorney Locke advised the council that under our present
ordinance this could not be done without a reclassification of the property in
question. Thereupon Mr. Latham moved that the application be denied, seconded by
Mr. Calcutt and carried.
22./
From the County Board of Supervisors, advising of the completion of the
work of removing Webster Street Bridge. Ordered filed.
al Prom the Standard Oil Company requesting permission to construct a,
spur track across pearl Street, as shown by blue-print and description attached.
Inasmuch as this had received the approval of the City Manager, Mr. Calcutt
moved that permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
From the City planning Commission recommending the granting of a
petition for the reclassification of the northeast corner of Central Avenue and
union Street. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the planning Commission
be approved. The motion was with-drawn. Mr. Henning stated he objected to
promiscuous reclassification throughbut the city and moved that it be laid over
for futther investigation, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried.
The Council then proceeded to consider the balance of the report of the
Transportation Committee referred to it by the previous council. Mr. Latham moved
that proposition No. 4, relative to the removal of tracks on Santa Clara Avenue
and that the paving program proceed without delay, be adopted. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously. Proposition No. 5, that the
County Board of Supervisors be requested to make provision for street car tracks
to run over the new park Street Bridge. Mr. Hehning moved the adoption of this
pronositien, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously. Mr. Calcutt
moved that the mayor appoint a committee of three of the council as a Transportation
Committee, to confer with the County Board of Supervisors relative to the carrying
of the suggestion contained in this proposition. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Latham and carried unanimousTy. The Mayor stated this Committee would be
appointed later. proposition No. 6, that upon the completion of the Santa Clara
Avenue pavement, the main bus line be removed from Central Avenue to Santa Clara
Avenue, Mr. Henning moved the adoption, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously.
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26/ A hearing was then held upon the removal of the dilapidated building at
1366 Pearl Street. Building Inspector Rogers again gave testimony to the council
as to the dilapidated condition of the building and declared it to be a public
nuisance. Chief Steinmetz stated that he had investigated the building and
that in his opinion same constituted a fire menace. After further discussion, Mr.
Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1374.
Resolution Declaring Building at 1366- Pearl Street
to be a Public Nuisance."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
27.V Applications for a permit to sell soft rinks were received from Clarence
Saunders Pacific Co. Ltd.and A. B. 0. Cigar Store. Inasmuch as both of these
applications had received the approval and recommendation of the Chief of police,
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1375.
Resolution Granting a Permit to Sell Soft Drinks."
Mr. Henning seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The following ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Clerk-
"Ordinance TTo.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Central Avenue, between Oak an. park Street.
N. O. ord)"
Yr. Latham moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt
and on roll call the adoption of the ordinance was lost by the following vote:-
Ayes: Councilmen 'Latham and Calcutt, (2). Noes: Uouncilmen Henning, Brodersen and
Schaefer. (3). Absent: None.
29. al
"Ordinance No.
New Seriel7----
Reclassifying Property.
(O. R. Gaunt property, Bay Farm Island)"
Mr. Caicutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded bi Mr.
Latham and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen
Latham, Calc'utt, and president Schaefer. Noes: Councilmen Brodersen and
Henning, (2). Absent: None.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(North side of Santa Clara Avenue, between
Everett Street and Broadway.)"
Messrs. Hansen and Courtney addressed the council protesting the adoption of the
Ordinance and Messrs. walthall, Gibson, and Traver spbke in support of the adop-
tion of the ordinance. After discussion, Mr. Brodersen moved that further
consideration of the passage of the ordinance be postponed to the next regular
meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried.
President Schaefer stated that he would like to have the council re-
consider its action in the matter of the reclassification of the Ford property
on Central Avenue, between Oak and park Streets. After discussion, Mr.
Latham moved that in order that the new councilmen may familiarize themselves
with the proposed reclIssifications covered by the ordinance submitted to the
eouncil at this meeting, the previous action of the council re rescinded and
that passage of these ordinances be laid over until the next regular meeting
of the Council. The motion was seconded, by Mr. Brodersen land same carried
una nimously.
310/ City Attorney Locke stated that a copy of the transcript of testimoay
submitted by the City of Alameda before the State Railroad Commission
was very desirable in the matter of future hearings. After discussi on, Mr.
