1929-08-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 20th, 1929.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Henning, Latham and
President Schaefer, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 6th, 1929 were approved as read.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 13th, 1929 were approv-
ed as read.
1.■/ Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adOption of
"Resolution No. 1401.
Ordering the RecommencemenT77 Proceedings
fot the Improvement of Park Street."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution.DiScussion followed., TheOotncil
was addressed by Measrs17Rosenthal, Neiss and Dr. Fierce, favoring the immediate
commencement of the widening. At the request of Councilman Henning, the Resolution
was amended by striking out all reference to the installation of new lighting
standards. Thereupon the Resolution as amended, was on roll call, adopted unanimously.
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The Clerk stated that the following papers had been filed since the last meeting:
Continuation Certifidate on bond of 4. J. Plummer, M. B. L. P.
Balance Sheet, Alameda Belt Line, June 1929.
Affidavit of posting Notice of Final Hearing, Resolution of Intention, No.
N. 3. Santa Clara Avenue improvement.
Affidatit of publication, Notice of Final Hearing, Resolution of Intention
89, N. S. Santa Clara Avenue improvement.
Affidavit of publication, re Board of Equalization meeting.
Recorded Grant of Easement, Mason Bowen to City of Alameda.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1402.
Transferring $5,000.00 from the Street Improve-
ment Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lathamintroduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1403.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to
Recordation."
(Haight School Property)
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
10.v' The following Resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted by all
members of the Council:-
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"Resolution No. 1404.
Commending Mr. Guss C. Wagner.
WHEREAS, Mr. Guss C. Wagner has recently retired from active
duty in the Tire Department of the City of Alameda after
many years of faithful service, and a record for which he
may well be proud, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Alameda that
by his long and honorable career in the public service
Mr. Wagner has set up a conspicuous example of loyalty
and devOtion which finds its reward in the gratification
and satisfaction of a duty well performed;
RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions be spread in
full upon the records of the council."
COMMITTEE REPORTSa
The following communications were received:
From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification of
all property fronting on both sides of Santa Clara Avenue, between Everett Street
and Broadway, to a Business District, Class V, on the Council's own initiative
be not approved. Mr. Henning moved that the council reject the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
same carried unanimously.
12.v/ From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification of
all lots no* classified as residential, fronting on both sides of Central Avenue,
between Oak and Everett Streets, to a Business District, Class III. Mr.'Latham
moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded
by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
13.1/ From the City Planning Commission recommending that,the lot on the north-
east corner of Park Avenue and Central Avenue to; a Business District Class V,
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be granted. Mr. Henning moved that the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission be rejected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll
call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Brodersen, Calcutt and Henning,
(3). Noes: Councilman Latham and President Schaefer, (2).
14.i( From the City Planning Commission, recommending reclassification of
the lot on the southwest corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Arbor Street to a
Business District, Class V. Mr. Latham moved the adoption of the recommendation
of the Planning Commission, The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll
call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham and
Schaefer, (3). Noes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2).
15.v/ From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification
of the lot situated on the south line of Clinton Avenue, 148 feet west of
Lafayette Street, to a Residence District, Class 1-3/4. Mr. Henning moved
that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be rejected. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call lost by the following vote:-
Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2). Noes: Councilmen Calcutt and Latham,
and President Schaefer, (3).
16./ City Manager Hickok filed a report relative to condition of a buildin
and premises on Bay Island Avenue, between Versailles Avenue and Mound Street.
City Attorney Lonke, stated that proposed amendments to our uniform building
code would take care of similar conditions in the future and thereupon the
communication was ordered filed.
17.1 From the Alameda Community Hotel Corporation, requesting that an appro-
priation of 37500.00 be set aside in the budget for advertising purposes. Messrs.
Traver, Strehlow and Barker of the Chamber of Commerce also addressed the council
favoring the appropriation. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred
to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning
and carried unanimously.
18.\I From Mr. A. E. J. Duchesnay, requesting permission to supplement bulk-
head granted under Resolution No. 1395. Mr. Calcutt moved that permission be
granted, in accordance with the request, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried
unanimously.
19. From Andre Fourchy, re transportation problem. Mr. Henning moved that the
communication be referred to the Transportation Committee. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
20,v From A. R. Linn, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, requesting
additional time to file report of the Transportation Committee. There being no
objections the communication was ordered filed and the extension of time granted.
