1929-11-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MELTING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1929.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P. M. with Council-president Schaefer
presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Henning, Latham and
President Schaefer, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
Mr. Latham moved that Wm. J. Locke be appointed City Clerk pro tem in the
absence of Mr. Varcoe, City Clerk, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
The,minutes of the regular meeting of October 15th, 1929 were approved as read.
The minutes of the Special meeting of October 21st, 1929 were approved as read.
NEW BUSINESS.
New plans and specifications were presented for a bathhouse at Washington
4.v/ Park. Mr. Latham moved that the plans as submitted be adopted, and that the Clerk
advertise for bids for same to be submittted at the next regular meeting of the
Council to be held November, 19th, 1929, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
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Mr. T. Reichard presented plans for general improvements in Washington
Park. Mr. Brodersen moved that they be referred to the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Mr. Henning and carried. Plans were returned to Mr. Reichard.
Mr. Brodersen submitted his report and recommendations on the improvement
of streets in the West End. Mr. Latham moved that the report be referred to a
meeting of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Rr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved thatviaen the Council adjourn it does so to meet Tuesday
evening, November 12th, 1929 at 7:30 P. M. :W canvas the returns of the Special
Election held Nov. 5th, 1929, and that a Committee of the Whole meeting-be held
the'same evening, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried, unanimously.
Mr. L. Servente filed charges against City Manager Hickok. City Attorney
Locke stated that the affidavit was not in regular form, whereupon City Manager
Hickok stated that he waived all legal technicalities. Mr. Calcutt moved that the
members of the Council meet Wednesday evening, November 6th, 1929, at 7 P. m. in the
office of the Mayor in the City Hall to consider the charges as filed, seconded by
Mr. Latham and carried unnnimously. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Servente
of the time and place of this meeting.
RESOLUTIONS.
9 07 Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of •
"Resolution No. 1440.
Transferring $3303.58 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
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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. 1441.
Transferring $45,000.00 from the Electric Light
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. Henning introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1442.
Amending the Orders of August 20 and September
'3 1929,: relating to Interest Payments on Street
Work Bonds."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to ado-pt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
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12.V Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1443.
Resolution of Intention
to
Change Zone on CoOncills Own Initiative."
Mr. Latham.seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote, to wit:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen,
Calcutt, Latham and President Schaefer, (4), Noes: Councilmnn Henning, (1).
Absent: None.
13. The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the construction
and installation of street lighting appliance on Park Street, between San Jose
"Resolution No. 1444.
Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications."
Er. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the following vote, to wit:- Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt,
Latham and Schaefer, (3). Noes; Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2). Absent:
None.
14W Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No..1445.
Resolution of Intention
No. 92, New Series."
(Park Street Lighting)
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed by the follo-oing vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Calcutt,
Latham, and President Schaefer, (3). Noes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2).
Absent: None. License Agreements were filed by the General Electric Company and
the Taper Tube Pole Company.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers had been
filed:-
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Recorded Grant of Right of Way relative to Bay Fram Island Bridge
approach.
Executed Contract with Alameda Sanatorium.
Executed Contrat with Seagrave Corporation.
Executed Grant of a Right of Way to County of Alameda of Bay Farm
Island Bridge Approach.
Receipt fro m California Construction Company, re bonth,, Buena Vista
Avenue improvement.
Affidavit of publication of Notice of city Taxes for the Year 1929-1930.
COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communications were received:
21o/ From F. J. Croll, Redemption Clerk, submitting a list of properties sold
to the City of Alameda for the fiscal year 1926-1929. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Golf Commission, recommending salary increase to $125.00.
per month for Superintendent of the Golf Course. Ordered filed. Thereupon Mr.
Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1446.
Fixing Salary of the Superintendent of the
Golf Course."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
23./ From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager re count of money. Ordered filed.
24.Nt From the Alameda Sanatorium, relative to transportation on the south side
of the City. Mr. Henning moved that the matter lay over until the report
of the City Manager had been received on the cost of bus operation, seconded by Mr.Brodersex
and on roll call lost by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen and
Henning, (2). Noes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham and Schaefer, (3). Absent:
None.
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From the Railroad Commission of the State of California relative to
rerouting of its Central Avenue bus line. Mr. Henning moved that the matter, lay
over until the report of the City Manager had been received on the cost Of bus
operation, seconded by Mr. Brodersen, and on roll call lost by the following
vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2).,Noes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham
and President Schaefer, (3). Absent : None.
