1930-09-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1930.
The meeting
The roll was
President Schaefer
convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt,,Henning, Latham and
(5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 19th, 1930 were approved as read.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.V Mr. Latham moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise the sale of
fifteen feet of property formerly owned by George W. Plummer, and recently acquired by
the Board of Education, providing all legal provisions had been complied with. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
2.I Discussi on was held relative to bids for construction of a storm sewer on High
Street, and a communication was read from City Manager Hickok, _recommending the con-
tractbe awarded to Heafey, Moore Company. After further discussion, Mr. Henning
movedthat all bids be rejected and that the certified checks be returned. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Latham and same carried unanimously.
3./ Mr. Henning moved that the City Engineer prepare new specifications for the
construction of a storm sewer in High Street, this sewer to be constructed. Of vitrified
pipe. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
4.1
Mr. Latham moved that the following employees be appointed delegates to the coming
League of California Municipalities Convention:- City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney
City Engineer,Health Officer and any councilman who desires to attend. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried unanimously.
,Major Wm. D. Barbee again addressed the councilj.elative to the city's appointing
an official representative on the proposed East Bay Return Good ,Will Trip, to Idaho and.
Utah, sponsored by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. After discussion, Mr.,Heaning moved
that a sum of $200.00 be set aside to cover the expenses of this proposed trip and that
the Mayor be delegated to appoint the city's official representative. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.,
City Manager Hickok presented a communication from the Womens Peace Officers
Association, relative to convention at Long Beach, September 22nd to 24th, inclusive.
The communication was ordered filed without action.
RESOLUTIONS:
7. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1528.
In the Matter of the Acquisition and. Improvement
District No. 3 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution and Order for the Issuance of Bonds."
Mr. Calcutt 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. 1529.
Requesting County Board of Supervisors to Grant
Permission to Consolidate a Special Election
With the General Election November 4, 1930."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
and passed unanimously.
9.v/ Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
Mr. Brodersen seconded the
and passed unanimously.
Lease
11.1/1
"Resolution No. 1530.
Submitting Certain, Charter Amendments and Pro-
posals by the Council of the City of Alameda to
the Electors thereof, said Charter Amendments
and. Proposals to be voted upon at a Special
Election to be held in said City on Tuesday,
November 4, 1930."
motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
Councilman Calcutt submitted an alternate proposal, re proposed
• There being no second the alternate proposal was filed.
Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
adopted
adopted
Government Island
"Resplution No. 1531.
Transferring $2901.23 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.
124, A resolution authorizing installation of parking signs on Morton Street, between
Encinal and San Antonio Avenues was upon motion of Councilman Latham, seconded by Mr.
Brodersen, posponed to the next regular meeting of the council in view of receipt of a
communication from Mr. C. W. Griffin. The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr.
Griffin and also all signers of the petition requesting creation of proposed parking
limit, to appear at the next regular meeting of the council for discussion of the
matter.
FILING:
12.7
13.v
14./'
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the council the fo
had been filed:
Title Insurance Policy, Hellman Property, Webster Street.
Inventory, Police Department vault and desk.
Oath of office, Vern Smith as Chief of Police.
owing papers
COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were filed out of the Committee of the Whole
15.V From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, re Bay Farm Island Road.
160/_ From the Alameda Improvement Club, re parades.
City Manager Hickok's report re tidelands leases.
18. Report of Charter Committee.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received:-
20.
21.
From Alameda Real Estate Board re insurance advisor. Mr. Latham moved that
the communication be referred to a meeting of the committee of the whole, seconded
by Mr. Henning and carried 7 unanimously.
From James T. Clinch, re sewer pipe. High Street Sewer. Ordered filed.
From Hon. Florence P. Kahn, in appreciation. Filed.
From the City Planning Commission recomrnending= reclassification of lot on
the east side of Morton Street, distant 50 feet southerly from the south line of
Lincoln Avenue, to a Residence District, Class II. Mr, Calcutt moved_that the re-
, commendation of the Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Iltham and carried
unanimously.
23.i/7 From the California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, requesting par-
Campaign. Mr. Latham moved
sen and carried unanimously.
containing thanks for installs-
mission to conduct the annual Harvest In-gathering
that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Broder
247 From the Alameda Womens Improvement Club,
tion of municipal buses. Ordered filed.
From the West End Merchants Association,
Christmas activities on Webster Street, and from
requesting 0500.00 for a Christmas ceIabration to
Mr. Latham moved that voth communications be refe
seconded by Mr. Henning and carried unanimously.