From Dr. F. W. Vowinckel, re pottery works of N. Clark and Sons. Mr.
Brodersen moved that a committee of the council be appointed to investigate and
report back. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll call lost by the
following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2). Noes: Councilmen
Calcutt and Latham, and President Schaefer, (3). Further discussion followed
and the communication was ordered filed on the ground that the couhcil had no
jurisdiction in the matter.
22a1 From the Aeolian Yacht Club, endorsing the proposed yacht harbor.
Mr. Carl Strom addressed the council in support of the letter as did Mr. Sam
Wright. There being no objections, the communication was referred to a meeting
of the Committee of the Whole.
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23.V From the AlamedaImprovement Club, relative to Yacht harbor lease.
Referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole.
24.v( From the City Manager reporting as to the auto0obile traffic situation,
containing recommendations therein. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendations
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously.
From the Grand Lodge, American Order, Sons of St. George, containing
thanks of that organization. Ordered filed.
26.1 From the Pacific Inter-club Yacht Association, endorsing yacht harbor.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
27.7 From the California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, requesting
permission to carry on Harvest In-gathering Campaign. Mr. Latham moved that
permission be granted, in accordance with the request seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
carried unanimously.
28.v/ ?ram the Outboard Motor Association Of Northern California endorsing yacht,
harbor. Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
29.V From the Coast Banker Publishing Company, requesting an appropriation for
advertising in the Coast Banker. Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
30.'J Prom M. B. Morrison, requesting an appropriation of $200.00 from the
advetising fund to defray expense of Nina Craig to Baltimore. City Attorney
Locke stated that such an appropriation would be illegal. Thereupon Mr. Henning
moved that the request be denied, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
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From R. E. Taylor, relative to reclassification of the southeast corner
of Pearl Street and Encino]. Avenue. The communication was ordered filed.
Councilman Calcutt called attention of the council to the great amount of
parking space reserved by the Shell Oil Company at the corner of Oak Street and
Santa Clara Avenue and after discussion moved that the matter be referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney to investigate the parking spaces reserved for all
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service stations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
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33.E The removal of the dilapidated building at 1914 Webs
Brodersen moved that the matter be continued to September
seconded by Mr. Latham and carried.
34.V Various applications to sell soft drinks were received from the Safeway
Stores, 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. 1405.
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell
Soft Drinks."
er Street . Mr.
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ter. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
The matter of hearing of protests under Resolution of Intention No. 89,
New Series. Santa Clara Avenue improvement. There being none, Mr. Latham intro-
duced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1406.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District Co. 1 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution and Final Order Accepting the Work."
WHEREAS, on February 19, 1929, the City Council of the City of Alameda
adopted its Resolution of Intention No. 89, U. S., to order the im-
provement of Santa Clara Avenue in the above - entitled matter, under
and pursuant to the provisions of the Acquisition and Improvement
.Act of 1925, :reference being hereby expressly made to said. Resolution,
of Intention for further particulars, and
WHEREAS, said work was done accordingly and the superintendent of
work and the contract have filed a verified declaration and statement
of the completion of said work, amount of incidental expenses and
other matters, as 'required by the provisions of section twenty-two
(22) of said act, and
WHEREAS, the Council fixed Tuesday, the 20th day of August, 1929,
at the hour of 8 o'clook p. m. of said day, in the chamber of the
City Council of the City Hall in said city as the day, hour and
place for holding the final hearing, in the above - entitled matter
as required by said act, and it appears from the affidavits on file
with the clerk that notice of said hearing was published and posted
inthe time, form and manner required by law, and
WHEREAS, the time set for said hearing having arrived, and no person
or persons interested in any of the work or improvement done under
said proceeding or in any matter affecting said work and the assess-
ment district therefor, have appeared before the council feeling
aggrieved by any action or determination done or made in said pro-
ceedings or claim that any of the previous acts or proceedings
are irregular, defective, erroneous or faulty, or claim that
the work or improvement has not been performed according to the
contract in a good and substantial manner, or claim that any portion
of the work or improvement for any reason was omitted or illegally
included in the contract for the same, or have any objections to
offer or any reason to advance why bonds dbuld not be issued in
the amount set forth in the declaration and statement on file, nor
have any protests or objections whatever been presented, either in
writing or orally, in response to said notice of final hearing, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, determined and declared by the City Council of the City
of Alameda that, in the opinion of the council, the said work
has been completed and performed aocording to the contract in a
good and substantial manner, and that said work be and the same
is hereby accepted; that the amount of the contract price of the
doing of said work and improvement is Sixty-two Thousand Four Hundred
Thirty -six and 85/100 Dollars, ($62,436.85), and that the amount
of the incidental expenses thereof and of the proceedings therefor,
which are to be charged against and to be paid by the contractor,
are One Thousand Nine Hundred Five and 28/100 Dollars,(e1905.28) .
