1930-01-21 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL 0`+' THE CITY OF ALAI`' DA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 21s't, 1930.
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 January 7th were approved as read.
NEiV BUSINESS.
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2.
The City Manager submitted to the council his report on the installation and
operation of a Municipal Bus System. Mr. Henning moved that the report be referred to
e meeting of the Committee of the Whole, to be held Thursday evening, January 30th,
1930 at 7:30 o'clock. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and same carried
unanimously.
In the matter of the communications from the Board of Education and A. C.
Keane, relative to purchase of school property adjoining Franklin Park, there being
no request on file for the rezoning of this property for school purposes, the
communications were ordered filed.
The Clerk stated he was in receipt of a petition of protest under Resolution
of Intention No. 93, N. S. re Third Street improvement. There being a majority
of protestants against this improvement, Mr. Brodersen moved that in view of the
protest filed, the proceedings be dropped until again revived by the Council,
which under the Improvement Act of 1911 cannot be done for a-vperiod of six months. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Henning and on roll call carried unanimously.
The Clerk stated that a petition of a protest had been filed under Resolution
of Intention No. 94, N. S., relative to the improvement of Buena Vista Avenue, and
that the petition represented a majority protest. Mr. Brodersen moved that in view
of the protest filed, the proceedings be dropped until again revived by the Council,
which uhder the Improvement Act of 1911 cannot be done for a period of six months.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Henning called to the attention of the Council the fact that the old Borax build-
ing at the West End of Alameda was not yet razed, and moved that the City Manager be
instructed to notify the owner2 or contractor to have same removed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
OLUTIONS:
• Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1470.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 3 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution of Intention,
No, 95, N. S."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Henning moved that proceedings be started relative to the placing of
electric light standards with wires underground on Nebster Street. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call same was lost by the following vote: -
Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2). Noes: Councilmen Calcutt, Latham and
President Schaefer, (3). Absent: None.
Mr. Latham moved that the Board of Public Utilities be instructed to prepare
plans and specifications covering lighting on Webster Street similar to that now
being constructed on Park Street, and to submit an estimate of cost to the
Council. 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: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2). Absent: None.
FILING
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the Council the following
papers had been filed:-
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Oath of office of Clara E. Thorp, as member of the Board of Free Library
Trustees.
Copy of Resolution of the County Board of Supervisorsr, cancelling taxes on Golf
Course property.
Oath of office of Jas. C. Fogarty, as member of the Board of Education.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received: -
12.V From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, re count of money. Ordered filed.
13.V From the Mayor appointing Jas. C. Fogarty as a member of the Board of
Education. Ordered filed.
14.V From the Veterans' Memorial Building Commission, requesting gratuitous
license to sell soft drinks in Veterans Memorial Building. Mr. Latham moved
that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Henning and same carried unanimously.
From the Marbelite Corporation of America inviting the Council to
inspect plant. Ordered filed.
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From Harry M. Walters, re refund of three cent gasoline tax. There being no
objection, this communication was referred to the City Attorney.
From Building Inspector, E. H. Rogers, relative to floating arks between
Park Street and Frtuivale bridges. City Manager Hickok rendered a verbal report as
to the Government's attitude. There being no objection the matter wadi left in the
hands of the City Manager to report at the next regular meeting of the City Council.
An application for a permit to sell soft drinks was received from Jos.PeIlenti.
Inasmuch as this had not received the approval or recommendation of the Chief of
Police, Mr. Calcutt moved that the application be denied. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Latham and same carried unanimously.
The following Ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Providing for a One Hour Parking Limit for
Vehicles in the Vicinity of Caroline Station."
Mr. Calcutt moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
orthwest corner of Ninth St. and
Centennial Ave.)"
Mr. Latham moved that the Ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and
on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(All property lying West of ;Webster Street, and
Between Buena Vista Avenue and the Segre-
gation Line.)"
Mr. Brodersen moved that the passage of the ordinance be tabled. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Henning and on roll call carried by the following vote : - Ayes: Councilmen Broder-
sen, Henning, Latham and President Schaefer, (4). Noes: Councilman Calcutt, (1).
Tvr. Latham moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
prohibiting fire and bankrupt sales in the City of Alameda. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and same carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $4290.47; police Department,
0312.17; Fire Department, $304.99; Street Department, $2162.72; Health Department,
317.13; Recreation Department, $225.12; Golf Course Department, $822.36; Store
Department, $14.13; Social Service Department, $518.55; Initiative Relief Fund,
$177.00 and Compensation Insurance Fund, $2.55, having been approved and audited by
the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows: -
General Departments.
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times -Star
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Beatie, Loreme R.
Burroughs Adding Machine 0o.
Cranston, A. R. .
Fiatow & Son, P.
Hickok, C. E.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Rushton McConnell
Meyers, Henry H.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
of
Neal, Stratford & Kerr
Ohlson, R. C. Seot'y Xmas Com.
0tie Elevator -Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Te. & Tel. Co.
Smith Bros.
Typewriter Guy
U. S.' Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
VI If f1 VI
Tel. ealb for Trans. Com.
Repairing clocks and doors
Towel service
Copies of ordinances
Advertising ordinances
Gasoline
Services
Maintenance
Repairs to plumbing
Supplies for City Hall
Incidentals
Money =advanced for labor
Ins. Premium`
Services re Memorial fountain
City Lighting
Eleotricity
Supplies
Expenses - West End celebration
Service contract
Gas
Tolls
Supplies
Overhauling typewriter
Premium on bond
Telegrams
Clock rental
Total . . .