Henning moved that a sum not to exceed 0250.00, or so much thereof as is
necessary, be appropriated for the purchase of an official copy, together
with five carbon copies for the members of the Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call same carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 0945.92; police
Department, 0254.83; Fire Department $6908.85; Street Department, $2707.37;
Health Department, 1234';16; Recreation Department, 4136.48; Golf Course
Department, $1326.85; Store Department, 034.06; Social Service Department,
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N504 79 7. Electric Light Fund, $14,786.44; Initiative Relief Fund, $101.00;
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East Bay Municipal Utility District payments Fund, $2717.52; and School General
71111d, 795.90 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were
listed by the Clerk as follows:-
Ader, Leon H.
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda eteam Laundry Assn.
Alameda times Star
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TV TV TV
Alameda vulcanizing Works
Barker's Alameda Furniture Co.
Barnes, C. R.
Bickford, Isabel
Dallas, Homer R.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Elster Printing Co.
-leaen, Jas. D.
Hammond, H. M. Postmaster
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Inter-City Express
Johnson Co., S. T.
Kent, H. A.
Klitgaard Agency, C. J.
municipal Electric Light plant
TV TV TV e
Otis, Frank
pacific Coast Bldg. Conference
Pacific Gas al Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Schaffer, 7illiam
Siegler, Louis
Smith, Charles
Teague, H. S.
1estern union Tel. Co.
General Departments.
Salary
Repairs to locks, etc.
Towel Service
Printing
TV
TV
Gas and tires
Repairs to carpet
Repairs to chairs
Services
salary
:later
Printing
TV
Envelopes
Incidentals
subscription
Fuel Oil
P. P. Tax Refund
Bond premium
Servicing Chev.
Lamps
Allowance as Mayor
Dues
Gas
Rental and tolls
Services
Repairs to iron gate
Plumbing repairs
Bond premium
Clock rental
Total
150.00
5.50
7.00
113.70
48.50
48.50
14.01
6.00
7.00
15.00
100.00
14.14
13.75
79.50
54.55
5.68
7.50
115.51
7.14
5.00
2.74
5.40
26.67
10.00
4.86
26.27
25.00
14.00
6.50
5.00
1.50
$ 945.92
Acme poultry products Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated oil Company
Bass-Heuter paint Co.,
municipal Electric Light plant
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Smith, Frank J.
vestern union Tel. Co.
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Alameda Shade shop
Alameda steam Laundry Assn.
Associated oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & pacific Co.
Behles, pate J.
Brunje, B. H.
Carnie Company Tentmakers
Collins a Kearns
East Bay Din. utility Dist.
Johnson Co., S. T.
municipal Electric Light plant
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. 27 Tel. Co.
Ruud Heater Co.
Swanstrom, George
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Western union Tel. Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Detroit Steel products Co.
Dietz motor Company
Empire Foundry co.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Lena, Nat
municipal Electric. Light Plant
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
western Auto Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Baker, Hamilton & pacific Co.
Brandt, Louis
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
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Commercial 7ilm Laboratories
Encinal coal Company
7latow & Son, P.'
Hodgkins, Kathryn
Island City Ice Co.
merchants Express & Praying Co.
municipal Electric Light plant
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Togasak , Yoshiye
Alameda vulcanizing works
Armour, T. K.
Campe, Henry
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
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Kennedy, Gladys
Kronke-Brampton Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Police Department.
Dog feed
Repairs
Gasoline
Traffic paint
Repairs to Studeb
Gas
Rental and tolls
Meals
Clock
Telegrams
Fire
Total
Department.
Street
Shades
Linen service
Gasoline
Brooms
Repairs to battery
Bicarbonate of soda and acid
Tarpaulin
Tires
water
Fuel Oil
Wiring shop, lamps, etc.
Gas
Rental and tolls
Heater
Payment on firehouse
Acceptance payment
Clock rental
Toilet paper
Total
Department.
Gasoline
TI
Sewer pipe
Spring
parts
Frames and covers
Water -
Road Oil
Repairs to steps
welding parts and repairs
Services
Materials
Total
Health Department.
Laundry
Binding, certificates
Oil and gas
Laundry
Rat Traps
Services
Supplies
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stero, slides
Barley and Alfalfa
Drugs
Services
Ice
Express charges
Servicing Chevrolet
Rental and tolls
Cleaning and repairing
Services in Laboratory
Total
Recreation Department.