Councilman Calcutt moved"that the City Attorney take immediate action before the
State Railroad Commission to have the Key System Transit Company furnish bus
transportation on San Jose Avenue, beginning at Park Street and San Jose Avenue
to Morton Street, along Morton Street to Santa Clara Avenue and-return over same
route; service to begin at 7 A. L. and operate until 9 P. M. daily". 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: Councilman .
Henning, (1). Not voting: ColAncilman Brodersen, (1). Absent: None.
Councilman Latham moved that the City Attorney take immediate action before
the State Railroad Commission to have the Key System busses now operating on
Central Avenue changed to operate on Santa Clara Avenue". The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes:
Councilmen Calcutt, Latham and President Schaefer, (3). Noes: None. Not voting:
Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2). Absdnt: None.
From the Citizens Transportation Committee submitting their final report
on the transportation problem, accompanied by data obtained by the said committee
and requesting discharge of the Committee. Mr. Latham moved that the report be
accepted and that the Committee be discharged with a vote of thanks. Mr. Henning
seconded the motion and stated he wish to commend the Transportation Committee
for its work arid .it was carried unanimously.
From the Alameda Rod and Gun Club, requesting use of tidelands for skeet
traps. Mr. Henning moved that the said Club be granted a revocable permit under
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the control of the City Manager, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
From the City Manager relative to "Stop" signs on Buena Vista Avenue,
recom ending that said Avenue be not made a stop boulevard. Mr. Latham moved that
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Mr. Henning and
carried unanimously.
The matter of reflector stop signs on Central Avenue came up and
after discussion it was referred back to the City Manager for further report.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending the granting of the
request for the reclassification of the northwest corner of Encinal Avenue and
Park,Avenue, to a Business District, Class III. Mr. Latham moved that the
recommendations of the Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission recommending denial of request to
reclassify the southeast corner of San Antonio Avenue and Union Street to a
Residence District, Class II. A-communication was received from Mr. L. E. Dennison,
representing the petitioner, requesting that action in this matter be postponed until
the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Calcutt moved that the request be
granted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
34.V7 - From the City Planning Commission recommending the denial of the petition
to reclassify the premises known as 2051 Santa Clara Avenue, to a Residence District,
Class II. Mr. Latham moved that this matter be referred back to the City
Planning Commission with the request that they st-te their reasons for denial of
the petition, seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
35. From the City Planning Commission, recommending the denial of the
petition to reclassify the property on the north side of Central Avenue,
300 feet east of Chestnut Street, to a Residence District, Class II. A request
was received from Mr. ard, representing the petitioner, to postpone action on
this matter until the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Latham
moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
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From the West End Merchants Association, relative to the decoration
of Webster Street for the holiday season. Ir. Calcutt moved that the
request be granted, under direction of the City Manager, seconded by Mr. Latham
and carried unanimously.
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, relative to approaches to
Bay Farm Island Bridge, a dilapidated buildings surrounding same. Mr. Traver,
President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the council relative to the
communication. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the
Committee of the Whole and that Mr. Traver be invited to be present at the
Committee of the Whole meeting, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager look into the matter of "U"
turns at Park Street and Central Avenue and at Park Street and Santa Clara Aven ue
and report back to the Council, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
The following Ordinance came up for pasage and was read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot south line Central Avenue, 60 feet
East of Regent Street.)"
Mr:Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and
onroll call it was, adopted and passed unanimously.
ThelTollowing Ordinance- was introduced and laid over under a provision of
the,Charter:-
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40'44V/ "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(N. W. Corner Park Avenue and Encinal Avenue.)"
41. Mr. Latham moved that the sum of 010.00 be appropriated to remove the
-Memorial Fountein from Bay Station to the Memorial Building grounds at Walnut
Street and Central Avenue, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried
unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $4522.46; Police
Department, 192.85i Fire Department, $189.93; Street Department, $3231.27;
Health Department, ,;;342.28; Recreation Department, $550.33; Golf Course
Department, $46,611.28; Store Department, $242.05; Social Service Department,
$221.13; Initiative Relief Fund, $105.33; Compensation Insurance Fund, $264.32
and Pension Fund, $110.54 having been approved and audited by the proper
•officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Department
Labor
Alameda Steam Laundry Association
Alameda Times-Stqr
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda Times-Star
Anderson, Mrs. Hertha
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Beatie, Loreme R.