39.00
6.25
7.00
2.50
18.97
1.80
52.50
19.45
5.00
7.15
2.81
24.00
9.70
48.80
3,385.29
101.29
1.40
500.00
7.50
4.95
7.40
1.20
12.50
15.00
7.51
1.50
4,290.47
Acme Poultry Products Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Alzina, Hap
Associated Oil Company
Barker's Alameda Furniture Co.
California State Auto. Assn.
Fayen, Jas. D.
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Pacific Gas. & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Perkins, Dudley
Smith, F. J.
Strom Electrical Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Company
Baum & Graham
Dennen Co., W. V.
Jones & Co., Ed.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas. & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Risden.& Co., W. A.
Skelly, Sam.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Borrmann, Geo. R.
Clark & Sans, N.
Collins & Kearns
Dieterich Post Co.
Heafey, Moore'Co.
Kellogg Express Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Richfield Oil Co.
United Iron Works
Western Auto Cupple Co.
Alameda Steam 'laundry
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Braun - Knecht- Heimann Co.
Cossitt & Company
Cranston, A. R.
Encinal Coal Co.
Farnsworth, Stanford F.
Flatow & Son, P.
Hodgkins,; Jesse
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Lewis, R. E. .
Oakland - California Towel
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Platt Photo Company
Dietz Motor Company
Gilsdn, Elsa Talon
Goff, T.
Kimball, Rena
Koster, T;P. H.
M. E. L. P.
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Pacific Gas & Electric
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Police Department
Feed for dogs
Laundry
Tires and repairs
Oil and labor
Gasoline
Mattresses
Traffic signs
Printing
Wood and coal
Gas
Rental
Tire and labor on motorcycle
Meals
Batteris
Clock Rented
Telegram
Fire Department
Heal
Total . .
Linen service
Gasoline
Gear puller
Wiping rags
Cap badges
Electric service
Gas
Rental
Speedometer
Step ladder
Battery
Clock rental
Total • •
eet Department
Gasoline
Tools
Steel
Sewer pipe
Tires
Tracing cloth
Materials - Road oil
Sweeper broom fibre
Lumber
Electricity
Tolls
Richlube medium
Fitting wrenches
Supplies
h Department
Laundry
Gas and oil
Supplies
Birth and death
Water heater
Hay
Services
Supplies
Services
Alfalfa
Supplies
Co. Gowns
Tolls
Frame
Total . . . .
certificates
- Laboratory
- Laboratory
Total . •
�eation. Department
Install fan belt
Services - May fete
Services
n
if
Element for heater
Electricity
Co. Gas
Tolls
Total . .
4.25
.31
24.93
1.35
33.15
62.50
37.00
35.00
11.55
1.26
6.66
10.95
76.00
2.59
1.50
3.17
312.17
50.00
19.50
19.50
5.25
2.00
142.79
40.72
1.05
8.00
2.40
12.03
1.75
304.99
$ 1,510.90
57.21
135.30
1.80
44.10
36.00
6.32
250.01
4.04
68.77
.20
1.33
39.05
4.90.
.79
2,162.72
12.67
'9.90
13.40
15.94
125.00
3.50
80.00
25.48
'8.58
4.00
13.30
2.28
1.37
1.71
317.13
.55
67.35
45.00
24.00
65.00
1.15
17.53
4.14
.40
225.12
Golf Course Department
Labor
Associated 03.1 Co.
Collins and Kearns
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Skelly, Sam.
Standard Oil Co.
West Disinfecting Co.
Crocker Co., H. S.
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Smith Bros.
Gasoline
Grease
Electricity
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Towel Service
Tolle
Supplies
Cup grease
Sweeping
Store Department
Supplies
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Social Service Department
Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn.
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Alameda Shoe Renewing
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Chandler, J.
Farner, Mrs. Kate
New Method Laundry
Pacific Protective Assn.
Patrick & Co.
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Smith, Chas.
Smith Bros.
Strom Electrical Co.
Thorp, Vernor E.
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Martel's Cal. Market
Harrington, Alice
New Alameda Market
Sorenson, Margaret
Switzer & Partridge
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Western Market
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Bischoff's Surgical House
Total . .
Total . .
Maintenance - Del Valle Farm
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Repairing
Gas and oil
Moving
Board
Laundry
Board
Dater
Sigh
Repairing faucets
Gummed stars
Repairs to iron and lamps
X -ray cabinet
Rental
Total . . .
Initiative Relief Fund
Meat
Salary
Meat
Services
Groceries
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Meat
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Compensation Insurance Fund
Air cushion
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as li
and on roll'.odll serried unanimously.
Total • •
505.14
11.70
2.10
34.40
182.42,
12.98
.53
62.40
4.50
6.19
822.36
10.29
3.24
.60
14.13
11.70
54.60
5.50
9.85
6.00
33.56
.89
40.00
7.50
5.25
4.10
3.00
2.70
328.90
5.00
518.55
2.00
60.00
8.00
73.00
8.00
16.00
4.00
4.00
2.00
177.00
2.55
ted be paid, seconded, °by::Mf :Henni
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, February 4th, 1930 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,