The aggregate amount for which bonds are to be issued to the con-
tractor or his assigns is Sixty -four Thousand Three Hundred Forty -
two and 13/100 Dollars ($64,342.13).
This resolution and order shall be entered in full upon the
minutes of the board.
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
City Engineer Hamilton filed a declaration of completion of work, under
Resolution of Intention No. 90, N. S., re improvement of Buena Vista Avenue.
Thereupon Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No ",. 140'7.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 2 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution Fixing time and Place of Final Hearing."
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Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
The following ordinances came up for passage:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Regulating the Expenditure of Public Money for
Advertising Purposes."
Mr. Calcutt moved that action on the proposed ordinance be continued to September
3rd, 1929. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Making Santa Clara Avenue, between Wehster and
High Streets a Boulevard, and Prohibiting Thereon
Heavy Vehicles Except Passenger Busses."
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Latham
and on roll call it wqs adopted and passed unanimously:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
An Ordinance Authorizing and Providing for the
Leasing of 50 acres of tide and submerged land
on the western waterfront of the city, for a
Yacht Harbor, in Exchange for 53 acres more or
less of such land at the eastern end of the
Alameda Airport."
Mr. Latham moved that action on. the proposed ordinance be continued to September
3rd, 1929. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
The following Ordinances Were introduced and laid over uhder a provision
of the Charter:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Santa Clara Avenue, between Broadway and Everett St.)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Central Avenue, between OalCand Emarett-St ets.)
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southwest corner, Buena Vista Ave.
& Arbor Street.)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot on south side of Clinton Avenue, 148 feet
west of Lafayette Street.)"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing Lease to the Harbor Tug and Barge Co:"
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $823.43; Police Depart-
ment $719.59; Fire Department, $256.31; Street Department, $2515.75; Health
Department, $328.15; Recreation Department, $469.93; Golf Course Department,
$1576.73; Store Department, $139.46; Social Service Department, $401.51;
Initative Relief Fund, $271.50 having been approved and audited by the proper
officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Labor
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Steam Laundry Asan.
Alameda Times Star
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Beatie, Loreme R.
Bulman, E.
East Bay Water Co.
Ford, N. O.
Furey, Harry D.
Hickok, C. E.
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Hutchinson Co.
Lopez, E.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Newcomb, Chas. A.
Otis Elevator Co.
Pacific Coast Building Conference
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Col
Patrick & Co.
City Manager
General Departments.,
Repairing door check
Towel service
Advertising
TV
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Gasoline
Services
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Water
Printing
Repairing water pipe
Incidental expenses
Money advanced for services
Paving yard, City Hall
Float
Supplies
Envelope s
Service
Dues
Gas
Rental and tolls
Stamps
$ 40.00
8.00
7.00
5.51
14.00
6.10
5.40
25.00
32.00
25.48
22.50
5.00
6.48
9.50
256.40
200.00
1.95
4.10
7.50
10.00
3.87
25.76
1.03
Schaefer, William
Schmidt, Edna B.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
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Acme Poultry Products Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated 011 Company
California State Auto Assn.
Dietz Motor Co.
niller Co., W. P.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Recorder Printing Co.
Shredded Wheat Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Welding Works
Anderson Manufacturing Co.
Associated Oil Co.
Brunje, 3. H.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
French Oatygen Co.
Malone, Jerry
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Weaver-Wells Co.
Western. Union Tel, Co.
Labor
Alameda Stearn Laundry
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Associated Oil Co.
Brandt, Louis
Carpenter, Dr. T.
Encinal Coal & Ice Co.
Fauen, Jas. D.
Hieronymus, Dr. Arthur
Hodgkins, Jessie
Island Oity Ice Co.
Maher, Helen
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Prendable, William
Templeton, Gertrude
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, W. K.