Boyd, E. E.
Brown, Mrs. Haxel M.
Carlisle & Co., A.
Carlisle & Co., A.
Chipman, Mrs. Fanny J.
D uplex Water Filter Co.
East Bay Mun. Utility District
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Encinal Press
Hamlin, B. R. & Jennie
Hammond, H. M. Postmaster
Havery, Mrs. Ethel B.
Heritage & Son, John
Hickok, C. E.
Hickok, C. E.
International City Managers! Assn.
Johnson Co., S. T.
League of Cal. Municipalities
Levy, E. H.
MacDonald, Mrs. Carrie
Muhicipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Olson, Mrs. Agnes
Osterman: Mrs. Annie
Otis Elevator Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Patrick & Co.
Peterson Tallow Co.
Purcell, Mrs. Fannie
Ramsey, Mrs. Nancy
Schaefer, Victor L.
S chmidt, Mrs. Edna B.
Stedman, Mrs. Augusta
Typewriter Guy
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Ward, Mrs. Alice
Witkowski, Mrs. Helen
Alameda Times-Star
A lzina, Hap
A ssociated Oil Company
California Arms Co.
Duplex Water Filter Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Platt Photo Company
Royal Typewriter Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Company
Duplex Water Filter Co.
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Steinmetz, W. T.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Western Auto Supplp- Co.
Laundry
Copies of ordinances
Election Supplies
Advertising ordinances
Advertising ordinances
Right-of-way, B. F. Bridge
Statutes of California
Services
Meals for firemen
Services, election
Printing bonds
Printing bonds
Right-of-way, B. F. Bridge
Rental - water filters
Water
Water
Printing
Right-of-way, B. F. Bridge
Postage
Services, election
Painting, Laboratory
Auto upkeep
Money advanced for subscription
Dues
Fuel Oil
Fues
Services, election
Services, election
Electricity
Electricity
Electricity
Services, election
Services, election
Service
Rental
Stamp
Disposal
Services
Services
Mayor's
Services
Services
Repairs
Supplies
Supplies
Services
Services
of dead animals
• election
• election
allowance
1 election
election
to typewriter
• election
• election
Total
Police Department
Printing
Oil
Gasoline
Tear gas bombs
Rental of water filter
Light
Light
Phone toll
Supplies
Typewriter
Total
Fire Department
Linen and towel service
Gasoline
Rental of water filter
Water
Electricity
Revolving fund
Battery
Battery
Total
9
31.50
7.00
2.50
548.11
49.24
15.14
50.00
10.00
27.50
11.95
5.00
134.97
140.47
50.00
5.00
19.46
.80
28.50
50.00
165.90
5.00
20.00
25.00
2.50
15.00
61.96
50.00
32.50
5.00
27.48
2700.22
72.03
5.00
5.00
7.50
8.25
.50
25.00
5.00
5.00
50.00
20.00
5.00
1.50
1.00
3.98
5.00
5.00
4522 .46
24.15
4.65
31.20
44.00
1.00
.05
6.50
.15
8.90
72.25
$ 192.85
$ 50.00
26.00
1.00
26.42
44.56
9.85
12.00
20.10
189.93
Street Department
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Cobbledick-Kibbee Glass Co.
Dietrich Post Co.
Dietz Motor Co.
East Bay Mun.UTility District
Haynes, M.
Irvine & Jachens
Loop Lumber and Mill Co.
Moreland Sales Corporation
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Powell Bros. Inc.,
Powell Bros., Inc.
Rhodes-Jamieson Co.
Tuttle, Mts. M. E.
Typewriter Guy
Gasoline
Street signs
Blue print paper
Parts
Water
Repairing tools
Street signs
Lumber
Parts for truck
Lighting
Lamps
Materials
Materials
Materials
Repairs to sidewalk
Overhauling typewriter
Total
Health Department
Alameda Times-Star
Brandt, Louis
Burke, M. D. Gary R.
Carpenter, Dr. Tom
Cossitt & Company
Dodge, Co., F. A.
Ford, N. O.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Hieronymus, Dr. A.
Hodgkins, Jesse
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Prendable, Wm.
Rickerson, Al.
Western Dairy Equipment & Mfg.