25./
requesting $500.00 to conduct
the Park Street Merchants Assn.,
be held on Park Street.
rred to the Convention Committee,
26.V'
From the Longfellow School P. T. A. thanking the council for revoking
license to Sam Getzovitz. Ordered filed.
27.\/ Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Engineer be instructed to make an investigation
and report back at the next meeting', of the council relative to the condition of
various streets and sidewalks from Third Street west, north of Pacific Avenue:,
28.v- From Alameda Aerie, P.O.E. thanking council for float contribution. Ordered
filed.
29.V Announcement of joint meeting of Mayor's conference, together with City
Attorney's Association at Santa Cruz. Ordered filed.
From Alameda Housewives League, thanking the council for action re well baby
clinic. Ordered filed.
HEARINGS:
31.V A hearing was held upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative
to the reclassification of the lot on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and
Ninth Street, to a Business District, Class V. Mr. A. P. Stiefvater:addressed the
council relative thereto. After discussion, Mr. Henning moved that the council
over-rule the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the reclassifi-
cation in accordance with the petition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and
on roll call carried unanimously.
32,
Ii the matter of the maps submitted by A. E. J. Duchesnay covering a subdivision
known as "The Alameda Marina", Mr. Henning moved that action'by the council be post-
poned until Mr. Duchesnay files a bond relative to the proposed improvement, seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE(FOR PASSAGE:-
The following Ordinance came up for Passage and was read by the Clerk:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot on the north side of Central Avenue,
125 feet East of Webster Street.)"
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Henning and
on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES .1.-wit INTEUDUUTILLIN:
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provision
of the Charter:-
34.V
35.'"
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot East line of Morton Street
50 feet south of Lincoln Avenue,
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southeast corner of 9th Street and.
Central Avenue)."
In compliance with instructions from the council the City Engineer filed a
map relative to Government Island.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $1055.21; Police Department,
4186.47; Fire Department, $371.17; Street Department, $3553.07; Health Department,
$381.99; Recreation Department, $314.50; Golf Course Department, $1409.13; Social
Service Department, $384.29; Store Department, $58.57; Street Improvement Fund, $518.23;
Pension Fund, $1495.91; Compensation Insurance Fund, $17.50; East Bay Municipal
Utility District Payment Fund, $2395.84; and School Fund, $276.05 having : been
approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:-
General Departments
Alameda Times-Star
Bancroft-Whitney Company
Beatie, Loreme R.
Bulman, E.
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Encinal Press
Encinal Press
Hickok, C. E.
Magill, A. M.
O'Brien Sign Co., W. B.
Otis Elevator Company
Patrick and Moise-Klinkner Co.
Platt Photo Co.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Seeley, Esther
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Alzina, Hap
Associated. Oil Company
Baker, C. C.
Calif.State Auto Assn,
French Oxygen Company, F. W.
Perkins, Dudley
Peterson Tallow Co.
Smith, F. J.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Printing $ 28.71
Law books 5.70
Services 30.00
Services - janitor 60.00
Water .80
Advertising Eagles' Convention 198.50
Printing City Mgr's. Trans.Report 449.00
Auto upkeep - August
Premium on policy 54.00
Signs 30.00
Service 7.50
Stamp .85
Enlarging and frame 3.80
Mayor's allowance 50.00
Services in Auditor's office 110.00
Supplies and parts 1.35
Total $1055.21
Police Department
Battery and servicing
Gasoline
Brass sign
Traffic signs
Oxygen
-Repairing motorcycle
Disposal of dead animals
Meals - City jail
Supplies
Alameda Steam Laundry
Associated Oil Company
Alameda Times-Star
Brunje, B. H.
East Bay Municipal Utility District
French Oxygen Company, F. W.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Steinmetz, W. T.(Revolving Fund)
Thomas Janitor Supply Co.
Western Union Telegraph Co.
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armature and Ignition Supply Co.
Associated Oil Company
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
Deterich-Post Co.
Total
Fire Department
Towel service
Gasoline and Veedol
Fire Record Sheets
Supplies
Water
Oxygen
Labor, attendance and bills
Gas service
Materials and supplies
Detergent
Clock rental
Total
Street Department
12.15
32.50
1.50
50.00
12.00
1.67
25.00
50.40
1.25
$ 186.47
$ 62.50.
58.82
12.55
25.60
39.82
6,00
115.44
20.88
8.70
19.11
1.75
$ 371.17
$1963.49
Gasoline and tires 42.56
Rewinding armature 8.50
Gasoline 45.50
Oil rings 2.60
Blueprint paper 1.00
Carried forward $2063.65
Street Department, Continued.
