1929-08-06 Regular CC Minutes10/
REGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 6TH, 1929.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clook, with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Henning, Latham and
President Schaefer, (5) were noted present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 16th, 1929 were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 23rd, 1929 were approved
as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 30th, 1929 were approvea
as read.
The Clerk stated that in response to advertised notice to bidders, relative to
liability insurnace, numerous bids had been received. Mr. Latham moved that the bids
be opened and read, seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously. Thereupon the
Clerk opened and read the bids as follows:
Agent Certified Check Total
Woolley & Co. * 374.57 $3745.69
W. T. Cleverdon Co. 350.00 3477.00
Rushton McCohnell (a) 342.18 3421.86
(b) 3001.63
A. Reed 375.00 3741.21
Maneany, & McCann 300.00 2173.81
W. S. ffhite 355.00 3547.99
Tallman, Hoepner & Hughes 300.00 2705.34
Ader & Mathebat 317.56 2175.61
Tom Howen 353.36 3533.60
3155.80
C. L. Traver & Son 300.00 2975.42
A. E. Massion 341.53 3415.31
John H. Wilkens No check 3188.34
C. A. Borle (a) 400.54 4005.39
(b) 3741.99
Herbert D. Clark 400.00 3345.93
W. W. Goggin No check 3741.99
C. J. Klitgaard 359.94 3599.39
J. J. Grodem No check 3415.31
Fred J. Hargrave 374.19 3741.99
Fred J. Hargrave 459.87 4598.71
D. H. Chaplin 340.00 3398.28
Mr. Latham moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager to report back in one
week. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
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Mr. Latham moved that when the council adjourn it does so to meet in adjourned
regular meeting, Tuesday evening, August 13th, 1929 at 8 o'clock p. m. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
3./ A communication was read from City Attorney Locke, relative to the appointment of
an assistant attorney to give legal aid in handling various matters now pending. Mr.
Brodersen moved that the request of the City Attorney be granted and that a committee
consisting of two councilmen, the Mayor and City Attorney be appointed to employ such
assistant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll call carried anani-
mously. Thereupon the Mayor appointed the following committee: Mayor Schaefer, Chair-
man, Councilmen Calcutt and Brodersen, and City Attorney Locke.
4.V/ Mr. Latham called attention of the council to the fact that the Charter Committee
would be in need of funds for stenographic hire and other incidental expenses and
moved that an amount of *100.00 be appropriated for their use. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried unanimously.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the council the following papers
had been filed:
The City Manager's Estimated Budget, 1929-30.
Affidavit of publicatiOneVotice to Bidders on Liability u ance.
50th Annual Report, Board of Free Library Trustees.
General Balance Sheet, Alameda Belt Line for month of May, 1929.
COM1LNICATIONS AND COMMITT-
PORTS.
The following communications were received:
9.V Prom the Bay Shell Company, 519 California Street, San Francisco, requesting
use of city property at the end of Webster Street for the purpose of discharging shell
for the San Francisco Bay Airdrome, Inc. Mr. Latham moved that permission be granted
with the understanding that the Bay Shell Company would furnish a bond in amount of
$500.00 in favor of the City of Alameda, insuring the cityls Property against damage.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and same carried unanimously.
10.
From the City Manager, re re-routing of busses on Santa Clare Avenue. Mr.
Henning moved that the report of the City Manager be adopted in its entirety and re-
ferred to the Transportation Committee. The motion was seconded by Er. Brodersen and
carried unanimously. Mr. A. R. Linn, Chairman of the Transportation Committee,
being present this communica tion, as well as the following communicetim from E. L.".
Shaw, was delivered to him.
From E. M. Shaw, re busses on Santa Clara Avenue. Mr. Brodersen moved
that the communication be referred to the Transportation Committee. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
12.1 From the Oakland Tribune, relative to advertising in the Tribune Year Book .
Mr. Calcutt moved that an appropriation of 3200.00 be made covering a full page
advertisement as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roil call
carried unanimously.
13 g From City Engineer Hamilton, relative to reconstruction of track area on San
Jose Avenue. After discussion, Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1398.
