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REGULAR MEETING OP THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 4TH, 1929.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Henning, Latham, Calcutt and
President Schaefer (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2lst, 1929 were approved as read.
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr. R. Nasser of the Strand Theater addressed the council relative to the
furnishing of two uniformed police-men at evening performances. City Attorney
Locke rendered an opinion that in view of the circumstances prevailing at the
present time, the request was a legal one. Thereupon Mr. Brodersen moved that the
matter be left in the hands of the City Manager for a period of sixty days. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt stated that a representative to the Associated Oil Company was
present to discuss with the council the matter of slow traffic through the Tube,
occasioned by the Associated Oil Company's trucks. The Council was then addressed
by Mr. Aggler and after discussion, the matter was referred to the City Manager.
Mr. Henning moved that a committee of five be appointed to negotiate and
discuss and recommend amendments to our present city charter; that this committee
consist of private citizens, one to be submitted by each member of the council
and that no city official be included on the committee. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Council-
men Brodersen, Henning, Latham and president Schaefer, (4). Noes: Councilman
Calcutt, (1). Absent: None.
Mr. A. R. Linn requested use of the council chambers for Tuesday evening,
June llth, for the purpose of holding a public meeting with the Transportation
Committee. The request was granted.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager be granted two weeks vacation,
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved that City Clerk Vareoe be appointed Acting C
during City Manager Hickok's vacation, The motion was seconded by
and carried unanimously.
Manager
. Calcutt
Mr. A. R. Cranston, addressed the council relative to the congested con-
dition existing at San Jose Avenue and park Street, occasioned by the terminal
of the Key System No. 9 car and automobile parking. The matter was referred to
the City Manager and City Engineer.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1383.
Transferring 425,000.00 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Henning 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. 1384.
Transferring $6,372.04 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Calcutt 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. 1385.
Accepting Grant of Easement.'
Mr. Henning seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimoutly.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the council the following
papers were filed:-
oath of office of Everett . Farwell, as member of the Board of Education.
Affidavit of publication, notice inviting bids for firehouse lot.
Executed contract, California Construction Co., re Santa Clara Avenue
improvement.
Executed contract California Construction Co., re Buena Vista Avenue
improvement.
Recorded deed, A. Tomei et al, Longfellow School property.
Recorded Grant of Easement, Dollie Mecartney to City of Alameda, re
pole line easement.
OOWUNIOAT IONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
17•/ From the City Manager, re costs of opening and improving webb Avenue,
through to Broadway. A petition of protest was filed signed by forty-six tax-
payers. In view of the petition of protest filed, Mr. A. R. Linn asked that the
application for the opening requested by himself at the last meeting of the
Council be withdrawn. There being no objection, such wqs the order.
18. From the Mayor, advising the appointment of Everett E. Farwell as a
member of the Board of Education. Ordered filed.
19.v/ From the Mayor, advising the appointment of Councilman Calcutt and
City manager Hickok as a committee, re installation of street car tracks on the
proposed new park Street Bridge. Ordered filed.
20.E From the Alameda Improvement Club, commending Councilmen Brodersen and
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` Henning, Ordered filed.
211 From the Alameda Improvement Club, re publication of city budget. Ordered
filed.
22. From F. W. McCann, and others, endorsing combination steel poles and
overhead wiring on park Street. Ordered filed.
231 Report of the Park Street Bridge car track committee. Ordered filed.
24. From the City Manager recommending that the horse now stabled at 'Washing-
ton park be sold, together with harness and equipment. Mr. Brodersen moved that
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Iurr. Henning and
V/ carried unanimously.
25. / From the City Attorney recommending change to zoning ordinance upon the
council's own initiative. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation'' of the, City
Attorney be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
26. / From the City Attorney, relative to the expenditure of $,50.00 far ad-
vertising in the Real Estate Magazine. Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager
be instructed to enter into a contract by authorization of the council for this
expenditure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll call carried
unanimously.
27.E From City Manager Hickok relative to the estimated cost of landscaping the
Veterans' Memorial Building grounds. Ordered filed.
28. From City Attorney Locke, rendering opinion as to the responsibility
of the City of Alameda relative to furnishing shrubbery, lawn and upkeep of the
Veterans memorial Building grounds. Ordered filed.
29.V From the Court Street Methodiet Church, requesting permission to erect a
tent for evangelistic meetings. Mr. Latham moved that the request: be granted,
under control of the City manager, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
30. From P. L. Lanzit, relative to traffic conditions existing at Versailles
and San Jose Avenues. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to the City
manager, seconded by Ilir. Henning and carried unanimously.
