1930-08-05 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5TH, 1930.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Latham and Presi-
dent Schaefer, (4) were,noted, present. Absent: Councilman Henning, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 15th, 1930 were approved as read.
NEW BUSINLFSS.
The City Manager filed his estimate of the annual budget.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the Board of Public Utilities consider the advisa-
bility of a five cent fare on the municipal bus lines, where transfer privileges
are not desired. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen. and carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham called the Council's attention to the fact that Earl Fry, Golf
Professional, at the municipal links had qualified in competition to participate
in the National Professional Golf Association championship to be held at Long
Island, New York, and moved that the City Attorney be instructed to look into the
legality of appro-eriating c:500.00 out of the aavertising fund to cover the expenses
of sending Mr. Fry to participate in this tournament. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Brodersen and carried -unanimously.
4.v/ Mr. Latham moved that the council extend a vote of thanks to Congresswoman
Florence P. Kahn and. Congressman Carter and others, for their recent efforts in
securing for Alameda the location of the Army Air Base. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
5. .Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Manager be instructed to investigate and
make a survey as to the condition of our beaches relative to treacherous and
deep holes, looking toward the matter of safeguarding the lives of bathers, and
that a report to the council be made as to his findings. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
6./ Mr. Latham moved that the City Manager be instructed to have the pier at the
foot of Park Street, formerly used by the Municipal Electric Light Plant, removed
if possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
7.7 Attention or the council was called to the lack of sidewalks in certain
portions of the West End. There being no objection the City Engineer was instruct-
ed to make a survey of same and report back to the Council.
Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Manager notify headquarters of all political
candidates to have their signs removed from poles and trees in the City of Alameda.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen moved that "NO TRESPASSING" signs be erected in the west end
of Alameda where the arks formerly stood. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham
and on roll call carried unanimously.
A request from the San Francisco Junior Chamber of Commerce, relative to a
float for the 2nd Annual San Francisco Harbor Day parade, was received. Mr. Latham
moved that the communication be filed, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried -
unanimously.
2./
The matter of a one-hour parking limit and diagonal parking on Park Street,
between Encinal and San Antonio Avenues, eminating from the Park Street Merchants'
Association, was discussed. Mr. Latham moved that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare an ordinance covering one-hour pirking limit as requested. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS:
12.Y Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No.. 1513..
Transferring $6800.00 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.
13/ Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1514.
Transferring $3291.04 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund.
Mr. Latham 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. 1515.
Transferring $10,000.00 from the Electric Light
to the General Fund."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
151 Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1516.
Establishing Municipal Bus Fund."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed unanimously.
16,VI Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution NO. 1517.
Transferring $10,000.00 from the General
Fund to the Municipal Bus Fund."
Mr. Latham 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. 1518.
Transferring $8400.00 from the Electric Light
Fund to the General Fund."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
1$d Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
19.
"Resolution No. 1519.
Transferring $5618.00 from the General Fund
to the Acquisition and Improvement Fund."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Drodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1520.
Resolution Revoking Peddler's License Issued
to Sam Getzovitz."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
20.V Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1521.
Adopting Plans and Specifications for the
Construction of Storm Water Sewer.
(High Street)" •
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call itcwas
adopted and passed unanimously.
ING:
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the council the following
papers and been filed:-
21.# Executed lease, R. C. Strehlow, Jr., re Washington Park Bathhouse.
22.V Affidavit of publication, Notice of Right to Appeal, re removing of
/ weeds.
23.1 Declaration of Completion, Resolution of Intention No. 95, N.S. Park
Street widening.
24.1 Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1522.
In the Matter of the Acquisition and. Improvement
District No. 3 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution Fixing Time and Place of Final Hearing."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received:-
25.
From the City Manager relative to abandoned ships and wrecks on Government
Island. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Drodersen and on roll call_ carried by the following vote:- Ayesi
Councilmen Brodersen, Latham and President Schaefer, (3). Noes: None. Not voting:
Councilman Calcutt, (1). Absent: Councilman Henning, (1).