Accepting Street Work on San Jose Avenue and Requesting
Payment of D5,218.0O from the Key System Transit Company."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
14. From R. E. Taylor, relative to zone change on southwest corner of Pearl
Street and Encinal Avenue. Mr. Taylor was present in-the council chambers and
discussed the matter, after which the communication was ordered filed.
15.1/7 From the American Legion of Oakland inviting the council to participate in
the American Legion celebration to be held in Oakland from August 10th to 17th.
Er. Calcutt moved that the invitation be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Latham and same carried unanimously.
16.1 From the California Newspaper Publishers Association, requesting 100.00
out of the advertising fund coverihg a page advertisement in a souvenir edition of
"The California Publisher" to.be distributed at the State Far at Sacramento, August
31st to September 8th. Mr. Latham moved that an amount of ;$'100.00 be appropriated
for such purpose in compliance with the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Brodersen and same carried unanimously.
17.v From City Manager Hickok relative to constructing a road along the northern
,line of San Tranci co Bay Airdrome, Inc. Ordered filed.
8 From Mrs. Frances Sturm. relative to tennis fence at McKinley Park.
Mr. Henning moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager with power
to act. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried.
19. From the City Attorney, relative to ordinance under consideration regulating
the expenditure of public money for advertising purposes. Ordered filed.
20.,/ From the City Manager relative to the improvement of certain west end streets.
Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Nhole.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
21N From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, requesting permission
to hold street meetings. Mr. Latham moved that the request be fronted, seconded by
Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
22.V rom Belle Lisle, relative to land of Municipal Golf Course for dirigible air
base site. Mr. Henning moved that the proposal be rejected, seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and carried unanimously.
23! From the Board of Public Utilities, submitting,complete plans and specifications
for the installation of an underground lighting system for park Street. Mr. Henning
moved that the plans and specification be received. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brod-
ersen and same carried unanimously. At the request of Councilman Henning, the plans
and specifications were submitted to him to obtain a figure covering the installation
as per plans and specifications submitted, to be presented to the council at the next
,regular meeting of the couhcil.
24. From the Board of Public Utilities, replying to a letter addressed to the
council by Mr. A. Feldhammer, under date of July 16th. Mr. Feldhammer was present
and requested the council to take steps to ascertain if the Board of Public Utilities
was within its rights in awarding the contract to the Street Lighting and Equipment
Company at the figure shown. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that the communica-
tion be referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Nhole. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Henning and carried.
25. Various applications for permit to sell soft drinks were read, and inasmuch as
they had received the approval and recommendation of the Chief of Police, Mr. Latham
introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1399.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell Soft Drinks."
Mr. Oalcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
261 City Engineer Hamiltoh filed a Declaration of Completion under Resolution of
Intention No. 89, N. S. re Improvement of Santa Clara Avenue. Thereupon Resolution No.
1400, fixing Aug. 20, 1929 at 8 P.M. for public hearing of protests was unanimously carried.
The following ordinances came up for rassage and were read by the Clerk:
27. "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing and Providing for a Lease of Approxi-
mately 68 Acres of Tidelands on the Nesterly
Waterfront of the City of Alameda to Alameda Airport
Inc., for use as a Harbor for Boats and other Craft and in
Conjunction with the Airport now being Conducted by
said Corporation."
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City Manager Hickok rendered a verbal report at the request of Councilman Henning
on Committee on Airport. Mr. Virgil G. Skinner, Secretary of the Alameda Airport,
Inc., then filed with the coJncil an amended application. Mr. E. Thau presented a
petition signed by approximately 1200 signers requesting the council to grant the
application of the Alameda Airport, Inc. Messra. Thau, Knoop, Pierce, Plummer, Neiss
Mrs. Iverson and others, spoke in favor of the granting of the lease. Messrs. Freese,
Feldhammer and Neville addressed the council in opposition to granting the lease as
at present drawn. After considerable discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the appli-
cation of the Alameda Airport, Inc., to exchange 53 acres at the east end of the
field for 50 acres at the west end of the field be approved, and the City Attorney
be instructed tc prepare the necessary lease to carry this resolution into effect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried by the following
vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham and President Schaefer, (3) Noes: Council-
men Brodersen and Henning, (2).