From City Attorney Locke, re stand -by charge of the East Bay Municipal
Utility District. Mr. Henning moved that consideration of the opinion be deferred
until the next regular meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and carried unanimously.
32.`! Mr. A. R. Linn read the minutes of the third meeting of the Transportation
Committee, after which Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation to remove the
rails from San Jose Avenue and Ninth Street be adopted, and that the Key System
Transit Company be ordered to proceed with this immediately. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously.
33. In the matter of the revmoal of the dilapidated building at 2615 Calhoun Street,
Building inspector Rogers stated that the owner had removed the building and recommend-
ed that further proceedings in the matter be dropped. Mr. Latham moved the adoption
of the recommendation of the Building Inspector, seconded by Lr. Calcutt and same
carried unanimously.
34.J Mr. Virgil Skinner, representing Alameda Airport, Inc., requested that a com-
mittee be appointed by the council to meet with their Board of Directors to discuss
various contemplated improvements to the airport property. Mr. Latham moved that
such a committee be appointed consisting of the City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer and one councilman. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same
carried unanimously. Thereupon the Mayor appointed such a Committee with Council-
man Henning as the council member.
35.V Mr. Calcutt moved that when the council adjourn it does so out of respect
to the memory of A. D. Goldsworthy, deceased, and that the City Attorney send a
letter of condolence on behalf of the council to his widow. The motion was seconded
by mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
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The following Ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Clerk : -
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property..
(Both sides of Central Avenue, between Oak and
Everett. Streets)"
Mr. Latham moved that the passage of this ordinance be postponed until the first
meeting in August, 1929, seconded by Mr. Calcutt, and carried unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending an ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. 370,
New Series. Establishing Districts or Zones and
Regulating Therein the Use of property, Height of
Buildings, and Required Open Spaces for Light and
Ventilation of such Buildings, and Repealing All
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Ordinances in Conflict iierewith, Including ordinances
Nos. 227, N. S. 319 N.S. and 338 N. S., Excepting
However, the Zone Map Heretofore Adopted by Ordinance
No. 227, N. S., and Referred to In Section One (1)
Hereof", by Adding Thereto a New Section to be Known
as Section 3A so as to Provide for Residential Districts
of Class 1, within which Single Family Dwellings,
Duplex Bungalows and Bungalow Courts may be Erected
and Maintained."
Mr. Henning moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham and
on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Installation
of Plumbing, by Adopting the California Plumbing Code:
Amending Section 44, 97, and 152 of said Code and Re-
Pealing Sections 43, 158 and 159 Thereof."
Mr. Henning moved that the passage of the Ordinance be continued one meeting,
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
The following Ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
charter:-
"Ordinance No.
New SerieEt--
Amending Section 19 of Ordinance No. 370, New Series,
Commonly KnOWn'as the Zone Ordinance of said City,
In regard to Zone Changes -on the Council's Own
Initia tive."
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Establishing Fire Limits in the City
of Alameda."
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"Ordinance No.
New Series.--
Regulating the Expenditure of public Money for
Advertising purposes."
City Manager Hickok report as to his investigation of the value of Government
Island and requested further time before make a final report to the Council. After
discussion, Er. Latham moved that Councilman Henning and the City Manager be appoint-
ed a committee to fix a value on the land in question and submit same to the council.
The motion was seconded b
Y Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $4163.23; Police Department,
53.98; Fire Department, 02946.80; Street Department, $2049.71; Health Department
•175.33; Recreation Department, $339.61; Golf Course Department 1352.17; Store
Department, ”.51 Pension Fund, 01181.08; Street Improvement Fiend, 01990.43; East
gay 'Municipal Utility District payments Fund, 02711.57 and Compensation Insurance
Fund, 185.65 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed
by the Clerk as follows:
Adams, C. C.
Ader & Mathebat
Alameda Boat Club
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times-Star
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Bickford, Isabel
Boddy, Chas.
Bradley, H. M.
Clark, Herbert D.
Droll, P. J.
Dickey, R. F.
Duplex dater 7ilter Co.
7ish, C. W.
Ford, N. O.
Goldbaum, Sara W.
Hally & Co.
Hickok, C. E.
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Hoover's Insurance
johnson Co., S.T.
Lunt, Geo. D.
Mehrtens, H. G.
Municipal Electric
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Agenoy
Light plant
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Neville, 7. R.
Noble, George H.
patrick & Co.
pettey, A. T.
Polk,& Cee., R. L.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Seeley, Esther
sun printing & publishing House
walthall & Darnell
west Disinfecting Co.
west Made Desk Co.
General Departments:.