Bickford, F.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
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Kimball, Rena
Koster, W. H.
Morrison, F.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Security Drug Co.
Siegler, Louis
Skelly, Sam
Services
Services - Treasurer's Office
Battery
Telegram
Clock rental
Total -
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Police Department.
Dog Food
Repair tube
Gasoline
Traffic sigris
Automobile
Traffic white paint
Lumber
Flashlight bulbs
Gas
Rental and tolls
Printing
Dog food
Bolts
Clock rental
Telegrams
Total
W. Yea
Fire Dopartrnent.
Linen and towel service
Repairing fender
Repairs to cylinders etc.
Gasoline
1 bbl. Soda
Water
Refilling cylinders
Welding
Gas
Rental and tolls
Supplies
Clock rental
Total -
Street DEDEIrtatatt
Health
Deyartment.
Laundry
Gas and oil
Gasoline
Services
Transportation
Bale of hay
Printing
Transportation
Services
Ice
Services
Rental and tolls
Services
Services
Total -
Rocreation Depa
Gasoline
Sharpening saws
Services
Water
TV
Services
TV
TV
Gas
Rental
Lime
First Aid Supplies
Hose wrench
Parts for power mower
Total
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25.00
67.50
6.55
.30
1.50
823.43
4.20
.68
23.40
27.50
565.40
48.75
15.15
6.72
1.35
13.47
3.00
6.00
1.05
1.50
1.42
- $ 719.59
50.00
5.00
69.75
13.00
13.00
38.55
3.00
20.00
37.87
.95
3.44
1.75
256.31
2515.75
7.69
8.10
17.38
80.80
35.00
3.50
4.50
15.00
15.84
1.10
75.00
9.24
5.00
50.00
328.15
32.70
3.25
75.00
102.29
33.91
30.00
75.00
75.00
4.23
2.30
2.00
8.10
.50
25.65,
469.93
Labor
Associated Oil Co.
Collins & Kearns
Cranston, A. R.
Tayen, Jas. D.
Oakland-California Towel
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Skelly, Sam
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
West Disinfectant Co.
f Course Department.
Gasoline
Mobile Oil
Repairing pipes
Printing
Co. Towel service
Rental and tolls
Parts for mower, etc.
Supplies
Toilet paper
Buckeye Ribbon & Carbon Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co.
Flatow & Son, P.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Patrick, & Co.
Alameda City Health Center
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Central Shuey Creamery
Dodge Co., F. A.
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Grazzini, Mrs. •
Hansen, Mrs.
Hittenberger, Emil
Jacobs, Ida
Jones, Mrs. Helen
Konigshofer's
Krieg Co., J. J.
Lothian, Mrs.
Municipal Electric
New Method Laundry
Nithimoto, Mrs.
Pacific Protective
Producers Milk Co.
Rinehart, E. B.
Rosenthal & Co., H.
Seagrave Co.,' Frank E.
Travers Surgical Co.
J.
Light Plant
Co.
Assn.
Alameda City Health Gen
Band Box
Crystal Market
Darrow, May G.
Moss, Ruth P.
Pinkston, Esther S.
Vinson, Guy E.
Total
Store Department._
Carbon paper
Supplies
Desk pads
Ribbons
Cheese cloth
Money advanced for stamps'
Repairs to dater and ink
Total
820.75
26.00
4.50
19.10
108.50
19.39
8.65
548.10
10.85
10.89
- 4 1576.73
Social Service Department.
Cash advanced
Milk
Supplies
Board
Rent
Arch supporters
Subscription
Board.
Supplies
Rent
Electricity
Laundry
Rent
Board
Milk
Transportation
Supplies
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Arch supporters
Total
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Fund.
Money advanced
Labor - Coleman
" - Livesey
Services
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Total
6
9 10.00
16.47
10.29
3.50
47.00
50.00
2.20
139.46
0 10.00
103.58
47.01
7.89
14.25
7.20
2.67
18.00
8.00
5.00
5.00
2.60
21.76
10.00
9.00
1.07
5.00
40.00
11.43
1.10
40.80
18.15
11.20
$ 401.51
44.00
8.00
8.00
36.00
77.50
50.00
48.00
$ 271.50
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 transact the Council adjourned to meet
in regular meeting Tuesday evening, September 3rd, 1929, at 8 o'clock.