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Both sides of Central Avenue, between Oak
and Everett Streets.)"
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance be withdrawn, seconded by Mr. Henning and
carried.unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Regulating the Expenditure of Public Money
for Advertising Purposes."
Mr. Brodersen moved that action on this ordinance be postponed two weeks, seconded
by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Makidg Santa Clara Avenue, between Webster and High
Streets a Boulevard and Prohibiting Heavy Vehicles
Thereon."
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance be withdrawn, seconded by Mr. Calcutt
carried unanimously.
and
The following ordinance was introduced and laid over under a provision of
the Charter:
"Ordnance No.
New Series.
Making Santa Clara Avenue, between Webster and High
Streets and Boulevard, and Prohibint thereon Heavy
Vehicles, except Passenger Busses."
Mr. Calcutt moved that an amount of 100.00 be set aside out of the advertising
fund, to be expended under the jurisdiction of the City Mana ger, for the coming
dahlia show. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried
unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $3239.63; Police Department,
199.32; ?ire Department, $274.36; Street Department, $2930.54; Health Department,
195.91; Recreation Departmen, $561.11; Golf Course Department, $1501.01; Stare
Department, $81.42; Social Service Department, $344.15; Street Improvement Fund, $20
Initative Relief Fund, 27.00; Pension Fund, ,118108; and Compensation Insurance
Fund, 469.00 having been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed
by the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda Time Star
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Ithdresen, Agnes
Beetle, Loreme
Bulman, E.
Coorer, Mrs. R.
Crocker Co., Inc., H. S.
East Bay Mun Utility Dist.
Fish, C.d.
Ford, N.O.
Gott, A. O.
Hickok, C. E.
Hospital Specialty Co.
Hunt Co., Specialty
Atlee
flohnson, Co., S.T.
Konigshofer's
Levi, E.H.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Oakland Blue Print Co.
O'Brien Sign Co. W. B.
Goneral Deaartments,
Binding
Printing
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Advertising
Printing tax bills
Advertising
Copies of ordinances
Se Services
TV
TV
TV
Binding
Na ter
Services
Printing
Repairing clock
Auto upkeep
Supplies
Printing
Fuel Oil
Curtain
Services
Electricity
TV
Block books
Change name on do
160.00
6.50
5.00
16.45
6.10
39.02
12%.20
31.27
4.45
5.00
60.00
22.00
3.00
2.89
22.46
191.61
8.50
7.00
25.00
5.00
50.00
5.78
1.00
5.00
82.64
13.80
2052.25
176.76
5.00
General Departments (OontTd.)
Otis Elevator Co.
Schaefer, Virtor L.
Switzer & Partridge
Underwood Typewriter Co.
U.S.3idelity &,Guar. Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Alzina, Hap
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Fuller & Co., W.F.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Smith, 3.J.
Associated, Oil Co.
Brunje, B.J.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Ferryman's Cash Grocery
Steinmetz, W.T.
Zellerbach Pape
Service
Mayor's Allowance
Supplies
Rent of typewriter
Bond rremiums
Broom
Paper
Total
Police Department.
Motorcycle repairs
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Gasoline
Faint
Labor and attendauao -Alarm
TV TV
Gas
Meals
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Fire Department.
Gasoline
Supplies
Labor and attendance
Lamps
Electricity
TV
Soap
Supplies
Toilet paper
Street Depa
Total
ent.
Labor
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Associated Oil Company
California Corrugat ed Culvert Co.
Clark & Sons, N.
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Dieterich-Post Co
Dietz Motor Co.
Dodge Co., F. A.
Eaet Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Zonigshofer's
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Oakland Blueprint Co.
Robinson Tractor Co.
aylie & Zeller
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times Star
TV TV TV
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Associated Oil Company
Bischorf's Surgical House
TV TV TV
Bollina:er, T. L.
Brauneknecht-Heimann Co
Cossitt & Company
Fayen, Jas. D.
Hogdkins, Jesse
Principiano, C.
Security Drug Co., Inc.
Vasko, John R. M.D.