Ins. premium
TV TV
Advertising regatta
Laundering curtains
Advertising ordinances
TV
Services
Advertising in "Acorn"
Ins. premium
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Auto upkeep
Ins. premium
Water filters
services-Assessor's office
Printing
services-Treasurer's office
Ins. premium
Auto upkeep
Money advanced for expressage
Ins. premium
stove oil
Ins. premium
Ti TV
Electricity
City lighting
TV TV
Lamps
Ins. p
TV
stamp
Transcript
Copies of S. F. Directory
Mayor's Allowance
Services-Assessor's office
Building code
Ins. premium
Disinfectant
Chair
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26.80
78.75
147.25
7.39
48.33
7.81
22.50
30.00
26.80
13.40
25.00
26.80
20.00-
165.00
4.50
12.50
20.00
25.00
1.38
13.40
70.63
26.80
25.20
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125.88
2479.30
4.40.
45.09
75.60
.85
250.00
30.00
50.00
100.00
45.00
40.20
31.19
29.50
Zellerbach paper CO.
Alameda Sheet metal Works
Associated Oil Company
Duplex Water Filter Co.
puller Co., w. P.
polk & Co., R. L.
Standard oil Company
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
Associated Oil Co.
Barker's Alameda Furniture Co.
Brunje, B. H.
Catucci, J.
Duplex water 7,vilter Co.
johnson Co., B. T.
Municipal Electric sight plant
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Skelly, sam
Steinmetz, W. T.
Labor
Alameda Times-star
Associated oil Co.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
United Iron Works
Brandt, Louis
carpenter, Dr. T.
Cossitt & Co.
Hieronymus, Dr. Arthur
Hodgkins, Kathryn
prendable, wm.
Zellerbach paper Co.
California mill & Lumber Co.
Dodge, Co., 7. A.
Dorward pump Co.
Kennedy, Gladys
Koster, W. H.
mazzini, L.
Morrison, 7•
municipal Electric Light plant
Roebke, Bros.
Ruud Heater Co.
Skelly, Sam
Labor
Alameda welding works
TV TV TV
Associated Oil Company
municipal Electric Light plant
National Cash Register Co.
Sevin-Vincent seed Co.
Skelly, Sam
General Departments (Contd.)
Toilet paper
Total
police Department.
Traffic signs
Gasoline
Water filter
Enamel
Directory
Oronite spray
Total
Fire Department.
Supplies
Gasoline
Beds, Chairs, etc.
sulphuric Acid
Loam
water filter
Stove oil
Electricity
Wiring, etc. new Fire House
supplies
TV
Total
Street Department.
Printing
Gasoline
water
Steel shoes
Total
ffe1th Department.
Services - Rat Trapper
Transportation
Birth and Death certificates
Transportation
Services
TV
Toilet paper
Total
Recreation Department.
Parts
Material for May poles
Repairs to Jackson Pump
Services
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supplies
Services
Electricity
Music - May Festival
1 pilot light
Supplies
Total
Golf Course Department.
Welding mower bracket
TV lawn mower
Gasoline
Light
Detail paper
Supplies
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$ 10.78
$ 4163.23
2.50
26.65
4.00
4.50
15.00
1.33
53.98
26.15
13.00
295.75
6.30
33.75
,4.00
6.04
85.89
2443.07
21.95
10.90
2946.80
$ 1904.13
13.35
64.87
4.96
62.40
2049.71
87.25
35.00
16.00
15.00
6.30
5.00
10.78
175.33
10.94
22.33
19.68
36.00
65.00
13.50
65.00
30.21
56.10
1.00
19.85
339.61
843.00
.50
1.00
26.65
337.29
2.00
67.28
74.45
Total 1352.17
Crocker, 00., H. S.
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pensions
Store Department.
Supplies
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pension Fund.
Street Improvement Fund.
Labor
California mill & Lumber 00.
Empire Foundry Co.
Heafey-Moore Co.
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Hutchinson Co.
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East BY Mn. Uti4ty Distgict
Alameda sanatorium
TV TV
Lumber
Trap frames and covers
Patching
Road Oil
patching
Total
ieipal Utility District Pa;
gater main extensions
Stand-by charge
Total
.98
.63
6.90
8.51
1181.08
215.25
7.28
337.12
123.00
556.92
750.86
$ 1990.43
ents Fund.
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2RR:139
2711.57
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Operating room, x-ray, ete. 95.50
90.15
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Total 185.65
Mr. Henning moved that all bills, with the exception of the ready
to serve charge in favor of the East Hey Municipal Utility District be paid,
and that consideration of this bill be postponed to the next regular meeting
of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call
carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned in
respect to the memory of Arthur D. Goldsworthy, deceased, to meet in regular
session Tuesday evening, June 18th, 1929, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,