26.v From Nickles George requesting license to engage in the practice of
phrenology, fortune telling, etc. Mr. Calcutt moved that the application be denied,
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
27.,/ From R. A. Stassforth, protesting removal of flagman at Park Street and
Encinal Avenue. There being no objection this matter was laid over until a further
report is received from the City Manager.
28.1 From the California Real Estate Association requesting appropriation in
1931 budget covering advertising. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be
, filed, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
29.4 From the Alameda Exchange Club, requesting permission to install several
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drinking fountains throughout the city. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be re-
ferred to the City Manager to make a report as to probable cost of installation
and water to be used. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried
unanimously.
From the International City Managers' Association, inviting the coancil
to participate in the 17th Annual Convention, to be held. at the Palace Hotel, San
Francisco, September 24th to 27th. Mr. Calcutt moved that the invitation be
accepted and that the councilmen be notified as to the dates. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
From C.L. Traver & Con, relative to automobile liability insuranae, and
appointment of an insurance advisor. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred
to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Brodersen ani carried unanimously.
From A. C. Hoepner, relative to appointment of an insurance advisor.
This communication was also referred to the Committee of the Whole.
From Assessor F. J. Croll, submitting assessment figures for the
year 1930. Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, containing personnel of committee to represent city of
Alameda at all conventions held in the city. Ordered filed.
35•V/ From the Alameda Housewives' 'League, protesting the discontinuance of
the Well Baby Clinic. Mr. Latham moved that it be the sense or the council that
the clinic be continued, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimoaely.
3 C From the City Planning Commission, relative to the reclassification of
a lot situated on the east line of Park Avenue 154 feet, 8 inches north of Central
Avenue from a Church District, Class IV, to a Business District, Class=I,
Mr. Latham moved that it be the sense of the council that they will pass an
ordinance covering this reclassification at its next meeting upon proper recommenda-
tion from the City Planning .Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr.„';CalCutt and
carried unanimously.
37._ From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting that a survey be made of our
beaches relative to treacherous and deep holes. Inasmuch as this matter had been
covered by previous action, the Clerk was instructed to notify the Lmprovemeat
Club accordingly.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, containing suggestions-asto Council's
Ordere of Business. Mr. Latham moved that the matter be referred to a meeting
of the Committee of the Whole, and that the Mayor appoint a-committee consisting_
of himself and two councilmen to draft an order of-business covering future council
meetings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
390 From the Alameda Improvement Club, containing survey of special committee
as to conditions ar parks and playgrounds. There being no objection this communica-
tion was referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole.
400//' From Alameda Aerie #1076, Fraternal Order of Eagles, requesting an appro-
priation of $200.00 from the advertising fund for convention purposes. Mr. Broder-
sen moved that a sum not to exceed $200.00 to be used forprinted matter only be
appropriated in accordance with the request, and to be spent under the suparvision
of the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call
carried unanitously.
41,V From the Alameda Gladiolus Society thanking the council for moneys appro-
priated. Mr. Latham moved that the thanks of the council be extended the Society
for the flowers found on the council table at this evening's meeting. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and same carried unanimously.
HEARINGS:
42.1/ The matter of the hearing on the application of John Gordon for a soft drink
license, postponed from the last meeting of the council was discussed. Mr. Calcutt
moved that the application be denied, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unani-
mously.
43. Applications for soft drink licenses were received from San Francisco' Bay
Airdromes, Inc., Peter V. Crestetto, Wm. Beeme and P. 'Thomas, John Reardon and M.
R. Blankenship. Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption ar
"Resolution No. 1523.'
Granting a Permit for a License to Sell
Soft Drinks. "
Mr. Latham seconded the motion t) adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
The following ordinances were introduced arid ' laid over under a provision of
the Charter:-
44.V "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
Lot situated on the easterm line of Park Avenue,
154 feet 8 inches northerly from the north line
of Central Avenue.)"
45.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Section 16 of Ordinance No. 379, N. S.,
commonly known as the Zone Ordinance of the City."
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:-
The following ordinances came up for passage and were read by the Cle&:-
46./
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(West line of Chestnut Street 242 feet 6
inches North of Santa Clara Avenue)"
Mr. Latham 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.