Gasoline
Sharpen saws
Hay and straw
jater
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Services
Repairs to tennis nets
Auto parts and repairs
Gas
Rental
Total
machine
3.90
2.43
41.55
130.00
22.76
.90
14.01
34.80
1.50
2.98
254.83
83.50
50.00
34.50
7.75
3.34
38.60
15.60
37.10
26.21
56.45
195.51
35.83
.85
415.00
4127.50
1772.25
1.75
7.11
6908.85
1777.25
28.23
76.58
51.45
3.90
10.10
25.51
3.33
195.96
100.00
7.25
2.20
306.44
120.21
.96
2707.37
15.63
16.00
12.09
5.50
5.50
27.50
21.72
57.00
3.00
8.75
36.25
5.40
1.00
.35
2.52
6.45
3.50
6.00
ip
234.16
32.16
1.50
15.70
3.72
9.37
24.00
6.20
34.42
7.11
2.30
136.48
Labor
Ariss-Knapp Company, Inc.
Associated oil company
Coffield Tire protector Co.
Municipal Electric Light plant
Oakland-California Towel Co.
pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
powell Bros., Inc.
west Disinfecting Co.
Benson & Crozier Co.
Bray Co., waiter 7.
Dietzgen co., Eugene
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Patrick & Co.
Alameda City Health Center
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Alameda Times Star
Alameda Vulcanizing -works
chandler's Express Co.
Collins & Kearns
Cooke, R. B.
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Hoobler, Rexford M.D.
Hughes, Dr. Geo. A.
Lee, Samuel
municipal Electric Light plant
TV TT TT TV
Strom Electrical Co.
Teeter, Dr. Arthur L.
Alameda mimes Star
Alameda vulcanizing 'forks
Barkerls Alameda Furniture Co.
Board of public Utilities
chadeayne, 7. W.
Collins & Kearns
Crane co.
Devereux-Chevrolet CO.
Bast Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Fuller & Co., 7. p.
Gilson Electrical Supply Co.
Great Jestern power Co.
Henjes, Co., Robert j.
Linde Air pmducts Co.
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Gas & Electric Co.
pacific Radiator & 'ender works
pacific "el. & Tel. Co.
pacific " " " TV
Red Cross Germ proof Tel. Co.
Ritchie, L. E.
Smith, Charles
standard Oil Co.
standard underground Cable Co.
Typewriter service Co.
vallance-piedmont nursery
Alameda City Health Center
City Market #2.
jude, C. 7.
mutual Stores
Golf Course Department.
Loam
Gasoline
Supplies
Repairs, etc.
Towel service
Rental and tolls
Sand
Toilet paper
Total
Store Department.
carbon paper
paper
Supplies
Brushes
Ink
Total
Social Service Department.
Cash advanced
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Printing
Gas and oil
moving
Tires and tubes
Supplies
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professional services
Laboratory work
Repairing front door, eto.
Electricity
TV
supplies
Services
Total
682.75
200.00
40.65
16.00
16.79
13.95
8.35
331.28
17.08
$1326.85
$ 11.00
6.75
3.05
12.56
.70
34.06
Electric Light Fund.
Subscription
Supplies
Furniture
Incidentals
Repairs
Tubes
pipe machine
Supplies
water
Lead
supplies
Electrical current
Tires rand credit
Oxygen
Electric current
Gas
Repairs
Poles
Rental and tolls
Rental of mouthpieces
premium on bond
plumbing supplies
Gasoline
Supplies
Services and ribbons
Supplies
8.00
4.00
19.35
9.15
6.00
17.40
15.25
9.00
7.00
62.50
18.15
7.47
315.00
4.50
3.00
504.77
.75
5.85
124.30
125.58
4.00
3.60
820.12
7.02
4.02
14.59
60.25
12626.42
.15
2.04
647.40
3.24
7.00
15.67
63.04
3.50
25.00
21.85
63.25
131.05
4.00
2.75
Total 014786.44
Initiative Relief Fund.
Money advanced for services 40.00
Meat 3.00
supplies 8.00
50.00
TV
Total 101.00
East Bay Municipal Utility District
ents Fund.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
TV TV TV TV TV
Municipal Electric Light plant
TV TT IT TT
public use charge
Water main extensions
Total
School General mund.
Heat
Light and power
Total
2374.87
342.65
2717.52
603.82
192.08
795.90
Mr. Calcutt moved that the claim , as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Henning
and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned
to meet in regular session, Tuesday evening, May 7th, 1929, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully sub