Dietz Motor Company
Dietz Motor Company
Haynes, M.
Jenison Machinery' Company
Oakland Title Insurance Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.'
Powell Bros., Inc.
Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
American Medical Assn.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Associated Oil Company
Brandt, Louis
Burke, Garry, M.D4
Carpenter, Tom., V.S.
Cossitt & Company
Hieronymus, A.
Hodgkins, Jesse
Prendable, William
Smith Brothers
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Ward's Service Station
Wells, Alta
Airale, D.
Associated Oil Company
Birch, Grace
Buck, Homer
California Mill and Lumber
Dietz Motor Company
Goff, T.
Kimball, Rena
Morrisson, F.
Smith Brothers
Parts for
tt
Work done
Parts for
Search
Material
Material
Materials
Supplies
Battery
Brought forward
Ford trucks - July
June
on tools
sweeper
Total
Health Department
Subscription
Laundry
Stove distillate
Expense of rat trapper
Emergency Hospital service
Transportation service
Birth and death certificates
Transportation
Service in laboratory
Laboratory service
Basket
Insert for can
Gasoline
Sub. nurse
Total
Recreation Department
Services Tree trimmer
Gasoline
,Services as play director
Penzoil
Co. Lumber
Auto parts
Services as gardener
Services as play director
Services
Scissors
Golf Course Department,
Labor
American Rubber Manufacturing
Associated Oil Company
Bass-Heuter Paint Co.
Bishop Company, G.F.
California Cotton Mills Co.
California Wire Cloth Company
Cranston, A. R.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
it tt
Pacific Coast Aggregates Co.
Roberts Implement Company
West Disinfecting Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Co. Garden hose
Gasoline
Paint
Equipment
Tee towels
Wire cloth
Repairing pipe line
Lumber
tt
Materials
Single disk
Supplies
Patches
Social Service Department.
Alameda Co. Tubersulosi
Cal ifornia Vulcanizing
City Market
Collins Co. Harry R.
Konigshofer's
Painey Co., J. C.
Reid, Eilleen
Seagrave, Frank E.
Corenson, Margaret
Typewriter Guy
Total
Total
s Assn. Maintenance at Del Valle
Works Gasoline and oil
Gold Dust
Tire
flupplies
Supplies
Services
Shoes
Services
Inspection Service
S
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Bickeye Carbon & Ribbon Co.
Crocker Co., Inc, H. S.
Dietzgen Co., Eugene
Carbon paper
Supplies
Ozalid paper
Total
$2063.65
4.71
39.37
4.25
108.55
60.00
538.09
195.60
518.30
13.29
7.26
$3553.07
ip
3,00
20.15
9.92
105.40
114.94
35.00
13.14
15.00
8.49
5.00
1.60
.45
9.90
40.00
$ 381.99
60.00
9.75
12.00
5.00
82.67
1.68
45.00
36.00
60.00
2.40
314.50
$ 793.01
36.00
20.93
1.53
5,40
13.00
15.88
4.30
36.84
11.64
351.88
86.25
31.19
1 .28
$ 1409.13
120.90
19.45
3,00
7.07
3.15
24.52
100.00
28.20
75.00
3.00
384.29
9,80
46.72
2.05
Total - 58.57
Street Imprdvement Fund.
Labor
Associated Oil Company Gasoline
Pacific Coast Aggregates Co. Materials
Powell Bros. Inc.
Pensions
Alameda Sanatorium
”
Total
Pension Fund.
Compensation Insurance Fund,
X-rays
Total -
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Payment Funi.
268.51
14.30
141.49
93.93
518.23
$ 1495.91
$ 10.00
7.50
$ 17.50
East Bay Municipal Util. Dist. Ready to serve charge 2395.84
. School Fund.
Municipal Electric Light Plant Electricity i 157.44
"
n 11 " ft 36.10
78.10
4.41
Total
276.05
Mr. Henning moved that all bills be paid with the exception of that presented by
the East Bay Municipal Utility District, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call
carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Henning and
President Schaefer, (4). Noes: Councilman Latham.
Mr. Latham moved that the bill of the Municipal Utility District be paid, seconded by
Mr. Schaefer and on roll call carried by the following vote;- Ayes: Councilman Calcutt,
Latham and Schaefer, (3). Noes: Councilmen Brodersen and Henning, (2).
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to net in
regular session, Tuesday evening, September 16th, 1930 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,