(North Line of Lincoln Avenue 90 feet, westerly
from the west line of Fourth Street, theme
westerly 30 feet.)"
Mr. Latham moved that the ordiname as read be adapted,seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
Claims against the general Departments amounting to $11,64 .90; Police
Department, 0105.83; Fire Department, $147.94; Street, Department, 0;1064.41; Health
Department $470.57; Recreation Department, $616.23; Golf Course Department, $1600.58;
Store Department, $89.79; Social Service Department, $35501; East Bay Municipal
Utility District'Payments Fund, $2581.34; Compensation Insurance Fund, $1.75;
Street Improvement Fund, $301.00 and. Pension Fund, $1355.91 haveing been approved
and auaited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
der & Mathebat
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda Time s-Star
Bancroft Whitney Co.
Beatie, Loreme R.
Borle, C. A.
Callaghan & Company
Crocker Co., H. S.
Duplex Water Filter Co.
Hickok, C. E., City Manager
Hickok, C. E.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Klitgaard Agency, Inc.,
Municipal Electric Light Plant
It fl ti
Otis Elevator Co.
Pacific Coast Building Officials
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Perryman's Grocery
Peterson Tallow Co.
Reed, Alfred
Schaefer, Victor L.
Seeley, Esther
Smith Bros.
Taper Tube and role Co.
Typewriter Guy
Underwood Typewriter Co.
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Western Union
Y. L. I. Convention Committee
Ziel, F. R.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Associated Oil Company
Crocker Co., H. S.
Duplex Water Filter Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Perkins, Dudley
Associated Oil Company
Chancelor Lyon Stores, Inc.
Cox-Wellman Inc.
Dennen Co., V. W.
Duplex Water Filter Co.
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plat
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Seagrave Gorporation, The
Steinmetz, W. T.
General Departments,
Liability Insurance premium
Laundry - curtains
-Advertising ordinances
Program Y.L.I. Convention
Cal. reports
Services
-Services - Assessor's office
Book
Paper
Rental of water filters
Money advanced for labor
Auto upkeep
Stove oil
Insurance premium
Electricity
Street Lighting
Lamps
Maintenance contract
Dues
Rental and tolls
Gold dust
Disposal of dead animals
Removing arks
Mayor's allowance
Services - Assessor's office
File
Electrolier Bases
Rental of typewriter
Typewriter
-Bond premium
.Telegrams
Contribution
Insurance premium
$ 561.56
12.24
67.76'
157.30
11.40
72.50
165.00
10.00
5.63
20.00
,28.00-
,25.00
42.34
6.40
77.07
2155.29
8.40
7.50
10.00
16,35
2.65
25.00
950.00 •
50.00
110.00
6.50
6800.00
7.50
100.75
30.00
4.26
92.70
9.80
Total $11,648.90
Police Department
Laundry
Gasoline
Filing cabinets
Water filter
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
Repairs to motor cycles
Total y
Fire Department
Gasoline
Gear grease
Supplies
Rags
Water filter
Step ladder
Electricity
Tolls
Supplies
Revolving fund
Total - -
.67
29.90
52.04
4.00
.11
1.11
10.50
7.50
105.83
39.00
21.60
7.68
6.00
4.00
3.00
55.54
.30
3.90
6.92
147.94
Street Department
Labor
Alameda Times-Star
,Associated Oil Company
Chansler & Lyon Stores, Inc.
Dieterich-Post Co.
,Jenison Machinery Company
Lietz Co., The A.
Pacific Tel & Tel. Co.
Richfield Oil Company of Cal.
.Robinson Tractor Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
,Western Auto Supply Co.
_Oakland Title Ills. & Guaranty
Alameda Times Star
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Associated Oil Company
Bollinger, L. F.
Strom Electrical Co.
Carpenter, Tom
Carpenter, Tom
Cossitt & Company
Duplex Water Filter Co.
Encinal Coal Company
Ford, N. O.
Hieronymus, Dr. A.
Hodgkins, Jesse
Island City Ice Co.
Martin, J. A.
Oakland Blue Print Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Prendable, William
Principiano, J.