Zellerbach Paper Company
Binding Annual Reports
Services, rat trapper
Services, sugstitute
Transportation
Birth and death certificates
Aprons
Printing
Money advanced for pigs
Transportation
Services, laboratory
Lamps
Services
Repairing case
Repairing centrifuge
Towels
Total
Recreation Department
Amaya, Tom
Art Concrete Works
Assoxiated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
California Mill and Lumber Co.
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East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Finigan, E. P.
Kennedy, Gladys
Kimball, Rena
Koster, W. H.
Mazzini, L.
Morrison, F.
Morse & Co., C. C.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Owens, M. H.
Skelly, Sam
Word en Co., W.H.
Repairs to chimney
Bench ends
Cycol
Brooms and shears
Lumber
Water
Parts for apparatus
Services
H
Gardener
Bladders
ServiEes
Seed
Electricity
Fuses
Repairs to plumbing
Supplies
Parts for saw
Total
Golf Course Department
Labor
American Rubber Mfg. Co.
Associated Oil Company
Berg Implement Co., Chas
Crane Co.
Dallas, Homer R. Tax Coll.
Dietz Motor Co.
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East Bay Spraying Co.
Encinal Press
Hurst & Rodgers
Maxwell Hardware Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Garden Hose
Gasoline
Links
Supplies
Taxes
Fan Belt
Supplies
Painting fence
Printing
Fertilizer
Cocoa Mats
Light and power
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2311.18
97.37
20.00
.92
4.91
4.09
45.05
2.50
25.16
1.39
.20
1.50
149.18
216.50
329.82
9.00
12.50
3231.27
6.75
89.25
70.00
35.00
17.30
7.80
6.00
12.00
15.00
14.50
2.40
5.00
1.50
49.00
10.78
342.28
6.00
56.50
5.85
22.23
,16.69
3.00
38.75
88.85
63.50
12.00
21.00
75.00
10.85
5.00
12.00
53.09
.50
36.75
22.05
.72
550. 33
934.00
36.00
36.40
2.40
1.92
10.00
.60
6.64
425.00
5.75
437.10
92.40
359.04
Golf Course Department, Cont.
Oakland California Towel C.
Oakland Title Ins. & Guaranty Co.
Pacific Coast Aggregates Inc.
Planer, Edward T., C., Tax Coll.
Skelly, Sam
Southern Pacific Co.
Ucovich, John
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Store
Towel Service $ 21.54
Purchase of Golf Course property 42826.00
Sheep manure 260.83
Taxes on golf course property 314.16
Supplies 94.10
Freight bill 15.40
Fertilizer 324.00
408.00
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Department
Buckeye Ribbon & Carbon Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Remington Rand Bus. Service Inc:
Rubin, E. S.
Smith Bros.
Zellcrbach Paper Co.
Alameda city Health Center
Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn.
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Shoe Renewing Co.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
Davis, Mrs. I. M.
Dodge Co., F. A.
Filipelli Bros.
Ford, N. O.
Jones, Mrs. Helen
Lum, Dr. Donald D.
New Method Laundry Company
Pacific Protective Assn.
Typewriter Guy
Vargus, Mrs.
Total
Carbon paper
Supplies
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Carbon and ribbons
Money advanced for stamps
Typewriter
Brushes
Supplies
Paper and twine.
Total
Money advanced
Maintenance t Del Valle
X-rays services
Repairs
Cleaning machines
Money advanced for rent
Supplies
Re:Jairs
Printing
Board
X-ray services
Laundry
Board
Inspection
Services
Total
Initiative Relief Fund
Alameda City Health Center
Economy Market
Shetterley, Maxine
Cash advanc ed
Cash advanced for groceries
Services
Total
Compensation Insurance Fund
Alameda Sanatorium
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Bischoff's Surgical House
Everingham, Sumner, M. D.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
McVey, Charles L., M. D.
Services
X-rays
11
Leather wristlets
Testimony Weston Case
Money advanced for interest on
bonds
Testimony, Weston Case
Pension Fund
Total
Hickok; C. E., City Manager Money advanced for
bonds.
interest on
$ 46611.28
9.80
8.44
9.24
3.40
50.00
135.00
19.10
3.42
3.65
242.05
6.50
88.40
2.20
17.55
2.00
12.00
.50
3.00
27.00
5.00
5.00
2.73
40.00
2.25
8.00
222.13
p
20.00
12.00
73.33
105.33
92.00
15.00
7.50
2.94
50.00
47.38
50.00
264.82
110.54
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 Adjourned Regular Session, Tuesday evening, November 12th, 1929, at 7:30
o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,