Associated Oil Company
Bickford, F.
California Mill and Lumber Co.
Campe. Henry
Flirt, Gladys
Fuller & Co., j. P.
Hickok, C. B. City Manager
Keanedy, Gladys
Kimbal, Rena
Koster, W.H.
Morrison, F.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Stumpf, M.
ainkler, S.
Advertising
-Gasoline
Culvert
Sewer pipe
TV TV
Blueprint paper
Parts for truck
Red cloth
Water
White coats
Lumber
Blue line maps
Farts for caterpillar
Chair
Total
Health Department.
Laundry
Printing
TV
Laundry
Oil
Supplies
TV
Services in 1aborator laboratory
Supplies
Certificates
Printing
Services
Supplies
Services
Total
$ 7.50
50.00
2.75
6.00
30.00
1.25
.45
$3239.63
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9 2.95
5.05
23.40
48.50
50.00
50.00
3.42
16.00
$ 199.32
$ 21.45
13.00
50.40
72.20
17.52
51.26
21.90
12.50
4.33
9.80
274.36
2663.55
15.79
55.25
8.76
62.56
52.48
.92
11.07
5.00
4.09
12.00
3.83
12.34
1.40
21.50
2930.54
9.41
14.15
12.70
6.50
12.39
2.59
4.32
2.00
1.12
13.06
27.50
9.42
60.00
.75
20.00
Recreation Department.
Cycol
Services
Lumber
Hay and straw
Services
Traffic white
Money advanced for services
Services
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TV
Electricity
Repairing athletic supplies
Money advanced for seed
Total
$ 195.91
0 5.85
75.00
24.00
15.75
3.00
10.00
90.00
45.00
39.00
75.00
75.00
78.01
6.35
'19.15
Labor
Alameda Welding gorks
Associated Oil Company
California Cotton Hill Co.
Loop Lumber Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Sevin-Vincent Seed Co.
Smith, Charles
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Crocker Co., H. S.
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AcMe Grocery
Alameda City Health Center
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Central Shuey Creamery
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
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Ford, N. 0.
Filipelli Bros.
Free Methodist Church
Lee, Samuel
Municipal ELectr
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Light Plant
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Irew Method Laundry Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
perryman's Grocery
Rinehart, Eugenia
Smith, Chas,
Strom Electrical Co.
Swain, Mr s . M. S.
Typewriter Guy
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AssociL, ted Oil Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
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Rhodes-Jamieson & Co.
Alexander, Nora
Vinson, Guy B.
2ensions
Golf Course Department,
Welding
Gasoline
Tee Towels
Lumber
Electricity
Sulphate of Ammonia
Plumbing repairs
TV TV
Cup grease
Total
Store Department.
Office supplies
TV
Money advanced for stamps
Total
Sooial Service Department.
Dutch cleanser
Money advanced
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Printing
Gasoline
Milk
Table
Pater
TV
Printing
Repairing
Rent
Repairing doors
Electricity
Service
Laundry
Gas
Chlorox
Money advanced
Plumbing repairs
Supplies
Rent
Typewriter inspection
Total
Street Improvement Fund.
Gasoline
Rock
TV
Materials
Total
Initiative Relief Fund.
Services
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Total -
Pension Fund.
onr ensation Insurance Fund.
Alameda Sanatorium X-rays
Bischoff's Surgical House Supplies
Hall, Charming, M.D. Consult ion
Total
954.62
5.00
40.95
13.00
7.42
397.43
70.16
6.18
1.75
4.50
1501.01
25.95
5.47
50.00
81.42
3.75
5.00
2.00
40.00
5.00
10.00
31.15
37.50
14.43
3.88
8.40
2.62
1.06
27.50
1.50
15.00
12.60
8.64
1.20
5.00
6.57
1.95
3.40
2.85
10.90
20.00
2.25
4.15
$ 338.94
35.10
533.32
665.50
513.34
2086.20
13.00
14.00
9
27.00
.08
55.50
7.50
6.00
69.00
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll
call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to t
adjourned regular meeting Tuesday evening,
nsact the Council adjourned to meet in
ugust, 13th, 1929, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,