Rosenthal, H.
Smith Bros.
Teraple ton, Katheryn
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Ward's Service Station.
Advertisin
Gasoline
Supplies
Blue Print Paper
Parts
U. S. Geodetic Survey maps
Rental and tolls
Heavy oil
Parts
Supplies
Brake lining
Co.Real Estate
Total
Health Department
Printing
Laundry
Stove distillate
Services
Rat Trapper
Transportation
Convention expenses
Birth and death certificates
Water filter
Hay
Printing
Transportation
Services
Ice
Services
12 map of City of Alameda
Rental and tolls
Laboratory Service
Rat Trapper
Towels
Chip board
Services
Rake
Gasoline
Total -
Recreation Department
Associated On Company
Airale, D.
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Birch, Grace W.
Crane Co.
Fauth, Cecila
Goff, T.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Julien Manufacturing Co,
Kimball, Rena
Morrison , F.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Navlet Company, Chas, 0.
Pacific Tel. J1L Tel. Co.
Stalker, Easter
West Disinfecting Co.
Winkler, S.
Labor
Alameda Times Star
Associated Oil Company
Bass-Heuter Paint Co.
Dietz Motor Co.
Gardner, U. S.
Mazzini, L.
Municipal laectric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel Co.
Refrigeration Specialists
Siegler, L.
Standard Oil Company
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Gasoline and oil
Services
Supplies
Services
Supplies
-Services
Services
Team and 2 men
Supplies
Services
Services
Electricity
Semesam
Rental and tolls
Service
Toilet paper
Money advanced for seed
Total - - -
Golf Course Department
Printing
Gasoline
Paint
Supplies
Paint and glass
Supplies
Light and power
Rental and tolls
Repairs to Servel
Seat spring
Supplies
Battery
$ 2549.00
16.14
122.14
.53
1.00
18.25
7,00
2.15
42.18,
9.75
11.45
3.32
8281.50
$ 11064.41
12.55
4.50
42.13
2.00
69.65
35.00
16.87
13.76
4.00
3.00
44.00
15.00
10.24
1.00
70.00
3.78
8.85
5.00
45.00
5.50
3.24
50.00
.50
5.00
470.57
31.85
80.00
20.35
39.00
• 4.16
45.00
50.00
48.00
9.00
45.00
80.00
66.82
2.75
2.80
45.00
36.00
10.50
616.23
1034.00
55.20
35.75
17.00
.75
16.50
2.45
406.38
5,55
5.20
2.50
7.03
3.30
8.97
Total - - - 1600.58
Store Department
Crocker Co., H. S.
Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co.
Hickok, C. E., City Manager
Rubin, E. S.
Social
Alameda Co. Tuberculosis Assn.
Alameda Social Service Board
Alameda Times-Star
Arnold, A. E.
Central Shuey Creamery
Collins Co., Harry R.
Fred Finch Orphanage
Konigshofer's
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Penney Co., J. C.
'Producers Milk Co.
Rosenthal Co., H.
Typewriter Guy
Supplies
Ribbons
Stamps
Supplies
Total -
27.29
3.50
r,50.00'
9.00
$ 89.79
Service Department
Maintenance - Del Valle $ 117.00
Revolving fund 24.37
Printing 43.35
Milk 5.72
3.88
Tires
Incidentals
Supplie s
Electricity
Supplies
Milk
Supplies
Inspection
Total - -
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Pa ents Fund
East Bay Mun. Utility District
11 11 IT 11 11
Water main extensions
9.35
14.07
12.15
33:20
25.10
56.52
8.00
3.00
355.71
185.50
Ready to serve charge 2395.84
Total -
Compensation Insurance Fund
Bischoff's Surgical House
Supplies
t eet InlDrovement Fund
'Labor
California Corrugated Culvert Co. Highway guard
Total
Pension Fund.
$ 2581.34
1.75
' 162.25
138.75
$ 301.00
Pensions 1355.91
Mr. Latham moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr.
Calcutt and on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council,adjourned to meet
in regular session, Tuesday evening, August 19th, 1930, at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.